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Sit-in protest in front of courthouse: Emine, Ferit Şenyaşar detained

Sit-in protest in front of courthouse: Emine, Ferit Şenyaşar detained

Having lost their three family members in an armed conflict and staging a sit-in protest in front of the Urfa Courthouse, Ferit Şenyaşar and Emine Şenyaşar have been detained by police for the second time since mid-March.

‘442 teachers, 324 students infected with coronavirus in a week’

‘442 teachers, 324 students infected with coronavirus in a week’

Speaking to bianet about the latest situation at schools, Education and Science Laborers’ Union Chair Kurul notes that 324 students have been diagnosed with COVID-19 though it is said that there are no cases among children younger than 12.

25 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

‘2.8 billion lira transferred to Ministry’s R&D fund missing’

‘2.8 billion lira transferred to Ministry’s R&D fund missing’

Main opposition CHP MP Murat Emir says that 2.8 billion lira in the Research and Development fund of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has been used to close the budget deficit, as it is also the case in other similar funds.

'We were subjected to violence, the state should have been put on trial'

'We were subjected to violence, the state should have been put on trial'

Attacked by police in their 700th gathering for their enforced disappeared loved ones, Saturday Mothers/People appeared before the judge in İstanbul today, on March 25. The next hearing of the case will be held on July 12, 2021.

25 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Ruhi Karadağ detained at airport

Ruhi Karadağ detained at airport

Journalist, writer and documentarian Ruhi Karadağ has been detained for allegedly propagandizing for a terrorist organization in one of his books. He is expected to appear before the judge today, on March 25.

Dissenting top court judge says Kavala's arrest resembles a 'Kafkaesque labyrinth'

Dissenting top court judge says Kavala's arrest resembles a 'Kafkaesque labyrinth'

Despite "strong and brave" opinions stated by dissenting members, the Constitutional Court has chosen to "perpetuate right violations," Kavala's attorneys have said.

Turkey’s Wealth Fund receives 1.25 billion euro loan

Turkey’s Wealth Fund receives 1.25 billion euro loan

According to a statement by the Wealth Fund, a syndicated loan of 1 billion euro used in March 2019 has been renewed, with four new banks joining the syndication.

HDP closure case: First examination on March 31

HDP closure case: First examination on March 31

In the first examination, the Constitutional Court will decide whether the indictment is accepted or not. The top court will examine the application of dismissed HDP MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu on the same day.

Academic Dr. Yavuz Sezer dies of COVID-19

Academic Dr. Yavuz Sezer dies of COVID-19

Architectural historian Dr. Yavuz Sezer from Bilgi University has lost his life due to coronavirus. A day before his passing, he lost his mother to the same disease.

AKP’s new central decision, executive board: 52 men, 23 women

AKP’s new central decision, executive board: 52 men, 23 women

Binali Yıldırım and Numan Kurtulmuş have become the new vice chairs of the ruling party at the 7th AKP Ordinary Congress held in the capital Ankara. The party has also elected 75 members of its Central Decision and Executive Board (MKYK).

COVID-19: Turkey’s daily cases near 30 thousand, deaths top 140

COVID-19: Turkey’s daily cases near 30 thousand, deaths top 140

Amid ‘controlled normalization’ and a spike in the novel coronavirus cases and deaths in Turkey, the country’s Health Minister Koca has announced that BioNTech vaccine will be used for the first time in Turkey starting from next week.

Twenty-three Boğaziçi University protesters indicted

Twenty-three Boğaziçi University protesters indicted

The protesters are charged with violating the Law on Gatherings and Demonstrations.

Blinken expresses concern to Çavuşoğlu over Turkey's İstanbul Convention exit, S-400s

Blinken expresses concern to Çavuşoğlu over Turkey's İstanbul Convention exit, S-400s

The foreign minister and the US secretary of state had a brief talk on the sidelines of a NATO meeting, marking the first in-person meeting between the Biden administration and Turkey.

IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey

IPI to European Union: Prioritize press freedom in Turkey

International Press Institute has addressed an open letter to the President of the European Council ahead of EU leaders’ meeting this week and called on the European Council to prioritize press freedom in Turkey.

‘It is absurd that opening a rainbow flag is considered a crime’

‘It is absurd that opening a rainbow flag is considered a crime’

The Rectorate of Boğaziçi University, currently headed by appointed rector Melih Bulu, has launched an investigation against a student for opening an LGBTI+ flag at the South Campus. The student has spoken to bianet.

