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Libya's UN-Backed Government Welcomes Ceasefire Call by Erdoğan, Putin

Libya's UN-Backed Government Welcomes Ceasefire Call by Erdoğan, Putin

After a meeting yesterday, Erdoğan and Putin called for a ceasefire between the Tripoli-based government and Haftar forces.

Former Managing Editor Sentenced to Prison Over News Report

Former Managing Editor Sentenced to Prison Over News Report

Journalist Osman Akın, the former Managing Editor of daily Yeni Yaşam, has been sentenced to 5 months in prison over news report “Persecution of Prisoners from Afrin” published in the newspaper in March 2019.

‘Acid Attacker Should Have Been Penalized for Deliberate Murder Attempt’

‘Acid Attacker Should Have Been Penalized for Deliberate Murder Attempt’

Minister of Family, Labor and Social Services Zümrüt Selçuk has criticized that the man who carried out an acid attack on Berfin Özek has been penalized for “willful injury.”

Men Kill 23 Women in December

Men Kill 23 Women in December

In December 2019, men inflicted violence on at least 74 women, raped five women, forced 161 women to sex work, sexually abused 32 children and harassed 28 women.

9 January 2020 Evrim Kepenek

‘Everything Started Going Downhill with Ahmet Davutoğlu’

‘Everything Started Going Downhill with Ahmet Davutoğlu’

Released from prison three months ago after serving 11 months behind bars, former HDP MP Sırrı Süreyya Önder has answered the questions of journalist Kemal Göktaş about his days in prison and recent developments in the country.

4 Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Operation Peace Spring

4 Soldiers Lose Their Lives in Operation Peace Spring

Four soldiers have lost their lives in a vehicle bomb attack launched in the Operation "Peace Spring” zone in northern Syria.

Erdoğan, Putin Launch TurkStream: 'We will Implement Many More Mutual Projects'

Erdoğan, Putin Launch TurkStream: 'We will Implement Many More Mutual Projects'

The TurkStream natural gas pipeline, the construction of which started in 2017, has been launched with a ceremony in İstanbul.

Beethoven’s Opera in Bonn Tells the Story of Political Prisoners in Turkey

Beethoven’s Opera in Bonn Tells the Story of Political Prisoners in Turkey

Staged by Germany’s Theater Bonn on the occasion of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, his only opera “Fidelio” has been devoted to the political prisoners in Turkey.

Journalist Öncel Acquitted of 'Terror Propaganda'

Journalist Öncel Acquitted of 'Terror Propaganda'

The court has acquitted the Mezopotamya Agency reporter who was sued for "terror propaganda" over her tweets.

Beaten to Death by Police 24 Years Ago, Journalist Metin Göktepe Commemorated

Beaten to Death by Police 24 Years Ago, Journalist Metin Göktepe Commemorated

It has been 24 years since journalist Metin Göktepe was battered and beaten to death by the police. The late journalist has been commemorated at his grave by his family and loved ones as well as several journalists and politicians.

Most Powerful Passports of the World: Turkey Ranks Worse, Again

Most Powerful Passports of the World: Turkey Ranks Worse, Again

According to the list of most powerful passports of the world prepared based on IATA data, Japan has ranked the first, just as it did in the previous two years. As for Turkey, it has ranked 55th, marking a degrade of three rankings.

'5 Years Ago, It was Foreseen That Planes Couldn't Land in İstanbul Airport Due to Winds'

'5 Years Ago, It was Foreseen That Planes Couldn't Land in İstanbul Airport Due to Winds'

Main opposition CHP İstanbul MP Tekin has requested a Parliamentary inquiry into the new İstanbul Airport amid difficulties in takeoff and landing due to adverse weather conditions: “It was foreseen by professional organizations five years ago.”

Turkey 'Not Seeking Role of Mediator' Between US, Iran

Turkey 'Not Seeking Role of Mediator' Between US, Iran

"Turkey is among a couple of countries that can talk to both the US and Iran, maybe the most important one," the Presidential Spokesperson has said.

Municipal Employee Not Reinstated or Paid Despite Winning Lawsuits

Municipal Employee Not Reinstated or Paid Despite Winning Lawsuits

Dilek Akarca, who has been unemployed for three years, won three lawsuits against Yalova Municipality but was neither paid not reinstated to her job.

8 January 2020 Hikmet Adal

Order to ‘Dress According to Manners, Customs and Belief’ on Parliamentary Agenda

Order to ‘Dress According to Manners, Customs and Belief’ on Parliamentary Agenda

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca, HDP İstanbul MP Ersoy has asked the İstanbul Provincial Directorate of Health’s circular order “to get dressed according to manners, customs and belief.”

CHP Leader’s Attorney Sued for ‘Insulting President’ Over His Plea of Defense

CHP Leader’s Attorney Sued for ‘Insulting President’ Over His Plea of Defense

Main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu’s attorney Celal Çelik has been sued for “insulting the President” over his plea of defense presented to court in the suit for damages filed by President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan against Kılıçdaroğlu.

