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Journalist Beritan Canözer released after three days in detention

Journalist Beritan Canözer released after three days in detention

Fifty-eight people, including two journalists, were detained on August 13 in an investigation for "terrorist propaganda."

Turkey reports highest daily Covid fatalities since late May

Turkey reports highest daily Covid fatalities since late May

Over 18,000 cases and 165 deaths were registered in a day, according to the Health Ministry.

Nearly one in four young people in Turkey is neither working nor studying

Nearly one in four young people in Turkey is neither working nor studying

The labor force participation rate in the 15-25 age group was 42.1 percent in the second quarter of the year, according to the TurkStat.

HDP requests additional time for defense in closure case

HDP requests additional time for defense in closure case

The party faces closure because of its alleged ties to the PKK. A previous indictment seeking the closure of the party was turned down in April.

'Fahrenheit 5651': Turkey blocked 467,011 web addresses in 14 years

'Fahrenheit 5651': Turkey blocked 467,011 web addresses in 14 years

More than 58,000 web addresses were blocked in the last year, according to the Freedom of Expression Association.

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

The flag carrier had sent one last plane to Kabul for citizens of Turkey who wanted to leave the country.

Support for woman volleyball player targeted after sharing photo with girlfriend

Support for woman volleyball player targeted after sharing photo with girlfriend

Thousands of people announced support for Karakurt after homophobic comments on her photo.

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

Both the US and European countries have suggested that Turkey can host Afghans fleeing from the Taliban.

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

A few days ago, the president said reports on Afghan refugees crossing into the country were "exaggerated."

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

A military bases in Iraq's north was targeted by PKK members, the Defense Ministry has said.

Death toll from floods in Black Sea region rises to 70

Death toll from floods in Black Sea region rises to 70

Three ministers visited Bozkurt district in Kastamonu, the hardest-hit region from the floods.

Turkey reports 18,847 Covid cases, 154 deaths in a day

Turkey reports 18,847 Covid cases, 154 deaths in a day

To date, 70.92 percent of the country's adult population has received at least one vaccine dose, according to the Ministry of Health.

Firefighting plane crashes in Turkey's Maraş, killing eight people

Firefighting plane crashes in Turkey's Maraş, killing eight people

The plane was leased from Russia to help contain wildfires.

Floods in Black Sea region: Death toll rises to 57, hundreds still missing

Floods in Black Sea region: Death toll rises to 57, hundreds still missing

The real death toll in Bozkurt, Kastamonu, the worst-hit region, is much higher than what was announced by the authorities, according to locals and opposition deputies.

'We are concerned that attacks on refugees may continue'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

'We are concerned that attacks on refugees may continue'

While the government has instrumentalized the refugees, the opposition has portrayed them as an economic burden, the İHD has said.

JinNews reporter Beritan Canözer detained in police raid

JinNews reporter Beritan Canözer detained in police raid

The details of the investigation against the reporter are not yet clear. She had been detained several times for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."

Scores missing, buildings collapse in 'worst ever' floods in Turkey's Black Sea region

Scores missing, buildings collapse in 'worst ever' floods in Turkey's Black Sea region

Videos from Kastamonu, the hardest-hit province, show that the water level rose so much that the first floors of buildings were flooded.

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

CHP, HDP warn against racism after attacks on refugees in Ankara

After a person was stabbed to death in a fight between refugees and locals in Altındağ, Ankara, people attacked shops and homes of refugees in the district for two nights in a row.

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

Erdoğan says he may host Taliban leader

The president has denied that there has been a flow of refugees from Afghanistan to Turkey.

Study: 83,000 hectares of forests burned in Turkey's south and southwest in two weeks

Study: 83,000 hectares of forests burned in Turkey's south and southwest in two weeks

The fire in Antalya's Manavgat has been recorded as the largest wildfire in the country's history with some 56,000 hectares of forest burned.

'RTÜK prevents the public's right to information'

'RTÜK prevents the public's right to information'

The media regulator imposed penalties on several TV channels for "misleading" coverage of the massive wildfires that struck the country in the past two weeks.

Erdoğan uses teleprompter to answer journalists' questions during live broadcast

Erdoğan uses teleprompter to answer journalists' questions during live broadcast

The president was mocked on Twitter after it was seen that he was reading answers from a teleprompter and his aides were whispering suggestions at him.

Attacks on Syrian refugees' homes, shops continue in Turkey's capital on the second day

Attacks on Syrian refugees' homes, shops continue in Turkey's capital on the second day

Tensions have risen in Ankara's Altındağ district after an 18-year-old man was killed in a knife fight with refugees.

US 'grateful' that Turkey wants to run Kabul airport, says State Department

US 'grateful' that Turkey wants to run Kabul airport, says State Department

Washington and Ankara have been discussing a plan for Turkey to continue running the Kabul airport after the US leaves Afghanistan.

Council of State rules Interior Ministry not culpable for 2015 Ankara Massacre

Council of State rules Interior Ministry not culpable for 2015 Ankara Massacre

Claims for damages filed by the families of those who lost their lives and suffered injuries in the bombings have been rejected.

AKP member threatens journalist Murat Ağırel with death

AKP member threatens journalist Murat Ağırel with death

"When the time comes, we'll take down all of you," AKP member Emrah Çelik said in a message he sent to the journalist. Çelik's photos with severed heads in Syria had surfaced in 2019.

Attempted attack on İYİ Party leader Akşener in Sivas

Attempted attack on İYİ Party leader Akşener in Sivas

Akşener has been targeted for the second time in three months. The president had praised the first attempted attack against her.

Afghanistan: As Taliban advances, Turkey's role after US withdrawal still unclear

Afghanistan: As Taliban advances, Turkey's role after US withdrawal still unclear

Turkey's defense minister has visited Pakistan to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Germany turns down two asylum seekers because they are 'too politically engaged'

Germany turns down two asylum seekers because they are 'too politically engaged'

The two applicants were sentenced to prison in Turkey for being a member of an illegal organization. A court in Germany said they would not be in danger of being arrested if they were extradited.

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İSİG: 146 workers killed in occupational homicides in July

İSİG: 146 workers killed in occupational homicides in July

At least 1,301 workers have been killed in occupational homicides so far this year, according to İSİG.

Prosecutors investigate Ekşi Sözlük over discussion about 'why people don't revolt'

Prosecutors investigate Ekşi Sözlük over discussion about 'why people don't revolt'

The investigation has been initiated on the charges of "inciting people to commit a crime" and "inciting people into hatred and animosity."

Access to Jin News blocked for 32nd time

Access to Jin News blocked for 32nd time

The Information Technologies and Communications Authority has blocked access to JinNews, the only women's news agency in Turkey.