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NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey Sirens blared earlier today in the southern province of Adana, where the İncirlik Air Base hosting US and NATO forces is located.

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile over Turkey, National Defense Ministry confirms bianet.org/haber/nato-i...

UN report highlights severe air pollution in Turkey “The UN Rapporteur’s findings for Turkey align with the assessments of our platform. Air pollution in our country is at a crisis level," says an expert.

UN report highlights severe air pollution in Turkey bianet.org/haber/un-rep...

Kurdish leader Salih Muslim dies at 75 Muslim will be remembered as one of the most prominent figures in Kurdish politics in Syria over the past half-century.

Kurdish leader Salih Muslim dies at 75 bianet.org/haber/kurdis...

Bahçeli: Kurds will not be ‘soldiers for hire’ for US or Israel The MHP leader also warned Iran to "come to its senses."

Bahçeli: Kurds will not be ‘soldiers for hire’ for US or Israel bianet.org/haber/bahcel...

The price of a heart gesture: abduction, torture, and impunity bianet.org/haber/the-pr...

Cinema for human rights in Geneva: FIFDH opens its 24th edition Held alongside the UN Human Rights Council session, the festival brings together films and forums under the theme "Resisting Authoritarianism."

Cinema for human rights in Geneva: FIFDH opens its 24th edition bianet.org/haber/cinema...

Patriot air defense system deployed in Malatya The deployment follows two incidents in six days where ballistic missiles launched by Iran were intercepted by NATO defenses while approaching Turkey's airspace.

Patriot air defense system deployed in Malatya after two missile interceptions near Turkey's airspace within six days bianet.org/haber/patrio...

US suspends consular operations in southern Turkey, orders diplomats lo leave The embassy also urged US citizens to exercise caution in public places, especially those frequented by westerners, citing "heightened risks of anti-U.S. or anti-Israel sentiment."

US suspends consular operations in southern Turkey bianet.org/haber/us-sus...

Turkey announces downing of second Iranian missile by NATO defenses

Turkey announces downing of second Iranian missile by NATO defenses bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Women’s Day marked with Feminist Night Marches Seven people were detained during the demonstrations.

Women’s Day marked with Feminist Night Marches bianet.org/haber/womens...

The Well of Love: Critical reinterpretation of a legendary narrative This compelling exhibition, held in the historical setting of a Roman Castle, offers a refreshing contemporary approach to a legendary narrative. Now with art, it is time to remember the forgotten, he...

The Well of Love: Critical reinterpretation of a legendary narrative bianet.org/yazi/the-wel...

Urfa femicide perpetrator sentenced to life imprisonment after ‘good conduct’ reduction “Although we consider the application of the good conduct reduction to be unlawful, the fact that he was convicted of intentional killing has relieved the public conscience," said the plaintiff's lawy...

Urfa femicide perpetrator sentenced to life imprisonment after ‘good conduct’ reduction bianet.org/haber/urfa-f...

Turkey blocks 41 social media accounts over ‘disinformation’ on Iran war Authorities say there is an “intensive disinformation and psychological warfare activities targeting Turkey on digital platforms.”

Turkey blocks 41 social media accounts over ‘disinformation’ on Iran war

Authorities say there is an “intensive disinformation and psychological warfare activities targeting Turkey on digital platforms.” bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Turkey blocks 41 social media accounts over ‘disinformation’ on Iran war Authorities say there is an “intensive disinformation and psychological warfare activities targeting Turkey on digital platforms.”

Turkey blocks 41 social media accounts over ‘disinformation’ on Iran war

Authorities say there is an “intensive disinformation and psychological warfare activities targeting Turkey on digital platforms.” bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Turkey announces downing of Iranian ballistic missile The incident marks the first time the Turkish territory being targeted by Iran, which has launched ballistic missile and drone strikes on Israel and the Gulf countries hosting US bases.

Turkey has announced that NATO air defense systems in the Mediterranean have shot down an Iranian ballistic missile after it entered Turkey's airspace bianet.org/haber/turkey...

War across the border leaves Turkey's Van facing anxiety and economic loss “The war may be happening in Iran, but it’s just 30 kilometers from Van. This proximity is having a serious psychological effect on the local population," says local journalist Ruşen Takva.

