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Journalists convicted over reporting on bribery allegations against Erdoğan's former lawyer

Journalists convicted over reporting on bribery allegations against Erdoğan's former lawyer

While the court acquitted Doğan Ergün and İzel Sezer of "insult" and "libel," it convicted the journalists of "disclosure of personal data."

Turkey's public broadcaster sparks controversy with new series portraying Kavala as 'villain'

Turkey's public broadcaster sparks controversy with new series portraying Kavala as 'villain'

The philanthropist has criticized the series, saying, "As in the indictments used unlawfully to keep me in prison, it is apparent that the actual events have been distorted in this series, aiming to create a perception that I am guilty."

PACE urges Turkey to 'fulfill obligations' in aftermath of 'free but not fair' elections

PACE urges Turkey to 'fulfill obligations' in aftermath of 'free but not fair' elections

Turkey should fulfill its obligations to the Council of Europe, regardless of who is in power, said Frank Schwabe, head of the PACE delegation assigned to observe the May elections.

Turkey's heroin seizures more than doubled entire EU in 2021, reveals drug report

Turkey's heroin seizures more than doubled entire EU in 2021, reveals drug report

According to the EMCDDA report, the significant increase in the seizure of various types of drugs has neither affected their supply nor their price.

19 June 2023 Ayça Söylemez

LGBTI+ breakfast gathering in İzmir faces harassment by group chanting 'Allahu Akbar'

PRIDE MONTH

LGBTI+ breakfast gathering in İzmir faces harassment by group chanting 'Allahu Akbar'

A pro-government secular party and an Islamist group jointly protested the gathering organized by the provincial bar association. The lawyers criticized the police for their lenient approach towards those harassing the event.

Journalist Sinan Aygül injured in assault by mayor's bodyguards

Journalist Sinan Aygül injured in assault by mayor's bodyguards

The two individuals, including a police officer, have been remanded in custody. Meanwhile, the mayor has denied any involvement in the attack.

İstanbul Trans Pride March: Detained activists released

İstanbul Trans Pride March: Detained activists released

Ten people, including a minor, were detained during the event, whcih was banned by the authorities.

İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

Despite the heavy police presence, activists were able to gather in a side street approximately one kilometer away from Taksim to deliver their statement. However, as they began to disperse, they were met with aggression from both the police and nearby shopkeepers, resulting in the detention of at least six people.

18 June 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Tuğçe Yılmaz

Judith Butler sends solidarity message to LGBTI+ community in Turkey

PRIDE MONTH

Judith Butler sends solidarity message to LGBTI+ community in Turkey

"We are struggling, all of us, for a world in which our lives can neither be bargained away nor simply annihilated. But if you speak this way, speaking brings you into peril. If you gather, as is your right, you are accused of domestic terrorism," said the philosopher.

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş released after a year of arrest

Kurdish journalist Safiye Alagaş released after a year of arrest

"Our news articles, the photographs we use, books, and news notes have become the subject of accusations," the journalist said in her defense at the hearing.

Union wins authorization case against media conglomerate

Union wins authorization case against media conglomerate

When the Journalists Union of Turkey acquired the required majority to engage in collective bargaining negotiations in 2019, the Hürriyet newspaper retaliated by retroactively terminating the contracts of 45 unionized employees.

Dozens detained in 'corruption' operation targeting customs directorate near Turkey-Iran border

Dozens detained in 'corruption' operation targeting customs directorate near Turkey-Iran border

While several police and customs officers have been detained, the law enforcement officials have seized a substantial amount of foreign currency, Turkish lira, and jewelry in the operations.

Journalist Gökay Başcan convicted over article about high judicial member's visit to Erdoğan

Journalist Gökay Başcan convicted over article about high judicial member's visit to Erdoğan

A judicial member was appointed to the country's top appeals court shortly after visiting the president following his wedding. Başcan has been given a deferred prison sentence for insulting both officials.

İstanbul mayor faces up to seven years in prison on 'corruption' charges

İstanbul mayor faces up to seven years in prison on 'corruption' charges

Previously sentenced to prison and political ban for insulting members of the country's high election board, İmamoğlu now faces accusations of involvement in corrupt tender practices.

