Tourism And Drought Strain Water In Western Türkiye

Western Türkiye is facing a serious water crisis due to a mix of drought and high tourist demand. In the village of Germiyan, locals once drew water from just 8–9 meters deep, but now must dig 170 meters to find any. In Cesme, a busy seaside resort, drinking water is now limited to 10 hours [...]

Wildfire Traps Workers In Türkiye

A wildfire near Eskişehir in western Türkiye killed at least 10 people, including five forest workers and five rescuers. The fire spread quickly because of high temperatures and strong winds, forcing several villages to evacuate. The workers were caught when the flames suddenly changed direction. Fourteen others are injured and receiving hospital treatment. Türkiye has [...]

Silivri: Türkiye’s Prison Of Power

Silivri, once known as a quiet coastal town near Istanbul, is now infamous for its massive prison complex. Built in 2008 to modernize Türkiye’s jails, it became central to high-profile trials, including that of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, now jailed for insulting a public official. Originally seen as a symbol of progress, Silivri later became [...]

Türkiye Battles Forest Fires Amid Anger Over Power Line Blame

Türkiye is facing a major wave of forest fires, with over 624 reported by early July. Fires have burned large areas, especially in Izmir, where 50,000 people were evacuated. Strong winds and high heat made firefighting difficult. Some fires started from accidents, like a beekeeper’s smoke. Though Türkiye has improved its fire response with planes, [...]

Wildfires In Türkiye

Türkiye is facing intense wildfires at the moment, especially in the western province of Izmir. The fires started on June 29, 2025, and have been fueled by gusty winds of up to 120 km/h and scorching temperatures of over 45°C. More than 50,000 citizens of 41 communities have been rescued to safety. With most of [...]

Türkiye Tightens Crypto Rules To Fight Money Laundering

Türkiye is facing serious problems with money laundering, especially through crypto transactions. Criminals have been using cryptocurrencies to move money earned from illegal betting, online scams, and fraud. These crimes often happen without anyone checking where the money comes from or who sends it. To fight this, Türkiye’s government announced new rules in June 2025. [...]

Türkiye Cracks Down On Drug Trafficking

Türkiye has stepped up its fight against drug trafficking with two major operations. In April 2025, Türkish authorities detained 525 suspected drug dealers of drugs in Ankara in the largest anti-narcotics operation in the history of the country. The operation, titled "Narkokapan-Ankara," focused on street-level dealers utilizing online-based platforms for selling narcotics. It was carried [...]

Türkiye’s Controversial Judicial Reform Passes Amid Criticism

Türkiye’s parliament passed the 10th Judicial Reform Package, expanding house arrest eligibility for women, minors, the elderly, and ill prisoners, and increasing penalties for assault, threats, and traffic offenses. It also allows repeat non-terror offenders early release, but has drawn criticism for excluding political prisoners. The pro-Kurdish DEM Party condemned the law as deepening judicial [...]

Türkiye’s Crackdown On Protests Raises Rights Concerns

Türkiye is facing widespread human rights violations related to its crackdown on peaceful protests following the detention of Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Hundreds, mostly students, are being prosecuted in rushed, mass trials for participating in demonstrations, often without evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Charges include attending unauthorized protests, incitement based on social media posts, and carrying [...]

Türkiye’s Corruption Crisis Threatens Economic Stability And Growth

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) 2025 Economic Survey of Türkiye points to a deepening crisis of corruption and poor governance under President Erdogan, putting the economic stability of the country and confidence in investors at risk. It denounces the absence of an independent anti-corruption agency, secret public procurement procedures, and political influence [...]

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