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'Turkey now lives in a rape society, it is what we try to raise concerns about'

'Turkey now lives in a rape society, it is what we try to raise concerns about'

Physically attacked shortly after he was targeted by Interior Minister Soylu, TİP Vice Chair and Hatay MP Atay held a press statement: “Soylu is not a minister, he is the gang leader of the system established by the AKP in 18 years, he is a useful apparatus.”

1 September 2020

Turkish GP to be held with fans, cheapest daily tickets priced at 3.4 Euro

Turkish GP to be held with fans, cheapest daily tickets priced at 3.4 Euro

After a nine-year break, Formula 1 will return to İstanbul Park in mid-November in an extraordinary season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

1 September 2020

Erdoğan suggests debarment of lawyers engaged in 'terrorism'

Erdoğan suggests debarment of lawyers engaged in 'terrorism'

The President has joined the ministers of interior and justice in targeting the İstanbul Bar Association over the poster of lawyer Ebru Timtik, who lost her life on a death fast.

1 September 2020

Nationalist Movement Party executive threatens journalist Şirin Payzın on Twitter

Nationalist Movement Party executive threatens journalist Şirin Payzın on Twitter

Payzın has been targeted by the ruling AKP's ally after a comment on the MHP chair's remarks on Victory Day.

1 September 2020

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

'There is no need to express an opinion as to Aytaç Ünsal's request for release'

Regarding death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal’s request for release, the Court of Cassation Prosecutor has indicated that “it shall be decided based on an examination of the file.” It means that the request will be responded at an uncertain date.

1 September 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘Call for Peace Declaration’ by HDP

‘Call for Peace Declaration’ by HDP

Releasing a four-point declaration ahead of September 1 Peace Day, HDP has made a call to the government, opposition parties, democracy forces and intellectuals.

‘You must live, Aytaç, you must live the most now...’

‘You must live, Aytaç, you must live the most now...’

His colleague Çiğdem Koç has addressed an open letter to death fasting arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal: “We will keep adding our voice to yours and crying your rightfulness out loud, but you live, will you?”

Legal year to open with a ceremony at Presidential Palace

Legal year to open with a ceremony at Presidential Palace

The new legal year will open with a ceremony to be held at the Presidential Palace in Ankara tomorrow. The applications to establish multiple bar associations will be concluded and e-hearings will be held in the upcoming period.

Courts halt tendering processes for hunting mountain goats and gazelles

Courts halt tendering processes for hunting mountain goats and gazelles

In lawsuits filed by life defenders, the local courts have halted tendering processes for killing 26 mountain goats in Erzincan and nine gazelles in Urfa.

‘3 HDP Youth Assembly members abducted in İstanbul in a week’

‘3 HDP Youth Assembly members abducted in İstanbul in a week’

HDP Şırnak MP Hasan Özgüneş says, “They force young people to get in a vehicle and say, ‘We will bury you in the grave.’ They abduct them and offer them money.”

Minister of Interior calls Ebru Timtik a 'terrorist,' condemns bar for commemorating her

Minister of Interior calls Ebru Timtik a 'terrorist,' condemns bar for commemorating her

Ministers of Interior and Justice have targeted the İstanbul Bar for commemorating lawyer Ebru Timtik, who died on a death fast demanding a fair trial.

The author of children’s book with a rape scene arrested

The author of children’s book with a rape scene arrested

An investigation was previously launched against writer Musa Dinç by the Chief Public Prosecutor's Office of Didim in Aydın province.

Workers’ Party MP Barış Atay attacked

Workers’ Party MP Barış Atay attacked

Workers’ Party of Turkey (TİP) MP Barış Atay has been attacked by unidentified persons in İstanbul. Making a statement after he left hospital, he has said, “I am good now, there is nothing serious. We will hold a press statement on Tuesday.”

‘Who are the accomplices of Musa O.? Who protects him?’

‘Who are the accomplices of Musa O.? Who protects him?’

HDP Group Deputy Chair Oluç has slammed the release of Specialist Sergeant Musa O. despite facing charges of aggravated sexual assault: “We would like to ask you where all this policy of impunity and protection will end up.”

‘Only 2 out of every 10 young women can work in Turkey'

‘Only 2 out of every 10 young women can work in Turkey'

HDP İstanbul MP Züleyha Gülüm has brought women’s poverty into Parliamentary agenda, asking the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services “what measures it takes to prevent women’s poverty and unemployment in Turkey.”

