Two years after Turkey withdrew from an international treaty on women’s rights,…
Erdogan’s new Islamist allies raise fears over domestic violence protections
Meet the women helping keep Turkey’s largest city running
“They thought women couldn’t handle the job. Then they saw that we…
Has sea snot killed the Sea of Marmara?
Huge overgrowth of marine mucilage threatens to suffocate Turkish coastline near Istanbul.…
The campaign to silence Turkish Journalists
Prosecutions, house arrest and travel bans among multiple threats deployed by the…
Another historic site rededicated as a mosque
In July, Istanbul’s historic Hagia Sophia, the ancient building whose uses have…
No backtracking on rights, say women’s groups
A political row has erupted in Turkey after comments by President Recep…
Covid-19 Aid: Turkey’s new political battleground
Turkish government attempts to ban locally-organised aid efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic…
Custodian policy proves unpopular
The Turkish government policy of taking control of dozens of municipal authorities…
Big changes ahead for Turkey’s arts schools
Turkey’s top education body plans to repeal the aptitude exams that govern…
Live-streamed council meetings draw huge interest
Live broadcasts of city council meetings in Ankara and Istanbul have sparked…