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Turkey reports 1,816 new coronavirus cases, eight deaths

Turkey reports 1,816 new coronavirus cases, eight deaths

More than 1,700 people recovered from the disease in 24 hours.

Arrest warrant again for DEVA Party's Gürcan

Arrest warrant again for DEVA Party's Gürcan

One day after his release, an appeals court ordered the politician who is facing "espionage" charges.

Court of Cassation upholds Kaftancıoğlu's prison sentence with a political ban

Court of Cassation upholds Kaftancıoğlu's prison sentence with a political ban

The CHP İstanbul head was sentenced to prison on five separate charges. The top appeals court has upheld three of them and imposed a political ban on Kaftancıoğlu.

Kurdish politician Aysel Doğan dies in exile

Kurdish politician Aysel Doğan dies in exile

The 69-year-old politician spent 17 years of her life in Turkey's prisons. She had been living in Germany since 2015.

‘This is Turkey; this is how things work here’: Imprisoned refugees deprived of basic rights

REFUGEES BEHIND BARS

‘This is Turkey; this is how things work here’: Imprisoned refugees deprived of basic rights

“There are many foreigners in prisons of Turkey who cannot even make phone calls with their families,” said bianet Aylin Çelikçi from CİSST.

Refugees from Somalia 'facing increasing pressure' in Ankara

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

Refugees from Somalia 'facing increasing pressure' in Ankara

"Police officers changed the name of the restaurant from 'Somalian Table' to 'People's Table'. They come every day and continue to threaten us," says a refugee.

'We owe Medeni to continue his struggle'

GEZİ FAMILIES SPEAK OUT

'We owe Medeni to continue his struggle'

The elder brother of Medeni Yıldırım, who was killed in Diyarbakır, speaks out. "The problem is with the system where people exercising their right to hold a gathering are fired at."

12 May 2022 Melin Durmaz

Turkey reports 1,670 new Covid cases, nine deaths

Turkey reports 1,670 new Covid cases, nine deaths

More than 1,700 people recovered from the disease in a day, according to the ministry.

Refugee woman from Iran: Why is the man who raped me not arrested?

BEING A REFUGEE WOMAN IN TURKEY

Refugee woman from Iran: Why is the man who raped me not arrested?

Khatre S., who came to Turkey to study for a master’s degree, says she was raped by a man. She filed a lawsuit.

12 May 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Charged with 'espionage,' DEVA Party's Metin Gürcan released after five months under arrest

Charged with 'espionage,' DEVA Party's Metin Gürcan released after five months under arrest

Gürcan was arrested because of his meetings with diplomats from Spain and Italy. The politician denies providing confidential information to foreign countries.

Erdoğan says no one can send refugees back as long as he is in power

Erdoğan says no one can send refugees back as long as he is in power

“If they want to return voluntarily, they will return, but we will not force them to return by threatening them with guns,” the president has said.

Babacan says his rally banned by 'altering document after signature'

Babacan says his rally banned by 'altering document after signature'

The governor initially deemed their rally "appropriate" but later changed the document he had signed, according to the DEVA Party leader.

Population of harmful insect species increases in İstanbul, experts warn

CLIMATE CRISIS

Population of harmful insect species increases in İstanbul, experts warn

Pine processionary moth caterpillars have been migrating to the north due to global warming and are now frequently spotted in İstanbul.

Pro-government business leader pleased with refugee workers as 'locals snub hard labor jobs'

Pro-government business leader pleased with refugee workers as 'locals snub hard labor jobs'

Last week, the interior minister said businesspeople who "exploit refugees" would be the first to object to their repatriation.

Midnight music ban pushed to 1 a.m.

Midnight music ban pushed to 1 a.m.

Introduced as a "coronavirus measure," the music ban after midnight has remained in place, although almost all other measures have been lifted.

RTÜK fines four TV outlets for broadcasting opposition MPs' comments on Gezi trial

RTÜK fines four TV outlets for broadcasting opposition MPs' comments on Gezi trial

The media authority has concluded that the MPs "insulted the government" and fined TV channels that broadcast their comments.

