Deniz

Turkish swimmer successfully crosses English Channel

A professional swimmer has managed to fulfill her greatest dream by becoming the fifth Turkish woman to successfully cross the English Channel.

On July 20, national swimmer Deniz Kayadelen set off from the shores of Samphire Hoe in Dover at midnight to cross the English Channel between England and France.

Unseen photos of revolutionary student leader revealed after 50 years

Never seen before photographs of Deniz Gezmiş, a revolutionary student leader executed in 1972 for attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, have been brought to light by a relative.

The photographs of the prominent political figure taken immediately after his capture by the security forces in 1971 were colored by his relative Enver Gezmiş and were shared on social media.

COVID-19 Pandemic Makes LGBT Lives in Turkey More Difficult

Next door is Anahit, a small performance venue opened 18 months ago by Ziba's owner, Deniz Deniz, a queer, 20-year veteran of the music and entertainment industry.

Both Ziba and Anahit were hits, the latter quickly establishing itself as a popular home for drag performances, aid campaigns and LGBT parties.

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