New Year’s Eve is all about letting go of the stresses of the past 12 months to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the year ahead. What better way to set the tone for 2019 than having yourself a memorable night out with family and friends. If happiness for you equates with tucking into k...
London’s Turkish community may be celebrating its centenary in Britain, but there are few books on its history, personalities and heritage. Sociologist and documentary-maker Semra Eren-Nijhar has been at the forefront of researching the community. Earlier this year her latest book titled Turks In...
Whether you are an amateur artist or a professional, if you are of Turkish heritage and living in Britain, the Yunus Emre Institute London wants to hear from you! The Institute – the Turkish equivalent of the British Council – will be hosting a month-long exhibition at their central London premis...
Following their successful campaign last year, the Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA) and the Cyprus Islamic Association (CIA) are teaming up again to provide vital support to London’s homeless over Christmas. Over a two-day period last December, the TCCA and CIA Christmas Appeal resulted...
Earlier this year, a new community business group was formed: the British Turkish Cypriot Professionals (BTCP). Their debut event in May gave like-minded professionals the chance to network over a lavish two-course meal and fine wine. The BTCP are looking to emulate their early success with a sec...
Members of the British Turkish community fed up with the poor state of Tottenham Park Cemetery are calling for a mass protest at noon on Saturday 3 November. The North London cemetery is the UK’s largest burial ground for the community, with thousands of British Turks laid to rest there. Earlier th...
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 Octobe...
On 11 April 2017, Enis Azmi Işık suffered a non-fatal drowning when he fell into the pool at his family home in Muğla, southern Turkey. With little sign of brain activity, the initial prognosis was bleak. His family, with the support of medical professionals in Turkey, decided not to turn off...
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is taking place on Friday 28 September, with Britons across the length and breadth of the country sipping coffee to raise money for charity. The Turkish Cypriot Community Association (TCCA) is taking part too! The Harringay-based community group is hos...
A new book in English has captured the enormous struggle Turkish Cypriots faced as they defended their strategically key coastal village for thirteen years in Northern Cyprus. Against the odds, they survived. The Battle of Kokkina captures this fascinating true story from the eyes of Fa...