HDP Former Co-Chair Yüksekdağ Given Judicial Fine for Insulting Erdoğan

HDP Former Co-Chair Yüksekdağ Given Judicial Fine for Insulting Erdoğan

HDP’s imprisoned former Co-Chair Yüksekdağ has been sentenced to pay a judicial fine of 1,740 lira for insulting President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan. “There is a power greater than Erdoğan in this country, it is the people”, she said in her last defense.

EU, UN Warn Against Foreign Intervention in Libya

EU, UN Warn Against Foreign Intervention in Libya

While High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Borrell has expressed concerns over Turkey’s military deployment to Libya, Head of UN Support Mission in Libya Salamé has said, “Keep your hands off Libya.”

‘Dam Reservoir Has Reached Hasankeyf Town, Doom is Impending’

‘Dam Reservoir Has Reached Hasankeyf Town, Doom is Impending’

“Engulfing 35 villages, Ilısu dam reservoir has reached Hasankeyf town, which is one of the most important cultural and natural heritage sites of the world”, says Hasankeyf Coordination in a recent statement for the press.

Man Sentenced to 13 Years, 6 Months in Prison over Acid Attack on Woman

Man Sentenced to 13 Years, 6 Months in Prison over Acid Attack on Woman

Nineteen-year-old Berfin Özek lost one eye and had burns on her face and chest as a result of the attack.

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Mezopotamya Agency Reporter Barış Polat Sentenced to 6 Years, 3 Months in Prison

Mezopotamya Agency Reporter Barış Polat Sentenced to 6 Years, 3 Months in Prison

Charged with “being a member of a terrorist organization”, journalist Barış Polat, a reporter for Mezopotamya Agency, has been sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison.

Women Lawyers Prepare Day-to-Day Report on Feminicide of Ayşe Tuba Arslan

Women Lawyers Prepare Day-to-Day Report on Feminicide of Ayşe Tuba Arslan

Women lawyers have prepared a report on the process leading to the feminicide of Ayşe Tuba Arslan, who was killed in Eskişehir by her ex-husband despite having filed a criminal complaint against him for 23 times.

Flights Suspended at İstanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport After Plane Skids off Runway

Flights Suspended at İstanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport After Plane Skids off Runway

Storms and heavy rain have affected transportation in the city since yesterday.

Fill Rate of Water Reservoirs in İstanbul Dams Increases by 4 Percent in One Day

Fill Rate of Water Reservoirs in İstanbul Dams Increases by 4 Percent in One Day

As a result of torrential rains holding out in the city since January 5, the fill rate of water reservoirs in the dams of İstanbul has increased from 39.31 percent to 43.77 percent in a day. Rainfall and storm are expected to continue in the city today.

Film Critics Association Names ‘Parasite’ the Best Foreign Film of 2019

Film Critics Association Names ‘Parasite’ the Best Foreign Film of 2019

The movie “Parasite” by Bong Joon-ho is named the “Best Foreign Film of 2019” by the Film Critics Association (SİYAD). The award will be granted to the film in the 52nd SİYAD Awards Ceremony in March.

CHP MP Asks Who are the 'Other Fighters' Turkey will Send to Libya: 'Our Concerns were Right'

CHP MP Asks Who are the 'Other Fighters' Turkey will Send to Libya: 'Our Concerns were Right'

President Erdoğan stated on Sunday that Turkey will send "combatant groups" other than its soldiers to Libya.

Minorities Tell: There is a Single Rum Family Left in Ortaköy

Minorities Tell: There is a Single Rum Family Left in Ortaköy

As the Beşiktaş district of İstanbul has become a center of attraction, more and more people are moving in. But, is it also the case for Jews, Rums (Greeks) and Armenians, who have an important part in its cultural heritage and identity? They give the answer...

7 January 2020 Tuğçe Özbiçer,Melike Bisikletciler

Former Deputy PM Babacan: Interest Paid by State Rises by 144 Percent in 3 Years

Former Deputy PM Babacan: Interest Paid by State Rises by 144 Percent in 3 Years

Having resigned from the ruling AKP, former Deputy Prime Minister and a founding member of the party Ali Babacan has responded to President and AKP Chair Erdoğan’s reference to him as “always in favor of interest.”

Report: Media Blames Syrian Refugees for Citizens Who Cannot Receive Healthcare

Report: Media Blames Syrian Refugees for Citizens Who Cannot Receive Healthcare

Some news outlets and politicians blamed Syrian refugees for five million citizens losing their right to benefit from health services, according to the report.

Arrested for Battering His Girlfriend, Defendant Göçmen Released

Arrested for Battering His Girlfriend, Defendant Göçmen Released

Having battered his girlfriend in car and driven the car into the people lashing out at him in İstanbul in 2018, defendant Görkem Sertaç Göçmen has been released from prison.

‘We are Left Unemployed, Subjected to Violence, Imprisoned...’

‘We are Left Unemployed, Subjected to Violence, Imprisoned...’

The Contemporary Journalists’ Association (ÇGD) has released its quarterly report on the state of media in Turkey, documenting the last three months of 2019.

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Merry Christmas to Armenians

Armenians in Turkey have begun Christmas celebrations after seven weeks of preparations.