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Killing of environmentalist couple not solved since 2017

Killing of environmentalist couple not solved since 2017

No action has been taken against marble quarry owners who are accused of inciting the murder.

‘İstanbul has seen a drop in the number of intensive care patients’

‘İstanbul has seen a drop in the number of intensive care patients’

While İstanbul Director of Health Prof. Memişoğlu has said that “there has been a drop in the number of COVID-19 inpatients and intensive care patients in the last week,” Interior Minister Soylu has been “expecting one more sacrifice from the nation.”

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 43 thousand, cases 5 million

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 43 thousand, cases 5 million

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 283 people died of coronavirus and over 15 thousand people tested positive with less than 200 thousand tests in a day. 3,081 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Afghan shepherds: 40-day journey from Afghanistan to Turkey

Afghan shepherds: 40-day journey from Afghanistan to Turkey

When it comes to the profession of shepherding in Turkey, they come to mind first. Every year, hundreds of them travel thousands of kilometers on foot. Here are two of them; the story of Cemal and Muhammed…

7 May 2021 Hakan Erdal

870 lawyers to Rize Bar Association: Hear the voice of İkizdere

870 lawyers to Rize Bar Association: Hear the voice of İkizdere

In a joint statement about the resistance against a stone quarry planned to be opened in İkizdere, 870 lawyers say, “We call on the Rize Bar: Hear the voice of the people of İkizdere on the brink of the abyss. Keep an ear to their struggle for justice.”

7 May 2021 Sakine Orman

Unable to sell their crops during lockdown, farmers send them to garbage

Unable to sell their crops during lockdown, farmers send them to garbage

Farmers' Union Chair Ali Bülent Erdem has stated that the "complete lockdown" was an example of a complete lack of planning and said, "At least the farmers should have been supported in such a period."

7 May 2021 Hikmet Adal

Sea of Marmara covered with 'sea snot'

Sea of Marmara covered with 'sea snot'

Sea snot occurs largely due to human activities and can harm marine ecology, says a professor.

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 42 thousand

Turkey’s coronavirus death toll tops 42 thousand

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 304 people died of coronavirus and over 22 thousand people tested positive with over 250 thousand tests in a day. 3,378 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Sixty-two bar associations announce support for İkizdere resistance

Sixty-two bar associations announce support for İkizdere resistance

Villagers in the Black Sea province of Rize have been protesting a stone quarry project since late April.

As Yüksekova Haber newspaper turns 21...

As Yüksekova Haber newspaper turns 21...

Yüksekova Haber Newspaper was established on May 5, 2000, but our newspaper, which we raised with great efforts, was closed by a Statutory Decree in 2016. We don’t accept this. We did not commit a crime, we are not guilty. Happy birthday to us.

6 May 2021 Necip Çapraz

Wetland area in Balıkesir 'reduced by 100 hectares,' to be opened for zoning

Wetland area in Balıkesir 'reduced by 100 hectares,' to be opened for zoning

Balıkesir Mayor says the area is "an empty land" and they will allocate it for tourism and housing.

'Left like cats or flowers under the care of neighbors, children are getting commodified'

'Left like cats or flowers under the care of neighbors, children are getting commodified'

"We are trying to take care of our children in pieces," "Everything is halfway," "I constantly hold my breath," "Wounds are opening in the souls of these children..." Parents working during the pandemic and lockdown have spoken to bianet.

6 May 2021 Ayşegül Özbek

‘We survive the pandemic thanks to Somalians’

‘We survive the pandemic thanks to Somalians’

The neighboring shopkeepers condemn the attack on the shops of Somalians in Ankara in mid-April. They say that the streets where the attack occurred are so busy thanks to the shops of Somalians, adding that they also benefit from this.

6 May 2021 Cansu Acar

COVID-19: Turkey has more than 350 deaths in 24 hours

COVID-19: Turkey has more than 350 deaths in 24 hours

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 356 people died of coronavirus and over 26 thousand people tested positive with less than 230 thousand tests in a day. 3,418 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

İkizdere resistance: Cengiz Holding says ministry chose site for stone quarry project

İkizdere resistance: Cengiz Holding says ministry chose site for stone quarry project

Villagers in the Black Sea province of Rize have been protesting a stone quarry project undertaken by a company close to the government.

