ECHR rejects Turkey’s appeal over ruling on Osman Kavala Duvar English The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has rejected an appeal by the Turkish government over ECHR rejects Turkey’s appeal against ruling on jailed businessman Osman Kavala | Ahval The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected on Tuesday an appeal by Turkey against a ruling… … Read more
Turkey tops ECHR list in freedom of expression violations in 2019 Duvar English by Didem Atakan Turkey ranked first regarding violations of freedom of expression in 2019, the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) annual activity report revealed on Jan. 29. Among the total 68 judgements in which the court has found a violation of freedom of expression … Read more
Germany braces for Erdoğan German politicians have been quoted in the press in recent days arguing that Erdoğan should not be allowed to move his election campaign battles to Germany The schizophrenic nature of Turkish-German relations ‘Looking at the political level, there seem to be tremendous problems between the EU and Turkey. But the pension fund that … Read more
The killing of Ali Ismail Korkmaz The trial over the death of a Turkish protester last summer has begun – but will justice be served? **************** Turkey violations shaping ECHR case-law The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled for Turkey 182 violations last year, in a total of 118 judgments.
Turkey fined 2.3 mln euros for killing of 33 villagers in 1994 The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to pay 2.3 million euros to the 38 people ***************** Court lifts headscarf ban for attorneys The Council of State has approved the removal of the headscarf ban for lawyers Trial of Gezi … Read more
MAIN FOCUS: NSA defends spying attacks | 30/10/2013 The US intelligence NSA has vehemently defended its controversial spying programme at a congressional hearing. Europe also spies on the US, NSA head Keith Alexander said on Tuesday, as well as on its own citizens. Commentators accuse Europe’s politicians of double standards and find the public … Read more
ODTÜ rector revolts against Ankara municipality, says night-time construction raid ?illegal? ‘ODTÜ does not approve the midnight raid nor consider it a good-willed approach. What?s been done is entirely illegal,’ Ahmet Acar said Protesters plant trees where Ankara municipality cut them down on ODTÜ land Demonstrators gathered near ODTÜ to protest the night-time construction raid … Read more
Turkey to build 207 prisons over 5 years Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin has announced plans for construction of 207 new prisons over the next five years., ?Side Effects of Tear Gas Still Linger? According to a statement released by Turkish Doctors Union, 39 percent of those who were affected by tear gas during Gezi … Read more
Only suspect under arrest in Bingöl sex abuse case released The only suspect under arrest in the ongoing case over the sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl was released on Sept. 3 Individual Freedoms in Turkey Carnegie Europe In Turkey, only a few organizations deal directly or indirectly with the subject matter: Anadolu Kültür, Antenna, … Read more
Turkey?s Council of State Ignores ECHR Verdict Ignoring an ECHR verdict, Turkey?s Council of State confirmed a lower court ruling on the rejection of repartition demand in the case of Abdullah Yaşa – a 13 year old victim of police canisters during a demonstration in Diyarbakır in 2006. Twice an injustice (II) No doubt, the … Read more
Gezi detainees start hunger strike as prosecutor extends detention Around 50 people who were detained in accordance with the Gezi Park protests started a hunger strike today #occupygezi, #changebrazil and the new #urbanrevolution #occupygezi and #changebrazil that we witnessed recently are not the beginning, but the continuation of a global phenomenon: the new urban hashtag … 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
Turkey to Pay 330,000 Euros for Extrajudicial Killings ECHR reached a verdict on the case where 5 people ages between 13 and 24 were killed by soldiers, ordering Turkey to pay a sum of 330,000 euros to applicant families. Alevis and their religious rights I knew two of them rather closely in person. Behçet … Read more
Turkish sergeant arrested after his ?pun tweet? from Hurriyet Daily News A military court arrested a Turkish first sergeant in the eastern province of Ağrı for allegedly. Euro court fines Turkey 80,000 euros from Hurriyet Daily News The European Court of Human Rights has fined Turkey over 80,000 euros for violating articles on … Read more
Doubts about report on Uludere massacre from Journalist in Turkey, background articles, news and weblog about by Fréderike Geerdink ISTANBUL ? A commission in the Turkish parliament has finalized its report on the Uludere massacre, in which 34 civilians were killed at the end of 2011. According to the report the bombing of civilians was … Read more