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AKP-run municipalities persist in concert bans following artists' support for LGBTI+, opposition

AKP-run municipalities persist in concert bans following artists' support for LGBTI+, opposition

One mayor defended the concert bans on Melike Şahin and Hüseyin Turan, stating that they will continue with artists who respect 'the national will and society's values.'

'It is about time that a worker is elected an MP'

TİP CANDIDATE FOR MP IN BURSA:

'It is about time that a worker is elected an MP'

One of the leaders of the industrial actions in the Renault factory in Bursa in 2015 known as the "metal storm," Erhan İmralı is a candidate for MP under the Workers' Party of Turkey in Bursa.

26 April 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Only 80 days of drinking water left in Bursa

Only 80 days of drinking water left in Bursa

The water reserves of Turkey's fourth most populated city would last 80 days, while Bursa's precipitation decreased this year by 41 percent compared to the same period the previous year, local officials state.

HDP Bursa co-chair detained in police raid

HDP Bursa co-chair detained in police raid

The reason for the detention is not yet clear. Many people were detained after yesterday's Newroz celebrations in the city. He was later released.

Eight children and mother of six, all from Syria, die in fire in Bursa

Eight children and mother of six, all from Syria, die in fire in Bursa

The children aged between one and 11 and mother aged 31 lost their lives in the fire caused by heater at their house. The family was making their living collecting paper on streets, neighbors said.

9 November 2022

Heavy rain leads to floods, traffic accidents in İstanbul

Heavy rain leads to floods, traffic accidents in İstanbul

Some subway stations and many roads in the city were flooded. The roof of a shopping mall collapsed. Rains also affected Bursa and Yalova provinces.

Bursa governor cancels 'all events' in city ahead of concerts of Aynur Doğan, Mem Ararat

Bursa governor cancels 'all events' in city ahead of concerts of Aynur Doğan, Mem Ararat

The Governor's Office also cited the protection of public order and security, as well as of "national security, the fundamental principles of the republic and the indivisible integrity of the state and the nation" for the ban.

One killed in bomb attack on bus carrying prison officers in northwestern Turkey

One killed in bomb attack on bus carrying prison officers in northwestern Turkey

An improvised explosive device detonated when the prison officers' shuttle was passing by. Four officers have been wounded and one is in serious condition.

Investigation into school principal’s instruction about seating arrangement

Investigation into school principal’s instruction about seating arrangement

The principal of a secondary school in Bursa’s Osmangazi wrote to teachers: “I am asking you to show sensitivity to ensure that boys sit with boys and girls with girls”.

Industrial pollution kills the soil: ‘Bursa Plain in agony, Nilüfer Brook no longer a water body'

Industrial pollution kills the soil: ‘Bursa Plain in agony, Nilüfer Brook no longer a water body'

Murat Demir from the Association for the Protection of Nature and Environment (DOĞADER) in Bursa has announced that the water and air pollution caused by the industry and highways and aggravated by the climate crisis lead to the death of the soil.

Snowfall in İstanbul: Trucks, articulated lorries banned from traffic

Snowfall in İstanbul: Trucks, articulated lorries banned from traffic

The İstanbul Governor has announced that the articulated lorries and trucks that want to enter İstanbul from Anatolia and Thrace will not be allowed to enter the city.

Water pollution in Bursa: Nilüfer Brook runs black and bitter

Water pollution in Bursa: Nilüfer Brook runs black and bitter

The Bursa Water Collective raises concerns that the Nilüfer Brook flows black and bitter “like tar” due to the industrial facilities discharging their wastewater without sufficient water treatment.

8 December 2021

White March | ‘Our salaries are below poverty line’

PHYSICIANS ARRIVE IN BURSA

White March | ‘Our salaries are below poverty line’

Bursa Medical Chamber Chair Alpaslan Türkkan has said, “While the number of applications per physician was 3.1 in 2002, this number increased to 9.8 in 2019 after the Transformation in Healthcare Program entered into force.”

26 November 2021

Explosion at a chemical plant claims one worker’s life in Bursa

OCCUPATIONAL HOMICIDE

Explosion at a chemical plant claims one worker’s life in Bursa

In an explosion that occurred in a chemical factory in Bursa province, one worker has died and six workers have been wounded. Affected by the gas, 15-20 workers have been receiving first aid at the scene of the incident.

12 October 2021

Worker wins the legal struggle 4 years after her dismissal

PRESSURE, MOBBING, HARASSMENT

Worker wins the legal struggle 4 years after her dismissal

Having protested in front of the Yazaki Factory in Bursa for 43 days after being dismissed from her job “due to her low performance” in June 2017, Dilek Gültekin has won her lawsuit for damages and reinstatement.

13 August 2021 Hikmet Adal

'Brake the violence': Women's group train taxi drivers on violence against women

'Brake the violence': Women's group train taxi drivers on violence against women

Hundreds of taxi drivers in five have so far been trained on what to do when they encounter a woman who has suffered violence.

