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Over 2,400 municipal workers in İstanbul's Kadıköy go on strike

Over 2,400 municipal workers in İstanbul's Kadıköy go on strike

The workers demand improvements in their wages, equal status with other public employees, and reduction in tax deductions.

11 July 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Police detain, torture young people enjoying Kurdish music in İstanbul

Police detain, torture young people enjoying Kurdish music in İstanbul

The HDP has condemned the degrading treatment of the individuals, including being forced to listen to the Ottoman march while restrained on the ground with handcuffs.

Dozens of protesters, three media workers detained in 'earthquake' protest in İstanbul

Dozens of protesters, three media workers detained in 'earthquake' protest in İstanbul

The police did not allow the demonstration and prevented some journalists from taking footage during the incidents.

LGBTI+s attacked, harassed in İstanbul's Kadıköy

LGBTI+s attacked, harassed in İstanbul's Kadıköy

When they wanted to read out a statement to denounce the attack, the LGBTI+s in Yeldeğirmeni were blocked by the police.

'Pasolini's Cappadocia' exhibition opens in İstanbul's Kadıköy

'Pasolini's Cappadocia' exhibition opens in İstanbul's Kadıköy

The famous director's 100th anniversary is being celebrated with various events.

Bribery investigations into İstanbul's Kadıköy, Maltepe municipalities

Bribery investigations into İstanbul's Kadıköy, Maltepe municipalities

The two opposition-led district municipalities are at the center of a broader investigation into a bribery organization.

Mucilage-like pollution reemerges off the coasts of İstanbul

Mucilage-like pollution reemerges off the coasts of İstanbul

Having faced a mucilage, or sea snot, problem last summer, İstanbul has witnessed pollution similar to mucilage on Fenerbahçe Coast in Kadıköy.

Ahead of 2-day strike in healthcare: ‘We are here, we don’t go anywhere’

Ahead of 2-day strike in healthcare: ‘We are here, we don’t go anywhere’

Healthcare workers will be on strike today, on March 14 Doctor’s Day, and tomorrow. Before this country-wide two-day strike, they protested in İstanbul’s Kadıköy and also addressed Health Minister Fahrettin Koca’s letter to physicians.

Women gather in Cihangir despite police response

20TH FEMINIST NIGHT MARCH

Women gather in Cihangir despite police response

Subway stations in the Taksim area have been shut down as the Governor's Office banned the Feminist Night March. Dozens of women who wanted to take the ferry from Kadıköy have been detained.

8 March 2022 Evrim Kepenek,Hikmet Adal,Yağmur Karagöz,Ayşegül Özbek

‘This is the class struggle of the working class against bosses’

DELIVERY WORKERS PROTEST

‘This is the class struggle of the working class against bosses’

The delivery workers of YemekSepeti, the largest online food delivery company of Turkey, are still protesting for their rights. With their requests accepted by their employer after a days-long resistance, Migros workers also joined them yesterday.

24 February 2022

Citizens protest price increases in Turkey

Citizens protest price increases in Turkey

The protest was attended by workers, women, students and political parties: “We will either accept the exorbitant bills sent to our houses and workplaces and get used to living in cold and darkness or rip up this bill imposed on people.”

21 February 2022

Women call for protest in İstanbul for their right to alimony

Women call for protest in İstanbul for their right to alimony

Ahead of a legal amendment poised to introduce a time limit to the right to alimony, women call for a protest demonstration in Kadıköy on February 12: “We continue raising our voices against those who try to restrict our rights, lives and freedom.”

8 February 2022

3 people put on trial for dancing on the gate of an Armenian church in İstanbul

3 people put on trial for dancing on the gate of an Armenian church in İstanbul

Briefly detained for dancing on the gate of the Surp Takavor Armenian Church in İstanbul’s Kadıköy in July 2021, three people now face up to 1 year in prison each for “publicly degrading the religious values of a segment of society.”

6 December 2021

‘Enforce the Law no. 6284 for women, not for appointed rectors’

‘Enforce the Law no. 6284 for women, not for appointed rectors’

Naci İnci, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, had a protection order issued as per the Law no. 6284 on Protection of Family and Prevention of Violence Against Women. Women protested this order in İstanbul’s Kadıköy.

2 November 2021

‘Together again for climate’

SEPTEMBER 24 GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE

‘Together again for climate’

Demanding urgent action against the climate crisis, climate activists in Turkey will meet in İstanbul’s Kadıköy on September 24. Following the press statement, a march will be held to the Museum Gazhane, where a forum and concerts will take place.

17 September 2021

BirGün columnist Güvenç Dağüstün attacked after his concert

BirGün columnist Güvenç Dağüstün attacked after his concert

After his August 30 Victory Day concert in İstanbul’s Kadıköy yesterday, opera singer and BirGün columnist Güvenç Dağüstün was battered.

