Recent Friday sermons by the Diyanet (Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs) have faced significant criticism from various segments of Turkish society for several reasons that will be listed below. Besides, I quote an X user who analysed the last 30 Friday sermons at the end of this post. Main Criticisms Gender and Inheritance Rights Opposition … Read more
Eight Soldiers ‘Suicide’ per Month from Bianet :: English Minister of National Defense İsmet Yılmaz answered the parliamentary question of CHP: ?934 military people committed to suicide in last 10 years? 1 Million People from İzmir Platform held a public demonstration against the thermal power plants yesterday and many parties, unions and non-governmental organizations participated the … Read more
DHA photo Four Turkish towns become ‘slow cities’ from Hurriyet Dailynews by ISTANBUL – Daily news with wires Four Turkish towns have been awarded with the internationally prestigious ?Cittaslow? (Slow City) designation in recognition of their fostering of local traditions, protection of the environment and other community-focused activities. Why Turkey Is Backsliding on Women?s Rights … Read more