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HDP MP Paylan asks ‘whether Turkey has adopted fixed exchange rate system’

HDP MP Paylan asks ‘whether Turkey has adopted fixed exchange rate system’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Minister of Treasury and Finance Albayrak, HDP MP Garo Paylan has noted that the exchange rate of US dollar has been fixed at 6.86 Turkish Lira in the last weeks.

‘Turkey’s bill on multiple bars will divide the legal profession along political lines’

‘Turkey’s bill on multiple bars will divide the legal profession along political lines’

Ahead of a Parliamentary debate on the ruling AKP-MHP’s bill that will enable the establishment of multiple bars in three major cities, the Human Rights Watch (HRW) and International Commission of Jurists have criticized the bill in a statement.

‘EU should not tolerate Turkey’s unacceptable actions against the law’

‘EU should not tolerate Turkey’s unacceptable actions against the law’

“The government has typically labelled anybody critical of its policies, particularly its Kurdish policy, as a terrorist or a traitor, and an enemy of the state,” reads the joint letter addressed to European Commission Vice President Josep Borrell.

Constitutional Court: Non-contact visits shall not be tapped or recorded

Constitutional Court: Non-contact visits shall not be tapped or recorded

Constitutional Court has concluded that the right to respect for private and family life of Köse, an arrestee of organization membership, was violated as his conversations with his family during non-contact visits were listened and recorded.

7 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

‘Government wants to profile the entire legal system with the bill on multiple bars’

Ahead of ruling AKP-MHP’s bill foreseeing multiple bar associations to be debated at the General Assembly of Parliament, main opposition CHP MP and lawyer Erbay has released a statement, warning that the bill “will divide and polarize lawyers.”

Restoration of Galata Tower paused out of concerns for swift birds

Restoration of Galata Tower paused out of concerns for swift birds

Minister of Culture and Tourism Ersoy has said, “We could not have remained insensitive to swift birds during museumization works at Galata Tower. We have paused the maintenance works at the facade of the tower till the birds migrate.”

Lawyers to protest bar associations bill in 81 provinces

Lawyers to protest bar associations bill in 81 provinces

"There is no example of multiple bar associations in the world," bar chairs have told bianet, criticizing the government's move to change the Attorneys' Act.

6 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Second stage of HDP’s ‘Democratic Struggle Programme’ to start at the Parliament

Second stage of HDP’s ‘Democratic Struggle Programme’ to start at the Parliament

With its “March for Democracy against the Coup” coming to an end on June 20, the HDP will start its “Democracy Meetings” at the Parliament tomorrow.

Presidency's communications director sues daily Cumhuriyet over 'illegal construction' report

Presidency's communications director sues daily Cumhuriyet over 'illegal construction' report

Alleging that the report was intended to smear against him, Altun requests 250,000 lira for damages.

Parliament's Justice Committee approves 'multiple bar associations bill'

Parliament's Justice Committee approves 'multiple bar associations bill'

The bill will head to the parliament's general assembly as bar chairs continue to protest outside the parliament.

Bar associations bill: Police use pepper spray against lawyers at Ankara courthouse

Bar associations bill: Police use pepper spray against lawyers at Ankara courthouse

Lawyers continue protesting the AKP's proposal to change the Attorneys' Act.

‘Defense Rally’ cancelled due to Governor’s ban, bars to file a criminal complaint

‘Defense Rally’ cancelled due to Governor’s ban, bars to file a criminal complaint

Ankara Bar Association has announced that the “Grand Defense Rally” scheduled for today has been cancelled in the wake of a ban on demonstrations imposed by the Governor’s Office of Ankara. Bars will file a complaint against the Governor’s Office.

As parliament discusses bar associations bill, lawyers protest outside till morning

As parliament discusses bar associations bill, lawyers protest outside till morning

Bar chairs have not been allowed to join the negotiations of the bill that allows multiple bar associations in larger provinces.

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

Sivas Massacre: Opposition demands facing the past, opening of 'Museum of Shame'

While CHP and HDP deputies have submitted motions and law proposals about the 1993 massacre, an AKP member of the Sivas municipal council has filed a criminal complaint who define the incident as "massacre."

‘They open malls and hammams, but prevent lawyers from protesting’

‘They open malls and hammams, but prevent lawyers from protesting’

The chairs of Antalya, Bursa and Urfa Bar Associations have spoken to bianet about the demonstration ban imposed by the Ankara Governor’s Office ahead of the “Grand Defense Rally” of the lawyers against the bill “to split bar associations.”

