TÜRKÇE KURDÎ
Homepage
News Authors Galleries Reports Library
Search
Show categoriesHide categoriesCategories
TÜRKÇE KURDÎ
Search Homepage
bianet-Bağımsız İletişim Ağı
Show menuHide menu
bianet biamag türkçe kurdî
SECTIONS
News Authors Special Reports Projects Library Galleries Search on the website
CATEGORIES
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram RSS E-bulletin
CORPORATE
About Us Contact Data protection policy Privacy Policy
news
Page 908
Court Says "Feel Free to Insult Those Apologising to Armenians"
An Istanbul court has decreed that journalist Can Ataklı’s claim that some people have received money from the EU to sign an apology campaign falls within the boundaries of freedom of thought. Lawyers have accused the judges of subjectivity.
24 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
“Lose No More Time in Clearing Mines”
“Lose No More Time in Clearing Mines”
Human rights organisations have accused Turkey of shirking the responsibilities brought by its signature under the Ottawa Agreement on the ban on mines five years ago.
24 February 2009 Bawer Çakır
Independent Media Will Bring Turkey and Germany Closer
At a conference organised by the Goethe Institute in Istanbul, journalists from Turkey and Germany expressed the need for more empathy between the two countries. bianet’s Kürkçü believes that an independent media is needed for that to happen.
23 February 2009 Bawer Çakır
Racist Film in Schools: Lawyer Calls on Parents to Sue
Lawyer Fethiye Çetin has called on parents to go to court to prevent schools from screening a racist “documentary” dealing with the controversial events of 1915.
23 February 2009 Tolga Korkut
UNESCO: 15 Languages Endangered in Turkey
UNESCO: 15 Languages Endangered in Turkey
According to the Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger published by UNESCO prior to 21 February, International Mother Language Day, 15 languages are endangered in Turkey, and Turkey is doing nothing to save them.
22 February 2009 Tolga Korkut
Court Will Hear New Witnesses in Zirve Massacre Case
At the 15th hearing of the case, the court ordered 10 others to testify on the murder of three Protestants for alleged "missionary activities." Lawyers insist deep state involvement has been revealed.
22 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Women Have Already Lost Upcoming Local Elections
As poltical parties announce their lists of candidates, the near zero representation of women in local governments surfaces once again. As of now, only 0,6 percent of local governors are women. Ka-Der is lobbying for a 50 percent women's quota.
22 February 2009 Emine Özcan
PM Calls For Unity in Diyarbakır Amid Protests
PM Calls For Unity in Diyarbakır Amid Protests
PM Erdogan refrained from openly criticizing DTP, the powerful pro-Kurdish party in the region. TRT6 made a live broadcast of Erdogan's speech, translated into Kurdish. Five protestors were taken into custody.
22 February 2009
Yet Another Death at a Shipyard
The second shipyard death this year is "only" one in a long tragic chain of deaths. Worker Cemil Akgül died on 18 February after being electrocuted at the Tuzla Shipyards on the outskirts of Istanbul.
19 February 2009 Emine Özcan
IPI Accuses Prime Minister of Intimidating Media
A representative of the IPI National Committee says that it “cannot be coincidence” that journalists and newspapers are being put under pressure at the same time.
19 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
EU Court Says Visa Not Necessary for Turkish Business
A decree by the European Court of Justice may mean that business trips from Turkey to EU member states will not require visa in future.
19 February 2009 Tolga Korkut
Attacked Journalist Yarayan’s Condition Life-Threatening
The owner of Siirt Birlik newspaper, Diya Yarayan, was attacked by four people and has been in hospital since. His wife says that he is not out of danger yet.
19 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Şırnak Prosecution Finally Looking for “Death Wells”
Şırnak Prosecution Finally Looking for “Death Wells”
A prosecutor in Şırnak province has examined a military complex and the road leading from Cizre to Silopi. The Bar Association is also calling for an examination of the graveyard for the poor.
19 February 2009 Tolga Korkut
"Stop Screening Discriminatory Documentary to Pupils"
International Hrant Dink Foundation prepares to apply to court in order to avert Ministry of Education's directive on screening a controversial documentary on the Armenian issue.
19 February 2009
Kurds Protest Police Violence
Thousands marched in Diyarbakır and Batman, condemning police violence against protesters during meetings on the commemoration of PKK leader Ocalan's arrest. DTP co-chairs Turk and Ayna challange AKP to local elections.
