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Legal reforms to address public perception of impunity in Türkiye
Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç has announced that comprehensive reforms in Türkiye's penal execution system will dismantle the public perception that certain crimes go unpunished.
Court files rare request to parliament after murder case
A Balıkesir court has forwarded its detailed rationale regarding a highly publicized murder case to the parliamentary commission, advocating for amendments in the execution law in a rare request.
Justice Ministry unveils four-year strategy plan
The Justice Ministry has revealed its comprehensive four-year strategy plan, outlining a series of measures aimed at streamlining various aspects of Türkiye's legal system, local media has said.
Among the key initiatives are the introduction of direct recording of hearings and the installation of solar power plants in prisons, according to daily Milliyet.
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Salamina murder suspect accused of domestic violence in the past
New information has come to light about the 71-year-old man who admitted to the fatal shooting of his ex-partner in her home on the island of Salamina earlier this week.
According to police sources, the man was reported for domestic violence in 2013 by his then partner.
EC is Preparing Criminal Proceedings against Bulgaria for Accessing Data from Criminal Record Certificates
The European Commission has announced that it is preparing criminal proceedings against Bulgaria, Cyprus, Greece, Malta, and Portugal for incorrect application of the rules on the exchange of data on criminal record certificates and the establishment of the relevant European Criminal Records Information System (ECRIS).
Interior Minister: Crime in Bulgaria Falls Sharply during Pandemic, Domestic Violence Keeps Same Levels
Data for 2020 show a down trend in all types of criminal activity. Among them, theft and fraud incidents have decreased the most. There is the same level in domestic violence as compared with 2019. This was stated by Interior Minister Hristo Terziiski.
Doctors will no longer permanently lose their licenses
Instead, doctors' license will be revoked only for the the duration of their criminal records.
Police check school buses as kids head back to class
Greek police recorded 122 traffic code violations in 511 school buses during checks ahead of the start of the new school year, according to a press release on Tuesday.
Police closing in on culprits behind murder of prominent lawyer
Police were closing in on Monday night on the real culprits behind brutal murder of prominent criminal lawyer Michalis Zafeiropoulos in his office in central Athens earlier this month.
4,500 BGN Fine for the Swedish Tourist Who Kicked a Hotel Maid in Sunny Beach
The Swedish Ralph Sungberg was foundy guilty by the Regional Court in Nessebar for kicking a maid in a hotel in Bulgaria's seaside resort Sunny Beach. However, Sungberg is exempt from criminal liability and has been fined BGN 4,500. He will also pay the costs of the case, which are about 600 BGN.