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‘Journalist Nedim Türfent behind bars for 1,500 days’

‘Journalist Nedim Türfent behind bars for 1,500 days’

44 organizations have released a joint statement for journalist Nedim Türfent, who will be behind bars for 1,500 days on June 21. “We call on Turkish authorities once again to stop this injustice,” the statement of the organizations has read.

International Domestic Workers’ Day: ‘We want security for domestic workers’

International Domestic Workers’ Day: ‘We want security for domestic workers’

With the adoption of Domestic Workers Convention at the General Conference of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in 2011, the minimum rights of domestic workers have been recognized. But Turkey is not yet a party to the convention.

'March for Democracy': Police intervention in Van, several HDP members detained

'March for Democracy': Police intervention in Van, several HDP members detained

Setting off from Hakkari, the HDP members reached Van at the end of the first day of the march.

Wearing face masks made compulsory in 7 more provinces in Turkey

Wearing face masks made compulsory in 7 more provinces in Turkey

Minister of Health Koca has announced that citizens are now forbidden from going out without wearing face masks in Diyarbakır, Erzurum, Kayseri, Rize and Urfa as well. Governor's Offices in Yalova and Bitlis have also imposed a ban later in the day.

HDP's 'Democracy March': How did AKP, MHP react?

HDP's 'Democracy March': How did AKP, MHP react?

The ruling alliance has accused the HDP of "doing what the PKK says."

Joint project to address invasive alien species at seas

Joint project to address invasive alien species at seas

Aiming to minimize the negative impacts of invasive alien species in Turkey’s coastal and marine ecosystems, the project will be first launched in İğneada, Kırklareli; Marmara Islands, Balıkesir; Ayvalık Islands, Balıkesir; and Samandağ, Hatay.

Events and demonstrations banned in İstanbul for 15 days

Events and demonstrations banned in İstanbul for 15 days

The Governor’s Office has announced that the events and demonstrations to be held in İstanbul have been banned till the end of June. The novel coronavirus outbreak has been cited as the reason for the ban.

‘Appointment of trustees to HDP municipalities has become a tradition’

‘Appointment of trustees to HDP municipalities has become a tradition’

From the May report of Initiative for Freedom of Expression, İHD and TİHV: Police intervened in protests and demonstrations for 91 times using physical violence. Four people were injured and 187 people were detained during these interventions.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Daily cases increase for the fifth day in a row

Covid-19 in Turkey: Daily cases increase for the fifth day in a row

The Health Ministry has reported 1,592 cases for the past 24 hours as the increase in new cases continues after the reopening in early June.

'Outbreak is not under control, strict measures may come back,' doctors warn

'Outbreak is not under control, strict measures may come back,' doctors warn

The number of new Covid-19 cases in Turkey has reached mid-May levels since the reopening on June 1.

15 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘We cannot hear from my father for 50 days’

‘We cannot hear from my father for 50 days’

Sailing around the world, three sailors from Turkey, İbrahim Iğnak, Selim Ekmekçioğlu and Lütfi Erman Atamer, have been detained by the government of Eritrea. Unable to hear from their loved ones for 50 days now, families are worried.

15 June 2020 Hikmet Adal

Father who killed his son sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment

Father who killed his son sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment

Nezir Türkoğlu has been sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment on charge of murder and 15 years in prison for attempted murder. “We struggled to ensure that no crime would go unpunished,” attorney Yeşilırmak has told bianet.

Coal-fired plant project threatens endangered sea turtles on Turkey's Mediterranean shores

Coal-fired plant project threatens endangered sea turtles on Turkey's Mediterranean shores

WWF Turkey has released a statement on the occasion of the World Sea Turtle Day.

Sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş: One suspect released after saying 'he didn't post the tweet'

Sexist attack on Başak Demirtaş: One suspect released after saying 'he didn't post the tweet'

While V.Y. has been released while proceedings regarding his step-uncle are underway.

19 bar associations: May justice be served, Ebru and Aytaç live

19 bar associations: May justice be served, Ebru and Aytaç live

19 bar associations have expressed their support for arrested lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal, who have been on a death fast for their right to a fair trial.

Two moderate earthquakes hit Bingöl province in 2 days, claim one life

Two moderate earthquakes hit Bingöl province in 2 days, claim one life

The Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) has announced that a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Bingöl in early morning hours today. Bingöl was also hit by a 5.7-magnitude earthquake yesterday, which claimed the life of one person.

