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COVID-19: Turkey's weekly case map updated

COVID-19: Turkey's weekly case map updated

The Health Ministry has released the weekly provincial COVID-19 rates. The new numbers have shown that the number of cases per 100,000 people was over 530 in Istanbul and 360 in the capital city of Ankara on April 24-30.

COVID-19 in Turkey: 336 daily fatalities, nearly 29 thousand cases

COVID-19 in Turkey: 336 daily fatalities, nearly 29 thousand cases

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 336 people died of coronavirus and nearly 29 thousand people tested positive with slightly over 240 thousand tests in a day. 3,452 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

ECtHR: HDP deputy Kerestecioğlu's freedom of expression violated

ECtHR: HDP deputy Kerestecioğlu's freedom of expression violated

Kerestecioğlu applied to the ECtHR after she was stripped of MP status in 2016.

Animal rights activist on hunger strike hospitalized

Animal rights activist on hunger strike hospitalized

The situation of animal rights activist Ayşe Köse, who was on a hunger strike for street animals in Gölpazarı, worsened on the 42nd day of her protest.

İstanbul mayor probed for 'walking with hands folded behind back at tomb of Ottoman Sultan'

İstanbul mayor probed for 'walking with hands folded behind back at tomb of Ottoman Sultan'

İmamoğlu is also under investigation for visiting HDP mayors who were dismissed by the Interior Ministry over "terrorism-related" investigations against them.

Kobanî trial: Court refers case to appeals court before appeal deadline

Kobanî trial: Court refers case to appeals court before appeal deadline

Attorneys of HDP politicians have submitted new petitions to the court after it was understood that it referred to the case to the appeals court ignoring their petitions.

Alamos Gold is gone but mining threat is not over in Ida Mountains

Alamos Gold is gone but mining threat is not over in Ida Mountains

Alamos Gold leaving the Ida Mountains, rehabilitation work has not started in the region where nearly 350 thousand trees were cut. Cengiz Holding and Koza Gold continue their mining activities.

4 May 2021 Tansu Pişkin

'Situation for journalists remains dire in Turkey'

'Situation for journalists remains dire in Turkey'

"Despite the elevated risks, brave journalists across Turkey continue to do their job in a climate of fear," says Stefan Simanowitz.

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

A total of 3.87 million vaccine jabs have been administered in the city so far.

Ministry bans grocery stores from selling goods other than basic needs

Ministry bans grocery stores from selling goods other than basic needs

Starting from May 7, grocery stores will be restricted to basic food and hygiene products, animal food and cosmetics until the end of the lockdown.

Turkey reports 347 new coronavirus deaths, daily cases below 25,000

Turkey reports 347 new coronavirus deaths, daily cases below 25,000

The country's overall tally is now near five million, according to the official figures.

'We are here, we are recording': Journalists defy ban on filming police officers

'We are here, we are recording': Journalists defy ban on filming police officers

The General Directorate of Security has banned recording images and voices of police officers during demonstrations.

Social media response to merging of cases: ‘Gezi unites’

Social media response to merging of cases: ‘Gezi unites’

Following a local court ruling merging the files in Gezi trial, several social media have responded under the hashtag #GeziBirleştirir (Gezi unites).

Despite facing resistance from villagers, Cengiz Holding wants to expand İkizdere stone quarry

Despite facing resistance from villagers, Cengiz Holding wants to expand İkizdere stone quarry

Locals in İkizdere, Rize have been protesting a stone quarry project carried out by a company that has close ties to the government.

‘Freedom of press is the freedom that is most oppressed and attacked’

‘Freedom of press is the freedom that is most oppressed and attacked’

In a joint statement on World Press Freedom Day, three professional press organizations have stated, "We call on the public authority to give up all kinds of practices that are against the freedom of press, which is guaranteed by universal and local law.”

‘Press in trouble’ campaign on World Press Freedom Day

‘Press in trouble’ campaign on World Press Freedom Day

On May 3 World Press Freedom Day, the Journalists’ Union of Turkey (TGS) has launched a social media campaign of “Basın Belada” (The press is in trouble), making a word play with “basın” (press) and “başın belada” (You are in trouble).

We resisted!

We resisted!

