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Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Over 500 kilos of narcotics seized in truck transporting from Iran

Acting on a tip-off the police intercepted the truck in eastern Turkey.

Armed groups in northern Syria celebrate Erdoğan's re-election

Armed groups in northern Syria celebrate Erdoğan's re-election

A “Syrian National Army” leader shared a photo on Twitter capturing the moment he cast his vote.

İzmir Bay sees resurgence of seaweed due to rising temperatures and pollution

İzmir Bay sees resurgence of seaweed due to rising temperatures and pollution

Experts recommend continuous cleaning of the bay and treatment of the water to tackle the problem.

HDP, Green Left Party 'to continue pioneering democratic struggle in Turkey' after elections

HDP, Green Left Party 'to continue pioneering democratic struggle in Turkey' after elections

Yesterday's results have shown that half of the people in Turkey want a change, the party leaders have stressed.

Final results of parliamentary vote to be announced soon, says election authority head

Final results of parliamentary vote to be announced soon, says election authority head

The delay in announcing the results has led to speculation about the dual polls on May 14 and the presidential runoff vote on May 28."

RSF representative raises concerns over media freedom in Turkey following Erdoğan's re-election

RSF representative raises concerns over media freedom in Turkey following Erdoğan's re-election

Önderoğlu highlighted that the elections in Turkey took place in an unfair media environment and called on the president to restore press freedom in the country in his new term.

29 May 2023 Hikmet Adal

Police raids result in mass detentions, brutal treatment in Hakkari

Police raids result in mass detentions, brutal treatment in Hakkari

A person whose son was among the detained said "his face has become unrecognizable." Despite that, the only diagnosis provided at the hospital was a mere "headache complaint."

İstanbul mayor calls on opposition supporters not to lose hope, remember local election win

İstanbul mayor calls on opposition supporters not to lose hope, remember local election win

Turkey is set to hold local elections in under a year, and İmamoğlu reminded the public of the opposition's triumph in the 2019 local elections, which came on the heels of Erdoğan's sweeping victory in the 2018 dual polls.

'Our struggle is bigger than his words': LGBTI+ groups react to Erdoğan's victory speech

'Our struggle is bigger than his words': LGBTI+ groups react to Erdoğan's victory speech

Following his re-election, the president once again accused the opposition parties of being "pro-LGBT" and labeled the LGBTI+ community "perverted movements."

Erdoğan vows inclusivity while maintaining 'terror' accusations in victory speech

Erdoğan vows inclusivity while maintaining 'terror' accusations in victory speech

The president has said that his victory marks the beginning of the "century of Turkey" and that it means all 85 million people in the country have won.

Journalists face attacks, obstructions on election day

Journalists face attacks, obstructions on election day

The journalists blamed AKP officials and observers for the attacks.

Erdoğan secures re-election in closely contested runoff

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Erdoğan secures re-election in closely contested runoff

Receiving over 52 percent of the votes, President Erdoğan has secured a victory over his opponent Kılıçdaroğlu, ensuring an extension of his two-decade rule.

Kılıçdaroğlu says under 'total media blackout,' labels Erdoğan a coward

Kılıçdaroğlu says under 'total media blackout,' labels Erdoğan a coward

The opposition candidate has said that he was prevented from sending SMS messages to journalists and citizens.

'Terror' investigation against Green Left MP immediately after taking office

'Terror' investigation against Green Left MP immediately after taking office

Vezir Coşkun Parlak, along with several others, is facing charges of "providing financial support to a terrorist organization" due to their provision of financial aid to certain prisoners.

26 May 2023 Nedim Türfent

Police officers ordered to pay fine in installments for beating two people, including a minor

Police officers ordered to pay fine in installments for beating two people, including a minor

The assault took place while the two individuals were wearing traditional Kurdish attire. The court deferred the sentence.

Turkish lira hits rock bottom ahead of presidential runoff vote

Turkish lira hits rock bottom ahead of presidential runoff vote

The USD/TRY exchange rate surged to 20.47 in the morning, while the disparity between the free market rate and the informal market rate narrowed.

