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Erdoğan, Putin speak over phone ahead of nuclear plant opening

Erdoğan, Putin speak over phone ahead of nuclear plant opening

President Erdoğan will attending today's "fuel loading ceremony" via videoconference due to his recent illness.

Construction of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant remains troubled, workers demand safety

Construction of Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant remains troubled, workers demand safety

We spoke with the workers about working conditions, occupational safety and wages.

1 November 2022 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Japan's former PM regrets recommending nuclear energy to Turkey

Japan's former PM regrets recommending nuclear energy to Turkey

Turkey made an agreement with Japan for a nuclear power plant project in 2013.

Greenpeace Climbs 117m to Protest Turkey’s Nuclear Plant Project

Greenpeace Climbs 117m to Protest Turkey’s Nuclear Plant Project

Greenpeace activists climbed to one of the tallest buildings in the southern district of Mersin to protest Turkey’s first planned nuclear power plant in Akkuyu district.

Germany Shuts Down Reactors, Turkey Builds, Why?

NİLAY VARDAR REPORTED FROM GERMANY

Germany Shuts Down Reactors, Turkey Builds, Why?

While Turkey is eagerly signing deals to establish its first nuclear power plant in a foreseeable future without discussing potential perils of nuclear energy, Germany has been dealing with nuclear waste for the past 35 years.

26 February 2013 Nilay Vardar

Greenpeace Protests against Putin-Erdoğan Meeting

Greenpeace Protests against Putin-Erdoğan Meeting

Environmentalists have warned that the Russian Prime Minister's visit will only lead to the encouragement of nuclear energy.

7 August 2009 Bawer Çakır

Opposition to Nuclear Energy Raising Its Voice

As the rest of the world is trying to find alternatives to nuclear energy, Turkey is just launching its plans for the first two sites. Environmentalists and local groups are protesting.

13 February 2008 Emine Özcan

Yes to Kyoto, No to End of the World

Around a thousand people gathered in Kadiköy, Istanbul, at the weekend to call on Turkey to sign the Kyoto Protocol and to protest against the planned nuclear power plants.

10 December 2007 Emine Özcan