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WEBContractor of collapsed building that killed 96 in earthquakes sentenced to life imprisonment.
PACE: 'Torture and ill-treatment becoming more widespread in
WEBJan 25, 2024 · Despite the official authorities' "zero tolerance for torture and ill-treatment" message in Turkey, incidents of torture and ill-treatment have increased in recent years in detentions and prisons, states a new Parliamentary …
İbrahim K. who killed Eros sentenced to 2 years and 6 months
WEBMar 13, 2024 · Following a recess at 14:00, the verdict was delivered, sentencing İbrahim K., who kicked Eros to death, to 2 years and 6 months in prison and imposing a travel ban. Animal rights advocates expressed their dissatisfaction, stating, "We know this sentence is not enough and that he will not have to stay in prison.
Workers’ Party protests permanent daylight saving time
WEBDec 21, 2023 · Turkey switched to year-round daylight saving time in 2016, using the meridian time from the easternmost part of the country. Critics argue that the government implemented this practice to increase energy consumption, boost the profitability of electricity distribution companies.
Court annuls mining expansion in archeologically rich Latmos
WEBMay 23, 2024 · On May 21, the Aydın Administrative Court annulled the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change’s permit allowing a capacity increase for Kale Mining in the Latmos Mountains. The Ministry had granted a “positive Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)” decision on June 21, 2023, for …
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WEBHizbullah Genel Sekreter Yardımcısı Şeyh Naim Kasım, “En kısa zamanda yeni genel sekreterimizi seçeceğiz” dedi.
Journalist Murat Ağırel’s life ‘put on contract ... - Bianet
WEBSep 3, 2024 · A parliamentarian is behind the plot to kill the journalist, the masked individual claims. Journalist Murat Ağırel has received a new death threat with a contract allegedly placed on his life, according to a video he says was sent to him. The video he shared today features a masked individual wearing sunglasses and gloves.
Hrant Dink murder: Aggravated life sentence requested for
WEBJun 12, 2024 · Prosecutor Süleyman Erturan gave his final opinion today in the case against 12 defendants, including 5 police officers, who were previously tried and convicted for the murder of Agos Editor-in-Chief Hrant Dink.
Cihaner on the landslide in İliç gold mine: 'Unfortunately, it was ...
WEBFeb 13, 2024 · Cihaner on the landslide in İliç gold mine: 'Unfortunately, it was clear this would happen'. Politician İlhan Cihaner, who opened an investigation into the İliç Anagold Gold Mine during his tenure as the Erzincan Chief Public Prosecutor stated, "The state already stands behind this plundering system with all its institutions.
Turkey’s growth slows as increase expected in unemployment
WEBSep 2, 2024 · Turkey’s growth slows as increase expected in unemployment. "The government's focus on taming inflation at the expense of wages and purchasing power has backfired," said DİSK-AR. Turkey's GDP growth slowed significantly in the second quarter of 2024, with official statistics revealing a year-on …