Yılmaz Tunç

Ankaragücü president gets lifetime ban for punching referee

The Turkish Football Federation has permanently banned the former president of a Turkish football team who punched a referee on the field moments after a game.

The federation late on Dec. 14 said it banned Faruk Koca, who has resigned as president of MKE Ankaragücü, for punching referee Halil Umut Meler on Dec. 11 night.

Justice minister advocates new charter amid judicial row

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç has proposed the necessity of drafting a new constitution in the wake of a deepening disagreement between the Constitutional Court and the Supreme Court over the imprisonment of MP Can Atalay.

The minister's proposition aligns with the long-standing efforts of the government.

Minister sets year-end deadline for judicial reform document

Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç has revealed that preparations for the strategy document for judicial reform are on track to be completed by the end of the year.

Tunç made this announcement during a meeting organized by Atatürk University Faculty of Law students in eastern Erzurum city on Nov. 6.

Over 10,000 rent disputes resolved via mediation

More than 10,000 cases regarding the disputes between landlords and tenants over rents have been resolved through mediation, according to Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç.

The mediation arrangement aimed at helping landlords and occupants find a midway solution took effect at the start of September and many people rushed to apply to benefit from it.

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