19 February 2009
Italian Artist's Murder Suspect Changes Testimony
Accused of raping and murdering Pippa Bacca, main suspect Karatas alleges innocence and claims he was threatened by three gunmen, on the fifth hearing of the case. Coroner's report states at least two aggressors were involved.
19 February 2009 Emine Özcan
Channel Ends Serial Tackling Domestic Violence
Star TV's Guldunya ends amid poor ratings. Women spectators and activists react, saying the show helped raise consciousness on the widespread problem. One in three women experience violence in Turkey.
19 February 2009 Emine Özcan
Sabah-atv Dismisses 10 Striking Workers
The Trade Union of Turkish Journalists has condemned the dismissal of ten striking employees in the Sabah, atv and Turkuvaz Group.
19 February 2009
Gendarmerie Commander in Dink Case Gets away with “Negligence”
A Trabzon court has decreed that Gendarmerie Commander Colonel Öz and five other soldiers will be tried for negligence for not preventing the murder of journalist Hrant Dink.
19 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Judges, Prosecutors and Doctors to Receive Training in Documenting Torture
The Turkish Medical Association will first train a team of 250 trainers; they in turn will educate 5,500 lawyers and doctors who are not experts in forensic medicine.
19 February 2009 Tolga Korkut
GO
AKP and CHP Promise Change in Terrorism Law for Children
AKP and CHP Promise Change in Terrorism Law for Children
A delegation of human rights activists from Diyarbakır visited parliament yesterday, protesting against the fact that hundreds of children are being tried for alleged membership in a terrorist organisation.
19 February 2009 Erhan Üstündağ
Istanbul Threatens Water Supplies and Favours the Rich
Although Istanbul will be hosting the World Water Forum soon, the city is itself guilty of endangering its vital water supplies and denying people access to clean water.
18 February 2009 Nihal Tümay
Children Exposed to Racist Propaganda Movie
A "documentary" on the events of 1915 prepared by the Turkish army incites protest by NGOs and individuals. The nation-wide showing of the propaganda material in schools will instill hatred in a whole generation they warn.
18 February 2009
Unemployment: Who is Standing in the Queues?
Unemployment: Who is Standing in the Queues?
Sebahattin became ill and was dismissed without compensation. Ayşe is trying to get through red tape to receive unemployment benefits. Adnan has found out that he will not receive benefits, as he has not paid enough contributions.
18 February 2009 Tolga Korkut,Bawer Çakır
"Psychological Support Needed for the Unemployed"
Turkish Psychiatry Association calls for free and accessible preventive mental health services for all, warning against a widespread social problem caused by rising unemployment.
17 February 2009
Rights Activists React as Children Crowd Prisons
More than a hundred children have been taken under custody during protests in several cities against PKK leader Ocalan's arrest on Feb. 15th, 1999. Ministry of Justice reveals that more than 1 500 were children tried with terror charges in 2006 and 2007.
17 February 2009
"Ignoring Ocalan Won't Serve Peaceful Solution to Kurdish Issue"
"Government tries to undermine Ocalan's influence on Kurds" says peace activist Tahmaz. "Despite 10 years under arrest, Ocalan and the PKK are still determining factors in the equation to a peaceful solution."
17 February 2009 Emine Özcan
Cities Must Deal with Forced Migration
Cities Must Deal with Forced Migration
As political parties are vying for votes in the upcoming local elections, token gestures are being made towards the urban poor. However, the underlying reason, forced migration, is being ignored.
17 February 2009 Bawer Çakır
“Solve Kurdish Question with Redefinition of Citizenship”
Kurdish politician Ekinci argues that Turkey has not taken any concrete steps to solve the Kurdish issue since PKK leader Öcalan’s capture ten years ago. He calls for constitutional change.
17 February 2009 Bawer Çakır
Two Newspapers Convicted for Different “Crimes”
Milliyet newspaper’s responsible editor Çakkalkurt has been sentenced to imprisonment for violating a military media ban on the PKK attack in Dağlıca. Posta reporter Cumalı has been convicted of violating the privacy of a person.
16 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Real Unemployment is 26 Percent, Future Bleak
Real Unemployment is 26 Percent, Future Bleak
The newly announced November 2008 data on unemployment does not reflect the rapid decline in the economy since the end of October. Future prospects for employment are bleak.
16 February 2009 Mustafa Sönmez
Police Unlawfully Questions Journalists' Identity
During a trade union meeting in Istanbul, police officers demand "official" identity cards from journalists trying to cover the story. bianet's Cakir was among those barred from entering the meeting site.
16 February 2009 Erol Önderoğlu
Back to Top