Vercihan Ziflioglu

Articles de cet auteur (10)

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  Hidden Armenians in Turkey expose their identities

  1 July 2011

  Gaffur Türkay, a prominent Diyarbakır Armenian who identifies himself as a Sunni Muslim, says that ‘the religion is not important but I want to learn my language.’
  The stories of Armenians who had concealed their identities for decades have begun surfacing over recent years as Turkey continues treading its path toward democratization. Many of them live under their Sunni – Muslim or Kurdish – Alevi identities, although they still define themselves ethnically as Armenians.
  “Race, identity and (...)

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  A small church service in Diyarbakır signals bigger reconciliation

  29 June 2011

  Surp Giragos’ restoration was widely supported by Istanbul Armenians, although the Turkish Culture Ministry, Diyarbakır’s Sur Municipality and diaspora Armenians also contributed to refurbishing the church.
  Hearkening back to Diyarbakır’s cosmopolitan past, diaspora Armenians and clergy held a small service in a local church Saturday in what many hope is a harbinger for a more multicultural future in the southeastern city.
  “The sounds of the call to prayer and church bells will mix here on this (...)

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  Armenians split over who belongs to the ’diaspora’

  18 mai 2011

  Minister Hagopyan arrived in Turkey on Thursday to participate in the Global Summit of Women, a conference held in Istanbul. The granting of an award to Armenian intellectuals from Istanbul by Armenia’s diaspora minister has sparked a global debate among the prominent members of the Armenian community over what constitutes the “diaspora.”
  Some of the figures who received awards Sunday objected to being considered part of the diaspora since they reside in their ancestors’ native lands.
  “It is (...)

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  Turkish-Armenian platform’s work paves way for Gomidas concert

  23 December 2010

  Turkish and Armenian youth began working for more understanding between the communities at the beginning of 2010 when they organized a platform to commemorate Kütahya-born Armenian composer Gomidas Vartabed in Turkey. On the 140th anniversary of his birth, Gomidas is being honored not only in the diaspora and Armenia but also in his native land.
  Gomidas is commemorated in various concerts in Turkey organized by the Gomidas Platform Members.
  Turkish and Armenian artists will continue to (...)

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  Akdamar Surp Haç Church in Turkey to host service, but remain museum

  24 June 2010

  The Surp Haç Church in Akdamar island near the Eastern citys of Van is getting ready for the readying for the first religious service in many decades. The preparations for the service are conducted in collaboration and peace with Archbishop Aram Ateşyan, the chief of the spiritual committee of the Armenian Church in Turkey, says Van Gov. Münir Karaoğlu. The church’s opening for the religious service will be temporary, he says.
  The centruies-old church was renovated in 2007and re-opened as a (...)

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  Turkish state choir to perform Armenian work for first time

  1 March 2010

  In a historic event, the Ankara Radio Polyphonic Choir, which is affiliated with the state-owned Turkish Radio and Television, or TRT, has performed a work in Armenian under the direction of Istanbul-based Armenian conductor Hagop Mamigonyan. The choir will perform the work again at an Armenian church in Istanbul
  For the first time in Turkey’s history, the Ankara Radio Polyphonic Choir, which is affiliated with the state-owned Turkish Radio and Television Corporation, or TRT, has performed (...)

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  Turkey : Memory of murdered journalist raises awareness of hate crime

  11 février 2010

  VERCİHAN ZİFLİOĞLU
  ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
  Commemoration events will be organized in İzmir for young Turkish writer Baki Koşar, who was murdered because of his homosexual identity in February 2006. The Siyah Pembe Üçgen (Black Pink Triangle) Association, which organizes the event, invites everyone to gather against inequality and discrimination around the slogan ‘more equal and freer world’
  Baki Koşar was killed at the age of 37 in 2006.
  In remembrance of a writer murdered for his sexual (...)

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  Ottoman Dynasty through lenses of Abdullah Frères’ camera

  26 September 2008

  Until recently, it was widely believed that the Abdullah Frères (the Abdullah Brothers), who introduced photography to the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century, were honored with the title of royal photographers by Sultan Abdulhamid II. However, recently discovered documents and records prove that it was not Abdulhamid II but Abdulaziz, the 33rd Ottoman Sultan, who granted them the privilege of serving the Palace. Bahattin Öztuncay, a researcher and a close friend of Ömer Koç, heir to (...)

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  Istanbul : des hôtels 5 étoiles étouffent le palais de Dolmabahçe

  13 août 2008

  Selon Ertugrul Günay, ministre de la culture et du tourisme de l’actuel gouvernement turc, il est tout à fait probable que le Swissotel Bosphorus et le Ritz Carlton endommagent le palais de Dolmabahce. Dans un entretien au quotidien Turkish Daily News, il affirme qu’il aimerait que la Turquie soit suffisamment riche pour pouvoir les détruire.
  Le ministre de la culture et du tourisme de Turquie, vient de porter de vives critiques à l’encontre du Swissotel et du Ritz Carlton - deux structures (...)

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  Les Arméniens d’Istanbul appellent à un futur de paix

  12 décembre 2007

  Un concert, organisé par des bénévoles issus des chorales arméniennes, et l’association musicale Aşiyan, soixante-neuf compositeurs arméno-ottomans au palais international des congrès Lütfi-Kırdar, le 9 décembre à 19 heures. Intitulé « Ensemble du passé pour l’avenir », le projet comporte également une exposition de photos dans la salle de concerts Cemal-Reşit-Rey, qui explore le rôle de la famille arménienne Balyan dans le style architectural des palais ottomans.
  Nazaret Özsahakyan, coordonateur du projet, a (...)