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Making ‘peace news’ against Afrin operation, journalist sentenced to prison

Making ‘peace news’ against Afrin operation, journalist sentenced to prison

The Bursa 10th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that Ozan Kaplanoğlu, who reported on the statement against Turkey’s operation into Syria in 2018 with the headline “We side with peace, not war”, shall be sentenced to prison.

Vacuuming up sea snot is 'like sweeping up the sand on the beach'

Vacuuming up sea snot is 'like sweeping up the sand on the beach'

Some 392 cubic meters of "sea snot" has been collected from the Sea of Marmara as part of an action plan to tackle the problem, according to the ministry.

Report reveals regional inequalities in coronavirus vaccination

Report reveals regional inequalities in coronavirus vaccination

According to a recent report released by the Turkish Medical Association (TTB), the best vaccination rate is seen in the capital city of Ankara with 90.30 percent while Şırnak, with 33.91 percent, is the province in the worst condition in that regard.

‘I have been a musician for 55 years, it is the first time I play on the streets’

‘I have been a musician for 55 years, it is the first time I play on the streets’

66-year-old Mustafa Uysal, or Kaşık Mustafa, as he is more widely known, had been working on the stage and in restaurants; then came the pandemic. He first performed on the streets. You can see him now in İstanbul Maçka Park.

11 June 2021 Ayşegül Özbek

‘Unemployment in Turkey now worse than the first months of pandemic’

‘Unemployment in Turkey now worse than the first months of pandemic’

The broad unemployment rate is 27.4 percent and the number of unemployed is 9 million 837 thousand in Turkey, according to the Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey. Only 16 out of every 100 women are in registered and full-time employment.

Turkey’s top court says failure to implement ECtHR judgement is a violation of right

Turkey’s top court says failure to implement ECtHR judgement is a violation of right

The Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to a fair trial of four applicants has been violated by the local court’s defiance of the European Court of Human Rights ruling of right violation and refusal of retrial.

Nearly 3 million vaccine doses administered in Turkey in 10 days

Nearly 3 million vaccine doses administered in Turkey in 10 days

According to the Health Ministry, 457,454 doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in Turkey in a day, bringing the total number to over 32 million. Minister Koca previously said that 30 million BioNTech doses would be administered in June.

COVID-19 | Turkey’s daily death toll nears 100 again

COVID-19 | Turkey’s daily death toll nears 100 again

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 96 people died of coronavirus and 6,408 people tested positive with over 223 thousand tests in a day. 1,009 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Reporter slightly injured in 10th attack on journalists in Turkey this year

Reporter slightly injured in 10th attack on journalists in Turkey this year

DHA reporter Ahmet Atmaca has been attacked by multiple people while working.

Council of Europe ‘to initiate infringement proceedings against Turkey’

Council of Europe ‘to initiate infringement proceedings against Turkey’

Examining Turkey’s failure to execute the ECtHR judgement on Kavala, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe has expressed its determination to “ensure the implementation through all means, including infringement proceedings.”

Las Tesis case: 6 women acquitted

Las Tesis case: 6 women acquitted

Put on trial for protesting male violence with Las Tesis dance, six women have been acquitted. Making a statement after the hearing, lawyer Tuba Torun has defined the ruling as “the fair result of an unfair trial”

UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'

UN rapporteur urges Turkey to 'stop misusing the law to detain human rights defenders'

The case of imprisoned businessperson and rights advocate Osman Kavala is an "emblematic of a pattern of judicial harassment against human rights defenders in Turkey," according to UN Special Rapporteur Lawlor.

4.5 million people are unemployed in Turkey, according to state agency

4.5 million people are unemployed in Turkey, according to state agency

According to the Labor Force Statistics announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) for April, over 21 million women are not in the labor force.

Report: Some AKP deputies want investigation into interior minister

Report: Some AKP deputies want investigation into interior minister

The party has decided not to sack the interior minister after a mafia leader's claims, according to a BBC Turkish report.

Rights defenders sentenced to 24 years, 3 months in Turkey in a year

Rights defenders sentenced to 24 years, 3 months in Turkey in a year

According to the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, 17 rights defenders stood trial in 7 separate cases in 2020; seven rights defenders were sentenced to a total of 24 years, 3 months in prison.

His family searching for his grave for 40 years: Where is Veysel Güney?

His family searching for his grave for 40 years: Where is Veysel Güney?

The Revolutionary 78s Federation has released a statement about Veysel Güney, who was executed on June 10, 1981 following the military coup in 1980 and whose deceased body was buried in an unknown place by a soldier.

