Islam and politics
25 released, 18 sent to court in 'parallel' operation in Konya
More half of the 43 people arrested in a ?parallel state? operation launched by prosecutors in the Central Anatolian province of Konya were released on May 23, police have said.
Turkish justice minister says top election system in judicial body 'a mistake,' needs to be changed
Turkish Justice Minister Kenan ?pek has said the election process of the Supreme Board of Judges and Prosecutors (HSYK) members is wrong and needs to be changed.
Albania Ignores Erdogan's Tirade Against Gulen
Albanian officials have made it clear that Albania is not planning to act on demands by Turkey's President for the country to close down the Gulen movement.
President Erdogan made his request in Tirana last week when he called the Gulen movement a terrorist organization.
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Hürriyet's address to the Turkish president
On May 16, we reported that the death penalty given to President Mohamed Morsi was a decision that shocked the world, using the title ?The world is shocked! Death sentence for president who received 52 percent of votes.?
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Is Hürriyet responsible for Ak?ener case?
The editor-in-chief of daily Hürriyet, Sedat Ergin, has responded to claims made by the Turkuvaz Media Group and the PM The editor-in-chief of daily Hürriyet, Sedat Ergin, has responded to claims made by the Turkuvaz Media Group and Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu over the Meral Ak?ener controversy, in an article published on May 17.
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Prosecutor's office calls for ban on Gülen-linked media
The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor?s Office has urged the Communications Ministry to hamper all media communications of the government?s ally-turned-foe Fethullah Gülen by withdrawing state means used to facilitate the broadcasts.
Albanian MP blasts Erdo?an's call for struggle against Gülenists
Ben Blushi, an Albanian lawmaker of the ruling Socialist Party (PS), has slammed Recep Tayyip Erdo?an?s call for the country to target followers of Fethullah Gülen, which the Turkish president made during his recent visit to the Balkan country.
Turkey arrests ex-top policeman in eavesdropping case
Turkey has placed under arrest the powerful former police chief of the southeastern city of Diyarbak?r and nine others as part of a case into eavesdropping of top officials, reports said May 16.
MHP: AKP and Gülen movement co-operated
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) head Devlet Bahçeli has said if the Gülen movement, which Turkey?s National Security Council (MGK) deemed a threat to the nation, is a terrorist organization then the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) would need to be held accountable, as they were in a close alliance for 10 years.
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Ten people arrested on charges of illegal wiretapping
Ten people were arrested and fifteen were released on probation by an Ankara court May 15 on charges of illegal wiretapping a total of 48 people, including politicians, journalists and businessmen.