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Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?

Allegations of chemical attack on PKK: Who says what?

Türkiye has rejected the claims that it used chemical weapons during its military operations. The HDP calls for an international investigation. The Turkish Medial Association head is facing an investigation following her comments supportive of the claims.

20 October 2022

RedHack case: Five journalists sentenced to prison for reporting on Albayrak's leaked emails

RedHack case: Five journalists sentenced to prison for reporting on Albayrak's leaked emails

The journalists have been given deferred prison sentences for "illegally obtaining personal data" and have been acquitted of "terror propaganda."

Prosecutor demands journalists be penalized for covering Albayrak’s hacked emails

Prosecutor demands journalists be penalized for covering Albayrak’s hacked emails

Put on trial for reporting on the hacked emails of former minister Berat Albayrak, journalists Tunca Öğreten, Ömer Çelik, Metin Yoksu, E.S. and Derya Okatan face penalization for “giving or obtaining data unlawfully”.

8 December 2021

FOX TV reporter not allowed in AKP spokesperson's press conference

FOX TV reporter not allowed in AKP spokesperson's press conference

The reporter said he was going to ask the spokesperson about the recent confessions by a former AKP minister about a 2013 corruption investigation.

3 September 2021

76 suspects caught over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

76 suspects caught over the attacks on refugees’ houses, shops in Ankara

The Ankara Directorate of Security has announced that “76 people who provoked citizens, posted untrue messages and were involved in the incidents have been caught.” AKP Spokesperson Çelik has also said that “the culprits will be penalized.”

AKP politicians’ statements on HDP attack

AKP politicians’ statements on HDP attack

Making a statement about the armed attack on the HDP İzmir office claiming the life of Deniz Poyraz, ruling AKP MP Dağ has “condemned” the attack” while Spokesperson Çelik has said that “the judiciary will bring the incident to light in all its dimensions.”

Interior minister blames main opposition party for 'Montreux declaration'

Interior minister blames main opposition party for 'Montreux declaration'

"We didn't sleep that night. We worked until the morning and revealed all their connections," Minister Soylu has said, claiming that the main opposition party was involved in the publishment of the declaration.

Turkey accuses Greece of harassing its research vessel in Aegean Sea

Turkey accuses Greece of harassing its research vessel in Aegean Sea

AKP Spokesperson Çelik has made remarks about the incident in the Aegean Sea and the opposition's statements about Berat Albayrak.

24 February 2021

AKP spokesperson accuses US of supporting terrorism

GARE OPERATION

AKP spokesperson accuses US of supporting terrorism

"Those who cannot clearly condemn the PKK terrorist organization cannot talk about the fight against terrorism," Çelik has said.

16 February 2021

‘Democratic right to protest exercised at Boğaziçi,’ says AKP Spokesperson

‘Democratic right to protest exercised at Boğaziçi,’ says AKP Spokesperson

Indicating that the democratic right to protest was exercised at Boğaziçi University, ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik has claimed that what happened afterwards does not fall within the scope of democratic protest.

10 February 2021

285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac

Since early Thursday, 285 thousand healthcare workers have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Addressing the current vaccination efforts in the country, ruling AKP’s spokesperson Çelik has said, “Now, the vaccination process has transparently begun.”

15 January 2021

AKP spokesperson defends Erdoğan's controversial appointment to Boğaziçi University

AKP spokesperson defends Erdoğan's controversial appointment to Boğaziçi University

The appointment has sparked outrage among the students and the academics of the university.

Turkey to 'evaluate' ECtHR decision for Demirtaş's release, says AKP spokesperson

Turkey to 'evaluate' ECtHR decision for Demirtaş's release, says AKP spokesperson

The European top court concluded that Demirtaş was sent to prison with political motives.

23 December 2020

AKP Spokesperson: Erdoğan to decide whether finance minister will leave post or not

AKP Spokesperson: Erdoğan to decide whether finance minister will leave post or not

The first official statement has been made 24 hours after Berat Albayrak announced his resignation on Instagram.

9 November 2020

‘Armenia’s attitude is a clear violation of law,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson

‘Armenia’s attitude is a clear violation of law,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson

Addressing the reporters during the AKP’s Central Decision and Executive Board meeting, Party Spokesperson Ömer Çelik has indicated that “a snap election is out of the question for the People’s Alliance” of the AKP and MHP.

14 October 2020

‘Turkey is the best partner for those who want to get results on a win-win basis’

RULING AKP SPOKESPERSON

‘Turkey is the best partner for those who want to get results on a win-win basis’

Speaking about the Eastern Mediterranean crisis amid ongoing tension with Greece, ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik has stated that “for those who want to get results on a win-win basis, there is no better partner than Turkey.”

