Uygar Gültekin
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Hakan Bakırcıoğlu: Persistent effort is necessary for truth
Trials of main case of Dink murder will start on April 19. Before the trails, we talked to Dink family's lawyer Hakan Bakırcıoğlu about the prosecution process.
18 April 2016
The churches also file annulment action against expropriation
Various institutions file annulment actions against the urgent expropriation in Sur province of Diyarbakir. Syriac Foundation and Protestant Church filed annulment action against expropriation.
14 April 2016
Supreme Court's insistance on investigation against Muammer Güler
A permit was requested for starting an investigation against former Minister of Interior Muammer Güler, who was the governor of Istanbul when Hrant Dink was murdered, and Ministry of Interior declined this request by deciding “not to put it in process”. Supreme Court Prosecutor's Office objected to the decision of Ministry of Interior.
7 April 2016
“The problem of monastery” in Heybeliada remains unsolved
Hristos Monastery in Heybeliada is emptied because it is located on forest land. It has been demanded that the monastery is given to Greek society in Turkey, but there is still no response.
7 April 2016
Surreptitious expropriation in Sur
The expropriation decision made by the cabinet in Sur province of Diyarbakir caused disquiet. Stating that the cabinet should correct this decision, Archbishop Aram Ateşyan said that they demanded a meeting with Minister of Environment Sarı. Lawyer of Surg Giragos Church Ali Elbeyoğlu said, “The execution of this decision shouldn't be under the initiative of the government. We will appeal this decision. The decision of the cabinet should be corrected by the cabinet itself.”
31 March 2016
Churches of Diyarbakir also expropriated
Surp Giragos Church, the largest Armenian church in Middle East, is among the places in Sur province of Diyarbakir that are expropriated by the decision of the cabinet. With the same decision, Syriac, Chaldean and Protestant churches are also expropriated.
28 March 2016
Sabri Uzun claims he didn't know about the intelligence reports
Statements are started to be taken as part of the lawsuit that was opened against public officials who have responsibility in Hrant Dink's murder. Former Chief of Istanbul Intelligence Branch Sabri Uzun, who were in office at the time of the murder, gave a statement in Ankara 2nd High Penal Court upon the order of İstanbul 14th High Penal Court. Uzun claimed that he wasn't informed about the intelligence reports that contains information about the plans for murdering Hrant Dink.
24 March 2016
"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
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
According to MİT, Dink case is a "separatist activity"
A document in the appendix of the indictment prepared for Hrant Dink case revealed the fact MİT (intelligence agency of Turkey) was monitoring Armenians, Greeks and other non-Muslim communities under the title of “Ethnic Separatist Activities”.
2 March 2016
Treasure is above the ground
Hrant Dink Foundation's studies on cultural heritage continues. After the inventory of the structures of Armenians, Greeks, Syriacs and Jews in Turkey is taken, the foundation focused on the cultural heritage of Kayseri. In late 19th century, one third of Kayseri's population consisted of Christians. Though it is a rich country in terms of cultural heritage, there are few studies on the city.
1 March 2016
Prosecution demands ban on İMC TV's satellite broadcasting
Ankara Public Prosecutor's Office sent a written notice to satellite broadcasting (Türksat) and demand İMC TV's frequency is suspended with the claim that it makes propaganda for terrorist organizations. News Coordinator Faruk Eren said, “This is what happened, while we are rejoicing the release of Gül and Dündar. The situation of the freedom of press and expression in Turkey is miserable.”
26 February 2016
Cultural inventory of a civilization destroyed revealed
Cultural Heritage Map of Turkey is created at the end of a months-long study and research. Thanks to the project of Hrant Dink Foundation, an interactive online map is created. Through this map, it is possible to list and examine the sanctuaries, schools, hospitals and cemeteries of Armenians, Greeks, Syriacs and Jews in Turkey.
5 February 2016
Dink cases joined
The case that was opened against the public officials as part of the investigation on Dink murder and the main case are joined. The Supreme Court decided the cases to be tried by 14th High Penal Court.
