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Journalist Uğur Dündar given prison sentence over joke about former PM

Journalist Uğur Dündar given prison sentence over joke about former PM

The court has converted the sentence to a monetary fine of 10,500 lira. Yıldırım had withdrawn his complaint.

Journalist Berivan Altan investigated over report on attack on Kurdish family

Journalist Berivan Altan investigated over report on attack on Kurdish family

The reporter was asked whether she had received instructions from anyone to report on the incident.

Police raid Migration Monitoring Association office for 'financing terrorism with UN funds'

Police raid Migration Monitoring Association office for 'financing terrorism with UN funds'

The İstanbul office of the association and homes in five provinces have been raided, with 22 people detained.

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu detained after police raid on her Diyarbakır home

Journalist Dicle Müftüoğlu detained after police raid on her Diyarbakır home

The journalist was not at home when the raid took place. She was later detained at the police department, where she went to give a statement.

Erdoğan appoints judge of controversial cases as deputy justice minister

Erdoğan appoints judge of controversial cases as deputy justice minister

Gürlek was the presiding judge of the court that defied a Constitutional Court ruling and sentenced politicians and rights defenders. He also filed lawsuits against journalists who reported about him.

Erdoğan names two towns in Syria for new military offensive, US reiterates opposition

Erdoğan names two towns in Syria for new military offensive, US reiterates opposition

Turkey has long asked the US and Russia to end the presence of the Kurdish groups in the towns of Tell Rifaat and Manbij.

Stoltenberg, Blinken confident that Sweden, Finland will join NATO soon

Stoltenberg, Blinken confident that Sweden, Finland will join NATO soon

The NATO secretary general and the US secretary of state have reiterated that they are ready to address Turkey's concerns about the membership of the two Nordic countries.

Erdoğan calls Gezi Park protesters 'sluts'

Erdoğan calls Gezi Park protesters 'sluts'

The president faced a backlash on social media after speaking about the ninth anniversary of the Gezi Park protests.

Turkey hikes natural gas, electricity prices for households, businesses

Turkey hikes natural gas, electricity prices for households, businesses

Gas prices have risen by 30 percent and electricity prices have have risen by 15 percent.

Turkey's growth rate at lowest level in last four quarters

Turkey's growth rate at lowest level in last four quarters

The country's GDP increased by 7.3 percent to 179.8 billion US dollars in the first quarter of 2022.

Sweden's 'superficial' feminist foreign policy and NATO membership bid

Sweden's 'superficial' feminist foreign policy and NATO membership bid

Commenting on Sweden's NATO membership application and feminist foreign policy, feminist journalist Anne-Klara Bratt says many people in Sweden support the Kurds against Erdoğan's demands: "They say, 'Erdoğan should not decide who sits in the Swedish parliament'."

1 June 2022 Selay Dalaklı

Dozens of women gather in Eskişehir park to protest 'yoga ban'

Dozens of women gather in Eskişehir park to protest 'yoga ban'

Women complained about "growing reactionism" in the city, where a music festival was recently banned after calls by religious groups.

Sentenced to prison over social media posts, CHP's Kaftancıoğlu released under supervision

Sentenced to prison over social media posts, CHP's Kaftancıoğlu released under supervision

The politician who was sentenced to prison for her social media posts went to prison yesterday. She was released later in the day after completing procedures.

Turkey reports 975 new Covid cases, 4 deaths in a day

Turkey reports 975 new Covid cases, 4 deaths in a day

At the start of the week, the country lifted the mas mandate in publc transport.

Ninth anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Police use tear gas against crowd

Ninth anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Police use tear gas against crowd

The crowd is allowed to hold a gathering in an alley in Taksim while İstiklal Avenue, Taksim Square and the Gezi Park are closed by the police.

31 May 2022 Hikmet Adal

Turkey's presidential spokesperson discusses Syria with US' Sullivan

Turkey's presidential spokesperson discusses Syria with US' Sullivan

While Turkey stressed the importance of the "fight against terrorism" and "Syria's territorial integrity," the White House said the existing lines of ceasefire should be maintained.

