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'Government has failed to take measures, now it boasts about removing debris'

BLACK SEA FLOODS

'Government has failed to take measures, now it boasts about removing debris'

The government has failed to take measures to minimize disasters, the CHP's provincial head in Kastamonu has said.

26 August 2021 Nurşen Çinkaya

Public broadcaster fires employee for commemorating revolutionaries

Public broadcaster fires employee for commemorating revolutionaries

Journalism organizations have held a protest in front of the TRT İstanbul Radio, demanding the reinstatement of Deniz Selmanlı, who had worked for the broadcaster for 22 years.

Turkey reports 19,970 coronavirus cases, 217 deaths

Turkey reports 19,970 coronavirus cases, 217 deaths

Some 675,810 vaccine doses were administered in 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health.

Turkey starts evacuating troops from Afghanistan despite plans to run airport

Turkey starts evacuating troops from Afghanistan despite plans to run airport

The evacuation of the troops from Afghanistan has started after the "evaluation of the circumstances," the Defense Ministry has announced.

Lawsuit against writer Yavuz Ekinci for social media posts on Newroz, Kobanî battle

Lawsuit against writer Yavuz Ekinci for social media posts on Newroz, Kobanî battle

The writer faces a lawsuit because of tweets he posted in 2013 and 2014.

Kurdish voters' choice will determine the outcome of next election, says Demirtaş

Kurdish voters' choice will determine the outcome of next election, says Demirtaş

If the HDP is closed, the ruling AKP will definitely lose the election, the imprisoned former co-leader of the HDP has said.

PEN International calls for solidarity with Kurdish writer Meral Şimşek

PEN International calls for solidarity with Kurdish writer Meral Şimşek

With her literary works brought against her as criminal evidence, Şimşek will appear before the court on September 21.

'Turkey should grant asylum to women journalists from Afghanistan'

JOURNALISTS' UNION OF TURKEY

'Turkey should grant asylum to women journalists from Afghanistan'

"We regard the courage of Afghan women journalists, who persist in reporting despite all risks as 'journalism,' not what the press does by moderating the Taliban's messages," the TGS has said.

President issues urgent expropriation decrees for regions affected by floods, wildfires

President issues urgent expropriation decrees for regions affected by floods, wildfires

The Housing Development Agency will seize lands in three provinces to "urgently rebuild" the disaster-hit areas.

Turkey reports 19,191 coronavirus cases, 230 deaths

Turkey reports 19,191 coronavirus cases, 230 deaths

The total number of vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 90 million with 754,580 doses given in a day.

Taliban wants good relations with Turkey but doesn't want its soldiers in Afghanistan

Taliban wants good relations with Turkey but doesn't want its soldiers in Afghanistan

Having opposed any foreign military presence in the country, the Taliban makes no exception for Turkey despite calls by President Erdoğan.

Armenian graves damaged by bulldozers in Van

Armenian graves damaged by bulldozers in Van

HDP deputy Murat Sarısaç has submitted a parliamentary question about the incident.

Glaciers on Turkey's highest mountain melting

CLIMATE CHANGE

Glaciers on Turkey's highest mountain melting

The melting glaciers on Mount Ağrı may cause landslides, a professor has warned.

Foreign minister slams opposition over 'refugee hub' claims in UK media

AFGHANISTAN CRISIS

Foreign minister slams opposition over 'refugee hub' claims in UK media

Reports that the UK was seeking to set up "refugee processing centers" in Turkey have led to a political debate between the government and the opposition.

'Justice Ministry's reply on Boğaziçi LGBTI+ case challenges secularism'

STATEMENT BY NGOS

'Justice Ministry's reply on Boğaziçi LGBTI+ case challenges secularism'

In response to the Constitutional Court, the Ministry of Justice defended the arrest of two students because of an artwork depicting Kaaba.

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

Turkey's planned legislation on fake news 'alarming,' says IPI

The government is reportedly working to introduce prison sentences for spreading fake news on social media and a regulatory body for social media platforms.

Women's Platform for Equality discusses situation in Afghanistan

Women's Platform for Equality discusses situation in Afghanistan

Women from Afghanistan also attended an online meeting held by the platform. One of them said the Taliban threatened them, saying, "The foreign forces will leave within 20 days and then you will get what you deserve."

Cyprus to revoke passports of Northern Cyprus president, officials over Varosha move

Cyprus to revoke passports of Northern Cyprus president, officials over Varosha move

Supported by Turkey, Northern Cyprus reopened parts of the "ghost town" that has been closed to settlement since the 1974 war.

Wildfires on Ida Mountains

Wildfires on Ida Mountains

Firetrucks, helicopters and earthmovers have been deployed to contain the fire.

Stage actor Genco Erkal faces prison sentence for insulting Erdoğan

Stage actor Genco Erkal faces prison sentence for insulting Erdoğan

The 83-year-old actor faces a prison sentence because of his tweets about the presidential system and the decades-long allegations that Erdoğan did not graduate from university.

Turkey reports 18,573 coronavirus cases, 232 deaths

Turkey reports 18,573 coronavirus cases, 232 deaths

As many as 890,632 vaccine shots were given in a day, according to the Ministry of Health.

Military operations hamper response to wildfires in Dersim

Military operations hamper response to wildfires in Dersim

The mayor of Hozat district has told bianet that they are not allowed to enter the fire zone due to ongoing military operations.

24 August 2021 Kemal Özmen

District governor in Mardin prevents trilingual campaign to encourage vaccination

District governor in Mardin prevents trilingual campaign to encourage vaccination

Healthcare organizations have launched a campaign in Turkish, Kurdish and Arabic to encourage coronavirus vaccination in Mardin and Urfa, the two provinces with the lowest vaccination rates.

Fresh protests at Boğaziçi University as Erdoğan appoints new rector

Fresh protests at Boğaziçi University as Erdoğan appoints new rector

After sacking his previous appointee in July, the president made a new appointment on Friday. "We don't want this trustee, either," the students and academics have said.

Trustee continues debt relief campaign that dismissed HDP mayors are investigated for

Trustee continues debt relief campaign that dismissed HDP mayors are investigated for

The dismissed co-mayors of Siirt, who are members of the HDP, are investigated over a debt relief campaign for causing a decrease in municipal revenues. The trustee-led municipality has launched a similar campaign.

23 August 2021 Hikmet Adal

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

Turkey can't handle more refugees, Erdoğan tells EU's Michel

EU member states have opened their doors to only a small portion of the people who had served them in Afghanistan, President Erdoğan has said.

Women leave purple wreath in front of Consulate of Afghanistan

Women leave purple wreath in front of Consulate of Afghanistan

"We want to tell every woman, especially those in Afghanistan," said the protesters.

HDP's Leyla Güven, eight other prisoners investigated for singing Kurdish songs

HDP's Leyla Güven, eight other prisoners investigated for singing Kurdish songs

The women prisoners have been requested to make a defense for "singing songs and anthems in an incomprehensible language."

Foreign Ministry responds to reported UK plan to set up asylum center in Turkey

MIGRATION FROM AFGHANISTAN

Foreign Ministry responds to reported UK plan to set up asylum center in Turkey

"No official request has been conveyed to us from any country up until today. Should there be such a request, we would not accept it anyway," the ministry has said.

Turkey evacuates more people from Afghanistan

Turkey evacuates more people from Afghanistan

More than 350 people arrived in İstanbul yesterday and another plane carrying 229 people took off from Kabul.

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

Erdoğan discusses Afghanistan crisis with UK's Johnson

A new wave of immigration would be inevitable if Afghanistan and Iran do not take necessary measures, President Erdoğan has stressed.

Turkey reports 18,622 Covid cases, 296 deaths

Turkey reports 18,622 Covid cases, 296 deaths

More than 317,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine were administered in a day, according to the Ministry of Health.