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Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

Announcing its interlocutory judgement, the court has ruled that Yiğit Aksakoğlu shall be released on probation with an international travel ban and the arrest of Osman Kavala shall continue. The next hearing will be held on July 18, 2019.

25 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

Özge Doğan with Electronic Bracelet: Invisible Handcuffs Dominate Our Lives

Özge Doğan with Electronic Bracelet: Invisible Handcuffs Dominate Our Lives

University student Özge Doğan has been living with an electronic bracelet attached to her right foot since May 15. Speaking to bianet, she says, “Though not everyone has visible bracelets on their feet, invisible handcuffs dominate our lives.”

25 June 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Amnesty: 'Gezi Case Should be Dropped'

Amnesty: 'Gezi Case Should be Dropped'

The trial of the 2013 protests began today, with 16 civil society figures charged with various offenses including attempted overthrow.

Çavuşoğlu: No Matter What Sanctions Imposed by US, S-400s Will Come to Turkey

Çavuşoğlu: No Matter What Sanctions Imposed by US, S-400s Will Come to Turkey

Speaking about possible US sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said, “No matter what sanctions are imposed, we have purchased the S-400s.”

HDP Requests Parliament to Investigate Claims of Torture

HDP Requests Parliament to Investigate Claims of Torture

MP Taşdemir has submitted a parliamentary inquiry regarding the claims of torture in prisons.

‘Success of İstanbul is Success of Turkey’

‘Success of İstanbul is Success of Turkey’

Releasing a statement in the wake of repeat İstanbul elections, the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD) has congratulated Ekrem İmamoğlu for his election win and said, “The success of Turkey’s biggest city is the success of Turkey.”

Civil Society Organizations from Germany: ‘Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released’

Civil Society Organizations from Germany: ‘Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released’

Seven organizations have released a joint statement on the Gezi Park trial which began today, demanding the case should be dropped.

24 June 2019 Gürsel Köksal

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

The 16-defendant Gezi trial has started today. While Osman Kavala has stood before the judge on the 601st day of his arrest, Aksakoğlu has appeared in court after 220 days. They have made their defense against the indictment.

24 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

İstanbul Election Rerun on Newspapers

İstanbul Election Rerun on Newspapers

Five pro-government papers said "İstanbul made its decision," two said "Democracy won," in today's headlines.

Supreme Election Council Announces Unofficial İstanbul Election Results

Supreme Election Council Announces Unofficial İstanbul Election Results

Supreme Election Council (YSK) Chair Sadi Güven has announced the unofficial results of repeat İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral election. While CHP’s İmamoğlu has received 54.2 percent of the votes, AKP candidate Yıldırım has received 44.99 percent.

İstanbul Mayor-Elect İmamoğlu: We Will Build Democracy, Justice in This City

İstanbul Mayor-Elect İmamoğlu: We Will Build Democracy, Justice in This City

Elected İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor by a landslide according to unofficial election results, CHP’s Ekrem İmamoğlu addressed the citizens in his hometown Beylikdüzü: “We will set to work right away tomorrow. We will work hard for İstanbul.”

İstanbulites on the Streets to Celebrate Ekrem İmamoğlu's Election Win

İstanbulites on the Streets to Celebrate Ekrem İmamoğlu's Election Win

According to unofficial results, Nation Alliance's candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu from the main opposition CHP has won the repeat İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral elections. İstanbulites have taken to the streets across İstanbul to celebrate his victory.

President Erdoğan Congratulates İmamoğlu for Election Win

President Erdoğan Congratulates İmamoğlu for Election Win

Erdoğan did not make a "balcony speech" after an election this time but congratulated the opposition's candidate after the İstanbul mayoral election rerun.

HDP on İstanbul Elections: One Man Rule Collapsed

HDP on İstanbul Elections: One Man Rule Collapsed

The Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chair Temelli and MP Paylan has spoken to bianet on opposition's victory in the İstanbul mayoral election rerun.

23 June 2019 Evrim Kepenek,Pınar Tarcan

İmamoğlu After Winning Elections: This is Not a Victory, But the Beginning of a New Era

İmamoğlu After Winning Elections: This is Not a Victory, But the Beginning of a New Era

The main opposition's candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu has held a press conference after winning the elections by a comfortable margin, according to unofficial results.

AKP İstanbul Candidate Yıldırım: İmamoğlu Leads Elections, Congratulations to Him

AKP İstanbul Candidate Yıldırım: İmamoğlu Leads Elections, Congratulations to Him

Yıldırım has conceded defeat after the initial results of the İstanbul mayoral election rerun, congratulating his rival İmamoğlu.

