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Ankara court remands over 100 including academic, journalist ahead of NATO summit

Ankara court remands over 100 including academic, journalist ahead of NATO summit

Prosecutors claimed the detained individuals could "carry out attacks in an effort to portray Turkey as a country associated with terrorism."

26 June 2026

David R. Mellor

The World Cup and the storm in a (big) tea cup

The World Cup and the storm in a (big) tea cup

So, England won and everyone danced around like over excited puppies. Turkey slipped out by the back door lacklustre, their fate sealed even before a ball was kicked. They had been dealt a poor team and an even worse coach.

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Journalist arrested over report online for only minutes

Journalist arrested over report online for only minutes

Prosecutors opened an investigation after a draft report that was mistakenly published.

NATO denies accreditation to 'non-pro-government media'

NATO denies accreditation to 'non-pro-government media'

Following widespread criticism, NATO said it took the decisions "based on the host nation's assesments" and were in contact with Turkish authorities on the issue.

Iranian migrants allegedly tortured in Hakkari prison

Iranian migrants allegedly tortured in Hakkari prison

Two Iranian migrants were apprehended after crossing the border to work as shepherds in Turkey.

Rights groups demand safety for exiled queer activist

Rights groups demand safety for exiled queer activist

Nana, who was sent to Azerbaijan after nearly two months of detention, is living in hiding due to threats from her family and state surveillance, rights groups said.

25 June 2026 Evrim Kepenek

Atölye BİA holds Disability-Focused Journalism Workshop

Atölye BİA holds Disability-Focused Journalism Workshop

The first day of the workshop organized by the IPS Communication Foundation/Atölye BİA has been completed. The workshop sessions were led by Sinem Aydınlı, Elif Nur Aybaş, Meral Sözen, and Umut Koşan.

24 June 2026 Evrim Gündüz

Eight officials detained in deadly workshop fire probe

Eight officials detained in deadly workshop fire probe

The incident claimed the lives of seven female workers. They were working informally and the workshop was located in an unlicensed building lacking safety measures.

Hospital appointments reduced in Ankara 'for NATO summit'

Hospital appointments reduced in Ankara 'for NATO summit'

The medical chamber criticized what doctors have been demanding was implemented for the summit.

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Erdoğan says Kurdish peace framework will soon arrive in parliament

Erdoğan says Kurdish peace framework will soon arrive in parliament

"We would very much wish to resolve this 50-year-old issue swiftly. Unfortunately, the dynamic geopolitical situation our region is currently facing makes it essential for us to address multiple crises simultaneously," said the president.

LGBTI+ groups condemn mass detentions in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

LGBTI+ groups condemn mass detentions in Ankara ahead of NATO summit

"Being a journalist, lawyer, or academic is not a crime. LGBTI+ rights advocacy is not a crime," said a joint statement.

Back-to-back drone crashes in Turkey's Black Sea region

Back-to-back drone crashes in Turkey's Black Sea region

Two fixed-wing drones crashed in the country's north in two days.

Turkey blocks access to LGBTI+ dating apps

Turkey blocks access to LGBTI+ dating apps

The wave of digitals bans targeting LGBTI+s continues during the Pride Month.

Study: Youth believe in peace process but do not feel included

Study: Youth believe in peace process but do not feel included

Nearly nine out of ten participants say confronting the past is essential for peace.

23 June 2026 Nalin Öztekin

Over 200 detained in Ankara raids ahead of NATO summit

Over 200 detained in Ankara raids ahead of NATO summit

Aurhorities said the raids targeted armed groups. An LGBTI+ journalist, lawyers and union members are among the detained.

Turkey bans access to LGBTI+ groups' social media accounts

Turkey bans access to LGBTI+ groups' social media accounts

More LGBTI+ social media accounts have been blocked in Turkey amid Pride Month.

Prosecutor demands prison sentence for Akbelen activist Esra Işık

Prosecutor demands prison sentence for Akbelen activist Esra Işık

Işık previously spent 42 days in pretrial detention due to protesting an official delegation for exploration.

22 June 2026 Hikmet Adal

Police use tear gas on hunger striking teachers in Ankara

Police use tear gas on hunger striking teachers in Ankara

Private school teachers demand equal rights as public school educators.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

Gender codes assigned to resistance bands

Gender codes assigned to resistance bands

The use of female figures in the images of resistance bands at Decathlon for the light and medium levels, and a male figure for the advanced level, reinforces the idea that women are “weaker”—even if they are athletes.

22 June 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

AKP moves to restore punitive authority to press ad agency

AKP moves to restore punitive authority to press ad agency

The practice which was annulled by the top court last year has drawn widespread criticism over the years from press freedom groups.

Trans activists pop up in Kadıköy after decoy parade draws police to Taksim

Trans activists pop up in Kadıköy after decoy parade draws police to Taksim

Activists managed to hold the gathering but were surrounded by police shortly afterward. Police detained several activists and two journalists covering the event.

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