Vedat Örüc is a freelance Turkish journalist. He previously worked at Cumhuriyet, Sendika.org, Tele 1 and T24.

His stories have been published in various media, including Bianet, Yeşil Gazete, Dokuz8, Medyascope, BBC Turkish, NRC and the Guardian.

Vedat graduated from Kocaeli University’s Department of Journalism and is currently studying for Master’s degree in Journalism at Istanbul University.

Vedat Örüc

Basic information

Name
Vedat Örüç
Title
Journalist
Country
Turkey
City
Istanbul
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Stranded: Impact of Asbestos in Maritime Industry

  • Environment
  • Healthcare
  • Industry

ALIAĞA – Asbestos, that is especially hard to track in ships, often causes lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. The team investigated several shipbreaking yards, including Kılıçlar in Turkey, where workers are exposed to the deadly substance without adequate protection. 

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asbestos in ships