London film fans are in for a rare treat this September, when independent Clerkenwell cinema The Nickel turns its screen over to some of the strangest, boldest and most inventive films from Turkish cinema.Across three Wednesday double bills, the 37-seat repertory cinema will screen six Turkish films...
Have you heard of the Ottoman Taj Mahal? It may come as a surprise to some, but Europe has a Taj Mahal of its own. A long way from India, this historic monument is to be found in the Maltese town of Marsa. Perhaps more interesting yet, this Taj Mahal is not South Asian in origin, but Ottoman!&n...
It should come as no surprise that Türkiye is home to a wealth of spectacular Ottoman mosques. The six-hundred-year Ottoman state left a powerful mark between its foundation in 1299, to its demise in 1923. This is especially true of the empire’s former capital Istanbul, and its heartlands in Anatoli...
Özlem Warren is an award-winning food author and cook who has helped bring Turkish cuisine to the forefront of the international culinary world through her talks, recipes and workshops.In mid-March, she teams up with the Yunus Emre Institute Dublin for the second instalment of the Institute’s ‘Culin...
After their epic New Year’s Eve party, the Topkapi Ldn crew are back with “the ultimate Turkish night” at the swanky Mia Lounge in the heart of London.This exclusive event promises an unforgettable evening filled with live music and delicious cocktails to complement mouth-watering Middle Eastern mez...
Science Fiction lovers may be happy to know that a city on the Caspian Sea can deliver them an almost authentic Sci-Fi experience – with a little imagination of course. Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan boasts a rich, multi-layered history, and a vibrant, exciting present, that could make it...
For many years now, I have dedicated my time to researching the 1,400 year Islamic history of Cyprus – a history as old as Islam itself.This passion of mine involves a lot of reading and rummaging through historical archives to uncover the lives of long forgotten historic personalities and a heritag...
How happy is the one who says, “I am a Turk”? Very happy indeed.Turkiye is a beautiful country that offers a captivating blend of natural wonder and cultural treasures — including the land border where Europe becomes Asia and vice versa.This top destination is perfect for travellers seeking natural...
Could Kosovo become a top travel hotspot for British Turks looking for a weekend away? With direct flights between London Luton Airport and the Kosovan capital Prishtina taking a little over 3 hours, this is now a real possibility.Europe’s youngest country has plenty that may be familiar to a person...
Last month, was the first in my series on #CelebratingDiversity in the Turkish Republic of North Cyprus (TRNC), helping to unfold the lesser known, yet rich and deeply diverse modern cultural heritage of North Cyprus. My explorations took me to The Academy, in the capital Lefkoşa, where I had t...
