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“Neo-Nazi Terrorist Jailed for Life in Case That Shamed Germany’s Spies” but may also have shamed German judiciary…
Only she? Neo-Nazi Terrorist Jailed for Life in Case That Shamed Germany’s Spies NYT > Turkey by By CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE As Beate Zschäpe’s group killed workers with immigrant backgrounds, investigators failed... Read more
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One of the most interesting Turkish televangelist Adnan Oktar detained for espionage and other crimes while he blames ‘British deep state’
Honestly, he was one of those I was hesitant to write about/against. He has a large legal team and despite his comical appearance, he and his followers are a scary... Read more
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Trump in #Europe
Trump Nato: New war of words with Merkel BBC News | Europe | World Edition The US leader suggests German imports of Russian gas are a security concern, as Nato... Read more
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1 USD reaches 4,80 TRY. “Lira slumps to new record lows as investor concerns escalate…
Though Erdoğan Says, ‘Albayrak Took Economy Course’, Dollar Reaches 4.97 TRY Bianet :: English President Erdoğan explained why he has appointed his son-in-law Berat Albayrak as the Minister of Finance and... Read more
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A digital archive: “Cultures of Istanbul” and #istanbul roundup…
An archive of (sub)cultural entities in İstanbul. All in Turkish unfortunately: http://istanbulkulturleri.org/ *************** The colourful side of Istanbul is captured in these amazing photographs Lonely Planet Travel News Famous for the incredible domes... Read more
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In the meantime, “European Parliament rejects copyright bill”. #Europe agenda.
European Parliament rejects copyright bill Boing Boing by Rob Beschizza / In a 318 to 278 vote, the European Parliament today shot down proposals that would have made online publishers liable for users’... Read more
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Venuzuela’s Maduro was the international political celebrity as New government system begins in Turkey after Erdoğan swears in…
Venuzuela’s Maduro hails Erdoğan as ‘leader of new multi-polar world’ Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has hailed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as “a friend of Venezuela and leader of the new... Read more
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Turkey train derails [on RENEWED RAILS] en route to Istanbul, killing 24…
The investigation will probably end up with finding a few scapegoats… Turkey train crash: At least 10 passengers killed and 70 wounded as service toIstanbul derails The Independent At least 10... Read more
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Latest emergency state decree dismisses more than 18,500 public workers…
Turkey fires thousands of public servants in anti-terror purge World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Associated Press 18,632 people dismissed include police officers, military, teachers and academics Turkey has dismissed thousands of... Read more
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Ahlat Ağacı by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Every time I intend to see a Nuri Bilge Ceylan movie, I hesitate. I don’t actually like Tarkovsky style movies as I never claimed to be a cinephile. But after... Read more
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A year of Sabbatical in the US
Dear readers, you are last to know. I have waited to be done with the necessary visa and other technicalities. Now it is official. I will use my sabbatical leave at... Read more
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Life is hard: “How a Turkish translator landed in court on terror charges
I hope she will be ok. How a Turkish translator landed in court on terror charges Al-Monitor – Tunca Ogreten – Jul 5, 1:48 AM Back in November, thousands of Turks... Read more
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#cyberculture agenda: “A Cooperative Vision for Open Access… “The “upset girlfriend” in famous meme…
Let’s Do This Together: A Cooperative Vision for Open Access anthro{dendum} by Marcel LaFlamme, Dominic Boyer, Kirsten Bell, Alberto Corsín Jiménez, Christopher Kelty, and John Willinsky Over the past two weeks, public... Read more
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#anthropology roundup: Turkey’s Göbeklitepe inscribed on UNESCO world heritage list…”The Age of Cultured Machines…
UNESCO inscribed Turkey’s Göbeklitepe on world heritage list News here. **** The Age of Cultured Machines SAPIENS by Matthew Gwynfryn Thomas and Djuke Veldhuis Two robots traverse the desert floor. Explosions from... Read more
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without a credible excuse, Istanbul Pride is banned again… a judiciary roundup…
Urgent: Istanbul Pride march must go ahead! Amnesty International Istanbul Pride was last permitted to take place in 2014. Over 90,000 people attended a vibrant, inclusive and peaceful march where... Read more
