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Eight suspected ISIS members from Iraq, Syria detained in raids in northern Türkiye

Eight suspected ISIS members from Iraq, Syria detained in raids in northern Türkiye

The police reportedly raided several addresses in the Black Sea province of Samsun as part of a new investigation.

School bus rolls over in Samsun: One child loses her life

School bus rolls over in Samsun: One child loses her life

A school bus rolled over in Turkey's Black Sea province of Samsun, claiming the life of one child and wounding six children and the driver.

Arrested for child abuse, teacher faces 110 years in prison

Arrested for child abuse, teacher faces 110 years in prison

The defendant has been indicted for “sexual abuse of the child” and “sexual abuse of the child by molestation”. The indictment has been accepted by the court.

16 February 2022

People hold a vigil following an attack on Atatürk Statue in Samsun

2 PEOPLE ARRESTED

People hold a vigil following an attack on Atatürk Statue in Samsun

A statue of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and the first President of the Republic, was attacked in Samsun, the city to which he went to start the War of Independence. Two people have been arrested over the attack.

4 February 2022

Attack on journalist | Assaulters dismissed from contractor company

Attack on journalist | Assaulters dismissed from contractor company

Having attacked a local journalist for reporting on the deficiencies of a recently opened public hospital in Samsun, two workers of the contractor company have been dismissed.

Attack on journalist who reported on deficiencies of a public hospital

Attack on journalist who reported on deficiencies of a public hospital

Having reported on the deficiencies of a recently constructed public hospital in Samsun and covered the defects of the contractor, journalist İbrahim Akkuş has been attacked by the employees of the company.

Two child workers lose their lives in Osmaniye, Samsun

Two child workers lose their lives in Osmaniye, Samsun

In a statement on June 12 World Day Against Child Labor, Minister of Family, Labor and Social Services Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk said that “Turkey’s struggle against child labor was continuing successfully.”

26 October 2020

Syrian child killed in Samsun province

Syrian child killed in Samsun province

16-year-old Eymen Hammamı from Syria was reportedly stabbed to death in a fight between two groups in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Samsun.

14 September 2020

Child worker dies after being hit by a bullet while collecting hazelnuts

Child worker dies after being hit by a bullet while collecting hazelnuts

The gendarmerie is working to find from where the shot was fired.

First Gold Medal of Turkey in Deaflympics

First Gold Medal of Turkey in Deaflympics

The 23rd Summer Deaflympics, the olympics for athletes with impaired hearing founded by The International Committee of Sports for the Deaf began with an opening ceremony yesterday in Samsun province.

82 Students Expelled From Residence Due to Gezi Protests

82 Students Expelled From Residence Due to Gezi Protests

82 university has been expelled from state-run student residences in Samsun for attending Gezi Resistance protests - a penalty that also included the suspension of their scholarships and loans.

1 November 2013

Kurdish Deputies Postpone Campaign in Northern Turkey

Kurdish Deputies Postpone Campaign in Northern Turkey

Peace and Democracy Party deputy Sırrı Süreyya Önder announced this evening that Kurdish deputies postponed their campaign in Northern Turkey to promote dialogue and peace in the Imrali process to an indefinite time.

20 February 2013

Heavy Punishment Requested for Tribute to Revolutionaries

Heavy Punishment Requested for Tribute to Revolutionaries

A case was opened against Samsun Community Centres Branch President Halil Mert and another 5 members of the organization because of commemorating revolutionaries Deniz Gezmiş and Mahir Çayan. The trial will start on 21 September.

3 September 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Investigation into Attack of Kurdish Politician Yielded First Results

Investigation into Attack of Kurdish Politician Yielded First Results

Six people were taken into custody in the context of the attack on Kurish politician Ahmet Türk, former Co-chair of the banned Democratic Society Party. The six suspects allegedly instigated İsmail Çelik to attack the politician.

21 May 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

"Governor of Samsun Neglected His Duty"

ATTACK ON AHMET TÜRK

"Governor of Samsun Neglected His Duty"

The Platform for a Peaceful and Democratic Solution filed a criminal complaint against Governor Güzeloğlu from Samsun. The platform holds Güzeloğlu responsible for the attack on Kurdish politician Ahmet Türk and demands his resignation.

20 April 2010 Berivan Tapan

Pro-Kurdish Politician Türk Attacked

Pro-Kurdish Politician Türk Attacked

Ahmet Türk, former co-chair of closed Democratic Society Party, was attacked after a court hearing in Samsun. Türk was taken to hospital and underwent surgery because his nose was broken.

13 April 2010 Burçin Belge,Erhan Üstündağ

Dink's Case is "Police Free"

Hrant Dink Murder Trial

Dink's Case is "Police Free"

Only four officers are being investigated in Trabzon and Samsun for neglecting their duties before and after the Dink murder.

12 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu