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Turkey's largest cities lead in internal migration amid economic challenges

Turkey's largest cities lead in internal migration amid economic challenges

İstanbul and Ankara saw the highest levels of both incoming and outgoing migration last year.

Sharp increase in emigration from Turkey in 2023

Sharp increase in emigration from Turkey in 2023

Conversely, immigration to Turkey saw a 35% decrease from the previous year. Among foreign nationals, Russians topped the list for both those immigrating to and leaving Turkey.

'Syrian human rights activist's life will be at risk if sent back to Syria'

'Syrian human rights activist's life will be at risk if sent back to Syria'

Adem Maarastawi, the Syrian activist who was detained and subsequently sent to the Temporary Shelter Center in Harran, Urfa, is at risk of his life being in danger if he is sent back to Syria, according to his lawyer, Abdulhalim Yılmaz. "Because Adem is an activist, if he is sent back to Syria, his life may be at risk, and we expect this situation to be taken into account," Yılmaz emphasized.

18 October 2023

Migrant boat sinks near Lesbos, claiming lives of five people, including four children

Migrant boat sinks near Lesbos, claiming lives of five people, including four children

The incident occurred in Turkey's territorial waters, says Greek authorities.

Turkey's largest cities experienced highest migration influx and outflow in 2022

Turkey's largest cities experienced highest migration influx and outflow in 2022

Nearly one-fifth of those who migrated between cities were seeking better housing and living conditions, according to TurkStat data.

Turkey witnessed remarkable surge in emigrations in 2022, shows TurkStat data

Turkey witnessed remarkable surge in emigrations in 2022, shows TurkStat data

Immigration to the country was on the decline as Russians made up the largest immigrating group.

Socialist parties in Turkey, Greece demand action to prevent refugee deaths in Mediterranean

Socialist parties in Turkey, Greece demand action to prevent refugee deaths in Mediterranean

"European monopolies make agreements with countries like Turkey, Libya, Tunisia, and Morocco to detain migrants in those countries, offering them money they cannot refuse," says the joint statement by EMEP and NAR.

Immigrants from Turkey in the Netherlands or Cemal's Cultural Dilemma

Immigrants from Turkey in the Netherlands or Cemal's Cultural Dilemma

27-year-old Fikret says he feels 60 percent Turkish and 40 percent Dutch, and seems to enjoy this mixed identity, while 25-year-old third generation Eda describes the risk of being characterized as a "foreigner' in a Turkish context when "she cannot speak the Turkish language as people in Turkey do."

11 May 2023 Fatma Fulya Tepe

TurkStat: Over 400,000 people moved from İstanbul to other cities in a year

TurkStat: Over 400,000 people moved from İstanbul to other cities in a year

The statistical authority has released detailed figures about migration within Türkiye in 2021.

28 December 2022

Türkiye records highest number of deportations in 2022

Türkiye records highest number of deportations in 2022

Nearly 120,000 refugees have been deported from the country this year, up by 159 percent compared to 2021.

26 December 2022

What refugees from Syria in Antep say about rising anti-refugee sentiments

What refugees from Syria in Antep say about rising anti-refugee sentiments

Refugees in the city that hosts over 460,000 people from Syria describe growing economic struggles compounded by a lack of workers’ rights and routine discrimination.

21 November 2022 İnanç Yıldız

Eighty years after Wealth Tax: 'Memories are silenced'

Eighty years after Wealth Tax: 'Memories are silenced'

Today 80 years after the Wealth Tax, academics Özgür Kaymak and Işıl Demirel describe what the non-Muslim minorities lived through: "The issues were pushed aside or locked away completely because they hurt."

11 November 2022 Ece Deniz

UN expresses shock over 'humiliating' treatment of refugees on Türkiye-Greece border

UN expresses shock over 'humiliating' treatment of refugees on Türkiye-Greece border

Ninety-two refugees were found naked in the border area. The two countries blamed each other.

17 October 2022

Two migrants' bodies recovered off İzmir coast

Two migrants' bodies recovered off İzmir coast

A rubber boat carrying a group of migrants was drifting because of engine failure. The coast guard says it rescued 46 people.

23 September 2022

Türkiye deported over 72,000 refugees in 2022, says migration agency

Türkiye deported over 72,000 refugees in 2022, says migration agency

More than 718,000 refugees have crossed into European countries from Türkiye since 2016, the figures showed.

Refugee pushbacks: Türkiye says rescued over 11,000 migrants in 7 months

Refugee pushbacks: Türkiye says rescued over 11,000 migrants in 7 months

The highest number of pushbacks were recorded in July, according to Türkiye's coast guards.

