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Ekrem Eddy Güzeldere is a political analyst and journalist. From October 2024 onwards he is based both in Northeastern Brazil (Paraíba) and Turkey (Istanbul-Izmir). He wrote his PhD on Brazil-Turkey relations and is specialized in both countries. After 13 years in Turkey, he was based in Berlin from October 2018 until September 2024, where he worked as a Program Manager for the Berghof Foundation. Before that he worked in Istanbul from 2005 to September 2018, for the German foundation Heinrich Böll and the international think tank ESI (European Stability Inititiative) and as a free-lance journalist, fixer, translator and consultant. He regularly worked with German media (FAZ, ARD radio) and Italian Radio Radicale. From October 2015 until December 2016 he was a non-resident PhD candidate at the University of Hamburg working on Turkey - Brazil relations. The defense took place in Oct. 2017. He has been visiting Brazil regularly since 2011. Ekrem completed a master’s degree in political sciences at the Free University of Berlin (2000) and the post-graduate "Euromasters" degree at universities in Bath, Paris, and Madrid (2001). Since 2020 he is also a non-resident fellow with the think tank Eliamep in its Turkey program and in the editorial team of the journal Brasilicum, focusing on Brazil and social movements.
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Prosecutors seek up to two years in jail for CHP Istanbul chair for 'insulting' Erdoğan aide
Istanbul prosecutors have filed a new indictment seeking up to two years in jail for CHP Istanbul chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu on charges of insulting President Erdoğan’s aide Fahrettin Altun. The case stems from Kaftancıoğlu's remarks about illegal construction on Altun's property. This is the second lawsuit against her related to the incident. Kaftancıoğlu, credited for the CHP's 2019 municipal election victory in Istanbul, previously received a nine-year sentence for old tweets, which the CHP claims is politically motivated.
Turkish Health Ministry stops sending birth control products to health centers
Turkey's Health Ministry has ceased sending birth control products to family health centers for the past 1.5 years without explanation, forcing couples to buy them from pharmacies. This decision has been criticized by health union deputy leader Murat Kalaycıoğlu, who highlighted the high costs and limited availability of these products. The government's conservative stance on birth control and abortion, as advocated by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, further complicates access to reproductive health services.
MHP leader blames 'separatist kebab shops' for Turkey's unemployment
Devlet Bahçeli, leader of Turkey's far-right Nationalist Movement Party, attributed the country's unemployment problem to 'separatist kebab shops' during a parliamentary group meeting. His comments, which linked these businesses to terrorism, caused confusion and surprise, especially as he did not clarify his statements. Bahçeli's remarks came amid discussions on rising food prices and unemployment, and he is known for making controversial statements.
Former Amnesty Turkish chair Taner Kılıç risks reimprisonment if sentence upheld by top appeals court
Taner Kılıç, former chair of Amnesty International Turkey, faces reimprisonment if the Court of Cassation upholds his 2020 conviction for 'membership of a terrorist organization.' Kılıç, who was released on bail in 2018, could be sent back to jail if the appeal is rejected. Amnesty International, led by Secretary-General Agnes Callamard, has expressed strong support for Kılıç, emphasizing the organization's commitment to standing by him.
European Parliament calls on EU to add Grey Wolves to terrorist list
The European Parliament has urged the EU to designate the Grey Wolves, a Turkish far-right organization, as a terrorist group due to their expanding influence and violent history. The report, prepared by Nacho Sanchez Amor, highlights the group's ties to the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) and their threat to various ethnic groups. France has already banned the group, and other EU countries are considering similar actions. The report also criticizes Turkey's human rights record and suggests that EU-Turkey relations cannot improve without significant progress in this area. The European People’s Party (EPP) has called for the suspension of Turkey's accession talks if the current negative trends continue.
Turkey’s one-man diplomacy
Retired Turkish Ambassador Namık Tan criticizes President Erdoğan's personal and unilateral foreign policy, suggesting that consulting career diplomats could have prevented his current isolation. Tan argues that Erdoğan's approach contrasts with Biden's preference for institutional relations over personal leadership, unlike Trump's. He also suggests that Erdoğan should have included his Foreign and Defense Ministers in diplomatic visits to better navigate international dynamics.
Hunger threshold exceeds minimum wage in Turkey
The United Union of Metal-Workers’ Research Center (BİSAM) released a report indicating that the hunger threshold in İzmir and Istanbul has surpassed 3,000 liras, exceeding the minimum wage. The report highlights the disparity between wages and living expenses, noting that the hunger threshold has increased 6.3 times over 18 years, outpacing inflation. Adnan Serdaroğlu, President of the United Union of Metal Workers, criticized the government's official inflation data as inaccurate and insufficient for addressing the growing poverty and hunger among workers, retirees, and families.
Turkish Alevi federation opens cemevis for accommodation of students in need
The Federation of Alevi Foundations in Turkey, led by Haydar Baki Doğan, has allocated 73 cemevis to provide accommodation and free meals for university students affected by the country's housing crisis. Amid protests by students unable to find housing, opposition CHP MP Mahmut Tanal urged Parliamentary Speaker Mustafa Şentop to offer empty parliamentary residences to students in need.
Turkish woman kidnapped at heart of Istanbul by man she is trying to divorce
A Turkish woman, Şilan Topal, was kidnapped in Istanbul by her estranged husband, Mithat Topal, against whom she had filed a divorce case due to violence. Despite multiple complaints and a restraining order, authorities failed to take effective action. The incident has sparked public outrage and calls for better protection for women. Şilan was later found, and Mithat, along with an accomplice, was detained. The case highlights the increasing violence against women in Turkey and the perceived inadequacies in the legal system's response.
Alevi residents' homes marked in Turkey's Adana in yet another hate crime
Houses of Alevi families in Adana, Turkey, were marked with a cross and a racial slur in a hate crime, causing anxiety among the community. This incident, the second of its kind noticed by residents, prompted calls to the police. Local resident Cem Erenler emphasized the need for neighborhood organization against such acts. The targeted family, choosing to remain anonymous, expressed their surprise and anxiety, deeming the attack political. Another resident linked the incident to past violence against the Alevi community, referencing the Maraş Massacre of 1978.
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