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Agricultural land in Antalya paved to make parking lots for COP31 summit

Agricultural land in Antalya paved to make parking lots for COP31 summit

Over 64,000 square meters of agricultural land was expropriated to make parking lots.

'Peace process must be made irreversible to succeed'

'Peace process must be made irreversible to succeed'

As the first legal step in the Kurdish peace process clears parliament, the DEM Party co-leader reflects on the failed 2015 process and what it will take to make the current one last.

17 August 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Nearly 4,000 prisoners could be released under Turkey’s Kurdish peace law

Nearly 4,000 prisoners could be released under Turkey’s Kurdish peace law

The law, whose implementation will depend on the state confirming that the PKK has laid down its arms, will affect around 125,000 ongoing and concluded cases, said Kurdish leader Bakırhan.

'I chased people, not photographs

'I chased people, not photographs

From street protests and the Saturday Mothers to neighborhoods torn apart by urban transformation and workers’ resistance, Ali Öz has chronicled the visual history of an era in Turkey.

15 August 2026 Evrim Kepenek

Education Ministry audits Armenian schools over enrollment of non-Turkish citizens

Education Ministry audits Armenian schools over enrollment of non-Turkish citizens

Schools serving Turkey’s Armenian community have admitted students from Armenia as “guest students” for the past 14 years. The ministry is now reportedly considering ending this practice.

Prof. Kaboğlu: Peace process law is 'an undeclared amnesty'

Prof. Kaboğlu: Peace process law is 'an undeclared amnesty'

"What has been enacted here is an amnesty. It is not a general amnesty, but technically speaking, it is an amnesty aimed at a specific category," says the İstanbul Bar head.

14 August 2026 Ferhat Yaşar

Police detain miners protesting over unpaid claims despite ministry-mediated deal

Police detain miners protesting over unpaid claims despite ministry-mediated deal

Miners resumed their protest in Ankara after Yıldızlar SSS Holding failed to fulfill its obligations under the deal.

Sudenaz Güleryüz

Disabled people stripped of retirement rights trapped between poverty and forced labor

Disabled people stripped of retirement rights trapped between poverty and forced labor

“I’m trying to keep my life going by working. Because if I don’t work today, I go hungry tomorrow."

13 August 2026 Sudenaz Güleryüz

Mabel Matiz once again faces ‘obscenity’ investigation over a song

Mabel Matiz once again faces ‘obscenity’ investigation over a song

The singer previously stood trial and acquitted on the same charge because of another song.

Dozens detained, assets seized in crackdown on Süleymancılar religious order

Dozens detained, assets seized in crackdown on Süleymancılar religious order

The group is investigated over its money transactions. Its leader has been taken into custody and over 30 companies have been seized.

'Women politicians’ role in peace process cannot be reduced to a ‘softening voice’'

'Women politicians’ role in peace process cannot be reduced to a ‘softening voice’'

MPs Elif Esen, Sevda Karaca ve Meral Danış-Beştaş reflected on women's role in the peace process.

12 August 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Perseid meteor shower peak to be observed from Turkey overnight

Perseid meteor shower peak to be observed from Turkey overnight

The shower will become visible at around 8 pm and peak after midnight. Viewing conditions will be among the best in recent years because of minimal moonlight.

Trump confirms changing planes over possible threat when leaving Turkey

Trump confirms changing planes over possible threat when leaving Turkey

The US secret service used Air Force One as a decoy as Trump was taken to another place in a catering truck when he was leaving Turkey after a NATO leader summit last month.

İstanbul firefighters rescue goat stranded on viaduct pillar

İstanbul firefighters rescue goat stranded on viaduct pillar

It was unclear how the goat ended up at the spot.

Dozens detained in visa application scheme probe

Dozens detained in visa application scheme probe

Some visa consultancy firms were allegedly booking appointments in bulk through diplomatic missions’ websites and selling them to applicants for substantial sums.

