News - Bianet

news

Page 699

Armed Attack Against Can Dündar, NTV Reporter Wounded

Armed Attack Against Can Dündar, NTV Reporter Wounded

Armed attack has been launched against Dündar as verdict awaited, NTV reporter Yağız Şenkal injured as Dündar escaped unharmed.

Erdoğan to EU: We Go Our Way, You Go Yours

Erdoğan to EU: We Go Our Way, You Go Yours

In his speech held in Eyüp, President Erdoğan has made statements as to EU visa liberalisation, Prime Minister Davutoğlu, rising tension in parliament and the presidential system.

Special Security Zone on Kilis Border

Special Security Zone on Kilis Border

The territory of two border guard posts in Kilis have been declared a special security zone.

May 1 İstanbul Report From İHD

May 1 İstanbul Report From İHD

According to the İstanbul May 1 report of Human Rights Association, İstanbul Office, 231 persons have been taken into custody in İstanbul on May 1. A TOMA running over a citizen constituted the severest rights violation.

Men Kill 17 Women in April

Men Kill 17 Women in April

According to 51 harassment cases from 29 cities appearing in media in April, at least 155 women and girls have been subjected to harassment. 67% of the harassment reports are from education institutes.

6 May 2016 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Hıdrellez Celebrated in Edirne

Hıdrellez Celebrated in Edirne

"Kakava-Hıdrellez Festivals" organized every year in Edirne ended in the morning hours of today by Tunca River.

Curfew in 15 Villages, Neighbourhoods in Dersim

Curfew in 15 Villages, Neighbourhoods in Dersim

Curfew has been declared in 15 villages and neighbourhoods of Mazgirt district of Dersim.

Davutoğlu: Resignation is not My Choice

Davutoğlu: Resignation is not My Choice

Prime Minister Davutoğlu saying "I have decided that for the solidarity of AKP, changing the chairperson would be wiser than changing the companion" noted that he won't "be a candidate under these circumstances".

Joint Call from HDP, DTK: Say ‘No’ Against Parliamentary Immunity

Joint Call from HDP, DTK: Say ‘No’ Against Parliamentary Immunity

The declaration entitled “Don’t touch people’s will and my voice in Parliament” has stated, “We see turning immunity debates into a tool of political revenge and political punishment as a dangerous progress”.

AKP’s Next Congress on May 22

AKP’s Next Congress on May 22

Following the Central Executive Board meeting of AKP coming to an end, it has been reported that the party’s extraordinary congress will be held on May 22 and Davutoğlu would not run for president.

24 Murdered in Dersim Massacre Laid to Rest

24 Murdered in Dersim Massacre Laid to Rest

24 persons who were murdered in Dersim massacre in 1938 have been laid to rest yesterday in the 79th anniversary of the Cabinet decision as to the massacre.

Number of Arrested DİHA Correspondent Reaches 10

Number of Arrested DİHA Correspondent Reaches 10

The number of arrested DİHA correspondents has reached 10 with the arrest of DİHA Antep correspondent, Mehmet Hakkı Yılmaz. The website has been blocked for the 37th time as its Mardin correspondent Abdulkadir Tugay.

Letter From CPJ to Çavuşoğlu as to Deported Journalists

Letter From CPJ to Çavuşoğlu as to Deported Journalists

Committee to Protect Journalists has sent a letter to Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, urging him to put an end to the oppressions against international press.

Rocket Launched on Kilis Wounds 3

Rocket Launched on Kilis Wounds 3

Three rockets were launched on Kilis this morning, wounding three people two of whom are police officers.

Erdoğan-Davutoğlu Meeting Over, AKP Allegedly to Hold Congress

Erdoğan-Davutoğlu Meeting Over, AKP Allegedly to Hold Congress

Prime Minister Davutoğlu is going to issue a press statement following the Central Executive Board meeting to be held tomorrow (May 6). AKP will allegedly hold extraordinary congress by end of May or in June.

5 May 2016 Ekin Karaca

Battle Against Coal Plants Increasing in Number

Battle Against Coal Plants Increasing in Number

Turkey will participate in the campaign launched all over the world to break free from fossil fuel with the summit to be held in Aliağa.

4 May 2016 Nilay Vardar

Call from Intellectuals: Reject Proposal to Lift Parliamentary Immunity

Call from Intellectuals: Reject Proposal to Lift Parliamentary Immunity

A group of intellectuals stating AKP’s proposal of temporary Constitution change as to parliamentary immunity is unacceptable has called for the MPs to vote against the proposal in the General Assembly.

