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Singer Gülşen released to house arrest after four days in jail

Singer Gülşen released to house arrest after four days in jail

The singer was arrested on August 25 for "inciting the public into hatred and animosity" over a joke about Türkiye's religious vocational schools.

Eight suspected ISIS members from Iraq, Syria detained in raids in northern Türkiye

Eight suspected ISIS members from Iraq, Syria detained in raids in northern Türkiye

The police reportedly raided several addresses in the Black Sea province of Samsun as part of a new investigation.

Police chief investigated after claims of maltreatment of demonstrators, journalists

Police chief investigated after claims of maltreatment of demonstrators, journalists

Videos showed the police chief battering and "harassing" demonstrators and journalists on multiple occasions.

Constitutional Court rejects appeals of three Gezi convicts

Constitutional Court rejects appeals of three Gezi convicts

The top court ruled that the application for Yapıcı, Kahraman and Atalay was "clearly unfounded."

Constitutional Court: Judgment can't be based on testimony taken without presence of lawyer

Constitutional Court: Judgment can't be based on testimony taken without presence of lawyer

The top court has ruled that the right to fair was violated in the cases of two applicants who were sentenced to life imprisonment based on the statements they had given without the presence of a lawyer.

25 August 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Governor says banned Fethiye music festival over ecological concerns, motives questioned

Governor says banned Fethiye music festival over ecological concerns, motives questioned

While an environmental group supported the decision not to allow a festival in a protected area, it questioned the governor's sincerity, pointing to a hotel and a highway project in other protected areas in the city.

'Eight children killed, 24 wounded in Türkiye's recent drone strikes in northern Syria'

'Eight children killed, 24 wounded in Türkiye's recent drone strikes in northern Syria'

Over the past few weeks, local media outlets and war monitoring groups have reported drone and artillery strikes carried out in the region by Türkiye, which has neither confirmed nor denied the reports.

Constitutional Court finds no violation in case of killed Gezi protester Abdullah Cömert

Constitutional Court finds no violation in case of killed Gezi protester Abdullah Cömert

The sentence given to the police officer who fired the tear gas cartridge that killed Cömert was "proportionate," the top court has ruled.

Police use rubber bullets against people resisting demolition of homes in İstanbul's Beykoz

Police use rubber bullets against people resisting demolition of homes in İstanbul's Beykoz

Videos from the scene showed police officers battering journalists to prevent them from filming the incidents.

Kurdish singer says denied concert hall by İstanbul Municipality

Kurdish singer says denied concert hall by İstanbul Municipality

The opposition-led municipality rejected his application, citing "repair works," singer Onur Evin said.

ISIS member who allegedly ordered burning of soldiers wants release in exchange for testimony

ISIS member who allegedly ordered burning of soldiers wants release in exchange for testimony

The suspect claimed he wasn't the "qadi" who ordered the killings and claimed to know his identity and whereabouts.

Journalists investigated over report on 'mafia intercepting state officials' car'

Journalists investigated over report on 'mafia intercepting state officials' car'

The investigation has been opened after a complaint by a former lawyer of President Erdoğan, over 100 articles about whom were previously censored by courts.

Khashoggi's fiancée applies to Constitutional Court against transfer of case to Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi's fiancée applies to Constitutional Court against transfer of case to Saudi Arabia

Jamal Khashoggi was murdered because of his differences of opinion with the Saudi administration, and the case concerning the murder was dropped for political reasons, Cengiz has said.

Attack on HDP office in Ankara's Keçiören

Attack on HDP office in Ankara's Keçiören

HDP officials said their office in the district, which is a stronghold of the ruling alliance, had been attacked many times.

Worker's firing over Facebook post about manager violated free expression, rules top court

Worker's firing over Facebook post about manager violated free expression, rules top court

A worker was dismissed because of social media posts about pressures faced by subcontract workers.

Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

Seeking green light for operation against Kurds, Türkiye faces backlash from allies in Syria

Widespread protests against Türkiye in northwestern Syria • Another music festival is banned after pressure from Islamic groups • Threats, lawsuits against journalists • Top court admits Tuğluk's condition may worsen, but refuses to order her release

15 August 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

Ex officio investigation against CHP's Kaftancıoğlu for 'insulting president'

Ex officio investigation against CHP's Kaftancıoğlu for 'insulting president'

"We will send a dictator from this country by means of democracy," Kaftancıoğlu said during a speech that is being investigated.

Dozens of HDP members detained in six provinces

Dozens of HDP members detained in six provinces

Police raided several homes in various parts of the country to detain HDP members.

Imprisoned Kurdish politician denied release for 'saying hello to other prisoners' families'

Imprisoned Kurdish politician denied release for 'saying hello to other prisoners' families'

Mukaddes Kubilay, the former co-mayr of Ağrı, has been found not to be in good conduct and her release has been delayed.

15 August 2022 Ayça Söylemez

Heavy rain leads to floods, traffic accidents in İstanbul

Heavy rain leads to floods, traffic accidents in İstanbul

Some subway stations and many roads in the city were flooded. The roof of a shopping mall collapsed. Rains also affected Bursa and Yalova provinces.

Top court refuses to release Aysel Tuğluk despite severe illness

Top court refuses to release Aysel Tuğluk despite severe illness

Instead, the Constitutional Cort issued an injunction order for the "necessary measures for the protection of the life and material and spiritual integrity of the applicant."

Lecturer Can Candan files lawsuit after being dismissed again by Boğaziçi rector

Lecturer Can Candan files lawsuit after being dismissed again by Boğaziçi rector

Weeks after a court verdict against his dismissal, Candan was dismissed again by the appointed rector.

HDP Şırnak co-chair detained

HDP Şırnak co-chair detained

Akdağ was detained after giving a statement to the police.

Arrest of 16 Kurdish journalists to continue

Arrest of 16 Kurdish journalists to continue

The judgeship has carried out the monthly evaluation of the arrest of the journalists who were remanded in custody in June on "terrorism" charges.

Lawsuit against bianet over report on Erdoğan's former lawyer

Lawsuit against bianet over report on Erdoğan's former lawyer

The report concerns bribery allegations against a former lawyer for President Erdoğan. bianet's former editor-in-chief is charged with "insult and slander."

10 August 2022 Hikmet Adal

Killed Gezi protester's family to be paid damages, officer to be retried, rules top court

Killed Gezi protester's family to be paid damages, officer to be retried, rules top court

The Constitutional Court ruled that the prohibition of torture was violated, but found no violation of the right to life.

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

Erdoğan promises Black Sea gas by 2023 as new drill ship sets sail

The president attended a ceremony for the first mission of a new drill ship named after the Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II.

Nine detained over attack on Alevi leader

Nine detained over attack on Alevi leader

The attack was caused by personal hostility, according to the state-run news agency.

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

Erdoğan once again hints at Syria offensive, warns Sweden, Finland

"We maintain a firm position on Finland and Sweden. The NATO membership of these two countries will not be approved until the promises made to our country are fulfilled," the president has said.

Investigation against MP over bodyguard attack on journalist

Investigation against MP over bodyguard attack on journalist

The "bodyguard" who is now remanded incustody has been revealed to have a criminal record for several offenses, including wilful murder, threat and willful injury.

Preventing prison visits violates Constitution, top court rules

Preventing prison visits violates Constitution, top court rules

The prison administration had rejected the applicant's application to determine a visitor list, which violated his right to privacy, according to the court.

METU students defy rector to hold graduation ceremony at 'Revolution' stadium

METU students defy rector to hold graduation ceremony at 'Revolution' stadium

Despite a ban, thousands of students gathered at the stadium, the traditional venue of the graduation ceremonies.

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