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İstanbul mayor İmamoğlu announces candidacy in CHP’s presidential primary
Facing lenghty prison sentences and a ban from politics, the mayor declared his candidacy, promising "justice and freedom" for the country.
21 February 2025
Kars district mayor given prison sentence on 'terrorism' charges
The mayor is expected to be removed from office and replaced with a government-appointed trustee.
21 February 2025
Leaders of Turkey's largest business group detained after sharp criticism of government
After being questioned by prosecutors, two top executives of TÜSİAD were released with an international travel ban and a requirement to regularly check in at a police station.
20 February 2025
Dozens dead in Turkey due to counterfeit alcohol as high taxes drive illicit production
About 60% of the retail price of high-alcohol spirits consist of taxes. Counterfeit alcohol led to the deaths of hundreds of people over the years.
18 February 2025
DEM Party delegation meets Iraqi Kurdish leaders amid peace process talks
The delegation emphasized that resolving the Kurdish issue through political and legal means, rather than conflict, would benefit not only Turkey but also the broader Middle East.
17 February 2025
Ten arrested in probe targeting CHP-DEM cooperation in İstanbul
Prosecutors claim that the PKK orchestrated the cooperation between the CHP and the pro-Kurdish DEM in last year's local elections.
14 February 2025
Akın Bodur
reports
Hatay after earthquakes: Changing priorities and problems
As Hatay continues its reconstruction process after the devastating losses of the February 6 earthquakes, housing, education, healthcare, and economic struggles persist alongside new emerging issues.
13 February 2025
Akın Bodur
İstanbul mayor faces 7 years in prison, ban from politics in terrorism-related case
İmamoğlu is accused of threatening İstanbul's chief public prosecutor and his family among other charges.
12 February 2025
US court approves extradition of Eylem Tok, son in fatal hit-and-run case
Tok and her son Timur Cihantimur, who allegedly ran over several people while racing on a highway, killing one, fled to the US last year.
12 February 2025
Ten detained in raids targeting CHP municipalities in İstanbul ‘terror’ investigation
Prosecutors allege that the cooperation in the local polls between the CHP and the pro-Kurdish DEM was orchestrated by the PKK.
11 February 2025
Turkish ministry orders municipalities to collect stray animals
The municipalities that don't comply with the order will face a fine per animal.
10 February 2025
Turkey's main opposition party investigated over vote buying allegations during congress
The CHP is accused of irregularities during the 2023 congress where its longstanding leader Kılıçdaroğlu was replaced.
10 February 2025
Murat Yıldız
reports
2023 earthquakes left behind destruction and grievence in Adana
Defendants' seats remained empty in court, housing projects remained incomplete, and residents were unable to rebuild due to zoning issues.
7 February 2025
Murat Yıldız
Vecih Cuzdan
reports
The never-ending 'temporary' life in a Hatay tent city
“About ten days ago, two officials from the district governor's office came. They asked if we were missing anything or had any needs. I said, ‘Yes, we do— we want a home.’”
6 February 2025
Vecih Cuzdan
Öcalan preparing 'historic statement' on Kurdish peace process, says DEM leader
"The ball is now in Erdoğan's field," says Bakırhan.
4 February 2025
Vecih Cuzdan
reports
Two years on from Turkey earthquakes: Who is the Antakya protection plan protecting?
Residents of the historic Affan neighborhood, frustrated by uncertainty and the lack of communication, are asking, "Are they trying to force us to leave?"
4 February 2025
Vecih Cuzdan
Ali Dinç
reports
İstanbul mayor testifies in 'terror,' 'obstruction of justice' investigations
İmamoğlu addressed the crowd outside the courthouse following his testimony, vowing to "continue our struggle against injustice and lawlessness."
31 January 2025
Ali Dinç
Kartalkaya hotel workers ‘couldn’t find extinguishers’ during fire
Two workers said no fire exercise had been carried out at the hotel since they started working there.
30 January 2025
Parliament to investigate deadly Bolu ski resort fire as report finds major safety flaws
A new report from the Chamber of Civil Engineers outlines structural and safety failures at the Grand Kartal Hotel.
30 January 2025
bianet
explainer
Turkey arrests dozens of politicians, journalists, public figures in broad crackdown
Investigations target individuals from a wide range of the political spectrum, from the İstanbul mayor to pro-Kurdish and anti-immigrant politicians.
29 January 2025
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Siirt co-mayor removed from office after prison sentence
Safiye Alağaş, a former journalist, was sentenced to prison on "terrorism" charges.
29 January 2025
Evrim Deniz
interview
Lara Dizeyee: A Kurdish fashion designer on the global stage
Bringing Kurdish cultural heritage to the global stage with modern touches, fashion designer Lara Dizeyee aims to make Kurdish women's voices heard, honor their strength and introduce their colorful culture to the world.
28 January 2025
Evrim Deniz
Earthquake strikes northwestern Turkey, felt in İstanbul
The epicenter of the magnitude 4.1 quake was Bursa's Nilüfer district.
27 January 2025
İstanbul mayor faces fresh investigation after claiming bias by court-appointed expert
The same expert was involved in various investigations targeting opposition-run municipalities in İstanbul, İmamoğlu has revealed.
27 January 2025
Owner of Bolu hotel says safety approved by ministry inspections before deadly fire
The tourism minister has blamed the Bolu Municipality for the fire that claimed 78 lives at the Kartalkaya ski resort, while the mayor argues that the ministry is responsible because the resort was designated a tourism center.
27 January 2025
Prominent talent manager, actors investigated over 2013 Gezi Park protests
Manager Ayşe Barım has been taken into custody and several well-known actors represented by her have been summoned to testify. The investigation coincides with the ongoing scrutiny of Barım's alleged monopolization of the entertainment industry.
24 January 2025
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Bolu mayor alleges experts forced out of hotel fire investigation
The experts were dismissed after their preliminary report was not "well-received by authorities," Özcan claims.
24 January 2025
Mine collapse in eastern Turkey injures one worker
One worker managed to escape independently, while the other was rescued with a broken leg and subsequently hospitalized.
23 January 2025
Fatalities rise to 78 in Bolu hotel fire, two municipal officials detained
The mayor of Bolu, an opposition member, criticized the detentions, arguing that the Kartalkaya area is designated as a "tourism zone," which places oversight and inspection responsibilities under the jurisdiction of the Environment Ministry, not the municipality.
23 January 2025
bianet
explainer
Bolu hotel fire: delayed response, lack of oversight, flawed legal framework
The fire that claimed 79 lives has sparked public debate over who should be held accountable for the negligence.
23 January 2025
WWF Turkey expert warns against animal trafficking
A baby gorilla was rescued in İstanbul Airport last month.
22 January 2025
'No alarms, no sprinklers': Bolu ski resort fire death toll rises to 76 amid negligence allegations
Nine people have been taken into custody in connection with the incident, including the owner of the hotel, which reportedly lacked proper fire escape and suppression systems.
22 January 2025
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