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May: We Want to See Human Rights Obligations Upheld in Turkey

May: We Want to See Human Rights Obligations Upheld in Turkey

After her meeting with President Erdoğan, Prime Minister of the UK Theresa May has said, “We want to see democratic values and international human rights obligations upheld in Turkey.”

Freedom of Expression Protest Against Erdoğan in London

Freedom of Expression Protest Against Erdoğan in London

Ahead of the meeting between Erdoğan and PM of England May, RSF members and PEN England representatives who rallied on Downing Street have carried banners reading “Free Turkey Media”.

Erdoğan Welcomed by Protesters in London

Erdoğan Welcomed by Protesters in London

President Erdoğan, who has been on a three-day visit to the UK, has been greeted by protesters on his way to the Chatham House in London, where he would deliver a speech. Protesters have welcomed Erdoğan with banners, which read, “Terrorist.”

Erdoğan Announces Date for Snap Election: June 24

Erdoğan Announces Date for Snap Election: June 24

President Erdoğan has made a statement about snap election following his meeting with MHP Chair Bahçeli. Erdoğan has said that it has been decided for the snap elections to be held on June 24, 2018.

Erdoğan: ‘They Cannot Discipline Us Through Foreign Exchange’

Erdoğan: ‘They Cannot Discipline Us Through Foreign Exchange’

President Erdoğan has addressed the recent problems in foreign exchange rates and said that the economic growth is on a good track. He has also added that since their achievements make “some people” jealous, they are advancing upon them through economy.

Tsipras: Turkey Should Tone Down Aggression

Tsipras: Turkey Should Tone Down Aggression

Claiming that Turkey has “recently become more provocative and is exacerbating the situation on every front”, PM of Greece Tsipras has called on Turkey to “tone down aggression”.

Request of Appeal Submitted to Council of State about Akkuyu

Request of Appeal Submitted to Council of State about Akkuyu

Environmental rights defenders and NGOs that have filed a lawsuit for the cancellation of Environmental Impact Assessment report issued for Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant project have submitted a request of appeal to the Council of State, which has previously ruled the dismissal of charges.

27 March 2018 Pınar Tarcan

EU-Turkey Summit in Varna: Tusk Expresses Concerns, Erdoğan Demands ‘Visa Liberalization’

EU-Turkey Summit in Varna: Tusk Expresses Concerns, Erdoğan Demands ‘Visa Liberalization’

After the EU-Turkey leaders’ meeting in Varna aimed at renegotiating the EU-Turkey relations after more than one year of deadlock, the leaders of the EU and Turkey have held a joint press conference. While Tusk has expressed his concerns about Afrin, Erdoğan has demanded ‘visa liberalization’.

Women in Erzurum Greet Erdoğan with Domestic-Violence Makeup

Women in Erzurum Greet Erdoğan with Domestic-Violence Makeup

To protest violence against women, a group of women have greeted President Erdoğan, who has come to Erzurum to attend the provincial congress of AKP, with domestic-violence makeup.

Erdoğan Addresses EP: Keep Your Advices to Yourselves

Erdoğan Addresses EP: Keep Your Advices to Yourselves

Speaking prior to Erzurum Provincial Congress, concerning EP’s call for withdrawal from Afrin Erdoğan has said, “Hey the EP, since when have you started to give advice to this nation. You keep your advices to yourselves”.

EP Approves ‘Withdraw from Afrin’ Motion

EP Approves ‘Withdraw from Afrin’ Motion

The European Parliament has approved the motion demanding that Turkey withdraw from Afrin. The motion has been approved by a majority vote with 371 votes in favor and 241 votes against.

Macron: Turkey’s Operation Shouldn’t Turn into an Invasion

Macron: Turkey’s Operation Shouldn’t Turn into an Invasion

Interviewing to Le Figaro concerning Afrin operation, President of France Macron has warned Turkey about the operation not turning into an invasion. In response, PM Yıldırım has said, “France’s thought is flawed”.

31 January 2018

OIC: East Jerusalem is the Capital of Palestine

OIC: East Jerusalem is the Capital of Palestine

It was announced in the final declaration of the OIC’s Istanbul summit that East Jerusalem is Palestine’s capital. In the declaration, a call was made to the international community to recognize this decision.

14 December 2017

AKP Penalizing Baydemir Over ‘Kurdistan’ Had Applauded Erdoğan

AKP Penalizing Baydemir Over ‘Kurdistan’ Had Applauded Erdoğan

Criticized for saying ‘Kurdistan’ in 2013, Erdoğan was applauded by AKP members as he was defending himself at parliament. HDP’s Baydemir was penalized for saying ‘I am a representative from Kurdistan’ by AKP MP’s votes yesterday.

14 December 2017

Erdoğan: Justifying Interest Rate Hike is a Vain Attempt

Erdoğan: Justifying Interest Rate Hike is a Vain Attempt

Speaking about the high exchange rate, President Erdoğan has said, “I see the attempts to justify the interest rate hike by means of manipulations in economy as a vain attempt”.

