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Police intervention into HDP's press statement on 'Kobanî trial'
Police intervention into HDP's press statement on 'Kobanî trial'
The İstanbul Organization of the Peoples' Democratic Party attempted to hold a press statement about the ongoing trial over Kobanî protests. The police have hindered the statement, detaining several people, including two journalists.
26 April 2021
Fire in hardware warehouse: Four workers lose their lives
Fire in hardware warehouse: Four workers lose their lives
Four people said to be working there have lost their lives in a fire that broke out in a warehouse in Arnavutköy district in İstanbul.
26 April 2021
Police intervention against workers making a call for May Day in İstanbul
Police intervention against workers making a call for May Day in İstanbul
In the wake of a demonstration ban which will also be in effect on May Day, a group of workers came together at the Freedom Square in İstanbul’s Bakırköy to make a call for May Day. Police have detained nearly 50 people.
21 April 2021
May Day celebrations banned in İstanbul due to pandemic
May Day celebrations banned in İstanbul due to pandemic
All events and demonstrations will be banned in the city until May 17.
19 April 2021
Police attack Sinbo workers: Journalists detained as well
Police attack Sinbo workers: Journalists detained as well
The police intervened against the dismissed workers of Sinbo, a company producing small home appliances, who wanted to make a press statement in front of the factory in İstanbul. Five people, including three journalists, have been detained.
19 April 2021
Air pollution has declined by 10 percent in İstanbul during pandemic
ITU STUDY
Air pollution has declined by 10 percent in İstanbul during pandemic
According to a study conducted by the İstanbul Technical University, Esenler is the only district which has witnessed an increase in air pollution over the past year. Prof. Toros has said that carbon emissions have dropped as well.
16 April 2021
‘İstanbul Convention’ banners now all around İstanbul
‘İstanbul Convention’ banners now all around İstanbul
In banners put up in different parts of İstanbul, it is said, “We don’t give up the İstanbul Convention” in protest against Turkey’s withdrawal from the convention by a Presidential Decision in March.
16 April 2021
Police prevent health workers’ protests in İstanbul, Diyarbakır
Police prevent health workers’ protests in İstanbul, Diyarbakır
Physicians attempted to make a press statement near Çemberlitaş tram station; however, they have been prevented by the police. The protests of Amed Health Platform in Diyarbakır have also been hindered by police officers.
15 April 2021
'We were subjected to police violence in detention'
'We were subjected to police violence in detention'
Held in detention in Gazi police station in İstanbul for two days, Sezer and Süleyman Çakmak have made a press statement about the police violence they suffered.
9 April 2021
Wind plant project in Northern Forests 'will destroy one of İstanbul's few natural areas'
PETITION BY ENVIRONMENTALISTS
Wind plant project in Northern Forests 'will destroy one of İstanbul's few natural areas'
The project site is located in a wildlife development zone and birds' migration routes, environmental groups have warned.
8 April 2021
Which parts of İstanbul see the highest increase in COVID-19 cases?
Which parts of İstanbul see the highest increase in COVID-19 cases?
A recent study conducted by the İstanbul Family Physicians Association has shown that the density of very high and high risk areas has increased by 25.7 percent in İstanbul over the past week.
8 April 2021
Huge petition in İstanbul: I don’t want to die
MALE VIOLENCE IN TURKEY
Huge petition in İstanbul: I don’t want to die
We Will Stop Femicides platform has placed a huge petition on the facade of a building in İstanbul, raising concerns about male violence in the wake of Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention.
2 April 2021
Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, students released
BOĞAZİÇİ PROTESTS
Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, students released
Taken into custody in Kadıköy on April 1 while protesting for the release of students arrested or placed under house arrest over Boğaziçi University protests, the students have been released from detention.
2 April 2021
Police detain students who came to courthouse in support of detained friends
BOĞAZİÇİ UNIVERSITY PROTESTS
Police detain students who came to courthouse in support of detained friends
A group of students came to the İstanbul Courthouse to support their friends detained for carrying rainbow flags at Boğaziçi University during the protests against the appointed rector. They have also been detained; police intervention is still ongoing.
26 March 2021
One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’
İSTANBUL MEDICAL CHAMBER
One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’
İstanbul Medical Chamber has announced that in İstanbul, with a population of over 15 million*, only 849,121 people have received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
23 March 2021
Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations
Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations
Gezi Park was only one of 1,014 properties that were handed over to fused foundations, the General Directorate of Foundations explained.
23 March 2021
‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’
WOMEN TAKE TO SQUARES
‘We don’t accept one man’s decision’
Women have taken to the streets to protest the Presidential decree withdrawing Turkey’s signature from the İstanbul Convention. They have once again underlined that the convention saves lives.
