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Erdoğan changes his tune on emigrating doctors, says 'we owe and need them'

Erdoğan changes his tune on emigrating doctors, says 'we owe and need them'

Last week, the president said, "Let them go," in the face of an unprecedented number of doctors emigrating to western countries because of poor working conditions.

Health workers start two-day strike on Doctor's Day

Health workers start two-day strike on Doctor's Day

İstanbul Medical Chamber members were not allowed to lay wreaths on Taksim Square to mark the Doctor's Day.

Central Bank announces details of 'foreign-exchange protected' gold deposit accounts

Central Bank announces details of 'foreign-exchange protected' gold deposit accounts

In the face of high volatility in foreign exchange rates, the government in late 2021 introduced the foreign exchange rate protected lira deposit system

Journalist Sedef Kabaş released after receiving prison sentence for 'insulting president'

Journalist Sedef Kabaş released after receiving prison sentence for 'insulting president'

Erdoğan not coming to the courthouse was a violation of the procedures, Kabaş's attorneys said.

Hamas 'very concerned' over Erdoğan-Herzog meeting

Hamas 'very concerned' over Erdoğan-Herzog meeting

"We express our sorrow over these visits to our brothers in Arab and Islamic countries," Hamas has said.

DİSK-AR: 8.5 million people are unemployed in Turkey

DİSK-AR: 8.5 million people are unemployed in Turkey

The DİSK-AR has suggested that working time should be reduced without decreasing the wages so that more people can work.

Council of State prosecutor says Erdoğan decree ditching İstanbul Convention should be revoked

Council of State prosecutor says Erdoğan decree ditching İstanbul Convention should be revoked

The presidential decree that set the basis for Erdoğan's order pulling Turkey out of the convention is unconstitutional, the prosecutor has argued.

HDP deputy Uca faces losing legislative immunity for saying 'Kurdistan'

HDP deputy Uca faces losing legislative immunity for saying 'Kurdistan'

Prosecutors have prepared a summary of proceedings against MP Feleknas Uca for "inciting people into hatred and animosity."

Erdoğan says visit of Israel's Herzog 'a turning point' in bilateral relations

Erdoğan says visit of Israel's Herzog 'a turning point' in bilateral relations

"We are all children of Prophet Abraham," President Herzog said, pointing out the historical relations between the peoples of Turkey and Israel.

'Women's labor force participation in Turkey lower than any European country'

'Women's labor force participation in Turkey lower than any European country'

Despite the trend of increase in the number of women employees in recent years, women's participation in the labor force is still low, says TEPAV.

TurkStat: Turkey's unemployment rate rose to 11.4 percent in January

TurkStat: Turkey's unemployment rate rose to 11.4 percent in January

The broad unemployment rate was 22.9 percent. The average working time per week increased by 0.2 hours to 45.3 hours.

Council of Higher Education to grant 'special status' to university students in Ukraine

Council of Higher Education to grant 'special status' to university students in Ukraine

Before the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there were about 5,000 students from Turkey in the country.

'Maltreatment, torture in Marmara Region's prisons doubled in a year'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

'Maltreatment, torture in Marmara Region's prisons doubled in a year'

In 2020, the İHD found 4,805 rights violations in 450 applications, whereas it found 6,222 violations in 326 applications.

Bracing for heavy snowfall, İstanbul suspends schools until March 14

Bracing for heavy snowfall, İstanbul suspends schools until March 14

All civil servants and workers in public institutions will be put on administrative leave, the governor has announced.

Hrant Dink Foundation calls for papers for conference on İstanbul during war and after

Hrant Dink Foundation calls for papers for conference on İstanbul during war and after

The conference covering the period between 1914-1922 will be in Armenian, Turkish and English with simultaneous translation.

Turkey eases Covid measures in schools

Turkey eases Covid measures in schools

Masks will not be mandatory in schoolyards and classrooms will not switch to remote learning after two students test positive.

