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Huge waste pond of gold mine near Euphrates river 'poisoning region,' locals say

Huge waste pond of gold mine near Euphrates river 'poisoning region,' locals say

"We were shocked after seeing the pond. What we saw was a huge cyanide pond the size of 192 football fields and a depth of 1,280 meters and it was all crimson," said a local.

29 April 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Three workers killed in explosion in paint factory in İstanbul's Tuzla

Three workers killed in explosion in paint factory in İstanbul's Tuzla

Some burning fragments scattered around after the explosion and reportedly caused a fire in a nearby forest area.

At least 1,517 ill prisoners behind bars in Turkey

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

At least 1,517 ill prisoners behind bars in Turkey

The Forensic Medicine Institute should no longer be the sole authority to decide whether an ill prisoner can stay in prison, İHD Co-Chair Türkdoğan has said.

Thirty-eight people acquitted after four years of trial for commenting on economic crisis

Thirty-eight people acquitted after four years of trial for commenting on economic crisis

Journalists and economists were among the people who stood trial after a report on Bloomberg about Turkey's 2018 currency crisis.

Germany summons Turkey's ambassador over Osman Kavala's life sentence

Germany summons Turkey's ambassador over Osman Kavala's life sentence

Berlin calls for the immediate release of Kavala in accordance with an ECtHR decision.

'Erdoğan bows before Saudis who dismembered a person in our country'

CHP LEADER KILIÇDAROĞLU

'Erdoğan bows before Saudis who dismembered a person in our country'

Weeks after handing over the Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, the president paid a visit to the country to meet its king and crown prince.

'Temporary' solution to medicine shortage in Turkey: Prices of 508 drugs increased

'Temporary' solution to medicine shortage in Turkey: Prices of 508 drugs increased

"The companies may consider not supplying medicine to the market or not making discounts a way to increase prices. Therefore, this system needs to be rearranged," says the head of the İstanbul Chamber of Pharmacists.

Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan

Kavala case no longer ECtHR's business after Gezi verdict, says Erdoğan

"They don't know international law. The domestic Soros will pay the price for attacking the state," the president has said.

Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention 'unlawful,' says Council of State prosecutor

Turkey's withdrawal from İstanbul Convention 'unlawful,' says Council of State prosecutor

The convention was ratified by the parliament and therefore cannot be annulled by a presidential decree, the prosecutor has stated.

Turkey reports 2,245 new coronavirus cases, 15 deaths

Turkey reports 2,245 new coronavirus cases, 15 deaths

The number of daily cases continued to drop, according to the ministry figures.

Erdoğan repeats false allegations about Gezi protests

Erdoğan repeats false allegations about Gezi protests

"Remember the Dolmabahçe Mosque. The garbage heads who sit in the mosque with cans of beer came to our office," the president said.

'My mother is annoyed when someone asks why a 72-year-old is in prison'

GEZİ TRIAL

'My mother is annoyed when someone asks why a 72-year-old is in prison'

Mücella Yapıcı, an architect and a rights defender, is among the eight convicts of the Gezi Park case. "We have been living through the same things for eight years," says her daughter.

28 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Erdoğan is 'flexing muscles'

Erdoğan is 'flexing muscles'

The "cross-border operation," the "Gezi Trial," and the "lynch attempt" against Garo Paylan are just the opening moves. It is almost certain that 2022 and 2023 will be full of similar attempts with increased numbers and violence. More than not being frightened by "muscle flexing" is needed for an effective opposition.

28 April 2022 Ertuğrul Kürkçü

International Bar Association condemns Kavala's aggravated life sentence

International Bar Association condemns Kavala's aggravated life sentence

The co-chairs of the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute have described the court verdict in the Gezi trial as a "blatant disregard" of the rule of law and called for the overturn of the verdict.

Erdoğan defends verdict in Gezi trial, calls Kavala 'Soros of Turkey'

Erdoğan defends verdict in Gezi trial, calls Kavala 'Soros of Turkey'

The president commented for the first time on the outcome of the case concerning the countrywide protests against his government in 2013.

Turkey reports less than 2,500 coronavirus cases in a day

Turkey reports less than 2,500 coronavirus cases in a day

As the number of new cases has been on the decrease, the government on Tuesday lifted the indoor mask mandate.

