Turkey court jails officers over 2016 coup plot - BBC News

A court in Turkey has given life sentences to dozens of defendants in one of the biggest trials linked to the 2016 coup attempt.

Turkey fires more than 900 public workers in latest decree

The Turkish government on Friday issued a new state of emergency decree to dismiss 928 public workers suspected of having links with terrorist organizations and groups.

EU calls on Turkey to "respect rule of law" one year after failed coup

The European Union (EU) on Friday reiterated its condemnation of the coup attempt in Turkey one year after the plot was routed, but called on Turkish government to "respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law" when bringing the individual perpetrators to justice.

Turkey dismisses thousands of police and civil servants

Turkey's government has issued a new executive decree under the ongoing state of emergency imposed after last year's failed coup, dismissing more than 7,000 police, civil servants and academics.

Some Turkish military at NATO have requested asylum, NATO chief says

Some members of the Turkish military who were posted to NATO have requested asylum, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday, who will raise the issue of human rights during a visit to Istanbul from Sunday.

Turkey police raid science council in post-coup purge

Turkish police have raided the offices of the national science research council, private broadcaster NTV reported.

Turkey Issues Arrest Warrants for Dozens More Journalists

Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for dozens more journalists allegedly affiliated with the U.S.-based Muslim cleric the government claims was the mastermind of a failed coup earlier this month.

Turkey: Arrest warrants issued for 42 journalists

Turkish authorities issued warrants for the detention of 42 journalists on Monday, private broadcaster NTV reported.

Turkey arrests surpass 7,500 after failed coup attempt. "Disturbing pictures" emerged of the treatment of some detained suspects.

Turkey widened a crackdown on suspected supporters of a failed military coup on Sunday, taking the number of people rounded up in the armed forces and judiciary to 6,000, and the government said it was in control of the country and economy.

The EU is concerned about: «the Arrests in Turkey are held according to previously prepared lists

The Supreme Commissioner of EU on foreign policy Federica Mogherini warned the Turkish authorities about the danger of steps that contradict the Constitution. She stated before the meeting of the foreign Ministers of the European Union, which will be attended by U.S. Secretary of state John Kerry.