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Tuğçe Yılmaz
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Police disrupt Transgender Day of Remembrance event in İstanbul
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Police disrupt Transgender Day of Remembrance event in İstanbul
Police disrupt Transgender Day of Remembrance event in İstanbul
Trans activists gathered to mark TDoR in Beşiktaş were subjected to ID checks by the police.
20 November 2024
Prisoner subjected to experiments by Muazzez İlmiye Çığ’s foundation: 'It was like Mengele's work'
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Prisoner subjected to experiments by Muazzez İlmiye Çığ’s foundation: 'It was like Mengele's work'
Prisoner subjected to experiments by Muazzez İlmiye Çığ’s foundation: 'It was like Mengele's work'
Memet Sönmez, who was imprisoned after the 1980 coup, shared his experiences of being subjected to questioning and experiments by the HZİ Neuropsychiatry Foundation.
18 November 2024
'Translating Socialism' exhibition explores reflections of Yugoslav socialism in Turkish-speaking community
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'Translating Socialism' exhibition explores reflections of Yugoslav socialism in Turkish-speaking community
'Translating Socialism' exhibition explores reflections of Yugoslav socialism in Turkish-speaking community
The exhibition at İstanbul's Salt Galata examines the little-known history of the Turkish-speaking community in the socialist Yugoslavia.
16 November 2024
MUBI Fest censorship latest in a series of bans targeting LGBTI+s in İstabul's Kadıköy
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MUBI Fest censorship latest in a series of bans targeting LGBTI+s in İstabul's Kadıköy
MUBI Fest censorship latest in a series of bans targeting LGBTI+s in İstabul's Kadıköy
While İstanbul's Kadıköy district's censorship of MUBI Fest İstanbul 2024 has drawn international reactions, this is only the latest in a series of restrictions. Since 2019, the governor's office has been prohibiting even the simplest gatherings for LGBTI+s, including meetings for tea, dancing, and organizing sports tournaments.
8 November 2024
‘You can’t discuss peace while appointing trustees,” says dismissed Kurdish mayor
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‘You can’t discuss peace while appointing trustees,” says dismissed Kurdish mayor
‘You can’t discuss peace while appointing trustees,” says dismissed Kurdish mayor
Co-mayor Saniye Bayram emphasized Halfeti’s symbolic importance despite being the smallest district in Urfa.
4 November 2024
Municipality censors artwork at İstanbul gallery over ‘obscenity’
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Municipality censors artwork at İstanbul gallery over ‘obscenity’
Municipality censors artwork at İstanbul gallery over ‘obscenity’
The opposition-held municipality of the Beyoğlu district removed an artwork without notice.
31 October 2024
Dozens of stray cats and dogs poisoned to death in Turkey’s Kocaeli, local authorities blamed
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Dozens of stray cats and dogs poisoned to death in Turkey’s Kocaeli, local authorities blamed
Dozens of stray cats and dogs poisoned to death in Turkey’s Kocaeli, local authorities blamed
All the killed animals were healthy and were regularly being fed by volunteers, which constitutes a violation of the recently enacted law authorizing stray animal killing under specific conditions.
11 October 2024
Synagogues vandalized in İzmir: ‘Turkey’s Jews are living on the edge since the war began'
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Synagogues vandalized in İzmir: ‘Turkey’s Jews are living on the edge since the war began'
Synagogues vandalized in İzmir: ‘Turkey’s Jews are living on the edge since the war began'
Turkey’s Jews should not be held accountable for Israeli PM Netanyahu’s actions, says Nesim Bencoya, coordinator of the İzmir Jewish Cultural Heritage Project.
10 October 2024
‘They intended to intimidate the LGBTI+ movement through my arrest’
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‘They intended to intimidate the LGBTI+ movement through my arrest’
‘They intended to intimidate the LGBTI+ movement through my arrest’
LGBTI+ activist Iris Mozalar reflects on her arrest for “inciting the public to hatred and hostility" due to her social media posts and her experiences during the imprisonment.
6 October 2024
Activists stage counter-demonstration during anti-LGBTI+ rally in İstanbul
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Activists stage counter-demonstration during anti-LGBTI+ rally in İstanbul
Activists stage counter-demonstration during anti-LGBTI+ rally in İstanbul
Members of a LGBTI+ rights group distributed sweets for the memory of Ahmet Yıldız, who was killed for being gay, a symbolic case for gay rights in Turkey.
16 September 2024
‘The racist hatred that could enable new pogroms is deeply present in Turkey’
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‘The racist hatred that could enable new pogroms is deeply present in Turkey’
ANNIVERSARY OF İSTANBUL POGROM
‘The racist hatred that could enable new pogroms is deeply present in Turkey’
We spoke with Foti Benlisoy on the anniversary of the 6-7 September Pogrom, discussing the 1955 attacks on Greek, Armenian, and Jewish communities, as well as new manifestations of societal violence in Turkey.
6 September 2024
Lake Salda: Protection or commercialization?
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Lake Salda: Protection or commercialization?
Lake Salda: Protection or commercialization?
While activists from the Salda Lake Protection Association view the inclusion of the lake in the "World's Top 100 Geological Heritage List" as a positive development, they remain concerned about the future of the lake.
3 September 2024
Erdoğan issues ‘tailor-made’ decree for lake shore industrial zone in northwestern Turkey
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Erdoğan issues ‘tailor-made’ decree for lake shore industrial zone in northwestern Turkey
Erdoğan issues ‘tailor-made’ decree for lake shore industrial zone in northwestern Turkey
A business conglomerate known for its close ties to the government has been permitted to establish a paper factory near Bursa's Lake İznik.
20 August 2024
LGBTI+ Activist İris Mozalar arrested over social media posts defending refugees
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LGBTI+ Activist İris Mozalar arrested over social media posts defending refugees
LGBTI+ Activist İris Mozalar arrested over social media posts defending refugees
Mozalar is facing charges of "inciting hatred and animosity among the public" due to her posts opposing a recent pogrom attempt targeting Syrian refugees.
11 July 2024
Imprisoned Kurdish politician Semra Güzel: ‘My right to love is being judged in this trial’
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Imprisoned Kurdish politician Semra Güzel: ‘My right to love is being judged in this trial’
INTERVIEW
Imprisoned Kurdish politician Semra Güzel: ‘My right to love is being judged in this trial’
The former HDP deputy was arrested in September 2022, after a targeted campaign by the pro-government media led to a 'terror' investigation.
8 July 2024
İstanbul's LGBTI+ activists hold Pride March in unexpected location to circumvent bans
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İstanbul's LGBTI+ activists hold Pride March in unexpected location to circumvent bans
İstanbul's LGBTI+ activists hold Pride March in unexpected location to circumvent bans
The activists gathered on Bağdat Avenue to quickly hold a march and then disperse. Taken by surprise, police later searched the side streets looking for LGBTI+s.
1 July 2024
Ahmet Yıldız homophobic murder case: Verdict still pending after 40th hearing
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Ahmet Yıldız homophobic murder case: Verdict still pending after 40th hearing
Ahmet Yıldız homophobic murder case: Verdict still pending after 40th hearing
Despite several changes in judges and prosecutors, Ahmet Yıldız's murderer has not been found. Yahya Yıldız, the fugitive father, was reportedly seen in Zakho, Iraq, during the investigation phase.
27 June 2024
İstanbul Trans Pride March marked with decentralized protests amid heavy police presence
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İstanbul Trans Pride March marked with decentralized protests amid heavy police presence
İstanbul Trans Pride March marked with decentralized protests amid heavy police presence
A parade could not be held due to the bans but trans flags hung by activists appeared at several locations in the city.
24 June 2024
Documentary celebrates 20 years of Kavala’s Anadolu Kültür
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Documentary celebrates 20 years of Kavala’s Anadolu Kültür
Documentary celebrates 20 years of Kavala’s Anadolu Kültür
Founded in 2002 by civil society and human rights defender Osman Kavala, Anadolu Kültür's story is told in the documentary “Feeding River: 20 Years of Anadolu Kültür”.
12 June 2024
“There are no dogs left on the streets of Urfa”
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“There are no dogs left on the streets of Urfa”
“There are no dogs left on the streets of Urfa”
Following reports of rabies cases in Urfa and subsequent allegations, a mass branding and collection of stray dogs was initiated. Yasemin Al, the Urfa Representative of the Association for the Protection of Animals from Helplessness and Indifference, and local animal protection officer, shared details of the process with bianet.
