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Turkish ruling party proposing legislation to tighten grip on social media: report

The Turkish president’s ruling party is submitting draft legislation to parliament that would enable the government to tighten its grip on social media, an...

Turkey’s COVID-19 cases exceed 220,000, death toll at 5,508

Turkey announced 931 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the total number to 220,572, while 17 more people have died of the disease, according...

Turkish print newspapers, magazines lost half their readership in 10 years: TurkStat

Newspapers and magazines in Turkey have lost roughly half their readership over the past decade, with yearly circulation dropping from 2.24 billion to 1.18...

Turkey arrests suspect in beating death of Syrian refugee teenager: report

A Turkish court ruled to arrest one of two suspects who were detained for alleged involvement in the death of Hamza Ajan, a 17-year-old...

Insiders speculate Netflix could leave Turkey over increasing gov’t censorship: report

After Netflix was forced to end a Turkish drama series because it had a gay leading character, industry insiders are speculating the world-dominating streaming...

ErdoÄŸan pays surprise visit to Hagia Sofia after reconversion to mosque: report

Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan paid a surprise visit to Hagia Sofia on Sunday just days before the first Muslim prayers are due to...

Jailed journalist Baransu sentenced to 19.5 years in prison

Investigative journalist Mehmet Baransu, who has been behind bars since March 2015, has been handed down a prison sentence of 19 years, six months...

History professor says Hagia Sophia mosaics should be removed after its conversion to mosque

A professor of history has called for the removal of the mosaics and icons in the ancient Hagia Sophia, claiming that they include the...

Turkey has 924 new COVID-19 cases, 16 more deaths: minister

Turkey announced 924 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the total number to 219,641, while 16 more people have died of the disease, according...

AKP deputy says opposition mayor promoting homosexuality with rainbow milk cartons

A deputy from Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) accused İzmir Mayor Tunç Soyer, who is from the main opposition Republican People’s Party...

Minister: Turkey constructed 94 more prisons over the past 5 years

Justice Minister Abdülhamit Gül has announced that Turkey, which has been witnessing mass arrests since a failed coup in July 2016, has constructed 94...

Turkey registers 918 new COVID-19 cases, 17 more deaths

Turkey announced 918 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, bringing the total number to 218,717, while 17 more people have died of the disease, according...

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