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Trees 'turned gray' because of mining in Kirazlıyayla village

Trees 'turned gray' because of mining in Kirazlıyayla village

After a court "reversed its own decision," the company has resumed operations, says attorney Cingil.

8 October 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Putin says 'tragedy must end'

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Putin says 'tragedy must end'

"Of course this is a huge tragedy. People are dying, there are heavy losses on both sides," Putin has said.

Northern Cyprus government falls after PM's 'Varosha' announcement with Erdoğan

Northern Cyprus government falls after PM's 'Varosha' announcement with Erdoğan

Both President Akıncı and PM Tatar's coalition partners say that the move was aimed at affecting the results of the presidential election on Sunday.

Delegation from Sweden visits HDP amid arrests

Delegation from Sweden visits HDP amid arrests

Seventeen senior figures of the HDP have been remanded in custody after a new investigation was opened into the 2014 "Kobani protests" in Kurdish-majority provinces.

Abandoned coastline in Northern Cyprus to reopen

Abandoned coastline in Northern Cyprus to reopen

President Erdoğan and Northern Cyprus PM Tatar announced the opening of the "ghost town" at a ceremony in Ankara.

Hate speech against Armenians, Syrians, Kurds on the increase, warns İHD

Hate speech against Armenians, Syrians, Kurds on the increase, warns İHD

Human Rights Association has warned political parties that hate speech may lead to hate crimes.

Subcontracted workers halt work at Turkey's state postal service

Subcontracted workers halt work at Turkey's state postal service

"This was a warning protest. We are preparing to halt work in entire İstanbul," a union representative has said.

6 October 2020 Hikmet Adal

MHP Chair Bahçeli calls Turkish Medical Association officials 'enemies of Turkey'

MHP Chair Bahçeli calls Turkish Medical Association officials 'enemies of Turkey'

President Erdoğan's ally has made remarks on the criminal investigation against the HDP, the clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan and the coronavirus pandemic.

Canada suspends military exports to Turkey over Nagorno-Karabakh crisis

Canada suspends military exports to Turkey over Nagorno-Karabakh crisis

"Canada continues to be concerned by the ongoing conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh resulting in shelling of communities and civilian casualties," Champagne has said.

Opposition must understand people's fears, says arrested mayor Ayhan Bilgen

Opposition must understand people's fears, says arrested mayor Ayhan Bilgen

"The fear of division, the fear of interference with religions, the fear of losing a job are real fears," Bilgen has said.

Turkey responds to UN letter about LGBTI+s without mentioning them

Turkey responds to UN letter about LGBTI+s without mentioning them

UN officials had asked questions to Turkey about discrimination against LGBTI+s.

2,400 years old kitchen, 'woman's room' found in Patara ancient city

2,400 years old kitchen, 'woman's room' found in Patara ancient city

Archeologists in southern Turkey have found a kitchen with utensils and a "woman's room" with a mirror and ornaments.

Politicians from Sweden not allowed to visit Selahattin Demirtaş in prison

Politicians from Sweden not allowed to visit Selahattin Demirtaş in prison

The Left Party Chair and the Deputy Parliamentary Speaker were not given permission by the prison administration to visit Demirtaş.

Case of ÇHD lawyers taken to Constitutional Court: 'Violations won't fit into the form'

Case of ÇHD lawyers taken to Constitutional Court: 'Violations won't fit into the form'

Eighteen lawyers from the Progressive Lawyers' Association (ÇHD) and People's Law Bureau (HHB) were sentenced to a total of 159 years in prison.

5 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Ministry: 18,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer in a year

Ministry: 18,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer in a year

The frequency of breast cancer per 100 thousand people is 46.3 for the world, 45.6 for Turkey, 92.6 for Northern European countries, 38.3 for the US, and 39.2 for East Asia, according to the Ministry of Health.

Turkey's media authority issues warning to Spotify, FOXplay over 'licensing'

Turkey's media authority issues warning to Spotify, FOXplay over 'licensing'

According to a regulation published last year, internet broadcasters have to obtain a license from the RTÜK to continue broadcasting.

