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Pınar Öztürk

Housing crisis deepens for students in Turkey

Housing crisis deepens for students in Turkey

The economic crisis has exacerbated housing challenges for students, driving up prices amid government reluctance to provide adequate housing solutions.

26 August 2024 Pınar Öztürk

Over 100 students in Çanakkale kicked out of state dormitory after failing to pay fees

Over 100 students in Çanakkale kicked out of state dormitory after failing to pay fees

Students who failed to pay their fees now have to get permission every week to stay at the dormitory as "guests."

11 November 2021 Melissa Feza Katlar

University students protest ‘pyjama ban’ on women at a public dorm in İzmir

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University students protest ‘pyjama ban’ on women at a public dorm in İzmir

University student women have protested the administration of İzmir Cihannüma Higher Education Credit and Hostels Institution (KYK) dormitory for banning women students from wearing pyjamas outside their rooms.

18 October 2021

Hundred students expelled from dormitory without notice in Eskişehir

Hundred students expelled from dormitory without notice in Eskişehir

Students say they were asked to make payments for September even though they didn't stay in dormitories in that month. MP Çakırözer says thousands of students are facing the same situation.

14 October 2021

Nine detained in student housing protests in Ankara

Nine detained in student housing protests in Ankara

In protest of high dormitory fees and house rents, students from across the country spend nights outside.

21 September 2021

Students spend night at park protesting high housing prices

Students spend night at park protesting high housing prices

As the academic year starts, university students struggle to find livable and affordable housing.

20 September 2021

Women protest ‘women’s universities’ in Ankara: Several detained

Women protest ‘women’s universities’ in Ankara: Several detained

Police have intervened into the protest of university students against the planned establishment of “women’s universities” in Turkey. Several women have been reportedly detained in Kuğulupark in the capital city of Ankara.

16 February 2021

Unemployed University Graduates More Than Doubled in a Decade, CHP MP Warns

Unemployed University Graduates More Than Doubled in a Decade, CHP MP Warns

University students make up almost 10 percent of Turkey's population while unemployment among them is rapidly increasing, MP Karabat notes.

Students Stay in Prison due to Alleged "Organizational Membership"

Students Stay in Prison due to Alleged "Organizational Membership"

The six students tried in the scope of an event on International Women's Day remain in prison. Hatice Harman is involved in the case because she carried the picture of her deceased daughter during the event. Relatives of the defendants encountered tear gas inside the court house.

18 January 2012 Ayça Söylemez

YOUTH

"University Students Lack Proper Housing"

A Bilgi University survey found that majority of university students don't have access to adequate housing. State institutions are the cheapest option, yet tight discipline and poor amenities distance students.

Students Cannot Live off Scholarships

Students Cannot Live off Scholarships

Students from less well-off backgrounds face serious difficulties trying to get by. Cihan Erdal, a third year student in Istanbul, is only one of many.

22 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

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Celebrating Evvel Temmuz in post-earthquake in Hatay

“In the end, this is our culture. We should uphold it. The youth perhaps might not be as thrilled, but I believe we will continue this tradition forever. I really hope so.”