Written byArzu Geybullayeva ( Globalvoices.org) – May 14 will go down in the history of Turkish Republic as one of the most important elections to date. The stakes are high, and there is a growing sense among the general public that if the current leadership stays in power, the country’s future is grim […]
Women in Turkey March to mark International Women’s Day, despite state Pressure
“We are angry, we are mourning, we are in a feminist revolt.” Written byArzu Geybullayeva Istanbul march. Photo by Arzu Geybullayeva ( Globalvoices.org ) – Solidarity between women across Turkey was on full display in the annual night march held on March 8, to mark International Women’s Day, despite heavy police presence in some […]
Silent no more: Criticism of the state’s inadequate earthquake response reaches football stadiums in Turkey
Fans also called for the ruling AKP government to resign Written byArzu Geybullayeva Screenshot from Besiktas football club’s official YouTube channel video of the stadium. ( Globalvoices.org ) – It was an unforgettable moment as fans of one of Turkey’s main football teams, Besiktas, started throwing thousands of plush bear toys onto the Vodafone […]
As another two Earthquakes hit Turkey, Anger continues to grow
According to latest reports, six are dead and 294 injured Written byArzu Geybullayeva Image by Meydan TV. Used with permission. ( Globalvoices.org) – #Bölgeyeçadıryollayın (send tents to the area) was trending on Twitter on February 20, as two new earthquakes this time, with 6.4 and 5.8 magnitudes respectively, hit Hatay, Turkey — one of […]
May 14 will be Turkey’s Most Consequential Election in History
( Globalvoices.org) – This year marks the 100th year since the founding of the Republic of Turkey. May 14 of this year will also mark Turkey’s highly-anticipated general election. Pundits who have been watching the country’s political turmoil brought by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) describe the upcoming May vote as crucial — […]
In Turkey, a Child Bride Scandal puts Religious Cults in the Spotlight
( Globalvoices.org ) – They call themselves the Ismailağa Brotherhood, and they are among countless religious orders and brotherhoods in Turkey. But though these religious groups normally slip under the radar, the Ismailağa Brotherhood has been making the headlines in recent days over a child bride scandal. According to local news reporting, one of the members […]
Uproar In Turkey over Gov’t Prioritizing a Name change for the Country over Sinking Economy #helloTürkiye
( Globalvoices.org ) – Turkey’s Communications Directorate launched a new campaign #helloTürkiye on January 14, in an attempt to “raise global awareness about using the country’s original name.” In a statement issued by the Presidency’s Director of Communications, Fahrettin Altun said, “We believe that it is significant to use the phrase ‘Türkiye’ in the international […]
Is Turkey headed for Stongman Rule?
For all the support he enjoys, Turkey is more divided than ever
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