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‘Court of Cassation seems to be waiting for their death to announce its ruling’

‘Court of Cassation seems to be waiting for their death to announce its ruling’

Nermin Ünsal, the mother and attorney of death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal, notes that their appeal has been awaiting a judgement for 5 months: “I think they are waiting for their death, delaying the judgement till the end of judicial recess.”

20 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Erdoğan visits Hagia Sophia ahead of mass Friday prayer

Erdoğan visits Hagia Sophia ahead of mass Friday prayer

The presidential spokesperson has reiterated that Hagia Sophia's mosaics will be preserved.

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

European countries 'ready to sanction Turkey' over Libya as GNA prepares for new offensive

Germany, France and Italy have warned "foreign actors" against interfering with the war in Libya as the Turkey-backed forces prepare for an offensive into the key city of Sirte.

38 women reported male violence by using panic button a day

38 women reported male violence by using panic button a day

In its response to a Parliamentary question by main opposition CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi, the Ministry of Interior has announced that 30 thousand 601 women in total reported male violence by using the Women’s Support Mobile Application KADES.

2,688 forest fires broke out in Turkey in 2019

2,688 forest fires broke out in Turkey in 2019

A forest land of 11,000 hectares was razed by fires in Turkey last year. According to the data of the Directorate General of Forestry, the cause of half of these fires is unknown while 33 percent of the started as a result of negligence.

Journalist Deniz Yücel says court sentenced him to 'intimidate all foreign reporters'

Journalist Deniz Yücel says court sentenced him to 'intimidate all foreign reporters'

Die Welt's former İstanbul correspondent has been handed a prison sentence nearly two-and-a-half years after his release.

20 July 2020 Hikmet Adal

‘Hospitals are full in Mardin, we refer patients to other provinces,’ says union

‘Hospitals are full in Mardin, we refer patients to other provinces,’ says union

In a statement released by the Mardin Branch of Health and Social Service Laborers’ Union (SES), it has been noted that “the outbreak management has got out of control in the city and the total number of cases has approached 5 thousand.”

Death toll rises to 60 in Lake Van

Death toll rises to 60 in Lake Van

Search and rescue teams are still searching for the refugees who have got missing after a boat sank in Lake Van in eastern Turkey on June 27.

Search for Gülistan Doku starts again, water will be drained

Search for Gülistan Doku starts again, water will be drained

Speaking to bianet after meeting with Minister of Interior, elder sister Aygül Doku says, “We have got a promise out of Mr. Minister. As of today, the water under Dinar Bridge and its vicinity, where Gülistan allegedly jumped off, will be drained for 15 days.”

20 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

‘My son wanted to bring toys to children, he was killed with 32 others’

‘My son wanted to bring toys to children, he was killed with 32 others’

It has been 5 years since 33 people died in a bomb attack in Suruç. Murat Budak, who lost his son, has spoken to bianet: “After the explosion, Mahir Kaynak said, ‘Such acts cannot be committed without the knowledge of the state.’ What else can I say?”

20 July 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Kremlin says Hagia Sophia better as a mosque as it will be free to visit

Kremlin says Hagia Sophia better as a mosque as it will be free to visit

"Our Turkish partners explained that everything will be preserved in the best possible way, and everyone will be able to visit Hagia Sophia. Moreover, I will tell you, there were quite expensive tickets to Hagia Sophia," Peskov has said.

Constitutional Court: Judge examining appeal against his own decision violated right to fair trial

Constitutional Court: Judge examining appeal against his own decision violated right to fair trial

A judge who rejected a prisoner's application was later appointed to the higher court and examined his appeal as well.

17 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Death fasting lawyer Ebru Timtik 'having difficulties talking'

Death fasting lawyer Ebru Timtik 'having difficulties talking'

Lawyers Ebru Timtik and Aytaç Ünsal have been on a hunger strike for "a fair trial." for 197 and 166 days respectively.

Union: Turkey-based clothing, shoe companies violate Palestinian workers' rights

Union: Turkey-based clothing, shoe companies violate Palestinian workers' rights

Workers at the Palestinian branches of the companies have been forced to unpaid overtime work, the DİSK has stated.

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Germany's foreign minister says prison sentence of journalist Deniz Yücel 'sends wrong signal'

Having already spent over a year behind bars in Turkey, Die Welt's former İstanbul correspondent has been handed a prison sentence for "terrorist propaganda."

