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‘You met Turkey’s President who didn’t implement ECtHR judgements’

‘You met Turkey’s President who didn’t implement ECtHR judgements’

Addressing a message to ECtHR President Spano, jailed politician Selahattin Demirtaş's wife Başak Demirtaş said, “I have no doubt you had a chance to learn the position of the government. I would be glad to inform you about our position.”

7 September 2020

First pandemic hospital of Turkey handed over to Presidency of Religious Affairs

First pandemic hospital of Turkey handed over to Presidency of Religious Affairs

Established in 1924 in Princes’ Islands in İstanbul, the closed Heybeliada (Halki) Sanatorium and its 200-decare land have been handed over to the Presidency of Religious Affairs to be used as an “Islamic Education Center.”

7 September 2020

Parliamentary Speaker announces support for reintroduction of death penalty

Parliamentary Speaker announces support for reintroduction of death penalty

Şentop has supported MHP Chair's Bahçeli's call for the death penalty "for a limited number of crimes."

4 September 2020

Kurdish politician Mehmet Sincar commemorated on 27th anniversary of his assassination

Kurdish politician Mehmet Sincar commemorated on 27th anniversary of his assassination

The lawmaker was killed during a visit to the Kurdish-majority southeastern region to examine political assassinations.

4 September 2020

‘ECtHR President gave Constitutional Court the message of “Implement my rulings”’

‘ECtHR President gave Constitutional Court the message of “Implement my rulings”’

Amid ECtHR President’s visit to Turkey and criticisms about his meeting with government officials, former ECtHR Judge Rıza Türmen has spoken to bianet: “ECtHR President has given the Constitutional Court the message of ‘Implement my ruling’.”

4 September 2020 Nazan Özcan

Court blocks access to 'all future reports' about Islamic cult leader's child abuse

Court blocks access to 'all future reports' about Islamic cult leader's child abuse

A religious cult leader has been sent behind bars for abusing the child of one of his followers.

4 September 2020

Former PM Binali Yıldırım, spouse contract coronavirus

Former PM Binali Yıldırım, spouse contract coronavirus

Yıldırım has said that he and his spouse are feeling well and in home quarantine.

4 September 2020

Turkey says it is ‘ready to enter into dialogue with Greece’

Turkey says it is ‘ready to enter into dialogue with Greece’

In a statement released b Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is indicated, “Turkey is ready to enter into dialogue with Greece without any preconditions, in order to find lasting, fair and equitable solutions to all outstanding issues between Turkey and Greece.”

4 September 2020

Constitutional Court ruling on ‘Kuşkonar massacre’ 26 years later

Constitutional Court ruling on ‘Kuşkonar massacre’ 26 years later

Constitutional Court has handed down its ruling regarding the bombing of Kuşkonar and Koçağılı villages in Şırnak 26 years ago. The Court has unanimously concluded that the right to life of 38 deceased people, the wounded and their relatives was violated.

4 September 2020

Survey: 64 percent of youth want citizenship of another country

Survey: 64 percent of youth want citizenship of another country

One in every two young people is not happy, according to the survey.

3 September 2020

ECtHR President Spano in Turkey: Emphasis on ‘judicial independence’

ECtHR President Spano in Turkey: Emphasis on ‘judicial independence’

In his speech at the Justice Academy, ECtHR President Spano said, “Those in power cannot control the courts. To put it clearly, laws must not only apply to the populace, but also, and crucially to those that hold the reins of power at any given moment.”

3 September 2020

'Is the wall dividing Diyarbakır being built for pro-government Cengiz Holding?'

'Is the wall dividing Diyarbakır being built for pro-government Cengiz Holding?'

HDP deputy Garo Paylan has brought the controversial wall construction in the southeastern city to the parliamentary agenda.

3 September 2020

Grup Yorum band member Ali Aracı released

Grup Yorum band member Ali Aracı released

Behind bars since June 2019, Grup Yorum music member Ali Aracı has been released.

3 September 2020

‘Those who instigated the assault on TİP MP must also be brought to justice’

‘Those who instigated the assault on TİP MP must also be brought to justice’

Shortly after three people were arrested for “deliberately injuring” Workers’ Party of Turkey (TİP) Vice Chair and Hatay MP Barış Atay, the party has released a statement, underlining that the instigators of the attack must also stand trial.

3 September 2020

İstanbul has lost 47 thousand hectares of forest land in 20 years

İstanbul has lost 47 thousand hectares of forest land in 20 years

A recent report by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has shown that the city has lost 25 percent of its agricultural lands in 25 years. While 40 percent of İstanbul’s shores are inaccessible, the amount of active green land per person is 2.67 square meters.

3 September 2020

Erdoğan's ally says Turkey should urgently introduce death penalty

Erdoğan's ally says Turkey should urgently introduce death penalty

There is no alternative to the death penalty for the crimes of attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, child abuse and sexual assault, according to the MHP's Bahçeli.

