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Tolga Korkut
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Öcalan: "It Has Taken a Long Time, But It Will Be Good"
Kurdish Question
Öcalan: "It Has Taken a Long Time, But It Will Be Good"
The imprisoned PKK leader spoke to his lawyers on the prison island on 14 August, and the Fırat News Agency published parts of the conversation.
17 August 2009
Minister of Interior Meets with DTP
Government's Kurdish Initiative
Minister of Interior Meets with DTP
The meeting between Minister Atalay and the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party was described as positive by both sides.
13 August 2009
How CHP and MHP Can Be Part of the Solution
How CHP and MHP Can Be Part of the Solution
According to Prof. Dr. Ersanlı, the opposition parties need to rethink their attitude, while the AKP needs to be pushed to more radical steps.
13 August 2009
"At Least Some Diyarbakır Soil for Aram Tigran"
"At Least Some Diyarbakır Soil for Aram Tigran"
Because the Turkish Ministry of the Interior did not permit his funeral in Diyarbakır, musician Tigran was buried in Brussels.
13 August 2009
AKP Transfers Unemployment Fund to Employers
AKP Transfers Unemployment Fund to Employers
A law allowing accumulated money in the unemployment fund to be transferred to employers has been passed in parliament.
12 August 2009
Öcalan's "Road Map" Obstructed by "Inclement Weather"
Kurdish question
Öcalan's "Road Map" Obstructed by "Inclement Weather"
Because of "inclement weather", Öcalan's lawyers have not been given permission to visit him on İmralı island.
12 August 2009
Minister Atalay Meets with TOBB
Government's "Kurdish Initiative"
Minister Atalay Meets with TOBB
Today, Minister of the Interior Atalay met with representatives of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey.
12 August 2009
"MHP and CHP Should Be Most Supportive of Kurdish Initiative"
Kurdish question and mhp
"MHP and CHP Should Be Most Supportive of Kurdish Initiative"
Assoc. Prof. Tosun believes that the MHP's opposition to the government's initiative is an attempt to keep its base. However, the party is moving away from the centre.
12 August 2009
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Full text: PKK’s statement on disbanding decision
12 May 2025
Full text: PKK’s statement on disbanding decision
PKK declares disbandment, ending four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey
12 May 2025
PKK declares disbandment, ending four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey
Turkey rules out Kurdish autonomy after PKK dissolution
12 May 2025
Turkey rules out Kurdish autonomy after PKK dissolution
'No excuse left not to build a democratic Turkey' after PKK lays down arms, says pro-Kurdish leader
12 May 2025
Turkish government officials welcome PKK disbanding as 'historic turning point'
12 May 2025
Turkish government officials welcome PKK disbanding as
Minister Atalay Speaking to Political Parties about Initiative
kurdish question
Minister Atalay Speaking to Political Parties about Initiative
Atalay is to meet with the DSP, the BBP and the DTP this week. The MHP refuses a meeting, while the CHP wants to know the content of the "package".
11 August 2009
Armenian Musician Aram Tigran to Be Buried in Diyarbakır
Armenian Musician Aram Tigran to Be Buried in Diyarbakır
According to his own wishes, Tigran will be laid to rest in Diyarbakır.
10 August 2009
AKP Insisting on "Rented Labour"
Labour Rights
AKP Insisting on "Rented Labour"
After President Gül sent back the law on private employment agencies to parliament, the law will be reconsidered in parliament on 11 August.
7 August 2009
Critically Ill Prisoners on Parliament Agenda
Critically Ill Prisoners on Parliament Agenda
MP Üskül has gone to see prisoner Zere in Adana. MP Arıtman has asked President Gül to release 20 prisoners.
7 August 2009
Mehmet Ali Şahin Is New Head of Parliament
Mehmet Ali Şahin Is New Head of Parliament
In the third round, the AKP's candidate Şahin was elected the 24th speaker of parliament.
5 August 2009
Türk: "Happy and Hopeful", Erdoğan: "Hopes Have Increased"
Erdoğan-DTP Meeting
Türk: "Happy and Hopeful", Erdoğan: "Hopes Have Increased"
Following the meeting between Prime Minister Erdoğan and a delegation from the pro-Kurdish DTP today, both sides displayed optimism.
5 August 2009
"Real Issue Is PKK's Participation in Legal Politics"
Kurdish Question
"Real Issue Is PKK's Participation in Legal Politics"
According to Assoc. Prof. Yeğen, the government seems to have achieved public support for its Kurdish initiative, but there are still open questions.
5 August 2009
"Party Leader" Erdoğan Finally to Meet Kurdish MPs
"Party Leader" Erdoğan Finally to Meet Kurdish MPs
After long refusing to meet with MPs from the pro-Kurdish DTP, Prime Minister Erdoğan will meet a delegation tomorrow, but emphasises that he will attend the meeting as a party chair.
