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Bülent Arınç resigns from Presidential High Advisory Board

Bülent Arınç resigns from Presidential High Advisory Board

Criticized by President and AKP Chair Erdoğan for saying that Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala should be released, Presidential High Advisory Board member Arınç, also a former Parliamentary Speaker from the AKP, has resigned from office.

25 November 2020

‘No one’s personal opinion can be associated with President or AKP’

FROM ERDOĞAN TO ARINÇ

‘No one’s personal opinion can be associated with President or AKP’

While Erdoğan has responded to Presidential High Advisory Board member Bülent Arınç’s criticisms about the continued arrest of Kavala and Demirtaş, he has also reiterated that “Turkey is an inseparable part of Europe.”

23 November 2020

'I protested when I read the indictments against Demirtaş, Kavala'

PRESIDENTIAL HIGH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

'I protested when I read the indictments against Demirtaş, Kavala'

Bülent Arınç, a member of the Presidential High Advisory Board, says that he protested when he read the indictments against Selahattin Demirtaş and Osman Kavala: “I thought that they could not be even a child’s work, I even felt like wearing my tog.”

20 November 2020

Arınç: Congratulations to President of Constitutional Court

Arınç: Congratulations to President of Constitutional Court

Former Vice PM Arınç has noted that he considers the Constitutional Court’s decision of “rights violation” regarding arrest of Dündar and Gül correct, congratulated Court's Chief Judge.

Erdoğan Addresses Arınç: That Person Didn’t Speak During My Term

Erdoğan Addresses Arınç: That Person Didn’t Speak During My Term

President Erdoğan in response to Arınç’s words that “I know the President was informed” said, “Alleging that it was done by my permission is not an honest move”.

2 February 2016

Bülent Arınç: Be Silent as A Woman!

Bülent Arınç: Be Silent as A Woman!

Deputy PM Bülent Arınç said “Shush lady, be silent as a woman,” to HDP deputy Nursel Aydoğan. Arınç became the main topic before with his statements against women’s attitude and behavior in the society.

Deputy PM Arınç: Border Security System Will be Built

Deputy PM Arınç: Border Security System Will be Built

Bülent Arınç explained the security measures for Turkey-Syria border. Security Policies Expert, Mete Yarar, stated 4 billion Turkish liras were allocated from the budget for the project.

Chamber of Architects Sued for “Sold inch by inch” Case

Chamber of Architects Sued for “Sold inch by inch” Case

After Bülent Arınç said Melih Gökçek sold Ankara inch by inch, Tezcan Karakuş, Ankara Branch Chairperson of Chamber of Architects who criticized Gökçek was sued.

Investigation Into Arınç, Gökçek

Investigation Into Arınç, Gökçek

Ankara Prosecutor’s Office launched an investigation into Vice PM Bülent Arınç and Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Melih Gökçek under different charges after their debate on President Erdoğan’s comments on the resolution process.

Gökçek vs Arınç Spat Causes “Unrest” Amid AKP Grassroots

Gökçek vs Arınç Spat Causes “Unrest” Amid AKP Grassroots

A full-blown spat between Vice PM Arınç and Ankara Mayor Gökçek after President Erdoğan’s comments on Turkey’s resolution process revealed a transition of power that caused unrest amid ruling party AKP grassroots.

Arınç: Our President Might Be Deformed By His Words

Arınç: Our President Might Be Deformed By His Words

“One of the steps to make concerning the resolution process is to form a monitoring committee. We have a roadmap,” Vice PM Bülent Arınç said as he spoke positively on Öcalan’s Newroz message.

May Day Statement From Vice PM: Police Will Intervene

May Day Statement From Vice PM: Police Will Intervene

“There will be no tolerations on major crowds’ demonstrations. No matter what, our police forces will intervene,” said Vice PM Bülent Arınç on a press inquiry on May Day celebrations in Taksim Square.

Students Detained For Protesting PM

Students Detained For Protesting PM

Police detained 5 Genç-Sen members for protesting PM’s remarks on student residence by attempting to flash a banner at a cafe nearby PM’s office in Istanbul.

5 November 2013

"Just a Few Journalists Under Arrest due to Journalistic Activities”

BÜLENT ARINÇ

"Just a Few Journalists Under Arrest due to Journalistic Activities”

"There are a few journalists that are in prison due to their journalistic activities in Turkey. I do not accept that there are hundreds of them” said Vice Prime Minister Arınç.

Deputy PM Arınç Tackles Media Ethics

Deputy PM Arınç Tackles Media Ethics

Government Spokesman Arınç invited media executives to a meeting on "processing terror news". Experts and top-level executives in the Turkish media evaluated such a meeting for bianet.

28 September 2011 Işıl Cinmen

"You Will not Hear if You do not Want to Listen"

MESSAGE TO MINISTER ARINÇ

"You Will not Hear if You do not Want to Listen"

Deputy PM Arınç said in the context of imprisoned journalists that demands for an amendment of the Anti-Terror Law have not been made in a loud voice. Journalist association President Arınç commented, "We called to abolish the whole law dozens of times".

12 September 2011 Ayça Söylemez

Deputy PM Arınç: 'Censorship Occurs in Banana Republic'...

Deputy PM Arınç: 'Censorship Occurs in Banana Republic'...

In a meeting on local media organized by the Turkish Journalists Association and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, Deputy PM Arınç said, "We think that a media with bans and censorship can only exist in oppressive regimes and i a banana republic".

29 November 2010 Berivan Tapan

Journalists Kurt and Doğan Acquitted in "Photo Trial"

Journalists Kurt and Doğan Acquitted in "Photo Trial"

The Istanbul 11th High Criminal Court acquitted journalists Doğan and Kurt. They stood accused of showing a colonel as a "target" because of publishing his picture in the context of the investigation into an assassination plot against Deputy PM Arınç.

24 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Two Journalists on Trial for "Cosmic Room" Coverage

Two Journalists on Trial for "Cosmic Room" Coverage

A trial has been opened against Hürriyet newspaper journalist Kurt and editorial manager Kılıç although the related investigation into an assassination plot directed at Deputy PM Arınç is still continuing. Both defendants face imprisonment for taking and publishing pictures of Colonel E.Y.B.

19 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Third Search after Alleged Assassination Plot

Third Search after Alleged Assassination Plot

After 2 military officers were arrested last week because of an alleged assassination plan regarding Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç, prosecutors searched premises of the Special Forces Command in 3 consecutive raids. The duration of custody for 8 arrested soldiers has been prolonged.

29 December 2009 Tolga Korkut

Constitutional Court Starts AKP Closure Trial

Constitutional Court Starts AKP Closure Trial

Yesterday afternoon the Constitutional Court announced that it has decided to hear the closure case against the ruling AKP.

1 April 2008 Erhan Üstündağ

AKP: “Closure Trial will Give Us 70 Percent of the Vote”

Members of the ruling AKP have reacted indignantly to the closure demand by Prosecutor Yalcinkaya, saying that the AKP would get even more support in the next elections.

17 March 2008 Gökçe Gündüç