The New York Times – Film:
The film, from the director Ilker Catak, explores political repression in Turkey. Another movie set in the country, “Salvation,” took the runner-up prize.
Category: Turkey
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The Infinite Varieties of Baklava
The New York Times – Travel:
A favorite of 16th-century sultans, the syrup-soaked and oft-reinvented sweet is still beloved by Turkish diners today.
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Napa on the Aegean: A Turkish Wine Region Re-emerges
The New York Times – Travel:
Urla, a lush district in western Turkey, is bursting with promise, with easy access to beaches, an up-and-coming gastronomy scene and a well-marked vineyard route.
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Applying Her Kurdish Heritage to Watches
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Leyla Uysal uses ethnic motifs and the colors of her Turkish homeland in her Bajer line.
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Sanliurfa, Turkey, Resounds With Music, Food, Cultue and History
The New York Times – Travel:
The city in southeastern Turkey resounds with music, food and culture — and echoes with more than 11,000 years of human history.
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After the Earthquake in Morocco, Tourists Grapple With the Ethics of Travel
The New York Times – Travel:
Last week’s disaster raises questions that also emerged in Maui, Greece and other hard-hit places. Is the presence of tourists a hindrance? Or can visitors, and the revenue they bring in, help?
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Turkey’s Women’s Volleyball Team Inspires Pride
The New York Times – Sports:
Turkey is basking in the success of players it calls “Sultans of the Net,” seeing paragons of female empowerment in a country grappling with multiple crises.
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In Istanbul, Tombs of Religious Figures Still Draw Pilgrims
The New York Times – Travel:
Turkey’s largest city is dotted with the tombs of religious figures, where pilgrims seek divine intervention. “When you ask for something from God, those who are beloved by God can be a go-between.”
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Soccer Player Christian Atsu Is Rescued From Turkey Earthquake
The New York Times – Sports:
Just hours before Christian Atsu was trapped, he had scored the winning goal for the Turkish soccer club Hatayspor.