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Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu Taken into Custody

Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu Taken into Custody

Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu, who was targeted by the mainstream media, have been detained. Kulaçoğlu is expected to be referred to courthouse today.

‘We Stand with Judges Investigated for Their Posts on İbrahim Gökçek’s Passing’

‘We Stand with Judges Investigated for Their Posts on İbrahim Gökçek’s Passing’

11 law organizations have released a statement and expressed solidarity with judges Sarısu Pehlivan and Ertekin, who face an investigation by the Council of Judges and Prosecutors over their messages about Grup Yorum member Gökçek’s death.

At Least 128 Workers Lose Their Lives Due to Coronavirus in 2 Months

At Least 128 Workers Lose Their Lives Due to Coronavirus in 2 Months

“The policies and developments in the second month of the coronavirus outbreak have manifested that the outbreak is a question of class,” the Health and Safety Labor Watch (İSİG Assembly) has noted in a recent report.

At Home with Family as an LGBTI+ in Covid-19 Quarantine: Can Life Really Fit into Home?

At Home with Family as an LGBTI+ in Covid-19 Quarantine: Can Life Really Fit into Home?

How do the LGBTI+s staying home with their families experience coronavirus lockdown? More importantly, can they really fit their lives into their homes? Three LGBTI+ individuals have shared their experiences with bianet.

17 May 2020 Zeynep Çelik

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Rises to 4,096

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Rises to 4,096

The Health Ministry has reported 1,610 new cases, bringing the tally to 148,067.

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Climbs to 4,055, Total Cases Reach 146,457

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Climbs to 4,055, Total Cases Reach 146,457

The country saw 48 deaths and 1,708 new cases over the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry has announced.

PACE Rapporteurs Call for Immediate Release of Kavala After ECtHR Decision

PACE Rapporteurs Call for Immediate Release of Kavala After ECtHR Decision

The ECtHR on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Turkey to bring Kavala's case to the court's Grand Chamber.

Only 56.7 Percent of Young People are Happy, Says TurkStat Survey

Only 56.7 Percent of Young People are Happy, Says TurkStat Survey

According to the “youth” statistics released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat), the young population in the age group of 15-24 is 12 million 955 thousand 672 in Turkey, which accounts for 15.6 percent of the entire population.

Footage Reveals Journalist Barış Pehlivan Beaten by Prison Officer

Footage Reveals Journalist Barış Pehlivan Beaten by Prison Officer

OdaTV has published the footage that shows an officer beating Pehlivan, who was remanded in custody after reporting an intelligence officer's death in Libya.

HDP Slams Appointment of Trustees: 30 Million People's Will Usurped in Five Years

HDP Slams Appointment of Trustees: 30 Million People's Will Usurped in Five Years

Slamming the recent appointment of trustees to HDP municipalities, HDP Co-Chair Sancar has said, “This government is putschist.” HDP İstanbul Organization has also noted that “they will struggle against this dark mindset without bowing down.”

UN Women Calls Women Leaders for Gender-Sensitive Covid-19 Response

UN Women Calls Women Leaders for Gender-Sensitive Covid-19 Response

"Women in Turkey do five times as much domestic and care work than men. The Covid-19 crisis will likely deepen inequalities," says a guide by UN Women.

Eren Keskin: Interests Take Precedence Over Human Health in Football

Eren Keskin: Interests Take Precedence Over Human Health in Football

Rights defender Keskin has spoken to bianet about the resumption of football leagues: “The federation, like the government, worries about money more than human health. Everyone has, in a sense, become a slave to the money to be brought in by football.”

15 May 2020 Hikmet Adal

HDP: Happy Kurdish Language Day

HDP: Happy Kurdish Language Day

"On the Kurdish Language Day, reiterate our call for the removal of oppression on the Kurdish language," the HDP has said.

Report on İstanbul Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Solution Lies in Shared Wisdom

Report on İstanbul Amid Covid-19 Pandemic: Solution Lies in Shared Wisdom

In a recent report on İstanbul amid Covid-19 pandemic, the Social Rights Association (SHD) has noted that curfew and lack of planning in the distribution of aid are among the factors that have aggravated the pandemic in the city.

Interior Ministry Dismisses Co-Mayors of Five HDP Municipalities

Interior Ministry Dismisses Co-Mayors of Five HDP Municipalities

The Interior Ministry has now taken over 45 out of 65 HDP municipalities since the local elections last year.

Armed Attack in Van: 2 People Lose Their Lives

Armed Attack in Van: 2 People Lose Their Lives

An armed attack has been carried out against a vehicle in the district of Özalp in Turkey’s eastern province of Van. The attack with long barreled weapons targeted the Vefa Social Support Group bringing food aid to Eğribilen Neighborhood.

