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Friday, February 17, 2017

New photo from Facebook February 17, 2017 at 06:59PM

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New Amnesty Campaign: “A prison of silence: the death of journalism in Turkey”

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A prison of silence: the death of journalism in Turkey

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© Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images Globally, one third of all imprisoned journalists, media workers and executives are in Turkey’s prisons, with the vast majority among them waiting to be brought to trial. Some have been languishing in prison for

Turkey: release imprisoned journalists and other media workers.

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Turkey now jails more journalists than any other country. One third of all imprisoned journalists in the world are being held in Turkish prisons, the vast majority waiting to be brought to trial. Journalists and media workers from all strands of

Undecided voters to lean toward ‘yes’ vote in referendum: Deputy PM

Voters who have yet to decide whether to support or oppose controversial constitutional amendments that would usher in an executive presidency with vastly enhanced powers for the head of state will start leaning toward the “yes” side, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmuş has said.

MHP hints at joint campaigning with AKP for ‘yes’ vote in referendum

The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) has hinted at holding joint campaigning activities with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) ahead of the upcoming referendum in which constitutional amendments will be voted on.

BİA MEDIA MONITORING REPORT – 2016 : 2016: Journalism Gripped by State of Emergency

Bianet :: English

In 2016, the number of arrested journalists rose from 31 to 131, a record high for the last five years. 56 journalists were attacked, and 118 others were threatened. 179 media outlets were shut down by statutory decrees, and 10,000 media workers were left jobless.

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!f Istanbul Independent Film Festival starts with a censorship row… #istanbul news roundup…

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Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer’s film not screened at festival in latest censorship row

A 22-minute short film starring famous Turkish actor Haluk Bilginer is at the center of the latest censorship row in Turkey, after its directors refused to cut parts of it in line with the demands of the authorities.

Istanbul museum will tell 8000 year story of the city

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The Istanbul City Museum, which was commissioned by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, is planning to tell the 8,000 year story of the Turkish city

Rescue of puppy from Istanbul well captivates Turks (WITH VIDEO)

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ISTANBUL — Firefighters helped by miners and high school students in Istanbul on Wednesday freed a four-month-old puppy trapped in a well for 10 …

Istanbul Firefighters Rescue Dog from Well – FireEngineering.com

Rescue of puppy from Istanbul well captivates Turks – Daily News & Analysis

Rescue of puppy from Istanbul well captivates Turks – Thomson Reuters Foundation

Construction site set aside for mosque on Istanbul’s Taksim Square

A construction site has been set aside for the mosque planned to be constructed on Istanbul’s Taksim Square, on an area that has been used as a waiting point for riot police

‘Sleeping Beauty’ returns to Istanbul after 20 years

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ comes to Istanbul after 20 years. The premiere of the ballet will take place on Feb 11 at Kadıköy Süreyya Opera Stage

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Locals in #Cerattepe Turkey resisting predator mining company whose owner has close ties to government…

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Locals protest mining efforts in Turkey’s northeast

In the Black Sea province of Artvin, locals protested a company’s efforts to extract mine in Cerattepe region with the support of police and military officers in armed vehicles

Attack against People Opposing Copper Mine in Artvin

Bianet :: English

Security forces have attacked with pepper gas on people keeping watch since June 21, 2015 against copper mine plans in Cerattepe area of Artvin province.

In Photos: Nature in Turkey’s Artvin enchants against efforts to mine gold from its mountains

Hurriyet Daily News

Take a look at our compilation of 27 pictures showing the natural beauty of the northeastern province of Artvin, where protests continue amid a police intervention

Police use tear gas to disperse locals protesting mine in Turkey’s northeast

Hurriyet Daily News

Police used tear gas on Feb. 16 to disperse thousands of locals protesting a company’s efforts to extract mine in Cerattepe region in the Black Sea province of Artvin

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