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Governor says banned Fethiye music festival over ecological concerns, motives questioned

Governor says banned Fethiye music festival over ecological concerns, motives questioned

While an environmental group supported the decision not to allow a festival in a protected area, it questioned the governor's sincerity, pointing to a hotel and a highway project in other protected areas in the city.

One of Türkiye's longest-running rock festivals banned 'to protect public security'

One of Türkiye's longest-running rock festivals banned 'to protect public security'

The Zeytinli Rock Festival has become the latest example of the increasing bans on concerts and festivals over the past couple of years. Days before the ban, a pro-government NGO had called for the cancellation of the festival.

Political ban on leading opposition figure, festival ban for the youth

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Political ban on leading opposition figure, festival ban for the youth

Top appeals court upholds Kaftancıoğlu's sentences • Yet another "immoral" festival is banned • Businesspeople close to Erdoğan are happy with refugee workers

15 May 2022 Volga Kuşçuoğlu

‘The Moment Remains’ screened as the opening film of a NY festival

ZEYNEP TANBAY'S STORY

‘The Moment Remains’ screened as the opening film of a NY festival

Directed by Ebru Şeremetli, “The Moment Remains”, telling the story of Zeynep Tanbay Dance Project in 2006-2012, was screened at the 50th Dance on Camera Festival, which was held in New York on February 11-14, 2022.

16 February 2022

Women talk about the ‘Face of Violence’

Women talk about the ‘Face of Violence’

In the documentary, three women who were attacked by men with acid tell their stories and the difficulties that they faced and voice their demands.

19 November 2021

Hrant Dink Foundation Invites Everyone to Kayseri Dumplings Festival

Hrant Dink Foundation Invites Everyone to Kayseri Dumplings Festival

The Kayseri Dumplings (Mantı) Festival of Hrant Dink Foundation will take place in Şişli, İstanbul on October 26 between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. The foundation’s conference on Kayseri and the region was previously banned both in Kayseri and İstanbul.

24 October 2019

Applications Open for Flying Broom International Women’s Film Festival

Applications Open for Flying Broom International Women’s Film Festival

Applications for the 22nd Flying Broom International Women’s Film Festival have been opened. The festival will be held in the capital city of Ankara from May 23 to 30, 2019.

13 November 2018

Applications for 8th QueerFest Open

Applications for 8th QueerFest Open

Applications for the 8th Pink Life QueerFest can be submitted until October 1, 2018. Pink Life LGBTT Association has announced the rules and terms of application.

Women’s Writing Festival to Begin

Women’s Writing Festival to Begin

Turkey’s first Women’s Writing Festival is taking start. There will be 10 panels, six reading sessions, three round table, 3 forums, four workshops, two performances and one exhibition in the festival.

Antiques Festival to Begin on Taksim Square Still Under Construction

Antiques Festival to Begin on Taksim Square Still Under Construction

Beyoğlu Municipality has initiated a series of festivals which will continue for 50 days. The events aim at reviving İstanbul’s Beyoğlu district which has become dull and empty following the bombing and the coup attempt. However, not even the construction of Taksim Square, one of İstanbul’s most important squares, has been completed yet.

28 September 2016

A Corner in the World Begins Today

A Corner in the World Begins Today

A Corner in the World consisting dance, theater and music shows begins today.

14 October 2015