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Tuğçe Yılmaz
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‘They intended to intimidate the LGBTI+ movement through my arrest’
Tuğçe Yılmaz
interview
‘They intended to intimidate the LGBTI+ movement through my arrest’
‘They intended to intimidate the LGBTI+ movement through my arrest’
LGBTI+ activist Iris Mozalar reflects on her arrest for “inciting the public to hatred and hostility" due to her social media posts and her experiences during the imprisonment.
6 October 2024
Activists stage counter-demonstration during anti-LGBTI+ rally in İstanbul
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Activists stage counter-demonstration during anti-LGBTI+ rally in İstanbul
Activists stage counter-demonstration during anti-LGBTI+ rally in İstanbul
Members of a LGBTI+ rights group distributed sweets for the memory of Ahmet Yıldız, who was killed for being gay, a symbolic case for gay rights in Turkey.
16 September 2024
‘The racist hatred that could enable new pogroms is deeply present in Turkey’
Tuğçe Yılmaz
interview
‘The racist hatred that could enable new pogroms is deeply present in Turkey’
ANNIVERSARY OF İSTANBUL POGROM
‘The racist hatred that could enable new pogroms is deeply present in Turkey’
We spoke with Foti Benlisoy on the anniversary of the 6-7 September Pogrom, discussing the 1955 attacks on Greek, Armenian, and Jewish communities, as well as new manifestations of societal violence in Turkey.
6 September 2024
Lake Salda: Protection or commercialization?
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Lake Salda: Protection or commercialization?
Lake Salda: Protection or commercialization?
While activists from the Salda Lake Protection Association view the inclusion of the lake in the "World's Top 100 Geological Heritage List" as a positive development, they remain concerned about the future of the lake.
3 September 2024
Erdoğan issues ‘tailor-made’ decree for lake shore industrial zone in northwestern Turkey
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Erdoğan issues ‘tailor-made’ decree for lake shore industrial zone in northwestern Turkey
Erdoğan issues ‘tailor-made’ decree for lake shore industrial zone in northwestern Turkey
A business conglomerate known for its close ties to the government has been permitted to establish a paper factory near Bursa's Lake İznik.
20 August 2024
LGBTI+ Activist İris Mozalar arrested over social media posts defending refugees
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
LGBTI+ Activist İris Mozalar arrested over social media posts defending refugees
LGBTI+ Activist İris Mozalar arrested over social media posts defending refugees
Mozalar is facing charges of "inciting hatred and animosity among the public" due to her posts opposing a recent pogrom attempt targeting Syrian refugees.
11 July 2024
Imprisoned Kurdish politician Semra Güzel: ‘My right to love is being judged in this trial’
Tuğçe Yılmaz
interview
Imprisoned Kurdish politician Semra Güzel: ‘My right to love is being judged in this trial’
INTERVIEW
Imprisoned Kurdish politician Semra Güzel: ‘My right to love is being judged in this trial’
The former HDP deputy was arrested in September 2022, after a targeted campaign by the pro-government media led to a 'terror' investigation.
8 July 2024
İstanbul's LGBTI+ activists hold Pride March in unexpected location to circumvent bans
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
İstanbul's LGBTI+ activists hold Pride March in unexpected location to circumvent bans
İstanbul's LGBTI+ activists hold Pride March in unexpected location to circumvent bans
The activists gathered on Bağdat Avenue to quickly hold a march and then disperse. Taken by surprise, police later searched the side streets looking for LGBTI+s.
1 July 2024
Ahmet Yıldız homophobic murder case: Verdict still pending after 40th hearing
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Ahmet Yıldız homophobic murder case: Verdict still pending after 40th hearing
Ahmet Yıldız homophobic murder case: Verdict still pending after 40th hearing
Despite several changes in judges and prosecutors, Ahmet Yıldız's murderer has not been found. Yahya Yıldız, the fugitive father, was reportedly seen in Zakho, Iraq, during the investigation phase.
27 June 2024
İstanbul Trans Pride March marked with decentralized protests amid heavy police presence
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
İstanbul Trans Pride March marked with decentralized protests amid heavy police presence
İstanbul Trans Pride March marked with decentralized protests amid heavy police presence
A parade could not be held due to the bans but trans flags hung by activists appeared at several locations in the city.
24 June 2024
Documentary celebrates 20 years of Kavala’s Anadolu Kültür
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Documentary celebrates 20 years of Kavala’s Anadolu Kültür
Documentary celebrates 20 years of Kavala’s Anadolu Kültür
Founded in 2002 by civil society and human rights defender Osman Kavala, Anadolu Kültür's story is told in the documentary “Feeding River: 20 Years of Anadolu Kültür”.
12 June 2024
“There are no dogs left on the streets of Urfa”
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
“There are no dogs left on the streets of Urfa”
“There are no dogs left on the streets of Urfa”
Following reports of rabies cases in Urfa and subsequent allegations, a mass branding and collection of stray dogs was initiated. Yasemin Al, the Urfa Representative of the Association for the Protection of Animals from Helplessness and Indifference, and local animal protection officer, shared details of the process with bianet.
10 June 2024
Turkey celebrates World Environment Day with news of ecocide
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Turkey celebrates World Environment Day with news of ecocide
Turkey celebrates World Environment Day with news of ecocide
Nil Ormanlı from the Association for Derivation Economy and Change.org Climate Project evaluated June 5 World Environment Day in the context of ecological destruction and struggles in Turkey.
5 June 2024
Turkey plans to euthanize stray dogs: 'Fascism needs animosity towards animals'
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Turkey plans to euthanize stray dogs: 'Fascism needs animosity towards animals'
Turkey plans to euthanize stray dogs: 'Fascism needs animosity towards animals'
"It is no coincidence that street animals are being used as a distraction. Have we solved the problems of hunger and poverty that we are now discussing animals?" says DEM Spokesperson Perihan Koca.
23 May 2024
Expansion of tourism facility in Bodrum protected area approved without environmental review
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Expansion of tourism facility in Bodrum protected area approved without environmental review
Expansion of tourism facility in Bodrum protected area approved without environmental review
Cengiz Holding, known for its close ties to the government, has secured the permission to expand its luxury tourism facilities in Cennet Bay, a protected area.
16 May 2024
Կը փնտռուին / Tracing ‘missing persons’ ads in Armenian press after genocide
Tuğçe Yılmaz
interview
Կը փնտռուին / Tracing ‘missing persons’ ads in Armenian press after genocide
Կը փնտռուին / Tracing ‘missing persons’ ads in Armenian press after genocide
We spoke with investigative writer Zakarya Mildanoğlu about the missing persons ads placed in Armenian-language newspapers during and after the 1915 expulsion.
9 May 2024
METU students set up encampment protesting spring fest restrictions
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
METU students set up encampment protesting spring fest restrictions
METU students set up encampment protesting spring fest restrictions
The rector reduced the festival from four to two days, banned the setup of a concert stage, and prohibited the use of the Revolution Stadium, the traditional venue for spring festivals. This decision is seen as part of a broader government policy regarding university festivals.
30 April 2024
Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning
Armenian youths speak up: A 109-year-long mourning
Two young Armenians from İstanbul explained their relationships with Armenian language and culture, their connection to İstanbul, and what April 24, 1915, means to them.
24 April 2024
İstanbul night watchman shoots dog in head
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
İstanbul night watchman shoots dog in head
İstanbul night watchman shoots dog in head
The dog taken care of by the neighborhood residents is in critical condition as neighborhood guards’ authority to use weapons once again comes under question.
17 April 2024
Trans women's homes targeted in İzmir stone-throwing attack
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Trans women's homes targeted in İzmir stone-throwing attack
Trans women's homes targeted in İzmir stone-throwing attack
Trans women living on Bornova Street in the western city were attacked by a large mob. Women emphasized the changing face of the street contributes to such attacks.
15 April 2024
'We won with women and children': DEM edges AKP in conservative stronghold
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
'We won with women and children': DEM edges AKP in conservative stronghold
'We won with women and children': DEM edges AKP in conservative stronghold
The pro-Kurdish DEM Party has won Elazığ’s Karakoçan district by just over 200 votes. The ruling party’s candidate got nearly half of the vote in the previous election.
1 April 2024
Newroz celebration in İstanbul drew a crowd of over 300,000 people to Yenikapı Square
Newroz celebration in İstanbul drew a crowd of over 300,000 people to Yenikapı Square
This year's celebrations, held under the slogan "Rabe dema azadî û serkeftinê ye - "Now is the time for freedom. Rise up", saw participation from all districts of İstanbul. However, police detained over 50 individuals due to restrictions on slogans and banners. A group of LGBTI+ individuals attempting to enter the rally area faced verbal and physical violence from the crowd.
18 March 2024
Women and LGBTI+s take to streets despite obstacles
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Women and LGBTI+s take to streets despite obstacles
22ND FEMINIST NIGHT MARCH
Women and LGBTI+s take to streets despite obstacles
Police closed all streets in Taksim area with barricades.
8 March 2024
‘Attacks on Academics for Peace continues through the judiciary’
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
‘Attacks on Academics for Peace continues through the judiciary’
‘Attacks on Academics for Peace continues through the judiciary’
Eğitim Sen teachers and academics’ union drew attention to the arbitrary court decisions in the reinstatement cases of the dismissed Academics for Peace.
23 February 2024
'Erosion' and 'landslide' risks mentioned in the final introduction report of İliç gold mine
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
'Erosion' and 'landslide' risks mentioned in the final introduction report of İliç gold mine
'Erosion' and 'landslide' risks mentioned in the final introduction report of İliç gold mine
According to the report, "one common issue for both soil types is the thinness of the soil cover. Additionally, steep slopes decrease resistance to erosion. Furthermore, both soil types contain gravel and large stones."
14 February 2024
Cihaner on the landslide in İliç gold mine: 'Unfortunately, it was clear this would happen'
Vecih Cuzdan & Tuğçe Yılmaz
report
Cihaner on the landslide in İliç gold mine: 'Unfortunately, it was clear this would happen'
Cihaner on the landslide in İliç gold mine: 'Unfortunately, it was clear this would happen'
Politician İlhan Cihaner, who opened an investigation into the İliç Anagold Gold Mine during his tenure as the Erzincan Chief Public Prosecutor stated, "The state already stands behind this plundering system with all its institutions. Unfortunately, such a disaster has occurred today. Our only expectation and hope are that there are no or few casualties."
13 February 2024
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Mario Levi laid to rest
Mario Levi laid to rest
The author, who had been undergoing treatment for colon cancer for four years, was bid farewell in a ceremony at the Acıbadem Jewish Cemetery in İstanbul.
1 February 2024
New arrangement in Hagia Sophia: 'Turkish citizens' and others
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
New arrangement in Hagia Sophia: 'Turkish citizens' and others
New arrangement in Hagia Sophia: 'Turkish citizens' and others
Even if you are willing to spend 25 Euros to visit the tourist section of Hagia Sophia, you encounter a warning from officials stating, "Turks are not allowed in that section."
19 January 2024
'Ministry of Health should disclose what is happening in Akkuyu'
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
'Ministry of Health should disclose what is happening in Akkuyu'
'Ministry of Health should disclose what is happening in Akkuyu'
We discussed the worker fatalities at the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant construction with Dr. Nasır Nesanır, the President of the Mersin Chamber of Physicians, and Osman Koçak, the Spokesperson for the Mersin Anti-Nuclear Platform.
18 January 2024
Boğaziçi University resistance left three years behind: 'We are standing up for an ideal'
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Boğaziçi University resistance left three years behind: 'We are standing up for an ideal'
Boğaziçi University resistance left three years behind: 'We are standing up for an ideal'
On January 5, three years ago, faculty members at Boğaziçi University turned their backs on the appointed rector and the rectorate building, who was appointed by President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
5 January 2024
Syriac MP George Aslan: 'Syriac language is a language of this land'
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Syriac MP George Aslan: 'Syriac language is a language of this land'
Syriac MP George Aslan: 'Syriac language is a language of this land'
DEM Party Member of Parliament George Aslan, who celebrated Christmas in Syriac language in the Turkish Grand National Assembly and faced interference from members of the İYİ Party, described the incident as "primitive."
19 December 2023
Government implements controversial urban transformation law in quake-hit Hatay
Tuğçe Yılmaz
reports
Government implements controversial urban transformation law in quake-hit Hatay
Government implements controversial urban transformation law in quake-hit Hatay
The amended law allows the authorities to designate any area in the country a “reserve housing zone,” sparking “dispossession” concerns.
28 November 2023
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