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‘69 percent of Turkey’s population don’t want a political rector’

‘69 percent of Turkey’s population don’t want a political rector’

Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, Metropoll Research company has asked citizens what they think about the appointment of political figures as university presidents.

4 February 2021

Distance education: Students primarily use mobile phones, one-third don't have access at all

Distance education: Students primarily use mobile phones, one-third don't have access at all

Six million out of 18 million students in the country have not accessed the ministry's online education system in this school year, according to the official figures.

4 February 2021

3,317 academics from around the world call on Turkey to respect university autonomy

3,317 academics from around the world call on Turkey to respect university autonomy

3,317 academics, thinkers and writers from around the world have released a joint statement condemning the actions against the Boğaziçi University students and calling on the appointed rector to resign.

4 February 2021

Turkey’s population increased by over 450 thousand people in a year

Turkey’s population increased by over 450 thousand people in a year

According to the figures announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), Turkey’s population became 83 million 614 thousand 362 people in 2020, marking an annual population growth rate of 5.5 per thousand.

4 February 2021

5 people detained over Boğaziçi University protests in Kadıköy

5 people detained over Boğaziçi University protests in Kadıköy

Five people who attended the Boğaziçi University protests in İstanbul’s Kadıköy district the other day have been detained in house raids. The security forces are searching for thee others, according to the statement of the Governor’s Office.

4 February 2021

2,700-year-old tumuli in Manisa destroyed by treasure hunters

2,700-year-old tumuli in Manisa destroyed by treasure hunters

Located in Ahmetli district in Manisa province, the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe, which are also on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, have been damaged by treasure hunters. The tumuli were considered to be “the pyramids of Anatolia.”

4 February 2021

‘South Africa and Brazil variants detected in Turkey,’ says Health Minister

‘South Africa and Brazil variants detected in Turkey,’ says Health Minister

While Health Minister Koca has announced that two people have contracted the South African variant and one citizen the Brazil variant of coronavirus, experts have shared details about the variants detected so far.

4 February 2021

Turkey reports 117 coronavirus deaths amid an upward trend in cases

Turkey reports 117 coronavirus deaths amid an upward trend in cases

Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that the country’s death toll from the coronavirus has topped 26,350. The country has seen 8,102 new infections amid a recent upward trend in the number of cases.

4 February 2021

‘We are a witness to Şeyma, we stand with her’

‘We are a witness to Şeyma, we stand with her’

A woman said that she had been battered and not allowed to put her opened veil back on while being detained during the Boğaziçi University protests, which was denied by the security directorate with a video. Her friends have responded to this denial.

4 February 2021

Referred to court to be arrested, 30 students released

Referred to court to be arrested, 30 students released

Taken into custody in front of the Rector’s Office at Boğaziçi University on Monday evening, 30 of the 51 students were referred to court with a request for their arrest. All have been released by the court.

4 February 2021

UN human rights office calls for release of students, condemns anti-LGBTI+ discrimination

UN human rights office calls for release of students, condemns anti-LGBTI+ discrimination

Dozens of protesters are still in custody as top government officials continue targeting LGBTI+s.

4 February 2021

Police intervention against Boğaziçi University protest in İzmir

Police intervention against Boğaziçi University protest in İzmir

A group of university students gathered in Alsancak, İzmir to support the protests of Boğaziçi University students against the appointed rector. Police intervened against the protesters with pepper gas and plastic bullets, detaining several students.

3 February 2021

Erdoğan, Bahçeli target Boğaziçi students, LGBTI+s again as protests intensify

Erdoğan, Bahçeli target Boğaziçi students, LGBTI+s again as protests intensify

As the protests against the new rector continue, the president and his ally Bahçeli have once again accused the students of "terrorism."

3 February 2021

'It is shameful to debate whether ECtHR judgement is binding or not'

'It is shameful to debate whether ECtHR judgement is binding or not'

Not released despite two ECtHR judgements of “immediate release”, Demirtaş appeared before the court: “These judgements will be enforced sooner or later. All judges and prosecutors disregarding it are committing a serious crime.”

3 February 2021

Local court doesn’t defy reversal of acquittals in Özgür Gündem trial

Local court doesn’t defy reversal of acquittals in Özgür Gündem trial

The İstanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court has not defied the ruling of the appeals court which previously overturned the acquittals of Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin. The retrial will be held, as ruled by the appeals court.

3 February 2021 Hikmet Adal

Delivery, grocery work during pandemic: 'Everyone is not on the same boat'

Delivery, grocery work during pandemic: 'Everyone is not on the same boat'

Most of the workers are concerned about the future and don't want to become unemployed in the time of the pandemic, shows a new study.

