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Rezoning approved for Kamp Armen
Rezoning approved for Kamp Armen
Istanbul Municipal Council unanimously approved the rezoning plan for rebuilding Kamp Armen.
16 May 2017 Haber Merkezi
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation offers Western Armenian camp
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation offers Western Armenian camp
The Armenian Communities Department of the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation is launching an educational project titled “Zarmanazan” in La Bourboule, France as part of its Western Armenian revitalization program.
15 March 2017 Haber Merkezi
Nor Zartonk: game of thrones continues
Nor Zartonk: game of thrones continues
Nor Zartonk made a statement on the crisis concerning the patriarchal election that started with the resignation of Sahak Maşalyan. Stating that the protocol signed in the secret meeting is invalid for Armenian society, Nor Zartonk urged Ateşyan to resign and demanded institutions managed by “wealthy men” become transparent and accountable.
20 February 2017 Haber Merkezi
Nothing new about the “new curriculum”
Nothing new about the “new curriculum”
Ministry of Education is renewing the curriculum, but there are severe criticisms.
3 February 2017 Uygar Gültekin
“We want to raise more religious officials”
“We want to raise more religious officials”
General Vicar of Patriarch Aram Ateşyan talked about the issue of raising new religious officials at the reception for Surp Dzınunt feast. On this wise, we wanted to explore how a religious official is raised.
27 January 2017 Julia Kütnaroğlu
What do young Armenians expect from the patriarch?
What do young Armenians expect from the patriarch?
On October 26, the Clerical Assembly of the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey decided to superannuated Patriarch Mesrob II, paving the way for the process of election which has been expected for a long time. We asked young Armenians, who have never voted before, about their expectations, criticisms and assessment concerning the patriarchal election.
21 November 2016
Western Armenian on Wikipedia
Western Armenian on Wikipedia
Held in Cadaval district of Portugal, “Wikicamp 2016” enabled young people to write Wikipedia articles in Western Armenian and to express themselves. Sevan Değirmenciyan writes his experience in the camp.
6 September 2016 Sevan Değirmenciyan
First group going to TUMO from Istanbul delighted
First group going to TUMO from Istanbul delighted
For the first time, a group of students from Istanbul went to TUMO Center for Creative Technologies in Armenia. Students from 14 countries, including Egypt, USA, Russia, France, Switzerland, Germany, Canada and Lebanon attended the summer camp between July 17 and 30. 14 students from Istanbul were also there.
10 August 2016 Melisa Arslanyan
Learn Armenian in virtual world
Learn Armenian in virtual world
Gyumri-based software development company Digital Pomegranate developed a gaming platform called 'Playland Armenia' with the support of Gulbenkian Foundation in order to teach Western Armenian to children.
13 April 2016 Melis Solakoğlu
“Virtual College” introduced in İstanbul
“Virtual College” introduced in İstanbul
Yervand Zoryan, the founder and the director of Armenian Virtual College (AVC), which is sponsored by Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), visited Istanbul.
23 December 2015 Varduhi Balyan
Learning Armenian is more colorful with Lala and Ara
Learning Armenian is more colorful with Lala and Ara
A new application aiming for teaching Armenian to native Armenian speaker children and younger kids who don’t speak Armenian is released. ‘Kouynerou Ashkhar’ (Kuyneru Aşkhar; World of Colors) can be downloaded free.
15 December 2015 Melis Solakoğlu
Kamp Armen attacked
Kamp Armen attacked
Kamp Armen Solidarity members were attacked on the hundredth day of their live-in demonstration. Two activists were attacked and beaten with sticks.
14 August 2015
32 trees planted at Kamp Armen in memory of Suruç victims
32 trees planted at Kamp Armen in memory of Suruç victims
On 25 July Saturday, the victims of the Suruç massacre were commemorated at Kamp Armen, as the vigil to protect the camp enters its 3rd month. Kamp Armen Solidarity planted sycamore trees in memory of the 32 murdered members of the Socialist Youth Associations Federation (SGDF).
27 July 2015 Arto Tezel
Kamp Armen still not returned, 2nd rally on Friday evening at Tünel
Kamp Armen still not returned, 2nd rally on Friday evening at Tünel
52 days have now passed since the resistance began at Kamp Armen on May 6 after bulldozers entered the camp in Tuzla to demolish the facilities. Despite promises made by the government and municipality, the deed has still not been returned to the Armenian community.
25 June 2015 Haber Merkezi
Has the return of Kamp Armen been caught up in the general election?
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 Uygar Gültekin
First graduation from Hrant Dink School
First graduation from Hrant Dink School
9 June 2015 Bernar Terziyan
Kamp Armen’s return postponed to after the election
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 Uygar Gültekin
Kamp Armen waits for its deed
Kamp Armen waits for its deed
The process for the return of Kamp Armen has reached the final stage, however, the necessary procedures have not been fulfilled. Official procedures need to be completed for the deed to be registered under the foundation’s name.
28 May 2015 Uygar Gültekin
Respect to children’s rights necessitates return of Kamp Armen
Respect to children’s rights necessitates return of Kamp Armen
The Children’s Foundation has published a statement about Kamp Armen underlining the fact that respect to children and their rights necessitates the return of the camp to its true and rightful owners.
18 May 2015 Haber Merkezi
HDP MP Erol Dora returns to Kamp Armen in meaningful visit
HDP MP Erol Dora returns to Kamp Armen in meaningful visit
HDP Mardin Member of Parliament Erol Dora and HDP Istanbul 3rd zone parliamentary candidate Assyrian lawyer Erkan Metin visited Kamp Armen today.
18 May 2015 Fatih Gökhan Diler

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What do the organizers of the #KampArmen say?
What do the organizers of the #KampArmen say?
Civilian society organizations who have organized the resistance at Tuzla since 6 May, Wednesday, when the demolition of Kamp Armen began, and have continued their vigil since, spoke about their demands.
14 May 2015
Tuzla Camp: Return of camp deed demanded
Tuzla Camp: Return of camp deed demanded
While reactions to the demolition of Camp Armen mount, and the vigil at the camp site against demolition continues, attempts for a solution have also begun. The matter is on the government’s agenda, and AKP parliamentary candidate Markar Esayan has stated that he has spoken with Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu on the issue, and that has work towards a solution has begun. The Armenian community is hopeful yet cautious. The demand is not for expropriation but for the return of the camp deed to the Church Foundation.
14 May 2015 Uygar Gültekin
“This story must not end here”
“This story must not end here”
A gathering was organized at Kamp Armen, which still faces the threat of demolition, after activists and the public thwarted the initial attempt. Speaking at the gathering, Rakel Dink said, “This story must not end here”.
9 May 2015
Yervant Dink: A grave sin to pay for
Yervant Dink: A grave sin to pay for
By universal law, the definition of seizing a camp created by the sweat of children’s brows, in the simplest terms, is ‘usurpation’. The State has usurped Kamp Armen. And everyone should know very well that this is a terribly grave sin to pay for.
7 May 2015
Rakel Dink: This is murder
Rakel Dink: This is murder
On the one hand, in view of all that we have experienced over the years, there is nothing to be surprised. On the other hand, if we are still surprised, it is an embarrassment for all of us. An embarrassment for Turkey.
7 May 2015
#StopDemolitionOfKampArmen
#StopDemolitionOfKampArmen
The Gedikpaşa Armenian Protestant Church and volunteer lawyers are initiating a legal campaign for the return of the camp, or compensation for losses. A new appeal will be made for the amendment of the decision for the cancellation of the sale, and the prevention of the demolition planned for the end of May.
30 April 2015 Uygar Gültekin