Greenpeace: Particulate matter emitted by coal-fired plants spread across Turkey

Greenpeace: Particulate matter emitted by coal-fired plants spread across Turkey

Greenpeace Mediterranean has made a simulation showing how PM2.5 travels across the country.

Greenpeace: Particulate matter emitted by coal-fired plants spread across Turkey

Greenpeace: Particulate matter emitted by coal-fired plants spread across Turkey

Greenpeace Mediterranean has made a simulation showing how PM2.5 travels across the country.

‘This is not the way to impose a lockdown’

‘This is not the way to impose a lockdown’

İstanbul Medical Chamber Chair Prof. Pınar Saip has said that while millions of workers are forced to work, the government is trying to save the day with half measures and inadequate precautions.

‘Even birds fall from their nests in trees and die’

‘Even birds fall from their nests in trees and die’

Women from the resistance in İkizdere have said: "They throw the trees that they cut down into the stream that they have dried, covering them with soil so that they cannot be seen. Birds and fish are dying.”

5 May 2021 Tansu Pişkin

Ankara Municipality offers free psychological counseling during pandemic

Ankara Municipality offers free psychological counseling during pandemic

Psychologists hired by the municipality give consultation to people having anxiety.

COVID-19: Turkey's weekly case map updated

COVID-19: Turkey's weekly case map updated

The Health Ministry has released the weekly provincial COVID-19 rates. The new numbers have shown that the number of cases per 100,000 people was over 530 in Istanbul and 360 in the capital city of Ankara on April 24-30.

COVID-19 in Turkey: 336 daily fatalities, nearly 29 thousand cases

COVID-19 in Turkey: 336 daily fatalities, nearly 29 thousand cases

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 336 people died of coronavirus and nearly 29 thousand people tested positive with slightly over 240 thousand tests in a day. 3,452 patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Animal rights activist on hunger strike hospitalized

Animal rights activist on hunger strike hospitalized

The situation of animal rights activist Ayşe Köse, who was on a hunger strike for street animals in Gölpazarı, worsened on the 42nd day of her protest.

Alamos Gold is gone but mining threat is not over in Ida Mountains

Alamos Gold is gone but mining threat is not over in Ida Mountains

Alamos Gold leaving the Ida Mountains, rehabilitation work has not started in the region where nearly 350 thousand trees were cut. Cengiz Holding and Koza Gold continue their mining activities.

4 May 2021 Tansu Pişkin

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

Governor: Half of people in 55-59 age group not vaccinated in İstanbul

A total of 3.87 million vaccine jabs have been administered in the city so far.

Ministry bans grocery stores from selling goods other than basic needs

Ministry bans grocery stores from selling goods other than basic needs

Starting from May 7, grocery stores will be restricted to basic food and hygiene products, animal food and cosmetics until the end of the lockdown.

Turkey reports 347 new coronavirus deaths, daily cases below 25,000

Turkey reports 347 new coronavirus deaths, daily cases below 25,000

The country's overall tally is now near five million, according to the official figures.

Despite facing resistance from villagers, Cengiz Holding wants to expand İkizdere stone quarry

Despite facing resistance from villagers, Cengiz Holding wants to expand İkizdere stone quarry

Locals in İkizdere, Rize have been protesting a stone quarry project carried out by a company that has close ties to the government.

We resisted!

We resisted!

As in other parts of the country, when you touch their soil, water, tree, the people you call "conservative", "pro-government", "AKP voters", and ask "For whom did you vote?" turn into resilient rebels. Especially women.

3 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

İzmir Bar seeks annulment of alcohol ban during lockdown

The government has imposed a de facto ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages during the 17-day lockdown period.

‘Trees uprooted in İkizdere, villagers watch in tears’

‘Trees uprooted in İkizdere, villagers watch in tears’

Speaking to bianet, main opposition CHP MPs Bekaroğlu and Tanal have announced that they filed a criminal complaint about the opening of a stone quarry in Cevizlik village in Rize and the destruction of nature and drinking water.

3 May 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey reports 340 coronavirus deaths in a day

Turkey reports 340 coronavirus deaths in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 340 people died of coronavirus and nearly 26 thousand people tested positive with slightly over 240 thousand tests in a day. The country will now drop PCR test obligation for visitors from 16 countries.

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