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Turkey welcomes progress on humanitarian corridors, foreign minister tells Ukraine

Turkey welcomes progress on humanitarian corridors, foreign minister tells Ukraine

Late yesterday, Russia and Ukraine announced they reached an understanding to create humanitarian corridors for evacuation of civilians and for food and medicine deliveries.

Poll: Nearly 80 percent of public in Turkey think it should remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war

Poll: Nearly 80 percent of public in Turkey think it should remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war

A vast majority of the public thinks Turkey will be negatively affected by the war.

Turkey's annual producer price index exceeds 100 percent in February

Turkey's annual producer price index exceeds 100 percent in February

D-PPI increased by 202.51 percent in electricity and 115.13 percent for intermediate goods.

Turkey lifts outdoor mask mandate, contact tracing code requirement

Turkey lifts outdoor mask mandate, contact tracing code requirement

"We are not removing masks from our lives, we carry them with us to wear when necessary," Minister Koca has said.

'Don't touch my olive': Ecology, agriculture groups oppose new mining regulations

'Don't touch my olive': Ecology, agriculture groups oppose new mining regulations

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has allowed mining operations in olive groves.

Akşener: People sit in dark under blankets because of high energy prices

Akşener: People sit in dark under blankets because of high energy prices

The reason for the economic crisis is the presidential system, the İYİ Party leader has argued.

Minister: Turkey wants invasion to end but 'has no inclination' to join sanctions against Russia

Minister: Turkey wants invasion to end but 'has no inclination' to join sanctions against Russia

While Ankara has opposed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire, it does not have to pick a side in the war and wants to maintain good relations with both countries, Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu has said.

HDP marks 28th anniversary of Kurdish MPs' arrest in parliament

HDP marks 28th anniversary of Kurdish MPs' arrest in parliament

On March 2, 1994, four of the first pro-Kurdish MPs in Turkey were arrested in the parliament after their legislative immunities were lifted. Exactly 28 years later, another Kurdish MP was stripped of her MP status.

Government readjusts electricity prices after public backlash

Government readjusts electricity prices after public backlash

With the hikes introduced on January 1, electricity prices for businesses, households and the industry increased by up to 168 percent, causing protests across the country.

Turkey will use Montreux Convention to prevent escalation in Ukraine, says Erdoğan

Turkey will use Montreux Convention to prevent escalation in Ukraine, says Erdoğan

"It's never too late to engage in good faith negotiations and progress (on) all issues peacefully," the president has said.

Democracy Alliance: Turkey shouldn't be a party to dangerous conflict

UKRAINE INVASION

Democracy Alliance: Turkey shouldn't be a party to dangerous conflict

Turkey should not be a party to the "dangerous polarization and conflict that could ignite the third world war," according to the alliance led by the HDP.

Poll: Turkey's opposition alliance leads Erdoğan's People's Alliance

Poll: Turkey's opposition alliance leads Erdoğan's People's Alliance

The combined voting rate of four opposition parties exceeds 45 percent, about five points higher than the ruling alliance, according to MetroPoll.

Twitter labels Sputnik Turkey journalists' accounts as 'Russia state-controlled media'

Twitter labels Sputnik Turkey journalists' accounts as 'Russia state-controlled media'

The journalists, including one who left his job at Sputnik eight months ago, have become targets of harassment, a monitoring group has said.

Sakarya fireworks factory explosion: Two factory owners sentenced to 16 years in prison

Sakarya fireworks factory explosion: Two factory owners sentenced to 16 years in prison

The 2020 explosion claimed the lives of seven factory workers and injured more than 120 others.

Turkey reports over 64,000 new cases, 213 deaths

Turkey reports over 64,000 new cases, 213 deaths

Daily cases have been on the decrease lately while fatalities are still over 200.

Turkish Airlines extends flight suspension to Ukraine, Moldova

Turkish Airlines extends flight suspension to Ukraine, Moldova

The flag carrier will not operate flights to and from Ukraine and Moldova until March 15.

28 February 2022

25 years on: Turkey's 'postmodern coup'

25 years on: Turkey's 'postmodern coup'

The Welfare Party, the Islamist predecessor of Erdoğan's AKP, lost the power amid pressures by the military in 1997.

