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Iranian actor Shailin Asadollahi detained in Turkey

Iranian actor Shailin Asadollahi detained in Turkey

Friends calling for the release of Shailin Asadollahi stated that if she is deported to Iran, her life would be in danger due to her political identity.

24 November 2023

Dutch-Kurdish director Dosky: 'I was subjected to strip search in Turkey'

Dutch-Kurdish director Dosky: 'I was subjected to strip search in Turkey'

Director Reber Dosky, who was detained in Mardin on November 8, and kept in Urfa Repatriation Center, drew attention to torture here stating that a Moroccan migrant was kept in the refrigerator overnight.

14 November 2023

'Turkey is trying to minimize the region's power and resources'

'Turkey is trying to minimize the region's power and resources'

We talked with Güneş Murat Tezcür, the Director of the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University, about Rojava, Palestine, and Turkey.

19 October 2023

Saturday Mothers/People, a dog, and a cat

Saturday Mothers/People, a dog, and a cat

We will attempt to look at a day of protest in Galatasaray Square through the eyes of its main inhabitants, Zeytin the dog, and the gray cat.

11 September 2023

Deaths in bungalows and tiny houses in the flood in Kırklareli

Deaths in bungalows and tiny houses in the flood in Kırklareli

We spoke with Lawyer Özlem Altıparmak about the fact that the deaths in the flood disaster in Kırklareli occurred in areas with bungalows.

8 September 2023

Asbestos risk six months after the earthquakes

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

Asbestos risk six months after the earthquakes

Regulations on disasters and waste management have not been taken into account, not only in Hatay but also in other cities affected by the earthquake, says Ahmet Dursun Kahraman, the Chairperson of the Chamber of Environmental Engineers.

'We invite MPs from all political parties to come and defend the Akbelen Forest'

'We invite MPs from all political parties to come and defend the Akbelen Forest'

Tree logging started in Akbelen this morning after the sending of gendarmes and water cannon vehicles to the area early in the morning. The gendarme blocked villagers from entering the forest and took three people into custody. The villagers invited everyone to come and defend the Akbelen forest.

Group of sperm whales observed in Kaş and Fethiye

Group of sperm whales observed in Kaş and Fethiye

The Marine Mammals Research Association announced that they observed cachalots in Kaç and Fethiye waters during their expedition last week.

Over 2,400 municipal workers in İstanbul's Kadıköy go on strike

Over 2,400 municipal workers in İstanbul's Kadıköy go on strike

The workers demand improvements in their wages, equal status with other public employees, and reduction in tax deductions.

İstanbul art exhibition faces continued harassment by conservative groups

İstanbul art exhibition faces continued harassment by conservative groups

A group vandalized an artwork in the exhibition organized with the support of the İstanbul Municipality.

'They fear to go to work': Demonstration against Syrian refugees in Turkey's industrial hotbed

'They fear to go to work': Demonstration against Syrian refugees in Turkey's industrial hotbed

A dispute between a Syrian and a local family turned into a anti-refugee demonstration in Kocaeli, northwestern Turkey.

İstanbul Pride Parade: LGBTI+ activists gather despite restrictions, nearly 100 detained

İstanbul Pride Parade: LGBTI+ activists gather despite restrictions, nearly 100 detained

Amid heavy police presence in Taksim, the usual location for the Pride Parade, activists gathered in the nearby quarter of Nişantaşı without a prior public announcement.

Rights advocates demand end of EU-Turkey refugee deal

WORLD REFUGEE DAY

Rights advocates demand end of EU-Turkey refugee deal

The activists gathered in İstanbul to mark Refugee Day accused Turkey's government of using refugees as cheap labor, and the opposition of fueling chauvinism against refugees.

İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

İstanbul Trans Pride March faces aggression amid heavy police presence

Despite the heavy police presence, activists were able to gather in a side street approximately one kilometer away from Taksim to deliver their statement. However, as they began to disperse, they were met with aggression from both the police and nearby shopkeepers, resulting in the detention of at least six people.

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

İstanbul's new climate museum sheds light on the past and future of climate crisis

From basic information about the climate crisis to in-depth exploration of key debates, the Climate Museum offers a captivating journey into the complexities and urgency of addressing the global climate crisis.

Vanished 150-year-old snake sculpture in İstanbul's center replaced by replica

Vanished 150-year-old snake sculpture in İstanbul's center replaced by replica

One of the twin snake statues on Galatasaray High School's gate, overlooking İstiklal Avenue, disappeared on Women's Day and remains unaccounted for.

