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UN rapporteur on Palestine to Turkey: Prevent VELA ship in Mersin from reaching Israel

UN rapporteur on Palestine to Turkey: Prevent VELA ship in Mersin from reaching Israel

"The cargo of this ship should be inspected and, if confirmed, it must be prevented from reaching Israel."

Today 17:00

Tuğçe Yılmaz

The Büyükada Greek Orphanage to be turned into a hotel

The Büyükada Greek Orphanage to be turned into a hotel

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has decided to convert the Büyükada Greek Orphanage into a hotel. The building is the largest wooden structure in Europe and the second largest in the world, dating back to 1898.

Today 13:40 Tuğçe Yılmaz

CHP mayor dies after electric shock

CHP mayor dies after electric shock

Manisa Metropolitan Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek was buried in the family cemetery in the Şehzadeler district, with funeral prayers held in Cumhuriyet Square following a procession from Hatuniye Mosque.

Turkey calls Israel’s seizure of ‘Madleen’ a blatant violation of international law

Turkey calls Israel’s seizure of ‘Madleen’ a blatant violation of international law

The Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Justice condemned Israel’s attack on the Madleen aid boat, which was carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and had 12 activists on board.

Özgür Özel says they won’t allow CHP to be taken over

Özgür Özel says they won’t allow CHP to be taken over

"No one can come to lead CHP without an election. Former chairs wouldn’t accept this, and neither would MR. Kemal [Kılıçdaroğlu]," CHP leader Özgür Özel said about the ongoing party congress lawsuit.

Delivery workers slammed with 30% pay cut while expecting a raise

Delivery workers slammed with 30% pay cut while expecting a raise

Delivery workers turned off their engines in response to platforms that imposed up to a 30% pay cut right before the Eid al-Adha holiday. Vigo and Getir delivery workers are organizing against income losses and harsh working conditions.

6 June 2025 Mesut Çeki

Investigation launched against Özgür Özel over prosecutor remarks

Investigation launched against Özgür Özel over prosecutor remarks

The investigation was launched on charges of “threatening a public official to obstruct the performance of a judicial duty” and “publicly insulting a public official due to their duty.”

Five more CHP mayors suspended from office

Five more CHP mayors suspended from office

The Interior Ministry announced today the temporary suspension of five CHP mayors due to ongoing judicial investigations and detention orders.

David R. Mellor

Color blindness

Color blindness

“24 have been arrested for claiming blue is not red.”

5 June 2025 David R. Mellor

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Turkey among the 10 worst countries for workers' rights

Turkey among the 10 worst countries for workers' rights

In 2025, the 10 worst countries for workers were Bangladesh, Belarus, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Myanmar, Nigeria, the Philippines, Tunisia, and Turkey.

Strike in İzmir ends as agreement reached

Strike in İzmir ends as agreement reached

DİSK Genel-İş has accepted the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality’s (İzBB) offer of a 30% wage increase and a 19% inflation adjustment. Thus, the strike in İzmir has come to an end, after lasting for a week.

Men killed 26 women in May

MALE VIOLENCE MONITORING REPORT MAY 2025

Men killed 26 women in May

Men injured at least 68 women and abused at least 50 girls and boys in May.

4 June 2025 Evrim Kepenek

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz released from detention

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz released from detention

Tuğçe Yılmaz was detained under Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code. IPS Legal Advisor Aynur Tuncel Yazgan stated that she was arrested unlawfully, and that concealing the case file content has obstructed her ability to prepare a legal defense.

Fifth wave of operations against İstanbul Municipality: 5 mayors imprisoned

Fifth wave of operations against İstanbul Municipality: 5 mayors imprisoned

Further developments in the investigation are expected in the coming days.

Özgür Özel: Erdoğan will go, CHP will stay

Özgür Özel: Erdoğan will go, CHP will stay

CHP leader Özel said, “We will neither hand over Atatürk’s party to a trustee nor surrender it to anyone through judicial tricks.”

TURKSTAT and ENAG inflation figures show twofold discrepancy

TURKSTAT and ENAG inflation figures show twofold discrepancy

According to the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT), inflation in May stood at 1.53% monthly and 35.41% annually. Food prices rose by 32.87% year-on-year, while housing expenses jumped by 67.43%. In contrast, the Inflation Research Group (ENAG) reported an annual inflation rate of 71.23%.

RSF calls for urgent protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın

RSF calls for urgent protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has issued an urgent call to police authorities to ensure the protection of Cypriot journalist Ayşemden Akın, citing multiple credible warning signs of an imminent threat to her physical safety.

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office alleges fraud in CHP's 38th Convention

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office alleges fraud in CHP's 38th Convention

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has declared the 38th Ordinary Convention of the Republican People's Party (CHP), where Özgür Özel was elected as the new party leader, as "fraudulent," based on questionable complaints and unverified information.

CHP leader on İzmir Municipality strike: Don’t expect us to criticize striking workers

CHP leader on İzmir Municipality strike: Don’t expect us to criticize striking workers

CHP leader Özgür Özel expressed his support for the striking workers of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality subsidiaries, stressing that while workers have rights, so do the municipal administration.

Journalist Elif Akgül to be released after 101 days in prison

Journalist Elif Akgül to be released after 101 days in prison

Journalist Elif Akgül is expected to be released from prison today, where she has been held for 101 days as part of the HDK investigation.

Hatimoğulları: Government is way too slow and timid

Hatimoğulları: Government is way too slow and timid

Co-chair of the Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party (DEM Party), Tülay Hatimoğulları, criticized the government for failing to take the necessary steps amid a shifting political landscape. She emphasized the urgency of action, saying, “Words are not enough; now is the time for action.”

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