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Journalist Nurcan Yalçın sentenced to 3 years, 7 months in prison

Journalist Nurcan Yalçın sentenced to 3 years, 7 months in prison

Yalçın was indicted because of her membership in a women's association and statements by an anonymous witness.

22 November 2021

Bartın coal-fired plant project canceled after 16 years of legal struggle

Bartın coal-fired plant project canceled after 16 years of legal struggle

Nearly one in four people in Bartın city had submitted a petition to the ministry, demanding the cancellation of the project.

22 November 2021

Thoracic Society recommends keeping masks on outdoors due to air pollution

Thoracic Society recommends keeping masks on outdoors due to air pollution

Coronavirus was found in 10 percent of the samples of particulate matter they had collected, Prof. Bayram has said.

22 November 2021

'Thirty-nine percent of Academics for Peace don't have a full-time job'

TİHV REPORT

'Thirty-nine percent of Academics for Peace don't have a full-time job'

The State of Emergency Commission is committing a crime by continuing the "de facto punishment" of the academics despite the Constitutional Court ruling, the TİHV has stated.

19 November 2021

Local journalist acquitted in case filed for 'disturbing' deputy mayor

Local journalist acquitted in case filed for 'disturbing' deputy mayor

The deputy mayor of an opposition-led district municipality in Tekirdağ had filed a case against a journalist for "disseminating personal investigation."

19 November 2021 Hikmet Adal

Nearly 200 refugees prevented from crossing into Greece on fishing boat

Nearly 200 refugees prevented from crossing into Greece on fishing boat

After receiving a tip-off, police intercepted the boat off the coast of Tekirdağ province.

19 November 2021 Yakup Önal

Opposition lashes out at Erdoğan as dollar spikes following interest rate cut

Opposition lashes out at Erdoğan as dollar spikes following interest rate cut

The exchange rate of the US dollar has surpassed 11 against the Turkish lira. The opposition questions the sharp decrease just before the announcement of the policy rate decision.

19 November 2021

Israeli couple return to their country after being released

Israeli couple return to their country after being released

The couple were arrested on espionage charges after taking picture of President Erdoğan's residence in İstanbul.

18 November 2021

Demirtaş backs CHP leader's 'reconciliation' move

Demirtaş backs CHP leader's 'reconciliation' move

Kılıçdaroğlu has promised to reconcile with different segments of society, including the Kurds, Alevis, Jews, Christians and pious people.

18 November 2021

Council of State rejects appeals against Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Council of State rejects appeals against Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

After appeals against the Council's previous rejections, its highest body has issued its final verdict, rejecting all appeals.

18 November 2021

Report: Two EU member states want Turkey to be named as a threat in Eastern Mediterranean

Report: Two EU member states want Turkey to be named as a threat in Eastern Mediterranean

Last week, the EU prolonged the sanctions on Turkey over its drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean for a year.

18 November 2021

Erdoğan's 'chaos' remarks show 'he thinks he may lose elections'

Erdoğan's 'chaos' remarks show 'he thinks he may lose elections'

Politicians and political scientists commented on the president's recent statement that Turkey would be dragged into chaos if the opposition wins the next election.

18 November 2021

Two earthquakes hit Düzce, tremors felt in İstanbul

Two earthquakes hit Düzce, tremors felt in İstanbul

The earthquakes caused no casualties or material damage according to initial findings.

17 November 2021

Turkish lira hits new record low after Erdoğan reiterates his inflation-interest rate theory

Turkish lira hits new record low after Erdoğan reiterates his inflation-interest rate theory

The president has signaled a new interest rate cut ahead of the Central Bank meeting.

17 November 2021

Erdoğan says Turkey will be dragged into chaos if he loses elections

Erdoğan says Turkey will be dragged into chaos if he loses elections

The president has accused the CHP of acting together with "terrorists" and reiterated that the elections will take place as scheduled.

17 November 2021

Criminal complaint against retired intelligence chief after torture confessions

Criminal complaint against retired intelligence chief after torture confessions

In recent interviews, Mehmet Eymür admitted that Turkey's security and intelligence organizations committed torture and extrajudicial killings.

17 November 2021

Syrian child worker killed after her head got stuck in fruit packing machine

Syrian child worker killed after her head got stuck in fruit packing machine

Authorities have opened an investigation into the business. A judgeship has arrested a shift supervisor and issued an arrest warrant for the owner of the business.

