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Boğaziçi University | Academics file a lawsuit over multiple votes

Boğaziçi University | Academics file a lawsuit over multiple votes

The academics of Boğaziçi University have filed a lawsuit and demanded the stay of execution of the decisions taken by the appointed university administration by casting multiple votes at the Senate meeting.

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Merkel ‘wants refugee deal with Turkey to continue’

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has said, “Turkey is doing an outstanding job of taking care of Syrian refugees,” adding that she would like the refugee agreement with Turkey to continue: “This is the best for the people.”

Flood and landslide hit Turkey’s Black Sea region again

Flood and landslide hit Turkey’s Black Sea region again

Heavy rainfall has led to floods in Rize’s Fındıklı district and Artvin’s Arhavi district in the Black Sea region. Vehicles have been submerged and several houses and workplaces have been flooded.

'Regulation for media' statement by Presidency’s Communications Director

'Regulation for media' statement by Presidency’s Communications Director

Presidency’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun has made a statement regarding news reports about some media outlets being funded by foreign countries, saying, "We will not allow fifth column activities under new guises.”

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that “the only demand of Turkish Cypriots is the recognition of their sovereign state status,” reiterating his support for a two-state solution in the island.

Onur Yaser Can case: New investigation against 5 police officers

Onur Yaser Can case: New investigation against 5 police officers

In the trial over the death of 28-year-old Onur Yaser Can, who committed suicide after being tortured in detention, the İstanbul Regional Administrative Court has requested an investigation against five police officers.

Attack, threat against journalist Acarer: Germany extends the investigation

Attack, threat against journalist Acarer: Germany extends the investigation

In a statement released by the police in Germany, it has been announced that the connection between the recent knife attack and a threatening message targeting journalist Erk Acarer will be investigated.

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Republic of Cyprus takes Varosha to UN Security Council

Nikos Hristodulidis, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus, has announced that they have applied to the United Nations Security Council regarding the attempts to partially open the Varosha quarter of Famagusta.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Number of deaths on the increase

COVID-19 in Turkey: Number of deaths on the increase

The Health Ministry data has shown that the rate of positive COVID-19 tests has increased almost twofold in the last 10 days while July 18, when 66 people lost their lives, saw the highest number of daily fatalities in the related period.

‘We object to Can Candan’s dismissal from Boğaziçi University’

‘We object to Can Candan’s dismissal from Boğaziçi University’

In a joint statement, five LGBTI+ family organizations have demanded that academic and documentary filmmaker Can Candan, who has been dismissed by the appointed rector, be reinstated in his job at Boğaziçi University.

15 bar associations condemn racist attacks against Kurds in Turkey

15 bar associations condemn racist attacks against Kurds in Turkey

In a joint statement, 15 bars have condemned the recent racist attacks targeting the Kurdish identity and demanded an urgent and effective investigation into the attacks as well as an end to the language of violence and discrimination.

ECtHR ruling on use of ByLock app

ECtHR ruling on use of ByLock app

The ECtHR has concluded that in the absence of other evidence, the use of ByLock encrypted communication app, regarded as evidence of “FETÖ membership”, does not lead to reasonable suspicion in itself with regards to the committal of offenses charged.

Turkey reports 59 deaths, over 8 thousand cases in a day

Turkey reports 59 deaths, over 8 thousand cases in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 184 thousand tests were conducted, 8,151 people were diagnosed with COVID-19, 59 people died of the disease and 181,042 vaccine doses were administered in a day.

Police detain dozens, fire rubber bullets at journalists on Suruç Massacre anniversary

Police detain dozens, fire rubber bullets at journalists on Suruç Massacre anniversary

Thirty-three people were killed in an ISIS bombing in Suruç, Urfa on July 20, 2015.

One person killed in third racist attack on Kurds in two weeks

One person killed in third racist attack on Kurds in two weeks

Dozens of people reportedly attacked a Kurdish family after an argument in Konya, central Turkey.

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Mustafa Akıncı, the former president of Northern Cyprus, said the reputation of a state is not measured by the "splendor of its buildings" but by rights and freedoms.

'Insulting Erdoğan': Nearly 10,000 people stood trial in a year, including 290 children

'Insulting Erdoğan': Nearly 10,000 people stood trial in a year, including 290 children

More than 7,000 people were either sentences or given a deferred sentence, CHP deputy Tanrıkulu has said.

Germany's police warn journalist Celal Başlangıç of risk of assassination

Germany's police warn journalist Celal Başlangıç of risk of assassination

The police in Germany are probing an "assassination list" consisting of dozens of Erdoğan dissidents living abroad, Başlangıç has said.

Turkey's daily coronavirus cases jump to 8,780, highest in nearly two months

Turkey's daily coronavirus cases jump to 8,780, highest in nearly two months

The number of Covid cases has been on the rise since the reopening at the start of the month.

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

Erdoğan says Taliban can comfortably negotiate with Turkey as 'We have nothing against their beliefs'

The president's remarks come after the Islamist group's threats against Turkey over its plan to run and guard Kabul airport.

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Days after assault, journalist Erk Acarer receives threatening message

Days after assault, journalist Erk Acarer receives threatening message

Acarer has criticized the government of Germany for being "passive" regarding the threats and attacks against him.

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

Erdoğan insists only solution for Cyprus is a two-state deal

The president has attended ceremonies marking the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

Seven injured in racist attack on Kurdish seasonal workers in Afyon

Seven injured in racist attack on Kurdish seasonal workers in Afyon

Two Kurdish families have been reportedly asked to leave the city after the incident.

Happy Sacrifice Feast

Happy Sacrifice Feast

We wish a happy Sacrifice Feast to all Muslim communities.

Turkey reports 7,667 new coronavirus cases

Turkey reports 7,667 new coronavirus cases

Daily new infections have been on the rise despite the vaccination campaign.

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

Northern Cyprus: Opposition boycotts Erdoğan's visit to parliament

The president is on a two-day visit to Northern Cyprus to mark the 47th anniversary of Turkey's military intervention on the island.

President calls on citizens to get Covid vaccine

President calls on citizens to get Covid vaccine

Turkey plans to introduce its domestically produced vaccine by the end of the year, Erdoğan has said.

Only 10 women’s shelters opened in Turkey in 5 years

Only 10 women’s shelters opened in Turkey in 5 years

Minister of Family and Social Services Yanık has answered the Parliamentary question of main opposition CHP’s Gürer: 55,882 people, including 20,551 children, stayed in women’s shelters across the country.

Hate speech against Alevi citizen on Parliamentary agenda

Hate speech against Alevi citizen on Parliamentary agenda

HDP İstanbul MP Ali Kenanoğlu has submitted a Parliamentary question about the incident where the house of an Alevi citizen in İstanbul’s Esenyurt was marked with “X” and “Alevi go away Kurd.”

Flood-struck areas in Rize to be declared a disaster area

Flood-struck areas in Rize to be declared a disaster area

At least six people died, with two people missing, in flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain in the Black Sea province of Rize.

Fish die-off in Kızılırmak River: Lack of oxygen due to drought

Fish die-off in Kızılırmak River: Lack of oxygen due to drought

The samples taken from the Kızılırmak River by the teams of Provincial Agriculture and Forestry Directorate have shown that the fish kill was caused by a lack of oxygen as a result of high air temperatures.

HDP will be a key player 'even if it is closed,' says Sancar

HDP will be a key player 'even if it is closed,' says Sancar

HDP Co-Chair Sncar has said the recent armed attacks against the party are not individual cases but part of a plan against the democratic powers in Turkey.