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Lawmakers’ questions on Harmandalı Removal Center left unanswered

Lawmakers’ questions on Harmandalı Removal Center left unanswered

As the Parliamentary questions of MPs and the calls of civil society about the Harmandalı Removal Center in İzmir are left unanswered, main opposition CHP MP Bakan has brought the issue once again to the Parliamentary agenda.

Ahmet Bilge draws for bianet

Ahmet Bilge draws for bianet

Behind bars for 26 years, Ahmet Bilge has been contributing to bianet with his writings and drawings on the current issues on the country's agenda.

26 July 2021 Ahmet Bilge

International support for academic Can Candan

International support for academic Can Candan

Over 300 academics and filmmakers have addressed an open letter to the Rectorate of Boğaziçi University, its Senate and the Council of Higher Education, expressing support for Can Candan, who has been dismissed by the appointed acting rector.

UNESCO may strip Hagia Sophia and Chora of World Heritage Site status

UNESCO may strip Hagia Sophia and Chora of World Heritage Site status

The UNESCO Committee has said that it "deeply regrets the lack of dialogue and information" on Turkey’s intention to change the status of Hagia Sophia and Chora museums. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has lashed out at the statement in a press release.

Racist attacks against Kurds | 48 bars denounce pro-government daily

Racist attacks against Kurds | 48 bars denounce pro-government daily

48 bar associations across Turkey have released a joint statement in response to the news of daily Yeni Şafak targeting the bar associations for condemning the mounting racist attacks against Kurds in Turkey.

Erdoğan in the Black Sea amid floods: 'Balance is disturbed'

Erdoğan in the Black Sea amid floods: 'Balance is disturbed'

Visiting the Black Sea province of Rize amid heavy rainfall, floods and landslides, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said, “Allah’s balance has been disturbed,” adding that “neither the summers nor the winters are like they used to be.”

Detained over racist attack on Kurdish family, 40 people referred to courthouse

Detained over racist attack on Kurdish family, 40 people referred to courthouse

Carrying out a racist attack against a Kurdish family and killing one person in Turkey’s Central Anatolian province of Konya, 40 people have been referred to the courthouse after giving their statements at the security directorate.

Boğaziçi University | Elected senators address an open letter to rector candidates

Boğaziçi University | Elected senators address an open letter to rector candidates

In an open letter to the rector candidates, the elected senators of Boğaziçi University say, “Rector candidates must undertake that they will abide by the values of our university, its principles of bottom-up governance, meritocracy and autonomy.”

23 July 2021 Dilek Şen

Boğaziçi University | Academics file a lawsuit over multiple votes

Boğaziçi University | Academics file a lawsuit over multiple votes

The academics of Boğaziçi University have filed a lawsuit and demanded the stay of execution of the decisions taken by the appointed university administration by casting multiple votes at the Senate meeting.

'Regulation for media' statement by Presidency’s Communications Director

'Regulation for media' statement by Presidency’s Communications Director

Presidency’s Communications Director Fahrettin Altun has made a statement regarding news reports about some media outlets being funded by foreign countries, saying, "We will not allow fifth column activities under new guises.”

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

‘Turkish Cypriots’ only demand is the recognition of their status’

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has said that “the only demand of Turkish Cypriots is the recognition of their sovereign state status,” reiterating his support for a two-state solution in the island.

Onur Yaser Can case: New investigation against 5 police officers

Onur Yaser Can case: New investigation against 5 police officers

In the trial over the death of 28-year-old Onur Yaser Can, who committed suicide after being tortured in detention, the İstanbul Regional Administrative Court has requested an investigation against five police officers.

ECtHR ruling on use of ByLock app

ECtHR ruling on use of ByLock app

The ECtHR has concluded that in the absence of other evidence, the use of ByLock encrypted communication app, regarded as evidence of “FETÖ membership”, does not lead to reasonable suspicion in itself with regards to the committal of offenses charged.

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Erdoğan's 'good news' for Northern Cyprus turns out to be a new presidential palace

Mustafa Akıncı, the former president of Northern Cyprus, said the reputation of a state is not measured by the "splendor of its buildings" but by rights and freedoms.

Happy Sacrifice Feast

Happy Sacrifice Feast

We wish a happy Sacrifice Feast to all Muslim communities.

Hate speech against Alevi citizen on Parliamentary agenda

Hate speech against Alevi citizen on Parliamentary agenda

HDP İstanbul MP Ali Kenanoğlu has submitted a Parliamentary question about the incident where the house of an Alevi citizen in İstanbul’s Esenyurt was marked with “X” and “Alevi go away Kurd.”

