Turkey
I was electrocuted, beaten and made impotent, sexual torture victim says
November 7, 2021
I was electrocuted, beaten and made impotent, sexual torture victim says
Ayhan Demir, 45, said he was made impotent as a result of the sexual torture and electrocution he was subjected…
38 former judges and prosecutors indicted for ‘conspiracy’ in match-fixing scandal
November 7, 2021
38 former judges and prosecutors indicted for ‘conspiracy’ in match-fixing scandal
An İstanbul prosecutor has drafted an indictment against 38 former judges and prosecutors on conspiracy-related charges regarding a match-fixing scandal…
Turkish rights group takes legal action against ex-intel chief over torture confession
November 7, 2021
Turkish rights group takes legal action against ex-intel chief over torture confession
The Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (TİHV) announced that it has brought legal action against a former intelligence chief who…
Turkey’s state-owned enterprises lost $1.65 billion in 2020: report
November 7, 2021
Turkey’s state-owned enterprises lost $1.65 billion in 2020: report
Turkey’s state-owned enterprises suffered a loss of TL 16 billion ($1.65 billion) in total in 2020, local media reported on…
3 supermarket chains to object to millions in fines by Turkey’s competition watchdog
October 30, 2021
3 supermarket chains to object to millions in fines by Turkey’s competition watchdog
Three of Turkey’s largest supermarket chains have stated in separate announcements that they will object to a recent decision by…
Turkey’s new terrorism financing law is used to criminalize activities of human rights groups, says LGBTQ+ activist
October 30, 2021
Turkey’s new terrorism financing law is used to criminalize activities of human rights groups, says LGBTQ+ activist
Turkey’s new terrorism financing law, which entered into force on December 31, 2020, has been used to criminalize the activities…
Turkey’s iconic Salt Lake has dried up
October 30, 2021
Turkey’s iconic Salt Lake has dried up
Turkey’s Lake Tuz, one of the world’s most iconic salt lakes, has dried up as a result of drought and…
[OPINION] Why Turkey’s ruling party should worry about INTERPOL
October 30, 2021
[OPINION] Why Turkey’s ruling party should worry about INTERPOL
Turkey is set to host INTERPOL’s 89th General Assembly in İstanbul November 20-25, after intense lobbying efforts by the Turkish…
$128 bln in missing forex reserves used to support Turks during pandemic: AKP MP
October 30, 2021
$128 bln in missing forex reserves used to support Turks during pandemic: AKP MP
A deputy from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has claimed that $128 billion in forex reserves that were…
Member of Turkey’s Armenian community to be appointed district governor for first time
October 29, 2021
Member of Turkey’s Armenian community to be appointed district governor for first time
A member of Turkey’s Armenian community is set to be appointed as a district governor for the first time in…