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
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
I saw the news that Manisa’s ‘mesir paste’ gains EU geographical indication I guess I only tried it once. What is Mesir Paste? Mesir paste, also known as mesir macunu in Turkish, is a traditional sweet confection with a rich history and cultural significance in Turkey. Here are the key aspects of mesir paste: Origin … Read more
As Turkish celebrities face investigation in illegal betting probe I check the scale of illegal betting in Türkiye: The scale of illegal betting in Turkey is substantial, with significant economic and social implications. Based on recent reports and estimates: Economic Impact The illegal betting sector in Turkey is estimated to generate over $10 billion … Read more
The death of Ms. Çığ created an instant controversy among social media users. After the praiseful comments about her life, some began to criticize her role in experiments on political prisoners! Check out Baransel Ağca and Özlem Akarsu on X. Here is the translation of Ağca’s X message: … why we have never liked her: … Read more
Just saw the news: Turkish exporters see surge in demand amid Dubai chocolate trend I have already seen viral videos on TikTok, and here is more information about this popular and probably anti-diabetic dessert. Dubai chocolate is a popular confectionery that has gained viral attention on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Here are … Read more
After a long self-exile in the US, pro-Gülenists sources stated that Fethullah Gülen was dead. His massive global movement has already been crushed in the post-2016 coup attempt. Still, there are many followers all around the world. If his movement did not get in a fight with Erdoğan, his funeral would be greeted by millions. … Read more
I prefer not to look at the related news closely as it is quite a heartbreaking case, but here are the key points about the allegations: Criminal Organization: A group of doctors, nurses, and 112 Emergency Call Center employees allegedly formed a criminal organization to exploit newborn patients for financial gain[1][2]. Patient Transfers: The group … Read more
Nationalist hysteria has led to the license revocation of one of Turkey’s best examples of community radio. I am really sad. Açık Radyo was a pioneer in climate crisis-related broadcasting in the country. Here is a roundup: Turkey fined Açık Radyo and imposed sanctions on the station due to statements made during a broadcast of their program “Açık … Read more
Since fixing social decline is harder, they chose the easiest option. They could not stop leaking the data they collected from citizens. Censorship! Now i will have to find a new venue for my classes’ communications and use VPN to reach many AI companies’ servers there. Yes, Turkey has banned access to Discord[1][2][3]. The ban … Read more
This was just too bad, and we have a new generation of young killers. The killer released violent imagery and content in previous years. It seems that young men organizing in Discord and Telegram promoting more violence towards women which sometimes remind the incel violence. The recent brutal killings of young women in Turkey have … Read more
I saw a news piece in a pro-government newspaper: Orhan Pamuk’s quick eviction sparks outrage in Istanbul Residents of an apartment building in Istanbul, where Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk owns seven flats, are facing eviction as Pamuk initiated proceedings without waiting for a court decision. He obtained an eviction order from the local municipality despite … Read more
Sinem Dedetas Is the Future of the Women-Led Opposition – Foreign Policy the piece reminded me of a few other moments: Let’s remember Time’s cover: I frequently cite a Guardian piece about Gaye Su Akyol: Make war against fascists!’ Gaye Su Akyol, Turkey’s psychpop powerhouse She is a musician, all right, but never really made … Read more
The family is close to the counter-insurgency establishment in the region. They apparently know how to diverge and disguise a crime. Family members were quick to point out a foreign conspiracy! Besides, continuous leaks to the press make the case complicated and mostly misleading. The case of Narin Güran, an 8-year-old girl who went missing … Read more
Jahrein will probably be released soon. But he deserves to be in prison more than many imprisoned. A Twitter user listed some fragments of his vile rhetoric against political opponents, minorities, and women, among others. I have translated the stuff. You can download it here: sins of Jahrein [update- the file seems to be hard to read, you … Read more