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Journalist Fırat Bulut detained for 'spreading false information' over earthquake coverage

Journalist Fırat Bulut detained for 'spreading false information' over earthquake coverage

The journalist said he had been reporting from the quake-hit regions for a month. Spending the night in custody, Bulut was later released.

Bursaspor handed nine-game stadium fan ban after racist attacks on Amedspor

Bursaspor handed nine-game stadium fan ban after racist attacks on Amedspor

During the game, the team's fans displayed banners evoking the memories of enforced disappearances in the country's Kurdish-majority regions in the 1990s.

Turkey, Sweden, Finland resume NATO talks

Turkey, Sweden, Finland resume NATO talks

The talks had stalled after the Quran-burning incidents in Sweden. The NATO chief said the Nordic countries have taken "unprecedented steps" to address Turkey's concerns.

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

Disaster agency asks refugee earthquake survivors to leave tents, says lawyers' group

The claims spread on social media have been confirmed by the Lawyers for Freedom Association.

Court blocks access to reports about selling of clothes donated to earthquake survivors

Court blocks access to reports about selling of clothes donated to earthquake survivors

A journalist revealed that some clothes intended for earthquake survivors and clothes put in old cloth containers were handed over to a textile recycling company.

District governor bans İstanbul Feminist Night March

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District governor bans İstanbul Feminist Night March

The organizers of the event said they would defy the ban as they did in the past several years.

Court blocks access to Turkey's popular car, motorcycle sharing app

Court blocks access to Turkey's popular car, motorcycle sharing app

An İstanbul chamber of commerce of taxi drivers had filed a lawsuit demanding a ban on the app, accusing the Martı company of providing unlicensed taxi services.

İstanbul ferry voyage delayed over stray dog

İstanbul ferry voyage delayed over stray dog

The captain refused to set sail during rush hour because a stray dog got on the ferry.

Turkey's state news agency distorts 'terrorism' remarks of Sweden's PM

Turkey's state news agency distorts 'terrorism' remarks of Sweden's PM

PM Kristersson and NATO's Stoltenberg discussed Sweden's new "anti-terror" bill and cooperation with Turkey at a joint press conference.

Police place barricades in İstanbul's Taksim ahead of Feminist Night March

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Police place barricades in İstanbul's Taksim ahead of Feminist Night March

The authorities are expected not to allow the march, as has been the case over the past few years.

Türkiye's government extends grip on independent media, says CoE report

Türkiye's government extends grip on independent media, says CoE report

The report highlights the media authorities' punitive measures against independent media outlets, the "disinformation law" adopted in October, and court cases against journalists in Türkiye.

MHP's Bahçeli hails racist attacks on Amedspor football team

MHP's Bahçeli hails racist attacks on Amedspor football team

Fans of Bursaspor displayed racist banners and threw objects onto the pitch during a Sunday game against Amedspor, a team based in the Kurdish-majority Diyarbakır city.

HDP signals support for Kılıçdaroğlu against Erdoğan

HDP signals support for Kılıçdaroğlu against Erdoğan

The party previously said it would nominate a separate candidate. Its co-leader invited Kılıçdaroğlu for talks after he was declared the opposition candidate. The opposition bloc needs the HDP's support to win the elections.

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

Türkiye summons US envoy over top military official's visit to Kurdish-controlled city in Syria

The Foreign Ministry has asked the ambassador to "explain" the visit.

New case against arrested Kurdish journalist over 2017 demonstrations

New case against arrested Kurdish journalist over 2017 demonstrations

Ceylan Şahinli was not yet a journalist when the events mentioned in the indictment took place.

Court issues arrest warrant against man for 'abusing child who survived earthquake'

Court issues arrest warrant against man for 'abusing child who survived earthquake'

The brother of the refugee child had identified the man who is accused of abusing a 13-year-old girl after she was rescued from the rubble.

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İYİ Party's Akşener returns to Table of Six after mayors' visit

İYİ Party's Akşener returns to Table of Six after mayors' visit

Akşener's decision comes after mayors of İstanbul and Ankara visited her to persuade her to return to the six-party alliance.

