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Pandemic in Turkey: Movie halls to remain closed until March 1

Pandemic in Turkey: Movie halls to remain closed until March 1

Turkey’s Ministry of Interior has sent a circular letter to all governor’s offices across the country and announced that cinema halls will remain closed until March 1, 2021 as part of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic measures.

31 December 2020

New year’s curfew in Turkey: Celebrations in hotels not allowed

New year’s curfew in Turkey: Celebrations in hotels not allowed

The Ministry of Interior has sent a circular to the governor’s offices to restrict New Year's programs of hotels and accommodation facilities. According to the circular, celebrations will not be allowed in the facilities during the New Year's curfew.

22 December 2020

Election council rejects İzmir Bar’s application despite court verdict

Election council rejects İzmir Bar’s application despite court verdict

While the court has suspended the execution of the Ministry’s circular foreseeing the postponement of bars’ general assemblies, a district election council in İzmir has rejected the application of İzmir Bar Association.

16 October 2020

Court: Postponement of bar association’s general assembly is against the law

Court: Postponement of bar association’s general assembly is against the law

The Muğla 3rd Administrative Court has concluded that the postponement of Muğla Bar Association’s General Assembly meeting by the decision of Muğla Provincial Public Health Board following an Interior Ministry circular is against the law.

15 October 2020

Joint statement by 76 bars: Postponing elections means seizing lawyers’ will

Joint statement by 76 bars: Postponing elections means seizing lawyers’ will

In a statement released by 76 bar associations across Turkey, it has been noted that the Law on Public Health does not give the Public Health Boards the authority to postpone general assembly meetings, which makes the recent circular unlawful.

Ban on events of professional organizations, NGOs in Turkey

Ban on events of professional organizations, NGOs in Turkey

As of today, the events to be organized by civil society organizations, professional organizations in the capacity of public institutions such as bar associations, unions and cooperatives have been postponed till December 1, 2020.

Circular Letter Regarding Sexual Abuse by Ministry of Justice

Circular Letter Regarding Sexual Abuse by Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice has published a circular letter regarding the offences committed against sexual inviolability of children and women, emphasizing that the procedural acts should be meticulously performed in the event of such offences.

19 November 2018

Circular Letter to Prevent Shooting in the Air at Wedding Ceremonies

Circular Letter to Prevent Shooting in the Air at Wedding Ceremonies

The Ministry of Interior has sent a circular letter to the governorships around Turkey with the aim of preventing people from shooting in the air during wedding, engagement and similar other ceremonies.

26 October 2018