Press Freedom Declines In Türkiye

Press freedom in Türkiye deteriorated in 2025, with journalists facing harassment, censorship, physical attacks, and economic pressure. A report by eight international press freedom groups said the country is “extremely hostile to independent journalism.” Critical reporting is often treated as a crime or security threat, creating fear among media workers. The crackdown increased after protests [...]

NATO Intercepts Missile Near Türkiye

A potential military crisis erupted when a missile heading toward Türkish airspace was shot down by NATO air defense systems, according to Türkiye’s defense ministry. The Iranian ballistic missile had crossed Iraqi and Syrian airspace before it was intercepted over the eastern Mediterranean. Debris from the missile was later found in the Dortyol district of [...]

Holiday Homes Flooded At Uluabat Lake

The rising waters of Uluabat Lake in the northwestern part of Türkiye have engulfed holiday homes following weeks of torrential rain and melting snow. The water level in the lake rose rapidly and overflowed into the Karacabey Plain, engulfing agricultural land and extending to the Akcalar neighborhood in Bursa. Most of the small homes, bungalows, [...]

Christian Missionaries Barred From Türkiye

Christian missionaries say they are being unfairly banned from entering Türkiye, even after living there legally for many years. Since 2019, authorities have marked some Christians with security codes like “N-82” and “G-87,” which are usually used for terrorism suspects. Many missionaries say they have no criminal record and were peacefully serving local churches, teaching, [...]

Parliament Clash Over Türkiye Cabinet

Türkiye’s parliament erupted in a brawl on 11th February’2026 after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appointed Akın Gürlek as Justice Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle. Opposition lawmakers tried to block Gürlek, a former Istanbul chief prosecutor, from taking the oath of office because he led trials against members of the main opposition, the Republican People’s Party [...]

Türkiye’s Inflation Pressure

In January 2026, inflation in Türkiye rose faster than expected, putting pressure on households already struggling with high prices. Consumer prices increased 4.84 percent compared to December, driven mainly by a 6.59 percent rise in food and non-alcoholic beverage costs. On an annual basis, inflation slightly eased to 30.65 percent, but the decrease was small [...]

Türkiye’s Unemployment Hits 20-Year Low

Türkiye’s unemployment rate dropped to 7.7% in December 2025, the lowest level in more than 20 years. About 286,000 fewer people were without work, bringing the total number of unemployed to 2.73 million. The biggest improvements were among women and young people. Women’s unemployment fell to 10.5%, while youth unemployment for ages 15–24 dropped to [...]

Türkiye Faces Challenges In Fighting International Drug Trafficking

Türkiye has been facing increased concerns over drug trafficking incidents in Türkiye, considering that in most of these incidents, arrests have occurred without subsequent convictions. The Spanish authorities seized 9 tons of cocaine from the ‘United S’ ship, which has led to concerns involving Türkiye in this matter. Four members of the Türkish crew were [...]

Türkiye’s Unemployment Rises Slightly

Türkiye’s unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.6 percent in November, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute. This was a small rise from the previous month. The number of unemployed people grew by 54,000, reaching about 3.1 million. Unemployment remained higher for women at 11.8 percent, while it was 7 percent for men. Youth unemployment stayed [...]

Christians Face Violence And Discrimination In Türkiye

A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) highlighted ongoing violence and discrimination against Christians in Türkiye. The report says Christians face armed attacks, threats, hate speech, and legal obstacles that make their lives unsafe. Recent attacks include shootings at Kurtuluş Protestant Church on New Year’s Eve 2023 and Santa Maria Catholic [...]

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