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Kobanî investigation | Detentions of 48 people extended for four days

Kobanî investigation | Detentions of 48 people extended for four days

The new investigation into the deadly 2014 protests concern the "financial aspect" of the incidents.

Prisoners 'forced to kill themselves' in İstanbul transferred to other prisons

Prisoners 'forced to kill themselves' in İstanbul transferred to other prisons

A delegation from the Human Rights Association has visited Silivri Prison, where one prisoner was recently killed.

House sales to foreign citizens in Turkey jump 45 percent in a year while home ownership rate drops

House sales to foreign citizens in Turkey jump 45 percent in a year while home ownership rate drops

Citizens of Iran bought the highest number of properties with 784 and were followed by citizens of Iraq 741 sales and of Russia with 547 sales in the last month, according to TurkStat.

'Building a shopping mall on a mass grave means sweeping the massacre under the carpet'

NEWALA QESABA

'Building a shopping mall on a mass grave means sweeping the massacre under the carpet'

HDP deputy Garo Paylan has talked about the construction project in Newala Qesaba: "We expect respect for our deceased. Everybody should show sensitivity because this is a matter of human rights."

15 April 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Khashoggi's fiancee appeals against court verdict passing murder case to Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi's fiancee appeals against court verdict passing murder case to Saudi Arabia

"It is clear that a fair trial will not be held by the Saudi authorities, and this is mentioned even in the indictment in Turkey," the lawyer of Hatice Cengiz has stated.

Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

Turkey hopeful on Russia-Ukraine talks despite civilian massacres, says foreign minister

It wouldn't be realistic for Ankara to join sanctions against Russia while acting as a mediator, Çavuşoğlu has said.

Sixty-six people, including journalists, detained in police raids in six cities

Sixty-six people, including journalists, detained in police raids in six cities

The Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor's Office reportedly ordered the detentions.

Online exhibition shows impact of Turkey's waste imports from Europe

GREENPEACE

Online exhibition shows impact of Turkey's waste imports from Europe

Turkey has become Europe's top plastic waste importer since 2018. Documents of the environmental damage caused by waste imports are on display in a new Greenpeace Mediterranean exhibition.

Food sales declined in February amid high food inflation

TURKSTAT

Food sales declined in February amid high food inflation

The annual food inflation rate was 70 percent in March and over 64 percent in February, according to official statistics.

Military contractor close to government sues Evrensel newspaper

Military contractor close to government sues Evrensel newspaper

The lawsuit was filed because of an article titled "SADAT, the shady organization of the government."

Stage actor Genco Erkal acquitted of 'insulting the president'

Stage actor Genco Erkal acquitted of 'insulting the president'

The 84-year-old actor was put on trial because of his tweets about political issues.

Cheap labor and food inflation at the same time

Cheap labor and food inflation at the same time

Governments that view cheap labor as an instrument of growth already tend to implement anti-democratic practices; we should take into account that repression may increase even more in periods like this.

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Writer Ergün Poyraz claims he was attacked for investigating irregular tender

Writer Ergün Poyraz claims he was attacked for investigating irregular tender

Ergün was put in intensive care after having a crack in his skull because of the attack.

Minority foundations | Armenians of Turkey express concern over new regulation rumors

Minority foundations | Armenians of Turkey express concern over new regulation rumors

Hospitals belonging to minority foundations may be excluded from a new regulation that will allow the minorities to elect the directors of their foundations nine years later, according to rumors.

Sixty-five percent of last decade's forest losses in Turkey occurred in 2021 wildfires

Sixty-five percent of last decade's forest losses in Turkey occurred in 2021 wildfires

Two weeks of massive wildfires in the country damaged 139,503 hectares of land, which was higher than the previous nine years combined.

Pashinyan: Normalization talks between Turkey-Armenia should not be neglected

Pashinyan: Normalization talks between Turkey-Armenia should not be neglected

The two countries initiated a new normalization process in December. While the results may not come quickly, the efforts should continue, says Armenia's PM.

Turkey may block access to DW, VoA as Euronews allowed to operate without licensing

Turkey may block access to DW, VoA as Euronews allowed to operate without licensing

The Radio and Television Supreme Council previously asked the Turkish services of the three outlets to get a license to continue operating in Turkey.

Killed journalist Metin Göktepe's vest given to his mother 26 years later

Killed journalist Metin Göktepe's vest given to his mother 26 years later

Göktepe was killed by police officers while he was working. During the ceremony of the journalism awards named after him, a former colleague of his gave the vest to his mother.

Debt of farmers in Turkey reached record highs in 2021, warns opposition MP

Debt of farmers in Turkey reached record highs in 2021, warns opposition MP

The number of farmers who received a document of insolvency has exceeded 21,000, according to an Agricultural Credit Cooperatives report.

'And Now the Good News': Exhibition explores 150 years of dialogue between press and arts

'And Now the Good News': Exhibition explores 150 years of dialogue between press and arts

The exhibition shedding light on the relationship between mass communication tools and arts can be visited at İstanbul's Pera Museum until August 7.

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'We Will Stop Feminicides Platform' faces closure for 'immoral' activities

'We Will Stop Feminicides Platform' faces closure for 'immoral' activities

The lawsuit was filed after petitions of complaints accusing it of "undermining the family under the guise of defending women's rights," the group has said.

At least 347 workers killed while working in three months in Turkey

HEALTH AND SAFETY LABOR WATCH

At least 347 workers killed while working in three months in Turkey

Six child workers and 18 refugee workers were killed in the first quarter of the year. Twenty-five of the killed workers were women and 322 were men.

'Illegal demonstration' charges against 40 women over Women's Day events

'Illegal demonstration' charges against 40 women over Women's Day events

"Participating in the March 8 marches is not against the law, it is a fundamental right. Prevent male violence, not women defending their rights," the Women's Defense Network has said.

Journalist Hasan Cemal acquitted of 'insulting the president'

Journalist Hasan Cemal acquitted of 'insulting the president'

"You do journalism for 54 years, and nothing changes. Very sad, pathetic..." the journalist said in his statement of defense.

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Prosecutors launched a new investigation into the "financial aspect" of the 2014 Kobanî protests, with dozens of people detained during house raids. The suspects had to be invited to testify but their homes were raided, says the Human Rights Association.

Newala Qesaba: Construction near mass graves in Kurdish province 'should be stopped'

FORENSIC SCIENTIST ÜMİT BİÇER

Newala Qesaba: Construction near mass graves in Kurdish province 'should be stopped'

The construction works should be halted and the process should be carried out with respect to the disease, says Ümit Biçer, a professor of forensic medicine.

13 April 2022 Ferid Demirel

Why Turkey's minorities not able to elect their community leaders for nine years?

Why Turkey's minorities not able to elect their community leaders for nine years?

The government annulled the previous regulation for elections and has not issued a new one. April 30 is the deadline that was set in a human rights action plan. It is not clear whether communities' demands were taken into consideration.

12 April 2022 Hikmet Adal

Khashoggi murder: Justice minister says he had no option but to pass the case to Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi murder: Justice minister says he had no option but to pass the case to Saudi Arabia

Minister Bozdağ has said that he acted in accordance with the law as the defendants could not be brought before the court in Turkey.

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Ninety-one people are suspected of "providing financial assistance to PKK members" following the 2014 events, the prosecutors have said.

Minister of transport sues İstanbul mayor for 'attack on personal rights'

Minister of transport sues İstanbul mayor for 'attack on personal rights'

Minister Karaismailoğlu claims İmamoğlu, a member of the main opposition party, slandered him.

Moderate earthquake off Turkey's Black Sea coast

Moderate earthquake off Turkey's Black Sea coast

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake off the coast of Zonguldak was felt in nearby provinces, including İstanbul.

Covid-19: Decreased use of masks may lead to a new peak in Turkey, doctors warn

Covid-19: Decreased use of masks may lead to a new peak in Turkey, doctors warn

While the numbers have significantly decreased over the past month, there will be a new peak after each time there is a relaxation, doctors say.

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