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Ali Babacan: We haven’t Promised 420 Euros of Minimum Wage

Ali Babacan: We haven’t Promised 420 Euros of Minimum Wage

AKP deputy from Gaziantep, Ali Babacan has said “Minimum wage is set by commission” about the promise “Minimum wage will be increased to 420 euros”.

3 November 2015

Kalaycıoğlu: Who Will Take Out the Resolution Process from the Fridge?

Kalaycıoğlu: Who Will Take Out the Resolution Process from the Fridge?

During the process following the election, Prof. Dr. Ersin Kayacıoğlu from Sabanci University said that it needs a real step forward for democratization if there is to begins afresh a resolution process.

3 November 2015

Why were Surveys Mistaken?

Why were Surveys Mistaken?

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emel Şerife Akça has said that since process lived in past five months in Turkey wasn’t ordinary, it is normal for the surveys to be mistaken about election results.

2 November 2015

Cem Küçük Targets Doğan Media

Cem Küçük Targets Doğan Media

Columnist of pro-government Star daily, Cem Küçük has again targeted Doğan media in his first article following the election, and wrote “I’ll deal with you seperately, Aydın Doğan”.

2 November 2015

Bahçeli: All Our Party Staff at Work

Bahçeli: All Our Party Staff at Work

MHP Leader Bahçeli evaluating November 1 election in a written statement hasn’t confirmed speculations of resignation.

2 November 2015

Kılıçdaroğlu says CHP’s Responsibility has Increased

Kılıçdaroğlu says CHP’s Responsibility has Increased

CHP Leader Kılıçdaroğlu evaluating November 1 general election results has stated that they respect national will though elections were held under an extraordinary situation.

2 November 2015

President Erdoğan: Nation has Protected Stability and Environment of Confidence

President Erdoğan: Nation has Protected Stability and Environment of Confidence

President Erdoğan making statements on general election results has said, “Election results manifest that our nation are slanted towards stability and environment of confidence which was put in jeopardy by June 7 elections”.

2 November 2015

Demirtaş: We Have Gained 10 percent Despite a Great Uproar

Demirtaş: We Have Gained 10 percent Despite a Great Uproar

HDP Co-Chairs Figen Yüksekdağ and Selahattin Demirtaş speaking as to election results have said, “Remaining above the threshold is victory of those resisting”.

1 November 2015

Initial Statement from Davutoğlu on Twitter: Elhamdülillah*

Initial Statement from Davutoğlu on Twitter: Elhamdülillah*

Following election results clarified, AKP Leader and PM Davutoğlu has spoken at Konya, and his first tweet as to the results was “Elhamdülillah”.

1 November 2015

AKP Comes to Power Alone

AKP Comes to Power Alone

According to votes counted, AKP has come to power alone.

1 November 2015

Voting Ends for Snap Election in Turkey

Voting Ends for Snap Election in Turkey

Large portion of 54,049,851 voters voted at 175,000 ballot boxes. Voting procedure ended at 4 p.m. at 32 cities where it fades earlier, and ended at 5 p.m. for the rest of the cities.

1 November 2015

Leaders’ Initial Remarks on General Election

Leaders’ Initial Remarks on General Election

Political party leaders have made their initial remarks regarding November 1 snap election in Turkey.

1 November 2015

Being a Vegan in the Army

Being a Vegan in the Army

Does being a vegan comply with carrying a gun? What does a vegan eat when he performs the military service? Alican Eralp talked to animal rights activist and a conscientious objector Burak Özgüner and a former compulsory soldier, Oğuz who is also a vegan.

30 October 2015 Alican Eralp

Turkey Goes to Polls Again After 5 Months…

Turkey Goes to Polls Again After 5 Months…

How many people will vote, when and where does the voting begin?

30 October 2015

Past is Past, Today* is “Today”**

Past is Past, Today* is “Today”**

After trustee appointment, İpek Media’s Bugün and Millet newspapers published with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on cover.

30 October 2015

What Do People in Konya and Kayseri Think about Re-election?

What Do People in Konya and Kayseri Think about Re-election?

AKP is strong in Konya, people are worried rather than excited in Kayseri, both cities’ voters emphasize economic stability.

