Turkey Targets Hurriyet Parent Company for ‘Terrorist Propaganda’
Turkish authorities are now targeting Doğan Media Group for “terrorist propaganda,” only days after mobs attacked the offices of Doğan-owned Hürriyet Daily News.
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Kurd-Friendly Turkish Party Claims More than 400 Nationalist Attacks in Two Days
The head of Turkey’s People’s Democratic Party (HDP), Selahattin Demirtaş, stated this week that his Kurdish-friendly party had experienced more than 400 attacks by Islamists and Turkish nationalists in the last two days.
Following Islamist Attack, Turkish Newspaper Faces Probe for ‘Insulting the President’
Supporters of Turkey’s Islamist ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) attacked the headquarters of major newspaper Hurriyet on Sunday night. In response, the government is seeking not to investigate the attacks, but Hurriyet, for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Street Band Attacked with Pit Bulls in Istanbul for Playing ‘Jewish’ Music
A mob self-identifying as outraged Muslims attacked a Turkish street band in Istanbul this week for playing the Italian left-wing fight song “Bella Ciao,” complaining that the song was a “Jewish march” and that bands should not be allowed to play “Israeli music” freely in Turkey.
Report: Turkey Had Advance Warning on ISIS Suicide Bombing at Border
New details are emerging about Monday’s suicide bombing in southeastern Turkey, including the allegation that the Turkish government had intelligence warning about the attack. The explosion took place in the town of Suruc, which is across the border from the Syrian town of Kobani. Both towns are major centers for the region’s Kurdish minority.
Erdogan’s Putin-Style Internet Trolls Blamed for Turkish AKP’s Election Losses
At least one Turkish columnist, described as pro-government by the newspaper Hurriyet, is blaming an aggressive Internet strategy to smear critics of the majority AK Party for its own losses during Sunday’s parliamentary election.
Christians, Kurds, Women Make Advances as Erdogan’s Party Loses Majority in Turkey
Turkey’s parliamentary elections on Sunday have resulted in a fragmented legislature that has significantly weakened the power of ruling Islamist AK Party, while bringing to power a record number of Kurds, Christians, women, Yazidis, and even members of the Roma minority.
World View: In Major Election Setback, Turkey’s Erdogan Loses Support as Kurds Gain Seats
Contents: Israeli residents near Gaza border expect war soon; Israel launches fresh air strikes on Gaza; In major election setback, Turkey’s Erdogan loses support as Kurds gain seats
Turkish President Sues Opposition Leader for Claiming Palace Boasts ‘Golden Toilet’
As Turkey nears its national election on June 7, the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) has managed to spark a national conversation regarding the material out of which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s toilet is made. Erdogan has sued the party’s leader to the tune of 100,000 Turkish Lira for claiming that members of his incumbent party enjoy the luxury of golden toilets.
Turkish Cartoonists Sentenced to Prison for Erdogan Gay Joke
The Islamist government of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sentenced two cartoonists to 11 months in prison for drawing a magazine cover in which some claim it is implied that Erdogan is homosexual. The cartoon also overtly depicts Erdogan discussing killing journalists.
Head of Ruling Turkish Islamist Party: ‘Get Ready’ for Erdogan’s Caliphate
Fuat Özgür Çalapkulu, the head of Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP), raised many eyebrows when he tweeted that Turkey, a member of NATO, needs to be ready for ‘Caliph’ Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish Police Drag 13-Year-Old Out of Class over Facebook Post Insulting President
A 13-year-old boy in Turkey was swept out of class by police in an arrest his father was later informed was the result of a Facebook post in which his son allegedly insulted the nation’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Legislator Pushed Down Staircase in Second Turkish Parliament Brawl This Week
A second all-out fist fight broke out in the Turkish parliament this week after a debate over national security bill opponents claim would significantly hinder the national right of assembly. Numerous legislators were hurt, particularly opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) representative Orhan Düzgün, who fell down a staircase ruling party AKP deputy Suat Önal pushed him.
Islamist Party Members Throw Gavels, Break Ribs in Turkish Parliament Brawl
A legislative floor debate on a controversial homeland security bill rapidly descended into chaos in Turkey late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning, with ruling Islamist AKP party members fiercely beating opposition party members and using the ceremonial gavel to break ribs.
