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Turkey's official inflation rate surpasses 78 percent

Turkey's official inflation rate surpasses 78 percent

An independent group of economists found the annual inflation rate was over 175 percent in June.

Footage shows prisoner beaten, forced to undress in southern Turkey

Footage shows prisoner beaten, forced to undress in southern Turkey

Five prison guards have been put on trial for torture, and two are facing other charges. The prisoner's family says they were offered money to drop the case.

Turkish Medical Association calls for indoor mask mandate as Covid cases triple in two weeks

Turkish Medical Association calls for indoor mask mandate as Covid cases triple in two weeks

Turkey lifted the indoor mask mandate in late April. After the delayed announcement of the weekly table for June 20-26, Minister Koca said the number of daily cases had tripled.

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

Turkey among regions most affected by climate crisis, says minister

This is why Turkey often experiences the consequences such as wildfires, floods, and drought along with global warming, according to Minister Kurum.

RSF urges Turkey to end police violence against journalists

RSF urges Turkey to end police violence against journalists

The organization has called on the Interior Ministry to respect journalists covering demonstrations.

Cyanide solution leaks from waste pond in Erzincan: 'It's Turkey's Chernobyl'

Cyanide solution leaks from waste pond in Erzincan: 'It's Turkey's Chernobyl'

Some 20 cubic meters of solution leaked into the Euphrates River last week. Activities of the company operating the gold mine has been temporarily halted.

1 July 2022 Fatma Temel

Turkey blocks access to Voice of America, Deutsche Welle websites

Turkey blocks access to Voice of America, Deutsche Welle websites

The two outlets have refused to apply to Turkey's media authority for a license. "Media licensed in Turkey are required to delete online content that RTÜK interprets as inappropriate. This is simply unacceptable for an independent broadcaster," said the DW's head.

Kılıçdaroğlu says opposition candidate will defeat Erdoğan in first round

Kılıçdaroğlu says opposition candidate will defeat Erdoğan in first round

The opposition leaders have not yet discussed a name but are not looking for a "symbolic" figure, the CHP leader has said.

RTÜK fines four TV channels, Radio Sputnik

RTÜK fines four TV channels, Radio Sputnik

Radio sputnik was fined because the host of a radio program mentioned the name of an alcoholic beverage brand.

One year of Turkey's prisons: İHD report documents rights violations

One year of Turkey's prisons: İHD report documents rights violations

The report emphasizes problems in prisoners' access to healthcare.

Explosion at fertilizer facility leaves two workers injured

Explosion at fertilizer facility leaves two workers injured

The explosion reportedly occurred after a cutting disc touched a gas tank.

Israel lowers travel warning to Turkey as Bennet thanks Erdoğan for 'foiling Iran's attacks'

Israel lowers travel warning to Turkey as Bennet thanks Erdoğan for 'foiling Iran's attacks'

Israel had warned its citizens in Turkey to leave the country, citing threats from Iran.

'It's because we are Alevis': Villages visited by thousands every year denied asphalt roads

'It's because we are Alevis': Villages visited by thousands every year denied asphalt roads

The villages are frequently visited by Alevis because of the tombs, yet the authorities have turned a blind eye to their demands for an asphalt road, villagers say.

28 June 2022 Fatma Temel

Turkey remains among 10 worst countries for working people

Turkey remains among 10 worst countries for working people

Turkey ranked among the worst countries because of the suppression of strikes, arrests of unionists and the systematic prevention of union activities, according to the ITUC index.

28 June 2022 Hikmet Adal

Returning to the scene

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Returning to the scene

MBS pays a “not too kind” visit to Turkey after years-long rift • Every single LGBTI+ event gets banned in Pride Month • Journalists continue protesting arrests, new bill • Wildfire season starts in the Aegean Region

27 June 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Second-class citizen: Roma refugees in Europe

Second-class citizen: Roma refugees in Europe

Not providing help to humans just because they are Roma or look like they are is against the objective of humanitarian organisations. This is also a form of racism that specifically targets the vulnerable ethnic minority.

24 June 2022 Cevdet Acu

Journalists in İstanbul express solidarity with arrested Kurdish journalists

Journalists in İstanbul express solidarity with arrested Kurdish journalists

"Those who cannot stop reporting are trying to arrest those who report. If the press is silenced, then the people are silenced and blindfolded," HDP deputy Piroğlu said during the event.

24 June 2022 Hikmet Adal

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

Turkey's FM responds to claims about illegal trade of Ukraine's grain

If Russia and Ukraine agree in their next meeting in İstanbul, a UN plan to open a "grain corridor" can be implemented, Çavuşoğlu has said.

Marmaris wildfires: Dozens of homes evacuated as blazes spread

Marmaris wildfires: Dozens of homes evacuated as blazes spread

Fires continue in four different locations with over 1,000 hectares razed, according to the mayor of Muğla.

Russia, Turkey discuss grain export from Ukraine ports

Russia, Turkey discuss grain export from Ukraine ports

"The parties discussed the issues of safe exit of Turkish merchant ships and grain export from Ukrainian ports," Russia's Ministry of Defense has said.

Musa Anter case: Next hearing scheduled for 15 days before statute of limitations expires

Musa Anter case: Next hearing scheduled for 15 days before statute of limitations expires

The court has refused to separate the Anter case from the JİTEM case about the extrajudicial killings in the 1990s.

MHP's Bahçeli criticizes 'repetitive reporting' of feminicides

MHP's Bahçeli criticizes 'repetitive reporting' of feminicides

The MHP leader slammed Netflix over TV series that are "harmful to the family."

Court acquits police officer who killed waste worker in Diyarbakır

Court acquits police officer who killed waste worker in Diyarbakır

It was evident that the defendant had shot the waste worker, according to the plaintiff attorneys.

Vocational high schools: 'They are not students but workers'

Vocational high schools: 'They are not students but workers'

Students experience workplace accidents just as adults do and safety measures at schools are not sufficient, says a new report by the FİSA Child Rights Center.

22 June 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

Joint statement by LGBTI+ groups against ban on İstanbul Pride Week

Joint statement by LGBTI+ groups against ban on İstanbul Pride Week

"We refuse to be ashamed, forgotten, to abandon, lose, and step back. We do not consent to our history, present and future being taken away from us with hate speech, targeting, bans and threats," said the groups.

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill': 'Greatest censorship in Turkey's history'

Journalists protest 'disinformation bill': 'Greatest censorship in Turkey's history'

Journalism groups criticized the arrest of Kurdish journalists and accused the government of spreading disinformation.

Wildfires break out in Marmaris

Wildfires break out in Marmaris

The fires grew rapidly due to strong wind and continue in a 250-hectare forest area, according to the authorities.

Police force African restaurant in Ankara to change colors of signboard

Police force African restaurant in Ankara to change colors of signboard

The signboard was yellow, red, and green, which are the colors of the Union of African States flag. The police thought it resembled the PKK.

Turkey's ruling alliance further clamps down on press as its support falls below critical threshold

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Turkey's ruling alliance further clamps down on press as its support falls below critical threshold

AKP, MHP advance with the "disinformation bill" • Sixteen Kurdish journalists remanded in custody after eight days in detention • LGBTI+ group cancels event after threats by Islamic groups • Refugee waste workers attacked in İstanbul

20 June 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Prisoner with disabilities who was kept in solitary confinement dies

Prisoner with disabilities who was kept in solitary confinement dies

Despite being 98 percent disabled, Bekir Güven was sent to jail after his sentence for his social media posts was upheld. "It was the worst three days of my life," he had said.

Journalist İnci Hekimoğlu detained in dawn raid after being targeted by far-right politician

Journalist İnci Hekimoğlu detained in dawn raid after being targeted by far-right politician

Because of her tweets from 2014 and 2015, the journalist is investigated for "propagandizing for a terrorist organization." She would go to the police station had she been summoned, she said after her release.

Street artist given deferred prison sentence for insulting president

Street artist given deferred prison sentence for insulting president

The artist nicknamed "İzinsiz" had altered a painting on a billboard, drawing a figure hanging from the crescent and star, which symbolizes the flag of Turkey.