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Article 159 Remains Always a Serious Threat

The public prosecutor claims a prison term of up to six years against Özgüden and Karaca, for the articles that they had written to the review Türkiyede ve Avrupada Yazin. Editor Sert risks a heavy fine for having published these articles.

They Respond to Peoples Grief with Guns

Elci, a housewife in Bingol cannot understand the polices harsh reaction toward the people. The people could even revolt. Do they have to respond with guns? she asked.

5 May 2003 Hamza Aktan

Anti-War Protests over The Weekend

Peace activists took to the streets in Istanbul, Ankara, Adana, Samsun, Sanliurfa, Van, Bartin, Nigde...Flying balloons in the air, sending letters to the United Nations, hanging a banner on historic Galata Tower.

Blood Donation Campaign for Iraqi Civilians

Nilufer district mayor Bozbey launches blood donation campaign for Iraqi war victims. Local representatives from various political parties join the campaign.

18 April 2003 Ahmet Akhan

Kurultay Katılımcıları

Kurultaya Adana, Ankara, Antalya, Balıkesir, Batman, Bursa, Çanakkale, Diyarbakır, İstanbul, İzmir, İzmit, Mardin ve Mersinden 53 kadın grubu katıldı.

Boycott US and British Goods

Municipal and Public Service Workers Union has called for boycott of US and British goods. Unions chair Cinar called for not consuming goods such as Coca Cola, Sprite, BP.

A Candlelit Peace Cry from Mis Sokak

Turkali sings Hiroshima, a cry against the war in the silence of the candles. In Ankara, Izmir, Bodrum and Assos... New Zealand to New York, Montreal, Paris, Manila, Santiago and everwhere. At 19:00, they all demanded peace, those on Azores demanded war

Turn the Lights Off for Peace

The peace activists called on everyone to join the One Minute Darkness fore Peace action. The peace activists will be gathering signatures for peace on Fridays and Mondays.

20 February 2003 Özge Kural

People of Turkey Say No to War!

In February 15, The people, all over the world will protest the US attac on Iraq. The people of Turkey living in New York will join the anti-war demonstration in New York.

6 February 2003

Assembly of the 100s Peace Declaration

Turkey must withstand this war which will bring about dismay, instability and crisis in our country, region and humanity as a whole. we warn all authorized bodies and institutions in the world and in Turkey: Let Ankara be the capital of peace!

5 February 2003

Anti-War Activism in Turkey

What will Turkish Government remember as it votes on the war this week? There is ction almost everywhere in the country starting Friday, January 24th: Conscientious Objectors, international peace activists, Assembly of the 100s: A United Declaration.

5 February 2003 Ayşe Gül Altınay

Mersin Ironsmiths Protest War on Iraq

Yelkovan, Chamber of Ironsmiths chair, said production halted and unemployment increased after the Gulf War. The tradesmen at the Mersin Industry Complex closed their workplaces and tied black ribbons on their cars to protest possible U.S. attack.

31 January 2003 Recep Yıldırım

2000 People Came Together for Peace

100 representatives of 20 different professions each, announced their reasons for opposing the war and signed a joint communiqué. Academicians, civil servants, doctors, engineers, workers, lawyers, journalists, businesspeople and, students were among them

28 January 2003

Dont Remain an Onlooker to War

People in Istanbul said No to War, in Beyazit Square, and called on to the government not to support the war. The anti-war activists demanded that the U.S. troops leave the bases and ports in Turkey, and that the budget for its people, not for war.

28 January 2003 Hamza Aktan

60, 000 Cypriots Rallied Against Denktash

Workers, students, civil servants, employers, every one out of three Cypriots were on the streets Tuesday. The universities went on a boycott for the first time; the tradesmen shut down their shops. Waving EU flags, they demand solution by February 28.

15 January 2003 Sami Özuslu

We Cannot Join the EU by Picking Up Garbage

The environmentalists demand that the Spanish-flagged cargo ship loaded with poisonous waste: The EU will demand that we build eradication facilities, not that we accept their waste.

