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The 8 Who Escaped to Greece Brought Before Court

The 8 Who Escaped to Greece Brought Before Court

The eight persons one of which was a civilian escaping to Greece on helicopter following the coup attempt have been brought before Dedeağaç Court in Greece.

Custody Order for Erdoğan’s Military Aid Issued, Minister of Defence Private Secretary Taken into Custody

Custody Order for Erdoğan’s Military Aid Issued, Minister of Defence Private Secretary Taken into Custody

It has been reported that a custody order has been issued for President Erdoğan’s top Military Aid Colonel Ali Yazıcı and Colonel Tevfik Gök; Private Secretary of Minister of Defence Fikri Işık has been taken into custody.

Constitutional Court, Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors, Supreme Court of Appeal, State Council Members Taken into Custody

Constitutional Court, Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors, Supreme Court of Appeal, State Council Members Taken into Custody

Constitutional Court members Alparslan Altan and Erdal Tercan have been taken into custody in addition to 2,745 members of Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors. Custody order has been issued for 140 members of Supreme Court of Appeal as well as 48 members of State Council.

3rd Corps Commander Lt. General Öztürk Taken into Custody

3rd Corps Commander Lt. General Öztürk Taken into Custody

3rd Corps Commander Lt. General Erdal Öztürk has been taken into custody in İnegöl district of Bursa province.

2nd Army Division Commander Huduti Taken into Custody

2nd Army Division Commander Huduti Taken into Custody

2nd Army Division Commander Adem Huduti in command of the operations carried out in Cizre and Sur has been taken into custody following the coup attempt.

PM Yıldırım Calls on People to Take to Streets

PM Yıldırım Calls on People to Take to Streets

Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım in the press statement he has held together with the Chief of General Staff General Hulusi Akar has called on the people to take to the streets also this evening.

Initial Disclosure from Armed Forces: There Are Casualties and Arrests

Initial Disclosure from Armed Forces: There Are Casualties and Arrests

The first statement from Turkish Armed Forces has been made by Vice Chief of General Command Dündar noting that 41 police officers, 2 soldiers and 47 civilians have lost their lives, 1,154 persons have been injured and 104 soldiers involved in the coup attempts have been killed.

Soldiers on Bosphorus Bridge Surrender, Chief of General Staff Taken Hostage Rescued

Soldiers on Bosphorus Bridge Surrender, Chief of General Staff Taken Hostage Rescued

Soldier taken over control on İstanbul Boğaziçi Bridge have surrendered at 06.40 a.m. Chief of General Staff Hulusi Akar taken hostage has been rescued

Statement From Erdoğan at Atatürk Airport

Statement From Erdoğan at Atatürk Airport

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has noted in his statement he held in Atatürk Airport that the location where he was staying before leaving Marmaris has been bombed and his general secretary had been held. He has added that the operations and arrests have been launched and will continue.

6 Civilians Killed in İstanbul

6 Civilians Killed in İstanbul

As of 2 a.m. is has been reported that six killed civilians and around 100 injured others have been brought to İstanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Hospital.

Live Broadcast on CNN Türk Interrupted

Live Broadcast on CNN Türk Interrupted

Soldiers have rushed into Doğan Media Center building during live broadcast of CNN Türk.

TRT National Television Newscaster: They Forced Me to Read Declaration

TRT National Television Newscaster: They Forced Me to Read Declaration

Turkish Radio and Television Corporation newscaster Tijen Karakaş has gooing live on CNN Türk has noted: “Our hands have been tied in the back. They have threatened me with a gun and forced me to read a declaration”.

Bomb Dropped on Parliament

Bomb Dropped on Parliament

A bomb has been dropped on the parliament from a plane and the parliament members on spot have reported that there was smoke in the parliament.

People Marching on Streets, Azans From Mosques Upon Statement of Armed Forces and Call of Erdoğan

People Marching on Streets, Azans From Mosques Upon Statement of Armed Forces and Call of Erdoğan

In many districts, people have gathered in front of AKP official buildings upon statement of Turkish Armed Forces seizing control of the country and President Erdoğan calling on the people to go on the streets. Mosques have continuously recitet prayers also calling people to gather on streets.

State-run AA: Commander of Armed Forces Taken Hostage

State-run AA: Commander of Armed Forces Taken Hostage

According to the report of state-run Anadolu Agency, Commander of the Turkish Armed Forces General Hulusi Akar has been taken hostage by a group of soldiers who have attempted a military interference.

Erdoğan Goes Live Through Cell Phone

Erdoğan Goes Live Through Cell Phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has gone live on CNNTürk television through video connection on cell phone.

