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Turkey says US downed drone due to ‘differing technical assessments’

Turkey says US downed drone due to ‘differing technical assessments’

Yesterday, the US shot down a Turkish armed drone in Syria for the first time ever.

Alarming low level in Bodrum's dams

Alarming low level in Bodrum's dams

There is no water left in the Mumcular Dam, which supplies the water needs of the popular holiday destination. "Unlike previous warnings, this means that our water has completely run out," says Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ceyhun Özçelik.

Soldier succumbs to wounds after clash in northern Iraq

Soldier succumbs to wounds after clash in northern Iraq

The specialist sergeant was wounded on September 13.

Turkish military targets infrastructure in Syria's Kurdish-controlled areas

Turkish military targets infrastructure in Syria's Kurdish-controlled areas

Following the bomb attack in Ankara, Turkey declared “all infrastructure and superstructure belonging to PKK and YPG are now our legitimate targets.”

Seventy five detentions in 11 cities including journalist

Seventy five detentions in 11 cities including journalist

In operations carried out in Izmir, Eskişehir, Batman, Hakkari, Mardin, Diyarbakır, Ağrı, Bitlis, Kilis, Şırnak, and Kocaeli, 75 individuals were detained in home raids.

US announces to have downed a Turkish drone in Northeast Syria

US announces to have downed a Turkish drone in Northeast Syria

One day after FM Hakan Fidan's statement that the YPG was a "legitimate target," a U.S. F-16 fighter jet shot down a Turkish Unmanned Aerial Combat Vehicle flying over a joint base of U.S. and Syrian Democratic Forces in Northeast Syria.

Expert discovery postponed in İliç Gold Mine: Experts deemed inadequate

Expert discovery postponed in İliç Gold Mine: Experts deemed inadequate

Objections raised against the selected experts for the upcoming expert discovery in the lawsuit regarding the capacity increase of the gold mine in İliç, Erzincan, have been accepted by the court.

Turkey carries out airstrikes in Rojava in response to Ankara attack

Turkey carries out airstrikes in Rojava in response to Ankara attack

The TSK targeted several locations in Syria’s north. The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria condemned the strikes.

Turkey’s FM declares all PKK, YPG facilities ‘legitimate targets’ following Ankara bomb attack

Turkey’s FM declares all PKK, YPG facilities ‘legitimate targets’ following Ankara bomb attack

"Those who carried out such an act will regret it once again. I can say this now,” said Minister Fidan.

Drug operation in İstanbul: 104 detained

Drug operation in İstanbul: 104 detained

In an operation conducted this morning as part of an investigation into drug dealers in Istanbul, and bonzai and other drugs, narcotic pills, firearms, and cash were seized.

BİA Media Monitoring Report

July-August-September 2023

Desire to silence journalists to conceal crimes

Desire to silence journalists to conceal crimes

In Turkey, press freedoms have continued to decline following the May Elections, with arbitrary arrests and trials, increasing violence during detentions, censorship protecting those in power from criticism, and local judiciaries that do not recognize the Constitutional Court.

4 October 2023 Erol Önderoğlu

Proposal to abolish interviews in public sector hiring rejected by AKP-MHP votes

Proposal to abolish interviews in public sector hiring rejected by AKP-MHP votes

The proposal to "abolish interviews in public sector hiring," which was among the election promises of the AKP-MHP alliance, was rejected with the votes of AKP and MHP.

The controversy over the phallus in Karahantepe

The controversy over the phallus in Karahantepe

"There is no place for censorship by scientists, especially in the field of archaeology," says Göbeklitepe Excavation Director Prof. Dr. Necmi Karul, talking about the alleged censorship of statues found in Urfa Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe.

Mayor: 'Our youth camp has turned into a religious sect camp'

Mayor: 'Our youth camp has turned into a religious sect camp'

Fındıklı Mayor Ercüment Çervatoğlu says that the Ministry of Youth and Sports determines the groups that will be coming to the camp in their district and that they cannot enter or see the camp.

