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‘Who are the accomplices of Musa O.? Who protects him?’

‘Who are the accomplices of Musa O.? Who protects him?’

HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç has slammed the release of Specialist Sergeant Musa O. despite facing charges of aggravated sexual assault: “We would like to ask you where all this policy of impunity and protection will end up.”

Turkish Medical Association requests a meeting with Health Minister

Turkish Medical Association requests a meeting with Health Minister

Turkish Medical Association (TTB) Central Council Chair Prof. Adıyaman has addressed an open letter to Health Minister Koca and expressed TTB’s demand to meet him in person to discuss the steps to be taken to prevent COVID-19 cases and fatalities.

Reactions to lawyer Ebru Timtik’s death

Reactions to lawyer Ebru Timtik’s death

After arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik died on the 238th day of her death fast yesterday, politicians, lawyers and artists have criticized the silence in the face of her demands and underlined the importance of the right to a fair trial.

Turkey confirms 1,491 new coronavirus infections as active cases continue to increase

Turkey confirms 1,491 new coronavirus infections as active cases continue to increase

The country has reported the highest number of daily fatalities since June 23.

Lawyer Ebru Timtik dies on 238th day of death fast

Lawyer Ebru Timtik dies on 238th day of death fast

Demanding a fair trial, Timtik had been on a death fast since January 2.

Seven people detained while holding a statement for death fasting lawyers

Seven people detained while holding a statement for death fasting lawyers

Gathering in front of President Erdoğan’s house in Kısıklı, İstanbul to hold a statement for the press for death fasting arrested lawyers Ünsal and Timtik, seven people have been taken into custody by the police.

Greenpeace: Natural gas discovered in Black Sea may deepen environmental problems

Greenpeace: Natural gas discovered in Black Sea may deepen environmental problems

Using natural gas instead of renewable energy might deepen a series of problems, including drought, heatwaves and inefficiency in agriculture, according to Onur Akgül from Greenpeace Mediterranean.

27 August 2020 Tansu Pişkin

‘I was appointed as a teacher with disabilities, now they say I cannot work’

‘I was appointed as a teacher with disabilities, now they say I cannot work’

Disabled teacher Ş.Ç. says, “They told me if we do not submit the documents to the Directorate of Education till August 30, my appointment will be cancelled. The degree of my disability was written in my application. They appointed me by knowing this.”

27 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Turkey announces new gunnery drill after naval exercises with US, Italy

Turkey announces new gunnery drill after naval exercises with US, Italy

Turkey and Greece sent out conflicting alerts on energy exploration and military exercises in the Mediterranean this week.

Publisher apologizes for sexual assault scene in children’s book: ‘It was by mistake’

Publisher apologizes for sexual assault scene in children’s book: ‘It was by mistake’

Releasing a statement about the book which also has remarks legitimizing rape, the publishing house has said, “It is a publication which is outside our line of publication and was published by mistake and it was withdrawn from sale afterwards.”

Academics for Peace still not reinstated despite Constitutional Court ruling

Academics for Peace still not reinstated despite Constitutional Court ruling

Although most academics have been acquitted of charges, they have not yet been reinstated to their posts.

‘Only 2 out of every 10 young women can work in Turkey'

‘Only 2 out of every 10 young women can work in Turkey'

HDP İstanbul MP Züleyha Gülüm has brought women’s poverty into Parliamentary agenda, asking the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services “what measures it takes to prevent women’s poverty and unemployment in Turkey.”

How has white goods giant Vestel's factory become an outbreak center in Manisa?

How has white goods giant Vestel's factory become an outbreak center in Manisa?

Production lines don't allow workers to maintain physical distance, workers who were in contact with the infected ones are not tested until they show symptoms and measures are inadequate, according to doctors.

27 August 2020 Tansu Pişkin

‘İpek is not dead and she won’t until that man is penalized’

‘İpek is not dead and she won’t until that man is penalized’

After the specialist sergeant facing charges for “sexually assaulting” İpek E. was released, her mother spoke to the press: “I can give up on my life, but not on this case, I will see it with my own eyes when that man is put on trial and penalized."

Women are getting isolated from work life

Women are getting isolated from work life

According to a report by Building Markets, Syrian women in Turkey are isolated from work life due to lack of education, language barriers and gender roles. While only 15 percent of them participate in workforce, much fewer are business owners.

‘There are coronavirus cases in 46 schools in Turkey,’ warns union

‘There are coronavirus cases in 46 schools in Turkey,’ warns union

While schools have not yet reopened in Turkey as part of novel coronavirus measures, teachers have been summoned to schools for seminars. In a statement, the Education Union has announced the names of schools with COVID-positive personnel.

