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Main opposition leader not allowed in Meat and Milk Board to discuss high food prices

Main opposition leader not allowed in Meat and Milk Board to discuss high food prices

"There are children with developmental disorders in every home I visit," said an anti-poverty activist accompanying the CHP leader.

Exhibition of pets prohibited but sales continue: 'This cruelty must end all together'

Exhibition of pets prohibited but sales continue: 'This cruelty must end all together'

Animal rights advocates say the new regulations will make it even more difficult to control animal breeding businesses and animal abuse will become "invisible."

8 April 2022 Tansu Pişkin

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

In the trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police during a protest demonstration, the defendants and the family of Metin Lokumcu spoke at today’s hearing.

8 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Uploading prisoner’s letters to judiciary informatics system ‘violates rights’

Uploading prisoner’s letters to judiciary informatics system ‘violates rights’

Turkey’s top court has acknowledged that uploading the letters of an arrestee to the National Judiciary Informatics System (UYAP) “violates the right to respect for privacy and freedom of communication”.

HDP demands abolishing taxes on basic needs such as medication

HDP demands abolishing taxes on basic needs such as medication

HDP Spokesperson Günay: “The period which saw the highest inflation was March 2002 with 65 percent. With the recent figures, the annual inflation has hit a 20-year high”.

COVID-19 in Turkey | With over 215 thousand tests, daily cases drop below 10 thousand

COVID-19 in Turkey | With over 215 thousand tests, daily cases drop below 10 thousand

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 215 thousand tests were conducted, 9,354 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 36 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

Armenian writer Mıgırdiç Margosyan laid to rest

Armenian writer Mıgırdiç Margosyan laid to rest

The author passed away on Saturday at the age of 84. Politicians, local governors, journalists and writers attended the funeral.

Survey: Voters of ruling AKP think Turkey is governed well

Survey: Voters of ruling AKP think Turkey is governed well

Popular support of the two largest opposition parties is higher than the ruling AKP and the MHP's combined share of votes, according to the survey.

Study: Kurds want education, municipal services in mother tongue

Study: Kurds want education, municipal services in mother tongue

The Kurds' demands regarding their mother tongue are the ones that receive the least negative reactions from the public in Turkey, according to a new study.

Murderers not to stand trial: Jamal Khashoggi case handed over to Saudi Arabia

Murderers not to stand trial: Jamal Khashoggi case handed over to Saudi Arabia

Upon the approval of the Justice Ministry, the high criminal court has relocated the trial over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in İstanbul to Saudi Arabia.

Parliamentary committee concludes inquiry on marine mucilage problem in Sea of Marmara

Parliamentary committee concludes inquiry on marine mucilage problem in Sea of Marmara

No wastewater should be discharged into the without advanced treatment, according to the committee report.

Average rent price in İstanbul exceeds minimum wage

Average rent price in İstanbul exceeds minimum wage

Flat sharing is becoming more popular among the working population as living costs in the city continue to increase.

HRW: Greece uses 'refugee auxiliaries' in pushbacks to Turkey

HRW: Greece uses 'refugee auxiliaries' in pushbacks to Turkey

Refugees interviewed by HRW say the boats taking them back to Turkey were piloted by men speaking Arabic or Southeast Asian languages.

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

Over 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey from Ukraine

Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war on February 24, more than 68 thousand people have fled to Turkey, according to an official from the UNHCR Turkey.

From Sámi language to Kurdish with writer Labba

From Sámi language to Kurdish with writer Labba

The number of those who learn their mother language to get over the historical trauma and for emancipation has been on the increase among Sámis, an indigenous people in Scandinavia. What does this experience mean for the future of Kurdish?

7 April 2022 E. Barış Altıntaş

Anemic citizen sues governor’s office, municipality over air pollution

Anemic citizen sues governor’s office, municipality over air pollution

Waging a struggle against the local administrators for the right to clean air for 15 years, Koç from Batman filed a lawsuit and requested 1 lira in damages. If he wins the lawsuit, it will set an important precedent in the climate struggle.

