AGENDA
Hahn: "There is no version of Turkish democracy, there is only democracy”
European Commissioner Johannes Hahn, who oversees EU membership bids, spoke to Reuters about Turkey during EU Foreign Ministers Meeting. Stating that “Turkey's EU dream is over for now", Hahn said that a new model based on "trade and security ties" is being discussed.
Turkey decision of PACE: political monitoring after 13 years
PACE (Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe) voted for reopening political monitoring procedure for Turkey. Turkey had passed this procedure in 2004.
“We expect an apology, not condolence”
On the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide, people came together in Taksim and staged a silent sit-in. They commemorated the victims of Armenian genocide with Armenian laments, calling for confrontation.
“Rule of darkness trivializes even the most horrific evils”
The first April 24 commemoration event on the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide was held in front of Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum located in Sultanahmet district of Istanbul.
April 24 message from Erdoğan
Turkish President Erdoğan sent a message to the April 24 mass that was held in Feriköy Surp Vartanants Church this morning. In the message, Erdoğan also mentioned patriarchal election.
HDP: we share 102-year suffering and mourning
HDP Central Executive Committee released a written statement on the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide.
Police interfered with “April 23,5 commemoration”
Şişli Provincial Organization of HDP has been holding “April 23,5 commemoration” for 5 years. This year, the police interfered with the commemoration on the occasion of 102nd anniversary of Armenian Genocide. The commemoration was held in the office of HDP.
“This result is not legitimate”
MPs Garo Paylan and Selina Doğan assessed the referendum result and the decision of Supreme Board of Election of Turkey.
Hunger strike in prisons ends
Hunger strike that had been going on for 64 days in prisons are ended upon the call of KCK (Kurdistan Communities Union).
HDP appeals for annulment of referendum
After CHP, HDP appealed for annulment of referendum. HDP also filed a criminal complaint against the head of Supreme Board of Election of Turkey (SBE).