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US: Turkish Troops in Iraq are Illegal

US: Turkish Troops in Iraq are Illegal

Iraq Coalition spokesperson Dorrian in his statement has said “Turkish troops in Iraqi lands are not deployed with an official approval by the Iraqi Government”. Iraq had also stated that Turkey’s presence in Bashiqa camp in Mosul was invasive.

Kurtulmuş: Our Presence in Bashiqa Cannot Be Opposed While Iraq is This Fragmented

Kurtulmuş: Our Presence in Bashiqa Cannot Be Opposed While Iraq is This Fragmented

Vice PM Kurtulmuş has said “No one has the right to oppose presence of Turkey’s army in Bashiqa while Iraq has been fragmented this much” in response to Iraqi parliament’s decision.

Passports of Journalists Başlangıç, Yıldırım Rendered Invalid

Passports of Journalists Başlangıç, Yıldırım Rendered Invalid

Passports of journalist Celal Başlangıç and Cumhuriyet daily columnist Ayşe Yıldırım have been rendered invalid. “I have a court order ruling that my passport cannot be rendered invalid”, Başlangıç said.

5 October 2016 Nilay Vardar

Trustee Appointed to Hani Municipality

Trustee Appointed to Hani Municipality

A trustee has been appointed to Hani Municipality in Diyarbakır.

Iraq Accuses Turkey of ‘Being Invasive’, Wants It Out

Iraq Accuses Turkey of ‘Being Invasive’, Wants It Out

Iraqi Council has decided that “Turkey is considered ‘invasive force’ and do what is necessary to take Turkey out of the Iraqi lands”. The council will apply to UN Security Council to make it happen.

Those Detained in Özgür Radyo Raid Released

Those Detained in Özgür Radyo Raid Released

Those taken into custody in police raid on Özgür Radyo which was closed through a prime ministerial-enactment were released.

Tombili Returns to Its Neighborhood on World Animal Day

Tombili Returns to Its Neighborhood on World Animal Day

Cat Tombili’s statue has been erected on October 4 World Animal Day in Kadıköy’s Ziveyrbey neighborhood where it spent its entire life.

Özgür Radyo Broadcast Shut Down, Staff Detained

Özgür Radyo Broadcast Shut Down, Staff Detained

Özgür Radyo’s terrestrial broadcast has been cut off. Coming to the radio building, police units stormed the building breaking the door. Radio staff have been pounded up and detained.

Broadcast of İMC TV Shut Down

Broadcast of İMC TV Shut Down

İMC TV’s regie room was sealed today during live broadcast. Channel staff protested the sealing with clappings and slogans “Free press cannot be silenced” on the live broadcast.

4 October 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Hayatın Sesi TV Sealed

Hayatın Sesi TV Sealed

Regie room of Hayatın Sesi TV has been sealed, its Youtube broadcast shut down. Continuing its broadcasting on social media, channel staff said “We are here and not going anywhere. These days will pass”.

4 October 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Court Allows Mine Construction in Cerattepe

Court Allows Mine Construction in Cerattepe

Suit filed demanding for the stay and cancellation of execution of ÇED Positive report granted for the mine construction in Artvin’s Cerattepe has been dismissed by the court.

Workplace Safety Watchdog: 41 Workers Lose Their Lives in September

Workplace Safety Watchdog: 41 Workers Lose Their Lives in September

At least 141 workers have lost their lives, according to a report by Worker Health and Occupational Safety Assembly. At least 1,421 workers lost their lives in the first six months of 2016.

12,801 Police Officers Laid Off

12,801 Police Officers Laid Off

Turkish National Police has announced that 12,801 police officers, 2,253 of whom are superiors, have been laid off.

2,500 Journalists Become Unemployed Since July 15

2,500 Journalists Become Unemployed Since July 15

Representatives of shut down media organs and press trade associations have stressed in the press statement that media workers have become victimized in the wake of the coup attempt.

State of Emergency Extended by 3 Months

State of Emergency Extended by 3 Months

Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş has announced that the State of Emergency has been extended by three months as of October 19.

Lawsuit Filed Against Editors-in-Chief on Watch Mater, Eryılmaz

Lawsuit Filed Against Editors-in-Chief on Watch Mater, Eryılmaz

Journalists Nadire Mater and Tuğrul Eryılmaz, who served as editor-in-chief at Özgür Gündem daily are being charged with “Publishing or distributing publications of a terror organization” and “propagandizing for a terror organization”.

Statue of Cat Tombili to Be Unveiled

Statue of Cat Tombili to Be Unveiled

The statue of cat Tombili known for its pose of propping itself up with its arm, will be unveiled after its death.

