Turkey’s main opposition re-elects leader in emergency congress 'to prevent judicial takeover' The congress was intended to preempt a court ruling that could annul clear the way for a court-appointed trustee, as Özel accuses Erdoğan of trying to take over the CHP. bianet.org/haber/turkey...

📉 The number of journalism students is on the decline across the Western Balkans and Turkey. More #OurMedia trends👉 futureofmedia.seenpm.org/wp-content/u...

Tales from the Black Sea - III "We talked football as ever. I asked at one point if any of them spoke German (I know a little). 'Why would I speak that?' laughed one in disbelief." ✍️David R. Mellor bianet.org/yazi/tales-f...

Turkey will never return Siloam Inscription to Israel, Erdoğan says The president’s remarks come in response to Netanyahu, who recently recounted his pursuit of the ancient Hebrew tablet. bianet.org/haber/turkey...

A brief history of politician transfers in Turkey’s history In the past, transfers were driven by negotiations for positions in government. Today, mayors are believed to be switching to Erdoğan's party to escape ongoing investigations. ✍️Murat İnceoğlu bianet.org/yazi/a-brief...

Students acquitted in trial over AI-generated Erdoğan image referencing 2023 earthquakes 🗞️Hikmet Adal bianet.org/haber/studen...

Workers tamper with women students’ belongings at state-run dormitory in İstanbul Disturbed by workers’ unrestricted access during ongoing renovations, students said, “We’re afraid to leave our rooms at night.” 🗞️Beyza Köz bianet.org/haber/worker...

RTÜK fines streaming platforms, orders removal of films over 'anti-family' content bianet.org/haber/rtuk-f...

Tensions rise at parliament’s ‘peace’ committee as pro-Kurdish MPs walk out 🗞️Nalin Öztekin bianet.org/haber/tensio...

Council of Europe Committee of Ministers urges Turkey to ensure ‘right to hope’ for life-sentenced prisoners 🗞️Ayşegül Başar bianet.org/haber/counci...

Jerusalem belongs to all religions, Erdoğan says in response to ‘Hitler wannabe’ Netanyahu bianet.org/haber/jerusa...

Ministry seeks ban on queer-themed pop song on 'public morality' grounds Mabel Matiz, an openly queer singer, could see their latest song banned from music streaming platforms. bianet.org/haber/turkis...

Turkish, Greek basketball stars retract offensive remarks, issue joint message of unity bianet.org/haber/turkis...

Turkish Medical Association calls for probe into Israeli doctors' alleged involvement in torture of Palestinians bianet.org/haber/turkis...

Access blocked to social media posts about suspicious death of 21-year-old woman bianet.org/haber/access...

Political activist Taylan Kulaçoğlu dies at 44 after brain hemorrhage bianet.org/haber/left-w...

İstanbul's Bayrampaşa district mayor arrested amid 'corruption' investigations bianet.org/haber/bayram...

AKP spokesperson responds to Netanyahu’s ‘Jerusalem’ remarks targeting Erdoğan bianet.org/haber/akp-sp...

Journalist Fatoş Erdoğan investigated over coverage of police crackdown on opposition bianet.org/haber/journa...

Screenwriter Merve Göntem detained after comments on sex worker character resurface In footage circulating on social media, Göntem is seen discussing how she created the character, drawing inspiration from what she witnessed during her high school years. bianet.org/haber/screen...

#OurMedia Digital Media Litracy - 7 Children in the age of artificial intelligence: How can they benefit from opportunities while being protected from risks? ✍️Esra Ercan-Bilgiç 🔗 bianet.org/yazi/childre...

#OurMedia 🔍 Do you think you act responsibly in the digital world? 🔍 How much do you really know about digital security? 🔍 Are your online habits as safe as you believe? ✍ Take the quiz now! 🔗 bianet.org/haber/how-me...

Turkey’s NEET rate more than twice OECD average 🗞️Nalin Öztekin bianet.org/haber/turkey...

