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TMMOB on İliç gold mine: 'We have repeatedly raised concerns about potential for landslides'

TMMOB on İliç gold mine: 'We have repeatedly raised concerns about potential for landslides'

Emin Koramaz, President of the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects, commented on the disaster at the İliç gold mine site, stating, "Halting operations in İliç is not sufficient; all Environmental Impact Assessment and operating permits should be revoked."

Challenging conditions drive unsanctioned building boom in Malatya after quakes

SIX MONTHS ON FROM TURKEY EARTHQUAKES

Challenging conditions drive unsanctioned building boom in Malatya after quakes

The earthquakes resulted in a displacement of coordinates in the province, which led to a temporary suspension of new construction permits.

11 August 2023 Demet Aran

Filmmakers take over the Justice Vigil on its 35th day

GEZİ TRIAL / JUSTICE VIGIL

Filmmakers take over the Justice Vigil on its 35th day

'We are the movies that Çiğdem could not make' have said filmmakers from Turkey during the Justice Vigil for Gezi Trials.

31 May 2022 Melin Durmaz

Professional organizations to meet in İstanbul’s Maltepe Square on May Day

Professional organizations to meet in İstanbul’s Maltepe Square on May Day

Five labor and occupational organizations have released a joint statement and announced that this year’s Labor Day celebration will take place in Maltepe Square in İstanbul.

Turkey is faced with a serious energy crisis, says engineers chamber

Turkey is faced with a serious energy crisis, says engineers chamber

The recent industrial natural gas cuts and the excessive increase in energy prices are caused by wrong energy policies, says the Chamber of Chemical Engineers.

7 February 2022

Why does a plane fail to take off from 3rd Airport while it can do so from Atatürk Airport?

Why does a plane fail to take off from 3rd Airport while it can do so from Atatürk Airport?

While the Atatürk Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport were mostly open to air traffic except for a few minor problems during the snowfall in İstanbul, the recently constructed İstanbul Airport, one of the mega projects, was severely affected. But why?

26 January 2022 Tansu Pişkin

‘We cannot make a living’: Labor organizations' rally not permitted by sub-governor

‘We cannot make a living’: Labor organizations' rally not permitted by sub-governor

Four labor and occupational organizations announced that they would hold joint rallies of “We cannot make a living” across Turkey on December 12. The Muratpaşa Sub-Governor’s Office in Antalya has banned the rally “because it might pose a risk”.

10 December 2021

'Withdraw the proposal, draw up a gender-sensitive, equality-based budget'

JOINT STATEMENT BY 4 ORGANIZATIONS

'Withdraw the proposal, draw up a gender-sensitive, equality-based budget'

The women’s units of the labor and occupational organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB raise concerns that the 2022 budget is not gender-sensitive, calling on the authorities to withdraw the proposal and to draw up an equality-based budget.

11 November 2021

2022 budget talks: Labor organizations to protest in Ankara

'WE CANNOT MAKE A LIVING'

2022 budget talks: Labor organizations to protest in Ankara

The labor and occupational organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB have announced that they will hold a joint protest in the capital city of Ankara on November 14 and say, “We cannot make a living" amid the 2022 budget talks at the Parliament.

10 November 2021

Turkey's industrial production increased while employment, wages decreased in pandemic

Turkey's industrial production increased while employment, wages decreased in pandemic

The share of the labor force in GDP decreased in 2020, says a report by the Chamber of Mechanical Engineers.

1,042 workers lost their lives in Turkey’s mines in 10 years

1,042 workers lost their lives in Turkey’s mines in 10 years

Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) Chair Koramaz says, “Looking on occupational homicides and associating the incidents with fate and disposition, the political power holders are making great efforts to protect this system.”

Canal İstanbul threat allegations show 'environmental assessment should be canceled'

Canal İstanbul threat allegations show 'environmental assessment should be canceled'

A member of the project's board of experts said that he was asked to make changes in a scientific review report and received threats after refusing to do so.

29 January 2021

Objection to panel of experts in Canal İstanbul case

Objection to panel of experts in Canal İstanbul case

The Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) has objected to the panel of experts who will review the appeals in the court case against the Canal İstanbul project, citing concerns about experts’ impartiality and objectivity.

19 January 2021

Chamber of engineers calls for mobilization against earthquake

MAGNITUDE 5.3 EARTHQUAKE IN ELAZIĞ

Chamber of engineers calls for mobilization against earthquake

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake hit Turkey’s eastern province of Elazığ yesterday morning. Releasing a statement regarding the issue, the Chamber of Civil Engineers has said, “Stop acting as if measures were taken; we have already lost so much time.”

28 December 2020

Giresun floods: 'Soil cannot absorb rainwater because of dense housing'

PROFESSIONAL CHAMBERS

Giresun floods: 'Soil cannot absorb rainwater because of dense housing'

Floods have increased in the Black Sea Region in recent years.

Joint statement by 627 engineers: ‘Keep your hands off professional chambers’

Joint statement by 627 engineers: ‘Keep your hands off professional chambers’

“We are determined to stand up against anti-democratic practices based on universal law, human rights and democracy norms and the power that we manifest with our democratic will,” the engineers have said in their joint statement.

'Workers didn't have protective equipment, cigarettes were allowed inside the factory'

EXPLOSION AT FIREWORKS FACTORY

'Workers didn't have protective equipment, cigarettes were allowed inside the factory'

"As we have become accustomed to after all the occupational homicides, the first ones to be detained are the managing director, the occupational safety specialist and two overseers," TMMOB has said.

Coal-fired plants reopen: Engineers cast doubt on minister's statement that 'obligations fulfilled'

Coal-fired plants reopen: Engineers cast doubt on minister's statement that 'obligations fulfilled'

Six coal-fired plants have reopened after they were shut down in January because of failing to make investments needed to fulfill environmental obligations.

Chamber of Environmental Engineers: İstanbul Breathes Poison Even During Pandemic

Chamber of Environmental Engineers: İstanbul Breathes Poison Even During Pandemic

Almost the entire city breathes polluted air, according to the 2020 İstanbul Environmental Status Report released by the Chamber of Environmental Engineers.

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

‘Take Legislative Steps to Prevent New Waves of Outbreak’

Four professional organizations have released a joint statement and called on the Parliament to take such legislative steps in healthcare, social life and work life that they will be based on scientific data and prevent new waves of outbreak.

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

Women Massacred in Taksim on May 1, 1977 Commemorated

The women who were massacred in Taksim, İstanbul during the May Day celebrations in 1977 have been commemorated by the women’s organizations and four occupational organizations and confederations of unions.

1 May 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Unions, Professional Organizations Request 'Urgent Measures' During Pandemic

Unions, Professional Organizations Request 'Urgent Measures' During Pandemic

The organizations have launched a petition requesting seven measures to be implemented to protect health workers and disadvantaged groups.

‘Allocate Budget for Healthcare, Not for Canal İstanbul’

‘Allocate Budget for Healthcare, Not for Canal İstanbul’

Making a statement on the first tender lodged for Canal İstanbul yesterday, the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) has noted that prioritizing Canal İstanbul, rather than the struggle against coronavirus, is unacceptable.

Taksim Solidarity: We Will Defend Gezi

AHEAD OF SIXTH HEARING OF GEZİ TRIAL

Taksim Solidarity: We Will Defend Gezi

Holding a press statement about the sixth hearing of Gezi trial to be held on February 18, Taksim Solidarity platform has said, “We have to defend Gezi to the end for our losses whose names are not even mentioned in this trial.”

11 February 2020 Tansu Pişkin

Last Day to Object to ‘Environmental Plan’ of Canal İstanbul Project: January 28

Last Day to Object to ‘Environmental Plan’ of Canal İstanbul Project: January 28

Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) İstanbul Provincial Coordination Council has prepared a sample petition of objection to the 1 to 100,000 Scale Environmental Plan of Canal İstanbul Project.

22 January 2020

Professional Organizations Visit HDP

Professional Organizations Visit HDP

In the wake of appointment of trustees to the Metropolitan Municipalities of Diyarbakır, Van and Mardin, representatives from professional organizations DİSK, KESK, TMMOB and TTB have visited HDP Central Office in Ankara.

Report Says Akkuyu Nuclear Plant to Cause Electricity Prices and Foreign Dependency to Increase

Report Says Akkuyu Nuclear Plant to Cause Electricity Prices and Foreign Dependency to Increase

Producing electricity from renewable sources is increasingly becoming more widespread in the world, said a report by the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB).

Puzzle of ‘Kabataş Seagull Project’; Cancelled or Not?

Puzzle of ‘Kabataş Seagull Project’; Cancelled or Not?

After it has been reported that “Kabataş Seagull Project” has been cancelled, İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality has issued a statement, denying the news. The architect of the project Kıran has also said that he has no information about cancellation.

4 September 2018

19 Coal Mine Managers Detained in Şırnak

19 Coal Mine Managers Detained in Şırnak

Şırnak Governorship has stated that 19 managers have been detained as part of the investigation launched into the mine collapse that killed seven workers.

25 October 2017

Unions Declare May 1 to be Celebrated in Bakırköy, not Taksim

Unions Declare May 1 to be Celebrated in Bakırköy, not Taksim

DİSK, KESK, TTB and TMMOB have announced that they will celebrate May in Bakırköy Public Bazaar in İstanbul.

2,054 Engineers, Architects Discharged

2,054 Engineers, Architects Discharged

The Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects has stated that 2,054 engineers and architects have been discharged so far in the 12 Statutory Decrees issued in the State of Emergency.

28 November 2016

Emre Madran Prize Awarded to Our Colleague Nilay Vardar From bianet

Emre Madran Prize Awarded to Our Colleague Nilay Vardar From bianet

Emre Madran Press Awards have been granted by the Chamber of Architects this year for the first time in the section of urban protection. bianet journalist Nilay Vardar has received the prize in online journalism.

30 September 2016

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