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Constitutional Court member to Interior Minister: No one can give orders to judges

Constitutional Court member to Interior Minister: No one can give orders to judges

Minister Soylu targeted the top court after a decision annulling a law article that allowed the ministry to prohibit demonstrations and protest marches on intercity roads.

16 September 2020

Ministry: People violating Covid-19 home quarantine will be forced to stay in dorms

Ministry: People violating Covid-19 home quarantine will be forced to stay in dorms

Personnel, security, and healthcare workers will be appointed to the dormitories and hostels by the governors and no visitors will be accepted, according to news steps announced by the government amid a new surge in coronavirus cases all across Turkey.

11 September 2020

COVID-19: Wearing face masks is now mandatory all across Turkey

COVID-19: Wearing face masks is now mandatory all across Turkey

The Ministry of Interior has sent an additional circular letter titled “COVID-19 Measures” to all 81 governor’s offices across the country.

9 September 2020

COVID-19: Turkey imposes restrictions on weddings, ceremonies in all cities

COVID-19: Turkey imposes restrictions on weddings, ceremonies in all cities

Amid increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths, the Ministry of Interior has issued a new circular and imposed restrictions on weddings and other traditional celebrations in all 81 provinces of Turkey.

3 September 2020

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

PARLIAMENTARY QUESTION

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

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

Male violence: Ministry set to use electronic bracelets countrywide

Male violence: Ministry set to use electronic bracelets countrywide

The Ministry will prepare a four-year national action plan about male violence.

Sexual assault by specialist sergeant: Interior Minister says he trusts the judiciary

Sexual assault by specialist sergeant: Interior Minister says he trusts the judiciary

İ.E. (18) attempted suicide and eventually died after she was raped by specialist sergeant Musa O., who was initially released from detention but later remanded in custody after public outrage.

HDP: Four million votes 'robbed' with mayor dismissals

HDP: Four million votes 'robbed' with mayor dismissals

The government has taken over 47 of the 65 municipalities won by the HDP in the Kurdish-majority provinces.

Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine

Interior Ministry: 83 locations in 32 provinces in Covid-19 quarantine

A total of 54,053 people live in quarantine zones, the ministry has announced.

Interior Ministry to conduct large-scale inspections following rise in coronavirus cases

Interior Ministry to conduct large-scale inspections following rise in coronavirus cases

The checks will include accommodation facilities, malls, marketplaces, restaurants, cafes, wedding halls, barber shops, recreational areas and public transportation.

38 women reported male violence by using panic button a day

38 women reported male violence by using panic button a day

In its response to a Parliamentary question by main opposition CHP MP Akkuş-İlgezdi, the Ministry of Interior has announced that 30 thousand 601 women in total reported male violence by using the Women’s Support Mobile Application KADES.

Reconnaissance plane crashes in Van, claiming the lives of 7 security personnel

Reconnaissance plane crashes in Van, claiming the lives of 7 security personnel

Minister of Interior Soylu has announced that a reconnaissance plane has crashed in Turkey’s eastern province of Van, claiming the lives of seven security personnel, among whom were also two pilots.

Conflict in Siirt claims the lives of 2 special operations police officers

Conflict in Siirt claims the lives of 2 special operations police officers

Interior Ministry has announced that two members of the Police Special Operations team, who were critically wounded in a conflict in eastern Siirt province, have lost their lives.

Ministry of Interior halts underwater search for Gülistan Doku

Ministry of Interior halts underwater search for Gülistan Doku

Speaking to bianet, Tunceli Governor has said that underwater search operations for Doku have been stopped by the Interior Ministry. “The prosecutor says she is 99 percent in water, then why do you stop searching for her there,” asks the elder sister.

6 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

AKP mayor mandated instead of winning candidate 'spent all budget in six months'

AKP mayor mandated instead of winning candidate 'spent all budget in six months'

The ruling party's candidate was mandated in Diyarbakır's Bağlar district although the HDP candidate won the election by 71 percent of the votes.

'Know your place, Mr. Minister': Journalists lash out at Soylu after he insulted a columnist

'Know your place, Mr. Minister': Journalists lash out at Soylu after he insulted a columnist

Journalists have reacted to the Interior Minister's remarks after he called a columnist "dishonorable" over an article about the appointment of an AKP MP's spouse as a provincial director of tourism.

