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Suggestions to Slow Down

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Suggestions to Slow Down

14 Eylül 2018

We live fast. 24 hours are not enough for us. What about our health, loved ones, moments we miss? We interviewed the president of Association for Supporting Slow Life Bülent Köstem about their slow life philosophy. Köstem is also Turkey’s coordinator of cittaslow network.

Lotus Flower Grown in the Swamp

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Lotus Flower Grown in the Swamp

14 Eylül 2018

Lotus Youth Association was founded in 2014 to conduct studies for the youth. Following the conflicts and curfew in Sur/Diyarbakır in 2015, they continue their studies with women and children.

Purple Women Who Barricade Amedspor

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Purple Women Who Barricade Amedspor

14 Eylül 2018

Although perceptions about women and football have changed recently, women still appear rarely in football matches. There are people who struggle to make women interested in football more than a figure of beautiful presenter of sports on TV.

Request of a Workplace for Muhammed from Altındağ, Ankara

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Request of a Workplace for Muhammed from Altındağ, Ankara

14 Eylül 2018

Mentally disabled Muhammed Yalçın turned his slum into a piece of art by beautiful paintings. His mother demands a workplace for him.

İstanbul Peace Rally Was Held in Bakırköy

İstanbul Peace Rally Was Held in Bakırköy

14 Eylül 2018

September 1 World Peace Day rally was held in Bakırköy in Istanbul. Human Rights Foundation, Head of Istanbul Office Gülseren Yoleri read the joint statement in Turkish, Head of DBP Istanbul Bilal Basutçu read it in Kurdish.

“Orange Flag” Precaution against Food Waste in Tourism

“Orange Flag” Precaution against Food Waste in Tourism

14 Eylül 2018

Initiative for Preventing Food Waste and Awareness Raising works to prevent food waste in tourism.

Unemployment Continues Increasing: 10,6 Percent

Unemployment Continues Increasing: 10,6 Percent

11 Eylül 2018

According to the official statistics, unemployment rate declined by 0,5 in May 2018 and was 9,7 %. Unemployment rate (seasonal employment not included) increased by 0,3 and was 10,6 (3 million and 400 thousand).

Court Victory for İzmir Gulf Transition Project: Stay of Execution Has Been Granted

Court Victory for İzmir Gulf Transition Project: Stay of Execution Has Been Granted

11 Eylül 2018

The Court has granted a motion for stay of execution for İzmir Gulf Transition Project, which threatens Gediz Delta, home of many birds including flamingos.

Health Workers: We Do Not Want to Die

Health Workers: We Do Not Want to Die

11 Eylül 2018

Violence against health workers continues. Lastly, doctor Ahmet Azizoğlu was attacked by 10 relatives of one of his patients in Dicle University’s Emergency Unit. Healthcare providers protested the attack and made a press statement.

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