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‘Osman Kavala’ decision by court

‘Osman Kavala’ decision by court

The İstanbul 13th High Criminal Court reviewed the file of businessperson Kavala, the only arrested defendant of the Gezi trial, and ruled that his detention shall continue.

Sixty-six people, including journalists, detained in police raids in six cities

Sixty-six people, including journalists, detained in police raids in six cities

The Diyarbakır Chief Public Prosecutor's Office reportedly ordered the detentions.

Students exempted from increase in public transport fares in İstanbul

Students exempted from increase in public transport fares in İstanbul

The motion submitted by AKP Group Deputy Chair Göksu has been approved by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipal Council: The monthly public transport subscription fee for students will be exempted from the 40-percent price increase.

Özgür Gündem trial | Appeals court upholds prison sentences

Özgür Gündem trial | Appeals court upholds prison sentences

At the final hearing last February, Kemal Sancılı, İnan Kızılkaya and Eren Keskin were sentenced to 6 years, 3 months in prison each for “membership of an organization” and Zana Kaya to 2 years, 1 month in prison for “terrorism propaganda”.

3 executives of Religious Scholars Solidarity Association on trial for ‘abusing trust’

3 executives of Religious Scholars Solidarity Association on trial for ‘abusing trust’

A lawsuit has been filed against DİAYDER’s arrested Chair Baran, bookkeeper Oğur and former chair Şimşek. The association is also facing a closure case and was cited as the reason for the ‘special inquiry’ against İstanbul Municipality employees.

Court of Cassation: Saying ‘Erdoğan has money in the Isle of Man’ is not an insult

Court of Cassation: Saying ‘Erdoğan has money in the Isle of Man’ is not an insult

The lawyer of main opposition CHP Chair Kılıçdaroğlu has announced that the Court of Cassation has overturned the three verdicts which sentenced him to pay 631 thousand lira in damages for alleging that Erdoğan and his relatives “have offshore accounts”.

“Biden’ın soykırım suçlaması kabul edilemez”

“Biden’ın soykırım suçlaması kabul edilemez”

Kremlin Sözcüsü Dmitriy Peskov ABD Başkanı Joe Biden’ın Rusya Devlet Başkanı Vladimir Putin’e yönelik “soykırım” suçlamasına yanıt verdi. Biden, “Putin'in Ukraynalı olma fikrini silmeye çalıştığının daha da belirginleştiğini” söylemişti.

Constitutional Court: Ignoring mobbing faced by nurse violates rights

Constitutional Court: Ignoring mobbing faced by nurse violates rights

Turkey’s top court has handed down its ruling in the application of a nurse subjected to psychological harassment: “The administration did not take measures to ensure that the acts of doctor H.Ö.U. would not be repeated.”

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Kobanî detentions: 'We are faced with another politically motivated investigation'

Prosecutors launched a new investigation into the "financial aspect" of the 2014 Kobanî protests, with dozens of people detained during house raids. The suspects had to be invited to testify but their homes were raided, says the Human Rights Association.

Turkey’s handing over the Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia is a ‘disgrace’

Turkey’s handing over the Khashoggi case to Saudi Arabia is a ‘disgrace’

Main opposition CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu has talked about Turkey’s decision to transfer the trial over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia: “You have handed over the prestige of the court and the nation and your sovereignty right.”

Child poverty in Turkey: ‘Meals skipped almost every day’

Child poverty in Turkey: ‘Meals skipped almost every day’

HDP MP Kaçmaz has requested that children’s right to be protected from poverty and social isolation be safeguarded and effective policies be put into effect for the children who do not have the means for a healthy life.

Vigil in front of HDP office: ‘They want to put up a barrier between people and HDP’

Vigil in front of HDP office: ‘They want to put up a barrier between people and HDP’

The Şırnak Cizre district organization of the Peoples’ Democratic Party holds a vigil in protest against the police raid on the office and the detention of 10 people, including HDP Cizre District Co-Chair Mesut Nart.

182 citizens from Turkey: We want peace with no ifs or buts

182 citizens from Turkey: We want peace with no ifs or buts

Establishing a "No to Ukraine War Platform", citizens say, “We call on everyone, the great humanity to mobilize in the face of wars, occupations, the nuclear, fossil fuels and military conflicts sustained for geostrategic competition.”

‘Prisoners attempted to commit suicide following wardens' torture in Silivri Prison’

‘Prisoners attempted to commit suicide following wardens' torture in Silivri Prison’

The İstanbul Branch of the Lawyers for Freedom Association has announced that six prisoners who had been subjected to torture attmpted to commit suicide by taking medicine and one of the prisoners has been taken to the intensive care.

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Kobanî investigation: Dozens detained in police raids in 13 cities

Ninety-one people are suspected of "providing financial assistance to PKK members" following the 2014 events, the prosecutors have said.

