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Patriarch Presides Greek Orthodox Easter Mass on Imroz [06 May 2013]
On Sunday dozens of people took part in Easter Mass on Turkey's Imroz island (Gökçeada) around a service presided by Greek Patriarch Bartholomeos. ...»
Assyrians Observe Easter in Unrest [06 May 2013]
On Sunday Turkey's Assyrians observed the Easter in Mardin province with a sense of unrest due to the abduction of Pavlo Yazıcı and Yuhhana Ibrahim - ...»
Internet, Activism, and the New Media [15 March 2013]
The second day of the “Social Movements, Media and Politics” conference at the Izmir Economy University brought discussions about environmental and labour rights protesters and the ...»
Turkey Pledges to Help Syria's Assyrians [25 February 2013]
AKP Interim Chairperson Numan Kurtulmuş received representatives from Turkey's major Assyrian Christian associations on the matter of improving the living conditions of roughly 400 Assyrian Christians ...»
Former Greek Orphanage to Foster Interfaith Dialogue [05 February 2013]
Turkey's Greek Patriarchate pledged its former orphanage building in Büyükada to be transformed into an environmental institute which will aim to foster interfaith dialogue. ...»
Turkey Removes Headscarf Ban for Advocates [24 January 2013]
A state council division ordered to remove the obligation that Turkey's advocates "must not wear headscarves" at work. ...»
Troubled Alevi Police Officer Commits Suicide [03 January 2013]
Alevi police officer Erol Uygun committed suicide on Sunday evening with allegations that he frequently received pressures on his beliefs from his colleagues. ...»
Turkey's Alevis' Holy Month Ends [28 November 2012]
In the end of Turkey's Alevis holy month, bianet attended a talk session in cemevi, a traditional worship space which is yet to be recognized by ...»
Assailants Attempt to Torch Alevi Culture Association [24 August 2012]
While attacks against Turkey’s historically persecuted Alevi minority have once more picked up speed in recent times, unidentified assailant(s) attempted to torch the Pir Sultan Abdal ...»
Alevi Homes Marked in Istanbul [23 August 2012]
Unidentified individual(s) marked 25 Alevi homes with blue paint in Istanbul’s Kartal district on Wednesday. The Alevi Pir Sultan Abdal Culture Association (PSAKD) called on the ...»
“Scientific” Racism in Divinity School Magazine [14 August 2012]
An article that appeared in a magazine published by the Faculty of Theology at Uludağ University engages in racism under the guise of “science,” according to ...»
“The State is Responsible for Unlicensed Alevi Houses of Worship” [06 August 2012]
Alevi Elder Muharrem Ercan questioned how their community would be able to construct licensed Alevi cem houses while the Turkish state still refuses to grant them ...»
Appeals Court Refuses to Recognize Alevi Houses of Worship [26 July 2012]
Turkey’s Supreme Court of Appeals Wednesday ruled against a non-governmental organization (NGO) that builds “cem houses,” the traditional houses of worship for the country’s Alevi minority. ...»
Parliament Speaker Cemil Çiçek rejected a proposal by opposition People’s Republican Party (CHP) deputy Hüseyin Aygün to open a “cem house” (Alevi house of worship) in ...»
“We Did Not Ask for Alevi Courses” [15 June 2012]
Prominent representatives of Turkey’s Alevi minority sharply criticized the government’s move to include elective courses on the Alevi faith in school curricula as part of the ...»
“Fatwa Is A Feature Of Countries Governed By Islamic Law” [06 June 2012]
The recent comments delivered by the head of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate against abortion are not binding for anyone and carry no relevance in a secular ...»
Church Pastor Attacked in Istanbul [09 April 2012]
Four people rushed into a Protestant church in Bahçelievler district and physically attacked the pastor, threatening and insulting him. ...»
Activist Urge for a Turkey Without Landmines [02 April 2012]
Campaigners gathered at Taksim Square to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness. "Progress has been made but it's not enough," they say. ...»
"Sivas Massacre Case Won't Be Closed Until We Say So" [02 April 2012]
Alevite organizations and dissident groups and parties protested the acquittal of some defendants at the infamous Sivas case. Education reform, discriminatory practices and recent threats to ...»
Attacks on Alevi Cem House [29 March 2012]
"Oppression cannot intimidate us. This cem house is going to be opened" is the message of local residents after the municipality police again attacked the Alevi ...»
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