In the mean time in Europe: “Costume drama”

Costume drama  BBC News | Europe | World Edition The BBC’s Pakistan correspondent asks why some object to seeing women in burkinis on the beach. German minister proposes partial Burqa ban  AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Interior minister says ban on face veils would apply to “places where it is necessary for society’s coexistence”. Swedish King and Queen … Read more

Delayed justice for İstanbul’s Sulukule… Istanbul news roundup…

Council of State approves the cancelation of Istanbul’s Sulukule transformation project The Council of State has approved the cancellation of the controversial urban transformation project in Istanbul’s Sulukule neighborhood, which was historically populated by Roma people, years after the project was completed. State Council Approves Sulukule Repeal Bianet :: English The State Council approved the court decision … Read more

Supposed “details” of Kanal İstanbul revealed… İstanbul news roundup…

Kanal Istanbul Project details revealed Daily Sabah Details about the Kanal Istanbul Project, an artificial sea-level waterway and a new town to be located across 95 acres of land, have been released, … Erdoğan’s giant Istanbul canal back on agenda with a new look – Hurriyet Daily News İstanbul Canal project back on agenda with a … Read more

Rubens’ Three Graces is in trouble in Turkey! Barbarians at the Gates news from Turkey…

Turkey’s media watchdog goes into racy details for kiss scene RTÜK has done it again, raising eyebrows this time by going into the ‘erotic’ details of a TV drama kiss scene WorldViews: Why Turkey’s military wants to ban ‘Game of Thrones’  Yahoo news New regulations for military schools in Turkey reportedly prohibit the screening of shows like … Read more