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Workers Protested against Social Security Law

Workers Protested against Social Security Law

Following a call by trade unions and professional chambers, workers all around Turkey protested against the draft Law on Social Security and General Health Insurance. 5,000 demonstrated in Istanbul.

2 April 2008 Emine Özcan

Workers’ Protest against Social Security Draft on 1 April

Trade unions and professional chambers have called for a protest in front of parliament in Ankara on 1 April.

31 March 2008 Tolga Korkut

New Social Security Draft after Negotiations

New Social Security Draft after Negotiations

After negotiations between the Labour Platform and Minister of Labour Faruk Celik, the government has agreed to make some changes.

27 March 2008 Istanbul

“Purple Roof” Celebrates 18th Year

For the last 18 years, the “Purple Roof Women’s Shelter Foundation” has supported women. Bianet talked to the organisers.

20 March 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

AKP was Silent in DTP Closure Trial

While the MHP has called for individuals to be prosecuted rather than the party to be closed, the CHP and the DTP both pointed out that the AKP was silent when the prosecution initiated a closure trial for the DTP.

19 March 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Striking Shipyard Workers Beaten and Detained

Striking Shipyard Workers Beaten and Detained

In order to protest against the appalling safety and working conditions at the Tuzla shipyards, trade unions started a strike on Wednesday. 86 people were detained, and some were beaten.

28 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,Emine Özcan

Tuzla Shipyard Workers Announce Strike

In the last seven months, 18 workers have died on Tuzla shipyards. The Limter Is trade union has announced a strike from Wednesday, 27 February.

25 February 2008 Emine Özcan

How Many More Shipyard Deaths?

Yesterday yet another worker at an Istanbul shipyard died. Workers have long protested at the unsafe and inhumane working conditions on shipyards.

13 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü,A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Father of Police Victim: Police Assume Impunity

The father of Baran Tursun, who was shot dead by a police officer in Izmir called on the media and others to attend the second hearing in the trial to ensure that those responsible were punished.

7 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Labour Organisations Tell Minister of Employment to Do His Job

After an explosion in an illegal fireworks factory killed 23 workers and injured over a hundred people, trade unions and professional associations reminded the Minister of Employment of his duties.

7 February 2008 Emine Özcan

Trade Unionist Condemns Gross Negligence in Workplace Safety

Trade Unionist Celik says that 600 inspectors work for the Ministry of Employment to inspect 750,000 workplaces and accuses the government of turning a blind eye.

4 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Police Obscures Evidence, Says Angry Father

Mehmet Tursun, father of Baran, the young man shot by the police in Izmir, accuses the police of a cover-up.

17 January 2008 Uğur Biryol

Murder Suspect Police Officer Released

Police officer on trial in İzmir for shooting Baran Tursun, a young driver, allegedly without reason, is released amid angry protests from the victim's relatives. "The evidences are falsified" father Tursun says.

15 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Four People Released in Diyarbakir Bomb Case

After the bombing in Diyarbakir on Thursday, four of the people initially arrested have been released.

7 January 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Turkey Stops Smoking!

Turkey is considering introducing a ban on smoking, an idea which is provoking very mixed reactions.

3 January 2008 Emine Özcan

Not Enough Children's Rights in 2007

Not Enough Children's Rights in 2007

There have been some developments in children's rights in 2007, but more needs to be done. Turkey still does not have a comprehensive policy on children.

1 January 2008 Seda Akço

Yes to Kyoto, No to End of the World

Around a thousand people gathered in Kadiköy, Istanbul, at the weekend to call on Turkey to sign the Kyoto Protocol and to protest against the planned nuclear power plants.

10 December 2007 Emine Özcan

President Gül Ratifies Nuclear Law

Despite a protest campaign signed by 100,000, Gül has ratified the law that will introduce nuclear power to Turkey.

21 November 2007 Tolga Korkut

Politician and Physicist Inönü Has Died

Politician and Physicist Inönü Has Died

Physics professor, social democrat politician, MP and minister Erdal Inönü died in the USA while receiving cancer treatment.

31 October 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

Iraqi Kurds Flee From Bombed Villages

Five Kurdish villages in Northern Iraq have been deserted, say local Yuksekova newspaper

29 October 2007

Referendum Passed with 69 Percent "Yes" and 31 Percent "No"

With a turnout of 67 percent, voters passed the constitutional change suggested in the referendum package.

22 October 2007

Controversy Reigns Upcoming Referendum

The CHP has called on the AKP to cancel the upcoming referendum for constitutional amendment.

8 October 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

Gül in Cyprus, Constitutional Draft Before Erdogan

President Gül has travelled to Northern Cyprus. The draft constitution is to be presented to Prime Minister Erdogan.

19 September 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

"The President Cordially Invites..."

A wide variety of people were invited to the President Gül's reception at Cankaya.

11 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Referendum Starts at Borders

The referendum on changes in general and presidential elections will begin at the borders tomorrow.

10 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

"Other" CHP tells Baykal to Go

"Other" CHP tells Baykal to Go

While Baykal was celebrating the CHP's 84th anniversary, his opponent Sarigül called for his resignation.

10 September 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Sixtieth Government Receives Vote of Confidence

The new government has received its vote of confidence with 337 votes. ÖDP MP Uras has criticised the government programme.

6 September 2007

General Staff Warns of "Increase in Attacks"

In a website message for the 30 August Day of Victory, Büyükanit has warned of an increase in attacks on the Republic. He has reminded soldiers of their duty to protect the Republic.

28 August 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

Turkey Must Rethink Child Abuse Law

Following the recent controversy in France, where a Turkish child was raped by a child abuser released from prison, lawyer Akco evaluates Turkish legal provisions and finds them unsatisfactory.

23 August 2007 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Returning Villagers Sent Back

Villagers attempting to return to their villages after 12 years have been told to leave their village, again for "security reasons". They have lost their harvests.

20 August 2007 Tolga Korkut

No Votes for Those To Ignore Renewable Energy

Representatives of 144 environmental groups have met and vowed that they will not vote for those who neglect renewable energy. They have also called for the law on nuclear power stations scrapped. The provisional law has been passed by the parliament.

Joint Project to Tackle Child Labour Begins

By the end of 2007, 99 thousand hoseholds will be reached for the field research done within the Elimination of Worst Kinds of Child Labor Project. ILO, EU and government work together to direct working children back to the educational system.

6 December 2006