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VIDEO: Turkish opposition MPs injured in scuffle during security bill debate
Four parliamentarians were left injured late on Feb. 17 after a fracas on the first day of debates in Turkey's General Assembly on a controversial government-led homeland security bill.
Turkish opposition MPs injured in scuffle during security bill debate
Four parliamentarians were left injured late Feb. 17 following a fracas on the first day of debates in the legislature's General Assembly on a government-led controversial homeland security bill.
Opposition leaders lend support to chamber of doctors
Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu and Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair Selahattin Demirta? have lent support to the Turkish Medical Association's (TTB) Ankara Chamber of Doctors, which stands trial for assisting injured protesters during the Gezi protests in 2013.
Turkish main opposition leaders vows 14 wages in ambitious election promises
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader has pledged to double the amount of money given to pensioners on religious holidays if he becomes prime minister, ahead of the upcoming elections scheduled for June 7.
Turkish PM pledges to act on women killings
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu announced yesterday that he has launched an extensive campaign against violence against women across the country, in the aftermath of the brutal murder of a university student in an attempted rape on a public minibus.
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One-party state
The lists of names of important civil servants who have resigned to run for office in general elections are printed in newspapers. These are, of course, the famous ones that the papers are interested in.
We know that the "real list" is much longer.
This is not a new situation.
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Policeman suspended for forcing colleague to use tear gas
A policeman who physically forced a colleague to use tear gas on demonstrators during a recent protest in southeastern Turkey has been suspended pending an official investigation.
Policeman probed for forcing colleague to use tear gas
An official investigation has been launched into the conduct of a policeman who physically forced a colleague to use tear gas on demonstrators during a recent protest in southeastern Turkey.
Top Turkish court orders Prime Ministry to pay compensation to CHP leader
Turkey's highest administrative court has made a landmark ruling, convicting the Prime Ministry over the leaking of a report that included illegitimate records about the main opposition leader while ordering it to pay compensation.
Significant rise in drug addiction treatment, says Turkish health minister
Health Minister Mehmet Müezzino?lu has said about 260,000 people were treated for drug addiction in the state's rehabilitation centers in 2013, marking a substantial increase from the year 2007.