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Turkey: Religious sect leader released in child abuse case

The head of the İsmailağa religious sect convicted of marrying off his 6 year old daughter to a then 29-year-old man has been released under...

18.06.2026 10

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Ousted opposition leader Özgür Özel alleges ‘political extortion’

n an exclusive interview with Medyascope, Özgür Özel—the democratically elected chairman of the Republican People’s Party (CHP)—claimed that...

17.06.2026 10

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“I want Trump to die”: 13-year-old Iran school attack survivor

Hoda Soltani, 13, survived the massacre at a girls' school struck by U.S. missiles on February 28, 2026.

02.06.2026 10

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Fallout following Turkey’s main opposition party leadership removal

An Ankara court ordered the removal of Özgür Özel, chairman of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), as well as his party...

25.05.2026 20

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Istanbul’s Bilgi University closed, reopened 3 days later by presidential decree

On Monday morning (May 25), in a second decree, Erdoğan announced the decision would be reversed and the university reopened.

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BREAKING: Turkey’s main opposition party leader removed

Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has been thrown into political turmoil after a court ruling reportedly removed party...

21.05.2026 20

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Turkey opposition crackdown reaches private lives

An ongoing crackdown on Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has continued to expand with allegations targeting the personal lives...

18.05.2026 20

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“We have no village to return to in Kurdistan”: Kurdish podcaster Mehmet Uğur Korkmaz speaks to Medyascope

Turkey's metropole-dwelling Kurds stand at the epicenter of sociopolitical debates, and are increasingly seen as an electoral juggernaut with every...

12.05.2026 20

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Amnesty International releases call for press freedom in Turkey

Amnesty International has released a call for press freedom in Turkey on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. In the call, Amnesty called for an...

04.05.2026 30

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Gülistan Doku cold case: Turkey’s femicide problem

ISTANBUL (Medyascope) - Last week (April 14), a long-dormant cold case involving the 2020 disappearance of a university student in eastern Turkey was...

21.04.2026 40

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The equation of history: A window of opportunity for Turkey

In 2010, Nature asked leading scientists a simple question. What will happen in the next decade? The answers ranged from climate forecasts to economic...

20.04.2026 40

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Cold case of missing university student in eastern Turkey revived with 13 new arrests

A cold case involving university student Gülistan Doku, has seen its first developments in nearly six years with 13 new arrests.

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School shooting leaves 16 injured in Şanlıurfa, Turkey

A school shooting in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday morning (April 14) has left 16 injured.

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Turkish Interior Ministry approves investigation into opposition mayor of Ankara

Turkey's Interior Ministry has green-lighted an investigation into Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş over allegedly using municipal vehicles for a 2023...

14.04.2026 20

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Tense moments in trial of imprisoned Istanbul Mayor following opening of new investigation

A new investigation has been opened into imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu for comments made yesterday (April 6) while exiting the 16th...

07.04.2026 30

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20 arrests in Istanbul’s opposition-held Üsküdar district

An ongoing crackdown on opposition-controlled municipalities in Turkey continued early Tuesday (April 7) with the arrests of 20 individuals affiliated...

07.04.2026 30

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Opinion: Time for Turkey to return to Europe

For the past decade, relations between the European Union and Turkey have been frozen. Accession negotiations have been suspended

06.04.2026 30

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18 released in Turkey’s pivotal political trial

In a pivotal moment for Turkey’s political landscape, a court has ordered the release of 18 defendants on the 15th day of a massive corruption trial...

03.04.2026 20

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Mayor of Turkey’s 4th largest city arrested as probe against opposition continues

55 individuals including mayor Mustafa Bozbey were arrested in Turkey's northwestern city of Bursa early Tuesday as part of an ongoing probe into...

31.03.2026 30

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Turkey introduces new restrictions on gender transitions

In 2025, Turkey's Health Ministry released new regulations banning access to hormones and puberty suppressants for those under the age of 21.

30.03.2026 30

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Officials suspended following exposé of Justice Minister’s assets

3 Turkish officials from have been removed from office following last week's exposé of assets allegedly belonging to the Justice Minister.

24.03.2026 40

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Journalist İsmail Arı arrested

BirGün correspondent İsmail Arı was arrested late Saturday (March 21) in Turkey's eastern province of Tokat.

23.03.2026 30

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Turkish opposition chair announces exposé of assets allegedly belonging to new Justice Minister

CHP chairman Özgür Özel made a major announcement Tuesday (March 17), taking aim at new Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.

17.03.2026 30

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Turkey deploys F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as regional tensions rise

Turkey has formally deployed six F-16 fighter aircraft and advanced air defense systems to Northern Cyprus, marking a significant escalation in the...

10.03.2026 40

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Iranians in Turkey: ‘We want the mullahs gone, but bombs hurt us just as much’

Iranians living in Turkey hold sharply differing views about the clerical establishment in Tehran and the recent air strikes carried out by the United...

10.03.2026 20

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Turkey’s landmark trial begins for jailed Istanbul Mayor

One of the most consequential legal proceedings in modern Turkish history has commenced today on the outskirts of Istanbul.

