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Anzacs tell about 1915
Held captive by Ottoman army, Anzac soldiers reveal rather unknown aspects of the Armenian Genocide through their journals. In the stories that came to light thanks to the studies of New Zealander historian and journalist James Robins, experiences of Anzac soldiers who witnessed the genocide are told. This interview of Robins is about his studies that reach from 1915 to the present.
12 May 2016
Fatih Gökhan Diler
UN's call about Cizre: allow independent investigation
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al-Hussein made a call to Turkish government for allowing independent investigation on the grave human rights violations happened in the regions under curfew. Hussein stated that “the most worrisome” reports are the ones claiming that 100 people were burned to death in the basements in Cizre.
10 May 2016
Haber Merkezi
Expert report after 5 months: it cannot be known who shot Elçi
The expert report about Diyarbakir Bar Association Chair Tahir Elçi, who was shot dead, is prepared 5 months after the murder. In the report, it is stated that it cannot be “medically or physically” known who shot Elçi.
4 May 2016
Haber Merkezi
Demirtaş: people can form more than one parliament, if they want
HDP Co-Chair Selahattin Demirtaş spoke about the lifting of the parliamentary immunity: “They will try to bring some of our MPs to the court, which became AKP's law committee, and lynch them. Do they think that we will keep silent? We won't let you to prosecute us in the courts that are dependent on you. None of our friends will go to police, prosecutor or court, when they are called to give statement.”
3 May 2016
Haber Merkezi
Bundestag to recognize the Armenian Genocide
First Secretary of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SDP) Thomas Oppermann said, “On June 2, Bundestag will make a decision recognizing the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide.”
2 May 2016
Haber Merkezi
Because of the curfew in Sur, Surp Giragos cannot receive its prize
Surp Giragos Church won 2015 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Award for its restoration, but cannot receive it because of the curfew in Sur. The ceremony will be held in Istanbul on May 5.
28 April 2016
Uygar Gültekin
"Expropriation means closing down of Surp Giragos"
Surp Giragos Armenian Church Foundation filed an annulment action against the expropriation in Sur province of Diyarbakir. In the petition for annulment, it is pointed out that the expropriation is against the law.
28 April 2016
Haber Merkezi
In Dink case, demand for recusal refused
In the trial of the public officials who are responsible for Dink murder, which was held on April 19, the demand for recusal of the suspects is refused.
28 April 2016
Uygar Gültekin
HDP Co-Chair Yüksekdağ: we apologize to Armenian people
HDP Co-Chair Figen Yüksekdağ, during the group meeting of HDP, apologized for the Armenian Genocide. Yüksekdağ said, “On 101st anniversary of the genocide, we apologize to Armenian people. We apologize to Aunt Elizabeth, to Uncle Krikor. We apologize to our friend, comrade Garo and to our sister Roza.”
26 April 2016
Haber Merkezi
Genocide commemorations in Istanbul: racism and war policies are not destiny
101st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide was commemorated in Istanbul on April 24, which is considered as the beginning of the genocide.
24 April 2016
Ույգար Գյուլթեքին
Armenian MPs assessed "the letter of condolence"
Armenian MPs in the Turkish parliament assessed April 24 mass held in the Patriarchate and President Erdoğan's letter of condolence.
24 April 2016
Միրան Մանուկյան
April 24 message from President Erdoğan
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a letter of condolence to April 24 mass that was held in Kumkapı Surp Asdvadzadzin Church.
24 April 2016
Uygar Gültekin
Paylan's call for investigation on Armenian politicians killed in 1915
HDP Istanbul MP Garo Paylan suggested forming a parliamentary commission for carrying out an investigation on 7 Armenian members of Chamber of Deputies of Ottoman Parliament who served in 1908-1915 and killed after being arrested on April-May 2015.
21 April 2016
Haber Merkezi
Friends of Hrant: Until the real murderers are punished as they deserve
Today, public officials who are responsible for Dink murder are being heard. Before the trial, Friends of Hrant made a statement to the press. It is stated that the public officials stand trial because of “fight for power” and the highest prosecution organ insists on protecting the governor who was in office at the time of murder.
