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Turkey blocks access to websites of major alcohol brands

Turkey blocks access to websites of major alcohol brands

Websites of Chivas Regal, Jameson, Jack Daniel’s, Ballantine’s, Martini, and Bacardi have been blocked.

All defendants acquitted in Saturday Mothers/People '700th week' case

All defendants acquitted in Saturday Mothers/People '700th week' case

The case was filed after police obstructed the 700th gathering of the group.

Business mogul files complaint against 26 journalists from same newspaper

Business mogul files complaint against 26 journalists from same newspaper

If prosecutors accept the complaint and proceed with a case, each journalist could face prison sentences ranging from one to 4.5 years, with potential total sentences reaching up to 17.5 years.

'A hub of labor violations': İstanbul shipyard workers climb crane protesting unpaid wages

'A hub of labor violations': İstanbul shipyard workers climb crane protesting unpaid wages

The workers highlight unlawful practices by employers, such as misreporting their wages as minimum wage and falsely classifying dismissed workers as "resigned." They claim the government turns a blidn eye to these violations.

14 March 2025 Ali Dinç

Turkish police raid TV channel, bank in illegal betting operation

Turkish police raid TV channel, bank in illegal betting operation

Erkan Kork, the owner of the companies was allegedly using them to launder billions of liras.

Ümmü Gülsüm Sülün

Construction of mosque halted in historic Syriac village

Construction of mosque halted in historic Syriac village

According to MP George Aslan, the presence of a mosque in the village could discourage Syriacs from reclaiming their land.

13 March 2025 Ümmü Gülsüm Sülün

Turkey to 'closely monitor' implementation of Damascus-SDF agreement

Turkey to 'closely monitor' implementation of Damascus-SDF agreement

Turkey's newly appointed military attaché in Syria would be meeting with the Syrian defense minister and that a Turkish military delegation is scheduled to visit the country in the coming days, says an official.

Turkey's independent media protest Google over ‘algorithmic censorship'

Turkey's independent media protest Google over ‘algorithmic censorship'

An analysis of website traffic shows that conglomerate and state media benefit significantly more from searches on Google and its news app than independent outlets.

13 March 2025 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Turkey to set up cybersecurity authority with sweeping powers as new law passes

Turkey to set up cybersecurity authority with sweeping powers as new law passes

The Presidency of Cybersecurity auhotized to access archives, electronic data processing centers, and communication infrastructure as needed for its investigations and to store the data it obtained for two years.

Q&A with Salih Muslim on Syrian Kurds' deal with Damascus: 'We'll not give up our gains'

Q&A with Salih Muslim on Syrian Kurds' deal with Damascus: 'We'll not give up our gains'

"What we primarily seek to implement is radical democracy. Our main goal is to strengthen local administrations within a decentralized system," says the Kurdish politician.

12 March 2025 Evrim Deniz

Independent news outlet Gazete Duvar shutting down due to financial difficulties

Independent news outlet Gazete Duvar shutting down due to financial difficulties

The outlet's executives say sharply reduced website traffic due to Google's algorithm changes was the primary reason behind their decision.

Six apprehended in central Turkey for attempting to sell medieval-era mummy

Six apprehended in central Turkey for attempting to sell medieval-era mummy

Gendarmerie units discovered the mummuy during the raid on a house in Niğde.

Erdoğan welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces

Erdoğan welcomes agreement between Syrian government, Kurdish forces

SDF Commander Mazlum Abdi and Syria’s Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa signed an agreement outlining the gradual integration of the Kurdish-led forces into the Syrian government’s military and administrative structures.

Saharan dust to affect İstanbul for a week

Saharan dust to affect İstanbul for a week

Prof. Toros says high-pressure systems and wind currents transport the dust, leading to changes in air quality and noticeable shifts in the color of the sky.

Journalist Ayşenur Arslan faces up to 7.5 years in prison over comments on bomb attack

Journalist Ayşenur Arslan faces up to 7.5 years in prison over comments on bomb attack

Arslan is standing trial over his comments about a bomb attack by the PKK that targeted the Interior Ministry in 2023.

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz files complaint over online violence following Women's Day post

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz files complaint over online violence following Women's Day post

Deniz faced sexist and racist harassment after sharing a photo emphasizing LGBTI+ rights.

İstanbul municipalities face terrorism investigation over alleged financing of DHKP-C

İstanbul municipalities face terrorism investigation over alleged financing of DHKP-C

Prosecutors have issued arrest warrants for 38 individuals including officials from CHP-run municipalities, with 32 people taken into custody.

Worker killed in rockfall at Kayseri high-speed train construction site

Worker killed in rockfall at Kayseri high-speed train construction site

The incident left another worker injured but his condition isn't life threatening, said the governor.

Alawite massacres in Syria: Police block protest outside Syrian consulate in İstanbul

Alawite massacres in Syria: Police block protest outside Syrian consulate in İstanbul

The recent attacks on Alawites and other minorities in Syria sparked concerns among Turkey's Alawite community.

Bahçeli changes tune on PKK ceasefire announcement

Bahçeli changes tune on PKK ceasefire announcement

The MHP leader labeled the PKK's announcement "not appropriate," departing his previous idea that it would "benefit everyone."

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bianet reporter Evrim Deniz faces online harassment after Women's Day post

bianet reporter Evrim Deniz faces online harassment after Women's Day post

“Women journalists are not safe anywhere. The messages I received—threats of rape, murder, and insults—once again show what women journalists go through," said Deniz.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Over 100 women, LGBTI+ activists briefly detained after İstanbul Women’s Day march

Over 100 women, LGBTI+ activists briefly detained after İstanbul Women’s Day march

After the demonstration concluded, police encircled a group citing "banned slogans" chanted by them.

Thousands attend Feminist Night March despite restrictions

Thousands attend Feminist Night March despite restrictions

Authorities did not permit gatherings on İstiklal Avenue or Taksim Square, but after negotiations with activists, the march was allowed on Sıraselviler Street, another street leading to the square.

8 March 2025 Evrim Kepenek

Women's Day marked in Diyarbakır with message from Öcalan

Women's Day marked in Diyarbakır with message from Öcalan

Peace was a central theme in this year’s celebrations in the Kurdish city, where Women's Day was marked for the first time in eight years under elected mayors rather than government-appointed trustees.

8 March 2025 Evrim Deniz

Demonstration ban issued ahead of İstanbul Feminist Night March

Demonstration ban issued ahead of İstanbul Feminist Night March

As part of the ban, Taksim Square, Gezi Park, İstiklal Avenue, and surrounding areas will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicle traffic.

Besra's home

Besra's home

"In Fiskaya, every house has curtains. What would you even show off? A meal without meat on the table? The bruises from a beating? Or the crumbling walls of the house? Sure, our homes have great views, but inside, there’s nothing left but poverty.”

7 March 2025 Evrim Deniz

Woman rescued after four days in İstanbul forest dies in hospital

Woman rescued after four days in İstanbul forest dies in hospital

Ece Gürel was found in Belgrad Forest after she went missing on Mar 2.

LGBTI+ groups call for support as Turkey moves to restrict gender transition

LGBTI+ groups call for support as Turkey moves to restrict gender transition

PLanned legal amendments could introduce the term "biological sex" into the Penal Code.

Turkey’s new cybersecurity law allows home searches with post-search approval

Turkey’s new cybersecurity law allows home searches with post-search approval

The parliament has passed first 13 articles of the bill. In cases where delays pose a risk, a written order from a prosecutor will be sufficient to conduct a search.

President issues directive to combat workplace harassment

President issues directive to combat workplace harassment

Employers, managers, and employees are expected to avoid any actions or behaviors that could be considered violations of fundamental rights and freedoms or constitute psychological harassment according to the directive.

Executive of pro-Kurdish news agency faces trial for exposing informant’s identity

Executive of pro-Kurdish news agency faces trial for exposing informant’s identity

Diren Yurtsever faces a prison sentence of one to three years.

6 March 2025 Hikmet Adal

Survey: Nearly 60% of public views Öcalan’s call for PKK disbandment positively

Survey: Nearly 60% of public views Öcalan’s call for PKK disbandment positively

Despite having a positive opinion about Öcalan's call, the respondents remain skeptical about whether the PKK will disarm.

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