28 February 2022

Turkey continues 'telephone diplomacy' with Russia, Ukraine

Turkey continues 'telephone diplomacy' with Russia, Ukraine

Ministers of foreign affairs and defense talked over the phone with their counterparts from Ukraine and Russia, respectively.

28 February 2022

Purple balloons for women prisoners

Purple balloons for women prisoners

Joined by MP Gülüm, HDP members flew purple balloons with names of women prisoners written on them.

28 February 2022

Journalism groups urge media to be 'on the side of peace' in coverage of Ukraine invasion

Journalism groups urge media to be 'on the side of peace' in coverage of Ukraine invasion

Five groups have criticized the media for promoting warmongering and disregarding the lives of civilians.

28 February 2022

Court cancels land reclamation project in Ordu

Court cancels land reclamation project in Ordu

The court previously issued a verdict of stay of execution for the project. It has ruled that the ministry's environmental report for the project had deficiencies.

28 February 2022

Ukrainians protest invasion in Ankara: 'Don't feel sorry for us, feel our pain'

Ukrainians protest invasion in Ankara: 'Don't feel sorry for us, feel our pain'

Citizens of Ukraine have protested Russia's invasion of their country in Turkey's capital. Ukraine's ambassador to Turkey gave a speech at the demonstration.

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Ukrainians in Turkey speak out: 'We are with our families in heart'

Ukrainians in Turkey speak out: 'We are with our families in heart'

"We knew this would happen. Maybe we weren't expecting such a big, evil and violent attack, but we knew Putin would not stop," says Iryna Demiroğlu, the head of the Bodrum Ukrainians Association.

28 February 2022 Ayşegül Özbek

Turkey calls invasion of Ukraine a 'war,' says will implement Montreux Convention

ANTI-WAR PROTESTS CONTINUE

Turkey calls invasion of Ukraine a 'war,' says will implement Montreux Convention

Two senior government officials, the foreign minister and the presidential spokesperson, have defined Russia's invasion as a "war" and said Ankara will act accordingly. Meanwhile, protests against the invasion continue across Turkey, both by citizens of Ukraine and locals.

27 February 2022

EU rapporteur criticizes Turkey's 'reluctance' to implement ECtHR decisions on Demirtaş, Kavala

EU rapporteur criticizes Turkey's 'reluctance' to implement ECtHR decisions on Demirtaş, Kavala

The situation of rule of law and human rights remains the main obstacle to a positive agenda between Brussels and Ankara, Nacho Sánchez Amor has said.

25 February 2022

Erdoğan: NATO, EU should have been more determined against Russia

UKRAINE INVASION

Erdoğan: NATO, EU should have been more determined against Russia

What steps should be taken against Russia's incursion into Ukraine will be discussed in today's virtual NATO summit, the president has said.

25 February 2022

Human rights groups in Turkey call for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Human rights groups in Turkey call for an end to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

"War is not just about maps and explosion footage. War is death, migration, starvation, torture and oppression," the İHD and the TİHV have said in a joint statement.

25 February 2022

Union secures up to 95 percent raise for DHL workers

Union secures up to 95 percent raise for DHL workers

"Despite the unfair competition of non-union logistic and cargo firms that make workers work 10-12 hours a day, we have signed a successful collective agreement," the TÜMTİS union has stated.

25 February 2022

Turkey to evacuate citizens in Ukraine by land 'when situation calms down'

Turkey to evacuate citizens in Ukraine by land 'when situation calms down'

Agreements have been made with bus companies in Ukraine in case of evacuation by land and Poland, Moldova and Romania will not require visas from citizens of Turkey, the foreign minister has said.

25 February 2022

Popular street interviewer attacked in Antalya

Popular street interviewer attacked in Antalya

Journalist Arif Kocabıyık has said that they will file a complaint against the 10-people group who attacked him and his camera operator.

25 February 2022

'Turkey to continue to support Ukraine's territorial integrity'

'Turkey to continue to support Ukraine's territorial integrity'

President Erdoğan has once again called on Russia to end its incursion into Ukraine after a security summit.

24 February 2022

State Hydraulics Works refuses to supply water to revive dried lake in western Turkey

State Hydraulics Works refuses to supply water to revive dried lake in western Turkey

Lake Marmara is an Important Bird Area in Manisa. The drying of the lake threatens many water birds and fish, as well as people living in the region.

24 February 2022