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Taylan Kulaçoğlu Arrested

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Arrested

Released from detention by the court following his deposition at the prosecutor’s office, Taylan Kulaçoğlu has been arrested after he was taken into custody again as a warrant was issued against him upon the objection of the prosecutor to his release.

Turkish Airlines Extends Flight Suspension, Pegasus Airlines Cancels Domestic Flights

Turkish Airlines Extends Flight Suspension, Pegasus Airlines Cancels Domestic Flights

Turkish Airlines has extended the suspension of domestic flights until June 4 and international flights until June 10. Pegasus Airlines has also announced that all domestic flights have been cancelled between May 28 and June 3.

Covid-19: Turkey’s R0 Value Drops Below 1, Daily Cases Under 1,000

Covid-19: Turkey’s R0 Value Drops Below 1, Daily Cases Under 1,000

The Health Ministry has reported the lowest daily cases and fatalities since late March.

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Detained Again

Taylan Kulaçoğlu Detained Again

Detained on May 17 and released after his deposition yesterday, Taylan Kulaçoğlu has been taken into custody again as a warrant has been issued against him upon the objection of the prosecutor to his release.

Journalists to Constitutional Court: Consider Principle of Equality, Release Journalists

Journalists to Constitutional Court: Consider Principle of Equality, Release Journalists

The top court will review the application against a recently enacted prison release law, which excluded journalists and politicians.

Request of Release for Osman Kavala

Request of Release for Osman Kavala

The attorneys of Osman Kavala have appealed to court and requested his release, underlining that Kavala is currently held behind bars on the very grounds that are deemed as a violation of rights in the finalized judgement of the ECtHR.

Is it Safe to Swim in the Sea or Pool Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?

Is it Safe to Swim in the Sea or Pool Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?

As it is almost summer now, people wonder whether spending time in the sea or pool will pose any risks in terms of catching coronavirus. Dr. Yasin says, “You can go on a vacation with peace of mind as long as you keep social distance and wear a mask."

20 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

'Alamos Gold Should be Evacuated from Ida Mountains'

'Alamos Gold Should be Evacuated from Ida Mountains'

More than 200 people and civil society groups have released an open letter, pointing out that the company's presence in the area continues although its license has expired.

Application to Court of Cassation for Lawyer Ebru Timtik

Application to Court of Cassation for Lawyer Ebru Timtik

The attorneys of death fasting arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik have applied to the Court of Cassation and requested her release, indicating that her immune system has collapsed and prison conditions pose her a risk amid coronavirus outbreak.

'Radio, TV Supreme Council Needs to be Changed into an Autonomous Structure'

'Radio, TV Supreme Council Needs to be Changed into an Autonomous Structure'

While Assoc. Prof. Sözeri says that the RTÜK takes a more repressive attitude towards critical media, RSF Representative Önderoğlu notes that if the RTÜK does not have an autonomous structure, screens will be closed to critical public opinion.

20 May 2020 Hikmet Adal

Additional Import Tariffs Imposed on 800 Items

Additional Import Tariffs Imposed on 800 Items

Additional tariffs up to 30 percent will be imposed on various goods, according to a Presidential Decree.

Constitutional Court: Prisoner Cannot be Prevented from Sending Letter to Rights Group

Constitutional Court: Prisoner Cannot be Prevented from Sending Letter to Rights Group

A convict's letter to the Civil Society in the Penal System (CİSST) Association was censored by the prison administration.

20 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Turkey’s Plastic Waste Import Increased by 173 Times in 15 Years

Turkey’s Plastic Waste Import Increased by 173 Times in 15 Years

On the one side, Turkey struggles against plastic use; on the other, its plastic waste import is gradually increasing. According to Greenpeace, with the plastic waste import banned in China, Turkey has become a new destination for plastic waste.

‘We Don’t Approve the Attempts to Change Election System of Bar Associations’

‘We Don’t Approve the Attempts to Change Election System of Bar Associations’

In the wake of President Erdoğan’s hints that the election systems of professional organizations might be changed, 80 bar associations and the Union of Turkish Bar Associations (TBB) have expressed their disapproval in a joint statement.

Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu Released from Detention

Journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu Released from Detention

Detained on May 17, journalist Hakan Gülseven and Taylan Kulaçoğlu have been released. Kulaçoğlu was previously targeted by the mainstream media outlets over his “Movement of the Nameless” campaign on social media.

Chaldean Couple Kidnapped by Those Leaning on the State, Says HDP MP Tuma Çelik

Chaldean Couple Kidnapped by Those Leaning on the State, Says HDP MP Tuma Çelik

HDP’s Syriac MP Çelik has prepared a report on Diril couple, who got missing in Şırnak. “Turkey has a criminal record in terms of missing persons, disappearances and unidentified murders. The recent incidents remind us of the 90s,” he says.

