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Ancient Roman fountain uncovered in Türkiye's Assos

Ancient Roman fountain uncovered in Türkiye's Assos

"We know of many cisterns in Assos, but this is the first time we've come across a monumental fountain structure," said the head of the team of archeologists.

Türkiye's new Covid cases drop by half in a week, death toll exceeds 100,000

Türkiye's new Covid cases drop by half in a week, death toll exceeds 100,000

More than 440,000 people recovered from the disease in a week, according to the official figures.

Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

Widespread protests against Türkiye in northwestern Syria • Another music festival is banned after pressure from Islamic groups • Threats, lawsuits against journalists • Top court admits Tuğluk's condition may worsen, but refuses to order her release

15 August 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Ex officio investigation against CHP's Kaftancıoğlu for 'insulting president'

Ex officio investigation against CHP's Kaftancıoğlu for 'insulting president'

"We will send a dictator from this country by means of democracy," Kaftancıoğlu said during a speech that is being investigated.

Dozens of HDP members detained in six provinces

Dozens of HDP members detained in six provinces

Police raided several homes in various parts of the country to detain HDP members.

Imprisoned Kurdish politician denied release for 'saying hello to other prisoners' families'

Imprisoned Kurdish politician denied release for 'saying hello to other prisoners' families'

Mukaddes Kubilay, the former co-mayr of Ağrı, has been found not to be in good conduct and her release has been delayed.

15 August 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Heavy rain leads to floods, traffic accidents in İstanbul

Heavy rain leads to floods, traffic accidents in İstanbul

Some subway stations and many roads in the city were flooded. The roof of a shopping mall collapsed. Rains also affected Bursa and Yalova provinces.

Publishing house head reveals threats over Turkish translation of Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses'

Publishing house head reveals threats over Turkish translation of Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses'

They had received threats over a "fake report" that they would publish the book in Turkish, said Can Öz.

RSF denounces politicians' threats against journalists in Türkiye

RSF denounces politicians' threats against journalists in Türkiye

"Judicial impunity and political polarisation are fuelling concern about a new wave of violence against journalists in the run-up to the June 2023 elections," the group said.

Top court refuses to release Aysel Tuğluk despite severe illness

Top court refuses to release Aysel Tuğluk despite severe illness

Instead, the Constitutional Cort issued an injunction order for the "necessary measures for the protection of the life and material and spiritual integrity of the applicant."

Cancellation of Zeytinli Rock Festival has 'no legal basis,' says organizer

Cancellation of Zeytinli Rock Festival has 'no legal basis,' says organizer

One of the longest running rock festivals in Türkiye was canceled after pressure from a pro-government foundation, which had claimed the event would encourage "drug use and prostitution."

Journalist Zeynep Kuray detained while following workers' protests

Journalist Zeynep Kuray detained while following workers' protests

"The bosses of the Emlak Konut GYO, with the guidance of a plainclothes police officer, filed a complaint against me for 'damaging public property," the journalist said after her release.

Lecturer Can Candan files lawsuit after being dismissed again by Boğaziçi rector

Lecturer Can Candan files lawsuit after being dismissed again by Boğaziçi rector

Weeks after a court verdict against his dismissal, Candan was dismissed again by the appointed rector.

Two more grain ships leave Ukraine for inspections in İstanbul

Two more grain ships leave Ukraine for inspections in İstanbul

The two ships are carrying over 63,000 tons of grain and other foodstuffs, according to the ministry.

'Honey-high' bear gets better after treatment

'Honey-high' bear gets better after treatment

Video showing the bear that became intoxicated after eating a large amount of "mad honey" in Türkiye's Düzce went viral on social media.

'My only crime is being a Peace Mother'

'My only crime is being a Peace Mother'

The arrested Kurdish journalist Remziye Temel wrote a letter to bianet about her wardmate Şefika Kandar, a Peace Mother convicted of "terrorism."

Japan grants asylum to a Kurd from Türkiye for the first time

Japan grants asylum to a Kurd from Türkiye for the first time

About 2,000 Kurds from Türkiye reportedly live in Japan, but none of them had gained refugee status before.

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

Türkiye's FM says spoke with Syrian counterpart, triggering protests in northwest Syria

"We must somehow make the opposition and the regime in Syria come to terms. Otherwise, there will be no lasting peace," Çavuşoğlu has said. His remarks triggered protests in the Türkiye-controlled parts of Syria.

Seventy percent of İstanbulites 'can't buy food they want'

Seventy percent of İstanbulites 'can't buy food they want'

Over 43.6 percent said they were not able to make ends meet, and 25.1 percent said they had to borrow money because they could not cover their expenses, according to the survey by the municipality.

HDP Şırnak co-chair detained

HDP Şırnak co-chair detained

Akdağ was detained after giving a statement to the police.

Arrest of 16 Kurdish journalists to continue

Arrest of 16 Kurdish journalists to continue

The judgeship has carried out the monthly evaluation of the arrest of the journalists who were remanded in custody in June on "terrorism" charges.

Satellite images show extent of deforestation in Şırnak

Satellite images show extent of deforestation in Şırnak

Tree felling has been continuing in Şırnak for "security reasons" for about three years.

Journalists investigating Türkiye's plastic waste imports 'threatened with gun'

Journalists investigating Türkiye's plastic waste imports 'threatened with gun'

"Facing an incident of violence does not prevent me from doing my job. But it caused me to worry about the future," said one of the journalists.

11 August 2022 Hikmet Adal

Over 370,000 tons of grain exported from Ukraine through 'grain corridor,' says UN

Over 370,000 tons of grain exported from Ukraine through 'grain corridor,' says UN

Several empty grain vessels are sitting in Türkiye's waters waiting to arrange contracts, after which they will set sail for Ukraine, said the coordinator of the İstanbul center for the grain deal.

One of Türkiye's longest-running rock festivals banned 'to protect public security'

One of Türkiye's longest-running rock festivals banned 'to protect public security'

The Zeytinli Rock Festival has become the latest example of the increasing bans on concerts and festivals over the past couple of years. Days before the ban, a pro-government NGO had called for the cancellation of the festival.

EU database shows drastic increase in pesticide findings in food imported from Türkiye

EU database shows drastic increase in pesticide findings in food imported from Türkiye

Some 259 notifications were submitted to the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed in the first half of the year.

Dozens missing as migrant boat sinks off Greece after leaving Türkiye

Dozens missing as migrant boat sinks off Greece after leaving Türkiye

The boat set sail from Türkiye and sank off the coast of the Karpathos island.

Lawsuit against bianet over report on Erdoğan's former lawyer

Lawsuit against bianet over report on Erdoğan's former lawyer

The report concerns bribery allegations against a former lawyer for President Erdoğan. bianet's former editor-in-chief is charged with "insult and slander."

10 August 2022 Hikmet Adal

Türkiye's broad unemployment rate over 20 percent in June, according to TurkStat

Türkiye's broad unemployment rate over 20 percent in June, according to TurkStat

The narrow unemployment rate was estimated at 10.3 percent with a 0.3 percentage point decrease compared to the previous month.

Killed Gezi protester's family to be paid damages, officer to be retried, rules top court

ALİ İSMAİL KORKMAZ

Killed Gezi protester's family to be paid damages, officer to be retried, rules top court

The Constitutional Court ruled that the prohibition of torture was violated, but found no violation of the right to life.

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

The president attended a ceremony for the first mission of a new drill ship named after the Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II.

Nine detained over attack on Alevi leader

Nine detained over attack on Alevi leader

The attack was caused by personal hostility, according to the state-run news agency.