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Turkey's new electoral council rules may endanger election security, warns professor

Turkey's new electoral council rules may endanger election security, warns professor

Heads of electoral council would be the most senior judges in polling districts. With the new law, they will be determined by draw.

5 April 2022 Tansu Pişkin

President Erdoğan congratulates Serbia's Vucic on election win

President Erdoğan congratulates Serbia's Vucic on election win

The president of Serbia and his party won Sunday's elections in a landslide. Both presidents face similar criticism in terms of human rights and press freedom internally and externally.

Court in Germany lifts deportation order against two political asylum seekers from Turkey

Court in Germany lifts deportation order against two political asylum seekers from Turkey

A court in Germany previously rejected the application of the two people who received sentences on "terrorism" charges in Turkey because "they were too politically engaged."

5 April 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Working women in Turkey spend nine hours a day working and doing housework

INEQUALITY IN CARING

Working women in Turkey spend nine hours a day working and doing housework

Housewives have the highest burden of housework and caring; 67 percent of all women and 75 percent of married women do housework alone, shows the study.

5 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Extrajudicial killings | Statute of limitations risk in Dargeçit JİTEM case

Extrajudicial killings | Statute of limitations risk in Dargeçit JİTEM case

The court has refused to arrest the defendants and adjourned the case until July 4. The plaintiff attorney has said there is sufficient evidence in the case file.

Study: 85 percent of people think Turkey needs a 'powerful leader'

Study: 85 percent of people think Turkey needs a 'powerful leader'

The high percentage of people wanting a powerful leader does not necessarily reflect an authoritarian tendency, and might be caused by the lack of inclusive institutions, according to the study.

People, shopkeepers complain about high prices as Ramadan begins

People, shopkeepers complain about high prices as Ramadan begins

"People ask for prices and then just leave," says a butcher as people complain about the high price of the Ramadan pita in Hakkari, one of the poorest provinces of Turkey.

'Rojbash': Movie tells the 25-year story of a banned Kurdish play

'Rojbash': Movie tells the 25-year story of a banned Kurdish play

Director Özkan Küçük brought the story of the Kurdish actors who gathered again 25 years later to the silver screen.

Interior Ministry's new plan for combating male violence 'window-dressing,' says women's group

Interior Ministry's new plan for combating male violence 'window-dressing,' says women's group

As part of a five-year plan, the government will train tens of thousands of law enforcement officers and expand police units to combat violence against women.

Kremlin's Peskov praises 'excellent relationship' with Turkey, Erdoğan

Kremlin's Peskov praises 'excellent relationship' with Turkey, Erdoğan

"Turkey is a very significant regional power and country. Our relations with Turkey are excellent," Peskov has said.

Indoor mask mandate in Turkey will continue a few more months, says health minister

Indoor mask mandate in Turkey will continue a few more months, says health minister

The government lifted the outdoor mask mandate at the start of March and coronavirus cases have been on the decrease.

HDP's Sancar says opposition should be 'brave' to tackle Kurdish question

HDP's Sancar says opposition should be 'brave' to tackle Kurdish question

"What will unlock the great peace is a democratic solution to the Kurdish question. Without putting forward a convincing and consistent program, you can't achieve the results you want," Sancar has said.

Armenian writer Mıgırdiç Margosyan passes away in İstanbul

Armenian writer Mıgırdiç Margosyan passes away in İstanbul

Margosyan, 84, an Armenian of Diyarbakır, has passed away at his home on İstanbul's Büyükada island.

Landslide near Mount Bolu Tunnel disrupts traffic on İstanbul-Ankara highway

Landslide near Mount Bolu Tunnel disrupts traffic on İstanbul-Ankara highway

The traffic is expected to return to normal today, the Directorate General of Highways has announced.

Wraps without meat, baklava without nuts: Turkey's new street foods reflect deep poverty

Wraps without meat, baklava without nuts: Turkey's new street foods reflect deep poverty

"Plain" versions of Turkey's popular street foods, dishes and desserts have emerged one after another over the past months as the economic crisis is felt more strongly.

2 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan reiterates offer to host Putin, Zelenskyy

Erdoğan reiterates offer to host Putin, Zelenskyy

After the negotiations in İstanbul between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine, Ankara wants to host the presidents of the two countries.

