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Gençlerbirliği beat Karagümrük 3-0. Compared to Istanbul, watching Süperlig in Ankara is great fun, and cheap.
Ticket to east stand 300TL, köfte ekmek + ayran 200 TL, and official scarf 100 TL. Haydi Gençler!
Ticket to east stand 300TL, köfte ekmek + ayran 200 TL, and official scarf 100 TL. Haydi Gençler!
December 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Gençlerbirliği beat Karagümrük 3-0. Compared to Istanbul, watching Süperlig in Ankara is great fun, and cheap.
Ticket to east stand 300TL, köfte ekmek + ayran 200 TL, and official scarf 100 TL. Haydi Gençler!
Ticket to east stand 300TL, köfte ekmek + ayran 200 TL, and official scarf 100 TL. Haydi Gençler!
And a brief summary of where Turkey stands now re. EU accession.
Had Turkey released Demirtaş, Kavala et al two weeks ago, perhaps the assessment would look different...
Had Turkey released Demirtaş, Kavala et al two weeks ago, perhaps the assessment would look different...
November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
And a brief summary of where Turkey stands now re. EU accession.
Had Turkey released Demirtaş, Kavala et al two weeks ago, perhaps the assessment would look different...
Had Turkey released Demirtaş, Kavala et al two weeks ago, perhaps the assessment would look different...
President Erdoğan takes a more civilised approach regarding the Northern Cyprus elections.
And CHP leader Özel is happy to see their kindred party to win.
And CHP leader Özel is happy to see their kindred party to win.
October 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
President Erdoğan takes a more civilised approach regarding the Northern Cyprus elections.
And CHP leader Özel is happy to see their kindred party to win.
And CHP leader Özel is happy to see their kindred party to win.
Toivottavasti tämä virhe on tapahtunut epähuomiossa. Muussa tapauksessa passittaisin toimittajan takaisin kouluun. Kehno virke muutenkin.
Kyseessä siis Ylen uutinen (onko Yle muuten täällä Blueskyssa?) yle.fi/a/74-20185712
Kyseessä siis Ylen uutinen (onko Yle muuten täällä Blueskyssa?) yle.fi/a/74-20185712
September 30, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Toivottavasti tämä virhe on tapahtunut epähuomiossa. Muussa tapauksessa passittaisin toimittajan takaisin kouluun. Kehno virke muutenkin.
Kyseessä siis Ylen uutinen (onko Yle muuten täällä Blueskyssa?) yle.fi/a/74-20185712
Kyseessä siis Ylen uutinen (onko Yle muuten täällä Blueskyssa?) yle.fi/a/74-20185712
#Veikkausliiga on kummallinen sarja, kun siinä ei kyetä toteuttamaan normaalia koti- ja vieraspelien vuorottelua. Klubi oli siis maakunnissa, mutta onneksi Mustat hurmurit (@fckiffen.bsky.social) tarjosivat erinomaista korviketta viime sunnuntaina. Raumalaiset jyrättiin ja tarjoilut olivat ok++!
September 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#Veikkausliiga on kummallinen sarja, kun siinä ei kyetä toteuttamaan normaalia koti- ja vieraspelien vuorottelua. Klubi oli siis maakunnissa, mutta onneksi Mustat hurmurit (@fckiffen.bsky.social) tarjosivat erinomaista korviketta viime sunnuntaina. Raumalaiset jyrättiin ja tarjoilut olivat ok++!
One of the most overlooked sights in #Ankara must be the Cenabi Ahmet Paşa mosque in Ulucanlar.
It was completed in 1565, and the architect was Mimar Sinan. This is his only work in Ankara!
It's surrounded by a big park and there's a playground next to it. Definitely worth a visit!
It was completed in 1565, and the architect was Mimar Sinan. This is his only work in Ankara!
It's surrounded by a big park and there's a playground next to it. Definitely worth a visit!
September 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
One of the most overlooked sights in #Ankara must be the Cenabi Ahmet Paşa mosque in Ulucanlar.
It was completed in 1565, and the architect was Mimar Sinan. This is his only work in Ankara!
It's surrounded by a big park and there's a playground next to it. Definitely worth a visit!
It was completed in 1565, and the architect was Mimar Sinan. This is his only work in Ankara!
It's surrounded by a big park and there's a playground next to it. Definitely worth a visit!
Tällaisia rääpäleitä ne ovat pienenä. Tämä kadulta pelastettu reppana onneksi löysi kodin reilu viikko sitten
September 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Tällaisia rääpäleitä ne ovat pienenä. Tämä kadulta pelastettu reppana onneksi löysi kodin reilu viikko sitten
I visited the Ulucanlar prison museum today. It accommodated quite some names back in the days: Nazım Hikmet, Bülent Ecevit, Deniz Gezmiş, Taner Akçam, Yılmaz Güney, Necip Fazil Kısakürek etc. Too bad, prisons full of politicians, journalists, artists etc. are not history in Turkey
September 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I visited the Ulucanlar prison museum today. It accommodated quite some names back in the days: Nazım Hikmet, Bülent Ecevit, Deniz Gezmiş, Taner Akçam, Yılmaz Güney, Necip Fazil Kısakürek etc. Too bad, prisons full of politicians, journalists, artists etc. are not history in Turkey
A mainly CHP crowd, but the usual smaller leftist parties (TİP, EMEP etc.), unions (DİSK, KESK), and other groups (ODTÜ students, doctors, engineers etc) also present. A small DEM/YSP group also just entered. A lot of women of all ages as opposed to Islamist/nationalist gatherings
September 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A mainly CHP crowd, but the usual smaller leftist parties (TİP, EMEP etc.), unions (DİSK, KESK), and other groups (ODTÜ students, doctors, engineers etc) also present. A small DEM/YSP group also just entered. A lot of women of all ages as opposed to Islamist/nationalist gatherings
Ok, had to pop in the CHP rally. Huge crowd and more people are pouring in as I try to leave (not easy to go against the current)
September 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Ok, had to pop in the CHP rally. Huge crowd and more people are pouring in as I try to leave (not easy to go against the current)
Lazy Sunday, börek, sunshine. I like the area around İncesu in Ankara.
Now I need to decide whether to go to CHP's rally in Tandoğan or watch Finland play for the bronze medals in the EuroBasket. Both start at 17:00.
Now I need to decide whether to go to CHP's rally in Tandoğan or watch Finland play for the bronze medals in the EuroBasket. Both start at 17:00.
September 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Lazy Sunday, börek, sunshine. I like the area around İncesu in Ankara.
Now I need to decide whether to go to CHP's rally in Tandoğan or watch Finland play for the bronze medals in the EuroBasket. Both start at 17:00.
Now I need to decide whether to go to CHP's rally in Tandoğan or watch Finland play for the bronze medals in the EuroBasket. Both start at 17:00.
Oh, and I should add that I had a really nice and reasonably priced lunch in this place. I'd recommend it if you don't mind their neighbour
August 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Oh, and I should add that I had a really nice and reasonably priced lunch in this place. I'd recommend it if you don't mind their neighbour
The daily bus to visit Ani was very convenient. I preferred to explore the ruins by foot, as opposed to the extended golf carts available. And had the chance to see the remains of the bridge Turkey and Armenia have agreed to restore (pending like everything else...)
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August 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The daily bus to visit Ani was very convenient. I preferred to explore the ruins by foot, as opposed to the extended golf carts available. And had the chance to see the remains of the bridge Turkey and Armenia have agreed to restore (pending like everything else...)
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I recently visited Kars and the nearby ruins of Ani. Surprisingly pleasant small town that would immensely benefit from the opening of the border with Armenia
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August 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I recently visited Kars and the nearby ruins of Ani. Surprisingly pleasant small town that would immensely benefit from the opening of the border with Armenia
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Rest in peace, Hera.
I went to see the dogs after a (too) long break, and she's missing. Been missing for quite some time.
She was approx 9-10 years old, and always ready to stand up for the pack. A sweet, gentle giant.
I lost my own dog last year, and now this. I miss you, my companions.
I went to see the dogs after a (too) long break, and she's missing. Been missing for quite some time.
She was approx 9-10 years old, and always ready to stand up for the pack. A sweet, gentle giant.
I lost my own dog last year, and now this. I miss you, my companions.
August 9, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Rest in peace, Hera.
I went to see the dogs after a (too) long break, and she's missing. Been missing for quite some time.
She was approx 9-10 years old, and always ready to stand up for the pack. A sweet, gentle giant.
I lost my own dog last year, and now this. I miss you, my companions.
I went to see the dogs after a (too) long break, and she's missing. Been missing for quite some time.
She was approx 9-10 years old, and always ready to stand up for the pack. A sweet, gentle giant.
I lost my own dog last year, and now this. I miss you, my companions.
This week, Turkey's Sunni directorate, Diyanet, worries about people's choices on how to spend their holidays.
Nothing about fraud or being dishonest. Not a word about corruption or nepotism.
dinhizmetleri.diyanet.gov.tr/Documents/Ho...
Nothing about fraud or being dishonest. Not a word about corruption or nepotism.
dinhizmetleri.diyanet.gov.tr/Documents/Ho...
August 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This week, Turkey's Sunni directorate, Diyanet, worries about people's choices on how to spend their holidays.
Nothing about fraud or being dishonest. Not a word about corruption or nepotism.
dinhizmetleri.diyanet.gov.tr/Documents/Ho...
Nothing about fraud or being dishonest. Not a word about corruption or nepotism.
dinhizmetleri.diyanet.gov.tr/Documents/Ho...
I didn't know Turkey's Sunni Islamic "state church", Diyanet, publishes the Friday sermons in English.
I suggest you read the latest sermon attacking "immodest" clothing/style/fashion and people's freedom of choice without questioning their morality.
dinhizmetleri.diyanet.gov.tr/Documents/Mo...
I suggest you read the latest sermon attacking "immodest" clothing/style/fashion and people's freedom of choice without questioning their morality.
dinhizmetleri.diyanet.gov.tr/Documents/Mo...
August 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I didn't know Turkey's Sunni Islamic "state church", Diyanet, publishes the Friday sermons in English.
I suggest you read the latest sermon attacking "immodest" clothing/style/fashion and people's freedom of choice without questioning their morality.
dinhizmetleri.diyanet.gov.tr/Documents/Mo...
I suggest you read the latest sermon attacking "immodest" clothing/style/fashion and people's freedom of choice without questioning their morality.
dinhizmetleri.diyanet.gov.tr/Documents/Mo...
In an era of constant social media surveillance and the resulting (unjust) court cases in Turkey, the walls of Ankara are gaining new prominence as places to pass messages. I expect cameras to be installed in this underpass in the near future
July 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In an era of constant social media surveillance and the resulting (unjust) court cases in Turkey, the walls of Ankara are gaining new prominence as places to pass messages. I expect cameras to be installed in this underpass in the near future
Ei, ei ole Helsinki (@hel.fi) vieläkään maailman toimivin kaupunki. Yhtenä syynä nämä skuuttifirmat ja jalkakäytävillä pyöräily.
Ilmeisesti tahtotila on olla puuttumatta asiaan. Kantakaupungissa edellisvuotta enemmän näitä sinne tänne jätettyjä lautoja - kuvassa onneksi tilaa molemmin puolin.
Ilmeisesti tahtotila on olla puuttumatta asiaan. Kantakaupungissa edellisvuotta enemmän näitä sinne tänne jätettyjä lautoja - kuvassa onneksi tilaa molemmin puolin.
July 20, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Ei, ei ole Helsinki (@hel.fi) vieläkään maailman toimivin kaupunki. Yhtenä syynä nämä skuuttifirmat ja jalkakäytävillä pyöräily.
Ilmeisesti tahtotila on olla puuttumatta asiaan. Kantakaupungissa edellisvuotta enemmän näitä sinne tänne jätettyjä lautoja - kuvassa onneksi tilaa molemmin puolin.
Ilmeisesti tahtotila on olla puuttumatta asiaan. Kantakaupungissa edellisvuotta enemmän näitä sinne tänne jätettyjä lautoja - kuvassa onneksi tilaa molemmin puolin.
The spat between Baku and Moscow is worth following.
eurasianet.org/russia-tryin...
eurasianet.org/russia-tryin...
July 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The spat between Baku and Moscow is worth following.
eurasianet.org/russia-tryin...
eurasianet.org/russia-tryin...
Visited for the first time the grave of Alparslan Türkeş. Surprisingly modest and quiet place.
Also popped in the Gençlerbirliği training ground ahead of the coming Süper Lig season.
#Ankara
Also popped in the Gençlerbirliği training ground ahead of the coming Süper Lig season.
#Ankara
June 23, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Visited for the first time the grave of Alparslan Türkeş. Surprisingly modest and quiet place.
Also popped in the Gençlerbirliği training ground ahead of the coming Süper Lig season.
#Ankara
Also popped in the Gençlerbirliği training ground ahead of the coming Süper Lig season.
#Ankara
June 19, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Kuva uusimmastani. Ja kyllä, tunnustan väriä myös Turkissa
June 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Kuva uusimmastani. Ja kyllä, tunnustan väriä myös Turkissa
Also saw this beautiful "prayer rug". The priest said the text is Georgian, but wasn't quite sure. I can't really tell
May 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Also saw this beautiful "prayer rug". The priest said the text is Georgian, but wasn't quite sure. I can't really tell
Visited some time ago the Adalar after too many years. Lovely place once you get away from the crowds at the pier.
And my first visit to the defunct Halki seminary.
And my first visit to the defunct Halki seminary.
May 26, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Visited some time ago the Adalar after too many years. Lovely place once you get away from the crowds at the pier.
And my first visit to the defunct Halki seminary.
And my first visit to the defunct Halki seminary.