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Earthquake death toll 'much higher than official figures,' says governor

Earthquake death toll 'much higher than official figures,' says governor

The governor who is coordinating the efforts in the affected provinces has apologized to the earthquake survivors.

20 February 2023

Outrage in Turkey's 'student city' after governor bans music festival for no reason

Outrage in Turkey's 'student city' after governor bans music festival for no reason

The festival was going to be the largest event in Eskişehir since the start of the pandemic. Thousands of people tweeted under the hashtag "Don't touch my festival" to protest the decision.

‘Fathomless Lake’ ruling by Council of State: Governor to be investigated

‘Fathomless Lake’ ruling by Council of State: Governor to be investigated

After Dipsiz Göl (Fathomless Lake) had been destroyed by treasure hunting activities, the Ministry of Interior rejected the request for an investigation against Gümüşhane Governor Kamuran Taşbilek.

16 February 2021

New Year ban in Turkey: What is allowed, what is not?

New Year ban in Turkey: What is allowed, what is not?

A curfew will start tonight and end on Monday morning.

31 December 2020

Police Violence Gets Punished in Istanbul

Police Violence Gets Punished in Istanbul

An Istanbul court ruled prison sentences to 6 police officers and suspended their professional licenses for assaulting a driver after a minor traffic accident.

24 December 2012

Deputy Governor Had Website Banned

Deputy Governor Had Website Banned

A Şanlıurfa court decided to ban access to the Sanlıurfa.com website due to articles and reader comments criticizing Deputy Governor Yıdıray Malğaç. Assoc. Prof. Dr Akdeniz said the decision was a breach of the law.

15 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

"Governor of Samsun Neglected His Duty"

ATTACK ON AHMET TÜRK

"Governor of Samsun Neglected His Duty"

The Platform for a Peaceful and Democratic Solution filed a criminal complaint against Governor Güzeloğlu from Samsun. The platform holds Güzeloğlu responsible for the attack on Kurdish politician Ahmet Türk and demands his resignation.

20 April 2010 Berivan Tapan