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A massive collaborative journalistic work on Turkey gone [maybe had to be] unmentioned in media in Turkey: “BLACK SITES Turkey”
BLACK SITES Turkey correctiv.org – Frederik Richter – Dec 6, 7:51 AM In a near-repeat of the CIA’s ‘extraordinary renditions’, the regime of Turkish president Erdoğan is kidnapping dozens of members... Read more
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Orhan Pamuk has a new book (Balkon) – another one on #İstanbul- that many might have missed…
Honestly, I have missed it although I am a Pamuk fan. Maybe because it is a visual work that consists of thousands of Istanbul photos he has taken… I have... Read more
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Incarcerated nation: “Number of people in Turkish prisons up by 15.7 percent in 2017
I think I will end up in jail when I return to Turkey. I am getting used to it. Number of people in Turkish prisons up by 15.7 percent in 2017... Read more
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So after all, “Turkish prosecutors say ‘no concrete evidence of Ergenekon’s presence’
Turkish prosecutors say ‘no concrete evidence of Ergenekon’s presence’ Hurriyet Daily News The prosecution of a court case involving a reported conspiracy to overthrow Turkey’s government dating back a decade has... Read more
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Such a pity. Yiğit Aksakoğlu, who worked to heal society’s wounds, is in jail…
I am honored to have met him. He is one of the best civil society experts in the country. I hope he will not stay in jail much. But I... Read more
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Hypocrisy best explained: “In Turkey, Mourning the Dissident Khashoggi While Cracking Down on Dissent”
In Turkey, Mourning the Dissident Khashoggi While Cracking Down on Dissent NYT > Turkey by By CARLOTTA GALL Arab dissidents, journalists and activists honored Jamal Khashoggi in one of Istanbul’s holiest mosques... Read more
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Yeah it happens. NYT piece: “Erdogan Champions Khashoggi While Trampling Turkish Journalists and Dissidents
Erdogan Champions Khashoggi While Trampling Turkish Journalists and Dissidents The New York Times – Carlotta Gall – Nov 6, 8:12 AM ISTANBUL — President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has kept... Read more
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In the meantime, treatment of journalists in Turkey reminded….
Turkey should look to its own brutal treatment of journalists | Kenan Malik World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Kenan Malik We must not forget the country’s appalling treatment of its own... Read more
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Turkish theatre of justice: “Key witnesses against Brunson backtrack in hearing and the court releases the US pastor!
Turkish court releases US pastor Brunson after eventful hearing Hurriyet Daily News A Turkish court has ruled for the release of an American pastor at the heart of a diplomatic dispute... Read more
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This pride is Turkey’s: “Turkey Can Be First Country to Ban Netflix…
RADIO AND TV SUPREME COUNCIL CENSORSHIP ON INTERNET: Yaman Akdeniz: Turkey Can Be First Country to Ban Netflix Bianet :: English The Radio and Television Supreme Council has approved the regulation... Read more
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Kadri Gürsel’s piece: “‘Gezi generation’ fleeing Turkey…
‘Gezi generation’ fleeing Turkey Al-Monitor – Kadri Gursel – Sep 20, 7:33 PM Speaking at an Istanbul fair Sept. 13, Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank — a long-time chief... Read more
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Thousands of workers in Istanbul’s 3rd airport constructed protested inhumane working conditions and hundreds arrested…
Not only they are not paid for six months but work conditions are terrible. As you can guess the government and company and their puppets accused workers to be part... Read more
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Killing it softly: “Turkey’s media watchdog fines TV series over ‘adultery’… A judiciary roundup…
Turkey’s media watchdog fines TV series over ‘adultery’ Hurriyet Daily News Turkey’s top media watchdog has fined the TV series “Koca Koca Yalanlar” due to the way the popular series narrates... Read more
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State of Turkish economy: “Erdogan Names Himself Chairman of Turkey Wealth Fund in Overhaul…
Erdogan Names Himself Chairman of Turkey Wealth Fund in Overhaul Bloomberg – Onur Ant – Sep 12, 12:08 AM President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appointed himself chairman of Turkey’s sovereign wealth fund... Read more
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Towards releasing pastor Brunson: “Turkish prosecutor who indicted Brunson reassigned…
Turkey HDP: Court jails pro-Kurdish leader Demirtas BBC News | Europe | World Edition Selahattin Demirtas is given almost five years for “terrorist propaganda”, a charge he denies. In the meantime,... Read more
