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Turkey Enacts Climate Law Amidst Criticism of Commercial Focus

Turkey's Parliament passed a new Climate Law outlining strategies to mitigate climate change and adapt to its effects, establishing an emissions trading system and a Climate Change Presidency with enforcement powers, but facing criticism for prioritizing commercial interests.

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Madımak Hotel Fire: A Legacy of Religious Extremism and Censorship

The Madımak Hotel fire in Sivas, Turkey, on July 2, 1993, resulted in the death of 37 people, highlighting the dangers of religious extremism and inadequate response to such incidents. The event continues to raise concerns about freedom of expression and the handling of religiously motivated violenc...

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PKK Leader and 30 Members to Surrender Weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan

Habertürk columnist Nagehan Alçı reports that Mustafa Karasu, a leading PKK member, and 30 others will surrender weapons in Iraqi Kurdistan under PUK supervision between July 9-11; however, the scope of the disarmament and verification methods remain unclear.

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LeMan Cartoon Sparks Arrests and Attacks in Turkey

Following the publication of a cartoon depicting two winged figures identifying as Muhammad and Moses against a backdrop of war, four staff members of the Turkish satirical magazine LeMan were arrested for inciting hatred and insulting religious values, while pro-government Islamist groups attacked ...

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Muhammed Yakut, Figure in Sedat Peker Case, Dies After Prison Release

Muhammed Yakut, recently released from Spanish prison, died of a heart attack a day later; he had contacted journalist Ismail Saymaz hours before his death mentioning planned "important announcements" and claiming knowledge of Cemil Önal's assassination.

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Turkish MP Sparks Outrage by Equating Prophet Muhammad with President

AKP MP Mestan Özcan's statement equating the Prophet Muhammad with Turkey's President during a parliament session on October 26th, 2023, sparked immediate outrage from opposition parties, highlighting deep political and religious sensitivities.

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Selective Law Enforcement Highlights Double Standards Following Attack on LeMan Magazine

Following the publication of a controversial cartoon in LeMan magazine, a mob attacked the magazine's building on June 26th, while police remained largely inactive, despite readily available evidence of incitement to violence and death threats.

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PKK to Begin Weapon Handover in Northern Iraq

The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) will begin handing over weapons in northern Iraq between July 10 and 12, marking a significant step in a peace process initiated by imprisoned leader Abdullah Ocalan after four decades of conflict with Turkey.

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Wife of Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Condemns Delayed Justice, Warns of Societal Collapse

Dilek Imamoglu, wife of imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, criticized Turkey's justice system for the over 100-day detention of her husband and others without an indictment, warning of a societal collapse due to eroding public trust and hope.

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Greece's Libyan Migration Strategy: A Geopolitical Tightrope

Greece is working with Libyan authorities to curb migration flows to Europe, coordinating with Italy and Malta, while Egypt seeks US intervention against a Turkish-Libyan memorandum, highlighting regional geopolitical complexities.

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Turkey's Influence Expands: New Mosque Opens in Tirana

Turkey's €30 million Namazgha Mosque in Tirana, Albania, opened in October 2024 after a 10-year construction delay linked to political demands; the appointment of a Turkish imam sparked controversy, highlighting Turkey's expanding influence in the Western Balkans.

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Turkey Cracks Down on LGBTQ+ Rights During Istanbul Pride

Turkish police arrested over 50 LGBTQ+ activists in Istanbul during an unauthorized Pride event, following warnings from the governor labeling LGBTQ+ groups a threat to public order; this is part of a wider crackdown including censorship of LGBTQ+ media and hateful rhetoric from government officials...

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