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Turkey demands closure of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear plant

Turkey demands closure of Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear plant

A radiation emergency plan has been developed in Iğdır, located 16 kilometers from the plant, according to an announcement.

Nuclear fuel to be delivered to Akkuyu on April 27

Nuclear fuel to be delivered to Akkuyu on April 27

Ecology platforms name this step as a "political move" and warn that a possible disaster in the Akkuyu power station being constructed will create pollution in the Mediterranean with cross-border effects.

Turkey Vows Plans For Its Second Nuclear Power Plant

Turkey Vows Plans For Its Second Nuclear Power Plant

Turkey’s Parliament ratified an international treaty to establish a nuclear power plant in the northern province of Sinop.

Greenpeace Activists Taken in Custody During PM's Meeting

PROTEST IN MERSIN

Greenpeace Activists Taken in Custody During PM's Meeting

3 Greenpeace activists were taken into custody after posting banners against nuclear power at a meeting of PM Erdoğan. They were released a few hours later. The activists encountered negative reactions by women at the meeting even before the police intervened.

6 June 2011 Ekin Karaca

Opponents of Nuclear Energy Send Protest to Parliament

Opponents of Nuclear Energy Send Protest to Parliament

Singers, actors and intellectuals opposing the building of nuclear power plants in Turkey have sent a statement to parliament. On 26 April, there will be a demonstration in Kadiköy, Istanbul.

3 April 2008 Emine Özcan

2008 Year of Anti-Nuclear Struggle

In 2007, a law on nuclear power was passed, gold mining activities increased, and the Kyoto Protocol was not signed by Turkey.

1 January 2008 Emine Özcan