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Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet

Journalist Aygün sentenced to prison over a tweet

Hakan Aygün has been sentenced to 7 months, 15 days in prison over a tweet containing a wordplay with IBAN and "iman," which means "faith" in Turkish.

February was 'very intense' in terms of rights violations, says report

February was 'very intense' in terms of rights violations, says report

Preparing a report on violations of rights committed in Turkey last month, three rights organizations say, “February was very intense in terms of violations against freedom of expression, freedom of meeting, demonstration and organization.”

MHP's Bahçeli slams high court decision preventing student oath

MHP's Bahçeli slams high court decision preventing student oath

The oath had been recited at schools until it was canceled by the AKP in 2013.

70 percent increase in the number of workers dismissed with ‘Code 29’

70 percent increase in the number of workers dismissed with ‘Code 29’

In a press conference about the “Code 29”, a legal way to circumvent the layoff ban amid the pandemic, labor organizations have underlined that 80 percent of the ongoing suits for reinstatement stem from this code.

Melek İpek: I want to tell what I lived through without fear

Melek İpek: I want to tell what I lived through without fear

Having killed her husband by using her right of self-defense in the face of his violence on her and her children, Melek İpek had her first hearing. The court board has ruled that she shall remain behind bars.

‘Turkey will continue implementing current pandemic measures’

‘Turkey will continue implementing current pandemic measures’

Addressing the public after the cabinet meeting, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that the coronavirus measures announced on March 1 on a provincial basis will remain in effect.

‘Turkey’s Economic Reform Package is a declaration of bankruptcy’

‘Turkey’s Economic Reform Package is a declaration of bankruptcy’

CHP Vice Chair and Spokesperson Faik Öztrak has said that the recently unveiled Economic Reform Package pledges nothing for workers, unemployed people, farmers, pensioners and shop owners.

Justice for Çorlu: ‘Turning point’ or ‘disappointment’

Justice for Çorlu: ‘Turning point’ or ‘disappointment’

The seventh hearing of the lawsuit filed into Çorlu train derailment is scheduled for today. The families who lost their loved ones have been seeking justice for nearly 3 years now. Having lost his son Oğuz Arda Sel, Mısra Öz has spoken to bianet.

16 March 2021 Dilek Şen

COVID-19 in Turkey: Surge in number of critically ill patients

COVID-19 in Turkey: Surge in number of critically ill patients

Turkey’s Health Ministry has reported 15,503 coronavirus cases with 151,113 tests in a day. While 63 people have lost their lives due to the virus, 1,425 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

Ankara says the planned route of a joint electricity grid project by Greece, Israel and Southern Cyprus states through its territorial waters.

The man who attacked refugee trans woman Asya 'should receive the heaviest sentence'

The man who attacked refugee trans woman Asya 'should receive the heaviest sentence'

We have spoken with friends of Asya, 18, a trans woman from Syria, who is under treatment after being attacked with acid.

15 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

‘Constitutional Court ruling won’t be awaited’ in Gergerlioğlu’s case

‘Constitutional Court ruling won’t be awaited’ in Gergerlioğlu’s case

Parliamentary Speaker Şentop has made a statement about the final ruling against HDP MP Gergerlioğlu: “It is out of the question to wait for the result of his individual application to Constitutional Court.”

‘Turkey's Economic Reform Package makes no mention of farmers’

‘Turkey's Economic Reform Package makes no mention of farmers’

Main opposition CHP MP Orhan Sarıbal has criticized the recently unveiled Economic Reform Package for failing to address the problems of farmers: “The AKP has discarded both agriculture and farmers.”

Babacan blames Erdoğan for 'resurrected' Kurdish problem, 'failed economy'

Babacan blames Erdoğan for 'resurrected' Kurdish problem, 'failed economy'

The AKP's former economy minister who found a new party last year has visited the Kurdish-majority province of Diyarbakır.

Pandemic in Turkey: Quarantine imposed, education suspended in 50 schools

Pandemic in Turkey: Quarantine imposed, education suspended in 50 schools

According to a weekly report prepared by the Education and Science Laborers’ Union (Eğitim-Sen), 141 teachers, 269 students and 22 school personnel have tested positive for coronavirus, have been identified as close contacts or quarantined.

Woman who lost spouse, children in armed attack in Urfa briefly detained over sit-in protest

Woman who lost spouse, children in armed attack in Urfa briefly detained over sit-in protest

Emine Şenyaşar lost his family members in an attack by an AKP deputy's bodyguards and relatives in Urfa during the 2018 election campaign.

