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Where Was the Crowd
There was no cheering crowd. All the windows and doors were shut, and people who wanted to see the Vali were forced to use side streets, where they were pushed around by soldiers. With...
The Fear of the Turks
The Turks live in fear. When traveling through Turkey, it's better to wear a European hat than a fez. Your hat will serve as a better protector than an escort. And that’s what I...
The Great Fire of September 1905
In September 1905, I was in Adrianople during a devastating fire that left 60,000 people homeless. The fire started in the Armenian quarter, and many Armenians believed that the Turks or the Jews were...
Reflections on the Balkan War
It should not come as a surprise that war has erupted between the Balkan states and Turkey. The real astonishment lies in the fact that this conflict did not arise many years earlier. Even...
Mutual Defense Agreement Between Bulgaria and Greece
Article 4
If either of the two governments involved in this agreement declares war on a state other than Turkey without prior understanding and consent from the other government, the latter is released from its...
Military Cooperation Pact Between Bulgaria and Greece
Article 2
In the event of Turkey attacking Greece, Bulgaria commits to declaring war on Turkey and mobilizing its forces, totaling a minimum of three hundred thousand men as outlined in the previous article. Bulgaria...
Adana’s Aspirations
Adana’s Aspirations Through the Voices of Its People
Chairman of GUKTOB (Union of Tourism Hotels in Cukurova) and Owner of Zaimoglu Hotel Shares Insights
Adana’s dedicated residents, striving to propel the city into a tourist destination...
Adana’s Rich Heritage and Tourism Potential Unveiled
Adana’s Rich Heritage and Tourism Potential Unveiled
Adana’s Mythical Origins and Historical Significance
According to mythology, Adana traces its roots to the wars between “Adanus” and “Sarus,” the sons of the god of skies, battling the...
Exploration of Bergama’s Rich Heritage
TURSAB and TERSAV’s Exploration of Bergama’s Rich Heritage
A significant delegation, including the President of the Turkey Travel Agencies Association (TORSAB) Basaran Ulusoy, TURSAB president advisors Prof. Dr. Refik Duru, and Architect Nur Qapa, along...
The Golden Age of Calligraphy
17th Century Marvels
In the 17th century, calligraphy reached its zenith, not only elevating Ottoman art but also permeating beyond palace confines to cultivate aesthetic tastes among the people. Ahmed Karahisari and his disciple Hasan...
