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Ten journalists stood trial on 'terrorism' charges in two weeks

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Ten journalists stood trial on 'terrorism' charges in two weeks

One journalist was acquitted, two journalists won a case against Turkey at the ECtHR, and one journalist was released from house arrest after months.

2 June 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

İYİ Party's Akşener responds to Erdoğan's comments on attempted attack against her

İYİ Party's Akşener responds to Erdoğan's comments on attempted attack against her

The president praised those who attempted to attack Akşener in his hometown Rize last week.

Erdoğan: Turkey to start Canal İstanbul project this month, may reduce interest rates in July

Erdoğan: Turkey to start Canal İstanbul project this month, may reduce interest rates in July

The president has said that the opposition shouldn't ask about how the Central Bank's foreign currency reserves of 128 billion dollars were spent.

Bottom of Sea of Marmara also covered with sea snot, underwater photos show

Bottom of Sea of Marmara also covered with sea snot, underwater photos show

Serço Ekşiyan, an underwater camera operator for 15 years, has captured the mucilage that covered the bottom of the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey. The marine ecosystem is facing great danger, he says.

2 June 2021 Tansu Pişkin

Social media user fined 5,300 lira for calling MHP's Bahçeli a 'dotard'

Social media user fined 5,300 lira for calling MHP's Bahçeli a 'dotard'

The defendant has been fined for insulting a public official because of his duty. The court has deferred the pronouncement of the verdict.

2 June 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Investigation into journalist Kutlu Adalı's killing after confessions of mob boss

Investigation into journalist Kutlu Adalı's killing after confessions of mob boss

In his YouTube videos targeting current and former government officials, Peker explained how he and his brother had been involved in a failed attempt to assassinate the journalist from Cyprus.

Report: Turkey among top three countries in violence towards women journalists in May

Report: Turkey among top three countries in violence towards women journalists in May

The Coalition For Women In Journalism has released its monthly report on violence against women journalists.

Governor of Rize extends demonstration ban amid quarry protests

Governor of Rize extends demonstration ban amid quarry protests

Villagers in the Black Sea province have been protesting a stone quarry project undertaken by a company close to the government.

Musicians accuse government of trying to destroy nightlife

CORONAVIRUS REOPENING

Musicians accuse government of trying to destroy nightlife

Bars, nightclubs, concert halls and similar venues will continue to remain closed in June, according to the new coronavirus reopening schedule.

Mafia boss Peker warns against a possible attack on Alevis

Mafia boss Peker warns against a possible attack on Alevis

Shady groups are plotting attacks on Alevis to create chaos in the country, Peker has claimed.

Turkey to ease coronavirus measures starting tomorrow

Turkey to ease coronavirus measures starting tomorrow

Cafes and restaurants will serve in person until 9 p.m., Sunday lockdowns will remain in place, night curfews will start at 10 p.m.

Marmara's sea snot problem continues as engineers call for advanced treatment of wastewater

Marmara's sea snot problem continues as engineers call for advanced treatment of wastewater

The İstanbul Branch of the Chamber of Environmental Engineers has released a report on sea snot observed in the Sea of Marmara.

Mob boss Peker's confessions put military contractor close to Erdoğan in spotlight again

Mob boss Peker's confessions put military contractor close to Erdoğan in spotlight again

Sedat Peker claimed yesterday that SADAT had used his convoys to deliver weapons to armed groups in Syria.

31 May 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Erdoğan advisor says mob boss Peker serves anti-Turkey 'alliance of evil'

SEDAT PEKER VIDEOS

Erdoğan advisor says mob boss Peker serves anti-Turkey 'alliance of evil'

In his latest video, Peker claimed that the president's aides were organizing illicit oil trade and sending weapons to al-Qaeda affiliates in Syria.

Survey: Turkey's youth feel 'weary and lonely' because of the pandemic

Survey: Turkey's youth feel 'weary and lonely' because of the pandemic

More than 80 percent of the people are worried about not being able to pay their bills, according to the Ipsos survey.

Report: Pro-government newspapers received 78 percent of all public ad payments in 2020

Report: Pro-government newspapers received 78 percent of all public ad payments in 2020

The government has been criticized for using the Press Advertisement Agency to repress independent newspapers.

Sedat Peker claims Erdoğan aides organize illicit oil trade, arms delivery to 'terror' groups in Syria

Sedat Peker claims Erdoğan aides organize illicit oil trade, arms delivery to 'terror' groups in Syria

In his new YouTube video on mafia-state relations, the crime boss implicated the SADAT military firm and a senior official at the Presidency. He also said he would talk about President Erdoğan in his next video.

