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11 People Detained in İzmir over Social Media Messages About Syria Operation

11 People Detained in İzmir over Social Media Messages About Syria Operation

While 11 people have been detained in İzmir for “propagandizing for a terrorist organization” with their social media posts about “Operation Peace Spring”, Minister Soylu has announced that 121 people have been detained across Turkey so far.

11 October 2019

Police Attack HDP’s ‘Democracy Watch’ in İstanbul

Police Attack HDP’s ‘Democracy Watch’ in İstanbul

Staged by the HDP against the appointment of trustees to three Metropolitan Municipalities, “Democracy Watches” are now also held in İstanbul and İzmir. While the police attacked the watch in İstanbul, the one in İzmir was held in police blockade.

26 September 2019

İzmir Wildfire: Minister Says 500, Mayor Says 5 Thousand Hectares of Forestland Razed

İzmir Wildfire: Minister Says 500, Mayor Says 5 Thousand Hectares of Forestland Razed

It was one of the largest fires in the history of İzmir, Mayor Soyer said.

Lawyers Detained in İzmir Released

Lawyers Detained in İzmir Released

Protesting against the trustees appointed to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, 26 lawyers and one journalist were battered and detained by the police in İzmir. They have been released later in the day.

Minister Pakdemirli: If They Want to Get on Fire Fighting Airplanes, They are Free to Do So

Minister Pakdemirli: If They Want to Get on Fire Fighting Airplanes, They are Free to Do So

To the question why the fire fighting aircraft of the Turkish Aeronautical Association are not used in extinguishing forest fires, Pakdemirli has said, “Engines of 3 planes are malfunctioned and 3 of them leak oil. Those who want to get on them are free to do so.”

‘Not Even a Single Square-Meter of Blazed Forestland will be Zoned for Construction'

İZMİR MAYOR TUNÇ SOYER

‘Not Even a Single Square-Meter of Blazed Forestland will be Zoned for Construction'

The forest fires in Seferihisar and Menderes in İzmir have been fended off from residential areas thanks to fire extinguishing efforts. “Not even a single square-meter of the blazed forestland will be zoned for construction”, İzmir Mayor Soyer has indicated.

500-Hectare Forestland Blazed in İzmir

FOREST FIRES IN 3 CITIES

500-Hectare Forestland Blazed in İzmir

While the forest fires in Muğla and İzmir have been partially taken under control, the fires in Hatay have been completely taken under control by fire brigade crews.

Storm in the Aegean Claims Two Lives in İzmir, Six Lives in Greece

Storm in the Aegean Claims Two Lives in İzmir, Six Lives in Greece

Bayram Türkmen and Tülin Türkmen, who were struck by lightning in İzmir while trying to cover the tobacco that they left for curing, have lost their lives. The storm has also claimed the lives of six people near the Greek city of Thessaloniki.

İzmir LGBTI+ Pride Week and Antalya Pride Week Banned

İzmir LGBTI+ Pride Week and Antalya Pride Week Banned

The 7th İzmir LGBTI+ Pride Week and the 3rd Antalya Pride Week have been banned by the Governorships of İzmir and Antalya "with the aim of ensuring public safety, maintaining national security and public order and protecting general health and morals."

Metropolitan Mayors of İzmir and Ankara Receive Their Certificates of Election

Metropolitan Mayors of İzmir and Ankara Receive Their Certificates of Election

Tunç Soyer and Mansur Yavaş, who have been elected as the Metropolitan Mayors of İzmir and Ankara from the Nation Alliance, have received their certificates of election.

‘I am Farhad, İzmir is Shirin’ Statement by AKP’s Metropolitan Mayor Candidate Zeybekci

‘I am Farhad, İzmir is Shirin’ Statement by AKP’s Metropolitan Mayor Candidate Zeybekci

AKP’s Metropolitan Mayor candidate for İzmir, who defended his statement “İzmir is the most beautiful girl in neighborhood” by saying, “I didn’t call it a woman, but a girl”, has called himself “Farhad” and İzmir “Shirin”, referring to a love story from the 12th century.

5 February 2019

HDP to Support CHP’s Metropolitan Mayor Candidate for İzmir Tunç Soyer

HDP to Support CHP’s Metropolitan Mayor Candidate for İzmir Tunç Soyer

HDP İzmir Provincial Co-Chair Kadir Baydur has stated that Tunç Soyer, who is the main opposition CHP’s Metropolitan Mayor candidate for İzmir, has been accepted not only by the HDP, but also by the labor and democracy forces of İzmir.

1 February 2019

Zeybekci: I Called İzmir ‘Most Beautiful Girl in Neighborhood’, Not ‘Woman’

Zeybekci: I Called İzmir ‘Most Beautiful Girl in Neighborhood’, Not ‘Woman’

AKP’s Metropolitan Mayor Candidate for İzmir Nihat Zeybekci, who previously said, “İzmir is the most beautiful girl in the neighborhood; who doesn’t want her!”, has responded to criticisms: “I called it the most beautiful girl, not the most beautiful woman.”

29 January 2019

Trans Woman Murdered in İzmir, 1 Police Officer Detained

Trans Woman Murdered in İzmir, 1 Police Officer Detained

Police officer A.D. has been taken into custody for killing transgender woman Hande Şeker and wounding two other people, including another transgender woman, in a row that erupted in an apartment in İzmir.

