vk

Page 74

'Civil authorities can't interfere with trial of a police officer,' appeals court rules

WOMAN RUN OVER BY ARMORED VEHICLE

'Civil authorities can't interfere with trial of a police officer,' appeals court rules

The trial of a police officer who caused permanent disabilities to a woman was stopped after the sub-governor's office did not grant permission.

Twenty-eight opposition deputies, including HDP Co-Chair Buldan, face losing immunity

Twenty-eight opposition deputies, including HDP Co-Chair Buldan, face losing immunity

One CHP deputy and 24 HDP deputies are on the list. The files of the deputies have been sent to a parliamentary committee for a vote.

Turkey raises lowest pension by 66 percent

Turkey raises lowest pension by 66 percent

Public employees will get a pay rise of 30.5 percent, President Erdoğan has announced. Unions and the opposition say pay raises are not sufficient amid high inflation.

Turkey reports highest daily new Covid cases in eight months

Turkey reports highest daily new Covid cases in eight months

The number of daily new infections neared 45,000 as the Omicron variant spreads in the country.

'Figures are a lie, poverty is real': Union members protest TurkStat after inflation announcement

'Figures are a lie, poverty is real': Union members protest TurkStat after inflation announcement

The lowest civil servant salary should be above the poverty line for a family of four, according to the KESK.

Consumer organizations slam government over price increases

Consumer organizations slam government over price increases

The government has implemented major increases in energy prices and taxes amid already high inflation.

MEPs call for release of arrested Boğaziçi students

MEPs call for release of arrested Boğaziçi students

Berke Gök and Perit Özen have been arrested since October for having participated in the Boğaziçi University protests.

Boğaziçi University protests mark one year since Erdoğan's rector appointment

Boğaziçi University protests mark one year since Erdoğan's rector appointment

Students and academics continue to protest the rector, the dismissal of academics, and the arrest of two students.

RedHack case: Five journalists sentenced to prison for reporting on Albayrak's leaked emails

RedHack case: Five journalists sentenced to prison for reporting on Albayrak's leaked emails

The journalists have been given deferred prison sentences for "illegally obtaining personal data" and have been acquitted of "terror propaganda."

Migratory waterbirds arrive in İzmir after 2,000-kilometer journey

Migratory waterbirds arrive in İzmir after 2,000-kilometer journey

The bird population in the İzmir Bird Sanctuary is the highest at this time of the year. While some birds spend the whole winter in Turkey, some will set off for Africa at the end of February.

Turkey starts 2022 with major price and tax hikes

Turkey starts 2022 with major price and tax hikes

Electricity prices for households have been raised by 127 percent. Prices of natural gas and fuel have als increased.

Most read articles of 2021

Most read articles of 2021

Women's struggle for the İstanbul Convention, massive wildfires, political violence, Sedat Peker's revelations, Boğaziçi University protests and more... A lot happened in Turkey in 2021. Here is a selection of our most read articles of the year.

31 December 2021

Erdoğan's AKP loses a lot of votes but the opposition gains a little, shows survey

Erdoğan's AKP loses a lot of votes but the opposition gains a little, shows survey

Many voters who have drifted away from the AKP for economic reasons still have an emotional bond to President Erdoğan, says MetroPoll's founder, Özer Sencar.

31 December 2021

Turkey's daily Covid cases near 40,000 amid new surge

Turkey's daily Covid cases near 40,000 amid new surge

The number of daily infections has risen from low 20,000s to over 39,000 in a few days as the Omicron variant spreads.

31 December 2021

'Hate attacks on HDP caused by government's discourse'

'Hate attacks on HDP caused by government's discourse'

A person attempted an armed attack on the HDP's district office in Bahçelievler, İstanbul, was detained. HDP Co-Chair Buldan and the Human Rights Association have called on the authorities two investigate the incident effectively.

30 December 2021

CHP İstanbul chair gives statement in investigation for 'insulting the president'

CHP İstanbul chair gives statement in investigation for 'insulting the president'

The main opposition party had prepared brochures, where they listed President Erdoğan as a "political contact" of a businessperson facing fraud charges in Turkey and the US.

30 December 2021

President issues decree for a new institute at Boğaziçi University

President issues decree for a new institute at Boğaziçi University

The reason for the establishment of the institute is to gain one more seat in the university senate, an academic has said.

