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Better than nothing. The Commemorative Events in Istanbul. Turkey hesitant reacting Russia, France’s G-decisions. #ArmenianGenocide

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The Commemorative Events for Genocide in Istanbul Bianet :: English On the anniversary of 1915 Genocide, several events were held in Istanbul. The official ceremony, the genocide march, and erecting memorial stone in front of the victims were some of the ceremonial events among others. Armenian Genocide: Coverage on 19th and 20th Century  Bianet :: English Demoyan, … Read more

Turkey having playing the ally card, Obama does not utter g-word…

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View originalFlag media Obama’s nuanced 1915 statement avoids ‘genocide’ Hurriyet Daily News Fulfilling expectations, U.S. President Obama has refrained from using the word ‘genocide’ in a statement to mark the 100th anniversary of the mass deportation of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, while praising two figures who used the term. The many faces of Anzac Day: how … Read more

Replica Kaaba, Replica Pilgrim in İstanbul… İstanbul news roundup…

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‘Replica Mecca’ in Istanbul raises eyebrows Hurriyet Daily News A district mayor in Istanbul from Turkey’s ruling AKP has raised eyebrows by constructing replicas of Islam’s holiest places and objects, yet the building idea seems to have spread elsewhere Concert in memory of Armenian intellectuals Anatolian Culture and Kalan Music have collaborated to organize a concert … Read more

Turkish PM says April 24 to be commemorated in Turkey, BUT most of efforts go to focus on Battle of the Dardanelles….

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Ankara’s trigger button: Armenian ‘genocide‘ As the centenary of the mass killings nears, Turkish officials will lambast anyone who dares uses the ‘G-word’.  AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) / Turkey says it ‘shares’ Armenia pain …pectfully remember” deaths of Armenians in 1915 but stops short of recognising the killings as genocide  BBC News | Europe … Read more

İstanbul News: the Armenians of Istanbul… World biggest tulip carpet made debut (!)

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World biggest tulip carpet made debut in Istanbul Cihan News Agency A campaign, which is targeting to make Turkish biggest city of Istanbul one of the favorite Tulip cities, had been put in place by the initiative of Istanbul Discreet but proud: the Armenians of Istanbul DAWN.com ISTANBUL: Yasmin Rostomyan makes no big outward show … Read more

Now it is Pope’s turn: “Erdoğan warns Pope Francis not to repeat ‘mistake’ about Armenian claims…

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Erdoğan warns Pope Francis not to repeat ‘mistake’ about Armenian claims Turkish President Erdoğan has condemned Pope Francis, warning him to not repeat the ‘mistake’ of describing the mass killings of Ottoman Armenians as ‘genocide.’ European Parliament set to vote on ‘genocide’ claims The European Parliament is set to discuss and vote on a resolution April 15 … Read more

Delayed justice for İstanbul’s Sulukule… Istanbul news roundup…

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Council of State approves the cancelation of Istanbul’s Sulukule transformation project The Council of State has approved the cancellation of the controversial urban transformation project in Istanbul’s Sulukule neighborhood, which was historically populated by Roma people, years after the project was completed. State Council Approves Sulukule Repeal Bianet :: English The State Council approved the court decision … Read more

The Pope hits hard. The word Genocide.

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He was the first foreign notable to visit Erdoğan’s Palace and now He uttered the G. word 🙂 Pope’s remarks on Armenia issue irk Ankara Turkey has summoned the Vatican’s ambassador in Ankara over the Pope’s comments on the mass deportation of Armenians Turkey fury at Pope ‘genocide’ claim BBC News | Europe | World Edition Turkey … Read more

A metrobüs burns out in rush hour, hopefully no casualties… Istanbul news roundup…

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Highway near Şirinevler… News in Turkish Good thing, no casualties reported. Metrobus (Turkish: Metrobüs) is a 50 km (31.1 mi) bus rapid transit route in İstanbul, Turkey with 45 stations which follows the city’s ring-road via Avcılar, Zincirlikuyu and the Bosphorus Bridge to Söğütlüçeşme using dedicated bus lanes for much of the route.[3] Fatih Sarmacısı: A Jelly Roll with … Read more

To have or not to have? Erdoğan’s latest decision is that there is no Kurdish problem in Turkey…

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BIA MEDIA MONITORING 2014: Media’s 3 Years: A Summary With Graphics  Bianet :: English According to BIA Media Monitoring Report 2014, 22 journalists and 10 distributors entered the year of 2015 in prison. While the number of jailed journalists took a dive, the number of detentions, censorship and layoffs soared. Here is what happened in terms … Read more

Turkey second at government requests from Facebook… Arbitrary justice: “3 Different Case Procedures For “Hitler-Seeming” Erdoğan Banner

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Redhack members acquitted in terror case An Ankara criminal court ruled on March 15 for the acquittal of ten Redhack members charged with supporting left-separatist terror organizations. 3 Different Case Procedures For “Hitler-Seeming” Erdoğan Banner  Bianet :: English A banner depicting Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in a Hitler-like mustache resulted in 3 insult cases across Turkey with different … Read more

an Infographic about Turkey’s human rights record in ECHR rulings… Dispatches from Turkey…

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Infographic: Turkey’s human rights record in ECHR rulings Turkey still heads the notorious list of countries sued or convicted at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), but the number of applications against Ankara has recently been falling. AKP eyes elections results to push for new Constitution The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is making calculations … Read more

Another trace of Turkey’s pretensions in Europe gone: “Spain to suspend ‘Alliance of Civilizations’ activity

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Spain to suspend ‘Alliance of Civilizations’ activity: Report Spain will reportedly suspend its activities in the ‘Alliance of Civilizations,’ jointly launched by Turkey and Spain in 2005 Spanish ambassador refutes reports that Spain suspended ‘Alliance of Civilizations’ activities Spain’s ambassador to Turkey has refuted media reports suggesting that his country has suspended its activities in the “Alliance … Read more

Erdoğan doesn’t leave Davutoğlu much, announces to chair Cabinet meeting on Jan 19… In the mean time, Turkish Prime Ministry to increase vehicle buying by 12-fold…

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Top court approves revoke of Gülen’s ‘special passport’ The leader of the Gülen movement was given the right to have a special passport, widely dubbed a ‘green passport,’ in 1990, as a retired mufti President Erdoğan announces plans to chair Cabinet meeting on Jan 19 ‘I will chair the Cabinet of Ministers on Jan. 19. The Cabinet … Read more

Turkish government continues to pursue to block internet access without legal order… Dispatches from Turkey…

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Turkish gov’t in new bid to block Internet access without legal order Hurriyet Daily News The Turkish government has been preparing to make yet another move which would add insult to injury for those who have been concerned over plight of freedom of expression in the country Prosecutor Requests Arrest of Journalist After Release  Bianet :: English … Read more