Agos' Agenda

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“Rojava model has important challenges ahead”
“Rojava model has important challenges ahead”
We talked to Fehim Taştekin about the recent developments in Syrian Civil War, based on his recently published book “Rojava: The Time of Kurds" (Kürtlerin Zamanı).
29 September 2016 Ferda Balancar
25th anniversary of Armenian International Women’s Association
25th anniversary of Armenian International Women’s Association
Armenian International Women’s Association (AIWA), on the occasion of 25th anniversary of its foundation, brings Armenian women from different countries together in the US. CHP Istanbul MP Selina Doğan will be a guest of honor.
28 September 2016 Haber Merkezi
Who did send that message to Erhan Tuncel?
Who did send that message to Erhan Tuncel?
Dink murder case continues. It turned out that after Erhan Tuncel was dismissed from the intelligence branch, Trabzon Intelligence Branch called him 34 times and sent a message. The officers say that they don’t know who sent that message.
27 September 2016 Uygar Gültekin
Dink case: Trabzon Intelligence Branch's defences continue
Dink case: Trabzon Intelligence Branch's defences continue
It is the second day of hearings of the public officials. Police officer Mehmet Ayhan's cross examination is completed.
27 September 2016 Uygar Gültekin
Kurdish textbooks in Armenia
Kurdish textbooks in Armenia
Students in the regions densely populated by Kurds have textbooks in Kurdish now. Kurdish students in 1st to 12th grades will receive education in their mother tongue.
27 September 2016 Varduhi Balyan
Mehmet Ayhan: we planned the meetings with Tuncel with my superiors
Mehmet Ayhan: we planned the meetings with Tuncel with my superiors
As part of the Dink case, the trials of the public officials continue. Mehmet Ayhan, an officer from Trabzon Security Directorate Intelligence Branch, is presenting his defence. Former civil inspectors Şükrü Yıldız and Mehmet Ali Özkılınç's demand of suspension of their trial is refused.
26 September 2016 Uygar Gültekin
Friends of Hrant: dirty political games don't concern us
Friends of Hrant: dirty political games don't concern us
Fifth hearing of the Dink case is being held today. Before the hearing, Friends of Hrant were in front of the courthouse as always, demanding justice.
26 September 2016 Haber Merkezi
Dink case to continue on September 26
Dink case to continue on September 26
As part of Dink murder case, the hearings of the suspected public officials will continue on September 26, 27, 29 and 30.
22 September 2016 Haber Merkezi
Andean Community recognizes the Armenian Genocide
Andean Community recognizes the Armenian Genocide
The Andean Parliament, formed by Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia, unanimously passed the resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide.
21 September 2016 Haber Merkezi
ECHR convicted Turkey once again because of unexpected death of a soldier
ECHR convicted Turkey once again because of unexpected death of a soldier
Burhan Güzelaydan died in 2009 during the military service and investigating authorities claimed that he committed suicide. ECHR convicted Turkey due to violation of right to life.
20 September 2016 Gözde Kazaz
Özgür Gündem trials start: first hearing postponed
Özgür Gündem trials start: first hearing postponed
Today, the “visiting editors-in-chief” of closed-down Özgür Gündem newspaper started to stand trial. The first hearing, where Ayşe Düzkan and Ragıp Duran stood trial, has been postponed to December 15.
20 September 2016 Gözde Kazaz
Kardashian's letter on the Armenian Genocide in NYT
Kardashian's letter on the Armenian Genocide in NYT
The US-based Armenian Educational Foundation (AEF) has placed a full page ad to New York Times today. In the ad, there is also a letter by Kim Kardashian, responding to an ad published in Wall Street Journal on April, which denies the Armenian Genocide.
19 September 2016 Haber Merkezi
Trials of journalists to start tomorrow
Trials of journalists to start tomorrow
The trials of journalists, who participated in the “visiting editor-in-chief” campaign that was started as an act of solidarity with the closed-down Özgür Gündem newspaper, will start tomorrow. Ayşe Düzkan and Ragıp Duran will be the first ones to be heard.
19 September 2016 Haber Merkezi
Being a Syrian child in Turkey
Being a Syrian child in Turkey
Development of Social and Cultural Life Association (SKYGD) conducted a field study in order to examine the life conditions, expectations and problems of Syrian children living in Turkey. 100 children living in various districts of Istanbul had been interviewed and a report titled as “Being a refugee children in Turkey” is issued. The report shows that the most fundamental demand of the children is to go on their education, which they are deprived of because of financial problems.
9 September 2016 Gözde Kazaz
This little big woman
This little big woman
This time, Berge Arabian fills our hearts with his dearest mother Markrit Arabian. This is the story of love, compassion and affection between a mother and a son.
9 September 2016
The truth behind the "Armenian spies" story
The truth behind the "Armenian spies" story
For about 2 weeks, a story titled as "Armenian spies in Turkey are revealed" has been circulating, but the information included in the story is not confidential. The information is just a part of visa applications to Armenia.
9 September 2016 Fatih Gökhan Diler
“Academics for peace hunt” under the state of emergency
“Academics for peace hunt” under the state of emergency
With the decree issued on September 2, many academics are dismissed. “Academics for peace” were one of the targets of this recent decree. Academics from Kocaeli University tell about what they have been going through.
