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Janša’s appearance at EU Parliament subcommittee overshadowed by row
Brussels – Prime Minister Janez Janša’s appearance in front of the European Parliament’s democracy monitoring group was overshadowed by a row with chair Sophie in ‘t Veld over a video alleging journalists are biased. After In ‘t Veld refused to play the video during the time allotted for his statement, Janša disconnected from the videoconference.
HDP holds 'justice rally' in Diyarbakır
The Kurdish-question focused People's Democratic Party (HDP) held a grand meeting in the southeastern province of Diyarbakır titled "Justice, Conscience and Democracy" in protest of the current state of democracy in Turkey and arrests of its lawmakers.
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LIVE: 'YES' votes 51.3 pct, 'NO' votes 48.7 pct in Turkey's referendum on executive presidency
8:50 p.m. - The Kurdish issue-focused Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) issued a statement on Twitter, saying they would oppose two thirds of the polls whether the results are "yes" or "no." According to data gathered by them there was 3 to 4 percent manipulation, the party said in its statement.
Tension will rise if we don't hear from PKK leader: HDP co-chair
Tension will rise if Kurds fail to receive news regarding the condition of the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), according to a co-chair of the opposition Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP).
HDP says co-chair Demirta? escapes assassination attempt
Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair Selahattin Demirta? was targeted by an assassination attempt while travelling in his official vehicle but escaped unharmed, the HDP said Nov. 23.
Demirta? was in an armored vehicle in the southeastern province of Diyarbak?r late on Nov. 22 when it was hit by a single bullet at head height, the party said in a statement.
Former HDP candidate claims he was tortured while detained following Ankara bombing
A Kurdish problem-oriented Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy candidate for the June 7 elections has claimed he was tortured while under detention for allegedly sharing posts on Twitter which gave information in advance about the Ankara bombing on Oct. 10, daily Cumhuriyet reported on its website on Oct. 18.
Turkish government complicit in Ankara blast, Demirta? tells CNN
Turkish government is complicit in the Ankara blast for turning a blind eye to ISIL and failing to put appropriate security in place, Peoples? Democratic Party (HDP) co-chair Selahattin Demirta? told Fred Pleitgen on CNN International Oct. 12.
Serbian parliament rejects proposal for inquiry committee on wiretapping
Serbian parliament rejects proposal for inquiry committee on wiretapping
Serbia's MPs refused the proposal of the opposition to put on the agenda the decision to set up an inquiry committee on the wiretapping scandal.
HDP says Tüzel's refusal to join interim gov't was 'his own choice'
The Peoples? Democratic Party (HDP) has argued HDP Istanbul deputy Levent Tüzel?s refusal to take part in an interim government was a decision made of his own will based on his original party?s reasoning.
Sparks Fly Over Media Sale in Serbia
After privatization of the state-owned media in Serbia started last week, the opposition Democratic Party has accused the ruling Progressive Party of trying to buy up some media outlets, hiding behind "front" companies to do so.
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