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Report Shows Covid-19 Has Become a New Reason for Police Violence in Turkey

Report Shows Covid-19 Has Become a New Reason for Police Violence in Turkey

Out of 48 incidents where law enforcement officers used violence on citizens, 17 were related to coronavirus measures, according to a report by rights organizations.

3.5-Year-Old Dilgeş and His Mother Released from Prison

3.5-Year-Old Dilgeş and His Mother Released from Prison

Sent to prison with her mother Gönül Aslan in Diyarbakır, 3.5-year-old Dilgeş has been released. Evaluating the objection of attorney Acun, the court has given a ruling of release, Aslan and Dilgeş have left the prison today.

Distance Education During Pandemic: 60 Percent of Students Have Difficulties in Internet Access

Distance Education During Pandemic: 60 Percent of Students Have Difficulties in Internet Access

A survey has found that nearly 70 percent of parents don't think the ministry's online education system is productive.

9 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘Diagnosed with Covid-19, 128 Citizens of Turkey Stranded in Saudi Arabia’

‘Diagnosed with Covid-19, 128 Citizens of Turkey Stranded in Saudi Arabia’

HDP Adana MP Hatimoğulları has called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to take action about the citizens of Turkey stranded abroad, especially in Saudi Arabia. “The death of Arpacı was kept hidden from his family for four days,” the MP has noted.

Court Rules Grup Yorum Member Aracı Shall Remain Behind Bars

Court Rules Grup Yorum Member Aracı Shall Remain Behind Bars

Ali Aracı, the arrested member of Grup Yorum music band, had his first hearing today. Presenting his statement of defense, Arıcı said that “he was put on trial just because he was a member of Grup Yorum.”

Aktürk Commemorated by Her Colleagues: ‘We will Not Lose One More Woman’

Aktürk Commemorated by Her Colleagues: ‘We will Not Lose One More Woman’

Colleagues of Ayşegül Aktürk, who was killed by Muharrem E., laid carnations on the Emergency Service of Süreyyapaşa Training and Research Hospital, where they used to work together. “We will not lose one more woman,” they said.

Feminists Lash Out at 'Manspreading' in Social Distance Poster

Feminists Lash Out at 'Manspreading' in Social Distance Poster

Men are spreading their legs and walking in front of women in posters prepared by İstanbul Courthouse.

‘Protecting the Right to Life of Everyone is a Responsibility of us All’

‘Protecting the Right to Life of Everyone is a Responsibility of us All’

Main opposition CHP Vice Chair Gökçe Gökçen has denounced the increasing violence and discrimination against LGBTI+s in a written statement. Gökçen has made a call for an effective struggle against hate crimes.

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

While prosecutor's issue protective orders in most applications by women, they usually decide not to prosecute suspects, CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi has noted, citing Jutice Ministry data.

'AKP-MHP will be Accountable for the Tiniest Problem We will Have’

'AKP-MHP will be Accountable for the Tiniest Problem We will Have’

HDP Spokesperson and Mardin MP Ebru Günay has spoken to bianet about her party’s “March for Democracy Against the Coup” in response to the arrest of its two lawmakers shortly after they were stripped of MP duty.

9 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Body Went Missing After Demolition of Cemetery Delivered to Mother in Plastic Box

Body Went Missing After Demolition of Cemetery Delivered to Mother in Plastic Box

Burhan Altıntaş's body was lost after a cemetery in the Kurdish-majority Bitlis province was demolished without notice.

‘All Power of Libya's Haftar Comes from Russia,’ Says President Erdoğan

‘All Power of Libya's Haftar Comes from Russia,’ Says President Erdoğan

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has indicated that “Turkey and the US are approaching a new era in their ties over the handling of the situation in Libya.”

Hagia Sophia Debate Revived After Erdoğan's Remarks: Will Turkey Reconvert It to a Mosque?

Hagia Sophia Debate Revived After Erdoğan's Remarks: Will Turkey Reconvert It to a Mosque?

The old debate on the status of Hagia Sophia has heated up recently, after a Quran session on the anniversary of the Ottoman Empire's capture of İstanbul and remarks by top government officials.

Criminal Complaint by the Family of the Soldier Who Allegedly Took His Own Life

Criminal Complaint by the Family of the Soldier Who Allegedly Took His Own Life

The father of Mustafa Araz, who allegedly committed suicide while doing his military service, says that there were signs of trauma on his deceased body.

HDP to ‘March for Democracy Against Coup’

HDP to ‘March for Democracy Against Coup’

In response to the arrest of its dismissed MPs Güven and Farisoğulları, HDP has decided to hold a march from the southeastern province of Hakkari and northwestern province of Edirne to the capital city of Ankara from June 15 to June 20.

