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Thirteen-year natural gas agreement between Türkiye, Bulgaria

Thirteen-year natural gas agreement between Türkiye, Bulgaria

In April 2022, Russia stopped the natural gas supply to Bulgaria, making the country seek alternative sources.

Kılıçdaroğlu slams MHP leader over silence on ex-Grey Wolves leader's assassination

Kılıçdaroğlu slams MHP leader over silence on ex-Grey Wolves leader's assassination

The murder in Ankara on Friday was one issue that everyone was all ears about today in the parliamentary group speeches. While Bahçeli of MHP did not speak one direct word on the event, Kılıçdaroğlu of CHP slammed him for his silence.

Justice Ministry issues new procedures to facilitate release of ill prisoners

Justice Ministry issues new procedures to facilitate release of ill prisoners

With a new circular, the authorities will examine severely ill, disabled or elderly prisoners

METU road construction continues despite protests from students

METU road construction continues despite protests from students

METU students and residents of Turkey's capital Ankara continue to resist the road construction through the university's large forest.

3 January 2023 Ceren İskit

Official: Thousands of women filed complaints after Türkiye criminalized stalking

Official: Thousands of women filed complaints after Türkiye criminalized stalking

Türkiye defined stalking as a separate crime in May. Since then, more than 7,000 people, mostly women, have pressed charges.

Türkiye's inflation drops to 64 percent in December due to base effect

Türkiye's inflation drops to 64 percent in December due to base effect

The official inflation rate declined from 84 to 64 percent whereas the ENAG's inflation rate dropped from 170 to 137 percent.

Trial of 89 politicians begins in second Kobanî case

Trial of 89 politicians begins in second Kobanî case

The defendants are charged with "financing" the deadly 2014 Kobanî protests.

Suspects of torturing dog to death released in first hearing

Suspects of torturing dog to death released in first hearing

The board ruled for the release of the two suspects in the first hearing of the case, for both of whom 6 years of imprisonment was requested.

Akar: Greece escalating tensions with Türkiye to cover up internal troubles

Akar: Greece escalating tensions with Türkiye to cover up internal troubles

"They get up every morning and make sure to throw something out and do their best to create tension," said the defense minister.

Dump for which 15-year lifetime was assumed already used for 30 years

Dump for which 15-year lifetime was assumed already used for 30 years

Locals demand dump area to be closed: "In the last years the hills no more accept the garbage, shears, and land movements have started to develop."

Tensions in Türkiye ahead of elections also felt in Germany, says intelligence chief

Tensions in Türkiye ahead of elections also felt in Germany, says intelligence chief

Disputes in Türkiye's domestic politics are also brought to Germany, where millions of people from Türkiye supporting rival groups live, said Haldenwang.

İstanbul's inflation rate surpasses 92 percent

İstanbul's inflation rate surpasses 92 percent

The İstanbul Chamber of Commerce has released the inflation statistics for December.

RTÜK fined five TV outlets 54 times in 2022

RTÜK fined five TV outlets 54 times in 2022

Pro-government media outlets continued avoiding fines in the last year.

Ex-Grey Wolves leader shot dead in Ankara

Ex-Grey Wolves leader shot dead in Ankara

Some pundits raised suspicions that the killing might be a political murder.

Diyarbakır Bar Association brings CMK fees to State Council

Diyarbakır Bar Association brings CMK fees to State Council

Applying to State Council, Diyarbakır Bar Association requested that the fee tariff for 2023 should be canceled and a new tariff should be determined for CMK fees for lawyers.

30 December 2022

Tax brackets updated for 2023: Will tax burden on wage earners ease?

Tax brackets updated for 2023: Will tax burden on wage earners ease?

Increased tax burden on wage earners is an area of serious concern and criticism in Türkiye. For the year 2023, tax brackets were raised by a much higher rate, such as many taxes and duties.

