Turkish forensic expert admits to accepting bribes, reveals list of corrupt judges, prosecutors
A Turkish forensic expert has admitted to accepting bribes and submitted a list of 53 judges and prosecutors who he said had also accepted...
European Parliament to urge EU sanctions on Turkey’s justice minister: MEP
A European Parliament report scheduled for a vote on June 17 will urge the European Union to consider targeted human rights sanctions against Turkish...
Turkish club president who punched referee released pending trial
The former president of Turkish football club Ankaragücü, who was arrested earlier this month after punching a referee at the end of game in...
Turkish presidency revokes journalist’s press card over nonexistent criminal record
The Turkish presidency’s Directorate of Communications has revoked the press card of journalist İsmail Arı, citing a criminal record that official documents show does...
Nearly a year after earthquakes, residents of Turkey’s southeastern provinces still struggle to access...
Eleven months after two devastating earthquakes hit Turkey’s southeastern provinces, grassroots workers said people living in the region were still struggling with a lack...
Ankara faces public backlash over sweeping NATO summit restrictions
The Turkish government is facing criticism over measures imposed before a July NATO summit in Ankara, including a 13-day ban on public demonstrations, road...
Turkey detains 32 more on alleged Gülen links
In a new wave of mass detentions, Turkish police on Wednesday detained 32 people for alleged links to the Gülen movement, a faith-based group...
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş detained at İstanbul Airport over viral stand-up show
Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was detained at İstanbul Airport on Thursday on his return from abroad as part of an investigation into allegations that...
Crackdown on Human Rights Defenders in Turkey: 2023 in Review
The situation of human rights defenders in Turkey has significantly deteriorated since a coup attempt in July 2016, with the HRDs subjected to judicial...
Turkey used Maarif Foundation to close or take over 162 Gülen-linked schools in 29...
The Turkish government used the state-controlled Maarif Foundation (TMV) to secure the closure, confiscation or transfer to the TMV of at least 162 educational...
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