20 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Lowest Death Toll Since Late March, New Cases Over 1,000

Covid-19: Turkey Reports Lowest Death Toll Since Late March, New Cases Over 1,000

The Health Ministry has reported 28 deaths and 1,022 new cases for the past 24 hours.

Four Dismissed HDP Mayors Given House Arrest

Four Dismissed HDP Mayors Given House Arrest

While four of the dismissed co-mayors have been given house arrest, six people, including co-mayors and municipal employees, have been released on the condition of judicial control measures.

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Kars Co-Mayor Bilgen: They Resort to Death Threats Because They Can't Appoint a Trustee

Amid the ongoing suspension of HDP mayors in the Kurdish-majority regions, Ayhan Bilgen has been receiving death threats on social media for a while.

19 May 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Ministry Extends Travel Restrictions for 15 Cities

Ministry Extends Travel Restrictions for 15 Cities

Air, land and sea travel to and from 15 major cities, including İstanbul and Ankara, will be banned until June 3.

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CoE Local Authorities Head Warns Mayor Dismissals a 'Permanent Threat' to Democracy

CoE Local Authorities Head Warns Mayor Dismissals a 'Permanent Threat' to Democracy

The Ministry of Interior has taken over 45 out of 65 municipalities won by the HDP in Kurdish-majority provinces.

May 19 Youth and Sports Day Observed Amid Coronavirus Measures

May 19 Youth and Sports Day Observed Amid Coronavirus Measures

Today is May 19 Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day in Turkey. With the curfew in effect in 15 major cities in the country, the day has been celebrated with social distancing as part of coronavirus measures.

Turkey to Impose Country-Wide Curfew on Ramadan Feast

Turkey to Impose Country-Wide Curfew on Ramadan Feast

Addressing the public following the cabinet meeting yesterday, President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has announced that a four-day country-wide curfew will be imposed on Ramadan Feast and the gradual easing of restrictions will continue after that.

EU Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Appointment of Trustees to HDP Municipalities

EU Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ Over Appointment of Trustees to HDP Municipalities

Vice President of European Commission Borrell has said, “Decisions and actions taken by the Turkish authorities against municipalities with mayors from opposition parties remain of deep concern, in particular when they appear to be politically motivated.”

HDP’s Iğdır Co-Mayor Arrested

HDP’s Iğdır Co-Mayor Arrested

Removed from office and replaced with a trustee by the Ministry of Interior on May 15, HDP’s Iğdır Provincial Co-Mayor Yaşar Akkuş has been arrested. Akkuş was dismissed along with four other HDP co-mayors.

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 4,171, Cases Exceed 150,000

Covid-19: Turkey's Death Toll Hits 4,171, Cases Exceed 150,000

The Health Ministry reported 31 fatalities and 1,158 cases for the past 24 hours.

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

After Public Outrage, RTÜK Head Hints at Penalty for Pro-AKP Channel over 'Death List' Remarks

A pro-government media figure had threatened to kill "at least 50 people" in case of a new coup attempt.

‘First Wave of COVID-19 Not Yet Over in Turkey, Social Distance is Indispensable’

‘First Wave of COVID-19 Not Yet Over in Turkey, Social Distance is Indispensable’

Prof. Tevfik Özlü from the Coronavirus Science Board: “Keeping social distance is indispensable here. People should stay home unless absolutely necessary. One needs to stay away from closed spaces with poor ventilation as much as possible.”

‘Release Prisoners in Coronavirus Risk Group’

‘Release Prisoners in Coronavirus Risk Group’

Four law and rights organizations have released their weekly report on the condition of prisons and prisoners in Turkey amid coronavirus pandemic. The organizations have reiterated their call for the release of all prisoners in the risk group.

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Turkey's Media Authority Issued 39 Fines in 1.5 Years, 36 of Them were for Critical Outlets

Broadcast of news and political discussion programs on four channels were suspended for 27 times, CHP's İlhan Taşcı has said.

Mud Flowing from Kamilet Valley

Mud Flowing from Kamilet Valley

“How is such an irony, such foolishness even possible? The MNG company has destroyed the valley on the right side. They have now declared it a national park,” says Erdoğan Güler, the Spokesperson for the Arhavi Nature Conservation Platform.

Record High May Temperatures in Antalya, Muğla Provinces

Record High May Temperatures in Antalya, Muğla Provinces

While the weather was 38.8 degrees Celsius in the Mediterranean province of Antalya yesterday, the temperature hit 39 degrees in Muğla. Allowed to go out for six hours, fewer citizens aged 65 and over went out yesterday.