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Court approves 'away game' ban on Fenerbahçe fans

Court approves 'away game' ban on Fenerbahçe fans

The ban came after Fenerbahçe fans protested against the government during a match over its presumed inadequate response to last month's massive earthquakes.

'Power plants near fault lines continue to operate at full capacity'

'Power plants near fault lines continue to operate at full capacity'

In case of an explosion of the tanks, an area with a semi-diameter of 30 kilometers would face destruction and chemical pollution, according to a lawyer who has focused on environmental struggles in southern Türkiye for over 15 years.

At least 182 workers killed on the job in February, including over 90 in earthquakes

At least 182 workers killed on the job in February, including over 90 in earthquakes

The Health and Safety Labor Watch has released its monthly report on workers' killings.

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 237, including 166 contractors

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 237, including 166 contractors

The number of detentions and arrests is expected to further increase as investigations are continuing.

Türkiye's statistical authority files new case against Inflation Research Group

Türkiye's statistical authority files new case against Inflation Research Group

Founded by a group of economists, the ENAG has been releasing inflation figures since 2020. The group's calculations are much higher than those of TurkStat, whose reliability has been widely questioned by economists and opposition parties.

'It is forgotten that prisoners are earthquake survivors, too'

'It is forgotten that prisoners are earthquake survivors, too'

Many prisoners in the earthquake-hit region face difficulties in communicating with their families and access to basic needs since they lost economic support from their families, according to CISST.

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Lawyers' group files complaint against religious authority over 'child marriage' statement

Lawyers' group files complaint against religious authority over 'child marriage' statement

In response to a question about the adoption of child survivors of the earthquakes, Diyanet had said there was no obstacle to a marriage between an adopter and an adoptee.

Another dog rescued from debris weeks after Türkiye earthquakes

Another dog rescued from debris weeks after Türkiye earthquakes

Two dogs were rescued from the rubble in three days in Hatay, southern Türkiye.

Türkiye's official inflation rate drops to 55 percent

Türkiye's official inflation rate drops to 55 percent

The inflation rate was 126.915 percent, according to the ENAG, an independent group of economists.

Access to Ekşi Sözlük blocked again

Access to Ekşi Sözlük blocked again

Yesterday, a court lifted a ban on the social network that had been in place for nine days.

Court lifts Fenerbahçe fans' away game ban over earthquake protests

Court lifts Fenerbahçe fans' away game ban over earthquake protests

The authorities had imposed the ban on the football giants after their fans called on the government to resign during a game.

Twenty-nine people arrested over 'earthquake' posts on social media

Twenty-nine people arrested over 'earthquake' posts on social media

The police took legal action against 609 social media users and detained 150 of them, said the police.

Access ban on Türkiye's popular social network lifted after nine days

Access ban on Türkiye's popular social network lifted after nine days

The ban on Ekşi Sözlük came amid an intense public debate over last month's massive earthquakes.

Çanakkale imposes water usage restrictions amid drought

Çanakkale imposes water usage restrictions amid drought

The level of water in the city's main dam has dropped significantly.

Top court upholds acquittals in 2005 Şemdinli bookstore bombing case

Top court upholds acquittals in 2005 Şemdinli bookstore bombing case

The three suspects, including two military officers, had been described as "good boys" by the then-chief of general staff.

Over 200,000 students resettled after earthquakes, says minister

Over 200,000 students resettled after earthquakes, says minister

Psychological support centers set up in the quake-hit region have offered support for over 400,000 students, according to Minister Özer.

Separate investigation into collapse of hotel where child athletes died

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Separate investigation into collapse of hotel where child athletes died

The investigation into the hotel in Adıyaman that collapsed in the February 6 earthquakes where 35 people died will be conducted separately; no confidentiality order was issued on the investigation.

More arrests related to February 6 earthquakes

More arrests related to February 6 earthquakes

Fifteen more people have been arrested since yesterday's update.

'Thousands of animals left to die in earthquake regions'

'Thousands of animals left to die in earthquake regions'

A bar official has said volunteers' efforts for animals are not sufficient, urging the authorities to take action.

Türkiye's opposition bloc set to announce Erdoğan rival

Türkiye's opposition bloc set to announce Erdoğan rival

In a joint statement, the six leaders said they have "reached a common understanding" regarding a joint presidential candidate and will make a "final announcement" on March 6.

Identities of 81 children who survived quakes remain unknown, says ministry

Identities of 81 children who survived quakes remain unknown, says ministry

Most of the children who were left without care after the earthquakes have been handed over to their families while some are still in hospitals or care centers.

Dozens of protesters, three media workers detained in 'earthquake' protest in İstanbul

Dozens of protesters, three media workers detained in 'earthquake' protest in İstanbul

The police did not allow the demonstration and prevented some journalists from taking footage during the incidents.

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 203

Arrests over Türkiye earthquakes rise to 203

The investigations into the collapsed buildings and incidents of theft after the quakes continue.

Schools reopen in three quake-hit provinces

Schools reopen in three quake-hit provinces

Hundreds of thousands of students have returned to school in three provinces that were relatively less affected by the massive earthquakes.

Urfa's Siverek Castle heavily damaged in earthquakes

Urfa's Siverek Castle heavily damaged in earthquakes

Many historical buildings across the quake-hit region were left damaged in the massive quakes. Siverek's deputy mayor assured that restoration works will soon resume.

Türkiye to hold elections on May 14, Erdoğan reiterates

Türkiye to hold elections on May 14, Erdoğan reiterates

Despite the February 6 earthquakes displacing nearly 2 million people and destroying many public buildings usually used as voting stations, President Erdoğan remains keen on holding the elections on May 14.

Dog rescued from rubble in Türkiye's Hatay 23 days after quakes

Dog rescued from rubble in Türkiye's Hatay 23 days after quakes

The dog named Alex has been taken under treatment.

Court lifts access ban on Kurdish publishing house's website

Court lifts access ban on Kurdish publishing house's website

The Avesta Publishing House was among the several sites that were blocked for "terror propaganda."

Lawyers file complaint against Red Crescent officials over selling of tents after quakes

Lawyers file complaint against Red Crescent officials over selling of tents after quakes

The selling of the tents violated the principles of the Red Crescent and human rights law, the TTB argued.

'Stadiums belong to people': Football fan groups back earthquake protests

'Stadiums belong to people': Football fan groups back earthquake protests

Sixteen football supporter groups reacted to the uproar after fans of Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş chanted that the government should resign.

Prosecutor seeks up to three years in jail for singer Gülşen over 'religious schools' joke

Prosecutor seeks up to three years in jail for singer Gülşen over 'religious schools' joke

The outspoken singer is charged with "provoking the public into hatred and hostility" because of her joke.

Türkiye sentences a journalist under 'disinformation law' for first time

Türkiye sentences a journalist under 'disinformation law' for first time

Sinan Aygül had tweeted about allegations of child abuse against security, but deleted the tweets a few hours later, apologizing for sharing unconfirmed information.