New project to support struggle for gender equality in Turkey

New project to support struggle for gender equality in Turkey

The European Union (EU) and United Nations (UN) Women have joined forces to support civil society in Turkey for advancing women’s rights. The project will be in action between April 2021-March 2024 and 4,5 million Euro funding will be provided.

Struggle for İstanbul Convention: Women will be in Taksim on July 1

Struggle for İstanbul Convention: Women will be in Taksim on July 1

Speaking in front of the İstanbul office of the Ministry of Family and Social Services, “Implement the İstanbul Convention” Campaign Group made a call for the protest in Taksim on July 1, starting from which the convention will no longer be in effect in Turkey.

Access block to Sedat Peker’s 9 tweets

Access block to Sedat Peker’s 9 tweets

An access block has been imposed on Sedat Peker’s nine Twitter posts about Ankara Regional Administrative Court’s Presiding Judge Toklu. While Toklu has filed a complaint against Peker, CHP MPs have shared a new video and photo of Toklu.

MP Ahmet Şık files a criminal complaint against MHP Chair Bahçeli

MP Ahmet Şık files a criminal complaint against MHP Chair Bahçeli

TİP İstanbul MP Şık has filed a criminal complaint against MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli. The petition of Şık’s attorneys has underlined that Bahçeli openly turned Şık into a target and threatened him with death.

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Over 350 thousand people vaccinated against COVID-19 in a day

Over 350 thousand people vaccinated against COVID-19 in a day

According to the Health Ministry, 350 thousand 462 doses of coronavirus vaccines have been administered in Turkey in 24 hours. Health Minister Koca has announced that people aged at and over 45 will be vaccinated as of today, June 10.

‘Gradual normalization’ in Turkey: Daily cases top 6,000 again

‘Gradual normalization’ in Turkey: Daily cases top 6,000 again

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 87 people died of coronavirus and 6,454 people tested positive with over 224 thousand tests in a day. 1,018 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

İstanbul mayor calls on government to cancel Canal İstanbul project

İstanbul mayor calls on government to cancel Canal İstanbul project

President Erdoğan said the construction of the bridges of the canal will start this month.

Erdoğan says Turkey can't waste time for 'crime gangs' slanders'

Erdoğan says Turkey can't waste time for 'crime gangs' slanders'

"It's not possible for us to accept the efforts to put the AK Party in dirty scenarios. We are the party that fights both terrorist organizations and criminal organizations," the president has said.

Writer Nurcan Kaya faces up to 5 years in prison over a tweet

Writer Nurcan Kaya faces up to 5 years in prison over a tweet

Human rights defender and writer Nurcan Kaya is facing up to 5 years in prison over her tweet from 2014, where she said, “Not only Kurds but all people residing in Kobane are in resistance. Democrat Arabs are also resisting…”

Harasser is free, the journalist who reported the news will go to jail

Harasser is free, the journalist who reported the news will go to jail

Covering the sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl in Bitlis, journalist Sinan Aygül’s prison sentence for “violating the confidentiality of the investigation” has been upheld. While he will be sent to jail, the assaulter is free despite a 5-year prison term.

9 June 2021 Hikmet Adal

Büyükada trial: Constitutional Court rules that rights advocate Eser's arrest was unlawful

Büyükada trial: Constitutional Court rules that rights advocate Eser's arrest was unlawful

Several NGO representatives spent several months behind bars and are facing "terrorism" charges because of a meeting in İstanbul's Princes' Islands.

Father arrested for 'abusing' his child

Father arrested for 'abusing' his child

The Forensic Medicine Institution has issued a report documenting that the child was subjected to sexual abuse. The father has been arrested.

9 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Court of appeals overturns journalist’s prison term over a tweet from 6 years ago

Court of appeals overturns journalist’s prison term over a tweet from 6 years ago

Sentenced to 1 year, 3 months in prison over her tweet “Makhmur camp has been captured by ISIS…,” Sabiha Temizkan has been acquitted by the court of appeals.

9 June 2021 Hikmet Adal

Two million tons of sand allegedly stolen from Antalya's Patara Beach

Two million tons of sand allegedly stolen from Antalya's Patara Beach

HDP deputy Ali Kenanoğlu has brought the claims into the parliamentary agenda.

US eases travel warnings for 90 countries, including Turkey

US eases travel warnings for 90 countries, including Turkey

The US Department of State has updated the travel warnings for 114 countries. The country has eased the warnings for 90 countries, including Turkey and Japan, where the Tokyo Olympic Games will be held.

Parliamentary inquiry against public officials over October 10 Ankara Massacre

Parliamentary inquiry against public officials over October 10 Ankara Massacre

HDP Ankara MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu has requested a Parliamentary investigation to identify the public officials who had negligence or involvement in the October 10 Ankara Massacre, which claimed the lives of 103 people and wounded over 570 others.