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Intellectuals to Support DTP in Parliament

Intellectuals to Support DTP in Parliament

Around 20 people will join the group meeting of the pro-Kurdish DTP in parliament. The Peace Parliament has called for support of the party, which, they say, “is necessary for peace.”

28 April 2009 Tolga Korkut

Former General Testifies About Coup Plans

Former chief of General Staff, General Özkök talks to prosecutors of the Ergenekon case. Previously, he implicitly acknowledged plans for a coup within the forces.

Ministry of Health Takes Precautions Against Swine Flu

Authorities declare precautions against the flu, which left more than a hundred dead in Mexico. Pamphlets will be distributed at airports.

Police Raid Leaves Three Dead In Istanbul

Police Raid Leaves Three Dead In Istanbul

A police officer, a left-wing militant and a child dies during a raid to a in Istanbul. Clashes lasted for six hours. Minister of Interior Atalay said the operation was planned.

Second Weapons Cache on Foundation Land

Second Weapons Cache on Foundation Land

Three army officers have been arrested in connection with two weapons caches found on land belonging to an educational foundation.

27 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Obama’s Statement on 1915 Keeps Turkey Dissatisfied

Obama’s Statement on 1915 Keeps Turkey Dissatisfied

The long-awaited statement by the US President on 24 April left Turkish politicians dissatisfied.

Farewell to Şirin Cemgil

Farewell to Şirin Cemgil

Around 1,000 people accompanied revolutionary militant Şirin Yazıcıoğlu (Cemgil) on her last journey in Turkey. She was buried next to her first husband.

27 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

Grandchildren of Former Enemies in Gallipoli Unite in Grief

Grandchildren of Former Enemies in Gallipoli Unite in Grief

On 25 April, thousands of people from New Zealand, Australia and Turkey participated in a commemorative ceremony at Gallipolli.

Workers Defied Police and Got to Taksim Square

Workers Defied Police and Got to Taksim Square

Trade unions representatives gathered in Taksim to show their determination to gather there on Labour Day.

27 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

220 Armenian Intellectuals Exiled in 1915 Commemorated

220 Armenian Intellectuals Exiled in 1915 Commemorated

On 24 April 1915, over 200 Armenian intellectuals were exiled and then killed. The Human Rights Association commemorated this loss to Armenian, Ottoman and Turkish society.

24 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

Alleged "Gang" Weapons Unearthed in Foundation Property

Alleged "Gang" Weapons Unearthed in Foundation Property

Excavations in Istanbul have led to the find of a weapons cache. Six soldiers, two of them retired, have been detained.

24 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

“We Want Gangs, not Children, in Court on 23 April”

“We Want Gangs, not Children, in Court on 23 April”

The youth union Genç-Sen pointed out that there are 2,433 children currently in prison.

24 April 2009 Nebi Altaylar

Children's Day in Hakkari: One Dead, One Brutally Beaten

Children's Day in Hakkari: One Dead, One Brutally Beaten

In Hakkari, where people are protesting against operations against the DTP, one child has died, and a police officer violently beat another child with his rifle butt.

24 April 2009 Emine Özcan

State Disciplines Kurdish Children in Prison

State Disciplines Kurdish Children in Prison

This article was written by bianet's Erhan Üstündağ on the day of Children's Festival, 23 April. It shows that hundreds of children are confronted with a much harsher side of the state, facing years of imprisonment.

23 April 2009 Erhan Üstündağ

May 1st Declared Holiday

May 1st Declared Holiday

Parliament unanimously recognizes May Day as "Labor and Solidarity Day".

Daily Taraf on Trial for Revealing Classified Info

Daily Taraf on Trial for Revealing Classified Info

Newspaper accused of publishing classified information regarding PKK's Aktütün attack, which left 17 soldiers dead.

EFJ Supports Sabah-ATV Strike

EFJ Supports Sabah-ATV Strike

European Federation of Journalists asks the government to respect basic rights.

“Children Should Enjoy Equality at Least on Their Day, April 23”

“Children Should Enjoy Equality at Least on Their Day, April 23”

On 23 April, Children's Day, the children we talked to expressed a wish for all children to be equal and take part in celebrations.

23 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

Cumhuriyet Publishes Journalists’ Letters from Jail

Cumhuriyet Publishes Journalists’ Letters from Jail

Two letters from journalist Mustafa Balbay have been published in the Cumhuriyet newspaper.

23 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

ECHR Warns: Do Not Prevent Workers from Organising

ECHR Warns: Do Not Prevent Workers from Organising

The ECHR has convicted Turkey for the disciplinary punishments that were handed to trade union members.

23 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

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Amnesty International: Refugees in Turkey Deprived of Rights

Amnesty International: Refugees in Turkey Deprived of Rights

Amnesty International has launched its report on the situation for refugees in Turkey.

23 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

“Punishment for Peace Call Violates ECHR Case Law”

“Punishment for Peace Call Violates ECHR Case Law”

Two Kurdish politicians have been convicted for a call for peace in which they used the word “guerilla” for PKK members.

22 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Weapons Found on Educational Foundation Land

Weapons Found on Educational Foundation Land

Yesterday evening, a weapons cache was found on land in Beykoz, Istanbul, belonging to the İSTEK Education Foundation. The foundation has said that the land belongs to the military.

22 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

Students Cannot Live off Scholarships

Students Cannot Live off Scholarships

Students from less well-off backgrounds face serious difficulties trying to get by. Cihan Erdal, a third year student in Istanbul, is only one of many.

22 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

European Parliament’s Cashman “Worried about Lambdaistanbul Court Case”

European Parliament’s Cashman “Worried about Lambdaistanbul Court Case”

Cashman, chair of the Gay and Lesbian Rights Working Group, has expressed his hope that the Lambdaistanbul case will end positively.

22 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

“We Don’t Need to Ask Permission to Gather in Taksim”

Trade unionist Okcan says that workers have not and will not apply to Istanbul’s governor for permission to gather in Taksim Square on Labour Day.

21 April 2009 Tolga Korkut

Most Female Labour Unregistered

Most Female Labour Unregistered

According to a report by the Initiative for Women’s Labour and Employment, women continue to be exploited in domestic and outside work.

21 April 2009 Emine Özcan

Transsexual Melek’s Killer Arrested

A 26-year-old has been arrested for the murder of Melek, a member of the Pink Life LGBTT Association. This is only the latest in a spate of murders affecting the LGBTT community.

20 April 2009 Bawer Çakır

"We Were So Sure We Were Unbiased Journalists...”

At a basic journalism seminar in Thrace, local journalists discussed the independence of journalists, correct reporting, photo reporting and creative journalism.

20 April 2009 Tolga Korkut

Dink Murder Trial: Samast Arrived Yet Failed To Talk

Dink Murder Trial: Samast Arrived Yet Failed To Talk

At the ninth hearing of the Hrant Dink murder trial, triggerman suspect Samast proved uncooperative. Requests by joint attorneys to call high-ranking security officers or merge trials have yet again been rejected.

20 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Council of State Attack to be Merged With Ergenekon Case

An Ankara court rules to refer the case to the ongoing Ergenekon trial. One judge had lost his life when a gunmen raided the Council of State in 2006.

Activists Demand Justice for Murdered Hrant Dink

More than 200 people gathered before the court hearing in Beşiktaş. They once again demanded investigations into allegations of involvement against state and security officials.