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Survey: 74 percent of people see no coup threat in Turkey

MONTREUX DECLARATION

Survey: 74 percent of people see no coup threat in Turkey

The government has accused 104 retired admirals of threatening with a coup by releasing a declaration and claimed that the main opposition party was behind it.

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

The declaration criticizing the government over the discussion of the convention and a video showing an admiral in Islamic clothes has been interpreted by the government as an implicit coup threat.

We are against all kinds of coups, says Erdoğan about Armeni̇a

We are against all kinds of coups, says Erdoğan about Armeni̇a

Speaking about the coronavirus restrictions ahead of the “gradual normalization” as of March 1, President Erdoğan has said that the related decisions will be taken at the Presidential cabinet meeting.

26 February 2021

Turkey condemns the coup in Myanmar, urging citizens to stay indoors

Turkey condemns the coup in Myanmar, urging citizens to stay indoors

Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the coup staged by the military in Myanmar earlier today. Turkey’s embassy in the country has also urged the citizens to stay indoors and avoid travel unless necessary.

1 February 2021

Constitutional Court member's tweet leads to new row with government

Constitutional Court member's tweet leads to new row with government

Turkey's top court has lately been part of political debates as the ruling AKP and its ally MHP criticize the court's decisions and say that it should be "reshaped."

14 October 2020

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

The Minister of Interior met with the protesters demanding to enjoy veterans' rights.

Media Authority Fines Broadcaster over Alleged 'Coup' Remarks by CHP's İstanbul Head

Media Authority Fines Broadcaster over Alleged 'Coup' Remarks by CHP's İstanbul Head

Halk TV has been fined over the CHP İstanbul chair's remarks, which senior AKP figures claimed was a call for a coup against the government.

Writer Ragıp Zarakolu Investigated for 'Hinting at Coup' over Column Article

Writer Ragıp Zarakolu Investigated for 'Hinting at Coup' over Column Article

President and AKP Chair Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had filed a criminal complaint for Zarakolu over an article.

File to Erdoğan Administration: Freedom to News

BIA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT/ 2018 APRIL-MAY-JUNE

File to Erdoğan Administration: Freedom to News

127 journalists entered July 1 in prison. 33 of the 127 journalists have been tried, 40 have been investigated, 24 are convicted and files of 30 are at the upper court.

13 July 2018 Erol Önderoğlu

Joint Anti-Coup Rally in Batman

Joint Anti-Coup Rally in Batman

HDP, DTK, DBP, and KJA organized a joint anti-coup rally in Batman. Hatip Dicle, İdris Baluken, and Sebahat Tuncel spoke at the meeting .

Acquittal For çArşı

Acquittal For çArşı

35 persons from Beşiktaş sports fan group çArşı, who had attended the demonstrations during Gezi Resistance and have been put on trial with charges of coup, have been acquitted.

29 December 2015

Turkey's Ex-Military Chief Detained for Coup Involvement

Turkey's Ex-Military Chief Detained for Coup Involvement

Turkey's ex-military chief Ismail Hakki Karadayi has been detained in Istanbul over his involvement in the coup in February 1997 that ousted the country's first Islamist-led government.

The Gang Could Be The Tip of The Iceberg

Ultra-Nationalist Gang Uncovered:

The Gang Could Be The Tip of The Iceberg

So far, thirteen alleged members of the ultra-nationalist Ergenekon gang have been arrested, among them three retired army officers. If the investigation is carried out in a serious manner, light will be shed on many events of the last years.

27 January 2008