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Verdict reached in disappearance, killing of Chaldean couple in Şırnak

Verdict reached in disappearance, killing of Chaldean couple in Şırnak

The couple went missing in 2020, and the body of one of them was found 70 days later. One defendant has been sentenced to life imprisonment.

Record cocaine seizure in Sicily: Ship planned to set sail for Turkey after offloading

Record cocaine seizure in Sicily: Ship planned to set sail for Turkey after offloading

While this particular ship had offloaded the cocaine before its planned departure for Turkey, recent years witnessed major cocaine seizures on vessels bound for the country.

Investigation concludes for two Kurdish journalists in pre-trial detention

Investigation concludes for two Kurdish journalists in pre-trial detention

Dicle Müftüoğlu and Sedat Yılmaz were remanded in custody in an investigation based in Ankara.

Over average with 3 accurate and 1 wrong answers in each section of the university exam

Over average with 3 accurate and 1 wrong answers in each section of the university exam

Giving three correct answers and one wrong answer in each part of the university entrance exam, Volkan Eren Erdoğan received scores that are higher than the national average in many sections of the test.

Historical sarcophagus unearthed during natural gas excavation in western Turkey

Historical sarcophagus unearthed during natural gas excavation in western Turkey

The incident occurred in Kale, Denizli, which is home to the Tabea Ancient City. Experts will examine the artifact to determine its origins.

Kılıçdaroğlu draws ire from allies after admitting secret deal with anti-refugee leader before elections

Kılıçdaroğlu draws ire from allies after admitting secret deal with anti-refugee leader before elections

The CHP leader had secured the support of the Victory Party in the runoff vote, but apparently, there was more to the agreement they had made public.

21 July 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

DEDAŞ workers walk out in six cities

DEDAŞ workers walk out in six cities

The workers of the electricity distribution company in southeast Turkey declare that they will continue the walkout if their demands are not met.

Ministry should look into cancerogenic materials found in Taiwan in eggs imported from Turkey

Ministry should look into cancerogenic materials found in Taiwan in eggs imported from Turkey

FDA in Taiwan had found cancer-causing nitrofurans in five batches of eggs from Turkey."Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry should investigate the event in detail," says Manisa MP Başevirgen.

RSF urges Turkey to stop expelling Syrian journalists

RSF urges Turkey to stop expelling Syrian journalists

While the formal reason for detentions and deportations is usually expired papers, the underlying reason is a shift in Turkey's policies towards Syria, says the group.

Alleged torture of refugees by soldiers on parliamentary agenda

Alleged torture of refugees by soldiers on parliamentary agenda

In a video circulated on social media, several people in military outfits are seen torturing two individuals who are believed to be refugees.

Turkey enforces ad ban on Twitter following non-compliance with social media law

Turkey enforces ad ban on Twitter following non-compliance with social media law

The platform has failed to appoint a representative within the country and notify the authorities about the appointment, according to the country's internet authority.

Was the last interest rise 'rational'?

Was the last interest rise 'rational'?

The rise in interest rates did not meet expectations, according to Prof. Dr. Hayri Kozanoğlu. Warning that inflation will jump, Kozanoğlu says that the policy the economy administration follows is intended to prevent a balance of payments crisis and to strengthen the reserves of the Central Bank.

21 July 2023 Hikmet Adal,Vecih Cuzdan

Imprisoned MP Can Atalay applies to Constitutional Court

Imprisoned MP Can Atalay applies to Constitutional Court

The Court of Cassation, the top appeals court, had denied the release of the Workers' Party deputy, who was sent behind bars after receiving an 18-year prison sentence in the Gezi Park trial.

Commemoration of Suruç Massacre in İstanbul: Several detained amid calls for justice

Commemoration of Suruç Massacre in İstanbul: Several detained amid calls for justice

Marking the eighth anniversary of the deadly bombing, families of the deceased underscored that justice has still not been served.

Transgender doctor reinstated after being dismissed for 'disrupting general morals'

Transgender doctor reinstated after being dismissed for 'disrupting general morals'

Larin Kayataş was expelled from her profession in 2021, just one month after being assigned to a state hospital in İstanbul.

Price stability fund fee will be deducted from olive oil exports

Price stability fund fee will be deducted from olive oil exports

With the drought in Spain and Italy and continuing heatwaves in Europe, Turkey is expected to rise to second place in olive oil exports. However, the exporters face the obstacle of a fund fee deduction from the export revenues.

