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Pentagon delegation arrives in Ankara to hold talks

Pentagon delegation arrives in Ankara to hold talks

The Türkiye-US High Level Defense Group convened at the Ministry of National Defense, following last year's meeting at the Pentagon.

7 November 2022

Summary of proceedings against MP Tanrıkulu over 'chemical attack' statement

Summary of proceedings against MP Tanrıkulu over 'chemical attack' statement

The MP had said he would file a parliamentary question about the allegations that Türkiye had used chemical weapons against the PKK.

7 November 2022

Mob boss from Serbia nabbed in İstanbul villa

Mob boss from Serbia nabbed in İstanbul villa

Zeljko Bojanic was sought by Interpol with red notice. He is suspected to have killed another man from Serbia.

7 November 2022

Red pill or queue pill: How the weak lira is disrupting drug markets in Türkiye

Red pill or queue pill: How the weak lira is disrupting drug markets in Türkiye

The combination of a weak currency, high inflation and state policies have disrupted prescription drug markets in Türkiye, particularly for imported products, making it more difficult for citizens to find some medications and for pharmacies to carry them.

7 November 2022 Hazar Dost

Two killed as bus carrying refugees to removal center crashes

Two killed as bus carrying refugees to removal center crashes

Two refugees have been killed and 30 have been injured in accident of bus carrying migrants from Syria to removal center.

7 November 2022

Prosecutor dismisses investigation into gold mine cyanide spill into Euphrates river

Prosecutor dismisses investigation into gold mine cyanide spill into Euphrates river

Twenty cubic meters of solution containing cyanide spilled into the river in June. The prosecutor's office has concluded that there was no need for prosecution following inspections and sanctions on the mining company.

7 November 2022

At least 80 detained in 'chemical attack' protests in İstanbul, Şırnak

At least 80 detained in 'chemical attack' protests in İstanbul, Şırnak

Police in Istanbul and soldiers in Silopi did not allow people to rally and protest with regard to allegations of use of chemical weapons against PKK in Iraq.

7 November 2022

Anti-LGBTI+ rallies continue across Türkiye as Erdoğan pushes for constitutional amendment

Anti-LGBTI+ rallies continue across Türkiye as Erdoğan pushes for constitutional amendment

Hundreds gathered in an anti-LGBTI+ rally in İzmir while the president reiterated his intentions to amend the Constitution "to protect the family."

7 November 2022

Four injured in mine explosion in Zonguldak

Four injured in mine explosion in Zonguldak

Four workers were injured in explosion in mine in Zonguldak, two miners under treatment are reported to be in good condition.

7 November 2022

Stoltenberg: Finland, Sweden fulfilling Türkiye's demands for NATO membership

Stoltenberg: Finland, Sweden fulfilling Türkiye's demands for NATO membership

Sweden's PM will meet President Erdoğan in Ankara on November 8, FM Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has announced.

4 November 2022

Left Party MP says Germany should trigger OPCW investigation into 'chemical attack' claims

Left Party MP says Germany should trigger OPCW investigation into 'chemical attack' claims

Citing an IPPNW report, Gökay Akbulut has said the OPCW should investigate the allegations that Türkiye used chemical weapons against the PKK.

4 November 2022

Mitsotakis to Erdoğan: 'If we had 85 percent inflation, I'd be trying to change the subject too'

Mitsotakis to Erdoğan: 'If we had 85 percent inflation, I'd be trying to change the subject too'

Türkiye has adopted an "increasingly aggresive" stance towards Greece to deflect attention away from the its economic spiral," according to Greece's PM.

4 November 2022

Erdoğan, Guterres discuss grain deal after Russia's return

Erdoğan, Guterres discuss grain deal after Russia's return

Moscow agreed to return to the deal after its demands were met, Türkiye's presidential spokesperson has said, underscoring Ankara's diplomatic efforts.

4 November 2022

Two people die in earthquake in İzmir

Two people die in earthquake in İzmir

İzmir was hit by a magnitude 4.9 earthquake early this morning where one person died of heart attack and 18 year old university student who jumped off balcony lost his life in hospital.

4 November 2022

Men killed 32 women in October

Men killed 32 women in October

Men inflicted violence on at least 70 women, abused at least 18 girls and boys, harassed at least 13 women, and forced 14 women to do sex work.

4 November 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Court blocks access to reports about 'chemical attack' allegations

Court blocks access to reports about 'chemical attack' allegations

Two bianet reports are among the 22 blocked articles.

