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Labor Day rallies in İstanbul lead to detentions

Labor Day rallies in İstanbul lead to detentions

Numerous people have been apprehended in Turkey's metropolis while holding rallies, gatherings, and marches.

1 May 2023 Evrim Kepenek,Ruken Tuncel,Duygu Yılmaz

HRW accuses Turkey of shooting at refugees on Syria border

HRW accuses Turkey of shooting at refugees on Syria border

The group says it obtained nonexhaustive data from an organization monitoring hostilities in Syria that documented 277 individual incidents between October 2015 and April 2023.

Turkey considering prison sentence to tackle excessive rent increases, says minister

Turkey considering prison sentence to tackle excessive rent increases, says minister

President Erdoğan had promised to solve the problem after the May elections.

Court case against dumping of debris near living areas in quake-hit Hatay

Court case against dumping of debris near living areas in quake-hit Hatay

Since the quakes, environmental groups have been raising concerns that jumping debris near living areas can have serious negative consequences on both the environment and human health.

Demoiselle cranes risking extinction were spotted in Amasya

Demoiselle cranes risking extinction were spotted in Amasya

Turkey Breeding Bird Survey 2019 had reported that there were no breeding demoiselle cranes left in Turkey.

Child labor increased in Turkey in 2022, official figures show

Child labor increased in Turkey in 2022, official figures show

Children make up more than 25 percent of Turkey's population, according to the TurkStat figures.

Rosatom announces installation of key safety feature at Turkey nuclear plant

Rosatom announces installation of key safety feature at Turkey nuclear plant

A fuel loading ceremony will be held on April 27 for the plant that is still under construction.

Experts who gave green light to mega projects to review Canal İstanbul appeal

Experts who gave green light to mega projects to review Canal İstanbul appeal

Four of the academics in a team of experts previously gave positive opinions for other mega projects of the government, including a nuclear power plant project.

17 April 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

'Blood supply inadequate in case of an earthquake in Turkey'

'Blood supply inadequate in case of an earthquake in Turkey'

Turkey's Red Crescent faces a critical shortage of blood stocks following the devastating earthquakes on February 6.

17 April 2023 Hikmet Adal,Ruken Tuncel,Dilek Sarıgül

Racist and anti-immigrant election video from Good Party: 'Uninvited Guest'

Racist and anti-immigrant election video from Good Party: 'Uninvited Guest'

The Good Party has denigrated migrants using news about those who got involved in crimes in an election video prepared for the May 14 elections.

Suspect arrested in relation to death of Dina from Gabon

Suspect arrested in relation to death of Dina from Gabon

There are claims that new evidence was found on the suspicious death of Gabonese student Dina. The suspect, taken into custody for the fourth time, was sent to the court after the procedures in the prosecutor's office and was arrested.

Nuclear fuel to be delivered to Akkuyu on April 27

Nuclear fuel to be delivered to Akkuyu on April 27

Ecology platforms name this step as a "political move" and warn that a possible disaster in the Akkuyu power station being constructed will create pollution in the Mediterranean with cross-border effects.

Diyarbakır Bar calls for effective investigation into deaths of two foreign girls

Diyarbakır Bar calls for effective investigation into deaths of two foreign girls

A university student from Gabon and a refugee from Syria were killed within two weeks. All suspects related to the death of the former have been released from detention.

From 'Kedi' to 'Konya': April 4 World Stray Animal Day

From 'Kedi' to 'Konya': April 4 World Stray Animal Day

Amidst the celebration of Stray Animal Day worldwide, what to do with Turkey's free-roaming animals remains a polarizing topic.

4 April 2023 Wouter Massink

Twenty-three local Kurdish politicians in Urfa arrested on 'terror' charges

Twenty-three local Kurdish politicians in Urfa arrested on 'terror' charges

The HDP and DBP politicians are charged with "being a member of a terrorist organization" and "providing financial support to a terrorist organization."

İYİ Party's İstanbul office targeted by gunfire, party leader blames Erdoğan

İYİ Party's İstanbul office targeted by gunfire, party leader blames Erdoğan

Police are investigating the attack on the party's office in Merter, İstanbul. İYİ party's chair Meral Akşener reacted with a stern message to President Erdoğan. ''The man who would scare Meral Akşener has not yet been born, I am not afraid Mr. Recep.''