Broadcast of Med Nûçe TV Shut Down

Broadcast of Med Nûçe TV Shut Down

Broadcast of Med Nûçe TV broadcasting in Kurdish and Turkish from Europe was shut down by France-based satellite company Eutelsat at around 11 a.m. today.

2 Soldiers Killed in Hakkari

2 Soldiers Killed in Hakkari

Two soldiers have lost their lives upon PKK members detonating improvised explosive devices planted on the road in Şemdinli district of Hakkari province, one soldier has been injured.

Fotoistanbul Begins

Fotoistanbul Begins

Bringing together 60 photograph artist from Turkey and abroad, 3rd Fotoistanbul Beşiktaş International Photography Festival will continue until October 30.

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Attack on Gallery Opening in Tophane Again

Attack on Gallery Opening in Tophane Again

A group has attacked the opening of an exhibition comprising works of 21 artists in Tophane neighbourhood of İstanbul’s Beyoğlu district.

Animal Rights Defenders Leave Black Wreath

Animal Rights Defenders Leave Black Wreath

Animal rights defenders have placed a black wreath in front of İBB and Experimental Medical Research Institute building ahead of the October 4 World Animal Day to draw attention to the right violations that animals are subjected to.

1 Soldier Killed in Çukurca

1 Soldier Killed in Çukurca

One soldier has been killed, five others have been wounded by PKK during military operation in Hakkari’s Çukurca district.

Doğan Media Group Chair Yalçındağ Resigns After RedHack’s Leak

Doğan Media Group Chair Yalçındağ Resigns After RedHack’s Leak

Doğan Media Group Chair Mehmet Ali Yalçındağ has resigned after RedHack has published his e-mail correspondence with Minister of Energy Albayrak.

30 September 2016

5 People Sentenced to Aggravated Life İmprisonment in Zirve Massacre Case Arrested

5 People Sentenced to Aggravated Life İmprisonment in Zirve Massacre Case Arrested

Sentenced to three consecutive aggravated lifetime imprisonments in Zirve Publishing House massacre case, Emre Günaydın, Abuzer Yıldırım, Hamit Çeker, Salih Gürler and Cuma Özdemir have been arrested.

30 September 2016

‘75% of Energy Companies Worried About Coal’

‘75% of Energy Companies Worried About Coal’

75% of 70 energy companies are worried about coal, 71.4% are worried about natural gas investments, according to a report by TEPAV. The companies think they might face financial difficulties. 53% of them are more optimistic for the future about renewable energy financing.

30 September 2016 Nilay Vardar

Kılıçdaroğlu Criticizes Erdoğan’s Comments on Treaty of Lausanne

Kılıçdaroğlu Criticizes Erdoğan’s Comments on Treaty of Lausanne

Kılıçdaroğlu has responded to Erdoğan who criticized the Treaty of Lausanne and those who had signed it; “We defend the Republic, they defend the Caliphate. We defend the citizens, they defend slavery”.

30 September 2016

Emre Madran Prize Awarded to Our Colleague Nilay Vardar From bianet

Emre Madran Prize Awarded to Our Colleague Nilay Vardar From bianet

Emre Madran Press Awards have been granted by the Chamber of Architects this year for the first time in the section of urban protection. bianet journalist Nilay Vardar has received the prize in online journalism.

30 September 2016

Websites of İMC TV, Özgür Radyo, Hayatın Sesi Blocked

Websites of İMC TV, Özgür Radyo, Hayatın Sesi Blocked

Access to websites of İMC TV, Özgür Radyo and Hayatın Sesi have been blocked.

30 September 2016

Özgür Gündem Editor-in-Chief on Watch Mavioğlu Appears Before Judge

Özgür Gündem Editor-in-Chief on Watch Mavioğlu Appears Before Judge

Joining Editor-in-Chief on Watch campaign of closed Özgür Gündem, journalist Mavioğlu has appeared before judge.

30 September 2016 Elif Akgül

İstanbul LGBTİ Asked to Evacuate Its Office, Justification ‘Conservatism’

İstanbul LGBTİ Asked to Evacuate Its Office, Justification ‘Conservatism’

Landlord wants İstanbul LGBTİ to evacuate its office in Beyoğlu. Landlord’s justification is that he doesn’t approve of association’s activities. Association authorities have said, “We will not leave this office where we have been using since it was founded”.

30 September 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Yozgat Governor: We’ve Closed 28 Venues to Protect Family

Yozgat Governor: We’ve Closed 28 Venues to Protect Family

Yozgat Governor Kemal Yurtnaç has said the real purpose of shutting down venues serving alcohol is to “protect family”.

30 September 2016