Main opposition CHP leader rejects criticisms on second day of ‘justice march’ Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli will need justice as well, the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has said in response to Bahçeli’s criticism of the former’s march to Istanbul in protest of a CHP lawmaker’s arrest. The first ever … Read more
Istanbul municipality shares images of ‘ecological’ footbridge in Gezi Park The Istanbul Municipality on May 17 shared images of a footbridge connecting the Gezi Park in Taksim and the Democracy Park in Maçka, which is planned to be completed by the end of June.| French astronaut shares photo of Istanbulfrom space Hurriyet Daily News French astronaut Thomas … Read more
PM Admits Deliberate Internet Cut Off Bianet :: English About Internet cut off, PM Yıldırım has said that things will return to normal “after the threat is parried”. Problems in access to social media in Turkey a ‘security measure,’ says PM The slowdown in internet connection experienced throughout Turkey are a “security measure” taken by the government, … Read more
Turkish Lira hits record low against dollar on political worries, Fed’s rate hike signals The Turkish Lira hit a record low against the dollar on Oct. 13 over fears that political uncertainty could be triggered by a fresh government move to push through legislation introducing an executive presidential system BP refutes claims about exiting Turkish market BP … Read more
Turkey extends state of emergency for additional three months The Turkish government has extended the state of emergency, first implemented in the aftermath of the July 15 coup attempt, for an additional three-month period, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş announced on Oct. 3 Turkey’s great purge BBC News | Europe | World Edition Public sector staff are … Read more
Former torture methods reemerge in Turkish prisons: Human Rights Association Notorious former prison torture methods have reemerged during the state of emergency declared after the July 15 failed coup attempt, in addition to overcrowding and poor conditions in Turkey’s jails, according to the Human Rights Association (İHD) 174 jails to be built in Turkey More than 170 … Read more
But I don’t believe he is the boss now- if there was ever one… Minister of Interior Efkan Ala Resigns Bianet :: English The Minister of Interior Ala has resigned, Minister of Labor and Social Security Trabzon MP Süleyman Soylu has been appointed to the post. Welcome to demokrasi: how Erdogan got more popular than ever | … Read more
Presidential system, new charter back on agenda Presidential system, new charter back on agenda Erdoğan starts pushing for system change in Turkey In line with the proverb “Strike while the iron is hot,” Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan lost no time bringing forward the issue of a radical shift in Turkey from the current parliamentary system to a … Read more
Wishing for a ‘single-party gov’t,’ Turkish president says he will respect Nov 1 result With just days to go to Turkey’s snap general election on Nov. 1, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has again voiced his clear preference for having a “single-party government” elected to rule the country. Seizure of Koza-İpek entirely legal, no government involvement: PM Davutoğlu … Read more
Report: Turkey has second highest child income poverty in OECD Turkey has the second highest child income poverty rate in the OECD countries following Israel, according to the OECD’s latest “How’s Life?” 2015 report Why is Turkey not hitting ISIL? The bomb in Suruç exploded on July 20. Turkey opened İncirlik airbase to the United States with … Read more
link Demirtaş remains to be an excellent speaker. This video sums it up… ***************************** Turkey becomes a Middle East country:694 dead since June 7 elections: Police prevent Ankara mourners from laying flowers at bomb site – video World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk Mourners were prevented on Sunday from laying carnations at the site where two … Read more
Video here: http://www.imctv.com.tr/polisin-gazetecinin-basina-silah-dayadigi-goruntuler-ortaya-cikti/ It was first claimed a fake photo by pro-government circles, but later it was admitted… Here is the news in English Just yesterday: Turkish journalists rally for press freedom amid pressure Turkish journalists have rallied in Istanbul in a show of solidarity with their colleagues who have been facing politically-motivated attacks and threats in … Read more
Turkey’s top court declares secrecy for hearings in case of Syria-bound intel trucks The Supreme Court of Appeals has declared “secrecy” for all hearings in a case against the four prosecutors who ordered the stopping and searching of Syria-bound intelligence trucks in January 2014 and a staff colonel involved in the incident Aziz Güler among tens … Read more
Hürriyet columnist Ahmet Hakan injured in ‘organized assault’ Hürriyet columnist Ahmet Hakan, who has been targeted with politically-motivated threats, has been injured after an assault in front of his home. ‘We are not afraid. We will continue walking on the path that we know as right,’ said Hakan, who was hospitalized with broken bones in his … Read more
President Erdoğan, PM Davutoğlu fall behind CHP leader in TV ratings Ahead of Turkey’s crucial election scheduled for Nov. 1, CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has topped President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in television ratings figures, according to data published by the Turkish media. President slams Nokta magazine editors as ‘dishonorable’ President Recep Tayyip … Read more