Speaking at a press conference, Kurdish singer brothers said they became an open target after performing on Cem TV’s “Gonca Elmas and 7 Colors” show and having an argument with the presenter.

Male perpetrators left 22 women and 2 men dead, 16 raped, 20 battered and 6 harassed in October 2014. Male violence cases day by day…

Police intervened May Day Committee members as they gathered in Istanbul to make a press statement on this year's celebrations. While committee members resist to make a statement, police reportedly detained some demonstrators.

In various events and locations, police intervened book readers, soccer fans and Berkin Elvan mourners yesterday, detaining dozens of Istanbulites.

Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) deputy Ayla Akat Ata filed a request to the Parliament on 400 Ezidis’ reinstitution of rights in Turkey.

Yaşar Kaya, a Kurdish politician and chairman of Turkey’s terminated Democracy Party (DEP) returned to Turkey and met with his family after giving, his statement to the police.

Uygur Orhan is sculpting busts of those that were murdered during Turkey’s Gezi Resistance. He is going to present the busts to their families.

Cem TV suspended “Gonca Elmas and 7 Colors” show after an argument on Ahmet Kaya and Kurdish songs.

bianet interviewed Jessica O’Rourke, the only woman soccer player in Turkey’s alternative Gazoz League, about her challenge against men in the field, as well as her identity as soccer player and women’s soccer in Turkey.

Tired of getting harassed and trying to fit into narrow places in public transportation, Istanbul Feminist Collective kicked off a campaign against men sitting with their legs shaped like V.

There are only 10 disabled members in municipality councils across all districts of Istanbul. Non-governmental organizations say that problems cannot be solved without any representation.

Twitter officials Crowell, McSweeney and Nieto are currently visiting Turkey. The company reportedly declined the government’s demand to open an office in Turkey.

The European Court of Human Rights has issued a verdict on the case of six villagers who who were taken under custody and then disappeared in Görümlü (Bespin) District of Silopi 21 years ago. Turkey was convicted of violating right of life and not being able to conduct active investigation.

Prof. Dr. Baskın Oran stood for election as an independent candidate in the Turkish parliamentary elections of 2007. He submitted a complaint about Turkish citizens living abroad not having the right to vote for independent candidates in customs and not being able to campaign on radios and TVs to Strasbourg.

People share their photographs with the message “Pınar Selek is not Alone” to support Pınar Selek whose trial will be held on 30th of April at Supreme Court of Appeals.

People working with LGBTI prisoners are opposing to “Special Prisons for LGBTI inmates”: “Homophobia, transphobia and abuses to LGBTIs should end immediately at current institutions. Building a new prison is neglecting this situation.”

Throughout the week, the talks between Turkey’s major workers unions and Governor of Istanbul have resulted in a stalemate over the celebration venue for this year’s May Day celebrations. Governor Mutlu recommended Yenikapı Square for May Day, while DISK President Kani Beko stated that they are insistent about celebrating at Taksim.

Moderated by Melek Ulagay Taylan, “Ankara after 1980 Coup D’état” panel focused on the witnessings of Murat Çelikkan, Adnan Bostancıoğlu and Nadire Mater.

Prosecutors completed the indictment concerning the death of Abdullah Cömert, a Gezi Resistance protestor who got shot in the head with gas capsule in Hatay. Police officer Ahmet Kuş has been charged with up to 25 years of sentence for “premeditated murder”.

The Nobel Peace Prize Committee released a statement saying that they were unable to confirm whether a candidate is admitted for the prize.