15 military cadets get 15 years in coup retrial
A high criminal court in İstanbul has handed down a prison sentence of 15 years to each of 15 air force cadets who were...
3 TV stations fined $423K in total for earthquake coverage critical of government
A total of TL 7,990,000 ($423,000) in fines has been imposed by broadcasting watchdog the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) on three TV...
Opposition MP claims patients died due to power outage at hospital following earthquakes
An opposition party lawmaker claimed patients in the intensive care unit of Iskenderun State Hospital in Hatay province died due to a power outage...
2.5 million children need urgent humanitarian assistance in Turkey: UNICEF
Some 2.5 million children in Turkey need urgent humanitarian assistance in a region affected by devastating earthquakes on February 6, UNICEF Executive Director Catherine...
Top bar association files complaint against Turkish Red Crescent for selling tents to relief...
The Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) has filed a complaint against the Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay) for selling tents to a relief organization...
European judges association, Belgian law firm, NGO take Turkey’s alleged crimes against humanity to...
A law firm and two nongovernmental organizations advocating human rights and the rule of law have sent a communication to the International Criminal Court...
More children separated from parents as Turkish government’s crackdown on Gülen movement continues
Two more children were left to the care of a relative due to the incarceration of their parents for alleged links to the Gülen...
Experts warn against contagious disease outbreaks in earthquake disaster zone
Experts from the Healthcare and Social Workers Union (SES) have warned against increasing cases of contagious disease spreading in tent cities that were erected...
[UPDATE] Greek authorities initiate asylum procedures for group requesting help on social media
Greek authorities on Monday have started asylum procedures for a group of Turkish asylum seekers who posted a video on social media appealing for...
Turkish Red Crescent sold second-hand items donated to it, journalist reveals
The Turkish Red Crescent (Kızılay), Turkey’s top charity organization, which is at the center of controversy for selling tents to another charity rather than...
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