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Feminists Lash Out at 'Manspreading' in Social Distance Poster

Feminists Lash Out at 'Manspreading' in Social Distance Poster

Men are spreading their legs and walking in front of women in posters prepared by İstanbul Courthouse.

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

While prosecutor's issue protective orders in most applications by women, they usually decide not to prosecute suspects, CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi has noted, citing Jutice Ministry data.

Body Went Missing After Demolition of Cemetery Delivered to Mother in Plastic Box

Body Went Missing After Demolition of Cemetery Delivered to Mother in Plastic Box

Burhan Altıntaş's body was lost after a cemetery in the Kurdish-majority Bitlis province was demolished without notice.

Hagia Sophia Debate Revived After Erdoğan's Remarks: Will Turkey Reconvert It to a Mosque?

Hagia Sophia Debate Revived After Erdoğan's Remarks: Will Turkey Reconvert It to a Mosque?

The old debate on the status of Hagia Sophia has heated up recently, after a Quran session on the anniversary of the Ottoman Empire's capture of İstanbul and remarks by top government officials.

Turkey Reports 989 New Covid-19 Cases, Death Toll Exceeds 4,700

Turkey Reports 989 New Covid-19 Cases, Death Toll Exceeds 4,700

Total cases have climbed to 171,121 while recoveries have surpassed 140,000 the Health Ministry has announced.

Survey: 65 Percent Say Government's Coronavirus Aid Not Sufficient

Survey: 65 Percent Say Government's Coronavirus Aid Not Sufficient

While 60 percent said their income has dropped during the pandemic, 62 percent said they were not hopeful for the future.

The 'Second Wave': Next Week is Risky, Says Professor

The 'Second Wave': Next Week is Risky, Says Professor

With the reopening, next week's numbers will be crucial, according to Prof. Buğdacı.

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

CHP Report: 203 People's Right to Life Violated, 100 Tortured in May

The main opposition party has released the Rights Violations Report for May.

Mersin Province 'Feels Second Wave of Covid-19 After Reopening,' Medical Chamber Head Warns

Mersin Province 'Feels Second Wave of Covid-19 After Reopening,' Medical Chamber Head Warns

Fatalities have significantly increased in the Mediterranean province since May 11, Dr. Antmen has said.

The Process That Led to the Arrest of Three MPs: Lift of Legislative Immunity and After

The Process That Led to the Arrest of Three MPs: Lift of Legislative Immunity and After

Thirteen lawmakers from the HDP and one from the CHP have been stripped of MP status since a law amendment paving the way for lifting legislative immunity came into force in June 2016.

8 June 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Shotgun Attack on Princes' Islands Municipality

Shotgun Attack on Princes' Islands Municipality

A 71-year-old man was detained after the shooting.

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

People Flock to Parks After Reopening, Minister Warns, 'Let's Don't Normalize too Much'

After the lift of weekend curfews and the ban on recreation areas, parks saw big crowds on the weekend.

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

CHP MP Berberoğlu Released from Prison due to Covid-19 Measures

Berberoğlu, a member of the main opposition party, was stripped of MP status on Wednesday and arrested.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Average Age of the Deceased 74.6 as Death Toll Hits 4,648, Says Minister

Covid-19 in Turkey: Average Age of the Deceased 74.6 as Death Toll Hits 4,648, Says Minister

Some 93 percent of the patients who died from coronavirus were over 65 years of age, Koca has stated.

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Press in Arrest: Oppression of Journalists Continue During Pandemic

Although court hearings were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, prosecution of journalists and fines on critical news outlets continued in May, Press in Arrest has said.

Decathlon Turkey Calls for 'Inclusiveness' After Reactions to 'Pride Month' Post

Decathlon Turkey Calls for 'Inclusiveness' After Reactions to 'Pride Month' Post

The company has said it was "surprised and upset" because of a boycott campaign against it over a social media post on Pride Month.