Non-Prosecution of Nadira Kadirova's Suspicious Death Taken to Constitutional Court

Non-Prosecution of Nadira Kadirova's Suspicious Death Taken to Constitutional Court

Attorney İlyas Doğan has appealed to the Constitutional Court regarding the decision of non-prosecution given for domestic worker Nadira Kadirova's suspicious death at the house of ruling AKP MP Şirin Ünal in September 2019.

Attack in Van: 2 Workers Lose Their Lives

Attack in Van: 2 Workers Lose Their Lives

Two workers have lost their lives and eight workers have been wounded in an attack targeting the civilian service vehicle of a road work company in Van.

Turkey Reports 989 New Covid-19 Cases, Death Toll Exceeds 4,700

Turkey Reports 989 New Covid-19 Cases, Death Toll Exceeds 4,700

Total cases have climbed to 171,121 while recoveries have surpassed 140,000 the Health Ministry has announced.

Survey: 65 Percent Say Government's Coronavirus Aid Not Sufficient

Survey: 65 Percent Say Government's Coronavirus Aid Not Sufficient

While 60 percent said their income has dropped during the pandemic, 62 percent said they were not hopeful for the future.

The 'Second Wave': Next Week is Risky, Says Professor

The 'Second Wave': Next Week is Risky, Says Professor

With the reopening, next week's numbers will be crucial, according to Prof. Buğdacı.

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CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

The main opposition party has released the Rights Violations Report for May.

Website of Syriac Intangible Heritage Now Online

Website of Syriac Intangible Heritage Now Online

The main purpose of the project is safeguarding the intangible values through the documentation and dissemination of the information on the cultural practices of the Syriac community in the Mardin region and assessing the related risks within this context.

New Regulations by Health Ministry Amid Normalization in Turkey

New Regulations by Health Ministry Amid Normalization in Turkey

Amid further normalization steps in effect in Turkey since June 1, the Ministry of Health has set up news rules, allowing the health personnel to take leaves and quit their jobs.

Greater Economic Hardships Await Turkey, Say Economists

Greater Economic Hardships Await Turkey, Say Economists

Discussing economy amid pandemic, economists say, “A swift reopening of the economy means a swift abandonment of measures. The government of Turkey has turned its face towards the capital while turning its back on the people.”

Mersin Province 'Feels Second Wave of Covid-19 After Reopening,' Medical Chamber Head Warns

Mersin Province 'Feels Second Wave of Covid-19 After Reopening,' Medical Chamber Head Warns

Fatalities have significantly increased in the Mediterranean province since May 11, Dr. Antmen has said.

Discrimination and Violence Against LGBTI+s in İstanbul

Discrimination and Violence Against LGBTI+s in İstanbul

Amid increasing discrimination and violence against LGBTI+s in Turkey, three such incidents have reportedly occurred in İstanbul over the past week.

The Process That Led to the Arrest of Three MPs: Lift of Legislative Immunity and After

The Process That Led to the Arrest of Three MPs: Lift of Legislative Immunity and After

Thirteen lawmakers from the HDP and one from the CHP have been stripped of MP status since a law amendment paving the way for lifting legislative immunity came into force in June 2016.

8 June 2020 Tansu Pişkin

'15.1 Million Tons of Hazardous Waste Generated in Turkey in 2018'

'15.1 Million Tons of Hazardous Waste Generated in Turkey in 2018'

Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has released “Statistics on Environment” for 2018. The figures shared by the Institute have shown that the energy sector accounted for the largest share of greenhouse gas emissions in 2018 with 71.6 percent.

Journalists İsmail Dükel and Müyesser Yıldız Taken into Custody

Journalists İsmail Dükel and Müyesser Yıldız Taken into Custody

“TELE 1 Ankara Representative İsmail Dükel was detained at 7.30 a.m. this morning, the reason for his detention is unknown. The prosecutor’s office has given four days for detention,” TELE1 Editor-in-Chief Yanardağ has announced.

Shotgun Attack on Princes' Islands Municipality

Shotgun Attack on Princes' Islands Municipality

A 71-year-old man was detained after the shooting.

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

After the lift of weekend curfews and the ban on recreation areas, parks saw big crowds on the weekend.

Chamber of Environmental Engineers: İstanbul Breathes Poison Even During Pandemic

Chamber of Environmental Engineers: İstanbul Breathes Poison Even During Pandemic

Almost the entire city breathes polluted air, according to the 2020 İstanbul Environmental Status Report released by the Chamber of Environmental Engineers.