PM Binali Yıldırım: An ‘Interference’ Attempt

PM Binali Yıldırım: An ‘Interference’ Attempt

PM Binali Yıldırım has made a statement regarding the military mobilizations in İstanbul and Ankara: We will never and ever allow such attempts. It would not be right to call it a coup”.

Rector Protested at ITU Graduation Ceremony by Students

Rector Protested at ITU Graduation Ceremony by Students

Students of İTU have protested the university rector by turning their backs during his speech.

Did Erdoğan Adhere to Election Results of Universities During Rectorship Assignments?

Did Erdoğan Adhere to Election Results of Universities During Rectorship Assignments?

After the rectorship elections in 8 universities, now assignments are being expected. Erdoğan has not abided by the elections during the first 17 assignments he has made out of 59 in total. One out of the 59 rectors was a woman, the remaining 58 others were male.

15 July 2016 Beyza Kural

After Bahoz Erdal Now Claims About Sabri Başkale

After Bahoz Erdal Now Claims About Sabri Başkale

Following the claims about one of the heads of PKK Bahoz Erdal getting killed which which came out to be false later, state-run Anadolu Agency and Güneş daily have claimed that now another headperson of PKK; Sabri Başkale has been killed.

Syrians Must Have Refugee Status First

Syrians Must Have Refugee Status First

Support to Life Foundation has urged to back down from discourses that caused social tension for Syrians which have emerged upon Erdoğan’s statement on naturalization of Syrians.

Minister of Interior Ala: Will Naturalize Syrians Whom We Benefit From

Minister of Interior Ala: Will Naturalize Syrians Whom We Benefit From

Ala has noted that they would grant citizenship to Syrians whom they benefit from and they would stick up with this policy with honour. Ala has added that Meskhetian Turks would also be naturalized.

Kurtulmuş: Information Regarding Bahoz Erdal Getting Killed Needs Confirmation

Kurtulmuş: Information Regarding Bahoz Erdal Getting Killed Needs Confirmation

Holding a press conference following the cabinet meeting, Vice Prime Minister Kurtulmuş has made statements on the naturalization of Syrian refugees, granting German politicians access to İncirlik base and noted; “Here are some information implying that Bahoz Erdal has been killed yet these are not confirmed information”.

Erdoğan: NATO Should Be More Active

Erdoğan: NATO Should Be More Active

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has commented that the international security measures with regards to the attacks in İstanbul, Iraq and Saudi Arabia were more “fragile” and noted that “NATO should be more active”.

Military Helicopter Crashes in Giresun

Military Helicopter Crashes in Giresun

The helicopter carrying commanders visiting posts to exchange bairam greetings crashed in Giresun. There are casualties in the crash.

Number of Arrestees Rises to 30 in Atatürk Airport Attack Investigation

Number of Arrestees Rises to 30 in Atatürk Airport Attack Investigation

17 people more taken into custody within the scope of operation as to Atatürk Airport attack, which claimed lives of 45 have been arrested. Only one in his testimony has admitted his affiliation with ISIS.

Bilgi University Chancellor Resigns

Bilgi University Chancellor Resigns

Prof. Durman discharging Prof. Dr. Balıkçıoğlu on the allegation that Balıkçıoğlu insulted president has resigned following protests held by academics and students.

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ Summoned to Testify

Demirtaş, Yüksekdağ Summoned to Testify

HDP Co-Chairs Demirtaş and Yüksekdağ have been summoned by Ankara Public Prosecution to testify by instruction.

Erdoğan Changes Opinion on Mavi Marmara Crisis

Erdoğan Changes Opinion on Mavi Marmara Crisis

President Erdoğan supporting İHH that blames Israel because of Mavi Marmara crisis, has changed his opinion with the normalization of relations with Israel: “Did you ask then Prime Minister to bring humanitarian aid?”

Erdoğan Apologizes to Putin

Erdoğan Apologizes to Putin

According to the statement issued by Kremlin, President Erdoğan wrote to Russian Leader Putin and apologized for shooting down Russian warplane.

Netanyahu: Maritime Blockade on Gazza to Continue

Netanyahu: Maritime Blockade on Gazza to Continue

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has said, “The agreement reached with Ankara paves the way for Israeli gas to be transferred to Europe through Turkey”.

Academic Chris Stephenson Acquitted

Academic Chris Stephenson Acquitted

Academic Chris Stephenson who was detained and sued on charge of “terrorist organization propaganda” for having Newroz notice in his bag has been acquitted in the first hearing.

23 June 2016 Elif Akgül