As part of the peace and democratic society process, we spoke with DEM Party Group Deputy Chair Sezai Temelli about the upcoming amendments to the prison release bill and who they would affect.

Vedat Örüç, a journalist detained since January 20 on charges of “membership in a terrorist organization,” was released at his first court hearing after 130 days in prison.

Between April 9 and 13, Turkey experienced one of the most severe agricultural frost events in recent years due to a sudden drop in temperatures. Agricultural production was seriously affected in 36 provinces across the country.

The EU has added the Sultan Suleiman Shah Brigade and its leader Abu Amsha, the Hamza Division and its leader Sayf Boulad Abu Bakr, and the Sultan Murad Division to its sanctions list for crimes of torture, execution, and forced displacement of civilians in Syria’s coastal region.

Following the PKK's announcement of its dissolution and disarmament, the DEM Party initiated a round of talks with political parties, concluding with a visit to the AKP.

The issue of state control over the dead has resurfaced with the installation of a CCTV at İbrahim Kaypakkaya’s grave and the denial of the body of Indian Maoist leader Basavaraju to his family.

A scientific article written by Turkish academics and published in an international journal was retracted due to plagiarism. Among the authors of the paper are two professors who performed surgery on President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. These professors also serve on the board of the association that publishes the journal.

The company from Kulp tasked with constructing a gendarmerie station in the Hesandin highland, allegedly for security reasons, is owned by individuals currently on trial for "membership in a criminal organization established to commit crimes" and other charges.

At the AKP Conference Hall, President Erdoğan reiterated his determination to draft a new constitution during the Extended Provincial Chairs Meeting of his party.

Besê Hozat, Co-Chair of the KCK Executive Council, stated that Abdullah Öcalan must be released for the PKK to lay down arms.

The DEM Party stated that their meeting with Bahçeli took place in a "highly constructive atmosphere" and announced that they will meet with the AKP delegation tomorrow.

Onur Yoldaş Mete (SGDF) and Vedat Doğan (Grup Yorum) shared their experiences in what lawyers call 'well-type' prisons during a press conference by the Contemporary Lawyers Association (ÇHD). They described conditions as: “23 hours in a cell, one hour of ventilation – no communication, zero contact.”

In the fourth wave of the ongoing investigation into İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) over controversial "corruption" allegations since March, 25 out of 46 people referred to court were imprisoned, and 21 were released under judicial control.

Six villages in the Kulp district of Diyarbakır have been defending the Hesandin Highland against mining companies and the state's security policies since 2008. Villagers speaking to bianet say that road construction, under the pretext of establishing a military base, is actually being carried out to secure mining activities.

"Disinformation and propaganda are also weapons of the enemy. Our mission is not only to stop the spread of fake news, but also to teach our audience how to think critically"

A mother who buried her husband and two sons, and whose other son spent over six years in prison, Şenyaşar called out: “We lost our loved ones. From now on, no mother should have to cry for her child.”

The detentions were carried out not only in İstanbul but also in İzmir, Trabzon, Antalya, Dersim, and Kocaeli. Among those taken into custody are several senior officials working at the İstanbul Municipality.

Speaking after attending the trial of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer at Silivri Prison, Özel accused the government of misusing judicial power to punish political rivals and suppress Kurdish voters.

“We can’t afford private dorms or apartments. Most of our families earn very low wages or live on retirement pensions.”

Ekrem İmamoğlu was formally imprisoned on March 23, 2025, four days after being taken into custody. A total of 31 people were imprisoned alongside him. This operation marked one of the most critical turning points, where both the political and legal dimensions of the process were intensely debated.