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Kurdish traffic signs reinstated in Diyarbakır

Kurdish traffic signs reinstated in Diyarbakır

The authorities had justified the removal of the signs by citing the relevant regulations whereas the local communities consider it intolerance towards the Kurds and their culture.

Kurds celebrate Kurdish Language Day

Kurds celebrate Kurdish Language Day

May 15 has been celebrated as the Kurdish Language Day since 2006, marking the inauguration of the Hawar magazine.

CHP's Özer and HEDEP's Buldan attend the concert of Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar

"I DO NOT INTEND TO SEEK PERMISSION TO PERFORM IN MY MOTHER TONGUE"

CHP's Özer and HEDEP's Buldan attend the concert of Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar

Following the attendance of CHP Chairperson Özel and HEDEP Van Deputy Buldan at the concert of Kurdish soprano Pervin Chakar, there were reactions containing hate speech. Özel, Buldan, and CHP Diyarbakır Deputy Tanrıkulu, who also attended the concert, expressed their reactions. Chakar wrote on social media, "Singing in my mother tongue is my greatest right."

20 November 2023

'The Instructive Journey of Anti-Kurdology' will be discussed in an event in İstanbul

'The Instructive Journey of Anti-Kurdology' will be discussed in an event in İstanbul

"If you were a literate person living in İstanbul in the early 20th century, the concepts of Kurd and Kurdistan would be an ordinary part of your daily life." Academic Alişan Akpınar will delve into the history of the concepts of Kurd and Kurdistan in an event on Thursday, explaining the dimensions of the Kurdish issue as it stands today

14 November 2023

‘Kurdish Living Oath’ in Diyarbakır

‘Kurdish Living Oath’ in Diyarbakır

The activists say they will organize similar events across Kurdish cities.

6 November 2023 Bedri Adanır

İstanbul Municipality Now Accepts Applications for Free Kurdish Lessons

İstanbul Municipality Now Accepts Applications for Free Kurdish Lessons

Affiliated with the Metropolitan Municipality of İstanbul, the İstanbul Arts and Vocational Training Center (İSMEK) has started accepting applications for Kurdish lessons. In early December, the Municipality announced that it would hire two Kurdish instructors.

15 January 2020