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Man given life sentence for trans woman Nida Nazlıer's murder

Man given life sentence for trans woman Nida Nazlıer's murder

Aref Elhussein was sentenced for both femicide and theft.

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Kurdish bookstore banned from Trendyol marketplace

Kurdish bookstore banned from Trendyol marketplace

Books and other products containing Kurdish language were systematically banned before the closing of the store, says its owner.

16 July 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Couriers mourn trans delivery worker killed on the job

Couriers mourn trans delivery worker killed on the job

Merve Yılmazelli was killed after a weaving driver hit her motorcycle.

Russian tourists detained after 'reciting Bible' at Hagia Sophia

Russian tourists detained after 'reciting Bible' at Hagia Sophia

Authorities initiated legal proceedings against the tourists on charges of "inciting the public into hatred and enmity" and handed them over to the migration management agency.

Court orders release of journalist in 'terror' case

Court orders release of journalist in 'terror' case

The ETHA news agency reporter was arrested in an investigation targeting the Socialist Party of the Oppressed (ESP).

Webinar discusses technology-facilitated violence

Webinar discusses technology-facilitated violence

The Association for Struggle against Sexual Violence, UN Women, and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative launched the Turkish translation of a global report on technology-facilitated violence during an international webinar.

Ousted opposition leader announces plans for new party

Ousted opposition leader announces plans for new party

While Özel is pushing for an extraordinary congress of the CHP, he said they will establish a new party if courts do not rule on the matter before the judicial recess.

Workplace deaths exceed 1,000 in first half of year

Workplace deaths exceed 1,000 in first half of year

Over 200 workers were killed in June alone, including six children, 10 women and 14 migrants.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

'My identity and labor cannot be robbed'

'My identity and labor cannot be robbed'

Lila was recently dismissed from her job after a targeted campaign in the pro-government media.

15 July 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

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İstanbul Aydın University dismisses 100 academics 'without justification'

İstanbul Aydın University dismisses 100 academics 'without justification'

The academics criticized the school management, claiming the university has long been run "like a family business."

Turkey's new draft law introduces life sentence for minors

Turkey's new draft law introduces life sentence for minors

Preventive policies require much more comprehensive work than a single legislative amendment, warns lawyer Seda Akço.

14 July 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Syrian singer Omar Souleyman denied entry to Turkey for concert

Syrian singer Omar Souleyman denied entry to Turkey for concert

The concert scheduled for tomorrow has been canceled.

14 July 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Comedian Tuba Ulu sentenced over Ottoman sultan 'f-buddy' joke

Comedian Tuba Ulu sentenced over Ottoman sultan 'f-buddy' joke

The comedian received a suspended prison sentence for the joke.

Ankara hospitals return to short examination times after NATO summit ends

Ankara hospitals return to short examination times after NATO summit ends

The medical chamber previously claimed the decision was aimed at easing the crowds at hospitals during the summit.

Academics at private universities faced with insecure work amid constant cost-cutting efforts

Academics at private universities faced with insecure work amid constant cost-cutting efforts

Hundreds of faculty members were dismissed in two and a half years at İstanbul's private universities. Dr. Tuğçe Nur Biga and Dr. Gönül Karabolu point out that the layoffs threaten not only the rights of academics but also the scientific production capacity of universities.

13 July 2026 Sevcan Sözer

Happy Vartavar festival to Armenians

Happy Vartavar festival to Armenians

Also known as the Water Festival, Vartavar is derived from the Armenian words vart, meaning rose, and var, meaning radiance.

Rock singer running charity detained over alleged misuse of earthquake donations

Rock singer running charity detained over alleged misuse of earthquake donations

Haluk Levent became particularly prominent during the 2023 earthquakes when he raised around 150 million US dollars worth of funds. He is now accused of misusing these donations, including on betting.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

İstanbul trans teacher dismissed after hate campaign: 'I knew this might happen one day'

İstanbul trans teacher dismissed after hate campaign: 'I knew this might happen one day'

Zoe Lila had been teaching at the same school for five years when a pro-government media campaign targeted her gender affirmation process. She is now launching a legal battle to defend her right to work and privacy.

11 July 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Urban transformation lags in one of İstanbul's most risky districts

Urban transformation lags in one of İstanbul's most risky districts

In Avcılar, a high-risk earthquake zone, residents are forced to choose between living in dangerous buildings and facing nearly impossible costs to cover reconstruction.

10 July 2026 Emir Yavuz

AFP journalists in İstanbul go on strike after collective agreement talks fail

AFP journalists in İstanbul go on strike after collective agreement talks fail

The agency offered a raise below Turkey's official inflation rate, which the journalists say already fails to reflect the economic reality in the country.

10 July 2026 Ferhat Yaşar

Armenian church cemetery vandalized in İstanbul

Armenian church cemetery vandalized in İstanbul

Six graves were damaged during the incident as law enforcement is working to identify and capture the suspect.

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IPS Communication Foundation/bianet continues its rights-based journalism with the "BİA Children's Library" with the aim of giving more space to and disseminating the voices of children and youth.

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