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Stage Actor Masatçı Released After Five Months in Jail

Stage Actor Masatçı Released After Five Months in Jail

Masatçı was given prison term for staging a play in support of a conscientious objector.

27th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week Starts

27th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week Starts

The 27th İstanbul LGBTI+ Pride Week has started. A series of workshops, discussion panels, parties and film screenings will be held for a week as part of Pride Week events.

HDP Co-Chair: We Invite Turkey to Negotiation Process

HDP Co-Chair: We Invite Turkey to Negotiation Process

Temelli has urged "everyone" to speak with PKK leader Öcalan and called for a new constitution based on "equal citizenship."

Conscript Killed by Bullet Accidentally Fired from Another Soldier’s Rifle

Conscript Killed by Bullet Accidentally Fired from Another Soldier’s Rifle

It has been alleged that Muhammed Altuğ, who was doing his mandatory military service in Diyarbakır and would be disbanded in five days, has lost his life after being shot with a bullet accidentally fired from the rifle of another soldier.

Erdoğan: 'We Won't Step Back on S-400s'

Erdoğan: 'We Won't Step Back on S-400s'

"Turkey does not have to get permission and yield to pressure. The issue of the S-400s directly concerns our sovereignty rights and we won't step back on this," the President said.

U.S. Consulate General İstanbul Employee Released from House Arrest

U.S. Consulate General İstanbul Employee Released from House Arrest

The court has ruled that U.S. Consulate General İstanbul employee Nazmi Mete Cantürk, who was under house arrest on charge of “membership of the FETÖ”, shall be released. An international travel ban has been imposed on Cantürk.

Academic's Sentence for Sexual Assault Reduced Because 'It Could Affect his Future'

Academic's Sentence for Sexual Assault Reduced Because 'It Could Affect his Future'

The prison sentence of an academic for sexually harassing his colleague has been reduced by the court.

25 June 2019 Evrim Kepenek

S-400 Statement from Russia: Delivery Will Start Soon

S-400 Statement from Russia: Delivery Will Start Soon

Russia’s Minister of Trade Denis Manturov has commented on Turkey’s purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia by saying, “Turkey has held firm.” Manturov has also announced that the delivery of S-400 will start soon.

Erdoğan Thanks Allies After Election, Skips Candidate

Erdoğan Thanks Allies After Election, Skips Candidate

In the advert he put on daily newspapers, the President thanked his party members and his allies but did not mention Binali Yıldırım.

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener: ‘Winter is Coming’ for the AKP

İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener: ‘Winter is Coming’ for the AKP

Speaking at the group meeting of her party in the wake of İstanbul repeat elections, İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener has said, “The message given by the nation with İstanbul elections is quite clear: The nation wants peace. Winter is coming for the AK Party.”

İHD: Torture in Urfa Not Documented

İHD: Torture in Urfa Not Documented

The Human Rights Association (İHD) has released a statement on the incident of torture in Urfa, saying that the state officials violated "all articles" of the İstanbul Protocol.

Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

Yiğit Aksakoğlu to be Released on Probation, Arrest of Osman Kavala to Continue

Announcing its interlocutory judgement, the court has ruled that Yiğit Aksakoğlu shall be released on probation with an international travel ban and the arrest of Osman Kavala shall continue. The next hearing will be held on July 18, 2019.

25 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

Özge Doğan with Electronic Bracelet: Invisible Handcuffs Dominate Our Lives

Özge Doğan with Electronic Bracelet: Invisible Handcuffs Dominate Our Lives

University student Özge Doğan has been living with an electronic bracelet attached to her right foot since May 15. Speaking to bianet, she says, “Though not everyone has visible bracelets on their feet, invisible handcuffs dominate our lives.”

25 June 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Amnesty: 'Gezi Case Should be Dropped'

Amnesty: 'Gezi Case Should be Dropped'

The trial of the 2013 protests began today, with 16 civil society figures charged with various offenses including attempted overthrow.

Çavuşoğlu: No Matter What Sanctions Imposed by US, S-400s Will Come to Turkey

Çavuşoğlu: No Matter What Sanctions Imposed by US, S-400s Will Come to Turkey

Speaking about possible US sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of S-400 missile defense system from Russia, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has said, “No matter what sanctions are imposed, we have purchased the S-400s.”

HDP Requests Parliament to Investigate Claims of Torture

HDP Requests Parliament to Investigate Claims of Torture

MP Taşdemir has submitted a parliamentary inquiry regarding the claims of torture in prisons.

