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From İstanbul Medical Chamber to Erdoğan: We Demand Respect for Physicians’ Will

From İstanbul Medical Chamber to Erdoğan: We Demand Respect for Physicians’ Will

After Erdoğan hinted changes in the election methods of occupational organizations, İstanbul Medical Chamber has asked, “If ‘proportional representation’ is such a ‘democratic’ system, why is it not implemented in the administration of the country?”

‘Release Osman Kavala Immediately’

‘Release Osman Kavala Immediately’

Releasing a message shortly after the ECtHR verdict of right violation and immediate release for arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala became final, “Free Osman Kavala” coordination has made a call for his immediate release.

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Hits 3,894, Total Cases Top 140,000

Turkey's Covid-19 Death Toll Hits 3,894, Total Cases Top 140,000

The Health Ministry reported 1,704 cases and 3,109 recoveries over the past 24 hours.

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

Imprisoned Based on 'Statements Under Torture', Journalist Nedim Türfent Behind Bars for 4 Years

The MLSA and Press in Arrest have launched a joint campaign for the journalist on the fourth anniversary of his imprisonment.

ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala is Now Final

ECtHR Ruling on Osman Kavala is Now Final

With the rejection of the government’s objection, the ECtHR ruling on arrested businessperson and rights defender Kavala is now final. The Court previously concluded that he was arrested with political motives and ruled for his immediate release.

Soma Commemoration Banned by Ankara Governor’s Office

Soma Commemoration Banned by Ankara Governor’s Office

The symbolic commemoration to be held in memory of 301 miners who died in Soma six years ago has been banned by Ankara Governor’s Office. Four occupational organizations previously requested permission to hold a ceremony at the Miner Memorial.

In Which Prisons of Turkey Have Prisoners Tested Positive for COVID-19?

In Which Prisons of Turkey Have Prisoners Tested Positive for COVID-19?

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül, HDP MP Gülüm has noted that the public needs to be informed about the number of prison personnel who have tested positive for COVID-19 and the prisons where they work.

Shopping Mall Director: Measures Shouldn't be Under Our Initiative

Shopping Mall Director: Measures Shouldn't be Under Our Initiative

While the social distancing rule was applied in some shopping malls, some were overcrowded after the reopening yesterday.

Stay of Execution for Halk TV’s Five-Time Broadcast Suspension

Stay of Execution for Halk TV’s Five-Time Broadcast Suspension

The Ankara 10th Administrative Court has given a ruling of stay of execution for the five-day broadcast suspension imposed by the Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) on a program hosted by Ayşenur Arslan on Halk TV.

Ministry of Tourism Takes Over Galata Tower from İstanbul Municipality

Ministry of Tourism Takes Over Galata Tower from İstanbul Municipality

Saying that the takeover was illegal Mayor İmamoğlu has shared the letter he sent to the minister.

‘Broad Unemployment Could Reach 16 Million in Turkey in the Aftermath of Covid-19’

‘Broad Unemployment Could Reach 16 Million in Turkey in the Aftermath of Covid-19’

According to a recent report by the Research Center of DİSK Confederation, the broad unemployment in Turkey was 8 million 427 thousand in February. The highest unemployment was recorded among young women in urban areas with 36 percent.

Amid Easing of Lockdown Measures in Turkey, Health Minister Insists: #StayHome

Amid Easing of Lockdown Measures in Turkey, Health Minister Insists: #StayHome

While the government has been taking steps of “normalization” amid coronavirus outbreak, Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca keeps urging citizens to stay home with his sometimes romantic, sometimes humorous social media messages.

Turkey's Wealth Fund Becomes a Shareholder of State-Owned VakıfBank

Turkey's Wealth Fund Becomes a Shareholder of State-Owned VakıfBank

The Fund has stated that the core capitals of three state-owned banks will be increased by 21 billion lira. With this increase, it will also become a shareholder of the Vakıfbank.

'HDP's Bülent Uyguner is in Coronavirus Risk Group, Release Him'

'HDP's Bülent Uyguner is in Coronavirus Risk Group, Release Him'

Bülent Uyguner, an executive from the HDP Kocaeli Provincial Organization, has been behind bars since late November 2019. His wife Ayşegül Uyguner says, “HDP is a legal political party. Since when is it a crime to be an executive of a legal party?”

12 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Physicians Warn: Pandemic is not Under Control in Turkey, Exams Should be Postponed

Physicians Warn: Pandemic is not Under Control in Turkey, Exams Should be Postponed

Speaking to bianet, Psychiatrist Karabulut and Public Health Specialist Prof. Pala note that there is still uncertainty about the pandemic, emphasizing that high school and university entrance exams need to be postponed till the outbreak is under control.

12 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Is Turkey Underreporting Coronavirus Deaths? Here is What We Know

Is Turkey Underreporting Coronavirus Deaths? Here is What We Know

Who said what on the government's official tally of the Covid-19 pandemic and where does Turkey stand in excess deaths analyses?

