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Ministry of Defense statement on armed forces’ social media post

Ministry of Defense statement on armed forces’ social media post

Making a statement about the picture of Atatürk’s Tomb shared on the Turkish Armed Forces’ social media account, the Ministry of Defense has said that the posts to be shared are decided a month ago and they are not related with recent debates.

‘Be my voice’ campaign against human trafficking

‘Be my voice’ campaign against human trafficking

On the occasion of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, actress Fadik Sevin Atasoy has told the story of a victim of human trafficking.

Social media outcry: ‘Lice is burning’

Social media outcry: ‘Lice is burning’

While a fire is still razing the rural parts of Lice in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır province, citizens are trying to make their voices heard on social media by sharing messages under the hashtag #LiceYanıyor, meaning "Lice is burning.”

Man who 'raped' Gamze A. released

Man who 'raped' Gamze A. released

The 20-year-old woman has said on social media that she was raped by a man after helping him.

‘Diyarbakır, Urfa, Mardin and Şırnak have become new centers of outbreak’

‘Diyarbakır, Urfa, Mardin and Şırnak have become new centers of outbreak’

In a joint statement, the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) and Democratic Regions Party (DBP) have warned the citizens in southeast Turkey against the recent surge in COVID-19 cases ahead of Eid al-Adha that will start in Turkey tomorrow.

Indictment against journalist Rawîn Stêrk five months after his arrest

Indictment against journalist Rawîn Stêrk five months after his arrest

İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office charges Rûdaw reporter Rawîn Stêrk with “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” and “membership of an armed terrorist organization.” Stêrk has been arrested in Ankara since March.

30 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

Flying Broom Foundation calls on Google to make İstanbul Convention doodle on August 1

Flying Broom Foundation calls on Google to make İstanbul Convention doodle on August 1

The convention came into force on August 1, 2014.

Death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal not released

Death-fasting arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal not released

Physicians of Forensic Medicine Institution who examined death fasting lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have prepared a report indicating that “it is not suitable for them to stay in prison.” The court has rejected their request for release.

30 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Canned fish company 'takes workers hostage' after Covid-19 outbreak

Canned fish company 'takes workers hostage' after Covid-19 outbreak

After more than 40 workers tested positive for coronavirus, the Dardanel company has decided to keep workers in the factory and make infected personnel work for 14 days. A union chair has said, "Dardanel has taken the workers as hostages."

30 July 2020 Sakine Orman

İstanbul Convention: What is it? What is it not?

İstanbul Convention: What is it? What is it not?

Women’s Platform for Equality has shared details about the İstanbul Convention on social media so that the disinformation about the provisions of the convention can be eliminated.

‘Social media platforms should not accept Turkey’s new social media law’

‘Social media platforms should not accept Turkey’s new social media law’

Alternative Informatics Association Chair spoke to bianet about the new social media law: “While Penal Judges of Peace can give rulings without justification, social media providers will have to answer hundreds of requests by giving a justification.”

30 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘Journalist should not question! We arrest! We close down!’

‘Journalist should not question! We arrest! We close down!’

In the second quarter of 2020, at least two journalists were arrested, two journalists were physically assaulted and seven journalists were threatened. The RTÜK fined the TVs 5 million 906 thousand 326 lira and radios 25 thousand 35 lira in total.

30 July 2020 Erol Önderoğlu,Sinem Aydınlı,İdil Aydınoğlu

Physician who legitimized the feminicide of Şule Çet dismissed from profession

Physician who legitimized the feminicide of Şule Çet dismissed from profession

Ankara Medical Chamber has dismissed Forensic Medicine Specialist Dr. Aydın from the profession for 6 months. In Şule Çet case, he said, “If a woman agrees to have a drink with a man in solitude, it means she consents to sexual intercourse.”

Suspect will depose as part of Gülistan Doku investigation

Suspect will depose as part of Gülistan Doku investigation

While it was previously announced that the prosecutor’s office rejected the request for arrest of the chief suspect in missing Gülistan Doku investigation, the office has decided to summon chief suspect Z.A. to depose as part of the investigation.

Former UK Ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore named new MI6 chief

Former UK Ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore named new MI6 chief

Former United Kingdom (UK) Ambassador to Turkey Richard Moore has been named as the new chief of MI6, the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS). Moore is known to be a keen fan of Beşiktaş football club in Turkey.

Covid-19: Turkey stops announcing number of intensive care patients after sharp increase

Covid-19: Turkey stops announcing number of intensive care patients after sharp increase

The number of patients in intensive care has nearly doubled since the reopening steps in early June.

