Turkish gov’t issues detention warrants for 15 journalists over alleged Gülen links
Eight media workers were detained on Wednesday during operations in seven provinces following the issuance of detention warrants by the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's...
Singer faces charges in Turkey over performance of Kurdish folk song
A Kurdish folk singer faces prosecution for allegedly promoting the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) after performing a Kurdish folk song at an event...
Detention warrants issued for 140 in separate operations over Gülen links
Turkish prosecutors have issued detention warrants for 140 people including former police academy students, military cadets and foreign ministry personnel over alleged links to...
Turkish gov’t prosecutes 227 people over social media posts in a week
The Turkish government has investigated 250 social media accounts and taken legal action against 227 users over the last week (Oct.15-Oct.22, 2018) on accusations...
Turkish authorities use Gülen link investigations as leverage over judiciary: report
Turkish authorities are reportedly using investigations of judges and prosecutors for alleged ties to the Gülen movement as leverage to ensure that their rulings...
Man gets suspended sentence for sharing Erdoğan cartoons on social media
A man in the central Turkish province of Konya has been given a suspended sentence of 14 months on charges of insulting President Recep...
Turkish Defence Minister Akar: 15,153 military officers including 150 generals and admirals dismissed over...
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar announced on Saturday that 15,153 military officers, including 150 generals and admirals, have been dismissed from the Turkish military...
Top court rules in favor of pro-gov’t TV station that linked ex-opposition leader to...
Turkey’s Constitutional Court has ruled that a fine imposed on a pro-government broadcaster for its comments linking opposition politician Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to terrorism violated...
Turkey to announce new voting rights for minority religious foundations: report
A Turkish diplomat has said that a new regulation allowing religious community foundations in Turkey to elect their own boards of directors will come...
Turkish gov’t detains dozens after detention warrants issued for 85 people over alleged links...
The Turkish government on Wednesday detained dozens of people following the issuance of detention warrants for 85 suspects, mostly military officers, across Turkey as...
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