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Sociologist Beşikçi and Layer Şimşek are accused of "spreading propaganda for the PKK". In the second hearing of the case, the prosecutor saw an element of crime in the use of the letter "q", which is not part of the Turkish but of the Kurdish alphabet.

Milliyet newspaper reporter Durukan and director Çakkalkurt are facing prison sentences for publishing an announcement of PKK executive Duran Kalkan. The prosecutor proposed a fine to be paid in advance in order to drop the case. The Istanbul 10th High Criminal Court has not yet decided on the outcome.

Milliyet newspaper reporter Durukan and director Çakkalkurt are facing prison sentences for publishing an announcement of PKK executive Duran Kalkan. The prosecutor proposed a fine to be paid in advance in order to drop the case. The Istanbul 10th High Criminal Court has not yet decided on the outcome.

The Izmir Martyr Families Association decided not to participate in the meeting under the motto "No to Treason Initiatives". Chairman Yeşilbağ said, "We are not opposing the initiative, but it is not managed well. They should apply the laws equally to everyone, the ones who regret should benefit from the repentance law".

Minister Atalay talked about the proposals for the "democratic initiative" concerning the unity of the state, Turkish as the official language, the ongoing request to meet with CHP and MHP, the end of bloodshed and tears and the importance of Iran, Iraq and Syria.