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 [...]

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 [...]

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