Representatives of 144 environmental groups have met and vowed that they will not vote for those who neglect renewable energy. They have also called for the law on nuclear power stations scrapped. The provisional law has been passed by the parliament.

By the end of 2007, 99 thousand hoseholds will be reached for the field research done within the Elimination of Worst Kinds of Child Labor Project. ILO, EU and government work together to direct working children back to the educational system.

The Comission on Minimum Wage gathered to decide the amount for 2007. Current number is way below poverty line. Economist Sonmez says a strong political opposion is needed to challenge the government policies while workers unions are at disaccord.

The PKK decision offers the possibility of genuine reforms and autonomy, but this will happen only if the Turkish army agrees to retire to its barracks. Economic conditions in the Kurdish areas are now desperate.

I have been in Istanbul for two times, but did not feel I was in Turkey. In Diyarbakir I had that feeling that I am in Turkish land, although I met only Kurdish and Zaza people there, says Armenian intellectual Artsvi Bakhchinyan after visiting Turkey.

Approximately 70 organizations and individuals have issued an appeal for the PKK cease-fire period to be properly evaluated and for existing problems to be addressed without prejudice: PKK must put down arms for good

Public Prosecutors Office rejects request from Bursa Governorship to close down Rainbow Association saying homosexuality is not an offence and reiterates that there will be no prosecution with a reference to the European Convention on Human Rights.

Yet another child, this time, Kerem was killed when a piece of metal he was playing with exploded. Two other children were injured in the incident. There is still not sufficient work to educate children against military mines and abandoned ammunition.

The Global Anti-War Week is to be marked with various activities following this weekends launch where Middle East situation and Bushs war policies were highlights. Activities to continue until Sept.30 as decided at the European and World Social Forum.

Amnesty International expert Kilic criticizes Turkey and Greece for practice of secretly deporting illegal immigrants into each others territorial waters after UNHCR spokesmen implies this is common practice: This is against the Refugee Law.

Olof Palme Foundations aid to the children in the form of story books and computers has been blocked at customs. Losing hope of laying hands on the grant, GOC DER has forfeited its rights on books and computers.

An investigation was launched against lawyer Erkem for her statements as Bar Association official related to child torture in local prison. She given only 10 days to prepare her defense or forgo defense rights, but is denied access to court files.

As Turkish MPs meet tomorrow to debate a government ruling to send troops to Lebanon, peace activists opposing the move will take to the streets in a major rally.. DISK calls for mass participation to prevent coffins coming back from Lebanon.

29 leading intellectuals sign open letter saying government should only send humanitarian aid to the Middle East. Baydar: Cease-Fire declared for countries to send soldiers while the function of the peace corps is to suppress Palestine and Lebanon.

Union of Bar Associations ends its protest of obligatory counsel services after Prime Minister issues orders for a new law and payment plan. Services to offer government-sponsored counsel to victims and defendants resume as the Union welcome solution.

Despite protests and appeals, PM Erdogan is expected to lead a groundbreaking ceremony in the Southeast, launching the construction of the controversial Ilisu Dam at cost of immersing the town of Hasankeyf, the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, under water.

Initiative to Structure Childrens Justice System writes to President and Main Opposition Leader asking them to take new Anti-Terror Law to Constitutional Court and have it expunged: Children cant be protected from terror by limiting rights.

Novelist Shafak is to stand trial on September 21 at an Istanbul court, facing charges of insulting Turkishness in her new bestseller Father and Bastard. Shafak now faces up to 3 years imprisonment under article 301 of the Criminal Code.

Labor and women organizations, academics and students march from Taksim Gezi Park to Dolmabahce under a joint banner demanding Israel to stop. DISKs 3-day sit-in protest of Israeli aggression in the Middle East ends with public rally calling for peace.

A gay and lesbian cultural magazine published by KAOS Gl was seized on grounds that it was against general morality for a cover story that analyzed pornography and homosexuality. Lawyer Aydin challenges the verdict.