20 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek,Ayşegül Özbek
Government takes over Gezi Park from İstanbul Municipality, hands it over to fused foundation
Government takes over Gezi Park from İstanbul Municipality, hands it over to fused foundation
The decision was intended to prevent the new Taksim Square project, the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has said.
20 March 2021
Increased restrictions expected for İstanbul after two 'normal' Saturdays
Increased restrictions expected for İstanbul after two 'normal' Saturdays
The Health Ministry will announce the new risk map on Wednesday.
15 March 2021
‘COVID-19 will no longer be a nightmare in 2021’
HEALTH MINISTER KOCA
‘COVID-19 will no longer be a nightmare in 2021’
Turkey’s Health Minister Fahrettin Koca has made a speech to mark the anniversary of the outbreak’s official arrival in Turkey. İstanbul Governor's Office has also introduced new measures amid ‘controlled normalization.’
12 March 2021
Women detained over İstanbul Feminist Night March
SLOGANS 'INSULTED PRESIDENT'
Women detained over İstanbul Feminist Night March
Charged with "insulting the President" due to their slogans, 12 women have been taken into custody in İstanbul over the Feminist Night March held in the city on March 8 International Women’s Day. They have been referred to the prosecutor's office.
11 March 2021
92.6 percent of shopkeepers in İstanbul cannot meet fixed costs
92.6 percent of shopkeepers in İstanbul cannot meet fixed costs
According to a survey conducted by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality with the participation of 702 shopkeepers in 39 districts, 92.6 percent of shopkeepers in the city are having problems with paying their rent, bills and workers’ salaries.
1 March 2021
İstanbul ready to ease coronavirus restrictions, says provincial health director
İstanbul ready to ease coronavirus restrictions, says provincial health director
Turkey prepares to gradually ease coronavirus measures on March 1.
22 February 2021
53 people released from detention on probation
'UNITED STRUGGLE FORCES' DECLARATION
53 people released from detention on probation
Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, where they gathered to declare the foundation of the United Struggle Forces platform, 53 of the 61 detained have been released by the court on probation. Eight people were previously released by the prosecutor’s office.
9 February 2021
Boğaziçi protests: 76 of 134 people released from detention
İSTANBUL GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
Boğaziçi protests: 76 of 134 people released from detention
İstanbul Governor’s Office has announced that 65 of the 94 people detained in Kadıköy yesterday have been released. Of the ones detained in Beşiktaş and Sarıyer, 11 have been released, while the proceedings of 29 people are still ongoing.
3 February 2021
Soylu says ‘no tolerance’, Governor’s Office bans demonstrations
PROTEST AGAINST APPOINTED RECTOR
Soylu says ‘no tolerance’, Governor’s Office bans demonstrations
Amid the ongoing protests against the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, the Governor’s Office of İstanbul has released a list of sites for “gathering.” Kadıköy Rıhtım, where the Boğaziçi Solidarity made a call for protest, is not on the list.
2 February 2021
Canal İstanbul expert claims to be threatened after not making changes in report
Canal İstanbul expert claims to be threatened after not making changes in report
An academic has requested to be exempted from the board of experts set up for Canal (Kanal) İstanbul, the government's controversial project aiming to link the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea.
28 January 2021
New works exhibited in Erzurum ice museum
New works exhibited in Erzurum ice museum
The Ata Ice Museum in eastern Turkey is the country's only ice museum.
21 January 2021
İstanbul's 'Cuba neighborhood' resists 'commercially driven' urban transformation
İstanbul's 'Cuba neighborhood' resists 'commercially driven' urban transformation
Residents of the working-class neighborhood say that their neighborhood has been declared a "risky zone" because of its closeness to a commercial center.
20 January 2021 İlknur Karadeniz
Healthcare workers protest their pay rise
Healthcare workers protest their pay rise
Healthcare workers have criticized the 3+3 percent pay rise to take effect in 2021: “Over the past year, natural gas prices have increased by 32 percent, electricity prices by 31 percent, legumes by 60 percent, cheese by 27 percent, eggs by 80 percent…”
15 January 2021
In photos: İstanbul sees first snowfall of winter after warm December
In photos: İstanbul sees first snowfall of winter after warm December
The snowfall is expected to continue on the weekend as the occupancy rates in the city's dams have also increased amid a water shortage threat following dry months.
15 January 2021
‘Ban on public transport without offering an alternative is a violation of rights’
‘Ban on public transport without offering an alternative is a violation of rights’
As part of coronavirus measures, the İstanbulites aged over 65 and under 20 will be barred from using public transport starting from January 15. The City Detective initiative has warned that this decision hinders the mobility of a large urban population.
12 January 2021
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