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Council of State annuls ‘journalist grata’ regulation on press cards

Council of State annuls ‘journalist grata’ regulation on press cards

With the ruling of the Council of State, the Presidential Communications Directorate’s decisions to revoke press cards and permanent press cards and its refusal to renew or grant press cards are now devoid of a legal basis.

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.

One more annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

One more annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

The Education and Science Laborers’ Union (Eğitim-Sen) has appealed to the Council of State and filed an annulment action against Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decision.

İYİ Party Chair Akşener appeals against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

İYİ Party Chair Akşener appeals against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Meral Akşener, the Chair of the opposition İYİ Party, has applied to the Council of State and filed an annulment action against the Presidential decision withdrawing Turkey from the İstanbul Convention.

Women from opposition parties apply to Council of State against termination of İstanbul Convention

Women from opposition parties apply to Council of State against termination of İstanbul Convention

Women's branches of the CHP and DEVA Party have said that Erdoğan's decision to pull Turkey out of the convention is "null and void."

Boğaziçi academics appeal against Presidential decision opening two new faculties

Boğaziçi academics appeal against Presidential decision opening two new faculties

Having appealed against the appointment of Melih Bulu as a rector to Boğaziçi, the academics of the university have made another application to the Council of State, requesting the annulment of the Presidential decision opening two new faculties.

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention: CHP offers legal aid for appeals

İSTANBUL CONVENTION SAVES LIVES

Withdrawal from İstanbul Convention: CHP offers legal aid for appeals

“We, as millions of women, are very powerful in the face of all attacks targeting our lives and in the face of one man. And, whether they want it or not, we will win,” says main opposition CHP Vice Chair Gökçe Gökçen.

24 March 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Annulment action against withdrawal from İstanbul Convention

Lawyer Sedef Erken has applied to the Council of State and filed an annulment action against Turkey’s withdrawal from the İstanbul Convention by a Presidential decision.

MHP's Bahçeli slams high court decision preventing student oath

MHP's Bahçeli slams high court decision preventing student oath

The oath had been recited at schools until it was canceled by the AKP in 2013.

Boğaziçi academics apply to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

Boğaziçi academics apply to Council of State for cancellation of rector appointment

The appointment of Prof. Bulu was against the Constitution and public interest, said the academics.

‘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

Council of State doesn’t recognize COVID-19 as an occupational disease

Council of State doesn’t recognize COVID-19 as an occupational disease

The 10th Chamber of the Council of State has rejected the request for the stay of execution of a Social Security Institution (SGK) circular that does not classify the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as an occupational disease.

14 December 2020

Council of State cancels İstanbul historic train station tender excluding municipal companies

Council of State cancels İstanbul historic train station tender excluding municipal companies

The tender process violated the rules of equal competition, the court has ruled.

27 October 2020

Power plant project rejected again: ‘No legal remedies available’

Power plant project rejected again: ‘No legal remedies available’

The 6th Chamber of the Council of State has rejected the power company’s appeal against the ruling of stay of execution given for the hydroelectric power plant planned to be built in Loç Valley in Cide, Kastamonu.

16 October 2020

16 NGOs file a lawsuit, request shutdown of 37 thermal plants

16 NGOs file a lawsuit, request shutdown of 37 thermal plants

16 non-governmental organizations have appealed to the Council of State and requested that the President shut down 37 thermal power plants in Turkey.

8 September 2020

Chora Museum in İstanbul opened to worship as mosque

Chora Museum in İstanbul opened to worship as mosque

Dating back to the Byzantine period when it was built as a monastery, the Chora (Kariye) Museum in İstanbul has been opened to worship as a mosque by a Presidential decree. It was previously handed over to the Presidency of Religious Affairs.

Council of State ruling on Hagia Sophia could set a precedent for Sanasaryan Han

Council of State ruling on Hagia Sophia could set a precedent for Sanasaryan Han

In a news report on Sanasaryan Inn in İstanbul, Agos newspaper has written that the inn, which was confiscated from the Armenian community in Turkey in 1928, belongs to the Sanasaryan Foundation.

Hagia Sophia sets a precedent: Application for Atatürk Forest Farm

Hagia Sophia sets a precedent: Application for Atatürk Forest Farm

Referring to the ruling on the status of Hagia Sophia, the Chamber of Architects is preparing to take legal action to demand that Atatürk Forest Farm, where the Presidential Complex is also located, be returned to its original in line with the last will of Atatürk.

