All News on Social Issues in Turkey
One-Third of Bulgarians Lean Toward Authoritarianism, Communism, or Military Rule
A recent survey reveals that nearly one-third of Bulgarians are inclined towards authoritarian governance, including communism or military rule. The study, conducted by Alfa Research for the Foundation for Humanitarian and Social Research - Sofia, highlights a significant divide between urban and rural sentiments.
Pursuit between coast guard and migrant smugglers’ speedboat near Symi leaves one dead
A pursuit between a coast guard boat and a speedboat transporting migrants from Turkey to the island of Symi in the southeastern Aegean on Friday resulted in one death.
According to reports, the incident took place in the waters northwest of Symi, when a coast guard patrol boat spotted the speedboat.
Multinational Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Bulgaria; Eight Arrested
On August 19, a major police operation aimed at dismantling an international migrant trafficking ring operating along the so-called "Western Balkan route" was conducted in the Plovdiv region of Bulgaria, BNT reports. This route spans from Turkey through Bulgaria, Serbia, and Romania, ultimately reaching Western Europe.
Türkiye rescues 22 irregular migrants
Türkiye rescued 22 irregular migrants after Greek authorities pushed them back into Turkish territorial waters, authorities said Monday.
Coast guard units rescued the migrants, including one child, from a lifeboat off the coast of Fethiye in Türkiye's southwestern province of Muğla on Sunday, the Turkish Coast Guard said in a statement.
Turkey suddenly reinstates access to Instagram after more than a week
Turkey reinstated access to Instagram on Saturday night, after more than a week of being blocked nationwide.
The Information and Communication Technologies Authority barred access to Instagram on August 2 without providing a specific reason. Government officials later said the ban was imposed because the social media platform failed to abide by Turkish laws.
Turkish units rescue dozens of migrants in Aegean Sea
The Turkish Coast Guard Command on Monday reported the rescue of 59 irregular migrants in the Aegean Sea, including 23 who were forcibly pushed back by Greece.
Among those rescued were 10 children, found adrift on a rubber boat pushed back by Greek authorities into Turkish waters near Karaburun, a district in the western province of İzmir.
Illegal immigrants swam from Turkey to Kos
There is a steady flow of illegal immigrants arriving on the country’s islands.
Yesterday morning, the Port Authority of Kos was informed by the Police Department of Kos that a person was swimming towards the Greek coast in the sea area “Lampi”.
The swimmer came ashore on his own and was taken to the General Hospital-Health Center of Kos for first aid and was discharged.