2 July 2020 Ruken Tuncel

Events, demonstrations banned in Ankara ahead of ‘Grand Defense Rally’

Events, demonstrations banned in Ankara ahead of ‘Grand Defense Rally’

Referring to COVID-19 outbreak, Ankara Governor’s Office has banned meetings and demonstrations for 15 days ahead of the “Grand Defense Rally” against the bill “to split bar associations.” Lawyers in Ankara also formed a “defense chain” today.

Journalist Doğan Akın acquitted of ‘Fuat Avni tweets’

Journalist Doğan Akın acquitted of ‘Fuat Avni tweets’

T24 news website Editor-in-Chief Doğan Akın has been acquitted in the lawsuit filed against him for reporting on the tweets posted from “Fuat Avni” account, which was previously charged with “propagandizing for the FETÖ.”

‘Ruling AKP’s votes rose during pandemic, they have now fallen again’

‘Ruling AKP’s votes rose during pandemic, they have now fallen again’

Can Selçuki, the General Manager of İstanbul Economy Research company, has shared the results of a recent election survey.

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

Social media debate: 'Let them watch TV series, we'll make history,' says Erdoğan

After the President's remarks on entirely banning social media, opposition leaders expressed their frustration about missing their favorite Netflix series.

One person arrested for insulting Esra Albayrak and her family on social media

One person arrested for insulting Esra Albayrak and her family on social media

One person has been arrested in Mersin on the ground that he made insulting comments under the social media message where Minister of Treasury and Finance Berat Albayrak announced that he and his wife Esra Albayrak had their fourth child.

HDP: Bar associations bill aimed at 'making bars dysfunctional'

HDP: Bar associations bill aimed at 'making bars dysfunctional'

"The government is having the problem of not being able to exert influence on bars and professional organizations. For this reason, it wants to interfere with bars and their elections," HDP's Danış-Beştaş has said.

Council of State upholds cancellation of EIA report for gold mine in Murat Mountain

Council of State upholds cancellation of EIA report for gold mine in Murat Mountain

The positive Environmental Impact Assessment report given for a gold mine in Murat Mountain in the Aegean was previously cancelled by the local court. The Council of State has upheld the cancellation, noting that “no more legal remedies are available.”

Erdoğan says his party will draft a bill to 'either completely ban or control' social media

Erdoğan says his party will draft a bill to 'either completely ban or control' social media

The President has lashed out at messages insulting his-son-in-law and his newborn grandchild.

‘Grand Defense Rally’ to be held in Ankara against the bill to ‘split bar associations’

‘Grand Defense Rally’ to be held in Ankara against the bill to ‘split bar associations’

Protesting the bill that will enable the establishment of more than one bar association in three major cities of Turkey, chairs of 30 bars have announced that they will organize a “Grand Defense Rally” in the capital city on July 3.

Non-prosecution for JİTEM killings in Dargeçit

Non-prosecution for JİTEM killings in Dargeçit

In 1993, a village was burned down and seven people were killed in Mardin, southeast Turkey.

Aunt of death-fasting arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik arrested as well

Aunt of death-fasting arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik arrested as well

Sultan Kaya, the maternal aunt of death-fasting arrested lawyer Ebru Timtik, opened a banner to voice the demands of the ones on a death fast. Detained over this banner, she has been arrested because her detention was shared on social media.

1 July 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Redhack hacks AKP municipalities’ websites

Redhack hacks AKP municipalities’ websites

Redhack has hacked the websites of three ruling AKP municipalities, noting that “the appointment of trustees to municipalities means usurpation of people’s democratic rights.”

Students of İstanbul Şehir University to be transferred to Marmara University

Students of İstanbul Şehir University to be transferred to Marmara University

With its official authorization revoked by President Erdoğan, İstanbul Şehir University’s students will be transferred to Marmara University. The university was established by the BİSAV, a foundation co-founded by former PM Davutoğlu.

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

'New law will cause political divisions between bars,' says main opposition head

CHP's Kılıçdaroğlu said the law is meant to further polarize Turkey while the HDP warned of "president-controlled bar associations."

AKP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

AKP deputy tests positive for coronavirus

The ruling party's parliamentary group deputy chair has been found to be infected "after a routine test."

‘Participating in the activities of an association cannot be cited as criminal evidence’

‘Participating in the activities of an association cannot be cited as criminal evidence’

Constitutional Court has concluded that freedom of association of Yılmazöz was violated as he was convicted of “being a member of a terrorist organization” due to his participation in the event of an association while he was a student.

Lawyers protest bill to ‘split bar associations’

Lawyers protest bill to ‘split bar associations’

Lawyers have come together in front of İstanbul Courthouse and rallied against the motion foreseeing amendments to the Attorneys’ Acts that will enable the establishment of more than one bar association in a city. Police intervened in the protest in Adana.