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Another warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

TRIAL FOR 'INSULT'

Another warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç

The court board has issued a warrant against musician Ferhat Tunç in the trial for “insulting” Binali Yıldırım, the then Prime Minister of Turkey from the ruling AKP.

22 October 2021

Crime leader's cocaine smuggling allegations against former PM's son on parliamentary agenda

Crime leader's cocaine smuggling allegations against former PM's son on parliamentary agenda

Sedat Peker claimed in a YouTube video on Sunday that Binali Yıldırım's son traveled to Venezuela to organize cocaine delivery to Turkey.

After weeks of silence, Erdoğan defends interior minister against crime boss's claims

PRAISE FOR ATTEMPTED ATTACK ON OPPOSITION LEADER

After weeks of silence, Erdoğan defends interior minister against crime boss's claims

The president openly talked about Sedat Peker's claims for the first time while praising those who attempted to attack İYİ Party leader Akşener in his hometown, saying that "These are the better days. Many more things will happen."

Sedat Peker claims to reveal new cocaine route between Colombia-Venezuela-Turkey

Sedat Peker claims to reveal new cocaine route between Colombia-Venezuela-Turkey

In a new YouTube video, the mafia boss in a self-imposed exile continued making allegations against people close to the government. Former PM Binali Yıldırım's son is at the center of his drug trafficking claims.

23 May 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Part of Erdoğan's speech yesterday was identical to PM's 2017 speech

Part of Erdoğan's speech yesterday was identical to PM's 2017 speech

The president spoke about the importance of the Turkish language, criticizing internet slang.

17 February 2021

Former PM Binali Yıldırım, spouse contract coronavirus

Former PM Binali Yıldırım, spouse contract coronavirus

Yıldırım has said that he and his spouse are feeling well and in home quarantine.

4 September 2020

Journalist Mehmet Yılmaz acquitted of defaming former PM Yıldırım

Journalist Mehmet Yılmaz acquitted of defaming former PM Yıldırım

The court has acquitted the columnist after the AKP's Binali Yıldırm withdrew his complaint.

Journalist Dündar Sentenced to Read a Book for 2 Hours a Week on Charge of ‘Insult’

Journalist Dündar Sentenced to Read a Book for 2 Hours a Week on Charge of ‘Insult’

The court has announced its ruling in the lawsuit filed against journalist Uğur Dündar for having insulted AKP’s Binali Yıldırım: His prison sentence of 11 months, 20 days has been converted into reading a book for two hours a week.

12 September 2019

İstanbul Repeat Election Results on Official Gazette: İmamoğlu Wins 54 Percent of Votes

İstanbul Repeat Election Results on Official Gazette: İmamoğlu Wins 54 Percent of Votes

The results of repeat İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral Elections have been published on the Official Gazette. Accordingly, while İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu received 4 million 742 thousand 82 votes, AKP’s Yıldırım received 3 million 936 thousand 68 votes.

‘3% of Non-Believers Support AKP’s Yıldırım, 20% of Devoutly Religious CHP’s İmamoğlu’

KONDA RESEARCH

‘3% of Non-Believers Support AKP’s Yıldırım, 20% of Devoutly Religious CHP’s İmamoğlu’

The KONDA Research and Consultancy has released its report on “Ballot Box Analysis and Voter Profiles" for İstanbul repeat elections. The research has specifically focused on the voter transitions between the parties and turnout rate of their voter bases.

Lawsuit for Damages by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım Against Daily Evrensel

Lawsuit for Damages by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım Against Daily Evrensel

Ruling AKP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate Binali Yıldırım has filed a lawsuit for damages against daily Evrensel, which reported on social media posts about him. Yıldırım has requested 25 thousand Turkish Lira in damages from the newspaper.

Moderator of Yıldırım-İmamoğlu Debate: We Will File a Lawsuit Against the Marmara Hotel

Moderator of Yıldırım-İmamoğlu Debate: We Will File a Lawsuit Against the Marmara Hotel

İsmail Küçükkaya, the moderator of Yıldırım-İmamoğlu live TV debate, has announced that Fox TV will file a lawsuit against the Marmara Hotel, which leaked the security camera footage on a meeting held by Küçükkaya and İmamoğlu before the debate.

Live TV Debate by İmamoğlu and Yıldırım Ahead of İstanbul Repeat Elections

Live TV Debate by İmamoğlu and Yıldırım Ahead of İstanbul Repeat Elections

Main opposition CHP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu and ruling AKP’s candidate Binali Yıldırım have answered the questions of moderator Küçükkaya in a live TV program ahead of İstanbul repeat elections on June 23.

İmamoğlu: Yıldırım Wanted Questions Beforehand, Yıldırım: He Should Apologize

LIVE TV DEBATE AHEAD OF İSTANBUL ELECTIONS

İmamoğlu: Yıldırım Wanted Questions Beforehand, Yıldırım: He Should Apologize

Speaking ahead of their live TV debate, İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate İmamoğlu has alleged that AKP’s candidate Yıldırım requested the questions beforehand. Yıldırım has answered, “İstanbul doesn’t deserve ugly politics. He should apologize.”

‘Kurdistan’ Statement by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım

‘Kurdistan’ Statement by AKP’s Binali Yıldırım

Ruling AKP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayoral candidate Binali Yıldırım has clarified his Kurdistan remarks: “Kurdistan is a word that was used by Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to refer to representatives coming from the region during the struggle of independence.”

‘Because They Stole’ Statement by Yıldırım: I Had to, I Cannot Express Myself

‘Because They Stole’ Statement by Yıldırım: I Had to, I Cannot Express Myself

Having explained the annulment of İstanbul elections by saying “Because they stole”, Binali Yıldırım has clarified his point as follows: “I had to, because there was an operation to create a perception. I mean, it is not a legal term, we are aware of that.”

