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"Breathlessness is a Relic for Us”

CONFRONTATİON/ ARŞALUYS KAYIR

"Breathlessness is a Relic for Us”

We applied to Prof. Dr. Arşaluys Kayır, who has given an ear to the people’s ‘secrets’ for years, not for consulting her on sexual issues, one of the most common of taboos in Turkey, rather for learning her history regarding the other taboo of Turkey, Armenian question.

30 April 2015 Nilay Vardar

The Commemorative Events for Genocide in Istanbul

The Commemorative Events for Genocide in Istanbul

On the anniversary of 1915 Genocide, several events were held in Istanbul. The official ceremony, the genocide march, and erecting memorial stone in front of the victims were some of the ceremonial events among others.

Armenian Academic Reacts To Apology Speculations

My words on Armenians apologizing to Turks regarding past terrorist acts have been distorted, says Australian academic Gakavian. It was claimed he responded to Turkish intellectuals' latest campaign on events of 1915.

4 February 2009

Writer And Journalist Ahmet Altan Charged With Insulting Turkish Nation

Writer And Journalist Ahmet Altan Charged With Insulting Turkish Nation

Although the Ministry of Justice stops some of the article 301 cases, it still gives many permissions for trial under this article. Writer and journalist Ahmet Altan may become the next victim for insulting the Turkish nation.

12 September 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Ministry Of Justice Gives Permission For Trial Of Writer Demirer Under Article 301

Ministry Of Justice Gives Permission For Trial Of Writer Demirer Under Article 301

Ministry of Justice gives permission for the trial of writer Temel Demirer under article 301 for saying there was genocide of Armenians in Turkey at a meeting to protest the murder of Hrant Dink on January

9 September 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Agos Lawyers Say “No Need For Defense, The Decision Is Already Made”

Agos Lawyers Say “No Need For Defense, The Decision Is Already Made”

The public prosecutor demanded punishment for Sarkis Seropyan and Aris Nalcı of the newspaper Agos. They are on trial for “obstructing proceedings for fair trial.” The lawyers say that there is no need for defense, since the decision has already been made.

27 May 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Journalist Arat Dink Shares The Freedom Of Expression Award

Journalist Arat Dink and imprisoned Burmese monk U Gambira are among the winners of Index on Censorship's 2008 Freedom of Expression Awards, which pay tribute to people around the world who have made outstanding contributions to free expression.

Armenian and Turkish Intellectuals Debate "24 April 1915"

“What happened on April 24, 1915?”. Ara Sarafian of the Gomidas Institute, debates with Turkish colleagues Keskin, Aydın and Zarakolu. It's high time to face the past, intellectuals urge.