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Turkey detains dozens, including journalists, in new wave of raids ahead of NATO summit
Journalists, lawyers, academics, students and members of various socialist groups are targeted in a "terror" investigation following a similar crackdown last week.
5 July 2026
Volga Kuşçuoğlu & Hikmet Adal
Interview
Thibaut Bruttin: 'Turkey was a matrix of policies to repress journalism in the West'
In the face of systemic government repression and a version of "free speech" weaponized by tech oligarchs at the expense of fact-based public debate, Bruttin calls for international solidarity among press freedom defenders.
4 July 2026
Volga Kuşçuoğlu,Hikmet Adal
Deniz Göktaş formally arrested after explaining controversial standup jokes during interrogation
Göktaş is facing charges of insulting religious values and President Erdoğan.
3 July 2026
METU students ordered to evacuate dormitories ahead of NATO summit
There are many students staying in dorms in summer for internships or employment.
3 July 2026
Lawyers investigated for monitoring Pride march in Aydın
"It is not a crime for a lawyer to be present where a rights violation is possible," the Aydın Bar Association said in response to the investigation.
3 July 2026
Inflation slightly falls in June while food prices remain high
Pensioners, the vast majority of whom struggle on meager incomes that fall far below the poverty line, will receive a 17.76% increase.
3 July 2026
bianet
Explainer
What is in Turkey's proposed Kurdish peace process framework law?
After a long period of stagnation, the process has gained momentum as the government is working to pass a framework law before parliament goes on recess.
2 July 2026
Comedian Deniz Göktaş detained after new show goes viral
The politically charged performance features satirical jokes about topics ranging from Erdoğan and opposition leaders to religious issues.
2 July 2026
Access to several Kurdish media outlets, social accounts blocked
Nûmedya24 reported that the access ban on its website was implemented without any court order or justification.
2 July 2026
Journalist Gülnur Saydam detained after reporting on criminal groups
Saydam was released after giving a statement for about four hours regarding allegations of "spreading disinformation."
2 July 2026
İstanbul's inflation rate at 35.9% in June
The city's monthly inflattion stood at 1.14%.
1 July 2026
Hikmet Adal
reports
Çanakkale coal power plant expanding despite zero coal target
Environmental groups say the expansion project will effectively translate into a new power plant in the region.
1 July 2026
Hikmet Adal
Evrim Kepenek
reports
75-year-old retired teacher among arrested in crackdown ahead of Ankara NATO summit
Ayten Yakut, a volunteer for an environmental group, was among the people arrested for posing a "terror" threat. She was released today following an appeal by her lawyer.
1 July 2026
Evrim Kepenek
Tolls raised for major bridges and highways across Turkey
Two Bosphorus bridges were spared from the second hike of the year.
1 July 2026
Ankara taxis to offer Turkish delight during NATO summit as city makeover draws ire
"We want to serve our foreign guests in the best way possible," said the drivers' federation head while the public criticizes the preparations.
30 June 2026
LGBTI+ rights group's Instagram account banned as censorship continues during Pride Month
Kaos GL and several Pride accounts have been made invisible in Turkey.
30 June 2026
Hikmet Adal
reports
Appeals court acquits LGBTI+ activist sentenced for 'insulting president'
The lower court that sentenced Aytok Zozan Viyan had refused to apply discreationary sentence reductions due to their "negative personality traits."
30 June 2026
Hikmet Adal
Ecenaz Kaya
reports
Lack of green spaces exacerbates heatwave impact in İstanbul's low-income areas
Women, children, the elderly, and stray animals living and working in impoverished districts are more severely affected by extreme heat.
29 June 2026
Ecenaz Kaya
Europe heatwave bypasses Turkey: Critical lessons for July and August
Europe is sounding the red alert at 40 degrees, but here in Turkey, we don’t make such a fuss about temperatures of 46–47 degrees. Is all of this exaggerated?
29 June 2026
One of İstanbul's oldest gay bars shut down after invitation to 'gay cruise' passengers
The invitation was framed as an "audacious event" in the pro-government media.
29 June 2026
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Number of arrests rises to 178 in Ankara ahead of NATO summit
Those remanded in custody include academics, journalists, and environmental activists and students.
29 June 2026
Actor Kadir İnanır laid to rest in İstanbul
The Yeşilcam actor passed away at the age of 77.
29 June 2026
İstanbul pride march held in Kadıköy despite obstacles
Police detained more than 65 people, including journalists, during the events.
29 June 2026
Journalist Doğa Baskan arrested over report online for only minutes
Prosecutors opened an investigation after a draft report that was mistakenly published.
26 June 2026
Ankara court remands over 100 including academic, journalist ahead of NATO summit
Prosecutors claimed the detained individuals could "carry out attacks in an effort to portray Turkey as a country associated with terrorism."
26 June 2026
Evrim Gündüz
reports
Disability-Focused Journalism Workshop ends: 'We must kill the ableist in our heads'
On the second and final day of the workshop, participants analyzed news stories involving human rights violations, discussed the principles of accessible journalism, and practiced rights-based reporting and interviewing techniques during sessions led by Mihriban Boyacı.
25 June 2026
Evrim Gündüz
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Lawyers allege torture, sexual violence on Iranian prisoners in Hakkari
Two Iranian migrants were apprehended after crossing the border to work as shepherds in Turkey.
25 June 2026
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Rights groups demand safety for queer activist Nana Babazade
Nana, who was sent to Azerbaijan after nearly two months of detention, is living in hiding due to threats from her family and state surveillance, rights groups said.
25 June 2026
Evrim Kepenek
NATO denies accreditation to Turkey's 'non-pro-government media' for Ankara summit
Following widespread criticism, NATO said it took the decisions "based on the host nation's assesments" and were in contact with Turkish authorities on the issue.
25 June 2026
Eight officials detained in deadly cosmetic workshop fire probe
The incident claimed the lives of seven female workers. They were working informally and the workshop was located in an unlicensed building lacking safety measures.
25 June 2026
Hospital appointments reduced in Ankara 'for NATO summit,' doctors say
The medical chamber criticized what doctors have been demanding was implemented for the summit.
24 June 2026
Evrim Gündüz
reports
First day of Disability-Focused Journalism Workshop: 'We must question the language we construct'
The first day of the workshop organized by the IPS Communication Foundation/Atölye BİA has been completed. The workshop sessions were led by Sinem Aydınlı, Elif Nur Aybaş, Meral Sözen, and Umut Koşan.
24 June 2026
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