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Boğaziçi University: President Erdoğan appoints new rector opposed by 95 percent of academics

Boğaziçi University: President Erdoğan appoints new rector opposed by 95 percent of academics

After dismissing the Rector Bulu following months of protests, Erdoğan appointed his vice-rector, whom 95 percent of the school's academics voted against.

Turkey to mandate negative PCR tests for public activities

Turkey to mandate negative PCR tests for public activities

Tests will be mandatory for the unvaccinated, or those not recovered from Covid-19, to attend concerts, cinemas, theaters, the Ministry of Interior has announced.

Taliban says it seeks good relations, economic cooperation with Turkey

Taliban says it seeks good relations, economic cooperation with Turkey

"Turkey is both a respectable and powerful country in the world and has a very special place for the Islamic ummah," a spokesperson of the Taliban has told a newspaper in Turkey.

Forest fire on İstanbul's Princes' Islands

Forest fire on İstanbul's Princes' Islands

The fire was contained two hours after it broke out, the Governor's Office of İstanbul has announced.

Attack on İYİ Party İstanbul head

Attack on İYİ Party İstanbul head

Kavuncu noted that President Erdoğan had praised an attempted attack on İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener a few months ago.

Black Sea floods: Death toll rises to 82 with 32 still missing

Black Sea floods: Death toll rises to 82 with 32 still missing

Search and rescue efforts continue in the region that was hit by heavy rainfall on August 11.

'Criminal network forces women who grew up in orphanages to sex work'

'Criminal network forces women who grew up in orphanages to sex work'

HDP deputy Dilan Taşdemir has submitted a parliamentary question about the allegations to the minister of family and social services.

Erdoğan: Turkey hosts 300,000 'registered and unregistered' Afghan refugees

Erdoğan: Turkey hosts 300,000 'registered and unregistered' Afghan refugees

Turkey has had talks with the US and the Taliban about the group's takeover of the country, the president has said.

bianet Project Advisor Nadire Mater's press card revoked without notification

bianet Project Advisor Nadire Mater's press card revoked without notification

The cancellation of the card has been revealed after the Presidency Communications Directorate submitted its defense in the case filed by Mater.

20 August 2021 Hikmet Adal

Migration from Afghanistan: Erdoğan says Turkey won't be Europe's 'refugee storehouse'

Migration from Afghanistan: Erdoğan says Turkey won't be Europe's 'refugee storehouse'

Two weeks ago, the president had said Turkey wold continue to take more refugees "as we are managing its financing well."

State Supervisory Council authorized to inspect NGOs

State Supervisory Council authorized to inspect NGOs

The DDK will be authorized to inspect NGOs, their partnerships and affiliated organizations.

Turkey reports 19,320 Covid cases, 216 deaths

Turkey reports 19,320 Covid cases, 216 deaths

The country has administered more than 781,000 vaccine shots in 24 hours. More than half of the adult population is now fully vaccinated.

1997 'postmodern coup' case: Retired generals sent behind bars after life sentences

1997 'postmodern coup' case: Retired generals sent behind bars after life sentences

Erdoğan's former party had lost power in 1997, months after a declaration by the army. Nearly 25 years later, 14 generals were sentenced to life imprisonment for staging a coup.

Turkey joins EU Covid Pass system

Turkey joins EU Covid Pass system

People holding a Covid-19 certificate issued by Turkey will be allowed to travel into EU countries.

Dozens of dead animals found near animal shelter in İstanbul

Dozens of dead animals found near animal shelter in İstanbul

An animal rights advocate has blamed the İstanbul Municipality for its "negligence."

19 August 2021 Nurşen Çinkaya

Boğaziçi exhibition case: Ministry of Justice defends arrests, cites 'haram' remarks about LGBTI+s

Boğaziçi exhibition case: Ministry of Justice defends arrests, cites 'haram' remarks about LGBTI+s

It was right to arrest two students because of an artwork depicting Kaaba, the ministry has claimed.

Neighborhood guards prevent journalists from covering child's death in İstanbul

Neighborhood guards prevent journalists from covering child's death in İstanbul

Three journalists from two news agencies said they were attacked by the guards.

'Ninety percent of Covid ICU patients in Turkey not fully vaccinated'

'Ninety percent of Covid ICU patients in Turkey not fully vaccinated'

Turkey has seen a drastic increase in the number of Covid cases since the reopening in early July.

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

No matter who rules the country, Turkey should stand with Afghanistan as a "requirement of brotherhood," the president has said.

Turkey reports nearly 20,000 Covid cases, 168 deaths

Turkey reports nearly 20,000 Covid cases, 168 deaths

More than 45 million people have received the first dose, and more than 34.15 million are now fully vaccinated, according to the ministry data.

Minority foundations in Turkey have not been able to hold elections for eight years

Minority foundations in Turkey have not been able to hold elections for eight years

HDP deputy Garo Paylan has submitted a parliamentary question regarding the issue to the vice president.

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

It's too early to say that Turkey's plan to keep running the Kabul airport is terminated as "new circumstances have emerged," Turkey's foreign minister has said.

Petition to Presidency for evacuation of 24 artists from Afghanistan

Petition to Presidency for evacuation of 24 artists from Afghanistan

The lives of 24 artists who have been working for human rights are in danger, say the organizers of the campaign.

18 August 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Poll: Four possible opposition candidates lead Erdoğan, economic crisis most urgent problem

Poll: Four possible opposition candidates lead Erdoğan, economic crisis most urgent problem

About 65 percent think the economic crisis and unemployment are Turkey's most urgent problems. The opposition alliance is slightly ahead of the ruling alliance in the parliamentary election poll.

18 August 2021 Hikmet Adal

Turkey's daily Covid deaths continue to increase

Turkey's daily Covid deaths continue to increase

The Ministry of Health has reported 21,692 new cases and 183 deaths in a day.

Turkey's Kabul embassy to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan

Turkey's Kabul embassy to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan

The citizens who contact Turkey's diplomatic missions will be brought to Turkey according to the order of their applications.

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

The president has described the philosophy of Turkey's defense industry as "If you want peace, prepare for war."

Death toll from Black Sea floods rises to 78, expected to increase further

Death toll from Black Sea floods rises to 78, expected to increase further

At least 48 people were reported missing in Kastamonu, the worst-hit city, and Sinop, according to the authorities.

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into İkizdere stone quarry protesters

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into İkizdere stone quarry protesters

Villagers in İkizdere, Rize protested a stone quarry project for weeks.

Report: Turkey to establish regulatory body for social media

Report: Turkey to establish regulatory body for social media

Those who spread fake news on social media will face up to five years in prison, a pro-government daily has reported.

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Ankara is in dialogue with all parties in Afghanistan and wants to support the country's development, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

While the opposition accuses the government of putting the country's military personnel in danger, MHP's Bahçeli has said it is a must to prevent irregular migration from Afghanistan.