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Earthquake-hit municipality faces backlash over shelter removal decision

Earthquake-hit municipality faces backlash over shelter removal decision

A mayor in the southern province of Hatay clarified that an official letter declaring makeshift tents, containers, and prefabricated structures in public spaces illegal is not as strict as it seems.

26 June 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

İzmir Pride Parade results in violence, detentions

İzmir Pride Parade results in violence, detentions

The march, banned on the pretext of 'protecting public morality', led to the apprehension of at least 50 people.

'The patriarchy of things' in women's prisons in Turkey

'The patriarchy of things' in women's prisons in Turkey

Çiğdem Mater makes a contribution to Rebekka Endler's book, "The Patriarchy of Things: On a world unsuitable for women," from the most populated women's prison in Turkey.

26 June 2023 Çiğdem Mater

Activists unfurl rainbow flag on Galata Tower after İstanbul Pride Parade

Activists unfurl rainbow flag on Galata Tower after İstanbul Pride Parade

At least 93 individuals have been apprehended following the 21st edition of the march.

Capturing resilience: Photos from İstanbul's Pride Parade

Capturing resilience: Photos from İstanbul's Pride Parade

Despite bans and heavy police presence, LGBTI+ activists managed to hold a gathering and deliver their messages in İstanbul.

Full statement of İstanbul Pride Parade Committee: 'You can't deal with queers'

Full statement of İstanbul Pride Parade Committee: 'You can't deal with queers'

The LGBTI+ activists who gathered in the Nişantaşı quarter managed to read out a statement before the police intervention.

İstanbul Pride Parade: LGBTI+ activists gather despite restrictions, nearly 100 detained

İstanbul Pride Parade: LGBTI+ activists gather despite restrictions, nearly 100 detained

Amid heavy police presence in Taksim, the usual location for the Pride Parade, activists gathered in the nearby quarter of Nişantaşı without a prior public announcement.

25 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Tuğçe Yılmaz,Wouter Massink

Erdoğan calls Putin to express support in face of Wagner uprising

Erdoğan calls Putin to express support in face of Wagner uprising

The president has expressed his "full support for the steps taken by the Russian leadership," the Kremlin has said.

'Go insane as we exist': LGBTI+ activists project Pride Parade message onto Bosphorus Bridge

'Go insane as we exist': LGBTI+ activists project Pride Parade message onto Bosphorus Bridge

Amid widespread bans on LGBTI+ events, activists found a creative way to deliver their message.

Religious group members attempt to disrupt protest against appointment of imams to schools

Religious group members attempt to disrupt protest against appointment of imams to schools

As part of a new project, the Religious Affairs Presidency will appoint imams to schools to raise awareness about "environment and values," which has been criticized for violating the constitutional principle of secularism.

Turkey finally lifts midnight music ban, which had been in place since pandemic

Turkey finally lifts midnight music ban, which had been in place since pandemic

The government had refused to lift the controversial ban last year, despite lifting all other Covid-related measures.

Soldier succumbs to injuries following clash with PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan region

Soldier succumbs to injuries following clash with PKK in Iraq's Kurdistan region

The contracted soldier was wounded on June 15 during the "Operation Claw-Lock."

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

Court orders release of Kurdish journalist Beritan Canözer

The journalist was remanded in custody following her detention in late April.

Currency depreciation plagues Turkey's new 'record-high' minimum wage

Currency depreciation plagues Turkey's new 'record-high' minimum wage

Within three days of the new minimum wage announcement, the lira's depreciation against the US dollar reduced its value from 482 to 452 dollars.

Heavy Penal Court releases the police officers in the investigation on torture of child

Heavy Penal Court releases the police officers in the investigation on torture of child

Diyarbakır bar association reminded that the Lice Penal Court of First Instance ruled before that it did not have jurisdiction over the case since the acts were in the scope of "torture."

Controversial release of Quran course staff in 'child torture' case in Erzurum

Controversial release of Quran course staff in 'child torture' case in Erzurum

Some parents and children had withdrawn their complaints after facing "social pressure," an association who took up the case for the tortured children said in a statement.

German institutions criticize TRT for the series defaming Osman Kavala

German institutions criticize TRT for the series defaming Osman Kavala

Germany-based media-culture-arts organizations made a joint statement and criticized the Turkish public broadcaster for its role in the financing and broadcasting of the production defaming Osman Kavala for whom there is no final verdict in the trial he stands.