4 August 2009
Parliament Prepares for Election of New Speaker
Parliament Prepares for Election of New Speaker
At midnight today all candidacies for the post of Speaker of Parliament must have been announced.
3 August 2009
Radikal Newspaper Employee "Has Right to Job"
A labour court has ruled that the Radikal newspaper had no right to dismiss a reporter.
30 July 2009
Diyarbakır Hopeful after Minister's Speech
Kurdish Question
Diyarbakır Hopeful after Minister's Speech
Bar Association President Aktar senses optimism in the Kurdish-majority city after Minister Atalay's speech.
30 July 2009
Minister Atalay: "We Will Speak to Anyone for a Solution"
Kurdish question
Minister Atalay: "We Will Speak to Anyone for a Solution"
The Minister of the Interior said that the government was open to dialogue with all political parties, NGOs, academics and the media.
29 July 2009
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Full text: PKK’s statement on disbanding decision
12 May 2025
Full text: PKK’s statement on disbanding decision
PKK declares disbandment, ending four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey
12 May 2025
PKK declares disbandment, ending four-decade armed insurgency against Turkey
Turkey rules out Kurdish autonomy after PKK dissolution
12 May 2025
Turkey rules out Kurdish autonomy after PKK dissolution
'No excuse left not to build a democratic Turkey' after PKK lays down arms, says pro-Kurdish leader
12 May 2025
Turkish government officials welcome PKK disbanding as 'historic turning point'
12 May 2025
Turkish government officials welcome PKK disbanding as
Ergenekon Prosecutors Stay in Place
Judge and Prosecutor transfers
Ergenekon Prosecutors Stay in Place
The Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors has decided that the judges and prosecutors in the Ergenekon trial will remain in place.
28 July 2009
A Few Minutes With Güler Zere
PRISONS
A Few Minutes With Güler Zere
Lawyer Oya Aslan describes a meeting with her client, imprisoned Güler Zere who is dying of cancer.
26 July 2009
İHD Calls on Gül and Ergin: Stop Deaths in Prisons
HEALTH PROBLEMS IN PRISONS
İHD Calls on Gül and Ergin: Stop Deaths in Prisons
Six people died in prison because of health reasons this year. According to IHD, 19 detainees are severely ill. Saying that "jailhouses have turned into death houses", the foundation urges the president and the Minister of Justice to take action.
23 July 2009
"Öcalan Can Stop Fighting, But Expectations Must Be Realistic"
KURDISH QUESTION
"Öcalan Can Stop Fighting, But Expectations Must Be Realistic"
Bilgen of the Peace Parliament evaluated Öcalan's "road map" as an important starting point but warned of exaggerated hopes.
22 July 2009
"Temizöz Trial will Become Bigger"
Cemal Temizöz Trial
"Temizöz Trial will Become Bigger"
According to lawyer Elçi, a second indictment is expected in the case against former JITEM members.
21 July 2009
Lawyers Invite Plaintiff Applications against JITEM Commander
EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS
Lawyers Invite Plaintiff Applications against JITEM Commander
The Şırnak and Diyarbakır Bar Associations have called on those wanting torture and disappearance cases in Cizre between 1993 and 1996 cleared up to apply.
17 July 2009
25 Lira Fine For Cigarette Stubs on the Ground
SMOKING BAN
25 Lira Fine For Cigarette Stubs on the Ground
As of 19 July, Turkey will ban smoking in cafés, restaurants and bars. A hotline has been installed to notify the Ministry of Health of violations.
17 July 2009
"AKP Sacrifices Hazelnut Farmers to Capitalism"
Agriculture
"AKP Sacrifices Hazelnut Farmers to Capitalism"
Yaşar of the Fındık-Sen hazelnut farmers' union has accused the government of buying nuts cheaply and selling them at high prices in order to keep capitalists happy.
16 July 2009
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Effect
Rights of the Disabled People
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Effect
Seven months after parliament's ratification, the cabinet's decision is now being published in the Official Gazette. The protocol deals with the application rights of individuals.
15 July 2009
"Nabucco Project Will Harm Environment"
CLIMATE CHANGE
"Nabucco Project Will Harm Environment"
Assist. Prof. Aşıcı warns that the pipeline project will increase Europe's dependency on natural gas and only offer temporary employment.
15 July 2009
New Magazine: "Dialogue" for Human Rights
New Magazine: "Dialogue" for Human Rights
A human rights platform in Turkey has launched a bi-monthly magazine, the aim of which is to strenghten dialogue among activists as well as with the public administration.
10 July 2009
President Ratifies Change to Military-Civilian Judiciary System
Military Judiciary
President Ratifies Change to Military-Civilian Judiciary System
Following the ratification by President Gül, the new law was published in the Official Gazette. The CHP has announced its determination to appeal against the amendments.
9 July 2009
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