As in other parts of the country, when you touch their soil, water, tree, the people you call "conservative", "pro-government", "AKP voters", and ask "For whom did you vote?" turn into resilient rebels. Especially women.

3 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Ankara Bar appeals against Security Directorate’s circular

Ankara Bar appeals against Security Directorate’s circular

The Ankara Bar Association has appealed to the Council of State and requested the annulment of the circular of the Directorate General of Security that bans recording voices and images during public incidents.

Nine churches and monasteries in Mardin in UNESCO tentative list

Nine churches and monasteries in Mardin in UNESCO tentative list

Religious officials in Mardin's Tur Abdin area welcome the decision.

Objection to Constitutional referendum results acquitted

Objection to Constitutional referendum results acquitted

The people who wanted to object to the results of the 2017 Constitutional referendum which resulted in Turkey’s adoption of the Presidential Government System were both hindered and faced with a lawsuit. They have been acquitted.

3 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

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İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

The government has imposed a de facto ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages during the 17-day lockdown period.

‘The circular restricted press freedom from day one'

‘The circular restricted press freedom from day one'

Releasing a report on violations of press freedom in April, CHP MP Çakırözer has raised concerns that the circular of the Directorate General of Security "started to be implemented in a way that restricts freedom of expression and press from the first day."

Turkey’s annual inflation on the rise: 17.14 percent

Turkey’s annual inflation on the rise: 17.14 percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced that the consumer price index increased by 17.14 percent annually and 1.68 percent monthly in April.

HDP calls for a halt to Turkey’s cross-border military operations

HDP calls for a halt to Turkey’s cross-border military operations

The Peoples’ Democratic Party has stated that the government carries out cross-border military operations in every domestic and international political crisis, adding that these military operations aggravate the crises even further.

‘The law and journalists must be the assurance for news’

‘The law and journalists must be the assurance for news’

In the first quarter of 2021, 12 journalists were attacked and one radio presenter was killed in the climate of impunity fostered by the ruling alliance. We wish a happy May 3 World Press Freedom Day in spite of everything.

3 May 2021 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı

COVID-19 in Turkey: Media authority urges TVs ‘to not use jam-packed images’

COVID-19 in Turkey: Media authority urges TVs ‘to not use jam-packed images’

İlhan Taşçı, a member of the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) from the CHP, says that RTÜK Chair Şahin “sent an instruction to the executives of TV channels on private line, asking them to not use jam-packed images.”

5-year demonstration ban in Van extended again

5-year demonstration ban in Van extended again

The Governor’s Office of Turkey’s eastern province of Van has once again banned public protest meetings and marches for another 15 days.

‘Trees uprooted in İkizdere, villagers watch in tears’

‘Trees uprooted in İkizdere, villagers watch in tears’

Speaking to bianet, main opposition CHP MPs Bekaroğlu and Tanal have announced that they filed a criminal complaint about the opening of a stone quarry in Cevizlik village in Rize and the destruction of nature and drinking water.

3 May 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey reports 340 coronavirus deaths in a day

Turkey reports 340 coronavirus deaths in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 340 people died of coronavirus and nearly 26 thousand people tested positive with slightly over 240 thousand tests in a day. The country will now drop PCR test obligation for visitors from 16 countries.

Groups prevented from taking to Taksim, over 200 people detained

Groups prevented from taking to Taksim, over 200 people detained

Workers and students who wanted to reach İstanbul’s Taksim Square through Ömer Hayyam, Mecidiyeköy, Kazancı Slope and Osmanbey for the 1st of May have been detained by the police. Five people have also been taken into custody in Ankara.

1 May 2021 Vedat Örüç

Video of bianet's 1 May '77 e-book online

Video of bianet's 1 May '77 e-book online

The video of the "The Voices of Those Who Lost Their Loved Ones / 1 May 1977 and Impunity," e-book is online with voices of the loved ones of those who lost their lives and dubbing artist Senan Kara.

30 April 2021 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Contradicting health minister, Erdoğan says Turkey has enough Covid-19 vaccine supplies

Contradicting health minister, Erdoğan says Turkey has enough Covid-19 vaccine supplies

The president has said that he will talk about the vaccine issue with his counterparts in China and Russia.