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Governor: 1.3 million foreigners reside in İstanbul

Governor: 1.3 million foreigners reside in İstanbul

Some 500,000 of the foreigners legally residing in İstanbul are refugees from Syria under "temporary protection," according to the statement.

Turkey reports 1,132 new coronavirus cases, seven deaths in a day

Turkey reports 1,132 new coronavirus cases, seven deaths in a day

Some 90,301 people were tested for the virus and 1,185 people recovered from the disease in 24 hours, according to the minstry figures.

Message from Çiğdem Mater

Message from Çiğdem Mater

In her message, Mater has said, "I hear and know your voice, your words, your support. Thank you. I am quite fine because we are quite right. Lots of love from Bakırköy."

‘Gezi’ protest in Germany: Aslı Erdoğan speaks in handcuffs

‘Gezi’ protest in Germany: Aslı Erdoğan speaks in handcuffs

Held by journalists and writers from Turkey in Germany, the protest against the Gezi ruling was supported by the politicians from Germany and representatives from NGOs such as Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders.

İmamoğlu on possible candidacy in Presidential elections: ‘We all need change’

İmamoğlu on possible candidacy in Presidential elections: ‘We all need change’

İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s visit to the Black Sea is regarded by some as “preparations for the Presidential election”. He has said that candidacy “is not on his agenda”, adding: “Change in the upcoming elections is on my agenda.”

Only 31 countries rank worse than Turkey in press freedom

Only 31 countries rank worse than Turkey in press freedom

Of the 180 countries in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2022 World Press Freedom Index, Turkey has ranked 149th.

‘Reinstate the name of Dersim, unveil the burial site of Seyit Rıza’

‘Reinstate the name of Dersim, unveil the burial site of Seyit Rıza’

Releasing a statement on the 85th anniversary of the Dersim Massacre in eastern Turkey, the Human Rights Association (İHD) has said that what was done in Dersim in 1937-1938 was a genocide, underlining “the need to face the genocide”.

Osman Kavala: Gezi trial unveiled the state of the judiciary

Osman Kavala: Gezi trial unveiled the state of the judiciary

Commenting on the convictions in Gezi retrial, jailed businessperson Kavala has said, “The decision is arbitrary, and taken in violation of legal norms under political pressure.”

Ethnographer, documentary filmmaker Cem Madra loses his life

Ethnographer, documentary filmmaker Cem Madra loses his life

Ethnographer, documentary filmmaker and librarian Cem Madra was also among the founders of the İstanbul-based “Açık Radyo” radio station.

Criminal complaint against two politicians, one physician for targeting refugees

Criminal complaint against two politicians, one physician for targeting refugees

Vice Minister of Interior Çataklı has announced that the Immigration Authority of Turkey will file a criminal complaint against Victory Party Chair Özdağ, Sinan Oğan and Prof. Bengi Başer over their remarks marking the Syrian refugees as targets.

Investigation against teachers over racist post in front of Kurdish road sign

Investigation against teachers over racist post in front of Kurdish road sign

An investigation has been launched against the teachers who posed for the camera while making gestures in front of a Kurdish road sign in Erzurum’s Karayazı.

Poll: Erdoğan loses to the right candidate; Kurds, HDP are key to the election

Poll: Erdoğan loses to the right candidate; Kurds, HDP are key to the election

The MetroPOLL research company has released its April survey results. According to MetroPOLL’s Prof. Sencar, when all blocs enter the first round of elections with their own candidates for Presidency, only Ankara Mayor Yavaş may defeat Erdoğan.

Over 50 organizations from France condemn the verdict in Gezi trial

Over 50 organizations from France condemn the verdict in Gezi trial

“We condemn this political ruling and demand the immediate release of the arrestees,” says the Assembly of Citizens from Turkey (ACORT) in a joint statement calling for justice for the eight people convicted and arrested in the Gezi retrial.

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 10 deaths, nearly 1,200 cases in a day

COVID-19 | Turkey reports 10 deaths, nearly 1,200 cases in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 92 thousand tests were conducted, 1,193 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 10 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Men kill 29 women in April

Men kill 29 women in April

Men inflicted violence on at least 52 women, abused at least 18 girls and boys, harassed at least 14 women and forced 38 women to sex work in Turkey in April 2022.

