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Unemployment rate in Turkey is 12.9 percent, says TurkStat

Unemployment rate in Turkey is 12.9 percent, says TurkStat

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has announced the labor force statistics for November 2020. According to the TurkStat, the number of unemployed people decreased by 303 thousand in November, which marked a 0.4 point decrease.

10 February 2021

‘Threat against Hrant Dink known by law enforcement authorities’

‘Threat against Hrant Dink known by law enforcement authorities’

In the trial of public officials over the assassination of journalist Hrant Dink, both the defendants and Dink family’s attorneys made their statements. The court board is expected to hand down its ruling at the next hearing on March 5.

10 February 2021 Hikmet Adal

Erdoğan: We have always been confronted with the Constitution

Erdoğan: We have always been confronted with the Constitution

Addressing his party members at the ruling AKP's Parliamentary group meeting, President Erdoğan has said, “While we were working on the Presidential Government System, we were always confronted with the issue of Constitution.”

10 February 2021

‘Self-censorship has become the "normal" of Turkey’s academia’

‘Self-censorship has become the "normal" of Turkey’s academia’

Human Rights School has prepared a new report regarding the pressure on academics in Turkey. The report has shown that academic staff has become an instrument of pressure in itself and academics censor their own course materials.

10 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

There remain no arrested defendants in Soma mine explosion case

There remain no arrested defendants in Soma mine explosion case

Speaking about the Soma case, Manisa Bar Association Chair Arslan says that even though the last arrested defendants were released from prison on February 5, the news has been recently heard “because it is impossible to see it in the court file.”

10 February 2021

Court says ‘historical building shall be preserved’, but it is already demolished

Court says ‘historical building shall be preserved’, but it is already demolished

Making a statement about the court verdict on Historical Bartın Occupational High School, the Ankara Branch of the Chamber of Architects says, “Justice delayed is justice denied. We will struggle to ensure that the building will be constructed again.”

10 February 2021

Kurdish Digital Journalism eBook is now out

Kurdish Digital Journalism eBook is now out

Kurdish Digital Journalism eBook has come out. Edited by Murat Bayram, the book has been prepared based on the discussions held during the Kurdish Digital Media Workshop.

10 February 2021 Aren Yıldırım

‘Democratic right to protest exercised at Boğaziçi,’ says AKP Spokesperson

‘Democratic right to protest exercised at Boğaziçi,’ says AKP Spokesperson

Indicating that the democratic right to protest was exercised at Boğaziçi University, ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik has claimed that what happened afterwards does not fall within the scope of democratic protest.

10 February 2021

Investigation against the dean threatening Boğaziçi students, academics

Investigation against the dean threatening Boğaziçi students, academics

“You have been protesting for over a month, right? We won’t protest or something. We will get the job done at night and go to work the next morning. I would like you to know,” said the Dean of Trakya University’s Faculty of Theology.

10 February 2021

Coronavirus in Turkey: Number of daily cases on the increase

Coronavirus in Turkey: Number of daily cases on the increase

Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that the country’s death toll from the coronavirus has reached 26,998. The country has seen 8,636 new infections while the number of daily tests has been below 140 thousand.

10 February 2021

‘There are perhaps even some ladies who want to go to space,’ says Erdoğan

‘There are perhaps even some ladies who want to go to space,’ says Erdoğan

Ruling AKP Chair and President Erdoğan has unveiled Turkey’s new space program: “We aim to send a Turkish citizen to space. I am sure that several people grew up with this dream. There are perhaps even some ladies who want to become a candidate.”

10 February 2021

At least 199 workers lost their lives in January

At least 199 workers lost their lives in January

The most common cause of death was again Covid-19.

9 February 2021

Turkey to pay damages for censorship in Silivri Prison

Turkey to pay damages for censorship in Silivri Prison

When he was arrested in Silivri Prison, lawyer Demir requested access to certain websites so that he could prepare his defense. His request was rejected. The ECtHR has now concluded that his freedom of expression has been violated.

9 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Survey: Kurdish voters favor parliamentary system, drifting away from AKP

Survey: Kurdish voters favor parliamentary system, drifting away from AKP

While the AKP has been losing votes in the Kurdish-majority regions, it is still anticipated to win if there were elections, according to the Rawesta Research survey.

9 February 2021 Ruken Tuncel

‘Weren't you ashamed at all when your two students are arrested?’

‘Weren't you ashamed at all when your two students are arrested?’

Boğaziçi University students met Prof. Naci İnci, who is appointed as the new vice rector. “The trustee will leave; so will you. There cannot be any excuse for what you do. Shame on you. You cannot be our professor,” said the students.

9 February 2021

ECtHR convicts Turkey in child abuse case

ECtHR convicts Turkey in child abuse case

The ECtHR has pronounced its judgement in a child abuse case and concluded that the authorities failed to protect the child. She will be paid 28 thousand Euro in damages.