10 December 2002 Akın Bodur

Being a Woman Publisher in Islamist Country

We have already published one/two Turkish authors this year, naming me authors whose works have no resemblance whatsoever to those of Tekin. I was tempted to say, Oh, yes, you are right. Who wants two oriental dishes in one dinner party!

25 November 2002 Müge Gürsoy Sökmen

24-Hours of Broadcasts

Armenian and Turkish language newspaper AGOS editor in chief Dink believes that the minorities should be excluded by the regulation that authorizes and says that the regulation is antidemocratic. Armenians are preparing to establish a radio station...

25 November 2002 Hamza Aktan

Children Have a Day, But No Rights

21 percent of children work; 62.6 are subjected to violence; there are a million 400 thousand disabled children; children constitute 10 percent of people who are subjected to torture. Cetin from MAZLUM-DER called on the authorities to solve the problems..

21 November 2002

Physicians Discuss AKPs Urgent Action Plan

TTB Deputy Chair Dr. Bakkalcı: AKPs plan is a continuation of the economy program Turkey has been pursuing for the last 20 years, and which resulted in a devastating economic crisis. It is far from solving problems and taking a human approach.

19 November 2002 Recep Yıldırım

Being Woman Journalist In "Islamist Country"

There exists only one-woman journalist who leads an national daily among scores of Turkeys newspapers. There exists almost no anchorwoman. For the worse you will never see a womans face in the white screen if she is than lets say 40.

12 November 2002 Nadire Mater

Governorship Approves Tunny Fish Farm

Deputy Governor Guler claims that the governorship has looked into the objections for the Tunny fish farm and could not determine a reason for canceling the project.

9 September 2002

Villagers Against Tunny Fish Farm

Tunny fish farms ara replaced at the Kadirga bay, where diving is forbidden. The villagers demand the cancellation of the farm project. They are worried that the fish farms would pollute the sea, harm cultural assets, drive away fish, affect tourism...

6 September 2002 Nadire Mater

Potato Farmers Suffer From Disorganization

The producers who have to sell 3 kilograms potatoes for a cup of tea complains about the chamber of agriculture. The chamber brings seed potatoes to sell, but does not organize the producers. It is no different than a commercial establishment they say.

Joint Irrigation Project With Syria

Syria and Turkey signed a joint communiqué of projects of regional development, irrigation and agriculture. During a four-day visit, the group from Syria visited dams and irrigation facilities within the region covered by the GAP project.

Seferis House Transformed to a Hotel

Greek poet Seferis, the recipient of the 1963 Nobel Prize for Literature, was in Urla. The tourists are nowadays very interested in visiting the house where Seferis was born. The restored house is a hotel now.

Migration to Turkey and Human Trafficking

Turkey is both a receiving and a transit country. Two factors shape current mobility.The recent political turmoil, civil wars, and clashes in the Middle East, Balkan and Caucasus regions have pushed migrants into the country with the hope of ...

16 July 2002 Nilüfer Narlı

Bianet Launches English News Maillist Service

Our English readers will be daily informed of Bianet English news service. Having provided thousands of Turkish readers maillist news services, Bianet now, starts English news dispatch infollowers mailboxes.

The Smoking Age is Going Down

According to a study by Selcuk University, the smoking age is going down. The main reason for starting to smoke is the described as the influence of friends. 16 percent of the young people responding to the survey started smoking as a result of a fad.

Union Fights Against Child Labor

Karabulut, the chair of the Turk-Is Office for the Working Children: The problem of child labor in Turkey can only be solved through an equitable income distribution.

14 June 2002 Özge Gözke

New Source in Black Sea: Growing Kiwis

The kiwi adaptation studies in the eastern Black Sea region, have finally paid off. the total yield of kiwis has reached 200 tons annually. The producers will be provided with 20 thousand kiwi saplings this year.

Coasts and Inland Waters Under Protection

The Council of State has overturned Supreme Councils verdict to cancel the basis decision regarding the protection of the coasts and the inland waters. CMO that had appealed the Council of State, harshly criticized the Council.