Five detained in reopened probe into 2015 rifle attack on Fenerbahçe team bus

Five detained in reopened probe into 2015 rifle attack on Fenerbahçe team bus

Assailants had shot the driver in the head while crossing a viaduct.

Parliament passes bill suspending sentences for PKK members

Parliament passes bill suspending sentences for PKK members

The legal pathway is now open for the state to declare the PKK a "dissolved organization" and remove its designation as a "terror group."

Sports journalist detained over inaccurate transfer report

Sports journalist detained over inaccurate transfer report

While dozens of journalists have been prosecuted under the widely criticized disinformation law since its enactment, this marks the first time it has been applied to a sports report.

Parliament begins discussing Kurdish peace bill

Parliament begins discussing Kurdish peace bill

Nearly two years after the peace initiative was launched, parliament began debating the first legislative step, which specifically concerns the status of the PKK.

Roman-era healing god statue, wrestler tomb found in Aspendos

Roman-era healing god statue, wrestler tomb found in Aspendos

The two finds, one depicting the Roman-era healing god and the other a tomb believed to have belonged to a wrestler, were uncovered days apart.

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Justice Ministry introduces AI ‘terror group predictor’ for judges, prosecutors

Justice Ministry introduces AI ‘terror group predictor’ for judges, prosecutors

The system reportedly analyzes information contained in case files and automatically compares it with data registered in the ministry’s system.

Parliament passes law increasing prison terms for minors

Parliament passes law increasing prison terms for minors

The new law introduces new sentencing regimes for children aged between 12-14 and 15-17 separately.

Behind the growing popularity of İstanbul's dwarf goat cafes

Behind the growing popularity of İstanbul's dwarf goat cafes

"Breeding certain species through artificial selection for traits that appeal to people, and turning them into commodities, is an approach that is far removed from protecting animals."

9 August 2026 Ecenaz Kaya

Top court finds violation in university's refusal to reissue trans man's diploma

Top court finds violation in university's refusal to reissue trans man's diploma

The university and lower courts had required the man to use a diploma bearing his deadname.

8 August 2026 Hikmet Adal

More than 230 CHP mayors join Özel’s New Party

More than 230 CHP mayors join Özel’s New Party

Only a handful of city mayors remain in the CHP after the party split.

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign defense pact treating attack on one as attack on all

Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan sign defense pact treating attack on one as attack on all

The agreement signed by the three countries' leaders provides for enhanced defense cooperation.

Turkey emphasizes fraternity in Friday sermons as Kurdish peace process gains momentum

Turkey emphasizes fraternity in Friday sermons as Kurdish peace process gains momentum

The sermon read out at mosques across the country urged unity among the people as wars spread across the world.

15-year-old vocational student allegedly abused for nine months during internship

15-year-old vocational student allegedly abused for nine months during internship

The suspect reportedly fled to Greece as the child's lawyer criticized the authorities for failing to apprehend him.

7 August 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Mayor offers Mohamed Salah ‘climate change-proof’ land in Trabzon

Mayor offers Mohamed Salah ‘climate change-proof’ land in Trabzon

The mayor also mentioned how similar Turkey and Egypt are, calling them both beautiful countries with people struggling with poverty. The former Liverpool player will receive at least 34 million euros for two years at Trabzonspor.

15-year-old worker dies after falling from moving truck in Maraş

15-year-old worker dies after falling from moving truck in Maraş

Eltutan was the 38th child worker recorded as having died this year.

Sudenaz Güleryüz

Culture Ministry seeks return of film funding over ‘political’ Cappadocia documentary

Culture Ministry seeks return of film funding over ‘political’ Cappadocia documentary

"I documented the reality of what was happening in Cappadocia," says director Bingöl Elmas.

6 August 2026 Sudenaz Güleryüz

Playwright and political activist Bilgesu Erenus dies at 83

Playwright and political activist Bilgesu Erenus dies at 83

Erenus spent decades advocating democracy, labor rights and freedom of expression.

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