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İYİ Party Chair Akşener: Art has been the latest phobia of the government

İYİ Party Chair Akşener: Art has been the latest phobia of the government

“This is such a weird mentality that they cannot even tolerate a song that says ‘These bad days will pass.’ There is no curse or insult, but hope in the song. But they are even allergic to hope,” says Akşener about Tarkan’s song ‘This shall pass’.

23 February 2022

MHP leader Bahçeli accuses İstanbul Mayor of ‘speaking ill of Turkey’ in Munich

MHP leader Bahçeli accuses İstanbul Mayor of ‘speaking ill of Turkey’ in Munich

Nationalist Movement Party Chair Devlet Bahçeli spoke at the weekly group meeting of his party, addressing a series of issues on the agenda including the tension between Ukraine and Russia and Tarkan’s new song “Geççek” (This shall pass).

22 February 2022

Who says what to Tarkan's new song 'This shall pass'?

Who says what to Tarkan's new song 'This shall pass'?

Several politicians from the main opposition CHP, İYİ Party and HDP have posted social media messages drawing attention to the lyrics of the song. Pro-government media outlets have argued that the song was composed “on order”.

18 February 2022

Petition for Akbelen forest: ‘We won’t surrender it for coal’

TARKAN EXPRESSES SUPPORT

Petition for Akbelen forest: ‘We won’t surrender it for coal’

A petition has been launched for the Akbelen forest in Muğla in the face of cutting of trees for coal supply to a nearby thermal power plant. Sharing the petition on social media, musician Tarkan has said, “Leave nature alone.”

Tarkan and Sezen Aksu Sing For Ceylan Önkol Killed in Lice

Tarkan and Sezen Aksu Sing For Ceylan Önkol Killed in Lice

Musicians Sezen Aksu and Tarkan have sang the song “Ceylan” (Gazelle) in memory of Ceylan Önkol killed by a mortar shell at the age of 12 in Lice of Diyarbakır.

Turkey Sentenced for Book Seizure Requested by Singer Tarkan

EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS

Turkey Sentenced for Book Seizure Requested by Singer Tarkan

The European Court of Human Rights unanimously imposed a € 3,000 monetary fine on Turkey for the seizure of the book "Tarkan, the Star Phenomenon". Publisher Sapan will receive € 2,000 in compensation. The book features singer Tarkan as an example for an academic study.

9 June 2010 Erol Önderoğlu