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Forestland in İstanbul, Balıkesir and Kütahya Razed in Forest Fires

Forestland in İstanbul, Balıkesir and Kütahya Razed in Forest Fires

While 10-decare forestland has been razed in a forest fire in Burgazada Island of İstanbul, 60 houses in Marmara Island of Balıkesir have been evacuated. In Tavşanlı, Kütahya, an 80-hectare area has been affected by the fire.

Acquittal for Erdem Gül, No Penalty for Enis Berberoğlu

MIT TRUCKS CASE

Acquittal for Erdem Gül, No Penalty for Enis Berberoğlu

In the trial regarding the news reports on National Intelligence Agency (MIT) trucks, the İstanbul 14th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that Erdem Gül shall be acquitted and Enis Berberoğlu shall not be penalized.

Case File of Dündar Separated; Gül and Berberoğlu to Make Defense in Next Hearing

MIT TRUCKS CASE

Case File of Dündar Separated; Gül and Berberoğlu to Make Defense in Next Hearing

In the trial regarding the news reports on National Intelligence Agency (MIT) trucks, the court has ruled that the file of Can Dündar shall be separated and adjourned the hearing of the case to May 15 so that Gül and Berberoğlu will make their last defenses.

6 February 2019 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Erdem Gül Acquitted of MİT Trucks Case

Journalist Erdem Gül Acquitted of MİT Trucks Case

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Representative to Ankara Gül has been acquitted of the trial in which he was being tried together with Can Dündar. Gül was charged with “obtaining and declaring state’s confidential documents”.

Supreme Court: Penalty Increase for Dündar, Acquittal for Gül

Supreme Court: Penalty Increase for Dündar, Acquittal for Gül

Supreme Court of Appeal has reversed the district court decision foreseeing a 5 years and 10 months prison sentence for Dündar and 5 years of prison sentence for Gül. Supreme Court has ruled that Dündar shall be sentenced to 15 to 20 years in prison while Gül shall be acquitted.

CHP MP Berberoğlu Arrested in MİT Trucks Case, Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

CHP MP Berberoğlu Arrested in MİT Trucks Case, Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

CHP’s Berberoğlu has been arrested and sentenced to 25 years in prison in the case in which Berberoğlu has been tried along with journalists Erdem Gül and Can Dündar.

14 June 2017 Elif Akgül

Dündar, Gül Receive German PEN’s Hermann Kesten Prize

Dündar, Gül Receive German PEN’s Hermann Kesten Prize

PEN Germany has granted Hermann Kesten Prize to the journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül, and the Hermann Kesten Support Award to the “Translate for Justice”! platform.

18 November 2016 Gürsel Köksal

Erdem Gül: Price for Writing the Truth

MİT TRUCKS CASE

Erdem Gül: Price for Writing the Truth

The hearing in the trial of journalists Erdem Gül, Can Dündar and CHP Deputy Enis Berberoğlu put on trial due to the the MİT Trucks report on Cumhuriyet daily. Ahead of the hearing, journalists have held a statement in from of the courthouse.

16 November 2016 Elif Akgül

Gül, Dündar Case combined With Lawsuit Against CHP Deputy Berberoğlu

Gül, Dündar Case combined With Lawsuit Against CHP Deputy Berberoğlu

The lawsuit brought against the journalists Erdem Gül and Can Dündar due to their reports on the trucks of National Intelligence Agency has been combined with the lawsuit filed against Berberoğlu. The next hearing will be held on November 16.

22 September 2016

Court Sentences Can Dündar, Erdem Gül to 10 Years, 10 Months Total

Court Sentences Can Dündar, Erdem Gül to 10 Years, 10 Months Total

The court has sentenced the journalists Can Dündar to 5 years and 10 months and Erdem Gül to 5 years in prison who are being tried over making report of MİT Trucks.

6 May 2016 Elif Akgül

MİT Truck Cases not Joined

MİT Truck Cases not Joined

In the hearing of Can Dündar and Erdem Gül’s report of MİT Trucks, prosecutor’s demand for joining the case in which prosecutors and soldiers are being judged has been rejected.

#RaiseYourPenForFreedom Campaign for Arrested Academics

#RaiseYourPenForFreedom Campaign for Arrested Academics

Four academics, two journalists will stand trial in two hearing rooms in one courthouse on April 22. The campaign #RaiseYourPenForFreedom has been launched for solidarity.

“April 22 Going to be Milestone in Terms of History of Turkey’s Democracy”

ARRESTED ACADEMIC MUZAFFER KAYA:

“April 22 Going to be Milestone in Terms of History of Turkey’s Democracy”

Imprisoned academic, Muzaffer Kaya has said he believes they will be released in the hearing on April 22, and release of Can Dündar and Erdem Gül along with him will be a huge gain in terms of democratic struggle.

Istanbul Gathering for Freedom of Expression on April 9,10

Istanbul Gathering for Freedom of Expression on April 9,10

10th Istanbul Gathering for Freedom of Expression will take place on April 9 and 10. Also Dündar and Gül arrested over their MİT-trucks report as well as freedom of expression will attend the gathering.

‘Right to Information Cannot Be Blocked by State Secret’

‘Right to Information Cannot Be Blocked by State Secret’

Journalism trade bodies TGC, ÇGD, TGS, DİSK Press Labor and Press Institute Association expressing that journalists Dündar and Gül are being tried for doing journalism, demanded freedom for all imprisoned journalists.

