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TurkStat explains why it filed a complaint against Inflation Research Group

TurkStat explains why it filed a complaint against Inflation Research Group

The statistical authority has stated that it doesn't intend to hinder the ENAG's activities.

Killing of environmentalist couple not solved since 2017

Killing of environmentalist couple not solved since 2017

No action has been taken against marble quarry owners who are accused of inciting the murder.

TurkStat files complaint against independent Inflation Research Group

TurkStat files complaint against independent Inflation Research Group

As the accuracy of the official figures is questioned, the ENAG releases monthly inflation rate data based on its own model.

Erdoğan: Turkey striving to restore 'historical unity' with Egyptian people

Erdoğan: Turkey striving to restore 'historical unity' with Egyptian people

The president's remarks come after Turkey's first diplomatic visit to Turkey in more than seven years.

Arson attack on İstanbul Municipality's cheap bread buffet

Arson attack on İstanbul Municipality's cheap bread buffet

Unknown people set the Halk Ekmek buffet on fire in Bakırköy district.

Unable to sell their crops during lockdown, farmers send them to garbage

Unable to sell their crops during lockdown, farmers send them to garbage

Farmers' Union Chair Ali Bülent Erdem has stated that the "complete lockdown" was an example of a complete lack of planning and said, "At least the farmers should have been supported in such a period."

7 May 2021 Hikmet Adal

Interior minister says İmamoğlu 'committed a crime' at Sultan Mehmed's tomb

Interior minister says İmamoğlu 'committed a crime' at Sultan Mehmed's tomb

It was revealed on Tuesday that the İstanbul mayor was being probed for folding his hands behind the back" at the tomb of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. Minister Soylu thinks it was a crime but says he won't permit an investigation.

Sea of Marmara covered with 'sea snot'

Sea of Marmara covered with 'sea snot'

Sea snot occurs largely due to human activities and can harm marine ecology, says a professor.

Foreign minister under fire after saying Turkey will vaccinate 'everyone that tourists can see'

Foreign minister under fire after saying Turkey will vaccinate 'everyone that tourists can see'

Later explaining his remarks, Çavuşoğlu said he also meant domestic tourists.

Sixty-two bar associations announce support for İkizdere resistance

Sixty-two bar associations announce support for İkizdere resistance

Villagers in the Black Sea province of Rize have been protesting a stone quarry project since late April.

Wetland area in Balıkesir 'reduced by 100 hectares,' to be opened for zoning

Wetland area in Balıkesir 'reduced by 100 hectares,' to be opened for zoning

Balıkesir Mayor says the area is "an empty land" and they will allocate it for tourism and housing.

'Left like cats or flowers under the care of neighbors, children are getting commodified'

PARENTS WORKING DURING FULL LOCKDOWN

'Left like cats or flowers under the care of neighbors, children are getting commodified'

"We are trying to take care of our children in pieces," "Everything is halfway," "I constantly hold my breath," "Wounds are opening in the souls of these children..." Parents working during the pandemic and lockdown have spoken to bianet.

6 May 2021 Ayşegül Özbek

Police ban journalists from recording police violence

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE

Police ban journalists from recording police violence

Journalists were prevented from working on May Day after the Directorate General of Security issued a controversial circular prohibiting filming and photographing police officers during demonstrations.

6 May 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Prosecutor's office appeals acquittal of Bülent Şık: 'May the children of the country be well'

Prosecutor's office appeals acquittal of Bülent Şık: 'May the children of the country be well'

Food engineer Bülent Şık stood trial after publicizing the results of the Ministry of Health's research on cancer cases and industrial pollution.

5 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

İkizdere resistance: Cengiz Holding says ministry chose site for stone quarry project

İkizdere resistance: Cengiz Holding says ministry chose site for stone quarry project

Villagers in the Black Sea province of Rize have been protesting a stone quarry project undertaken by a company close to the government.

