Day: December 11, 2020

Opportunism of Turkish authorities during pandemic: Banning alcohol sales during weekend curfews,  imposes age restriction on LGBTI+, rainbow-themed products and more…

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Reports: Turkey bans alcohol sales during weekend curfews Bianet :: English Social media users lashed out at the ruling party after reports that shops that are allowed to stay open during curfews are banned from selling alcoholic drinks. Turkey imposes age restriction on LGBTI+, rainbow-themed products Bianet :: English The new restriction has been imposed to “protect … Read more

Turkey has its #Metoo moment in Turkey’s literature: #uykularınızkacsın [May they lose sleep]

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An author committed suicide last night after his harassing messages were revealed. Some publishers stopped working with several authors who were accused of harassment…   ‘Me too’ movement in Turkey’s literature: ‘May they lose sleep’ Bianet :: English After women exposed the harassment of writer Hasan Ali Toptaş, women have started compiling lists of “male … Read more

Erdoğan downplayed but the EU is on imposing additional sanctions…

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EU to impose additional sanctions on Turkey Hurriyet Daily News The European Union announced early Dec. 11 that it has decided to impose additional sanctions on Turkish individuals and companies in light of Turkey’s activities in the Eastern Mediterranean EU summit: Turkish sanctions on agenda as Erdogan shrugs threats AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) EU leaders meet … Read more