“Women, life, freedom,” chants the crowd. Some demonstrators held signs protesting violence against women in Turkey. Others clutched posters calling for sexual freedom and poking fun at the government.
Turkish shoppers at the popular store, Zara, were recently surprised when some of the clothing came with tags that read, "I made this item you are going to buy, but I didn't get paid for it."
The Turkish government is unveiling new monuments and has already renamed the iconic Bosphorus Bridge, various schools, mosques, a TV studio, bus and metro stops, even entire neighborhoods — all after July 15.
Turkey detained 42 staff of two Istanbul universities including a prominent academic as part of an investigation into the group blamed for last year's failed coup, state media reported Monday.
Economic research makes clear that bringing women into the economy would improve Turkey's economy across all fronts. And yet, Turkish women still hover at the bottom of OECD rankings for women in the workplace.
Turkish troops backed by fighter jets and helicopter gunships have pursued Kurdish rebels into Iraq, following attacks on military installations which killed at least 24 Turkish soldiers.
Syrian opposition forces says they're poorly armed. But are they prepared to fight a civil war? The Guardian newspaper's Ghaith Abdul-Ahad talks with host Marco Werman about Syria's borders and the heavy cross border traffic in guns and bullets.
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Conflict & Justice
Why Arab Tourists are Heading to Turkey
PRI's The World
July 27, 2011
For the Geo Quiz we want you to name Turkey's three largest cities.
Global Politics
Retiring Generals in Turkey have Many Looking for What Comes Next
PRI's The World
August 01, 2011
The resignation of Turkey's military command is seen as recognition that the civilian government now calls the shots.
Global Politics
Slideshow: An Ancient Capital of Culinary Delights
PRI's The World
September 01, 2011
The Geo Quiz is looking for the capital of a famous ancient empire that counts roasted lamb guts as one of its favorite snacks.
Arts, Culture & Media
What is Behind Istanbul's Crackdown on Sidewalk Dining
PRI's The World
September 06, 2011
The city of Istanbul has mandated restaurants to remove their outdoor tables.
Global Politics
Turkish Troops Pursue Kurdish Rebels Into Iraq
PRI's The World
October 19, 2011
Turkish troops backed by fighter jets and helicopter gunships have pursued Kurdish rebels into Iraq, following attacks on military installations which killed at least 24 Turkish soldiers.
Hundreds Die in Earthquake at Time of Crisis for Turkey
The Takeaway
October 24, 2011
A First Hand Account of Syrian Violence
The Takeaway
November 16, 2011
Conflict & Justice
A Turkish Song About Visa Hurdles
PRI's The World
December 13, 2011
A Turkish musician decided to tackle the matter with humor and wrote a song about the visa hurdles.
Arts, Culture & Media
Musical History of Byzantium
PRI's The World
December 26, 2011
We are looking for a historic city that became the capital of the Roman empire in the year 330 AD and went by the name Byzantium.
Conflict & Justice
Smuggling Routes bring Guns and Bullets into Syria
PRI's The World
February 09, 2012
Syrian opposition forces says they're poorly armed. But are they prepared to fight a civil war? The Guardian newspaper's Ghaith Abdul-Ahad talks with host Marco Werman about Syria's borders and the heavy cross border traffic in guns and bullets.