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Media authority RTÜK imposes a fine in one out of every two decisions

Media authority RTÜK imposes a fine in one out of every two decisions

According to a report prepared by CHP Vice Chair Akkuş İlgezdi, the Radio and Television Supreme Council suspended the broadcast of 671 programs in 2014-2021. 75 percent of these suspensions were imposed in the Presidential System.

Journalist Adnan Genç dies of coronavirus

Journalist Adnan Genç dies of coronavirus

Journalist Adnan Genç, who was in treatment for COVID-19, has lost his life.

Ruling in ‘Mem û Zîn’ case after 10 years: ‘If that is a win, we win!’

Ruling in ‘Mem û Zîn’ case after 10 years: ‘If that is a win, we win!’

The 11th Civil Chamber of the Court of Cassation has given its ruling in the case filed by playwright Boynukara against the Directorate General of State Theaters. Winning the lawsuit, he has underlined that the ruling is a precedent for the theater world.

18 May 2021 Ayşegül Özbek

28.3 percent of young people in neither education nor employment

28.3 percent of young people in neither education nor employment

Youth population constituted 15.4 percent of Turkey’s population in 2020. Their rate of enrollment in higher education dropped. The rate of those in neither education nor employment increased from 26 percent in 2019 to 28.3 percent in 2020.

Erdoğan: Shopkeepers will be supported in two groups

Erdoğan: Shopkeepers will be supported in two groups

President Erdoğan has announced that 5 thousand lira will be given away to 235 thousand shopkeepers in the first group and 3 thousand lira to over 1 million 150 thousand businesses in the second group as financial support during the pandemic.

Feminist lawyers apply to Constitutional Court for Nevin Yıldırım

Feminist lawyers apply to Constitutional Court for Nevin Yıldırım

The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation previously appealed against the life sentence given to Nevin Yıldırım for “killing” Nurettin Gider, who had sexually assaulted her. The lawyers have demanded “urgent release.”

18 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

COVID-19: Turkey reports 223 deaths in a day amid ‘gradual normalization’

COVID-19: Turkey reports 223 deaths in a day amid ‘gradual normalization’

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 223 people died of coronavirus and 10,174 people tested positive with over 206 thousand tests in a day. 2,326 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Opposition presses government on 616-kilo cocaine stash seized in Turkey-bound ship

Opposition presses government on 616-kilo cocaine stash seized in Turkey-bound ship

In May 2020, cocaine was seized in a ship that departed from a port that was operated by a Turkey-based company in Ecuador. No investigation was launched into the incident in Turkey.

Greenpeace: Plastic waste from UK, Germany illegally dumped, burned in Turkey

Greenpeace: Plastic waste from UK, Germany illegally dumped, burned in Turkey

Turkey's plastic waste import from European countries has increased by eight times in five years, according to Greenpeace.

Questions sent to jailed LGBTI+ activist Cihan Erdal found ‘objectionable’

Questions sent to jailed LGBTI+ activist Cihan Erdal found ‘objectionable’

The administration of the Ankara Sincan No. F2 Prison found the questions sent to academic and LGBTI+ activist Cihan Erdal for an interview for bianet “objectionable” and did not give the questions to Erdal.

17 May 2021 Ferid Demirel

‘Police killed 404 civilians in Turkey in 14 years’

‘Police killed 404 civilians in Turkey in 14 years’

“Police officers understand it as a ‘legal duty’ to use guns without hesitation as ‘the first resort’ rather than being ‘the last resort’ in using disproportionate and lethal force,” says a recent report by the Baran Tursun Foundation.

‘Summary of the 3.5 years: Crime not found’

‘Summary of the 3.5 years: Crime not found’

Releasing a statement ahead of the Gezi trial, arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala’s attorneys have said, “The story of his detention is a remarkable example of the politicization of the judiciary and its use for political purposes.”

ECtHR rejects application about Berkin Elvan's death

ECtHR rejects application about Berkin Elvan's death

The ECtHR has rejected the application regarding the judicial process where a single police officer is held responsible for the death of Berkin Elvan during Gezi. The Constitutional Court also ruled that the result of the ongoing trial should be awaited.

17 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

'Northern Forests dynamited despite the decision to cease operations'

'Northern Forests dynamited despite the decision to cease operations'

The Northern Forests Defense has called on the General Directorate of Forestry, the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, and the Governor's Office of İstanbul to act and fulfill their obligations in line with the decision.

Petition for Palestine: 350 people call for ‘economic, diplomatic pressure on Israel’

Petition for Palestine: 350 people call for ‘economic, diplomatic pressure on Israel’

350 academics, artists and politicians have called on the world, primarily Turkey, to react against the ongoing attacks of Israel.

