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People in Syria's Afrin storm electricity distribution company in protest against Turkey

People in Syria's Afrin storm electricity distribution company in protest against Turkey

The crowd chanted "Syria is a free country, Turks must leave" in protests amid increasing electricity prices and power cuts.

Turkey hikes natural gas, electricity prices for households, businesses

Turkey hikes natural gas, electricity prices for households, businesses

Gas prices have risen by 30 percent and electricity prices have have risen by 15 percent.

Main opposition leader's electricity cut off after not paying bills in protest of high prices

Main opposition leader's electricity cut off after not paying bills in protest of high prices

Over 3.3 million subscribers' electricity was cut because they were unable to pay the bills in 2021, Kılıçdaroğlu said.

‘We will mark World Theater Day with our electricity cut’

MODA THEATER HALL

‘We will mark World Theater Day with our electricity cut’

"Moda Sahnesi", a private theater hall in İstanbul, has announced that the electricity distribution and sales company Enerjisa “sent them a message of celebration” for March 27 World Theater Day: “We will enter such a day with our electricity cut”.

Electricity bills in Turkey’s prisons on Parliamentary agenda

Electricity bills in Turkey’s prisons on Parliamentary agenda

Main opposition CHP MP Hakverdi has submitted a Parliamentary question regarding the fact that prisoners are made to pay high electricity bills in prison and their bills have tripled following the recent price increases.

Electricity bills have tripled in Turkey’s prisons as well

Electricity bills have tripled in Turkey’s prisons as well

Writing to bianet from the Elbistan Type E Closed Prison, cartoonist Ahmet Bilge says that while he and three fellow prisoners would pay 80 lira on average for the electricity bill, it almost tripled last month and they were expected to pay 220 lira.

7 March 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Government readjusts electricity prices after public backlash

Government readjusts electricity prices after public backlash

With the hikes introduced on January 1, electricity prices for businesses, households and the industry increased by up to 168 percent, causing protests across the country.

Lawsuit by cosumers' group: 'Electricity price hikes violate Constitution'

Lawsuit by cosumers' group: 'Electricity price hikes violate Constitution'

The EPDK does not have an unlimited authority to determine the prices and the high pricing violates three articles of the Constitution, according to the Consumer Protection Association.

18 February 2022

Turkey's electricity distribution companies deny responsibility for soaring bills

Turkey's electricity distribution companies deny responsibility for soaring bills

The companies have been under criticism due to their excessive profits amid a sharp increase in electricity prices. They say a government regulatory body determines their revenues.

15 February 2022

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against increases in electricity prices

Union of Turkish Bar Associations takes legal action against increases in electricity prices

Underlining that electricity shall be offered to citizens in line with the public good, the TTB has filed a lawsuit demanding the annulment of the related Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) decisions.

11 February 2022

'Djemevis’ decision to not pay electricity bills is a legitimate, rightful protest'

HDP'S GÜNAY

'Djemevis’ decision to not pay electricity bills is a legitimate, rightful protest'

Some djemevis, where Alevi community worship, have announced that they will not pay their electricity bills in protest. As djemevis are not officially recognized as places of worship in Turkey, they are not exempted from this payment.

11 February 2022

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu ‘won’t pay his electricity bill until price hikes are withdrawn’

CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu ‘won’t pay his electricity bill until price hikes are withdrawn’

Addressing the public in a video amid ongoing price increases and difficulties in making ends meet in Turkey, CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has called on everyone to post their electricity bills on Twitter by mentioning President and AKP Chair Erdoğan.

10 February 2022

Prisoners complain about bills, too: Power cut, heaters off

PRISON CONDITIONS IN TURKEY

Prisoners complain about bills, too: Power cut, heaters off

According to the latest monthly report of the Civil Society in the Penal System Association, prisoners complain that electricity prices are increasing day by day and they cannot pay the fees as it puts their families into trouble economically.

9 February 2022

Protests against increasing electricity prices: 41 people released from detention

MARDİN

Protests against increasing electricity prices: 41 people released from detention

41 people were taken into custody in Kızıltepe district in Turkey’s southeastern province of Mardin for “violating the Law no. 2911 on Meetings and Demonstrations”, “praising the crime and criminal” and “damage to property”.

8 February 2022

Turkey is faced with a serious energy crisis, says engineers chamber

Turkey is faced with a serious energy crisis, says engineers chamber

The recent industrial natural gas cuts and the excessive increase in energy prices are caused by wrong energy policies, says the Chamber of Chemical Engineers.

7 February 2022