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New Jersey plajında sosyal mesafeli güneşlendiler
ABD'de yeni tip koronavirüs (Kovid-19) salgını nedeniyle getirilen kısıtlamalarda normalleşmeye gidiliyor. New Jersey'nin Long Branch bölgesinde daha önce kapalı olan plaj cumartesi günü yeniden halka açıldı. Pazar günü sıcak havayı fırsat bilen New Jerseylilerin ise sosyal mesafe kuralına dikkat ederek plajlarda güneşlendiği görüldü.
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Atıl Kutoğlu - Fashion designer extraordinaire Keeping residents of city chic
ISTANBUL - Atıl Kutoğlu went to Vienna to study business administration and has found himself atop the world of fashion design. Blending art, culture and a range of textiles, Kutoğlu has made a name for himself and his flagship Istanbul store.
A faultline splits quake conference
ISTANBUL - Foreign experts at a recent earthquake conference praised Turkey for its programs and research methods concerning seismic safety of buildings, but Turkish experts were more critical, saying many buildings continue to be built without sufficient safety measures.
We get angry at Sarkozy and punish ourselves
French President Sarkozy now constantly uses Turkey as material for domestic politics. He is looking for a way to receive votes from the extreme right wing by opposing Europe’s expansion and intimidating foreigners. And a short cut to this goal is to oppose Turkey’s full membership. This scenario was repeated in the European Parliament elections.
Victor on and off the football pitch
SIVAS - Sivas, a small city in Central Anatolia, is polishing its image with the success of the local football club in this year’s Turkish Super League. Whether or not Sivasspor hoists the cup this weekend, many say Sivas can still claim victory for shedding its nationalistic reputation and giving people a reason to talk about the city other than the 1993 Madımak massacre
Rights group says human rights put on backburner
ISTANBUL - The Amnesty International 2009 report proclaims a human rights crisis is striking the world but says when put together with the financial crisis these problems require global solutions based on international cooperation, human rights and the rule of law. In the report Turkey is criticized for breaching human rights with its political instability.
No money, no problem for local competitions
ANTALYA - Fethiye will stage the first edition of the Lycian Challenge, Aegean sports enthusiasts’ answer to the Olympics, next month. Organizers have a hard time trying to find sponsors for the events, but they are determined not to be fazed by financial problems. A total of 30 teams are expected to participate to the games.
Gov’t’s rights plan comes under fire
ANKARA - Human rights organizations criticize the government for excluding them while drafting a law that would create a human rights institution outside of the government. They are not informed about the draft law, human rights organizations say in a joint statement
’Architecture: Turkey’s recognized art branch’
ISTANBUL - Doğan Hosal, a cunning and humanistic architect, has achieved much success in his career. Hasol is the chairman of the Building Information Center, or YEM, and runs his company with his wife and daughter. He is now the creator of İzmir’s renewed symbolic Efes Hotel
Kılıçdaroğlu campaign a success even if no win
ISTANBUL - Although Kemal Kılıçadaroğlu could not win at the ballot box, he increased the party’s support and helped it win some new districts in Istanbul. Kılıçdaroğlu’s success creates a long-needed opportunity for a change in the CHP, says former party deputy İnal Batu. But before it decides who will lead, ’first a decision for change is needed’
Voters head for beach after ballot
ANTALYA - The streets were uncharacteristically crowded for a Sunday morning, with most Antalya residents making sure they performed their civic duties before going to the beaches on a warm day. However long queues formed at booths as many residents had the same idea
Aegean Zeybek with an English twist in Fethiye
FETHİYE, Muğla - The fifth Culture Festival in Fethiye staged a usual folklore dance performance from an unusual group. Formed by a group of English expatriates in the town, the Ölüdeniz Folklore Group delivered a Zeybek perfomance and was hailed with a standing ovation by the audience
Thousands of liras left forgotten at accounts
ANKARA - More than 100,000 individuals or institutions have forgotten thousands of liras in bank accounts, figures show. The exact number of "forgotten accounts" at 20 banks stands at 103,268 and these include accounts of institutions such as the Fenerbahçe Sports Club, the Treasury, the Red Crescent and the Istanbul and İzmir govenorships.
Sotheby’s in winning bid
ISTANBUL - One of the best known auction houses around the world, Sotheby’s has opened a branch in Istanbul. Although the company has been working with Turkish clients and collectors for the past few years it aims to expand its client portfolio. Istanbul should be ready for more art on demand