Author: Betul Tilmac
Today, Gaza bleeds once again. Israeli airstrikes, relentless and indiscriminate, have so far buried 50,700 lives under the rubble – most of them women and children. These attacks did not just shatter bodies; they shattered the last fragile threads of a cease-fire already hanging by a thread. Peace for Gaza is now nothing more than a mirage. And yet, the horror does not end with numbers. Recently, another wound tore open this bleeding land: Israel bombed a tent house where journalists were staying near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Two Palestinian journalists were burned alive; their colleagues were left wounded.…
Türkiye has been shaken by a wave of anger in recent days – but this anger is being directed at an unexpected target: its own brands. In recent days, the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoğlu has been met with protests by some groups who view it as an unjust decision, leading to demonstrations across Türkiye. The public exercised their democratic right to protest, crowds took to the streets, but certain groups caused tense encounters with the police, damage to public spaces and the unfortunate defacement of a historic mosque. In the midst of this upheaval, Republican People’s Party (CHP)…
On the anniversary of Uğur Mumcu’s death, it is worth reflecting on the state of investigative journalism today. Thirty-two years ago, on Jan. 24, 1993, Türkiye lost a prominent investigative journalist in a tragic attack in Ankara. Mumcu’s death highlighted the challenges faced by journalists and underscored the importance of freedom of expression. His legacy remains a reminder of the vital role that investigative journalism plays in democratic societies. Investigative journalism has long been considered the pinnacle of the profession, uncovering truths and often driving meaningful societal change. History is filled with examples of its transformative impact. Yet, in today’s…
The “Turkish Maarif Encyclopedia,” prepared by the Türkiye Maarif Foundation and the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) for the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye, was presented at a press conference on Thursday. The presentation of the encyclopedia, which comprehensively covers the history of Turkish education, took place at the headquarters of the Türkiye Maarif Foundation in Üsküdar. It was noted that the encyclopedia consists of six volumes and 3,120 pages, with 1,300 entries contributed by expert writers and academics. The encyclopedia, which consists of 1,300 entries written by some 700 authors, aims to examine the educational contributions of…