Dentist faces up to 13 years in prison for ‘sexual assault’

Dentist faces up to 13 years in prison for ‘sexual assault’

Briefly detained for harassing a woman employee who is not a citizen of Turkey in Kadıköy, dentist İsmail B. is now facing a lawsuit on charges of “simple sexual assault” and “damage to property”.

Pictures show gravity of ‘sea snot’ problem in Marmara

Pictures show gravity of ‘sea snot’ problem in Marmara

Amid efforts to clear the Sea of Marmara, the pictures taken from the air have revealed the mucilage density on the Caddebostan Coast in İstanbul.

‘Our business is closed for 14 months; I sold my house, I will now sell my car’

‘Our business is closed for 14 months; I sold my house, I will now sell my car’

Kadıköy Shopkeepers Association Chair Savaşlı says, “The government aid is not likely to give a lifeline support to the sector. It is like a drop in a glass of water. We have been incurring losses for a year now. Some people have lost all their savings.”

12 May 2021 Hikmet Adal

Street artists paint the picture of unhappiness: ‘We cannot make a living’

Street artists paint the picture of unhappiness: ‘We cannot make a living’

Artists İzinsiz (Unpermitted) and Canavar (Monster) have painted a picture in memory of the people who have lost their lives due to economic hardships during the pandemic. They have named their work “The Picture of Unhappiness”.

Arrested over Boğaziçi University protests, 2 students released

Arrested over Boğaziçi University protests, 2 students released

The court has ruled that Şilan Delipalta and Anıl Akyüz, who were arrested over Boğaziçi University protests in Kadıköy, shall be released.

Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, students released

BOĞAZİÇİ PROTESTS

Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, students released

Taken into custody in Kadıköy on April 1 while protesting for the release of students arrested or placed under house arrest over Boğaziçi University protests, the students have been released from detention.

Dozens detained during violent police response to Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

Dozens detained during violent police response to Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

Despite an earlier demonstration ban by the sub-governor, protesters attempted to gather in Kadıköy demanding the release of students under arrest and house arrest.

Demonstrations banned in İstanbul's Kadıköy ahead of Boğaziçi protests

Demonstrations banned in İstanbul's Kadıköy ahead of Boğaziçi protests

The sub-governor has banned demonstrations citing coronavirus measures ad the Asian-side district of the city has recently become a center of protests by women, LGBTI+s and students.

Boğaziçi protests in Kadıköy: 7 people face prison sentence

STUDENTS TO BOYCOTT CLASSES

Boğaziçi protests in Kadıköy: 7 people face prison sentence

Seven people, four arrested, have been indicted for protesting the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University in İstanbul’s Kadıköy. They face up to 11 years in prison on a series of charges including “damaging public property.”

'We are not afraid, we resist,' say women in İstanbul

AHEAD OF MARCH 8 WOMEN'S DAY

'We are not afraid, we resist,' say women in İstanbul

Upon the call of the İstanbul March 8 Women’s Platform, women from all around İstanbul met in Kadıköy ahead of International Women’s Day. LGBTI+ cortege and rainbow symbols were not allowed in the square for a long time.

6 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Union signs the labor contract, municipal workers strike further

KADIKÖY

Union signs the labor contract, municipal workers strike further

On the third day of strike at İstanbul’s Kadıköy Municipality, the Public Services Employees Union of Turkey (Genel-İş) has signed the collective labor agreement with the municipality. Workers have not recognized the decision and decided to strike further.

18 February 2021

Collective bargaining ends in a deadlock, municipal workers go on strike

Collective bargaining ends in a deadlock, municipal workers go on strike

The workers of İstanbul’s Kadıköy Municipality have gone on strike as of midnight. If a similar deadlock is reached in the collective bargaining at Ataşehir and Kartal Municipalities in İstanbul, they will also stage a strike.

16 February 2021 Hikmet Adal

Boğaziçi protests: 1 more student arrested, 5 students detained

Boğaziçi protests: 1 more student arrested, 5 students detained

One more student has been arrested over Boğaziçi University protests against the appointed rector. Five students have also been detained for painting slogans to express their demand for the release of their friends.

10 February 2021

53 people released from detention on probation

'UNITED STRUGGLE FORCES' DECLARATION

53 people released from detention on probation

Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, where they gathered to declare the foundation of the United Struggle Forces platform, 53 of the 61 detained have been released by the court on probation. Eight people were previously released by the prosecutor’s office.

9 February 2021

‘United Struggle Forces’ statement: 61 people referred to courthouse

‘United Struggle Forces’ statement: 61 people referred to courthouse

Taken into custody in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, where they gathered to express their support for Boğaziçi University protests and to declare the foundation of “United Struggle Forces”, 61 people have been referred to the Anadolu Courthouse.

8 February 2021

4 more people arrested over Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

PROTESTS AGAINST APPOINTED RECTOR

4 more people arrested over Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

Taken into custody for joining the protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University in İstanbul’s Kadıköy district, four people have been arrested and two people have been placed under house arrest.

7 February 2021

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