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‘Movement of CHP's İnce unlikely to go beyond being a mere political adventure’

‘Movement of CHP's İnce unlikely to go beyond being a mere political adventure’

Prof. Tosun has spoken to bianet about the new movement of Muharrem İnce, a former Presidential candidate from the main opposition CHP in 2018.

14 August 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Access to Jin News blocked for 10th time

Access to Jin News blocked for 10th time

The website has been banned for 10 times in less than three years.

Erdoğan appoints 16 university presidents, only two are women

Erdoğan appoints 16 university presidents, only two are women

President and ruling AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have appointed presidents to 16 public universities, including the İstanbul Technical University (İTÜ) and Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara.

Turkey accuses UAE of 'betrayal to Palestinian cause' after deal with Israel

Turkey accuses UAE of 'betrayal to Palestinian cause' after deal with Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement after Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize relations.

Turkey’s industrial production increased by only 0.1 percent annually

Turkey’s industrial production increased by only 0.1 percent annually

According to the Industrial Production Index announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) for June, Turkey’s industrial production has increased by 17.6 percent monthly while it has increased by only 0.1 percent annually.

‘Eight children died in Syria’s Al Hol camp in less than a week’

‘Eight children died in Syria’s Al Hol camp in less than a week’

UNICEF has raised concerns that eight children under the age of five died in the Al Hol refugee and displacement camp in northeastern Syria in less than a week.

Foreign Minister sends letters to EU counterparts ahead of meeting

Foreign Minister sends letters to EU counterparts ahead of meeting

EU foreign ministers will discuss the Eastern Mediterranean issue in an extraordinary meeting.

Pentagon 'concerned' by tensions between Turkey, France

Pentagon 'concerned' by tensions between Turkey, France

As Turkey continues drilling activities in the eastern Mediterranean, France and Greece held joint military drills.

CHP denies all allegations of İnce who has announced a new movement

CHP denies all allegations of İnce who has announced a new movement

Shortly after main opposition CHP’s former Presidential candidate announced a new “movement” in a press conference, the party has responded to his allegations about the Presidential election campaign in a written statement.

‘Is there anything in Turkey that is not in dollars,’ HDP MP asks Minister Albayrak

‘Is there anything in Turkey that is not in dollars,’ HDP MP asks Minister Albayrak

From HDP MP Paylan to Finance Minister Albayrak, who asked CNN Türk’s Ahmet Hakan if he got his wage in dollars: “Is there anything in Turkey, apart from our wages, that is not in dollars? Aren’t our citizens born indebted thousands of dollars?”

Erdoğan: Any attack on Turkey's drillship will cost dearly

Erdoğan: Any attack on Turkey's drillship will cost dearly

The President's remarks came ahead of an extraordinary meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council.

The number of COVID-19 cases, fatalities keeps increasing in Turkey

The number of COVID-19 cases, fatalities keeps increasing in Turkey

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 5,912 and the total number of cases to 245,635. 21 people have died of the virus and 1,243 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

Two broadcasters fined over guests criticizing government policies

Two broadcasters fined over guests criticizing government policies

The Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) has fined KRT TV over the criticisms of Dr. Serdar Savaş about coronavirus and fined Radio Harman over HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç’s criticisms about Turkey’s Syria policy.

‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’

‘We couldn’t find a hospital to hospitalize COVID-positive doctor’

Dr. Kasım Çelik has spoken to bianet about the recent situation in Turkey’s eastern province of Ağrı: “The entire Ağrı acts like there was no virus. Very few people wear masks, malls and coffee houses are full, air conditioners are on...”

14 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

France to increase military presence, Erdoğan says 'We'll never bow to this scheme'

France to increase military presence, Erdoğan says 'We'll never bow to this scheme'

While France's Macron has asked Turkey to cease its hydrocarbon exploration activities, President Erodğan has said that all Turkey's actions in the region are legitimate.

Lawyers call for release of Ebru Timtik, Aytaç Ünsal

Lawyers call for release of Ebru Timtik, Aytaç Ünsal

Lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been on a death fast for 223 and 192 days, respectively, demanding "a fair trial."

