Obdachlos in der Türkei - Armut auf der Straße, wenn der Staat nicht hilft | Doku | DokThema | BR

Feb 19, 2022 | Diese Dokumentation schaut nach Istanbul: Etwa 100.000 Menschen leben in der Türkei auf der Straße, rund 10.000 allein in Istanbul. Die Zahl der Obdachlosen ist auf Grund der Wirtschaftskrise, Corona und vieler Flüchtlinge zuletzt stark gestiegen. Doch der Staat ist auf diesem Auge blind, Hilfen gibt es kaum. Die Armut auf der Straße ist groß. Auf unterschiedliche Weise versuchen die Menschen mit der Armut zurecht zu kommen. Freiwillige versuchen, sie mit dem Nötigsten zu versorgen, stoßen aber regelmäßig an ihre Grenzen.

Yusuf Islam Addresses the 'Great Palestine Rally' in Istanbul

Oct 28, 2023 | British singer Yusuf Islam has called for a ceasefire in Gaza and pleads for an end to the bombardment of innocent civilians, thanking Türkiye 'for taking the right stand' on the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Istanbul’s Bellydancers and DJs Fight for Survival as Turkey’s Night-time Economy Takes a Hit

A bellydancer performs for guests at the Sebebi Çok Teras, a night spot in central Istanbul.
THE GUARDIAN: With inflation at more than 100%, and a ruling party hostile to Istanbul’s vibrant nightlife culture, performers and bar owners are facing severe struggles

It’s 11pm at a rooftop restaurant overlooking Istanbul and the patrons are ready to party. In a corner, neon lights illuminate a DJ pumping Turkish pop music to long tables of patrons increasingly loose on raki, Turkey’s aniseed-flavoured national drink. Some have already got out of their chairs to dance, when suddenly the music shifts: the bellydancers have arrived.

A male bellydancer in a pink crop top dances, followed by a blond bellydancer in a rhinestone bra, and then Aslı Can, who enters the room in a storm of high kicks and hair flips.

It’s a typical meyhane night – the name for a traditional restaurant where people spend hours drinking listening to music and watching bellydancing, a staple of Turkish social life for centuries.

As the trio move between the different tables, jostling and wiggling with patrons, they begin their tricks – Can at one point does a full backbend over a table as she dances. Within half an hour, her top is stuffed full of 100 lira notes. » | Ruth Michaelson and Deniz Barış Narlı. Photography by Bradley Secker for the Guardian | Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Istanbuls queere Szene trotzt der Polizei

„PRIDE“-MARSCH
FRANKFURTER ALLGEMEINE ZEITUNG: Die LGBTQ-Gemeinde in der Türkei steht unter Druck, seit Erdogan sie als Feindbild nutzt. In Istanbul versammelten sich Aktivisten, um dagegen zu protestieren.

In der Türkei zu demonstrieren ist eine Sache von Minuten. Länger dauert es meistens nicht, bis die Polizei eingreift und die Teilnehmer abführt. Doch diesmal waren die Organisatoren des alljährlichen „Pride“-Marsches vorbereitet. Während die Behörden am Sonntag die Straßen rund um den symbolträchtigen Taksim-Platz weiträumig absperrten, mehrere U-Bahnhöfe schlossen und Hundertschaften der Polizei aufmarschieren ließen, trafen sich die Teilnehmer der LGBTQ-Parade einfach im Nachbarbezirk Sisli. Bis zuletzt hatten die Organisatoren den Versammlungsort geheim gehalten. Nur ausgewählte Personen wurden über das Netzwerk Telegram informiert.

Entsprechend klein war die Zahl der Teilnehmer. Den Videos zufolge, die im Internet verbreitet wurden, waren es etwas mehr als hundert. „Ob ihr uns findet oder nicht, wir sind zusammen“, schrieben die Organisatoren auf Twitter. » | Von Friederike Böge, Ankara | Sonntag, 25. Juni 2023

Istanbul gay pride activists stage annual rally in defiance of ban: Hundreds of demonstrators wave rainbow flags a month after the homophobic and hate-filled election campaign »

A Istanbul, la Marche des fiertés a réuni quelques centaines de personnes, malgré l’interdiction : Les organisateurs ont rapporté une quarantaine d’interpellations dès le début des rassemblements, mais ce nombre n’a pas été confirmé de source officielle turque. »

Zahlreiche Festnahmen bei verbotener «Pride Parade» in Istanbul

NEUE ZÜRCHER ZEITUNG: Die türkischen Behörden hatten die Demonstration zuvor mit Verweis auf Sicherheitsbedenken verboten, dennoch versammelten sich am Sonntag Hunderte von Menschen in Istanbul.

(dpa) Bei einem Protest für die Rechte von Lesben, Schwulen, Bisexuelle, Trans- und queere Menschen (LGBTQ) in der türkischen Metropole Istanbul sind laut Angaben der Veranstalter mehr als 150 Personen festgenommen wurden. Die Polizei sperrte am Sonntag den zentralen Stadtteil Cihangir weiträumig ab und hinderte Menschen daran, sich zu versammeln, wie eine Reporterin der Deutschen Presse-Agentur beobachtete. » | dpa | Sonntag, 26. Juni 2022

Almost 400 People Released After Arrests at Istanbul Pride March: Hundreds showed up to the march on Sunday even though it had been banned. »

Ukraine Peace Talks: We Should Be 'Really Wary' of the Russians

Mar 29, 2022 • Lord Peter Ricketts, former British Permanent Representative to NATO, says the Russians have a 'morbid fascination' with poisons and chemical weapons and if he was attending the informal peace talks in Turkey today, he would be 'extremely careful'. He said the negotiations are to be welcomed, but he was very sceptical of the outcome.

Hagia Sophia: Jewel of the Byzantines

A documentary on the grandest Byzantine church of them all: the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey.

Erdogan per Dekret: Hagia Sophia wird wieder Moschee | DW Nachrichten

Seit Tagen hatte der türkische Präsident Erdogan angekündigt, die weltberühmte Hagia Sophia in Istanbul wieder in eine Moschee umzuwandeln. Nun hat das Oberste Verwaltungs-Gericht seinen Wunsch bestätigt. Damit annulierte es eine Entscheidung von 1934. Damals war das Gebäude in ein Museum umgewandelt worden. Als neutrale kulturelle Stätte brachte es den Besuchern seitdem die wechselhafte Geschichte zwischen Christentum und Islam nahe. Wenige Minuten nach der Entscheidung unterzeichnete Erdogan das passende Dekret.

Turkish Court Rules Istanbul's Hagia Sophia Can Revert to a Mosque | DW News

Turkey's highest administrative court has issued a ruling that paves the way for the government to convert Istanbul's Hagia Sophia from a museum back into a mosque. The ruling annulled a 1934 government decree that turned the UNESCO Word Heritage Site, and Istanbul's most iconic landmark, into a museum. But Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pushed to restore its status as a mosque. He said that international pressure to keep it a museum was a violation of Turkey's national sovereignty. The Russian Orthodox Church has called the move unacceptable.

Is the Global Response to Khashoggi Killing Tough Enough? | Inside Story

Outrage, condemnation and diplomatic action escalating worldwide. The killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi continues to provoke reactions.

He was last seen entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2nd. Since then, the world has been gripped by accounts of what really happened.

The mystery first unfolded through leaks by Turkish investigators. Reports emerged about a Saudi-hit squad killing and dismembering the journalist - allegedly on the orders of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

After two weeks of Saudi denials, diplomats eventually admitted Khashoggi was 'mistakenly' killed during a brawl in the consulate. And denied any involvement by bin Salman - denials met with widespread scepticism.

Turkey's President has confirmed what he callled a 'savage, pre-meditated murder.' Recep Tayyip Erdogan's calling for an independent, credible investigation with accountability - from top to bottom. And he's calling on the Kingdom to provide answers - especially - who gave the order to murder and where are Khashoggi's remains? But will those answers ever be provided?

Presenter: Sami Zeidan Guests: Giorgio Cafiero - Chief Executive, Gulf State Analytics Sinan Ulgen - Chairman, Centre for Economic & Foreign Policy Studies Mouin Rabbani - Senior Fellow, Institute for Palestine Studies

Cooperating or Clashing over the Killing of Jamal Khashoggi? | Inside Story

Turkey’s President had promised what he called the 'naked truth'. 24 hours later, Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered his much anticipated speech to MPs in Ankara. He gave more details about the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. But the president said many questions remains unanswered – including who ordered his death and where is his body?

Erdogan said the Saudi journalist was the victim of a savage murder, planned days in advance – that contradicts Saudi accounts of an accidental killing. He says he doesn't doubt the credibility of King Salman – but is demanding answers and a full investigation into what happened in Istanbul three weeks ago.

There was no mention of Saudi Crown prince Mohammad bin Salman – who some suspect of ordering the killing of the writer who’d criticized him. Erdogan wants the identities of all involved - everyone from top to bottom held accountable and suspects to go on trial in Turkey. So, what now?

Presenter: Imran Khan | Guests: Galip Dalay - Research Director, Al Sharq Forum and Fellow with Brookings Institution; Steven Rogers - Trump for President Advisory Board; Toby Cadman - Extradition & Human Rights Lawyer

Sky News Reveals the Remains of Murdered Journalist Khashoggi Have Been Found

How Dangerous Is It to Be a Journalist in the Arab World? l Inside Story

Turkish sources say investigators have found 'important samples' at the Saudi consulate in the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi.

The case of missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has shocked and capitvated the world, as information trickles out about his disappearance, and possible murder inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Beyond the gruesome details, at the core of this story is a journalist, who had been threatened for his reporting and opinions.

Khashoggi wrote critically about the Saudi government, warning the world, that Saudi Arabia could never be a democracy under the current crown prince Mohammed bin Salman. He highlighted the plight and struggles of journalists in his country, saying there was no space for free speech since journalists and intellectuals are often jailed for expressing their views. So, how much of a threat are journalists to Arab governments?

Presenter: Hazem Sika | Guests: Saad Al-Faqih - Saudi dissident; Ravi Prasad - Director of Advocacy with the International Press Institute; David Hearst - Editor in Chief of the Middle East Eye.

Where Does Case of Missing Journalist Leave Saudi Arabia? l Inside Story

Reports say Turkey and US has video and audio recordings to prove murder of Saudi journalist. It's been ten days since journalist Jamal Khashoggi went missing in Turkey.

US and Turkish officials have now been quoted saying they have proof that the Saudi critic was killed inside his country's consulate in Istanbul.

Outrage over the case has been widespread and it's threatening to destroy Saudi Arabia's image makeover.

Diplomatic pressure’s now increasing... and businesses are getting nervous and pulling out of deals with Saudi Arabia. So what does it mean for this oil-rich country?

Presenter: Imran Khan | Guests: Sigurd Noybauer, non-resident fellow at Gulf International Forum; Gilbert Ashcar, professor in development studies and international relations at the School of Oriental & African Studies - part of the University of London; Mohammed Shercaoui, professor of conflict resolution at George Mason University

'This Is An Outrage': Jamal Khashoggi Mystery Threatens Relations | Morning Joe | MSNBC

Media outlets in Turkey have published footage of what they say shows evidence of a plot linked to missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared after entering the the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2nd.

What Happened to Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi? | Inside Story

On the afternoon of Tuesday October 2 2018, Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul. His fiancee who was waiting for him outside, says he never came out. Now, we know more about what may have happened.

The New York Times says Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi consulate. Turkish media have published pictures of what they say--are the agents--sent to kill him. But the Saudis insist he left the building.

So, what happened inside the Saudi consulate?

Presenter: Hoda Abdel-Hamid | Guests: Ali Al-Ahmed - Director, Gulf Affairs Institute; Chris Phillips - Former Head of the UK national Counter-terrorism Security Office; Sabah Al-Khozai - Lecturer, Bristol College

Is Khashoggi the Latest Victim of Saudi Crackdown? l Inside Story

Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul five days ago and reportedly never walked out. Turkish authorities say they believe he was killed inside the building and that it was pre-meditated. Saudi Arabia denies it.

Is the journalist the latest victim of his government's ongoing crackdown on dissent?

Host - Hashem Ahelbarra | Guests: Mehmet Celik - Political Editor with the Daily Sabah Newspaper: Adam Coogle - The Middle East Researcher with Human Rights Watch; Mahjoob Zweiri. The director of Gulf Studies Center at Qatar University

Istanbul : Byzantium For Ever - Documentary

The only city to sit astride two continents, Istanbul once Byzantium once Constantinople is the economic and cultural capital of Turkey. Pierre Brouwers who made his first feature report in Istanbul in 1970 – has watched the city grow and modernize, at an impressive and quite fascinating rate. The director guides us through all the city’s many districts, plunging us into everyday life while at the same time visiting the most fabulous landmarks. Like with the other films in this collection, several festivals and some sumptuous aerial photography give us a very privileged deep look inside this city of 1,001 nights.

Serdar Somuncu und Anne Will: Reise durch Istanbul

Turkey's Terror Quagmire: How to Respond to Attack on Istanbul Nightclub? (Parts 1 & 2)