12 December 2017

NATO Discharges Officer Showing Atatürk as Enemy

NATO Discharges Officer Showing Atatürk as Enemy

NATO has discharged the technician who added Atatürk to the “Biography of Enemy Leader”, and an officer who opened a fake social media account in the name of Erdoğan.

17 November 2017

Erdoğan Criticizes LGBTI Quota at Municipalities

Erdoğan Criticizes LGBTI Quota at Municipalities

In speech he delivered to village chiefs, President Erdoğan has said, “CHP imposes a gay quota for the election to be made at District Municipality Neighborhood Committees. May Allah lead them to the right path”.

9 November 2017

Museum Project Discussed, not Resignation, According to Ankara Mayor Gökçek’s Statement

Museum Project Discussed, not Resignation, According to Ankara Mayor Gökçek’s Statement

Following his meeting with Erdoğan, Ankara Mayor Gökçek who has been facing the allegations that he was asked to resign, has said, “I’ve presented all details of the museum to be built in front of the [Presidential] Palace to Mr. President”.

Erdoğan: I Couldn’t Understand What Macron Meant

Erdoğan: I Couldn’t Understand What Macron Meant

In a statement issued after the bairam prayer, President Erdoğan has responded to French President Macron’s comments about him.

1 September 2017

Macron: Being President is not That ‘Cool’, I Talk to Erdoğan Every 10 Days

Macron: Being President is not That ‘Cool’, I Talk to Erdoğan Every 10 Days

France’s President, Macron, has said life as a world leader is less “cool” than it might seem, citing talks with Turkish counterpart Erdogan as an example.

2 Interpretation Mistakes in Erdoğan-Trump Joint Press Conference

2 Interpretation Mistakes in Erdoğan-Trump Joint Press Conference

Interpreting the statement Erdoğan read from the paper, the interpreter did “false” interpretations of the two disputed matters between the two countries; “YPG” and “aiding terror organizations”.

President of Germany Addresses Erdoğan in His First Speech

President of Germany Addresses Erdoğan in His First Speech

Germany’s new President Frank Walter Steinmeier has called on Erdoğan due to his Nazi comparison: “Stop Nazi comparison”.

President Erdoğan Goes for Official Talks, Performs Umrah

President Erdoğan Goes for Official Talks, Performs Umrah

President Erdoğan has performed Umrah in Saudi Arabia where he went for official talks.

16 February 2017

Statements by Erdoğan, Putin: The Attack is a Provocation

Statements by Erdoğan, Putin: The Attack is a Provocation

President Erdoğan and Russia’s Leader Putin have said that assassination of Andrey Karlov, the Russia’s Ambassador to Turkey, is a provocation against Turkey-Russia relations.

20 December 2016

ODTÜ Students Who Protested Erdoğan Jailed

ODTÜ Students Who Protested Erdoğan Jailed

A 10-month prison sentence has been handed down to 45 ODTÜ who protested Erdoğan in December 2012.

20 September 2016

Dutch Turkologist Returns Prize to Protest Erdoğan

Dutch Turkologist Returns Prize to Protest Erdoğan

Turkish language and culture expert Dutch Prof. Dr. Eric-Jan Zürcher has announced that he would return the prize of high honour awarded by Turkey “to protest Erdoğan’s dictatorial regime”.

Merkel Meets Turkey’s Erdoğan, Davutoğlu

Merkel Meets Turkey’s Erdoğan, Davutoğlu

German Chancellor Merkel has met Turkey’s President Erdoğan and Prime Minister Davutoğlu

19 October 2015

New Legislative Year Starts, the President Erdoğan Speaks

New Legislative Year Starts, the President Erdoğan Speaks

The President Erdoğan made an opening speech for Grand National Assembly’s 25th Term 2nd Legislative Year and told he couldn’t accept the political responsibility resulted from June 7 General Elections.

The President Erdoğan: Our Only Concern is Islam

The President Erdoğan: Our Only Concern is Islam

The President Erdoğan stressed their only concern was Islam and they suffered from sectarianism in Indonesia and told there were Muslims who defended atheists.

Erdoğan: Resolution Process is Improbable, We Call Everybody to Account

Erdoğan: Resolution Process is Improbable, We Call Everybody to Account

The President Erdoğan stated: “HDP officials should pay the price,” while saying parliamentary immunity of HDP deputies should be lifted. Erdoğan added he wasn’t in favor of closing parties.

News and Journalists Under the “Control” of Erdoğan/AKP are at Risk

BIA APR-MAY-JUN 2015 MEDIA MONITORING REPORT

News and Journalists Under the “Control” of Erdoğan/AKP are at Risk

23 journalists and 9 publishers are in prison. 18 journalists, a writer and 1 media tool were attacked. 30 journalists were detained, 4 of them were sentenced to 127 years and a month in prison according to anti-terror law. Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) imposed 3 million 137 thousand 334 Turkish liras as administrative fine.

14 July 2015 Erol Önderoğlu

Penalty against Actor for “Insulting Erdoğan”

Penalty against Actor for “Insulting Erdoğan”

Haldun Açıksözlü, sued allegedly for “insulting” of former Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan while acting as the character “Laz marks”, was taken into custody. After paying definitive monetary fine, Açıksözlü has been released.

20 February 2015

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