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“I’m Honored But I will Continue with CHP”

“I’m Honored But I will Continue with CHP”

“I am honored but I will continue with CHP,” Rıza Türmen, CHP’s Izmir province deputy, said regarding his selection of president candidates by HDP.

No Trial in Dilan Dursun Case Albeit Injury Anniversary

No Trial in Dilan Dursun Case Albeit Injury Anniversary

Dilan Dursun, a 21 year old university student who was shot one year ago at Ethem Sarısülük’s funeral with a canister, is sustaining her life struggle. “Slaying of children by the government gets me down,” she told bianet.

17 June 2014 Beyza Kural

İhsanoğlu: I Observe with Acknowledgement

İhsanoğlu: I Observe with Acknowledgement

After being selected as the president candidate of Turkey’s main opposition parties, Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu said that “standing in the middle of this consensus is an outcome of a kind regard”.

“We Can Support a Candidate with Similar Mentality on Round 2”

“We Can Support a Candidate with Similar Mentality on Round 2”

After CHP’s visit regarding the presidential election, Kürkçü stated that HDP will nominate its own candidate, but they can support CHP in the second round, depending CHP’s candidate.

3 Police Officers Dismissed After Flag Take Down

3 Police Officers Dismissed After Flag Take Down

3 high rank police officers have been dismissed within the investigation after the take down of Turkey’s flag in 2nd Air Force Command in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır.

“Pupils Learn About Military From First Syllable”

“Pupils Learn About Military From First Syllable”

History Foundation and Sociology and Education Studies Unit reviewed the schoolbooks based on the criteria of human rights, revealing that children are taught about the military in Turkey from the very early days of their compulsory education.

11 June 2014 Beyza Kural

PKK: “We Must Talk Directly With Öcalan”

PKK: “We Must Talk Directly With Öcalan”

PKK Executive Council Member Duran Kalkan said BDP and HDP are not their representatives, that they no longer have faith in the İmralı talks, and that nobody can convince the guerrilla anymore unless they speak with Öcalan.

“Check-Point Constructions Will Resume”

“Check-Point Constructions Will Resume”

Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz declared that they would resume the construction of high security check-points, saying that “being secure is priceless”.

First Statements After Taking Down of Turkey’s Flag

First Statements After Taking Down of Turkey’s Flag

Following the taking down of Turkey’s flag by a child protestor in the southeastern and predominantly Kurdish populated district of Lice, President Abdullah Gül, PM Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan released statements.

Deputies Head to Soma For Investigation

Deputies Head to Soma For Investigation

Members of the Parliamentary Research Commission set up to research Soma and other mining accidents will listen to survivors of the Soma workplace murder and families of the miners two days from now.

That TOMA Breaks its Silence!

That TOMA Breaks its Silence!

A year has passed since the interview with the trees of Gezi Resistance. This time we held out the microphone to the TOMA (police tank) on the other side of the resistance: I underwent all those things, and the Prime Minister never once called me up.

9 June 2014 Diren Dayanan

First Year of Gezi Resistance

First Year of Gezi Resistance

bianet compiled all its news, photo and video content from May 27, 2013 regarding the Gezi Resistance around a timeline. Even though the chronology ends in March 2014, we know that this is just the beginning...

New Regulations For Miners On The Way

New Regulations For Miners On The Way

Justice and Development Party Group Deputy Chairman Nurettin Canikli announced they have added on their agenda a new series of reforms about mining following the workplace murder in Soma that killed 301 workers.

No Arrest For Top Suspect in Ethem Sarısülük Case

No Arrest For Top Suspect in Ethem Sarısülük Case

Ahmet Şahbaz, top suspect in Ethem Sarısülük case, stood trial for the second time this morning. The court, on the other hand, rejected again the request for his arrest.

PM's Aide Kicks Senior Miner, Journalist Reveals

PM's Aide Kicks Senior Miner, Journalist Reveals

New information revealed that the police raided the apartment of Erdal Kocabıyık, a senior minor who was kicked by PM Erdogan’s Aide Yusuf Yerkel in Soma district on May 14.

Consultant Defends Aide’s Kick

Consultant Defends Aide’s Kick

After kicking a citizen in Soma disttict, Prime Minister's Aide Yusuf Yerkel said he “could not keep his calm due to provocation.” the Prime Minister’s consultant Yalçın Akdoğan remarked that Yerkel had protected himself and accused the media with recklessness.

