content tagged with Trabzon

Divine liturgy held in Sumela Monastery for the 10th time

Divine liturgy held in Sumela Monastery for the 10th time

İYİ Party Spokesperson had stated that the coincidence of the ceremony on August 15 with the conquest of Trabzon couldn't be a mere coincidence and demanded the cancellation of the ritual.

Snowfall in Turkey | Education suspended, roads closed

Snowfall in Turkey | Education suspended, roads closed

Schools will remain closed in İstanbul, Rize, Trabzon till March 21; 402 residential areas are inaccessible in the Black Sea. While it will also snow in the east and southeast, frost is expected in agricultural areas in the Mediterranean and Aegean.

‘Political actors in Turkey far from child perception’

‘Political actors in Turkey far from child perception’

The Children’s Rights Center of the Diyarbakır Bar has released a statement about the incident where a 10-year-old child was given the microphone by President Erdoğan and made to insult main opposition CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu at an opening ceremony.

1 February 2022

Metin Lokumcu case | ‘Those who gave the order must be put on trial’

EVRİM KEPENEK IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case | ‘Those who gave the order must be put on trial’

The trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu as a result of the tear gas used by the police continued at the Trabzon 2nd High Criminal Court. Rights organizations and politicians addressed the public after the hearing.

21 December 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Environmental artist's house burns down in suspected arson attack

Environmental artist's house burns down in suspected arson attack

Gökçe Erhan was going to attend a demonstration against planned fishfarms in the Black Sea province of Trabzon.

26 October 2021

Metin Lokumcu case: Decision of lack of jurisdiction

BİANET IN TRABZON

Metin Lokumcu case: Decision of lack of jurisdiction

Witnesses were heard at the second hearing of the trial over the killing of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu. Speaking about the day of the incident, witness Ustabaş said, “Those who went to the hospital to learn about his condition were attacked with bullets.”

29 June 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Metin Lokumcu case: Request for recusal rejected

Metin Lokumcu case: Request for recusal rejected

The court has rejected the request for recusal of the family of Metin Lokumcu, a retired teacher who was affected by pepper gas and had a heart attack during the police intervention into a protest before Erdoğan’s rally in Hopa.

31 May 2021 Evrim Kepenek

‘Metin Lokumcu case is just beginning now’

TRIAL STARTS AFTER 10 YEARS

‘Metin Lokumcu case is just beginning now’

Affected by pepper gas during a police intervention in 2011, Metin Lokumcu had a heart attack and lost his life. While the court board rejected all requests of the defense, the attorneys, MPs and the family made a statement after the first hearing.

22 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Request for recusal in Metin Lokumcu case

LIVE FROM TRABZON

Request for recusal in Metin Lokumcu case

The court has rejected all requests of the defense in the trial over the death of Metin Lokumcu, who was affected by pepper gas and had a heart attack during the police intervention into a protest before Erdoğan’s rally in Hopa.

21 April 2021 Evrim Kepenek

Bans in Trabzon ahead of Metin Lokumcu case

Bans in Trabzon ahead of Metin Lokumcu case

Ahead of the trial over the death of retired teacher Metin Lokumcu on April 21, the Trabzon Governor’s Office has banned all events, except for the ones approved by the governor’s and sub-governor’s offices, “due to COVID-19” and “to prevent crimes.”

Thirty-five fires break out in 48 hours in Trabzon

Thirty-five fires break out in 48 hours in Trabzon

Fires broke out in forests, homes and open areas in the Black Sea province.

12 October 2020

First religious service to be held in Sümela Monastery after 5 years

First religious service to be held in Sümela Monastery after 5 years

With restoration works completed, Sümela Monastery in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Trabzon has started receiving its visitors.

Erdoğan 'reopens' Sümela Monastery via teleconference

Erdoğan 'reopens' Sümela Monastery via teleconference

"If we were a nation targeting other symbols of other beliefs, the Sümela Monastery, which we have had for five centuries, would have gone forever now," the President has said.

Kurdish Tourists Assaulted in Trabzon to be Deported from Turkey

Kurdish Tourists Assaulted in Trabzon to be Deported from Turkey

A group of tourists who wanted to have their pictures taken with a scarf Kurdistan written on it were assaulted in Trabzon. The Governorship has announced that nine detained tourists will be deported from Turkey.

The Number of People Who Lost Their Lives in Trabzon Flood Increases to Eight

The Number of People Who Lost Their Lives in Trabzon Flood Increases to Eight

The number of people who have lost their lives in flood in Araklı, Trabzon has increased to eight. The search and rescue operations for two missing people are still continuing.

Historical Seminary and Church in Trabzon Abandoned to Decay

Historical Seminary and Church in Trabzon Abandoned to Decay

An application has been submitted to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, requesting that the historical seminary and church in Sürmene in Turkey’s Black Sea province of Trabzon be taken under protection by the ministry.

'This Disaster Would Not Happen Had Nature Not Been Touched'

FLOOD IN TRABZON

'This Disaster Would Not Happen Had Nature Not Been Touched'

Metallurgical engineer Cemalettin Küçük has evaluated the flood that happened near a hydroelectric water plant and claimed seven lives in the Black Sea province of Trabzon.

