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Germany’s State Minister Roth: Kavala’s Ongoing Detention is a Clear Violation of ECHR

Germany’s State Minister Roth: Kavala’s Ongoing Detention is a Clear Violation of ECHR

“I urge Turkey to respect its international obligations and to implement the judgement of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) swiftly,” Germany’s Minister of State for Europe Michael Roth has said in a written statement.

‘Love is Over’ Documentary Available Online on the 7th Anniversary of Gezi

‘Love is Over’ Documentary Available Online on the 7th Anniversary of Gezi

Looking back at the protests in Brazil through the lens of Gezi Resistance, the documentary “Love is Over” can be viewed online from May 31 to June 14.

Post-Pandemic Possibilities: Global Backlash, the Nation-State or the Road to Socialism

Post-Pandemic Possibilities: Global Backlash, the Nation-State or the Road to Socialism

The pandemic will generate global risks and opportunities simultaneously, and as long as the systemic risk is cautiously managed, it is highly unlikely to end globalization.

15 May 2020 Aslıhan Aykaç

Understanding Sweden in the Days of Corona

Understanding Sweden in the Days of Corona

Swedish experts have a different perspective on the pandemic. They emphasize that quarantine will do nothing but delay the spread of the disease and, in the event of a slightest easing of measures, the number of cases and deaths will increase.

14 May 2020 Mehmet Baltalı

Yanis Varoufakis: Inequality is Rising with Coronavirus, We Must Save the Planet

Yanis Varoufakis: Inequality is Rising with Coronavirus, We Must Save the Planet

Yanis Varoufakis, the former Finance Minister of Greece and one of the pioneers of the newly launched Progressive International, has answered the questions of bianet about the International's founding purposes, goals and plans.

11 May 2020 Pınar Tarcan

'2 Million People Have Left Kathmandu'

'2 Million People Have Left Kathmandu'

How does Nepal fight against coronavirus? What measures did the government take to support workers? How did quarantine affect everyday life? We speak with Pasang Sherpa, a member of Nepal Communist Party, and journalist Rajendra Baniya from Kathmandu.

6 May 2020 Yağmur Karagöz

19 Million Children Internally Displaced by Conflict and Violence in 2019, Says UNICEF

19 Million Children Internally Displaced by Conflict and Violence in 2019, Says UNICEF

Underlining that is it the “highest number ever,” the UNICEF has noted that internally displaced children are among the world’s most vulnerable to COVID-19.

37 Percent of EU’s Waste in Turkey

37 Percent of EU’s Waste in Turkey

According to the statistics shared by the Eurostat, the European Union (EU) countries exported 31 million tons of waste in 2019, 11.4 million of which was to Turkey. The country has ranked first in the statistics, well ahead of other countries.

From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars

From HRW to Turkey: End Stigmatization of LGBTs, Investigation of Bars

HRW has released a statement regarding the investigations launched against Ankara and Diyarbakır Bars: “Turkey’s government should not tolerate statements by officials that encourage hate crimes and target LGBT people and those living with HIV.”

Physician from Turkey Suspended from Duty in Germany Over LGBTI-Phobic Tweet

Physician from Turkey Suspended from Duty in Germany Over LGBTI-Phobic Tweet

Working as a cardiac surgeon at Helios Gesundheit clinic in Karlsruhe, Germany, Metin Çakır has been suspended from duty over a tweet where he said, “As a physician, I would like to indicate that homosexuality and transsexuality is an illness.”

Futures of 370 Million Children in Jeopardy, Say WFP and UNICEF

Futures of 370 Million Children in Jeopardy, Say WFP and UNICEF

In a joint statement, World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF have noted that school meals are especially critical for girls as, in many poor countries, the promise of a meal can be enough to make struggling parents send their daughter to school.

UNICEF, WHO: Maintain Routine Immunization Services During Covid-19 Pandemic

UNICEF, WHO: Maintain Routine Immunization Services During Covid-19 Pandemic

Issuing a joint press note to mark the European Immunization Week, the WHO and UNICEF have underlined that maintaining routine immunization services during the Covid-19 pandemic is of vital importance.

WHO Europe: Covid-19 Cases Increase in Turkey, Russia, UK

WHO Europe: Covid-19 Cases Increase in Turkey, Russia, UK

While the outbreak has been slightly declining in the most-affected countries of the region, cases have been increasing in other countries, the WHO has stated.

Workers Halt Work in Kuwait: Pay Us Our Due, We Want to Be Home During Pandemic

Workers Halt Work in Kuwait: Pay Us Our Due, We Want to Be Home During Pandemic

Dismissed from their jobs at the Limak Holding’s construction of Kuwait Airport due to coronavirus outbreak, workers demand their dismissal compensation and want to return home to their families in Turkey.

16 April 2020 Ayça Söylemez

EU and EP: Turkey’s Law on Release of Prisoners is a Great Disappointment

EU and EP: Turkey’s Law on Release of Prisoners is a Great Disappointment

European Parliament (EP) Rapporteur on Turkey Sánchez Amor and Chair of EP’s Delegation to EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Committee Lagodinsky have made a statement about the recently enacted law on criminal enforcement.

‘Don’t Let Children be the Hidden Victims of COVID-19 Pandemic’

‘Don’t Let Children be the Hidden Victims of COVID-19 Pandemic’

In a written statement released by UNICEF Director Henrietta Fore, it has been noted that 99 percent of children live with some form of movement restrictions in place due to COVID-19 and 66 percent of all children live with a full or partial lockdown.

