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28 June 2005

The 12th Annual Pride Events in Istanbul

The 12th annual lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) pride events will take place in Istanbul between July 1 and July 3, 2005. All events are free of charge, with the exception of the party “Dance at BE Club”.
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10 June 2005

ILGA issued a press statement about new Turkish Penal Law

Below is the letter ILGA prepared in order to raise international concern on the new Turkish Penal Code that went to effect on June 1, 2005.
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05 June 2005

Gay singer bids to host macho Turkish oil wrestling contest

A gay singer has made a controversial bid to host the national tournament of one of Turkey's oldest and most macho sports - male oil-wrestling, the national press reported.
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05 June 2005

Outrage call on Turkey to cease abuse

Imprisoned Turkish gay activist and conscientious objector Mehmet Tarhan is being violently abused in the military jail at Sivas in eastern Turkey according to reports from Outrage!

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