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bianet Holds Its Annual Women and LGBTI Meeting

bianet Holds Its Annual Women and LGBTI Meeting

Following bianet's appeal, a round table meeting brought together Women and LGBTI oriented journalism/non-governmental organizations.

“Open Archives Are Faulty, Military Archives Are De Facto Closed”

“Open Archives Are Faulty, Military Archives Are De Facto Closed”

In response to PM Erdoğan’s claims that “the archives are open” for researchers on the Armenian Genocide, researcher Polatel told bianet:“The documents in Ottoman and Republic era were hidden, destroyed or unclassified.”

“We Used to Listen About the Genocide Like a Tale”

“We Used to Listen About the Genocide Like a Tale”

bianet interviewed Agos newspaper writer Pakrat Estukyan on the stories of his genocide survivor grandparents and denial politics.

Are 10 Disabled People Enough For Istanbul’s Municipal Council?

Are 10 Disabled People Enough For Istanbul’s Municipal Council?

There are only 10 disabled members in municipality councils across all districts of Istanbul. Non-governmental organizations say that problems cannot be solved without any representation.

"New Regulation On Its Way For Ill Inmates”

"New Regulation On Its Way For Ill Inmates”

“Freedom for Abdullah Öcalan-Peace in Kurdistan” International Initiative held meetings with Vice PM Beşir Atalay and Minister of Justice Bekir Bozdağ about ill prisoners, Kurdistan Communities Union (KCK) prisoners and visiting to İmralı Island.

Emergence of an Orchestra From Roma Neighborhood

WORLD ROMA PEOPLE’S DAY

Emergence of an Orchestra From Roma Neighborhood

While urban transformation projects took its toll in Istanbul’s historic Sulukule district, an orchestra has been founded by its young survivors. With a repertoire of Balkan melodies, the orchestra is now “professional” and emerging to release their first album.

Newroz Joy Overflows Into the Sea

Newroz Joy Overflows Into the Sea

The city of Istanbul experienced one of its most crowded Newroz celebrations in the recent years with demonstrators extending up to the waterfront in the massive Kazlıçeşme square. Those who participated in the celebration expressed their hopes about Turkey’s resolution process.

“Whoever Lives in Şişli is Listed in HDP”

“Whoever Lives in Şişli is Listed in HDP”

“Names like Talat Pasha still traumatize people. We will start the work from the streets,” Eli Haligua, a candidate council member, said.

“Berkin Elvan Student House” Opens in Istanbul

“Berkin Elvan Student House” Opens in Istanbul

A group of university students occupied an abandoned house in Beşiktaş and named it “Berkin Elvan Student House”.

CHP Throws Fake Euro Banknotes in Demonstration

CHP Throws Fake Euro Banknotes in Demonstration

CHP held a demonstration in Taksim Square, protesting the alleged phone recordings between PM Erdoğan and his son in the aftermath of December 17 Corruption Probe Raids.

26 February 2014

As Peace Process Resumes, Land Mines Linger

As Peace Process Resumes, Land Mines Linger

According to a land mine report, at least 24 people died and 45 were injured to land mine related incidents across Turkey in 2012.

29 November 2013

Laz Activist Demands Return of Location Names

Laz Activist Demands Return of Location Names

Adem Kuyumcu, founding member of Laz Culture Association, submitted an official request for the return of location names which were once converted from names in Laz language.

21 November 2013

Students in Denizli Province Speak Up

Students in Denizli Province Speak Up

Various students in the southwestern province of Denizli spoke up to bianet regarding PM Erdoğan’s remarks on student lifestyles.

6 November 2013

Well-Known Steps in the Roma People Package

Well-Known Steps in the Roma People Package

The steps announced by the Turkish government in relation with the Roma people have fallen short of meeting the expectations.

31 October 2013

Court Issues Capture Warrant For Erhan Tuncel

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Court Issues Capture Warrant For Erhan Tuncel

After the Supreme Court of Appeals overthrew the verdict, Istanbul 14th High Criminal Court reopened the Hrant Dink murder case this morning, issuing a capture warrant for Erhan Tuncel. The court will decide regarding the overthrown verdict on the next hearing on December 3.

17 September 2013

"Suspension of Withdrawal Can Be Resolved Easily”

GÜLTAN KIŞANAK

"Suspension of Withdrawal Can Be Resolved Easily”

“The process obviously arrived to this point. If the government takes a step forward, the issue will be resolved easily,” BDP Co-Chairperson Kışanak commented on KCK’s recent statement to suspend its withdrawal.

9 September 2013

Small Businesses in Beyoğlu Suffer From Double Standards

Small Businesses in Beyoğlu Suffer From Double Standards

Some local businesses in Beyoğlu district of Istanbul are currently suffering from a 3 day closure due to outdoor table ban issued by Beyoğlu Municipality. Some business owners claim that there is discrimination between certain businesses regarding the bans.

4 September 2013

Readers Stand Behind Robinson Crusoe Bookstore

Readers Stand Behind Robinson Crusoe Bookstore

On the verge of closing its shutters, Robinson Crusoe Bookstore in downtown Istanbul has launched a campaign to create revenue with a “pay now, buy after” card offer. While 750 cards have already been ordered, Turkey’s authors are also supporting the bookstore with book-signing days.

"Forced Evictions Are The Dark Side of Olympics"

"Forced Evictions Are The Dark Side of Olympics"

bianet interviewed High Architect Sena Özfiliz and UN-Habitat AGFE local expert Cihan Uzunçarşılı regarding the possible negative impacts of olympic games on the city of Istanbul and its people.

Platform Launched to Monitor Return to Villages

Platform Launched to Monitor Return to Villages

Several NGOs joined their forces to establish Marmara Migration Watch Platform in order to ensure a healthy process for returns to villages.

Council of State Rejects Objection on Sulukule Project

Council of State Rejects Objection on Sulukule Project

Turkey’s Council of State rejected a motion submitted by Fatih District Municipality on the cancellation of a suspension order for Sulukule urban renewal project. The municipality’s new project also became subjected to prosecution.

Laid Off Workers to Return Posts

FEBRUARY 28 GOVERNMENT OUSTING

Laid Off Workers to Return Posts

Those who were laid off during Turkey’s February 28 Government Ousting will return their posts. “We are hoping that women will return their posts with their headscarves this time,” Capital City Women’s Platform Chairperson Semiz said.

Groundbreaking For Çamlıca Mosque Despite Ongoing Trial

Groundbreaking For Çamlıca Mosque Despite Ongoing Trial

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for Çamlıca Mosque in Istanbul that has been subjected to prosecution by Architects Chamber and City Planners Chamber because of its violation of essential urbanism principles and city planning.

DISK Chairman, Secretary Face Investigation on May Day

DISK Chairman, Secretary Face Investigation on May Day

Prosecutors launched an investigation on DISK Chairman Kani Beko and General Secretary Arzu Çerkezoğlu related to this year’s May Day demonstrations.

8 KESK Members Freed Pending Trial

8 KESK Members Freed Pending Trial

An Ankara court released 8 KESK members pending a trial, ordered the re-drafting of case indictment due to missing procedures. Released KESK members were arrested for “being a DHKP-C illegal organization member”.

Police Seizes Grave Stones, Detains Homeless in Gezi Park

Police Seizes Grave Stones, Detains Homeless in Gezi Park

Police once more seized the grave stones in the park symbolically dedicated to those who died during Gezi Resistance. This morning’s police intervention also resulted in the detention of 16 homeless people and a human rights activist from Germany.

Neighborhood Signs “Peace Contract”, Local Officials Awaiting

LYNCH ATTEMPT ON ROMA PEOPLE IN BURSA

Neighborhood Signs “Peace Contract”, Local Officials Awaiting

Tensions between neighborhood dwellers and those with Roma background in Bursa tended to alleviate after a “peace contract” signed by the parties. Local officials are now being expected to make repartitions on victims.

Turkey’s Roma People Fear of Exile

NILAY VARDAR REPORTED FROM BURSA

Turkey’s Roma People Fear of Exile

Several families with Roma background in the northwestern province of Turkey were left homeless after a municipality intervention followed by a lynch campaign. While Bursa governor denied allegations on “purpose”, Turkey’s Roma people seem convinced that official plan to exile them.

"You Can’t Even Hammer A Nail in Gezi Park"

CHAMBER OF ARCHITECTS INTERPRETED THE VERDICT

"You Can’t Even Hammer A Nail in Gezi Park"

Saying that the latest regional administration court verdict on Topçu Barracks in Gezi Park was unlawful, advocate Can Atalay claimed that no authorities could even hammer a nail in the park due to Istanbul 1st Administration Court decision on the suspension of all construction efforts in the area.

“All Detainees Must Be Released”

TAKSİM SOLIDARITY RELEASED A STATEMENT

“All Detainees Must Be Released”

Taksim Solidarity held a press conference this morning, urging the immediate release of their detained members. “It was the people who ensured the status of park as it is,” they said.

Gezi Park Opens to "People"!

Gezi Park Opens to "People"!

After a long period of waiting, Gezi Park reopened to public with protest shouts. There is forum spirit in the air with a variety of people profiles, even though tensions also rise sporadically.

114 Workers Killed on the Job in May

114 Workers Killed on the Job in May

According to a report released by Worker Health and Work Security Assembly, at least 114 workers were killed from work-related injuries in May with seasonal agriculture (27) and construction (27) sectors causing the most casualties.