Families of Öcalan and fellow prisoners apply to visit Imralı
Families of Abdullah Öcalan and the other political prisoners in Imralı applied for a visit to the Imrali prison.
Deposed mayor of Karayazı jailed
The deposed co-mayor of Karayazı, Burhanettin Şahin (HDP), has been imprisoned. What the politician is accused of is not known.
Death fasting lawyer Ünsal released
Shortly after the ruling of release of the Court of Cassation, arrested lawyer Aytaç Ünsal has been released from the Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital in İstanbul on the 213th day of his death fast for a fair trial.
Timtik statement from UN rapporteurs: Human life is ignored
UN Special Rapporteurs on Human Rights made a statement about Ebru Timtik who died on death fast and said: "Human life has been completely ignored".
Criminal complaint against Akkal who insulted Demirtaş
HDP filed a criminal complaint against AKP MP Tamer Akkal for insulting Selahattin Demirtaş.
Grup Yorum band member Ali Aracı released
Behind bars since June 2019, Grup Yorum music member Ali Aracı has been released.
HDP co-chair writes open letter to the president of the ECtHR
Sancar invited the ECtHR President to reconsider his decision to accept the honorary doctorate from a university Turkey and to take a position in support of human rights and freedoms, in accordance with the principles of the Council of Europe and ECtHR.
Lawyers submit request to visit Öcalan
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Annual inflation is 11.77 percent, TurkStat says
According to the figures shared by the TurkStat for August 2020, the consumer price index has increased by 0.86 percent when compared to the previous month and by 11.77 percent when compared to the same month last year.
AKP MP insults Demirtaş, his children on Twitter, then says 'tweet sent from wrong account'
One of his advisers sent the insulting message "by mistake" from his account, AKP deputy Akkal has said.
Attackers of Barış Atay arrested
A decision of arrest was given for 3 people who were detained in connection with the attack on TİP Vice President Barış Atay.
Those dismissed with law decrees march to Ankara from İstanbul
Cemal Yıldırım, Muhammet Semih Karaoğlu who were dismissed with law decrees during the state of emergency and Resul Kalyoncu who is accompanying them in solidarity, started a march to Ankara from İstanbul despite all efforts to prevent them.
IHD's call for a 'public meeting' for ECHR President Spano
Sending an open letter to ECHR President Robert Spano, İHD has called a meeting of civil society organizations that will answer questions from the public in an open environment.
Arrest request for 3 persons regarding the attack on Atay
Three people detained in connection with the attack on TİP Deputy Chairman and Hatay MP Barış Atay were sent to the court with a request for arrest.
Multiple bar law takes effect as decision gets published in Official Gazette
The regulation, including the decision of multiple bar associations, was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force.
Ministry suspends construction of wall that will divide Diyarbakır
Amid criticisms of locals and professional organizations, the Ministry of Transport has suspended the construction of a 12-kilometer double-sided wall in Turkey’s southeastern province of Diyarbakır.
Cizre: 5 years passed, not one single perpetrator prosecuted
The families of 21 people who lost their lives during the first long curfew in Cizre five years ago, are still waiting for justice. Of the investigation files initiated regarding the deaths, 'non prosecution'decision has been made for the 9 of them and 6 of them have dropped due to prescription.
ECHR rejects application made for Ünsal
The ECtHR rejected the application for an injunction request for Lawyer Aytaç Ünsal, who has been on death fast for 212 days, on the grounds that there is no imminent danger.
From Aytaç Ünsal to Soylu: You are lying
Death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal wrote an open letter to Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu regarding his reaction to Ebru Timtik's poster hung at the İstanbul Bar Association building.
Erdoğan targets İstanbul Bar Association
The President has joined the ministers of interior and justice in targeting the İstanbul Bar Association over the poster of lawyer Ebru Timtik, who lost her life on a death fast.
Lawyers submit request to visit Öcalan
Attorneys of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to meet with his clients.
Kerestecioğlu: Police trampled our 65 year old Party Assembly member
Critisizing the police intervention against the 'Peace Chain' event to be held on September 1 World Peace Day, HDP MP Filiz Kerestecioğlu stated that the police trampled a 65 year old party assembly member, Aydın Erdoğan.
Urgent call for Ünsal to the Parliamentary Human Rights Commission
HDP Kocaeli Deputy Ömer Faruk Gergerlioğlu called for an "emergency meeting" to the Parliamentary Human Rights Commission for the death fasting lawyer Aytaç Ünsal, whose health condition is getting worse every day.
Demirtaş was prevented from seeing his children by the prison administration
Başak Demirtaş announced that his husband Selahattin Demirtaş was prevented from seeing his children by the prison administration who used the coronavirus outbreak as an excuse.