30 December 2021

'Sixty-six people offered, threatened to become informants this year'

HUMAN RIGHTS ASSOCIATION

'Sixty-six people offered, threatened to become informants this year'

Some 144 people were kidnapped, threatened or offered to become informants in the first 11 months of the year, the İHD has announced.

30 December 2021

Main opposition leader not allowed in Education Ministry to discuss 'favoritism' allegations

Main opposition leader not allowed in Education Ministry to discuss 'favoritism' allegations

Recently, many people have complained on social media that they were not appointed to the positions they applied for despite getting high scores in the Public Personnel Selection Examination.

30 December 2021

Unions confederation files complaint against TurkStat over inflation rate calculations

Unions confederation files complaint against TurkStat over inflation rate calculations

As wage hikes are determined according to the official inflation rate, the TurkStat has aggrieved workers amid high living costs, the KESK argued.

30 December 2021

Average wages in foodservice, construction sectors lower than minimum wage in Turkey

DİSK-AR

Average wages in foodservice, construction sectors lower than minimum wage in Turkey

The minimum wage is becoming the average wage in the country, the DİSK-AR noted.

30 December 2021

RTÜK fines three broadcasters over reports, comments critical of government

RTÜK fines three broadcasters over reports, comments critical of government

Halk TV, FOX TV and TELE1 will pay a fine of 2 percent of their advertising revenues.

30 December 2021

Central Bank targets 5 percent inflation rate in 2022

Central Bank targets 5 percent inflation rate in 2022

The bank did not announce a prediction for foreign exchange rates in the 2022 monetary policy document.

30 December 2021

İstanbul public transport to be available 24 hours on new year's eve

İstanbul public transport to be available 24 hours on new year's eve

The municipality will increase bus and railway services on Friday night while the ferry timetables will remain the same.

30 December 2021

HDP Co-Chair Buldan investigated over remarks at hearing of Deniz Poyraz case

HDP Co-Chair Buldan investigated over remarks at hearing of Deniz Poyraz case

Prosecutors are investigating Buldan for "insulting behavior and statements against the court board."

30 December 2021

Turkey confirms over 36,000 new Covid cases as Omicron spreads

Turkey confirms over 36,000 new Covid cases as Omicron spreads

The number of daily cases jumped from low 20,000s to over 36,000 within a few days while there has been no increase in hospitalizations, according to the minister of health.

30 December 2021

'Treat the murderer like a murderer': Lawyers protest court in Deniz Poyraz case

ATTACK ON HDP İZMİR OFFICE

'Treat the murderer like a murderer': Lawyers protest court in Deniz Poyraz case

In June, an armed assailant stormed the HDP's provincial office in İzmir and killed party worker Deniz Poyraz. He is facing an aggravated life sentence. The hearing has been adjourned to January 24.

29 December 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Journalist faces lawsuit for reports on 'abusive father'

Journalist faces lawsuit for reports on 'abusive father'

bianet editor Evrim Kepenek is facing a lawsuit for "insult" after a complaint by the man who was arrested for abusing his child.

29 December 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Penal labor in Turkey: Prisoners build prisons

Penal labor in Turkey: Prisoners build prisons

A record number of 68 new prisons have been opened in Turkey this year, according to the Ministry of Justice.

29 December 2021 Münker Odabaşı

Journalists in Turkey struggle with wage erosion, unemployment

TURKISH JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION

Journalists in Turkey struggle with wage erosion, unemployment

"At the start of my career, I was earning four times the minimum wage despite only two years of experience. Now I've been working for 22 years and earn 1.5 times the minimum wage," says a journalist.

29 December 2021

Lack of scientific publications raises questions over Turkey's domestic Covid vaccine

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Lack of scientific publications raises questions over Turkey's domestic Covid vaccine

No scientific information has been published about Turkovac even though the mass production of the vaccine has begun. The Turkish Medical Association has addressed several questions to the authorities about the issue.

29 December 2021

Floods after heavy rainfall in Thrace

Floods after heavy rainfall in Thrace

Heavy rainfall in Edirne and Kırklareli caused floods in streams with dozens of people evacuated.

29 December 2021