Dozens missing as migrant boat sinks off Greece after leaving Türkiye

Dozens missing as migrant boat sinks off Greece after leaving Türkiye

The boat set sail from Türkiye and sank off the coast of the Karpathos island.

Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

Turkey's Foreign Ministry responds to reports of refugee deal with UK

"It is out of the question for Turkey to shoulder more burden or to be a part of an initiative that does not comply with international regulations on right to asylum," said the spokesperson of the ministry.

Greece to extend border wall with Turkey

Greece to extend border wall with Turkey

The concrete-steel fence in Alexandroupoli will be extended by 80 kilometers, according to Greece's migration minister.

Number of refugees deported by Turkey rises by 70 percent in 2022, official data shows

Number of refugees deported by Turkey rises by 70 percent in 2022, official data shows

Currently, deportation procedures for 18,801 people from 94 countries are underway at the removal centers, according to the official figures. Some 10,763 of them are from Afghanistan, 2,740 are from Pakistan.

Statement from 82 women’s organizations in Turkey: “We stand with immigrants”

Statement from 82 women’s organizations in Turkey: “We stand with immigrants”

More than 700 women and dozens of women’s organizations have issued a statement addressing the increasing racism against refugees in Turkey.

‘This is Turkey; this is how things work here’: Imprisoned refugees deprived of basic rights

REFUGEES BEHIND BARS

‘This is Turkey; this is how things work here’: Imprisoned refugees deprived of basic rights

“There are many foreigners in prisons of Turkey who cannot even make phone calls with their families,” said bianet Aylin Çelikçi from CİSST.

Kılıçdaroğlu slams government for 'admitting exploitation of refugees'

Kılıçdaroğlu slams government for 'admitting exploitation of refugees'

The main opposition leader slammed the interior minister over his remarks that businesspeople "exploit Syrians in their factories" and they would be the first to rise up had the refugees gone.

‘Turkey among countries that offer cheapest citizenship’

‘Turkey among countries that offer cheapest citizenship’

In many countries around the world, citizenship is offered through certain investment programs. Turkey is among the few countries where citizenship can be obtained cheaply.

Opposition deputy draws 'migration map' of İstanbul

Opposition deputy draws 'migration map' of İstanbul

Number of refugees in the metropolis may be much higher than official figures, says CHP deputy Gürsel Tekin.

Interior Ministry: Turkey hosts 5.5 million foreigners, 'not all of them refugees'

Interior Ministry: Turkey hosts 5.5 million foreigners, 'not all of them refugees'

"Not every dark-skinned person is a refugee," the deputy minister has warned, noting that some four and a half million tourist from the Middle East and North Africa visited Turkey last year.

Criminal complaint against two politicians, one physician for targeting refugees

Criminal complaint against two politicians, one physician for targeting refugees

Vice Minister of Interior Çataklı has announced that the Immigration Authority of Turkey will file a criminal complaint against Victory Party Chair Özdağ, Sinan Oğan and Prof. Bengi Başer over their remarks marking the Syrian refugees as targets.

‘Not the fear, but shared values mostly pointed out now’

‘Not the fear, but shared values mostly pointed out now’

Anna, a university student in Germany, is one of dozens of volunteers helping the people displaced from Ukraine. We have spoken with Anna about her experience as a volunteer, the situation in Berlin and the “double standard” criticism faced by Europe.

23 April 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Refugee women, children 'afraid to go out' amid increasing anti-refugee rhetoric on social media

Refugee women, children 'afraid to go out' amid increasing anti-refugee rhetoric on social media

We have spoken with rights advocates and refugees about growing anti-refugee sentiments.

19 April 2022 Melin Durmaz

Four killed, 25 injured after refugee van crashes in eastern Turkey

Four killed, 25 injured after refugee van crashes in eastern Turkey

The injured have been reportedly admitted to the hospitals in nearby districts.

Turkey's foreign minister criticizes Greece, EU over 'refugee push backs'

Turkey's foreign minister criticizes Greece, EU over 'refugee push backs'

Nineteen refugees were found frozen to death last week near Turkey's border with Greece. Ankara says the refugees were pushed back by Greece's border security units.

8 February 2022

Seven more refugees found frozen to death in border town in Turkey's Edirne

Seven more refugees found frozen to death in border town in Turkey's Edirne

Eleven people were found dead yesterday near the country's border with Greece. The only person who was still alive when he was found lost his life at the hospital. Turkey says the refugees were pushed back by Greece.

3 February 2022

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