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Sentence of man who attacked Armenian church overturned due to 'lack of criminal responsibility'

Sentence of man who attacked Armenian church overturned due to 'lack of criminal responsibility'

In May 2020, a man attacked Surp Krikor Lusaroviç Armenian Church in Kuzguncuk, Üsküdar, removing and throwing away a cross on the church.

3 people put on trial for dancing on the gate of an Armenian church in İstanbul

3 people put on trial for dancing on the gate of an Armenian church in İstanbul

Briefly detained for dancing on the gate of the Surp Takavor Armenian Church in İstanbul’s Kadıköy in July 2021, three people now face up to 1 year in prison each for “publicly degrading the religious values of a segment of society.”

6 December 2021

Dancing on the gate of an Armenian church, three suspects released from detention

Dancing on the gate of an Armenian church, three suspects released from detention

Taken into custody for dancing on the gate of the Surp Takavor Armenian Church in Kadıköy, three suspects have been released from detention, two on probation.

‘How was the Armenian church demolished despite the protection order?’

FROM HDP MP PAYLAN TO MINISTER

‘How was the Armenian church demolished despite the protection order?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to the Minister of Tourism and Culture, HDP Diyarbakır MP Paylan has asked how the historical Surp Toros Armenian Church was demolished despite being recognized as an “immovable that requires protection.”

27 January 2021

Surp Toros Church in Kütahya demolished

Surp Toros Church in Kütahya demolished

The historical Surp Toros Church in Turkey’s western province of Kütaya has been destroyed after it came into the possession of a person.

27 January 2021

One Person Detained over Armenian Church Attack

One Person Detained over Armenian Church Attack

A man has been detained for damaging places of worship.

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

HDP MP GARO PAYLAN

‘Do You Think President’s Hate Speech Has a Role in Attack Against Armenian Church?’

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Interior Minister Soylu, HDP MP Paylan has asked the role of President Erdoğan’s hate speech such as “leftover of the sword” in the hate attacks targeting the minorities’ places of worship in Turkey.

Istanbul Armenian Church Walls Vandalized

Istanbul Armenian Church Walls Vandalized

Unknown perpetrators have vandalized the Surp Hreshdagabet Armenian Church in Balat, with graffiti saying, "You are finish". Minority Foundations Representative Moris Levi has condemned the "act of hate crime," said they filed a complaint.

25 February 2019