CHP İstanbul Chair slams government for cheese import from Venezuela

CHP İstanbul Chair slams government for cheese import from Venezuela

Main opposition CHP İstanbul Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu has said, “What does the government say to people? Non-existing enemies, unfulfilled promises, statistics that have nothing to do with the reality and decisions taken hostilely to the people…”

‘We have exciting developments on the Syrian account,’ says US Special Envoy Jeffrey

‘We have exciting developments on the Syrian account,’ says US Special Envoy Jeffrey

US Representative for Syria James Jeffrey has arrived in Turkey with an accompanying delegation to discuss the latest situation in Syria. He has addressed the reporters after his plane landed in Ankara yesterday evening.

Death fasting lawyers 'have not days but hours left'

Death fasting lawyers 'have not days but hours left'

HDP MP Musa Piroğlu attended the demonstration in front of the hospital today.

Turkey's shortage of flu, pneumococcal vaccines may cause 'crisis' in flu season, warns MP

Turkey's shortage of flu, pneumococcal vaccines may cause 'crisis' in flu season, warns MP

The country is at "foreign firms' mercy" due to insufficient domestic vaccine production, according to CHP deputy Murat Emir.

‘If you want to confront us, go ahead,’ says Erdoğan amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

‘If you want to confront us, go ahead,’ says Erdoğan amid Eastern Mediterranean crisis

President and ruling AKP Chair Erdoğan has commented on the escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: “If we say that we will do it, we do it and pay its price. If there are those who want to confront us at the risk of paying a price, go ahead.”

Zeyneb Hilal: I had my concerns, but I trained and finally did it

Zeyneb Hilal: I had my concerns, but I trained and finally did it

Zeyneb Hilal Saraç came in first in the 32nd Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race, which was joined by swimmers from 46 countries of the world. She has answered the questions of bianet about her training and the race amid pandemic.

26 August 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Limited number of fans to be allowed in football games in new season

Limited number of fans to be allowed in football games in new season

Fans will have to wear masks and their body temperature will be measured before entering the stadium

Turkey says US statement on Hamas leaders' visit 'crossed the line'

Turkey says US statement on Hamas leaders' visit 'crossed the line'

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the US statement on Hamas leaders’ visit to Turkey. Indicating that “Hamas is a democratically elected element in Gaza,” the statement has “fully rejected” the US condemnation.

US judge refuses to recuse himself from Halkbank trial

US judge refuses to recuse himself from Halkbank trial

Turkey's state-owned bank had applied for recusal, claiming that Judge Berman had "relations with Gulenists."

Formula 1 back in İstanbul after 9 years

Formula 1 back in İstanbul after 9 years

It has been announced that İstanbul will host a Grand Prix for the first time since 2011. The Turkish Grand Prix, the 14th race of this season, will be run on November 13-15. It has not yet been clarified whether the race will be open to fans or not.

Number of foreign nationals working in Turkey has almost doubled in 2 years

Number of foreign nationals working in Turkey has almost doubled in 2 years

Answering the Parliamentary question of CHP Niğde MP Gürer, Minister Zümrüt Selçuk has announced that 87,182 foreign nationals were granted work permits in 2017, 115,837 foreign nationals in 2019 and 145,232 foreign nationals in 2019.

HDP expects snap presidential election, says it's ready

HDP expects snap presidential election, says it's ready

HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan has made remarks on possible snap elections, "Kurdish reports" by opposition parties and the death fasting lawyers.

‘How many health laborers have died of COVID-19 in Turkey so far?’

‘How many health laborers have died of COVID-19 in Turkey so far?’

In a Parliamentary question to Minister of Health Koca, HDP MP Gülüm has asked “whether the Ministry is planning to adopt policies that will improve the living and working conditions of health workers and to recognize COVID-19 as an occupational disease.”

‘Kurds’ votes are not for sale,’ says HDP Co-Chair Buldan

‘Kurds’ votes are not for sale,’ says HDP Co-Chair Buldan

HDP Co-Chair Pervin Buldan has spoken in Bursa: “They have no credibility left. So, they will try to open a new area for unearned income by alleging that they have discovered gas reserves and make new calculations based on this until 2023.”

Erdoğan on Biden's resurfaced remarks: We had a friendship, how can he say that?

Erdoğan on Biden's resurfaced remarks: We had a friendship, how can he say that?

Joe Biden's remarks in January about "defeating Erdoğan not by a coup but by supporting the opposition" recently went viral in Turkey.

'Is the new police unit authorized to track dissidents?'

'Is the new police unit authorized to track dissidents?'

A new police unit named, "Reinforcement Ready Forces Directorate" has been founded in İstanbul.

Arrested journalists’ request for release rejected

Arrested journalists’ request for release rejected

The court has rejected the request for release of journalists Barış Pehlivan, Murat Ağırel and Hülya Kılınç “because they might destroy evidence and have flight risk.” The journalists are behind bars for disclosing the identity of an intelligence officer.