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Putin Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Calls for Direct Talks with Ukraine
Russia's president Vladimir Putin does not accept the demand for a month's ceasefire. He proposes instead direct negotiations with Ukraine to start next week.
PKK Holds Successful Meeting on Disarmament and Dissolution
The terrorist-stamped Kurdish movement PKK has this week held a "successful" meeting on laying down its weapons and dissolving. .
Sweden and Turkey Hold Talks on Journalist Joakim Medin's Detention
New allegations about imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin have been made in talks between Sweden's and Turkey's foreign ministers. We have a good dialogue, says Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party).
Istanbul Mayor's X-Account Blocked in Turkey by Government Request
The X-account belonging to Istanbul's imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu been blocked in Turkey, following a request from the country's government. .
Thousands rally in Istanbul for jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Istanbul on Wednesday evening, in support of the city's imprisoned mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. .
Kristersson Engages Intensively with Turkey for Journalist's Release
The Government is pushing Turkey to bring home the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin – but it's tough, says Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party) on his way into SVT's party leader debate. .
Turkey Expert Warns Against Relief Over Journalist's Conviction
The Swedish journalist Joakim Medin has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for eleven months and seven days for insulting Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It's a rather peculiar situation, says Turkey expert Paul Levin.
Joakim Medin Receives Conditional Sentence but Remains Imprisoned
The journalist Joakim Medin is sentenced to a conditional sentence for insulting Turkey's President Erdogan, reports TT's correspondent in Ankara. He is still charged with participating in a terrorist organization and spreading terrorist propaganda, and will remain in prison.
Trial of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Begins in Ankara
The trial against the Swedish journalist Joakim Medin begins in Ankara this afternoon. Swedish embassy staff are present.
Nearly 50 Arrested in Investigation of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu
Turkish police have arrested 47 people in the investigation against opposition leader and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was imprisoned in March for alleged corruption, according to prosecutors in the Turkish metropolis. The police carried out dawn raids against a total of 53 people, but 6 of them are at large, according to the prosecutors.
Sweden Analyzes Charges Against Journalist Joakim Medin in Turkey
Sweden is currently analyzing the charges against freelance journalist Joakim Medin, and embassy staff will try to attend the trial next week. Our goal is still to get Joakim Medin home as soon as possible, says Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard.
Turkey Uses Journalist's Books and Articles as Evidence in Trial
Joakim Medin's own books, reports and posts on social media constitute the evidence that Turkey is using against the Swedish journalist, according to the organization that represents him. .
Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Faces 12-Year Sentence in Turkey Trial
The journalist Joakim Medin is being prosecuted in Turkey for terrorist crimes and insulting the president. He risks a total of 12 years in prison, reports Dagens ETC.
Journalist Joakim Medin Expresses Gratitude for Support from Turkish Prison
The imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin writes in a letter from the prison in Turkey that he is grateful for all the support he has received since his arrest at the end of March. "The words have reached me about all the support and attention I am getting now".
Joakim Medin has spoken to his wife on the phone
Joakim Medin has for the first time since he was arrested two weeks ago spoken with his wife Sofie Axelsson on the phone. .
Turkish Courts Release Over 100 Students Detained in Protest Crackdown
Two Turkish courts have ordered the release of at least 107 students arrested in connection with the massive protests against the imprisonment of Istanbul's popular mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, according to an attorney for AFP. Over 2,000 people, including more than 300 students, have been arrested in connection with the protests.
Turkish Journalists Timur Soykan and Murat Agirel Detained in Dawn Raid
Two well-known Turkish journalists, Timur Soykan and Murat Agirel, have been detained in Turkey. .
Turkish Court Denies Release of Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin
A court in Ankara rejected on Wednesday an appeal against the detention of Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. That's how it works in Turkey, says Dagens ETC's editor-in-chief Anders Gustafsson.
Swedish PEN Cancels Protest for Jailed Journalist Joakim Medin
Swedish PEN is cancelling the large manifestation that was planned outside the Turkish embassy in support of the imprisoned journalist Joakim Medin. PEN's chairperson Kerstin Almegård cannot however say why.
Sweden Urged to Act as Journalist Joakim Medin Detained in Turkey
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has not been particularly swift and often acted too late, when it comes to Swedes being imprisoned in authoritarian regimes, writes Angela Gui in Expressen. The daughter of Gui Minahi, imprisoned in China, now hopes that it will be different for the journalist Joakim Medin, who is locked up in Turkey.
Swedish Journalist Joakim Medin Detained with Istanbul Mayor in Turkey
The Swedish journalist Joakim Medin is imprisoned in the same section of Silivri Prison as Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu – whose arrest triggered the mass protests that Medin traveled to Turkey to cover. .
Swedish Foreign Minister to Discuss Journalist's Detention with Turkey
The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard will have a meeting with Turkey's counterpart regarding the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. .
Sweden's Malmer Stenergard to Discuss Journalist's Detention with Turkey
The Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard will have a meeting with Turkey's counterpart regarding the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. .
Kristersson: Sweden Intensifies Efforts for Journalist Detained in Turkey
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has not had contact with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the imprisoned Swedish journalist Joakim Medin. I rule out nothing in this matter, he says to TT.
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