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Monday, December 21, 2015

At war with its own Kurdish citizens…Right now… #ŞırnakCizreyeYürüyor

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Soldiers posing with nationalists slogans in the classrooms, where students are supposed to be in…

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Security forces attacking Kurdish citizen who oppose curfews and march from Şırnak to Cizre…

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Turkish police teargas crowds protesting military action against Kurdish rebels

 World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk

About 10,000 troops have been deployed to the country’s south-east with military vowing to continue operations ‘until public security is established’

9 Deaths on One Day in Şırnak

 Bianet :: English
In Şırnak where the curfew has entered its seventh day, five civilians have been shot to death, three others have lost their lives due to an LPG explosion and one soldier killed during armed conflict.

Curfew in Another 11 Neighborhoods in Nusaybin

Bianet :: English
As curfew lasts in four neighborhoods in Mardin’s Nusaybin, sub-Governorship has declared curfew in another 11 neighborhoods, which made it the sixth curfew declaration in the district.

Pictures released by the Armed Forces depict destruction in southeastern Sur amid clashes, curfew

 Hurriyet Daily News
The Turkish Armed Forces have released pictures from ongoing military operations in the Sur district of the southeastern province of Diyarbakır

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Monday, June 22, 2015

Istanbul, 99th most expensive city [for expats].. İstanbul news roundup…

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Istanbul named 99th most expensive city for expats
Hurriyet Daily News
Istanbul was the 99th most expensive city for expatriates in 2015 out of 207 cities on five continents, according to an annual survey by consultancy firm Mercer
Artists using Istanbul’s walls as their canvas
The Mural-Ist Festival, organized by Kadıköy Municipality, brings together a total of 10 mural artists – half of whom made their way from Spain, Russia and the U.S. – with the aim of bringing some more color to Istanbul.
Hundreds gather for iftar dinner on main Istanbulstreet
Hundreds of people held an outdoor iftar dinner, “Yeryüzü İftarı,” for a third time onIstanbul’s İstiklal Avenue on June 18, for the first day of Ramadan. It is a kind of religious supper eaten during Ramadan
5 places to go dancing near Taksim, Istanbul
…e solution to making Friday come quicker? Well, dancing. Here are the top 5 places to go dancing in Istanbul‘s Taksim area
Hurriyet Daily News /
Reading specialist Istanbul-bound
Istanbul between East and West: Crossroads of Culture institute aims to provide participants with a better understanding of a city and region that has ..
100th Anniversary of Twenty Martyrs Commemorated inIstanbul
ISTANBUL — Armenians and non-Armenians in Istanbul commemorated the 100th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Social Democrat Hunchakian
Istanbul bookstore caters to Syrian refugees in need of a good read
Arabic- and English-language books are displayed in the new Syrian-run Pages bookstore in Istanbul. Titles in Turkish and French are also available.
Aziz Nesin: A man larger than life remembered in İstanbul
… we have the pleasure of taking in the new exhibition “A Life Overflowing: Aziz Nesin 1915-2015,” which opened on June 10 in Istanbul in celebration
Reader recommendation: Istanbul tour guide Arzu Tuna
We just returned from Istanbul and had Arzu Tuna as our guide. She was great and spoke perfect English. There were six of us, and she had us taking
Istanbul’s Irish foodie secret
I’m taking an Istanbul Food Walk, and this truly is a small world, because one of the guides sitting opposite me is from Donegal. Terre Duffy moved to
Five beaches in Istanbul determined to have high pollution
Istanbul features a total of fifteen beaches spread out over its Asian and … The report by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality states that the most .

Istanbul: City of glittering riches

In 2010, Istanbul was European Capital of Culture. After even a brief visit, you’d be forgiven for thinking that was about 2,000 years overdue. Indeed .
Istanbul’s unspoiled neighborhood: Kuzguncuk
Let me take you to a neighborhood in Istanbul where traditional hospitality is still evident. Franchised supermarkets are not found here. Businesses are
The castles of İstanbul
There is little doubt that Istanbul and its legacy provide the main ingredients for Yahya Kemal’s vision of what constitutes a city, as related to us in his
Serkan Taycan moves İstanbul’s public spheres to Pilot gallery
The exhibition “Agora,” which features artist Serkan Taycan’s photos of İstanbul’smost crowded and well-known squares, is on display until July 4 at

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

It does not matter whether it is new or old media. if critical, Turkish gov’t hate’em all…

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hurriyetdailynews.com – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has slammed a recent New York Times editorial as “shameless,” calling on the U.S. daily to “know its place.” “Who are you? Can you write such a thing [writing a
Over the past few years, Twitter has become much more than a place to share selfies and cute cat videos. Instead it serves as an important platform for political discussion and commentary in many countries. The company’slatest transparency report, published earlier this week, shines a light on the extent to which some countries try to control what messages are spread across the popular social network. In total, Twitter received 796 content removal requests in the second half of 2014, an increase of more than 80 percent compared to the previous six months.
GÖP Responds Prosecution’s Requisition “Gülen Media Must Be Banned”
 Bianet :: English
GÖP responded to requisition of Public Prosecutor of Ankara from ministry to ban Gülen linked media organs.
Armenian Church Leader Speaks on Suit to Reclaim Seized Property
 NYT > Turkey by By RICK GLADSTONE
Aram I of the Holy See of Cilicia said a historical divide would be deepened if the Turkish legal authorities rejected the lawsuit.
Erdoğan to Journalists: “Paid Charlatans”
Bianet :: English
The President Erdoğan:”These men have never been honest. Now, they make allusion to me with their headlines. Do whatever you want, associate with anyone you want and let your paid charlatans write whatever they want.”
Probe launched into policemen for sharing video during Kobane protests
An investigation has been launched into four police officers for sharing footage showing them mocking and firing tear gas canisters at protestors during the Kobane street protests of Oct. 6-7, 2014

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