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WEBDiyarbakır child murder confessor arrested. The man had initially admitted to disposing of Narin Güran’s body in a sack in a stream in exchange for money. He has been remanded in custody for participating in the murder. Evrim Kepenek.
Turkey’s new touristic Mesopotamia Express completes ... - Bianet
WEBApr 23, 2024 · The Mesopotamia Express, a new touristic train service following the famous Eastern Express, has successfully completed its first journey from Ankara to Diyarbakır. This new addition to Turkey's rail offerings aims to provide travelers with an experience through the country's diverse landscapes and history. Starting from the capital city, the ...
Houses on Bayram Street sealed: 'We are not leaving'
WEBMar 4, 2024 · The Bayram Street 12 Platform, protesting the sealing of the building located at number 12 on Bayram Street in İstanbul's Beyoğlu district, held a press conference at the İstanbul Branch of the Human Rights Association (İHD).
Turkey's ruling party lawmakers assault opposition MP in ... - Bianet
WEBAug 16, 2024 · The session, which took place after the top court ruled that Atalay's removal from parliament was unconstitutional and “null and void,” saw tensions escalate when Ahmet Şık, an MP from Atalay’s Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP), took to the floor. During his speech, Şık sharply criticized the ruling party, accusing them of lacking ...
Call for justice as verdict expected in Kobanî trial - Bianet
WEBMay 13, 2024 · BIA News Desk. As the highly contentious Kobanî trial in Turkey approaches a critical verdict, expected to be pronounced during the hearing to take place on May 16, a collective of 159 signatories, including artists, academics, and politicians, have issued a statement emphasizing the gravity of the impending decision.
Court annuls mining expansion in archeologically rich Latmos
WEBMay 23, 2024 · On May 21, the Aydın Administrative Court annulled the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change’s permit allowing a capacity increase for Kale Mining in the Latmos Mountains. The Ministry had granted a “positive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)” decision on June 21, 2023, for …
Mahmoud Abbas invites Turkey’s main opposition leader to
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Mahmoud Abbas invites Turkey’s main opposition leader to Palestine. The Palestinian president has recently visited Turkey but was ot able to meet Özgür Özel, who was suffering from a broken leg. Özgür Özel, leader of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), held a phone conversation …
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts Syria's Hama, tremors felt in
WEBAug 16, 2024 · A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Salamiyah city in Syria's Hama province, according to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The quake, which occurred at 1:15 p.m. local time (GMT+3), occurred on a faultline strecthing from Hama to Hatay, southern AFAD reported. The tremors were felt …
Özgür Gündem trial | Appeals court upholds prison sentences
WEBApr 14, 2022 · The court of appeals has upheld the prison sentences in the trial over daily Özgür Gündem, which was closed by a Statutory Decree. At the final hearing of the trial on February 15, 2021, Özgür Gündem newspaper's grant holder Kemal Sancılı, managing editor İnan Kızılkaya, editor-in-chief Zana Kaya and Eren Keskin were sentenced to 20 ...
Turkey’s main opposition party says will hold talks with ... - Bianet
WEBJul 11, 2024 · Turkey’s main opposition party says will hold talks with Syrian government. While the Syrian government has yet to respond to Erdoğan’s calls for a meeting with his Syrian counterpart, the CHP has confirmed it will engage in talks with them. However, a Syrian newspaper close to the Damascus government has denied the CHP statement.