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Four journalists freed in Turkey

It’s been a hectic 24 hours in Turkey with the welcome news of the release of four journalists, Tuncay Özkan, Merdan Yanardağ, Yalçın Küçük (see my blog of 15 December 2013) and Hikmet Çiçek who were accused of committing terrorist acts in the Ergenekon case. Upon his...

Health tourism Chinese style

More and more wealthy Chinese people are flying overseas in search of beautiful faces, clearer eyes and other medical treatments, according to the European Weekly edition of China Daily 1 (7-13 September edition). Written by journalist Yao Jing, the article reveals...

Revolution comes to Mayfair

Just a  one minute walk from the Dorchester in Park Lane (cocktails £15 in the bar) and located on the edge of Mayfair is the Egyptian Embassy. Situated  in South Street opposite Balfour Mews, a bit of the Egyptian revolution has come to tranquil Mayfair. But as the...

Support for Chilean journalists

Please find details of an IFJ campaign to support Chilean journalists fighting against cuts and job losses at La Nacion newspaper. It only takes a few seconds to fill in the postcard and send – please support and circulate to other contacts....

Olive Co-operative website relaunch

The long-awaited re-launch of the Olive Co-operative website is finally here at http://www.olivecoop.com They have a great selection of fairly traded Palestinian goods that enable you to help boost the Palestinian economy at the click of a mouse. Whether you’re...

NEC supports the Irish fight back

Last weekend’s NEC was actually held over two days, and apart from receiving usual reports from committees and officials, we agreed NEC motions for next year’s delegate meeting in April; received a thorough report from John McDonnell MP secretary to the NUJ...