16 June 2023 Ruken Tuncel

LGBTI+ 'tea gathering' banned in İstanbul

PRIDE MONTH

LGBTI+ 'tea gathering' banned in İstanbul

The "Tea&Talk" events have been attended by English speakers in İstanbul for years.

bianet staff expresses solidarity with LGBTI+ community against attacks in Pride Month

bianet staff expresses solidarity with LGBTI+ community against attacks in Pride Month

"We will continue to wield our pen in support of the hard-fought rights of LGBTI+s," the staff said in a video message.

Pride Month: Police detain students ahead of planned picnic in İzmir

Pride Month: Police detain students ahead of planned picnic in İzmir

The organizers of the picnic have condemned arbitrary bans on Pride Month events.

Drone strikes by Turkey reportedly kill Syrian soldiers in northern Aleppo

Drone strikes by Turkey reportedly kill Syrian soldiers in northern Aleppo

Five soldiers were reportedly killed in the strikes. While Turkey's Defense Ministry confirmed the drone attack, but said it targeted the Kurdish YPG forces.

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

From basic information about the climate crisis to in-depth exploration of key debates, the Climate Museum offers a captivating journey into the complexities and urgency of addressing the global climate crisis.

14 June 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Journalists urge end of restrictions on Pride Month events

Journalists urge end of restrictions on Pride Month events

"We no longer want to report on violence and bans against LGBTI+s!" 154 journalists said in a joint statement.

Lawsuit against mayor's security detail officer for assaulting journalist

Lawsuit against mayor's security detail officer for assaulting journalist

Prosecutors have indicted the officer for beating a journalist during ministers' visit to Elazığ last year.

Sayfo Massacre anniversary: 'Syriacs and Assyrians face the erasure of their identity'

Sayfo Massacre anniversary: 'Syriacs and Assyrians face the erasure of their identity'

The discriminatory, racist, and genocidal policies from the late Ottoman Empire persist until the present day, says European Syriac Union member Elber Shleymun Rhawi.

14 June 2023 Nedim Türfent

Constitutional Court strikes down law denying severance pay to journalists with less than five years of experience

Constitutional Court strikes down law denying severance pay to journalists with less than five years of experience

The provision in question stated that journalists with less than five years of experience would not be entitled to severance pay, and any period of employment less than six months within a year would not be considered in the calculation of severance pay.

Revealed footage shows how military officer ran over child in Hakkari

Revealed footage shows how military officer ran over child in Hakkari

The 5-year-old child was killed at the scene. The specialist sergeant has not been arrested.

14 June 2023 Nedim Türfent

Lawyer who represented families of ISIS bombing victims arrested on 'terror' charges

Lawyer who represented families of ISIS bombing victims arrested on 'terror' charges

Gülhan Kaya was one of the several lawyers who were detained in recent house raids.

The cost of exiting the crisis for Turkey

The cost of exiting the crisis for Turkey

The increase in the exchange rate will raise the costs for industries heavily dependent on imported raw materials and intermediate goods. To balance this, reducing labor costs will be presented as a necessity.

12 June 2023 Bülent Danışoğlu

Reports: Turkey's artillery strike kills Russian soldier in northern Syria

Reports: Turkey's artillery strike kills Russian soldier in northern Syria

The army responded to an attack targeting the areas under its control, the Defense Ministry has said.

Journey through Anatolia's medieval history: New app offers virtual exploration of Ani

Journey through Anatolia's medieval history: New app offers virtual exploration of Ani

The app, available in Turkish, Armenian, and English, offers a captivating journey through the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Ani, with routes that cater to both casual explorers and those who want to know it all.

10 June 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu,Tuğçe Yılmaz

Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union

Amnesty Turkey 'walks away' from collective bargaining, says union

The organization denies the accusations, saying that it had offered a pay rise higher than the official inflation figures in the country.

9 June 2023 Hikmet Adal

Turkey bans OnlyFans following court order

Turkey bans OnlyFans following court order

The court decision to ban the platform comes after a massive social media campaign accusing OnlyFans and its content creators of "obscenity" and "immorality."

ISIS operatives in Turkey and impunity

ISIS operatives in Turkey and impunity

Unfortunately, our country is the place where ISIS militants, who have committed crimes against humanity and have solid evidence against them, feel most comfortable.

8 June 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

Five-year-old fatally struck by military vehicle in Hakkari

Five-year-old fatally struck by military vehicle in Hakkari

The sergeant operating the vehicle has reportedly been placed under custody. In the last ten years, at least 22 children in Kurdish-populated areas of the country have lost their lives due to incidents involving military vehicles.

8 June 2023 Nedim Türfent