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Category: News – UK
Turkish extras needed for filming in London this autumn
A British casting agency has put out an appeal for Turkish origin or Turkish-looking men and women of all ages to take part in paid film work in September and October of this year. While no mention of the actual project is given, The Casting Collective says filming will take place “in and around London, […]
Shacklewell Lane Mosque chair Erkin Guney urges everyone to “show support” for Black Lives Matter
The UK’s oldest Turkish mosque is hosting a meeting for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in London. The event, taking place at Shacklewell Lane Mosque, Dalston, on Wednesday evening is open to all. Speaking at the event will be journalist Gary McFarlane and 18-year-old student Capres Willow, who have been involved in other recent […]
British Turkish politicians urge the community to vote “REMAIN”
On the eve of the EU Referendum, the polls show just a couple of percentage points between the Remain and Leave camps, with Remain nudging slightly ahead. Clearly every vote counts and with one in ten people yet to make up their minds, both sides have been pushing hard for support in the final day […]
Turkish ambassador: Europe ‘stronger, safer and better-off’ if Britain remains within the EU
If Britain chose to leave the European Union, it would not only have an effect inside the UK, but also on the rest of Europe. Abdurrahman Bilgiç, the Turkish Ambassador, explains why his country hopes the UK remains within the EU. It is always an enriching experience for diplomats to witness historical moments in their […]
Celebrity chef Ed Baines cooks up a “phenomenal” Turkish dish at Taste of London
An estimated fifty thousand visitors to London’s biggest outdoor food and drink festival have the chance to sample a taste of Turkey. Top Turkish chefs Ali Cengiz and Tacim Yetis have teamed up with British chef Ed Baines to showcase Turkish cuisine at this year’s Taste of London in Regent’s Park. Earlier today, restaurateur and […]
The Times criticised for using ‘forged’ documents to make Armenian genocide claims
A letter by Turkey’s ambassador to London challenged The Times newspaper for its one-sided view of the Armenian deaths in Ottoman Turkey in 1915, and for also presenting as “fact” those aspects of the issue long-discredited as propaganda. The Times made the claims in an editorial piece titled ‘Genocide Denial’, which appeared in the paper […]
Doğtaş opens new flagship store in Brent Cross
On Saturday 28 May, Cllr Parvez Ahmed, the current Mayor of Brent, Turkey’s Consul General Emirhan Yorulmazlar, Doğtaş CEO Hulusi Acar and K&A Ventures General Manager Enis Behar Menda officially opened the new Doğtaş Exclusive concept store in Brent South Shopping Park. Many other local and international dignitaries also attended the opening ceremony. The opening […]
‘Everyone should share the burden’ says Turkish ambassador on eve of 1st World Humanitarian Summit
Turkey’s ambassador to London Abdurrahman Bilgiç told journalists, “Turkey is doing its share” and urged other countries to do more to relieve human suffering at a press briefing about the World Humanitarian Summit being held in Istanbul on 23-24 May. The historic event is being attended by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and over 50 heads […]
Watch England versus Turkey on ITV
Turkey and England start the warm-up to their Euro 2016 campaigns with a friendly match at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium on Sunday 22 May. The game kicks off at 5.15pm UK time with coverage starting at 4.30pm on ITV. Both Roy Hodgson and Fatih Terim will be using the friendly international to experiment with […]