‘No Need to Investigate’ Religious Affairs President’s Remarks, Says Prosecutor’s Office

‘No Need to Investigate’ Religious Affairs President’s Remarks, Says Prosecutor’s Office

Examining the complaint of the Ankara Bar against President of Religious Affairs Erbaş over his remarks about LGBTI+s and HIV positive people, Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has concluded that there is no reason to launch an investigation.

Objection to Mahmut Alınak’s Release

Objection to Mahmut Alınak’s Release

The Prosecutor’s Office has objected to the release of writer and politician Mahmut Alınak. Facing aggravated life sentence, Alınak was released under house arrest on May 13.

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 4,000

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Tops 4,000

The Health Ministry reported 55 fatalities and 1,635 new cases in a day.

Turkish Medical Association: Shopping Malls Reopened Too Early

Turkish Medical Association: Shopping Malls Reopened Too Early

The association's Covid-19 Advisory and Monitoring Committee has released its second monthly report on the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Hours to Allow the Elderly to Go Out Should be Changed to Prevent Health Risks'

'Hours to Allow the Elderly to Go Out Should be Changed to Prevent Health Risks'

Curfew for the elderly has been eased as they are now allowed to go out one day a week between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

14 May 2020 Tansu Pişkin

From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence

From Amnesty International to Turkey: Prevent Homophobic, Transphobic Violence

Amnesty International has released a public statement ahead of May 17 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “The government of Turkey must take steps to combat rising homophobia and transphobia.”

Turkey will See the Effect of Reopening Malls in Five to Six Days, Says Public Health Specialist

Turkey will See the Effect of Reopening Malls in Five to Six Days, Says Public Health Specialist

As the government is easing some coronavirus measures, the R0 value is still not low enough to relax, according to Dr. Etiler.

14 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘For a Lasting Democracy, Don’t Regard Professional Organizations as Obstacles’

‘For a Lasting Democracy, Don’t Regard Professional Organizations as Obstacles’

Speaking in the ceremony in Taksim, İstanbul Pharmacists Chamber Chair Sarıalioğlu said, “If there is a will to build a lasting democracy, professional organizations should not be seen as obstacles and any remarks that would discredit them should be avoided.”

‘What They Play With is Our Future’

‘What They Play With is Our Future’

The university entrance exam was first postponed as part of pandemic measures, then, it has been set to an earlier date. Preparing for the exam, three young women Dilay, Esra and Gizem have shared their problems and demands with bianet.

14 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Daily Evrensel to Submit Defense Statement for Reporting Opposition MP's Remarks

Daily Evrensel to Submit Defense Statement for Reporting Opposition MP's Remarks

The newspaper had reported MP Özel's remarks where he criticized the Presidency Communications Director for constructing small buildings that were demolished by İstanbul Municipality.

Industrial Production Drops by 7.1 Percent in a Month Amid Pandemic Measures

Industrial Production Drops by 7.1 Percent in a Month Amid Pandemic Measures

According to the industrial production statistics released by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) for March, industrial production in Turkey has decreased by 2 percent annually and by 7.1 percent monthly.

‘They Didn’t Give Me My Own Book Because It was in Kurdish’

‘They Didn’t Give Me My Own Book Because It was in Kurdish’

Behind bars for 26 years, writer and illustrator Ahmet Bilge draws for bianet.

'An Exclusively Digital World Wouldn't be Enough for Art'

'An Exclusively Digital World Wouldn't be Enough for Art'

People unlikely to meet in crowded areas at least this year, says the head of the İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts.

‘Recent Amendments to Law on Higher Education Threaten Academic Freedom’

‘Recent Amendments to Law on Higher Education Threaten Academic Freedom’

Releasing an opinion piece as to the recently amended law on higher education, the University Faculty Members Association (ÜNİVDER) has called on the government to avoid shaping the academia according to its own ideology with law amendments.

301 Miners Who Lost Their Lives in Soma Commemorated

301 Miners Who Lost Their Lives in Soma Commemorated

Yesterday marked the sixth anniversary of Soma mine explosion that claimed the lives of 301 workers. The deceased miners have been commemorated by their loved ones, rights and occupational organizations: “Wheels are turning, workers are dying.”

Covid-19: Recoveries in Turkey Top 100,000 as Intensive Care Patients Drop Below 1,000

Covid-19: Recoveries in Turkey Top 100,000 as Intensive Care Patients Drop Below 1,000

The country's death toll has reached 3,952 with a total of 143,114 cases, the Health Ministry has announced.