3 October 2023 Zeynep Akat

Journalist Ayşenur Aslan completed giving her statement at the courthouse

Journalist Ayşenur Aslan completed giving her statement at the courthouse

Arslan would go to the courthouse on her own if invited; there was no need to take her by the police, her lawyer Celal Ülgen told bianet.

3 October 2023 Ayça Söylemez

Operations against PKK in 18 provinces

Operations against PKK in 18 provinces

Nearly 90 individuals were detained in 18 provinces as part of the investigation conducted by the Şanlıurfa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office.

Turkey demands closure of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear plant

Turkey demands closure of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear plant

A radiation emergency plan has been developed in Iğdır, located 16 kilometers from the plant, according to an announcement.

Funeral held for veterinarian killed to hijack his car prior to Ankara bomb attack

Funeral held for veterinarian killed to hijack his car prior to Ankara bomb attack

BOTAŞ hikes natural gas prices for industrial use, electricity production

BOTAŞ hikes natural gas prices for industrial use, electricity production

Prices for household consumption have remained steady.

İstanbul Airport flights grounded due to adverse weather

İstanbul Airport flights grounded due to adverse weather

Turkish Airlines has canceled flights from İstanbul to several cities.

HDP officials, members detained in raids in İstanbul, Kırklareli

HDP officials, members detained in raids in İstanbul, Kırklareli

Twenty people have been taken into custody in the operations.

Bomb attack outside Ankara police headquarters leaves two officers wounded

Bomb attack outside Ankara police headquarters leaves two officers wounded

One of the attackers detonated himself and the other was shot by the police, said the interior minister. PKK claimed the attack.

Turkey 'surrounded by terror threats,' according to National Security Council

Turkey 'surrounded by terror threats,' according to National Security Council

The statement after the meeting painted a picture of Turkey being surrounded by regional tensions and threats.

29 September 2023

Ministry Science Board member recommends mask use for people with symptoms

Ministry Science Board member recommends mask use for people with symptoms

This variant, unlike previous ones, primarily presents with upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, noted Prof. Kara.

29 September 2023

Operation Against CHP-Led Municipalities in Adana

Operation Against CHP-Led Municipalities in Adana

In the investigation initiated with allegations of "urban planning irregularities" in the Seyhan and Çukurova municipalities, 58 individuals have been detained.

29 September 2023

Two killed, four injured in explosion in a house in İstanbul

Two killed, four injured in explosion in a house in İstanbul

The explosion is believed to have been caused by a natural gas leak.

28 September 2023

Constitutional Court rejects request to cancel additional vehicle tax due to earthquakes

Constitutional Court rejects request to cancel additional vehicle tax due to earthquakes

The government had implemented the additional tax after the devastating earthquakes in February.

28 September 2023

‘Deaths caused by rabies are unacceptable’

‘Deaths caused by rabies are unacceptable’

In Turkey, emergency service admissions due to risky contact and animal bites are significantly higher than the world average, health professionals’ organizations have pointed out.

28 September 2023

New study predicts climate change impact on Turkey's regions

New study predicts climate change impact on Turkey's regions

The results indicate that noticeable temperature increases will occur in Southeastern Anatolia and Eastern Anatolia in the near, mid-term, and distant future.

28 September 2023

CHP’s Özel backs MP against investigation over remarks on army

CHP’s Özel backs MP against investigation over remarks on army

MP Tanrıkulu is under investigation because of his recent comments about the TSK.

28 September 2023

MP: ECtHR calls on Turkey to 'return to rule of law'

MP: ECtHR calls on Turkey to 'return to rule of law'

28 September 2023

Heavy rain expected in İstanbul

Heavy rain expected in İstanbul

AKOM has issued a warning, emphasizing that the intensity and volume of rainfall could lead to flooding and inundations, urging citizens to exercise caution.

27 September 2023

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