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Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

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Students Protest Ends in Riot
POLICE VIOLENCE
Students Protest Ends in Riot
The police violently intervened against students who had gathered to protest the Higher Education Council (YÖK) during PM Erdoğan's meeting with university rectors. The students were exposed to tear gas and beating. 40 of them were taken into custody but released later on.
7 December 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Erhan Üstündağ,Berivan Tapan
PM Erdoğan Receives Human Rights Award from Libya
PM Erdoğan Receives Human Rights Award from Libya
Prime Minister Erdoğan was bestowed with the Gaddafi International Human Rights Award Libya. Both Turkey and Libya are head to head when it comes to concealing human rights violations, oppressing opposition and occupying the rear places of freedom of expression indexes.
1 December 2010 Erhan Üstündağ
"Hamas Cannot Win without Women"
INTERVIEW WITH LEYLA HALİD
"Hamas Cannot Win without Women"
Leyla Halid made history as the first female guerrilla when she led the hijacking of a plane in the 1970s to draw the word's attention to the Palestine question. She told bianet why she smiled on that famous photograph and how a basket of dates saved her family...
30 November 2010 Berivan Tapan
Students Convicted for Criticism of Prime Minister
Students Convicted for Criticism of Prime Minister
18 students were sentenced to 1 year and 3 month each behind bars because of criticizing PM Erdoğan at the opening ceremony of the Istanbul Technical University. They had voiced their protest in slogans and banners.
24 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Bosporus University Protests Police Violence on Campus
Bosporus University Protests Police Violence on Campus
212 faculty members and lecturers of the Bosporus University in Istanbul issued a written statement to condemn a police blockade and police violence during a campus visit of Prime Minster Erdoğan and five ministers.
15 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Women Protest PM Erdoğan in Women's Meeting
Women Protest PM Erdoğan in Women's Meeting
Women protested PM Erdoğan at the International Women's Istanbul Meeting for having said that "men and women are not equal". Pointing to women murders they said, ""More of us are being killed when you say we are not equal".
8 November 2010 Burçin Belge
Prime Minister Litigates Journalist Ekşi
Prime Minister Litigates Journalist Ekşi
Prime Minister Erdoğan filed a TL 100,000 (€ 50,000) compensation claim against Hürriyet newspaper and its former editor-in-chief Ekşi on the grounds of a column entitled "We have not been as critical as we should".
2 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
PM Erdoğan: Union and Brotherhood Will Spoil these Games
ISTANBUL BOMB ATTACK
PM Erdoğan: Union and Brotherhood Will Spoil these Games
After the bomb attack in central Istanbul on Sunday, Prime Minister Erdoğan said the attack was aimed at "thwarting a developed and modern Turkey". President Gül and opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu condemned the incident. The pro-Kurdish BDP reminded the "government to take responsibility".
1 November 2010 Berivan Tapan
No Education in Mother Tongue with PM Erdoğan
No Education in Mother Tongue with PM Erdoğan
On the last day of the one-week school boycott for the right to education in the mother tongue in the Kurdish-majority South-East, PM Erdoğan announced: "Do not expect us to agree to education in the mother tongue, Turkey's official language is Turkish".
27 September 2010 Semra Pelek
ECHR Convicts Turkey in Hrant Dink Case - PM Erdoğan protects MIT
ECHR Convicts Turkey in Hrant Dink Case - PM Erdoğan protects MIT
The family of Hrant Dink, killed Turkish-Armenian journalist, won their case at the European Court of Human Rights. PM Erdoğan on the other hand refused permission for an investigation into alleged negligence of MIT members related to the murder.
24 August 2010 Tolga Korkut,Burçin Belge
Greek and Turkish Parties Claim Reduction of Armament
Greek and Turkish Parties Claim Reduction of Armament
Greek and Turkish left-wing parties Synaspismos and ÖDP called for gradually reducing the defence budget and re-allocate sources to economic, social and ecological development. Labour parties EEK and DİP demand to dispense military bases in Turkey and Greece.
17 May 2010 Tolga Korkut
Journalist Convicted for Anecdote about PM Erodoğan
Journalist Convicted for Anecdote about PM Erodoğan
Journalist Mustafa Arıgümüş received a prison sentence of eleven months and 20 days because of alleged insult of PM Erdoğan in a published anecdote. Sevda Turaçlar from Adana was convicted for the same offence. A similar case of journalist Kaşkar from Milas is still pending.
16 April 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
German Chancellor Merkel Visits Turkey
German Chancellor Merkel Visits Turkey
German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Ankara today. With Prime Minister Erdoğan she discussed EU accession talks and Turkish-German relations. Merkel also touched the topic of armament in Turkey and Greece. On Tuesday, she will continue her two-day visit in Istanbul.
29 March 2010 Tolga Korkut
Turkish NGOs: "PM Erdoğan Incites Hatred"
Turkish NGOs: "PM Erdoğan Incites Hatred"
Prime Minister Erdoğan was harshly criticized in his own country for saying to expel 100,000 illegal Armenian immigrants from the country. More than 30 NGOs condemned the PM's reaction to the recognition of the Armenian Genocide in 1915 by the Swedish parliament.
22 March 2010 Bawer Çakır
Call for Free Education Ends in Detention
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Call for Free Education Ends in Detention
"Parasız eğitim istiyoruz" -the slogan "We want free education" on a banner displayed at the "Romani meeting", which was also attended by PM Erdoğan, is seen as an illegal slogan and was reason to detain two young people. Allegedly, holding up the banner was a criminal offence.
