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Two young people, two massacres
Two young people, two massacres
University student Ozan Can Akkuş died in the attack that took place in Ankara yesterday. He was a friend of Ali Deniz, who died in the attack that took place near Ankara Train Station on October 10.
14 March 2016 Haber Merkezi
“My grandmother never forgot this place”
“My grandmother never forgot this place”
Michelle Andonion have been photographing the children at risk around the world for providing a better future for them by raising awareness. Now, in her book “This Picture I Gift”, which was published on September 2015, she travels to the past of her family, Armenia and Anatolia by following the footsteps of her grandmother Sara.
11 March 2016 Berge Arabian
"Mothers in Black" of Armenia
"Mothers in Black" of Armenia
Dying during the military service and the concealment of the investigations is a major problem in Armenia. Every week, mothers whose sons were killed during the military service gather in front of the presidential palace and demand justice.
10 March 2016 Lusine Martirosyan
"Dink is one of our targets, Mutafyan is nationalist"
"Dink is one of our targets, Mutafyan is nationalist"
A document added to the case file of Dink murder case revealed why Hrant Dink couldn't have issued a passport in 1997.
10 March 2016 Uygar Gültekin
State investigated whether the perpetrators of Dink murder are of Armenian origin
State investigated whether the perpetrators of Dink murder are of Armenian origin
A document added to the case file of Dink murder revealed that the intelligence units investigated whether the perpetrators of Dink murder are of Armenian origin.
10 March 2016 Uygar Gültekin
Criminal complaint against prime minister and Aşkale mayor
Criminal complaint against prime minister and Aşkale mayor
Human Rights Association (İHD) will file criminal complaints against Prime Minister Davutoğlu, who have been criticized because of his “Armenian gangs” statement, and Aşkale Mayor Başaran who said “I gratefully commemorate our honorable ancestors who wiped the Armenians off.”
7 March 2016 Haber Merkezi
My home where my son is: Şişli Armenian Cemetery
My home where my son is: Şişli Armenian Cemetery
Sevag Balıkçı was killed by Kıvanç Ağaoğlu while he was doing his military service in Kozluk province in Batman and the most recent hearing of the murder case was held in Diyarbakir on February 25. The case is adjourned to April 6 because of a missing document. Sevag Balıkçı's parents Garabed and Ani Balıkçı were present at the hearing. We talked to them about the legal process and the claims that Ani Balıkçı has moved to Armenia.
2 March 2016 Vartan Estukyan
Political oppression to the Constitutional Court
Political oppression to the Constitutional Court
After the Constitutional Court decided that the rights of Erdem Gül and Can Dündar are violated, President Erdoğan said, “I don't obey and respect to that decision.” With this statement, Chief Judge of the Constitutional Court Zühtü Arslan became the focus of debates. Today, he made a statement: “Constitutional Court's decisions are binding to everyone. Disapproval or appreciation of anybody doesn't mean anything to the court.”
1 March 2016 Haber Merkezi
For 27 years, victims of Gyumri Earthquake wait for aid
For 27 years, victims of Gyumri Earthquake wait for aid
Gyumri is still suffering because of the earthquake that happened 27 years ago and left 4.000 families homeless. World-famous Armenian people started a fundraising campaign for families who have been living in huts.
29 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Live Armenia to your heart's content
Live Armenia to your heart's content
“Live Love Armenia” is not only a sharing a platform; it is also an archive consisting of visual material.
26 February 2016 Burag Fırtına
Bundestag decides to release a common declaration
Bundestag decides to release a common declaration
Political parties in Germany agreed on releasing a common declaration about the massacre of Armenians in 1915.
26 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Gül and Dündar released: Our struggle for arrested journalists will continue
Gül and Dündar released: Our struggle for arrested journalists will continue
After Constitutional Court's decision of violation of right, 14th High Penal Court made a release decision. Journalists Erdem Gül and Can Dündar were released last night.
26 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
The Pope will be in Armenia on September
The Pope will be in Armenia on September
For a year, it has been discussed whether the Pope will go to Armenia. The announcement from Etchmiadzin, the main religious center of the Armenian people, has seemingly ended this discussion.
25 February 2016 Alin Ozinian
PYD co-chair Müslim: we have nothing to do with Ankara attack
PYD co-chair Müslim: we have nothing to do with Ankara attack
PYD co-chair Salih Müslim denied Davutoğlu’s claims by saying that they have nothing to do with Ankara attack.
18 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Davutoğlu: 9 suspects detained, the perpetrator is YPG
Davutoğlu: 9 suspects detained, the perpetrator is YPG
28 people were killed in the attack in Ankara and 30 of the injured are discharged from the hospital. 31 people are still being treated. Some information about the attack is revealed.
17 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Explosion in Ankara: Death toll rises to 28
Explosion in Ankara: Death toll rises to 28
In Ankara, around the military residences areas, an explosion took place while military vehicles were passing by.