2 September 2020

Religious cult leader remanded in custody for child abuse

Religious cult leader remanded in custody for child abuse

In a video that recently went viral on social media, Fatih N. is seen urging his followers to "infiltrate the control mechanisms of the state."

2 September 2020

HDP deputy calls on ECtHR President to reject honorary doctorate in Turkey

HDP deputy calls on ECtHR President to reject honorary doctorate in Turkey

ECtHR President Spano will come to Turkey tomorrow for a two-day visit, during which he will be given an honorary doctorate by İstanbul University.

2 September 2020

'We have never stopped struggling for peace'

'We have never stopped struggling for peace'

Arrested in Kocaeli Type F Prison, former HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ has addressed a letter to Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Andreas Schieder: “Our only wish is a life where democracy, freedom and fundamental human rights prevail.”

2 September 2020

AKP MP insults Demirtaş, his children on Twitter, then says 'tweet sent from wrong account'

AKP MP insults Demirtaş, his children on Twitter, then says 'tweet sent from wrong account'

One of his advisers sent the insulting message "by mistake" from his account, AKP deputy Akkal has said.

2 September 2020

Arrested journalist Rawin Sterk released in his first hearing

Arrested journalist Rawin Sterk released in his first hearing

Detained while reporting on refugees in Edirne and arrested shortly afterwards, Rûdaw reporter Rawin Sterk has been released in his first hearing.

2 September 2020 Hikmet Adal

Medical committee report: Aytaç Ünsal should be discharged from hospital

Medical committee report: Aytaç Ünsal should be discharged from hospital

Ünsal's immune system has collapsed, it is risky for him to stay in the hospital due to the pandemic, according to the report.

2 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Ministry suspends construction of wall that will divide Diyarbakır

Ministry suspends construction of wall that will divide Diyarbakır

Amid criticisms of locals and professional organizations, the Ministry of Transport has suspended the construction of a 12-kilometer double-sided wall in Turkey’s southeastern province of Diyarbakır.

2 September 2020

Facing up to 15 years in prison, director Kazım Öz acquitted

Facing up to 15 years in prison, director Kazım Öz acquitted

Standing trial on charge of “membership of an armed terrorist organization,” director Kazım Öz has been acquitted in his third hearing due to lack of evidence. Öz was facing 7 years, 6 months to 15 years in prison on the offense charged.

2 September 2020

ECtHR rejects application about death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal

ECtHR rejects application about death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has rejected the application with a request for an interim measure on the grounds that “there is no imminent danger” to arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal, who has been on a death fast for 212 days.

2 September 2020

‘Greece is now a rogue state,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik

‘Greece is now a rogue state,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik

Ruling AKP Spokesperson Ömer Çelik has referred to Turkey’s activities in following words: “Turkey is conducting its activities along its continental shelf and maritime zone and it has nothing to do with Greece.”

2 September 2020

Turkey says US lifting arms embargo on Southern Cyprus ‘poisons peace, stability’

Turkey says US lifting arms embargo on Southern Cyprus ‘poisons peace, stability’

In a written statement, Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on the US to reconsider its decision, saying, “Otherwise, Turkey, as a guarantor country, will take the necessary decisive counter steps to guarantee the security of the Turkish Cypriot people.”

2 September 2020

'Turkey now lives in a rape society, it is what we try to raise concerns about'

'Turkey now lives in a rape society, it is what we try to raise concerns about'

Physically attacked shortly after he was targeted by Interior Minister Soylu, TİP Vice Chair and Hatay MP Atay held a press statement: “Soylu is not a minister, he is the gang leader of the system established by the AKP in 18 years, he is a useful apparatus.”

1 September 2020

Turkish GP to be held with fans, cheapest daily tickets priced at 3.4 Euro

Turkish GP to be held with fans, cheapest daily tickets priced at 3.4 Euro

After a nine-year break, Formula 1 will return to İstanbul Park in mid-November in an extraordinary season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

1 September 2020

Erdoğan suggests debarment of lawyers engaged in 'terrorism'

Erdoğan suggests debarment of lawyers engaged in 'terrorism'

The President has joined the ministers of interior and justice in targeting the İstanbul Bar Association over the poster of lawyer Ebru Timtik, who lost her life on a death fast.

1 September 2020

Nationalist Movement Party executive threatens journalist Şirin Payzın on Twitter

Nationalist Movement Party executive threatens journalist Şirin Payzın on Twitter

Payzın has been targeted by the ruling AKP's ally after a comment on the MHP chair's remarks on Victory Day.

1 September 2020

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

Regarding death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal’s request for release, the Court of Cassation Prosecutor has indicated that “it shall be decided based on an examination of the file.” It means that the request will be responded at an uncertain date.

1 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez