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New September date for Clissold Park’s 2-day Anatolian Cultural Fête
All change as Turkey appoints new ambassadors to London, Canberra and Lefkoşa
Study Turkish language and culture in Central London this autumn
Features
Flower meanings – the perfect flower for each occasion
With flowers being the perfect gift to celebrate every occasion, it is important to know exactly what the bouquet you are giving says to that special someone. Every flower has its own distinctive meaning and knowing this can help you mark that special occasion with flair. Heed these flowers’ meanings as you choose the most appropriate arrangement […]
Hus Vedat on the recipe to success
Hus Vedat is a ‘Hackney boy done good’. Along with partners Levent Büyükuğur and Sanjay Nand of The Good Food Society, the 41-year-old Executive Head Chef runs two West End restaurants. In a short space of time Yosma and new venture Hovarda have helped push the boundaries of what we have come to expect of […]
An Ottoman history of vaccination
Vaccination, one of the most important medical discoveries in history, is the method of injecting a weakened form of an infection into the body to prevent getting the disease later in life. Our body meets the deactivated form of the virus or bacteria in the vaccination, builds up the immune system against it and is […]
Europe’s forgotten Greek Muslims still suffer 120 years after exile
A community of ethnic Greek Muslims who were exiled from Greece to Syria in 1897 seek to return to their homeland in Crete. Yet despite presenting the deeds for properties seized by the Greek Orthodox Church 120 years ago, they once again find themselves victims of public resentment and institutional discrimination. “Wherever we go, we […]
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22nd July 2018 The big ol’ snip, snip
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12th July 2018 Wimbledon never stops surprising
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26th June 2018 The UK must help end Turkish Cypriot isolation
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12th June 2018 Ask Pemba abla: how can I tell them?
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13th May 2018 Israel triumphs while Cyprus goes close in Eurovision
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News
London: Mother appeals for news on missing teenage daughter Ayla Huseyin
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17th September 2018 New September date for Clissold Park’s 2-day Anatolian Cultural Fête
The long-running Anatolian Cultural Fête is moving from its usual May date to the autumn for its twelfth outing, spreading out the concentration of Turkish-themed events in North London. Taking place at Clissold Park during the last weekend in September, this year’s Anatolian Cultural Fête will again offer a host of traditional Turkish cultural activities […]
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13th September 2018 Chalayan’s work on display at the V&A after being awarded prestigious London Design Medal
Globally renowned fashion designer Hussein Chalayan’s work will be featured at the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) from 15 to 23 September, as part of this year’s London Design Festival. It follows an announcement that Chalayan is the recipient of this year’s Panerai London Design Medal – the capital’s top design prize. He will […]
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12th September 2018 Study Turkish language and culture in Central London this autumn
Whether for personal or professional reasons, there is so much to be fascinated with Turkey’s unique culture. For those wishing to explore up close, the opportunity to learn is closer than you think. Based in Maple Street, Fitzrovia in Central London, the Yunus Emre Institute (Turkey’s equivalent of the British Council) runs a host of […]
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7th September 2018 Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s The Wild Pear Tree one of four Turkish films screening at London Film Festival 2018
Every October, the British capital gets to see an incredible array of contemporary films from world renowned directors and actors, alongside the stars of tomorrow courtesy of the BFI London Film Festival (LFF). Now in its 62nd year, the prestigious LFF 2018 takes place over 12 days, from 10 to 21 October. A total of […]
Culture
1st September 2018
Seminal nu metal band maNga set to make long-awaited return to London
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27th January 2018 Fevziye Çamer’s dresses on the Paris catwalk for Oriental Fashion Show
Wellbeing
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3rd September 2018 What is acne and how can I treat it?
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23rd August 2018 How to cook Şeftali Kebab, by Gonul Daniels