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Interior minister claims violence against women declines in Turkey

Interior minister claims violence against women declines in Turkey

Interior Minister Soylu has claimed that both feminicides and incidents of male violence in the country have decreased in 2021 compared to the last year.

21,495 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

21,495 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry, over the past week, 21 thousand 495 people faced legal and/or administrative action in Turkey for failing to comply with the weeknight and weekend curfews as part of COVID-19 measures.

22,810 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

22,810 people fined for violating pandemic curfew

According to a statement released by the Interior Ministry of Turkey, over the past week, 22 thousand 810 people faced legal or administrative action for failing to comply with the weeknight and weekend curfews as part of COVID-19 measures.

Women’s Emergency Support App has 6 language options, but not Kurdish

Women’s Emergency Support App has 6 language options, but not Kurdish

HDP MP Kılıç Koçyiğit has asked why the Interior Ministry’s Women’s Emergency Support (KADES) application does not have the Kurdish option while it is now offering services in Turkish, Persian, Arabic, English, Russian and French.

COVID-19 measures in Turkey: ‘Dynamic Supervision Model’

COVID-19 measures in Turkey: ‘Dynamic Supervision Model’

The Ministry of Interior has sent a circular letter to the governor’s offices across Turkey. According to the circular on “Dynamic Supervision Model” amid COVID-19 pandemic, citizens may now be fined for violating the measures based on camera footage.

Nearly 40 thousand people fined over ‘pandemic’ in Turkey in a week

COVID-19

Nearly 40 thousand people fined over ‘pandemic’ in Turkey in a week

According to the official statement, a total of 39 thousand 604 people have faced administrative and/or legal action over the past week for failing to abide by the countrywide weeknight and weekend curfews introduced to curb the spread of COVID-19.

‘Trustees appointed to 48 HDP municipalities since 2019’

HDP REPORT ON TRUSTEES

‘Trustees appointed to 48 HDP municipalities since 2019’

According to the “Seizure of Will and Realities on Trustees” report prepared by the HDP, the co-mayors of 48 HDP municipalities have been replaced by state-appointed trustees since August 2019. 15 HDP Co-Mayors are currently behind bars.

24 February 2021

31,197 people fined over ‘pandemic’ in a week

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

31,197 people fined over ‘pandemic’ in a week

Over the past week, a total of 31 thousand 197 people have faced administrative and/or legal action for failing to abide by the countrywide weeknight and weekend curfews introduced to curb the spread of the COVID-19.

22 February 2021

‘Fathomless Lake’ ruling by Council of State: Governor to be investigated

‘Fathomless Lake’ ruling by Council of State: Governor to be investigated

After Dipsiz Göl (Fathomless Lake) had been destroyed by treasure hunting activities, the Ministry of Interior rejected the request for an investigation against Gümüşhane Governor Kamuran Taşbilek.

16 February 2021

Ministry of Interior: 718 people detained in 40 provinces

Ministry of Interior: 718 people detained in 40 provinces

In a statement released by the Interior Ministry of Turkey, it has been announced that 718 people, including HDP provincial and district chairs, have been detained.

15 February 2021

Nearly 30 thousand people fined for violating COVID-19 restrictions

PANDEMIC IN TURKEY

Nearly 30 thousand people fined for violating COVID-19 restrictions

In the 11th week of the countrywide weeknight and weekend curfews amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Interior has announced that 29,048 people have been fined for violating these restrictions over the past week.

15 February 2021

35,544 people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew in a week

35,544 people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew in a week

Ministry of Interior has announced that a legal or administrative action has been taken against 35,544 people for violating the COVID-19 curfews over the past week. Citizens can object to the fines by appealing to the authority indicated in the notification.

11 January 2021

New Year ban in Turkey: What is allowed, what is not?

New Year ban in Turkey: What is allowed, what is not?

A curfew will start tonight and end on Monday morning.

31 December 2020

Pandemic in Turkey: Movie halls to remain closed until March 1

Pandemic in Turkey: Movie halls to remain closed until March 1

Turkey’s Ministry of Interior has sent a circular letter to all governor’s offices across the country and announced that cinema halls will remain closed until March 1, 2021 as part of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic measures.

31 December 2020

Over 40 thousand people face legal, administrative action for violating curfew

PANDEMIC IN TURKEY

Over 40 thousand people face legal, administrative action for violating curfew

Turkey’s Ministry of Interior has announced that 40,591 people have faced legal or administrative action for failing to comply with the COVID-19 curfew over the past week. The Ministry has also sent a circular about the restrictions over the New Year's.

28 December 2020

New year’s curfew in Turkey: Celebrations in hotels not allowed

New year’s curfew in Turkey: Celebrations in hotels not allowed

The Ministry of Interior has sent a circular to the governor’s offices to restrict New Year's programs of hotels and accommodation facilities. According to the circular, celebrations will not be allowed in the facilities during the New Year's curfew.

