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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes eastern Turkey
Elazığ was one of the 11 provinces affected by the devastating double arthquake in Februry 2023.
8 November 2024
Trans women face increasing police pressure in İzmir
A rights group reports that trans women have been regularly subject to identity checks and fined by police over the past two months.
8 November 2024
Journalist Furkan Karabay detained in dawn raid after criticizing chief prosecutor
The opposition has dubbed the prosecutor in question, who is known for his involvement in politically sensitive cases, as the ruling party’s “mobile guillotine.”
8 November 2024
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
MUBI Fest censorship latest in a series of bans targeting LGBTI+s in İstabul's Kadıköy
While İstanbul's Kadıköy district's censorship of MUBI Fest İstanbul 2024 has drawn international reactions, this is only the latest in a series of restrictions. Since 2019, the governor's office has been prohibiting even the simplest gatherings for LGBTI+s, including meetings for tea, dancing, and organizing sports tournaments.
8 November 2024
Tuğçe Yılmaz
DEM co-leader faces investigation over critical remarks on municipal takeovers
Tuncer Bakırhan had referenced Kurdish insurgencies in the early years of the republic and in the insurgency led by the PKK in a speech criticizing the replacement of DEM mayors.
8 November 2024
Evrim Deniz
reports
‘Trustee policies are degrading the ruling power, not the Kurdish movement’
Kurdish women politicians reflect on the takeover of municipalities in Kurdish cities.
7 November 2024
Evrim Deniz
MUBI Fest İstanbul canceled after last-minute ban on opening film ‘Queer’
The authorities justified the ban on the grounds that the film could “jeopardize public peace.” In response to the ban, MUBI canceled the entire festival.
7 November 2024
Who is Akın Gürlek, the top judicial official dubbed as ‘mobile guillotine’ by Turkey’s opposition?
Gürlek has become a household name in Turkey during his time as the presiding judge of a heavy penal court in İstanbul that was involved in politically sensitive cases.
7 November 2024
İstanbul’s chief prosecutor visits pro-government media conglomerate
Akın Gürlek, the controversial judge due to his involvement in political cases, was recently appointed as the chief prosecutor.
7 November 2024
Ecology and Climate Journalism Workshop by Atölye BİA
The workshop, held on Nov 4-5, covered the foundational principles and scope of climate and ecology reporting.
7 November 2024
Court rejects appeal of arrested Esenyurt mayor Ahmet Özer, trustee appointment upheld
Özer’s lawyers argued in a 40-page petition that the “PKK membership” allegation was unfounded, emphasizing that he has served as a public figure for nearly 40 years.
7 November 2024
Turkey remains Europe’s top dumping ground for plastic waste
The country has received the highest amount of plastic waste from European countries, with the UK being the top exporter.
6 November 2024
Erdoğan congratulates Trump on re-election
President Erdoğan described the US president-elect as “my friend” and expressed hope for strengthened ties in his term.
6 November 2024
Evrim Kepenek
reports
Men killed 49 women in October
Men inflicted violence on at least 79 women, abused ay least 58 boys and girls, and killed at least eight children in a month.
6 November 2024
Evrim Kepenek
Fire at Turkey's TÜPRAŞ refinery injures 12 workers
The fire at Turkey's largest refinery reportedly occurred during an emergency drill.
5 November 2024
MHP's Bahçeli reiterates call for Öcalan to declare dissolution of PKK in parliament
Despite the recent takeover of pro-Kurdish municipalities, the nationalist leader insists on his offer.
5 November 2024
İrfan Alış, lead singer of Peyk band and rights advocate, dies at 53
Throughout his decades-long career, Alış worked for solidarity among musicians.
5 November 2024
Gallery: Dozens detained in ‘trustee’ protests amid violent police response
Protests continued throughout the night in Batman and Mardin, as well as İstanbul.
5 November 2024
Journalists detained over reports on ‘Newborn Gang’
Journalists attributed the change of the prosecutor of the case to political pressure, whereas the justice minister explained the technical reasons behind it. Two journalists are now facing “disinformation” charges.
4 November 2024
bianet editor Evrim Kepenek granted award for Male Violence Monitoring Reports
“ I dedicate this award to all the children across Turkey who have been abducted, killed, or remain missing, and to all women in this country who have managed to survive under difficult conditions, whether at home, on the street, or in every area of life,” Kepenek said in her acceptance speech.
4 November 2024
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Turkey’s ruling party signals more municipal takeovers
Three mayors from the pro-Kurdish DEM Party were replaced with government-appointed trustees today.
4 November 2024
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
‘You can’t discuss peace while appointing trustees,” says dismissed Kurdish mayor
Co-mayor Saniye Bayram emphasized Halfeti’s symbolic importance despite being the smallest district in Urfa.
4 November 2024
Tuğçe Yılmaz
Evrim Deniz
reports
Protests in Kurdish cities after removal of mayors
DEM Party supporters protested the replacemrnt of the mayors in Batman, Mardin and Urfa.
4 November 2024
Evrim Deniz
Government removes pro-Kurdish mayors in Mardin, Batman, Urfa
The move follows the recent replacement of an İstanbul district mayor elected through CHP-DEM cooperation. The pro-Kurdish DEM has now lost three of the 11 cities it won in the March elections.
4 November 2024
Erdoğan sues İstanbul’s İmamoğlu for 1 million liras over criticism of district mayor’s arrest
The İstanbul mayor describing the president as “wielding a stick" crossed the line of respectful political discourse, according to Erdoğan’s legal team.
2 November 2024
Protesters clash with police at İstanbul port over alleged shipment to Israel
Pro-Palestinian groups claimed a shipment contained military supplies for Israel and attempted to disrupt it. The trade minister made a statement in response, denying any trade with Israel.
2 November 2024
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Osman Kavala marks seven years in prison
“It is a source of consolation for me that Gezi Park, which introduced me to trees from the earliest memories of my life and taught me the importance of sharing public spaces with others, continues to be a park enjoyed by citizens of all ages and backgrounds,” said the philanthropist.
1 November 2024
Journalists stand trial over documentary on methamphetamine crisis in Turkey
The journalists are facing charges of “encouraging drug use” and “not reporting a crime.”
1 November 2024
Brother of PKK militant involved in Ankara attack dismissed from municipal job
The measure violates the principle of individual criminal responsibility.
1 November 2024
Ruken Tuncel
reports
Thousands protest opposition municipality's takeover in İstanbul
Leaders of the CHP and the pro-Kurdish DEM held a rally in the Esenyurt district in response to Mayor Ahmet Özer's arrest o dubious "terrorism" charges and suspension from duty.
31 October 2024
Ruken Tuncel
Woman given suspended prison sentence for criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban
Kayseriloğlu spent 18 days in prison over her remarks during a vox pop.
31 October 2024
BDS Turkey urges boycott of 'Mix Festival' in İstanbul
"Zorlu Holding, the owner of Zorlu PSM, is complicit in genocide through its extensive and strategic investments in Israel," said the boycott movement.
31 October 2024
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