23 September 2020

‘Greece is now a rogue state,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik

‘Greece is now a rogue state,’ says ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik

Ruling AKP Spokesperson Ömer Çelik has referred to Turkey’s activities in following words: “Turkey is conducting its activities along its continental shelf and maritime zone and it has nothing to do with Greece.”

2 September 2020

Europe shouldn't be turned in to a 'Greek theater,' says ruling party spokesperson

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN TENSIONS

Europe shouldn't be turned in to a 'Greek theater,' says ruling party spokesperson

Greece calls the EU for an emergency meeting, AKP's Ömer Çelik accuses Athens of aggression, Brussels says it is "worried."

Ruling AKP Spokesperson responds to call for ‘Caliphate’

Ruling AKP Spokesperson responds to call for ‘Caliphate’

After a columnist made a call for “Caliphate”, ruling AKP Spokesperson Çelik has said, “The Republic of Turkey is a democratic, secular and social state of law. With these qualities, our Republic is the shared roof of us all."

AKP says Hagia Sophia's frescoes, icons to be 'better preserved'

AKP says Hagia Sophia's frescoes, icons to be 'better preserved'

Turkey is open to cooperation with UNESCO for the preservation of the universal heritage, the AKP spokesperson has said.

AKP Spokesperson: Withdrawal from Observation Points in Idlib is out of the Question

AKP Spokesperson: Withdrawal from Observation Points in Idlib is out of the Question

While the Ministry of Defense has announced that 101 soldiers from the Syrian army have been killed after five soldiers lost their lives in Idlib, AKP Spokesperson Çelik has indicated that “Turkey’s withdrawal from its observation points” is out of the question.

11 February 2020

Russia: Turkey Advanced to Idlib Without Warning us, Turkey: Russia was Informed

Russia: Turkey Advanced to Idlib Without Warning us, Turkey: Russia was Informed

Foreign Minister of Russia Lavrov said, “The Turkish military advanced to certain sites inside the Idlib de-escalation zone without warning us about these movements.” AKP Spokesperson has responded, “Russia was informed about the military deployment.”

5 February 2020

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We Will Respect Results

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We Will Respect Results

AKP Spokesperson Çelik has made a press conference on the local elections, touching on his party's appeals against results: "A legitimate process is going on. Everybody should respect this process. It is not possible for us to chase an undeserved win."

Statement by AKP Spokesperson about Saturday Mothers/People

Statement by AKP Spokesperson about Saturday Mothers/People

AKP Spokesperson Çelik has said, “We will not allow mothers to be abused by some terrorist groups” concerning police intervention in Saturday Mothers/People’s rally last week.

Social Media Trial of 6 Journalists Begins Today

Social Media Trial of 6 Journalists Begins Today

Trial of six journalists who have been sued for making report of Redhack leaking emails of Minister Albayrak starts today.

24 October 2017

Indictment Prepared Against 7 Journalists

Indictment Prepared Against 7 Journalists

The indictment prepared against journalists Ömer Albayrak, Metin Yoksu, Tunca Öğreten, Derya Okatan, Mahir Kanat, E.S. and Deniz Yücel has been submitted to the court.

PM Asked of Detained Die Welt Reporter Yücel

PM Asked of Detained Die Welt Reporter Yücel

Being in Munich for 53rd Munich Security Conference, PM Yıldırım has said “This matter concerns prosecutor’s office” in response to a question about the detained Die Welt reporter Yücel.

20 February 2017

Ömer Çelik: EU 2016 Turkey Report is a Certificate of Disgrace

Ömer Çelik: EU 2016 Turkey Report is a Certificate of Disgrace

As to EU 2016 Turkey Progress Report, the Minister of EU Çelik has said “We don’t accept the expression that disproportionate force has been used in fight against PKK terror organization. This expression is a certificate of disgrace for EU institutions”.

10 November 2016

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We may Speak with İmralı* if Needed

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We may Speak with İmralı* if Needed

AKP Spokesperson Ömer Çelik has stated that it is not possible for politicians to speak with İmralı, and responded to criticisms as to EU Progress Report.

11 November 2015

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We may Speak with İmralı* if Needed

AKP Spokesperson Çelik: We may Speak with İmralı* if Needed

AKP Spokesperson Ömer Çelik has stated that it is not possible for politicians to speak with İmralı, and responded to criticisms as to EU Progress Report.

11 November 2015

Journalist Attacked after Report about Attacks on Kurds

Journalist Attacked after Report about Attacks on Kurds

DİHA reporter Çelik was first followed and then attacked on 25 May in Istanbul. Çelik has 2 cracks in his head and his left arm is broken in three places. Security cameras recorded footage of the attack. This is the 3rd attack on a DİHA reporter throughout the past 11 days.

28 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu