Hostility Toward Christians In Türkiye

A report by the European Centre for Law and Justice says Christians in Türkiye face legal, social, and government hostility. The report explains that the government restricts churches, interferes with leaders, and limits foreign missionaries and visitors. Christian institutions cannot own property, open bank accounts, hire staff, or interact fully with authorities. Some churches are [...]

Natural Disasters And Inflation Hit Türkish Tourism

Türkiye has long been a popular place for tourists, famous for its sun, sea, and beaches. But recently, fewer people are visiting. One reason is that wildfires have burned large parts of the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts for several years in a row. These areas are very important for holiday resorts, and fires make tourists [...]

Religious Freedom Under Threat In Türkiye

Christians in Türkiye are facing increasing challenges and discrimination. Many foreign Christians who have lived in the country for years are being banned or deported, often labeled as “national security threats” without any evidence. One example is Kenneth Wiest, an American Protestant who lived in Türkiye since 1985 but was denied reentry and marked as [...]

Court Protects Türkiye’s Opposition Leader

A Türkish court has dismissed a case that tried to remove the main opposition party’s leader, Ozgur Ozel, and cancel its 2023 congress. This decision gives relief to President Erdogan’s rivals after a long year of legal pressure. The court said the case had no substance because the party had re-elected Ozel in a special [...]

Türkiye Expels Foreign Christians On Security Claims

The Türkish government has been sending many foreign Christians out of the country, saying they are a threat to national security. Since 2020, more than 200 Christian workers and their families, about 350 people, have been forced to leave. Many of these people have lived in Türkiye for a long time and have done nothing [...]

Türkiye Reports High Rates Of Violence Against Women

Türkiye’s first major survey on violence against women in ten years shows that many women still face serious abuse. The 2024 study interviewed over 18,000 women and found that nearly 3 in 10 experienced psychological violence, while others faced economic, physical, or even digital abuse. Divorced and less-educated women were the most affected, and younger [...]

Unequal Paths in Türkiye’s Education System

In Türkiye, children starting school today are expected to study for about 17 years, but this depends a lot on where they live. In richer areas like Istanbul and Karabük, they may stay in school for up to 19 years. In poorer southeastern provinces like Şanlıurfa and Şırnak, the average is just over 14 years. [...]

Türkiye’s Role In Jihadist Movement

Türkiye had become an important place for terrorism during the Syrian war. Many European jihadists, like Casiano, used Türkiye to travel to Syria to join terrorist groups such as Jabhat al-Nusra. Türkiye’s long and open border with Syria made it easy for fighters to cross. Casiano stayed in Türkiye, used fake names, and created online [...]

Türkiye’s Child Labor Crisis

In 2025, child labor in Türkiye is still a major concern, with economic necessity and systemic shortages being drivers of the issue. The Türkiye Statistical Institute (TurkStat) documented that the children's labor force participation rate of 15–17-year-olds rose to 24.9% in 2024 compared to 22.1% in the year before, showing an increasing trend in child [...]

Türkiye’s 6.1 Earthquake: One Dead, Several Injured

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit north-west Türkiye’s Balikesir province on 10th August’2025. The quake’s epicenter was the town of Sindirgi. Sadly, an 81-year-old woman died after being rescued from the rubble. Sixteen buildings collapsed, and 29 people were injured. The tremors were felt as far away as Istanbul. Türkiye’s president expressed his concern and said [...]

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