Merkel was in town (in İstanbul) recently and shared these photos on her Instagram account. Merkel holds Istanbul meeting with journalists, NGOs on … Ahval–Jan 24, 2020 Germany’s Angela Merkel flies to Istanbul for Libya talks with … Foreign Brief–Jan 23, 2020 Merkel’s Turkish delights: Erdogan showers German … RT–Jan 24, 2020 Germany’s Merkel in Turkey for talks on Libya, Syria Middle East Monitor–Jan 24, … Read more
Istanbul: Seafloor study proves earthquake risk for the first time Phys.Org Daily Sabah Seafloor survey confirms earthquake risk near Istanbul – UPI.com Earthquake risk: researchers measure the voltage under the Bosphorus – The Crypto Coin Discovery Istanbul’s New Mayor Quickly Emerges as a Rival to Erdogan NYT > Turkeyby By Carlotta Gall Ekrem Imamoglu says he intends to use his robust … Read more
Such a waste… A well functioning airport is closed… ‘Great Move’ begins to relocate Istanbul Airport Washington Post ISTANBUL — Turkey’s main international airport in Istanbul is closing and moving to a new base in a massive logistical operation. The relocation of … ‘Great Move’ begins to relocate Istanbul Airport – Fox Business Turkish Airlines’ ‘great move’ from Istanbul Atatürk Airport begins Hurriyet Daily News Turkish … Read more
11 years on, friends of murdered Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink still seek justice Crowds flocked to the former address of Turkish-Armenian weekly newspaper Agos in Istanbul’s Şişli district on Jan. 19 to commemorate the late journalist Hrant Dink on the 11th anniversary of his assassination. Commemoration for Hrant Dink at 3 P.M. at Where He Was Shot … Read more
via It seems that Turkey forgot that it is a state and asked Germany to exchange 2 Turkish generals who asked asylum in Germany for the jailed German journalist… Hanging out in Middle East too much may have caused self-identificatory problems…. Germany warns citizens of Turkey risks amid arrests – BBC News BBC – Jul 20 … Read more
Istanbul municipality shares images of ‘ecological’ footbridge in Gezi Park The Istanbul Municipality on May 17 shared images of a footbridge connecting the Gezi Park in Taksim and the Democracy Park in Maçka, which is planned to be completed by the end of June.| French astronaut shares photo of Istanbulfrom space Hurriyet Daily News French astronaut Thomas … Read more
Turkey’s president raises tensions with criticism of Israel World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Kareem Shaheen in Istanbul Israeli foreign ministry responds to strong remarks about treatment of Palestinians by condemning Turkish human rights record Tensions have resurfaced between Turkey and Israel, with Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticising the “racist and discriminatory” treatment of Palestinians, and Israel … Read more
Over 1,000 Police Officers Are Detained in Raids in Turkey NYT > Turkey by By PATRICK KINGSLEY In the biggest sweep since the referendum on presidential powers, those arrested were accused of being “secret imams” for the American-based cleric Fethullah Gulen. 9,103 Police Officers Suspended Security General Directorate has announced that 9,103 law enforcement staff members have … Read more
Detained Journalist From Italy Released, Deported Bianet :: English Angelino Alfano, Minister of Interior of Italy has announced that Gabriele Del Grande, a journalist from Italy who had been in custody since April 9, was released and sent to Italy. Silencing Turkey’s Media hrw.org – Dec 14, 2016, 9:01 PM Ruthless Assault on Press Freedom Shields … Read more
Council of Europe Observer: 2.5 Million Votes Might be Manipulated Bianet :: English Alev Korun from the Council of Europe Delegation of Observers has said “The YSK has made a decision to count unsealed ballots valid in contravention of the law”. Supreme Election Board’s decision on rejecting annulment of referendum final, issue is over: Erdoğan President Recep … Read more
Turkey should investigate referendum vote ‘irregularities’, says EU commission World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Daniel Boffey in Brussels President’s spokesman calls on authorities to launch transparent inquiry after observers raised doubts about poll result The EU has called on the civil authorities in Turkey to launch a transparent investigation into the referendum result granting the … Read more
Turkish author Asli Erdogan on her 136 days in jail BBC News | Europe | World Edition Turkish author Asli Erdogan was jailed for 136 days over her links with a pro-Kurdish newspaper. Doorstep demand BBC News | Europe | World Edition Asli Erdogan could face life in jail after being accused of involvement in … Read more
Foreign powers performing ‘earthquake tests’ near Istanbul to destroy economy: Ankara mayor Recent earthquakes in the western province of Çanakkale could have been organized by dark external powers aiming to destroy Turkey’s economy with an “artificial earthquake” near Istanbul, Ankara Mayor Melih Gökçek has claimed. Turkey’s religious affairs directorate criticizes matchmaking TV shows Turkey’s … Read more
Video & Music produced by Istanbul Monkeys using 246 sounds of objects and city sounds. The mixing was completed in one month. For 15 days we recorded videos of unique moments we came across in Istanbul. I hope you enjoy it… Director Mali Arsan Music & Sound design by Ozan Hatipoğlu Videography: Mali Arsan … Read more
Social media phenomenon ‘Salt Bae’ Nusret Gökçe vows to be world’s greatest butcher The co-partner of the global Nusr-et chain of grill houses, Nusret Gökçe, who recently became a social media phenomenon for his meat-cutting and salt-drizzling skills, has vowed to become the “world’s greatest butcher.” Militant who appeared in ISIL propaganda video ‘detained twice’ … Read more