'Terror' case against journalist because 'soldiers entered frame' during live broadcast

'Terror' case against journalist because 'soldiers entered frame' during live broadcast

The prosecutor has alleged that journalist Fırat Can Arslan covered her funeral of killed journalist Nagihan Akarsel "in line with the organization's purposes and ideology."

Mayors of İstanbul, Ankara visit Akşener to persuade her to return to alliance

Mayors of İstanbul, Ankara visit Akşener to persuade her to return to alliance

İmamoğlu and Yavaş have visited the İYİ Party headquarters as the five other opposition leaders are meeting to announce their presidential candidate.

Five opposition leaders expected to announce Kılıçdaroğlu as candidate

Five opposition leaders expected to announce Kılıçdaroğlu as candidate

After the second-largest party left the opposition alliance, the five other leaders are expected to advance with their plan to nominate the main opposition leader.

Police chief detained for stealing earthquake aid

Police chief detained for stealing earthquake aid

In a search of the suspected officer's home, the police found power generators, tents and other materials.

Attack on Amedspor: Fans question how explosives, racist banners allowed in stadium

Attack on Amedspor: Fans question how explosives, racist banners allowed in stadium

The attacks on the Kurdish football club were "a black spot in the history of football," 13 fan groups said in a joint statement.

Minister: Over 227,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in Türkiye after quakes

Minister: Over 227,000 buildings collapsed, severely damaged in Türkiye after quakes

The construction of 13,866 housing units began in the quake-hit region, according to the minister.

Racist attacks on Kurdish football team during match

Racist attacks on Kurdish football team during match

Supporters of Bursaspor threw objects onto the field throughout the game while displaying racist banners. The referees did not postpone the game despite the incidents.

Five opposition leaders remain 'determined' despite split in alliance

Five opposition leaders remain 'determined' despite split in alliance

Yesterday, the İYİ Party, the second-largest party in the opposition alliance, announced it wouldn't support the candidacy of CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu.

İstanbul, Ankara mayors reject Akşener's call for candidacy

İstanbul, Ankara mayors reject Akşener's call for candidacy

İYİ Party's Akşener rejected the CHP leader's candidacy and nominated the mayors, who, in response, announced support for their party leader. The opposition alliance fractured months into the crucial elections.

HDP to hold urgent meeting over split in opposition alliance

HDP to hold urgent meeting over split in opposition alliance

The HDP's position will be crucial in the elections as neither camp seems to be able to secure 50 percent of the votes.

Crisis in Türkiye's opposition: Who says what?

Crisis in Türkiye's opposition: Who says what?

Meral Akşener, leader of the second-largest opposition party, has rejected the candidacy of CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

Resignations from İYİ Party amid candidacy crisis

Resignations from İYİ Party amid candidacy crisis

Following the announcement by Meral Akşener that her party will not back the CHP president for candidacy in presidential elections, many started to announce their resignations from İYİ Party on social media.

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu says no need to worry about split with ally over candidacy

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu says no need to worry about split with ally over candidacy

Leader of İYİ Party, the second-largest party of the opposition alliance, announced that her party will not support Kılıçdaroğlu in the presidential election.

Türkiye's opposition alliance breaks up as key ally refuses to back Kılıçdaroğlu's candidacy

Türkiye's opposition alliance breaks up as key ally refuses to back Kılıçdaroğlu's candidacy

Five of the six opposition leaders agreed on Kılıçdaroğlu's candidacy against Erdoğan at yesterday's meeting while the İYİ Party's Meral Akşener insisted that mayors of İstanbul or Ankara should run for president, Akşener has revealed.

Preventing aid deliveries, detaining journalists: Rights group documents violations after quakes

Preventing aid deliveries, detaining journalists: Rights group documents violations after quakes

The authorities prevented aid deliveries in at least 20 cases, 17 people were subjected to torture and 11 journalists were hindered by law enforcement officers, according to the TİHV.