Turkey reports 1,858 new coronavirus cases, seven deaths in a day

Turkey reports 1,858 new coronavirus cases, seven deaths in a day

More than 1,500 people recovered from the disease in 24 hours, according to the ministry.

Journalist Nadire Mater wins 'press card' lawsuit against Presidency Communications Directorate

Journalist Nadire Mater wins 'press card' lawsuit against Presidency Communications Directorate

"Dozens of lawsuits were filed because press cards were not issued to journalists who are not considered 'favorable.' This case is one of them," said Mater's attorney.

10 May 2022 Hikmet Adal

Court turns down appeal against arrest of Gezi convicts

Court turns down appeal against arrest of Gezi convicts

The presiding judge is known for his controversial decisions in political cases.

Erdoğan: Turkey to introduce 'master and protégé' system in judiciary

Erdoğan: Turkey to introduce 'master and protégé' system in judiciary

Assistant judges and assistant prosecutors will be appointed soon, the president has said.

Court acquits two children detained during İstanbul Pride March

Court acquits two children detained during İstanbul Pride March

So far, three of the six cases that were opened against 40 out of the 47 people who had been detained during the 2021 İstanbul Pride Week have ended in acquittal.

Kılıçdaroğlu slams government for 'admitting exploitation of refugees'

Kılıçdaroğlu slams government for 'admitting exploitation of refugees'

The main opposition leader slammed the interior minister over his remarks that businesspeople "exploit Syrians in their factories" and they would be the first to rise up had the refugees gone.

Is there a connection between Turkey's economic crisis and refugees?

Is there a connection between Turkey's economic crisis and refugees?

According to experts, refugees are far from being the cause of the economic crisis in Turkey. As for unemployment, they are not an alternative to local workers, but fill the areas they have left.

10 May 2022 Hikmet Adal

Top administrative court annuls ban on filming police officers during protests

FINAL VERDICT

Top administrative court annuls ban on filming police officers during protests

The Council of State has rejected the appeals of the Minister of Interior and General Director of Security and annulled the ban

Turkey sets up 'crisis desk' for kidnapped citizens in Haiti

Turkey sets up 'crisis desk' for kidnapped citizens in Haiti

A passenger bus with at least eight citizens of Turkey was kidnapped on Sunday.

In protest of 8 convictions in Gezi trial, 888 people 'report themselves' to prosecutors

In protest of 8 convictions in Gezi trial, 888 people 'report themselves' to prosecutors

"Whatever they said or did during Gezi, we did the same," said 888 citizens.

‘Turkey among countries that offer cheapest citizenship’

‘Turkey among countries that offer cheapest citizenship’

In many countries around the world, citizenship is offered through certain investment programs. Turkey is among the few countries where citizenship can be obtained cheaply.

Outrage in Turkey's 'student city' after governor bans music festival for no reason

Outrage in Turkey's 'student city' after governor bans music festival for no reason

The festival was going to be the largest event in Eskişehir since the start of the pandemic. Thousands of people tweeted under the hashtag "Don't touch my festival" to protest the decision.

US dollar surpasses 15 against Turkish lira

US dollar surpasses 15 against Turkish lira

The dollar/lira exchange rate has reached the highest level since December.

Turkey reports 1,542 new coronavirus cases, eight deaths in a day

Turkey reports 1,542 new coronavirus cases, eight deaths in a day

Some 1,463 people recovered from the disease in 24 hours, according to the ministry.

Erdoğan: Turkey will never kick out refugees from Syria

Erdoğan: Turkey will never kick out refugees from Syria

The president's statement came a week after he announced a housing project for the "voluntary return" of about a million refugees to Syria.

Opposition deputy draws 'migration map' of İstanbul

Opposition deputy draws 'migration map' of İstanbul

Number of refugees in the metropolis may be much higher than official figures, says CHP deputy Gürsel Tekin.