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Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

TİHV, TÜSİAD, AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Exit from İstanbul Convention 'will perpetuate impunity for violence against women'

Three groups have criticized the government for pulling out of the treaty to prevent violence against women.

Lawyers call for demining as two more children killed by landmines in Şırnak

Lawyers call for demining as two more children killed by landmines in Şırnak

Saying that the children's right to life was violated, the Diyarbakır Bar called on the government to abide by the Ottawa Treaty and remove landmines in the area.

Turkey 129th out of 188 countries in women's parliamentary representation

WOMEN IN POLITICS 2021

Turkey 129th out of 188 countries in women's parliamentary representation

UN Women has released a map on women's representation in parliaments, ministerial positions and at the highest levels of executive power.

Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations

Ministry transfers more than 1,000 historic properties to defunct Ottoman-era foundations

Gezi Park was only one of 1,014 properties that were handed over to fused foundations, the General Directorate of Foundations explained.

Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'

Demirtaş given prison sentence for 'insulting the president'

The imprisoned politician has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison because of his 2015 remarks against Erdoğan.

It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist

It's much harder to build trust in economy after change of Central Bank head, says economist

The Turkish lira recorded an 11-percent depreciation against the US dollar after Erdoğan replaced the Central Bank governor with a pro-government columnist.

22 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

Gergerlioğlu says he was battered by police while being taken into custody

Gergerlioğlu says he was battered by police while being taken into custody

HDP's Gergerlioğlu was stripped of his parliamentary seat and started to keep a "justice watch" at the parliament prior to his detention.

Biden 'disheartened' by Turkey's pulling out of İstanbul Convention

Biden 'disheartened' by Turkey's pulling out of İstanbul Convention

In separate statements, the US president has marked Newroz and criticized Turkey for pulling out of the İstanbul Convention on combating violence against women.

Minister reiterates commitment to free market mechanism as Turkish lira slides

Minister reiterates commitment to free market mechanism as Turkish lira slides

The lira has plunged after the Central Bank governor was replaced with a pro-government economist advocating lower interest rates.

'Pulling out of İstanbul Convention is permission for violence'

WOMEN'S RIGHT ADVOCATES

'Pulling out of İstanbul Convention is permission for violence'

We have spoken with women's rights defenders about the presidential decree for Turkey's withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention.

20 March 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Government takes over Gezi Park from İstanbul Municipality, hands it over to fused foundation

Government takes over Gezi Park from İstanbul Municipality, hands it over to fused foundation

The decision was intended to prevent the new Taksim Square project, the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has said.

Erdoğan replaces Central Bank governor following interest rate hike

Erdoğan replaces Central Bank governor following interest rate hike

Stepping back from the lower interest rate policy, Ağbal has been dismissed only four-and-a-half months after his appointment.

İstanbul mayor sends Newroz wishes to HDP co-chair, says closure case 'undemocratic'

İstanbul mayor sends Newroz wishes to HDP co-chair, says closure case 'undemocratic'

Mayor İmamoğlu and Pervin Buldan have exchanged messages of solidarity in a phone conversation.

How will the closure case against HDP proceed? Everything to know

How will the closure case against HDP proceed? Everything to know

Having assigned a rapportetur for the initial examination of the case, the Constitutional Court will decide within 15 days whether it will accept the indictment against the party.

History of party closures in Turkey

History of party closures in Turkey

Several predecessors of both the ruling AKP and the HDP, which is facing closure now, had been shut down throughout the history of the Republic.

19 March 2021 Hikmet Adal

CHP deputies visit HDP, express solidarity

CHP deputies visit HDP, express solidarity

Yesterday, HDP's Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu was stripped of his parliamentary mandate and a case was filed for the party's closure.

EU, Germany 'concerned' over HDP closure case, MP's expulsion

EU, Germany 'concerned' over HDP closure case, MP's expulsion

The HDP is facing closure because of its alleged "terror activities" while MP Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu has been stripped of its parliamentary mandate because of his conviction for "terror propaganda."

HDP indictment seeks political ban for 687 members, including Demirtaş, Buldan and Sancar

HDP indictment seeks political ban for 687 members, including Demirtaş, Buldan and Sancar

The indictment for the closure of the party was submitted to the Constitutional Court yesterday.

HDP's Gergerlioğlu expects stronger support from opposition

HDP's Gergerlioğlu expects stronger support from opposition

Starting a "justice watch" at the parliament after he was stripped of MP status, Gergerlioğlu has said that the public reaction against his expulstion has been stronger than the opposition's reaction.

18 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

HDP Co-Chair Sancar says opposition has a 'historic duty to fight against fascism'

HDP Co-Chair Sancar says opposition has a 'historic duty to fight against fascism'

While expelled MP Gergerlioğlu hasn't left the party's room in the parliament, the HDP Co-Chair has said that the move to close down the party is aimed at "establishing fascism."

HDP says 'We won't bow down' after closure case

HDP says 'We won't bow down' after closure case

The party will convene an extraordinary meeting tomorrow to evaluate the closure case against it and the expulsion of MP Gergerlioğlu from the parliament.

MEPs condemn MP Gergerlioğlu's explusion from parliament

MEPs condemn MP Gergerlioğlu's explusion from parliament

Gergerlioğlu has been stripped of MP status after receiving a prison sentence because of a tweet.

'Enough is enough, stop attacks on journalists!'

RADIO JOURNALIST KILLED BY LISTENER

'Enough is enough, stop attacks on journalists!'

The Journalists Union of Turkey says impunity encourages attacks on journalists.

Air pollution: Turkey 46th out of 106 countries in PM 2.5 ranking

Air pollution: Turkey 46th out of 106 countries in PM 2.5 ranking

Most of the country has a "moderate" amount of PM 2.5 per cubic meter in the air, according to the IQAir report.

Turkey's industrial production increased while employment, wages decreased in pandemic

Turkey's industrial production increased while employment, wages decreased in pandemic

The share of the labor force in GDP decreased in 2020, says a report by the Chamber of Mechanical Engineers.

Turkey, Greece hold 62nd round of talks as Erdoğan says Turkey's position not changed

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey, Greece hold 62nd round of talks as Erdoğan says Turkey's position not changed

The president has said that Turkey is in a decision-making position in the Eastern Mediterranean and "its determined stance remains the same."

Turkey has too many MPs, according to CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

Turkey has too many MPs, according to CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu

The main opposition leader has criticized the government's economic reform package.

PKK leader Öcalan in good health, prosecutor's office say after death rumors

PKK leader Öcalan in good health, prosecutor's office say after death rumors

Rumors about Öcalan's death spread on social media over the past two days as he is not allowed to communicate with his lawyers and family members.

'Justice shouldn't be crushed under rails'

ÇORLU TRAIN DERAILMENT CASE

'Justice shouldn't be crushed under rails'

The case has not been concluded after the seventh hearing while families of those who lost their lives in the incident continued demanding justice.

16 March 2021 Dilek Şen

Study: Refugee students need multilingual learning materials

Study: Refugee students need multilingual learning materials

Thirty of the 50 families interviewed said their children were able to attend online classes.

Cumhuriyet, Sözcü journalists acquitted of 'disclosing identity of counterterrorism officials'

Cumhuriyet, Sözcü journalists acquitted of 'disclosing identity of counterterrorism officials'

Two journalists stood trial because of a news report revealing that the prosecutor of a case against Sözcü had a previous conviction.

MHP's Bahçeli slams high court decision preventing student oath

MHP's Bahçeli slams high court decision preventing student oath

The oath had been recited at schools until it was canceled by the AKP in 2013.