Stories from Turkey

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.

Miners ended their hunger strike after government ministries intervened to establish a compromise. The miners had previously met with company representatives without reaching a resolution. Their children had traveled to Ankara to join them.

A report analyzing data from approximately 1.4 million women found that 56.5% of mothers leave their jobs within a year of giving birth. The risk of departure is three times higher in small businesses.

An alarm was raised around midnight following the arrival of foreign soldiers who assaulted and beat a person in front of witnesses. The soldiers reportedly used high-pressure water cannons.

A report analyzing data from approximately 1.4 million women found that 56.5% of mothers quit their jobs within a year of childbirth. The risk of leaving employment is three times higher in small businesses.

Ten individuals appeared before a judge in a decision hearing regarding a fatal shooting involving taxi driver Veysel Meşe. Investigators determined the attackers hired hitmen to kill a target but mistakenly killed Meşe instead.

The trade, office, education, and fine arts sector has the highest employment with 4,375,000 people. Metal industries employ 1,918,000 workers, followed by construction at 1,711,000. The number of seasonal workers in Turkey has decreased by 100,000 compared to the previous year.

A 10-year-old boy named Süleyman Taşkesen recovered his health following a successful liver transplant operation. The boy's mother had previously lost her daughter while waiting for a liver transplant. The mother wrote an emotional letter to the donor family after the successful procedure. The mother of the recipient expressed both her gratitude to the nation and her sorrow in a letter. His mother had previously lost a daughter to the same illness and feared her son would suffer the same fate. The organ was donated by the family of a 9-year-old child who had passed away. The family had agreed to donate the organs after the child's death.