Romania leaders under growing pressure amid protests BBC News | Europe | World Edition A new decree to free officials jailed for corruption has sparked outrage across Romania. Romania protests continue against government ‘thieves’ Aljazeera.com–3 hours ago “I do not want to divide Romania,” a pale and tired-looking Grindeanu said in a televised address, sparking … Read more
Travel warning for German MPs of Turkish origin AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) MPs reportedly given more protection and asked not to travel to Turkey after Germany recognises Armenian “genocide”. These are the 18 most corrupt countries in the developed world independent.co.uk – Jun 5, 7:59 AM Every year, Transparency International, the global anticorruption coalition, releases … Read more
Twitter must be less cowardly and fight for activists The Next Web by Abhimanyu Ghoshal For years, Twitter has been the go-to communication medium for social and political activists and commentators. Its format is well suited to broadcasting ideas to a large audience in real-time. During the Arab Spring, Twitter proved to be an effective tool … Read more
At least two killed in hostage-taking in Paris Jewish store At least one person was injured when a gunman opened fire at a kosher grocery store in eastern Paris on Friday and took at least five people hostage, sources told AFP. Former President is the only exception in condemning the attacks without any Islamistic apology… Former Turkish president … Read more
Some argued that CCTV are off but they are back online at the moment… Some citizens/activists are against a demonstration this evening. However, many important elements of Taksim Solidarity are still inviting people for the meeting… How Turkey’s Rule Of Law Resists Its Ruler’s Law The pressure on the Turkish government increased today as three more … Read more
PM Erdoğan announces new Cabinet with 10 changes amid graft probe The Cabinet changes include the interior, economy, environment and EU ministers implicated in the graft probe that has shaken the government Turkish PM Erdoğan says those who target him through graft probe will not succeed The target of the probe is himself, PM Erdoğan said … Read more
Istanbul intelligence unit head called for deposition over allegations of leaking graft probe Istanbul?s public Prosecutor?s Office has summoned Intelligence Unit head Erdogan backs officials against bribery ?stain? Turkey prime minister blames foreign forces and the media for allegations of bribery against his government, accusing them of preparing ?a trap? to snare his ministers … Read more
4 major newspapers that function as AKP spokespersons today targeted the ambassador: Ricciardone refutes claims US ‘behind Turkey graft probe’ Hurriyet Daily News-3 hours agoShare US’ Ambassador to Turkey, Francis J. Ricciardone has refuted Turkish media reports that United States was “behind” the ongoing graft probe in Turkey’s governing AK party embroiled in internal strife over corruption claims Irish … Read more
After police forces, we hear that some high level officials at the Turkish State Television are also dismissed… The Top 9 Conspiracy Theories Used To Explain A Massive Corruption Scandal In Turkey A sprawling corruption investigation reaches deep into the government of Turkey?s prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But who?s really to blame? ****************** … Read more
Government members and pro-gov’t circles have only one argument. They are under attack by powerful international forces. Conspiratorial thinking at best. Zekeriya Öz, the chief prosecutor, is believed to be weakened by new appointments to the case. Details revealed about Turkey?s ongoing graft probe The details are gradually being revealed regarding the ongoing corruption investigations Turkish PM: … Read more