17 November 2021

Swedish Academy announces support for Orhan Pamuk after investigation over novel

Swedish Academy announces support for Orhan Pamuk after investigation over novel

The Nobel laurate in literature is charged with "the public into hatred and hostility" by insulting Atatürk in his latest novel, the Nights of Plague.

16 November 2021

International appeal for Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp ahead of his hearing

International appeal for Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp ahead of his hearing

Dr. Gökalp is facing up to 15 years in prison for "terrorism" charges. His next hearing will take place on November 19.

16 November 2021

Report: People in Turkey watch TV 4 hours, 33 minutes a day

Report: People in Turkey watch TV 4 hours, 33 minutes a day

Daily TV viewing times increased by 19 minutes a day from 2019 to 2020, a new report shows.

16 November 2021

Foreign ministers of Turkey, Iran agree on 'new roadmap' for cooperation

Foreign ministers of Turkey, Iran agree on 'new roadmap' for cooperation

Minister Çavuşoğlu has visited Iran's foreign minister and president, discussing bilateral relations and regional issues.

16 November 2021

Progressive Lawyers Association | Prosecutor seeks prison sentences for all lawyers

Progressive Lawyers Association | Prosecutor seeks prison sentences for all lawyers

Two cases were previously merged. The prosecutor has submitted their opinion as to the accusations.

16 November 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Israeli couple arrested for taking photos of Erdoğan's house deny spy accusations

Israeli couple arrested for taking photos of Erdoğan's house deny spy accusations

Israel says the couple are not spies but bus drivers.

15 November 2021

Eighteenth anniversary of İstanbul synagogue bombings: 'I should always be on guard'

Eighteenth anniversary of İstanbul synagogue bombings: 'I should always be on guard'

The 2003 attacks by an al-Qaeda-linked group claimed 24 lives and wounded more than 300 people.

15 November 2021

Demirtaş says next election a 'historic opportunity' for Turkey's working class

Demirtaş says next election a 'historic opportunity' for Turkey's working class

The jailed politician has listed several questions about how Turkey's left can become stronger in the next election.

15 November 2021

Belarus refugee crisis: Turkey imposes flight ban on citizens of Syria, Iraq, Yemen

Belarus refugee crisis: Turkey imposes flight ban on citizens of Syria, Iraq, Yemen

The EU has welcomed Turkey's decision, which came after the EU Commission head's call for sanctions on "third country airlines involved in human smuggling."

15 November 2021

SoE Commission refuses to reinstate Academics for Peace despite Constitutional Court ruling

SoE Commission refuses to reinstate Academics for Peace despite Constitutional Court ruling

The State of Emergency Commission has turned down applications by 37 more academics.

12 November 2021

Motion for parliamentary inquiry into 1942 Wealth Tax on Jewish, Christian minorities

Motion for parliamentary inquiry into 1942 Wealth Tax on Jewish, Christian minorities

MP Paylan has said Turkey must confront its past by determining and compensating the losses caused by the tax on Christians and Jews.

12 November 2021

Over 100 students in Çanakkale kicked out of state dormitory after failing to pay fees

Over 100 students in Çanakkale kicked out of state dormitory after failing to pay fees

Students who failed to pay their fees now have to get permission every week to stay at the dormitory as "guests."

11 November 2021 Melissa Feza Katlar

Kobanî trial: Prosecutor demands criminal complaints as defendants, lawyers protest court

Kobanî trial: Prosecutor demands criminal complaints as defendants, lawyers protest court

The defendants and their attorneys did not attend today's hearing in protest of what they call an unfair trial.

11 November 2021

Ankara denies Turkish Airlines' role in Poland-Belarus refugee crisis

Ankara denies Turkish Airlines' role in Poland-Belarus refugee crisis

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu spoke with his counterpart from Poland as von der Leyen calls for sanctions on "third country airlines" that are involved in human smuggling.

11 November 2021

Prosecutors close child abuse investigation in Urfa because 'she didn't lose virginity'

Prosecutors close child abuse investigation in Urfa because 'she didn't lose virginity'

Human Rights Association Chair Keskin has said the prosecutors didn't take into account the reports that said there were "suspected findings of abuse."

11 November 2021 Evrim Kepenek