Photos from the street battle at Taksim Sq (Tuesday, June 11)
A few more photos from Taksim Square and Gezi Park.
A few night photos from Taksim Square and Gezi Park in Istanbul. The show must go on.
Photos from the protest camp at Taksim Sq, Istanbul.
Mining companies eyeing gold deposits in Turkey’s Kaz Mountains promise a boost to the local economy, but villagers are skeptical.
In Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar sales of gold coins and bars are up while the market for jewelry is shrinking. The decreased demand for fine craftsmanship has taken a toll on many family businesses.
The other day (02.06.2012) I was in Canakkale, walking down the esplanade by the Dardanelles, when I saw five student protesters, peacefully sitting on the sidewalk and chanting.