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Abandoned for 57 years, Büyükada Rum Orphanage to be restored

'A MONUMENT TO SOCIAL SOLIDARITY'

Abandoned for 57 years, Büyükada Rum Orphanage to be restored

Preliminary restoration works for the orphanage that faces the risk of collapse have been completed.

28 August 2021 Dilek Şen

Büyükada trial: Prosecutor’s office demands reversal of 3 prison sentences

Büyükada trial: Prosecutor’s office demands reversal of 3 prison sentences

The Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation has demanded that the prison sentences given to Özlem Dalkıran, İdil Eser and Günal Kurşun be reversed and the prison sentence of Taner Kılıç be upheld.

Three LGBTI+s not let in İstanbul beach clubs

Three LGBTI+s not let in İstanbul beach clubs

After not being let in beach clubs because of their gender identities, the three people have filed a criminal complaint against a beach in İstanbul's Büyükada island for hate speech and discrimination.

13 July 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Büyükada Rum Orphanage About to Collapse: 'Ministry has Responsibility'

Büyükada Rum Orphanage About to Collapse: 'Ministry has Responsibility'

Built in 1899 on the largest one of the Princes' Islands, the orphanage is the second-largest wooden building in the world.

12 February 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Sub-Governorship Files Criminal Complaint About Horses Killed in Princes’ Islands

Sub-Governorship Files Criminal Complaint About Horses Killed in Princes’ Islands

The Sub-Governorship of Adalar has filed a criminal complaint against the owners of the horses killed due to a glanders outbreak in Princes’ Islands of İstanbul. Animal rights defenders also continue their protest for a complete ban on horse carriages.

24 December 2019

‘11 Human Rights Defenders Must be Acquitted’

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL STATEMENT ON BÜYÜKADA TRIAL

‘11 Human Rights Defenders Must be Acquitted’

Releasing a statement ahead of Büyükada trial, Amnesty International Secretary General Naidoo said, “Over the course of eight hearings, the prosecuting authorities have failed to present any credible evidence of any criminal wrongdoing”.

Attack on HDP’s Election Booth in Büyükada: 2 People Wounded

Attack on HDP’s Election Booth in Büyükada: 2 People Wounded

An attack has been carried out against the HDP’s election booth in the district and island of Büyükada in İstanbul. Two people have been stabbed in the attack.

18 June 2018 Pınar Tarcan

‘Phaeton’ Protest in Kadıköy

‘Phaeton’ Protest in Kadıköy

Don’t Get on Phaeton Horses are Dying Initiative is calling on all rights defenders to protest the cruelty against horses. They demand that the phaetons be removed and horses’ right to live be secured.

Taner Kılıç Released in Büyükada Trial

Taner Kılıç Released in Büyükada Trial

Third hearing of Büyükada trial in which 11 rights defenders have been tried is being heard. The court has released Taner Kılıç, who was the only defendant pending trial in custody. "They were going swimming in the pool or eating like normal customers", hotel manager testified.

31 January 2018

Indictment Drafted for Rights Advocates Detained in Büyükada

Indictment Drafted for Rights Advocates Detained in Büyükada

The Prosecutor’s Office has drafted the indictment for rights advocates from various rights organizations who were detained during a training workshop on July 5 in Büyükada and were later arrested.

Rights Defenders Ali Garawi, Peter Steudtner Referred to Silivri Prison

BÜYÜKADA OPERATION

Rights Defenders Ali Garawi, Peter Steudtner Referred to Silivri Prison

Following İdil Eser, Özlem Dalkıran and Nalan Erkem, rights defenders Ali Garawi and Peter Steudtner were referred to Silivri Prison as well.

2 August 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

6 Rights Defenders Arrested, 4 Released on Probation

6 Rights Defenders Arrested, 4 Released on Probation

Six of the 10 rights advocates detained during a workshop on July 5 in Büyükada have been arrested, four others have been released on probation.

10 Rights Defenders Referred to Court for Arrest

10 Rights Defenders Referred to Court for Arrest

10 rights advocates taken into custody during a training workshop on July 5 in Büyükada and brought before prosecutor’s office to testify on their 13th day in detention have been referred to court for arrest.

Testimonies of Rights Defenders End, Verdict Awaited

Testimonies of Rights Defenders End, Verdict Awaited

10 rights advocates taken into custody during a training workshop in Büyükada were brought before prosecutor’s office on their 13th day in detention, verdict is waited for Üstün, Özbekli, Taştan, Eser, Steudtner, Dalkıran, Erkem, Kurşun, Acu and Özbekli.

17 July 2017 Çiçek Tahaoğlu

Detained Human Rights Advocates Sent to Police Stations in Anatolian Side

Detained Human Rights Advocates Sent to Police Stations in Anatolian Side

Being detained in Büyükada in İstanbul, eight human rights advocates have been referred to four police stations in districts of Maltepe, Pendik and Kartal. Two educators are kept in Büyükada.

6 July 2017 Ayça Söylemez

Former Greek Orphanage to Foster Interfaith Dialogue

Former Greek Orphanage to Foster Interfaith Dialogue

Turkey's Greek Patriarchate pledged its former orphanage building in Büyükada to be transformed into an environmental institute which will aim to foster interfaith dialogue.

5 February 2013 Yüce Yöney