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'Ali is gone, but has left a legacy for us'

2013 GEZİ PARK RESISTANCE

'Ali is gone, but has left a legacy for us'

Ali İsmail Korkmaz (19) died on July 10, 2013, after being beaten by police officers and civilian people during the Gezi Park Resistance.

Turkey permits hunting of two endangered bird species

Turkey permits hunting of two endangered bird species

A hunting committee affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has permitted the hunting of pochards and turtle doves.

Khashoggi case in Turkey is important as the Saudi trial was 'a parody,' says UN rapporteur

Khashoggi case in Turkey is important as the Saudi trial was 'a parody,' says UN rapporteur

A court this month began trying 20 Saudi citizens in absentia over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018.

Farmers in southeast Turkey 'fed up with illegal power cuts'

Farmers in southeast Turkey 'fed up with illegal power cuts'

Many people don't cultivate their lands due to electricity debts that are caused by "arbitrary and illegal" power cuts by the region's energy company, according to farmers.

10 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

'Child abusers can't be pardoned'

STATEMENT BY 297 WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS

'Child abusers can't be pardoned'

Women's organizations will protest the government's reported plans for pardoning child abusers if they marry the child they abused.

9 July 2020 Evrim Kepenek

At least 188 workers killed in June

HEALTH AND SAFETY LABOR WATCH

At least 188 workers killed in June

Eight children and eight refugees were among the killed workers while only three of them were unionized, according to the İSİG report.

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

Libya round-up: GNA's conditions must be met for a ceasefire, says Turkey's foreign minister

The UN and the US warn against "unprecedented levels of foreign interference" in the Libya conflict, Turkey says it will continue to support the Sarraj government, Russia accuses the US of hindering efforts for a political solution.

HDP deputy: Hagia Sophia should be a church

HDP deputy: Hagia Sophia should be a church

As the government considers converting the monument into a mosque, MP Hüda Kaya has said it was built as and should be reconverted into a church.

Parliament passes two articles of 'multiple bar associations bill'

Parliament passes two articles of 'multiple bar associations bill'

During the session, tensions rose between AKP deputies and independent MP Ahmet Şık.

DİSK-AR report: How has Covid-19 affected workers?

DİSK-AR report: How has Covid-19 affected workers?

While 36 percent of workers have had an income loss, 82 percent feel that they are in danger economically.

'Public officials reveal locations of women's shelters, endanger women's lives'

'Public officials reveal locations of women's shelters, endanger women's lives'

Mor Çatı Foundation has released a statement after a man reportedly killed his wife after finding the shelter she was staying in.

HRW: Convictions in Büyükada trial 'politically motivated'

HRW: Convictions in Büyükada trial 'politically motivated'

Four people have been sentenced to prison on charges of "membership of an illegal organization" and "aiding an illegal organization" over a meeting on İstanbul's Büyükada Island.

Fireworks factory explosion: One of the two owners of company remanded in custody

Fireworks factory explosion: One of the two owners of company remanded in custody

Seven people lost their lives and more than 120 were wounded in the explosion on July 3.

HDP member Rojbin Çetin remanded in custody

HDP member Rojbin Çetin remanded in custody

The HDP had stated that Çetin was tortured with dogs during her detention.

Non-prosecution for tweets threatening women with sexual assault

Non-prosecution for tweets threatening women with sexual assault

Four women who are known to be outspoken against the government were threatened with sexual assault on Twitter.

'There was only one Hasankeyf and we have lost it'

'There was only one Hasankeyf and we have lost it'

The state-run Anadolu Agency has received criticism over a report on the ancient city that has submerged.

Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Gençay Gürsoy acquitted

TRIAL OF ACADEMICS

Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Gençay Gürsoy acquitted

The two academics who signed the peace declaration have been acquitted of charges after a retrial following the Constitutional Court's "violation of rights" decision.

7 July 2020 Tansu Pişkin

'Workers didn't have protective equipment, cigarettes were allowed inside the factory'

EXPLOSION AT FIREWORKS FACTORY

'Workers didn't have protective equipment, cigarettes were allowed inside the factory'

"As we have become accustomed to after all the occupational homicides, the first ones to be detained are the managing director, the occupational safety specialist and two overseers," TMMOB has said.

In photos: Wildfire in Gelibolu razes 300 hectares of forest

In photos: Wildfire in Gelibolu razes 300 hectares of forest

Maritime traffic in the Çanakkale Strait has been suspended as more than 500 firefighters work to bring the fire under control.

Lawyers to protest bar associations bill in 81 provinces

Lawyers to protest bar associations bill in 81 provinces

"There is no example of multiple bar associations in the world," bar chairs have told bianet, criticizing the government's move to change the Attorneys' Act.

6 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Fireworks factory explosion: 'They endangered people's lives,' says killed worker's brother

Fireworks factory explosion: 'They endangered people's lives,' says killed worker's brother

Murat Tepeçınar, who lost his brother in the explosion in Sakarya, has said that the businesspeople "didn't even attend our funerals. we are not their enemies.

6 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

Presidency's communications director sues daily Cumhuriyet over 'illegal construction' report

Presidency's communications director sues daily Cumhuriyet over 'illegal construction' report

Alleging that the report was intended to smear against him, Altun requests 250,000 lira for damages.

First home-based workers' union recognized by Council of State decision

First home-based workers' union recognized by Council of State decision

The court decision will open the way for all precarious workers to unionize, the Ev-Eksen union has stated.

Parliament's Justice Committee approves 'multiple bar associations bill'

Parliament's Justice Committee approves 'multiple bar associations bill'

The bill will head to the parliament's general assembly as bar chairs continue to protest outside the parliament.

Bar associations bill: Police use pepper spray against lawyers at Ankara courthouse

Bar associations bill: Police use pepper spray against lawyers at Ankara courthouse

Lawyers continue protesting the AKP's proposal to change the Attorneys' Act.

Sakarya factory explosion: Chemical engineers chamber head calls for urgent evacuation

Sakarya factory explosion: Chemical engineers chamber head calls for urgent evacuation

Chemical gases released after an explosion at a fireworks factory are harmful to health, Ali Uğurlu has warned.

3 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Report: Turkey banned 130,000 web addresses in 2019

Report: Turkey banned 130,000 web addresses in 2019

While the AKP is preparing to submit a new bill on social media controls, the Freedom of Expression Association has released its annual "Blocked Web" report.

Greece, Russia and France warn Turkey about Hagia Sophia decision

Greece, Russia and France warn Turkey about Hagia Sophia decision

The three countries have pointed to the world heritage status of the Hagia Sophia.

As parliament discusses bar associations bill, lawyers protest outside till morning

As parliament discusses bar associations bill, lawyers protest outside till morning

Bar chairs have not been allowed to join the negotiations of the bill that allows multiple bar associations in larger provinces.

Turkey investigates TikTok over privacy claims

Turkey investigates TikTok over privacy claims

The app has been revealed to have access to what its users type on the keyboard and their clipboard content.

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

While CHP and HDP deputies have submitted motions and law proposals about the 1993 massacre, an AKP member of the Sivas municipal council has filed a criminal complaint who define the incident as "massacre."

Six coal-fired plants continue to emit thick smoke after end of suspension

Six coal-fired plants continue to emit thick smoke after end of suspension

The plants were suspended for violating environmental rules and the companies had agreed to install filters complying with the rules.