Journey through Anatolia's medieval history: New app offers virtual exploration of Ani

Journey through Anatolia's medieval history: New app offers virtual exploration of Ani

The app, available in Turkish, Armenian, and English, offers a captivating journey through the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Ani, with routes that cater to both casual explorers and those who want to know it all.

METU Pride March marred by interventions, detentions

METU Pride March marred by interventions, detentions

Posters promoting the "protection of the family" were hung on campus prior to the parade.

Workers' Party launches nationwide protests, demands release of imprisoned MP

Workers' Party launches nationwide protests, demands release of imprisoned MP

Can Atalay, a lawyer and a human rights advocate, was imprisoned after the Gezi Park trial. He has not been released despite being elected as an MP.

'Hakan Fidan stands at a crucial point for the Kurdish question'

'Hakan Fidan stands at a crucial point for the Kurdish question'

bianet has talked to academician Adnan Çelik about the new cabinet and the "Kurdish Ministers" in the cabinet.

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

Erdoğan leads rival ahead of May 28 runoff, pollster suggests

The incumbent president is projected to secure his third term with 52.7% of the votes on May 28. In contrast, his rival Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is expected to receive a mere 47.3% of the votes, according to a new survey by KONDA. The top pollster further released a statement on its May 14 inaccurate forecasts.

Green Left voters registered as Patriotic Party balloting committee members

Green Left voters registered as Patriotic Party balloting committee members

Around a thousand citizens in Antep cannot cast their votes because they have been registered as balloting committee members under the Patriotic Party.

Turkey elections: Kılıçdaroğlu close to victory in first round, poll suggests

Turkey elections: Kılıçdaroğlu close to victory in first round, poll suggests

The opposition candidate's voting rate is above 49 percent while Erdoğan is lagging behind, according to the KONDA poll.

Turkey elections will mark the 'end of a long-lasting coup'

Q&A WITH HDP'S DANIŞ-BEŞTAŞ

Turkey elections will mark the 'end of a long-lasting coup'

The well-known Kurdish politician, who narrowly avoided a life-threatening traffic accident while on the campaign trail, reflects on her "virtual election campaign," as well as Erdogan's rhetoric and his attacks on the opposition.

'It is about time that a worker is elected an MP'

TİP CANDIDATE FOR MP IN BURSA:

'It is about time that a worker is elected an MP'

One of the leaders of the industrial actions in the Renault factory in Bursa in 2015 known as the "metal storm," Erhan İmralı is a candidate for MP under the Workers' Party of Turkey in Bursa.

'This tree will now come into leaf in Yozgat'

BİLGİN, GREEN LEFT PARTY CANDIDATE FOR MP IN YOZGAT:

'This tree will now come into leaf in Yozgat'

Cemal Bilgin who identifies himself as coming from a religious and nationalist family background, explains why he is running in the elections from the Green Left Party: "They were with us before, and today we are with them."

Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

Popular politician striving to return to parliament faces arrest warrant in 'terror' case

"I moved from preparing for parliamentary representation and political work to preparing for prison," says Sırrı Süreyya Önder, one of the 108 HDP politicians facing aggravated life sentences in the Kobanî trial.

Historical statue goes missing at the heart of İstanbul

Historical statue goes missing at the heart of İstanbul

One of the twin snake statues on the gate of Galatasaray High School has been missing for weeks. The school is located on the popular tourist area of İstiklal Avenue, the busiest street of the city.

'Whoever wins the youth will win the elections'

'Whoever wins the youth will win the elections'

KONDA researcher Erman Bakırcı replied bianet's questions on what the surveys of the opinion poll company reveal for the coming May 14 elections.

Ankara mayor presses 'disinformation' charges against climate activist

Ankara mayor presses 'disinformation' charges against climate activist

Mayor Yavaş, who is also a vice presidential candidate of the opposition, filed a case against an activist over the controversial disinformation law, which the opposition had promised to abolish.

Call to light candles to unite our mourning for the quake victims

'LIGHT A CANDLE IN FRONT OF YOUR WINDOW'

Call to light candles to unite our mourning for the quake victims

Eren Can who lost both his mother and father, Hatice Can and Mithat Can, in the February 6 earthquakes, invited everyone to light candles in front of their windows starting this evening in order to unite our pain and mourning.

In search of justice: 37th hearing of 2008 homophobic murder case held today

In search of justice: 37th hearing of 2008 homophobic murder case held today

The court agreed to hear witnesses in the previous hearing but the request to hear the mother and the sister was refused in today's hearing.

28 February 2023

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