Stories from Istanbul · Turkey

The case of Rabia Naz Vatan, who was found injured in front of her home eight years ago and died in the hospital, is being re-examined. Her father, Şaban Vatan, has filed a criminal complaint alleging evidence tampering and has shared new developments with reporters.

A child's body was found in a field near a school. The body was later identified as Narin. Investigators determined the suspect was in the area around the school and then in the field where the body was found before returning to the village.

Phone records for a man named Batıya show he spoke with his uncle Salim before the time of a murder. Batıya's phone was then located between the homes of Narin and Salim, and subsequently at Narin's home for approximately ten minutes.

A club manager in Turkish sports has been detained despite continuing to gamble. The manager's actions were noted as a problem in Turkish sports, characterized by a lack of morality. Awareness campaigns regarding gun ownership restrictions are also planned.

Protests in Istanbul included calls for peace and an end to genocide. Thousands of public employees gathered in Unity Square waving Turkish flags and banners. The protests also voiced opposition to war. Messages of solidarity against the Sumut Filosu raid were delivered at a rally. Workers in Ankara, led by Kesk and Dizgöncülük, gathered at Atatürk Kültür. The protests in Istanbul turned violent, leading to hundreds of arrests, and similar events occurred in London and Rome. Similar unrest was reported in Paris.

May Day celebrations took place in various cities including Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Diyarbakır, and Çanakkale. May Day events included messages of support for Palestine, with the Palestinian cause described as the fundamental cause of justice.

May Day marches in Paris saw 575 people detained. May Day protests occurred in Berlin, Paris, and Rome, with police reporting around 50,000 participants in Berlin. Protesters clashed with police in Paris, Rome, and Istanbul. Solidarity messages were featured during the demonstrations. Authorities implemented restrictions on gatherings in some locations. Protests in Russia were also read and sung about. The specific nature of the violence or the restrictions was not detailed. Details on the extent of the confrontations and any detentions or injuries were not immediately available for all locations. The source mentioned defense industry focus and company involvement. Hundreds were detained amid confrontations in Rome. Indigenous people were shot during government unrest. Similar unrest occurred in Rome, where police detained 91 anarchists.

Protesters expressed their presence on the streets, stating they are not tired and will continue for sixty days, a year, or two years if necessary. Internal tension at CNN Turk is reportedly linked to concerns over the presentation of news related to Israel. Journalists are concerned that ideological pressure threatens the independence of newsrooms. The company denies these claims, stating it upholds corporate values and operates transparently. Springer's past statements have said Israel and Zionism, with leaked messages reportedly showing him using the phrase "Zionism is above all else." Media analysts noted this emphasis in his political views. Journalists and media analysts note that these developments have initiated a new debate in global media regarding the principle of impartiality.

A minor, under 18 years old, opened fire on a group in Istanbul's Esenler district. The incident occurred during a gathering for a military send-off celebration. The youth fired shots after being told to not disrupt the festivities. The incident occurred amidst discussions about Iran's drone and missile capabilities and calls for defense industry reform in Washington. The Borsa Istanbul (BIST) 100 index began the trading day on a positive note on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Further trading data from Thursday, March 5, 2026, and Tuesday, February 24, 2026, also indicated the BIST 100 index's performance.

Sabah newspaper reports that suspicions of murder are included in testimonies within a murder suspicion case. The case involves Hüseyin Güne, who worked for İmamoğlu during the 2019 elections. Seher Alacam, whom Güne referred to as his spiritual mother, is the subject of renewed investigation into her death. The court explained its reasoning with evidence, stating Bahtiyar claimed Narin's uncle Salim was the killer and gave him the body. The details of the original sentence and the reasons for the overturn are not specified. The court found that Bahtiyar aided in the qualified intentional homicide of a woman and child. This decision contradicts technical records, according to Haberturk Radyo.