Journalist detained while reporting on damage to Hagia Sophia

Journalist detained while reporting on damage to Hagia Sophia

The officers did not provide a sensible explanation of his detention, reporter Engin Açar has said.

Finance minister says high inflation 'temporary'

Finance minister says high inflation 'temporary'

"The global economy is going through a difficult time. High increases in commodity prices, problems in the supply chain and rising prices in transportation caused inflation to rise sharply all over the world," Nebati has remarked.

Turkey reports less than 1,000 new Covid cases for fourth day in a row

Turkey reports less than 1,000 new Covid cases for fourth day in a row

The government lifted the mask mandate in public transport as the number of new cases have further decreased according to the official figures.

Sweden signals it may resume arms sales to Turkey

Sweden signals it may resume arms sales to Turkey

The war in Ukraine and Sweden's NATO membership bid may affect Stockholm's assessment on arms sales, a senior official of an agency responsible for Sweden's arms exports.

'Communications Directorate will become the sole authority for news media if new bill passes"

'Communications Directorate will become the sole authority for news media if new bill passes"

The government intends to establish a censorship mechanism for online news media, according to the Journalists' Federation of Turkey.

Erdoğan's friend gets contract for Hagia Sophia restoration

Erdoğan's friend gets contract for Hagia Sophia restoration

The 23 million lira contract covers the restoration of several buildings in the Hagia Sophia Complex.

Greece to extend border wall with Turkey

Greece to extend border wall with Turkey

The concrete-steel fence in Alexandroupoli will be extended by 80 kilometers, according to Greece's migration minister.

Joint statement by 57 bar associations against concert bans: 'Don't be afraid of arts'

Joint statement by 57 bar associations against concert bans: 'Don't be afraid of arts'

Several concerts and other cultural events have been banned in various places of Turkey over the past month.

Turkey reports less than 900 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

Turkey reports less than 900 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths

The country's death toll stands at 98,955 with a total of 15.1 million cases, according to the official figures.

Kılıçdaroğlu's wild claims, Erdoğan's wild card

WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Kılıçdaroğlu's wild claims, Erdoğan's wild card

Main opposition leader takes on Erdoğan • A new Syria offensive in exchange for approving NATO bids of Sweden and Finland? • Concert bans continue apace • New bill seeking prison sentences for "disinformation"

28 May 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Timeline of Gezi Resistance

Timeline of Gezi Resistance

The countrywide protests attended by millions of people started nine years ago.

27 May 2022 Yağmur Karagöz,Açelya Köse

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

RTÜK to penalize TV channels for broadcasting CHP leader's 'escape plan' video about Erdoğan

Three Tv outlets are facing monetary fines for broadcasting Kılıçdaroğlu's claims that Erdoğan was preparing to flee the country after a possible defeat in the elections.

Color of sea turns orange in Turkey's İzmir Bay

Color of sea turns orange in Turkey's İzmir Bay

While some suggest that the change in the color is a seasonal phenomenon and is normal, hydrobiologist Levent Artüz says it is caused by pollution.

27 May 2022 Yakup Önal

Bursa governor cancels 'all events' in city ahead of concerts of Aynur Doğan, Mem Ararat

Bursa governor cancels 'all events' in city ahead of concerts of Aynur Doğan, Mem Ararat

The Governor's Office also cited the protection of public order and security, as well as of "national security, the fundamental principles of the republic and the indivisible integrity of the state and the nation" for the ban.

Ministry's panic button app for women now available in Kurdish

Ministry's panic button app for women now available in Kurdish

With the new additions, the app is now available in 11 languages, including Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic and English.

'Erdoğan's aim is not to flee Turkey, it is to win the elections'

'Erdoğan's aim is not to flee Turkey, it is to win the elections'

The CHP leader's latest move to claim that Erdoğan is preparing to flee the country was a blow to the ruling party's communication strategy, says Prof. Erdoğan-Tosun.

27 May 2022 Evrim Kepenek