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İstanbul governor bans Armenian Genocide remembrance event for second year in a row

İstanbul governor bans Armenian Genocide remembrance event for second year in a row

"Confronting 1915 is a necessary step to build democracy, equality, and peaceful coexistence on solid foundations today," the April 24 Commemoration Platform has said.

Kılıçdaroğlu promises equal rights for Turkey's Alevi minority

Kılıçdaroğlu promises equal rights for Turkey's Alevi minority

The opposition's presidential candidate, who is also an Alevi himself, said, "Our identities are the assets that make us who we are; of course, we must protect them with honor."

'We'll wake up from nightmare,' opposition MP says ahead of elections

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'We'll wake up from nightmare,' opposition MP says ahead of elections

Democratic Party's Yücel expressed hope for change in Turkey ahead of the upcoming elections, stating that the country is going through a dystopian phase where investigations are launched against those who speak out against the government's policies.

Albania to extradite cryptocurrency exchange founder to Turkey on 'fraud' charges

Albania to extradite cryptocurrency exchange founder to Turkey on 'fraud' charges

Fatih Özer had fled Turkey last year after shutting down his cryptocurrency exchange.

Kurdish politician Ayşe Gökkan convicted of 'aiding a terror group'

Kurdish politician Ayşe Gökkan convicted of 'aiding a terror group'

The Court of Cassation previously overturned a 7-year 6-month prison sentence given to the imprisonmed politician due to "disproportionality."

Opposition alliance barred from using name on ballot papers in 16 provinces

Opposition alliance barred from using name on ballot papers in 16 provinces

Only one party will represent the alliances in 16 out of 81 provinces in order to maximize the number of seats won by the opposition.

Another actress facing sentence for 'insulting' officer accused of sexual assault

Another actress facing sentence for 'insulting' officer accused of sexual assault

The case centers around the death of an 18-year-old woman who accused a military officer for sexual assault before attempting to kill herself.

Turkey's presidential election may head to second round, polls suggest

Turkey's presidential election may head to second round, polls suggest

The presence of two outsider candidates, Muharrem İnce and Sinan Oğan, who mainly take votes away from the opposition candidate Kılıçdaroğlu, is apparently the reason why the elections won't end after the first round, according to the polls.

Turkey's election body allows ministers to run for parliament without resignation

Turkey's election body allows ministers to run for parliament without resignation

The opposition argued that ministers, like other public officials, should resign before becoming a candidate.

Defense chiefs of Turkey, Ukraine discuss grain deal

Defense chiefs of Turkey, Ukraine discuss grain deal

The deal enabled the export of over 28 million tons of grain and foodstuffs from Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

Journalist Mehmet Güleş sentenced to prison for 'terror propaganda' after retrial

Journalist Mehmet Güleş sentenced to prison for 'terror propaganda' after retrial

The top appeals court had previously overturned Güleş's sentence for the same offense.

CHP campaign office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

CHP campaign office in İstanbul targeted in armed attack

The party's İstanbul chair criticized the government for creating an environment of fear and intimidation that emboldens attackers. She called on authorities to take responsibility and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Journalist Serdar Akinan detained in police raid on his home

Journalist Serdar Akinan detained in police raid on his home

The reason for the detention is not yet clear. Akinan recently interviewed a social media figure who has been leveling corruption allegations against government officials and businesspeople.

AFP journalists in İstanbul plan to strike if salary demands not met

AFP journalists in İstanbul plan to strike if salary demands not met

Despite AFP reporting on Turkey's economic crisis almost every day, the company refused to discuss real inflation rates with its employees, says a union.

Child labor increased in Turkey in 2022, official figures show

Child labor increased in Turkey in 2022, official figures show

Children make up more than 25 percent of Turkey's population, according to the TurkStat figures.

Kılıçdaroğlu accuses Erdoğan of 'labeling millions of Kurds as terrorists'

Kılıçdaroğlu accuses Erdoğan of 'labeling millions of Kurds as terrorists'

The opposition candidate has urged people "not to be fooled by propaganda."

Three foreign journalists file complaint against officials for hindering earthquake coverage

Three foreign journalists file complaint against officials for hindering earthquake coverage

Law enforcement officers and religious affairs officials reportedly seized the journalists' equipment in February.

Appeals court overturns social media user's sentence for calling Bahçeli a 'dotard'

Appeals court overturns social media user's sentence for calling Bahçeli a 'dotard'

The social media user had been fined for "insulting" the MHP leader.

18 April 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Officer receives prison sentence for fatal shooting of 20-year-old in Van

Officer receives prison sentence for fatal shooting of 20-year-old in Van

The lieutenant has been convicted of "involuntary killing," while the plaintiff's attorney argues for "intentional killing" charge.

Local community protests hazardous debris removal in quake-hit Hatay

Local community protests hazardous debris removal in quake-hit Hatay

One of the primary concerns for the local community is the risk of exposure to harmful substances, particularly asbestos, emanating from the debris.

CHP files criminal complaint against public broadcaster over 'biased' coverage

CHP files criminal complaint against public broadcaster over 'biased' coverage

The opposition party claims that TRT refused to broadcast Kılıçdaroğlu's election advertisement without providing any explanation.

Rosatom announces installation of key safety feature at Turkey nuclear plant

Rosatom announces installation of key safety feature at Turkey nuclear plant

A fuel loading ceremony will be held on April 27 for the plant that is still under construction.

Experts who gave green light to mega projects to review Canal İstanbul appeal

Experts who gave green light to mega projects to review Canal İstanbul appeal

Four of the academics in a team of experts previously gave positive opinions for other mega projects of the government, including a nuclear power plant project.

17 April 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

Over 64 million people to cast votes in May 14 elections

Over 64 million people to cast votes in May 14 elections

About 133,000 voters from earthquake-stricken regions have transferred their voting registration to other provinces.

Poverty line nears 34,000 liras in March

Poverty line nears 34,000 liras in March

The monthly report highlights the increase in food expenditures.

Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

"I moved from preparing for parliamentary representation and political work to preparing for prison," says Sırrı Süreyya Önder, one of the 108 HDP politicians facing aggravated life sentences in the Kobanî trial.

17 April 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Drug offenses account for one-third of Turkey's prison population

Drug offenses account for one-third of Turkey's prison population

About 126,000 people are behind bars across the country for drug-related offenses, the interior minister has said.

Earthquake, environmental concerns surround Turkey's first nuke plant ahead of inauguration

Earthquake, environmental concerns surround Turkey's first nuke plant ahead of inauguration

Still under construction, the Akkuyu plant will be inaugurated with a fuel loading ceremony in what critics deemed an attempt by President Erdoğan to boost his party's prospects ahead of the May 14 elections.

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Journalist Dilan Akyol detained by anti-terror police in Antalya

Police detained the journalist working for a Kurdish-focused news agency while she was leaving her home.

Fill rate of İstanbul dams at nine-year low despite recent increase

Fill rate of İstanbul dams at nine-year low despite recent increase

The fill rate has neared 45 percent from 28 percent earlier in the year.

$Senior HDP deputy left with fractured back after traffic accident during election campaign$

Senior HDP deputy left with fractured back after traffic accident during election campaign

Taken to Ankara from Erzurum by air ambulance, Danış-Beştaş was taken into surgery.

Kurdish man thrown out of military helicopter given jail sentence on 'terror' charges

Kurdish man thrown out of military helicopter given jail sentence on 'terror' charges

Detained during an "anti-terror" operation in Van, two men were tortured by the gendarmerie, with one being thrown out of a helicopter.