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Journalists From Turkey: Je Suis Charlie

Journalists From Turkey: Je Suis Charlie

Journalists affiliated with various news organizations in Turkey protested the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris by releasing photos taken from their offices with the banner “Je suis Charlie”.

1 Minute of Silence Outside French Consulate in Istanbul

1 Minute of Silence Outside French Consulate in Istanbul

After the attack at Charlie Hebdo magazine headquarters in Paris that left 12 people dead, a group assembled outside French Consulate in downtown Istanbul, protesting the incident with one minute of silence and pencils.

8 January 2015 Nilay Vardar

Turkey’s Caricaturists React Charlie Hebdo Attack

Turkey’s Caricaturists React Charlie Hebdo Attack

Turkey’s caricaturists and humor writers condemned the attack on Charlie Hebdo that led to the death of 12 people including 4 caricaturists.

“Will Universities Turn into Mosque-Centered Institutions?”

“Will Universities Turn into Mosque-Centered Institutions?”

Republican People’s Party deputy Engin Özkoç submitted a parliamentarian inquiry on the relation between mosques and universities in Turkey after statements released by President Erdoğan and Director of Religious Affairs.

Men Kill 28 Women in December

Men Kill 28 Women in December

According to bianet’s tally, male perpetrators killed 28 women in December 2014. While 28.5 percent were slain for seeking a divorce, 20 percent of harassment cases occurred on the internet and 30 percent in school.

7 January 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

TV Series on Roma People Canceled After Criticism

TV Series on Roma People Canceled After Criticism

Roman Havası, a TV series that stirred criticism for its discriminative and stereotype-provoking language, has been canceled by Turkey’s Show TV.

Suicide Bomber Targets Police Station in Istanbul

Suicide Bomber Targets Police Station in Istanbul

A female suicide bomber hit a police station in the historical district of Istanbul, leaving 2 policeman injured. Following the incident, the bomber was found dead.

Journalist Geerdink Released

Journalist Geerdink Released

Detained in the early morning from her apartment in Diyarbakır for “terrorism propaganda”, Dutch journalist Frederike Geerdink has been released.

Turkish Petty Officer Saved After Allegedly Kidnapped By ISIS

Turkish Petty Officer Saved After Allegedly Kidnapped By ISIS

Özgür Ö., a petty officer at Turkish Armed Forces who was lost in Syria and allegedly kidnapped by ISIS, has been brought back to Turkey after an operation by MIT.

Frederike Geerdink, Foreign Journalist Based in Diyarbakır, Detained

Frederike Geerdink, Foreign Journalist Based in Diyarbakır, Detained

Frederike Geerdink, a foreign journalists based in Diyarbakır, has been detained by the police for “terrorism propaganda” charges.

Commission Orders Removal of Voice Recordings From File

Commission Orders Removal of Voice Recordings From File

The parliamentary commission to investigate corruption allegations on the four former ministers ordered the removal of leaked voice recordings that led to the information despite opposition party motions.

“Corruption Probe” Commission Says “No”

“Corruption Probe” Commission Says “No”

The parliament commission to investigate Turkey’s Corruption Probe denied the trial of 4 former ministers in the Supreme State Council.

“They Must Push Us to Sea to Rid of Us”

“They Must Push Us to Sea to Rid of Us”

Around 100 families with Roma background have been left homeless in Istanbul’s Ataşehir district this early morning after municipal bulldozers demolished their cabins.

5 January 2015 Nilay Vardar

Women TV Presenters Criticize Islamist Writer

Women TV Presenters Criticize Islamist Writer

Reacting against the statement of Sosyal Doku Foundation Chairman Nureddin Yıldız that it is not proper for men to watch women presenters on TV, HaberTürk presenter Ece Üner said: “It is also in our hands not to give birth to these people.”

HDP Releases Rap Video For Election Campaign

HDP Releases Rap Video For Election Campaign

Turkey’s pro-Kurdish People’s Democratic Party released a rap video for its 2015 Election Campaign.

New Syriac Church on Istanbul’s Agenda

New Syriac Church on Istanbul’s Agenda

PM Davutoğlu had a meeting with Turkey’s Christian and Jewish minority representatives, announcing that the state will allocated land for the construction of an Syriac church in Istanbul.

