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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
Campaign begins for Ani
Campaign begins for Ani
A campaign has been initiated for the recognition of the ancient city of Ani as a “world heritage site” by UNESCO.
13 July 2015 Haber Merkezi
Great Loss of Catholic Armenians
Great Loss of Catholic Armenians
Nerses Bedros XIX Tarmouni, Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church, passed away this morning in Lebanon at the hospital where he was being treated.
25 June 2015 Haber Merkezi
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
Surp Giragos Church wins Europa Nostra Award for Conservation
Surp Giragos Church wins Europa Nostra Award for Conservation
The Diyarbakır Surp Giragos Church has won the Europa Nostra Award for Conservation, receiving its prize at a ceremony held in Oslo last week.
12 June 2015 Haber Merkezi
New parliament, old problems
New parliament, old problems
Following the general election, the 13-year long AKP rule is now expected to be replaced by a coalition government. A mountain of problems awaits the new parliament. The acute problems of non-Muslim communities will also feature on the agenda of the new parliament.
12 June 2015
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
Arson attack on Kadıköy Church
Arson attack on Kadıköy Church
Last night an arson attack took place on the Aya Triada Church in Kadıköy.
10 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
Attack on Samsun Agape Church left unpunished
Attack on Samsun Agape Church left unpunished
An attack was carried out on the Samsun Agape Church by a man wielding a stick, who reportedly went on to insult church staff. However, the police did not bring charges against the attacker.
18 May 2015 Haber Merkezi
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
12 Dersim Armenians baptized to complete return to their identity
12 Dersim Armenians baptized to complete return to their identity
Following a six-month course of church doctrine and basic knowledge of Christian belief, 12 more Dersim Armenians took their first step back to Christianity with a collective baptism ceremony. Two married couples also held religious engagement ceremonies following the baptism ceremony held on 9 May 2015, Saturday at the Yeşilköy Surp Istepanos Church.
14 May 2015 Miran Manukyan
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
Call for #KampArmen : “We will be here not only to protect the buildings, but also our history”
Call for #KampArmen : “We will be here not only to protect the buildings, but also our history”
The solidarity vigil that began at Kamp Armen (Tuzla Children’s Camp) after heavy machinery entered the site continued all day and through the night. Nor Zartonk (New Renascense), Dört Ayaklı Şehir (Quadruped City) and İstanbul Kent Savunması (Istanbul Urban Defence) issued a collective call to attend the solidarity vigil.
6 May 2015 Haber Merkezi
Kamp Armen demolition begins - but thwarted for now
Kamp Armen demolition begins - but thwarted for now
Demolition that began in the early hours of the day at Tuzla Children’s Camp, also known as Kamp Armen, was stopped with the intervention of activists, members of the public and politicians that gathered at the site. The waiting continues.
6 May 2015 Haber Merkezi
Aleppo’s oldest Armenian Church bombed
Aleppo’s oldest Armenian Church bombed
The Armenian Apostolic Karasnits Mangants Church, Aleppo’s oldest Armenian Church has been targeted in a bomb attack.
29 April 2015
100 bells ring at Kumkapı Patriarchal Church
100 bells ring at Kumkapı Patriarchal Church
Surp Badarak mass in memory of April 24 has been held at the Turkey Armenian Patriarchal Church. Led by Deputy Patriarch Aram Ateşyan, the ceremony was also attended by EU Minister Volkan Bozkır. President Erdoğan’s message was also read at the ceremony where white doves symbolizing peace were released and bells were rung 100 times.
24 April 2015
Patriarchate issues invite to April 24 mass
Patriarchate issues invite to April 24 mass
The Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey has issued an invite via its official Facebook page for broad participation at mass to be held on 24 April, Friday, at the Kumkapı Virgin Mary Patriarchate Church.
20 April 2015
Patriarchate: Emphasis on ‘shared pain’, not ‘Genocide’
Patriarchate: Emphasis on ‘shared pain’, not ‘Genocide’
The Patriarchate of the Armenians of Turkey will hold mass on April 24 in memory of ‘those who lost their lives in 1915’. In his speech at mass, Archbishop Aram Ateşyan will not use the term “Genocide” but will emphasize “shared pain”.
15 April 2015 Haber Merkezi
Minority schools are not ‘commercial enterprises’
Minority schools are not ‘commercial enterprises’
Foundations General Director Adnan Ertem has stated that, according to Article 40 of the Treaty of Lausanne, Armenian schools have special status, and that it is not possible to treat them as private schools; and that therefore, legal procedures applied to private schools cannot be applied to minority schools.
1 April 2015 Baruyr Kuyumciyan
Church bells will ring across the world on April 23 –only not in Turkey
Church bells will ring across the world on April 23 –only not in Turkey
Within the scope of the Armenian Genocide Centennial Commemoration events, all Armenian Churches across the world will ring their bells at 19.15 on April 23, Thursday, in commemoration of the victims of the Genocide. However, the Istanbul Armenian Patriarchate is not participating in this commemoration ceremony.
20 March 2015 Haber Merkezi
Real estate tricks in Germüş village of Urfa
Real estate tricks in Germüş village of Urfa
Planning permission has been issued for the historical site in Germüş village, a former Armenian settlement 10 kilometres away from Urfa city centre.
19 March 2015 Ferda Balancar
Hrant Dink School students dream of a real classroom
Hrant Dink School students dream of a real classroom
The Hrant Dink School in the basement of the Gedikpaşa Armenian Evangelical Church where students from Armenia whose families have come to Turkey to work study under difficult conditions is waiting for the support of the Armenian community.
13 March 2015 Baruyr Kuyumciyan
Treasury demands ‘occupation fine’ from Bulgarian Foundation for its own building
Treasury demands ‘occupation fine’ from Bulgarian Foundation for its own building
The State of Turkey, after having seized a building that belongs to the Bulgarian Exarchate Orthodox Church Foundation, is now demanding a fee in return for occupying the building for 3 years –after returning the building to the foundation. The Treasury has issued a 50 thousand TL fine to the foundation.
26 February 2015 Uygar Gültekin
Time for Saroyan Library in Bitlis
Time for Saroyan Library in Bitlis
A new library in Bitlis will be named after William Saroyan. Journalist Ahmet Tulgar, who came up with the idea, reports that he met with Bitlis Co-Mayor Hüseyin Olan and discussed the idea for a library.
12 February 2015 Vartan Estukyan