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Turkish authorities launch probe into police torture allegations

A 19-year-old man was subjected to a "prolonged and brutal" assault and sexual torture while in police custody, Istanbul prosecutors have alleged.

06.03.2026 40

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Woman forced to marry her abuser found dead with daughter

The bodies of Fatma Nur Çelik and her eight-year-old daughter, Hifa İkra Şengüler, have been recovered in Istanbulç

04.03.2026 30

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Turks in Dubai on Iran’s attacks: “Turkish media is misreporting the situation”

Following retaliatory strikes by Iran against targets in the UAE, Turkish expats living in Dubai describe a city caught between geopolitical tension...

04.03.2026 30

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Turkish authorities open investigation into live broadcast from İncirlik US air base

BERLIN (Meydascope) - Turkish authorities have opened an investigation into Anka, an independent news agency that recently held a live broadcast from...

02.03.2026 30

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Behind the scenes of illegal gambling: The live support line

Müzeyyen Yüce has written a comprehensive series reporting on the illegal gambling world in Turkey.

27.02.2026 30

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Teen gambling rises in Turkey as children as young as 15 access online casinos

Teen gambling is on the rise in Turkey, with children as young as 15 participating and 6.8 million people having gambled at least once.

26.02.2026 30

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‘Jasmine’ series pulled from HBO Max in Turkey following fine from TV watchdog

'Jasmine', a popular Turkish TV series available for streaming on HBO Max, has been pulled from the platform in Turkey following a major fine from...

17.02.2026 30

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Turkey’s Kurdish peace process commission approaches publication of joint report detailing progress, goals

Turkey's peace process parliamentary commission aimed at solving the country's decades-long running Kurdish issue is preparing to publish a joint...

17.02.2026 20

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Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties

WASHINGTON (AP) — Europe warily awaits Secretary of State Marco Rubio as he leads a large U.S. delegation this week to the Munich Security...

12.02.2026 20

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Cybersecurity analysis cast doubt on espionage allegations against Istanbul Mayor

In October 2025, a new case accusing imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu of espionage was announced by the Istanbul Chief Prosecutor. An...

10.02.2026 20

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An open letter and 20 questions from Medyascope Editor-in-Chief Ruşen Çakır to PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan

Ruşen Çakır is asking jailed PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan 20 questions. Will he get an answer? Translated by Leo Kendrick Hello, I’ll start...

03.02.2026 20

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Turkish opposition figures remain in custody amid delayed investigation

Several Turkish municipal officials from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) remain in custody nearly ten months after being...

28.01.2026 20

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Turkish nurse detained for braiding her hair in protest

A nurse in Turkey has been detained and suspended from her job after posting a video of herself braiding her hair as part of a social media protest...

28.01.2026 20

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“He was the most innocent among us”: Friends mourn slain child

17-year-old Atlas Çağlayan died January 14th following a stabbing in Güngören on the far western side of Istanbul. The stabbing was the result of...

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Braided hair trend grows on Turkish social media following alleged Syrian military abuses of SDF women

A trend of women posting photos and videos of their braided hair has grown on Turkish social media platforms in recent days following reports that a...

27.01.2026 20

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Trial begins of businessman linked to imprisoned Turkish opposition officials

The trial of Aziz İhsan Aktaş, a businessman and witness in cases targeting numerous Turkish opposition politicians, began Tuesday (January 27) at...

27.01.2026 20

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Medyascope journalist Furkan Karabay placed under house arrest

Medyascope journalist Furkan Karabay has been placed under house arrest pending trial on charges of “publicly spreading misleading information”,...

23.01.2026 20

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Turkey to build spaceport in Somalia

Turkey says it plans to build a spaceport in Somalia, a move that could deepen its ties with the African nation while advancing its ambitions for...

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Three Turkish police officers killed in anti-ISIS operation in Yalova

Three police officers were killed early Monday (December 29) in an operation in Turkey’s northwestern city of Yalova.  Eight police officers were...

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Turkey’s drug busts: Fenerbahçe president released

Turkish-American businessman and Fenerbahçe Sports Club president Sadettin Saran was detained on Wednesday (24 December) on allegations of...

25.12.2025 30

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22 officials detained in Istanbul’s Şile municipality

Authorities detained 22 individuals in a Tuesday morning (December 23) operation targeting Istanbul’s Şile district on the city’s Black Sea...

23.12.2025 40

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Exclusive: Ex-Turkish President Gül probed over jailed İmamoğlu

Exclusive reporting by Medyascope correspondent Furkan Karabay indicates that former Turkish President Abdullah Gül was accused by an anonymous...

18.12.2025 30

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Bloomberg: Turkey seeks to return S-400 missiles to Russia

According to Bloomberg, Turkey is seeking to return the S-400 air defense systems it bought from Russia in 2019, a purchase that led to the NATO...

18.12.2025 30

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Turkey: İmamoğlu case faces scrutiny over lack of evidence

An indictment accusing officials from the opposition-run Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality of wide-ranging corruption and bribery contains serious...

17.12.2025 20

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