Turkey Protests Mount
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Teachers and healthcare workers in Turkey protest employment and appointment systems, with some on hunger strike. Opposition lawmakers criticize the government over teacher grievances amid ongoing demonstrations.
Protest at AKP Meeting in Trabzon: Citizen Removed After Accusing Mayor of Lying
Tensions flared at an AKP provincial advisory meeting in Trabzon when a citizen, Temel Kara, vocally protested during the speech of Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Metin Genç. Kara, who identified himself as having worked with the AKP for approximately 25 years, accused the mayor of making false statements. "You are speaking lies, you are speaking lies," Kara declared, voicing his fr…
Turkish Parliament Rejects Opposition Motion on Teacher Grievances Amid Protests
Opposition lawmakers in Turkey's parliament have voiced strong criticism regarding the rights and professional challenges faced by teachers. The Republican People's Party (CHP) presented a motion for …
Teachers protest ruling party official's refusal to meet amid hunger strike
A delegation representing private sector teachers and families of those who failed interviews continued their hunger strike on its third day, seeking to have promises made to them fulfilled. The group…
Turkish Healthcare Workers Protest 'Unjust' Appointment System, Say Future is Being 'Executed'
A group of unemployed healthcare professionals gathered outside the Ministry of Health in Turkey, holding signs displaying their KPSS (Public Personnel Selection Examination) scores. Under the banner …
