We live this daily: “Türkiye has third most unequal distribution of wealth among 161 countries” (Oxfam report)

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Oxfam report: Türkiye has third most unequal distribution of wealth among 161 countries

Türkiye’s general ranking in the index, compared to other OECD countries, is at the lowest with 74th place. Furthermore, when it comes to social expenditures, Türkiye is also still the lowest among OECD, according to the report.


At the end of the last year, there were nearly 300,000 prisoners in the country of 84 million people.

Outrage in Turkey after Erdoğan says ‘fate’ to blame for mine explosion

Politicians and trade unionists question president’s pledge to improve safety after blast kills at least 41 An explosion at a state-owned mine that left 41 dead and

Turkey coalmine blast leaves at least 40 dead with dozens still trapped

Rescuers continue to search for miners who are up to 350 metres underground in the pit in Amasra At least 40 people have

At least 40 killed in coal mine explosion in northern Türkiye

Some 110 workers were in the mine at the time of the explosion caused by firedamp. Fourt workers are in critical condition. One
Police restricted the commemoration in Ankara to only the family members of those who lost their lives in the ISIS bombings that claimed 104 lives in 2015. Twenty people were detained.

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