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Parliament Approves New Judicial Reforms

Parliament Approves New Judicial Reforms

The parliament has approved new amendments in Turkish Penal Code and Anti-Terror Act last night - a series of judicial reforms publicly known as 4th Judicial Package.

Jailed Defendants Released Pending Trial

Jailed Defendants Released Pending Trial

An Ankara court released all 22 jailed defendants pending a trial yesterday on the first hearing of KESK trial - a criminal procecution against 72 members from Turkey's public workers' union.

Dicle University Takes 3 Day Break

Dicle University Takes 3 Day Break

Dicle University administration declared a three day break to classes after the recent attacks on university students.

Resolution Commission Formed Without CHP, MHP

Resolution Commission Formed Without CHP, MHP

After a series of heated discussions, the parliament has approved to form a commission in charge of investigating the ongoing peace process - a commission only supported by AKP and BDP.

Police Intervenes With Gas Bombs in Silivri

Police Intervenes With Gas Bombs in Silivri

By using tear gas bombs and cannoned water, police intervened demonstrator groups who were left out in the courthouse complex in Silivri to follow the Ergenekon trial this morning. The hearing could not be held.

Lecturers Strike For Second Time

Lecturers Strike For Second Time

France's lecturers located in Istanbul went on a second strike yesterday against their new limited contracting.

"We Are Just Starting"

"We Are Just Starting"

Turkey's Wise People Delegation will promote the ongoing process at their designated regions. They will submit a report to the government.

5 April 2013 Nilay Vardar

Inmate University Student Allegedly Commits Suicide

Inmate University Student Allegedly Commits Suicide

Harun Torgay, an inmate university student, allegedly committed suicide at Sincan high security prison after his first hearing yesterday. An Ankara court ordered to transfer him to Forensics Institute for judicial competence due to psychological instability.

4 April 2013 Ayça Söylemez

4th Delegation Visits Imrali Island

4th Delegation Visits Imrali Island

Peace and Democracy Party co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş and deputies Sırrı Süreyya Önder and Pervin Buldan set off to Imrali island this morning to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan.

"Wise People" List Announced

"Wise People" List Announced

Turkey's "wise people" list - a group of 63 prominent journalists, authors, artists and NGO representatives - has been announced this morning. The list only included 12 women compared to 51 men.

Three Lawsuits Against Hotel Constructions in Cappadocia

Three Lawsuits Against Hotel Constructions in Cappadocia

Two environment advocacy organizations have filed three seperate lawsuits against hotel constructions in Cappadocia, a historical site with its worldwide-known fairy chimneys.

28 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Deputy Tuncel Ordered to Pay Fine For Slapping Police Chief

Deputy Tuncel Ordered to Pay Fine For Slapping Police Chief

A Silopi district court ordered Peace and Democracy Party deputy Sebahat Tuncel to pay roughly 12,000 euros for slapping a police chief at a Newroz celebration in 2011.

Kürkçü: “Parliament Missed Opportunity”

Kürkçü: “Parliament Missed Opportunity”

Reacting to the ratification of Uludere report in a parliamentarian commission yesterday, Peace and Democracy Party deputy Ertuğrul Kürkçü said the parliament missed the opportunity to be the constituent force of the peace ongoing process.

28 March 2013 Yüce Yöney

MAZLUMDER: "Roboski Report Must Be Contested"

MAZLUMDER: "Roboski Report Must Be Contested"

MAZLUMDER Association Chair Ünsal and Özgür-Der Association Diyarbakır Chief Representative Yılmaz criticized the parliamentary report on Roboski Massacre which concluded that the Turkish military's air strike was not on purpose.

KCK, PKK, HPG Declare Ceasefire

KCK, PKK, HPG Declare Ceasefire

KCK Executive Council Chair Murat Karayılan declared an official ceasefire with Turkey yesterday, adding that they were ready to withdraw from Turkey depending on Turkish administration's response to the ongoing peace efforts.

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

PKK Might Withdraw By August, Demirtaş Says

Reminding that PKK leader Öcalan's call to lay down arms is irreversible, Peace and Democracy Party Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş said at least two commissions would beneeded for the withdrawal.

PM Erdoğan: "A Positive Move"

PM Erdoğan: "A Positive Move"

Referring to Abdullah Öcalan's Newroz statement on the withdrawal of PKK guerrillas from Turkey, PM Erdoğan said he saw it as a positive move.