19 March 2010 Tolga Korkut
Edoğan's 'Warning' to Columnists Creates a Growing Stir
Edoğan's 'Warning' to Columnists Creates a Growing Stir
DSP MP Süleyman Yağız addressed Prime Minister Erdoğan with a letter of inquiry. The Prime Minister's 'warning' towards columnists caused strong reactions among journalists. Yağız asked Erdoğan critical questions about his statement and his attitude on press freedom.
4 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Columnists Protest Prime Minister
PRESS FREEDOM
Columnists Protest Prime Minister
Turkish columnists published a joint statement referring to Prime Minister Erdoğan's call to "control newspaper bosses and columnists". 47 columnists signed the statement of protest until now.
3 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Erdoğan Accused Media of Provocation
Erdoğan Accused Media of Provocation
Prime Minister Erdoğan blamed the media and the opposition to "set a place in an uproar" in a meeting with Provincial Chairman. He said that columnists are turning the country upside down and put a strain on the country.
1 March 2010 Erol Önderoğlu,Çiçek Tahaoğlu
High-Ranking Military Officers Arrested in Balyoz Investigation
"BALYOZ" COUP PLAN
High-Ranking Military Officers Arrested in Balyoz Investigation
Five admirals, three of them retired, and two retired colonels have been arrested related to the Balyoz coup plan. Six people were released. Retired commanders Fırtına and Örnek were taken to the courthouse. The Prime Minister held a meeting with the ministers in the evening.
24 February 2010 Tolga Korkut
Sentence for Juveniles' "Light Bulb Tayyip" Slogans
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Sentence for Juveniles' "Light Bulb Tayyip" Slogans
Eight trials have been launched against three high school students in Bursa for the slogan "Light bulb Tayyip". The juveniles were convicted in three cases, so far only one court ruled for their acquittal. Young O.K. was found guilty of the same charges in Bursa last year.
3 February 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Prime Minister Erdoğan Meets with Union Confederation
Prime Minister Erdoğan Meets with Union Confederation
Prime Minister Erdoğan invited Türk-İş President Kumlu for talks regarding the Tekel workers on 28 January. The time limit given by six union confederations to take relevant measures elapsed on 26 January.
27 January 2010 Tolga Korkut
Has the Prime Minister Got yet Another Directive for the Media?
Has the Prime Minister Got yet Another Directive for the Media?
Seeing the media on his side for the Israel crisis, the Prime Minister forgot the part of the media he previously reprimanded and said without distinction: "We would like to thank the media". Do not be fooled! Independence suits our media still!
15 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Director Çetin Urges Politicians to "Stop the War"
Director Çetin Urges Politicians to "Stop the War"
Turkish director Sinan Çetin addressed the Prime Minister and other politicians at the openening of an exhibition: "People with Turkish Ids are dying. You have the power, solve it, sir..."
7 January 2010 Erol Önderoğlu
Journalists Fined Under Charges of Insulting PM
FREEDOM OF PRESS AND EXPRESSION
Journalists Fined Under Charges of Insulting PM
Journalists Perihan Mağden form Radikal newspaper and Cemal Subaşı from Tempo Magazine each have to pay 5,000 TL in compensation to the Prime Minister's family. The Court of Appeals approved the local court's decision regarding the compensation claims as licit.
23 December 2009 Bawer Çakır
Erdoğan: "No Reversal in Initiative"
Erdoğan: "No Reversal in Initiative"
The Prime Minister indicated that the project aimed at solving the Kurdish question would continue, "whatever the price".
28 August 2009 Erhan Üstündağ
Greenpeace Protests against Putin-Erdoğan Meeting
Greenpeace Protests against Putin-Erdoğan Meeting
Environmentalists have warned that the Russian Prime Minister's visit will only lead to the encouragement of nuclear energy.
7 August 2009 Bawer Çakır
Türk: "Happy and Hopeful", Erdoğan: "Hopes Have Increased"
Erdoğan-DTP Meeting
Türk: "Happy and Hopeful", Erdoğan: "Hopes Have Increased"
Following the meeting between Prime Minister Erdoğan and a delegation from the pro-Kurdish DTP today, both sides displayed optimism.
5 August 2009 Tolga Korkut
"Party Leader" Erdoğan Finally to Meet Kurdish MPs
"Party Leader" Erdoğan Finally to Meet Kurdish MPs
After long refusing to meet with MPs from the pro-Kurdish DTP, Prime Minister Erdoğan will meet a delegation tomorrow, but emphasises that he will attend the meeting as a party chair.
4 August 2009 Tolga Korkut
"Lightbulb Tayyip" Has Confused Bursa Courts
Freedom of Expression
"Lightbulb Tayyip" Has Confused Bursa Courts
While one Bursa court punished a child for "insulting a civil servant on duty", another Bursa court has acquitted eight people for similar slogans.
4 August 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
"PM Has Authority to Investigate General Staff"
Plan Against the AKP and GÜLEN
"PM Has Authority to Investigate General Staff"
Prof. Dr. Sancar has criticised the Prime Minister for going to court over alleged military plans to defame his party.
22 June 2009 Bawer Çakır
Prime Minister Announces New Economic Package
Economic Crisis
Prime Minister Announces New Economic Package
The PM claims that his "Incentive and Employment Package" will create 500,000 jobs. Twelve sectors are being targeted, and tax reductions may continue.
5 June 2009 Tolga Korkut
Advice for PM: How to End "Fascism"
PM Erdoğan's Comments
Advice for PM: How to End "Fascism"
If the Prime Minister is sincere in his criticism of past treatment of "others", here are some suggestions, both from an academic and from bianet.
27 May 2009 Tolga Korkut
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