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'Montreux Declaration saved government from talking about people's problems'

MERAL AKŞENER

'Montreux Declaration saved government from talking about people's problems'

"Stirring the pot at midnights has come into fashion recently," the İYİ Party head has said.

MHP continues targeting journalists, 'no justice' in Hrant Dink case after 14 years

MEDIA MONITORING DATABASE

MHP continues targeting journalists, 'no justice' in Hrant Dink case after 14 years

Government ally Bahçeli called six TV pundits "hired guns" of the main opposition party, Hrant Dink's family said the ruling in the murder case was like "as if so many hearings were not held."

7 April 2021 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

China's ambassador summoned after tweet targeting opposition leaders over Uyghur issue

China's ambassador summoned after tweet targeting opposition leaders over Uyghur issue

China's embassy responded to the İYİ Party leader and the Ankara mayor after they commemorated those who lost their lives in a 1990 riot in China's Uyghur region.

EU's von der Leyen tells Erdoğan 'human rights non-negotiable'

EU's von der Leyen tells Erdoğan 'human rights non-negotiable'

The EU is ready to strengthen relations between Ankara and Brussels, the top EU officials have said after a meeting with President Erdoğan.

Court of Cassation prosecutors seek overturn of sentences in 2015 Ankara Massacre case

Court of Cassation prosecutors seek overturn of sentences in 2015 Ankara Massacre case

Some 103 people lost their lives in the ISIS bombings during the "Peace Rally" in Ankara in October 2015.

'We are dead; the state tells us to rise again and make our payments'

SMALL BUSINESSES IN PANDEMIC

'We are dead; the state tells us to rise again and make our payments'

The termination of the short-time work allowance added more to the hardships faced by shopkeepers and workers during the pandemic.

6 April 2021 Hikmet Adal

Interior minister blames main opposition party for 'Montreux declaration'

Interior minister blames main opposition party for 'Montreux declaration'

"We didn't sleep that night. We worked until the morning and revealed all their connections," Minister Soylu has said, claiming that the main opposition party was involved in the publishment of the declaration.

Erdoğan: Turkey committed to Montreux treaty but it won't be binding for Canal İstanbul

Erdoğan: Turkey committed to Montreux treaty but it won't be binding for Canal İstanbul

The president spoke for the first time after a declaration by retired admirals concerning the Montreux Convention caused controversy.

'Montreux declaration': Former MPs announce support for retired admirals

'Montreux declaration': Former MPs announce support for retired admirals

It is regrettable to accuse the retired officers of "putschism" while "the founding principles of the republic" are under attack, the former politicians have said.

Court of Cassation joins 'Montreux declaration' debate

Court of Cassation joins 'Montreux declaration' debate

The top appeals court has stated that the declaration by 103 admirals was "unacceptable."

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

Opposition divided on retired admirals' 'Montreux Declaration'

While some opposition politicians say that the government is using the declaration to distract the public from the country's real problems, others have taken side with either the government or the admirals.

Hrant Dink's family appeals court ruling in murder case

Hrant Dink's family appeals court ruling in murder case

The judgment was given without all the evidence was collected, said the attorneys.

'I had five children, they killed two of them and put one in prison'

VERDICT IN CASE OF ŞENYAŞAR FAMILY

'I had five children, they killed two of them and put one in prison'

Four people lost their lives in an armed clash and subsequent attacks involving an AKP deputy during the 2018 election campaign.

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

Retired admirals' midnight declaration on Montreux Convention triggers 'coup' debate

The declaration criticizing the government over the discussion of the convention and a video showing an admiral in Islamic clothes has been interpreted by the government as an implicit coup threat.

HDP: Gergerlioğlu 'abducted' from hospital and put in prison

HDP: Gergerlioğlu 'abducted' from hospital and put in prison

HDP deputies and Gergerlioğlu's son were not allowed to visit him at the hospital today. It was later found that he was secretly taken to prison.

3 April 2021 Ruken Tuncel

Dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu detained at home

Dismissed MP Gergerlioğlu detained at home

After his prison sentence because of a tweet became final, Gergerlioğlu's parliamentary mandate was revoked on March 17.