Demolished wall of Galata Tower rebuilt

Demolished wall of Galata Tower rebuilt

While the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has filed a criminal complaint about the works undertaken in Galata Tower with hammer drills without an approved restoration project, the demolished wall has been apparently built again.

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

Survey: People stockpile flour, eat more meals during pandemic

The purchase of fresh products such as bread, milk and cheese has dropped, according to the survey.

‘This project will turn Dersim's Munzur Springs into a commercial area’

‘This project will turn Dersim's Munzur Springs into a commercial area’

Ovacık District Mayor Mustafa Sarıgül and Munzur Preservation Board member Hasan Şen have spoken to bianet about the “Munzur Springs Recreation Project”: “We will not let any project that is not approved by the people."

13 August 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Report: Air pollution becoming more lethal in Turkey while scientists struggle to access data

Report: Air pollution becoming more lethal in Turkey while scientists struggle to access data

There was not enough data on the quality of the air that approximately 18 million people living in 30 provinces breathe throughout 2019, the Right to Clean Air Platform has stated.

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Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

Erdoğan: Take a break from entertainment rather than sleeping in a coma

"We have to wear a mask. You see [people] with masks under their chins. This shouldn't happen," the President has warned.

Accessible Film Festival is ‘seeking the normal’

Accessible Film Festival is ‘seeking the normal’

The 8th Accessible Film Festival will be held online this year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. With the theme of “Seeking the Normal” amid pandemic conditions, the festival will take place on October 12-18, 2020.

Joint statement by 344 men: Manhood kills, İstanbul Convention keeps one alive

Joint statement by 344 men: Manhood kills, İstanbul Convention keeps one alive

Amid ongoing debates on Turkey’s possible withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention and women’s struggle for their rights and freedoms in such a context, a group of men have expressed support for women in a joint statement.

Opposition's presidential candidate in last election announces new movement

Opposition's presidential candidate in last election announces new movement

Main opposition CHP's Muharrem İnce has said that he is launching not a party but a "movement."

Right to life of 162 people violated in Turkey in July

Right to life of 162 people violated in Turkey in July

Main opposition CHP MP Sezgin Tanrıkulu has released his monthly report on rights violations in Turkey: At least 55 people, including four children, were subjected to the torture of security forces in or outside detention centers in July 2020.

Galata Tower restored by the company of a former ruling AKP executive

Galata Tower restored by the company of a former ruling AKP executive

As it turns out, the controversial restoration works in İstanbul’s iconic Galata Tower are undertaken by the company of Sevilay Tuncer Uludağ, a former executive from the ruling AKP’s İstanbul Provincial Organization.

Turkey’s Finance Minister Albayrak: What matters is not the level of exchange rate

Turkey’s Finance Minister Albayrak: What matters is not the level of exchange rate

Hosting Finance Minister Albayrak on CNN Türk, Ahmet Hakan said, “I get panicked when the exchange rate of US dollar rises. Should we be concerned,” to which Albayrak responded: “Do you get your wage in dollars?”

Turkey's Covid-19 measures, fines 'not in accordance with laws'

Turkey's Covid-19 measures, fines 'not in accordance with laws'

"All measures interfering with fundamental rights and freedoms must have a legal basis," the İHD has stated.

‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca

‘Our fears might come true,’ warns Turkey’s Health Minister Koca

Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca has stated that “if the number of cases keeps increasing at its current pace, Turkey might have to take strict measures again.”

Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

Joint letter to UN: Take urgent action for LGBTI+ rights in Turkey

Addressing an open letter to the UN, the constituents of the Solidarity Network of Human Rights Defenders have urged the UN authorities to take urgent action against the continued discrimination and hate speech targeting the LGBTI+s in Turkey.

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Second fire in a week in İstanbul's Aydos forest

Fires broke out in four locations simultaneously.

‘İstanbul Convention is our red line, it will stay, you will go’

‘İstanbul Convention is our red line, it will stay, you will go’

Main opposition CHP’s newly elected Women’s Branch Chair Nazlıaka has made a statement on the İstanbul Convention. Raising concerns over the “systematic attacks” on the convention, she has said, “İstanbul Convention is our red line.”