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Turkey’s monthly inflation rate spikes in July
Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek acknowledges the monthly increase in inflation but says it’s ‘temporary.’
5 August 2024
‘Instagram ban could cost Turkey $57 million daily’
Government officials are scheduled to meet with Instagram representatives today, and the transport minister has expressed optimism that the ban may soon be lifted.
5 August 2024
One infant killed, seven others rescued in ceiling collapse in İstanbul hospital
The hospital was constructed during the pandemic as an emergency facility on the grounds of İstanbul's Atatürk Airport. A health workers union says the hospital lacks appropriate infrastructure.
5 August 2024
National boxer Hatice Akbaş advances to final in Paris Olympics
In addition to Akbaş's success, fellow boxer Buse Naz Çakıroğlu also secured a medal in the women's 50 kg category, having won the quarterfinal boot.
5 August 2024
Turkey issues travel warning for Lebanon
The advisory comes as the situation in the country is expected to ‘deteriorate rapidly’ following the assassination of a senior Hezbollah official.
5 August 2024
Mizgin Tabu
reports
Kurdish traffic signs reinstated in Diyarbakır
The authorities had justified the removal of the signs by citing the relevant regulations whereas the local communities consider it intolerance towards the Kurds and their culture.
2 August 2024
Israel summons Turkey's ambassador over mourning of Hamas leader at Tel Aviv embassy
Turkey observes a one-day national mourning for the assassinated Hamas leader.
2 August 2024
Turkey seeks removal of Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif from Olympics amid transphobic backlash
The Olympic Committee has rejected the request. Khelif could face Turkey’s reigning Olympic champion Busenaz Sürmeneli if both fighters win their quarterfinal matches.
2 August 2024
Turkey blocks Instagram after Erdoğan aide’s ‘censorship’ claim over killed Hamas leader
The president’s communications director criticized Instagram for censoring messages of condolences for the Hamas leader. Hours later, the internet authority blocked the platform without providing a specific reason.
2 August 2024
Constitutional Court declares revocation of Can Atalay’s MP status ‘null and void’
Atalay was denied release and eventually lost MP status despite two Constitutional Court orders in what was an unprecedented judicial crisis in Turkey.
1 August 2024
Halkbank sues BirGün newspaper over ‘loan to mafia’ report
The newspaper revealed that the state-owned bank had granted over 550 million liras in loans to Ayhan Bora Kaplan, who is currently remanded in custody and facing charges of leading an organized crime syndicate.
1 August 2024
Turkey’s media regulator penalizes streaming platforms over 'immoral' movies
Netflix has been fined due to the comedy film ‘Sausage Party’ and MUBI and BluTV have been fined due to ‘Climax.’ The platforms have been ordered to remove these movies.
1 August 2024
Authorities remove Kurdish traffic signs in several cities
“We condemn this attack on our multilingual efforts and urge judicial authorities and local NGOs to address this issue. We will use all legal means to protect the rich cultural fabric of our city,” says Mardin Metropolitan Municipality.
31 July 2024
Jailed Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş condemns Israel over Haniyeh assassination
“Every life spent resisting oppression is meaningful and respectable,” Demirtaş said about the late Hamas leader.
31 July 2024
Access to news site banned after pro-government media group’s request
Medya Radar, a news site focusing on the journalism sector, had reported allegations of low wages against the Turkuvaz Media group.
31 July 2024
Turkey declares Hamas’s Haniyeh 'martyr' after assassination
President Erdoğan and senior government officials have strongly condemned Israel.
31 July 2024
Turkey, Armenia hold fifth ‘normalization’ meeting at border
In this latest meeting, the representatives agreed on facilitating visa procedures for holders of diplomatic and official passports, aiming to ease travel restrictions and promote diplomatic engagement.
31 July 2024
Constitutional Court overturns conviction for wearing ‘Kurdistan’ t-shirt
The lower court convicted the applicant solely based on the presence of the word 'Kurdistan' and the Mesopotamian Sun emblem on the t-shirt, without explaining their meanings, or potential to incite violence, the high court noted.
31 July 2024
'Our Media' partners announce media literacy education program
The Regional Academy for Future Leaders of Change on Media Literacy and Activism program will take place in İstanbul between October 28-31.
30 July 2024
Turkey's opposition-held cities will resist stray dog massacre law
Main opposition CHP and pro-Kurdish DEM Party, which control local administrations in more than half of Turkey's provinces, declare resistance against the newly enacted law.
30 July 2024
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Report: At least 343 children died from preventable causes in Turkey in first half of 2024
FİSA's report emphasizes that the deaths of these children are not 'natural' and that a child’s natural course should be to grow and develop.
30 July 2024
Turkey trades ‘Hitler’ and ‘Saddam’ comparisons with Israel after Erdoğan's 'military action' remarks
The spokesperson for Erdoğan's ruling AKP likened the Israeli defense minister to Hitler's foreign minister, after he compared Erdoğan to Saddam Hussein.
29 July 2024
Turkey’s parliament approves controversial euthanasia measure for stray dogs
The article stipulating the euthanasia of stray dogs was passed despite objections from animal rights advocates and the opposition. The rest of the bill is set to be voted on today.
29 July 2024
Erdoğan says Turkey could use military force against Israel ‘just as we did in Karabakh and Libya’
The president has both criticized Netanyahu’s speech in the US Congress and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for rejecting their invitation to speak in Turkey’s parliament.
28 July 2024
Ruken Tuncel
reports
DEM Party executive İlknur Birol's message before going to prison: ‘Let’s not get used to unlawfulness’
“The real issue is that being part of the DEM Party, being a woman, and participating in democratic politics is seen as a crime in this country,” says Birol.
26 July 2024
Ruken Tuncel
Authorities investigate suspected Ukrainian kamikaze jet ski found on Turkey’s Black Sea coast
The vehicle, measuring 3 meters in length and 1 meter in width, washed ashore on İstanbul's northern coast and is believed to have come from the northern part of the Black Sea.
26 July 2024
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Kurdish journalists sentenced to prison for ‘creating pro-PKK perception’
The court's detailed ruling has revealed that it did not apply the principle of ‘benefit of the doubt’ for the defendants.
26 July 2024
Reporting on Turkish state media receiving award from jihadists is free expression, rules top court
TRT had won compensation from Sendika.org in the case concerning a news report about the public broadcaster receiving an award from the HTS group in Syria. The Constitutional Court has ruled that Sendika.org’s freedom of expression was violated.
26 July 2024
Police raid Kurdish wedding in Ağrı over ‘terror propaganda’
The accusations stem from another wedding about two weeks earlier, where the detained individuals wore traditional Kurdish attire, şal u şepik, and danced to Kurdish songs during a wedding celebration.
26 July 2024
German, French embassies close schools to Turkish citizens, refusing to adhere to Turkish oversight
Turkey has sought greater control over the schools operating under the auspices of the two countries’ embassies. Refusing this request, the schools have halted enrolling Turkish citizens, including those holding dual nationality.
26 July 2024
Ruken Tuncel
reports
Shepherd killed by landmine explosion in Hakkari
The incident occurred in a non-restricted area. A week ago, sheep were killed by a landmine explosion in the same area.
25 July 2024
Ali Dinç
reports
‘Ban breeding and sale instead of killing stray dogs’
Animal rights advocates highlight underlying issues regarding stray dogs as the bill mandating their destruction passes the parliamentary committee.
25 July 2024
Ali Dinç
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