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Turkey's largest cities lead in internal migration amid economic challenges

Turkey's largest cities lead in internal migration amid economic challenges İstanbul and Ankara saw the highest levels of both incoming and outgoing migration last year.

Woman faces jail term after criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban in vox pop

A court has accepted the indictment against Dilruba Y., who has been remanded in custody for five days now.

Woman faces jail term after criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban in vox pop A court has accepted the indictment against Dilruba Y., who has been remanded in custody for five days now.

Uncontained wildfire threatens residential areas in Turkey’s İzmir

Some summer houses and a dog shelter have been evacuated as the blaze advances.

Uncontained wildfire threatens residential areas in Turkey’s İzmir Some summer houses and a dog shelter have been evacuated as the blaze advances.

Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas faces protest at Turkish parliament

Nationalist deputies protested the Palestinian president’s remarks regarding the Uighur minority in China. Abbas announced his intention to visit Gaza. https://bianet.org/haber/palestines-mahmoud-abbas-faces-protest-at-turkish-parliament-298639

bianet editor Ruken Tuncel’s family targeted in racist attack

Neighbors attacked the Tuncel family for the second time in a year.

bianet editor Ruken Tuncel’s family targeted in racist attack Neighbors attacked the Tuncel family for the second time in a year.

Anti-drug operations across 59 provinces lead to seizure of 3.7 tons of narcotics

Anti-drug operations across Turkey lead to seizure of 3.7 tons of narcotics Some 520 individuals were detained during the operations across 59 provinces.

‘A response to pressures’: Full enrollment in universities’ Kurdish language departments https://bianet.org/haber/full-enrollment-in-universities-kurdish-language-departments-298598

İzmir cancels sister city agreement with Tel Aviv https://bianet.org/haber/izmir-cancels-sister-city-agreement-with-tel-aviv-298578

‘Fish can’t survive beyond 30 meters of depth’ in Turkey’s Marmara Sea due to oxygen depletion

Fish ‘can’t survive beyond 30 meters of depth’ in Turkey’s Marmara Sea due to oxygen depletion New research by METU has revealed the concerning levels of oxygen in the inland sea.

Teenager carries out random stabbing spree in Turkey’s Eskişehir, leaving five wounded

The 18-year-old suspect was wearing an assault vest and a helmet and recorded the incident with a camera attached to his helmet.

Teenager carries out random stabbing spree in Turkey’s Eskişehir, leaving five wounded The 18-year-old suspect, who was wearing an assault vest and helmet, recorded the incident with a camera mounted on his helmet.

İzmir woman arrested after criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban during vox pop

The arrest follows recent remarks by the head of Turkey's media watchdog, who stated that “we are closely monitoring” vox pop channels, accusing them of spreading misinformation and presenting biased opinions as if they were representative of the general public.

İzmir woman arrested after criticizing Erdoğan over Instagram ban during vox pop The arrest follows recent remarks by the head of Turkey's media watchdog, who stated that “we are closely monitoring” vox pop channels, accusing them of spreading misinformation.

Turkish government lifts Instagram ban, reinstates ‘Hamas’ posts

Meta had already removed or restricted nearly 2,500 posts as per Turkish authorities' requests in the first half of 2024.

Turkish government lifts Instagram ban, reinstates ‘Hamas’ posts The initial disagreement between government officials and Meta reportedly arose over the definition of “terrorism.” Meanwhile, Meta had already removed or restricted nearly 2,500 posts as per Turkish authorities' requests in the first half of 2024.

Bus crash in Ankara claims 11 lives

An intercity bus hit the leg of a bridge, possibly due to the driver falling asleep.

Bus crash in Ankara claims 11 lives An intercity bus hit the leg of a bridge, possibly due to the driver falling asleep.

Can Atalay seeks reinstatement of parliamentary rights following high court ruling

Can Atalay seeks reinstatement of parliamentary rights following high court ruling The parliament speaker and the leader of Can Atalay’s Workers’ Party of Turkey are set to meet today to discuss the developments following the Constitutional Court decision.

Cheap child labor under guise of vocational training in Turkey

Nine high school students attending vocational training programs were killed in work-related incidents in the first seven months of the year.

Cheap child labor under guise of vocational training in Turkey Nine high school students attending vocational training programs were killed in work-related incidents in the first seven months of the year.

Allegations of mass dog killings in Niğde following new stray animal law

Allegations of mass dog killings in Niğde following new stray dog law The city municipality has clarified that the site where the mass burial of dogs took place was a ‘legally designated animal cemetery.’

Sixty-one bar associations demand lift of Instagram ban https://bianet.org/haber/sixty-one-bar-associations-demand-lift-of-instagram-ban-298323

bianet Male Violence Monitoring Report July 2024

Men killed 25 women and 4 children, perpetrated violence against 61 women, and abused 13 children in a month.

Men killed 25 women in July Men perpetrated violence against at least 61 women, abused 13 boys and girls, and killed 4 children.

Erdoğan labels critics of Instagram ban ‘house niggers’

The president highlighted the censorship of pro-Palestinian posts by Instagram and Facebook.

Erdoğan labels critics of Instagram ban ‘house niggers’ The president highlighted the censorship of pro-Palestinian posts by Instagram and Facebook.

‘Instagram ban costs Turkey $57 million daily’

‘Instagram ban could cost Turkey $57 million daily’ Government officials are scheduled to meet with Instagram representatives today, and the transport minister has expressed optimism that the ban may soon be lifted.

One infant killed, seven others rescued in ceiling collapse in İstanbul hospital

The hospital was constructed during the pandemic as an emergency facility on the grounds of Atatürk Airport. A union says the hospital lacks appropriate infrastructure.

One infant killed, seven others rescued in ceiling collapse in İstanbul emergency hospital The hospital was constructed during the pandemic as an emergency facility on the grounds of İstanbul's Atatürk Airport. A health workers union says the hospital lacks appropriate infrastructure.

Boxer Hatice Akbaş advances to final in Paris Olympics

Boxer Hatice Akbaş advances to final in Paris Olympics In addition to Akbaş's success, fellow boxer Buse Naz Çakıroğlu also secured a medal in the women's 50 kg category, having won the quarterfinal boot.

Turkey issues travel warning for Lebanon

Turkey issues travel warning for Lebanon The advisory comes as the situation in the country is expected to ‘deteriorate rapidly’ following the assassination of a senior Hezbollah official.

Turkey seeks removal of Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif from Olympics amid transphobic backlash

Khelif could face Turkey’s reigning Olympic champion Busenaz Sürmeneli if both fighters win their quarterfinal matches. https://bianet.org/haber/turkey-seeks-removal-of-algerian-boxer-imane-khelif-from-olympics-amid-transphobic-backlash-298145