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Journalist Can Dündar sentenced to 27 years in prison for 'terrorism,' 'espionage'
The journalist stood trial because of a report revealing trucks that were loaded with arms and heading to Syria.
23 December 2020
PACE calls on Turkey to release Demirtaş after ECtHR judgment
"The immediate release of Selahattin Demirtaş would therefore be a strong and meaningful signal of Turkey's willingness to abide by the judgments of the Strasbourg Court," the PACE's rapporteurs for Turkey have said.
23 December 2020
Erdoğan slams ECtHR over Demirtaş verdict, says it can't replace Turkey's courts
The European top court ruled for the immediate release of the HDP's former co-chair yesterday.
23 December 2020
Doctors warn of increasing Covid-19 infections in family healthcare centers
A health worker is infected with Covid-19 in two of every three centers, says the TTB.
23 December 2020
Survey: Most people don't want to be neighbors, do business with supporters of opposing parties
The Turkuazlab has conducted a survey with 4,000 people to reveal the extent of political polarization in Turkey.
23 December 2020
Investigation into death of Ayas with autism
The father of Muratcan Ayas has said that he learned about his son’s heart attack from hospital reports. He has filed a criminal complaint against the care home where his son with autism was staying; an autopsy was done as part of the investigation.
23 December 2020
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‘ECtHR judgement confirms that Demirtaş is behind bars for political reasons'
"The judgment demonstrates how the Erdoğan presidency weaponizes detention and prosecution to remove opponents from the political scene and threatens free democratic debate,” says HRW's Europe and Central Asia Director Williamson.
23 December 2020
Eastern Mediterranean: Turkey to continue exploration until mid-June
The country has issued a new Navtex, announcing that it will resume operations after bringing Oruç Reis vessel to port ahead of the EU leaders' summit.
23 December 2020
Prosecutor objects to defendant’s release in ‘Leyla Aydemir murder’ case
Sentenced to aggravated life imprisonment over the death of Leyla Aydemir (4), the arrested defendant has been given a ruling of release. The Public Prosecutor’s Office has appealed against the ruling, noting that it is against due process and the law.
23 December 2020
Turkey to 'evaluate' ECtHR decision for Demirtaş's release, says AKP spokesperson
The European top court concluded that Demirtaş was sent to prison with political motives.
23 December 2020
‘NGO bill will lead to closure of many associations’
The Human Rights Joint Platform (İHOP) has released a statement and shared its views as to the amendments introduced by the bill which will allow the appointment of trustees to civil society organizations, if passed by the Parliament.
23 December 2020
Leyla Güven transferred to Elazığ Prison
Detained and arrested in Turkey’s Kurdish-majority southeastern province of Diyarbakır, Democratic Society Congress (DTK) Co-Chair and dismissed HDP MP Güven has been transferred from Diyarbakır Prison to Elazığ Prison in eastern Turkey.
23 December 2020
'ECtHR judgement confirms that the law is subverted by government'
Arrested former Co-Chair of the HDP Selahattin Demirtaş and HDP Co-Chairs Sancar and Buldan have made statements about the judgement of the ECtHR Grand Chamber, which has ruled for the immediate release of Demirtaş.
23 December 2020
‘FETÖ’ investigation into ‘strip search’ posts
Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation against the ones who shared social media posts alleging that there is strip search in Turkey. It is now investigated whether their messages are “deliberate posts in favor of the FETÖ.”
23 December 2020
COVID-19 in Turkey: There are still over 5 thousand critically ill patients
The Health Ministry has announced that Turkey’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll has risen to 18,602. While 251 people have died of the virus in the last 24 hours, the number of new cases has been announced as 19,256.
23 December 2020
NGOs start campaign against new bill 'threatening civil society'
Thousands of NGOs in various fields will face the risk of being closed "with a single signature" if the bill passes into law, 129 NGOs have warned.
