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WEBAlthough there was no official explanation from Ankara, Turkish media speculated that Erdoğan’s decision was related to the US administration’s support for Israel’s attacks on Gaza and Lebanon, which the president had strongly criticized during his speech at the General Assembly.
Journalist Semra Çelebi acquitted of ‘insulting Turkish flag’
WEBNov 7, 2023 · Semra Çelebi/Facebook. Journalist Semra Çelebi has been acquitted of the charge of "openly disrespecting the state's sovereignty" due to a tweet about the 2020 Pride March. According to a report on the Media and Law Studies Association (MLSA) website, during the third hearing of the case held at the İstanbul Anatolian 10th Penal Court ...
Zaman newspaper columnists sentenced to prison - Bianet
WEBNov 30, 2022 · 11 people, including the former writers of Zaman newspaper, were tried for various crimes at the Istanbul 13th Heavy Penal Court. On July 6, 2018, the court sentenced Ali Bulaç and Şahin Alpay to 8 years and 9 months in prison for "membership of an armed terrorist organization", and Mümtazer Türköne and Mustafa Ünal to …
Deputy Speaker prevents use of term 'homosexual' as derogatory …
WEBNov 17, 2023 · During the General Assembly, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Sırrı Süreyya Önder did not allow the derogatory use of the term "homosexuality." He cautioned a deputy who criticized Israeli leaders as "homosexual" and Erdogan as "servile," stating, "These contribute to motivations that piece together hate crimes." For the first time in the ...
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WEBDiyarbakır merkezli soruşturma kapsamındaki gözaltı sayısı 29’a yükseldi. Ruken Tuncel. Haber. SAYIŞTAY 2023 YILI MEB DENETİM RAPORU: Sayıştay, MEB bünyesinde takip edilmeyen iki banka hesabı tespit etti. Diyarbakır Hafızası'nın yeni çevrimiçi sergisi yayında. Evrim Kepenek. Haber. "SOYKIRIMA DESTEK VERENLER YARGILANMALI".
JİYAN Journalist Hayri Tunç Released - Bianet
WEBMar 11, 2016 · Click here to read the article in Turkish / Haberin Türkçesi için buraya tıklayın.. JİYAN (Women’s’ News Agency) correspondent Hayri Tunç, who had been put on trial on charge of “propagandizing for the terrorist organization” through his sharings on social media, had his first hearing today (March 11) …
Turkey’s food inflation spikes despite global decline - Bianet
WEBMar 19, 2024 · Turkey’s food inflation spikes despite global decline. The steep increase in food, particularly meat prices, is attributed to flawed policies that allow large suppliers and grocery chains to manipulate the market. Turkey’s food inflation nearly doubled in a month in February, exceeding 8.40%, according to official statistics.
Turkey rules out extra Mpox measures for African students - Bianet
WEBAug 21, 2024 · BIA News Desk. Türkçesini Oku. Turkey will not be implementing additional health measures specifically targeting African students in the face of the Mpox outbreak, Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu has said. When asked about the issue during a press conference, the minister compared the current situation to the early days of the Covid-19 ...
'Rainbow' LGBT Association Closed Down by Court Decision - Bianet
WEBJan 5, 2011 · A court in Bursa decided for the closure of the Rainbow LGBT Association. The case was opened two years ago upon the complaint of the Bursa Governorship. Association President Özen commented, "This is a deplorable decision, but our struggle will not cease". The 12 th Criminal Court of First Instance …
Taliban's third year of rule in Afghanistan: How women defend
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Türkçesini Oku. It has been three years since the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021. Since then, it has issued at least 85 decrees restricting the rights and freedoms of girls and women. For example, women are banned from university and high school education. Girls' middle and high school education has been suspended ...
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