‘Success of İstanbul is Success of Turkey’

‘Success of İstanbul is Success of Turkey’

Releasing a statement in the wake of repeat İstanbul elections, the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TÜSİAD) has congratulated Ekrem İmamoğlu for his election win and said, “The success of Turkey’s biggest city is the success of Turkey.”

Civil Society Organizations from Germany: ‘Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released’

Civil Society Organizations from Germany: ‘Kavala and Aksakoğlu Should be Released’

Seven organizations have released a joint statement on the Gezi Park trial which began today, demanding the case should be dropped.

24 June 2019 Gürsel Köksal

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

Osman Kavala and Yiğit Aksakoğlu Appear Before the Judge After Months

The 16-defendant Gezi trial has started today. While Osman Kavala has stood before the judge on the 601st day of his arrest, Aksakoğlu has appeared in court after 220 days. They have made their defense against the indictment.

24 June 2019 Hikmet Adal

İstanbul Election Rerun on Newspapers

İstanbul Election Rerun on Newspapers

Five pro-government papers said "İstanbul made its decision," two said "Democracy won," in today's headlines.

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Supreme Election Council Announces Unofficial İstanbul Election Results

Supreme Election Council Announces Unofficial İstanbul Election Results

Supreme Election Council (YSK) Chair Sadi Güven has announced the unofficial results of repeat İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral election. While CHP’s İmamoğlu has received 54.2 percent of the votes, AKP candidate Yıldırım has received 44.99 percent.

İstanbul Mayor-Elect İmamoğlu: We Will Build Democracy, Justice in This City

İstanbul Mayor-Elect İmamoğlu: We Will Build Democracy, Justice in This City

Elected İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor by a landslide according to unofficial election results, CHP’s Ekrem İmamoğlu addressed the citizens in his hometown Beylikdüzü: “We will set to work right away tomorrow. We will work hard for İstanbul.”

İstanbulites on the Streets to Celebrate Ekrem İmamoğlu's Election Win

İstanbulites on the Streets to Celebrate Ekrem İmamoğlu's Election Win

According to unofficial results, Nation Alliance's candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu from the main opposition CHP has won the repeat İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral elections. İstanbulites have taken to the streets across İstanbul to celebrate his victory.

President Erdoğan Congratulates İmamoğlu for Election Win

President Erdoğan Congratulates İmamoğlu for Election Win

Erdoğan did not make a "balcony speech" after an election this time but congratulated the opposition's candidate after the İstanbul mayoral election rerun.

HDP on İstanbul Elections: One Man Rule Collapsed

HDP on İstanbul Elections: One Man Rule Collapsed

The Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Co-Chair Temelli and MP Paylan has spoken to bianet on opposition's victory in the İstanbul mayoral election rerun.

23 June 2019 Evrim Kepenek,Pınar Tarcan

İmamoğlu After Winning Elections: This is Not a Victory, But the Beginning of a New Era

İmamoğlu After Winning Elections: This is Not a Victory, But the Beginning of a New Era

The main opposition's candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu has held a press conference after winning the elections by a comfortable margin, according to unofficial results.

AKP İstanbul Candidate Yıldırım: İmamoğlu Leads Elections, Congratulations to Him

AKP İstanbul Candidate Yıldırım: İmamoğlu Leads Elections, Congratulations to Him

Yıldırım has conceded defeat after the initial results of the İstanbul mayoral election rerun, congratulating his rival İmamoğlu.

Opposition Candidate İmamoğlu Wins İstanbul Election Rerun

Opposition Candidate İmamoğlu Wins İstanbul Election Rerun

After the Supreme Election Council canceled the March 31 polls, the election for the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has been repeated today.

İstanbul Election Council Chair Hospitalized After Heart Attack

İstanbul Election Council Chair Hospitalized After Heart Attack

Judge Öner had a heart attack last night and has been replaced with judge Uçar.

Legal, Administrative Action Taken Against 111 People in İstanbul Elections

Legal, Administrative Action Taken Against 111 People in İstanbul Elections

A legal and administrative action has been taken against 111 people for violating the law on elections in İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral election run.

The Number of People Who Lost Their Lives in Trabzon Flood Increases to Eight

The Number of People Who Lost Their Lives in Trabzon Flood Increases to Eight

The number of people who have lost their lives in flood in Araklı, Trabzon has increased to eight. The search and rescue operations for two missing people are still continuing.

Supreme Election Council Rules ‘Parliamentary Election’ Sealed Envelopes Shall be Valid

Supreme Election Council Rules ‘Parliamentary Election’ Sealed Envelopes Shall be Valid

Upon the application of ruling AKP and main opposition CHP, the Supreme Election Council (YSK) has ruled that the votes cast in envelopes carrying the seal of “Parliamentary election” shall be deemed valid.