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AKP to bring up new draft constitution in early 2022, says Erdoğan

AKP to bring up new draft constitution in early 2022, says Erdoğan

"We would like to make the preparations for the Constitution together with all political parties," the president has said.

2 September 2021

Turkey to reduce election threshold from 10 to 7 percent

Turkey to reduce election threshold from 10 to 7 percent

After President Erdoğan, his ally Bahçeli also stated that the election threshold will be lowered.

1 September 2021

'We defend peace against war, conflict and ecological destruction'

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'We defend peace against war, conflict and ecological destruction'

Marking World Peace Day, ecologists from Turkey, Cyprus and Greece have criticized the governments of the three countries for "fanning the flames of racism" while not taking action against ecological destruction.

1 September 2021

Labor share in GDP decreased despite high growth rate

Labor share in GDP decreased despite high growth rate

While Turkey recorded an annual growth rate of 21.7 percent, the labor share in the GDP continued to decline.

1 September 2021

New confessions about 1993 Lice massacre on parliamentary agenda

New confessions about 1993 Lice massacre on parliamentary agenda

Seventeen people, including a brigadier general, were killed and many homes and businesses were set on fire in the Kurdish-majority province of Diyarbakır in 1993.

1 September 2021

Former Minister Bayraktar backs down from statement on 2013 corruption investigations

Former Minister Bayraktar backs down from statement on 2013 corruption investigations

On Sunday, the former minister said everything about him in the investigation was true.

Volunteers in Mersin keep watch near power lines to keep migrating birds from being electrocuted

Volunteers in Mersin keep watch near power lines to keep migrating birds from being electrocuted

Some electrocuted storks were found as birds have started migrating back to Africa.

Former minister confesses that allegations in 2013 'corruption' investigations were true

Former minister confesses that allegations in 2013 'corruption' investigations were true

Four ministers had to leave office after the investigations that marked the end of the years-long alliance between Erdoğan and Fetullah Gülen.

'Investigate enforced disappearances impartially and courageously'

'Investigate enforced disappearances impartially and courageously'

Saturday Mothers and the Human Rights Association mark the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. There are 1,352 persons found to have been forcibly disappeared in Turkey.

President Erdoğan, opposition leaders visit Atatürk's mausoleum to mark Victory Day

President Erdoğan, opposition leaders visit Atatürk's mausoleum to mark Victory Day

"We are carrying Turkey to a bright future in line with the goals you have set for us," the president wrote in the Anıtkabir memorial book.

Erdoğan reflects on Taliban's rule, women's rights in Afghanistan, ISIS-K

Erdoğan reflects on Taliban's rule, women's rights in Afghanistan, ISIS-K

"We have provided all sorts of support to Afghanistan, both infrastructure and superstructure, over the last 20 years. However, the Taliban caused some very serious damage in northern Afghanistan," the president has said.

President Erdoğan's job approval at lowest level in six years, poll shows

President Erdoğan's job approval at lowest level in six years, poll shows

The president's job approval rating dropped by nine percent in a month, according to the Metropoll survey.

Aerial response to Dersim forest fire after 13 days

Aerial response to Dersim forest fire after 13 days

Two helicopters and a plane have been deployed to Hozat while three other fires have been contained, the General Directorate of Forestry has stated.

Report: Only two percent of rental flats in İstanbul 'affordable and livable'

Report: Only two percent of rental flats in İstanbul 'affordable and livable'

The Center for Spatial Justice has examined the rental homes in the metropolis of 15.4 million.

Armenian church in Malatya opened to worship after 106 years

Armenian church in Malatya opened to worship after 106 years

The church is located in the neighborhood where assassinated Armenian journalist Hrant Dink had grown up.

Abandoned for 57 years, Büyükada Rum Orphanage to be restored

'A MONUMENT TO SOCIAL SOLIDARITY'

Abandoned for 57 years, Büyükada Rum Orphanage to be restored

Preliminary restoration works for the orphanage that faces the risk of collapse have been completed.

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Poverty, starvation lines rise amid high food inflation

Poverty, starvation lines rise amid high food inflation

The starvation line was above the monthly wage in August, according to the Türk-İş.

Turkey completes evacuation of troops from Afghanistan

Turkey completes evacuation of troops from Afghanistan

Only a technical delegation of 20-30 people will continue to stay in the country, President Erdoğan has said.

Government agencies not allowed to respond to wildfires in Dersim, says mayor

Government agencies not allowed to respond to wildfires in Dersim, says mayor

Wildfires in the southeastern province have been going on for 10 days and are reportedly approaching residential areas.

Conscientious objector Şendoğan Yazıcı convicted in two cases

Conscientious objector Şendoğan Yazıcı convicted in two cases

Everytime he goes through an ID check, a new case is filed against him for being a draft evader, said Yazıcı.

'Everybody is aware that HDP will be a key power in the next elections'

'Everybody is aware that HDP will be a key power in the next elections'

While the ruling party is losing votes, the opposition should do more than just watching it to win the next election, HDP Co-Chair Sancar has said.

Covid-19: No 'very high risk' provinces left in Turkey, says minister

Covid-19: No 'very high risk' provinces left in Turkey, says minister

Most of Turkey's western and northern provinces are in the ministry's low-risk category while the country is averaging over 19,000 cases over the past week.

Alevi homes marked in Adana in 38th similar incident in a decade

HATE CRIME

Alevi homes marked in Adana in 38th similar incident in a decade

Opposition deputies have submitted parliamentary questions about the incident, criticizing the government for its inaction.

Erdoğan sued 38,581 people for 'insulting the president' in six years

Erdoğan sued 38,581 people for 'insulting the president' in six years

The five presidents before him had filed 1,816 cases in total.

Turkey reports 19,616 coronavirus cases, 257 deaths

Turkey reports 19,616 coronavirus cases, 257 deaths

665,998 vaccine doses were administered in 24 hours, the ministry has announced.

Turkey condemns Kabul bombings, reports no casualties

Turkey condemns Kabul bombings, reports no casualties

Two apparent suicide bombings killed at least 60 people in Afghanistan's capital.

England keeps Turkey on Covid red list

England keeps Turkey on Covid red list

In the fourth peak of the pandemic, Turkey has remained on the list of high-risk countries announced by the UK's Department of Transport.

Constitutional Court: Prison sentence for column article violated journalist's rights

Constitutional Court: Prison sentence for column article violated journalist's rights

A local journalist was sentenced to 2 years and 5 months in prison because of his articles targeting a lawyer.

Five given life sentences for 'breaking windows of AKP building'

Five given life sentences for 'breaking windows of AKP building'

As an appeals court upheld the verdict, the attorneys of the defendants have brought the case to the Court of Cassation.

Main opposition leader claims Turkey's Central Bank reserves at minus 53 billion dollars

Main opposition leader claims Turkey's Central Bank reserves at minus 53 billion dollars

Earlier, President Erdoğan said the Central Bank had 109 billion dollars of foreign exchange reserves.

TurkStat: 92 percent of households in Turkey have internet access

TurkStat: 92 percent of households in Turkey have internet access

Men use the internet more than women and online shopping is increasing, according to the TurkStat survey.

Investigation against journalist Ahmet Kandal for disclosing police officers' names

Investigation against journalist Ahmet Kandal for disclosing police officers' names

The journalist has said that he reported on officers who committed an offense and are being investigated.