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Man dies suspiciously during hair transplant
A man has died suspiciously while having a hair transplant operation in a private hospital in Istanbul.
İbrahim Gül, 28, working as a hairdresser in Italy, returned to Istanbul to have a hair transplant operation and buy supplies for his shop.
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Bank branch to turn into painting museum
A historic building that once served as a bank branch for many years and eventually was registered as a "cultural property" by authorities in Istanbul's iconic İstiklal Avenue will now serve as a painting museum after the completion of restoration works.
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Constitutional Court to decide closure of political parties, says justice minister
The constitution and laws set the procedure concerning the closure of a political party, and it is for the Constitutional Court to decide whether to close a party, Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gül said on March 8.
Turkey’s justice minister backs inclusive constitution
Turkey's justice minister said on Feb. 12 that he wants to create an inclusive Constitution as the country begins debates on a new set of laws.
"Our first duty is to make a Constitution that every part of [society] would say 'this is my Constitution,'" said Abdulhamit Gül during an interview with TRT Haber, Turkey's state-run news channel.
Gov’t plans to discuss changes in electoral law with parties, says minister
The Turkish government is planning to discuss some "essential changes" in the country's electoral law with all political parties, Justice Minister Abdulhamit Gül said on June 15.
Speaking in an interview with state-run Anadolu Agency, Gül said that the government is approaching all issues by thinking how the matter will affect democracy, the rule of law and the nation's common will.
Election law should be revised: Justice minister
Considering and preparing a new election law is useful and necessary, Turkey's justice minister said on June 8.
Abdulhamit Gül evaluated the agenda in an appearance on journalist Cüneyt Özdemir's YouTube channel.
Three former opposition party lawmakers were sent to prison last Friday, a day after parliament revoked their seats.
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Prison staff to be isolated after shifts
Employees in Turkey's prisons will go into isolation for a "determined time span" and will not immediately go to their homes after their shifts, the justice minister has said.
"As of [March 30], prison staff will not be sent to their homes for a determined timespan and will stay at isolated locations," Abdulhamit Gül said on March 30.
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Turkey reduced number of ECHR violations in 2019, minister says
Turkey saw a decline in the number of rights violations cases taken to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in 2019, as the number of times the Strasbourg-based court ruled that Turkey violated rights dropped to record low levels, according to the country's justice minister.
Food prices fuel Turkish inflation, blame game
Standing amid a jumble of food stalls in an Istanbul market, 61-year-old Gül?en Yüce wonders how she can stretch an already tight budget to make ends meet as food prices rise week after week.
Inflation has become a leading economic challenge for Turkey, hitting the pockets of ordinary people.
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Man kills at least four, including wife, in latest case of domestic violence
A man has disappeared into thin air after killing four people, including his wife, and wounding two others in southeastern Gaziantep province, while reports indicated he might also be responsible for the death of five other relatives who were found dead later on Feb. 5.