Women in Diyarbakır remember imprisoned Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk on Women's Day

Women in Diyarbakır remember imprisoned Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk on Women's Day

Several banners hung in the rally area included the one that read, "Aysel's memory is our memory," in reference to Aysel Tuğluk, an imprisoned Kurdish politician who has been diagnosed with dementia.

9 March 2022 Umut Ali Adalı

'The feminist revolt will not end without establishing an equal and free world!'

20TH FEMINIST NIGHT MARCH

'The feminist revolt will not end without establishing an equal and free world!'

Prevented from holding the night march on İstiklal Avenue, women read out their statement in Cihangir quarter.

8 March 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Women gather in Cihangir despite police response

20TH FEMINIST NIGHT MARCH

Women gather in Cihangir despite police response

Subway stations in the Taksim area have been shut down as the Governor's Office banned the Feminist Night March. Dozens of women who wanted to take the ferry from Kadıköy have been detained.

8 March 2022 Evrim Kepenek,Hikmet Adal,Yağmur Karagöz,Ayşegül Özbek

Fifteen journalists who have fled Russia amid war take refuge in Turkey

Fifteen journalists who have fled Russia amid war take refuge in Turkey

About 150 journalists have reportedly left the country amid increasing pressures on journalists because of the war.

8 March 2022 Hikmet Adal

CHP files appeal against ban on İstanbul Feminist Night March

CHP files appeal against ban on İstanbul Feminist Night March

The governor banned the demonstration that has been held in Taksim since 2003.

Kavala's attorneys say prosecutor's opinion disregards international criminal law norms

Kavala's attorneys say prosecutor's opinion disregards international criminal law norms

The prosecutor of the Gezi Park trial demanded an aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, businessperson and rights advocate who has been in prison for over four years.

'Most severe cold wave in decades' expected in Turkey this week

'Most severe cold wave in decades' expected in Turkey this week

In İstanbul, the most populous city of the country, the snowfall will start on Wednesday night and is expected to continue until Monday.

Turkey welcomes Russia's 'temporary ceasefire'

UKRAINE INVASION

Turkey welcomes Russia's 'temporary ceasefire'

Turkey will continue to work to ensure a permanent ceasefire, the presidential spokesperson has said.

İSİG: At least 106 workers lost their lives while working in February

İSİG: At least 106 workers lost their lives while working in February

At least 225 workers were killed while working in the first two months of the year.

Turkey reports 34,343 new coronavirus cases, 132 deaths

Turkey reports 34,343 new coronavirus cases, 132 deaths

The number of daily new cases have declined over the past few weeks.

Actress Demet Evgar picked as UN Women Turkey's first national goodwill ambassador

Actress Demet Evgar picked as UN Women Turkey's first national goodwill ambassador

"I want to inspire more women by strengthening my previous work with the partnership of UN Women and bring the story of women together with more women", Evgar has said.

Report: At least 40 children died of preventable causes in February

Report: At least 40 children died of preventable causes in February

One child lost their lives because of gender-based violence and four of the deceased children were refugees from Syria, according to the FİSA report.

Turkey's foreign minister speaks over phone with counterparts from Russia, Ukraine

Turkey's foreign minister speaks over phone with counterparts from Russia, Ukraine

Turkey has evacuated more than half of its citizens living in Ukraine, according to Minister Çavuşoğlu.

'I'm worried that I won't be able to sing again'

'I'm worried that I won't be able to sing again'

Kurdish musician Nudem Durak was imprisoned for singing in her mother tongue.

'Would you like coal or olive for breakfast?': Petition against new mining regulations

'Would you like coal or olive for breakfast?': Petition against new mining regulations

Several NGOs and olive grove owners have filed lawsuits against regulations that violate the Law on Improvement of Olive Growing.

New circular by ministry: Mask mandate continues in public transport, hospitals, theaters

New circular by ministry: Mask mandate continues in public transport, hospitals, theaters

Quarantine rules for people coming from foreign countries have been eased. No documents will be required from people arriving in the country by land, sea or rail.