19 April 2016
Haber Merkezi
Trials of Dink case started
The first hearing of the two Dink cases that are joined will be held today. At the hearings that will be held between April 19 and 21, 34 suspects, 8 of them being arrested, will stand trial together for the first time.
19 April 2016
Haber Merkezi
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
Uygar Gültekin
Everybody knew about the plans of Ankara massacre
In the report of civil inspectors, the names of the police chiefs, who hadn't reported the information about Ankara massacre to their superiors, are listed. 102 people were killed in the suicide attack on October 10, 2015 during a rally in Ankara. In the information that was received on the day of the attack, even the name of the bomber is reported.
13 April 2016
Haber Merkezi
Diyarbakir Municipality files annulment action against expropriation
Diyarbakir Metropolitan Municipality appealed to Council of State for annulling the urgent expropriation decision taken by cabinet.
11 April 2016
Haber Merkezi
Child abuse everywhere
While child abuse is currently on the agenda of Turkey, another report about child abuse came from Jerusalem. With the child abuse happened in early '90s, Jarankavorats Armenian School in Jerusalem drew attention.
1 April 2016
Varduhi Balyan
Did the ember fall on the 'Giaour neighborhood' as well?
The debates that started after the urgent expropriation decision, which involves the churches in Diyarbakir, made the history of Sur, Suriçi a current issue. Having an important role in the history of Anatolian Armenians and Christians, Diyarbakir, and especially Suriçi, have been at the center of such practices throughout its history. Zakarya Mildanoğlu tells about the story of Suriçi churches and the expropriation history of Diyarbakir.
31 March 2016
Zakarya Mildanoğlu
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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
Uygar Gültekin
Adnan Ertem: We want to preserve the historical structures
General Directorate for Foundations Director Adnan Ertem spoke about the urgent expropriation decision taken by the cabinet. He said, “We want to preserve the historical structures.”
29 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
Uygar Gültekin
Confidentiality order on Gül and Dündar's trial
Can Dündar and Erdem Gül stand trial today because of their journalism activities. President Erdoğan and Turkish intelligence office (MİT) became the intervening parties. A confidentiality order is imposed on the case.
25 March 2016
Haber Merkezi
Brussels attackers identified
Two bombers who carried out attacks at Brussels Airport yesterday are identified as brothers Khalid and Ibrahim el-Bakraoui. It is stated that though they have criminal records, any relation to a terrorist organization hasn't been found yet.
23 March 2016
Haber Merkezi
Statement from the Patriarchate: don't believe the unsubstantiated rumors
Armenian society is also nervous about the recent suicide attacks. The Patriarchate made a statement to Agos about the rumors concerning the Easter that will be celebrated on next Sunday.
22 March 2016
Haber Merkezi
Two young people, two massacres
University student Ozan Can Akkuş died in the attack that took place in Ankara yesterday. He was a friend of Ali Deniz, who died in the attack that took place near Ankara Train Station on October 10.
14 March 2016
Haber Merkezi
Bombing attack in Ankara: 37 people killed
Yesterday, in Ankara, near Kızılay Güvenpark, an explosion took place at 18.45. In the attack, 37 people were killed and 125 people were injured.
13 March 2016
Political oppression to the Constitutional Court
After the Constitutional Court decided that the rights of Erdem Gül and Can Dündar are violated, President Erdoğan said, “I don't obey and respect to that decision.” With this statement, Chief Judge of the Constitutional Court Zühtü Arslan became the focus of debates. Today, he made a statement: “Constitutional Court's decisions are binding to everyone. Disapproval or appreciation of anybody doesn't mean anything to the court.”
1 March 2016
Haber Merkezi
PYD co-chair Müslim: we have nothing to do with Ankara attack
PYD co-chair Salih Müslim denied Davutoğlu’s claims by saying that they have nothing to do with Ankara attack.
18 February 2016
Haber Merkezi
Davutoğlu: 9 suspects detained, the perpetrator is YPG
28 people were killed in the attack in Ankara and 30 of the injured are discharged from the hospital. 31 people are still being treated. Some information about the attack is revealed.
17 February 2016
Haber Merkezi
Explosion in Ankara: Death toll rises to 28
In Ankara, around the military residences areas, an explosion took place while military vehicles were passing by.
17 February 2016
Haber Merkezi
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