9 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Targeted by Erdoğan, Prof. Buğra says, ‘Turkey needs peace’

Targeted by Erdoğan, Prof. Buğra says, ‘Turkey needs peace’

After she was targeted by ruling AKP Chair and President Erdoğan over Boğaziçi University protests, Emeritus Prof. Ayşe Buğra has said, “Provocation is a very harsh word. It shows not knowing the people in question, not knowing the students.”

9 February 2021

Journalist Hatice Kamer acquitted, again

Journalist Hatice Kamer acquitted, again

Put on trial for posting the pictures of press statements held by the HDP and DTK, Hatice Kamer was previously acquitted of “terror propaganda.” But the appeals court overturned her acquittal and ruled for retrial. Kamer has been acquitted again.

9 February 2021

Woman who lost son in train derailment fined for calling judges 'three wise monkeys'

Woman who lost son in train derailment fined for calling judges 'three wise monkeys'

Mısra Öz-Sel stood trial for "insulting public officials" because of her remarks about the judges who try the case regarding the deadly train derailment in 2018.

9 February 2021

‘Constitutional Court rulings are binding,’ emphasizes court president

‘Constitutional Court rulings are binding,’ emphasizes court president

Constitutional Court President Zühtü Arslan made a speech at the oath-taking ceremony of İrfan Fidan, the previous Chief Public Prosecutor of İstanbul who has recently been appointed to the supreme court by President Erdoğan.

9 February 2021

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Doctor who said ‘Alevis are terrorists’ sentenced to prison

Doctor who said ‘Alevis are terrorists’ sentenced to prison

A physician has been given an 8-month deferred prison sentence for “provoking the public to hatred and hostility” by telling a patient, “Alevis have belly dancers dance in djemevis. They are all terrorists. Berkin Elvan is also a terrorist.”

9 February 2021 Ayça Söylemez

Merkel pleased with Eastern Mediterranean dialogue, wants progress

Merkel pleased with Eastern Mediterranean dialogue, wants progress

President Erdoğan had a video call with the chancellor.

9 February 2021

Akşener slams Erdoğan for targeting Prof. Buğra: ‘Mind your manners’

Akşener slams Erdoğan for targeting Prof. Buğra: ‘Mind your manners’

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has harshly criticized AKP Chair and President Erdoğan, who targeted Ayşe Buğra amid Boğaziçi University protests: “You are talking about a woman, a scientist. You need to mind your manners and behave yourself!”

9 February 2021

Columnist Ayşen Şahin released from detention

Columnist Ayşen Şahin released from detention

Briefly detained over her social media posts, Ayşen Şahin, a columnist for daily Evrensel, was charged with “provoking the public to hatred and hostility” as per the Article 216 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

9 February 2021

53 people released from detention on probation

53 people released from detention on probation

Detained in İstanbul’s Kadıköy, where they gathered to declare the foundation of the United Struggle Forces platform, 53 of the 61 detained have been released by the court on probation. Eight people were previously released by the prosecutor’s office.

9 February 2021

‘We believe that Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp will be released’

‘We believe that Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp will be released’

Arrested physician Dr. Şeyhmus Gökalp will appear before the judge for the first time on February 10, 2021. Ahead of his first hearing, the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) has reiterated its demand for Gökalp’s release.

9 February 2021

‘Hunger strikers demand an end to isolation’

‘Hunger strikers demand an end to isolation’

Civil society organizations have made a press statement about the ongoing hunger strikes in Turkey’s prisons, calling on the authorities to protect prisoners’ rights, primarily their right to health and life.

9 February 2021

2 vice rectors for the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University

2 vice rectors for the appointed rector of Boğaziçi University

Five weeks after he was appointed as a rector to Boğaziçi University by AKP Chair and President Erdoğan, Prof. Melih Bulu’s vice rectors have taken office.

9 February 2021

Turkey reports over 8,100 new cases amid a recent upward trend

Turkey reports over 8,100 new cases amid a recent upward trend

Turkey’s Health Ministry has announced that the country’s death toll from the coronavirus has reached 26,900. The country has seen 8,103 new infections while the number of daily tests has been below 140 thousand.

9 February 2021

Local journalists acquitted of terrorism but their TV channel is gone ‘forever’

Local journalists acquitted of terrorism but their TV channel is gone ‘forever’

About four-and-a-half years after the closure of Van TV because of its alleged “terrorist connections,” all but one defendant in the trial of its employees and owners were acquitted of “terrorist propaganda.”

8 February 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan accuses CHP, HDP of 'provoking the youth'

Erdoğan accuses CHP, HDP of 'provoking the youth'

"This picture shows us that we need to look after our youth more, we should take steps that will make their minds and hearts more beautiful," Erdoğan has said, without directly referring to the Boğaziçi protests.

8 February 2021

Court abides by Constitutional Court ruling on Enis Berberoğlu

Court abides by Constitutional Court ruling on Enis Berberoğlu

Having defied the first Constitutional Court ruling on Enis Berberoğlu, the İstanbul 14th Heavy Penal Court has now ruled that all final verdicts against the dismissed MP as well as their consequences shall be eliminated.

8 February 2021