What’s Left From 2014?

What’s Left From 2014?

Kicking off with the leftovers of 2013 on the leaked voice recordings, 2014 marked with elections, raids, workplace murder disasters, media bans and corruption investigations. It has disappeared to 2015 with some many leftovers.

2 January 2015 Haluk Kalafat

Detained For Insulting Erdoğan, Jailed For Insulting Police

Detained For Insulting Erdoğan, Jailed For Insulting Police

A 24 year old university student detained for charges related to insulting “the president of the country” has been sent to jail for insulting an on-duty police officer.

Turkey Welcomes 2015 With Snow

Turkey Welcomes 2015 With Snow

Turkey entered the new year with snow. While snow created beautiful scenes in most cities, it also causes serious issues in some cities, especially in transport.

1,886 Workers Die on the Job in 2014

1,886 Workers Die on the Job in 2014

According to a report by Worker Health and Occupational Safety Assembly, at least 1,886 workers died on the job across Turkey. 54 were children.

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2014 Through bianet’s Lens

2014 Through bianet’s Lens

Various protests, workplace murder in Soma, Ezidi peoples migration, police violence, first moments of freedom... 2014 though the photo archives of bianet...

What Did We Google Most in 2014?

What Did We Google Most in 2014?

Google released the statistics related to the most search content in 2014.

31 December 2014

Corruption Probe, Bribe Operation Prosecutors Dismissed

Corruption Probe, Bribe Operation Prosecutors Dismissed

Prosecutors Zekeriya Öz, Celal Kara, Muammer Akkaş and Mehmet Yüzgeç in charge of Turkey’s Corruption Probe and Bribe Operations have been dismissed from their posts until the end of investigations against them.

31 December 2014

Tough Year For Journalists: Closures, Assaults, Censorship

Tough Year For Journalists: Closures, Assaults, Censorship

According to Media Council’s 2014 Press and Expression Freedom Report, 48 journalists have assaulted in Turkey this year.

31 December 2014 Elif Akgül

Journalist Kabaş Detained Due to Critical Tweet

Journalist Kabaş Detained Due to Critical Tweet

Journalist Sedef Kabaş has been detained due to a tweet message she sent regarding the prosecutors who decided to discontinue charges on the December 17 Corruption Probe investigation.

30 December 2014

Animal Rights Activists Urge Banning of Camel Fights

Animal Rights Activists Urge Banning of Camel Fights

Turkey’s Animals Rights Federation Spokesperson Şule Baylan told bianet that camel wrestling was not culture. “It is just a fight that tortures animals and violates international treaties and law protecting animals,” she said.

30 December 2014 Nilay Vardar

Snow Covers Turkey

Snow Covers Turkey

While it is snowing in several cities in Turkey, Weather Forecast Institute announced that heavy snowfall would affect 18 cities.

30 December 2014

15 Days of Martial Law in Erzincan

15 Days of Martial Law in Erzincan

Erzincan Province Governor’s Office released a statement, banning all open area activities of press statements, demonstrations and petitions until January 12.

29 December 2014

Official Request For the Arrest of Fethullah Gülen

Official Request For the Arrest of Fethullah Gülen

Istanbul 1st Peace Court is reportedly working to issue an international arrest warrant for the influential cleric Fethullah Gülen after police authorities informed that he doesn’t reside in Turkey.

29 December 2014

Thousands Take Streets to Defend Marmara

Thousands Take Streets to Defend Marmara

A demonstration has been organized in Istanbul’s Kadıköy district yesterday to remind the government that “they would defend Marmara” against construction projects.

29 December 2014 Nilay Vardar

Roboski Massacre Commemorated on Its Third Anniversary

Roboski Massacre Commemorated on Its Third Anniversary

Thousands gathered in the southeastern village of Roboski yesterday in order to commemorate the killing of 34 civilians by a Turkish military airstrike on its third anniversary. Several protests were organized across Turkey.

29 December 2014

Kurdistan: Why International Support is Crucial

Kurdistan: Why International Support is Crucial

What is actually happening today is an ongoing humanitarian crisis considering the influx of Syrian refugees in Turkey, the Kurdistan Region and elsewhere, not only of Kurdish but also non Kurdish population, and as such could not leave the international community unmoved.

28 December 2014 Marianna Charountaki