Hi,

I couldn't post an update because I was in the park for a few days, and I only had emergency internet access.

The atmosphere (when I was there) was rather calm. I met artists, students, teachers and all kinds of other people.

The cops attacked only on tuesday (while I wasn't there), I tried to reach the park, but apparently they managed to push most of the people out, and I didn't have the proper gear against tear gas, so I ended up going back to Karakoy.

Now, apparently the PM has stepped a bit back. He says certain things which can be interpreted positively. The people in the park were discussing how to interpret those. He is also organizing a huge meeting of his own with his supporters, to show his power.

I don't know what will be decided. Apparently the leftist groups are willing to stop the occupation while the greenpeace groups want to continue. To me, it sould continue until the police that has killed people be properly punished.