Drama queen diary today. “Turkish PM Erdoğan storms out of Council of State speech over ‘rudeness’

Turkish PM Erdoğan storms out of Council of State speech over ‘rudeness’ Hurriyet Daily News Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan walked out in fury from a speech by Union of Bars head Metin Feyzioğlu on after accusing Turkey’s top lawyer of being “rude” in a speech criticizing the government’s performance

Pressure on President Gül increases as Turkey ranks second [after China] in Internet censors…

Turkish President Gül?s veto of Internet bill will be vital: Freedom House chief   Following the release of a special report on Turkey, Freedom House President David Kramer says President Gül?s potential veto of the controversial Internet bill is ?vital Turkey ranks second in Internet censors: Report   Turkey ranks second after China in demands … Read more

Ergenekon verdict day. Martial Law measures against citizens who want to attend the Anti-coup trial…

Gendarme prevents buses… DHKP/C threat prompts high security measures: Ergenekon judge The severe security measures taken at the Silivri Courthose ahead of Ergenekon verdict trial were prompted by a tip claiming a threat Gendarme stands duty in the Silivri farms, in case, some attempt to enter Court premises. Police forces resort to teargas to disperse Silivri crowds … Read more