21 July 2023 Zeynep Akat

The 'Women Discuss Lausanne on Its 100th Anniversary' workshop proclaims a declaration

The 'Women Discuss Lausanne on Its 100th Anniversary' workshop proclaims a declaration

"While the Treaty of Lausanne was regarded as the deed of foundation of the Republic of Turkey, it turned into a populicide for those who do not have Turkish and Sunni identities," the declaration says.

İstanbul governor orders sterilization, vaccination of stray dogs

İstanbul governor orders sterilization, vaccination of stray dogs

The governor's office has also instructed the district municipalities to set up and improve animal shelters.

Losses in 2015 Suruç Massacre commemorated across the country

Losses in 2015 Suruç Massacre commemorated across the country

Thirty-three youths were killed in a suicide bombing in Suruç, Urfa, during an event where they had intended to deliver toys to children in Kobanî, a Kurdish town in Syria.

Anti-LGBTI+ pressure forces early closure of Eskişehir art exhibition

Anti-LGBTI+ pressure forces early closure of Eskişehir art exhibition

The conclusion of the exhibition has been brought forward following an investigation.

Robot arms for children who lost their arms in the February 6 earthquakes

Robot arms for children who lost their arms in the February 6 earthquakes

Part of the money collected at the concert held by DasDas, Needs Map, and Zorlu PSM was donated to the Robotel Association and ended up as robot arms for more than fifty children injured in the February 6 earthquakes.

Cost of dining out in İstanbul nearly doubles in a year

Cost of dining out in İstanbul nearly doubles in a year

While the patronage in high-end venues has remained unaffected, businesses catering to lower-income groups have experienced a decline, according to a İstanbul Chamber of Commerce report.

Turkey raises policy rate by 250 basis points to 17.5%

Turkey raises policy rate by 250 basis points to 17.5%

The monetary tightening process will continue, the Central Bank has said.

Anniversary of Suruç Massacre: 'Perpetrators have not been brought to justice'

Anniversary of Suruç Massacre: 'Perpetrators have not been brought to justice'

Eight years ago, 33 socialist youths who gathered in the border town of Suruç to deliver toys to children in Kobanî, Syria, were killed in a suicide bombing carried out by ISIS.

UN 'can't guarantee' security to ships in Black Sea as Russia terminates grain deal

UN 'can't guarantee' security to ships in Black Sea as Russia terminates grain deal

Russia's Ministry of Defense had announced that vessels heading to Ukrainian ports from the Black Sea would now be regarded as potential carriers of military cargo.

Turkey, UAE forge multibillion-dollar agreements, including potential extradition of Sedat Peker

Turkey, UAE forge multibillion-dollar agreements, including potential extradition of Sedat Peker

The two countries have decided to elevate the bilateral relationship to the level of strategic partnership.

Tax hikes brought to court by the Union of Bar Associations

Tax hikes brought to court by the Union of Bar Associations

The Union of Turkish Bar Associations brought the latest presidential decisions on tax increases to the Court of Cassation and also requested the court go to the Constitutional Court for the repeal of the legal provision allowing tax regulations to be made through presidential orders, bypassing the parliament.

Over five months after Turkey's earthquakes, Hatay still grapples with severe water crisis

Over five months after Turkey's earthquakes, Hatay still grapples with severe water crisis

The recent heatwave has exacerbated the water shortages, and aid comes only when the problem makes headlines, according to local officials and quake survivors.

19 July 2023 Ruken Tuncel

Roni Margulies passes away

Roni Margulies passes away

A poet, author, journalist, and member of the Revolutionary Socialist Workers' Party (DSİP), Roni Margulies passed away at the age of sixty-eight.

HDP office in Ankara targeted in armed attack

HDP office in Ankara targeted in armed attack

The attack was perpetrated when no one was inside the office, resulting in material damage.

Group of sperm whales observed in Kaş and Fethiye

Group of sperm whales observed in Kaş and Fethiye

The Marine Mammals Research Association announced that they observed cachalots in Kaç and Fethiye waters during their expedition last week.

19 July 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

YouTube leak sheds light on internal power struggle in CHP after election defeat

In the leaked video, the İstanbul mayor, who has been calling for a change in the party leadership, is seen discussing the party issues with other senior figures of the CHP.

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