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Bring it on! Turkey’s Council of State most of whose members recently appointed by Erdoğan approves plans to destroy Gezi Park…

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Plan to build Ottoman barracks on Istanbul’s Gezi Park approved in new court ruling The ruling has stirred public outcry in Turkey, with the trending hashtag “We Will Not Allow You To Demolish Gezi” (#SanaGeziyiYıktırmayacağız in Turkish) addressing President Erdoğan. Court annuls numerous project plans threatening authenticity of historic Istanbul peninsula An Istanbul court has annulled a … Read more

Such a shame: Some Turkish nationalists harass Chinese travelers in Turkey…

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China warns citizens travelling to Turkey over anti-China protests China has warned its citizens traveling in Turkey to be careful of anti-Beijing protests, in the wake of several attacks on tourists and restaurants mistaken for being Chinese in Istanbul. Beijing warns citizens in Turkey of anti-China protests AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Foreign ministry says Chinese tourists … Read more

Such a shame. İlhan Sami Çomak in prison for 21 years 42-year-old man, standing trial for an anti-terror case since 1994.

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Turkish court decides to continue detainment for imprisoned suspect of 21 years An Istanbul court has ruled for the continuation of a 21-year-long detainment of a 42-year-old man, who has been standing trial for an anti-terror case since 1994. Petition launched for journalist Baransu to be released immediately Today’s Zaman (blog) “When the Justice and Development … Read more

Turkey’s ambiguous war-mongering over Syria continues while coalition talks will not result before Ramadan ends…

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Corruption impunity prevails and Turkey’s judiciary politicized: US human rights report The U.S.’s annual human rights report on Turkey has slammed a series of violations over the past year, focusing particularly on the judiciary, law enforcement agencies, freedom of expression and freedom of assembly Media transparency vital for functioning democracy: Council of Europe A report adopted by … Read more

Filiz Taylan Yüzak (@ftaylanyuzak)’tan Londra notları devam ediyor: “Açıl Susam Açıl!”

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Açıl Susam Açıl! Geçen hafta Londra’nın yeni yüzlerinden “Sesame”ı keşfetme şansım oldu. İngiltere’nin ünlü şeflerinden, Nopi adlı lokantanın ve OttoLenghi adlı meze barın sahibi, İsrailli Yotam Ottolenghi’nin yeni numarası burasıymış. Bu saydığım yerleri deneyip beğendiğim, ama çok pahalı bulduğum için fast food havasındaki, çok daha ucuz olduğu söylenen Sesame’ı denenecek yerler listeme almıştım. Öğle yemeğinde … Read more

No country for low income citizens as low-income housing decreasing in Istanbul… Istanbul news roundup…

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Luxury housing construction increasing, low-income housing decreasing in Istanbul There has been a dramatic rise in luxury housing production and stock in Istanbul, but the opposite is the case for lower-income housing due to skyrocketing land prices in the city, according to a new sector report. Rare Arabic-Language Bookstore Gives Istanbul’s Syrian Refugees A Taste Of … Read more

#TurkeyElections aftermath: “Social media trolls of Turkey’s ruling AKP now seen as ‘reason for election failure’

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The Guardian view on President Erdogan’s lies: an apology would be welcome | Editorial World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk Turkey’s leader has a worsening record on press freedom. There is no truth in his claims about this newspaper’s views on his country Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdoğan likes to dish it out to the press. Last week … Read more

President Erdoğan could finally pretend to be non-partisan in his statement, still not seen on air… #TurkeyElections

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Election fair, threshold not: OSCE/PACE observers Fundamental freedoms were generally respected and voters could choose from a wide range of political parties in Turkey’s June 7 elections, but the 10 percent threshold to enter parliament limits political pluralism, international observers said June 8 Erdogan urges political parties to show responsibility AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) President calls … Read more

1- #TurkeyElections roundup. Follow #ElectionFraud for irregularities…

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Turkey votes in election that could bolster president’s powers  World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk w Poll seen as referendum on whether to endow Recep Tayyip Erdoğan with powers that would significantly change Turkish democracy Only one vote cast in Turkey’s southeastern village Only one person has cast a vote for the parliamentary election in the Yolveren village … Read more

Just a day before the #TurkeyElections, Erdoğan is upset because Demirtaş doesn’t answer his call.. #SeniMeşguleAtacağız

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Erdogan, elections and the future of Turkish journalism  AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) As Turks head to the polls, we look at the country’s media; plus, an interview with whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg. President Erdoğan slams HDP co-chair for avoiding call to offer condelences President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has criticizes Selahattin Demirtaş, co-chair of the Peoples’ Democratic Party … Read more

Just a day before #TurkeyElections Media under pressure while Turkish gov’t opens new riot police and special operations departments…

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Erdoğan’s lawyer demands aggravated life sentence for Turkish journalist over news story President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has filed a criminal complaint against a Turkish newspaper and its editor over a critical news report, asking him to be jailed for life. The move came hours after Erdoğan said the journalist would pay a “heavy price.” 400 intellectuals show … Read more

Latest opinion polls… #TurkeyElections

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The Latest Opinion Polls Announced by KONDA  Bianet :: English Three days to the election, AKP takes 41%, CHP 27.8%, MHP 14.8% and HDP takes 12.6% of the votes according to KONDA. As a result, AKP has 261, CHP 145, MHP 76 and HDP has 68 deputies. Turkey at a crossroads as Erdoğan bulldozes his way to … Read more

Once a respected scholar, Davutoğlu now tries to prove his campaign ‘not overshadowed’ by Erdoğan… #TurkeyElections

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Turkey’s Election a Referendum on Erdogan nytimes.com – Shreeya Sinha – Jun 4 – In 2013, a police crackdown using tear gas and water cannons on peaceful protesters challenging plans to replace Istanbul’s Gezi Park in Taksim Square with a replica Ottoman-era army barracks that would house a shopping mall, became a catalyst for… Turkish PM … Read more

#TurkeyElections- HDP co-chair mocks Erdoğan’s nationwide inaugurations… Main opposition CHP’s election truck towed away in Erzurum…

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HDP co-chair mocks Erdoğan’s nationwide inaugurations Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş celebrated opening a soda can during his meeting with Turkish humorists and cartoonists in Istanbul, teasing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s successive inauguration meetings on the run up to the June 7 elections. Main opposition CHP’s election truck towed away in Erzurum An election campaign … Read more

Hard to understand by outsiders but “Turkey’s Best Election Campaigner Isn’t Even Running for Office” #TurkeyElections

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Turkey’s Best Election Campaigner Isn’t Even Running for Office   Read the Bloomberg piece here.    OSCE parliamentarians to observe Turkey’s upcoming election Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) parliamentarians will observe the upcoming parliamentary election in Turkey and provide leadership for the OSCE’s short-term observer mission, the organization said in a written statement … Read more