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Two-fold difference between inflation rate announced by TÜİK and ENAG

Two-fold difference between inflation rate announced by TÜİK and ENAG

According to TÜİK (Turkish Statistical Institute), the annual inflation is 64.77%, while according to ENAG (alternative research institution), it is 127.21%. With the rates announced by TÜİK, the salary increases for retirees and civil servants have also become clear.

Erdoğan blames the opposition, not Saudi Arabia, for the Super Cup

Erdoğan blames the opposition, not Saudi Arabia, for the Super Cup

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan commented on the incidents during the Super Cup final in Riyadh, stating, "We are aware of attempts to alienate our country from brotherly nations through various provocations and malicious rhetoric." He targeted opposition parties in his remarks.

Bozkır, who had escaped during the trial for the 'Hablemitoğlu murder' recaptured

Bozkır, who had escaped during the trial for the 'Hablemitoğlu murder' recaptured

Former special forces member Nuri Gökhan Bozkır, accused of involvement in the murder in 2002 of Ankara University Turkish Revolution History Institute faculty member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Necip Hablemitoğlu, known for his publications related to the Fethullah Gülen movement, was apprehended in Ankara.

Erdoğan's diploma taken to the Constitutional Court

Erdoğan's diploma taken to the Constitutional Court

After the rejection of their lawsuit regarding the university diploma of AKP Chairperson and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, People's Liberation Party has taken the case to the Constitutional Court. "The diploma of Erdoğan, who occupies the position of the presidency, can never be considered personal data," Lawyer Pınar Akbina stated.

Demirtaş dedicates his defense to his father

Demirtaş dedicates his defense to his father

Selahattin Demirtaş who did not attend his father's funeral, preferring to mourn in his prison cell instead dedicated his continuing defense at the 48th session of the Kobani trial to his father. "There is a pure and unadulterated lie in this frame-up case," he said in today's hearing.

Is Van ready for a new earthquake?

Is Van ready for a new earthquake?

Van experienced two major earthquakes in 2011. The city has been trying to erase the traces of the seismic events. The city, located on an active fault line, faces the risk of earthquakes, sparking debates about the measures taken to mitigate this risk.

2 January 2024 Şenol Balı

One wounded, shot by police in front of Ministry of Interior

One wounded, shot by police in front of Ministry of Interior

The individual who was shot by the police for failing to comply with a stop warning is under treatment at the hospital. Minister Yerlikaya announced that it was understood that the person was undergoing psychological treatment.

Super Cup final in Riyadh canceled, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe teams have left stadium

Super Cup final in Riyadh canceled, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe teams have left stadium

The "Super Cup" final between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe, scheduled to start at 20:45 (GMT+3) in Riyadh, has been canceled. Saudi authorities did not permit Galatasaray to warm up in "Atatürk" shirts, and they also denied approval for the banners the teams wanted to display. The teams are returning to Turkey.

29 December 2023

Student intern working on air conditioning installation dies falling from the roof

Student intern working on air conditioning installation dies falling from the roof

In Diyarbakır, 17-year-old 10th-grade student Ömer Ç., who was taken to the Auto Dealership Site to install air conditioning ducts, fell from the roof on the second floor to the ground. The student, who was taken to the hospital, lost his 6-day struggle for life.

29 December 2023

Earthquake-affected media workers in Osmaniye 'most saddened by lack of support'

Earthquake-affected media workers in Osmaniye 'most saddened by lack of support'

Ahmet Yılmaz from Radio Meşale, Muhammed Kırlar from Radio Gönül, Hasan Kılıç from Hasret newspaper, and Mustafa Düzenli from Yeni Adımlar newspaper described the aftermath of the earthquake, saying, "We didn't' get any support from the governorship or the municipality, not even a "Get well soon"!

29 December 2023 Mustafa Bardak

Can Atalay's message from prison: 'It's a historical responsibility to take a joint stance'

Can Atalay's message from prison: 'It's a historical responsibility to take a joint stance'

"There is a state crisis, and resolving this state crisis is the responsibility of everyone who feels responsibility towards the country, both the ruling party and the opposition," said the imprisoned MP.

29 December 2023

Drone attack on worker tents in Sinjar: Five killed

Drone attack on worker tents in Sinjar: Five killed

The workers involved in well construction for the Sinjar Autonomous Administration's project to bring water to villages were targeted in a drone attack. The administration announced that 5 workers were killed and called on the public to join a protest today.

29 December 2023

'Using posting the Turkish flag as an injunction does not elevate the flag'

'Using posting the Turkish flag as an injunction does not elevate the flag'

Ruşen Fırat, the grandson of Sheikh Said, who was sentenced to share the Turkish flag in his posts every day during his judicial control period, has received thousands of interactions on his posts, including threat messages containing Fırat's home address.

28 December 2023

Art groups protest free access restriction at İstanbul Modern

Art groups protest free access restriction at İstanbul Modern

The museum recently limited free access to four hours a week.

28 December 2023

İstanbul Bar files complaint against court panel not implementing AYM decision for Atalay

İstanbul Bar files complaint against court panel not implementing AYM decision for Atalay

In its application to the Supreme Council of Judges and Prosecutors, the Bar Association requested an investigation into the president and members of the İstanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court for the newly constituted crimes of "abuse of power" and "deprivation of liberty."

28 December 2023

İstanbul police detain 19 for 'planning an obscene party'

İstanbul police detain 19 for 'planning an obscene party'

According to the interior minister, the suspects were actively sharing "objectionable" videos through the 'Fergio House' social media account on platforms such as Instagram and X.