Visa Exemption Only for Those Proving Purpose of Visit, Meeting Financial Criteria

Visa Exemption Only for Those Proving Purpose of Visit, Meeting Financial Criteria

European Commission has issued advisory jurisdiction for visa-free travel for citizens of Turkey but even if it is realized, the rules like proving the purpose of visit and having sufficient financial means will be in effect.

TGS: No Press Freedom in Turkey, No Day to Celebrate

TGS: No Press Freedom in Turkey, No Day to Celebrate

Journalists Association of Turkey in its press statement as to the World Day of Press Freedom, has expressed that there was no press freedom in Turkey and pointed out the importance of joint struggle for press freedom.

Nor Zartonk: Garo Paylan and Other HDP MPs Are Not Alone

Nor Zartonk: Garo Paylan and Other HDP MPs Are Not Alone

Nor Zartonk in its statement as to racist attack against HDP MP Garo Paylan said, “We reiterate our faith in peoples’ equality, solidarity and their joint struggle, and determination in the struggle one more time”.

Go to date

GO

Death Caused by Riot Control Vehicle Brought to Parliament

Death Caused by Riot Control Vehicle Brought to Parliament

CHP İzmir MP Bakan has submitted summary of proceedings to parliament as to the Riot Control Vehicle crashing Nail Mavuş to death in Beyoğlu district on May 1.

Curfew in Frontier Village of Hakkari

Curfew in Frontier Village of Hakkari

Curfew has been declared “until further notice” in Çığlı village of Çukurca district in Hakkari, entries and exits to the village have been barred.

‘Co-Editorship-in-Chief Campaign’ by Özgür Gündem

‘Co-Editorship-in-Chief Campaign’ by Özgür Gündem

Co-Chairs of Association of Free Journalists have shown the first support for the campaign launched by Özgür Gündem daily to show solidarity and defend press freedom against oppressions and investigations.

Bones of 2 Children Lost in Custody Found After 21 Years

Bones of 2 Children Lost in Custody Found After 21 Years

Medical Forensic Institution has confirmed that the bones found in excavation works in Dargeçit belong to 13-year-old Davut Altınkaynak and 16-year-old Nedim Akyön.

4 May 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Erdoğan’s ‘New Turkey’ Cancels Out Critical Journalism

Erdoğan’s ‘New Turkey’ Cancels Out Critical Journalism

28 journalists have been put in prison, 15 others and 2 media outlets attacked, 49 taken into custody, action taken against 86 persons including 53 journalists on charges of defaming the President.

3 May 2016 Erol Önderoğlu

Garo Paylan: I Have Been Exposed to Planned Attack for Being Armenian

Garo Paylan: I Have Been Exposed to Planned Attack for Being Armenian

HDP’s Paylan has said that he has been deliberately targeted in the fight erupted in Constitution Commission by AKP members for him being Armenian, and told that AKP members said “Garo is here, Garo is here” to each other.

3 May 2016 Ekin Karaca

Journalist Association: Journalism Has Been Blacklisted

Journalist Association: Journalism Has Been Blacklisted

Turkish Journalists Association has reminded of the crackdowns on freedom of the press and expression in Turkey in its statement made for May 3 World Press Freedom Day.

Rocket Launched on Kilis Drop in City Center

Rocket Launched on Kilis Drop in City Center

Another rocket was launched on Kilis today. The rocket hitting the city center wounded people.

Oscar Wilde Polemics in Parliament: Who is Oscar Wilde; Person or Award?

Oscar Wilde Polemics in Parliament: Who is Oscar Wilde; Person or Award?

HDP’s Mithat Sancar wanting to quote from Oscar Wilde in Constitution Commission has drawn reaction from AKP members: “Who is he?”, “Do you have an example from this culture in your memory Mr. Mithat”, “Quote a bit from Necip Fazıl too”, “Oscar awards”…

2 Soldiers Killed in Şemdinli

2 Soldiers Killed in Şemdinli

PKK members have attacked on Hapuşt Tepe Üs area in Hakkari’s Şemdinli, two soldiers killed in the conflict.

Curfew Declared in 11 Villages in Lice

Curfew Declared in 11 Villages in Lice

Sub-Governorship in Lice district of Diyarbakır has declared curfew as of yesterday in 11 villages until further notice.

What Do Romans Say About Strategy Document?

What Do Romans Say About Strategy Document?

Roman strategy document and action plan waited for six years is out. While Foggo from ROMFO finds it becoming a state policy important, CHP’s Purçu criticized lack of solid solution offer, and Tutal from Roman Association criticized lack of budget.

2 May 2016 Nilay Vardar