7 September 2016 Nazan Özcan
The indefinite hunger strike continues
The indefinite hunger strike continues
The hunger strike of 50 politicians, that HDP, DBP, DTK, KJA and HDK planned for initiating “meetings with Öcalan in a legal way" started yesterday in Diyarbakir.
6 September 2016 Haber Merkezi
Objection to arrest of Aslı Erdoğan overruled
Objection to arrest of Aslı Erdoğan overruled
Novelist and editorial consultant of the closed Özgür Gündem newspaper Aslı Erdoğan has been under arrest and the objection to her arrest is overruled.
5 September 2016 Haber Merkezi
Being a Syrian Armenian in Istanbul
Being a Syrian Armenian in Istanbul
There is only one Syrian Armenian in Istanbul that I know. Though I know him for one and a half year, I couldn't have managed to learn about his story. And once I learned about it, I thought that his story should be shared.
3 September 2016 Varduhi Balyan
Will the genocide witness orphanage be a holiday camp?
Will the genocide witness orphanage be a holiday camp?
A holiday camp project in Lebanon caused debates due to the sentimental value of the region. The planned location of the luxury holiday site is the coastal Biblos town in Beirut and the region also includes a cemetery, school and orphanage which belong to genocide survivor Armenians and known as “Bird's Nest”.
2 September 2016 Fatih Gökhan Diler
The consequences of this slander could be grave
The consequences of this slander could be grave
The Patriarch responded to the story of Akşam Daily which claimed that Ecumenical Patriarchate backed the coup attempt on July 15. In the written statement sent to Agos, it is said: “The editors of Akşam Daily should have known that this unfounded story, which was published with the purpose of inciting hatred against His Eminence, could lead to grave consequences.”
1 September 2016 Baruyr Kuyumciyan
50 politicians to go on a hunger strike
50 politicians to go on a hunger strike
Starting from September 5, 50 politicians will be on an indefinite hunger strike until they will have contact with PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan. Hatip Dicle has read the statement on behalf of HDP, DBP (Democratic Regions Party), KJA (Free Women's Congress), DTK (Democratic Society Congress) and HDK (Peoples' Democratic Congress).
31 August 2016 Haber Merkezi
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied the claims of agreement
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied the claims of agreement
Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement concerning the claims of agreement between Turkey and SDF and denied the claims.
31 August 2016 Haber Merkezi
Human Rights Association: 1552 people have been killed in a year
Human Rights Association: 1552 people have been killed in a year
Human Rights Association (IHD) Diyarbakir Branch issued a report about the violations of rights in southeastern Turkey in a year.
30 August 2016 Haber Merkezi
Agreement in Jarablus: buffer zone for Turkey, canton for Kurds
Agreement in Jarablus: buffer zone for Turkey, canton for Kurds
Jarablus operation, which was launched against ISIS but also targeted Kurdish military forces, continues. However, some sources claim that the US, Iran and Russia came to an agreement in Jarablus, or northern Syria, and Turkey and PYD accepted the conditions of this agreement. According to this alleged agreement, Turkey will stay in Jarablus and Kurds will be able to connect Kobani and Afrin cantons through Al-Bab.
30 August 2016 Nazan Özcan
Claims of "YPG reinforcement in Manbij" denied
Claims of "YPG reinforcement in Manbij" denied
While “Euphrates Shield” operation continues, it is claimed that YPG forces have been reinforcing Manbij. Syrian Kurds have denied the claims.
29 August 2016
Journalist Ercan Gül and Lieutenant Colonel Metin Yıldız arrested
Journalist Ercan Gül and Lieutenant Colonel Metin Yıldız arrested
As part of Dink murder case, Chief of Trabzon Gendarmerie Intelligence Branch Lieutenant Colonel Metin Yıldız and Fox TV News Director Ercan Gül are arrested.
25 August 2016
Santoro's murderer released
Santoro's murderer released
The murderer of Priest Andrea Santoro, who was murdered in the Santa Maria Church in Trabzon where he served, is released.
25 August 2016 Haber Merkezi
Armenian and Azerbaijani people came together for peace
Armenian and Azerbaijani people came together for peace
6 Azerbaijani and 4 Armenian people came together in Eskişehir and talked about peace and common life without a third party. Varduhi Balyan witnessed this important and touching meeting, spoke to participants and told about her own story. In the hope of more meetings like this...
25 August 2016 Varduhi Balyan
Jarablus operation: a shield for whom?
Jarablus operation: a shield for whom?
Turkish Military Forces has entered Syria. The operation named “Euphrates Shield” started on Wednesday morning and the forces reached ISIS-held Jarablus in the same day. Political scientist Assistant Prof. Erhan Keleşoğlu and former Erbil Consulate-General Aydın Selcen assessed "Euphrates Shield" operation, that was launched against ISIS in Jarablus.
24 August 2016 Nazan Özcan
Earthquake in Italy: at least 37 dead
Earthquake in Italy: at least 37 dead
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake took place in central Italy, leaving at least 37 dead. It is reported that 150 people are missing.
24 August 2016 Haber Merkezi