PKK leader defies Turkey’s demand, urges Syrian Arabs to back Kurdish forces MHP leader Bahçeli had urged Öcalan to call on Syrian Kurds to disarm, as he had done with the PKK. The imprisoned militant leader did the exact opposite. bianet.org/haber/pkk-le...

Court adjourns case seeking to annul CHP’s 2023 congress bianet.org/haber/court-...

Live: Key hearing underway in annulment case of Turkey’s main opposition party congress The CHP views the proceedings as an attempt by the government to reshape the party’s leadership through judicial means. bianet.org/haber/live-k...

Bahçeli says political parties must take ‘as much responsibility as the PKK’ in peace efforts bianet.org/haber/bahcel...

Journalist Abdurrahman Gök remains under judicial control measures for two years bianet.org/haber/journa...

Turkish court orders access ban on Grok's X account bianet.org/haber/turkis...

One of last green spaces in central Kadıköy put up for residential development Staging a protest, residents emphasized that there is no zoning plan in place for the area opened to development. 🗞️Tuğçe Yılmaz bianet.org/haber/one-of...

Breaking: Court rejects CHP İstanbul congress annulment case Last week, a court issued a temporary injunction in a separate case, suspending the results of the İstanbul congress and prompting a police blockade at the party’s provincial headquarters. bianet.org/haber/court-...

Turkish media giant Can Holding seized in major financial crimes investigation Owners of the holding are accused of abusing Asset Peace Law, a regulation that allows funds held abroad to be brought into Turkey with reduced scrutiny. bianet.org/haber/turkis...

Manifest girl band concert videos banned for 'national security' amid obscenity investigation While influencers and adult content creators in Turkey have previously faced obscenity charges, this probe marks the first time musicians have faced the same accusation. bianet.org/haber/manife...

Exclusive: Turkish maritime firms bypass shipping restrictions to Israel bianet.org/haber/exclus...

Turkey to require airlines to provide free drinking water on all flights bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Erdoğan ally Bahçeli says court should remove opposition leadership bianet.org/haber/erdoga...

Court-appointed CHP İstanbul head enters office with police escort; party moves address in response bianet.org/haber/court-...

Manifest 'girl band' faces obscenity probe over age-restricted concert bianet.org/haber/manife...

Police use tear gas outside CHP office as court-appointed İstanbul leadership prepares to take over 🗞️Evrim Kepenek & Gülseven Özkan bianet.org/haber/police...

Turkey restricts social media amid police blockade on opposition party bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Police surround CHP İstanbul HQ as party resists court-appointed leadership bianet.org/haber/police...

Turkey narrowly misses first world title in women's volleyball after five-set loss to Italy bianet.org/haber/turkey...

An Anarchist Reading of Öcalan - V Building a communalist revolution through the Rojava experience ✍️Ercan Jan Aktaş bianet.org/yazi/buildin...

Turkey defeats Japan to reach first-ever women’s volleyball world championship final bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Tales from the Black Sea - I “The North is like Liverpool, proud of its region,” my wife explained and with further research I found the same prejudice we have in Liverpool from southerners. ✍️David R. Mellor bianet.org/yazi/tales-f...

Spain, a unitary state with autonomous regions ✍️Nazım Tural examines Spain’s constitutional autonomy model as Turkey debates a new constitution amid efforts to address its Kurdish question. bianet.org/yazi/spain-a...

Anagold prepares to resume gold mining after deadly 2024 landslide 🗞️Gülseven Özkan bianet.org/haber/anagol...

#OurMedia Sinem Aydınlı, research coordinator at IPS Communication Foundation/bianet, explains the importance of media research: "Being a media researcher means taking a stand." bianet.org/haber/sinem-...

YouTuber arrested after gunfire incident in video bianet.org/haber/youtub...

All Google services go down across Turkey, eastern Europe Turkey-based news outlets relying on Google Ads appear without advertisements. However, disruptions in accessing Ads other professional services significantly slow down those sites, including bianet. bianet.org/haber/all-go...