20 June 2019 Tansu Pişkin

Minister Pakdemirli: Hydroelectric Power Plant Has Fallen Victim to Flood

FLOOD IN TRABZON

Minister Pakdemirli: Hydroelectric Power Plant Has Fallen Victim to Flood

Seven people have lost their lives after a water pipe blasted in a hydroelectric power plant in Trabzon. “The hydroelectric power plant has fallen victim to the flood. In other words, it is a completely natural incident”, Minister Pakdemirli has commented.

Minister of Interior Soylu Protested in Trabzon: Everything will be Fine

Minister of Interior Soylu Protested in Trabzon: Everything will be Fine

Minister of Interior Soylu, who went to his hometown Trabzon for the Ramadan Feast, has been protested there by the citizens who chanted the election slogan of CHP’s İstanbul Metropolitan Mayor candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu: “Everything will be fine.”

Statement for Arrested Student of Journalism

Statement for Arrested Student of Journalism

Democratic mass organizations in Trabzon have made a statement on Berivan Bila, a student of journalism arrested for ‘insulting the President’, and said, “She was arrested because she said ‘Journalism is not a crime, she should be immediately released’.”

10 December 2018

2 Soldiers, 1 Child Killed in Clashes in Dersim, Trabzon

2 Soldiers, 1 Child Killed in Clashes in Dersim, Trabzon

One soldier was killed and two others were injured in the clashes between soldiers and members of PKK in Dersim. One soldier and a child were killed in another clash between gendarmerie and members of PKK in Trabzon on Saturday.

HDP’s Paylan Asks Parliament about Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon Being Destroyed

HDP’s Paylan Asks Parliament about Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon Being Destroyed

Addressing to the parliament, HDP MP Garo Paylan has asked about the Hagia Sophia Church in Trabzon being destroyed and turned into a mosque

What Do People Think about the Election in Trabzon Province?

EKİN KARACA IN TRABZON

What Do People Think about the Election in Trabzon Province?

Some of Trabzon people support Erdoğan by seeing him as “the spiritual leader” of AKP, some lean to other parties now that AKP’s not like before.

4 June 2015 Ekin Karaca

Six Months' Imprisonment for Colonel Öz and Captain Yıldız

HRANT DINK TRIAL

Six Months' Imprisonment for Colonel Öz and Captain Yıldız

Colonel Ali Öz and Captain Metin Yıldız were sentenced to six months in jail on charges of negligence of duty prior to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Dink. Another four defendants received prison terms of four months each, two defendants were acquitted.

Procedures in Trabzon Put on Hold

HRANT DINK MURDER

Procedures in Trabzon Put on Hold

The cases related to the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink tried in Trabzon at the 1st High Criminal Court and the 2nd Magistrate Criminal Court were continued. The criminal court will wait for the prosecutor's opinion on a merger of the cases; the magistrate court will wait for the high court's decision accordingly.

Colonel Öz Tried at High Criminal Court?

HRANT DINK MURDER CASE

Colonel Öz Tried at High Criminal Court?

The Trabzon 2nd Criminal Court applied for a merger of the trial against Ali Öz, prosecuted for allegedly disregarding crucial information obtained prior to the Hrant Dink murder, and the trial against 7 gendarmerie officers heard at the Trabzon 1st High Criminal Court.

26 November 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Lawyer Çetin: "Hrant Dink Case Will Finish the Way it Started"

Lawyer Çetin: "Hrant Dink Case Will Finish the Way it Started"

The files of the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink at the ECHR and in Trabzon have reached their final stages. The Istanbul 14th Criminal Court hurries to decide the case without having considered all aspects. Lawyer Fethiye Çetin criticized the handling of the case.

12 July 2010 Erol Önderoğlu

Dink Murder Suspect Hayal Sentenced in Bombing Trial

On trial as an alleged instigator to the murder of Hrant Dink, Yasin Hayal has been retried in the McDonald’s bombing case in Trabzon. He has been sentenced to three years and four months imprisonment.

9 April 2009 Erol Önderoğlu

Police Marked Murdered Priest as “Separatist”

It has emerged that murdered priest Andrea Santoro’s phones had been tapped for three months at the time of his murder. Dink murder suspect Yasin Hayal had also been monitored for suspected al Qaida leanings.

21 February 2008 Erol Önderoğlu

Santoro Murder Sentence Confirmed

The Court of Appeals has affirmed a sentence of 18 years and 10 years imprisonment for the murder of priest Santaro.

Dink's Case is "Police Free"

Hrant Dink Murder Trial

Dink's Case is "Police Free"

Only four officers are being investigated in Trabzon and Samsun for neglecting their duties before and after the Dink murder.

12 September 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Police Not to Be Questioned in Dink Murder Trial

Police Not to Be Questioned in Dink Murder Trial

Although the Istanbul Public Prosecution had posited that Trabzon police officers had "neglected their duties of crime prevention", the Trabzon Governor's Office will not allow the questioning of eight of its officers.

31 August 2007 Tolga Korkut