Bayburt is one of 81 provinces of Turkey, probably the smallest, but with a long history that dates back 2,400 years. Dede Korkut lived there many years ago, giving a reason for the people of Bayburt to stage a festival there every year.
Coruh River, which originates in the valleys...
One of the best and most educational magazines in Turkey, ‘’Butun Dunya’’ has reached its 10th anniversary with the June 2008 issue. One hundred and sixty-page magazine has many book reviews, articles, memoirs, photographs of children and reproductions of paintings of Turkish artists; this time a beautiful painting ‘’Gelincikler...
Turkish Library and Museum in America (TLM)
In search of Ideas in Service to Turkish Nation and Turks in the World..
Date: 24th March 2011
TURKISH LIBRARY AND MUSEUM IN AMERICA FOR PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP (TLM)” First Project meeting will be held at ANEMON GALATA HOTEL, Istanbul
The project “Turkish...
This month the Turkish nation commemorates the 71st anniversary of Ataturk’s passing. On this occasion, rather than lamenting his loss let us take stock of where we stand and how we have fared in following his steps.
Ataturk’s emergence was not accidental created by the circumstances of a one-time event...
Istanbul officially received its mandate as the European Capital of Culture on December 10, 2009. The activities scheduled for 2010 will begin on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at Sutluce Conference Centre in Istanbul. Over 450 Projects will be realized throughout the year, including the U2 Istanbul Conference on 6...
When the opportunity came to travel to Uzbekistan to look at the Energy market, I took it without hesitation.
I thought I could also go to Kazakistan and Turkmenistan before heading back to Turkey. Since getting a business visa would take time with many formalities, I contacted Elma Tour in...
The 11th International Art festival opened its doors on September 12 which will last until November 4, 2009. The exhibitions are presented at the Antrepo 3 in Karakoy, Tobacco Warehouse in Tophane and the old Greek High School in Ferikoy.
There were all kinds of receptions at various places, including...
The Pera Museum in Istanbul hosted a selection of paintings and drawings by two of the most influential artists from Mexico, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. The reception held at the museum on December 22, 2010, Wednesday evening was attended by many from Istanbul’s elite, including the Mexican Ambassador...
1. Greek word MSUSTERES meaning "customer". rearanged as "MUSSTERE-S", , is an anagrammatized form of Turkish "MÜŞTERI" meaning "customer".
Interestingly, even the English word CUSTOMER, when rearanged as "MUSTERO-C", is also an anagrammatized form of Turkish word "MÜŞTERI" meaning "customer".
2. Greek word MPAMPAKI meaning "cotton", , rearanged as "PAMPAKIM"...
Dear Friends,
The word #3 of the "Words Under the Lens Series" is the Greek word TETHWRAKISMENOS which means "armored, ironclad", . This means wearing iron-made protection (armor) on the body.
In the word TETHWRAKISMENOS, the "TH" stands for the Greek letter "titha", that is, "TH" which is actually a combination...