3 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

‘Social media’ operation against Boğaziçi University students

‘Social media’ operation against Boğaziçi University students

A group of students who shared information about the Boğaziçi University protests against the appointed rector and said, “Release our friends” on Twitter and Clubhouse app were taken into custody in morning hours today.

3 February 2021

Bulu says he ‘doesn’t think of resigning’, thanks Soylu

Bulu says he ‘doesn’t think of resigning’, thanks Soylu

Since Melih Bulu was appointed as the new rector of Boğaziçi University by Erdoğan in early January, students and academics have been calling on him to resign. He has responded to these calls, saying that “he never thinks of resigning.”

3 February 2021

İzmir floods: Two neighborhoods to be evacuated

İzmir floods: Two neighborhoods to be evacuated

Two people lost their lives during the floods in the western province.

3 February 2021

‘Turkey arrested and illegally transferred over 60 people from Syria’

‘Turkey arrested and illegally transferred over 60 people from Syria’

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has announced that Turkey and the Syrian National Army arrested and illegally transferred at least 63 Syrian nationals from northeast Syria to Turkey to face trial on serious charges that could lead to life in prison.

3 February 2021

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‘Attack on journalists in Kadıköy targets people’s right to learn truths’

‘Attack on journalists in Kadıköy targets people’s right to learn truths’

Halk TV journalists Yılmaz and Erkmen were hit by plastic bullets, documentary filmmaker Kızıl was wounded in his brow and journalist Akgül was battered up during the police intervention into Boğaziçi protests. Journalism organizations slam police violence.

3 February 2021

Biden administration tells Ankara it's 'concerned' over S-400s

Biden administration tells Ankara it's 'concerned' over S-400s

Turkey's presidential spokesperson and the US president's security adviser have discussed a number of issues in the first official dialogue since Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.

3 February 2021

Constitutional Court says parliament, judicial council responsible for enforcing its decisions

Constitutional Court says parliament, judicial council responsible for enforcing its decisions

Local courts "defy the constitutional order" by not implementing its decisions, the top court says in its justified decision on a former main opposition lawmaker's expulsion from the parliament.

3 February 2021

UNDP: Turkey ranks 68th in gender equality

UNDP: Turkey ranks 68th in gender equality

Turkey has ranked 54th n the Human Development Indices shared with the public as part of the 2020 Human Development Report of the United Nations Development Programme.

3 February 2021

Boğaziçi University protests in Ankara: 83 people released

Boğaziçi University protests in Ankara: 83 people released

The Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) has announced that 83 people who were battered and detained in the capital city have been released.

3 February 2021

Turkey’s consumer inflation rate according to TurkStat: 14.97 percent

Turkey’s consumer inflation rate according to TurkStat: 14.97 percent

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics for January 2021. The figures of the TurkStat have shown that the CPI increased by 14.97 percent annually and 1.68 percent monthly in January.

3 February 2021

Business group says 'We should listen to Boğaziçi students'

Business group says 'We should listen to Boğaziçi students'

TÜSİAD has emphasized that the country will develop with "strong and autonomous institutions."

3 February 2021

Boğaziçi protests: 76 of 134 people released from detention

Boğaziçi protests: 76 of 134 people released from detention

İstanbul Governor’s Office has announced that 65 of the 94 people detained in Kadıköy yesterday have been released. Of the ones detained in Beşiktaş and Sarıyer, 11 have been released, while the proceedings of 29 people are still ongoing.

3 February 2021

Ankara Mayor calls on Bulu to resign, CHP Chair calls for students' release

Ankara Mayor calls on Bulu to resign, CHP Chair calls for students' release

Amid protests against the appointment of Melih Bulu as the rector of Boğaziçi University by Erdoğan, opposition’s Ankara Mayor Yavaş has penned an open letter to Bulu, calling on him to resign. Kılıçdaroğlu has also called for the release of students.

3 February 2021

Men kill 22 women in January

Men kill 22 women in January

Men inflicted violence on at least 60 women and killed one child in January. Abusing at least 12 children, including boys, men also harassed at least nine women. Men forced at least 28 women to sex work in January.

3 February 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Turkey reports 120 coronavirus deaths, over 7,700 daily cases

Turkey reports 120 coronavirus deaths, over 7,700 daily cases

The Ministry of Health has announced that 120 people have died of COVID-19 in Turkey in the last 24 hours. The country has reported 7,795 new cases as the number of daily tests is slightly over 140 thousand.

3 February 2021

Boğaziçi University protests: 10 people placed under house arrest

Boğaziçi University protests: 10 people placed under house arrest

Detained for the second time for joining the protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, 10 people have been placed under house arrest.

3 February 2021