Amid high bread prices, TurkStat says Turkey self-sufficient in agriculture, wheat production

Amid high bread prices, TurkStat says Turkey self-sufficient in agriculture, wheat production

Despite the self-sufficiency of wheat production, bread prices in the country have increased excessively over the past few months as the country's inflation rate hit two-decade high levels.

More summaries of proceedings against HDP deputies

More summaries of proceedings against HDP deputies

Nineteen MPs are facing losing their legislative immunity.

New indictment against Demirtaş over tweet from nine years ago

New indictment against Demirtaş over tweet from nine years ago

The tweet subject to investigation included the slogan "Biji Serok Apo," Kurdish for "Long live leader Apo," according to the indictment.

Turkey to pass Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, 'complies with' ECtHR judgment on Kavala

JUSTICE MINISTER

Turkey to pass Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia, 'complies with' ECtHR judgment on Kavala

About the ECtHR judgments for the release of Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala, Minister Bozdağ said Turkey has enforced 88 percent of the European court rulings.

Mining company uproots olive trees in Muğla as locals protest, attacked by security guards

AKBELEN FOREST

Mining company uproots olive trees in Muğla as locals protest, attacked by security guards

The company's actions were based on a new regulation by the government opening olive groves for mining operations.

Annual inflation rate in İstanbul hits two-decade high of 63 percent

Annual inflation rate in İstanbul hits two-decade high of 63 percent

Both retail and wholesale inflation rates were over 60 percent in the metropolis in the last month, the İstanbul Chamber of Commerce has found.

Telecommunications authority hikes internet line fees by 67 percent for service providers

Telecommunications authority hikes internet line fees by 67 percent for service providers

The hike comes after Turkey's sovereign fund acquired the majority stake of Türk Telekom. It will inflict "great financial losses" on service providers, says an association.

Kurdish politician Ayhan Bilgen launches new party after leaving HDP

Kurdish politician Ayhan Bilgen launches new party after leaving HDP

The former MP and mayor of Kars who has been critical of the HDP over its political line has founded a new party.

AKP withdraws law proposal seeking jail terms for 'damaging reputation of financing companies'

AKP withdraws law proposal seeking jail terms for 'damaging reputation of financing companies'

The article that has been slammed by journalism groups has been withdrawn to be reviewed again, an AKP deputy has said.

Turkey fails to achieve 165 of 261 targets in human rights action plan supported by CoE

Turkey fails to achieve 165 of 261 targets in human rights action plan supported by CoE

An opposition MP has prepared a report evaluating the first year of the action plan.

Turkey further raises natural gas prices, says still provides 'cheapest gas in Europe'

Turkey further raises natural gas prices, says still provides 'cheapest gas in Europe'

The prices have increased by 35 percent for households and 44 percent for businesses.

Turkey reports 14,336 new coronavirus cases, 56 deaths

Turkey reports 14,336 new coronavirus cases, 56 deaths

Daily new cases and deaths have been on the decrease since mid-March.

Flamingos begin arriving in Turkey's Lake Tuz to nest 'in larger numbers than last year'

Flamingos begin arriving in Turkey's Lake Tuz to nest 'in larger numbers than last year'

"Last year, we had a high number of flamingos. This year, we have even more," says a professor observing birds in the region.

Boğaziçi honorary doctorate recipients express concern over developments at the university

Boğaziçi honorary doctorate recipients express concern over developments at the university

"We fear that the interventions made since January 2, 2021, will destroy the democratic values of Boğaziçi University, resulting in diminished academic excellence that will lead to perhaps irreversible public damage," says the statement.

Zelenskyy aide deletes photo with Turkey's drone company manager at bar

Zelenskyy aide deletes photo with Turkey's drone company manager at bar

Turkey's Bayraktar drones have become popular in Ukraine due to their role in the war against Russia. However, alcoholic drinks are not so popular with Turkey's pro-government circles.

'Turkey should comply with WHO's new air quality limit values'

'Turkey should comply with WHO's new air quality limit values'

Turkey does not sufficiently measure PM2.5 in the air and the limit values it set for 2029 and beyond are over five times higher than the WHO's updated values.