Istanbul police detained dozens of protesters on Monday during demonstrations calling for stronger protections against violence toward women in Türkiye. The protest, held on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, saw police blocking access to İstiklal Avenue by closing surrounding streets to prevent the gathering.
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Honest question - when did everyone collectively decide to stop calling Turkey Turkey? And why? Must have missed that memo. I don’t really mind, I just wonder why and when it happened…
Türkiyeis the official name in Turkish, whileTurkeyis used more internationally. Usage varies from source to source.In 2022. Prob because of the bird.
Oh it’s that time of the year again.