16 June 2021 Didem Ernez

Making ‘peace news’ against Afrin operation, journalist sentenced to prison

Making ‘peace news’ against Afrin operation, journalist sentenced to prison

The Bursa 10th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that Ozan Kaplanoğlu, who reported on the statement against Turkey’s operation into Syria in 2018 with the headline “We side with peace, not war”, shall be sentenced to prison.

Women of Kirazlıyayla against mining company: ‘We won’t give up’

Women of Kirazlıyayla against mining company: ‘We won’t give up’

The Meyra Mining Company has been expanding its copper-lead-zinc mine in Bursa despite all objections of villagers. The women of Kirazlıyayla say that water sources of the village are destroyed and cattle do not graze in the pasture any longer.

‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’

WOMEN TAKE TO SQUARES

‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’

Women have taken to the streets to protest the Presidential decree withdrawing Turkey’s signature from the İstanbul Convention. They have once again underlined that the convention saves lives.

20 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek,Ayşegül Özbek

RSF denounces killing of radio presenter Özsu

RSF denounces killing of radio presenter Özsu

Making a statement after radio presenter Hazım Özsu was killed in Bursa, Reporters Without Borders has said, “The RSF condemns this heinous murder perpetrated in a country where impunity is the rule.”

‘Cesspool waste of 22 mountain villages mixes in Bursa's drinking water’

BURSA NATURE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION

‘Cesspool waste of 22 mountain villages mixes in Bursa's drinking water’

Sedat Güler, the Secretary General of Bursa Nature Protection Association, says that when they visited an area in Bursa after receiving a tip, they saw that the sewage of 22 mountain villages was mixing in the dams providing the province with water.

30 December 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Child found chained in a burning house placed under protection

Child found chained in a burning house placed under protection

A 10-year-old child who was found chained in a burning house in Bursa has been placed under protection by the Child Protection First Response and Evaluation Unit (ÇOKİM) affiliated with the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services.

Trees 'turned gray' because of mining in Kirazlıyayla village

Trees 'turned gray' because of mining in Kirazlıyayla village

After a court "reversed its own decision," the company has resumed operations, says attorney Cingil.

8 October 2020 Tansu Pişkin

‘Kurds’ votes are not for sale,’ says HDP Co-Chair Buldan

‘Kurds’ votes are not for sale,’ says HDP Co-Chair Buldan

HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan has spoken in Bursa: “They have no credibility left. So, they will try to open a new area for unearned income by alleging that they have discovered gas reserves and make new calculations based on this until 2023.”

Local journalist attacked in Bursa

Local journalist attacked in Bursa

Şaban Önen, the Grant Holder of Karacabey Yörem newspaper, has been attacked by persons who are allegedly the relatives of ruling AKP’s Karacabey Mayor Ali Özkan.

Panel of experts say Kirazlıyayla mine is ‘against the law’

Panel of experts say Kirazlıyayla mine is ‘against the law’

The panel of experts have completed their examination on the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report given by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization for the tailings dam planned to be constructed in Kirazlıyayla, Bursa.

‘They open malls and hammams, but prevent lawyers from protesting’

ANTALYA, BURSA, URFA BAR CHAIRS

‘They open malls and hammams, but prevent lawyers from protesting’

The chairs of Antalya, Bursa and Urfa Bar Associations have spoken to bianet about the demonstration ban imposed by the Ankara Governor’s Office ahead of the “Grand Defense Rally” of the lawyers against the bill “to split bar associations.”

2 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Uludağ University launches an investigation against Prof. Kayıhan Pala

Uludağ University launches an investigation against Prof. Kayıhan Pala

Launching an investigation against Prof. Kayıhan Pala following an interview entitled “The number of cases and fatalities in Bursa is higher than announced,” Uludağ University accuses him of “misinforming the public” and “leading them to panic.”

‘What is done is done in Kirazlıyayla, what happens if we win the lawsuit?’

DEMİR FROM BURSA NATURE ASSOCIATION

‘What is done is done in Kirazlıyayla, what happens if we win the lawsuit?’

The villagers of Kirazlıyayla in Bursa are still resisting against the works of Meyra Mining Company for a lead, zinc and copper processing plant and tailings dam in the region.

30 June 2020 Sakine Orman

Flood claims 5 lives in Bursa province, 1 person still missing

Flood claims 5 lives in Bursa province, 1 person still missing

Five people have lost their lives in Kestel district of Turkey’s northwestern Bursa province hit by intense rainfall and flood. The search and rescue operations for one missing person still continue.

Villagers of Karaağız Have Won Their Struggle Against Solid Waste Plant

Villagers of Karaağız Have Won Their Struggle Against Solid Waste Plant

After the villagers of Karaağız have won the lawsuit against the construction plan of a solid waste plant planned to be built in their village in Bursa, they have now won the lawsuit that they filed against its building license.

Mudanya Municipality Forces Syrians out of Beach in Bursa

Mudanya Municipality Forces Syrians out of Beach in Bursa

Upon the instruction of Mudanya Mayor Hayri Türkyılmaz, municipal police officers have forced Syrians out of beach in Mudanya, Bursa. Similar incidents have also been reported from Gemlik, another seaside district in Bursa.

10 June 2019 Volkan Topalak