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Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

Erdoğan welcomes 'moderate' statements by Taliban

No matter who rules the country, Turkey should stand with Afghanistan as a "requirement of brotherhood," the president has said.

Turkey reports nearly 20,000 Covid cases, 168 deaths

Turkey reports nearly 20,000 Covid cases, 168 deaths

More than 45 million people have received the first dose, and more than 34.15 million are now fully vaccinated, according to the ministry data.

Minority foundations in Turkey have not been able to hold elections for eight years

Minority foundations in Turkey have not been able to hold elections for eight years

HDP deputy Garo Paylan has submitted a parliamentary question regarding the issue to the vice president.

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

US denies deal with Turkey on Afghan refugees

It's too early to say that Turkey's plan to keep running the Kabul airport is terminated as "new circumstances have emerged," Turkey's foreign minister has said.

Petition to Presidency for evacuation of 24 artists from Afghanistan

Petition to Presidency for evacuation of 24 artists from Afghanistan

The lives of 24 artists who have been working for human rights are in danger, say the organizers of the campaign.

18 August 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Poll: Four possible opposition candidates lead Erdoğan, economic crisis most urgent problem

Poll: Four possible opposition candidates lead Erdoğan, economic crisis most urgent problem

About 65 percent think the economic crisis and unemployment are Turkey's most urgent problems. The opposition alliance is slightly ahead of the ruling alliance in the parliamentary election poll.

18 August 2021 Hikmet Adal

Turkey's daily Covid deaths continue to increase

Turkey's daily Covid deaths continue to increase

The Ministry of Health has reported 21,692 new cases and 183 deaths in a day.

Turkey's Kabul embassy to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan

Turkey's Kabul embassy to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan

The citizens who contact Turkey's diplomatic missions will be brought to Turkey according to the order of their applications.

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

Erdoğan: Turkey aims to overcome 'covert embargoes' by focusing on defense industry

The president has described the philosophy of Turkey's defense industry as "If you want peace, prepare for war."

Death toll from Black Sea floods rises to 78, expected to increase further

Death toll from Black Sea floods rises to 78, expected to increase further

At least 48 people were reported missing in Kastamonu, the worst-hit city, and Sinop, according to the authorities.

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into İkizdere stone quarry protesters

Prosecutors dismiss investigation into İkizdere stone quarry protesters

Villagers in İkizdere, Rize protested a stone quarry project for weeks.

Report: Turkey to establish regulatory body for social media

Report: Turkey to establish regulatory body for social media

Those who spread fake news on social media will face up to five years in prison, a pro-government daily has reported.

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Foreign minister: Turkey in dialogue with Taliban, welcomes its messages

Ankara is in dialogue with all parties in Afghanistan and wants to support the country's development, Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

Government, opposition differ on whether Turkey should keep troops in Afghanistan

While the opposition accuses the government of putting the country's military personnel in danger, MHP's Bahçeli has said it is a must to prevent irregular migration from Afghanistan.

Journalist Beritan Canözer released after three days in detention

Journalist Beritan Canözer released after three days in detention

Fifty-eight people, including two journalists, were detained on August 13 in an investigation for "terrorist propaganda."

Turkey reports highest daily Covid fatalities since late May

Turkey reports highest daily Covid fatalities since late May

Over 18,000 cases and 165 deaths were registered in a day, according to the Health Ministry.

Nearly one in four young people in Turkey is neither working nor studying

Nearly one in four young people in Turkey is neither working nor studying

The labor force participation rate in the 15-25 age group was 42.1 percent in the second quarter of the year, according to the TurkStat.

HDP requests additional time for defense in closure case

HDP requests additional time for defense in closure case

The party faces closure because of its alleged ties to the PKK. A previous indictment seeking the closure of the party was turned down in April.

'Fahrenheit 5651': Turkey blocked 467,011 web addresses in 14 years

'Fahrenheit 5651': Turkey blocked 467,011 web addresses in 14 years

More than 58,000 web addresses were blocked in the last year, according to the Freedom of Expression Association.

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

The flag carrier had sent one last plane to Kabul for citizens of Turkey who wanted to leave the country.

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Support for woman volleyball player targeted after sharing photo with girlfriend

Support for woman volleyball player targeted after sharing photo with girlfriend

Thousands of people announced support for Karakurt after homophobic comments on her photo.

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

'The West will pray for Erdoğan's reelection' as new refugee crisis looms, says CHP leader

Both the US and European countries have suggested that Turkey can host Afghans fleeing from the Taliban.

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

Erdoğan admits Turkey is facing a new migration wave from Afghanistan

A few days ago, the president said reports on Afghan refugees crossing into the country were "exaggerated."

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

‘Claw’ operations: Four soldiers lost their lives in Iraq’s KRG in two days

A military bases in Iraq's north was targeted by PKK members, the Defense Ministry has said.

Death toll from floods in Black Sea region rises to 70

Death toll from floods in Black Sea region rises to 70

Three ministers visited Bozkurt district in Kastamonu, the hardest-hit region from the floods.

Turkey reports 18,847 Covid cases, 154 deaths in a day

Turkey reports 18,847 Covid cases, 154 deaths in a day

To date, 70.92 percent of the country's adult population has received at least one vaccine dose, according to the Ministry of Health.

Firefighting plane crashes in Turkey's Maraş, killing eight people

Firefighting plane crashes in Turkey's Maraş, killing eight people

The plane was leased from Russia to help contain wildfires.

Floods in Black Sea region: Death toll rises to 57, hundreds still missing

Floods in Black Sea region: Death toll rises to 57, hundreds still missing

The real death toll in Bozkurt, Kastamonu, the worst-hit region, is much higher than what was announced by the authorities, according to locals and opposition deputies.

72 others detained over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

72 others detained over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

The Ankara Security Directorate has announced that an administrative action has been taken against 29 people, a legal action has been taken against 43 people and 72 more people have been detained over the attacks on refugees in Altındağ.

'We are concerned that attacks on refugees may continue'

'We are concerned that attacks on refugees may continue'

While the government has instrumentalized the refugees, the opposition has portrayed them as an economic burden, the İHD has said.

İkizköy villagers, life defenders on watch for Akbelen: ‘The court case is not yet over’

İkizköy villagers, life defenders on watch for Akbelen: ‘The court case is not yet over’

Struggling against LİMAK Holding’s efforts to expand a lignite mine for a thermal power plant, the people of İkizköy and environmentalists are still on watch in Muğla’s Akbelen forest in the wake of two decisions of stay of execution.

13 August 2021 Nurşen Çinkaya

JinNews reporter Beritan Canözer detained in police raid

JinNews reporter Beritan Canözer detained in police raid

The details of the investigation against the reporter are not yet clear. She had been detained several times for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization."