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Quartz sand mining project in Tekirdağ canceled over water, farming risks The environmental impact assessment process for the project planned for the Seymen Pasture was terminated due to the negative opinions of official institutions.

Quartz sand mining project in Tekirdağ canceled over water, farming risks

Most of the contested pasture area was established when villagers donated their own lands for communal use.

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A homecoming: Yaman’s journey of belonging between İstanbul and Aleppo Yaman, a 31-year-old who has lived in Lebanon and Turkey since 2012, is one of the many Syrians contemplating returning home a year after the regime change.

A homecoming: Yaman’s journey of belonging between İstanbul and Aleppo

🗞️ Tara Milutis

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Investigation launched into alleged abuse of student interns at Turkey's parliament One staff member has been suspended from duty as a family accuses parliament staff of "systematic abuse."

Investigation launched into alleged abuse of student interns at Turkey's parliament

One staff member has been suspended from duty as a family accuses parliament staff of "systematic abuse." bianet.org/haber/invest...

'Terrorism' trial begins for journalists over freelance work for pro-Kurdish media “In a period when peace discussions are back on the agenda in the country, I am being accused of ‘aiding’ and ‘being a member’ of an organization that dissolved itself and laid down arms. Isn't this a...

'Terrorism' trial begins for journalists over freelance work for pro-Kurdish media

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Court drops charges against Serap Avcı, who defended herself against violence from spouse The court has concluded that Avcı acted out of necessity to defend her life and dropped the charge of "intentional killing."

Court drops charges against Serap Avcı, who defended herself against violence from spouse

The court has concluded that Avcı acted out of necessity to defend her life and dropped the charge of "intentional killing." bianet.org/haber/court-...

Folk singer Pınar Aydınlar sentenced to over 6 years in prison on 'terrorism' charges "As an artist who has sung the songs and folk tunes of oppressed peoples for years, and as a friend who openly shares every aspect of my life with you, I have faced an unacceptable result. We do not a...

Folk singer Pınar Aydınlar sentenced to over 6 years in prison on 'terrorism' charges

"As an artist who has sung the songs of oppressed peoples for years, I have faced an unacceptable result. We do not accept it, and we will appeal," Aydınlar said after her trial. bianet.org/haber/folk-s...

İzmir municipality workers stage work stoppage over incomplete payments Some 23,000 workers were paid only their bare wage for November and say their social rights payments haven't been made for four months.

İzmir municipality workers stage work stoppage over incomplete payments

Some 23,000 workers were paid only their bare wage for November and say their social rights payments haven't been made for four months.
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Diyarbakır villagers resist planned pumice mine threatening water and graves bianet.org/haber/diyarb...

Hepsiburada couriers suspend work, demanding better conditions Twenty-two couriers demand the removal of the Sunday work obligation and improvements in wages and working conditions.

Twenty-two car couriers working for Hepsiburada, one of Turkey's largest e-commerce firms, have suspended work, demanding improvements to their working and living conditions.

🗞️ Vecih Cuzdan

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Police violence against state media journalists covering officer's suicide in Adıyaman bianet.org/haber/police...

Turkey dismisses claims of planned Erdoğan meeting with SDF commander While Ankara said the president has no plans to meet Mazloum Abdi, the Kurdish leader previously expressed a desire to contribute to the peace process in Turkey.

Turkey dismisses claims of planned Erdoğan meeting with SDF commander

While Ankara said the president has no plans to meet Mazloum Abdi, the Kurdish leader previously expressed a desire to contribute to the peace process in Turkey. bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Police officer, suspect killed in İstanbul drug operation Suspects opened fire on the police during a raid on their apartment.

Police officer, suspect killed in İstanbul drug operation

Suspects opened fire on the police during a raid on their apartment. bianet.org/haber/police...

Turkey's vocational education system draws scrutiny amid child worker deaths

⭢ Nearly one in every ten individuals in the 15–17 age group is enrolled in a Vocational Education Center, where they work for four days a week and attend school one day.

🗞️ Nalin Öztekin bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Four workers injured at Afşin-Elbistan thermal plant after ash cap opens The workers were enveloped in dense ash smoke. Unable to breathe, they jumped from the scaffolding.

Four workers injured at Afşin-Elbistan thermal plant after ash cap opens for ‘unkown reasons’ bianet.org/haber/four-w...

A new chapter for Turkey: multiculturalism and identities Contrary to popular belief, the concept of the nation state does not mean a state established by a single dominant cultural group; all nation states are multicultural, bringing together different ethn...

A new chapter for Turkey: multiculturalism and identities

💬 Contrary to popular belief, the concept of the nation state does not mean a state established by a single dominant cultural group.

✍️ Nazım Tural bianet.org/yazi/a-new-c...

Work-related deaths in Turkey hit record high in November, 13 child workers killed Seventy-one of the workers killed were in the construction sector, which marks the highest monthly toll ever recorded by İSİG.

