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Doğuş University Fires Academic Signing Peace Declaration

Doğuş University Fires Academic Signing Peace Declaration

Doğuş University has annulled the contract of Assist. Prof. Dr. Aslı Vatansever who had signed the declaration entitled “We will not be a party to this crime”.

2 May 2016 Beyza Kural

Broadcast Ban on Bomb Attack in Diyarbakır

Broadcast Ban on Bomb Attack in Diyarbakır

Attack has been launched on Gendarmerie Battalion Commandership in Diyarbakır’s Dicle by bomb-laden vehicle. One specialized sergeant killed, a huge building damage. Broadcast ban has been imposed on the news as to the attack.

Anarchists in İzmir Explain Why They Undressed

Anarchists in İzmir Explain Why They Undressed

Anarchists in İzmir have said, “We haven’t taken off our clothes only but also ethnic, religious, sexual, biological and many more identities that the system dictated on us”.

TAK Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack in Bursa

TAK Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack in Bursa

The TAK has claimed responsibility for the suicide attack launched at Grand Mosque in Bursa.

Bomb Attack in Antep

Bomb Attack in Antep

An explosion has occurred yesterday in front of Antep Police Department killing two police officers.

3 Soldiers Killed in Nusaybin

3 Soldiers Killed in Nusaybin

Three soldiers have been killed, 14 others wounded in the attack of PKK members in Mardin’s Nusaybin.

May 1 Rally in İstanbul, İzmir

May 1 Rally in İstanbul, İzmir

The May 1 celebrations which have been organized in Taksim Square of İstanbul every year, has been held in Bakırköy this year, upon call of DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB. The celebrations in İzmir took place in Gündoğdu square.

bianet, TGS Sign Collective Labor Agreement

bianet, TGS Sign Collective Labor Agreement

Personal rights, editorial independence, social gender equality have been guaranteed by Collective Labor Agreement signed for the first time with a news site. Employees living with animals at their homes in addition to kindergarten aid have taken place in the agreement.

Those Who Lost Their Lives on May 1’s Commemorated

Those Who Lost Their Lives on May 1’s Commemorated

DİSK, KESK, TTB and TMMOB have gathered in Kazancı and Şişhane to commemorate those who have lost their lives on May 1s.

29 April 2016 Beyza Kural

‘Life Stopped’ in Nusaybin, Central Şırnak

‘Life Stopped’ in Nusaybin, Central Şırnak

Kuzu from the Human Rights Association and Gökalp from Turkish Medical Association have told that services, notably medical services and flow of information have been staggering in Şırnak central and Mardin’s Nusaybin districts that are under curfew for over 1.5 months.

Act Allowing Child Marriage Referred to Constitutional Court

Act Allowing Child Marriage Referred to Constitutional Court

Agenda Child Association has declared that the Family Court has referred the relevant Article No. 124 to the Constitutional Court in the suit brought to annul the article in Turkish Civil Code allowing child marriage.

Rocket Hits Kilis Again This Morning

Rocket Hits Kilis Again This Morning

Rocket launched from an ISIS-held territory has hit Kilis this morning. The rockets have dropped on an empty field.

Detained Dutch Journalist Umar Goes Out of Citizenship of Turkey

Detained Dutch Journalist Umar Goes Out of Citizenship of Turkey

Dutch columnist Umar detained in Kuşadası on charge of “insulting President” has taken decision to go out of citizenship of Turkey.

Penalty Against Ankaragücü Over Attack on Amedspor Executives

Penalty Against Ankaragücü Over Attack on Amedspor Executives

Football Federation of Turkey has declared its decision of Ankaragücü as to battering against Amedspor executives: Penalty of playing without spectators for two games at his own stadium, 2 games at neutral ground.

Video - ‘2nd Round’ Immunity Negotiations in Parliament

Video - ‘2nd Round’ Immunity Negotiations in Parliament

During the negotiations meeting in the Parliamentary Constitutional Commission with regards to the immunities, the MPs have pounded each other up. The meeting has been postponed to next week.

Cumhuriyet Columnists Sentenced to 2-Year Jail Term Over Charlie Hebdo Cover

Cumhuriyet Columnists Sentenced to 2-Year Jail Term Over Charlie Hebdo Cover

Cumhuriyet daily columnists, Ceyda Karan and Hikmet Çetinkaya being tried for publishing Charlie Hebdo cover of the prophet Muhammad, have been sentenced to 2 years of prison.

1 First Lieutenant Killed in Şırnak

1 First Lieutenant Killed in Şırnak

The first lieutenant got heavily wounded in the attack launched by YPS members against military unit in Şırnak Central lost his life despite all the efforts at the hospital into where he was taken for treatment.

