Latest posts by Arzu Geybullayeva from June, 2021
Istanbul: divided on two fronts
As Erdogan delivered a speech at the opening ceremony for the Canal Istanbul project, scores of Istanbul residents were inhaling tear gas and hit with rubber bullets while celebrating Pride.
Pride month marred by crackdown in Azerbaijan
As Pride month nears its end, one European country stands out for its dismal record when it comes to supporting the LGBTQI+ community.
In Turkey, Pride Picnic draws police violence
The Istanbul Pride Week Committee said one person was detained and several were battered during a violent police intervention.
Turkey: Pandemic restrictions out, new restrictions in
"Excuse me, but nobody has the right to disturb anyone at night," President Erdogan said recently about new restrictions concerning music, which drew immediate backlash.
Turkey moves to ban pro-Kurdish political party
The 843-page indictment was first filed by the chief prosecutor of Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals in March 2021, accusing the party of collaborating with the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party militant group.
Pashinyan claims landslide victory in a snap parliamentary vote in Armenia
Preliminary results suggested Pashinyan's Civil Contract party won with 58 percent of the vote.
Armenia and Azerbaijan exchange detainees and critical information in breakthrough diplomatic deal
The deal was brokered by the US, Europe and Georgia was hailed as a "first step towards renewing confidence."