26 January 2016
New threat in Sur: urban transformation
The curfew and the clashes that follow it continue in Sur province of Diyarbakir. There have been intermittent curfews in Sur since September 6. There is a ban on entering or leaving the province. Civilians were killed and many buildings in the province are damaged.
24 December 2015
DBP co-chair Yüksek: We might not come to table again
Democratic Regions Party (DBP) co-chair Kamuran Yüksek told about the process that led to ditches and concerns of the people in the region. Yüksek thinks that if things go on like this, there might be no negotiation process again.
17 December 2015
Agos’ archive: ‘The Red Church’ and the last Armenians in Derik
Today, in Agos’ archive, there is Surp Kevork Church known as “The Red Church”. Recently, its door was broken down by the security forces. In 2013, Agos published a story on this historical church and the last Armenians in Derik.
16 December 2015
Hanukah celebrated on the street for the first time
Hanukah celebrated in Ortaköy, Beşiktaş for the first time.
13 December 2015
No suspect or witness in investigation on Elçi’s murder
Diyarbakir Bar Association turned to prosecution, since there was no proper crime scene investigation, the police officers who were shooting are still on duty and there is no suspect in the investigation file.
11 December 2015
Boutique hotels to open in Historical Peninsula of Istanbul
Rezoning in Historical Peninsula that made possible to build boutique hotels there is approved by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Council despite the objections of the experts. According to this decision, boutique hotels will be built within historical part of Eminönü.
25 November 2015
Threats against the Protestant community increase
Death threats against Protestant churches continue. In the video with ISIS flag that is published online, people from clergy and community are pointed as targets.
16 November 2015
The indictment against the public officials is returned
The indictment against the public officials that was prepared by investigating prosecutor Gökalp Kökçü as a part of Hrant Dink case is returned to the prosecution by Public Prosecutor of Istanbul.
3 November 2015
Who is who in the investigation of Hrant Dink’s assassination?
Here is a list of some important public officials who are and are not included in the bill of indictment.
31 October 2015
Courtroom victory of Syriacs
Mor Hananyo Monastery got its land back after 12 years of legal struggle.
29 October 2015
Kamp Armen is returned
The symbol of the confiscation of the properties of Armenian society, Kamp Armen’s deed is returned to Gedikpaşa Armenian Protestant Church Foundation. Foundation’s lawyer Sebu Aslangil declared that the returning process is done.
27 October 2015
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
A call regarding September 6-7 pogrom from Greek community to the parliament
Atina-based Istanbul Greek Universal Federation asked the parliament to condemn September 6-7 Pogrom and to encourage people who wish to come back.
27 August 2015
Headstones were used as manhole covers
Malkara Mayor Ulaş Yurdakul said that the old headstones belong to the graves that vanished years ago and these headstones were put into use as manhole covers in some places of the district in the past years.
19 August 2015
The story of a photograph
A selfie of three friends, Ezgi Sadet, Polen Ünlü and Dilan, taken at the celebrations in Bakırköy following HDP’s success in the general election when it won 80 seats in parliament, has become widely shared on social media following the Suruç Massacre.
23 July 2015
Has the return of Kamp Armen been caught up in the general election?
Still, no official step has been taken for the return of Kamp Armen to its rightful owner. Although current property owner Fatih Ulusoy announced he would return the deed, the official procedure that needs to be carried out at the deed registry was not completed this week either.
11 June 2015
Arson attack on Kadıköy Church
Last night an arson attack took place on the Aya Triada Church in Kadıköy.
10 June 2015
Kamp Armen’s return postponed to after the election
Despite repeated promises for the return of Kamp Armen, the official handover has not taken place yet. The current owner of the camp, Fatih Ulusoy, has stated that the procedures are continuing, and that the return will take place next week. The postponement of the return of the camp to after the election has increased concern, and calls have been made for the immediate finalization of the process.
2 June 2015