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Judgeship rejects objection to access block on daily Yeni Yaşam

Judgeship rejects objection to access block on daily Yeni Yaşam

The judgeship of peace has rejected Yeni Yaşam newspaper's appeal against the access block imposed on its website “www.yeniyasamgazetesi1.com".

15 October 2020

Turkish Medical Association Chair responds to Erdoğan's 'terrorism' accusation

Turkish Medical Association Chair responds to Erdoğan's 'terrorism' accusation

The President's words "are not on our agenda," Prof. Korur-Fincancı has said: "We are losing our colleagues. We have lost seven health workers in a week."

15 October 2020

Court: Postponement of bar association’s general assembly is against the law

Court: Postponement of bar association’s general assembly is against the law

The Muğla 3rd Administrative Court has concluded that the postponement of Muğla Bar Association’s General Assembly meeting by the decision of Muğla Provincial Public Health Board following an Interior Ministry circular is against the law.

15 October 2020

Constitutional Court says member's tweet doesn't reflect institutional view

Constitutional Court says member's tweet doesn't reflect institutional view

Court member Engin Yıldırım's tweet has sparked a new debate with the government.

14 October 2020

Erdoğan calls Turkish Medical Association Chair 'a terrorist', hints at new law

Erdoğan calls Turkish Medical Association Chair 'a terrorist', hints at new law

Speaking at his party’s parliamentary group, the President has said the “crooked structure” of professional organizations became unsustainable.

14 October 2020

Journalist Can Dündar faces up to 35 years in prison

Journalist Can Dündar faces up to 35 years in prison

The prosecutor’s office has demanded that journalist Can Dündar be sentenced to 22 years, 6 months to 35 years in prison on charges of “political or military espionage” and “aiding a terrorist organization.”

14 October 2020

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu slams ban on Kurdish theater play

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu slams ban on Kurdish theater play

İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu has spoken about the ban on “Bêrû”, a Kurdish theater play to be hosted by the Municipality’s City Theaters: “It is a play by Dario Fo. It has been performed in Turkish. It will now be performed in Kurdish. What is the difference?”

14 October 2020

Journalist on trial ‘with the lights on’

Journalist on trial ‘with the lights on’

Standing trial for having tweeted about Judge Akın Gürlek, journalist Söğütlü testified at court, where she also referred to the controversial “Lights are on” tweet of a Constitutional Court member. Her lawyer Öztürk has spoken to bianet about the trial.

14 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

With his name not mentioned, officer who shot Berkin is now plaintiff in another trial

With his name not mentioned, officer who shot Berkin is now plaintiff in another trial

Standing trial for shooting 14-year-old Berkin Elvan with a tear gas canister during Gezi, police officer F.D. has become a plaintiff in another trial where journalists face charges for disclosing the name of another officer as a responsible party in the killing.

14 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Constitutional Court member's tweet leads to new row with government

Constitutional Court member's tweet leads to new row with government

Turkey's top court has lately been part of political debates as the ruling AKP and its ally MHP criticize the court's decisions and say that it should be "reshaped."

14 October 2020

‘Armenia’s attitude is a clear violation of law,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson

‘Armenia’s attitude is a clear violation of law,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson

Addressing the reporters during the AKP’s Central Decision and Executive Board meeting, Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik has indicated that “a snap election is out of the question for the People’s Alliance” of the AKP and MHP.

14 October 2020

Local court defies Constitutional Court ruling of right violation for Enis Berberoğlu

Local court defies Constitutional Court ruling of right violation for Enis Berberoğlu

After the Constitutional Court concluded that the rights of Enis Berberoğlu were violated, the İstanbul 14th Heavy Penal Court has indicated that there is no ground for retrial. Main opposition CHP Chair has denounced the ruling.

14 October 2020

Constitutional Court: Detecting 'ByLock' users not interference in private life

Constitutional Court: Detecting 'ByLock' users not interference in private life

ByLock is a messaging application that is considered as an evidence of membership of the "Fethullahist Terrorist Organization [FETÖ]," the group held responsible for the July 2016 coup attempt.

13 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘Fuat Avni’ lawsuit against daily BirGün ends in acquittal

‘Fuat Avni’ lawsuit against daily BirGün ends in acquittal

Standing trial on charge of “aiding the organization as non-members” for having reported on the tweets posted on “Fuat Avni” account, BirGün journalists have been acquitted. Similar lawsuits filed against Diken and T24 news websites also ended in acquittal.

13 October 2020

‘There is little to no enforcement in Turkey against companies bribing abroad’

‘There is little to no enforcement in Turkey against companies bribing abroad’

According to “Exporting Corruption” report, “Turkey’s legal framework and enforcement system contain several inadequacies and experts raise concerns about the independence of judiciary and its lack of expertise on anti-corruption issues.”

