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Ankara’s iconic swan park an ‘animal prison,’ warns animal rights group

Ankara’s iconic swan park an ‘animal prison,’ warns animal rights group

Migratory swan species have their wings broken or clipped to prevent them from flying away from the park.

Houses submerged in floods in Hakkari

Houses submerged in floods in Hakkari

" We can’t enter some areas, and some people have even had to evacuate their homes," says a local resident.

CoE Committee of Ministers urges Turkey to comply with ECtHR decision on Kavala

CoE Committee of Ministers urges Turkey to comply with ECtHR decision on Kavala

In 2019, the ECtHR's Grand Chamber ruled that Kavala's detention was in violation of his rights, ordering his immediate release. After Ankara refused to comply with the ruling, the Committee initiated an infringement process against Turkey in 2022.

İstanbul district municipality's security recordings go missing after election

İstanbul district municipality's security recordings go missing after election

The main opposition CHP took over İstanbul’s Asian-side district from the ruling AKP in the March 31 polls.

Interior minister announces major cocaine bust in Kocaeli

Interior minister announces major cocaine bust in Kocaeli

The seizure of a 608-kilogram stash marks the third-largest cocaine bust in Turkey’s history, according to Yerlikaya. An internationally sought gang leader was also apprehended during the operation.

Angela Davis calls for support for Pınar Selek ahead of hearing

Angela Davis calls for support for Pınar Selek ahead of hearing

Selek is standing trial for the fifth time for a 1998 explosion in İstanbul. She was previously acquitted of charges four times.

11 April 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Vandalism at the grave of Kurdish lawyer Medet Serhat

Vandalism at the grave of Kurdish lawyer Medet Serhat

A lawyer known for his advocacy of Kurdish people’s rights, Serhat was assassinated in 1994 in what is considered an extrajudicial killing.

Akkuyu NPP's first unit enters final phase

Akkuyu NPP's first unit enters final phase

The first unit of the plant is planned to be integrated into Turkey's energy system next year.

Eid holiday: 26 dead, over 3,800 injured in traffic accidents in 4 days

Eid holiday: 26 dead, over 3,800 injured in traffic accidents in 4 days

There were 615 traffic accidents yesterday alone, according to the interior minister.

Nearly 24,000 birds ringed in a year in conservation drive

Nearly 24,000 birds ringed in a year in conservation drive

The ongoing conservation efforts that involve ringing have successfully prevented the extinction of the Northern Bald Ibis.

Happy Eid al-Fitr

Happy Eid al-Fitr

Today is the first day of Eid al-Fitr, also known as Sugar Feast or Ramadan Feast in Turkey.

Call for public participation in hearing of 'Dina' case

Call for public participation in hearing of 'Dina' case

The Gabonese university student's lifeless body was found in a river in northern Turkey. One individual is currently remanded in custody.

İstanbul announces free public transport, night services during Eid

İstanbul announces free public transport, night services during Eid

Metro İstanbul will operate on a Saturday schedule throughout the feast days, with services running from 06:00 AM to midnight on the first and second days of the holiday.

Extended visiting hours for Turkey’s historical sites during tourism season

Extended visiting hours for Turkey’s historical sites during tourism season

The ancient cities of Aspendos, Side, Patara, Hierapolis, and Ephesus will be open to visitors until midnight.

Educators' union urges scrapping of intelligence agency's Children's Day event

Educators' union urges scrapping of intelligence agency's Children's Day event

The activities of institutions like MİT and Diyanet targeting children “exceed their constitutional boundaries and responsibilities,” according to the Eğitim-Sen union.

BDS Turkey calls for 'total boycott' against Israel after export sanctions

BDS Turkey calls for 'total boycott' against Israel after export sanctions

Turkey's decision to impose export restrictions on Israel was "belated but necessary," according to the boycott movement.

Journalist Hacı Boğatekin acquitted 16 years after facing ‘terror’ charges over column article

Journalist Hacı Boğatekin acquitted 16 years after facing ‘terror’ charges over column article

Boğatekin’s case “encapsulates all the problems arising from justice in Turkey,” said Erol Önderoğlu, the RSF representative in Turkey.

9 April 2024 Hikmet Adal

ECtHR prioritizes new application from Osman Kavala

ECtHR prioritizes new application from Osman Kavala

The European court will examine Turkey’s refusal to release the philanthropist despite its previous decision.

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel over Gaza conflict

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel over Gaza conflict

The decision comes amid internal criticism towards the government for continued trade relations with Israel despite harsh verbal condemnations. Israel says it will seek help from US allies to counter the sanctions.

Police place warning signs in Mersin beach as loggerhead turtles nest

Police place warning signs in Mersin beach as loggerhead turtles nest

The loggerhead sea turtle is a species endangered in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Turkey hosts the nesting sites of loggerhead turtles, especially along the coasts of the Aegean and Mediterranean.

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CHP calls for election rerun in Hatay over 'votes cast on behalf of deceased people'

CHP calls for election rerun in Hatay over 'votes cast on behalf of deceased people'

The main opposition party claims votes were cast on behalf of over 3,000 people who were killed in the 2023 earthquakes.

Legal dispute over planned hydroelectric plant in Diyarbakır

Legal dispute over planned hydroelectric plant in Diyarbakır

The area where the project is planned is among the natural beauties and used as a recreational area by locals.

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Çorlu residents demand action amid persistent industrial odors

Çorlu residents demand action amid persistent industrial odors

Inspections in the industrial town are insufficient, according to local civil society groups.

8 April 2024 Serap Cömertoğlu İşcan

Syrian refugee child killed in Mersin scrapyard fire

Syrian refugee child killed in Mersin scrapyard fire

The 6-year-old child was killed while other family members were left unscathed.

Elections to be repeated in Urfa district won by DEM

Elections to be repeated in Urfa district won by DEM

The provincial election council has ruled for a rerun in Halfeti following an appeal from the ruling AKP.

Prosecutor seeks punishment for participants of Boğaziçi pride march

Prosecutor seeks punishment for participants of Boğaziçi pride march

Sixty-nine individuals are facing sentences for "participating in an unlawful march and refusing to disperse despite warnings," and for two students for "resisting authorities."

Jihadist leader killed in suicide bombing near Syrian-Turkish border

Jihadist leader killed in suicide bombing near Syrian-Turkish border

Abu Maria al-Qahtani, the former leader of the HTS jihadist group, has been killed in the bombing in Idlib, the stronghold of the militant group.

Police break journalist's nose while covering Van election protests

Police break journalist's nose while covering Van election protests

Ferhat Sezgin was one of the four journalists who were detained while covering the protests in İstanbul.

CHP expels official who seeks cancellation of DEM candidate’s mandate

CHP expels official who seeks cancellation of DEM candidate’s mandate

Following the controversy surrounding the Van municipal election, the CHP candidate in the city’s Saray district demanded the cancellation of the mandate of the winning candidate from the pro-Kurdish DEM Party.

4 April 2024 Vecih Cuzdan

Most establishments operate without licenses in İstanbul's Beşiktaş

Most establishments operate without licenses in İstanbul's Beşiktaş

In the wake of a nightclub fire that claimed 29 lives, it has emerged that over 85% of the establishments in Beşiktaş, one of the most vibrant district of İstanbul, lack required licenses.

4 April 2024 Hikmet Adal

Turkey's public broadcaster under investigation for pro-government bias in election coverage

Turkey's public broadcaster under investigation for pro-government bias in election coverage

Despite the propaganda ban in place, TRT Haber aired campaign advertisements featuring President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and candidates from his ruling AKP on the election day.

Men killed 24 women in March

Men killed 24 women in March

Men inflicted violence on at least 43 women, abused 15 girls and boys, and killed 3 children.

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