Part 3 The talk of a different Turkey There was much hope vested in the new government of Turkey and its new charismatic Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Erdogan who previously as Istanbul?s mayor did much for the city?s development- enhanced water supply, cleared slums, tackled the environment issue and even planted thousands of trees. … Read more
Erdoğan’s split personality: the reformer v the tyrant The Turkish prime minister revealed the iron fist in his velvet glove this summer, but of which is his true character built? All summer long, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been in a very bad mood. The public squares and parks of Istanbul and several other Turkish cities … Read more
Turkey will probably never be EU member, Minister Bağış says Bağış has said Turkey will probably never become a member of the EU because of ‘prejudiced’ attitudes ********************** Turkish investors urge foreign policy revision The head of TÜSİAD calls for Ankara to return to being an honest broker in the wider region in … Read more
Turkey?s first ever openly gay mayor candidate announces bid A Turkish man who studied in the US is aiming to become the first open member of the country?s LGBT community Can Çavuşoğlu has said he will run in Giresun?s district of Bulancak in the March 2014 local elections in a bid to become the first-ever … Read more
Nolle Prosequi in Alabora Tweet Case Prosecutors discontinued charges in Memet Ali Alabora case, saying that ?the aforementioned tweet did not commit the crime of encouraging a crime?. ?The point is not Gezi Park, friend. Didn?t you get it yet? Come join us,? Alabora tweeted on May 30. Amnesty International calls for the suspension of … Read more
Öc-alan Anayasası mı? Milliyet Halk, parlamentolarında yapılan ve yapılacak olan yasalarından huzur, istikrar, güven ve mutluluk beklerken, tersini yaşamaya başladı. Yapılan Yeni Anayasa çalışmaları, yeni bir Öcalan Sendromunu, beraberinde mi getirdi ? Yeni bir Anayasa yapma, adeta Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu, Cemil Çiçek başkanlığında toplanacak Bugün Yeni Anayasa çalışmaları çerçevesinde çalışmalarına devam eden Yazım Komisyonu, bugünkü toplantısında Anayasa Uzlaşma Komisyonu’nun TBMM Başkanı Cemil Çiçek başkanlığında daha … Read more
PKK?s urban wing vows to support ‘democratic protests’ The PKK?s urban wing has vowed to support the ?democratic protests across the country? VIDEO: Turkey activist death sparks clashes Police in Turkey clash with demonstrators after the death of a 22-year-old activist in the south-eastern city of Antakya. When is it free to assemble in Turkey? … Read more
Unwed couples against our faith, says Turkish deputy PM Marriage is a significant and sacred matter, Deputy PM Bülent Arınç said Sept. 1 at the wedding of a young couple ***************** Newspapers account for 90 percent of Turkey?s written media circulation, report shows Over 90 percent of written media circulation in Turkey in the last … Read more
Pregnant women?s presence in public is ?disgraceful,? says Turkish lawyer Turkish lawyer said that it was immoral for pregnant women with huge bellies to reveal themselves in public #direnhamile (#resistpregnant) Reacting upon advocate Inançer?s remarks ?Women shouldn?t wonder in streets while pregnant?, scores of women in Istanbul and Ankara are preparing to put pillows in their … Read more
Turkish court gives green light to destruction of Gezi Park An Istanbul administrative court has unanimously overturned a lower court?s decision to halt the Turkish government?s plan… update: A news piece in Turkish claims that for the moment the park cannot be destroyed…. A public for democracy: overcoming mediated segregation in Turkey In this context, … Read more
In Turkey, Media Bosses Are Undermining Democracy New York Times By YAVUZ BAYDAR. Published: July 19, 2013. ISTANBUL ? THE protests that convulsed Istanbuland other Turkish cities last month exposed, among many other things, the shameful role of Turkey’s media conglomerates in subverting press freedom. ****** Kurdish rebels warn Turkey on peace Kurdish rebels give … Read more
of his police deeds but because he changed sides….He became critical of the current political elites configuration…. Ex-police chief Hanefi Avcı sentenced to 15 years Former Eskişehir Chief of Police Hanefi Avcı has been sentenced to prison for 15 years and fined 10,000 Turkish liras Devrimci Karargah Case Verdict Announced 24 defendants acquitted in Devrimci … Read more
15 detained over Gezi protests 15 people were detained for allegedly harming private property and use Molotov cocktails while attending the Gezi protests. Democracy and rights Peninsula On-line When protests erupted in Turkey‘s Taksim Square against the government’s redevelopment plans, US Secretary of State John Kerry was among the top figures who criticised the … Read more
The judge decided that it was a self-defense. After PM Erdoğan‘s encouragement of police violence, we are not subject to arbitrary killings more than ever… Here is how Ethem was killed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0daS16bs6jY Related articles Police shooting Ethem Sarisuluk in the head. Mother of Turkish protester killed in Ankara: ‘Erdogan must resign’ Family of protester … Read more
Court rejects arrest demand for officers in southeastern Turkey rape case The demand for the arrest of four sergeants accused of raping a minor in Bingöl was rejected Court orders demolition of park considered sacred in Tunceli, stirring outcry A park in an area considered sacred by the local Alevis in the eastern province … Read more