US follows Germany in efforts to reduce tensions between Turkey, Greece

US follows Germany in efforts to reduce tensions between Turkey, Greece

"President Trump reaffirmed that Greece and Turkey must commit to dialogue, which is the only path to resolving their differences," the White House has said.

Student faces investigation for protesting male violence after Pınar Gültekin’s death

Student faces investigation for protesting male violence after Pınar Gültekin’s death

Ege University has launched an investigation against its student Emine Akbaba, who joined the protests in İzmir after Pınar Gültekin, a university student in Muğla, was murdered by a man named Cemal Metin A.

Singer says she was forced out of stage after announcing support for İstanbul Convention

Singer says she was forced out of stage after announcing support for İstanbul Convention

"My microphone was taken out of my hands. I came to my home and cried my eyes out," Melek Mosso has said.

‘State is obligated to protect right to life’

‘State is obligated to protect right to life’

The Unity for Democracy (DİB) platform has released a written statement, underlining that the health conditions of death fasting lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have come to such a critical point that the Justice Minister should use initiative.

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Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror’s portrait returns to İstanbul

Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror’s portrait returns to İstanbul

The municipality has brought the portrait made by Gentile Bellini in 1480 to İstanbul after purchasing it in late July.

CHP İstanbul Chair slams government for cheese import from Venezuela

CHP İstanbul Chair slams government for cheese import from Venezuela

Main opposition CHP İstanbul Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu has said, “What does the government say to people? Non-existing enemies, unfulfilled promises, statistics that have nothing to do with the reality and decisions taken hostilely to the people…”

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still on the increase in Turkey

Number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients still on the increase in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,183 and the total number of cases to 262,507. 20 people have died of the virus and 1,313 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

‘We have exciting developments on the Syrian account,’ says US Special Envoy Jeffrey

‘We have exciting developments on the Syrian account,’ says US Special Envoy Jeffrey

US Representative for Syria James Jeffrey has arrived in Turkey with an accompanying delegation to discuss the latest situation in Syria. He has addressed the reporters after his plane landed in Ankara yesterday evening.

‘Ebru, blink if you hear me’

‘Ebru, blink if you hear me’

Sharing information about death fasting lawyer Timtik’s health, attorney Betül Vangölü Kozağaçlı says, “If the court does not give a ruling of release for her now and waits for the final ruling of the Court of Cassation, it will mean giving a death sentence.”

27 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Death fasting lawyers 'have not days but hours left'

Death fasting lawyers 'have not days but hours left'

HDP MP Musa Piroğlu attended the demonstration in front of the hospital today.

NATO Chief: We need to find a way to resolve the Eastern Mediterranean situation

NATO Chief: We need to find a way to resolve the Eastern Mediterranean situation

Tensions have risen between Turkey and Greece over Ankara's hydrocarbon exploration activities in the region.

Attorney: Court released military officer charged with rape because 'intercourse was consensual'

Attorney: Court released military officer charged with rape because 'intercourse was consensual'

The suspect has been released despite a Forensic Medicine Institution report that stated İpek E. was subjected to sexual assault.

‘Structural inequalities faced by women become more visible during pandemic’

‘Structural inequalities faced by women become more visible during pandemic’

Making a statement on the occasion of August 26 Women’s Equality Day, Escarus Sustainability Consultancy General Manager Dr. Kavak has underlined that women have been more affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic.

‘A perpetrator of sexual assault released in Kilis,’ says former CHP MP

‘A perpetrator of sexual assault released in Kilis,’ says former CHP MP

Barış Yarkadaş, a former main opposition CHP MP, has posted a series of tweets, raising concerns that a man sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl in Kilis for two years has been released from prison after only 12 days of arrest.

Turkey's shortage of flu, pneumococcal vaccines may cause 'crisis' in flu season, warns MP

Turkey's shortage of flu, pneumococcal vaccines may cause 'crisis' in flu season, warns MP

The country is at "foreign firms' mercy" due to insufficient domestic vaccine production, according to CHP deputy Murat Emir.

‘State postal service in Tarsus has turned into a COVID-19 distribution center’

‘State postal service in Tarsus has turned into a COVID-19 distribution center’

CHP MP Antmen has raised concerns that while four officials of the Tarsus Postal Distribution Center have tested positive for COVID-19, the other personnel who were in contact with them are still made to work: “Does human life have no worth at all?”