Minister of transport sues İstanbul mayor for 'attack on personal rights'

Minister of transport sues İstanbul mayor for 'attack on personal rights'

Minister Karaismailoğlu claims İmamoğlu, a member of the main opposition party, slandered him.

HDP's Oluç: It is impossible to curb Turkey’s inflation with such an attitude

HDP's Oluç: It is impossible to curb Turkey’s inflation with such an attitude

HDP Group Deputy Chair Saruhan Oluç has talked about Finance Minister Nebati’s statements: “He said, ‘Inflation will fall after December.' Why will you reduce it after December? Because elections are coming, right?”

Investigation into lawyers over statement about Turkey's Afrin operation dismissed 4 years later

Investigation into lawyers over statement about Turkey's Afrin operation dismissed 4 years later

"The real crime was opening an investigation into a statement for the press. Positive that a case was not filed but not giving the decision for four years kept those who were investigated under pressure," lawyer Kemal Aytaç has said.

11 April 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Compulsory religion class violates ECHR, Constitutional Court rules

Compulsory religion class violates ECHR, Constitutional Court rules

The ruling comes after a 13-year long legal struggle of a family who wanted their child exempted from religion classes.

Constitutional Court: Former HDP deputy Güven's arrest violated her rights

Constitutional Court: Former HDP deputy Güven's arrest violated her rights

Leyla Güven was kept in prison despite being elected an MP in 2018. She was later stripped of her MP status in June 2020 because of the sentences she had received.

Election wins of Orban, Vucic boost confidence of Turkey's government

Election wins of Orban, Vucic boost confidence of Turkey's government

President Erdoğan's government has a habit of staunchly supporting one side in power struggles in other countries. Recent events in Hungary, Serbia and Pakistan were the latest examples.

9 April 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Soma mine explosion | Company owner will serve eight days in prison for every killed miner

Soma mine explosion | Company owner will serve eight days in prison for every killed miner

Some 301 miners lost their lives in the 2014 explosion in Soma, Manisa. The owner of the mining company will have served seven years in prison.

Boğaziçi academics visit parliament to discuss 'crisis in higher education'

Boğaziçi academics visit parliament to discuss 'crisis in higher education'

The problems are not specific to Boğaziçi University but concern all higher education institutions and students, the academics have told opposition leaders.

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

Metin Lokumcu case | 'Sub-governor gave the order'

In the trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police during a protest demonstration, the defendants and the family of Metin Lokumcu spoke at today’s hearing.

8 April 2022 Evrim Kepenek

Uploading prisoner’s letters to judiciary informatics system ‘violates rights’

Uploading prisoner’s letters to judiciary informatics system ‘violates rights’

Turkey’s top court has acknowledged that uploading the letters of an arrestee to the National Judiciary Informatics System (UYAP) “violates the right to respect for privacy and freedom of communication”.

HDP demands abolishing taxes on basic needs such as medication

HDP demands abolishing taxes on basic needs such as medication

HDP Spokesperson Günay: “The period which saw the highest inflation was March 2002 with 65 percent. With the recent figures, the annual inflation has hit a 20-year high”.

Survey: Voters of ruling AKP think Turkey is governed well

Survey: Voters of ruling AKP think Turkey is governed well

Popular support of the two largest opposition parties is higher than the ruling AKP and the MHP's combined share of votes, according to the survey.

Murderers not to stand trial: Jamal Khashoggi case handed over to Saudi Arabia

Murderers not to stand trial: Jamal Khashoggi case handed over to Saudi Arabia

Upon the approval of the Justice Ministry, the high criminal court has relocated the trial over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in İstanbul to Saudi Arabia.

Clothes not let in prison 'due to their color' worn by HDP MP at the Parliament

Clothes not let in prison 'due to their color' worn by HDP MP at the Parliament

HDP Group Deputy Chair Danış Beştaş wore the clothes not let in Elazığ Prison to be worn by jailed Kurdish politician Leyla Güven: “Prison administration said, ‘We cannot let the dress in in these colors’. Can a color be banned in a country? No, it cannot”.

Survey: Lawyers work under poverty line in Turkey

Survey: Lawyers work under poverty line in Turkey

The Lawyers’ Union has shared the results of a survey conducted with the participation of lawyers: Most lawyers earn less than the referral fees recommended by bars; their income can only cover their food-beverage, housing, transportation expenses.

Women lawyers visit ill Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, criticize bars for silence

Women lawyers visit ill Kurdish politician Aysel Tuğluk, criticize bars for silence

Diagnosed with dementia, Aysel Tuğluk is kept in prison despite medical reports suggesting that she should be released.

Third naval mine spotted in Turkey’s territorial waters

Third naval mine spotted in Turkey’s territorial waters

Turkey "found and safely disposed of a sea mine off the Black Sea coast," the National Defense Ministry said in a statement on April 6, 2022.