Constitution of Turkey

The crime of reporting the president's vacation

It was May 7, 2004, and Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Justice Minister Cemil Çiçek was at the podium in parliament, saying: "These amendments are a milestone in the history of the Republic of Turkey. They will hopefully further institutionalize our democracy, and our rights and freedoms will reach a more advanced point with these amendments." 

Madame President

I listened very carefully to the speech of Zerrin Güngör, president of the Council of State (Danıştay). As in every long speech, there were both correct and questionable aspects. 

Movement for Rights and Freedoms Issues Declaration on Referendum in Turkey

The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) has issued a declaration in connection with the upcoming referendum in Turkey:

"On 16 April Turkey will vote in a referendum on constitutional changes that will change it forever. And not just Turkey. But the Balkans, Europe and the world," reads the declaration, according to BNR.

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