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Erdoğan: 'We will hopefully take action for our 2nd and 3rd nuclear power stations'

Erdoğan: 'We will hopefully take action for our 2nd and 3rd nuclear power stations'

The ceremony was held for the first nuclear fuel delivery to the Akkuyu plant. President and Justice and Development Party Chairperson Recep Tayyip Erdoğan participated in the ceremony via teleconference.

Court arrests four Kurdish journalists after massive raids

Court arrests four Kurdish journalists after massive raids

Ten journalists were among over 120 people who were detained as part of an investigation into Kurdish-linked political parties, journalists, lawyers and artists.

Main opposition risks not having poll watchers in Pamukkale

Main opposition risks not having poll watchers in Pamukkale

Having submitted their list with a delay of a few minutes, the poll watchers of the Republican People's Party were not approved in Pamukkale. The head of the party in the province stated that they made an objection to the decision and that the judicial process continued.

Green Left Party: 'We will stop the nuclear nightmare'

Green Left Party: 'We will stop the nuclear nightmare'

The Green and Left Party issued a statement on the Chornobyl Remembrance Day 37 years after the disaster and said they did not want to nuclear power stations in Akkuyu or Sinop.

No Kurdish interpreters, therefore statements in Kurdish not yet taken in the massive crackdown

No Kurdish interpreters, therefore statements in Kurdish not yet taken in the massive crackdown

Statements could not yet be taken from those who were to give their statements in Kurdish in the Diyarbakır-centered police operations covering 21 provinces. Two detained lawyers who have breastfed babies were released on bail, while the confidentiality order is still in force on the file.

Announcement on Erdoğan's health

Announcement on Erdoğan's health

The Presidency Communications Director, Fahrettin Altun, made an announcement yesterday evening rejecting claims made related to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's health. Erdoğan is to join the ceremony in the Akkuyu nuke plant today via teleconference.

Overseas voting for Turkey elections to begin on April 27

Overseas voting for Turkey elections to begin on April 27

Valid overseas votes are distributed proportionally in electoral districts based on the number of voters in Turkey and the percentage of votes received by political parties in those provinces for the parliamentary election.

Four detained in raids in Tekirdağ

Four detained in raids in Tekirdağ

The suspects are reportedly facing "terror propaganda" charges.

Alleged unlawful search in Kurdish lawyer's home

Alleged unlawful search in Kurdish lawyer's home

Accompanied by police officers, the prosecutor ordered all case files and digital materials be seized, including an indictment he had prepared for another case without making copies.

Bar associations condemn detention of lawyers

Bar associations condemn detention of lawyers

Twenty-five lawyers were among over 120 who were detained in simultaneous raids in 21 cities yesterday.

'It is about time that a worker is elected an MP'

'It is about time that a worker is elected an MP'

One of the leaders of the industrial actions in the Renault factory in Bursa in 2015 known as the "metal storm," Erhan İmralı is a candidate for MP under the Workers' Party of Turkey in Bursa.

26 April 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Presidential Spokesperson denies claims of talks in İmralı prison

Presidential Spokesperson denies claims of talks in İmralı prison

"I would like to say that this is a plain lie" Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın stated referring to the claims that the government has held talks with Abdullah Öcalan in prison on the İmralı island.

Crackdown on Kurdish-linked groups leads to detention of Green Left MP candidate

Crackdown on Kurdish-linked groups leads to detention of Green Left MP candidate

More than 120 people from political parties, media outlets and lawyers' groups were detained in 21 cities.

International reactions to mass raids targeting Kurdish groups

International reactions to mass raids targeting Kurdish groups

Seventeen rights and journalism groups have released a joint statement condemning yesterday's raids where 126 politicians, journalists, lawyers and artists were detained.

Erdoğan cancels his program today after his live program was interrupted last night when he fell ill

Erdoğan cancels his program today after his live program was interrupted last night when he fell ill

The program broadcast jointly on two TV channels last night was suddenly interrupted while the host was asking a question to President Erdoğan. Erdoğan returned to the program later to state that they had to stop because he had seriously upset his stomach. The President announced today that his daily program was cancelled and thanked everyone wishing him a speedy recovery.

Demirtaş: 'What may have Erdoğan asked for in İmralı island, sending there a delegation?'

Demirtaş: 'What may have Erdoğan asked for in İmralı island, sending there a delegation?'

