Istanbul

When Poetry Meets Protests: A Tale of Unlikely Heroes and Unforeseen Chaos London, UK - In a city where the fog is as thick as the bureaucracy, and where the only thing more dramatic than a political protest is a Shakespearean monologue, an unexpected blend of events has captured the attention of the public. The combination of protests over Istanbul’s mayoral arrest, an inspirational poet preparing to headline a UK arena, and a rapidly approaching Canadian election has created a perfect storm of absurdity and intrigue....

The Unlikely Hero: Ekrem Imamoglu Istanbul, Turkey In a plot twist straight out of a political thriller, Ekrem Imamoglu, the recently popularized mayor of Istanbul, found himself in a bit of a pickle just days before he was set to announce his candidacy for the presidency. Yes, you heard that right! Imagine preparing for a major life event—like a wedding or a reality TV audition—only to be sidelined by an unexpected arrest....