Work-related deaths in Turkey hit record high in November, 13 child workers killed bianet.org/haber/work-r...

Ukrainian refugee child abuse allegations reach Turkish parliament MPs question whether the Ukrainian charity implicated in the abuse of refugee children was adequately investigated.

Ukrainian refugee child abuse allegations reach Turkish parliament

MPs question whether the Ukrainian charity implicated in the abuse of refugee children was adequately investigated. bianet.org/haber/ukrain...

#Turkey 🇹🇷 @bianet-eng.bsky.social reports that its editor Tuğçe Yılmaz is standing trial for "insulting the Turkish nation" after interviewing Armenian youths about their lives in Turkey, and what the 1915 Armenian Genocide means to them. buff.ly/xZwFlMs

Sixteen students arrested in İstanbul for protesting rising child worker deaths Turkey's vocational education program has been under criticism from rights advocated over legitmizing child labor as child worker deaths in the country increases.

Sixteen students arrested in İstanbul for protesting rising child worker deaths

☛ At least 85 child workers have been killed on the job so far this year.

☛ The goverment's vocational education program is at the center of criticism over legitmizing child labor. bianet.org/haber/sixtee...

Journalist Furkan Karabay released after sentencing " I will not present a defense against this indictment, which was prepared like filling out a betting slip. I refuse to make a defense," Karabay said before tearing up the indictment against him.

Journalist Furkan Karabay released after sentencing bianet.org/haber/journa...

Release of Mehmet Sait Yıldırım blocked for second time after 30 years in prison "Even if I die here, I will leave with my honor intact. I won’t leave in any other way. Everyone should know that the will of a revolutionary who has dedicated his entire life to the freedom of his pe...

Release of Mehmet Sait Yıldırım blocked for second time due to "lack of remorse" after 30 years in prison

🗞️Ayşegül Başar

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Sözcü TV dismisses 15 journalists including editor-in-chief Sources from the outlet told bianet that the dismissals were linked to an upcoming leadership change.

Sözcü TV dismisses 15 journalists including editor-in-chief bianet.org/haber/sozcu-...

Photographer of old: Robert Capa’s legacy on display in İstanbul This is the art of Robert Capa, a comprehensive dash of whose life’s work is brilliantly exhibited by the Ara Güler Museum, an establishment that might make its namesake proud for its vivid, immersive...

Photographer of old: Robert Capa’s legacy on display in İstanbul

🗞️Matt A. Hanson

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A data-driven fight for nature against mega mines: We are racing against time Fueled by laws, regulations, and incentives that disregard nature, mining is expanding through mega projects covering tens of thousands of hectares, leading to ecocide. Polen Ecology’s mapping and EIA...

A data-driven fight for nature against mega mines: We are racing against time

Expanded through laws, regulations, and incentives that disregard nature, mining is causing ecocide through “mega mines” spanning tens of thousands of hectares across Turkey.

🗞️Cansu Acar

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#Turkey 🇹🇷 “If there weren’t so few LGBTQI+ journalists, I’d simply work at a cafe” - LGBTQI+ journalist Yusuf Çelik talks to @bianet-eng.bsky.social about the responsibilities and challenges of reporting on LGBTQI+ amidst government-sponsored homophobia. buff.ly/6CAsA81

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz to apper before court over interview with Armenian youths Describing the case against her as “an act of intimidation against journalism,” Yılmaz said, “I have always tried to be a voice for the unheard, both people and animals.”

bianet editor Tuğçe Yılmaz to apper before court over interview with Armenian youths

Yılmaz is charged with “insulting the Turkish nation" due to the interview titled titled "Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning."

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Pope Leo XIV meets Catholic clergy in İstanbul The pope met with President Erdoğan and Turkey's religious affairs head yesterday. He'll also meet Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and preside a mass in İstanbul.

Pope Leo XIV meets Catholic clergy in İstanbul

The pope met with President Erdoğan and Turkey's religious affairs head yesterday. He'll also meet Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and preside a mass in İstanbul. bianet.org/haber/pope-l...

Over 800,000 children in Turkey are out of education, report finds Among children aged 15–17, 24.9%, or one in four, are participating in the labor force.

Over 800,000 children in Turkey are out of education, report finds
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Trans activist Janset Kalan sentenced for 'obscenity' over photo showing 'cleavage' "That’s the alleged crime: my legs and cleavage are visible. It’s horrifying. If this continues, no one will be able to wear a mini dress, spaghetti straps, bikinis, or go to the beach," said Kalan.

Trans activist Janset Kalan sentenced for 'obscenity' over photo showing 'cleavage'

"It’s horrifying. If this continues, no one will be able to wear a mini dress, spaghetti straps, bikinis, or go to the beach," said Kalan.

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Women and LGBTI+ groups rally in İstanbul against gender-based violence Thirteen participants were briefly detained after the demonstration concluded.

Women and LGBTI+ groups rally in İstanbul against gender-based violence

Thirteen participants were briefly detained after the demonstration concluded.

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