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Hikmet Adal
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'We are dead; the state tells us to rise again and make our payments'
SMALL BUSINESSES IN PANDEMIC
'We are dead; the state tells us to rise again and make our payments'
The termination of the short-time work allowance added more to the hardships faced by shopkeepers and workers during the pandemic.
6 April 2021
Dismissed for joining a union, workers file a suit against company
Dismissed for joining a union, workers file a suit against company
The executives of Reysaş Vehicle Inspection Station are now facing 2 years in prison on charge of “preventing the exercise of trade union rights” as per the Article 118 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).
6 April 2021
‘Those who knew Central Bank Governor's dismissal bought 1.1 billion dollars’
HDP'S NECDET İPEKYÜZ
‘Those who knew Central Bank Governor's dismissal bought 1.1 billion dollars’
HDP MP Necdet İpekyüz says that while the average amount of US dollars purchased in Turkey a day is between 150-400 million dollars, those who knew that Central Bank Governor Ağbal would be dismissed have got richer.
30 March 2021
‘Hrant Dink murder case still continues; not only at court, but also in consciences’
HRANT'S FRIEND BÜLENT AYDIN
‘Hrant Dink murder case still continues; not only at court, but also in consciences’
Bülent Aydın, one of Hrant’s Friends, says, “The conscientious people of this country will also keep on raising their demand for justice in front of Agos every January 19. Until all perpetrators of this murder receive the penalty they deserve...”
30 March 2021
‘Dark veil covering up Hrant Dink murder not lifted’
‘Dark veil covering up Hrant Dink murder not lifted’
The trial of public officials over the killing of journalist Hrant Dink has ended in the acquittal of 37 defendants and conviction of 26. Hakan Bakırcıoğlu, Bülent Aydın, Erol Önderoğlu and Yetvart Danzikyan have made statements about the ruling.
26 March 2021
37 acquittals, 26 convictions, 4 life sentences, 2 aggravated life sentences
RULING IN HRANT DINK MURDER CASE
37 acquittals, 26 convictions, 4 life sentences, 2 aggravated life sentences
In the trial over the assassination of journalist Hrant Dink, the files of 13 people have been separated. 37 defendants have been acquitted and 26 have been convicted. Four have been given a life sentence and two an aggravated life sentence.
26 March 2021
It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist
It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist
The Turkish lira recorded an 11-percent depreciation against the US dollar after Erdoğan replaced the Central Bank governor with a pro-government columnist.
22 March 2021
History of party closures in Turkey
History of party closures in Turkey
Several predecessors of both the ruling AKP and the HDP, which is facing closure now, had been shut down throughout the history of the Republic.
19 March 2021
‘The fine for injuring a journalist is apparently 4,500 lira’
ASSAULTED JOURNALISTS SPEAK OUT
‘The fine for injuring a journalist is apparently 4,500 lira’
Journalist Can Dündar, columnists Yavuz Selim Demirağ, Sabahattin Önkibar, İdris Özyol, Ahmet Takan and grant holder of a local newspaper Şaban Önen speak to bianet about the impunity ensuing physical attacks on themselves.
12 March 2021
Built by public-private partnership, Zafer Airport to cause 208 million Euro of public loss
Built by public-private partnership, Zafer Airport to cause 208 million Euro of public loss
Only 7,429 people used the airport in 2020 whereas the guaranteed number of passengers was 1.27 million.
11 March 2021
'AKP is the biggest obstacle for artistic freedom in Turkey'
Q&A WITH DR. SRIRAK PLIPAT
'AKP is the biggest obstacle for artistic freedom in Turkey'
"Turkish authorities over the years have been determined to systematically suppress any political dissent, including opposition voices expressed through art and by artists," says the director of Freemuse.
8 March 2021
Hrant Dink murder case: Final hearing adjourned
Hrant Dink murder case: Final hearing adjourned
In the trial of public officials over the killing of journalist Hrant Dink, the final hearing has been adjourned until March 26 as one of the judges was on leave with a medical report.
5 March 2021
Non-prosecution for journalist making fun of TV series in a tweet
Non-prosecution for journalist making fun of TV series in a tweet
The chief public prosecutor’s office has given a decision of non-prosecution for journalist Oktay Candemir, who was investigated over a tweet critical of TV series about the Ottoman times.
25 February 2021
Prosecutor demands prison sentence for journalists covering torture
Prosecutor demands prison sentence for journalists covering torture
Arrested shortly after they reported it with documents that Servet Turgut and Osman Şiban had been thrown from a helicopter following their detention by soldiers in Van, four journalists have been indicted after serving 130 days in pre-trial detention.
16 February 2021
Collective bargaining ends in a deadlock, municipal workers go on strike
Collective bargaining ends in a deadlock, municipal workers go on strike
The workers of İstanbul’s Kadıköy Municipality have gone on strike as of midnight. If a similar deadlock is reached in the collective bargaining at Ataşehir and Kartal Municipalities in İstanbul, they will also stage a strike.
16 February 2021
‘Threat against Hrant Dink known by law enforcement authorities’
HRANT DİNK MURDER CASE
‘Threat against Hrant Dink known by law enforcement authorities’
In the trial of public officials over the assassination of journalist Hrant Dink, both the defendants and Dink family’s attorneys made their statements. The court board is expected to hand down its ruling at the next hearing on March 5.
10 February 2021
Court merges Osman Kavala’s ‘espionage’ case with Gezi trial
Court merges Osman Kavala’s ‘espionage’ case with Gezi trial
Despite the strong defense of the attorneys and witness statements, the İstanbul 36th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that Osman Kavala shall remain behind bars. The file of his “espionage” case has been merged with that of “Gezi”.
5 February 2021
Local court doesn’t defy reversal of acquittals in Özgür Gündem trial
Local court doesn’t defy reversal of acquittals in Özgür Gündem trial
The İstanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court has not defied the ruling of the appeals court which previously overturned the acquittals of Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin. The retrial will be held, as ruled by the appeals court.
3 February 2021
Workers of a solar panel factory not paid their wages, severance for over 2 years
Workers of a solar panel factory not paid their wages, severance for over 2 years
The CSUN factory, a manufacturer of solar panels, was opened in 2012 with the incentive of the ruling AKP. Six years later, its managers left Turkey and the factory was closed. Over 400 workers have not been paid their wages or severance since then.
28 January 2021
‘President must have more tolerance for harsh criticisms'
COMICS ACQUITTED
‘President must have more tolerance for harsh criticisms'
Standing trial for “insulting the President” over his comics, Sefer Selvi, a cartoonist for daily Evrensel, has been acquitted on the grounds that “the President must show more tolerance in the face of criticisms."
25 January 2021
Ali Öz sentenced to house arrest for the third time
HRANT DİNK MURDER CASE
Ali Öz sentenced to house arrest for the third time
In the trial of public officers over Hrant Dink murder, arrested defendant Şahin said, “The information in the intelligence registration form that we filled out and signed after the murder was the information we received six months ago. I signed it involuntarily.”
22 January 2021
‘Turkey’s ad ban not binding for companies without local representatives’
SOCIAL MEDIA LAW
‘Turkey’s ad ban not binding for companies without local representatives’
According to İstanbul Bar’s IT Law Center Founder Gökhan Ahi, if the advertisers and users want to give an ad to the social media providers which have not yet appointed local representatives, there is no obstacle in their way.
22 January 2021
'Attacks on journalists are a symbol of impunity'
'Attacks on journalists are a symbol of impunity'
We have spoken with representatives of journalism organizations after recent attacks against journalists.
21 January 2021
‘Some people at the very top winked, those at the very bottom shot’
HRANT DİNK MURDER, ÜMİT KIVANÇ TELLS
‘Some people at the very top winked, those at the very bottom shot’
We have spoken with Ümit Kıvanç, one of Hrant’s Friends, in the 14th year of his murder: “Apart from a very few exceptions, we are a society disgusted at justice and equity, with believers and non-believers, power-holders and opposition alike... What justice?”
19 January 2021
The state on the one side, Facebook on the other
WHATSAPP DEBATE
The state on the one side, Facebook on the other
İstanbul Bar’s Commission on Protection of Personal Data Chair Turan says, “The EU does not allow the data obtained from one channel to be combined with another. That is why Facebook cannot use the data obtained from Whatsapp.”
15 January 2021
Complaint about garbage is apparently more important than corruption
INVESTIGATION AGAINST İZMİT MAYOR
Complaint about garbage is apparently more important than corruption
İzmit Mayor Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet, the only mayor from the CHP in Kocaeli, applied twice to the Interior Ministry about the irregularities at the municipality. She now faces an investigation on the grounds that garbage is not regularly collected.
14 January 2021
'Financial censorship': Public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper in place for 483 days
'Financial censorship': Public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper in place for 483 days
The Press Advertising Agency often imposes public ad bans on independent newspapers that are critical of the government.
13 January 2021
Emine Erdoğan appeals columnist's acquittal over article about her 'Hermes bag'
Emine Erdoğan appeals columnist's acquittal over article about her 'Hermes bag'
The president's spouse had filed a lawsuit against columnist Ender İmrek, alleging that he insulted her by "not attributing good qualities to her."
12 January 2021
'Listen to this, this is how we killed your brother'
ANNIVERSARY OF THE KILLING OF METİN GÖKTEPE
'Listen to this, this is how we killed your brother'
Twenty-five years ago today, journalist Metin Göktepe was beaten to death by police officers. We have spoken with his sister about the killing and the aftermath.
8 January 2021
Hrant Dink murder case: Arrest warrant against 2 gendarmerie officers
Hrant Dink murder case: Arrest warrant against 2 gendarmerie officers
The trial of public officers over the assassination of journalist Hrant Dink continued in İstanbul today. As there is evidence that they knew about the murder beforehand, arrest warrants have been issued against two gendarmerie intelligence officers.
6 January 2021
New law may have even worse consequences for pro-government NGOs, says rights group head
NGO OVERSIGHT LAW
New law may have even worse consequences for pro-government NGOs, says rights group head
While rights groups are used to inspections and pressure by the government, conservative and nationalist groups may not be ready for such inspections, suggests Türkdoğan.
29 December 2020
What will happen if Turkey doesn't release Selahattin Demirtaş?
What will happen if Turkey doesn't release Selahattin Demirtaş?
We have spoken with an attorney of the HDP's former co-chair about the ECtHR decision for his release and what will happen from now on.
28 December 2020
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