Hate Crime Report: LGBTI+s Mostly Attacked by Multiple People, Don't Notify Police

Hate Crime Report: LGBTI+s Mostly Attacked by Multiple People, Don't Notify Police

The Kaos GL Association has released the Homophobia and Transphobia Based Hate Crimes Report 2019.

Erdoğan Cancels Weekend Curfew Declared by Ministry

Erdoğan Cancels Weekend Curfew Declared by Ministry

After the increasing number of new cases, the Ministry of Interior had declared a curfew for 15 larger cities.

World Environment Day: 'We Reap What We Sow'

World Environment Day: 'We Reap What We Sow'

The theme of this year's World Environment Day is biodiversity.

Interior Ministry Declares Weekend Curfew in 15 Cities

Interior Ministry Declares Weekend Curfew in 15 Cities

Turkey continues the weekend lockdowns in larger cities despite reopening.

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Climbs to 4,630 with 167,410 Cases

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Climbs to 4,630 with 167,410 Cases

New cases were under 1,000 despite the increasing number of tests, according to the Health Ministry data.

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Three Lawmakers from CHP, HDP Stripped of MP Status

Opposition MPs protested while the deputy parliamentary speaker was reading out the court rulings against the three deputies, saying that it was against both the internal regulation and the Constitution.

'Daily Food Allowance for Prisoners Not Enough for Healthy Nutrition'

'Daily Food Allowance for Prisoners Not Enough for Healthy Nutrition'

Prisoners fail to get enough calories with a daily allowance of 8.5 lira, or slightly more than one dollar, rights groups have warned.

Statute of Limitations Suspended in Case of 15-Year-Old's Killing

Statute of Limitations Suspended in Case of 15-Year-Old's Killing

Çağla Tuğaltay, a high school student, was found dead with her throat slit in 2000.

Grup Yorum Says There is No Reasonable Justification to Not Allow Its Concert

Grup Yorum Says There is No Reasonable Justification to Not Allow Its Concert

"They fear that it would be a concert where millions will chant the ‘Independent Turkey’ slogan and voice their demand for justice," says the band.

'Mosque Hack' Case: Former CHP Politician Faces Up to Three Years in Prison

'Mosque Hack' Case: Former CHP Politician Faces Up to Three Years in Prison

CHP's Banu Özdemir is under trial for posting videos of mosques blaring "Bella Ciao" song.

ÜniKuir: 'Let's Establish Safe Zones at Universities'

ÜniKuir: 'Let's Establish Safe Zones at Universities'

A newly founded LGBTI+ group invites university students to "fight together against discrimination and hatred."

3 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Coal Mine in Antalya Might Destroy Feeding Area for Thousands of Sheep and Goats

Coal Mine in Antalya Might Destroy Feeding Area for Thousands of Sheep and Goats

If the mine opens, animal husbandry, agriculture and hundreds of shepherd families will suffer greatly, the A Platform has warned.

57th Anniversary of the Death of Nazım Hikmet, Turkey's 'Poet of Hope'

57th Anniversary of the Death of Nazım Hikmet, Turkey's 'Poet of Hope'

Spending most of his life behind bars or in exile and being stripped of citizenship, Nazım Hikmet died in Moscow in 1963.

Inflation Rate Exceeds Expectations in May, Climbs to 11.39 Percent

Inflation Rate Exceeds Expectations in May, Climbs to 11.39 Percent

The monthly inflation rate was 1.36 percent as the prices of 282 out of 482 items in the inflation basket increased in May.

One More Person Arrested Over Threats Against Hrant Dink Foundation

One More Person Arrested Over Threats Against Hrant Dink Foundation

Having sent the second threatening message to Hrant Dink Foundation, suspect E.B. has been arrested. Another person was previously arrested as part of the investigation launched into the first threat sent to the foundation.

Covid-19 in Turkey: Recoveries Near 130,000 as New Cases Continue to Drop

Covid-19 in Turkey: Recoveries Near 130,000 as New Cases Continue to Drop

The country's death toll has reached 4,585 with a total of 165,555 cases.