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Journalist, documentary photographer Fatih Pınar acquitted of #NewrozPirozBe

Journalist, documentary photographer Fatih Pınar acquitted of #NewrozPirozBe

Put on trial for sharing a photo under the hashtag #NewrozPirozBe (Happy Newroz), journalist and documentarian Fatih Pınar has been acquitted of "propagandizing for a terrorist organization".

Killing of Kemal Kurkut: Police officer charged with reckless killing

Killing of Kemal Kurkut: Police officer charged with reckless killing

Kurkut was shot dead by the police at a checkpoint in Diyarbakır during Newroz celebrations in 2017.

ECtHR Convicts Turkey Twice Over Newroz

ECtHR Convicts Turkey Twice Over Newroz

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has announced its judgement on the applications of two people penalized for participating in demonstrations for Newroz and education in mother language. Turkey will pay 8,500 Euro in damages in total.

27 May 2020 Ayça Söylemez

Court of Cassation Demands Reversal of Demirtaş’s Prison Term Over Newroz Speech

Court of Cassation Demands Reversal of Demirtaş’s Prison Term Over Newroz Speech

The Chief Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation has indicated that when the speech made by imprisoned former HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş is evaluated as a whole, it falls within freedom of thought and expression.

‘Distribute Disinfection and Hygiene Products to the Poor Free of Charge’

FROM HDP TO GOVERNMENT

‘Distribute Disinfection and Hygiene Products to the Poor Free of Charge’

Addressing the reporters, HDP Spokesperson Günay has called on the government to distribute disinfection and hygiene products to the poor free of charge over coronavirus concerns: “It is - by definition - what being a social state is all about.”

HDP Cancels Mass Gatherings for Newroz Due to Coronavirus

HDP Cancels Mass Gatherings for Newroz Due to Coronavirus

The HDP has decided to cancel Newroz celebrations over coronavirus concerns as Turkey confirmed its first Covid-19 case on March 11.

Newroz Investigation Against Ahmet Türk

Newroz Investigation Against Ahmet Türk

An investigation has been launched against dismissed Metropolitan Mayor of Mardin Ahmet Türk due to his Newroz speech in 2018. Deposing to the prosecutor’s office, Türk has said that he expressed his requests for peace and democracy.

17 October 2019

Newroz Case Against Kocaeli University Students Ends in Acquittal

Newroz Case Against Kocaeli University Students Ends in Acquittal

15 students who were intervened by the police when they attempted to celebrate Newroz in Kocaeli University’s Umuttepe Campus in 2016 have been acquitted in the case filed against them afterwards.

28 June 2019 Diren Çelik

Newroz Celebrated in İstanbul

Newroz Celebrated in İstanbul

Newroz was celebrated in Bakırköy, İstanbul on March 24. In the joint statement of the Newroz Committee, it was stated, “We wish everyone a happy Newroz, which has become the feast of resurrection for all oppressed peoples of the world!”

25 March 2019 Evrim Kepenek

Newroz Celebrated Across Turkey

Newroz Celebrated Across Turkey

"Happy Newroz" banner has been confiscated in Urfa, first Newroz celebrations in Şırnak has been held after three years, the "Newroz train" has been canceled in Diyarbakır. Here are the highlights from the Newroz celebrations...

Newroz in 71 Songs

Newroz in 71 Songs

There are several strans (songs) sung about Newroz in the Kurmanji, Sorani and Kirmashani dialects of Kurdish. We have compiled some of these songs for you on the occasion of Newroz celebrated each year on March 21.

21 March 2019 Ferid Demirel

PACE on Conviction of Honorary Member Kürkçü: ‘Turkey Should Reconsider Ruling’

INTERNATIONAL REACTION TO CONVICTION OF KÜRKÇÜ

PACE on Conviction of Honorary Member Kürkçü: ‘Turkey Should Reconsider Ruling’

PACE Monitoring Committee Turkey co-reporters have condemned the prison sentence given to PACE Honorary Member Kürkçü: “We urge the Turkish authorities to abide by their Council of Europe obligations and to reconsider this judgment.”

21 December 2018

Newroz in Turkey from Nusaybin to İzmir

Newroz in Turkey from Nusaybin to İzmir

Tens of thousands of people have participated in the Newroz celebrations across Turkey.

Newroz in İstanbul Celebrated in Bakırköy

Newroz in İstanbul Celebrated in Bakırköy

Newroz celebrations in İstanbul are being held at Bakırköy Open-Air Marketplace.

21 March 2018 Beyza Kural,Tansu Pişkin

Diyarbakır, İstanbul Governorships Accept Newroz Application

Diyarbakır, İstanbul Governorships Accept Newroz Application

Applications for Newroz celebrations have been accepted by many governorships including Diyarbakır and İstanbul. The celebrations took place in some cities such as Urfa and Antalya.

