This is my latest press release.
Uzumlu:.. Wake up call.
Foreign people who own properties need to wake up to the realities of what is happening in Uzumlu.
Not only in Uzumlu but Fethiye, Calis, Ovacik, any one within 40kms
There is a Turkish law that states that no industrial unit that emits smoke, dust etc can be built within 3 kms of olive groves and after we protested, we managed to get a second CED report done that proved without doubt that there are at least 4 olive groves within that area. This should have stopped Urantas in their tracks but today we have learned that the 2nd CED report has not gone to Ankara and the Environment Ministry in Ankara have issued permission for the factory to proceed. It clearly shows that money and contacts are still in force in the country.
Only last week the Prime Minister was quoted as saying that corruption had been eradicated in Turkey? Not so we say and this clearly shows that the statement was false.
We need all concerned residents to contact British newspapers, TV, The British Embassy in Ankara demanding that laws are followed.
You may think it will not affect you but it will. You will be seeing huge increases in dust, mercury & dioxin emissions which will affect you health as well as the investment you have in your homes in the area. Please do not leave it to others to try and fight, we need everyone fighting and showing that the foreigners who have made the Fethiye area rich have a right to protect their health and investments.
The fight is still being fought by our Turkish committee but they need us to get off our comfy chairs and start shouting louder that we will be listened to. It is still winnable so please if you know people with newspaper or TV contacts get in touch. If you are prepared to send a letter off to different organisations I will willingly write a letter you can send on.
Please stop the attitude that it will not affect you and support us in any way you can.
We also have a new letter of protest and contact list available so if you want to help contact me and I can send it over to you all.
We need as much public protest letters and publicity as possible so please help as it will affect everyone which includes Calis, Fethiye & Ovacik areas.
Thanks
Fi