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Media authority RTÜK imposes a fine in one out of every two decisions

Media authority RTÜK imposes a fine in one out of every two decisions

According to a report prepared by CHP Vice Chair Akkuş İlgezdi, the Radio and Television Supreme Council suspended the broadcast of 671 programs in 2014-2021. 75 percent of these suspensions were imposed in the Presidential System.

AGED CARE HOMES DURING PANDEMIC

‘They act as if problems did not exist’

CHP Vice Chair Akkuş İlgezdi says that her Parliamentary question regarding an aged care home in Ankara where COVID-19 cases were diagnosed has not been answered by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services for over a month.

12 November 2020 Ceren Berfin Beyazdağ

COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘800 health workers have resigned’

COVID-19 in Turkey: ‘800 health workers have resigned’

In a written statement, main opposition CHP MP Akkuş İlgezdi has raised concerns that nearly 800 healthcare workers have resigned due to their working conditions, lack of personal protective equipment and heavy workload amid pandemic.

21 September 2020

Obesity increased by 38.9 percent in Turkey in 11 years

CHP MP AKKUŞ-İLGEZDİ

Obesity increased by 38.9 percent in Turkey in 11 years

“As the due consideration is not given to protective and preventive health services, obesity increased by 38.9 percent in 11 years,” main opposition CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi has noted.

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

'Rise of informants': Tip-offs to prosecutors increased by 118 percent in a year

The government's polarizing discourse leads people to fink on one another while the legitimate opposition is portrayed as a threat to the country, CHP MP Gamze Akkuş-İlgezdi has warned.

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

'Every Seven of 10 Suspects of Violence on Women Not Prosecuted'

While prosecutor's issue protective orders in most applications by women, they usually decide not to prosecute suspects, CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi has noted, citing Jutice Ministry data.

Main Opposition CHP Vice Chair Slams 1 Percent Budget Allocated for Women

Main Opposition CHP Vice Chair Slams 1 Percent Budget Allocated for Women

CHP Vice Chair Akkuş-İlgezdi criticizes that only 1 percent of the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services’ budget will be allocated to the Directorate of Women’s Status: “Allocating 3 lira per woman, this budget won't keep women alive, but kill them!”

19 December 2019

29 Suicide Attempts in Parliament in 9 Years

29 Suicide Attempts in Parliament in 9 Years

Answering the Parliamentary question of CHP İstanbul MP Gamze Akkuş İlgezdi, Parliamentary Deputy Speaker Süreyya Sadi Bilgiç has indicated that 29 suicide attempts have taken place in Parliament in the last 9 years.

18 November 2019

‘Number of Women Graduates Registered Unemployed Increases to 445 Thousand 300’

CHP MP GAMZE AKKUŞ İLGEZDİ

‘Number of Women Graduates Registered Unemployed Increases to 445 Thousand 300’

Main opposition CHP MP Gamze Akkuş İlgezdi has announced that according to Turkish Employment Agency (İŞKUR) figures, the number of unemployed has increased to 3 million 509 thousand 603, reaching an all time high.

11 November 2019

‘179 Planes Had to Make a Missed Approach at New İstanbul Airport’

MINISTER OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

‘179 Planes Had to Make a Missed Approach at New İstanbul Airport’

Responding to a Parliamentary question regarding a Turkish Airlines plane that had a bird strike at the new İstanbul Airport, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Turhan has stated that it was caused by bad weather conditions.

Police Violence During March 8 Events on Parliamentary Agenda

PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY

Police Violence During March 8 Events on Parliamentary Agenda

CHP MP Gamze Akkuş-İlgezdi has drawn attention to the violence inflicted by police upon the women who intended to organize a March 8 event around the same moment when the Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım stated in Muğla that ‘they condemn violence against women.’