PRU is a BBC Three comedy series revolving around four teenagers Halil, Jaeden, Sienna and Belle who find themselves navigating through the trials and tribulations of teen life in a Pupil Referral Unit, or PRU for short, under the guidance of two teachers, who are more like the parental figures these kids need. Think of […]
While ITV2’s Love Island is a show about finding love with a prize of £50k (which isn’t much in today’s economy), most contestants join for the possible brand deals and a chance at becoming influencers on social media. It seems the Turkish delight and Italian stallion have struck gold with their on-screen persona: not only […]
Erol Alkan is a legendary name in the world of music; ask anyone in the industry, who will tell you how this London-born, Turkish Cypriot heritage DJ/producer has changed the game over the past 25 years. Ever heard of Trash? Launched in 1997, Alkan’s seminal indie music club night was graced by everyone from Amy […]
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti were crowned winners in last night’s Love Island finale, with social media erupting in joy at the news that the show’s most entertaining and deserving couple had won. Over 3.4 million viewers tuned in live to see the outcome of the eighth series of ITV’s hit reality television show – […]
Among heaps of colourless films on Netflix, Paper Lives (‘Kağıttan Hayatlar’) stands a lustrous tree topper awaiting to be watched. Paper Lives unquestionably swings in as one of the finest Turkish films to be released in the past two years. Director Can Ulkay and writer Ercan Mehmet Erdem unveil a reality through the eyes of a […]
Summer is here, and the sun is shining. Maybe you’re chilling on the beach in North Cyprus or Turkiye or Britain (yes, for a change, the UK is having a proper summer!)? Or perhaps your mood craves something altogether more lively? For those of you who enjoy exploring new sounds and indie artists, this is […]
One of the key components of a national culture is food. It’s what unites and, in some cases defines, people. That’s why the National Geographic Traveller magazine’s annual food festival is an adventure not to be missed if you’re eager to experience different parts of the world through mouthfuls of delicious food. Experts, enthusiasts, cookbook […]
Holidays offer a fantastic opportunity to get stuck into a good novel or two. If you are looking to find the latest English-language page-turner by a Turkish writer or on Turkish themes, look no further than this Top 5 list of great reads for summer 2022. Keeping the House by Tice Cin Thrust right into […]
Last week, the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (TRNC) experienced its most catastrophic forest fire since the Beşparmak Mountains wildfire of June 1995. Twenty seven years on, a disastrous fire broke out in the forested area between the Tatlısu and Ağıllar villages, located in the Gazimağusa district of Northern Cyprus, on 21 June. The weather […]
ITV2’s hit television show Love Island is back to satiate our need for drama this summer with new bombshells and six-packed hunks. This season’s hot topic contestant is none other than British Turkish actress and model Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. The 27-year-old Essex girl has topped worldwide trends on Twitter multiple times and had viewers’ jaws dropping […]