‘They Look at Voters’ Appearances; If Seems Like Voting for AKP, They Don’t Give Voting Papers’

AKP’S YILDIRIM ON IRREGULARITY ALLEGATIONS IN İSTANBUL ELECTIONS

‘They Look at Voters’ Appearances; If Seems Like Voting for AKP, They Don’t Give Voting Papers’

Binali Yıldırım has tried to provide justification for the claim of stolen votes in İstanbul elections and said that the balloting committee chairs did not give the voting papers for the Metropolitan Municipality elections to those who seemed like pro-AKP voters.

From AKP’s Yıldırım to Artists Who Say ‘Everything Will Be Fine’: It Harms Their Career

From AKP’s Yıldırım to Artists Who Say ‘Everything Will Be Fine’: It Harms Their Career

Ruling AKP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor candidate Binali Yıldırım has stated that artists should treat everyone equally and it is not right for them to group together in one place.

Ekrem İmamoğlu: They Campaign by Making Children Say ‘They Stole’

Ekrem İmamoğlu: They Campaign by Making Children Say ‘They Stole’

Ekrem İmamoğlu, CHP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor candidate whose certificate of election has been revoked, has responded to AKP’s candidate Binali Yıldırım, who said, “Why were İstanbul elections annulled? Very simple. Because they stole.”

Binali Yıldırım: Margin Falls to 18 Thousand Votes, We Think That It Will Change

Binali Yıldırım: Margin Falls to 18 Thousand Votes, We Think That It Will Change

Binali Yıldırım, the candidate of People’s Alliance for Metropolitan Mayorship of İstanbul, has stated, “The margin of votes has fallen to around 18 thousand. We are of the opinion that when the counting is completed, things will change.”

İstanbul's Disputed Election: What Happened? What Will Happen Now?

İstanbul's Disputed Election: What Happened? What Will Happen Now?

The drama is going on in the race of İstanbul, even if the opposition candidate is declared ahead. While the AKP side claims "irregularities," the ball is at the pitch of the election body.

AKP Mayoral Candidate Yıldırım Resigns as Parliamentary Speaker

AKP Mayoral Candidate Yıldırım Resigns as Parliamentary Speaker

AKP’s mayoral candidate for İstanbul Binali Yıldırım has resigned as Parliamentary Speaker. Yıldırım previously said in response to criticism that he will "not resign because the elections are not a political activity.”

19 February 2019

Yıldırım: I Will Resign from Speaker’s Office on February 18

Yıldırım: I Will Resign from Speaker’s Office on February 18

Being nominated to Metropolitan Mayorship of İstanbul by the AKP, Binali Yıldırım, who is also the Parliamentary Speaker, has announced that he will resign from his office after he makes his application and becomes an official candidate for local elections.

30 January 2019

Yıldırım: Election is Not a Political Activity

Yıldırım: Election is Not a Political Activity

Binali Yıldırım, whose nomination to the Mayorship of İstanbul without resigning as the Parliamentary Speaker raised controversy, has reacted to critics, saying that the debates around the issue are not legal but political.

10 January 2019

Yıldırım: US Should Take First Step for Solution

Yıldırım: US Should Take First Step for Solution

Parliamentary Speaker Yıldırım has stated that the US should respect law, and said, “[The US] should seek solution by respecting our laws instead of imposing its demands through sanctions and president’s irresponsible tweets”.

US Dollar On The Rise Again Despite Interest Rate Hike by Central Bank

US Dollar On The Rise Again Despite Interest Rate Hike by Central Bank

The exchange rate of US Dollar to Turkish Lira, which fell from the level of 4.80 TRY to 4.50 TRY following the Central Bank’s interest rate hike by 300 basis points, has started to rise again after the markets have opened.

Merkel-Yıldırım Meeting Marked by Deniz Yücel Issue

Merkel-Yıldırım Meeting Marked by Deniz Yücel Issue

Merkel has pointed out the urgency of the journalist’s situation while Yıldırım has asserted that all lawsuits including that of Deniz Yücel are receiving due process within the principles of a state of law.

16 February 2018

PM Yıldırım: I Hope Deniz Yücel Will Be Released Soon

PM Yıldırım: I Hope Deniz Yücel Will Be Released Soon

PM Yıldırım has answered questions about journalist Deniz Yücel, imprisoned for a year and still pending indictment, Turkey-Germany relations, developments in Syria, and freedom of expression.

15 February 2018

PM Yıldırım on Paradise Papers: There is Nothing Secret About It

PM Yıldırım on Paradise Papers: There is Nothing Secret About It

PM Yıldırım has commented on the documents demonstrating that his sons have offshore account and companies in Malta, and said, “I hereby urge that any sort of investigation, be it financial or legal, can be launched”.

7 November 2017

Leaked Offshore Activities Linked to 120 Politicians Including PM Yıldırım's Family

PARADISE PAPERS

Leaked Offshore Activities Linked to 120 Politicians Including PM Yıldırım's Family

Paradise Papers, documents on the offshore accounts of over 120 politicians from 50 countries, are being leaked to the public. Prime Minister Yıldırım’s son and relatives are also mentioned in the documents.

6 November 2017

PM Yıldırım: We Wish Relations with US Return to Normal

PM Yıldırım: We Wish Relations with US Return to Normal

PM Yıldırım has touched on the relations with the US, operation into Idlib and KRG’s independent referendum.

11 October 2017

Referencing Germany, PM Yıldırım Says ‘No One Can Bully Turkey’

Referencing Germany, PM Yıldırım Says ‘No One Can Bully Turkey’

In response to German FM Gabriel commenting that “Turkey cannot become a member of the EU as long as it is governed by Erdoğan”, PM Yıldırım has said: “No one can bully Turkey”

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