Council of State rejects objection of the firm that wants to have a power plant in Loç

Council of State rejects objection of the firm that wants to have a power plant in Loç

The Council of State has dismissed the case filed by OR-YA Energy company, which objected to the cancellation of the positive EIA report by the administrative court and requested the reversal of the cancellation and the stay of its execution.

16 July 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Council of State gives a ruling of stay of execution for ‘Green Road’ in Black Sea

Council of State gives a ruling of stay of execution for ‘Green Road’ in Black Sea

The Council of State has given a ruling of stay of execution for the 1 to 100,000 Scale Environmental Plan of the Green Road project in eastern Black Sea on the ground of its adverse impacts on highlands.

UNESCO: We must be notified of any change in the status of Hagia Sophia

UNESCO: We must be notified of any change in the status of Hagia Sophia

Making a statement ahead of a Council of State ruling on the status of Hagia Sophia, UNESCO has noted that Hagia Sophia is on its list of World Heritage Sites as a museum and has certain commitments and legal obligations in that regard.

Pompeo urges Turkey ‘to keep Hagia Sophia as a museum’, Turkey slams his remarks

Pompeo urges Turkey ‘to keep Hagia Sophia as a museum’, Turkey slams his remarks

Ahead of Council of State’s decision on whether Hagia Sophia shall be retained as a museum or converted back into a mosque, US Secretary of State has urged Turkey to keep it as a museum. Turkey’s Foreign Ministry has slammed the statement.

Council of State upholds cancellation of EIA report for gold mine in Murat Mountain

Council of State upholds cancellation of EIA report for gold mine in Murat Mountain

The positive Environmental Impact Assessment report given for a gold mine in Murat Mountain in the Aegean was previously cancelled by the local court. The Council of State has upheld the cancellation, noting that “no more legal remedies are available.”

Presidency: Press Card Not a Must for Journalistic Activities

Presidency: Press Card Not a Must for Journalistic Activities

Submitting a petition to the Council of State as part of a lawsuit filed for the annulment of the new Press Card Regulation, the Presidency has argued that “a person is not obliged to have a press card to engage in journalistic activities.”

28 October 2019

Radio and TV Supreme Council Regulation on Internet Media Taken to Council of State

Radio and TV Supreme Council Regulation on Internet Media Taken to Council of State

“Having to ask for permission and pay a fee for reporting news is a violation of the Constitution of Turkey”, the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) has emphasized in its petition to the Council of State against the recent RTÜK regulation.

9 August 2019 Hikmet Adal

Council of State Requests Defense from Presidency in Press Card Regulation Case

Council of State Requests Defense from Presidency in Press Card Regulation Case

The State Council has requested defense from the Presidency Directorate of Communications in the lawsuit filed by the Contemporary Journalists’ Association for the annulment of certain articles of press card regulation conflicting with the Constitution.

Council of State: There is ‘Neglect of Duty’ in Death of Ceylan Önkol

Council of State: There is ‘Neglect of Duty’ in Death of Ceylan Önkol

Reversing the verdict of the court which only ruled for pecuniary damages in the lawsuit filed into the death of 12-year-old Ceylan Önkol, the Council of State has concluded that there is “a neglect of duty” and ruled for non-pecuniary damages as well.

Historic Ruling by Council of State Regarding Munzur Brook

Historic Ruling by Council of State Regarding Munzur Brook

The 10th Chamber of the Council of State has rejected the request of the ministry for the revision of the verdict cancelling the projects which foresee the construction of four dams and five hydroelectric power plants on the Munzur Brook.

CHP Appeals to ECtHR Challenging Referendum Procedure, Results

CHP Appeals to ECtHR Challenging Referendum Procedure, Results

CHP İzmir MP Çan has applied to the European Court of Human Rights against the referendum on the Constitutional Amendment Package.

Council of State Refuses CHP’s Request of Annulment, Stay of Execution of Election Board’s Decision

Council of State Refuses CHP’s Request of Annulment, Stay of Execution of Election Board’s Decision

The Council of State has refused CHP’s request to reverse the Supreme Election Board’s decision to consider unsealed ballot papers valid as well as the party’s application for a stay of proceedings to enforce the decision.

YSK Refuses to Stay Its Execution and Wait for Decision by Council of State

YSK Refuses to Stay Its Execution and Wait for Decision by Council of State

Supreme Election Board has denied CHP’s request to not announce official referendum results until the Council of the State passed a ruling on the contested referendum results.

Police Operation into Court of Appeal

Police Operation into Court of Appeal

Police have launched operation into the building of Court of Appeal in Ankara as part of the “FETÖ investigation”. There are detention warrants on 189 judges and prosecutors.

14 October 2016

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