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Director and model detained after fashion shoot at mosque released

Director and model detained after fashion shoot at mosque released

Director B.K. had shared the photos taken inside and outside the mosque under the title "The Magic of Contrasts." The court released E.C., the individual photographed at Kocatepe Mosque, and B.K., the director who shared the content, on probation.

CHP denies allegations of funding Workers' Party campaign

CHP denies allegations of funding Workers' Party campaign

Both parties have announced that they initiated legal proceedings against the journalist who made the allegation.

Home raids and many detentions in Hakkari and Adana

Home raids and many detentions in Hakkari and Adana

The police detained nearly thirty people, Peace Mothers among them, in Hakkari, its districts, and Adana.

Government offers 14+9 percent pay rise to civil servants

Government offers 14+9 percent pay rise to civil servants

Ali Yalçın, the President of Memur-Sen confederation, stated, "It is not possible for us to endorse the received proposal, our recommendation is for the proposal to be revised," while Şükran Kablan, the Co-Chairperson of KESK, announced that they will go on strike on August 16.

Fire breaks out at Ankara waste paper recycling plant

Fire breaks out at Ankara waste paper recycling plant

With the increasing number of fires in waste recycling facilities in recent years, there were mounting allegations that those fires were intentionally ignited.

Turkey's largest cities experienced highest migration influx and outflow in 2022

Turkey's largest cities experienced highest migration influx and outflow in 2022

Nearly one-fifth of those who migrated between cities were seeking better housing and living conditions, according to TurkStat data.

German Federation of Journalists advises journalists not to go to Turkey

German Federation of Journalists advises journalists not to go to Turkey

DJV issued the warning, drawing attention to the arrest of Gökay Akbulut, an MP of the German Left Party, in Turkey.

Locals call for urgent response to wildfires in Diyarbakır, Hakkari

Locals call for urgent response to wildfires in Diyarbakır, Hakkari

Residents complained about the late response and lack of cooling efforts.

30 years on: The Digor Massacre

30 years on: The Digor Massacre

During the intense conflict in the country's Kurdish regions in the 1990s, villagers in Kars who protested against the practices of the security forces were confronted with gunfire, leading to the loss of 17 lives, including children.

Explosion in vessel in Tuzla shipyard zone: One worker dies

Explosion in vessel in Tuzla shipyard zone: One worker dies

Another worker was injured in the explosion in the slop tank of the Maltese flagged vessel.

Discrimination allegations against Alevi minority following earthquakes on parliamentary agenda

Discrimination allegations against Alevi minority following earthquakes on parliamentary agenda

Post-earthquake reconstruction efforts have overlooked Alevi villages in Maraş, in addition to other problems, according to a local religious association.

Villagers detained in Tatvan give their statements at gendarme station

Villagers detained in Tatvan give their statements at gendarme station

One of the eight was tortured, as his photographs revealed. Two villagers are missing in Söğütlü village following an operation in the village by the soldiers, which followed an air bombardment in the rural areas. The detained villagers are expected to appear in court tomorrow.

Google Doodle pays tribute to Turkey's first woman astronomer on her birthday

Google Doodle pays tribute to Turkey's first woman astronomer on her birthday

Born on August 14, 1910, Prof. Nüzhet Gökdoğan was one of the country's first woman scientists.

Inadequate inspections result in reclassification of damaged homes in Kilis

Inadequate inspections result in reclassification of damaged homes in Kilis

In Kilis, one of the least-affected provinces from the earthquake, people are reluctant to leave their damaged homes, experts warn.

14 August 2023 Emine Algan

Police raids and many detentions in Adana

Police raids and many detentions in Adana

The ban on Saturday Mothers/People gathering in Galatasaray was protested in many cities on Saturday and 39 people were taken into custody in Adana.

Perseid meteor shower observed across Turkey

Perseid meteor shower observed across Turkey

Sky enthusiasts observed the annual meteor shower in various locations across the country.

