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Remembering Kemal Sunal on the 20th anniversary of his passing
On this day twenty years ago, actor Kemal Sunal suffered a fatal heart attack as he boarded an early morning domestic flight from Istanbul to the Black Sea city of Trabzon. He was just 55 years old. Sunal is said to have had a lifelong fear of flying and had not been on a plane […]
Are you a Turkish Cypriot with land by the British Military Bases in Cyprus? These changes could affect you!
The Council of Turkish Cypriot Associations in Britain (CTCA UK) – the UK umbrella body for Turkish Cypriots – has requested community members to contact them if they own land on or around the British military bases, also known as the Sovereign Base Areas (SBAs). The UK government recently launched a public consultation process to […]
Turkish Cypriot diaspora views needed for pioneering research into ending the Cyprus Problem
The Cyprus Problem has existed for decades. While we each have our own take on its origins, the search to find a solution that is acceptable to the majority of Greek and Turkish Cypriots continues to this very day. Research can play a vital part in helping policy makers understand the concerns and needs of […]
Cyprus’ first First Lady Süheyla Küçük dies aged 94
Süheyla Küçük, the wife of Turkish Cypriot leader Dr Fazıl Küçük, has passed away at Lefkoşa Burhan Nalbantoğlu State Hospital on Monday. She had been receiving treatment for sepsis. Tributes have poured in for Mrs Küçük, who was given the title ‘First Lady’ after her husband, Turkish Cypriot leader Dr Fazıl Küçük, became the first […]
My first memories of smell at home and in London, Britain
The jessamine is odorous; so Maid lilies are, and clematis And where tall meadowsweet flowers grow A rare and subtle perfume is; – What can there be more choice than these? – A rose when it doth bud and blow.” By Christina Rosetti (1830-1894) When I began interviewing people about their memory of smell […]
Ask Dr Sivri – Can you love more than one woman?
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26th June 2020 We owe British residents an apology
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18th June 2020 Ask Dr Sivri – How can I overcome my insecurity?
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9th June 2020 Cyprus’ first First Lady Süheyla Küçük dies aged 94
Racism kills yet again
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22nd May 2020 Ask Dr Sivri – How can I stop my gambling problem?
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UK-Turkey air bridge confirmed for this summer
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15th June 2020 Improve your Turkish this summer with Yunus Emre Institute’s online classes
Whether you want to expand your vocabulary for everyday conversations or improve your grammar, learning Turkish in Britain has never been easier. This summer, the Yunus Emre Institute London is running multiple intensive online language classes to suit all abilities, from beginners to those seeking more advanced language skills. Many of the classes form part […]
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29th April 2020 The mysteries of Göbekli Tepe, an on-set death and Netflix: a review of Atiye / The Gift
Based on the mystery about the world’s oldest temple Göbekli Tepe, acclaimed TV drama Atiye (The Gift) was the most popular series of the year 2019 on Netflix Turkey, despite only being released on 27 December*. The second Netflix original Turkish series, Atiye was given the thumbs up by non-Turkish audiences and was recommended by […]
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25th April 2020 Coronavirus: 87 deaths among 4 million German Turks vs 97 from 0.5 million British Turks
The relatively high number of British Turks to die from COVID-19 has been sending shockwaves across the Turkish world. With an estimated population of 500,000, the UK’s Turkish community is the fourth largest Turkish diaspora in Europe, behind Germany (4 million), France (1.2 million), and the Netherlands (600,000). A comparison of the the deaths among […]
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24th April 2020 Hoş geldin Ramazan: London Ramadan 2020 prayer and iftar times
This weekend marks the start of the holiest month for Muslims worldwide. Ramadan, or Ramazan in Turkish, is the month when the Ku’ran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammed. For the next thirty days, all healthy Muslims will fast during daylight hours. This means not eating or drinking anything from sunrise to sunset. Ramazan is […]
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