Turkey’s fall in numbers: Reports from Corruption Perceptions Index 2021, Twitter Transparency Report and ECtHR statistics

Turkey’s rankings since 1995
The country has dropped 43 places in the corruption index since 2013.

2021 REPORT: Turkey ranks first in violations of freedom of expression, show ECtHR statistics

The European Court of Human Rights handed down 78 judgements on Turkey in 2021, ruling against the country in 76 of these cases
Twitter has released its transparency report for the January-June 2021 period.
12 summaries of proceedings against 9 HDP MPs and one DBP MP have been delivered to the Parliamentary Speaker’s Office. Since the beginning of this year, 62 summaries have been submitted against 36 MPs.
The European Court of Human Rights has concluded that Turkey violated the freedom of expression and right to liberty and security of journalist Deniz Yücel, who was held in prison for 367 days in the country.

JOURNALISM ORGANIZATIONS: ‘We are still waiting for justice to be done for Hrant Dink’

Tomorrow, January 19, marks the 15th year since journalist Hrant Dink was murdered. The Journalists’ Association of Turkey (TGC) and the Press Council have commemorated the late journalist by releasing statements for the press.

Turkey increases special consumption tax on alcohol, tobacco by 47.4 percent

The Special Consumption Tax (ÖTV) levied on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products has been increased by 47.4 percent. That being the case, the amount of tax to be paid for a pack of cigarettes has been increased from 9.76 to 14.39 lira.

Ankara requires exporters to convert 25 pct of income to liras | Ahval

Ankara on Monday issued a decree requiring exporters to convert a quarter of their revenues to…

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