Stories from Turkey

Turkish musician Tülay Özer has died at the age of 79. She first entered the music scene in 1975 and gained a listener base shortly after. The artist received a Golden Record award for her success. She was also known for supporting the music career of her sister, Zerrin Özer. She first performed in Izmir and achieved success, including winning a Golden Record award. Her career rise was noted during the 1980s, and she was a supporter of her sister Zerrin Özer's music career. The musician began her music career in 1972 and released her first 45 rpm record in 1974.

Turkey has mandated age rating systems for digital platforms to protect minors. Platforms must implement age verification systems and will be prohibited from providing services to children under 15 years old.

In Turkey, 15 percent of workers work more than 60 hours per week. This figure places Turkey ahead of Colombia, where the average for those working over 60 hours is 14.2 percent.

The Istanbul Governor's Office permitted rallies to be held at Kadıköy Rıhtım Square and Kartal Square for May Day. Istanbul Governor Davut Gül announced that 46% of stray animals have been collected and placed in shelters. Gül stated via social media that collecting stray animals is a clear duty rather than an option. The program involves collecting, restraining, and housing animals in appropriate shelter conditions.

An eleven-year-old boy named Rabi Anaz was found injured in front of his home in Giresun on April 12, 2018. The child died in the hospital after being transported from the scene. An orthopedic specialist stated during the investigation that preliminary dressing had been applied to the child's foot. The boy was reportedly left at the location with his foot already cleaned. The chief public prosecutor's office is currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances.

May Day, also known as Labor and Solidarity Day, was celebrated across Turkey with various events on Friday. Hundreds of thousands of people reportedly participated in the celebrations. Approximately 400 events were registered for the occasion.

Turkey is preparing a $10 billion investment to establish itself as a digital hub. Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon intend to spend $700 billion on artificial intelligence this year. This spending level is reported as the strongest since 2023. These market gains have primarily benefited the top 10 percent of wealth holders who own 90 percent of stocks. The spending comes despite ongoing conflict in Iran.

A landslide occurred on a road in Turkey, trapping passengers in a minibus. A landslide occurred while a minibus was passing through a road in Adana, Turkey. Damage assessment efforts have been launched in a region following a landslide that resulted in at least one death.

Authorities in Şanlıurfa and Kahramanmaraş are renewing measures regarding weapons in homes following school attacks in those provinces. Licensed firearm owners will be required to store their weapons in locked locations within their residences. The mandate aims to increase safety following the recent incidents.

Senior PKK commander Murat Karayilan has declared the peace process with Turkey is currently 'frozen'.