Syrian child worker drown after falling into swamp

Syrian child worker drown after falling into swamp

10-year-old Nucud was an agricultural worker.

'Over 300 COVID-19 cases are diagnosed in Diyarbakır a day’

'Over 300 COVID-19 cases are diagnosed in Diyarbakır a day’

Diyarbakır Health Platform has made a statement about the current situation in Turkey's southeastern province of Diyarbakır. According to the platform, three days ago, the number of COVID-19 fatalities only in a neighborhood in Silvan topped 10.

PKK leader, three prisoners apply to ECtHR against communication ban

PKK leader, three prisoners apply to ECtHR against communication ban

Öcalan has not been able to have a phone talk with his family since late April.

World-renowned women: To the women in Turkey, we stand with you and hear you

World-renowned women: To the women in Turkey, we stand with you and hear you

Actresses, artists and singers from around the world have joined the social media campaign that started after Pınar Gültekin was murdered by a man. Women post their black-and-white pictures, attaching the note, "Challenge accepted."

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Interior Minister admits ‘misinformation’ about investigation into Kadirova’s death

Interior Minister admits ‘misinformation’ about investigation into Kadirova’s death

Minister of Interior Soylu has answered the Parliamentary question of CHP MP Tanrıkulu regarding the investigation into Nadira Kadirova’s suspicious death. Soylu has said that the security directorate gave wrong information about the investigation.

'First 11 of egalitarian masculinity' for men supporting İstanbul Convention

'First 11 of egalitarian masculinity' for men supporting İstanbul Convention

Women campaigning against Turkey's withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention have listed the "rules of egalitarian masculinity."

Ruling AKP MP Şanverdi tests positive for COVID-19

Ruling AKP MP Şanverdi tests positive for COVID-19

Ruling AKP MP Hüseyin Şanverdi has announced that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The MP was among the ones who attended the Friday prayers in Hagia Sophia on July 24.

Public officers stipulated to use local messaging apps

Public officers stipulated to use local messaging apps

A guide prepared by the Presidency’s Digital Transformation Office has prohibited the ones working in state institutions and organizations from using foreign messaging apps, requesting them to prefer “local and national” applications.

Death fasting lawyers taken to Forensic Medicine Institution for examination

Death fasting lawyers taken to Forensic Medicine Institution for examination

After the institution's report, the court will decide whether the lawyers should be released.

29 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

How can you spend a lifetime ‘before four walls, taking five steps’?

How can you spend a lifetime ‘before four walls, taking five steps’?

Given an aggravated life sentence, Akman is forced to live in a five-step-long cell for 23 hours a day. For one hour, she is locked up in an open place so that she can get some air. Akman is on a death fast for 161 days, demanding an improvement of conditions.

29 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey has only 145 shelters for 41.4 million women

Turkey has only 145 shelters for 41.4 million women

The women's shelters in the country have a capacity of 3,482 people in total.

Report on Ida Mountains: 79 percent of the region is mining licensed

Report on Ida Mountains: 79 percent of the region is mining licensed

The TEMA Foundation has prepared a report on the mining activities in Ida Mountains and its surrounding area. The report has shown that 79 percent of the region is currently mining licensed while 41 percent of these licenses are active.

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

Turkey suspends eastern Mediterranean drilling, says it's ready to talk with Greece

"We are ready to discuss all issues; the Aegean, continental shelf, islands, airspace, research and screening efforts, and Eastern Mediterranean along with other bilateral matters with Greece without any precondition," the presidential spokesperson has said.

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 73.2 percent in the first six months of 2020

Turkey’s foreign trade deficit increased by 73.2 percent in the first six months of 2020

According to the Foreign Trade Statistics announced by the TurkStat, Turkey’s exports increased by 15.7 percent and imports increased by 8.3 percent in June.

‘Why did you hand over Bomonti Beer Factory to Presidency of Religious Affairs?’

‘Why did you hand over Bomonti Beer Factory to Presidency of Religious Affairs?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Environment and Urban Affairs, HDP MP Kerestecioğlu asks whether the document permitting the demolition of Bomonti Beer Factory buildings amid ongoing judicial process complies with the law.

Parliament passes bill obligating social media companies to open an office in Turkey

Parliament passes bill obligating social media companies to open an office in Turkey

Social media companies will have to store users' data in Turkey, those who refuse to open an office will be subject to monetary penalties and bandwidth throttling.