Next Saturday, London’s Turkish community will honour the life and work of Dr. Tözün İsa, who sadly passed away in November aged 59 following his battle with cancer. Organised by the Turkish Language Education Consortium, community members are invited to attend the memorial night, which is being held at Dr Fazıl Küçük Turkish School. The […]
A car bomb has exploded in the Turkish capital this evening, killing at least 28 people and injuring 61 others. According to the Turkish authorities, the blast occurred some 300 metres away from Turkey’s military headquarters in Kızılay, in the heart of the city, during rush hour. It appears the bomb was deliberately detonated as […]
Turkish Cypriot filmmaker Talat Gökdemir brings a visual flavour of North Cyprus to London next week. Supported by the TRNC London Representative Office, the young director will debut his new short drama Haftasonu/Weekend at the Yunus Emre Cultural Institute on Thursday. Written and directed by Gökdemir, the film was shot over the course of eight […]
A TRNC poll has put the newly formed Halkın Partisi (HP – People’s Party) 10% ahead of its nearest political rival. Conducted by the Center for Migration, Identity and Rights Studies (CMIRS) and published in North Cyprus’ largest newspaper Kıbrıs Gazetesi on 3rd Feb., the poll of Turkish Cypriot voters shows there is more support for HP […]
The search by a British playwright to find two London-based male actors of Turkish Cypriot heritage for her new play The Gods are Playing Ninepins has ended in success. Actress and writer Janie Booth has cast Arman Mantella and Mazlum Kortas in the play, which will have its first airing at the award-winning Rosemary Branch […]
For lovers wanting to celebrate Valentine’s alla Turka, head to East London this Sunday where Cyprus Garden – the capital’s hottest Turkish party destination – is hosting a special Valentine’s night. Sharing the love live on stage will be Soner Babutsa, Ali Babutsa, and Altay. Also on the bill is the one and only cabaret […]
If you’ve yet to find the perfect Valentine’s gift for the special person in your life, fret not! Pegasus Airlines is running a great offer this weekend: book two international flights via your mobile and get the second ticket HALF PRICE! Add a touch of adventure to your relationship this Valentine’s Day by giving your […]
Property purchases by foreigners in Turkey last year have netted $5 billion for the country, doubling sales figures for 2012. The total, which cover sales through to November 2015, were released by the Turkish Prime Ministry and related trade bodies, with the final total for the year expected to reach $5.5 billion. Foreign investment in […]
Embroiled in civil war, the children of Syria are exiled from their home by a hostile regime. They flee from country to country in search of sanctuary, but every border is closed to them. What next? 2,400 years on from the premiere of Euripides’ The Children of Hercules, Arcola Ala-Turka stages an urgent new production […]
From tonight, Starfish Loves Coffee is hosting Open Mic nights weekly on Saturdays for musical talent in the capital. Singers and musicians are invited to take part in front of a live audience at this hip new coffee shop-cum-bar in the heart of Palmers Green, North London. The event starts at 6.30pm and runs till […]