Newroz Celebrations in Sulaymaniyah Cancelled Due to Afrin

Newroz Celebrations in Sulaymaniyah Cancelled Due to Afrin

A three-day mourning has been declared in Sulaymaniyah, the biggest city in Kurdistan Regional Government, for Afrin. Newroz celebrations in the city have also been cancelled.

Arrest Demand for Police Who Shot Korkut

Arrest Demand for Police Who Shot Korkut

A petition demanding that the police officer Y.Ş., who shot Kurkut to death in Newroz celebrations and is still on active duty, be jailed pending trial has been submitted to the court.

20 December 2017

Police Who Shot Kemal Kurkut to Death is Still on Duty

Police Who Shot Kemal Kurkut to Death is Still on Duty

Shooting Kurkut to death during Newroz celebrations, police Y.Ş. stated in his first hearing that he went back to his work after he was discharged for three months.

14 December 2017

2 Police Officers Suspended from Duty in Kemal Kurkut Investigation

2 Police Officers Suspended from Duty in Kemal Kurkut Investigation

Diyarbakır Governorship has declared two police officers have been suspended from duty in the investigation concerning Kurkut who was shot to death by police during Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır.

Diyarbakır Bar: Shooting of Kurkut is a Violation of Right to Live

Diyarbakır Bar: Shooting of Kurkut is a Violation of Right to Live

Diyarbakır Bar Association has stated that right to live of Kurkut, who was shot to death in Newruz, has been violated as a result of disproportionate use of using arms.

Newroz Statement by Diyarbakır Governorship

Newroz Statement by Diyarbakır Governorship

The Diyarbakır Governorship has announced that the Newroz celebrations to be organized on March 21 are permitted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

‘We’ll Celebrate Newroz Despite Preventions’, Says HDP’s Yıldırım

‘We’ll Celebrate Newroz Despite Preventions’, Says HDP’s Yıldırım

HDP Vice Chair in Charge of Organizing and Newroz Commission member Yıldırım has said, “We can easily say that Newroz 2017 is of high importance. We will burn Newroz fire in over 100 places”.

HDP, DBP to Celebrate Newroz with Slogan ‘We Will Definitely Win’

HDP, DBP to Celebrate Newroz with Slogan ‘We Will Definitely Win’

The HDP and DBP have declared that they would combine the Newroz celebrations that will begin on March 17 with “No” campaign.

28 February 2017

Newroz Fire Set in Diyarbakır

Newroz Fire Set in Diyarbakır

Newroz celebration has begun in Diyarbakır. On the square where Diyarbakır Co-Mayor Kışanak said “We are on this square to grow our hopes for peace”, journalists take and share photos.

Curfew Lifted in Bağlar of Diyarbakır

Curfew Lifted in Bağlar of Diyarbakır

Curfew declared in Bağlar district of Diyarbakır province in southeastern Turkey six days ago has been lifted as of this morning. Newroz celebrations will be held in the province today.

Police Intervention in Newroz Celebrations

Police Intervention in Newroz Celebrations

The entrance in the celebration areas in İstanbul have been prohibited, many who wanted to get on the field for the celebrations in various provinces have been exposed to police intervention.

Yüksekdağ: Newroz Can’t be Banned, We Will Go On The Field

Yüksekdağ: Newroz Can’t be Banned, We Will Go On The Field

The roads have been closed ahead of the Newroz celebrations planned on Bakırköy Public Bazaar; police and anti-riot vehicles have been deployed on the area. HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ has declared that they would go to Bakırköy.

Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University

Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University

Police and private security forces intervened Newroz celebrations in Ankara University this afternoon, casting tear gas bombs and wounding several students.

20 March 2013 Serhat Korkmaz

Erdoğan Scolds Media: 'Are You Deaf?'

Erdoğan Scolds Media: 'Are You Deaf?'

At a meeting of the AKP Faction, Prime Minister Erdoğan made statements about this year's Newroz celebrations and the government's new regulations for relatives of "martyrs" with reference to the recent helicopter crash in Afghanistan. A side blow also went to the media.

Newroz Came with Tear Gas and Police Violence

NEWROZ 2012

Newroz Came with Tear Gas and Police Violence

BDP Deputy Ertuğrul Kürkçü talked to bianet about the massive police intervention against the Newroz celebrations in Mersin. Kurdish politician Ahmet Türk was beaten by the police in Batman and underwent medical treatment.

21 March 2012 Işıl Cinmen,Yüce Yöney

Kurds See Local Elections as Referendum

Kurds See Local Elections as Referendum

Altun of the Socialist Labour Movement spoke with bianet about her impressions at the Newroz celebrations in Diyarbakır. She said, “Most people are expecting peace.”

24 March 2009 Emine Özcan

Newroz Festivities in Diyarbakır Will Indicate Election Results

DTP candidate for Sur district mayor, Demirbaş thinks this year's spring festivities hold importance because of upcoming elections. He plans to continue providing multilingual local services, if elected. That was why he was dismissed from office.

20 March 2009 Tolga Korkut

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