In Istanbul, women continue to march on Istiklal Street for women's rights, despite the Turkish government's ban on nearly all government-critical protests since the 2013 Gezi Park protests. These marches, which occur on International Women's Day and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, draw thousands, including conservative women. Participants demand peace and protest against violence and discrimination. Cagla Akdere from the March Committee emphasizes unity among women regardless of political affiliation, while feminist filmmaker Güliz Saglam and sociologist Feryal Saygiligil criticize the government's policies, which they see as reducing women to family members rather than citizens, deepening gender inequality. The protests are implicitly critical of Recep Tayyip Erdogan's AKP government, which is seen as perpetuating a male-dominated political landscape that leads to violence against women.

A Turkish court ended the long-standing tug-of-war between the Trump administration and Turkey by releasing American pastor Andrew Brunson from house arrest. Brunson had been detained after the coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and was accused of having ties to the Kurdish PKK and the Gülen movement. The U.S. imposed sanctions on Turkey and doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum imports during the Turkish lira's free fall, which may have contributed to Turkey's decision to release Brunson. The release comes amid a new high-profile criminal case involving the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which has strained Saudi-Turkish and Saudi-American relations. The Turkish government has been sharing information with the U.S. to influence public opinion against Saudi Arabia. Brunson's release is seen as a move by Turkey to improve its image in the U.S.

The disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul has created a dilemma for both Turkey and Saudi Arabia, with initial harsh tones from Turkish officials, including President Erdogan, softening over time. Despite Turkish officials leaking details to the press, suggesting Khashoggi was murdered, Turkey is also seeking to manage its relationship with Saudi Arabia, evidenced by the establishment of a joint working group to investigate the case. The incident highlights broader regional tensions, with Turkey and Saudi Arabia diverging on issues such as support for different factions in Syria, relations with Qatar, and the Muslim Brotherhood. The economic and strategic interests between the two countries, however, necessitate a careful balancing act, as Turkey cannot afford to alienate Saudi Arabia and its allies due to economic and energy considerations.

The preface of a book by Serdar Korucu discusses the violent events that targeted Greek citizens in Turkey, particularly focusing on the destruction of property and the sexual violence against women. The narrative recounts how government officials promised to repair the physical damages to homes, workplaces, and churches, but the emotional and psychological scars, especially from sexual assaults, were beyond repair. The preface includes a poignant story of a woman whose daughter was raped, highlighting the despair of the Greek community. It also references historical figures and literature that reflect the deep-seated cultural and nationalistic tensions between Turks and Greeks, including a quote from Sakallı Nurettin Paşa that derogatorily targets Greek women and a passage from Attila İlhan's work that symbolizes the conquest over Greece. The preface ends with a quote from İsmet İnönü emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the truth of these events, no matter how painful.

The article discusses the unresolved case of the assassination of Hrant Dink, a journalist who was targeted and killed due to his work. It has been 10 years since the murder, and the call for justice remains unmet. The case continues with an increasing number of suspects, yet those who ordered the killing have not been brought to trial. The article is prepared by Elif Akgül and reflects on the decade-long struggle for justice in the Hrant Dink murder case.