War across the border leaves Turkey's Van facing anxiety and economic loss bianet.org/haber/war-ac...

Fuel prices in Turkey set for sharp increase amid closure of Hormuz Diesel prices are set to rise by more than 10%, with gasoline and autogas also expected to see increases, according to media reports.

Fuel prices in Turkey set for sharp increase amid closure of Hormuz bianet.org/haber/fuel-p...

Political leaders in Turkey oppose US, Israeli war on Iran Parties emphasized that the future of Iran should be determined by its own people, warning against instability and further escalation in the neighboring country.

Political leaders in Turkey oppose US, Israeli war on Iran

Both the ruling bloc and opposition parties express concern over the escalation.

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Global energy geopolitics in the grip of Hormuz and Turkey’s position Faced with the US urging it to “choose between oil or natural gas,” Ankara opted for gas. By reducing its oil imports from Iran to near zero, Turkey aimed to preserve its alliance ties with the US.

Global energy geopolitics in the grip of Hormuz and Turkey’s position

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Erdoğan expresses concern over war on Iran initiated by 'Israeli provocation' "We are deeply saddened and concerned by the American-Israeli attacks against our neighbor Iran," the president while the Foreign Ministry stated that Ankara is ready for mediation.

Erdoğan expresses concern over war on Iran initiated by 'Israeli provocation' bianet.org/haber/erdoga...

Turkey denies reports of providing airspace to US for Iran strikes Prosecutors have opened an investigation into a news agency's live stream from the İncirlik Airbase.

Turkey denies reports of providing airspace to US for Iran strikes bianet.org/haber/turkey...

PKK leader Öcalan issues new message on anniversary of disarmament call "The language of the era cannot be a dictatorial and authoritarian one. We must fundamentally allow the other party to express themselves correctly, listen to them accurately, and give them the opport...

PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan has issued a message marking the anniversary of his call for the group to disarm last year bianet.org/haber/pkk-le...

Stork Yaren reunites with fisherman friend for 15th year in Bursa 'stork village' Yaren the stork landed on Adem Yılmaz’s boat once again, continuing their annual reunion after migration.

Stork Yaren reunites with fisherman friend for 15th year in Bursa 'stork village' bianet.org/haber/stork-...

‘The blind cell is the stark reality’ "You’re allowed outside to a different small yard for an hour and a half per day. The remaining 22 and a half hours are spent in this blind cell," says Ümit Çobanoğlu, who was recently released from a...

'Well-type' prisons: 'The blind cell is the stark reality' bianet.org/haber/the-bl...

Turkey ranks second in Europe for new wind power capacity additions in 2025 Germany led new installations last year with 5,735 megawatts, including 5,232 megawatts onshore and 503 megawatts offshore. Turkey ranked second with 2,142 megawatts.

Turkey ranks second in Europe for new wind power capacity additions in 2025 bianet.org/haber/turkey...

Iranian journalist Saeid Hassanzadeh Siahgourabi leaves Turkey for third country to avoid deportation to Iran bianet.org/haber/irania...

Judiciary responsible for nearly 70% of violations against journalists in Turkey, says MFRR report The report identified violations against more than 150 journalists and media outlets.

Judiciary responsible for nearly 70% of violations against journalists in Turkey, says MFRR report bianet.org/haber/judici...

‘Fear will not isolate us, it will lead us to build stronger solidarity’ LGBTI+ rights advocates shared their thoughts following reports of a revived law proposal that would criminalize queer activism and restrict gender reassigment therapy.

‘Fear will not isolate us, it will lead us to build stronger solidarity’

LGBTI+ rights advocates shared their thoughts following reports of a revived law proposal that would criminalize queer activism and restrict gender reassigment therapy. bianet.org/haber/fear-w...

DW Türkçe journalist Alican Uludağ formally arrested for 'insulting the president' Uludağ was detained at his home for in an investigation for "spreading disinformation" and "insulting the president."

DW Türkçe journalist Alican Uludağ formally arrested for 'insulting the president' bianet.org/haber/dw-tur...

Minister: Turkey preparing for compulsory ID verification for all social media users A free expression group accused the government of "aiming to build a digital panopticon."

Minister: Turkey preparing for compulsory ID verification for all social media users bianet.org/haber/minist...