The most Googled artist in Turkey: Frida Kahlo

The most Googled artist in Turkey: Frida Kahlo

According to the list of the world’s most popular artists, Leonardo da Vinci is the world’s most popular artist, winning in a total of 82 countries. Frida Kahlo ranks second, winning in 29 countries, including Turkey.

Health minister's self-contradictions on Covid vaccination: 'All targets missed'

Health minister's self-contradictions on Covid vaccination: 'All targets missed'

Media ombudsperson Faruk Bildirici has reviewed Minister Koca's statements about Turkey's coronavirus vaccination program.

‘Turkey’s generic platitudes cannot hide the reality’

‘Turkey’s generic platitudes cannot hide the reality’

Amnesty International’s Europe Director Muižnieks says that the continued detention of Demirtaş and Kavala "makes a mockery of the attempts to whitewash systemic human rights abuses by unveiling a meaningless Human Rights Action Plan.”

14 bars urge authorities to prevent male violence

14 bars urge authorities to prevent male violence

Meeting upon the call of Bingöl Bar Association, the chairs of 14 bar associations in Turkey’s eastern provinces have raised concerns about the ongoing hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons and male violence against women.

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Increased restrictions expected for İstanbul after two 'normal' Saturdays

Increased restrictions expected for İstanbul after two 'normal' Saturdays

The Health Ministry will announce the new risk map on Wednesday.

Turkey releases statement on Jarablus, al-Bab attacks

Turkey releases statement on Jarablus, al-Bab attacks

Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense has announced that ballistic missiles targeted northern Jarablus and al-Bab districts in Syria.

AKP’s Zengin: I don’t say there is no strip search at all

AKP’s Zengin: I don’t say there is no strip search at all

AKP Parliamentary Group Deputy Chair Özlem Zengin has argued that “the practice of strip search does not mean that it is a subject of human rights violation,” adding that “she does not say that there is no such search in Turkey at all.”

‘Why don’t you stop the construction on Armenian cemetery?’

‘Why don’t you stop the construction on Armenian cemetery?’

HDP MP Garo Paylan has raised concerns that concrete is still being poured on an Armenian and Catholic cemetery in Ankara as part of a construction undertaken by the Housing Development Administration of Turkey (TOKİ).

Turkey is one of the leading countries in vaccination, says Erdoğan

Turkey is one of the leading countries in vaccination, says Erdoğan

Speaking on March 14 Medicine Day, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan said, “We are one of the leading countries in vaccination, which we have launched starting with the riskiest groups.”

‘End probe of women over slogans at Feminist Night March’

‘End probe of women over slogans at Feminist Night March’

Referring to the Human Rights Action Plan unveiled by Turkey, the HRW has called on the authorities to immediately put a stop to the criminal investigation opened into women’s rights activists for shouting slogans at the March 8 assembly in İstanbul.

Rapper ‘Burry Soprano’ arrested

Rapper ‘Burry Soprano’ arrested

Rapper Burry Soprano has been arrested on charge of “inciting drug use” and sent to Silivri Prison.

Coronavirus in Turkey: 68 deaths, over 13,300 daily cases

Coronavirus in Turkey: 68 deaths, over 13,300 daily cases

Turkey’s Health Ministry has reported 13,378 coronavirus cases with 132,425 tests in a day. While 68 people have lost their lives due to the virus, 1,392 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Erdoğan unveils Economic Reform Package

Erdoğan unveils Economic Reform Package

Unveiling the new “Economic Reform Package” in a publicity meeting in İstanbul, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that the new reform package “aims to boost investment, production, jobs, and exports.”

‘Men earn 120 lira, women 85 lira, Syrians even less’

‘Men earn 120 lira, women 85 lira, Syrians even less’

HDP MPs met agricultural workers in Mersin. “We go to work at 4 in the morning; there are times when we cannot go back home at 9 in the evening. We cannot rest even for half an hour to eat something,” says the Precarious Workers Association Chair.

‘62 people subjected to torture in Turkey’s prisons in February’

‘62 people subjected to torture in Turkey’s prisons in February’

The right to life of at least 176 people was violated and 434 people were subjected to torture and ill treatment in Turkey in February, according to a recent report released by main opposition CHP MP Tanrıkulu.

‘The fine for injuring a journalist is apparently 4,500 lira’

‘The fine for injuring a journalist is apparently 4,500 lira’

Journalist Can Dündar, columnists Yavuz Selim Demirağ, Sabahattin Önkibar, İdris Özyol, Ahmet Takan and grant holder of a local newspaper Şaban Önen speak to bianet about the impunity ensuing physical attacks on themselves.

12 March 2021 Hikmet Adal