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Celebrations on the 100th anniversary of the Republic

Celebrations on the 100th anniversary of the Republic

The centenary of the establishment of the Republic of Turkey was celebrated with ceremonies and events. While women organizations issued statements emphasizing the importance of secularism and women's rights, a day off has been announced in the evening by President Erdoğan for the schools on the next day.

30 October 2023

Race and Racism in Modern Turkey

Race and Racism in Modern Turkey

Ninety years since the establishment of the Republic, in an ever more complex society, the limitations and contradictions of Turkish national identity are coming to the fore more and more.

12 November 2014 Bülent Gökay