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Yüksekova News Editorial Director Explains Developments in District

Yüksekova News Editorial Director Explains Developments in District

Erkan Çapraz from Yüksekova News has spoken about the operations expanding through neighboring villages on 39th day of the curfew.

Turkey, Refugees on Europe’s Agenda Following Summit

Turkey, Refugees on Europe’s Agenda Following Summit

In terms of solving the refugee crisis, Germany has the tendency to “solve” the problem in Turkey but different voices echo in domestic politics. Greece is in a direr situation after arrival of new refugees.

Peace Group in Diyarbakır: Streets Quiet, Gunshots from Sur

Peace Group in Diyarbakır: Streets Quiet, Gunshots from Sur

Erol Önderoğlu, one of Peace Group members going to Diyarbakır to make peace call said they are visiting grave of “Peace Messenger” Tahir Elçi*.

30 December 2015

A Guide Fighting Discriminatory Language in Media

A Guide Fighting Discriminatory Language in Media

"Schizophrenic doctor chops up partner”, “Head of drunkards turns out to be a communist”, “Murder suspect turns out to be homosexual”, “Beating of the disabled teenager”, ”Even the Tanzanian gets it” … and many others; a guide against the never-ending discriminatory language of the media.

8 December 2015

Why Turkey Sends Troops to Mosul?

Why Turkey Sends Troops to Mosul?

Baghdad administration’s reaction against Turkey sending troops to Bashiqa camp near Mosul on December 5 has come to the fore, the intention of Turkey to send soldiers is being discussed.

8 December 2015

Former HDP Deputy Talks About Silvan Incidents

Former HDP Deputy Talks About Silvan Incidents

HDP former deputy Edip Berk has expressed that in the neighborhoods where curfew declared wounded people cannot be moved out of there, there is food shortage, and entrance to neighborhoods have been blocked for “security of life”.

12 November 2015

What Do People in Konya and Kayseri Think about Re-election?

HALUK KALAFAT IN CENTRAL ANATOLIA

What Do People in Konya and Kayseri Think about Re-election?

AKP is strong in Konya, people are worried rather than excited in Kayseri, both cities’ voters emphasize economic stability.

30 October 2015

Wounded in Suruç, Vatan Budak Dies

Wounded in Suruç, Vatan Budak Dies

Gravely wounded in Suruç Massacre, Vatan Budak has died in İstanbul. 50 wounded people are still being treated, one of them is getting worse.

What’s Left From 2014?

FROM THE EDITOR

What’s Left From 2014?

Kicking off with the leftovers of 2013 on the leaked voice recordings, 2014 marked with elections, raids, workplace murder disasters, media bans and corruption investigations. It has disappeared to 2015 with some many leftovers.

We Don’t Recognize the Media Ban And Take Legal Action

We Don’t Recognize the Media Ban And Take Legal Action

Just like the previous times, bianet refuses to follow the media ban imposed on the coverage of 4 former ministers’ statements to a parliamentary commission within corruption probe.

26 November 2014

Story Project Aims to Face the Genocide Without Prejudice

“THE TURK WHO SAVED ME” PROJECT

Story Project Aims to Face the Genocide Without Prejudice

The “European Integration” Non-Governmental Organization and Armedia are collecting, within the framework of the “The Turk Who Saved Me” project, stories of Armenians whose grandparent were saved by Turks in 1915.

27 October 2014

Sezgin Tüzün: Erdoğan Didn’t Win, the Opposition Lost

Sezgin Tüzün: Erdoğan Didn’t Win, the Opposition Lost

Sezgin Tüzün analyzed that voter turnout would be 70% in his last article he wrote before elections and we talked to him about results of elections. “Those not having voted determined the result of elections and the opposition lost by 14% vote” he said.

NATO Criteria in Military Expenses, and Turkey

NATO Criteria in Military Expenses, and Turkey

NATO convokes its members to increase their military expenses. Prof. Dr. Nurhan Yentürk states Turkey already goes beyond NATO’s limit when domestic safety expenses are included, and says no accurate transparency is achieved.

