I think at one point PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) lost its orientation and now all goes wild… PETA deploys nearly-nude street activists to promote its campaigns for animals. AP photo PETA goes wild with pornographic website As you might see some of previous campaigns, they are probably the best possible candidate … Read more
The Front Line of the Fight to Save Ukraine’s Internet Since we first announced our support of the work to preserve Ukrainian digital artifacts, thousands of people have contributed to help us fund our archiving tools. We deeply appreciate your generosity–but the work is still ongoing, and the threats to Ukrainian cultural artifacts haven’t disappeared. Saving Ukrainian Cultural Heritage … Read more
Here is the source for the photos Kadıköy'den 6 Nisan 2022 pic.twitter.com/LQjG82TMQb — mehmet demir rizevî (@34nandar) April 6, 2022 İstanbul: Living costs have increased by 73 percent in a year – english – Bianet Bianet The İstanbul Planning Agency (İPA), affiliated with the opposition-run İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İMM), released its March 2022 report Istanbul has been a hub … Read more
‘We need hotel’: Tourists protest as many stranded in İstanbul Airport after blizzards • Bianet :: English All flights have been canceled at İstanbul Airport since yesterday. Passengers had to sleep on cardboards. Riot police have been deployed as tourists started chanting slogans. When you cannot evacuate stranded passengers (demanding accommodation) but can bus in … Read more
Restoration in Istanbul’s iconic tower creates political firestorm Hurriyet Daily News Cell phone footage of restoration workers drilling down the stone wall of Istanbul’s 14th-century Galata Tower created a political firestorm. Walls of Istanbul’s ancient Galata Tower torn down during ‘renovation’ Istanbul’s iconic Galata Tower to be turned into a museum An official from main opposition Istanbul … Read more
Michael Pack, a Bannon ally, has been appointed as the director of the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM). This body oversees four organizations, namely Middle East Broadcasting, Radio Free Asia, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and the Open Technology Fund. Last Wednesday Pack has fired the heads of all aforementioned bodies, and replaced OTF’s independent … Read more
I talked to some representatives from Tiktop six months ago. When I was told there is not much politics, I told them they were lucky that TikTok did not exist when Gezi Park Protests happened. Now the protests in the US- my Tiktok feed is full of protest videos! The crackdown before Trump’s photo op: … Read more
US Law Enforcement Are Deliberately Targeting Journalists During George Floyd Protests bellingcat – May 31, 6:18 AM Bellingcat has identified and collected multiple instances of US law enforcement deliberately targeting journalists during the protests against the killing of George Floyd. The arrest of a CNN crew in Minneapolis while broadcasting live on air on How to Protest … Read more
Turkey refutes NYT article on Istanbul COVID-19 deaths Hurriyet Daily News Turkey’s health minister on April 22 refuted allegations in a recent New York Times article on the death toll in Istanbul Istanbul Death Toll Hints Turkey Is Hiding a Wider Coronavirus Calamity The New York Times – Carlotta Gall – Apr 20, 11:47 AM ISTANBUL … Read more
Turkey’s Coronavirus Tally Reaches 75 Deaths, 3,629 Cases Bianet :: English Turkey’s coronavirus tally has reached 75 deaths and 3,629 cases as 1,196 people tested positive and 16 people died in the last 24 hours. Virus kills 33-year-old Turkish woman Hurriyet Daily News Turkey’s economy to be hit hardest among emerging market countries: Moody’s Duvar English Erdoğan … Read more
Turkey Reports Fourth Coronavirus Death, 168 New Cases Bianet :: English The number of cases has increased to 359, the Health Minister has announced. Turkey Conducted 10 Thousand Covid-19 Tests So Far, Aims to Increase Capacity Bianet :: English The Health Minister has briefed the parliament on the latest developments regarding the coronavirus outbreak. Turkey Applauds … Read more
Health Minister Koca: One Person Diagnosed with Covid-19 in Turkey Bianet :: English Confirming the first case of the novel coronavirus, Minister of Health Koca has announced that “a male citizen has tested positive and been isolated,” without sharing any further information about his age, identity or province. Turkish stock market hit after coronavirus announcement | Ahval … Read more
The story of the fire in graphics BBC News | Europe | World Edition How the Notre-Dame fire spread and the damage it caused, shown in graphics and images. Why Notre-Dame’s beauty captivates the world BBC News | Europe | World Edition The cathedral has come to symbolise the heart of France since it was built 850 … Read more
Spain: Protest in Barcelona against Catalan separatists’ trial Al Jazeera English (In Depth) Thousands marched in Barcelona against the trial of 12 Catalan separatist leaders that started this week. Remainers plan mass march and key vote in last days before Brexit The Guardian – Toby Helm – Feb 16, 2:01 PM Campaigners against Theresa May’s “my … Read more