Demonstration ban in İkizdere amid resistance against stone quarry

Demonstration ban in İkizdere amid resistance against stone quarry

The Governor’s Office of Rize has banned meetings and demonstrations in İkizdere, citing “public order” as the reason for the ban.

Sedat Peker's allegations on parliamentary agenda

Sedat Peker's allegations on parliamentary agenda

While the mafia boss targeted Interior Minister Soylu in a new video, an opposition deputy asked him whether the allegations were true.

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu now probed over ‘disinfectant purchase’

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu now probed over ‘disinfectant purchase’

The Ministry of Interior has launched a preliminary inquiry against İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu over the tender for purchasing 15 thousand liters of disinfectants for the Municipality in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Sell your land’: Pro-government company threatens villagers with expropriation

‘Sell your land’: Pro-government company threatens villagers with expropriation

Cengiz Holding has sent a letter to the villagers who object to the mine that the company wants to operate in Mount Ida: “Sell your land or we will appeal to the ministry and request expropriation.”

Neighborhood guards’ violence on Parliamentary agenda

Neighborhood guards’ violence on Parliamentary agenda

CHP’s Taşcıer has asked Interior Minister Soylu if any investigations have been launched against the neighborhood guards for using disproportionate violence, inflicting torture and maltreatment or using weapons except for specified conditions.

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CHP’s banner waves over Bosphorus: ‘Where is 128 billion dollars?’

CHP’s banner waves over Bosphorus: ‘Where is 128 billion dollars?’

Speaking to bianet regarding their protest about the ‘missing’ Central Bank reserves, main opposition CHP MP Sera Kadıgil has said, “We will bring the ones who wasted the nation’s money to account. We will not let it be forgotten.”

17 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

‘Israel’s attacks lead to humanitarian disaster’

‘Israel’s attacks lead to humanitarian disaster’

In its letters to the World Medical Association, Standing Committee of European Doctors and Israeli Medical Association, the TTB "raises concerns over the humanitarian tragedy caused by the recent and ongoing attacks of Israel to Palestine.”

‘Rights and freedoms successively violated in Turkey in April’

‘Rights and freedoms successively violated in Turkey in April’

Commenting on the violations of freedom of expression in April, TİHV Secretary General Üsterci says, “Security interventions were mostly against the protests of workers who were dismissed from work due to being members of professional unions.”

2 people arrested over the attack on Kurdish family in Mersin

2 people arrested over the attack on Kurdish family in Mersin

While the Governor’s Office stated that the incident was “caused by a traffic accident”, the eye witness said that the attack targeting the Kurdish family was ‘racist’.

Turkey’s Interior Ministry issues circular on ‘gradual normalization’

Turkey’s Interior Ministry issues circular on ‘gradual normalization’

Following the 17-day ‘full lockdown’ introduced as part of coronavirus measures, Turkey will gradually lift the restrictions as of May 17.

Turkey reports 223 deaths, over 10,500 cases in a day

Turkey reports 223 deaths, over 10,500 cases in a day

According to Turkey’s Health Ministry, 223 people died of coronavirus and 10,512 people tested positive with over 200 thousand tests in a day. 2,468 coronavirus patients are reportedly in a critical condition.

Turkey to ease coronavirus restrictions starting from Monday

Turkey to ease coronavirus restrictions starting from Monday

The country will gradually lift the restrictions after a 17-day lockdown, President Erdoğan has announced.

Attack on HDP headquarters

Attack on HDP headquarters

Security camera footage shows three people throwing rocks at the building. The HDP has blamed the minister of interior for the incident.

'Enjoy, I'm vaccinated': Ministry video for tourists causes outrage on social media

'Enjoy, I'm vaccinated': Ministry video for tourists causes outrage on social media

The Ministry had to delete its video promoting "double security for tourists" after reactions on social media.

Turkey's daily coronavirus cases drop below 12,000

Turkey's daily coronavirus cases drop below 12,000

The Health Ministry has reported 11,534 new cases and 238 deaths for the last 24 hours.

'It will be a feast for us when the appointed rector leaves office'

'It will be a feast for us when the appointed rector leaves office'

The constituents of Boğaziçi University have not accepted the message sent by appointed rector Melih Bulu on the occasion of the Ramadan Feast. They have reiterated their demand for Bulu’s resignation from office.

Ongoing search for justice: ‘We haven’t forgotten Soma’

Ongoing search for justice: ‘We haven’t forgotten Soma’

Having lost their lives in an occupational homicide in Soma seven years ago today, 301 miners are commemorated: “One of the biggest massacres of workers in Turkey happened in Soma. We haven’t forgotten it, we won’t let it be forgotten.”