İzmir Suburban Railways Strike Stopped by Presidential Decree

İzmir Suburban Railways Strike Stopped by Presidential Decree

The strike which has been going on for about one month has been postponed for 60 days by a presidential decree. If a solution is not reached within this time, the workers will lose their right to strike.

6th İzmir Pride Parade: ‘We’ll Walk Up to Fear’

6th İzmir Pride Parade: ‘We’ll Walk Up to Fear’

LGBTIs from İzmir have said, “Even if we fall, we stand up and march. We march by holding each other’s hands, we march without ever leaving each other alone” at the Pride Parade.

4th International İzmir Photography Days to Begin

4th International İzmir Photography Days to Begin

4th International İzmir Photography Days starts today with the motto “Travel, Discovery, Aesthetics and Photography”.

Social Media Operation in İzmir

Social Media Operation in İzmir

Police have launched a social media operation in İzmir. Among the ones taken into custody in house raids is also Onur Kılıç, who is a member of the Freedom and Solidarity Party and has been previously arrested for the same reason.

‘Social Media’ Arrests in İzmir

‘Social Media’ Arrests in İzmir

10 of 15 people taken into custody in İzmir for allegedly “preparing for a demonstration” due to their social media posts have been arrested.

‘Unionist Held in Detention Due to Union Activities’

‘Unionist Held in Detention Due to Union Activities’

Detained in İzmir, unionists have been asked of their union activities in their deposition at Security Directorate. Their lawyers Sakallı has said that the investigation is “an attempt to criminalize struggle for labor”.

22 March 2018 Ayça Söylemez

Anti-State of Emergency Rally Banned in İzmir Under State of Emergency Law

Anti-State of Emergency Rally Banned in İzmir Under State of Emergency Law

The “Not State of Emergency, Emergency Democracy Rally” organized by trade associations and unions has been banned by İzmir Governorship under regulations of the State of Emergency.

15 December 2017

14 People Detained for ‘Propagandizing for Terror Groups’ on Social Media

14 People Detained for ‘Propagandizing for Terror Groups’ on Social Media

14 people including ÖDP and June Movement administrator Kılıç and Çakır from Community Centres have been detained in a house raid on charges of “Insulting the president” and “propagandizing for five illegal organizations”.

TAK Claims Responsibility for İzmir Attack

TAK Claims Responsibility for İzmir Attack

TAK has claimed responsibility for attack killing police officer Sekin and beadle Can in front of İzmir Courthouse.

11 January 2017

Car Bomb Attack in Front of İzmir Courthouse

Car Bomb Attack in Front of İzmir Courthouse

An explosion has taken place in a vehicle in front of İzmir Courthouse Door C. Police officer Fethi Sekin and court clerk Musa Can have lost their lives

Battle Against Coal Plants Increasing in Number

#BREAKFREE FROM COAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

Battle Against Coal Plants Increasing in Number

Turkey will participate in the campaign launched all over the world to break free from fossil fuel with the summit to be held in Aliağa.

4 May 2016 Nilay Vardar

May 1 Rally in İstanbul, İzmir

May 1 Rally in İstanbul, İzmir

The May 1 celebrations which have been organized in Taksim Square of İstanbul every year, has been held in Bakırköy this year, upon call of DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB. The celebrations in İzmir took place in Gündoğdu square.

ISIS Operation in İzmir

ISIS Operation in İzmir

15 people detained this morning in İzmir within the scope of ISIS operation are alleged to train personnel for conflict zones, and join clashes.

49 Taken into Custody in Police Attack on Cizre Protest in İzmir

49 Taken into Custody in Police Attack on Cizre Protest in İzmir

Police attacking the Cizre protest in İzmir has taken 49 persons into custody including Coşkun Üsterci from TİHV, İHD manager Gurbet Uçar, HDP Party Assembly member İbrahim Akın and KESK term spokesperson Bahri Alkan.

9 February 2016

Recusation Demand in Lice Trial

Recusation Demand in Lice Trial

It has come out that retired Colonel Hatipoğlu didn’t attend the hearing of Lice trial heard in İzmir and gave his testimony alone, thereupon victim attorneys claimed for recusation.

8 October 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Kürkçü: The Wall of Prejudice Has Collapsed in İzmir. At Least Two Deputies We Will Have.

NİLAY VARDAR IN IZMIR

Kürkçü: The Wall of Prejudice Has Collapsed in İzmir. At Least Two Deputies We Will Have.

Ertuğrul Kürkçü said that people in İzmir asked questions about a possibility to create a coalition with AKP. Even though he indicated that he was against the coalition individually, he stated that he couldn’t speak on behalf of his party.

12 May 2015 Nilay Vardar

Deputy Counts Announced For June 7 Elections

Deputy Counts Announced For June 7 Elections

While Turkey’s next general elections were set to June 7, Higher Board of Elections (YSK) announced the deputy counts for each cities.

4 February 2015

Huge Hologram of PM Erdoğan

Huge Hologram of PM Erdoğan

A giant hologram of PM Erdoğan delivered a speech in Izmir, causing massive satire on the social media.

31 January 2014

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