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Hacettepe University students attacked by Grey Wolves during Newroz celebrations

Hacettepe University students attacked by Grey Wolves during Newroz celebrations

The students say the police did not intervene in the attackers with knives and sharp objects.

Zero coal target: 'Turkey can replace coal sites with solar energy fields'

Zero coal target: 'Turkey can replace coal sites with solar energy fields'

With such a transformation, the electricity needs of 6.9 million households could be met, according to a report by environmental groups.

Minister: Turkey hosts over 58,000 refugees from Ukraine

Minister: Turkey hosts over 58,000 refugees from Ukraine

More than 6.5 million people have been displaced in Ukraine while about 3.5 million have sought refuge abroad amid Russia's invasion of the country, according to UN.

'New election law will make the election system even more unfair'

PLATFORM FOR FAIR ELECTIONS

'New election law will make the election system even more unfair'

The government has been criticized over a new election law proposal ahead of the 2023 parliamentary and presidential elections.

Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head

Turkey needs to 'find a formula' for Demirtaş, Kavala, says ruling AKP's deputy head

Since Turkey recognizes the ECtHR jurisdiction, it has to find a way to meet their requirements, according to Hayati Yazıcı.

Turkey ranks 46th in World Air Pollution index

Turkey ranks 46th in World Air Pollution index

The PM2.5 limit set by Turkey's Ministry of Environment in its draft regulation is five times higher than the WHO limit values, experts warn.

Attacks on LGBTI+s at Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır, İstanbul, İzmir

Attacks on LGBTI+s at Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır, İstanbul, İzmir

Fourteen years after the first Newroz rally attended by LGBTI+ groups in Diyarbakır, LGBTI+s were attacked at the Newroz rally in Diyarbakır today (March 21).

21 March 2022 Yıldız Tar

Çanakkale Bridge opened: Costs to nature and public

Çanakkale Bridge opened: Costs to nature and public

The guaranteed payments will place the burden on the public and the unplanned development caused by the bridge will lead to ecological damage, economists and engineers warn.

Newroz celebrated throughout Turkey

Newroz celebrated throughout Turkey

Hundreds of thousands of people celebrated the feast in many provinces throughout the country.

Erdoğan's AKP lost votes every single month in past year, according to pollster

Erdoğan's AKP lost votes every single month in past year, according to pollster

The main opposition CHP's popular support has remained relatively steady while their allies İYİ Party have made significant gains, according to ORC polls.

Report: US asked Turkey to hand over S-400s to Ukraine

Report: US asked Turkey to hand over S-400s to Ukraine

It is unlikely that Turkey would accept such a request, according to sources cited by Reuters.

'Bijî Newroz': People flock to Yenikapı Square in İstanbul

'Bijî Newroz': People flock to Yenikapı Square in İstanbul

Despite the freezing cold in Istanbul, more than half a million citizens filled the Newroz area with their national clothes. The slogans of "Biji Newroz" and "Biji Serok Apo" were chanted.

20 March 2022 Ferid Demirel

İstanbul braces for heavy snowfall throughout weekend

İstanbul braces for heavy snowfall throughout weekend

The governor and the mayor have warned the city's residents not to use their private cars. Motorcycles and scooters have been banned from traffic. Some flights have been suspended.

Survey: Over 70 percent of AKP voters think Turkey's economy is bad

Survey: Over 70 percent of AKP voters think Turkey's economy is bad

When asked about what the country's most important problem is right now, an overwhelming majority of 70.2 percent of the respondents said it is the economy.

Some of Putin's demands 'not too difficult to meet,' says Turkey's presidential spokesperson

UKRAINE INVASION

Some of Putin's demands 'not too difficult to meet,' says Turkey's presidential spokesperson

Some of Russia's demands were "not too difficult for Ukraine to meet," according to İbrahim Kalın.

Maximum revenue limit doubled for businesses to qualify as an SME

Maximum revenue limit doubled for businesses to qualify as an SME

The name of the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology has been changed to the Ministry of Industry ad Technology.

