Green Artvin Association in Ankara
Disputed mine work in Turkey's Artvin halted, PM calls for end to protests
Work to construct a mine in Artvin's Cerattepe area despite public anger from locals has been halted until a judicial process is completed following a Feb. 24 meeting between a delegation from the province and Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu.
Controversial mining work halted in Artvin after meeting with PM
Work to construct a mine in Artvin's Cerattepe district has reportedly been halted until the judicial process is completed, following a Feb. 24 meeting between a delegation from the district and Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu.
"Mining works in Cerattepe have been halted. The completion of the judicial process will be awaited," prime ministry sources have said.