12 May 2020 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Erdoğan Announces Four-Day Curfew

Erdoğan Announces Four-Day Curfew

The weekend curfew will be extended to May 19, the President has announced.

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Interior Minister Soylu, HDP MP Paylan has asked the role of President Erdoğan’s hate speech such as “leftover of the sword” in the hate attacks targeting the minorities’ places of worship in Turkey.

International Rights Organizations: End Targeted Attacks Against LGBTI+ in Turkey

International Rights Organizations: End Targeted Attacks Against LGBTI+ in Turkey

11 international rights organizations have made a joint statement about the Friday sermon of the Presidency of Religious Affairs that targeted LGBTI+ community: “We call on Turkey to respect, guarantee, protect and fulfil fundamental rights of LGBTI+.”

Turkey Reports 1,114 New Covid-19 Cases, Ministry Adviser Warns Epidemic Not Over

Turkey Reports 1,114 New Covid-19 Cases, Ministry Adviser Warns Epidemic Not Over

The country's death toll has risen to 3,841 while total cases have reached 139,771 on the day the hair salons and shopping malls reopened.

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Covid-19 Spreading Fast in Turkey's Prisons, Rights Defenders Warn

Covid-19 Spreading Fast in Turkey's Prisons, Rights Defenders Warn

Reports state that hygiene rules are not implemented in prisons and prisoners have difficulty accessing health care.

Yanis Varoufakis: Inequality is Rising with Coronavirus, We Must Save the Planet

Yanis Varoufakis: Inequality is Rising with Coronavirus, We Must Save the Planet

Yanis Varoufakis, the former Finance Minister of Greece and one of the pioneers of the newly launched Progressive International, has answered the questions of bianet about the International's founding purposes, goals and plans.

11 May 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Cyanide Waste Facility Granted Positive Environmental Report, Locals 'Intimidated'

Cyanide Waste Facility Granted Positive Environmental Report, Locals 'Intimidated'

The cyanide dam will endanger drinking water, agriculture and animal husbandry in Eskişehir, says main opposition MP Utku Çakırözer.

A Struggle of Motherhood from Turkey to US: Just to Keep My Daughter Alive

A Struggle of Motherhood from Turkey to US: Just to Keep My Daughter Alive

Demet Dulkara has emigrated to the US for her daughter’s treatment. Designing clothes for children living with an abdominal feeding tube, she sells the clothes online and takes them to children at hospitals in US. Dulkara is waiting for support from the public.

11 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

5 Negligences in Investigation into Nadira Kadirova's Suspicious Death

5 Negligences in Investigation into Nadira Kadirova's Suspicious Death

Lawyer Doğan says, “Nadira Kadirova may have committed suicide. The public needs to know the causes leading to her suicide. It is the duty of the prosecutor’s office to unveil them.” Doğan also asks for support from the whole public.

11 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Banking Agency Removes Three Foreign Banks' FX Transactions Ban

Banking Agency Removes Three Foreign Banks' FX Transactions Ban

The agency had restricted the banks from doing transactions with Turkish lira due to alleged "attacks" on the currency.

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate Stood at 13.6 Percent in February

TurkStat: Unemployment Rate Stood at 13.6 Percent in February

The unemployment decreased by 1.1 percent compared to the same month last year.

Confession by Witness: What I Said About İbrahim Gökçek was Distorted

Confession by Witness: What I Said About İbrahim Gökçek was Distorted

Statements of İ.İ. were used as evidence in several lawsuits against 43 people, including Progressive Lawyers Association (ÇHD) and Grup Yorum. İ.İ. has confessed that he signed the statement under pressure and his remarks were distorted.

11 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey is Determined to Reach Full Membership to the EU, Says President Erdoğan

Turkey is Determined to Reach Full Membership to the EU, Says President Erdoğan

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan shared a message on May 9 Europe Day. “We should seize the opportunity these difficult days offer us in a good way, in order to revitalize the relations between Turkey and the EU,” said Erdoğan.

Launching a Progressive International

Launching a Progressive International

Looking forward to inauguration in September, Progressive International has over 50 advisors from 31 countries, including Noam Chomsky, Yanis Varoufakis, Naomi Klein, Iceland's PM Katrín Jakobsdóttir and Ertuğrul Kürkçü and Ece Temelkuran from Turkey.

Having Chased Children With a Gun in Mardin, Police Officer Suspended from Duty

Having Chased Children With a Gun in Mardin, Police Officer Suspended from Duty

The Sub-Governor’s Office of Nusaybin has announced that the police officer who chased children playing in front of their homes with a gun and fired his gun into the air has been suspended from duty and investigated.

Court of Cassation Demands Reversal of Demirtaş’s Prison Term Over Newroz Speech

Court of Cassation Demands Reversal of Demirtaş’s Prison Term Over Newroz Speech

The Chief Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation has indicated that when the speech made by imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş is evaluated as a whole, it falls within freedom of thought and expression.