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‘Threat against Hrant Dink known by law enforcement authorities’
HRANT DİNK MURDER CASE
‘Threat against Hrant Dink known by law enforcement authorities’
In the trial of public officials over the assassination of journalist Hrant Dink, both the defendants and Dink family’s attorneys made their statements. The court board is expected to hand down its ruling at the next hearing on March 5.
10 February 2021
Court merges Osman Kavala’s ‘espionage’ case with Gezi trial
Court merges Osman Kavala’s ‘espionage’ case with Gezi trial
Despite the strong defense of the attorneys and witness statements, the İstanbul 36th Heavy Penal Court has ruled that Osman Kavala shall remain behind bars. The file of his “espionage” case has been merged with that of “Gezi”.
5 February 2021
Local court doesn’t defy reversal of acquittals in Özgür Gündem trial
Local court doesn’t defy reversal of acquittals in Özgür Gündem trial
The İstanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court has not defied the ruling of the appeals court which previously overturned the acquittals of Korur-Fincancı, Önderoğlu and Nesin. The retrial will be held, as ruled by the appeals court.
3 February 2021
Workers of a solar panel factory not paid their wages, severance for over 2 years
Workers of a solar panel factory not paid their wages, severance for over 2 years
The CSUN factory, a manufacturer of solar panels, was opened in 2012 with the incentive of the ruling AKP. Six years later, its managers left Turkey and the factory was closed. Over 400 workers have not been paid their wages or severance since then.
28 January 2021
‘President must have more tolerance for harsh criticisms'
COMICS ACQUITTED
‘President must have more tolerance for harsh criticisms'
Standing trial for “insulting the President” over his comics, Sefer Selvi, a cartoonist for daily Evrensel, has been acquitted on the grounds that “the President must show more tolerance in the face of criticisms."
25 January 2021
Ali Öz sentenced to house arrest for the third time
HRANT DİNK MURDER CASE
Ali Öz sentenced to house arrest for the third time
In the trial of public officers over Hrant Dink murder, arrested defendant Şahin said, “The information in the intelligence registration form that we filled out and signed after the murder was the information we received six months ago. I signed it involuntarily.”
22 January 2021
‘Turkey’s ad ban not binding for companies without local representatives’
SOCIAL MEDIA LAW
‘Turkey’s ad ban not binding for companies without local representatives’
According to İstanbul Bar’s IT Law Center Founder Gökhan Ahi, if the advertisers and users want to give an ad to the social media providers which have not yet appointed local representatives, there is no obstacle in their way.
22 January 2021
'Attacks on journalists are a symbol of impunity'
'Attacks on journalists are a symbol of impunity'
We have spoken with representatives of journalism organizations after recent attacks against journalists.
21 January 2021
‘Some people at the very top winked, those at the very bottom shot’
HRANT DİNK MURDER, ÜMİT KIVANÇ TELLS
‘Some people at the very top winked, those at the very bottom shot’
We have spoken with Ümit Kıvanç, one of Hrant’s Friends, in the 14th year of his murder: “Apart from a very few exceptions, we are a society disgusted at justice and equity, with believers and non-believers, power-holders and opposition alike... What justice?”
19 January 2021
The state on the one side, Facebook on the other
WHATSAPP DEBATE
The state on the one side, Facebook on the other
İstanbul Bar’s Commission on Protection of Personal Data Chair Turan says, “The EU does not allow the data obtained from one channel to be combined with another. That is why Facebook cannot use the data obtained from Whatsapp.”
15 January 2021
Complaint about garbage is apparently more important than corruption
INVESTIGATION AGAINST İZMİT MAYOR
Complaint about garbage is apparently more important than corruption
İzmit Mayor Fatma Kaplan Hürriyet, the only mayor from the CHP in Kocaeli, applied twice to the Interior Ministry about the irregularities at the municipality. She now faces an investigation on the grounds that garbage is not regularly collected.
14 January 2021
'Financial censorship': Public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper in place for 483 days
'Financial censorship': Public ad ban on Evrensel newspaper in place for 483 days
The Press Advertising Agency often imposes public ad bans on independent newspapers that are critical of the government.
13 January 2021
Emine Erdoğan appeals columnist's acquittal over article about her 'Hermes bag'
Emine Erdoğan appeals columnist's acquittal over article about her 'Hermes bag'
The president's spouse had filed a lawsuit against columnist Ender İmrek, alleging that he insulted her by "not attributing good qualities to her."
12 January 2021
'Listen to this, this is how we killed your brother'
ANNIVERSARY OF THE KILLING OF METİN GÖKTEPE
'Listen to this, this is how we killed your brother'
Twenty-five years ago today, journalist Metin Göktepe was beaten to death by police officers. We have spoken with his sister about the killing and the aftermath.
8 January 2021
Hrant Dink murder case: Arrest warrant against 2 gendarmerie officers
Hrant Dink murder case: Arrest warrant against 2 gendarmerie officers
The trial of public officers over the assassination of journalist Hrant Dink continued in İstanbul today. As there is evidence that they knew about the murder beforehand, arrest warrants have been issued against two gendarmerie intelligence officers.
6 January 2021
New law may have even worse consequences for pro-government NGOs, says rights group head
NGO OVERSIGHT LAW
New law may have even worse consequences for pro-government NGOs, says rights group head
While rights groups are used to inspections and pressure by the government, conservative and nationalist groups may not be ready for such inspections, suggests Türkdoğan.
