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Business magnate Rahmi Koç investigated after outcry over Kurdish woman joke

Business magnate Rahmi Koç investigated after outcry over Kurdish woman joke

Koç faces charges of degrading a segment of the public. He apologized after the investigation was announced.

8 June 2026

İstanbul's Eurasia Tunnel closed after car accident

İstanbul's Eurasia Tunnel closed after car accident

The car was followed by a water leak into the tunnel which is not sea water, according to authorities.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

'Persistence defines the struggle of trans movement in Turkey'

'Persistence defines the struggle of trans movement in Turkey'

"Insisting on the world we want to live in isn’t just about marching; it’s about continuing the struggle to defend the right to exist, visibility, and life itself. That’s why we persist," says Ahmet Soykarcı, a member of the İstanbul Trans Pride Week Committee.

7 June 2026 Tuğçe Yılmaz

In the shadow of the intelligent machine

In the shadow of the intelligent machine

The difference between using AI as a tool and quietly handing over the task of thinking to it is as much a matter of individual attention as it is a matter of political stance.

6 June 2026 Özgün Biçer

David R. Mellor

Days of despair and defiance

Days of despair and defiance

We wait with baited breath, his now not MPs are going to meet tomorrow. Tho like a rock star he may throw himself into the parliamentary group mosh pit.

6 June 2026 David R. Mellor

Italian High School teachers win strike after four months

Italian High School teachers win strike after four months

Local teachers went on strike because they were paid several times less than their Italian colleagues and subjected to poorer working conditions.

Hornet denies reports of investigation against it

Hornet denies reports of investigation against it

The platform said the investigation was opened against a user and not the platform itself despite contrary media reports.

Journalist released after 75 days in pretrial detention

Journalist released after 75 days in pretrial detention

Arı is facing up to six years in prison over his reporting on corruption allegations.

Doruk Madencilik miners receive all unpaid dues

Doruk Madencilik miners receive all unpaid dues

The miners had resumed their protest on Jun 1, accusing the company of failing to keep its promise despite the guarantees provided by the ministries.

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Court stays ministry's takeover of İstanbul’s Basilica Cistern

Court stays ministry's takeover of İstanbul’s Basilica Cistern

The historic cistern was temporarily closed to visitors after the municipality evicted it on Jun 2.

Constitutional Court annuls indefinite alimony payment after divorce

Constitutional Court annuls indefinite alimony payment after divorce

Justice minister said they were already working to amend relevant provisions whereas women's rights advocates criticized the verdict.

Men killed 14 women in May

MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT MAY 2026

Men killed 14 women in May

Men injured at least 46 women and abused 14 girls and boys in May.

4 June 2026 Evrim Kepenek

Journalist Cihan Berk sentenced to over six years in prison

Journalist Cihan Berk sentenced to over six years in prison

Berk was found guilty of "being a member of a terrorist organization."

Potato production hit by rising input costs

Potato production hit by rising input costs

A farmer in Afyonkarahisar said many producers had their farming equipment seized due to their inability to pay their debt.

Massive ghost net removed from sea off İstanbul

Massive ghost net removed from sea off İstanbul

Many sea creautures died after being trapped in the nets for a long time while some were rescued.

Tracking employee hours with biometric data deemed unlawful

Tracking employee hours with biometric data deemed unlawful

Tracking practices must comply with the principles of proportionality, necessity, and data minimization, according to Turkey's data protection authority.

Court bans X account of Turkey's oldest newspaper

Court bans X account of Turkey's oldest newspaper

The order was based on "protecting national security."

Turkey’s transportation emissions raise alarm ahead of COP31

Turkey’s transportation emissions raise alarm ahead of COP31

In Turkey, the transportation sector ranks second in total emissions behind the energy sector, accounting for about 25% of the country’s total.

Hikmet Adal & Ecenaz Kaya

Environmental activist Cemre Nayir released after first hearing in 'terror' case

Environmental activist Cemre Nayir released after first hearing in 'terror' case

"Despite reading it multiple times, I did not understand anything from the indictment," Nayir said during the hearing.

2 June 2026 Hikmet Adal,Ecenaz Kaya

Basilica Cistern temporarily closed after government takeover

Basilica Cistern temporarily closed after government takeover

The cistern will reopen after new ticket booths are set up.

Happy Ghadir Khumm

Happy Ghadir Khumm

The Ghadir Khumm holiday is celebrated by Arab Alawites as well as all Shia groups as the day when Prophet Muhammad declared Ali bin Abi Talib as his successor upon returning from the Farewell Pilgrimage.

children's library

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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