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Several HDP members, executives detained in raids in İstanbul

Several HDP members, executives detained in raids in İstanbul

A journalist is among the detainees. The reason for the raids has not yet been disclosed.

Diyarbakır detentions: 16 journalists remanded in custody, six released

Diyarbakır detentions: 16 journalists remanded in custody, six released

Last week, police detained 22 people in raids targeting Kurdish journalists and media outlets in Diyarbakır.

Former PM Davutoğlu to testify in Tahir Elçi murder case

Former PM Davutoğlu to testify in Tahir Elçi murder case

The then-chair of the Diyarbakır Bar Association was killed while speaking to reporters in November 2015.

Detention of Kurdish journalists: Prosecutors seek arrest of Aziz Oruç, Safiye Alagaş

Detention of Kurdish journalists: Prosecutors seek arrest of Aziz Oruç, Safiye Alagaş

Journalists and NGO representatives gathered in front of the Diyarbakır Courthouse to protest the detentions.

Locals attack refugee waste workers, set depots on fire in İstanbul's Ataşehir

Locals attack refugee waste workers, set depots on fire in İstanbul's Ataşehir

After the attack, waste workers gathered at the depots to state that they will struggle against racist attacks.

15 June 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Turkey may delay Sweden, Finland’s NATO accession for a year, says AKP deputy

Turkey may delay Sweden, Finland’s NATO accession for a year, says AKP deputy

Finland’s PM said there has been no progress in the talks and expressed concern that the accession process may stall.

Syria's parliament says Turkey's planned offensive 'illegitimate'

Syria's parliament says Turkey's planned offensive 'illegitimate'

What Turkey describes as "safe zones" is nothing but occupation and aggression, according to Syria's lawmakers.

NATO chief welcomes steps by Sweden, Finland in line with Turkey's demands

NATO chief welcomes steps by Sweden, Finland in line with Turkey's demands

Stockholm's moves to change its counterterrorism legislation and legal framework for arms exports will reflect their future status as a NATO member with new commitments to allies, according to Stoltenberg.

Assad says Syria will 'resist Turkey' in case of a military incursion

Assad says Syria will 'resist Turkey' in case of a military incursion

Since late May, Turkey has expressed its intention to launch a new military offensive into the Kurdish-controlled regions in Syria's north.

Man acquitted of 'abusing' his child despite forensic medicine report

Man acquitted of 'abusing' his child despite forensic medicine report

Forensic medicine reports indicated that the child was abused by her father, a former youth branch chair of the AKP in Selçuk, İzmir.

10 June 2022 Evrim Kepenek

At least 167 workers killed on the job in May

HEALTH AND SAFETY LABOR WATCH

At least 167 workers killed on the job in May

Over 96 percent of the 646 killed workers were non-union workers; 38 of them were refugees.

Erdoğan confirms himself as presidential candidate

Erdoğan confirms himself as presidential candidate

The president has called on the main opposition leader to announce his candidacy.

Police prevent union members from gathering in front of TurkStat building

Police prevent union members from gathering in front of TurkStat building

Members of a public employees union attempted to protest the statistical authority due to "inaccurate" inflation figures.

Accused of amplifying critical reporting, Google says it has no special algorithm for Turkey

Accused of amplifying critical reporting, Google says it has no special algorithm for Turkey

A parliamentary company had requested the company to explain its algorithms after claims that it favors outlets critical of the government.

Why do journalists oppose disinformation bill?

Why do journalists oppose disinformation bill?

The government aims to silent critical journalism ahead of the elections, according to representatives of journalism groups.

8 June 2022 Hikmet Adal

International journalism organizations call on Turkey to withdraw disinformation bill

International journalism organizations call on Turkey to withdraw disinformation bill

"Disinformation is an important issue and needs to be combatted but not at the price of restricting journalists' rights and the public's rights of freedom of expression," 23 organizations said in a statement.

Council of State prosecutor once again demands annulment of İstanbul Convention decree

Council of State prosecutor once again demands annulment of İstanbul Convention decree

CHP and HDP politicians also attended the hearing. The verdict is expected to be announced in the coming days.

8 June 2022 Evrim Kepenek

European Parliament report 'of no use to us,' says Turkey's Foreign Ministry

European Parliament report 'of no use to us,' says Turkey's Foreign Ministry

The report "ignored the need to strengthen relations between Turkey and the EU through mutual efforts," according to Ankara.

Many journalists detained in police raids across Diyarbakır

Many journalists detained in police raids across Diyarbakır

Police raided homes of journalists and the office of a news agency in the early hours of the morning.

After Adana, Mersin also bans Kurdish adaptation of Moliere play

After Adana, Mersin also bans Kurdish adaptation of Moliere play

Despite previously permitting the play, the Mersin Governor's Office canceled the event 20 hours before the scheduled time.

Seventeen forest fires in Muğla in five days

Seventeen forest fires in Muğla in five days

The popular resort city of Muğla was the hardest-hit place in last year's massive wildfires.

Eight children drown in ponds, canals in three days

Eight children drown in ponds, canals in three days

Child drownings in ponds, rivers and irrigation canals increase every spring. Experts point out the lack of guardrails around canals.

'They made me lick the floor': Trans woman tortured, harassed in Taksim Police Station

'They made me lick the floor': Trans woman tortured, harassed in Taksim Police Station

The woman said she was battered and forced to lick the floors. Her lawyer filed a criminal complaint against the officers.

7 June 2022 Evrim Kepenek

'It hurts only the poor': Turkey's finance minister defends 'high growth-high inflation' policies

'It hurts only the poor': Turkey's finance minister defends 'high growth-high inflation' policies

Admitting that the government could have raised the interest rates to curb the inflation, Minister Nebati has unintentionally contradicted President Erdoğan's theory that higher interest rates bring higher inflation.

Turkey, Sweden, Finland participate in NATO exercise in Baltic Sea

Turkey, Sweden, Finland participate in NATO exercise in Baltic Sea

The 51st Baltic Operations started yesterday. Turkey is among the 14 NATO member countries taking part in the drills.

People in Syria's Afrin storm electricity distribution company in protest against Turkey

People in Syria's Afrin storm electricity distribution company in protest against Turkey

The crowd chanted "Syria is a free country, Turks must leave" in protests amid increasing electricity prices and power cuts.

Concert bans in Turkey 'unconstitutional and arbitrary,' says head of Turkish Bar Associations

Concert bans in Turkey 'unconstitutional and arbitrary,' says head of Turkish Bar Associations

The judiciary must take actions against the bans, Erinç Sağkan has said. "This is exactly why the judiciary exists."

6 June 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Adana governor bans Kurdish adaptation of Molière play

Adana governor bans Kurdish adaptation of Molière play

The same play will be staged in the neighboring province of Mersin. Over the past month, several concerts and theater plays have been canceled in various parts of the country.

Eleven journalists detained in Turkey in May

Eleven journalists detained in Turkey in May

According to a new report, 11 journalists were detained and 11 were subjected to ill-treatment in a month.

Human chain against pollution caused by imported plastic waste in Adana

Human chain against pollution caused by imported plastic waste in Adana

Most of the plastic waste that Turkey imports from Europe is dumped in the southern province of Adana.

Erdoğan on swearing at Gezi protesters: 'Sometimes I have to use strong words'

Erdoğan on swearing at Gezi protesters: 'Sometimes I have to use strong words'

The president last week the insults at the protesters, as well as making false allegations about the 2013 events.

'False memories' of Gezi, rage of women

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

'False memories' of Gezi, rage of women

Erdoğan attacks Gezi Park protesters with profanities • Turkey insists it will launch a new military offensive in Syria despite objections by US, Russia • Sweden signals it may resume arms sales to Turkey • Under pressure from religious groups, Eskişehir's LGBTI+ activists speak out

5 June 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu