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Public officials in the bill of indictment
Public officials in the bill of indictment
Many of the 25 public officials who are included in a bill of indictment as part of Dink case are accused of murder in the first degree, leadership or membership of an armed crime enterprise, destroying the official documents and some of them are accused of murder by omission and some others are accused of official misconduct.
22 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
Tahir Elçi is released
Tahir Elçi is released
Diyarbakır Bar President Tahir Elçi is released by the court to which he was taken with an arrest warrant.
20 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
"I understood what exile really means in Middle East"
"I understood what exile really means in Middle East"
Working on the Christians in Turkey and Middle East, journalist and historian Sebastien de Courtois was in İstanbul to attend “Minorities in Middle East: A Tough Future” conference that was held in French Cultural Center on October 9. We talked to Courtois about the Shingal exile, refugees’ condition in France and the ancient minorities of Middle East.
20 October 2015 Gözde Kazaz
Arrest warrant for Diyarbakır Bar President Tahir Elçi
Arrest warrant for Diyarbakır Bar President Tahir Elçi
An arrest warrant was issued for Diyarbakır Bar President Tahir Elçi. He is taken into custody and referred to the court in Istanbul.
20 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
No visa for Mkhitaryan from Azerbaijan
No visa for Mkhitaryan from Azerbaijan
Before Borussia Dortmund’s game against Azerbaijan’s Qabala in UEFA Europe League, a crisis erupted because Armenians weren’t allowed to enter Azerbaijan.
19 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
We are here, we are alive and contribute to the world a lot
We are here, we are alive and contribute to the world a lot
One of the prominent figures of Armenian Diaspora, Russian investment banker Ruben Vardanyan is an important entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of “100 LIVES” project which is one of the most remarkable events of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. We talked to him about his observations about Istanbul and his new projects.
19 October 2015 Maral Dink
Armenian Churches in Georgia will be heated by Azerbaijan
Armenian Churches in Georgia will be heated by Azerbaijan
State Oil Company of Azerbaijan, SOCAR made a long-term contract to supply gas to all the churches and monasteries in Georgia.
19 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
Genocide item in the refugee negotiation with Germany
Genocide item in the refugee negotiation with Germany
Spiegel newspaper claimed that the discussion about the Armenian Genocide draft in Bundestag is postponed for now. It was also claimed that Erdoğan laid down some conditions (3 billion Euros from Brussels, provide convenience for receiving visa, declaring that Turkey is a safe country and invitation for EU summits) for stopping the refugee traffic.
16 October 2015 Elmas Topcu
Zoryan Institute: An unfortunate decision at a time when there is an alarming increase in hate speech in Turkey
Zoryan Institute: An unfortunate decision at a time when there is an alarming increase in hate speech in Turkey
Zoryan Institute’s subsidiary, the International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies made a written statement about Switzerland-Perinçek Case. In the statement, it is emphasized that Grand Chamber did not give sufficient weight to Perinçek’s racist motives.
16 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
Switzerland-Armenia Association’s reaction ECHR
Switzerland-Armenia Association’s reaction ECHR
In Perincek-Switzerland Case, ECHR Grand Chamber ruled by a majority of ten judges against seven that Switzerland had violated Perincek’s freedom of speech. Switzerland-Armenia Association, which started this process by opening a lawsuit against Perinçek, reacted to EHCR’s decision.
15 October 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler
The European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) decision on Perinçek Case
The European Court of Human Rights’ (ECHR) decision on Perinçek Case
ECHR Grand Chamber ruled by a majority of ten judges against seven that Switzerland had violated Perincek’s freedom of speech. The Second Chamber of ECHR ruled the same in 2013 and Switzerland took the case to Grand Chamber.
15 October 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler
What is your next step? Are you going to kill 15-20 million Kurds now?
What is your next step? Are you going to kill 15-20 million Kurds now?
One of the most prominent genocide researchers in the world, Ronald Grigor Suny was in İstanbul for “Critical Approaches to the Armenian Genocide Conference” that is organized by Sabanci University. We made an interview with Suny; he shared his evaluations on the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and his views on the events in Kurdistan from the perspective of the Armenian Genocide.
14 October 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler
No permission for demonstration in Istanbul
No permission for demonstration in Istanbul
The governorship of Istanbul hasn’t found commemoration marches in Istanbul “convenient”.
13 October 2015
Confidentiality order on Ankara massacre investigation
Confidentiality order on Ankara massacre investigation
An order of restriction (confidentiality) on Ankara bombing investigation is taken. According to this order, the attorneys cannot access the documents and information in the investigation file if there is no exceptional circumstance. Similar restriction orders were taken on the cases of Suruç and Diyarbakir bombings.
12 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
General strike started
General strike started
Confederation of Progressive Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK), Confederation of Public Workers' Unions (KESK), The Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) and Turkish Medical Association (TTB) declared that they will be on strike on October 12 and 13 after the bombing.
12 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
Preliminary report for Ankara Massacre from IHD: investigation process must be open to public oversight
Preliminary report for Ankara Massacre from IHD: investigation process must be open to public oversight
IHD (Human Rights Association) released a preliminary report concerning the suicide bomb attack on October 10. According to the report, the official authorities haven’t performed their duties and the right to life and assembly is violated.
12 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
EU representatives took precautions while Ankara was asleep
EU representatives took precautions while Ankara was asleep
It turned out that EU countries sent security warnings to their representative offices in Turkey and the security measures were tightened one week before the attack in Ankara Train Station.
12 October 2015 Haber Merkezi
Explosions at the Peace Rally in Ankara: 97 killed, 246 injured
Explosions at the Peace Rally in Ankara: 97 killed, 246 injured
Two explosions hit the rally organized by occupational organizations and unions. Ministry of Health stated that 97 people are killed and 246 people are injured.
10 October 2015
Education in Turkey: more religious, more nationalist
Education in Turkey: more religious, more nationalist
“Discrimination in Education Report” that is prepared by Migrant Rights Group (MRG) and Tarih Vakfı (History Foundation of Turkey) is released. According to the report, the education system has a religious and nationalist approach. Students with different religious beliefs and ethnicities struggle with the discriminatory practices. The report shows that the incentive scholarships that were given to the minority schools last year can only cover a small percentage of the minority schools’ expenses. The report also points out the status problem of minority schools.
1 October 2015 Uygar Gültekin
Hüda’s journey from Syria to Edirne and then to Lesbos
Hüda’s journey from Syria to Edirne and then to Lesbos
30 September 2015 Pınar Yurtsever

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Why would an Armenian activist seek asylum in Azerbaijan?
Why would an Armenian activist seek asylum in Azerbaijan?
In the past few days, a report that was covered as “shocking news” in Azerbaijan media occupied the agenda in Armenia. According to the report that was covered by almost all media organs of Azerbaijan, Martirosyan, an Armenian dissident activist, found asylum in Azerbaijan. When an insight was gained concerning this issue, it turned out that there are different reasons for Martirosyan’s asylum.
28 September 2015 Alin Ozinian
2015 Hrant Dink Awards to women and LGBT rights activists
2015 Hrant Dink Awards to women and LGBT rights activists
2015 Hrant Dink Awards were presented last night at the ceremony that was held in Istanbul. Women rights activist Samar Badawi from Saudi Arabia and Kaos GL Collective that has been fighting for LGBT rights in Turkey for 20 years received the awards.
15 September 2015 Gözde Kazaz
The International Hrant Dink Award Ceremony will be held tonight
The International Hrant Dink Award Ceremony will be held tonight
Today is the 61st birthday of Hrant Dink. The 7th of the International Hrant Dink Award, which is presented every year on September 15 in memory of Hrant Dink, will be presented in Istanbul Convention Center tonight.
15 September 2015 Haber Merkezi
Dink family’s lawyer Bakırcıoğlu evaluated Engin Dinç’s testimony: “The responsibility of the Directorate of Security of Trabzon cannot be set aside”
Dink family’s lawyer Bakırcıoğlu evaluated Engin Dinç’s testimony: “The responsibility of the Directorate of Security of Trabzon cannot be set aside”
Engin Dinç bore a testimony as a suspect 9 years after the assassination of Hrant Dink. In 2007, the year that Hrant Dink was assassinated, he was the chief of Provincial Intelligence Office of Trabzon and now, he serves as the head of Police Intelligence Department.
14 September 2015 Haber Merkezi
1000 Qurans in Armenian donated to the Patriarchate
1000 Qurans in Armenian donated to the Patriarchate
Bilgi Merkezi Research and Publishing donated 1000 Qurans in Armenian (500 in Eastern and 500 in Western Armenian) to Armenian Patriarchate in Kumkapı.
11 September 2015
Farewell to Papa Stratis, the angel of the refugees
Farewell to Papa Stratis, the angel of the refugees
Papa Stratis from Kallonili Village of Lesbos Island turned Lesbos into a home for refugees with the contributions he made. Papa Stratis passed away on September 2; the same day that Aylan passed away, who put the refugee problem into world’s agenda again with the photograph of his dead body lying on the shore.
10 September 2015 Vartan Estukyan
Reality and fiction together at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border
Reality and fiction together at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border
While the clashes at the Armenia-Azerbaijan border “really” increase, both countries began to conduct extensive military drills. Though the acts that are performed in the drill scenarios are fictional, the number of casualties from both sides is real.
10 September 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler
Demirtaş: What you have burned is not our buildings; it is your common future
Demirtaş: What you have burned is not our buildings; it is your common future
HDP’s co-leader Selahattin Demirtaş held a press conference at HDP Diyarbakır building. Speaking before heading to Cizre with HDP Committee, Demirtaş evaluated the attacks that have been going on for two days. Pointing out that the attackers are “paid and official mobs”, he said that they will pay the price before justice.
9 September 2015 Haber Merkezi
Garo Paylan: This is a major provocation
Garo Paylan: This is a major provocation
HDP MP Garo Paylan told about the racist attack against HDP headquarters in Ankara: “Burning the headquarters of a political party amounts to burning the ideals of that party.”
8 September 2015 Haber Merkezi
The first ceremony on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of September 6-7 Pogrom
The first ceremony on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of September 6-7 Pogrom
The Greeks will hold a memorial ceremony in Istanbul on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of September 6-7 Pogrom. On September 6, Yeniköy Panagia Greek Orthodox Church and School Foundation will hold a memorial ceremony at the church for the ones who lost their lives during the pogrom.
2 September 2015
Protestant Churches: We are threatened to be murdered and massacred
Protestant Churches: We are threatened to be murdered and massacred
The Protestant Churches Foundation stated that they are threatened to be murdered and massacred and called the authorities for duty.
2 September 2015
The Armenians who stay and resist in Aleppo
The Armenians who stay and resist in Aleppo
There are Aleppo Armenians who stay there; they are resisting and struggling for their lives… Maybe they have to stay there, though they would prefer to leave; maybe they don’t have anywhere else to go or they don’t want to be refugees no matter what…
28 August 2015 Vahakn Keşişyan
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