An iconic face of the Cyprus Conflict, Nevcihan Oluşum dies aged 84
Barking Conservatives go ‘Turkish’ for their next fundraising dinner
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Berlin’s famous döner kebab shop becomes new face of fashion giant Diesel
On August 31, just a few days after Germany was shaken by violent riots of neo-Nazis and other far right supporters, Italian fashion giant Diesel put Turks and one of their national dishes, döner, in the media spotlight by announcing a collaboration with Mustafa’s Gemüse Kebap in Berlin. The story has gone global, capturing […]
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
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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17th October 2018 From cancer awareness to combating hate crimes, important free events at the TCCA
The Turkish Cypriot Community Association in Harringay, North London, continues to be a vital hub for community matters and support. The organisation will be hosting a series of free events that are open to all. EVENT 1: Hate Crime Awareness Week discussion with police Thursday 18 October 2018, 11am-11.30am, English and Turkish The […]
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16th October 2018 Chris and Kem on how they intend to win this year’s Celebrity Hunted (Stand Up For Cancer)
Entertainment meets factual fundraiser tonight when the second series of Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted gets underway. Kem Cetinay and his Love Island ‘brother’ Chris Hughes join six other famous faces who turn fugitive as they attempt to evade capture for 14 days. The celebrities can hide anywhere in mainland Britain, but hot on their […]
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13th October 2018 Listen and learn about Ottoman Court Music at London’s spectacular Leighton House
Transport yourself back to the Ottoman Royal Court, as Baha Yetkin and Alexandros Koustas, experts in traditional Ottoman Court music, give a warm recital dedicated to the Turkish makam at Kensington’s renowned Leighton House Museum. The makam, which is the system of rules governing the melody, can be commonly heard in Turkish folk and […]
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29th September 2018 Modest fashion ‘giant’ Modanisa flies the flag for Turkey at pioneering Muslim fashion exhibition in San Francisco
After months of negative press about the treatment of Muslims by the USA, a far more positive story has emerged about an important new exhibition on the west coast of America. Contemporary Muslim Fashions opened at de Young – Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco on 22 September. The first major museum exhibition to […]
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1st September 2018 Seminal nu metal band maNga set to make long-awaited return to London
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24th September 2018 Berlin’s famous döner kebab shop becomes new face of fashion giant Diesel
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6th October 2018
Why garlic – the “natural antibiotic” – is perfect for winter
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12th September 2018 Study Turkish language and culture in Central London this autumn