24 March 2021 Dilek Şen

Erdoğan's AKP holds grand congress in 'jam-packed' hall

Erdoğan's AKP holds grand congress in 'jam-packed' hall

Addressing thousands of party members from all around the country, the president has made remarks on several issues.

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention: CHP offers legal aid for appeals

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention: CHP offers legal aid for appeals

“We, as millions of women, are very powerful in the face of all attacks targeting our lives and in the face of one man. And, whether they want it or not, we will win,” says main opposition CHP Vice Chair Gökçe Gökçen.

24 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Family minister defends İstanbul Convention exit, says violence caused by alcohol

Family minister defends İstanbul Convention exit, says violence caused by alcohol

"Because we are discussing a lot over a text, we can't discuss the real problems that cause violence," Zümrüt-Selçuk has said.

Constitutional Court ruling on a death during Kobanê protests

Constitutional Court ruling on a death during Kobanê protests

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the lawsuit for damages filed by the family of Emrah Demir, who was shot to death during Kobanê protests in Batman province 8 years ago, shall be held again.

EU Turkey Delegation, diplomats visit Human Rights Association co-chair after detention

EU Turkey Delegation, diplomats visit Human Rights Association co-chair after detention

Charged with "being a member of an illegal organization," Türkdoğan was detained on March 19.

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‘Erdoğan’s onslaught on rights and democracy’

‘Erdoğan’s onslaught on rights and democracy’

Referring to the recent developments in Turkey over the past months, the HRW says that “Erdoğan's government is dismantling human rights protections and democratic norms on a scale unprecedented in the 18 years he has been in office.”

‘No matter what government says, İstanbul Convention saves lives’

‘No matter what government says, İstanbul Convention saves lives’

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has denounced Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention with a Presidential decision. “The state has become putty in Erdoğan’s hands,” the opposition party leader has said.

‘Turkey to implement Economic Reform Action Plan until March 2023’

‘Turkey to implement Economic Reform Action Plan until March 2023’

Treasury and Finance Minister Lütfi Elvan has unveiled Turkey’s Economic Reform Action Plan, which contains measures under 10 main titles.

‘İstanbul Convention will remain in force until July 1’

‘İstanbul Convention will remain in force until July 1’

Professor of human rights law Jörg Polakiewicz from the Council of Europe says that as Turkey notified its denunciation of the İstanbul Convention on 22 March, it will be effective as of 1 July, according to the Convention’s related article.

Conscientious objector Kızılay: They want to deport me to Turkey

Conscientious objector Kızılay: They want to deport me to Turkey

Conscientious objector Murat Kızılay, who is currently in the Netherlands, has said that he might be sent back to Turkey any moment.

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, deaths keep increasing

COVID-19 in Turkey: Daily cases, deaths keep increasing

According to Health Ministry data, 26,182 people have tested positive for coronavirus and 138 people have lost their lives in Turkey in the last 24 hours. 1,710 patients are reportedly in critical condition.

Six journalists handed jail terms, one attacked by mob, one killed because of 'Covid comments'

Six journalists handed jail terms, one attacked by mob, one killed because of 'Covid comments'

Four journalists were acquitted of "terrorism-related" charges, reports about the incident of sexual harassment at a university were blocked and a newspaper received a public ad ban in two weeks.

23 March 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Media authority imposes no sanctions for 'terrorism' accusations against HDP

Media authority imposes no sanctions for 'terrorism' accusations against HDP

The RTÜK has rejected several petitions of complaint by the HDP, saying that statements accusing it of "terrorism" did ojt exceed freedom of expression.

One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’

One year of the pandemic in ‘Turkey’s Wuhan’

İstanbul Medical Chamber has announced that in İstanbul, with a population of over 15 million*, only 849,121 people have received the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.

Court of Cassation prosecutor requests approval of Kaftancıoğlu's prison sentence

Court of Cassation prosecutor requests approval of Kaftancıoğlu's prison sentence

The main opposition party's İstanbul head was sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison for various offenses because of her social media posts.

Minister Soylu: We withdraw from whatever convention we want

Minister Soylu: We withdraw from whatever convention we want

Interior Minister Soylu has responded to criticisms about Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by the decision of President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan.

2 people arrested for attacking journalist Levent Gültekin

2 people arrested for attacking journalist Levent Gültekin

Three people were detained over the attack on Levent Gültekin in front of Halk TV. Two of them have been arrested, one has been released on probation.