Berlin Film Festival expresses solidarity with convicts of Gezi case

Berlin Film Festival expresses solidarity with convicts of Gezi case

"We are deeply shocked by and strongly condemn the verdict," Berlinale said in a statement

Governor of Uşak dismissed after her spouse criticized Gezi verdict

Governor of Uşak dismissed after her spouse criticized Gezi verdict

A former AKP deputy and the spouse of the governor has sharply criticized the court verdict in the Gezi trial on Twitter.

Arrested for publishing fake ID cards of state officials, Twitter user released

Arrested for publishing fake ID cards of state officials, Twitter user released

İbrahim Haskoloğlu was arrested for "illegally obtaining personal data" after sharing images of ID cards that he said belonged to President Erodğan and intelligence chief Fidan.

Judgeship rejects further prosecution to reveal 'organization' behind HDP assailant

DENİZ POYRAZ CASE

Judgeship rejects further prosecution to reveal 'organization' behind HDP assailant

"They expect us to accept that Onur Gencer committed this political murder alone," the lawyer of the Poyraz family has said.

Prosecution demands acquittal of all defendants in Bloomberg case

Prosecution demands acquittal of all defendants in Bloomberg case

Accepting the request of the SPK and BDDK lawyers for additional time, the court adjourned the case until April 29.

Akşener: Erdoğan has always feared the word 'Gezi'

Akşener: Erdoğan has always feared the word 'Gezi'

The İYİ Party leader has praised the 2013 Gezi Park protests and slammed Monday's court ruling.

Çiğdem Mater returned to Turkey for Gezi trial; she was arrested 'because she could flee'

Çiğdem Mater returned to Turkey for Gezi trial; she was arrested 'because she could flee'

Mater was living in Germany and returned to Turkey in February to attend the hearings of the Gezi trial.

Erdoğan insists Putin to meet Zelenskyy in İstanbul

Erdoğan insists Putin to meet Zelenskyy in İstanbul

Delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul a month ago. Since then, President Erdoğan has been calling for a meeting between the presidents of the two countries.

Gezi trial | PACE president says Kavala should be released immediately

Gezi trial | PACE president says Kavala should be released immediately

"I count on the Turkish judiciary to act in full compliance with the standards of the European Convention on Human Rights," Kox has said. Meanwhile, PACE has postponed a meeting in Ankara.

Who are the eight convicts of the Gezi case?

Who are the eight convicts of the Gezi case?

We are sharing the short biographies of the eight convicts of the Gezi trial, who spent their lives struggling for rights and equality.

Gezi trial | US calls for release of Osman Kavala

Gezi trial | US calls for release of Osman Kavala

The US State Department has expressed "deep trouble and disappointment" because of Osman Kavala's aggravated life sentence.

Reactions to Gezi trial from Europe: 'Turkey disrespects own commiments'

Reactions to Gezi trial from Europe: 'Turkey disrespects own commiments'

"This decision reconfirms the authoritarian character of the current system," Nacho Sanchez Amor and Sergey Lagodinsky said in a joint statement.

Judgment in Gezi trial a 'devastating blow' for human rights, says Amnesty International

Judgment in Gezi trial a 'devastating blow' for human rights, says Amnesty International

"Today, we have witnessed a travesty of justice of spectacular proportions. The court's decision defies all logic," said Amnesty International's Europe director.

CHP deputy investigated for 'insulting Turkish nation' over tweets on Armenian Genocide

CHP deputy investigated for 'insulting Turkish nation' over tweets on Armenian Genocide

"107 years ago, on April 24, 1915, hundreds of Armenian intellectuals were detained in İstanbul, exiled to Çankırı, Ayaş and Ankara, and forcibly disappeared. Without confronting this date, which is the milestone of evil, true justice cannot be achieved," wrote MP Tanrıkulu.

Constitutional Court finds no violation in not allowing Kurdish child given name containing 'w'

Constitutional Court finds no violation in not allowing Kurdish child given name containing 'w'

The top court has ruled that changing the child's name from "Ciwan" to "Civan" could not be considered discrimination.

Gezi trial: Aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, 18 years in prison for seven others

Gezi trial: Aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, 18 years in prison for seven others

Osman Kavala has been given an aggravated life sentence for "attempted overthrow," the other defendants have been sentenced to 18 years in prison for assisting this crime.

25 April 2022 Hikmet Adal,Melin Durmaz