A large southern Turkish city on the Seyhan River, administrative seat of Adana Province
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Osman Kavala’s continued detention after his 2022 life sentence violates his rights, citing structural flaws in Turkey’s judiciary. The court calls for Kavala’s immediate release and notes a pattern of political influence on justice in Turkey.
Wildfires in Turkey’s Antalya region have prompted mass evacuations, with several districts affected. Officials say the fires remain active and efforts to control the blazes continue as rescuers face challenging winds. A resident died after smoke exposure, and dozens have been hospitalized for burns and smoke inhalation. Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are deployed, and hundreds of residents have evacuated.