Monthly Archives: May 2019

European Commission – PRESS RELEASES – Press release – Key findings of the 2019 Report on Turkey

European Commission – Countries insightsKey findings of the 2019 Report on TurkeyBrussels, 29 May 2019 Political criteria The state of emergency introduced on 15 July 2016 in the aftermath of the attempted coup ended on 18 July 2018, when its … Continue reading

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CHP News: CHP head slams AKP’s policies on unemployment

Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğu has slammed the ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) economic policies on solving Turkey’s unemployment problems by saying that the party is “unable to do so.” from Hürriyet Daily News http://bit.ly/2HMPZlxContinue reading

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Asia Times | Erdogan’s alliance with the deep state | Article

Erdogan’s alliance with the deep state By ÖMER TAŞPINAR Most observers of Turkish politics understandably are obsessed with the political power that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accumulated over the past 16 years. They focus exclusively on him and his … Continue reading

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Deposed Istanbul mayor blasts ‘lies’ used to annul election | World | Malay Mail

Deposed Istanbul mayor blasts ‘lies’ used to annul electionPublished 2 hours ago on 22 May 2019 Ekrem Imamoglu called on voters to ‘correct this great shame’ in next month’s re-run.. — Reuters picISTANBUL, May 22 — Istanbul’s deposed mayor Ekrem … Continue reading

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CHP News: CHP slams YSK’s justification for Istanbul rerun

A detailed ruling by the Supreme Election Council (YSK) on its justification for the cancellation of the March 31 Istanbul polls has revealed that the decision was politically-motivated and failed to prove that alleged irregularities had an impact on the … Continue reading

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CHP News: CHP Istanbul provincial chair Kaftancıoğlu indicted over tweets

Istanbul prosecutors have prepared an indictment accusing the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) Istanbul provincial chairwoman of insulting the president and terrorist propaganda on Twitter, local media reported on May 23. from Hürriyet Daily News http://bit.ly/2HB2zpp via HDN

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CNN Türk betrays journalistic principles – Financial Times | Ahval

CNN Türk betrays journalistic principles – Financial Times CNN’s Turkish sister channel, CNN Türk, is under fire over accusations of bias favouring Turkey’s ruling party ahead of March 31 local polls, while CNN casts itself as a defender of press freedom, Financial … Continue reading

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Who is Europe punishing in Turkey? The rulers or ordinary citizens?

Who is Europe punishing in Turkey? The rulers or ordinary citizens? It took years for Galatasaray University to partner with University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne to introduce a program that would enable students going to the former to also have … Continue reading

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Turkish professor receives Council of Europe award – Turkey News

Turkish professor receives Council of Europe awardİSTANBUL Professor Feride Acar, one of Turkey’s most prominent academics who has worked to promote women’s rights, was awarded the Council of Europe Pro Merito Medal on May 23. More:Turkish professor receives Council of … Continue reading

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Turkey’s ruling AKP shares altered video of opposition’s Istanbul candidate, mars campaign -Cumhuriyet | Ahval

Turkey’s ruling AKP shares altered video of opposition’s Istanbul candidate, mars campaign -Cumhuriyet Turkey’s ruling party officials have used modified footage from the televised speech of the main opposition party Istanbul mayoral candidate, misleading the audience and marring his campaign … Continue reading

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CHP News: CHP leader calls on Istanbul electorate to “correct injustice” against İmamoğlu

Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu appealed to voters of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), stressing that the president of the country does not remain impartial despite his constitutional obligations. from Hürriyet Daily News http://bit.ly/2JHnp8NContinue reading

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CHP’s Declaration of Democracy and Freedom

Declaration of Democracy and Freedom Our Beloved Nation, 6 May 2019 is marked as a black day in our democratic history. This date will never perish from memory. There has never been another example in our history of law, justice, … Continue reading

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