HDP starts 'March for Democracy' from both ends of the country to the capital

HDP starts 'March for Democracy' from both ends of the country to the capital

Against the dismissal of its MPs and mayors, the HDP has started a march from the northwestern and southeastern edges of the country to the capital, Ankara.

31 million people have credit debt in Turkey, says main opposition CHP MP

31 million people have credit debt in Turkey, says main opposition CHP MP

Sharing the data of the Banks Association of Turkey (TBB), CHP MP Karabat has raised concerns that 920 thousand people used consumer loans for the first time in April. “It is eight times higher than 11-month average,” he has noted.

Turkey carries out dozens of airstrikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Turkey carries out dozens of airstrikes in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Fighter jets launching from southeastern Turkey at midnight bombed several areas in northern Iraq, including Shingal and Qandil mountains.

‘We have mistaken normalization for the old normal, cases have increased’

‘We have mistaken normalization for the old normal, cases have increased’

While Prof. Çetiner has warned that “taking body temperature in shopping malls and other crowded places will not protect us from coronavirus,” increasing number of new cases and fatalities have been reported from Ankara, Diyarbakır and Urfa.

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Two detained over sexist remarks against Başak Demirtaş

Two detained over sexist remarks against Başak Demirtaş

A Twitter user and his step-uncle have been detained over sexist tweets against former HDP co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş's spouse.

Erdoğan: We aim to make İstanbul the center of Islamic finance and economics

Erdoğan: We aim to make İstanbul the center of Islamic finance and economics

Speaking at the 12th International Conference on Islamic Economics and Finance, President Erdoğan has said, “We aim to make İstanbul, located at the intersection of continents and cultures, the center of Islamic finance and economics as well.”

Şişli Sub-Governor’s Office makes a statement on allegations of battery

Şişli Sub-Governor’s Office makes a statement on allegations of battery

The Sub-Governor’s Office of Şişli has announced that it has filed a criminal complaint against Mehmet Nuri Deniz, who alleged that he was battered and insulted by the officials at the office after asking for social relief.

Entries, exits to 8 cities restricted, HDP: No changes in ‘March for Democracy’

Entries, exits to 8 cities restricted, HDP: No changes in ‘March for Democracy’

Ahead of HDP’s “March for Democracy against the Coup” today, entries and exits to eight cities have been restricted. While HDP has noted that holding this march is a Constitutional right, Demirtaş has said that HDP will be on the road for whole Turkey.

Daily Covid-19 Cases Continue to Increase in Turkey After Reopening

Daily Covid-19 Cases Continue to Increase in Turkey After Reopening

The country has reported 1,562 cases for the past 24 hours as the Health Minister has warned against "imprudent optimism."

Covid-19: Turkey Sees New Surge After Reopening, Reports Highest Cases in a Month

Covid-19: Turkey Sees New Surge After Reopening, Reports Highest Cases in a Month

The Health Ministry has reported 1,459 new cases for the past 24 hours amid the government's reopening steps since June 1

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Highest Daily Cases in Two Weeks, Announces New Drug

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Highest Daily Cases in Two Weeks, Announces New Drug

The Health Ministry has reported 1,195 cases and 15 deaths for the past 24 hours while the Technology Ministry has announced that it produced a local synthesis of the favipiravir drug.

'I Don't Have Time to Play Games': Agricultural Child Workers Speak Out

'I Don't Have Time to Play Games': Agricultural Child Workers Speak Out

Support to Life Association has interviewed child workers on the Day Against Child Labor.

Two Suspects Who Threatened Hrant Dink Foundation Face up to 26 Years in Prison

Two Suspects Who Threatened Hrant Dink Foundation Face up to 26 Years in Prison

Speaking to Agos, attorney Hakan Bakırcıoğlu has said, “It needs to be investigated in detail whether these two people did these acts as part of the activities of an organization.”

Turkey's Industrial Production, Retail Sales Plunge Amid Pandemic

Turkey's Industrial Production, Retail Sales Plunge Amid Pandemic

On a monthly basis, industrial production and retail sales dropped by 30.4 percent and 21 percent, respectively, according to the TurkStat.

Rights Defender Eren Keskin Deposed over Her Tweets from Five Years Ago

Rights Defender Eren Keskin Deposed over Her Tweets from Five Years Ago

Human Rights Association (İHD) Co-Chair lawyer Eren Keskin has spoken to bianet: “We all live like captives in a sense.”

12 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

İHD: Child Labor in Agriculture Continuing Despite Pandemic

İHD: Child Labor in Agriculture Continuing Despite Pandemic

As all members of a family usually join seasonal agricultural labor, children's employment continued in this season despite the measures for the pandemic, the association has stated.