Turkey's grocery chains thrive amid soaring inflation, declining food security, shows report

Turkey's grocery chains thrive amid soaring inflation, declining food security, shows report

Profits of the three of the largest grocery chains in the country have increased 150% in US dollars since 2018.

Forty-two released after operations targeting HDP, Green Left

Forty-two released after operations targeting HDP, Green Left

A series of operations have targeted Kurdish linked groups for over a month now, coinciding with the country's dual elections.

Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk's sentence suspended for one year for health reasons

Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk's sentence suspended for one year for health reasons

Diagnosed with dementia, Tuğluk was released from prison in October last year. The prosecutors concluded that her health condition is not suitable for a return to the prison.

Turkey's interior minister faces criminal complaint over facial recognition app exposing IDs

Turkey's interior minister faces criminal complaint over facial recognition app exposing IDs

Minister Soylu had shown during a YouTube video that he was able to identify a person by uploading their photo to the app.

26 May 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Judge orders block on misleading video linking Kılıçdaroğlu to PKK

Judge orders block on misleading video linking Kılıçdaroğlu to PKK

President Erdoğan showcased the video during his election rallies before admitting that it might have been fabricated.

Kılıçdaroğlu vows to wipe out drug lords in Turkey

Kılıçdaroğlu vows to wipe out drug lords in Turkey

The opposition candidate blamed the government for what he called "a plague" and promised to fight drug use and trade in Turkey if he is elected the president.

Minister engages in heated exchange with protesters via bus microphone as many detained

Minister engages in heated exchange with protesters via bus microphone as many detained

Days into the crucial presidential vote, Minister Soylu visited İstanbul's Gazi neighborhood, known for its working-class demographics and historical association with leftist and socialist groups.

HDP, Green Left maintain support for Kılıçdaroğlu despite deal with far-right leader

HDP, Green Left maintain support for Kılıçdaroğlu despite deal with far-right leader

While not explicitly stating their endorsement of Kılıçdaroğlu, the party leaders deemed Sunday’s runoff vote a “referendum” about the “one-man regime” and vowed to end it.

Countdown to Turkey's presidential runoff: Propaganda ban begins ahead of Sunday's vote

Countdown to Turkey's presidential runoff: Propaganda ban begins ahead of Sunday's vote

As incumbent President Erdoğan and his rival Kılıçdaroğlu gear up for the decisive round of the presidential race, we bring you the latest updates.

25 May 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu,Wouter Massink

Crackdown on Kurdish-linked groups continues as 18 detained in house raids

Crackdown on Kurdish-linked groups continues as 18 detained in house raids

Green Left Party and HDP members are among the detained in the raids that took place early in the morning.

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

Victory Party members obstruct Kurdistan24 journalists covering Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ presser

The party members did not allow the K24 microphone on the lectern during the press conference of the two leaders.

Musicians detained on 'terror' charges for participating in Green Left Party events

Musicians detained on 'terror' charges for participating in Green Left Party events

The musicians had participated in the opening events for the party's election campaign offices in İzmir.

What Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ deal implies about removal of elected mayors in Kurdish cities

What Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ deal implies about removal of elected mayors in Kurdish cities

The government has replaced all but a few of the HDP mayors in Kurdish-majority regions since the 2019 local election. The Kılıçdaroğlu-Özdağ protocol pledges to maintain this practice, but exclusively for individuals with "proven connections to terrorism."

24 May 2023 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Anti-migration leader endorses Kılıçdaroğlu in Turkey's presidential runoff vote

Anti-migration leader endorses Kılıçdaroğlu in Turkey's presidential runoff vote

After days of negotiations, Ümit Özdağ has declared support for the opposition candidate against incumbent President Erdoğan.

Gezi prisoners granted human rights award in İstanbul

Gezi prisoners granted human rights award in İstanbul

In the name of the eight prisoners, their family members received the award named after Sevinç Özgüner, a socialist politician assassinated in 1980.

24 May 2023 Nedim Türfent

Erdoğan acknowledges Kılıçdaroğlu-PKK video may be fabricated

Erdoğan acknowledges Kılıçdaroğlu-PKK video may be fabricated

Throughout his election rallies, the president has showcased a video montage falsely insinuating that the PKK supports his rival in the presidential vote.