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Court of Cassation joins 'Montreux declaration' debate

Court of Cassation joins 'Montreux declaration' debate

The top appeals court has stated that the declaration by 103 admirals was "unacceptable."

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

While some opposition politicians say that the government is using the declaration to distract the public from the country's real problems, others have taken side with either the government or the admirals.

10 people detained over retired admirals’ ‘Montreux’ declaration

10 people detained over retired admirals’ ‘Montreux’ declaration

As part of the investigation launched into the midnight declaration that has triggered a coup debate, four people have been summoned to depose by going to the security directorate within three days.

1,276 summaries of proceedings against 186 MPs

1,276 summaries of proceedings against 186 MPs

In the 27th Legislative Term, there are summaries of proceedings against 93 main opposition CHP MPs and 54 of 55 HDP MPs.

‘Rate of those who say “I will never vote for Erdoğan” on the increase’

‘Rate of those who say “I will never vote for Erdoğan” on the increase’

A survey conducted in late March has shown that the total votes of the Nation’s Alliance, consisting of the main opposition CHP and İYİ Party, are higher than those of the People’s Alliance, consisting of the ruling AKP and MHP.

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

The declaration criticizing the government over the discussion of the convention and a video showing an admiral in Islamic clothes has been interpreted by the government as an implicit coup threat.

HDP: Gergerlioğlu 'abducted' from hospital and put in prison

HDP: Gergerlioğlu 'abducted' from hospital and put in prison

HDP deputies and Gergerlioğlu's son were not allowed to visit him at the hospital today. It was later found that he was secretly taken to prison.

3 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu detained at home

Dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu detained at home

After his prison sentence because of a tweet became final, Gergerlioğlu's parliamentary mandate was revoked on March 17.

‘Stop violations of rights, violence against students’

‘Stop violations of rights, violence against students’

Amid ongoing protests against the appointed rector, the academics of Boğaziçi University have turned back on the Rector’s Office for the 65th time and demanded the resignation of the appointed rector and his vice rectors.

Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians

Kobanê trial: Court reviews arrest of 28 politicians

The arrested defendants attended the hearing via video conference in the case where HDP’s former Co-Chairs Figen Yüksekdağ and Selahattin Demirtaş and dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Ayhan Bilgen are also standing trial.

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

The imprisoned politician has been interviewed by imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent.

Council of State annuls ‘journalist grata’ regulation on press cards

Council of State annuls ‘journalist grata’ regulation on press cards

With the ruling of the Council of State, the Presidential Communications Directorate’s decisions to revoke press cards and permanent press cards and its refusal to renew or grant press cards are now devoid of a legal basis.

Vice rector shares old projects: ‘Boğaziçi is now doing science’

Vice rector shares old projects: ‘Boğaziçi is now doing science’

The news shared by Kumbaroğlu, the vice rector of Boğaziçi University appointed by appointed rector Melih Bulu, refers to the research projects that started in 2020 or earlier and were conducted in 2020, when neither he nor Bulu had yet been in office.

Excavation for parking garage construction on Syriac monastery premises in Mardin

Excavation for parking garage construction on Syriac monastery premises in Mardin

Historical places belonging to minorities are faced with "destruction policies," says HDP deputy Garo Paylan.

Government ally Bahçeli says both HDP and Constitutional Court should be closed

Government ally Bahçeli says both HDP and Constitutional Court should be closed

The MHP leader lashed out at the top court after it returned an indictment seeking the closure of the HDP on procedural grounds.

Stripped of MP status, HDP's Gergerlioğlu to apply to ECtHR

Stripped of MP status, HDP's Gergerlioğlu to apply to ECtHR

The Constitutional Court rejected the application against Gergerlioğlu's expulsion from the parliament.

Foreign Ministry responds to US' human rights reports on Turkey

Foreign Ministry responds to US' human rights reports on Turkey

"Our country's resolve to promote and protect human rights remains firm," the ministry has said.

Constitutional Court returns the indictment of HDP closure case

Constitutional Court returns the indictment of HDP closure case

Examining the indictment issued against the HDP by the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation, the Constitutional Court has found procedural deficiencies. The Office will send the indictment back after rectifying them.

HDP says 'nonsensical' closure indictment not prepared by prosecutors but by ruling parties

HDP says 'nonsensical' closure indictment not prepared by prosecutors but by ruling parties

The Constitutional Court rapporteur yesterday requested the indictment to be returned for the rectification of procedural deficiencies.

İstanbul mayor says HDP not a 'terrorist' party, canal project a 'betrayal' of city

İstanbul mayor says HDP not a 'terrorist' party, canal project a 'betrayal' of city

The canal project would add more to the city's more than a million empty homes and destroy agricultural lands, İmamoğlu has said.

Constitutional Court rejects application against Gergerlioğlu's expulsion from parliament

Constitutional Court rejects application against Gergerlioğlu's expulsion from parliament

HDP's Gergerlioğlu was stripped of his parliamentary seat on March 17.

‘Keeping AKP congresses on the agenda doesn’t help anyone’

‘Keeping AKP congresses on the agenda doesn’t help anyone’

In response to a question regarding the “jam-packed” AKP congresses amid the pandemic, Turkey’s Health Minister Koca has said, “I am of the opinion that keeping this issue on the agenda doesn’t help anyone.”

Constitutional Court rapporteur returns HDP indictment

Constitutional Court rapporteur returns HDP indictment

The rapporteur assigned with examining the indictment of the closure case filed against the HDP has returned the indictment due to procedural deficiencies.

HDP Co-Chair Buldan: Solution lies in snap election

HDP Co-Chair Buldan: Solution lies in snap election

Arguing that the ruling AKP and its ally MHP want to take revenge on the HDP for the last local elections, HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan says that they “planned” the closure case against the party for this reason.

Özgür Gündem trial: Reference to ‘national human rights’ in justified ruling

Özgür Gündem trial: Reference to ‘national human rights’ in justified ruling

In justifying the 21-year prison sentence given to Kemal Sancılı, İnan Kızılkaya, Zana Kaya and Eren Keskin, the heavy penal court has argued that “an understanding and concept of real and national human rights needs to be discussed and observed.”

Erdoğan names new Deputy Central Bank Governor

Erdoğan names new Deputy Central Bank Governor

With a Presidential decision published in the Official Gazette, Murat Çetinkaya has been dismissed as the Deputy Governor of Turkey’s Central Bank and replaced by Mustafa Duman, an executive director at Morgan Stanley in Turkey.

Boğaziçi University: Preliminary agreement foresees demolition

Boğaziçi University: Preliminary agreement foresees demolition

Minister of Environment and Urbanization Kurum and İstanbul Governor Yerlikaya visited Boğaziçi University Uçaksavar lodgings three days ago. Academics are now informed by the Rectorate that the lodgings will be demolished and rebuilt.

30 March 2021 Dilek Şen

Turkey breaks records in agricultural production, says Erdoğan

Turkey breaks records in agricultural production, says Erdoğan

Defining Turkey as a “water stressed country”, AKP Chair and President Erdoğan has argued that “Turkey has broken records in agricultural production” in the country’s Republican history since 1923.

Dargeçit Jitem Case: Prosecutor demands acquittal

Dargeçit Jitem Case: Prosecutor demands acquittal

Despite the evidence indicating that the defendants committed the offense charged, the prosecutor has demanded their acquittal. The families whose children were disappeared in the 1990s have denounced the prosecutor’s opinion.

AKP's loss of power may not result in end of its rule, warns Union for Democracy

AKP's loss of power may not result in end of its rule, warns Union for Democracy

"The democratic opposition should be able to put a more serious pressure on the ruling power," the DİB has said.

Legislative proposal by CHP: ‘Cancel COVID-19 fines’

Legislative proposal by CHP: ‘Cancel COVID-19 fines’

Raising concerns over “double standards”, main opposition CHP MP Emre has submitted a legislative proposal foreseeing the cancellation of administrative fines imposed on people during the coronavirus outbreak and refund of the already paid fines.

‘What happened to 50 thousand doses of BioNTech vaccine?’

‘What happened to 50 thousand doses of BioNTech vaccine?’

Main opposition CHP MP Murat Emir has raised concerns about the contradictions between the statements of the Health Minister and BioNTech company about the number of vaccine doses that arrived in Turkey in the first batch and the dates of delivery.