22 December 2020

‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

‘Urgent action’ campaign calling for investigation into torture in prison

Addressing an open letter to Turkey’s Minister of Justice Abdulhamit Gül, Amnesty International has requested a “new prompt, independent and impartial investigation into the allegations of torture and ill-treatment” of a prisoner in Diyarbakır.

21 December 2020

Bill passes the commission: ‘Appointing trustees to NGOs is unconstitutional’

Bill passes the commission: ‘Appointing trustees to NGOs is unconstitutional’

After the bill allowing the Interior Ministry to appoint trustees to NGOs passed the Parliamentary Justice Commission, main opposition CHP MPs Özdemir and Çakırözer have criticized the bill, raising concerns over Turkey’s ranking in freedom indexes.

21 December 2020

Over 39 thousand people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew

Over 39 thousand people fined for violating COVID-19 curfew

Turkey’s Ministry of Interior has announced that a legal or administrative action has been taken against 39,146 people during the curfew on weeknights and full weekend curfews, a restriction which has been introduced as part of COVID-19 measures.

14 December 2020

Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal arrested

Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal arrested

People’s Law Bureau (HHB) has announced that lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has been arrested without being referred to the courthouse. He was taken into custody in Turkey’s northwestern province of Edirne with three others yesterday.

11 December 2020

HDP says government's silence shows who bugged its office

HDP says government's silence shows who bugged its office

The party announced on Tuesday that it found bugging devices in its İstanbul office.

10 December 2020

Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal detained in Edirne province

Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal detained in Edirne province

With the execution of his prison sentence deferred after his death fast for a fair trial, lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has been taken into custody in Turkey’s northwestern province of Edirne “because he was suspected to flee abroad.”

10 December 2020

Amnesty International warns Turkey against 'covering up' torture of two villagers in Van

Amnesty International warns Turkey against 'covering up' torture of two villagers in Van

Two people were found to be in intensive care two days after being detained by gendarmerie officials. While one has recovered, the other has lost his life.

9 December 2020

More than 12,000 people fined over the weekend for violating curfews

More than 12,000 people fined over the weekend for violating curfews

As part of the coronavirus measures, a countrywide curfew was in place between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m.

30 November 2020

‘Canal İstanbul’ investigation against İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

‘Canal İstanbul’ investigation against İstanbul Mayor İmamoğlu

İYİ Party Chair Akşener has announced that an investigation has been launched against İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu due to his objection to the Canal İstanbul project. Municipality's spokesperson has confirmed the investigation.

16 November 2020

Turkey imposes countrywide smoking restrictions

COVID-19

Turkey imposes countrywide smoking restrictions

While the Ministry of Interior has expanded countrywide smoking restriction to crowded streets and stops, the citizens aged 65 and older have been restricted from going out at certain hours of the day in İzmir as part of COVID-19 measures.

12 November 2020

‘Violence against women cannot decline in such an environment’

CHP WOMEN’S BRANCH CHAIR NAZLIAKA

‘Violence against women cannot decline in such an environment’

Main opposition CHP Women’s Branch Chair Nazlıaka has denounced the Interior Ministry statement indicating that the number feminicides decreased by 27 percent in the first 10 months of 2020 when compared to the same period last year.

11 November 2020

Ministry of Interior expands inspections amid rising Covid-19 cases

Ministry of Interior expands inspections amid rising Covid-19 cases

The ministry is raising the number of security teams working in streets and market places with most crowds will be increased to enable more effective inspections.

6 November 2020

Turkey refutes news on a possible curfew amid pandemic

Turkey refutes news on a possible curfew amid pandemic

While Turkey’s Vice Interior Minister calls on citizens to not “give credence to fake memorandums, anonymous sources and manipulative reports,” Health Minister Koca says, “There is an increase in cases across the country, especially in İstanbul.”

22 October 2020

Joint statement by 76 bars: Postponing elections means seizing lawyers’ will

Joint statement by 76 bars: Postponing elections means seizing lawyers’ will

In a statement released by 76 bar associations across Turkey, it has been noted that the Law on Public Health does not give the Public Health Boards the authority to postpone general assembly meetings, which makes the recent circular unlawful.

Ban on events of professional organizations, NGOs in Turkey

Ban on events of professional organizations, NGOs in Turkey

As of today, the events to be organized by civil society organizations, professional organizations in the capacity of public institutions such as bar associations, unions and cooperatives have been postponed till December 1, 2020.

COVID-19: Turkey’s daily death toll keeps increasing

COVID-19: Turkey’s daily death toll keeps increasing

The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 7,785 and the total number of cases to 309,790. 74 people have died of the virus and 1,721 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.

25 September 2020

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