29 December 2020
What will happen if Turkey doesn't release Selahattin Demirtaş?
What will happen if Turkey doesn't release Selahattin Demirtaş?
We have spoken with an attorney of the HDP's former co-chair about the ECtHR decision for his release and what will happen from now on.
28 December 2020
‘Turkey’s NGO bill has no predictability’
‘Turkey’s NGO bill has no predictability’
Prof. Şule Özsoy-Boyunsuz, an academic specialized in Constitutional law, has commented on Turkey’s new NGO bill: “The government might wake up one morning, pick an association and shut it down next morning. This law has no predictability.”
25 December 2020
‘The bill foresees the same process for civil society as the State of Emergency’
‘The bill foresees the same process for civil society as the State of Emergency’
Speaking to bianet about the bill that would allow the appointment of trustees to NGOs, Kaos GL Association’s Legal Coordinator Dikmen says, “It foresees an inspection process that will spread all across civil society and has no boundaries, like a virus.”
25 December 2020
‘A dangerous course of events for human rights in Turkey’
BILL ON NGOS
‘A dangerous course of events for human rights in Turkey’
Human Rights Association (İHD) İstanbul Branch Chair Gülseren Yoleri has spoken to bianet about the bill that will enable the Ministry of Interior to appoint trustees to NGOs, if passed: “They want to break the resistance points of civil society.”
21 December 2020
Osman Kavala not released
Osman Kavala not released
The İstanbul 36th High Criminal Court has ruled that arrested businessperson and rights defender Osman Kavala shall remain behind bars. The next hearing of the case will be held on February 5, 2021.
18 December 2020
‘Court gave insufficient time for statements of defense’
HRANT DINK MURDER CASE
‘Court gave insufficient time for statements of defense’
Bakırcıoğlu, an attorney of Dink family, noted that the two-day time given by the court for statements as to the accusations was not sufficient and he would not make a statement. The court has started hearing the defendants' statements of defense.
17 December 2020
2 days for statements of defense in a 4-year trial
HRANT DİNK MURDER CASE
2 days for statements of defense in a 4-year trial
In the trial of public officials over the assasination of journalist Hrant Dink, the court board has given only two days to the parties to prepare their statements of defense as to the accusations. The hearing lasted for only 10 minutes.
15 December 2020
Prosecutor demands prison sentence for 53 defendants in Hrant Dink murder case
OPINION AS TO THE ACCUSATIONS
Prosecutor demands prison sentence for 53 defendants in Hrant Dink murder case
Announcing his opinion as to the accusations, the prosecutor has demanded prison sentence for 53 defendants and the acquittal of 12 defendants. While Ramazan Akyürek faces life sentence, Ali Fuat Yılmazer faces aggravated life sentence.
15 December 2020
‘Press card’ lawsuit against Turkey’s Communications Directorate
‘Press card’ lawsuit against Turkey’s Communications Directorate
Journalist Aydın Engin has filed a lawsuit against the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications over its failure to give him his permanent press card for over two years: “It is an acquired right; no institution can deny it without reasonable justification.”
11 December 2020
Union secures majority in factory, boss dismisses 80 workers
Union secures majority in factory, boss dismisses 80 workers
More than 80 workers have been dismissed from the Ekmekçioğulları Metal Factory in Çorum province on the day when the United Metal Workers’ Union was granted the right to represent workers by the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services.
10 December 2020
‘Sometimes, we also get surprised at how we live’
MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS IN TURKEY
‘Sometimes, we also get surprised at how we live’
This is the story of two minimum wage earners. Their lives might be different, but what they are faced with is similar. Kader needs boots and Samet a coat. Do you think they can buy them? They answer: “We don’t make a living, we are just saving the day…”
8 December 2020
Journalist Hacı Boğatekin acquitted
Journalist Hacı Boğatekin acquitted
Put on trial for calling on the government to come to terms with with Abdullah Öcalan in his Facebook posts, Gerger Fırat local newspaper’s owner Hacı Boğatekin has been acquitted of “terror propaganda” and “praising the crime and criminal.”
27 November 2020
Promises not kept, miners back on the march to Ankara
Promises not kept, miners back on the march to Ankara
Unable to get their severance pay and wages for months, even years now, the miners from Ermenek, Karaman have once again decided to march to the capital city in protest as the authorities have not kept their promises to the workers.
25 November 2020
Erdoğan’s son-in-law files a suit for damages against journalist
Erdoğan’s son-in-law files a suit for damages against journalist
Selçuk Bayraktar, the son-in-law of President and AKP Chair Erdoğan, and his Baykar Machine Industry company have filed a lawsuit against journalist-columnist Mustafa Sönmez over a single tweet from 2019, demanding 100 thousand TRY in damages.
12 November 2020
Prof. Korur-Fincancı: Overturn of acquittal intended to punish us
ÖZGÜR GÜNDEM NEWSPAPER TRIALS
Prof. Korur-Fincancı: Overturn of acquittal intended to punish us
Three rights defenders' acquittal in the case regarding a solidarity campaign for the now-closed Özgür Gündem newspaper has been overturned.
5 November 2020
Access to a report was blocked four hours after it was published; it was opened 95 days later
Access to a report was blocked four hours after it was published; it was opened 95 days later
A news report by a local outlet about an investigation against a university president for "misconduct" and forgery of documents" has been reopened to access.
4 November 2020
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