10 Hours in Kayseri Courthouse For Ali Ismail Korkmaz Trial

10 Hours in Kayseri Courthouse For Ali Ismail Korkmaz Trial

I landed on Kayseri at 08:30 in the morning. All day, I listened to the witnesses about how Ali İsmail Korkmaz was battered. I was not alone, search for justice crosses paths.

12 May 2014 Beyza Kural

Ali Ismail Korkmaz Hearing Resumes in Kayseri Province

Ali Ismail Korkmaz Hearing Resumes in Kayseri Province

Kayseri 3rd High Criminal Court opened the second hearing of Ali Ismail Korkmaz murder killing case this morning. bianet reporter Beyza Kural is reporting from Kayseri.

12 May 2014 Beyza Kural

Interior Minister Admits Erasing of Helmet Numbers

Interior Minister Admits Erasing of Helmet Numbers

Responding to a parliamentary inquiry, Interior Minister Efkan Ala said that the numbers on police helmets were erased during the Gezi Resistance due to “intense work schedule”.

Council of State Allegedly Cancels Projects in Taksim Square

Council of State Allegedly Cancels Projects in Taksim Square

It has been claimed that Turkey's Council of State cancelled the construction plans that involve Topçu Barracks and Pedestrianization Projects. Such decision, on the hand, has not been officially declared.

7 May 2014 Nilay Vardar

One Commission to Investigate Former Ministers in Corruption Probe

One Commission to Investigate Former Ministers in Corruption Probe

The Turkish Parliament decided by the ruling party's votes to only conduct one investigation against former ministers, Güler, Bağış, Çağlayan and Bayraktar on corruption and bribery.

Deputy Broadcasts Corruption Probe Hearing in Parliament

Deputy Broadcasts Corruption Probe Hearing in Parliament

Using her mobile device, CHP deputy Melda Onur will broadcast the parliamentary discussions on the issue of four former ministers involved in the Corruption Probe investigation, a session that will not be broadcasted from Meclis TV - the official channel of the parliament. “This session interests the public more than the budget,” she said.

5 May 2014 Elif Akgül

12 Journalists Attacked, 1 Detained on May Day

12 Journalists Attacked, 1 Detained on May Day

The May Day bans affected civilians, tourists and journalists in Turkey with at least 12 journalists attacked and 1 detained by the police. Journalists’ Society of Turkey (TGC) condemned the police violence.

2 May 2014 Erol Önderoğlu

Police Siege, Tear Gas, Clashes: May Day in Istanbul

Police Siege, Tear Gas, Clashes: May Day in Istanbul

Live updates from Istanbul’s May Day with police tear gas, clashes and confirmed statements.

Istanbul Governor Releases “May Day Ban Statement" in Taksim

Istanbul Governor Releases “May Day Ban Statement" in Taksim

İstanbul Governor’s Office released a statement banning Taksim a day before May Day. “Demonstrations can’t be controlled and participants’ life and property safety will be in danger,” it said.

Ankara’s Kızılay Square Also "Banned" on May Day

Ankara’s Kızılay Square Also "Banned" on May Day

Following that authorities issued a demonstration ban on Taksim Sqaure in Istanbul, Ankara Governor’s Office released a statement saying that there would be any demonstrations in downtown Kızılay Square.

HDP Forms Group in Parliament

HDP Forms Group in Parliament

People’s Democratic Party (HDP) formed a parliamentary group with 27 deputies as Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) deputies adhered to the party.

May Day Statement From Vice PM: Police Will Intervene

May Day Statement From Vice PM: Police Will Intervene

“There will be no tolerations on major crowds’ demonstrations. No matter what, our police forces will intervene,” said Vice PM Bülent Arınç on a press inquiry on May Day celebrations in Taksim Square.

Taksim and Kadıköy are Forbidden For Demonstrations, PM Says

Taksim and Kadıköy are Forbidden For Demonstrations, PM Says

“No to Taksim Sqaure, no to downtown Kadıköy district. Demonstrations are forbidden there from now on,” Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said.

May Day Committee Faces Police Violence

May Day Committee Faces Police Violence

Police intervened May Day Committee members as they gathered in Istanbul to make a press statement on this year's celebrations. While committee members resist to make a statement, police reportedly detained some demonstrators.

A Sunday Morning in Istanbul

A Sunday Morning in Istanbul

In various events and locations, police intervened book readers, soccer fans and Berkin Elvan mourners yesterday, detaining dozens of Istanbulites.

Kurdish Politician Returns to Turkey After 20 Years

Kurdish Politician Returns to Turkey After 20 Years

Yaşar Kaya, a Kurdish politician and chairman of Turkey’s terminated Democracy Party (DEP) returned to Turkey and met with his family after giving, his statement to the police.