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Melda Dogan

Melda Dogan is an Istanbul-based freelance video journalist with seven years of reporting experience in Europe, Turkey and the Middle East. She has produced a number of digital documentaries and exclusive video content. Her articles have appeared in several French-and English-language platforms.On Twitter: @meldadoan

Turkey | May 13, 2023
ALM Special

Turkey Elections: Elders still committed to Erdogan, but are their children?

The children of some Erdogan loyalists defy their parents’ political preferences and say they would vote for his rival.

Kemal Kilicdaroglu (C), Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP) and presidential candidate, takes pictures with children outside the Anitkabir at the Mausoleum of founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, during the celebration marking the 103th anniversary of the foundation of Grand National Assembly, National Sovereignty and Children's Day in Ankara, on April 23, 2023. (Photo by Adem ALTAN / AFP) (Photo by ADEM ALTAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Turkey | Feb 4, 2023
ALM Feature

Russians in Turkey increasingly rejected on residency permits

According to official figures, Russians top the list of short-term residency holders in Turkey as of January 2022, with 133,495 Russian nationals on short-term permits. But since mid-December, they have been facing denials for paperwork to stay in Turkey.

Russian physics researcher Yuriy waits in line for tickets to see Russian rapper Oxxxymiron on Kadikoy Street, Istanbul, Turkey, March 15, 2022.
Turkey | Jan 22, 2023
ALM Feature

Istanbul taxi problem pits Gulf tourists against Turkey's locals

Turkish people have long blamed Arab tourists’ generous tips for the city’s cab shortage, but this may not be the case anymore.

Official yellow taxis and van vehicles wait for their customers at the Eminonu district in Istanbul, on March 30, 2018.  (Photo credit OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images)

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