30 December 2022

Polemic continues between Ministry of Interior and Mayor of İstanbul

Polemic continues between Ministry of Interior and Mayor of İstanbul

After claims of Minister Soylu that Ekrem İmamoğlu called and asked favors of him, Mayor of İstanbul invited the Minister to either prove or resign.

30 December 2022

'Fine imposed for 'No' vote call in 2017 referendum unlawful'

'Fine imposed for 'No' vote call in 2017 referendum unlawful'

Constitutional Court of Türkiye found the fine imposed on the chairperson of union of dentists calling for "No" vote in 2017 referendum unlawful and "violation of freedom of expression."

30 December 2022

Babacan promises return to İstanbul Convention

Babacan promises return to İstanbul Convention

The former economy chief of the AKP has unveiled his DEVA Party's new action plan for women's rights.

29 December 2022 Ceren İskit

Defense ministers of Türkiye, Syria, Russia meet in Moscow

Defense ministers of Türkiye, Syria, Russia meet in Moscow

The highest-level meeting between Türkiye and Syria in over a decade comes amid Ankara's efforts to normalize relations with Damascus and launch a new ground offensive into the Kurdish-controlled regions in northern Syria.

29 December 2022

Erdoğan announces lift of age requirement for retirement

Erdoğan announces lift of age requirement for retirement

A new law will allow over 2.2 million people to retire immediately. The move comes months ahead of the elections.

29 December 2022

Police officer receives 25-year prison sentence for killing film worker

Police officer receives 25-year prison sentence for killing film worker

An officer had shot a man dead in 2020 in İstanbul after he allegedly disobeyed his warning to stop.

29 December 2022

Appeals court upholds sentences in Gezi Park case

Appeals court upholds sentences in Gezi Park case

The Court of Cassation will now examine the appeals.

29 December 2022

Roboski Massacre commemorated on 11th anniversary

Roboski Massacre commemorated on 11th anniversary

"President Erdoğan had told that they would not allow the massacre to be lost in the dark corridors of Ankara. Today the Roboski massacre is paved over in Ankara," said Ferhat Encü who lost family members and beloved in the Roboski massacre 11 years ago.

28 December 2022

TurkStat: Over 400,000 people moved from İstanbul to other cities in a year

TurkStat: Over 400,000 people moved from İstanbul to other cities in a year

The statistical authority has released detailed figures about migration within Türkiye in 2021.

28 December 2022

Refugee from Uganda kept at removal center for nearly two months

Refugee from Uganda kept at removal center for nearly two months

While waiting on his deportation case, Wahab Kenyatta is held in administrative detention at a removal center in Ankara.

28 December 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Locals in Maraş concerned over second hydroelectric power plant on Göksu Creek

Locals in Maraş concerned over second hydroelectric power plant on Göksu Creek

The southeastern city of Nurhak is in danger of drought due to hydroelectric power plants being constructed in the area.

28 December 2022

İstanbul raises public transport fares

İstanbul raises public transport fares

The 29-percent hike will be effective from January 1.

28 December 2022

Record number of small businesses went bankrupt in Türkiye in 2022

Record number of small businesses went bankrupt in Türkiye in 2022

Amid Türkiye's economic woes, small businesses are slowly disappearing from the country's streetscape.

28 December 2022 Wouter Massink

Yalova factory to introduce four-day workweek

Yalova factory to introduce four-day workweek

About 200 people will work four days a week in the first three months of 2023.

28 December 2022

Deniz Poyraz murder case: Assailant sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment

Deniz Poyraz murder case: Assailant sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment

An ultranationalist assailant stormed the HDP office in İzmir last year, killing party worker Deniz Poyraz.

27 December 2022 Ruken Tuncel

'Terror' investigation into Turkish Medical Association executives

'Terror' investigation into Turkish Medical Association executives

The association's head was arrested for "terror propaganda." The new investigation targets all the top executives of the TTB.

27 December 2022