10 June 2024
Turkey celebrates World Environment Day with news of ecocide
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Turkey celebrates World Environment Day with news of ecocide
Turkey celebrates World Environment Day with news of ecocide
Nil Ormanlı from the Association for Derivation Economy and Change.org Climate Project evaluated June 5 World Environment Day in the context of ecological destruction and struggles in Turkey.
5 June 2024
Turkey plans to euthanize stray dogs: 'Fascism needs animosity towards animals'
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Turkey plans to euthanize stray dogs: 'Fascism needs animosity towards animals'
Turkey plans to euthanize stray dogs: 'Fascism needs animosity towards animals'
"It is no coincidence that street animals are being used as a distraction. Have we solved the problems of hunger and poverty that we are now discussing animals?" says DEM Spokesperson Perihan Koca.
23 May 2024
Expansion of tourism facility in Bodrum protected area approved without environmental review
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Expansion of tourism facility in Bodrum protected area approved without environmental review
Expansion of tourism facility in Bodrum protected area approved without environmental review
Cengiz Holding, known for its close ties to the government, has secured the permission to expand its luxury tourism facilities in Cennet Bay, a protected area.
16 May 2024
Կը փնտռուին / Tracing ‘missing persons’ ads in Armenian press after genocide
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Կը փնտռուին / Tracing ‘missing persons’ ads in Armenian press after genocide
Կը փնտռուին / Tracing ‘missing persons’ ads in Armenian press after genocide
We spoke with investigative writer Zakarya Mildanoğlu about the missing persons ads placed in Armenian-language newspapers during and after the 1915 expulsion.
9 May 2024
METU students set up encampment protesting spring fest restrictions
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METU students set up encampment protesting spring fest restrictions
METU students set up encampment protesting spring fest restrictions
The rector reduced the festival from four to two days, banned the setup of a concert stage, and prohibited the use of the Revolution Stadium, the traditional venue for spring festivals. This decision is seen as part of a broader government policy regarding university festivals.
30 April 2024
Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning
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Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning
Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning
Two young Armenians from İstanbul explained their relationships with Armenian language and culture, their connection to İstanbul, and what April 24, 1915, means to them.
24 April 2024
İstanbul night watchman shoots dog in head
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İstanbul night watchman shoots dog in head
İstanbul night watchman shoots dog in head
The dog taken care of by the neighborhood residents is in critical condition as neighborhood guards’ authority to use weapons once again comes under question.
17 April 2024
Trans women's homes targeted in İzmir stone-throwing attack
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Trans women's homes targeted in İzmir stone-throwing attack
Trans women's homes targeted in İzmir stone-throwing attack
Trans women living on Bornova Street in the western city were attacked by a large mob. Women emphasized the changing face of the street contributes to such attacks.
15 April 2024
'We won with women and children': DEM edges AKP in conservative stronghold
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'We won with women and children': DEM edges AKP in conservative stronghold
'We won with women and children': DEM edges AKP in conservative stronghold
The pro-Kurdish DEM Party has won Elazığ’s Karakoçan district by just over 200 votes. The ruling party’s candidate got nearly half of the vote in the previous election.
1 April 2024
Newroz celebration in İstanbul drew a crowd of over 300,000 people to Yenikapı Square
Newroz celebration in İstanbul drew a crowd of over 300,000 people to Yenikapı Square
This year's celebrations, held under the slogan "Rabe dema azadî û serkeftinê ye - "Now is the time for freedom. Rise up", saw participation from all districts of İstanbul. However, police detained over 50 individuals due to restrictions on slogans and banners. A group of LGBTI+ individuals attempting to enter the rally area faced verbal and physical violence from the crowd.
18 March 2024
Women and LGBTI+s take to streets despite obstacles
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Women and LGBTI+s take to streets despite obstacles
22ND FEMINIST NIGHT MARCH
Women and LGBTI+s take to streets despite obstacles
Police closed all streets in Taksim area with barricades.
8 March 2024
‘Attacks on Academics for Peace continues through the judiciary’
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‘Attacks on Academics for Peace continues through the judiciary’
‘Attacks on Academics for Peace continues through the judiciary’
Eğitim Sen teachers and academics’ union drew attention to the arbitrary court decisions in the reinstatement cases of the dismissed Academics for Peace.
23 February 2024
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