13 October 2020

‘Classrooms are crowded, empty public buildings should be turned into schools’

‘Classrooms are crowded, empty public buildings should be turned into schools’

With the start of the “second phase” of face-to-face education in Turkey, more and more students have returned to school. Kaya Bahadır, the Chair of Students’ Parents Association, has spoken to bianet about education in Turkey amid pandemic.

13 October 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Kobanê investigation: HDP's Tuncel, Tuğluk remanded in custody 'again'

Kobanê investigation: HDP's Tuncel, Tuğluk remanded in custody 'again'

Both Tuncel and Tuğluk have been in prison since 2016.

13 October 2020

17 people die of counterfeit alcohol in İzmir, Mersin

17 people die of counterfeit alcohol in İzmir, Mersin

Having applied to hospitals for suspected alcohol poisoning from fake liquor, five of 13 people have lost their lives in Mersin while the death toll in İzmir has increased to 12 in İzmir. Three suspects have been arrested in Mersin.

12 October 2020

Detained physician released on probation

Detained physician released on probation

Taken into custody for allegedly committing a crime with the messages on a social media account, Dr. Tahsin Çınar has been released on probation.

12 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Babacan: There is no longer freedom of thought in Turkey

Babacan: There is no longer freedom of thought in Turkey

DEVA Party Chair Ali Babacan, also a former deputy PM from the ruling AKP, has said, “They are trying to rule the country with fear. Journalists who report news that are not in the interest of the government are either arrested or dismissed.”

12 October 2020

More students return to schools as 'second phase' of face-to-face starts

More students return to schools as 'second phase' of face-to-face starts

Preschool and first grade students started in-person education on September 21.

12 October 2020

‘We are against any war that brings about death and destruction’

‘We are against any war that brings about death and destruction’

Amid ongoing conflicts between Armenia and Azerbaijan, over 800 citizens have signed a joint statement: “Bloody solutions such as war and violence are destructive and painful for societies. One needs to insist on dialogue and negotiation in solving problems.”

12 October 2020

Journalist Pınar Gayıp released from detention

Journalist Pınar Gayıp released from detention

Taken into custody on October 7, 20 people, including Etkin News Agency (ETHA) reporter Pınar Gayıp, have been released from detention.

12 October 2020

Decision to lift MP Çelik's immunity published in Official Gazzette

Decision to lift MP Çelik's immunity published in Official Gazzette

Çelik previously resigned from the HDP after facing charges for sexually assaulting a woman.

Dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca arrested

Dismissed Kars Co-Mayor Şevin Alaca arrested

Taken into custody in Kars province on October 1, four people, including dismissed Co-Mayor of Kars Şevin Alaca, have been arrested.

Education Ministry to distribute 500,000 free tablets for distance education

Education Ministry to distribute 500,000 free tablets for distance education

Turkey planned both in-person and distance education for the several grades of students who will start in-person lessons as of October 12, Minister Selçuk has said.

Ayhan Bilgen: Dismissed as mayor, arrested and blocked on Twitter

Ayhan Bilgen: Dismissed as mayor, arrested and blocked on Twitter

The government-appointed municipal administration has blocked dismissed mayor on Twitter and deleted the municipality's old tweets about its work in Kars city.

İYİ Party Chair Akşener’s press advisor detained

İYİ Party Chair Akşener’s press advisor detained

Murat İde, the press advisor of İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener, has been taken into custody in Giresun over an article that he penned five years ago.

Journalist Ayşegül Doğan faces up to 15 years in prison

Journalist Ayşegül Doğan faces up to 15 years in prison

In his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor has demanded that journalist Ayşegül Doğan be penalized for “being a member of the organization.” Doğan was the Program Coordinator of the İMC TV, which was closed by a Statutory Decree.

Tuma Çelik’s legislative immunity lifted

Tuma Çelik’s legislative immunity lifted

Facing an investigation for sexually assaulting a woman, Independent Mardin MP Tuma Çelik’s legislative immunity has been lifted at the General Assembly of the Parliament. Çelik resigned from the HDP following the allegations.

Property of journalist Can Dündar confiscated

Property of journalist Can Dündar confiscated

The local court has ruled that journalist Can Dündar, who is currently abroad, shall be considered a “fugitive” and his property shall be confiscated on the grounds that he has failed to appear in court within 15 days.

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Constitutional Court rejects appeal against Law on Criminal Enforcement

Constitutional Court President and six members have indicated that the Law on Criminal Enforcement has the characteristics of a “pardon” and can only be implemented by an act of Parliament; however, the appeal has been rejected by a majority of votes.

7 October 2020 Ayça Söylemez