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

'Coup veterans' stage protest in front of AKP headquarters after 'promises were not kept'

The Minister of Interior met with the protesters demanding to enjoy veterans' rights.

Proceedings Against Almost Half a Million People for Violating Covid-19 Measures

Proceedings Against Almost Half a Million People for Violating Covid-19 Measures

İsmail Çataklı, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, has announced that 520 of 1,152 social media users who posted “provocative” coronavirus posts were taken into custody and 11 of them have been arrested.

What Did the Ministry of Interior Do to Protect Women from Male Violence?

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What Did the Ministry of Interior Do to Protect Women from Male Violence?

In Turkey, where women take to the streets to say "We want to live" and make calls over calls on social media to be protected from male violence, the Ministry of Interior can release a statement and say that “male violence has declined.”

1 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Weekend Curfews in Larger Cities to Continue

Weekend Curfews in Larger Cities to Continue

The Ministry of Interior has announced a curfew for 15 larger cities, including İstanbul and Ankara.

510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months

510 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts in 2 Months

In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, it has been announced that 10,111 social media accounts have been probed due to “provocative” and “baseless” coronavirus posts in the last 65 days.

Ministry Extends Travel Restrictions for 15 Cities

Ministry Extends Travel Restrictions for 15 Cities

Air, land and sea travel to and from 15 major cities, including İstanbul and Ankara, will be banned until June 3.

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

Interior Ministry Investigates İstanbul, Ankara Mayors over Coronavirus Donation Campaigns

The ministry previously blocked donation accounts of the municipalities for illegally launching a donation campaign.

Minister of Interior 'Humbled' by Reactions to His Resignation

Minister of Interior 'Humbled' by Reactions to His Resignation

Soylu has made his first statement after President Erdoğan turned down his resignation over the panic caused by his short-notice announcement of a curfew.

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

President Erdoğan Rejects Minister of Interior's Resignation

The Presidency released a statement shortly after Soylu's resignation, saying he will continue to serve.

Ministry of Interior: 229 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts

Ministry of Interior: 229 People Detained Over Coronavirus Posts

In a statement released by the Ministry of Interior, it has been announced that 229 people have been taken into custody over their social media messages about coronavirus.

İstanbul Municipality Brings Block on Coronavirus Donations to Council of State

İstanbul Municipality Brings Block on Coronavirus Donations to Council of State

The Interior Ministry had blocked donation accounts of İstanbul and Ankara municipalities

Interior Ministry Blocks Coronavirus Donations to İstanbul, Ankara Municipalities

Interior Ministry Blocks Coronavirus Donations to İstanbul, Ankara Municipalities

The ministry's move came after President Erdoğan launched a separate donation campaign.

Rights Defenders Meet Ministry for Hunger Strikers

Rights Defenders Meet Ministry for Hunger Strikers

Meeting with the Interior Ministry officials regarding the condition of hunger striking Grup Yorum members, Mustafa Koçak and lawyers, rights defenders have stated, “We are told that if they abandon their hunger strikes, their demands will be evaluated.”

Interior Ministry Imposes Limitations on Shopping, Transportation

Interior Ministry Imposes Limitations on Shopping, Transportation

All public transport vehicles will be allowed to carry only half their capacity while only a certain number of people will be allowed at groceries at one time.

HDP Co-Mayors Taken into Custody

HDP Co-Mayors Taken into Custody

In a statement released by the HDP, it has been announced that Batman Co-Mayors Demir and Korkmaz, Silvan Co-Mayor Toprak, Ergani Co-Mayor Kaya, Eğil Co-Mayor Akkul, dismissed Yenişehir Co-Mayor Diken have been detained.

Curfew for Citizens 65 Years and Older, Chronically Ill

COVID-19

Curfew for Citizens 65 Years and Older, Chronically Ill

As part of coronavirus measures, the Ministry of Interior has restricted citizens who are 65 years and older and who have chronic diseases from going out in public and walking in open areas such as parks and gardens as of this midnight.

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