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Renowned cartoonist honored in exhibition
The life and work of cartoonist Latif Demirci, who died two years ago, is commemorated with a new exhibition in Istanbul, curated by his daughter.
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Prominent cartoonist laid to rest
Renowned Turkish caricaturist Latife Demirci, who lost his life on June 5 at the age of 61, has been laid to rest in Istanbul on June 7, following a funeral service attended by prominent figures of the Turkish media and art worlds.
Demirci, who was known as the "father of many cartoon characters," was drawing caricatures on the front page of the daily Hürriyet.
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Demirci to be laid to rest in Istanbul on June 7
Prominent Turkish cartoonist Latif Demirci, who lost his life at the age of 61 on June 5, will be laid to rest in a funeral service in Istanbul on June 7.
Demirci, known as the "father of many cartoon characters," had a fatal accident at home where he badly fell. Despite all the efforts of doctors, he could not be saved.
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Prominent Turkish cartoonist dies at 61
Latif Demirci, a prominent Turkish caricaturist who was known as the "father of many well-known cartoon characters," has died at the age of 61 in Istanbul.
"We lost my dear friend this morning [June 5]. I am in deep agony," columnist İhsan Yılmaz said in a tweet announcing the death of the cartoonist.
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Reckless mistake kills e-scooter driver in Istanbul
A 40-year-old woman has died in a road accident when a public bus hit her as she rode an electric scooter in Istanbul's Ümraniye district.
İlknur Akkaya, who was driving an e-scooter on Oct. 25, was thrown onto a busy road when the door of a car she passed by suddenly opened.
The woman abruptly fell in front of a public bus that was moving on the side lane.
Craftsman forges unique silver, gold facemasks
With facemasks part of our standard attire in the age of coronavirus, a Turkish metalsmith has stepped up to serve the niche market with something a bit more glam than your basic two-ply: masks made of precious silver and gold.
Sabri Demirci, 43, has been working as a skilled metalsmith for over three decades in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul.
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Turkish craftsman forges unique silver, gold facemasks
With facemasks part of our standard attire in the age of coronavirus, a Turkish metalsmith has stepped up to serve a niche market with something a bit more glam than your basic two-ply: Masks made of precious silver and gold.
Sabri Demirci, 43, has been working as a skilled metalsmith for over three decades in the Turkish metropolis of Istanbul.
Three sentenced to life in jail over murder of Turkish Armenian man in Istanbul
An Istanbul court ordered life sentences for three of 12 suspects accused of murdering an elderly Armenian-origin Turkish citizen in the city on Feb. 9, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.
Three sentenced to life in jail over murder of Armenian man in Istanbul
An Istanbul court ordered life sentences for three of 12 suspects accused of murdering an elderly Armenian-origin Turkish citizen in the city on Feb. 9, state-run Anadolu Agency has reported.
Students' project awarded in US after rejection by Turkish science body
A science project prepared by Turkish high school students has received a prestigious award in the U.S. after being rejected by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK), Doğan News Agency has reported.