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Women’s Day in Turkiye: The women of Istanbul will not be silenced or stopped!
Marked on 8 March every year, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event to celebrate women’s achievements and also to demand women’s equality. In Istanbul there was again an air of defiance among the metropolis’ women. Each year, in Turkiye as in other parts of the world, many notable events take place on […]
LGBT+ History Month: The legacy of British ‘anti-sodomy’ laws in Cyprus
February is LGBT+ History Month in Britain. During this annual month-long observance, the UK puts the historic experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people (LGBTI+) and their fight for equal rights in the spotlight. The aim of the month is simple: to raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against, LGBTI+ people, and to […]
LGBT+ History Month: Five Turkish icons to celebrate
February is LGBT+ History Month in Britain. During this annual month-long observance, the UK puts the historic experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people (LGBTI+) and their fight for equal rights in the spotlight. The aim of the month is simple: to raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against, LGBTI+ people, and to […]
Lefkoşa: From candle clocks to astrological compasses, see Evkaf’s fascinating exhibition of Turkish-Islamic scientific objects exhibition before it ends
Don’t miss the chance to see ‘The History of Turkish-Islamic Science in 100 Objects’, a stunning exhibition showcasing the contribution of Turks and Muslims to science between the 9th and 16th centuries. The exhibition is being held at the historic Bedesten, in the Old City of Lefkoşa (North Nicosia), as part of the 450thbirthday celebrations of Turkish […]
Erdem’s brand marks 15 years in fashion with new adventures
Without a doubt Erdem’s namesake brand has had an extraordinary fifteen years in fashion with many highlights. T-VINE takes a look back at some of the London-based Canadian-Turkish designer’s most memorable moments. Erdem is known for championing inclusion and diversity. When British Vogue asked him to pick 15 unforgettable moments from his career, he said […]
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27th February 2022 LGBT+ History Month: Five Turkish icons to celebrate
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14th February 2022 Love doesn’t diminish with age, neither should human rights
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5th February 2022 Ten facts about Hull City’s new owner Acun Ilıcalı
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25th January 2022 Turks pay tribute to iconic Yeşilçam actress and ex-mayor Fatma Girik
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1st October 2021 Introducing Elin Suleymanov: Azerbaijan’s new ambassador in London
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17th September 2021 Kem Cetinay’s brilliant run on Celebrity MasterChef comes to an end
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16th May 2022 Why we all need ‘A New Deal For Workers’: join the Central London rally on 18 June
The TUC has recently called for a mass mobilisation of trade unions to support the New Deal for Workers Campaign. This call coincides with many people in our own Turkish-speaking community feeling the pinch like never before, with the cost of living crisis sky-rocketing. Food, petrol, gas and electricity have hit levels never seen before […]
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7th May 2022 Filmmakers invited to make submissions for Taste of Anatolia – Films from Turkey 2022
If you are a filmmaker with a new film that features or involves Turkiye, then the Taste of Anatolia – Films from Turkey film festival want to hear from you! Launched in 2018 by Cambridge-based film charity Balık Arts, this year will mark the fourth edition of the festival, which aims to showcase the rich […]
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10th April 2022 London to get down to the dreamy electro-shamanic vibes of Istanbul’s Islandman
After a three-year hiatus, Turkiye’s much-hyped Islandman returns to London in May to perform at the Jazz Café. The band, a three-piece electro-acoustic live outfit, provide a unique mix of mellow electronic dance beats with spacey live guitars, and hypnotic rhythms that are steeped in global grooves; expect everything from Turkish psychedelia to tribal drumming. […]
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11th March 2022 Rising pop star Nilüfer Yanya confirms 37 dates for her new ‘Painless” tour
Nilüfer Yanya has been making waves with her music ever since first EP, Small Crimes/Keep on Calling, dropped in 2016. The electric guitar-playing singer-songwriter reflects her broad musical influences in her songs. Expect traces of everything from indie bands like Portishead, Pixies, The Cure and Bloc Party, to soulful artists, like Nina Simone, Jeff Buckley […]
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11th April 2022 Help children with cancer heal with your Ramazan donations
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1st April 2022 Ramazan is a time for spiritual reflection and reawakening