Release Order For Füsun Erdoğan

Release Order For Füsun Erdoğan

8 socialists including journalist and bianet writer Füsun Erdoğan has been ordered for release within the MLKP case. The ruling came 8 years after the initial detention.

Kürkçü: I am Returning With a Renewed Heart

Kürkçü: I am Returning With a Renewed Heart

“I am on my duty. I am returning with a renewed heart.” HDP Co-Chair Ertuğrul Kürkçü told bianet as soon as he left the ICU.

28 October 2013

Hug A Tree!

BIANET IS CALLING FOR ACTION

Hug A Tree!

bianet staff is calling everyone to hug a tree in order to save them from being cut. Take a photo of you hugging a tree, share it on the social media with the hashtag #agacasaril and send it to us at [email protected] for publication.

Film Festival With Movie Theater Invasion

Film Festival With Movie Theater Invasion

A group of activists, musicians and cinephiles invaded Istanbul's historical Emek Movie Theater on Sunday afternoon, launching an alternative opening ceremony for the ongoing Istanbul Film Festival.

bianet Celebrates Mother Tongue Day With Songs

INTERNATIONAL MOTHER TONGUE DAY

bianet Celebrates Mother Tongue Day With Songs

bianet's International Mother Tongue Day 2013: Languages remain on earth as long as people expressed them through folk chants and songs.

21 February 2013

Syria's Circassians Flee to Turkey en Masse

Syria's Circassians Flee to Turkey en Masse

Albeit not taking any sides, roughly 130.000 Circassians suffer from the severe consequences of war in Syria. Their compatriots organize sit-in protests all around the world to bring awareness.

23 November 2012

“Use Contraceptives! Stop Lecturing Women”

MEN MARCH AGAINST THE ABORTION BAN

“Use Contraceptives! Stop Lecturing Women”

“Men Against the Abortion Ban” marched across Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu district on Sunday to express the reasons why they oppose the controversial proposal by government officials to ban abortion.

"Sivas Massacre Case Won't Be Closed Until We Say So"

"Sivas Massacre Case Won't Be Closed Until We Say So"

Alevite organizations and dissident groups and parties protested the acquittal of some defendants at the infamous Sivas case. Education reform, discriminatory practices and recent threats to Alevites were also targeted.

Internet Filtering System Combined with Censorship

16. TURKEY INTERNET CONFERENCE

Internet Filtering System Combined with Censorship

The 16th Turkey Internet Conference was held in Izmir last week. Internet censorship and filtering were the themes of more than 100 activities. A free internet was the common demand of internet users and technology developers.

5 December 2011

50 "Sour Dictionary" Writers Summoned to Prosecutor's Office

50 "Sour Dictionary" Writers Summoned to Prosecutor's Office

The Istanbul police called about 50 writers of the "Sour Dictionary" to the prosecutor's office to give their statement regarding headings that were related to religious topics. This operation came just after the Sour Dictionary announced to have applied a "Hate Speech Control Project".

Unions: 4B Regulation Insufficient, 4C Should be Lifted

LABOUR RIGHTS

Unions: 4B Regulation Insufficient, 4C Should be Lifted

Due to an amendment of the Law on Civil Servants, contracted workers are now entitled to apply for a transfer to the permanent staff. According to the unions, this amendment is insufficient as long as the 4C regulation has not been abolished.

Istanbul and Izmir under Clouds of Tear Gas

Istanbul and Izmir under Clouds of Tear Gas

The recent police intervention in Hopa fuelled protests in Izmir and Istanbul after demonstrators had already made their voices heard in Ankara. Again, the massive use of tear gas caused a heart attack. Several people were beaten and taken into police custody.

Students from Berlin and Istanbul at bianet

Students from Berlin and Istanbul at bianet

bianet was the starting point for students from Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul and from the Freie Universität Berlin in a series of visits to Turkish media institutions. As part of the Media and Culture Management project, they met BİA Project Advisor Nadire Mater.

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