30 October 2015 Haluk Kalafat

Erdoğan Comments on “Trustee” Appointed to Koza Holding

Erdoğan Comments on “Trustee” Appointed to Koza Holding

President Erdoğan over trustee appointed to Koza İpek Media Group: “It is a juridical process. I believe the jurisdiction will do what is necessary.”

29 October 2015

Trustees Enter Editorial Meeting with Police

Trustees Enter Editorial Meeting with Police

Trustees accompanying police storming editorial meeting of Bugün daily have scolded journalists, and ordered police to throw complainants out.

29 October 2015

Bugün TV, Kanaltürk Broadcasts Shut Down

Bugün TV, Kanaltürk Broadcasts Shut Down

Around 30 undercover police officers entered the building where Bugün TV and Kanaltürk TV channels broadcast on Ortaklar Street, and shut down the broadcast by entering central control room to which trustee has been appointed.

28 October 2015

Chief Prosecution says ISIS Responsible for Ankara Massacre

Chief Prosecution says ISIS Responsible for Ankara Massacre

Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has declared Ankara bombing was executed by Antep-based cell that received order from ISIS in Syria, and plans other acts.

28 October 2015

İHD: Election Safety Must be Provided

İHD: Election Safety Must be Provided

İHD has expressed that governorship should respond positively to the unilateral inaction declared by Group of Communities in Kurdistan (KCK), and said “Election and ballot box safety must be provided”.

28 October 2015

ECHR Condemns Turkey Over Detainee Death

ECHR Condemns Turkey Over Detainee Death

ECHR judging as to İskender Özpolat killed in police operation in Diyarbakır and Mehmet Özpolat who lost his life in the hospital where he was taken after being battered has ruled that Turkey violated right to live.

27 October 2015 Ayça Söylemez

Trustee Appointed to Koza Holding

Trustee Appointed to Koza Holding

Koza İpek Holding including Channel Kanaltürk, Bugün daily and other 22 corporations, has been appointed a trustee.

27 October 2015

Detained for Peace Placard, Gendered Action Overlooked

Detained for Peace Placard, Gendered Action Overlooked

Three young people were detained in a football match when they unfurled peace placards to protest Ankara massacre while some football fans showed off sex dolls before and went unpunished.

27 October 2015 Ekin Karaca

Diyarbakır Bar President Demanded 7.5 Years in Prison

Diyarbakır Bar President Demanded 7.5 Years in Prison

Diyarbakır Bar President Tahir Elçi has been demanded of being sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for “propagandizing illegal organization”.

26 October 2015

Operation against ISIS in Diyarbakır, Two Police Killed

Operation against ISIS in Diyarbakır, Two Police Killed

Clashes have taken place as security forces raided the house where Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) members stay, which left two police and seven ISIS members dead, and four other police officers wounded.

26 October 2015

Journalist Güliz Vural Crosses into Lesbos by Boat, Tried over Human Trafficking

Journalist Güliz Vural Crosses into Lesbos by Boat, Tried over Human Trafficking

We have spoken with photojournalist Güliz Karaoğlan Vural who crossed into Lesbos with refugees to share their experience but charged with “human trafficking”.

23 October 2015 Ekin Karaca

Mostly Economic Pledges Take Part on Media

Mostly Economic Pledges Take Part on Media

According to MTM’s survey, among political parties’ promises pension pledge has taken the biggest part on media.

23 October 2015

November 1 Elections: Political Atmosphere in Mediterranean

November 1 Elections: Political Atmosphere in Mediterranean

Prior to November 1 general elections, unemployment seems to be the central issue in the Mediterranean

23 October 2015 Ekin Karaca

Arabic Be Taught Next Year to Pupils

Arabic Be Taught Next Year to Pupils

If the primary school students request, they will be taught Arabic. The practice will be implemented next year.

23 October 2015

PM Writes a Letter to Sex Workers before the Elections

PM Writes a Letter to Sex Workers before the Elections

PM Davutoğlu sent a letter to Red Umbrella Association for sex workers. President of foundation Kemal Ördek said: “The important thing is paying attention to receivers ‘politically’.”

22 October 2015 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Freedom of Belief Report: Restrictive Implementations Persist

Freedom of Belief Report: Restrictive Implementations Persist

In the latest report of Norway Helsinki Committee Freedom of Belief Initiative, it has been drawn attention to many problems ranging from distribution of public sources to djemevis not being recognized as sanctuary, from mandatory religious courses to the right to conscientious objection.

22 October 2015