22 December 2020
ECtHR Grand Chamber: Release Selahattin Demirtaş immediately
Speaking to bianet about the ECtHR Grand Chamber’s judgement on former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş, lawyer Demir has said, “Demirtaş must be released immediately according to this judgement; Turkey has no justification left to fall back on.”
22 December 2020
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Germany says an arms embargo on Turkey would be 'strategically incorrect'
Greece has demanded the EU to take tougher measures against Turkey because of the Eastern Mediterranean crisis.
22 December 2020
Opposition leaders lambast government over Covid-19 management, foreign policy
CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu and his ally Akşener have criticized the ruling party at their parliamentary group meetings.
22 December 2020
‘Prisoners complain about pandemic restrictions’
According to a statement released by the Adana Provincial Branch of the Human Rights Association (İHD), prisoners in Çukurova region mostly complain about the restrictions imposed as part of COVID-19 measures.
22 December 2020
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Court dismisses case against journalist Pelin Ünker over 'Paradise Papers' reports
Çalık Holding had filed a suit for damages against the reporter for "insult and slander."
22 December 2020
TurkStat says minimum wage should be 2,792 lira
Minimum Wage Determination Commission has convened for the third time. In the meeting hosted by TÜRK-İŞ workers’ confederation, the state agency TurkStat has said that the minimum subsistence level of a worker is 2,792 lira (~366 USD).
22 December 2020
'Commercialization of gender transition surgeries leads to abuse of trans people'
The government has to ensure that trans people can access healthcare, seven LGBTI+ groups said in a joint statement.
22 December 2020
Prof. Şahin: We have stored enough doses of vaccines for Turkey
“This is not the first time the virus mutates. There were several mutations before. We checked all the mutations in the past and we don’t see any problem,” says Prof. Şahin, the CEO and Co-Founder of BioNTech, which has developed a COVID-19 vaccine.
22 December 2020
‘Mutation is natural, but stricter measures are necessary’
Clinical Microbiology Specialty Association Chair Prof. Erensoy has spoken about the faster spread of a new variant of COVID-19: “Mutation of viruses is something expected, but it needs to be followed closely. Measures must be stricter.”
22 December 2020
İstanbul Mayor calls on people to save water as dams' occupancy rate hits 10-year low
The city's water administration announced that the water levels in the city's dams declined to 21.78 percent.
22 December 2020
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2 citizens to be paid damages for their cat that got missing in cargo
A person in Turkey’s southeastern province of Antep wanted to send his daughter’s cat to her in İzmir by air and contracted a courier company. However, the cat got missing in the cargo. The father and mother will now be paid damages.
22 December 2020
Put on unpaid leave, workers back to work after protests
Put on unpaid leave by a small home appliance factory in İstanbul, six workers have returned to work. Workers have announced that the Ministry sent an inspector to the factory and all their receivables since the first day of the leave have been paid.
22 December 2020
Coronavirus mutation: Turkey isolates arrivals from Europe, Africa
More than 300 passengers have been isolated even if they tested negative for Covid-19, the minister of health has said.
22 December 2020
DTK Co-Chair Leyla Güven arrested
Co-Chair of the Democratic Society Congress (DTK) and dismissed HDP MP Leyla Güven has been arrested in Diyarbakır. Güven was previously sentenced to 22 years, 3 months in prison as part of a “terror investigation” in the province.
22 December 2020
New year’s curfew in Turkey: Celebrations in hotels not allowed
The Ministry of Interior has sent a circular to the governor’s offices to restrict New Year's programs of hotels and accommodation facilities. According to the circular, celebrations will not be allowed in the facilities during the New Year's curfew.
22 December 2020
COVID-19 in Turkey: 254 people lost their lives in a day
The Health Ministry has announced that Turkey’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) death toll has risen to 18,351. While 254 people have died of the virus in the last 24 hours, the number of new cases has been announced as 19,103.
22 December 2020
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