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Muğla villagers persist in protests against coal mine project in forest despite detentions

Muğla villagers persist in protests against coal mine project in forest despite detentions

As the villagers continue their two-year struggle, the eight individuals who were detained yesterday have been released.

Bartın mine explosion: 8 arrested, expert report says blast caused by insufficient ventilation

Bartın mine explosion: 8 arrested, expert report says blast caused by insufficient ventilation

Forty-one mine workers were killed last month in a firedamp explosion in a coal mine operated by the state-run coal enterprise.

1 November 2022

At least 41 workers killed in coal mine explosion in northern Türkiye

At least 41 workers killed in coal mine explosion in northern Türkiye

Some 110 workers were in the mine at the time of the explosion caused by firedamp. Four workers are in critical condition.

15 October 2022

Olive groves opened to mining activities ahead of expert examination in Akbelen Forest

Olive groves opened to mining activities ahead of expert examination in Akbelen Forest

Before the expert examination to be held for a coal mine attempted to be run in Akbelen Forest in İkizköy, the mining regulation has been amended. The amendment has made way for mining activities in olive groves.

Only lawyers allowed in expert examination in Akbelen forest

Only lawyers allowed in expert examination in Akbelen forest

As part of the court case filed by the villagers resisting the cutting of trees to expand a lignite mine for a thermal power plant, an expert examination was held. No one, except for lawyers, was allowed to enter the site.

8 September 2021

Protesting mineworkers spend night at gas station

Protesting mineworkers spend night at gas station

Five representatives of the workers met with the deputy energy minister and visited political parties' parliamentary groups.

Soma mine explosion: Court of Cassation reverses own verdict, reduces sentences

Soma mine explosion: Court of Cassation reverses own verdict, reduces sentences

With the new ruling, none of the defendants will go back to prison for the 2014 coal mine explosion that killed 301 workers.

28 January 2021

Locals struggle against mining company in Konya: ‘Can anybody hear us?’

Locals struggle against mining company in Konya: ‘Can anybody hear us?’

Taking no notice of the warning of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ), a company is exploring coal mine in Ilgın, Konya. While the DSİ warns that the area is not suitable for mining as there are water basins, locals are waging a struggle for ecology.

25 June 2020 Evrim Kepenek

Coal mine project threatening agriculture in Antalya not permitted by authorities

Coal mine project threatening agriculture in Antalya not permitted by authorities

After months of struggle by locals, a provincial authority has not granted permission for a coal mine project in southern Turkey.

Coal Mine in Antalya Might Destroy Feeding Area for Thousands of Sheep and Goats

Coal Mine in Antalya Might Destroy Feeding Area for Thousands of Sheep and Goats

If the mine opens, animal husbandry, agriculture and hundreds of shepherd families will suffer greatly, the A Platform has warned.

Miners Lock Themselves in Mine to Protest Privatization Law Draft

Miners Lock Themselves in Mine to Protest Privatization Law Draft

Miners in Zonguldak province locked themselves in coal mines to protest an amendment article in the mining law that would pave the way for privatizing the Turkey’s Hard Coal Enterprise. The draft article will be submitted to the General Assembly of the Parliament this week.

6 November 2017

Explosion Kills 8 Mine Workers in Zonguldak

Explosion Kills 8 Mine Workers in Zonguldak

An explosion due to a gas leak at a coal mine in the Black Sea province of Zonguldak left 8 mine workers dead yesterday afternoon.