Turkey Removes Nearly One Million Street Animals in a Year
The Turkish Interior Ministry says almost a million stray animals - mostly dogs - have been ‘collected’ from the streets in the past year, but the fate of the animals…
Turkey’s Opposition Draws Hope from Hungarian Election
Hungary’s Viktor Orban sat at the centre of a network of illiberal states. With his loss in weekend elections, liberal opposition parties in Turkey are reflecting on political parallels and…
Balkan Leaders Congratulate Magyar on Hungary Win; Orban Allies Regretful
Leaders across the Balkans congratulated Peter Magyar and the Tisza Party after they triumphed over Viktor Orban’s Fidesz – Orban’s Serb allies also praised the defeated right-wing strongman. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested for Alleged Corruption Amid Govt Crackdown
The arrest of opposition politician Umit Erkol on corruption allegations has intensified claims that President Erdogan’s government is using the judiciary to target political rivals in a sweeping crackdown. KAYNAK:…
Turkish President’s Party Takes Major Mayoralty After Opposition Mayor’s Arrest
President Erdogan’s ruling party has taken control of the important municipality of Bursa following the arrest of its opposition mayor on April 4, along with 30 others. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Turkey to Require Social Media Users to Verify Their Identities
Minister says Turkey and social media companies have agreed that Turkish citizens will soon have to verify their identities to use social media accounts - a move to end anonymity…
Court Orders, No Explanations: How Turkey Muzzles Journalists on Social Media
Kurdish investigative reporter Rusen Takva says the repeated blocking of his social media accounts shows how court-ordered content restrictions are being used to curbing press freedom in Turkey. KAYNAK: Balkan…
Turkey Detains 55, Including Fourth Largest City’s Mayor, in Fresh Crackdown
Police arrest opposition Mayor of Bursa and 54 others on corruption charges, as opposition condemns what it calls the targeted use of justice system to silence critics. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Rights Group Says Turkish Journalist’s Arrest Shows Govt ‘Fears Free Press’
Media advocacy organisation condemns Ismail Ari's arrest on charges of spreading 'misinformation', saying his only 'crime' was practising journalism. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
TIMELINE: Turkish President Erdogan’s Long Campaign Against Main Rival Imamoglu
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faced mounting legal pressure as he rose to become the strongest challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – culminating in his arrest one year ago. KAYNAK:…