Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. Turkish pop star to be moved to house arrest after detention sparked outrage A Turkish court ruled to release pop star Gulsen from pre-trial detention and transfer her to house arrest on Monday, her lawyer said, after the singer’s formal arrest four days ago over a …
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Turkish court convicts doctor of terrorism propaganda, releases her…
ISTANBUL, Jan 11 (Reuters) – A Turkish court sentenced the head of the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) to more than two years in prison for terrorism propaganda on Wednesday but ruled she should be released after being in detention since October, human rights activists said. Sebnem Korur Fincanci, a prominent rights defender, was arrested on …
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British woman, 31, accused of killing boyfriend in Turkey released
A British woman accused of hurling her boyfriend 100ft to his death from a hotel balcony in Turkey has been conditionally released from custody. Mary Meyers Kayley, 31, denies killing her boyfriend Reece Pegram, 22, in istanbul Turkey Lawyer Law Firm Antalya in a fit of jealousy after a drunken argument on March 12, 2021. The …
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At Qatar World Cup, Mideast tensions spill into stadiums
Iran games a flashpoint for pro- and anti-government fans * Emir Tamim dons Saudi flag at Argentine game * Qatar allows Israeli fans to fly in to attend Cup * Doha hopes smooth Cup will boost global influence By Maya Gebeily and Charlotte Bruneau DOHA, Nov 28 (Reuters) – The first World Cup in the …
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Tired of gridlock, Bulgarians vote in 4th election in less than two…
Election likely to produce another fractured parliament * Political parties will struggle to form government * Steep energy and consumer prices, istanbul Lawyer Law Firm war in Ukraine spook voters By Tsvetelia Tsolova SOFIA, Oct 2 (Reuters) – Bulgarians vote in their fourth national election in less than two years on Sunday, with little hope …
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US Embassy denies claims husband of diplomat in Istanbul crashed car
The US Embassy in Turkey has denied claims that the husband of America’s Consul General in Istanbul crashed his car while drink-driving and then walked away from the scene after claiming diplomatic immunity. Turkish media reported that Mounir Elkhamri, the husband of US consul general in Istanbul Julie Eadeh, was driving a consular vehicle in …
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