Four journalists released after spending six months under arrest for reporting on torture

Four journalists released after spending six months under arrest for reporting on torture

Adnan Bilen, Cemil Uğur, Şehriban Abi and Nazan Sala were in pre-trial detention for reporting on an incident of torture in the Kurdish-majority Van province.

Government ends short-time work allowance payments amid height of pandemic

Government ends short-time work allowance payments amid height of pandemic

Some 1.3 million people in Turkey were paid a short time work allowance in February, according to the state employment agency.

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

AKP secretly negotiating return to parliamentary system with opposition, claims Demirtaş

The imprisoned politician has been interviewed by imprisoned journalist Nedim Türfent.

Woman who exercised self-defense against husband granted asylum by Switzerland

Woman who exercised self-defense against husband granted asylum by Switzerland

In a groundbreaking decision, a woman who killed her husband who had been violent with her has been granted a residence permit by Switzerland.

HDP files case against İstanbul Convention exit

HDP files case against İstanbul Convention exit

The HDP followed other opposition parties to apply to the State of Council for the annulment of President Erdoğan's decision to pull Turkey out of the treaty.

Dozens detained during violent police response to Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

Dozens detained during violent police response to Boğaziçi protest in Kadıköy

Despite an earlier demonstration ban by the sub-governor, protesters attempted to gather in Kadıköy demanding the release of students under arrest and house arrest.

Excavation for parking garage construction on Syriac monastery premises in Mardin

Excavation for parking garage construction on Syriac monastery premises in Mardin

Historical places belonging to minorities are faced with "destruction policies," says HDP deputy Garo Paylan.

CoE member states call on Turkey to return to İstanbul Convention

CoE member states call on Turkey to return to İstanbul Convention

"Turkey's withdrawal constitutes a disappointing signal also from the point of view of our common rules-based multilateral order," 27 member states said in a joint statement.

ECtHR report: Turkey ordered to pay a total of 1.5 million Euro in compensation in 2020

ECtHR report: Turkey ordered to pay a total of 1.5 million Euro in compensation in 2020

The CoE Committee of Ministers has released its annual report on the implementation of the ECtHR judgments.

More fines on newspapers, TV channels critical of government

More fines on newspapers, TV channels critical of government

Evrensel newspaper has been fined for referring to police response to Boğaziçi University protesters as an "attack" while two TV channeles have been handed four separate penalties over comments by pundits.

Demonstrations banned in İstanbul's Kadıköy ahead of Boğaziçi protests

Demonstrations banned in İstanbul's Kadıköy ahead of Boğaziçi protests

The sub-governor has banned demonstrations citing coronavirus measures ad the Asian-side district of the city has recently become a center of protests by women, LGBTI+s and students.

Turkey confirms record-high number of coronavirus cases for second day in a row

Turkey confirms record-high number of coronavirus cases for second day in a row

Covid cases near 40,000 as the UK variant has become the dominant type of the virus in the country.

Government ally Bahçeli says both HDP and Constitutional Court should be closed

TOP COURT RETURNS HDP INDICTMENT

Government ally Bahçeli says both HDP and Constitutional Court should be closed

The MHP leader lashed out at the top court after it returned an indictment seeking the closure of the HDP on procedural grounds.

Stripped of MP status, HDP's Gergerlioğlu to apply to ECtHR

Stripped of MP status, HDP's Gergerlioğlu to apply to ECtHR

The Constitutional Court rejected the application against Gergerlioğlu's expulsion from the parliament.

Foreign Ministry responds to US' human rights reports on Turkey

Foreign Ministry responds to US' human rights reports on Turkey

"Our country's resolve to promote and protect human rights remains firm," the ministry has said.

'Even if the pandemic ended today, it would take us two years to pay our debts'

BARS CLOSED FOR A YEAR

'Even if the pandemic ended today, it would take us two years to pay our debts'

While cafes and restaurants have been allowed to work for certain periods during the pandemic, bars and taverns have been completely closed.

31 March 2021 Ayça Söylemez