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Justice Minister Akın Gürlek has called on Greece to extradite three suspects sought by Türkiye, including Ramazan Bayğara, the alleged leader of the Bayğaralar organized crime group, during talks…

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stated that the Turkish government will continue reforms aimed at strengthening the judiciary, improving trial efficiency, and ensuring citizens' rights.

Turkey's Justice Minister Akın Gürlek pledged to pursue those responsible for the 2009 death of politician Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu, as traces of FETÖ emerge in the ongoing investigation.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek on Monday criticized the European Parliament Türkiye rapporteur, Nacho Sanchez Amor, over remarks about the country's judiciary, saying no one cou...

Türkiye's ruling AK Party has criticized Slovenian MEP Vladimir Prebilic for his remarks regarding potential EU sanctions against Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.

Turkey's Justice Ministry, under Minister Akın Gürlek, has set up a special unit to bring closure to notorious unresolved murder cases.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, along with colleagues and friends, attended a commemoration ceremony for Mehmet Selim Kiraz, the prosecutor who was killed by terrorists, marking the anniversary of his death.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek Wednesday rejected allegations by Turkish main opposition leader Özgür Özel over his personal assets, calling the claims “baseless slander” and accusin...

Turkey's new Justice Minister, Akın Gürlek, has vowed to address citizens' complaints about lengthy trials by working to ensure swift conclusions.

Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek formally asked Greek authorities to hand over three fugitives, including the alleged head of the Bayğaralar organized crime syndicate.

Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek met with the families of a murdered journalist and a police chief whose death has long been considered suspicious, indicating an ongoing investigation into these cases.

Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stated that civil society organizations must operate transparently and remain subject to legal oversight, in light of an ongoing investigation into the Ahbap organization.

Türkiye extradited 197 suspects from 31 countries during the first half of 2026 as part of its efforts to combat organized crime and terrorism, Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to combating violence against women, emphasizing that legal measures alone are insufficient and effective implementation is crucial.

Following remarks from Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, Türkiye is debating a new plan to regulate social media, aiming to combat online abuse and disinformation, though experts raise concerns about the proposed system.

A Turkish businessman, wanted in an İstanbul drug probe, claims a network linked to Justice Minister Akın Gürlek demanded $2 million to keep his name out of the case, raising new questions about corruption.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek said Türkiye wants to see the “terror-free Türkiye” process for the disarmament of the PKK terrorist group reach its conclusion, emphasizing that Parli...

Turkey's Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that his ministry is prepared to offer technical support to lawmakers for the 'terror-free Türkiye' initiative, a broader effort against terrorism.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that 15 individuals have been detained in connection with investigations into 97 forest fires that erupted across various regions of Türkiye since June.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that Türkiye has enacted its 12th Judicial Package, aiming to accelerate court proceedings, improve access to justice, and strengthen the judiciary.

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek emphasized that the death of its ringleader Fetullah Gülen did not signify the end for the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ). He warned that the group is attempting to cover up its activities.

Turkey's Justice Minister, Akın Gürlek, announced that the country will update and resubmit extradition requests for individuals accused of ties to the faith-based Gülen movement. This signals a renewed effort to secure the return of government critics and alleged movement members, despite previous rejections.

Turkish Justice Minister Akın Gürlek warned about the dangers of drugs, illegal betting, online gambling, and "social media terrorism" to children, youth, and families.

Turkey's Justice Minister Akın Gürlek announced that users will need national ID numbers to access social media within three months, a move that expands state control over online speech.

Three public officials in Turkey have been suspended and one detained over allegations that they improperly accessed land registry records belonging to Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.

Nacho Sanchez Amor, the European Parliament’s Turkey rapporteur, said Wednesday that Turkey is in “fully authoritarian backsliding,” warning that the appointment of former İstanbul chief public prosecutor Akın Gürlek as the new justice minister would test Ankara’s commitment to EU membership. Presenting his draft annual report on Turkey’s EU accession, Amor said the assessment would […] The post Turkey in ‘fully authoritarian backsliding,’ EU rapporteur says appeared first on Stockholm Center...

Justice Minister Akın Gürlek stated that Türkiye is not considering a general amnesty for terrorism convicts following the PKK’s dissolution.