Leader of Ankara crime ring sentenced to 68 years in prison
Dec 4, 2024 · Ayhan Bora Kaplan, leader of the Ankara-based criminal organization known as "Kaplanlar,” was sentenced to 68 years in prison following a trial involving 61 defendants.
‘Femicides are political’: Protests across Turkey after murders of …
Oct 7, 2024 · The killing of two 19-year-old women by a man of the same age on Oct 4 has sparked protests across Turkey. The perpetrator, identified as Semih Çelik, killed İkbal Uzuner, whom he had reportedly stalked for years, and Ayşenur Çelik, both his schoolmates.
Influencer Dilan Polat released in major money laundering case
Aug 19, 2024 · Background. On November 1, 2023, police operations were conducted across six provinces in Turkey, including İstanbul. Among the 24 individuals detained were Dilan Polat and her husband, Engin Polat.
PKK claims Ankara attack, says it was not related to recent peace ...
Oct 25, 2024 · The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has claimed responsibility for the Oct 23 armed attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ) headquarters in Ankara, which left seven people dead including the two assailants.. The attack was carried out by an autonomous unit of the "Immortals Battalion,” according to a statement from the People’s Defense Forces (HPG), the military wing of the PKK.
Turkey captures, extradites UAE rabbi murder suspects
Nov 27, 2024 · Three suspects accused of murdering Rabbi Zvi Kogan, an Israeli-Moldovan citizen, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have captured in Turkey, according to Turkish state media.
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According to Lebanon Ministry of Health data, since 8 October 2023, at least 4 thousand people have died, including 1106 women and children and 222 health workers, and 16 thousand people have been injured.
'I spent 30 years in prison imagining becoming a free poet'
Dec 3, 2024 · In 1994, Ilhan Sami Çomak was imprisoned at 21 years old, despite no concrete evidence against him. On Nov 26, after 30 years, 3 months, and 6 days, he regained his freedom.
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Dec 31, 2024 · The Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA) has published research stating that the primary problems of the people of Istanbul are the economy, traffic and the anticipated earthquake. 40% said they barely made a living.
Turkish court arrests adult content creator, cites ‘semi ... - Bianet
Jan 17, 2024 · An İstanbul court has ordered the arrest of an adult content creator using the nickname "Sarem Uysal" on social media on charges of "disseminating obscene content."
Acclaimed director Tomris Giritlioğlu dies at 67 - bianet.org
Sep 23, 2024 · Filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer Tomris Giritlioğlu, known for directing films such as Salkım Hanımın Taneleri (Mrs. Salkım's Diamonds) and Güz Sancısı (Pains of Autumn), has passed away in Istanbul at the age of 67. Giritlioğlu had been undergoing cancer treatment for some time before her death.