Imprisoned ex-chairperson of People's Democratic Party referred to the claim made by journalist Amed Dicle that a delegation from President Erdoğan's AKP talked to Abdullah Öcalan in the İmralı prison but was not able to get the answer they desired.

Protests against mass detentions across Turkey

Protests against mass detentions across Turkey

Members of the groups targeted in the raids and other rights defenders protested the detentions in several cities.

Ten journalists among detainees after massive crackdown across Turkey

Ten journalists among detainees after massive crackdown across Turkey

Some 126 people were detained in police raids in 21 cities.

Pre-election crackdown on Kurdish groups draws condemnation

Pre-election crackdown on Kurdish groups draws condemnation

Political parties and journalism and lawyers' groups have reacted to the detention of over 100 people in raids targeting Kurdish-affiliated groups.

Ex-chief editor of bianet acquitted in 'libel' case

Ex-chief editor of bianet acquitted in 'libel' case

"It is not necessary to be a lawyer to understand that there is no crime in this news report," said Nazan Özcan's lawyer in the hearing. Özcan was acquitted by the court.

25 April 2023 Hikmet Adal

February 6 earthquakes: Identities of 16 rescued children still unknown

February 6 earthquakes: Identities of 16 rescued children still unknown

The Ministry of Family and Social Services announced that out of 1914 unattended children rescued in February 6 earthquakes, 1808 have been handed over to their families.

Police officers accused of torturing child indicted for 'deprivation of liberty'

Police officers accused of torturing child indicted for 'deprivation of liberty'

The indictment has been criticized by lawyers who argue that the prosecutors are trying to let the perpetrators get away with their crimes.

Journalists, lawyers, politicians detained across Turkey in raids targeting pro-Kurdish groups

Journalists, lawyers, politicians detained across Turkey in raids targeting pro-Kurdish groups

The police raided homes and offices across 21 cities. Theater artists are among the detained.

Baş shares Demirtaş's note after his visit to prison

Baş shares Demirtaş's note after his visit to prison

After visiting the Ex-Chairperson of People's Democratic Party in prison, the President of the Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP) posted Demirtaş's handwritten note which says that the two parties should strengthen the struggle together.

Erdoğan urges young people to stay away from 'pro-LGBT' opposition

Erdoğan urges young people to stay away from 'pro-LGBT' opposition

As the elections near, the president has resorted to religious and anti-LGBTI+ rhetoric.

'This tree will now come into leaf in Yozgat'

'This tree will now come into leaf in Yozgat'

Cemal Bilgin who identifies himself as coming from a religious and nationalist family background, explains why he is running in the elections from the Green Left Party: "They were with us before, and today we are with them."

24 April 2023 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Defense Ministers of Turkey, Russia, Syria and Iran to meet in Moscow

Defense Ministers of Turkey, Russia, Syria and Iran to meet in Moscow

Defense Minister of Turkey announced that the meeting where the defense ministers and heads of intelligence services of the four countries will meet is planned to take place in Moscow tomorrow.

'Our identity is Islam,' Erdoğan says in response to Kılıçdaroğlu's 'Alevi' statement

'Our identity is Islam,' Erdoğan says in response to Kılıçdaroğlu's 'Alevi' statement

The president questioned why Kılıçdaroğlu had "suddenly" felt the need to publicly identify with his religious sect at the age of 74, and why nobody had previously questioned his beliefs or identity.

Armed attack on AKP office in Adana

Armed attack on AKP office in Adana

President Erdoğan implicitly criticized his political opponents, whose parties have also recently experienced similar attacks, by stating that he was not seeking to gain any advantage from the incident, unlike some others.

Kılıçdaroğlu verbally attacked during cemetery visit in quake-hit city

Kılıçdaroğlu verbally attacked during cemetery visit in quake-hit city

The verbal attack followed the opposition candidate's recent video where he openly stated that he is an Alevi, a persecuted religious minority in Turkey.

Happy Eid al-Fitr

Happy Eid al-Fitr

Today is the first day of Eid al-Fitr, also known as Sugar Feast or Ramadan Feast in Turkey.

Kılıçdaroğlu promises equal rights for Turkey's Alevi minority

Kılıçdaroğlu promises equal rights for Turkey's Alevi minority

The opposition's presidential candidate, who is also an Alevi himself, said, "Our identities are the assets that make us who we are; of course, we must protect them with honor."

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