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Two students jailed over banner calling on education minister to resign
Two students jailed over banner calling on education minister to resign
The students were detained on charge of "threat."
Today 12:34
Dozens of trans women detained in raids across seven cities
Dozens of trans women detained in raids across seven cities
The operations followed last month's crackdown that led to the detention of 82 individuals, mostly LGBTI+ rights advocates, on "obscenity" charges.
Today 09:57
Delivery work during floods: Both working and stopping have a cost
Vecih Cuzdan
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Delivery work during floods: Both working and stopping have a cost
Delivery work during floods: Both working and stopping have a cost
A delivery courier who worked during heavy rain in İstanbul says stopping work leads to a drop in his rating on the delivery app. The Courier Rights Association is calling on national and local authorities and platform companies to introduce measures protecting couriers' lives and incomes from the effects of the climate crisis.
23 October 2026 Vecih Cuzdan
Deadly firedamp explosion at coal mine in Zonguldak
Deadly firedamp explosion at coal mine in Zonguldak
Three miners were killed and five others were injured while one worker was trapped under debris.
23 October 2026
'Prolonged detention of LGBTI+ activists has become de facto hostage-taking'
'Prolonged detention of LGBTI+ activists has become de facto hostage-taking'
"We are facing the criminalization of LGBTI+ existence under the guise of obscenity," lawyers said as 82 people remain in custody, including executives of the Kaos GL Association.
22 October 2026
'Flood risk grows in İstanbul amid climate crisis'
Ferhat Yaşar
reports
'Flood risk grows in İstanbul amid climate crisis'
'Flood risk grows in İstanbul amid climate crisis'
Climate scientist Prof. Barış Önol told bianet following the Oct 14 floods in İstanbul, which killed seven people, that extreme rainfall would become both more frequent and more intense as a result of the climate crisis.
21 October 2026 Ferhat Yaşar
Erdoğan's party wins over 106 opposition mayors since 2024 election as 32 remain jailed
Erdoğan's party wins over 106 opposition mayors since 2024 election as 32 remain jailed
Opposition MP gökhan Günaydın accused the government of using legal pressure and political incentives to bring opposition mayors into the AKP.
21 October 2026
Government steps up censorship and imprisonment of journalists!
BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT JULY-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2026
Government steps up censorship and imprisonment of journalists!
The government's response to journalism scrutinizing its political projects and responsibility for financial misconduct has been widespread censorship and judicial pressure. The BİA Media Monitoring Report documented the arrest of seven journalists, access restrictions on journalists' X accounts and news reports, and the shutdown of T24 between July and September as further examples of efforts to silence independent media.
21 October 2026 Erol Önderoğlu
Journalist İsmail Arı formally arrested on ‘disinformation’ charges
Journalist İsmail Arı formally arrested on ‘disinformation’ charges
An investigation was opened against Arı after a complaint by the former head of Turkey's media regulator.
21 October 2026
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Turkey's anti-LGBTI+ crackdown: 'Individuals selected first, then evidence was sought'
Nalin Öztekin
reports
Turkey's anti-LGBTI+ crackdown: 'Individuals selected first, then evidence was sought'
Turkey's anti-LGBTI+ crackdown: 'Individuals selected first, then evidence was sought'
More than 80 people have been in pretrial detention since mid-September. Lawyer İdil Arslanbaş says indictments are delayed, detention has turned into punishment, and LGBTI+ prisoners face discriminatory practices in prisons.
Today 16:30 Nalin Öztekin
Weekly Roundup: Oct 16–23
Weekly Roundup: Oct 16–23
This week in Turkey, pressure on independent journalism continued, while the aftermath of deadly floods in İstanbul raised questions about urban development and infrastructure. LGBTI+ activists remained in detention without an indictment, migrant children faced further tragedies, and opposition municipalities continued to change hands. Regional developments involving Azerbaijan and Yemen also drew attention.
24 October 2026
Central bank reduces interest rates for first time in nine months
Central bank reduces interest rates for first time in nine months
The decision is not expected to bring a significant immediate reduction in interest rates on consumer, auto or mortgage loans.
22 October 2026
Halk TV's X account with 3 million followers blocked after state takeover
Halk TV's X account with 3 million followers blocked after state takeover
The pro-opposition outlet was taken off air after it was taken over by the state as part of a financial crimes investigation into its owner.
21 October 2026
Journalist İsmail Arı detained after complaint from former media regulator chief
Journalist İsmail Arı detained after complaint from former media regulator chief
The journalist arrived at the police station to give a statement but was informed of a detention order against him.
20 October 2026
Two Kurdish children die, third missing after boat capsizes on Turkey-Greece border
Ferhat Yaşar
reports
Two Kurdish children die, third missing after boat capsizes on Turkey-Greece border
Two Kurdish children die, third missing after boat capsizes on Turkey-Greece border
"There were eight of us. They put all of us, along with our bags, into a four-person inflatable boat. Despite all our objections, they threatened us, forced us into the boat and pushed us into the river."
20 October 2026 Ferhat Yaşar
Turkey detains 39 in alleged international human egg trafficking network
Turkey detains 39 in alleged international human egg trafficking network
Turkish media reports alleged that the network paid women between 60 and 80 euros per egg and then sold the eggs to fertility clinics for around 100 euros each.
20 October 2026
Azerbaijan seeks arrest of seven people in Turkey over criticism against school headscarf ban
Azerbaijan seeks arrest of seven people in Turkey over criticism against school headscarf ban
Azerbaijan's recent headscarf restrictions sparked protests in Turkey, reviving memories of similar practices in the country in the 1990s.
20 October 2026
Court drops case against journalist Tuğçe Yılmaz over interview with Armenian youths
Hikmet Adal
reports
Court drops case against journalist Tuğçe Yılmaz over interview with Armenian youths
Court drops case against journalist Tuğçe Yılmaz over interview with Armenian youths
At a hearing where the prosecutor sought her conviction, the court dismissed the case because it had not been filed within the four-month statutory deadline. “I reported this story because it’s my job,” Yılmaz said.
20 October 2026 Hikmet Adal
All 13 migrant children who went missing in Edirne found by police
All 13 migrant children who went missing in Edirne found by police
The children had not returned to the facility where they were staying after being granted permission to go shopping on Oct 11.
19 October 2026
Turkey navigates regional tensions as Yemen conflict tests Mecca defense pact
İrfan Kovankaya
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Turkey navigates regional tensions as Yemen conflict tests Mecca defense pact
Turkey navigates regional tensions as Yemen conflict tests Mecca defense pact
Ankara faces a delicate balancing act as it seeks to curb Iranian influence in Yemen while avoiding offensive military operations under the Mecca pact amid escalating conflict.
19 October 2026 Irfan Kovankaya
DEM Party deputy visits jailed LGBTI+ activists in İstanbul
DEM Party deputy visits jailed LGBTI+ activists in İstanbul
Özgül Saki reported that prison conditions had improved since the early days of their detention.
19 October 2026
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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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