First meeting of Turkey-EU joint Parliamentary Committee in three years

First meeting of Turkey-EU joint Parliamentary Committee in three years

Rapprochement between Ankara and Brussels should not only be about economic ties and military cooperation but also about values, the co-chair of the EU-Turkey Committee has said.

New election law will be even better for opposition, Erdoğan claims

New election law will be even better for opposition, Erdoğan claims

Opposition parties have criticized the bill, accusing the AKP and the MHP of tweaking the election system for their advantage in order to make up for the decline in their public support.

Feminist authors Silvia Federici, Angela Davis call for freedom for Kurdish politician Tuğluk

Feminist authors Silvia Federici, Angela Davis call for freedom for Kurdish politician Tuğluk

Imprisoned for over five years, Aysel Tuğluk is not released despite her severe illness.

17 March 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Two people found shot dead near Turkey-Syria border

Two people found shot dead near Turkey-Syria border

There were marks of torture on the people's bodies, according to reports.

Çavuşoğlu discusses situation in Ukraine with US's Blinken ahead of his visit to Kyiv

Çavuşoğlu discusses situation in Ukraine with US's Blinken ahead of his visit to Kyiv

The US secretary of state has thanked Turkey for "its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its efforts to assist Ukraine in its time of need."

Teacher in southern Turkey hosts 10 refugees from Ukraine at his home

Teacher in southern Turkey hosts 10 refugees from Ukraine at his home

Following the opening of a humanitarian corridor, Mehmet Elibal, a retired teacher, arrived in Adana with 10 people, including six children, after a five-day journey.

Will Turkey's new election law save Erdoğan from losing majority in parliament?

Will Turkey's new election law save Erdoğan from losing majority in parliament?

Faced with declining public support, Turkey's ruling alliance is set to amend the election law to secure the parliamentary majority without having to get the majority of the votes in the next year's elections.

17 March 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Turkey's finance minister expects inflation to decrease in summer

Turkey's finance minister expects inflation to decrease in summer

The minister's previous predictions about the inflation rate did not come true.

HDP: Turkey's economic crisis caused by decline in democracy

HDP: Turkey's economic crisis caused by decline in democracy

"In the law index, Turkey dropped from 80th place to 117th place from 2015 to 2021. Between 2015 and 2021, interest expenses increased from 53 billion to 181 billion liras," MP Katırcıoğlu has said.

Erdoğan loses lawsuit against CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu for 'violation of personal rights'

Erdoğan loses lawsuit against CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu for 'violation of personal rights'

The president had sued the main opposition leader for his remarks against him during a speech at the parliament accusing the president of corruption.

'My parents left everything they had in Ukraine'

'My parents left everything they had in Ukraine'

Nadiia Özcan, who has been living in Turkey for 15 years, talks about how her parents managed to come to Turkey from Ukraine.

16 March 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

İHD: Turkey should recognize Halabja Massacre as a genocide

İHD: Turkey should recognize Halabja Massacre as a genocide

"It will be meaningful and important that Turkey, where most Kurds live in the Middle East, recognizes the crimes committed within the scope of Operation Anfal as genocide," the association has said.

Turkey one of four countries in Europe that haven't set a date to quit coal

Turkey one of four countries in Europe that haven't set a date to quit coal

Turkey should set a date for coal exit before the climate summit to be held in Egypt at the end of the year, says the Ekosfer Association.

Over a dozen women detained in police raids in Diyarbakır over Women's Day events

Over a dozen women detained in police raids in Diyarbakır over Women's Day events

Politicians, union members and women's rights defenders are among the detained.

Sancar: AKP, MHP aim to keep parliamentary majority despite losing public support

Sancar: AKP, MHP aim to keep parliamentary majority despite losing public support

The HDP co-leader has said that the ruling alliance is engaged in "political games" to keep the majority despite losing public support.

Jonas the stork leaves İstanbul after 'snow break'

Jonas the stork leaves İstanbul after 'snow break'

The nine-year-old stork's break in İstanbul was prolonged due to the recent snowfall.