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ECtHR convicts Turkey in case of imprisoned HDP politicians

ECtHR convicts Turkey in case of imprisoned HDP politicians

The most recent European court ruling adds to the previous judgments against Turkey concerning Selahattin Demirtaş and Figen Yüksekdağ.

Turkish Lira continues to weaken after elections

Turkish Lira continues to weaken after elections

The lira plummeted to yet another all-time low against the US dollar and the Euro. Despite overall stability in global gold prices, gold prices also reached record highs.

Workers' Party launches nationwide protests, demands release of imprisoned MP

Workers' Party launches nationwide protests, demands release of imprisoned MP

Can Atalay, a lawyer and a human rights advocate, was imprisoned after the Gezi Park trial. He has not been released despite being elected as an MP.

7 June 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Onur Yaser Can case: Police officers receive lenient sentences in prolonged trial

Onur Yaser Can case: Police officers receive lenient sentences in prolonged trial

Onur Yaser Can, a 28, took his own life in 2010 following alleged torture by narcotics police. After years of legal proceedings, four officers were ultimately convicted of "tampering or destroying official documents." The plaintiff's lawyers will appeal the decision, urging for the officers to be face trial for torture.

5 June 2023 Hikmet Adal

Profile: Hakan Fidan, Turkey's long-serving intelligence chief, becomes foreign minister

Given his extensive experience in intelligence and relations with foreign countries, Fidan's appointment indicates a continuation of Turkey's assertive foreign policy.

Who is who in President Erdoğan's new cabinet?

Who is who in President Erdoğan's new cabinet?

Following his re-election, Erdoğan has undergone a significant cabinet reshuffle in preparation for his third term.

LGBTI+ groups mark the start of Pride Month

LGBTI+ groups mark the start of Pride Month

This year, the theme of the celebrations in the country will be centered around the May elections and the pressures faced by the LGBTI+ community.

Six HDP Youth members detained in İzmir

Six HDP Youth members detained in İzmir

Over the past few weeks, a series of operations has been carried out targeting not only political parties but also legal and media organizations with a Kurdish focus.

How climate crisis affects Turkey's agricultural production

How climate crisis affects Turkey's agricultural production

For many years, Turkey has been unable to achieve yield increases in its key agricultural products, placing the country significantly behind its global competitors in this regard.

Supreme Election Council releases final results of presidential runoff vote

Supreme Election Council releases final results of presidential runoff vote

The results will of published in the Official Gazzette, a day after the publication of the parliamentary vote.

Neighborhood guards can carry weapons, perform ID checks, rules top court

Neighborhood guards can carry weapons, perform ID checks, rules top court

The court has annulled a provision authorizing guards to take measures to prevent demonstrations until the police arrive.

10th anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Dozens detained in İstanbul's Taksim

10th anniversary of Gezi Park protests: Dozens detained in İstanbul's Taksim

Several commemorative events were held around Taksim, where the massive anti-government protests started in 2013.

Green Left MP candidate remanded in custody

Green Left MP candidate remanded in custody

Yıldırım is charged with "membership in an illegal organization."

AKP council member assails journalist at İstanbul Municipal Council meeting

AKP council member assails journalist at İstanbul Municipal Council meeting

Journalist Macit Korkmaz was physically assaulted by the council member while he was filming an argument.

Demirtaş announces retirement from active politics

Demirtaş announces retirement from active politics

The Kurdish politician recently criticized his HDP for its loss of votes in the elections on May 14.

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Imprisoned Kurdish journalist forced to speak Turkish at hospital

Zeynel Bulut, one of the 15 Kurdish journalists arrested on "terror" charges last year, was hospitalized due to his illness.

Pro-government columnist claims appeals court upheld İstanbul mayor's political ban

Pro-government columnist claims appeals court upheld İstanbul mayor's political ban

Mayor İmamoğlu's lawyer has denied the claim, saying that the appeals court has yet to give a judgment regarding the mayor's appeal.

Police erect barricades around İstanbul's Gezi Park on 10th anniversary of massive protests

Police erect barricades around İstanbul's Gezi Park on 10th anniversary of massive protests

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the protests against a construction project in Gezi Park, which transformed into countrywide demonstrations against the Erdoğan government.

Turkey's election body unveils official results of parliamentary polls

Turkey's election body unveils official results of parliamentary polls

The Supreme Election Council has released the final data regarding the parliamentary election on May 14.

Former Diyarbakır Bar chair given 7.5 year jail term on 'terror' charges

Former Diyarbakır Bar chair given 7.5 year jail term on 'terror' charges

After his previous conviction was overturned, Fethi Gümüş has been handed the same sentence.

RTÜK investigates six broadcasters over 'violations' during election coverage

RTÜK investigates six broadcasters over 'violations' during election coverage

The media outlets under investigation "engaged in "hurling insults and launching attacks that belittle our nation" during their broadcasts, according to the media regulatory body.

Turkey denies entry to pro-Navalny journalist for election coverage

Turkey denies entry to pro-Navalny journalist for election coverage

Irina Alleman, who covered the dual elections in Turkey on May 14, was denied entry to the country when she arrived for the runoff vote.

Shots fired at CHP office in İstanbul

Shots fired at CHP office in İstanbul

An office of the main opposition party in the Gaziosmanpaşa district was targeted in the attack. The authorities are investigating the incident.

Demirtaş hits back at Erdoğan over 'execution' slogans during re-election speech

Demirtaş hits back at Erdoğan over 'execution' slogans during re-election speech

When the president labeled the Kurdish politician a "terrorist" during his speech, the crowd responded by chanting slogans demanding his execution.

İstanbul Municipality faces resistance as it demolishes illegal cafes on Bosphorus shoreline

İstanbul Municipality faces resistance as it demolishes illegal cafes on Bosphorus shoreline

A municipal official has been injured in an assault during the demolition of a cafe. The municipality has condemned the incident.

Rescued fox cub taken under protection in Dersim

Rescued fox cub taken under protection in Dersim

The young animal will be reintroduced to its natural habitat once it has completed its rehabilitation.

Three children drown in irrigation canals, one still missing after five days

Three children drown in irrigation canals, one still missing after five days

One of the children was the son of a family of seasonal agricultural workers and two were Syrian refugees.

Torrential rainfall causes flooding, disruption in eastern Turkey

Torrential rainfall causes flooding, disruption in eastern Turkey

Severe impact was reported in Karlıova, Bingöl, following heavy rainfall.

İstanbul mayor says Turkey's democracy marred by polarization, unfair elections

İstanbul mayor says Turkey's democracy marred by polarization, unfair elections

While admitting that he was saddened by the election results, İmamoğlu said "we must acknowledge the existence of unfair circumstances."

Over 3,800 people detained in a week for drug-related offenses

Over 3,800 people detained in a week for drug-related offenses

The police seized a substantial quantity of diverse narcotics in a week, according to an official statement.

Turkey's runoff vote 'marked by unlevel playing field, media bias,' international observers say

Turkey's runoff vote 'marked by unlevel playing field, media bias,' international observers say

A joint mission comprising the OSCE and PACE has released its findings based on observations made during the presidential runoff vote in Turkey.

Biden congratulates Erdoğan on re-election in phone call

Biden congratulates Erdoğan on re-election in phone call

The two leaders reportedly discussed the potential selling of F-16 warplanes to Turkey and Sweden's NATO membership bid.

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