3 November 2022

Erdoğan says may discuss with Musk to reduce 'blue check' fee for Türkiye

Erdoğan says may discuss with Musk to reduce 'blue check' fee for Türkiye

"We could also conduct diplomacy with him," Erdoğan said jokingly when asked about the new charge for the blue check.

3 November 2022

At least 158 workers killed on the job in October

At least 158 workers killed on the job in October

More than 1,521 workers have been killed so far this year, and at least 30,224 workers have been killed on the job in 20 years when AKP was the ruling party, according to the İSİG reports.

3 November 2022

Court drops case against Inflation Research Group

Court drops case against Inflation Research Group

The country's statistical authority had filed a lawsuit against the group of independent economists who release their own calculations of the inflation rate monthly.

3 November 2022

AKP delegation tours opposition parties for 'headscarf' proposal

AKP delegation tours opposition parties for 'headscarf' proposal

The ruling party brought up the constitutional amendment proposal in response to the main opposition CHP's headscarf move. The proposal reportedly includes anti-LGBTI+ provisions "to protect the family."

3 November 2022

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Opposition leader becomes first person facing 'disinformation' charges under new law

Opposition leader becomes first person facing 'disinformation' charges under new law

Kılıçdaroğlu blamed the government for the rampant methamphetamine trafficking and use in Türkiye. The police accuse him of spreading disinformation.

3 November 2022

Solidarity campaign with Kurdish media outlets following arrests: 'One article from each of you'

Solidarity campaign with Kurdish media outlets following arrests: 'One article from each of you'

Twenty-six employees of two Kurdish news agencies have been sent behind bars since June. Also, the police have seized some of their equipment. A new campaign calls on journalists to support the Mezopotamya Agency and JINNEWS.

3 November 2022

Türkiye's official inflation rate surpasses 85 percent

Türkiye's official inflation rate surpasses 85 percent

An independent group of economists says the inflation rate is over 185 percent.

3 November 2022

'Chemical weapon' demonstration in The Hague results in detentions, injuries

'Chemical weapon' demonstration in The Hague results in detentions, injuries

Hundreds of people gathered in The Hague to demand an investigation into the chemical weapon use claims against Türkiye.

3 November 2022

'Free access to contraceptive methods now much more difficult in Türkiye'

'Free access to contraceptive methods now much more difficult in Türkiye'

Türkiye had made progress in the past with respect to women being able to get access to contraceptive methods. 'However we are falling behind these past gains' says Kocaboğa from Sexual Health and Reproductive Health Platform.

3 November 2022 Ece Deniz

Kaos GL sues RTÜK over hate rally public service announcement

Kaos GL sues RTÜK over hate rally public service announcement

In September, an anti LGBTI+ rally was held in İstanbul. The media authority had broadcast a video promotign the rally.

2 November 2022

One-day strike by teachers against new occupational law

One-day strike by teachers against new occupational law

Teachers went on a one-day strike in the whole of Türkiye in a common action called by 14 teachers' unions against new occupational law for teachers adopted this year in February.

2 November 2022

Study: Kurds in Türkiye think human rights situation worse than 90s

Study: Kurds in Türkiye think human rights situation worse than 90s

The results of a new study by Tahir Elçi Human Rights Foundation and Rawest show that Kurds living in different parts of Türkiye believe that mostly Kurds, women, children and poor are subjected to violations of human rights and that "the right to live" is a mostly violated right.

2 November 2022 Ruken Tuncel

Environmental groups in Mersin: National press doesn't hear our voice

Environmental groups in Mersin: National press doesn't hear our voice

At the "Ecology Journalism Project" meeting organized by the IPS Communication Foundation/bianet in Mersin, environmental groups and NGOs in the city conveyed their experiences.

2 November 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz

The view from Diyarbakır: How Kurdish journalists see Türkiye's disinformation law

The view from Diyarbakır: How Kurdish journalists see Türkiye's disinformation law

Despite their determination to stay on task, the threat of house raids is constantly in the back of Kurdish journalists' minds.

1 November 2022 Ingrid Woudwijk

Kurdish journalists left without computers after police raid

Kurdish journalists left without computers after police raid

During the raids where 11 journalists were detained last week, the police also seized all the computers in the office jointly used by the Mezopotamya Agency and JINNEWS. Now, 10 journalists have only two computers.

1 November 2022 Hikmet Adal

Construction of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant remains troubled, workers demand safety

Construction of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant remains troubled, workers demand safety

We spoke with the workers about working conditions, occupational safety and wages.

1 November 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz