Turkish women face significant challenges in the workforce: report
Women in the Turkish labor force face many challenges, from wage gaps to less job security, according to a recent report by the Turkish...
Turkish lawmaker warns proposed cybersecurity law could threaten free speech
A proposed cybersecurity law that would grant broad surveillance powers to Turkey’s newly established Cybersecurity Directorate has sparked concerns among opposition lawmakers, who warn...
Youth violence is surging in Turkey, raising concerns: report
Violence among minors in Turkey has been rising, with a growing number of fatal incidents in the recent weeks, the BirGün daily reported.
Teenagers in...
Rights group urges UK to block Eurofighter sale to Turkey amid attacks against Kurds...
The Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has called on the UK government to block the proposed sale of 40 Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Turkey,...
Main opposition leader urges European support for Turkey’s democratic future
The leader of Turkey’s main opposition party has called on European lawmakers to show solidarity with Turkish democracy, in a speech in Brussels on...
More than 18 million Turks received gov’t assistance in 2024: report
The number of Turkish citizens receiving government assistance surged in 2024, with nearly 800,000 additional households relying on aid amid ongoing economic problems in...
10 opposition city officials face up to 15 years on terrorism charges
An indictment drafted by İstanbul prosecutors is seeking prison sentences of up to 15 years for 10 opposition municipal officials who were arrested last month on...
3 Kurdish writers detained in house raids in Turkey
Three Kurdish writers have been detained in early-morning house raids in İstanbul and southeastern Turkey, Turkish Minute reported on Wednesday.
Writers Mevlüt Aykoç, Sami Tan...
Journalist gets suspended sentence for conveying condolences for late cleric Gülen
Journalist Kazım Güleçyüz on Monday was handed down a suspended 15-month sentence on conviction of disseminating “terrorist propaganda” for conveying condolences for the late...
Disabled Afghan refugee in Turkey faces life-threatening health crisis after losing protected status
A severely disabled Afghan refugee in Turkey lost access to critical medical treatment after authorities revoked his protected status, the Bianet news website reported...
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