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Turkish court orders ban on Grok over profane responses

Turkish court orders ban on Grok over profane responses

The ban is linked to the AI tool's offensive responses targeting Atatürk, Erdoğan and the Prophet Muhammad.

Turkish prosecutors investigate X's Grok AI after offensive content targeting Erdoğan, Atatürk

Turkish prosecutors investigate X's Grok AI after offensive content targeting Erdoğan, Atatürk

After a recent update, Grok began responding users with explicit messages, some of which included highly vulgar language.

European court finds 2019 ruling for Demirtaş’s 2019 detention arbitrary

European court finds 2019 ruling for Demirtaş’s 2019 detention arbitrary

The ruling stated that Turkey’s Constitutional Court had failed to provide effective oversight, contributing to the violation of Demirtaş’s rights.

Adıyaman mayor placed under house arrest in corruption probe targeting CHP municipalities

Adıyaman mayor placed under house arrest in corruption probe targeting CHP municipalities

If the Interior Ministry suspends Tutdere from office, he will become the 14th CHP mayor to be removed from office.

Heatwave to persist across much of Turkey for another week

Heatwave to persist across much of Turkey for another week

An expert has warned the public to stay indoors between 12-4pm.

Arrest warrant issued for CHP’s İstanbul chair

Arrest warrant issued for CHP’s İstanbul chair

Özgür Çelik is among the 10 individuals being investigated over congress fraud allegations.

PKK disarmament ceremony to be held behind closed doors for security reasons

PKK disarmament ceremony to be held behind closed doors for security reasons

A few dozen fighters are planned to destroy their fighters in a symbolic disarmament ceremony. There will be no journalists present and the event will not be broadcast live as part of new security measures.

At least 164 workers killed on the job in June as six-month toll nears 1,000

At least 164 workers killed on the job in June as six-month toll nears 1,000

Industry accounted for the highest number of deaths last month, followed by construction, services, and agriculture.

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Turkey remains Europe’s top destination for plastic waste for five years straight

Turkey remains Europe’s top destination for plastic waste for five years straight

The UK and EU countries keep sending plastic waste to Turkey as import restrictions remain largely ineffective.

8 July 2025 Nazlı Özbiçen

Antalya mayor suspended after formal arrest

Antalya mayor suspended after formal arrest

Muhittin Böcek's suspension brings the number of CHP mayors removed from office to 13.

10-day unprecedented blackout on pro-opposition Sözcü TV starts tomorrow

10-day unprecedented blackout on pro-opposition Sözcü TV starts tomorrow

Another 10-day penalty for Halk TV has been lifted.

MP questions plans to reopen Ani Cathedral as mosque

MP questions plans to reopen Ani Cathedral as mosque

State media reported on reopening of the historic church as a mosque without mentioning its origins.

High court rules sharing photos of ex-partner after breakup a criminal offense

High court rules sharing photos of ex-partner after breakup a criminal offense

The Court of Cassation upheld the defendant's sentence of two years and one month in prison, ruling that sharing the photos in question constituted a “violation of privacy.”

Escaped lion killed by poachers in southern Turkey

Escaped lion killed by poachers in southern Turkey

Animal rights groups condemned the killing of the lion.

Twelve Turkish soldiers killed by methane gas during cave search in Iraq's north

Twelve Turkish soldiers killed by methane gas during cave search in Iraq's north

Nineteen soldiers were exposed to methane while they were searching a cave, the authorities said.

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake off İstanbul coast

Magnitude 3.8 earthquake off İstanbul coast

A powerful earthquake hit the same area in April.

Turkey detains three opposition mayors amid expanding corruption investigations

Turkey detains three opposition mayors amid expanding corruption investigations

A total of eight CHP mayors are now either in custody or in pretrial detention, following the party’s success in the 2024 local elections, where it surpassed President Erdoğan’s AKP.

İzmir wildfires continue as thousands evacuated

İzmir wildfires continue as thousands evacuated

Two people, including a firefighter, have been killed during the fires going on since Jun 29.

Fire breaks out on dismantled tanker at Aliağa port

Fire breaks out on dismantled tanker at Aliağa port

A Turkish maritime company retrieved the ship in Dec 2021 after it drifted off the Libyan coast. The firm towed the vessel for a reported fee of 1.1 million US dollars. While attempting to collect payment, the company discovered that the ship had been moved to Egypt, allegedly using forged documents, to offload its chemical contents.

Turkey passes climate law amid opposition criticism

Turkey passes climate law amid opposition criticism

More than 100 environmental and ecology groups criticized the bill for lacking a fossil fuel exit plan, relying on market mechanisms for emissions reductions, failing to ensure public participation, and prioritizing commercial opportunities over genuine transformation.

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İmamoğlu faces prison, political ban over revoked diploma

İmamoğlu faces prison, political ban over revoked diploma

Prosecutors accuse the suspended İstanbul mayor of “aggravated forgery in a continuous manner.”

Men killed 14 women in June

Men killed 14 women in June

Men injured at least 68 women and abused 18 girls and boys in June.

4 July 2025 Evrim Kepenek

Contributor to pro-Kurdish newspaper released in 'terrorism' trial

Contributor to pro-Kurdish newspaper released in 'terrorism' trial

Bilge Aksu said his articles were mostly on literature.

RSF, Cartooning for Peace and Cartoonists Rights denounce attack on LeMan magazine

RSF, Cartooning for Peace and Cartoonists Rights denounce attack on LeMan magazine

The organizations call on the authorities to release the journalists and the cartoonist, and to ensure the safety of the entire editorial team under threat.

PKK convict involved in first peace process released after 33 years in prison

PKK convict involved in first peace process released after 33 years in prison

During his sentence, Arkaş’s release was delayed a total of eight times. Hrelease comes at a time when Turkey is engaged in a renewed peace process.

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz summoned over report linking public contractor to criminal ring

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz summoned over report linking public contractor to criminal ring

Deniz had reported on allegations of collusion between a criminal network and a company contracted to build a military outpost in Diyarbakır.

Four LeMan journalists jailed over 'Muhammad' cartoon

Four LeMan journalists jailed over 'Muhammad' cartoon

Fourt staff members including the cartoonist have been formally arrested for “inciting the public to hatred and hostility.”

Turkey raises natural gas prices, marking 150% increase in 16 months

Turkey raises natural gas prices, marking 150% increase in 16 months

Natural gas prices in Turkey continue to rise, bucking the global trend of falling costs.

Moderate earthquake shakes northwestern Turkey, tremors felt in İstanbul

Moderate earthquake shakes northwestern Turkey, tremors felt in İstanbul

The 4.4 magnitude quake occurred off the coast of Bursa.

LeMan to be removed from shelves after 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

LeMan to be removed from shelves after 'Muhammad-Moses' cartoon

The magazine faces online censorship as well, with access to its website and social media accounts blocked.

LGBTI+ groups denounce new hormone access restrictions

LGBTI+ groups denounce new hormone access restrictions

"We will not stand by and watch as young trans and intersex people are pushed into underground health centers and black market drug dealers," 17 groups said in a jonit statement.

Rights groups condemn police treatment of detained LeMan cartoonist

Rights groups condemn police treatment of detained LeMan cartoonist

Footage of the cartoonist's arrest showed him being dragged on the ground, handcuffed behind his back, and his head being pressed down while being escorted by officers.

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