17 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Sex-selective abortion in Armenia
Sex-selective abortion in Armenia
Reaction against sex-selective abortion increases day by day in Armenia. Last week, a campaign is started for raising awareness about this issue.
17 February 2016 Alin Ozinian
Constitution Conciliation Committee dismissed
Constitution Conciliation Committee dismissed
Constitution Conciliation Committee is dismissed upon the decision of the parliamentary speaker after the dispute between CHP and AKP members over presidential system.
17 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Turkey bombarded PYD
Turkey bombarded PYD
On Saturday, Turkish Military Forces (TSK) fired howitzers from Kilis to the regions around Menagh Airport near Azaz province. Menagh Airport was seized by PYD few days ago.
15 February 2016
Armenia is the birthplace of wine
Armenia is the birthplace of wine
Ian Tattersall and Rob DeSalle from American Museum of Natural History, with their book “A Natural History of Wine”, re-write the history of wine. They start from the cave in Armenia and trace the thousands of years of history of the techniques that are used even today.
13 February 2016 Fatih Gökhan Diler

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Hope and despair in Diyarbakir: they ripped our heart out
Hope and despair in Diyarbakir: they ripped our heart out
Yetvart Danzikyan went to Diyarbakir for “News Watch” and reported from there.
11 February 2016 Yetvart Danzikyan
Suspects of murder in Şişli arrested
Suspects of murder in Şişli arrested
Alleged suspects of the attack which caused Hagop Yakup Demirci's death and Seta Ayda Demirci's injury are caught in Trabzon.
10 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Sarıyıldız: Tens of people trapped in a building killed
Sarıyıldız: Tens of people trapped in a building killed
HDP Şırnak MP Faysal Sarıyıldız claimed that tens of people who were trapped in a building in Cizre were killed. On the other hand, security forces and the governorship claimed that there was an operation.
8 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Turkey’s Medical Association penalises transphobic doctor
Turkey’s Medical Association penalises transphobic doctor
Turkish Medical Association (TTB) reprimanded the gynaecologist who refuses to examine a trans woman.
5 February 2016 Mehmet Akın
Demanding peace is harder in the country
Demanding peace is harder in the country
Arın Gül Yeniaras, a member of the lawyers’ group that is formed for providing legal support for “Academics for Peace”, said: “Some of the universities started investigations on their own. Almost all academics are subjected to psychological violence; their doors are marked or they are threatened directly.”
4 February 2016 Fatih Gökhan Diler
New balance of power in Geneva
New balance of power in Geneva
Syrian peace negotiations that started in Geneva remains on the agenda of Turkey and the world; it is wondered whether those negotiations will bring any solution. Recently, the meetings are suspended until February 25. Agos columnist Vicken Cheterian, who closely watches the developments, pictures the current condition of the process.
4 February 2016 Vicken Cheterian
Nurcan Baysal: being a Yazidi means to be destined for massacre
Nurcan Baysal: being a Yazidi means to be destined for massacre
Working for NGOs for years, Nurcan Baysal wrote a book for giving voice to women and not letting that horrible massacre to be forgotten. “73rd Decree” (“Ezidiler: 73. Ferman Katliam ve Kurtuluş") is heavy, but it is nothing compared to what women, men and children had been experiencing.
1 February 2016 Nazan Özcan
Hollande: genocide denial law will be put on the agenda again
Hollande: genocide denial law will be put on the agenda again
On January 28, the annual dinner of the Coordination Council of Armenian Organizations of France was held in Paris. Speaking at the event, French President Hollande said that they are revising the genocide denial law.
1 February 2016 Haber Merkezi
Farewell to the last Baron of Aleppo
Farewell to the last Baron of Aleppo
The owner of the famous Baron Hotel, which was established in Aleppo in early 20th century by Mazlumyan family from Kayseri, Armen Mazlumyan passed away last week. Mazlumyan's loyalty to his family's heritage, his struggle for keeping Baron Hotel standing and his extraordinary life in Aleppo which he didn't abandon even during the war are subjected to “Barons of Aleppo: A Hotel in Syria, A Family and the Last Century of Middle East” by Flavia Amabile and Marco Tosatti.
27 January 2016 Tuğba Esen
Armenian world toward 2115
Armenian world toward 2115
With the initiative of Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, "Armenians in 2115: Strategic Directions for the Twenty-First Century" report is released.
27 January 2016 Fatih Gökhan Diler
Balances might change in Caucasus
Balances might change in Caucasus
The embargo against Iran is lifted. What does this mean for Armenia, which is in economical and commercial cooperation with Iran? We tried to answer this question with Caucasus Institute Director Aleksander İskandaryan.
27 January 2016 Varduhi Balyan
Salih Müslim: We are not invited yet
Salih Müslim: We are not invited yet
PYD co-chair Salih Müslim made statements about Geneva meeting. Saying that they haven't received an invitation, Müslim stated, “If we don't attend the meeting, the peace process would be imperiled.”
27 January 2016 Haber Merkezi
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