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'I had five children, they killed two of them and put one in prison'

'I had five children, they killed two of them and put one in prison'

Four people lost their lives in an armed clash and subsequent attacks involving an AKP deputy during the 2018 election campaign.

10 people detained over retired admirals’ ‘Montreux’ declaration

10 people detained over retired admirals’ ‘Montreux’ declaration

As part of the investigation launched into the midnight declaration that has triggered a coup debate, four people have been summoned to depose by going to the security directorate within three days.

Journalist Canözer, Peace Mother Teke detained

Journalist Canözer, Peace Mother Teke detained

While the reason for journalist Canözer’s detention is yet unknown, the police have also raided the Rosa Women's Association in Diyarbakır province, taking several people into custody, including Peace Mother Nezahat Teke.

1,276 summaries of proceedings against 186 MPs

1,276 summaries of proceedings against 186 MPs

In the 27th Legislative Term, there are summaries of proceedings against 93 main opposition CHP MPs and 54 of 55 HDP MPs.

‘Rate of those who say “I will never vote for Erdoğan” on the increase’

‘Rate of those who say “I will never vote for Erdoğan” on the increase’

A survey conducted in late March has shown that the total votes of the Nation’s Alliance, consisting of the main opposition CHP and İYİ Party, are higher than those of the People’s Alliance, consisting of the ruling AKP and MHP.

‘502 workers driven to suicide in Turkey in 8 years’

‘502 workers driven to suicide in Turkey in 8 years’

A recent report released by the İSİG Assembly has shown that while 30 workers driven to suicide in Turkey in the last 8 years were women, six were children.

İstanbul’s weekly case number quadruples, ranks second in Turkey

İstanbul’s weekly case number quadruples, ranks second in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that 41,998 people have tested positive and 185 people have died from coronavirus in the last 24 hours. The Ministry has also updated the weekly number of cases per 100 thousand people by provinces.

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

The declaration criticizing the government over the discussion of the convention and a video showing an admiral in Islamic clothes has been interpreted by the government as an implicit coup threat.

HDP: Gergerlioğlu 'abducted' from hospital and put in prison

HDP: Gergerlioğlu 'abducted' from hospital and put in prison

HDP deputies and Gergerlioğlu's son were not allowed to visit him at the hospital today. It was later found that he was secretly taken to prison.

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Arrested over Boğaziçi University protests, 2 students released

Arrested over Boğaziçi University protests, 2 students released

The court has ruled that Şilan Delipalta and Anıl Akyüz, who were arrested over Boğaziçi University protests in Kadıköy, shall be released.

Dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu detained at home

Dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu detained at home

After his prison sentence because of a tweet became final, Gergerlioğlu's parliamentary mandate was revoked on March 17.

Four journalists released after spending six months under arrest for reporting on torture

Four journalists released after spending six months under arrest for reporting on torture

Adnan Bilen, Cemil Uğur, Şehriban Abi and Nazan Sala were in pre-trial detention for reporting on an incident of torture in the Kurdish-majority Van province.

‘Stop violations of rights, violence against students’

‘Stop violations of rights, violence against students’

Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector, the academics of Boğaziçi University have turned back on the Rector’s Office for the 65th time and demanded the resignation of the appointed rector and his vice rectors.

Government ends short-time work allowance payments amid height of pandemic

Government ends short-time work allowance payments amid height of pandemic

Some 1.3 million people in Turkey were paid a short time work allowance in February, according to the state employment agency.

Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians

Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians

The arrested defendants attended the hearing via video conference in the case where HDP’s former Co-Chairs Figen Yüksekdağ and Selahattin Demirtaş and dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen are also standing trial.

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

The imprisoned politician has been interviewed by imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent.

Number of households receiving aid tops 6.5 million in Turkey

Number of households receiving aid tops 6.5 million in Turkey

According to the 2020 activity report of the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services, the number of households receiving aid was 3 million 282 thousand in 2019. This number doubled in a year.

Woman who exercised self-defense against husband granted asylum by Switzerland

Woman who exercised self-defense against husband granted asylum by Switzerland

In a groundbreaking decision, a woman who killed her husband who had been violent with her has been granted a residence permit by Switzerland.

Council of State annuls ‘journalist grata’ regulation on press cards

Council of State annuls ‘journalist grata’ regulation on press cards

With the ruling of the Council of State, the Presidential Communications Directorate’s decisions to revoke press cards and permanent press cards and its refusal to renew or grant press cards are now devoid of a legal basis.

Huge petition in İstanbul: I don’t want to die

Huge petition in İstanbul: I don’t want to die

We Will Stop Femicides platform has placed a huge petition on the facade of a building in İstanbul, raising concerns about male violence in the wake of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention.

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Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, students released

Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, students released

Taken into custody in Kadıköy on April 1 while protesting for the release of students arrested or placed under house arrest over Boğaziçi University protests, the students have been released from detention.

Vice rector shares old projects: ‘Boğaziçi is now doing science’

Vice rector shares old projects: ‘Boğaziçi is now doing science’

The news shared by Kumbaroğlu, the vice rector of Boğaziçi University appointed by appointed rector Melih Bulu, refers to the research projects that started in 2020 or earlier and were conducted in 2020, when neither he nor Bulu had yet been in office.

Physician dies of COVID-19, death certificate says ‘natural death’

Physician dies of COVID-19, death certificate says ‘natural death’

The Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has announced that the death certificate of a physician who was treated for COVID-19 refers to his/her passing as “a death from a non-infectious disease/ natural death.”

‘1.1 million health workers vaccinated in Turkey’

‘1.1 million health workers vaccinated in Turkey’

Addressing a WHO media briefing, Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has shared information about the vaccination of healthcare workers against coronavirus and the country’s ongoing vaccine research.

COVID-19: Turkey reports a record-high case number, again

COVID-19: Turkey reports a record-high case number, again

The Ministry of Health has announced that 40,806 people have tested positive for coronavirus, which marks the highest figure in the country so far. The number of critically ill patients is 2,135, according to official data.

HDP files case against İstanbul Convention exit

HDP files case against İstanbul Convention exit

The HDP followed other opposition parties to apply to the State of Council for the annulment of President Erdoğan's decision to pull Turkey out of the treaty.

Dozens detained during violent police response to Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

Dozens detained during violent police response to Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

Despite an earlier demonstration ban by the sub-governor, protesters attempted to gather in Kadıköy demanding the release of students under arrest and house arrest.

Excavation for parking garage construction on Syriac monastery premises in Mardin

Excavation for parking garage construction on Syriac monastery premises in Mardin

Historical places belonging to minorities are faced with "destruction policies," says HDP deputy Garo Paylan.

CoE member states call on Turkey to return to İstanbul Convention

CoE member states call on Turkey to return to İstanbul Convention

"Turkey's withdrawal constitutes a disappointing signal also from the point of view of our common rules-based multilateral order," 27 member states said in a joint statement.

ECtHR report: Turkey ordered to pay a total of 1.5 million Euro in compensation in 2020

ECtHR report: Turkey ordered to pay a total of 1.5 million Euro in compensation in 2020

The CoE Committee of Ministers has released its annual report on the implementation of the ECtHR judgments.

More fines on newspapers, TV channels critical of government

More fines on newspapers, TV channels critical of government

Evrensel newspaper has been fined for referring to police response to Boğaziçi University protesters as an "attack" while two TV channeles have been handed four separate penalties over comments by pundits.

Demonstrations banned in İstanbul's Kadıköy ahead of Boğaziçi protests

Demonstrations banned in İstanbul's Kadıköy ahead of Boğaziçi protests

The sub-governor has banned demonstrations citing coronavirus measures ad the Asian-side district of the city has recently become a center of protests by women, LGBTI+s and students.