28 December 2023

Sheikh Said's grandson ordered to share Turkish flag on social media as penalty

Sheikh Said's grandson ordered to share Turkish flag on social media as penalty

The Diyarbakır Bar has filed a lawsuit against the judge who gave the order.

28 December 2023 Bedri Adanır

bianet's women-LGBTI+ editor Kepenek faces legal action over earthquake-related post

bianet's women-LGBTI+ editor Kepenek faces legal action over earthquake-related post

Journalist Evrim Kepenek, who shared information about the gendarmerie seizing aid gathered in Maraş Pazarcık after the earthquake, will face trial with a potential prison sentence ranging from 1 to 3 years. 24 journalists have been subjected to judicial harrassment in a year in the scope of the new article 217/A of the criminal code related to "spreading misleading information to the public."

28 December 2023 Hikmet Adal

Medical Association sends letter to Ministry, urging use of masks in public transportation

Medical Association sends letter to Ministry, urging use of masks in public transportation

In the letter sent to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the Medical Association warns and states, "We are facing a serious epidemic believed to be caused by agents such as the influenza virus (H1N1), COVID-19 (J1.N variant), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Mycoplasma pneumoniae."

28 December 2023

BDS Turkey: Cut all ties with genocidal Israel

BDS Turkey: Cut all ties with genocidal Israel

Pointing out that "Turkey continues to be Israel's most important regional ally," BDS Turkey criticized the AKP government for insisting on maintaining bilateral relations at the "highest level."

28 December 2023

İHD İstanbul calls for perpetrators of Roboski Massacre to be brought to justice

İHD İstanbul calls for perpetrators of Roboski Massacre to be brought to justice

Twelve years ago today, in Roboski, 34 civilians, 19 of whom were children, were killed along with their mules as they returned from cross-border trade forced upon them to make a living, bombed by warplanes belonging to the Turkish Armed Forces. "The aftermath of the massacre is being covered with the armor of impunity," said the Human Rights Association İstanbul branch in a statement issued today.

28 December 2023

Constitutional Court releases reasoning, Can Atalay's lawyers petition the court

Constitutional Court releases reasoning, Can Atalay's lawyers petition the court

Constitutional Court has released the reasoning for its second violation decision regarding Hatay MP Can Atalay, published in the Official Gazette today. "A decision can no longer be awaited," stated Atalay's lawyers in the petition submitted to the İstanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court.

27 December 2023

Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee approves protocol for Sweden's NATO membership

Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee approves protocol for Sweden's NATO membership

The AKP and MHP lifted the veto, endorsing the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs' statement that Sweden had made "unimaginable progress" regarding the government's demands. The CHP gave its approval, while the İYİ and Felicity Parties voted "no," and the DEM Party chose not to participate in the vote.

27 December 2023

Wanted with a red notice, Eric Schroeder apprehended in İstanbul

Wanted with a red notice, Eric Schroeder apprehended in İstanbul

Eric Schroeder, wanted for trading marijuana and cocaine in Germany, was apprehended in an operation conducted by the İstanbul Police Department's Narcotics and Intelligence branches.

27 December 2023

Eight killed in the airstrikes of Turkey announces the Autonomous Administration

Eight killed in the airstrikes of Turkey announces the Autonomous Administration

The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria stated that eight people lost their lives, 18 people were injured, and more than 2,600 towns and villages were left without electricity in the 40 attacks carried out by the Turkish Armed Forces on December 25.

26 December 2023

Gabar Mountain declared 'special security zone'

Gabar Mountain declared 'special security zone'

The decision comes after two deadly attacks by the PKK targeting Turkish military outposts in Iraq's Kurdistan region on December 22 and 23, killing 12 soldiers. The mountain is situated near Turkey's border with Iraq.

26 December 2023

Building collapses during controlled demolition in İstanbul

Building collapses during controlled demolition in İstanbul

A worker who remained in the debris aftet the collapse has been rescued and hospitalized.

26 December 2023

Education union reacts to naming of school after 'torturer'

Education union reacts to naming of school after 'torturer'

The Education and Science Employees' Union (Eğitim Sen), İzmir Branch No. 5, released a statement regarding the change of the name of a school in Buca to "Martyr Esat Oktay Yıldıran Primary School."

26 December 2023

Turkey strikes infrastructure in Rojava following PKK attack

Turkey strikes infrastructure in Rojava following PKK attack

After 12 soldiers were killed in two separate PKK attacks targeting Turkish military outposts in Iraq’s Kurdistan region, Turkey carried out retaliatory strikes in both Syrian and Iraqi territory.

26 December 2023

European Federation of Journalists' reaction to Erdoğan on Cyprus

European Federation of Journalists' reaction to Erdoğan on Cyprus

EFJ Vice President Mustafa Kuleli stated, "The Erdogan government is trying to export its oppressive policies towards journalists in Turkey to Cyprus," regarding journalist Ali Kişmir, who is facing up to 10 years in prison for criticizing Turkey's intervention in the Northern Cyprus elections.

26 December 2023

Funerals of deceased soldiers turn into a subject of political debate

Funerals of deceased soldiers turn into a subject of political debate

The leader of the main opposition party, Özgür Özel, responded to President Erdoğan and asked "Since when has attending a martyr's funeral become a show of strength?"

26 December 2023

Demirtaş: 'Those who avoid dialogue are responsible for these deaths'

Demirtaş: 'Those who avoid dialogue are responsible for these deaths'

In his defense in the Kobani trial, former co-chairperson of the HDP, Salahattin Demirtaş, stated, 'If Turkey is mourning for its children today, it is time to hold politicians accountable. Those who make decisions for operations from their warm seats should be held accountable for loading the Kurdish issue onto the shoulders of young people sent on operations in minus 20 degrees."

25 December 2023

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