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Happy birthday, ahparig* Hrant

Happy birthday, ahparig* Hrant

Journalist Hrant Dink, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Agos newspaper, would be 67 years old today if he had not been assassinated in 2007. The online International Hrant Dink Award ceremony will be held online tonight.

15 September 2021

Friends of jailed journalist Barış Pehlivan celebrate his birthday

Friends of jailed journalist Barış Pehlivan celebrate his birthday

His friends have come together at "Freedom Park" to mark the 37th birthday of Odatv Editor-in-Chief Barış Pehlivan, who has been arrested for 126 days over a news report about the death of an intelligence officer in Libya.

Ali İsmail Korkmaz Would be 26 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Ali İsmail Korkmaz Would be 26 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Killed by police officers and a group of civilians in Eskişehir during Gezi Resistance in 2013, Ali İsmail Korkmaz would turn 26 if he were alive today.

Berkin Elvan Would be 21 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Berkin Elvan Would be 21 Years Old If He Were Alive Today

Yesterday was the 21st birthday of Berkin Elvan, who lost his life at the age of 15 after being shot with a tear gas canister during Gezi Park protests. The family and loved ones of Elvan flew sky lanterns, “wishing justice for Berkin and all massacred children."

Birthday Present for Osman Kavala from His Friends

Birthday Present for Osman Kavala from His Friends

His friends met in Cezayir Restaurant in İstanbul for the 62nd birthday of arrested businessperson Osman Kavala and signed a letter to be sent to the Ministry of Justice.

Campaign for Osman Kavala’s Birthday: #DearOsmanKavala

Campaign for Osman Kavala’s Birthday: #DearOsmanKavala

Ahead of his birthday on October 2, a social media campaign has been launched for arrested businessperson Osman Kavala under the hashtag #DearOsmanKavala. It has also reminded that the third hearing of Gezi trial will be held on October 8-9.

26 September 2019