İstanbul mayor says probe against him 'funny,' defends HDP visits

İstanbul mayor says probe against him 'funny,' defends HDP visits

Interior Ministry inspectors are probing İmamoğlu because of "walking with his hands folded behind the back" at the tomb of Sultan Mehmed II and his visits to dismissed HDP mayors.

Greenpeace: Particulate matter emitted by coal-fired plants spread across Turkey

Greenpeace: Particulate matter emitted by coal-fired plants spread across Turkey

Greenpeace Mediterranean has made a simulation showing how PM2.5 travels across the country.

Greenpeace: Particulate matter emitted by coal-fired plants spread across Turkey

Greenpeace: Particulate matter emitted by coal-fired plants spread across Turkey

Greenpeace Mediterranean has made a simulation showing how PM2.5 travels across the country.

Turkey, Egypt to hold 'normalization' talks starting today

Turkey, Egypt to hold 'normalization' talks starting today

The relations between the two countries have been strained since the overthrow of the government led by the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013.

Ankara Municipality offers free psychological counseling during pandemic

Ankara Municipality offers free psychological counseling during pandemic

Psychologists hired by the municipality give consultation to people having anxiety.

MHP announces draft constitution

MHP announces draft constitution

The allies of the government have proposed a new constitution preserving the presidential system and the "irrevocable" articles of the current constitution.

ECtHR: HDP deputy Kerestecioğlu's freedom of expression violated

ECtHR: HDP deputy Kerestecioğlu's freedom of expression violated

Kerestecioğlu applied to the ECtHR after she was stripped of MP status in 2016.

Animal rights activist on hunger strike hospitalized

Animal rights activist on hunger strike hospitalized

The situation of animal rights activist Ayşe Köse, who was on a hunger strike for street animals in Gölpazarı, worsened on the 42nd day of her protest.

İstanbul mayor probed for 'walking with hands folded behind back at tomb of Ottoman Sultan'

İstanbul mayor probed for 'walking with hands folded behind back at tomb of Ottoman Sultan'

İmamoğlu is also under investigation for visiting HDP mayors who were dismissed by the Interior Ministry over "terrorism-related" investigations against them.

Debt instead of cash support

TURKEY'S RESPONSE TO THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC

Debt instead of cash support

In the Covid-19 period, the government has preferred to make citizens indebted instead of putting money in their pockets, which is the primary criterion, as was done in many countries of the world.

4 May 2021 Aziz Çelik

Kobanî trial: Court refers case to appeals court before appeal deadline

Kobanî trial: Court refers case to appeals court before appeal deadline

Attorneys of HDP politicians have submitted new petitions to the court after it was understood that it referred to the case to the appeals court ignoring their petitions.

Alamos Gold is gone but mining threat is not over in Ida Mountains

Alamos Gold is gone but mining threat is not over in Ida Mountains

Alamos Gold leaving the Ida Mountains, rehabilitation work has not started in the region where nearly 350 thousand trees were cut. Cengiz Holding and Koza Gold continue their mining activities.

4 May 2021 Tansu Pişkin

'Situation for journalists remains dire in Turkey'

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

'Situation for journalists remains dire in Turkey'

"Despite the elevated risks, brave journalists across Turkey continue to do their job in a climate of fear," says Stefan Simanowitz.

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

A total of 3.87 million vaccine jabs have been administered in the city so far.

Ministry bans grocery stores from selling goods other than basic needs

Ministry bans grocery stores from selling goods other than basic needs

Starting from May 7, grocery stores will be restricted to basic food and hygiene products, animal food and cosmetics until the end of the lockdown.

Turkey reports 347 new coronavirus deaths, daily cases below 25,000

Turkey reports 347 new coronavirus deaths, daily cases below 25,000

The country's overall tally is now near five million, according to the official figures.

'We are here, we are recording': Journalists defy ban on filming police officers

'We are here, we are recording': Journalists defy ban on filming police officers

The General Directorate of Security has banned recording images and voices of police officers during demonstrations.