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Dozens detained amid protests over Kurdish journalists killed in drone reported Turkish strike
Dozens detained amid protests over Kurdish journalists killed in drone reported Turkish strike
Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin were killed while covering the clashes between Turkish-backed groups and the SDF.
Bianet - 20 December 2024
Konya sinkholes: The harbinger of a food crisis
Konya sinkholes: The harbinger of a food crisis
Climate change and uncontrolled groundwater usage are exacerbating the sinkhole threat in Turkey's breadbasket. Farmland and residential areas are at risk, and experts warn that a major food crisis is imminent.
Bianet - 20 December 2024
Expert report on deadly Sakarya pasta factory explosion finds neglect
Expert report on deadly Sakarya pasta factory explosion finds neglect
The dust explosion in September claimed the lives of five personnel and injured several others.
Bianet - 20 December 2024
Two Kurdish journalists killed in drone strike in northern Syria
Two Kurdish journalists killed in drone strike in northern Syria
Nazım Daştan and Cihan Bilgin were covering the claashed between Turkey-backed groups and Kurdish foces in northern Syria.
Bianet - 20 December 2024
Survey: Erdoğan’s AKP seen as most capable of addressing Kurdish issue
Survey: Erdoğan’s AKP seen as most capable of addressing Kurdish issue
While most Turks believe the root cause of the Kurdish issue is Kurds' asprations for a separate state, Kurds say it's the denial of their identity.
Bianet - 19 December 2024
Survey: Erdoğan’s AKP seen as most capable party of resolving Kurdish issue
Survey: Erdoğan’s AKP seen as most capable party of resolving Kurdish issue
While most Turks believe the root cause of the Kurdish issue is Kurds' asprations for a separate state, Kurds say it's the denial of their identity.
Bianet - 19 December 2024
İstanbul police chief criticized over treatment during protests removed from post
İstanbul police chief criticized over treatment during protests removed from post
Zengin has faced public criticism and formal complaints due to his conduct during demonstrations, especially towards women and LGBTI+ activists and journalists.
Bianet - 19 December 2024
High court overturns life sentences in İstanbul airport suicide bombing, six released
High court overturns life sentences in İstanbul airport suicide bombing, six released
The decision led to a dispute between the Presidential Communications Directorate and journalists about whether the released defendants took part in the attack.
Bianet - 19 December 2024
Kurdish filmmaker Kerem Tekoğlu faces 'terrorism' charges over contact with ousted mayor
Kurdish filmmaker Kerem Tekoğlu faces 'terrorism' charges over contact with ousted mayor
Tekoğlu has been remanded in custody on allegations of being a member of a terrorist organization.
Bianet - 18 December 2024
'A disaster': Underwater video reveals return of 'sea snot' in Turkey's Marmara Sea
'A disaster': Underwater video reveals return of 'sea snot' in Turkey's Marmara Sea
Three years after the devastating marine mucilage outbreak, the phenomenon has returned to the Sea of Marmara, this time observed at depths of 5 to 25 meters.
Bianet - 18 December 2024
'Fishery is dying': Underwater video reveals return of 'sea snot' in Turkey's Marmara Sea
'Fishery is dying': Underwater video reveals return of 'sea snot' in Turkey's Marmara Sea
Three years after the massive marine mucilage outbreak, the phenomenon has returned to the Sea of Marmara, this time observed at depths of 5 to 25 meters.
Bianet - 18 December 2024
Underwater video reveals return of 'sea snot' in Turkey's Marmara Sea
Underwater video reveals return of 'sea snot' in Turkey's Marmara Sea
Three years after the massive marine mucilage outbreak, the phenomenon has returned to the Sea of Marmara, this time observed at depths of 5 to 25 meters.
Bianet - 18 December 2024
Underwater video reveals return of 'sea snot' in Marmara Sea
Underwater video reveals return of 'sea snot' in Marmara Sea
Three years after the massive marine mucilage outbreak, the phenomenon has returned to Turkey's inland sea, this time observed at depths of 5 to 25 meters.
Bianet - 18 December 2024
MHP speaker allows Kurdish MP to address parliament in Kurdish
MHP speaker allows Kurdish MP to address parliament in Kurdish
Ayşegül Doğan’s Kurdish words were recorded in the parliamentary minutes as “Non-Turkish words were expressed by the speaker in this section.”
Bianet - 18 December 2024
Price of raw milk increases by 49% in a year
Price of raw milk increases by 49% in a year
he average annual milk equivalent consumption per capita in Turkey was about 253 kilograms in 2022, close to European countries.
Bianet - 18 December 2024
Didim Efeler 09’s mid-season report
By Chris Evans It shouldn’t be a surprise Didim Efeler 09’s season so far has been a roller coaster ride that quickly descended into the oblivion of a relegation dogfight. High expectations The coaches and players missed out on a proper (…)
Voices - 18 December 2024
Armenian publisher and writer Yetvart Tomasyan laid to rest in İstanbul
Armenian publisher and writer Yetvart Tomasyan laid to rest in İstanbul
Tomasyan, who passed away on Dec 14, was one of the four co-founders of Aras Publishing, alongside Mıgırdiç Margosyan, Ardaşes Margosyan, and Hrant Dink.
Bianet - 17 December 2024
Banks size 49% stake in controversial Bosphorus waterfront project
Banks size 49% stake in controversial Bosphorus waterfront project
Four banks have taken over Doğul Holding shares as part of a debt restructuring agreement for Galataport.
Bianet - 17 December 2024
Trump says 'very smart' Erdoğan behind fall of Assad
Trump says 'very smart' Erdoğan behind fall of Assad
“Nobody knows what the final outcome is gonna be in the region. Nobody knows who will rule in the final. I believe it is Turkey, says the US president-elect.
Bianet - 17 December 2024
'Sex workers in Turkey denied access to professional rights'
'Sex workers in Turkey denied access to professional rights'
“Although sex work is regulated under laws in Turkey, this does not ease or improve the living conditions of sex workers, syas the Red Umbrella Association.
Bianet - 17 December 2024
Turkey’s finance minister signals above-inflation raise for minimum wage
Turkey’s finance minister signals above-inflation raise for minimum wage
Mehmet Şimşek's statements fueled expectations that the government could make a higher increase to the minimum wage.
Bianet - 17 December 2024