Extradition

Several members of the Turkish military stationed at a NATO base in southeast Germany have sought asylum in the country to avoid returning to Turkey, the German DPA news agency has reported.

DPA reported on Nov. 16 that the soldiers are stationed at NATO's air command in Ramstein, southwest Germany.

A prosecutor on Thursday began examining Turkey's extradition request for the eight military officers who escaped to the northeastern city of Alexandroupoli seeking asylum a day after the failed coup attempt in the neighboring country in July.

A Syrian man was arrested Friday in Crete on a European arrest warrant issued by Belgian authorities.

According to a statement by the police, the suspect was wanted in connection with acts of terrorism within the European Union, his alleged participation in a criminal organization, illegal people trafficking and forgery.

The non-extradition of Fethullah Gülen, the U.S.-based Islamic preacher, has become an ever-growing issue between Turkey and the United States. At a time when Turkey badly needs to "increase its friends," this constitutes a serious issue. 

The non-extradition of Fethullah Gülen, the U.S.-based Islamic preacher, has become an ever-growing issue between Turkey and the United States. At a time when Turkey badly needs to "increase its friends," this constitutes a serious issue. 

Bulgarian Chief Prosecutor Sotir Tsatsarov has said the Corporate Commercial Bank (Corpbank or KTB) failure case will be submitted to the the Specialized Criminal Court in February or March.

Four more asylum requests filed by the eight Turkish soldiers who fled to Greece a day after the failed coup attempt in Turkey in July, were rejected on Tuesday by a court of first instance. One of them has reportedly lodged an appeal.

Three people have been detained for traffic of people for the purpose of sexual exploitation during an international operation carried out in Holland and Bulgaria, reported the Interior Ministry.

The operation in Bulgaria took place in Yambol and Sliven. Two people were detained and the third one was arrested in Holland.

A businessman arrested last week on a Dutch arrest warrant in Glyfada is expected to be released Wednesday on bail of 100,000 euros.

Ioannis Karagiorgis, who is wanted by Dutch authorities for alleged fraud, forgery and other financial crimes, will have to appear at a local police station weekly and will not be allowed to leave the country.

Pennsylvania-based Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen, believed to have orchestrated Turkey's failed July 15 coup attempt, is planning to flee from the U.S. in order to avoid being extradited, Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdağ has claimed.