Istanbul police detained dozens of protesters on Monday during demonstrations calling for stronger protections against violence toward women in Türkiye. The protest, held on the International Day for...

Istanbul police detained dozens of protesters on Monday during demonstrations calling for stronger protections against violence toward women in Türkiye. The protest, held on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, saw police blocking access to İstiklal Avenue by closing surrounding streets to prevent the gathering.

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  • @[email protected]English
    1•17 hours ago

    Honest question - when did everyone collectively decide to stop calling Turkey Turkey? And why? Must have missed that memo. I don’t really mind, I just wonder why and when it happened…

    • BrikoXOPMEnglish
      4•16 hours ago

      Türkiye is the official name in Turkish, while Turkey is used more internationally. Usage varies from source to source.