DTP MP Sebahat Tuncel for Istanbul has called for a discussion on how decisions are made regarding the city.

The conviction of a police officer for "probable intentional killing" of a young man has been welcomed by the family and their lawyer.

The recordings of witness statements regarding the death by police torture of Engin Çeber have been found to be faulty, so that witnesses will have to be heard again. Lawyers suspect tampering.

At a hearing at the Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court, it was decided to merge the cases of the second and third Ergenekon indictment.

MP Üskül has gone to see prisoner Zere in Adana. MP Arıtman has asked President Gül to release 20 prisoners.

Members of the Human Rights Association sent letters to eight prisoners, including Güler Zere and Erol Zavar.

In the third round, the AKP's candidate Şahin was elected the 24th speaker of parliament.

The General Staff announced the Supreme Military Council's decisions on promotions and extensions of duties on Tuesday.

Four parties have put forward their candidates for the post, and one indepent MP is also standing. The first two rounds of elections are today.

At midnight today all candidacies for the post of Speaker of Parliament must have been announced.

The high criminal court has decided to merge the case of the Ergenekon organisation and the attack on the State Council in Ankara.

The Istanbul 13th High Criminal Court will decide on the third Ergenekon indictment on 3 August.

Female members of the EHP gathered to demand the release of Güler Zere from prison.

The Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors has decided that the judges and prosecutors in the Ergenekon trial will remain in place.

Lawyer Oya Aslan describes a meeting with her client, imprisoned Güler Zere who is dying of cancer.

After three arrests on Tuesday, two more lieutenants were arrested yesterday evening.

Demands for different judges by defendants in the second Ergenekon trial have been rejected.

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.

Environmental engineer Tuncaelli says, "If the 'smoke-free air space' slogan is meant to be supported, before the cigarette ban it is much more important to reduce air pollution caused by the industry."

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.