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Journalism plays a central role in informing the public, ensuring the effectiveness of accountability mechanisms, and safeguarding democratic values. Journalists who lose their lives in the course of their profession represent not only individual tragedies but also indicators of structural threats to freedom of expression. In this context, the Day of Journalists Killed in the Line of Duty is a symbolic observance established to honor the memory of press workers who died for journalism and to ope

Democracy and National Unity Day is an official commemoration day declared in Türkiye following the failed military coup attempt on July 15, 2016, which targeted the constitutional order and democratic structure. This coup attempt, in which the public participated directly for the first time in the history of the Republic of Türkiye, was thwarted through the coordinated resistance of state institutions and citizens. Following this process, July 15 has been commemorated each year as “Democracy an

Bayram Eren ArslanArslan (2002–2025) was a Turkish industrial engineer and search and rescue volunteer. A graduate of the Department of Industrial Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of Kırıkkale University, Arslan【1】 served as a volunteer for fifteen years within the Search and Rescue Association (AKUT)【2】, actively participating in disaster management, humanitarian aid, and natural disaster response operations. He lost his life in July 2025 while engaged in firefighting efforts during a

The journalism profession plays a central role in informing the public, ensuring the effectiveness of accountability mechanisms, and safeguarding democratic values. Journalists who lose their lives in the course of their work are not only victims of individual tragedies but also indicators of structural threats to freedom of expression. In this context, the Day of Killed Journalists is a symbolic observance established to honor the memory of press workers who died for journalism and to open a so

Abdullah Tayyip Olçok (24 June 1999 – 15 July 2016) was a high school student who was martyred on the 15 July 2016 coup attempt alongside his father, Erol Olçok, on the Bosphorus Bridge. Childhood and Youth Abdullah Tayyip Olçok was born on 24 June 1999 in Istanbul as the first child of his family. He spent his childhood and youth in Istanbul. Educational Life He began his education at Capitol Primary School in 2006. Two years later, he transferred to Efdal Private Primary School. In 2013, he st

Münür Alkan was a police officer who lost his life during the clashes that occurred on the 15 July 2016 Coup Attempt at the 15 July Martyrs Bridge where he was on duty. Early Life and Education He was born on 18 June 1975 in Tekirdağ. He completed his primary education at Fevzi Çakmak Primary School and his secondary and high school education at Namık Kemal High School. He graduated from the Public Administration Department of Anadolu University in 2014. He married Aylin Garip Alkan in 2008 and

Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos) is a traditional cultural and religious holiday observed in various regions of Latin America, especially Mexico, dedicated to honoring deceased family members and ancestors. Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2, the festivities are based on the belief that the souls of the deceased return briefly to the world of the living. The holiday is known for its colorful rituals that emphasize the continuity of life, family bonds, and intergenerational memo

Eyyüp Uğurlu (1997–2022) was a Turkish soldier who served as military personnel in the Turkish Armed Forces. He was martyred on 26 November 2022 during Operation Claw-Lock, conducted in northern Iraq. Life Eyyüp Uğurlu was born on 16 August 1997 in the Kanyon neighborhood of Gaziantep (known as Kayoni in some sources). His family originally hailed from the Suruç district of Şanlıurfa, and his father, Celal Uğurlu, had been engaged in tailoring and ready-made clothing business in Gaziantep for ma

Batuhan Ergin was born on 29 November 1995 in Istanbul as the second child of Ahmet and Deniz Ergin. He spent his childhood and youth in Istanbul. Known by his family and close circle for his loyalty to his homeland, nation, and flag, Ergin completed his military service as a commando in Bitlis before returning to Istanbul. After his discharge, he resumed his civilian life. The 15 July Coup Attempt and His Martyrdom One of Batuhan Ergin’s long-standing dreams had been to own a motorcycle. On 15