Clothes not let in prison 'due to their color' worn by HDP MP at the Parliament

Clothes not let in prison 'due to their color' worn by HDP MP at the Parliament

HDP Group Deputy Chair Danış Beştaş wore the clothes not let in Elazığ Prison to be worn by jailed Kurdish politician Leyla Güven: “Prison administration said, ‘We cannot let the dress in in these colors’. Can a color be banned in a country? No, it cannot”.

Survey: Lawyers work under poverty line in Turkey

Survey: Lawyers work under poverty line in Turkey

The Lawyers’ Union has shared the results of a survey conducted with the participation of lawyers: Most lawyers earn less than the referral fees recommended by bars; their income can only cover their food-beverage, housing, transportation expenses.

Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’

Report: US says ‘F-16 fighter jet sales to Turkey would serve US interests’

The Biden administration has reportedly stated in a congressional correspondence that “the potential sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey would serve US interests and bolster NATO unity”.

Turkey reports 41 COVID-19 deaths, over 10 thousand new cases in a day

Turkey reports 41 COVID-19 deaths, over 10 thousand new cases in a day

The Ministry of Health has announced that over 220 thousand tests were conducted, 10,314 people were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and 41 people died of the disease in Turkey in the last 24 hours.

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More lawsuits by Erdoğan and his son-in-law Bayraktar against journalists

More lawsuits by Erdoğan and his son-in-law Bayraktar against journalists

A journalist has been indicted for "insulting the president." Bayraktar has sued a journalist over an interview about his company's drones.

Women lawyers visit ill Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, criticize bars for silence

Women lawyers visit ill Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, criticize bars for silence

Diagnosed with dementia, Aysel Tuğluk is kept in prison despite medical reports suggesting that she should be released.

Over half of women in İstanbul's culture and arts sector experience gender-based discrimination

Over half of women in İstanbul's culture and arts sector experience gender-based discrimination

The İstanbul Foundation For Culture & Arts has released a report examining gender-based discrimination in the sector.

‘If Turkey does not change its policy, hyperinflation is imminent’

‘If Turkey does not change its policy, hyperinflation is imminent’

According to economist Prof. Mustafa Durmuş, the sole reason behind the high inflation rates is increasing costs. And the trigger? The government’s interest rate policy…

6 April 2022 Hikmet Adal

Sixty-seven journalists killed in 113 years in Turkey

Sixty-seven journalists killed in 113 years in Turkey

113 years ago today, a journalist was murdered in Turkey for the first time. Sixty-six more have been killed since then, with the last happening this year.

Third naval mine spotted in Turkey’s territorial waters

Third naval mine spotted in Turkey’s territorial waters

Turkey "found and safely disposed of a sea mine off the Black Sea coast," the National Defense Ministry said in a statement on April 6, 2022.

2,468 social media accounts probed in a month

2,468 social media accounts probed in a month

Access blocks have been imposed on 387 websites “because they engaged in illegal activities” following a one-month probe of the Ankara Gendarmerie Command.

‘How much poorer could one get in Turkey?’

‘How much poorer could one get in Turkey?’

Speaking at the group meeting of her party, İYİ Party leader Meral Akşener has recalled that the consumer inflation rate is over 61 percent even according to official statistics, underlining that this rate marks a 20-year high in Turkey’s history.

‘Poor working conditions, usurpation of rights lead to brain drain in Turkey’

‘Poor working conditions, usurpation of rights lead to brain drain in Turkey’

The Health Services Union has released a statement ahead of World Health Day, raising concerns over a possible shortage of healthcare workers, especially amid the emigration of professionals due to bad working conditions and losses of rights.

İstanbul raises public transport, taxi fares

İstanbul raises public transport, taxi fares

The municipality has hiked the fares for the second time since the start of the year.

Erdoğan congratulates Hungary's PM Orban on reelection

Erdoğan congratulates Hungary's PM Orban on reelection

Turkey's pro-government media has also welcomed Orban's election win.

New election law comes into effect

New election law comes into effect

The new law changes the electoral threshold, the method for distribution of seats to parties and how the members of electoral councils are selected.