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There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

There are 54 million social media users in Turkey

President Erdoğan said they would submit a bill to control social media.

Diving into Bosphorus was like a 'waste dive,' says renowned diver

Diving into Bosphorus was like a 'waste dive,' says renowned diver

"The waste from gloves and masks in the sea has risen in the coronavirus period," Şahika Ercümen has said.

Covid-19: Turkey mandates 'safe tourism certificates' for hotels

Covid-19: Turkey mandates 'safe tourism certificates' for hotels

Infected people who came from abroad will stay in confinement in hotels, according to Turkey's reopening guideline for tourism facilities.

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

After the President's remarks on entirely banning social media, opposition leaders expressed their frustration about missing their favorite Netflix series.

İstanbul Airport sets up Covid-19 test center

İstanbul Airport sets up Covid-19 test center

Tests will be carried out on passengers entering and leaving the Turkey for 16 dollars.

HDP: Bar associations bill aimed at 'making bars dysfunctional'

HDP: Bar associations bill aimed at 'making bars dysfunctional'

"The government is having the problem of not being able to exert influence on bars and professional organizations. For this reason, it wants to interfere with bars and their elections," HDP's Danış-Beştaş has said.

Bodies of six refugees found after boat sank in Lake Van near Turkey's Iran border

Bodies of six refugees found after boat sank in Lake Van near Turkey's Iran border

The boat is believed to be carrying as many as 60 people, the Interior Minister has said.

Erdoğan says his party will draft a bill to 'either completely ban or control' social media

Erdoğan says his party will draft a bill to 'either completely ban or control' social media

The President has lashed out at messages insulting his-son-in-law and his newborn grandchild.

Non-prosecution for JİTEM killings in Dargeçit

Non-prosecution for JİTEM killings in Dargeçit

In 1993, a village was burned down and seven people were killed in Mardin, southeast Turkey.

Students stripped of scholarships, expelled from dorm after protesting for Gülistan Doku

Students stripped of scholarships, expelled from dorm after protesting for Gülistan Doku

Doku went missing on January 5 in the southeastern province of Dersim.

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu said the law is meant to further polarize Turkey while the HDP warned of "president-controlled bar associations."

AKP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

AKP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

The ruling party's parliamentary group deputy chair has been found to be infected "after a routine test."

Turkey second-worst country in Europe for LGBTI+s

Turkey second-worst country in Europe for LGBTI+s

The country ranks 48th in ILGA Europe's Rainbow Index, surpassing only Azerbaijan.

Ministry approves environmental plan for Canal İstanbul

Ministry approves environmental plan for Canal İstanbul

An environmental plan for a 13,364-hectare land around the Canal İstanbul project has been approved.

Macron says Turkey has a 'criminal responsibility' in Libya

Macron says Turkey has a 'criminal responsibility' in Libya

Turkey's military involvement in the country is "unacceptable" and "a threat for Europe," according to the President of France.

'Permanent witness' to Court of Cassation: I hallucinate, don't take my testimony into account

'Permanent witness' to Court of Cassation: I hallucinate, don't take my testimony into account

İ.Ö. the "permanent witness" has testified in more than 100 political cases. In some of them, his statements were the only reason for heavy punishments. Now he says he was hallucinating, demands a judgment be overturned.

30 June 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ not released due to flight risk, evidence collection

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ not released due to flight risk, evidence collection

Demirtaş's wife lashed out at the court, saying, "A weak mind is a heavy burden."

Lawyers launch sit-in in İzmir as Erdoğan insists on changing bar associations law

Lawyers launch sit-in in İzmir as Erdoğan insists on changing bar associations law

A law proposal reducing the power of larger bar associations and allowing multiple bars in provinces is expected to be submitted to the parliament today.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Intensive care patients exceed 1,000 again, new cases over 1,300

Covid-19 in Turkey: Intensive care patients exceed 1,000 again, new cases over 1,300

Total cases have neared 200,000 while the number of active cases are slightly more than 20,000, according to the Ministry of Health.

HDP says police tortured its member with dogs

HDP says police tortured its member with dogs

Sevil Rojbin Çetin was tortured for hours in her home in Diyarbakır by the special operations police during a raid, the HDP has stated.

'Trans-Pedal Pride Ride' in İstanbul marks 51th anniversary of Stonewall Riots

PRIDE WEEK

'Trans-Pedal Pride Ride' in İstanbul marks 51th anniversary of Stonewall Riots

A cycling group of transgenders rode from Kurtuluş district to Taksim yesterday.

AKP mayor mandated instead of winning candidate 'spent all budget in six months'

AKP mayor mandated instead of winning candidate 'spent all budget in six months'

The ruling party's candidate was mandated in Diyarbakır's Bağlar district although the HDP candidate won the election by 71 percent of the votes.

CİSST: Along with Covid-19, other outbreaks have also started in prisons

CİSST: Along with Covid-19, other outbreaks have also started in prisons

After prisoners' access to hygiene supplies has been restricted, scabies and diarrhea outbreaks are being observed in prisons, the CİSST association has stated.

AKP's social media woes continue as Erdoğan's YouTube live stream with the youth backfires

AKP's social media woes continue as Erdoğan's YouTube live stream with the youth backfires

After having thousands of "troll" accounts suspended by Twitter and being forced to cancel the "ethics" campaign following sexual harassment tweets, a new social media move by Erdoğan's party has ignited a "No vote" campaign against him.

29 June 2020 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Why is Turkey working to set up an 'autonomous agency' against Armenian Genocide recognition?

Why is Turkey working to set up an 'autonomous agency' against Armenian Genocide recognition?

We have spoken with MP Garo Paylan and Prof. Taner Akçam about the government's reported preparations to set up an "autonomous agency" to work against the recognition of the Armenian Genocide.

29 June 2020 Pınar Tarcan

One HDP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

One HDP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

The party has not disclosed the name of the MP but stated that his/her health condition is getting better.

Habitat loss threatens Turkey's unique salamander

Habitat loss threatens Turkey's unique salamander

Climate change and human-induced environmental factors never have a positive impact on endemic populations, says herpetologist Merk Karış.

Anadolu Kültür invites artists from Turkey, Armenia to 'Future of Future' project

Anadolu Kültür invites artists from Turkey, Armenia to 'Future of Future' project

"The project seeks to bring together a select group of artists whose practices make way for the multiplicity and fluidity of Armenia and Turkey's many conditions, positions and identities," says Anadolu Kültür.

'Gülistan's disappearance shouldn't be probed by the unit where the suspect's step-father works'

'Gülistan's disappearance shouldn't be probed by the unit where the suspect's step-father works'

University student Gülistan Doku went missing in Turkey's southeastern province of Dersim on January 5

26 June 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Intelligence officer case: 'They arrested us to make an example of journalists'

Intelligence officer case: 'They arrested us to make an example of journalists'

Three of the six journalists were released on Wednesday in the case over reporting an intelligence officer's death in Libya.

'They put my 10-day-old baby in prison, she doesn't even have a name and ID yet'

'They put my 10-day-old baby in prison, she doesn't even have a name and ID yet'

Eylem Oyunlu has been remanded in custody with her 10-day-old and two-year-old children as part of a "terror" investigation.

26 June 2020 Ayşegül Özbek

Endangered cat observed by chance in Turkey

Endangered cat observed by chance in Turkey

The location of the jungle cat has not been disclosed to protect it from poachers.