Efkan Ala: 15 Under Custody Regarding Attack in Bursa

Efkan Ala: 15 Under Custody Regarding Attack in Bursa

Minister of Internal Affairs Efkan Ala, has stated that 15 persons have been taken into custody with regards to the suicide attack in Bursa and added that the suicide bomber had left Urfa and arrived in Bursa three days ago.

Those Losing Their lives on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

Those Losing Their lives on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

In the commemoration of those losing their lives on May 1, 1977 held at Kazancı Yokuşu in İstanbul’s Taksim, demand for forming truth commission to investigate into the May 1, 1977 massacre has been reiterated.

28 April 2016 Beyza Kural

LGBTIs Call For Solidarity on 24th İstanbul Pride Week

LGBTIs Call For Solidarity on 24th İstanbul Pride Week

24th İstanbul LGBTI Pride week will be between July 20-26 this year. Volunteers of the pride week say pride week is the time when the visibility of the LGBTI persons is at its utmost, thus may the people not spare their support.

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Journalist Hakan Bülent Attacked

Journalist Hakan Bülent Attacked

Journalist Hakan Bülent Yardımcı from Adana has been attacked by an unknown assailant. Yardımcı given incapacity report of 30 days has said he was asked “Are you an enemy of Hüseyin Sözlü”.

Finn Writer Taina Niemela to be Deported

Finn Writer Taina Niemela to be Deported

Finn writer Taina Niemela residing in Van has been issued to be deported over “espionage activities” allegation.

Turkey Among Countries With Highest Decline in Freedom of Press

Turkey Among Countries With Highest Decline in Freedom of Press

Freedom House on its Freedom of Press 2016 Report has noted that press freedom has declined to its lowest point in 12 years. Turkey is among the countries with the largest decline.

6 People Including Ankaragücü Chairperson Testify Over Attacking Amedspor Executives

6 People Including Ankaragücü Chairperson Testify Over Attacking Amedspor Executives

Six people one of whom was Ankaragücü Chairperson, Mehmet Yiğiner have been taken into custody and testified as to battering Amedspor executives.

Suicide Attack in Bursa

Suicide Attack in Bursa

A suicide attack has taken place by the Grand Mosque in Bursa. The Ministry of Health has declared that 13 wounded are under treatment.

Non-Prosecution for Beyaz, 5 Years Prison Demanded for Teacher, Programme Supervisor

Non-Prosecution for Beyaz, 5 Years Prison Demanded for Teacher, Programme Supervisor

The lawsuit brought against Beyazıt Öztürk on charge of “propagandizing for the terrorist organization” has been nolle prossed. Five years in prison has been demanded for the programme supervisor Kadir Turnalı and teacher Ayşe Çelik going live on the programme.

Military Vehicle Kills 1 Woman, Police Attack People in Diyarbakır

Military Vehicle Kills 1 Woman, Police Attack People in Diyarbakır

Military armored vehicle has crashed a woman to death in Diyarbakır’s Ofis. Police have attacked with pressured water and pepper gas on people protesting the killing.

Shooting Ban on Journalist Hacaloğlu in Kilis

Shooting Ban on Journalist Hacaloğlu in Kilis

Journalist Hilmi Hacaloğlu has been hindered by police in Kilis where he went for shooting, he was told that he can’t shoot without permission of the Governorship. Hacaloğlu told that there is an intense fear atmosphere in the city.

27 April 2016 Ayça Söylemez

Also Those Supporting Teacher Çelik Saying “Don’t Let Children Die” On Trial

Also Those Supporting Teacher Çelik Saying “Don’t Let Children Die” On Trial

30 persons who have denounced themselves with the slogan “We are all teacher Ayşe to support Ayşe Çelik who had said “Children are dying, don’t remain silent” on a TV programme called Beyaz Şov have been put on trial on charge of “propagandizing for the terrorist organization”.

From Peace Bloc to MPs: Refuse Proposal to Lift Parliamentary Immunity

From Peace Bloc to MPs: Refuse Proposal to Lift Parliamentary Immunity

Peace Bloc stating lifting parliamentary immunity will destroy the basis of the peace to green has called for MPs to reject bill of law.

27 April 2016 Beyza Kural

Civilian Killings Increase by 7,682% in Turkey

Civilian Killings Increase by 7,682% in Turkey

Action on Armed Violence suggests 33,307 civilians killed in the explosions all over the world in 2015, which means 30 civilians have lost their lives per day.

“May April 28 be Declared Remembrance and Mourning Day”

“May April 28 be Declared Remembrance and Mourning Day”

Worker Families Seeking Justice have demanded declaring April 28 “Remembrance and Mourning Day” like in other countries.