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bianet. org > haber > childrens-share-of-turkeys-population-nearly-halved-in-five-decades-319119

Children's share of Turkey's population nearly halved in five decades

2+ hour, 11+ min ago  (653+ words) The Turkish Statistical Institute (Turk Stat) has released the "Children in Statistics 2025" bulletin, presenting data on children's living conditions in the country. Accordingly, the number of children in the country was 21. 3 million as of 2025, accounting for 24. 8% of the total population....

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bianet. org > haber > textile-workers-in-turkey-fight-poor-labor-conditions-in-a-declining-industry-318747

Textile workers in Turkey fight poor labor conditions in a declining industry

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1038+ words) Turkey's textile industry, historically one of the world's largest exporters, is facing its deepest crisis in decades " and as the industry struggles to stay alive, so do its workers. At least 64 Antep textile workers have died on the job over…...

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bianet. org > haber > four-killed-in-second-school-shooting-in-turkey-in-two-days-318739

Four killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (963+ words) A shooting at a middle school in the southern province of Mara" has resulted in casualties at around 2 pm today, the city's governor has announced. The incident marks the second school shooting in Turkey in two days. M'kerrem "nl'er, the…...

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bianet. org > haber > reports-fuel-prices-in-turkey-expected-to-drop-by-up-to-17-following-ceasefire-318491

Reports: Fuel prices in Turkey expected to drop by up to 17% following ceasefire

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (280+ words) A sharp decline in global crude oil prices, triggered by a temporary ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran, is expected to result in a reduction of up to 17% liras in domestic fuel prices, according to media reports. The breakthrough…...

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bianet. org > haber > amid-iran-war-transport-prices-jump-over-4-5-in-turkey-in-a-month-318325

Amid Iran war, transport prices jump over 4. 5% in Turkey in a month

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (339+ words) Turkey's monthly inflation stood at 1. 94% in March, according to data released today by the Turkish Statistical Institute (Turk Stat). Annual inflation eased to 30. 87%, while prices have increased 10. 04% since the start of the year. Among the three main expenditure groups with…...

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bianet. org > haber > turkey-wants-neither-israel-nor-iran-to-dominate-middle-east-318299

Turkey wants neither Israel nor Iran to dominate Middle East

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (882+ words) Turkey's official position on the US and Israel war on Iran may be neutral, but that does not mean uninvolved. NATO security systems intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile that crossed into Turkish airspace on Mar 30 in what was the fourth…...

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bianet. org > haber > turkey-blocks-israeli-official-website-revealing-continued-trade-despite-sanctions-318208

Turkey blocks Israeli official website revealing continued trade despite sanctions

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (458+ words) Newly released'data from the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) confirmed that Turkish exports to Israel continue despite the "full trade embargo" imposed on May 2024. The webpage was blocked from access in Turkey shortly after its release, though the relevant…...

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bianet. org > haber > gold-rush-across-turkey-amid-iran-war-fallout-317981

'Gold rush' across Turkey amid Iran war fallout

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (393+ words) Citizens flocked to jewellers across Turkey following a sharp decline in gold prices triggered by the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran on Feb 28. In "stanbul's Grand Bazaar, the country's most significant informal financial hub, experienced near-stampede…...