İstanbul University defends academics after criticism over 'gender dysphoria' study

İstanbul University defends academics after criticism over 'gender dysphoria' study

The pro-government media accused the academics of "changing sexes of minors," citing an article published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Using kettle-only recipes from Gezi Park prisoners-1: Lentil balls

Using kettle-only recipes from Gezi Park prisoners-1: Lentil balls

A "kettle-only cooking project" was initiated based on Gezi prisoner Çiğdem Mater's kettle article published on bianet. The project invites all to a journey where women continue to produce under limited conditions in prison in İstanbul and this production turns into hope and resilience, and the first recipe is for lentil balls.

Turkey's broad unemployment rate surpasses 24% in June

Turkey's broad unemployment rate surpasses 24% in June

While the narrow unemployment rate remains in single digits, there was a notable increase in the broad unemployment rate.

Construction workers from Turkey on strike in Tanzania

Construction workers from Turkey on strike in Tanzania

The workers employed by the construction company Yapı Merkezi in a railway project in Tanzania, who haven't received their wages for seven months, say that they will resume work if four months' worth of salaries are paid and a promise of regular payments is made.

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bianet editor's family faces racist harassment by neighbors

bianet editor's family faces racist harassment by neighbors

Ruken Tuncel's family members were subjected to assault and harassment, accompanied by accusations of "terrorism."

11 August 2023 Hikmet Adal

Challenging conditions drive unsanctioned building boom in Malatya after quakes

Challenging conditions drive unsanctioned building boom in Malatya after quakes

The earthquakes resulted in a displacement of coordinates in the province, which led to a temporary suspension of new construction permits.

11 August 2023 Demet Aran

Never-ending migration story of Duaa from Golan to Antep

Never-ending migration story of Duaa from Golan to Antep

"My family initially migrated from the Golan Heights to Damascus due to the Six-Day War and were repeatedly forced to migrate within Syria, to Jordan, then back to Syria..." says Duaa Muhammad, a 29-year-old born in Damascus. In Turkey since 2014, the family had to move from Hatay to Antep this time, following the devastating earthquakes six months ago.

11 August 2023 Nedim Türfent

'Claw' operations: Soldier succumbs to injuries, bringing two-day death toll to seven

'Claw' operations: Soldier succumbs to injuries, bringing two-day death toll to seven

The clashes have intensified in Turkey's military operation in Iraq's Kurdistan Region.

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes eastern Turkey

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes eastern Turkey

Twenty-two people have been injured in the quake, including some leaping from balconies, according to the authorities.

Aysu Türkoğlu becomes first woman from Turkey to swim across North Channel

Aysu Türkoğlu becomes first woman from Turkey to swim across North Channel

Türkoğlu completed the 40-kilometer route in nearly 12 hours.

Court accepts indictment against Kurdish journalist Mehmet Şah Oruç

Court accepts indictment against Kurdish journalist Mehmet Şah Oruç

The journalist is facing 22 years in prison on "terrorism-related" charges based on his news reports and social media posts.

Organizers cancel Bursa music festival after banning of alcohol sales, camping

Organizers cancel Bursa music festival after banning of alcohol sales, camping

The governor's ban forced the event organizers to cancel the festival, adding to the growing list of concert and festival cancellations over the past couple of years.

'We were on duty to prevent ISIS crossing the border'

'We were on duty to prevent ISIS crossing the border'

"I'm being tried for life imprisonment at the age of 30. How come? Is this political party legal? Yes, it's legal. Does it undergo oversight? Yes, it does. Does it participate in elections? Yes, it does. How does my involvement in that political party become a subject of accusation?" asked Can Memiş standing trial without detention in the Kobani case.

Assad reiterates won't meet Erdoğan until Turkey's 'complete withdrawal' from Syria

Assad reiterates won't meet Erdoğan until Turkey's 'complete withdrawal' from Syria

The Syrian president has accused Erdoğan of attempting to "legitimize the Turkish occupation in Syria."

Number of child prisoners reaches 2,157

Number of child prisoners reaches 2,157

There are a total of 270,607 prisoners kept in 403 prisons in Turkey.

The UK and Turkey to establish a police center for 'combating illegal migration'

The UK and Turkey to establish a police center for 'combating illegal migration'

The agreement involves enhanced cooperation and intelligence sharing between law enforcement agencies in the UK and Turkey on the issue of illegal migration.