Nagorno-Karabakh crisis: Death toll mounts as larger cities hit

Nagorno-Karabakh crisis: Death toll mounts as larger cities hit

While Azerbaijan has said that its Ganja and Mingachevir cities were hit by Armenia, the Nagorno-Karabakh administration has stated that its capital Stepanakert was targeted.

Court blocks access to reports on Turkey-based bank's activities revealed in FinCEN files

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE WEEKLY ROUND-UP

Court blocks access to reports on Turkey-based bank's activities revealed in FinCEN files

In a week, courts blocked access to websites of four news outlets, one journalist was indicted for "targeting a counterterrorism official," trials of several journalists' trials for "terrorism" and "insulting the president" continued.

2 October 2020 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

HDP politicians 'kept at courthouse for 24 hours' before arrest, says deputy

KOBANI INVESTIGATION

HDP politicians 'kept at courthouse for 24 hours' before arrest, says deputy

Seventeen members of the party were remanded in custody yesterday as part of an investigation into the 2014 "Kobani protests" in mostly Kurdish-populated provinces.

Two years on, journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder still unsolved

Two years on, journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder still unsolved

Activists and human rights groups have said the murder was premeditated and carried out upon directives of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

Eastern Mediterranean: EU 'wants to give dialogue a chance,' warns Turkey of sanctions

The EU's Michel and Von der Leyen have made remarks on relations with Turkey following the leaders' summit.

Turkish Medical Association: Health Minister should either publish data transparently or resign

Turkish Medical Association: Health Minister should either publish data transparently or resign

After Minister Koca admitted that they had only been reporting symptomatic cases, the TTB has called on the ministry for transparency.

Erdoğan: Turkey to support Azerbaijan by all means

Erdoğan: Turkey to support Azerbaijan by all means

The President has made remarks on the clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Eastern Mediterranean crisis and possible changes in the structure of the Constitutional Court.

HDP protests legislative session opening after mass detention of members

HDP protests legislative session opening after mass detention of members

Dozens of members of the party have been taken into custody over the 2014 protests in mostly Kurdish-populated provinces.

New law requiring social media companies to open an office in Turkey comes into force

New law requiring social media companies to open an office in Turkey comes into force

Social media companies, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, will face bandwidth restriction up to 90 percent if they don't comply with the law.

Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan, Armenia to protect civilians

Amnesty International calls on Azerbaijan, Armenia to protect civilians

Releasing a statement about the clashes that have been going on for five days, Amnesty International has called on all sides to respect international law.

Armenians of Turkey speak on Karabakh crisis: 'We should breathe for peace, not war'

Armenians of Turkey speak on Karabakh crisis: 'We should breathe for peace, not war'

As the fighting continues between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, the Armenians of Turkey are concerned over the widespread hate speech in the country.

1 October 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli suggests reorganization of top court 'in line with presidential system'

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli suggests reorganization of top court 'in line with presidential system'

Bahçeli's remarks came after a debate between the Minister of Interior and the Constitutional President over top court decisions.

Turkey admits not announcing number of all Covid-19 cases

Turkey admits not announcing number of all Covid-19 cases

The Ministry of Health has only been publishing the number of symptomatic cases, Minister Fahrettin Koca has said.

Servet Turgut dies after being 'dropped from a military helicopter'

Servet Turgut dies after being 'dropped from a military helicopter'

Turgut was one of the two people who were revealed to be in intensive care treatment two days after they were detained in the Kurdish-majority Van province.

30 September 2020

Turkey will support Azerbaijan if it wants to solve Karabakh dispute 'on the ground,' says Minister

Turkey will support Azerbaijan if it wants to solve Karabakh dispute 'on the ground,' says Minister

"Diplomacy hasn't worked for 30 years" to solve the dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has remarked.

30 September 2020

Detained Kars Mayor Ayhan Bilgen announces resignation

KOBANI INVESTIGATION

Detained Kars Mayor Ayhan Bilgen announces resignation

Bilgen is one of the HDP members who have been detained as part of an investigation into the 2014 Kobani protests.

30 September 2020