Number of arrests for drug-related crimes in three months totals 1403 in İstanbul

Number of arrests for drug-related crimes in three months totals 1403 in İstanbul

Between January 1 and March 30, eleven thousand and 531 inspections and operations were conducted by the security forces of İstanbul where 1403 people were arrested.

Bill passed obliging those convicted of drug-related crimes to treatment and rehabilitation programs

Bill passed obliging those convicted of drug-related crimes to treatment and rehabilitation programs

The General Assembly of Turkey accepted a bill that compels those convicted for selling or using drugs to follow compulsory treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Turkey’s greenhouse gas emission increased by 7.7 percent in 2021

Turkey’s greenhouse gas emission increased by 7.7 percent in 2021

Despite Turkey’s announced efforts to reduce its emissions to net zero by 2053, Carbon dioxide emissions per capita steadily increased in the last 30 years.

About 60,000 refugees returned to Syria after Turkey quakes, says minister

About 60,000 refugees returned to Syria after Turkey quakes, says minister

The defense minister refuted the allegations that there was a new refugee influx from syria to Turkey after the February earthquakes.

Foundation laid during hospital groundbreaking ceremony attended by Erdoğan removed a day later

Foundation laid during hospital groundbreaking ceremony attended by Erdoğan removed a day later

A foundation laid during the groundbreaking ceremony of a new state hospital in the quake-hit province of Hatay was removed a day later. The cement poured during a live television broadcast was not intended for construction.

Only 80 days of drinking water left in Bursa

Only 80 days of drinking water left in Bursa

The water reserves of Turkey's fourth most populated city would last 80 days, while Bursa's precipitation decreased this year by 41 percent compared to the same period the previous year, local officials state.

Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır

Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır

The celebrations were held in Newroz Park in the Bağlar district this year. A black stage was set up since the Newroz was dedicated to those who lost their lives in the February 6 earthquakes.

'Existence of dolphins and whales in Turkey is under threat'

'Existence of dolphins and whales in Turkey is under threat'

Dolphins and whales, which are considered a sign of healthy sea ecosystems by scientists, are under multiple threats due to overhunting and plastic pollution.

Three officers investigated over 'torture, killing' of refugees on Turkey-Syria border

Three officers investigated over 'torture, killing' of refugees on Turkey-Syria border

Two people from Syria were killed and two others were seriously injured after being tortured and forced to drink diesel after they were captured trying to cross into Turkey. Three soldiers were briefly arrested.

20 March 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Methamphetamine becomes second-most used drug in Turkey, shows police survey

Methamphetamine becomes second-most used drug in Turkey, shows police survey

The police surveyed over 31,000 people who faced legal action for drug-related crimes last year.

Many Bibles and icons found under the debris of collapsed church in Hatay

Many Bibles and icons found under the debris of collapsed church in Hatay

Excavation teams were able to save Bibles and some liturgical materials besides eleven icons in the ruins of the Antakya Greek Orthodox Church that collapsed in the February 6 earthquakes.

Turkey saw record number of extreme weather events in 2022

Turkey saw record number of extreme weather events in 2022

Extreme rainfall and floods made up 33.6 percent of all events.

Dolphin Park in Marmaris closed permanently

Dolphin Park in Marmaris closed permanently

Five dolphins died earlier in the center and it is now revealed that two surviving dolphins were secretly transferred to another dolphin park in Antalya.

Fighting to obtain an identity card at the age of 66

Fighting to obtain an identity card at the age of 66

HDP MP Gergerlioğlu brought up the case of Fatma Selvi in a parliamentary question and also requested to learn the number of citizens who are not able to obtain an identity card although they have applied for it.

10 March 2023 Evrim Kepenek

Education continues in 1649 tents in quake-hit regions

Education continues in 1649 tents in quake-hit regions

Ministry officials made presentations in parliamentary commission on the works carried out in the fields of education and health for the children after the February 6 earthquakes.

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

The claims spread on social media have been confirmed by the Lawyers for Freedom Association.

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