Dr. Fazıl Küçük Turkish Supplementary School is hosting a special Turkish Cultural Event in conjunction with the Yunus Emre Institute London this Saturday, 2 March. Akin to a mini indoor festival, the three hour event will encompass traditional folk music and dancing, storytelling based on the adventures of Nasreddin Hoca, and a special performance of […]
One of the hottest tickets for Turkish London this year will undoubtedly be Sagopa Kajmer’s concert. The celebrated hip-hop artist is live at Camden’s iconic Electric Ballroom this spring and first release tickets have already sold out! Behind hits such as “Bir Pesimistin Gözyaşları,” “366.Gün”, “Neyim Var Ki,” and “Kalp Hastası,” Kajmer is regarded as […]
Classical music lovers will know that Franz Liszt’s piano transcription of Beethoven’s Symphony No 3 “Eroica” is both technically and musically very demanding for the performer. Birsen Ulucan’s performance, a free concert in the heart of London in mid-March offers a rare opportunity to hear this great piece performed as a piano solo. Of Bulgarian […]
Rolls-Royce’s Turkish Chief Executive Tufan Erginbilgiç has lived up to his nickname ‘Turbo Tufan’ by spearheading the company to more than double its annual operating profit to £1.6bn. The figures for 2023 are up from £652 million a year earlier, far exceeding the company’s own forecasts of between £1.2 billion and £1.4 billion. Its return […]
Human rights group Embargoed! and the British Turkish Cypriot Association (BTCA) have called for a protest outside the British Parliament on Monday, 4 March, to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the start of the embargoes against Turkish Cypriots and to highlight the role the United Kingdom played in this. Turkish Cypriots saw their fundamental rights […]
In the vast and diverse landscape of music, there exist countless hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Among these treasures is the Metin Kemal Kahraman Band, a musical ensemble that has been captivating audiences with their unique blend of styles and evocative compositions. Brothers Metin and Kemal Kahraman are both gifted musicians from Turkiye, who […]
Turkiye’s new combat aircraft KAAN – a fifth generation fighter jet – made its first flight on Wednesday, 21 Feb., marking an important milestone in the evolution of the country’s defence industry. Turkish aerospace firm TUSAŞ [Türk Havacılık ve Uzay Sanayi Anonim Şirketi] shared a video of a KAAN fighter jet taking off for its […]
In the bustling markets under the azure skies of the Mediterranean, locals have long embraced a diet rich in vibrant fruits, hearty whole grains, and heart-healthy fats. This isn’t just about food; it’s a testament to a lifestyle that has captivated nutritionists and food lovers worldwide. The Mediterranean diet, a beacon of balanced eating, not […]
International law on war crimes is being tested like never before, with files presented to the International Criminal Court on multiple conflicts, but is the law up to the job? This year will see investigations into Gaza-Israel and Ukraine intensify, as well as the first war crimes trials of corporate bosses since Nuremberg get underway […]
In the dreamy world of Dirmit, we find a young girl growing up in Türkiye facing a host of hardships and pressures at home and outside in an increasingly cruel and volatile society. Based on Latife Tekin’s monumental novel, Sevgili Arsiz Olum – Dirmit [Dear Shameless Death – Dirmit] is a powerful play, adapted for […]