Children will Suffer Economic Destruction Following Pandemic, Says UNICEF

Children will Suffer Economic Destruction Following Pandemic, Says UNICEF

Releasing a statement, UNICEF Executive Director Fore has raised concerns that “while children are largely spared the immediate health consequences of the pandemic, they will suffer the economic destruction left in its wake.”

Weekly Forecast by Imperial College for Covid-19: Turkey Among Countries at Risk

Weekly Forecast by Imperial College for Covid-19: Turkey Among Countries at Risk

The transmissibility of Covid-19 is 2.81 in Turkey. The fact that this rate is over two shows that the virus will be transmitted more and it makes Turkey, along with Germany and the UK, a country at a higher risk.

10 April 2020 Mehmet Baltalı

Fighters From 10 Countries Follow Rojava Kurds to Respond Guterres's Call for Immediate Global Cease-Fire

Fighters From 10 Countries Follow Rojava Kurds to Respond Guterres's Call for Immediate Global Cease-Fire

UN Secretary General Guterres Friday called people for "citizen action" to add their voice by signing a petition started by social media networking site Avaaz, to further the call for a worldwide ceasefire."

4 April 2020 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

‘Pandemic Could Devastate Refugees Without Urgent International Action’

‘Pandemic Could Devastate Refugees Without Urgent International Action’

Releasing a statement, UNICEF Executive Director Fore has noted that “given how quickly the virus is spreading, COVID-19 will almost certainly gain a foothold in refugee camps, crowded reception centers or detention facilities holding migrant families.”

Applauding the Garbage Collector from the Windows of Paris

Applauding the Garbage Collector from the Windows of Paris

No one can ignore the imbalance in the hierarchy of wages between social prestige and social merit any longer. How to restore this balance is yet another problem.

2 April 2020 Mehmet Selami Şakiroğlu

UN: Rights and Health of Refugees Must be Protected in Covid-19 Response

UN: Rights and Health of Refugees Must be Protected in Covid-19 Response

Releasing a statement amid Covid-19 outbreak, the UNHCR, IOM, OHCHR and WHO underline that “refugees, those forcibly displaced, migrants and stateless are at heightened risk” and make a call to protect their rights and health.

Women in Politics 2020 Map: Turkey Ranks 122nd

Women in Politics 2020 Map: Turkey Ranks 122nd

According to the “Women in Politics 2020” Map prepared by UN Women and IPU, Turkey ranks 138th in the category of women in ministerial positions while it ranks 122nd in the category of women in parliament, marking a degrade of two rankings.

Turkish Airlines Cancels Flights to New York

Turkish Airlines Cancels Flights to New York

Bilal Ekşi, the CEO of Turkish Airlines, has announced that the flights to New York have been cancelled. According to latest reports, 37 thousand 258 coronavirus cases have been confirmed and 385 people have lost their lives in the city so far.

UN: Greece Must Take Immediate Action to End Violence Against Refugees

UN: Greece Must Take Immediate Action to End Violence Against Refugees

UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights of Migrants Morales has called on the government of Greece “to take immediate action to end the violence against migrants and asylum seekers at Turkey-Greece border and enhance their protection.”

Human Rights Watch: European Union Hiding Behind Greece

Human Rights Watch: European Union Hiding Behind Greece

Underlining that refugees trying to cross into Europe through Greece are subjected to various violations of rights at the border, the HRW says, “EU is hiding behind a shield of Greek security force abuse instead of helping Greece protect asylum seekers.”

Turkey Confirms 18th Coronavirus Case

Turkey Confirms 18th Coronavirus Case

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has announced the number of new Covid-19 cases in Turkey as 12. The total number of coronavirus cases has increased to 18 in the country.

Turkey Shuts Bars and Nightclubs, Suspends Flights from 9 Countries over Coronavirus

Turkey Shuts Bars and Nightclubs, Suspends Flights from 9 Countries over Coronavirus

While the Ministry of Interior has ordered the temporary closure of all bars and nightclubs in all 81 provinces in Turkey as of 10 a.m. today, flights from nine countries have been suspended as of this midnight.

Coronavirus Mortality Rates

Coronavirus Mortality Rates

Turkey confirmed its first coronavirus case on March 11. What is the mortality rate of coronavirus around the world? How many people have been infected and how many of them have recovered from the virus so far? We have compiled for you…

Lawyers Prevented from Visiting Refugees in Border Area

Lawyers Prevented from Visiting Refugees in Border Area

A group of lawyers was in Edirne to make observations on the refugees who have been trying to cross into Greece.

US: Turkey Cannot Receive Patriot Missiles Unless It Returns S-400s

US: Turkey Cannot Receive Patriot Missiles Unless It Returns S-400s

In response to President Erdoğan’s remarks that “the US seems to be softening its stance on the S-400s”, Assistant to the US Secretary of Defense Hoffman has said, “Turkey is not going to receive a Patriot battery unless it returns the S-400.”

Merkel: Turkey Trying to Solve Its Problems on the Back of Refugees

Merkel: Turkey Trying to Solve Its Problems on the Back of Refugees

While the Chancellor criticized Turkey's recent move to open its borders to Europe, she said that cooperation with Ankara is important.