Macedonian Turks
Atatürk replaced by Ottomans at iconic Istanbul high school
The new principal of a renowned girls? high school in Istanbul has come under fire from parents who have slammed her for replacing photos of the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, as well as ballerina murals, with pictures of Ottoman sultans.
Saadet Berna Ocakc?o?lu became the principal of the Erenköy Girls? Anatolian High School in December 2014.
Team Europe defeats Team Asia 138-130 at TBL All-Star Ankara
In front of a sell-out crowd of more than 10,000 fans at Ankara Arena Team Europe defeated Team Asia 138-130 in the Turkish Basketball League All-Star Jan. 18.
The game featured 24 players from eight different countries, with teams comprised of the stars of Turkish Basketball League's (TBL) Europe- and Asia-based clubs.
Atatürk’s house in Greece reopens with personal belongings
Objects belonging to the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, have been placed in his house in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, after criticism of the museum for not including any personal belongings following a recent renovation.