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I followed the case from the outset, but it was heartbreaking again, and I could not know what to do. Still, for the record, here it is. The case of Gisèle Pelicot in France is a shocking and unprecedented mass rape trial that has captivated the nation and sparked important discussions about sexual violence and … Read more
The video coverage was so heart-breaking. Emerging information is a bit surprising. The suspect in the German Christmas market attack has been identified as Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, a 50-year-old Saudi national who has been living in Germany for over a decade[1][3]. Here are the key details about the suspect: Background Taleb Al Abdulmohsen is a … Read more
I was in İzmir today and will fly back to İstanbul in an hour. -in fact, I already flew- It was an opportunity to think about AI-powered smart city cases and data politics in general. In the end, I summarize my presentation. İzmir Planning Office (an entity officially affiliated with İzmir municipality) organized the event. … Read more
During Angela Merkel’s sixteen years in office, economic growth was steady, unemployment came down dramatically and exports rose. And yet, her decisions are now being blamed for some of Germany’s gravest economic problems. DW Business breaks down her economic legacy in four areas: energy, public spending, migration and trade with China and asks: to what extent did … Read more
Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has become an unlikely folk hero in certain corners of social media and public discourse. This phenomenon can be attributed to several factors: Symbolism and Narrative Mangione’s alleged actions transformed a complex issue into a simple, emotionally resonant narrative[1]. The story of a … Read more
Many citizens in major cities—including İstanbul—have seen these billboard ads, translated as “Who will wash me when I die?” The TV serial is called Gassal. Definition of Gassal Gassal literally means washer of the dead. In Islamic culture, the person who organizes the funeral procedures of a deceased person and washes and prepares the body … Read more
We will see whether Türkiye really benefits from the developments in Syria, but she is actively involved: Turkish Embassy in Damascus resumes operations after 12 years Turkey condemns Israel plan to double Golan Heights population Here are the key Türkiye-related news items regarding Syria: Turkey’s Diplomatic Moves • Turkey reopened its embassy in Syria on … Read more
It appears that CNN’s report on freeing a Syrian prisoner has come under scrutiny, though the network denies fabricating the story. Here’s a summary of the situation: The Original Report CNN’s chief international correspondent Clarissa Ward and her team visited a prison in Damascus, Syria, on December 11, 2024, shortly after the fall of Bashar … Read more
The MIT Press has released a comprehensive report that addresses how open access policies shape research and what is needed to maximize their positive impact on the research ecosystem. The report, entitled “Access to Science and Scholarship 2024: Building an Evidence Base to Support the Future of Open Research Policy,” is the outcome of a … Read more
We have just returned from our Kars trip. Besides meeting very nice, hospitable people and visiting historical sites, I realize that Kars may rival Gaziantep. Many friends fly to Gaziantep for a weekend food fest, but why not spend some time in Kars? My top four were: Sarı Balık The Yellow Carp, also known as … Read more
France experienced significant political turmoil throughout 2024, culminating in a government crisis by the end of the year. The key events and issues can be summarized as follows: European Parliament Elections and Snap National Elections In June 2024, President Emmanuel Macron called for snap parliamentary elections following a major defeat in the European Parliament elections[9]. … Read more
The EV market hasn’t been doing so well. In fact, Tesla deliveries actually declined year over year. This is especially concerning given that Elon has long projected a 50% annual growth rate for Tesla in terms of deliveries. At this point though, Tesla is not only failing to meet their annual growth rate targets but … Read more
Understanding the Information Environment: Insights from the Majority World Researchers around the world address shortcomings and provide recommendations on Global North approaches to research and policymaking. by Samantha Lai Published on December 12, 2024 Global North actors often research and shape the information ecosystems of the Majority World1—for example, by studying influence operations that target Majority … Read more
11 of the 20 articles were Syria-related! This week, 2,895 authors made 18,849 changes to 10,437 different articles. The top 20 articles for the week: Suriye (194 changes by 59 authors) Suriye İç Savaşı (98 changes by 38 authors) Beşşar Esad (91 changes by 39 authors) 2024 Suriyeli muhaliflerin taarruzu (78 changes by 24 authors) … Read more
At least Asad is gone, and Israel is moving towards Damascus. I was checking out how many Syrian refugees went back from Türkiye to Syria but could not find reliable figures. It is just chaos out there, and everybody I know talks about this and fact-checking is needed!