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‘Into the Unknown’ at SALT
A new exhibition, "Into the Unknown," organized by SALT Beyoğlu and SALT Galata in collaboration with the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw, explores art's ability to disrupt established historical and cultural narratives in a post-1989 world.
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Turkish Police Detain 170 in Gezi Park Protests Anniversary
Some 170 people, including journalists, were detained on Tuesday after Turkish police aggressively prevented people from marking the ninth anniversary of the Gezi Park protests in Istanbul.
The crowd was not allowed to enter Taksim Square and Gezi Park and police used violence to stop demonstrators, with barricades, tear gas and batons.
Serbia to Extradite Kurdish Politician to Turkey over ‘Terrorism’ Charges
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (R) at a press conference in Belgrade, Serbia, October 7, 2019. Photo by EPA-EFE/ANDREJ CUKIC
Turkey’s Disinformation Law Will Strike Further Blow to Media Freedom
The disinformation bill consists of an ambitious 40 clauses that cover a variety of topics, from internet regulations to press law. Primarily it introduces new restrictions targeting the free circulation of information.
In short, it's an attempt to silence any voice that does not resonate with the press releases of the presidential palace.
Over 560,000 people visit Çamlıca Tower
More than 560,000 people have visited the Çamlıca Tower in Istanbul since it opened on May 21, 2021, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Adil Karaismailoğlu has said.
Situated on a hill in the Üsküdar district overlooking Turkey's largest city, the hi-tech communications tower has the capacity to air 100 FM radio broadcasts at the same time.
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Culture Road Festival opens in Istanbul, Ankara
Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy has inaugurated the Beyoğlu and Başkent Culture Road Festival in Istanbul during its launch ceremonies in Istanbul and Ankara on the weekend.
The event in Istanbul opened with a photomarathon event joined by 1,500 photographers.
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Turkey’s Planned Internet Law to Criminalise ‘Spreading Misinformation’
Members of the Turkish parliament in session at the Grand National Assembly in Ankara, 2 January 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE/STR
The law was prepared by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ruling Justice and Development Party, AKP and its far-right partner, the Nationalist Movement Party, MHP.
Camping trailer enthusiasts to meet in Istanbul on weekend
Turkey's largest festival for camping trailer enthusiasts will take place in Istanbul's district of Kilyos on the Black Sea coast this weekend.
"İstanbul Karavan Festivali" will bring together hundreds of trail owners, outdoor sports experts and nature lovers on an area of 40 hectares between May 13 and 15.
Experts clean Çamlıca Tower’s facade in six hours
Facade cleaning of Istanbul's 369-meter-high Çamlıca Tower takes 6 hours, climbing technicians involved in the business have said.
"We are not only cleaning. We are also responsible for the maintenance of the tower's facade," said Kaan Kara, the leader of the professional mountaineers working for Çamlıca Tower, the highest structure in Europe.
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Turkey Detains Dozens in Gezi Park Trial Protest
Defying police intervention, thousands of protesters on Tuesday took to the streets of Istanbul to condemn a Turkish court's decision to jail for life philanthropist and human rights advocate Osman Kavala and others for their roles in the Gezi Park Protests in 2013, which the court insisted was a coup attempt.
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