Journalists Tried Behind Closed Doors in MİT Trucks Case

Journalists Tried Behind Closed Doors in MİT Trucks Case

The trial in which journalists Can Dündar and Erdem Gül being judged is being tried. Even MPs haven’t been allowed in the closed hearing.

EU, US Respond to Erdoğan’s Criticism Against Diplomats

EU, US Respond to Erdoğan’s Criticism Against Diplomats

The US and EU have responded to President Erdoğan’s criticism against consuls that follow hearing of Dündar and Gül: “This is usual duty of EU diplomats”, “It is in accordance with diplomatic procedures”.

Diplomatic Note Sent to Embassies Monitoring Dündar-Gül Trial

Diplomatic Note Sent to Embassies Monitoring Dündar-Gül Trial

Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a diplomatic note to embassies as to ambassadors monitoring the case hearing Can Dündar and Erdem Gül.

Dündar, Gül Trial Adjourned Upon Non-Compliance With Closed Court Decision

Dündar, Gül Trial Adjourned Upon Non-Compliance With Closed Court Decision

The trial of Dündar and Gül have been adjourned until April 1 as the MPs did not abide by the “closed trial” decision.

Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial

Call From Journalist Organizations Ahead of Dündar, Gül Trial

International freedom of expression organizations and others from Turkey have come together upon call from TGC, TGS, ÇGD, DİSK-Press, News Union and Press Institute for releasing the journalists in prison.

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş: Constitutional Court Exceeded Its Authority

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş: Constitutional Court Exceeded Its Authority

Vice Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş has commentated on Constitutional Court’s Decision as to Gül and Dündar that “the Constitutional Court has acted beyond its authority”.

Minister of Justice: Constitutional Decision is Usurpation of Authority

Minister of Justice: Constitutional Decision is Usurpation of Authority

Minister of Justice Bozdağ criticized Constitutional Court’s reasoned decision on Dündar and Gül case as “Constitutional Court replaces the court of first instance and makes an examination in substance. The Constitution does not accord the Constitutional Court such a right”.

President Erdoğan Criticizes Constitutional Court's Decision on Dündar, Gül

President Erdoğan Criticizes Constitutional Court's Decision on Dündar, Gül

President Erdoğan stating he hasn’t read Constitutional Court’s justified decision on Can Dündar and Erdem Gül has said, “I’ve heard they have pronounced 33-page justified decision. I believe they have difficulty in explaining the justification”.

Constitutional Court Issues Reasoned Decision on Dündar, Gül

Constitutional Court Issues Reasoned Decision on Dündar, Gül

Constitutional Court has issued the reasoned decision on Dündar and Gül case. Noting that the charges were only based on the published report, the court has ruled that the principle of lawfulness was not fulfilled.

Erdoğan on Constitutional Court’s Decision: Not Over Yet

Erdoğan on Constitutional Court’s Decision: Not Over Yet

President Erdoğan has commented on Constitutional Court’ ruling on Dündar and Gül as “If the court [of first instance] insists on its decision, there is no decision the Constitutional Court could take. They could apply to ECtHR, and the state pays the compensation”.

Arınç: Congratulations to President of Constitutional Court

Arınç: Congratulations to President of Constitutional Court

Former Vice PM Arınç has noted that he considers the Constitutional Court’s decision of “rights violation” regarding arrest of Dündar and Gül correct, congratulated Court's Chief Judge.

Espionage at Issue in MİT News Reports, says Davutoğlu

Espionage at Issue in MİT News Reports, says Davutoğlu

Prime Minister Davutoğlu asserting news reports of Can Dündar and Erdem Gül on MİT trucks is an activity of espionage, has claimed this situation in nowhere can be assessed as freedom of the press in the world.

Justice Minister Bozdağ: Constitutional Court Violated Constitution, Law

Justice Minister Bozdağ: Constitutional Court Violated Constitution, Law

Minister of Justice Bozdağ has backed President Erdoğan’s remarks on Constitutional Court’s decision concerning the journalists Gül and Dündar.

Constitutional Court Denounces News Articles Aiming to ‘Take Its Conscience Hostage’

Constitutional Court Denounces News Articles Aiming to ‘Take Its Conscience Hostage’

The Constitutional Court said as to some news articles regarding release of Can Dündar and Erdem Gül that those publications aim to “take its conscience hostage”.

Erdoğan on Release of Gül and Dündar: I Don’t Obey or Respect the Court Ruling

Erdoğan on Release of Gül and Dündar: I Don’t Obey or Respect the Court Ruling

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has commentated on the Constitutional Court’s ruling to release the journalists Gül and Dündar as “I don’t obey the court decision. I don’t respect it either”.

29 February 2016

Can Dündar, Erdem Gül at Cumhuriyet Building

Can Dündar, Erdem Gül at Cumhuriyet Building

Can Dündar and Erdem Gül returning to building of Cumhuriyet daily have made a press statement after their imprisonment of 92 days.

26 February 2016

Can Dündar: Until Silivri Concentration Camp Becomes a Museum

Can Dündar: Until Silivri Concentration Camp Becomes a Museum

Can Dündar released from Silivri Prison has noted; “This profession has paid the price with lives for the sake of publishing these news. Ours is nothing compared to that. We could stand upright thanks to you”.

26 February 2016

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