Women slam sexist language in recent political debate

Women slam sexist language in recent political debate

The Human Rights Association and the CHP's Kaftancıoğlu have criticized the language used by politicians.

Former intelligence officer Korkut Eken denies involvement in murder of journalist Kutlu Adalı

SEDAT PEKER VIDEOS

Former intelligence officer Korkut Eken denies involvement in murder of journalist Kutlu Adalı

Crime boss Sedat Peker and his brother claim they had cooperated with Eken in a failed attempt to assassinate Adalı in Cyprus.

Turkey denounces Syria's presidential elections

Turkey denounces Syria's presidential elections

Casting his vote in a former stronghold of armed groups fighting the Damascus government, Assad dismissed criticism, asserting that the election showed Syria's unity.

Distance education in a village with little to no internet access

Distance education in a village with little to no internet access

"Some days, we found places where there is a network connection. We climb up hills, high places," says a child in Gebola village in eastern Turkey.

27 May 2021 Cansever Avinç

Crime leader's cocaine smuggling allegations against former PM's son on parliamentary agenda

Crime leader's cocaine smuggling allegations against former PM's son on parliamentary agenda

Sedat Peker claimed in a YouTube video on Sunday that Binali Yıldırım's son traveled to Venezuela to organize cocaine delivery to Turkey.

After weeks of silence, Erdoğan defends interior minister against crime boss's claims

PRAISE FOR ATTEMPTED ATTACK ON OPPOSITION LEADER

After weeks of silence, Erdoğan defends interior minister against crime boss's claims

The president openly talked about Sedat Peker's claims for the first time while praising those who attempted to attack İYİ Party leader Akşener in his hometown, saying that "These are the better days. Many more things will happen."

Retired general partly confirms Peker brothers' claims about killing of journalist Kutlu Adalı

Retired general partly confirms Peker brothers' claims about killing of journalist Kutlu Adalı

Crime boss Sedat Peker's brother filed a petition with prosecutors yesterday, confessing that he had traveled to Cypriot with a former senior intelligence officer to assassinate a journalist.

Sedat Peker reveals more evidence of his ties to interior minister

Sedat Peker reveals more evidence of his ties to interior minister

While Minister Soylu denies any acquaintance with the mafia leader, he releases recordings of video calls with people whom they know in common.

Sedat Peker's claims: As Erdoğan stays silent, MHP leader backs interior minister

Sedat Peker's claims: As Erdoğan stays silent, MHP leader backs interior minister

While Minister Soylu's party and President Erdoğan have been mostly silent about Peker's videos, Bahçeli has announced support for Minister Soylu.

Lost his life on a hunger strike, Mustafa Koçak billed for food

Lost his life on a hunger strike, Mustafa Koçak billed for food

Koçak's father has said, "Those who did not even give sugar and vitamin B to my son for 10 months sent bread and food bills. My son died from hunger... from hunger!"

25 May 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Peker says his 'bloodbath' threats to academics helped government create a 'climate of fear'

Peker says his 'bloodbath' threats to academics helped government create a 'climate of fear'

While Interior Minister Soylu avoided answering the most critical questions during a TV program last night, mafia leader Peker was instantly responding to his accusations on Twitter.

Pro-AKP media boss sues professor for tweeting about censorship of Paradise Papers report

Pro-AKP media boss sues professor for tweeting about censorship of Paradise Papers report

Serhat Albayrak demands 100,000 for damages from Prof. Akdeniz after an incident of "blockception," where reports about censorship are also censored.

25 May 2021 Hikmet Adal

Government official quoted by BBC Turkish confirms some of Sedat Peker's claims

Government official quoted by BBC Turkish confirms some of Sedat Peker's claims

The official said Peker's claims about the seizure of a luxury marina from a businessperson and about the police treatment of his spouse and children were correct, according to the BBC report.

Turkey reports 7,523 Covid cases as decline continues

Turkey reports 7,523 Covid cases as decline continues

Some 178 people lost their lives yesterday, bringing the official death toll to 46,446.

Voters are changing and renewing, but what about society!

COMING TO POWER BY ELECTIONS AND NEVER LEAVING-5

Voters are changing and renewing, but what about society!

AKP is not a party whose discourse coincides with its action but conflicts with it. Although their rhetoric is in line with the expectations of the voter base; AKP is being built in favor of the wealthy whose path has been cleared, in order to add wealth to their wealth through its actions and economic policies.

24 May 2021 Sezgin Tüzün