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In Turkey, arrests continue to target opposition mayors

One mayor is being accused of involvement in a corruption scandal related to public tenders

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva, Nil Yurda

30 January 2025

In Turkey a fire at a skiing resort hotel once again highlights a history of negligence

Shortly after the news hit the public, authorities turned to the usual blame game, with a media gag order leaving citizens in the dark.

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

24 January 2025

Turkey celebrates 2025 as the ‘year of family,’ even as households struggle with double-digit inflation

The devil of the declaration is in the details, say critics of the ruling government

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

23 January 2025

What challenges do Syrian refugees face after resettlement?

Syria after Assad, needs its young citizens to rebuild the country

Written by Rami Alhames

10 January 2025

Data Narratives Civic Media Observatory: Country Reports

For the past year, the Civic Media Observatory — through its Data Narratives project — conducted research in Brazil, El Salvador, India, Turkey, and Sudan

Written by Civic Media Observatory

31 December 2024

The complex nature of Turkey's relations with Syria

With Assad's fall on December 8, Ankara has emerged as a winner and key negotiator between Western stakeholders and the new government in Syria

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

24 December 2024

Turkey's environmental activist is among BBC's 100 inspiring and influential women

The village and its women were at the heart of environmental campaign against the deforestation in the Akbelen forest in southwestern Trukey

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

23 December 2024

Artificial Intelligence Narratives: A Global Voices Report

By situating AI in the context of data, we analyzed their narrative relationship, shared incentives, and strategies necessary to protect the public interest

Written by Civic Media Observatory

23 December 2024

West Asia and North Africa in 2024: Turmoil, transformation, and trauma

The events of 2024 have reshaped the WANA region amid wars, political upheavals, and climate disasters.

Written by Walid El Houri

23 December 2024

Turkey’s main opposition political party protests the detention of its elected mayor

Mayor Özer was detained as part of an investigation by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, and was formally arrested after a two-hour hearing

Written by Nil Yurda

19 December 2024

In Turkey, women's march marked with violence, arrests as well as threats of deportations

The ruling government's decision to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention has only worsened the environment of impunity

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

29 November 2024

A temporary welcome: Russians in Turkey since February 2022

The Russians who came to Turkey often match the general profile of those who chose to leave Russia since February 2022

Written by Russia Post

5 November 2024

Turkey rocked by a terrorist attack

The attack followed calls to start peace talks with the PKK

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

24 October 2024

How not to dethrone an authoritarian leader: The case of Turkey’s Erdoğan

Public apathy and inaction to Erdoğan's authoritarian agenda play a big role in sustaining his hold on power

Written by Sinan Ciddi

18 October 2024

Violence against women is met with impunity in Turkey

Outrage is spreading due to the increase in violence

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

17 October 2024

What does data governance mean to you? Join us for an online discussion on September 30

The Data Narratives Observatory will host a session with Conneced by Data, an organization working to include communities at the center of data narratives.

Written by Giovana Fleck

19 September 2024

Why do girls and women keep dying in Turkey?

Most recent case sparks outrage yet again

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

10 September 2024

One hundred Turkish lira for your data: How Turkish citizens lost all expectations of data security and privacy

Leaks have offered almost unlimited access to Turkish citizens' data

Written by Sencer Odabaşı

21 August 2024

Turkey is committed to undermining NATO

Ankara is blowing past established norms and boundaries

Written by Sinan Ciddi, Sophia Epley

15 August 2024

Turkey blocks access to Instagram

Blocking and throttling are not new for Turkey

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

2 August 2024

Turkey and Armenia resume talks, marking historic diplomatic breakthrough

Pundits describe the move as a historic breakthrough

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

2 August 2024

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