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...
Over 1,000 prominent figures urge democratic resolution to Kurdish struggle for recognition
A total of 1043 prominent figures, including politicians, legal experts, journalists and celebrities, have issued a joint statement calling for a peaceful and democratic...
Veteran actor faces 2 years in prison on charges of insulting the Turkish nation
A veteran actor has been indicted on charges of insulting the Turkish nation on social media and faces up to two years in prison, Turkish...
Turkish gov’t prosecutes 142 people over social media posts in a week
The Turkish government has investigated 171 social media accounts and taken legal action against 142 users over the last week (Oct. 29-Nov. 5) on accusations...
Healthcare experts warn increasing poverty in Turkey directly linked to childhood obesity
Healthcare experts have warned that increasing food prices and growing poverty have had a direct effect on rising obesity among children in Turkey, the...
Turkish military doctor says he fled to Germany to avoid torture in Turkey
A former Turkish military doctor who worked on a navy logistical support ship until a coup attempt in July 2016 said in an interview...
German intelligence agency considers investigating Turkey’s DİTİB for illegal activities
Germany’s domestic security agency has turned its attention to the Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DİTİB), one of Germany’s largest pro-Erdoğan Islamist organizations, after...
Family of incarcerated 72-year-old reports drastic decline in his health
The family of a 72-year-old Alzheimer’s disease patient, who was recently arrested and imprisoned over alleged links to the faith-based Gülen movement, has said...
Turkey arrests TV journalist for insulting President Erdoğan
Turkey has arrested a well-known television journalist for comments she made on-air about President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Agence France-Presse reported on Saturday, citing her...
Turkish imam announces candidacy for Erdoğan’s party in mosque
İmdat Atmaca, an imam in the Ayvacık district of northern Samsun province, announced at the end of Friday prayers last week that he was...
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