Opposition Candidate İmamoğlu Wins İstanbul Election Rerun

Opposition Candidate İmamoğlu Wins İstanbul Election Rerun

After the Supreme Election Council canceled the March 31 polls, the election for the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has been repeated today.

İstanbul Election Council Chair Hospitalized After Heart Attack

İstanbul Election Council Chair Hospitalized After Heart Attack

Judge Öner had a heart attack last night and has been replaced with judge Uçar.

Legal, Administrative Action Taken Against 111 People in İstanbul Elections

Legal, Administrative Action Taken Against 111 People in İstanbul Elections

A legal and administrative action has been taken against 111 people for violating the law on elections in İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral election run.

The Number of People Who Lost Their Lives in Trabzon Flood Increases to Eight

The Number of People Who Lost Their Lives in Trabzon Flood Increases to Eight

The number of people who have lost their lives in flood in Araklı, Trabzon has increased to eight. The search and rescue operations for two missing people are still continuing.

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Supreme Election Council Rules ‘Parliamentary Election’ Sealed Envelopes Shall be Valid

Supreme Election Council Rules ‘Parliamentary Election’ Sealed Envelopes Shall be Valid

Upon the application of ruling AKP and main opposition CHP, the Supreme Election Council (YSK) has ruled that the votes cast in envelopes carrying the seal of “Parliamentary election” shall be deemed valid.

Party Leaders and Candidates Cast Their Votes

Party Leaders and Candidates Cast Their Votes

Casting their votes for the İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral election rerun, party chairs and candidates have spoken to journalists.

Allegations of Violations in İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral Election Rerun

Allegations of Violations in İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral Election Rerun

We have compiled the violations allegedly committed during the voting process in İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral election rerun.

They Said ‘We Will Cut 2.5 Million Trees for 3rd Airport’, They Cut 13 Million Instead

They Said ‘We Will Cut 2.5 Million Trees for 3rd Airport’, They Cut 13 Million Instead

The Northern Forests Defense has announced that though the Environmental Impact Assessment Report on 3rd İstanbul Airport indicated that 2.5 million trees would be cut down for the airport, at least 13 million trees have been cut down instead.

Ballot Boxes Open for İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral Election Rerun

Ballot Boxes Open for İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral Election Rerun

Voting procedure for İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral Election rerun has started for 10 million 560 thousand 963 voters across İstanbul at 8 a.m. local time in Turkey. İstanbulites will cast their votes till 5 p.m. today.

MHP: Öcalan's Call for Neutrality Against HDP's Abuse

MHP: Öcalan's Call for Neutrality Against HDP's Abuse

AKP ally Bahçeli has alleged that PKK leader Öcalan is disturbed by the HDP's strategy to support the opposition candidate in the İstanbul election rerun.

Social Media Reactions to Announcement of Öcalan's Letter by Academic Özcan

Social Media Reactions to Announcement of Öcalan's Letter by Academic Özcan

After imprisoned PKK leader Öcalan's letter on İstanbul repeat elections was shared with the public, the letter has sparked reactions on social media. While some refer to “vain efforts” of AKP, others refer to Academics for Peace charged with “terror propaganda.”

HDP: Change in Our Election Strategy Out of Question

HDP: Change in Our Election Strategy Out of Question

After PKK leader Öcalan's letter, the HDP has said that their strategy for the İstanbul election rerun is consistent with his message.

‘Those Seeing Kurds as “Easy to Deceive Simpletons” Have Always Been Mistaken’

‘Those Seeing Kurds as “Easy to Deceive Simpletons” Have Always Been Mistaken’

Answering the questions of daily Yeni Yaşam ahead of İstanbul elections, former HDP Co-Chair Demirtaş said, “HDP voters will go to ballot box with stronger determination. Those seeing Kurds as ‘easy to deceive simpletons’ have always been mistaken.”

RSF: Economy Reporters Harassed in Turkey

RSF: Economy Reporters Harassed in Turkey

RSF Turkey representative Önderoğlu has said, "Turkey has nothing to gain by burying its head in the sand," on the lawsuits against three reporters because of their articles.

Erdoğan: There is a Power Struggle Between Demirtaş and Öcalan

Erdoğan: There is a Power Struggle Between Demirtaş and Öcalan

The President has said that the PKK leader called for neutrality in the İstanbul repeat elections and believes that former HDP Chair Demirtaş betrayed him.

Öcalan’s Lawyers Share the Details of Their Meeting with Öcalan and His Messages

Öcalan’s Lawyers Share the Details of Their Meeting with Öcalan and His Messages

Having met with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan in İmralı Prison on June 18, his lawyers have stated that Öcalan recommended the HDP to choose the third way and said that the HDP will make its own decisions as a political party.