content tagged with espionage

Ankara Bar urges removal of ‘agents of influence’ provision from new bill

Ankara Bar urges removal of ‘agents of influence’ provision from new bill

The provision stipulates a prison sentence of 3 to 7 years for individuals who investigate Turkish citizens, institutions, or foreigners residing in Turkey “in accordance with the strategic interests of a foreign state or organization.”

Journalism groups rally against ‘agents of influence’ bill

Journalism groups rally against ‘agents of influence’ bill

The government is poised to amend the espionage law to criminalize being an "agen of influence."

RSF: Turkey’s new 'espionage bill' threatens media supported by international funds

RSF: Turkey’s new 'espionage bill' threatens media supported by international funds

The government is poised to amend the anti-espionage law to prosecute those who are identified as “agents of influence.”

Prosecutor seeks life sentence for opposition politician facing 'espionage' charges

Prosecutor seeks life sentence for opposition politician facing 'espionage' charges

DEVA Party's Metin Gürcan was arrested for months after his photos with foreign diplomats surfaced.

30 November 2022

Kavala says 'prosecutors knew I didn't eat dinner with Henri Barkey'

Kavala says 'prosecutors knew I didn't eat dinner with Henri Barkey'

The professor revealed years after an indictment accusing Kavala of espionage that it wasn't Kavala but a journalist whom he ate dinner with. The prosecutors had already known that, said Kavala.

DEVA Party's Metin Gürcan rearrested

DEVA Party's Metin Gürcan rearrested

Drawing attention to the evidence in the file and the upper limit of the sentence for the alleged charges, the prosecutor's office demanded that Metin Gürcan be arrested again.

Charged with 'espionage,' DEVA Party's Metin Gürcan released after five months under arrest

Charged with 'espionage,' DEVA Party's Metin Gürcan released after five months under arrest

Gürcan was arrested because of his meetings with diplomats from Spain and Italy. The politician denies providing confidential information to foreign countries.

One out of every three ‘spies’ caught in Germany is from Turkey

One out of every three ‘spies’ caught in Germany is from Turkey

The government has answered the Parliamentary question of Left Party (Die Linke) MP Sevim Dağdelen in Germany and said that there is an increase in Ankara’s “espionage” activities against dissidents from Turkey. Dağdelen herself is also targeted.

Detained on 'espionage' charges, DEVA Party founder Metin Gürcan arrested

Detained on 'espionage' charges, DEVA Party founder Metin Gürcan arrested

Taken into custody on charge of “political and military espionage”, DEVA Party founding member Metin Gürcan has been arrested by the criminal judgeship of peace on duty.

30 November 2021

Kavala says 'espionage' charges against him not based on laws

Kavala says 'espionage' charges against him not based on laws

The businessperson spoke after the court once again refused to release him at the hearing on Friday.

29 November 2021

Israeli couple return to their country after being released

Israeli couple return to their country after being released

The couple were arrested on espionage charges after taking picture of President Erdoğan's residence in İstanbul.

18 November 2021

Israeli couple arrested for taking photos of Erdoğan's house deny spy accusations

Israeli couple arrested for taking photos of Erdoğan's house deny spy accusations

Israel says the couple are not spies but bus drivers.

15 November 2021

Court merges Osman Kavala’s ‘espionage’ case with Gezi trial

Court merges Osman Kavala’s ‘espionage’ case with Gezi trial

Despite the strong defense of the attorneys and witness statements, the İstanbul 36th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that Osman Kavala shall remain behind bars. The file of his “espionage” case has been merged with that of “Gezi”.

5 February 2021 Hikmet Adal

Prosecutor demands aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, Henri Barkey

Prosecutor demands aggravated life sentence for Osman Kavala, Henri Barkey

Kavala and Barkey have been charged with "political and military espionage" and "attempted overthrow."

9 October 2020 Hikmet Adal

Journalist Müyesser Yıldız Arrested

Journalist Müyesser Yıldız Arrested

Taken into custody on charge of “political and military espionage,” journalist Müyesser Yıldız has been arrested while journalist İsmail Dükel has been released on probation.

Appeal Against Arrest of CHP’s Berberoğlu Rejected

Appeal Against Arrest of CHP’s Berberoğlu Rejected

İstanbul 15th Heavy Penal Court has rejected the appeal against arrest of CHP İstanbul MP Berberoğlu.

Espionage at Issue in MİT News Reports, says Davutoğlu

Espionage at Issue in MİT News Reports, says Davutoğlu

Prime Minister Davutoğlu asserting news reports of Can Dündar and Erdem Gül on MİT trucks is an activity of espionage, has claimed this situation in nowhere can be assessed as freedom of the press in the world.

Espionage, Blackmailing and Prostitution within the Military

Espionage, Blackmailing and Prostitution within the Military

The investigation into "espionage and blackmailing in the military" will be taken to court in April. Allegedly, a criminal organization within the military illegally obtained a huge amount of classified information to be sold to foreign governments, the indictment states.

25 February 2011