Öcalan: "Our Armed Forces Should Withdraw Beyond Border"

Öcalan: "Our Armed Forces Should Withdraw Beyond Border"

"In the witnessing of millions today I am going to start a new era. Not arms but politics. Our armed forces should withdraw beyond border," Öcalan said in his letter read during the Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır.

Thousands Celebrate Newroz in Diyarbakır

Thousands Celebrate Newroz in Diyarbakır

Hundreds of thousand people gathered in Diyarbakır this morning to celebrate the arrival of spring equinox, a major celebration among Turkey's Kurds also known as Newroz. PKK leader Öcalan's message to Kurdish people was read both in Kurdish and Turkish.

Blast Hits AKP Headquarters, Justice Ministry

Blast Hits AKP Headquarters, Justice Ministry

Explosions hit Turkey's Justice Ministry building and governing AKP headquarters on Tuesday night, a series of attacks later on claimed by DHKP-C organization.

Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University

Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University

Police and private security forces intervened Newroz celebrations in Ankara University this afternoon, casting tear gas bombs and wounding several students.

20 March 2013 Serhat Korkmaz

High School Students From Denmark Visit bianet

High School Students From Denmark Visit bianet

A group of students from Denmark's Naestved Gymnasium and HS high school visited bianet during their trip to Turkey.

Prosecutors Charge 64 Life Sentence

Prosecutors Charge 64 Life Sentence

Turkey's Ergenokon trial reached its 281th hearing yesterday, with prosecutors summing up their case to seek life sentences for 64 defendants including retired generals and an ex-military chief.

Öcalan Underlines March 21 Appeal

Öcalan Underlines March 21 Appeal

Peace and Democracy Party delegation returned from their visit to PKK leader in his solitary confinement this afternoon, bringing Öcalan's message that urged the Turkish government to proceed with its next move towards peace.

18 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Kurdish Deputies Set Off For Imrali

Kurdish Deputies Set Off For Imrali

A deputy delegation from Turkey's pro-Kurdish Peace and Democracy Party set off to Imrali this morning to meet PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in his solitary confinement, which marked the third row of parliamentary visits since January.

Newroz Celebrations Everywhere

Newroz Celebrations Everywhere

All around Turkey, from Izmir to Van and Ankara to Mardin, the Newroz festival was celebrated with calls for peace.

Internet, Activism, and the New Media

Internet, Activism, and the New Media

The second day of the “Social Movements, Media and Politics” conference at the Izmir Economy University brought discussions about environmental and labour rights protesters and the new media.

15 March 2013 Nilay Vardar

Aysel Tuğluk: Öcalan Has Chosen Turkey as His Ally

Aysel Tuğluk: Öcalan Has Chosen Turkey as His Ally

Aysel Tuğluk and Ahmet Türk, the co-chairs of the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) spent last week discussing the current process with Kurdish organisations in order to give Öcalan messages. We talked with Tuğluk about the process towards a solution.

15 March 2013 İrfan Aktan

Kurdish Organisations Call for Conference of Unity

Kurdish Organisations Call for Conference of Unity

Although Kurdish parties and organisations outside of the parliamentary Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) support a peace process, they have called for a meeting of all Kurdish organisations prior to negotiations.

14 March 2013 İrfan Aktan

Turkey's Women Journalists Release March 8 Declaration

Turkey's Women Journalists Release March 8 Declaration

Kadın Gazeteciler Takipte (Women Journalists In Pursuit) Group made a public declaration today, condemning male violence and pledging the pursuit of masculine discourse in Turkey's media.

Diyarbakır Police Chief Celebrates Women's Day in Kurdish

Diyarbakır Police Chief Celebrates Women's Day in Kurdish

Police Chief Recep Güven placed a classified ad on a local newspaper in Diyarbakır province, which celebrated International Women's Day both in Turkish and Kurdish.

Kürkçü: Draft Report Ignores Real Culprits

Kürkçü: Draft Report Ignores Real Culprits

Peace and Democracy Party deputy Ertuğrul Kürkçü criticized the ratification of Uludere commission draft report, saying that it aimed to protect the Turkish state rather than its citizens.

6 March 2013 Ekin Karaca