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'Finding of the Bones Gives Hope to Every Single Family of Missing Persons'

'Finding of the Bones Gives Hope to Every Single Family of Missing Persons'

Human bones found in the Kurdish-majority Mardin province give hope to the families of missing persons from all across the region," says attorney Kuzu.

2 June 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Lift of Curfew Doesn't Mean Everything is Back to Normal, Health Minister Warns

Lift of Curfew Doesn't Mean Everything is Back to Normal, Health Minister Warns

The weekend curfews in Turkey's larger cities ended on Sunday as part of the government's "normalization schedule."

Environmental Groups Call for Halt of Coal-Fired Plant Project in Adana

Environmental Groups Call for Halt of Coal-Fired Plant Project in Adana

One out of every five deaths in the Mediterranean city occur due to causes related to air pollution, the groups say.

Covid-19 Not Considered 'Occupational Disease,' Union Requests Cancellation of Circular

Covid-19 Not Considered 'Occupational Disease,' Union Requests Cancellation of Circular

The DİSK has applied to the Social Security Institution (SGK) for the cancellation of a circular that considers Covid-19 as a "disease" rather than an "occupational disease."

Mor Çatı Women's Shelter: Quarantine Takes a Lifetime for Some

Mor Çatı Women's Shelter: Quarantine Takes a Lifetime for Some

Social isolation is one of the most common types of violence that women are subjected to, says the foundation.

One More Person Detained over Threat Messages to Hrant Dink Foundation

One More Person Detained over Threat Messages to Hrant Dink Foundation

E.B. was detained in İstanbul after the foundation announced that it received a second threat message.

Turkey Reports Lowest Covid-19 Cases in Two Months

Turkey Reports Lowest Covid-19 Cases in Two Months

The country's death toll has climbed to 4,563 with a total of 164,769 cases.

'Media Authorities Have Become Publicly Financed Executioners of the Press'

CONTEMPORARY JOURNALISTS' ASSOCIATION

'Media Authorities Have Become Publicly Financed Executioners of the Press'

The RTÜK and the BİK have become instruments to silence critical news outlets, says a report by the Contemporary Journalists' Association.

'Photography in the Days of Pandemic' Exhibition Launches Online

'Photography in the Days of Pandemic' Exhibition Launches Online

İstanbul Modern's online exhibition will be open until November 15.

Turkey Resumes Flights: How Has Air Travel Changed?

Turkey Resumes Flights: How Has Air Travel Changed?

To go to the restroom, passengers have to notice flight attendants in advance while some seats are left empty to maintain social distance.

Killing of 20-Year-Old Man in Ankara: Governor's Office Says It Wasn't Because of 'Kurdish Music'

Killing of 20-Year-Old Man in Ankara: Governor's Office Says It Wasn't Because of 'Kurdish Music'

Contrary to initial reports, the Governor's Office and Barış Çakan's father stated that he was killed after a dispute on the call to prayer.

Coronavirus Reopening: Turkey Lifts Most Restrictions, Sets Up Rules for 'New Normal'

Coronavirus Reopening: Turkey Lifts Most Restrictions, Sets Up Rules for 'New Normal'

Domestic flights resumed, intercity travel restrictions were removed and cafes, restaurants and parks, along with many other places, reopened as of today.

İstanbul Church Attacker Remanded in Custody

İstanbul Church Attacker Remanded in Custody

A man was seen removing and throwing away a cross on an Armenian church in Üsküdar.

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 4,515, Total Tests Exceed Two Million

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 4,515, Total Tests Exceed Two Million

The Health Ministry has reported 26 deaths and 983 new cases for the past 24 hours.

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 4,489, Total Cases Reach 162,120

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Rises to 4,489, Total Cases Reach 162,120

The Health Ministry has reported 28 deaths and 1,141 cases for the past 24 hours.

Court Releases Former CHP Politician in 'Mosque Hack' Case

Court Releases Former CHP Politician in 'Mosque Hack' Case

Banu Özdemir was remanded in custody for tweeting videos of hacked mosques blaring a protest song.

Hrant Dink Foundation Says It Receives Death Threats

Hrant Dink Foundation Says It Receives Death Threats

Rakel Dink, the wife of the late journalist, and attorneys of the foundation are threatened with death, the foundation has stated.

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.

Two Workers Die After Explosion in İstanbul Factory

Two Workers Die After Explosion in İstanbul Factory

A small factory has partially collapsed after an explosion in its boiler room.

New 'Terror Investigation' Against Demirtaş over His Defense Statement

New 'Terror Investigation' Against Demirtaş over His Defense Statement

In a previous hearing, Demirtaş had told the prosecutors that "You will account for all these before the judiciary."

Turkey's Economy Grows 4.5 Percent in First Quarter

Turkey's Economy Grows 4.5 Percent in First Quarter

The negative impact of the coronavirus pandemic was limited on the growth as the first case was confirmed in Turkey on March 11.

One Person Detained over Armenian Church Attack

One Person Detained over Armenian Church Attack

A man has been detained for damaging places of worship.

Turkey to Reopen Cafes, Restaurants, Ease Travel Restrictions

Turkey to Reopen Cafes, Restaurants, Ease Travel Restrictions

While weekend curfews and curfews for the youth and the elderly will continue, many businesses will reopen and intercity travels will be resumed, the President has stated.

Weekend Curfews in Larger Cities to Continue

Weekend Curfews in Larger Cities to Continue

The Ministry of Interior has announced a curfew for 15 larger cities, including İstanbul and Ankara.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Exceed 160,000, Death Toll Rises to 4,461

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Exceed 160,000, Death Toll Rises to 4,461

The Health Ministry has reported 1,182 new cases and 30 deaths for the past 24 hours.

Turkey to Resume Mass Prayers, Demobilize 66,000 Soldiers

Turkey to Resume Mass Prayers, Demobilize 66,000 Soldiers

As part of coronavirus measures, demobilization of soldiers was postponed and mass Friday prayers were suspended.

Horse Carriage Ban and Covid-19 Trials: What will Happen to Horses of Princes' Islands?

Horse Carriage Ban and Covid-19 Trials: What will Happen to Horses of Princes' Islands?

We have spoken with authorities on the claims that the horses will be used for antiserum production after the ban of horse carriages in İstanbul's Princes' Islands.

28 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

'Osman Hamdi Bey Beyond Vision' Exhibition on Google Arts and Culture

'Osman Hamdi Bey Beyond Vision' Exhibition on Google Arts and Culture

Findings of scientific analysis on six paintings of the artist are presented in the online exhibition.

CHP MP Releases Report of '40 Years of Forced Disappearances in Turkey'

INTERNATIONAL WEEK OF THE DISAPPEARED

CHP MP Releases Report of '40 Years of Forced Disappearances in Turkey'

After the 2016 coup attempt, the cases of forced disappearances have increased again, MP Tanrıkulu has said.

Withdrawal of Covid-19 Study by Ministry's Science Board 'Embarrassing,' Says TTB

Withdrawal of Covid-19 Study by Ministry's Science Board 'Embarrassing,' Says TTB

A draft report on Covid-19 in Turkey was sent to The New England Journal of Medicine but then withdrawn.

Hate Attack on Armenian Church in İstanbul

Hate Attack on Armenian Church in İstanbul

An unknown perpetrator removed a cross on the gate of the church and threw it away in the second attack on Armenian churches in less than three weeks.

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Near 160,000 with 4,431 Deaths

Turkey's Coronavirus Cases Near 160,000 with 4,431 Deaths

Over the past 24 hours, 34 people died and 1,035 new cases were found, according to the ministry figures.