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Monday, January 30, 2017

New photo from Facebook January 30, 2017 at 06:34PM

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In the mean time, “Over 5,000 Turks file cases at European court over purge…

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Over 5,000 Turks file cases at European court over purge

EurActiv.com by admin

More than 5,300 Turks have filed complaints before the European Court of Human Rights over their government’s purge following a failed coup last July, the president of the court said Thursday (26 January).

Over 201,000 inmates in Turkish prisons: Justice Ministry

There are over 201,000 convicts and people under arrest in Turkish prisons, according to figures released by the Justice Ministry.

Turkey ranks 75th in corruption perceptions index amid continued downfall

Turkey has ranked 75th in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index 2016, falling nine places from 2015 and adding to its dramatic decline over the past four years.

World-renowned pianist Fazıl Say removed from Turkey’s new education curriculum

World-renowned Turkish pianist Fazıl Say has criticized the removal of his name from the new draft education curriculum, describing the decision as “discrimination” and motivated by issues unrelated to music.

Footage of jailed Mardin mayor being brought to hospital stirs debate

Footage of Ahmet Türk, the ousted and jailed mayor of the southeastern province of Mardin, being brought to hospital in the eastern province of Elazığ has stirred debate among social media users and politicians due to accusations he was restrained in handcuffs despite his severe health condition.

International PEN Blocked by Gendarmerie

Bianet :: English

Going in front of Silivri Prison to act in solidarity with imprisoned journalists and writers, the International PEN’s press statement has been blocked by gendarmerie.

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New photo from Facebook January 30, 2017 at 02:07PM

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Contribution to political theory: Comforting effects at Referendum during State of emergency #ReferendumWatch: ‘Yes’ #EVET and ‘No’ #HAYIR campaigns for charter referendum goes online…

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State of emergency may offer ‘comfortable ground’ for the referendum, Erdoğan says

Having the referendum on charter amendments under the state of emergency may create a “comfortable ground” for the country, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said.

‘Yes’ and ‘No’ campaign for charter referendum goes online

Celebrities, athletes and TV figures have waded into the debate on charter amendments that will usher in a powerful presidency, turning to social media to publicly announce whether they are for or against the major changes to the country’s political system.

Referendum to be Held in April, Says PM Kurtulmuş

Bianet :: English

Prime Minister Kurtulmuş has said that the constitutional amendment referendum will be held in the first half of April, and added: The exact date will be announced by the Supreme Election Board.

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Trump-caused drama can also be seen at the #istanbul airport….

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Nail Zain’s (Syria origin) flight was cancelled after Trump’s order. He was stranded in Istanbul Atatürk Airport. via

Dozens stranded in Istanbul airport

NT News

Dozens of people have been stopped from flying to the United States from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Turkish airport officials say, after US President .

Stranded and Stuck

Students and scholars are among those affected by a sweeping executive order banning entry into the U.S. from seven Muslim-majority nations.

In other İstanbul news:

Construction along Istanbul’s Bosporus needs new regulation: Erdoğan

Hurriyet Daily News

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has proposed new regulations for future construction on the shore of Istanbul’s Bosphorus Strait, repeating his call

Istanbul Atatürk Airport remains in Europe's Top 5 airport as 5th, in spite of a bad year (terror attack at the airport & fewer tourists). http://pic.twitter.com/U1sNLq2U6C

— Alper Üçok (@AlperUcok) January 28, 2017

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Seismic Powder Keg: Massive Earthquake Threat Looms Over Istanbul

Sputnik International

Mehmet Ozhaseki, Turkey’s Minister of Environment and Urban Planning, warned that the city of Istanbul may be facing a serious risk of a 7.5

Istanbul Photo Awards 2017 jury boasts famous names

Anadolu Agency

The jury of the third Istanbul Photo Awards 2017 — the international news and sports photography contest organized by Anadolu Agency — will boas

New histories of Istanbul

The Economist

Istanbul: Tale of Three Cities. By Bettany Hughes. Orion; 800 pages; £25. To be published in America by Da Capo Press in September; $35. Istanbul:

Teaching in Istanbul has been amazing but we no longer feel safe

Irish Times

This article forms part of a new series for Irish Times Abroad on the opportunities worldwide for Irish teachers. Already teaching abroad? Tell us about

A picture of past diplomacy in Istanbul’s Pera Museum

Apollo Magazine

To this backdrop, the collection display at Istanbul’s Pera Museum, ‘Intersecting Worlds: Ambassadors and Painters’, seems to take on added

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