Europe and Turkey: In search of a new world Some EU governments act in contradiction with a strategic vision for the common European values and interest when they block Turkey?s accession talks, writes Kader Sevinç. Kader Sevinç is the Representative to the EU of CHP (the Republican Peoples? Party, which is the largest opposition force … Read more
Turkish PM increases rhetoric against CHP, accusing it of fomenting unrest Turkish PM Erdoğan has accused the main opposition Republican People?s Party of fomenting unrest across the country, particularly through a sectarian tension Turkish gov?t to finalize work on democratization process A comprehensive democratization package aiming to keep the Kurdish resolution process on track … Read more
Nolle Prosequi in Alabora Tweet Case Prosecutors discontinued charges in Memet Ali Alabora case, saying that ?the aforementioned tweet did not commit the crime of encouraging a crime?. ?The point is not Gezi Park, friend. Didn?t you get it yet? Come join us,? Alabora tweeted on May 30. Amnesty International calls for the suspension of … Read more
via @iskenderbaydar If not prevented, another coup to come not through army but police forces… The photo below taken in Kadıköy, İstanbul is from the early hours of 12 September 2013 as protesters clash with police…. A few images of 1980 coup…
BDP: Kurdish Must Obtain Legal Status BDP Istanbul Headquarters held a press conference this morning, saying that the Kurdish language must obtain a legal status in Turkey. ?Kurdish as second language in public schools is unacceptable,? the statement said. Turkish government to meet at urgent security summit Top Turkish civilian and military officials are set … Read more
via @DirenGeziParki @Gilorya via @theRedHack via @kolektifler via @DirenUmraniye @tomagrafi via @wrzl via @DirenIcadiye @wrzl via @DirenGeziParki via @wrzl via @muhsinakgun via @mudahalevar via @forumfest1 ?@didemgencturk @ayagakalktaksim @brtrkmn @NilMerdan Yaz deftere! #direnkadıkoy @onudemekistedim ?@Kocabasoglu @aytavsani Kadıköy
PKK halts withdrawal but vows to continue cease-fire The outlawed Kurdistan Workers? Party (PKK) has halted its pullout from Turkey bu cease-fire will continue Kurdish rebels halt Turkey withdrawal A pro-Kurdish news agency says Turkey’s Kurdish rebels have halted withdrawing from Turkish territory. Kurdish rebels halt withdrawal from Turkey: report Turkey’s Kurdish rebels have halted withdrawing … Read more
Syria air strikes: reaction to Barack Obama’s decision to go to Congress From dismay in Israel to caution in France, reaction to the US president’s decision to seek approval from Congress was mixed President Obama speaks on Syria, watch or listen live U.S. President Barack Obama (R) meets with his national security staff to discuss the situation in … Read more
An MEP, Ertuğrul Kürkçü was also injured by the police intervention in Taksim tonight… All photos from Istanbul Riot police resort to tear gas to quell ‘justice marchers’ hoping to make statement at Gezi Park Riot police in Istanbul intervened once more against a Gezi demonstration, including three young protesters who had traveled to Istanbul on … Read more
Turkey media crackdown: Who to blame? Turkish journalists accuse state of stifling dissent Another Deadly ?Joke? in Turkey?s Barracks One soldier on compulsory drafting has reportedly been killed while ?jokingly? pointing rifles with another fellow private in the southeastern district of Lice, Diyarbakır. Turkish opposition deputy calls for probe on illegal record claims Main opposition … Read more
Analysis: Turkey’s divisive Ergenekon trial Conviction of alleged coup plotters seen by many as Islamists‘ revenge against the army. Turkish government blacklisted opposition deputies, CHP says Turkey?s main opposition Republican People?s Party (CHP) has alleged that the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) collected 15 CHP deputies and officials’ personal information Top … Read more
Turkish leader accused of witch-hunt as army coup plotter is jailed for life Police fire teargas at protesters outside court as critics say Recep Tayyip Erdoğan used trial to weaken military Turkey is facing angry divisions after a former armed forces commander was sentenced to life imprisonment with 16 other retired officers for their role … Read more
In Turkey, Media Bosses Are Undermining Democracy New York Times By YAVUZ BAYDAR. Published: July 19, 2013. ISTANBUL ? THE protests that convulsed Istanbuland other Turkish cities last month exposed, among many other things, the shameful role of Turkey’s media conglomerates in subverting press freedom. ****** Kurdish rebels warn Turkey on peace Kurdish rebels give … Read more
Faruk Çelik, ‘Millet yeni bir anayasa istiyor’ Türkiye Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanı Çelik, milletin yenilenmiş bir anayasadan yana olmadığını, yeni bir anayasa istediğini söyledi. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanı Faruk Çelik, yeni anayasa çalışmalarına ilişkin, “Millet yenilenmiş bir anayasadan yana Bozdağ’dan CHP’ye yeni anayasa eleştirisi HABERTURK Başbakan Yardımcısı Bekir Bozdağ, anayasa çalışmalarında ana muhalafet … Read more
Don?t have credit cards: Turkish PM Erdoğan Turkish Prime Minister has suggested not owing the credit cards Analysts warn of consequences to Turkish PM?s ?Stop using credit cards? remark Turkish PM Erdoğan told citizens to stop using credit cards amid analysts? warnings against the consequences of picking on banks at a time of foreign capital … Read more