Fifteen-year-old child in intensive care after being allegedly shot by soldiers in eastern Turkey

Fifteen-year-old child in intensive care after being allegedly shot by soldiers in eastern Turkey

Azat Bağa, a shepherd in Van province, has been shot and wounded while he was pasturing sheep.

Prosecutor's office dismisses investigation into 11-year-old Rabia Naz's suspicious death

Prosecutor's office dismisses investigation into 11-year-old Rabia Naz's suspicious death

Rabia Naz Vatan's father has been striving to solve the death of his daughter since April 2018.

Turkey to set up parliamentary committee to regulate online content

Turkey to set up parliamentary committee to regulate online content

The parliament has moved to set up a new committee after President Erdoğan's remarks on "entirely banning or regulating social media."

Turkey again not included in EU's safe travel list

Turkey again not included in EU's safe travel list

Citizens of Turkey cannot enter the EU unless they are closer relatives to an EU citizen, long-term residents of the EU or work in the health sector, according to the European Council recommendations.

Turkey's ruling, opposition parties condemn Armenia over clashes with Azerbaijan

Turkey's ruling, opposition parties condemn Armenia over clashes with Azerbaijan

Turkey will continue to stand with Azerbaijan, four parties have said in a joint statement.

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Turkey reports 933 new Covid-19 infections, 21 deaths

Turkey reports 933 new Covid-19 infections, 21 deaths

The total cases have climbed to 216,873 while the recoveries have reached 198,820.

Military officer's abuse of child in Şırnak brought to parliamentary agenda

Military officer's abuse of child in Şırnak brought to parliamentary agenda

A specialist sergeant has been remanded in custody for abusing a child in the southeastern province.

Extradition of fugitives in camps will not be investigated

Extradition of fugitives in camps will not be investigated

In the trial of October 10 Massacre, which claimed the lives of 103 people in 2015, the intervening lawyers requested that the extradition procedures of fugitive defendants identified to be in camps be investigated, the court has rejected the request.

Journalist Deniz Yücel handed prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

Journalist Deniz Yücel handed prison sentence for 'terrorist propaganda'

A court has sentenced Die Welt's former Turkey correspondent to prison for propagandizing for the PKK and decided that a complaint shall be filed against him for insulting the president.

İzmir Bar Chair says he expects Constitutional Court to annul the 'multiple bars law'

İzmir Bar Chair says he expects Constitutional Court to annul the 'multiple bars law'

As the main opposition party applied to the Constitutional Court against the "multiple bar associations law," İzmir Bar Chair has said the law can't be legally defended.

16 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

2 more bodies recovered from Lake Van, bringing death toll to 39

2 more bodies recovered from Lake Van, bringing death toll to 39

Amid search and rescue efforts for the people who were on a boat that sank in Lake Van, the deceased bodies of two more refugees have been found, bringing the death toll to 39.

Hagia Sophia sets a precedent: Application for Atatürk Forest Farm

Hagia Sophia sets a precedent: Application for Atatürk Forest Farm

Referring to the ruling on the status of Hagia Sophia, the Chamber of Architects is preparing to take legal action to demand that Atatürk Forest Farm, where the Presidential Complex is also located, be returned to its original in line with the last will of Atatürk.

Violence against two people with autism in care and rehabilitation center

Violence against two people with autism in care and rehabilitation center

After two people with autism were subjected to violence in a care and rehabilitation center of the İstanbul Directorate of Family and Social Service, İstanbul Anatolian Public Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident.

16 July 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Constitutional Court receives 100 individual applications for rights violations every day

Constitutional Court receives 100 individual applications for rights violations every day

The Minister of Justice has responded to a parliamentary question by a main opposition party MP.

Council of State rejects objection of the firm that wants to have a power plant in Loç

Council of State rejects objection of the firm that wants to have a power plant in Loç

The Council of State has dismissed the case filed by OR-YA Energy company, which objected to the cancellation of the positive EIA report by the administrative court and requested the reversal of the cancellation and the stay of its execution.

16 July 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Households in Turkey spent most on housing, rent in 2019

Households in Turkey spent most on housing, rent in 2019

The TurkStat has announced the results of the annual household budget survey.

‘What is the Court of Cassation waiting for,’ asks death-fasting arrested lawyer Ünsal

‘What is the Court of Cassation waiting for,’ asks death-fasting arrested lawyer Ünsal

On a death fast behind bars, lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has sent a note for Ebru Timtik, another death-fasting arrested lawyer: “Join your lives with hers! Ask them on the phone, by fax and on every platform possible… What is the Court of Cassation waiting for?”

16 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez