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OECD denounces Turkey's rejection of election observers

OECD denounces Turkey's rejection of election observers

Ankara has reportedly rejected some of the observers sent by the OECD Parliamentary Network.

Detainees for Sunday's attack on election rally in Erzurum released

Detainees for Sunday's attack on election rally in Erzurum released

Fifteen people taken into custody over violence against Ekrem İmamoğlu's public meeting in Erzurum were released.

İmamoğlu in Konya: 'The stone was not thrown at me, but at our nation and democracy'

İmamoğlu in Konya: 'The stone was not thrown at me, but at our nation and democracy'

Ekrem İmamoğlu, İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor and the future Vice-President if the Nation Alliance wins the presidential elections, came to Konya despite threats made and addressed the meeting in the Anıt square.

Minister: Thirteen detained over mob attack on opposition rally

Minister: Thirteen detained over mob attack on opposition rally

The justice minister criticized İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu for his tone when speaking with the Erzurum governor.

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: 'Ministry of Education will be independent'

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu: 'Ministry of Education will be independent'

The presidential candidate shared a new video on social media for his election campaign, devoted to the education system, where he asked, "What is the biggest enemy of good education?" and added, "There is a very simple answer to the question: politics."

Erdoğan losing Kurdish vote as Kurdish politicians endorse Kılıçdaroğlu

Erdoğan losing Kurdish vote as Kurdish politicians endorse Kılıçdaroğlu

While Kurdish politicians up their rhetoric in favor of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, polls show strong support in three Kurdish-dominated provinces for the prime oppositional contender.

8 May 2023 Wouter Massink

At least 122 workers killed on the job in April

At least 122 workers killed on the job in April

The highest number of work-related deaths were recorded in the construction, accommodation and transportation sectors.

AKP, MHP deputies praise stone-throwing attack on opposition rally

AKP, MHP deputies praise stone-throwing attack on opposition rally

A crowd of a few hundred people targeted İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu's rally in Erzurum. The interior minister implied that the attack was "staged" by the opposition.

Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

Turkey rejects US request to send S-400s to Ukraine, says FM

The US had also suggested that Turkey give control of the system to the US or another country to avoid being excluded from the F-35 fighter jet program, according to Çavuşoğlu.

HDP member shot dead in Şırnak

HDP member shot dead in Şırnak

Temer Temel was attacked on Wednesday evening as he got out of his vehicle

Sinan Ateş's sister believes instigators of murder of her brother have not been caught

Sinan Ateş's sister believes instigators of murder of her brother have not been caught

Selma Ateş, sister of the assassinated ex-president of Grey Wolves, draws attention to the "network" around the murder, including politicians, parliamentarians, and bagmen, and asks, "What is the power that brings all of them together?"

Journalist Banu Acun briefly detained for 'insulting Turkish nation'

Journalist Banu Acun briefly detained for 'insulting Turkish nation'

After her detention at the airport, the journalist was released on the condition of giving a statement to the prosecutor's office or court during the week

High overseas voter turnout in Turkey elections

High overseas voter turnout in Turkey elections

The number of people who cast their votes has already surpassed the previous election.

Attack on İmamoğlu election rally leaves attendees injured

Attack on İmamoğlu election rally leaves attendees injured

The İstanbul mayor said the police did nothing to stop the attackers, even though they were only a few meters away from them.

Attack on Green Left Party vehicle in Mersin

Attack on Green Left Party vehicle in Mersin

Five people were injured in the attack on the vehicle used for announcements for the election campaign in Tarsus, Mersin, the windows of the vehicle were broken and the tires were cut with knives. The meeting of İstanbul's Mayor in Erzurum also witnessed an attack and had to be stopped on Sunday.

Green Party: 'One vote to Green Left, one vote to Kılıçdaroğlu'

Green Party: 'One vote to Green Left, one vote to Kılıçdaroğlu'

The Greens in Germany invited citizen-of-Turkey voters in Germany to vote for the Green Left Party in the parliamentary elections, and for Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in the presidential elections on May 14.

Ensarioğlu says 'the state' always talks to Abdullah Öcalan

Ensarioğlu says 'the state' always talks to Abdullah Öcalan

Besides the long-term AKP politician from Diyarbakır, the Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ have also responded to the claim put forward by journalist Amed Dicle that the government has sent a delegation to meet Abdullah Öcalan in prison and said, "Technical teams go there."

Turkey’s youth deprived, disillusioned and discontent ahead of May 14 elections, report shows

Turkey’s youth deprived, disillusioned and discontent ahead of May 14 elections, report shows

The proportion of young people satisfied with their lives has dropped to 46 percent in the last five years, and as many as 80 percent of young people experience relative poverty, a new report from the Habitat Association indicates.

5 May 2023 Ali Dinç

Nearly 300 people detained in operations targeting HDP in a month, says official

Nearly 300 people detained in operations targeting HDP in a month, says official

Four separate investigations have been recently launched against the HDP and other Kurdish-focused organizations.

Kılıçdaroğlu promises to increase lowest civil servant salary to 2.5 times the minimum wage

Kılıçdaroğlu promises to increase lowest civil servant salary to 2.5 times the minimum wage

If elected, the presidential candidate promises to raise the minimum salary for civil servants to 21,265 lira (988 Euro).

Four Kurdish lawyers arrested in 'terror' investigation

Four Kurdish lawyers arrested in 'terror' investigation

Since April 25, some 52 people have been arrested and 98 people have been released as part of the investigation

TTB: 'Saying 'we can now beat the doctors' is clear abetment'

TTB: 'Saying 'we can now beat the doctors' is clear abetment'

A voter supporting the ruling AKP said in a street interview, "25 years ago, doctors used to scold us. Now we can disfavor the doctors and beat them. We are so comfortable." Turkish Medical Association is going to be making a criminal complaint against the Youtube channel that broadcast the interview.

Two journalists given prison sentence over reports on prosecutor

Two journalists given prison sentence over reports on prosecutor

The journalists have been found guilty of "marking people who participated in the fight against terrorism as a target."

Tension around election campaign stand of Hüda-Par in Trabzon again on second day

Tension around election campaign stand of Hüda-Par in Trabzon again on second day

The Free Cause Party had to close their election campaign stand in Trabzon yesterday following the reactions. The party opened a stand today on the same avenue, and there was again tension between the Hüda-Par members and some citizens.

Halise Aksoy sends a message after her arrest: We shall not surrender to them!

Halise Aksoy sends a message after her arrest: We shall not surrender to them!

The mother who was given the bones of her son killed in armed conflict three years later and in a box was detained in the recent massive crackdown and arrested on April 28.

Men killed 24 women in April

Men killed 24 women in April

Men inflicted violence on at least 56 women, abused at least four boys and girls, and harassed at least five women.

4 May 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Pain and anger for young street singer killed in Kadıköy

Pain and anger for young street singer killed in Kadıköy

Cihan Aymaz's father asked at his son's funeral, "Who was my enemy so that my son was killed in the middle of Kadıköy, and with a knife?"

AFP journalists in İstanbul go on strike over low wages

AFP journalists in İstanbul go on strike over low wages

The journalists say their wages have eroded due to the high inflation in Turkey, demanding improved wages.

3 May 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Drug operation in 52 cities

Drug operation in 52 cities

Five hundred and twenty-four people have been taken into custody in an operation carried out in 52 cities; suspects are being charged with "producing and selling drugs."

TurkStat announces inflation at 43%, continues to withhold inflation basket despite court ruling

TurkStat announces inflation at 43%, continues to withhold inflation basket despite court ruling

ENAG reports that Turkey's inflation rate remains in triple digits. Despite DİSK's win in a lawsuit against the suspension, the official statistical institute continues to withhold the publication of its inflation basket.

Quake survivor vet sets up field clinic for quake-stricken animals

Quake survivor vet sets up field clinic for quake-stricken animals

Kübra Ünsal and her friends have treated 4,500 cats and dogs in the field clinic.

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

Turkey's Kılıçdaroğlu calls on EU to cooperate on refugees, climate migration

The opposition's candidate said the Mediterranean countries, the EU and the UN should cooperate to address the issue.

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