December 20, 2014

’Arrest warrant for Gülen to damage Turkey’s reputation in the world’

Alliance for Shared Values, a non-profit group that serves as a voice for dialogue organizations affiliated with the Hizmet in the US has released a press statement about an arrest warrant issued by a Turkish court for Fethullah Gülen, saying it will damage Turkey’s reputation in the world.

An operation that disgraces Turkey before the world

Abdülhamit Bilici

The famous politician Daniel Cohn-Bendit, also known as Red Danny, who has played a crucial role in the history of human rights activism, held high expectations about our country a decade ago. He was one of the most ardent supporters of Turkey's membership in the European Union, describing Turkey as the “Bosporus miracle.”

Editor-in-Chief Dumanlı returns to Zaman HQs after release

Zaman daily Editor-in-Chief Ekrem Dumanlı arrived at the daily's headquarters in Yenibosna on Saturday after having been released pending trial in a government-orchestrated police operation.

US Congressional caucus condemns Turkey media crackdown as ’assault on democracy’

US Congressional Caucus on Turkey and Turkish Americans have slammed the Turkish government for going after what it said "perceived dissent," calling on Turkish authorities to immediately release journalists who have been detained.

Who knew, broadcasting a fictional TV miniseries is terrorism

Amongst the detainees of Sunday’s controversial and internationally lambasted media raids Samanyolu Broadcast Group President Hidayet Karaca provided a 19 page testimony.

Outcry over arrest of TV network Samanyolu's manager

Opposition politicians harshly criticized the court decision to arrest Samanyolu TV General Manager Hidayet Karaca along with four of other producers and police officials, describing the decision as an assault on free media.