Case of journalists Hrant Dink, Engin, Seropyan and Arat Dink charged with attempt to influence a fair trial was adjourned to December after the hearing subsequent to a fight between lawyers. Lawyer Ceylan was punched in face, his glasses were broken.

Another court case has been launched against Diyarbakir Metropolitan Mayor Baydemir, this time for remarks made while attempting to calm residents and security forces during the wave of violence that swept through city at the end of March.

High Criminal Court rejects Prosecution decision not to prosecute author Shafak, Metis Publishing House chief Sokmen and translator Bican for insulting Turkishness in Shafaks new bestseller Father and Bastard, asking for charges to be brought forth.

A group of culprits who attacked Bati TV director Baskaya and beat him until he was hospitalized are still at large. TV channel owner Karaaslan says police continuing technical follow-up after attack that journalist claims was work of mayor.

Istanbul prosecutor demands up to 4.5 years imprisonment for Radikal daily columnist Yetkin for criticizing the controversial trial of internationally accredited Turkish author Orhan Pamuk. Charged with attempting to influence a fair trial Yetkin is t

ECHR sentences Turkey to pay 26,000 Euro in damages to IHDs Cetinkaya for organizing an outlawed meeting, Ozgur Bakis daily for an article, Yeni Evrensel daily for a ban imposed on it under the OHAL Law as well as Yesilgoz and Firik for speeches.

On trial at a military tribunal for a published article, journalist Abdurrahman Dilipak says new draft bill limiting military trials of civilians not good enough. It brings a civilian court system but guards trying a case by Military Criminal Law.

Tunceli courts reject appeal for release of DIHA reporter Rustu Demirkaya who was arrested for aiding the PKK. Journalist to be tried in Malatya. RSF calls for temporary release.

Turkey to pay 2,000 Euro in damages for sentencing Urun Publications executive to 13 months 10 days imprisonment in trial of Turkish Communist Party 5th Congress Documents book. Human Rights court says freedom of expression violated.

Istanbul 2nd Court of First Instance asks for expert report for Jerijans book while rejecting expert witness statement for Prof. Sakayans book in two cases against publisher Zarakolu who faces 13 years 6 months imprisonment.

Beyoglu 2nd Court of First Instance sends case file of Birgun columnist Yalcin Ergundogan to expert in trial where he faces 3 years jail for article His Disciples Revolt Against Haydar Bas.

Radikal newspaper sentenced to pay PM Erdogan 2,000 YTL in damages for quoting CHP Acting Group Chairman Haluk Koc saying the Prime Minister is twisting things during parliamentary debate on his alleged assets. Erdogan was demanding 20,000 YTL

Journalists and writers NGOs to release a joint press statement at 11.00 Tuesday voicing their collective concerns over the new Anti-Terror Bill before the Parliament Justice Commission starts to debate it again this week.

DİHA Tunceli reporter Demirkaya placed under arrest and charged with aiding and abetting an organization. Lawyer says arrest based on allegations for his involvement in the release of kidnapped soldier Kirandi and previous report on swindling.

Beyoglu Prosecutors Office decides not to prosecute jurist Dogan for his Direct Warfare Concept: TMY article in Gundem newspaper. He had expressed his concerns on the new Anti-Terror Law which sparked a Justice Ministry appeal to investigation.

Representatives of Turkish publishers and writers say it will take a while for Turkey to address any of EU Commissioner Rehns concerns on freedom of expression and foresee a rather bumpy road ahead. TYBs Celal and Turkey PENs President Sayar argue.

Pro-Islamist Vakit newspaper is charged with encouraging armed attack against State Council judges. The court accepts the application of the relatives of judge Ozbilgin who was killed in the shooting and as the intervening party in the trial.

Journalist Birgul Ozbaris faces a total of 21 years imprisonment in seven separate charges of discouraging people from military service. Being against militarism is being against war she says.

Weekly Tempo magazine reporter Tayman and Editor in Chief Barlas face up to six years jail for published interview of KURD-DER spokesman Guclu. Journalists charged with insulting Turkishness and inciting disobedience to laws.

Pinar Selek a dissident sociologist is acquitted in Spice Market Bombing case as court still unsure whether blast that killed 7 and injured 127 in 1998 was a bomb or LPG explosion. Charges dropped against other co-defendants but 3 get life terms.