23 June 2023 Gürsel Köksal

Journalist Sezgin Kartal released after 160 days

Journalist Sezgin Kartal released after 160 days

In the second trial hearing, Kartal denied the allegations of 'disguising himself as a journalist' to write articles promoting a 'terrorist organization'. He was subsequently released with a travel ban imposed.

How many people are still missing after the February 6 earthquakes?

How many people are still missing after the February 6 earthquakes?

Tülay Hatimoğulları, the Adana MP of the Green and Left Party submitted a parliamentary question about the people who are still missing, the number of dead buried without being identified, and if the debris removal was being carried out taking into account the information on missing people.

Turkey hikes interest rates for first time in 27 months

Turkey hikes interest rates for first time in 27 months

The 650-basis point hike following the latest MPC meeting demonstrates a shift in the bank's approach under a new leadership after the elections.

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CHP provincial leaders back Kılıçdaroğlu as internal conflict heatens up

CHP provincial leaders back Kılıçdaroğlu as internal conflict heatens up

Following a closed-door meeting, a joint statement by CHP provincial leaders emphasized the significance of 'ideas and principles' in achieving 'lasting change' while criticizing attempts to undermine the CHP chair's credibility.

Imprisoned MP Can Atalay elected to parliament's human rights committee

Imprisoned MP Can Atalay elected to parliament's human rights committee

The speaker of the parliament has said that Atalay's rights as an MP have been granted but the decision to release him lies within the jurisdiction of the high court.

Court of Cassation gives its ruling in Hrant Dink case

Court of Cassation gives its ruling in Hrant Dink case

The supreme court upheld the acquittals of the then-chiefs of police in Trabzon who had been charged with "negligent homicide." The court has also upheld the verdicts of the chiefs of police of the period and others for "deliberate killing" and "being a member of a terrorist organization," while revoking some additional verdicts.

Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

Erdoğan to opposition leader: 'You are pro-LGBT, and those with you are pro-LGBT too’

At a recent parliamentary gathering, Turkey's President labeled the opposition 'pro-LGBT,' alleging their proximity to 'terrorists' and accusing them of employing 'fascist and racist' tactics during the elections.

Graduates read full version of medical vow despite dean censoring 'sexual orientation'

Graduates read full version of medical vow despite dean censoring 'sexual orientation'

The Medicine Students branch of the Turkish Medical Association shared the video showing the İstanbul University Medical Faculty graduates not obeying the dean's censored version, but reading out "sexual orientation" also, among the factors that must not interfere with a doctor's duty to a patient.

'Adopt a Mediterranean Beach' project starts in order to combat plastic waste in the basin

'Adopt a Mediterranean Beach' project starts in order to combat plastic waste in the basin

The project launched to monitor and raise awareness about plastic waste in the Mediterranean basin will be coordinated by WWF Turkey, WWF Tunisia, and WWF Greece.

Astana talks highlight steps toward Turkey-Syria normalization

Astana talks highlight steps toward Turkey-Syria normalization

The Astana guarantors have emphasized the importance of continuing the process of normalizing relations between Ankara and Damascus.

Primary school staff suspended in İstanbul after 'rainbow decorations'

Primary school staff suspended in İstanbul after 'rainbow decorations'

The suspension of the teachers came after a tweet by the former mayor of Ankara. İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week Committee has expressed support for the affected teachers.

CHP leader faces prosecution as legislative immunity ends after failed presidential bid

CHP leader faces prosecution as legislative immunity ends after failed presidential bid

Several former HDP deputies also face legal proceedings after not being re-elected.

At least 21 refugees killed in racist attacks in Turkey in three years, says rights group

At least 21 refugees killed in racist attacks in Turkey in three years, says rights group

The HRFT has called for an immediate end to discrimination and hate speech targeting refugees and asylum seekers

Authorities impose 15-day ban on public activities, events in Hakkari

Authorities impose 15-day ban on public activities, events in Hakkari

The Hakkari Governorate enforced restrictions on various activities, such as public meetings, demonstrations, sit-ins, press statements, hunger strikes, setting up stands, and releasing sky lanterns.

New Exhibition: A diary of the first year of the Republic

New Exhibition: A diary of the first year of the Republic

The new exhibition in Yapı Kredi Museum in İstanbul, not only on the political developments in the first year of Republic of Turkey, but also on the daily events, sports and art activities, concerts, and cultural trends between October 29, 1923, and October 29, 1924, will stay open until September 3.

21 June 2023 Ayşegül Özbek