'Peace Chain' on World Peace Day blocked by the police in Ankara
Police prevented citizens from participating in the "Peace chain" event that HDP wanted to organize in front of Ankara Station. HDP members left carnations for 103 people who lost their lives in front of Ankara Train Station.
Foreign trade deficit 2.7 billion dollars
The Turkish Statistical Institute has announced the foreign trade figures for July.
Turkey’s economy shrinks by 9.9 percent in the second quarter
While Turkey’s economy grew by 4.4 percent in the first quarter 2020, it has shrunk by 9.9 percent in the second quarter, according to the TurkStat. The value added has decreased by 25 percent in services and 16.5 percent in industry.
MSD delegation meets Lavrov in Moscow
The Syrian Democratic Council delegation continues its talks in Russian capital Moscow.
Beştaş: We will never give up the demand for peace
Meeting with the people in Ceyhan, HDP Group Deputy Chairperson Meral Danış Beştaş said: "The future of Turkey is only possible with an honourable peace."
Memorandum of agreement betweed MSD and Popular Will Party
During an ongoing series of talks in Russian capital Moscow, the Syrian Democratic Council reached an understanding with the Popular Will Party for a political solution in Syria.
Father of Aytaç Ünsal: Hear my cries, take a concrete step
Drawing attention to the detoriorating health status of his son Aytaç Ünsal, his father Nihat Ünsal said: "A life is on the line. Hear my cries" and demanded a concrete step must be taken.
Another HDP Mayor detained and replaced by a trustee
Karayazı Municipality Co-Mayor Burhanettin Şahin is detained and replaced by a trustee.
COVID-19: Turkey reports highest daily death toll since May 17
The Ministry of Health has announced that Turkey’s coronavirus death toll has risen to 6,326 and the total number of cases to 268,546. 42 people have died of the virus and 1,482 people have tested positive in the last 24 hours.
İstanbul Convention is not implemented: 13 women killed in 10 days
Women emphasizing the importance of the İstanbul Convention following the murder of 13 women in the last 10 days, stated that this is a gendercide against women.
Peace Mothers: The key to the solution for peace is İmralı
Stating that they want to welcome World Peace Day on September 1 in a peaceful environment, Peace Mothers in İzmir pointed out that the key to the solution is in İmralı Prison.
Barış Atay attacked after Minister Soylu's insult
Vice President of TİP, Barış Atay, who was targeted by Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu who insulted him on Twitter, was attacked.
HDP to announce 'Declaration of Peace'
HDP, which will end the "Democratic Struggle Program" with the "chain of peace" actions to be held in 8 centers on September 1, will announce a "Declaration of Peace" on August 31, which includes calls for all political parties and segments of society.
36 people lost their lives from Covid- 19
With the increasing number of tests, new cases have topped 1,500 again.
Ebru Timtik laid to rest
Ebru Timtik, a lawyer who died on the 238th day of a death fast she started demanding fair trial, laid to rest today in İstanbul.
Timtik's body was abducted by the police again
The body of Ebru Timtik who was on death fast demanding fair trial was abducted by the police again.
Timtik will be laid to rest today
The funeral of Ebru Timtik who lost her life as a result of the death fast she started demanding fair trial will be held at Gazi Cemetery today. Her sister, who is also in prison were not allowed to attend the funeral.
Timtik's body abducted by the police finally brought to Gazi Djemevi
Body of Lawyer Ebru Timtik who lost her life as a result of a death fast she started demanding fair trial was finally brought to Gazi Djemevi by the police.
Ebru Timtik's body abducted by police
Police forces have abducted the body of lawyer Ebru Timtik who died on day 238 of death fast demanding a fair trial.
Objection to the figures announced by Minister Koca: 15 people died in a single hospital in Diyarbakır
The Diyarbakır Medical Association has announced that 15 people died of COVID-19 in the Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital today and called on the Ministry of Health to take measures.
Families submit request to visit İmralı
The families of PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan and other prisoners in İmralı applied to Bursa Chief Public Prosecutor's Office to visit their imprisoned family members.
HDP: We will carry Timtik's flag with honour
In a statement about the death of lawyer Ebru Timtik on the 238th day of her death fast, HDP MYK said: "We make an urgent call to the government; we won’t tolerate another death. Aytaç Ünsal should be released immediately."
Peace chain to be held in front of Ankara Train Station
A 'peace chain' will be formed with white ribbons in front of Ankara Train Station where 103 people lost their lives as a result of a bomb attack.
A vigil will be held in front of İstanbul Bar for Timtik
Colleagues of Ebru Timtik who lost her life on the 238th day of the death fast, making a statement in front of İstanbul ATK, said they will hold a vigil in front of İstanbul Bar after claiming Ebru's body from the ATK.
Turkey confirms 1,491 new coronavirus infections as active cases continue to increase
The country has reported the highest number of daily fatalities since June 23.