4 May 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Third meeting held by special representatives for normalization process

Third meeting held by special representatives for normalization process

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey has released a written statement regarding the third meeting of the special representatives for the normalization process between Turkey and Armeni̇a.

Erdoğan says Turkey prepares 'a new project for voluntary return of 1 million Syrians’

Erdoğan says Turkey prepares 'a new project for voluntary return of 1 million Syrians’

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of new houses built in Syria’s Idlib, President and AKP Chair Erdoğan said that “since 2016, around 500,000 Syrians have returned to safe zones in northern Syria.”

Gezi trial | Verdict to be protested in Berlin

Gezi trial | Verdict to be protested in Berlin

“A reproduction of a cell in Silivri Prison, Europe’s biggest prison in the outskirts of İstanbul that symbolizes the repressive regime in Turkey, will accompany this march”, which will also be joined by RSF and Amnesty International.

Campaign on social media: ‘Free Çiğdem Mater’

Campaign on social media: ‘Free Çiğdem Mater’

In a message shared by @freecigdemmater Twitter account, it is said that the account may be followed to send messages to Çiğdem Mater, who is currently held in Bakırköy Women’s Closed Prison in İstanbul.

Convictions in Gezi trial protested in the US

Convictions in Gezi trial protested in the US

Groups gathering under the name of “Gezi North America” have protested the verdict in the Gezi retrial in New York, Boston and Los Angeles: “We were all in Gezi then, and we continue to stand with Gezi now.”

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CFWIJ: Turkey top country in violations against women journalists

CFWIJ: Turkey top country in violations against women journalists

The coalition recorded 63 cases of legal harassment, physical assault, and detention in Turkey in four months.

Condemning the journalist to univocality? Not that easy!

Condemning the journalist to univocality? Not that easy!

According to the BİA Media Monitoring Report, at least six journalists and one media outlet were attacked and Ses Kocaeli Newspaper’s owner Arslan was killed in an armed attack in the first 3 months of 2022. Happy World Press Freedom Day!

3 May 2022 Erol Önderoğlu

Message from women prisoners of Gezi: 'It is not only about the eight people'

Message from women prisoners of Gezi: 'It is not only about the eight people'

CHP deputy Utku Çakırözer has visited Mücella Yapıcı, Mine Özerden and Çiğdem Mater in prison.

Workers across Turkey mark May Day

Workers across Turkey mark May Day

İstanbul's Taksim Square was once again banned as police detained more than 150 people who attempted to march to the square.

Happy Sugar Feast

Happy Sugar Feast

Today is the first day of Eid al-Fitr, also known as Sugar Feast or Ramadan Feast in Turkey.

Turkey's active Covid cases dropped below zero due to 'synchronization error,' says minister

Turkey's active Covid cases dropped below zero due to 'synchronization error,' says minister

The problem had been there since April 14 and was noticed when the number of active cases dropped below zero, Minister Koca has said.

Turkey reports less than 1,500 new coronavirus cases in a day

Turkey reports less than 1,500 new coronavirus cases in a day

Twelve people died of Covid-19 in 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.

Life sentence for Gezi protests, a new hope for İstanbul Convention

Life sentence for Gezi protests, a new hope for İstanbul Convention

Gezi verdict draws international criticism while Erdoğan is confident that "it is over now" • Council of State prosecutor says Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention was "unlawful" • The president visits Saudi Arabia after handing over the Khashoggi case

30 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Huge waste pond of gold mine near Euphrates river 'poisoning region,' locals say

Huge waste pond of gold mine near Euphrates river 'poisoning region,' locals say

"We were shocked after seeing the pond. What we saw was a huge cyanide pond the size of 192 football fields and a depth of 1,280 meters and it was all crimson," said a local.

29 April 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Assailant Gencer demands sentence reduction upon unjust provocation

Assailant Gencer demands sentence reduction upon unjust provocation

Attorneys of Deniz Poyraz case demanded the recusal of the court board and the defendant Onur Gencer to be present at the court room.

Three workers killed in explosion in paint factory in İstanbul's Tuzla

Three workers killed in explosion in paint factory in İstanbul's Tuzla

Some burning fragments scattered around after the explosion and reportedly caused a fire in a nearby forest area.

At least 1,517 ill prisoners behind bars in Turkey

At least 1,517 ill prisoners behind bars in Turkey

The Forensic Medicine Institute should no longer be the sole authority to decide whether an ill prisoner can stay in prison, İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan has said.