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Journalist Cihan Berk sentenced to over six years in prison

Journalist Cihan Berk sentenced to over six years in prison

Berk was found guilty of "being a member of a terrorist organization."

Potato production hit by rising input costs

Potato production hit by rising input costs

A farmer in Afyonkarahisar said many producers had their farming equipment seized due to their inability to pay their debt.

Massive ghost net removed from sea off İstanbul

Massive ghost net removed from sea off İstanbul

Many sea creautures died after being trapped in the nets for a long time while some were rescued.

Tracking employee hours with biometric data unlawful, says data protection authority

Tracking employee hours with biometric data unlawful, says data protection authority

Tracking practices must comply with the principles of proportionality, necessity, and data minimization, says KVKK.

Court bans X account of Turkey's oldest newspaper

Court bans X account of Turkey's oldest newspaper

The order was based on "protecting national security."

Turkey’s transportation emissions raise alarm ahead of COP31

Turkey’s transportation emissions raise alarm ahead of COP31

In Turkey, the transportation sector ranks second in total emissions behind the energy sector, accounting for about 25% of the country’s total.

Hikmet Adal & Ecenaz Kaya

Environmental activist Cemre Nayir released after first hearing in 'terror' case

Environmental activist Cemre Nayir released after first hearing in 'terror' case

"Despite reading it multiple times, I did not understand anything from the indictment," Nayir said during the hearing.

2 June 2026 Hikmet Adal,Ecenaz Kaya

Basilica Cistern temporarily closed after government takeover

Basilica Cistern temporarily closed after government takeover

The cistern will reopen after new ticket booths are set up.

Happy Ghadir Khumm

Happy Ghadir Khumm

The Ghadir Khumm holiday is celebrated by Arab Alawites as well as all Shia groups as the day when Prophet Muhammad declared Ali bin Abi Talib as his successor upon returning from the Farewell Pilgrimage.

Turkey's internet authority censors reports exposing visa outsourcing monopoly

Turkey's internet authority censors reports exposing visa outsourcing monopoly

An article series that it part of an international investigation has been blocked from access to "protect national security."

Poverty threshold exceeds four minimum wages in May

Poverty threshold exceeds four minimum wages in May

Living costs continue to increase, Türk-İş warns.

Hornet launches visibility program for LGBTI+s in Turkey

Hornet launches visibility program for LGBTI+s in Turkey

The program aims to bring the stories, experiences, and creativity of queer people to a wider audience.

Rare sperm whale sighting off Hatay coast

Rare sperm whale sighting off Hatay coast

Divers noticed the whale and recorded it with their phones.

Doruk Madencilik miners resume protest after not getting paid despite guarantees

Doruk Madencilik miners resume protest after not getting paid despite guarantees

The workers say they won't return until they receive their payments.

13th anniversary of Gezi Park protests marked in Taksim

13th anniversary of Gezi Park protests marked in Taksim

Police blockaded the entire Taksim area before the event.

Taksim roads, metro stations closed on Gezi protests anniversary

Taksim roads, metro stations closed on Gezi protests anniversary

The Taksim area is under an effective blockade on the anniversary of the 2013 anti-government protests.

Heavy rainfall triggers flooding in Hatay

Heavy rainfall triggers flooding in Hatay

The floods affected large areas in the southern province.

Tourist boat sinks off Marmaris coast

Tourist boat sinks off Marmaris coast

Some passengers reportedly jumped into the sea after the vessel began taking on water. All 110 people onboard have been evacuated.

Over 13,000 people injured across Turkey on first day of Eid

Over 13,000 people injured across Turkey on first day of Eid

The injuries occurred mostly during attempts to slaughter animals.

Council of Europe report urges legal reforms in Turkey

Council of Europe report urges legal reforms in Turkey

A commissioner noted structural problems in the Turkish Penal Code, Anti-Terror Law, internet legislation, NGO oversight, and the justice system.

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Happy Eid al-Adha

Happy Eid al-Adha

We wish a happy holiday to all Muslims.

Ousted opposition leader holds rally in İzmir despite police crackdown

Ousted opposition leader holds rally in İzmir despite police crackdown

Özgür Özel, who joined the rally with his spouse and daughter, challenged Kılıçdaroğlu, who was reinstated by a court order, to convene a new congress for a leadership election.

CHP headquarters pets safe after police raid

CHP headquarters pets safe after police raid

"last night reminded us of one more thing: animals remain the most innocent among human anger and political fights," said the party's veterinarian.

Venomous compass jellyfish spotted off northwestern Turkey coasts

Venomous compass jellyfish spotted off northwestern Turkey coasts

According to an expert, the increase in the visibility of compass jellyfish should viewed alongside pollution, overfishing, and the disruption of ecological balance

25 May 2026 Yakup Önal

Top court annuls rules allowing police to seize digital devices and copy data

Top court annuls rules allowing police to seize digital devices and copy data

The Constitutional Court ruled that digital searches are legitimate but can violate privacy when authorities gain access to data unrelated to the investigation.

Erdoğan reopens İstanbul Bilgi University three days after closing it

Erdoğan reopens İstanbul Bilgi University three days after closing it

Students have been protesting the decision for the past three days.

Several detained at İstanbul Bilgi University as students protest closure

Several detained at İstanbul Bilgi University as students protest closure

Students alleged ill-treatment during detentions.

Police storm CHP headquarters after leadership ouster

Police storm CHP headquarters after leadership ouster

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, the reinstated leader, formally requested police deployment after party leadership and members refused to leave the building. Police broke in using tear gas and rubber bullets

Persistent draught despite heavy rainfall: Turkey’s new climate reality

Persistent draught despite heavy rainfall: Turkey’s new climate reality

Forest ecosystems are entering the new fire season under water stress, despite annual regional rainfall. In other words, the risk does not start from scratch every summer; the accumulated hydrological stress from previous years carries over into new fire seasons.

Bilgi University students face uncertainty after shutdown

Bilgi University students face uncertainty after shutdown

Students said the decision was made without any preparation, dragging the future of thousands of students into uncertainty.

22 May 2026 Abbas Vural

CHP's appeals against leadership removal rejected as Kılıçdaroğlu set to take office

CHP's appeals against leadership removal rejected as Kılıçdaroğlu set to take office

Kılıçdaroğlu changed his social media bio to "Chairperson of the Republican People's Party."

Media Activism Handbook: Good Practices in Civic Engagement

Media Activism Handbook: Good Practices in Civic Engagement

The purpose of this handbook is to map good practices of media activism to inspire activities for defending public interest in media and communications, including the promotion of media and information literacy.

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