Author: Yara Sanem

The Czechs have never forgotten that allies handed over their Sudetenland Province to Hitler in 1938 after the German dictator promised it would be “last territorial demand I have to make in Europe.” The Czechs have never forgotten that allies handed over their Sudetenland Province to Hitler in 1938 after the German dictator promised it would be “the last territorial demand I have to make in Europe.” Months later, Nazis occupied their country and waged war in Europe and around the world for seven more years, killing tens of millions. To many today, Ukraine is the next Sudetenland as it…

Berlin (21/09 – 40) His Excellency Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Sri Lanka, spoke at the General Debate of the 78th Session of the General Assembly on 21 September 2023, reflecting on the theme of ‘Rebuilding trust and reigniting solidarity’ and its relevance to Sri Lanka’s recent challenges. President Wickremesinghe said that amidst multiple global crises in 2022, his country experienced its most challenging period in recent times. “Nevertheless, we succeeded in bringing about a democratic political transition, due to our deeply entrenched and resilient democratic traditions,” he added. Turning to technological and scientific advances, he said they offer boundless new…

The new exhibition from the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation’s two institutions, Pera Museum and the Istanbul Research Institute, “On the Spot: Panoramic Gaze on Istanbul, a History” offers viewers a new look on Istanbul’s role in the global history of panoramic representation. Covering a period spanning from the 15th to the 20th centuries, the exhibition includes a unique rotunda to experience a previously unknown 19th-century panorama of Istanbul in an immersive and interactive setting, as well as a 3D animation of a widely recognized panorama. Exploring the “panorama” medium from a critical standpoint, the exhibition is bringing together some…

The ruling Justice and Development Party’s (AKP) proposal to amend the Law on the Transformation of Areas Under Disaster Risk, was accepted by the Parliamentary Commission on Public Works, Zoning, Transport and Tourism and sent to the Parliament. According to the proposal, the government would be able to declare areas with risk-free buildings, parks and military areas as reserve areas for urban transformation “against earthquake risk in megacity Istanbul. People whose houses are in the reserve areas would have to leave within 90 days. Critics maintained that the drastic urban transformation in Istanbul, which started with the aforementioned law enacted…

Presumed minimum income of 10,920 euros to come with an incentive in terms of fees. The government announced on Tuesday that as of this year self-employed professionals will be presumed to earn a minimum of 10,920 euros, which under certain conditions will reach €50,000, and will be taxed accordingly through the declarations to be submitted in 2024. Minister of National Economy and Finance Kostis Hatzidakis and his deputy, Harry Theoharis, stated that this is a fair system of taxation of the self-employed in the spirit of corresponding regulations that apply in advanced EU countries.The new system has as its reference…

Turkish factory activity contracted for a fourth consecutive month in October as firms struggled to secure new business and scaled back production, a survey showed on Wednesday. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for manufacturing fell to 48.4 from 49.6 in September, according to a survey by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry and S&P Global, moving further below the 50-point mark that separates growth from contraction. Total new orders slowed the most since late last year, signalling widespread demand weakness, both domestically and internationally, the survey showed. Production continued to be scaled back while firms reduced staffing, the panel said. Manufacturers…

Eighteen Greek wineries, including three from Santorini, will participate in the Greekwineday 2023, the largest Greek wine-tasting event in Italy. On November 10th, they will converge in Florence to showcase more than 80 Greek wines to Italian wine enthusiasts. The idea for Greekwineday was born several years ago after the first successful tastings of Greek wines organized, on a smaller scale, by Charis Papandreou in Florence with the support of the Honorary Consul of Greece in Florence, Peggy Petrakakou. The first Greekwineday took place in 2021 but under different circumstances due to the pandemic. At that time, 22 Greek wines…

Saying “Hello” to the new season with a brand new musical, Niloya, the popular cartoon hero of the screens, is counting the days to meet her little friends in Izmir. The cartoon hero is preparing to give his fans an unforgettable experience with his new musical “Music Box”, which he will stage with his best friends Mete and Tospik, accompanied by memorable songs and unique stage shows. Cartoon heroes invite the little ones to an adventure where they follow a mysterious voice at Izmir Suat Taşer Theater Hall on Saturday, November 4, at 13.00. YouTubeNiloya, which attracts the attention of…

The “Kariyerimiz.com.tr” platform, launched by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality to increase employment in the city, brings together job seekers with employers. On the platform, where thousands of users took part in less than a month, 90 employers are waiting for applications for their 911 personnel needs. Izmir Metropolitan Municipality raised hopes in a short time with the “Kariyerimiz.com.tr” project it implemented for both the unemployment problem and the employer’s need for qualified personnel. The project, which supports employment in all age groups, especially young people, brought job seekers together with employers via the Kariyerimiz.com.tr website. 6 job postings were posted by…

The Real Estate Investors Association (GYODER) in July first floated the idea of devising a new model to increase home supply in the country’s largest city. The model foresees the development of houses by private companies only to be rented on public lands. This way, it is hoped that land costs will be eliminated and rents will decline by 50 percent. Banks and the real estate sector are ready to launch the new model, said Mehmet Kalyoncu, the president of GYODER, speaking on the sidelines of the Real Estate Summit, organized by the association. “We had expected that the public…