Samira Ahmadbeyli

Will the Hagia Sophia once again become a mosque?

June 24, 2020

A possible change in the status of the Hagia Sophia sparks tensions between Turkey and Greece

Homosexuality in Turkey: Minister of Religious Affairs v. lawyers

May 04, 2020

Ankara Bar Association under fire for criticism of Turkish Minister of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş' harsh statement on sexual minorities

Istanbul changes up its colors

June 25, 2019

Report from the largest city of Turkey, where the opposition has defeated the authorities…twice

Conquer Istanbul, conquer Turkey – Istanbul votes for mayor

Turkey

June 23, 2019

The opposition sees in the elections a chance to weaken the one-man rule of President Erdogan

Istanbul heads to repeat vote in tense mayoral elections on 23 June

June 22, 2019

Why are these elections so important for Turkey? Who are the main contenders and what are the predictions?

Opposition mayor of Istanbul dismissed, new elections scheduled

May 08, 2019

Why are municipal elections so important in Turkey, who are the main players and why has the ‘Battle for Istanbul’ begun?

Turkey: inflation is out of control. Might this help the opposition?

March 10, 2019

The Turkish authorities deny there is inflation in the country and say that the price hike is the result of ‘businessmen sabotaging the market’

Child sex abuse in Turkey

December 27, 2018

Approximately 50 children are sexually abused or given away to child marriage per day in Turkey

Hijab or work: Muslim Azerbaijani women forced to choose

December 03, 2018

Women with head coverings are rarely hired, especially in the service industry

The economic crisis in Turkey

November 02, 2018

Competing explanations for the economic crisis in Turkey – pressure from the Trump administration or the incompetence of the Turkish authorities

A story of how war turns people into killers

Karabakh conflict

September 03, 2018

In the wake of all the fine words about heroism come the casualties and the nightmares of those who pulled the trigger

Turkey to hold historic vote for president and parliament

June 24, 2018

Erdogan, the current leader, has a strong rival. Everything you need to know about the candidates and their odds of success.

Turkey: murder and violence against women on the rise

Turkey

February 25, 2018

Local activists say that the media as well as advertising and religious institutes propagate sexism

Love stories: how an Azerbaijani family found itself on both sides of the conflict

February 18, 2018

A story of how an Azerbaijani family ended up on both sides of the conflict

Marriage used as a scamming method in Turkey

January 09, 2018

Fake brides, stolen money and gold, and a popular TV host who suggests changing ancient traditions

A mosque for every school in Turkey

September 27, 2017

Evolutionary theory will no longer be taught in Turkish schools – it’s been replaced by the ‘theory of jihad’

My name is Samir

April war of 2016

September 13, 2017

The longest letter

Who are the Azerbaijani "prisoners of the light"?

September 10, 2017

In a village of IDPs, nobody pays for electricity now, but two former residents are inprisoned

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