HDP will be a key player 'even if it is closed,' says Sancar

HDP will be a key player 'even if it is closed,' says Sancar

HDP Co-Chair Sncar has said the recent armed attacks against the party are not individual cases but part of a plan against the democratic powers in Turkey.

AKP’s omnibus bill passed into law

AKP’s omnibus bill passed into law

The ruling AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging the duration of State of Emergency practices and the minimum wage support to employers has been passed by the General Assembly of the Parliament into law.

‘What happened to M.H.Y, how did a little child hang himself?’

‘What happened to M.H.Y, how did a little child hang himself?’

CHP MP Erdan Kılıç has submitted a Parliamentary inquiry about the suspicious death of a 12-year-old child staying as a boarder in a Quran course in Muş. The child allegedly committed suicide and a confidentiality order has been placed on the file.

HDP's Gergerlioğlu returns to parliament after top court ruling

HDP's Gergerlioğlu returns to parliament after top court ruling

The Constitutional Court ruled on July 1 that Gergerlioğlu's rights were violated when he was convicted of "terrorist propaganda."

‘Turkey’s 4th Judicial Package exacerbates the problems’

‘Turkey’s 4th Judicial Package exacerbates the problems’

Preparing a report on the recently passed 4th Judicial Package, the DDA has noted that the major problem in Turkey is “the judicial independence and impartiality and meritocracy”, stressing that this problem can be solved with systematic legal amendments.

Appointed acting rector doesn't approve Feyzi Erçin's course, citing his tweet as a reason

Appointed acting rector doesn't approve Feyzi Erçin's course, citing his tweet as a reason

Naci İnci, the appointed acting rector of Boğaziçi University, has not approved the classes to be taught by academic and lawyer Feyzi Erçin in the fall semester, just as he did not approve his classes in the summer school before.

16 July 2021 Dilek Şen

HDP may not repeat its support to opposition in next election, warns Buldan

HDP may not repeat its support to opposition in next election, warns Buldan

While the opposition needs the HDP's support to defeat the AKP in the next election, it still avoids appearing together with it, says HDP CO-Chair Buldan.

‘There are still trustees, the struggle is just beginning’

‘There are still trustees, the struggle is just beginning’

Chanting the slogan “We won't turn away from this path,” Boğaziçi University students have announced that their resistance will continue after the dismissal of appointed rector Bulu. They have made a call for a demonstration in Kadıköy today.

16 July 2021 Melisa Elçin Özçelikel

Boğaziçi University: Entry restrictions lifted after rector's dismissal

Boğaziçi University: Entry restrictions lifted after rector's dismissal

The dismissed rector has closed his Instagram account. He initially did not believe that he was sacked and posted an Instagram story mocking the news.

Boğaziçi students 'to continue struggle' after sacking of rector

Boğaziçi students 'to continue struggle' after sacking of rector

"This is only the beginning. We have seen the weakness of the government, we will continue the struggle," a student has said.

15 July 2021 Dilek Şen,Melisa Elçin Özçelikel

Boğaziçi University | Vice rector appointed as acting rector

Boğaziçi University | Vice rector appointed as acting rector

Shortly after Melih Bulu, the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University, was dismissed by a Presidential decree, the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) has appointed Bulu’s appointed vice rector as the acting rector of Boğaziçi University.

Boğaziçi University’s appointed rector Melih Bulu removed from office

Boğaziçi University’s appointed rector Melih Bulu removed from office

Appointed as the rector of Boğaziçi University by a Presidential decree on January 2, Melih Bulu has been dismissed by another Presidential decree. The students and academics of the university have been protesting his appointment for over 6 months.

Sub-Governor has a restraining order issued against local journalist

Sub-Governor has a restraining order issued against local journalist

Şenol Kaya, the Sub-Governor of Şarköy district in Tekirdağ province, has a restraining order issued against local journalist Nuri Çağlar for a period of 1 month following the news that he reported.

15 July 2021 Yakup Önal

Tahir Elçi murder case | Deleted camera footage to be examined

Tahir Elçi murder case | Deleted camera footage to be examined

In their statements at the prosecutor’s office over the assassination of Diyarbakır Bar Chair Tahir Elçi, witnesses said that they saw the moment when Elçi was shot. At today’s hearing, they said that they did not see it.

Second armed attack on HDP in a month

Second armed attack on HDP in a month

A man fired shots at the HDP's district office in Marmaris, Muğla. No one was hurt in the attack and the assailant has been detained.

14 July 2021 Ruken Tuncel

AKP’s bill prolonging State of Emergency passes the Parliamentary Commission

AKP’s bill prolonging State of Emergency passes the Parliamentary Commission

The ruling AKP’s omnibus bill prolonging the duration when the State of Emergency practices will remain in effect for a period of 3 years has passed the Parliamentary Commission of Planning and Budgetary.