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Murat Erdin

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Murat Erdin is a Turkish journalist and writer. He is a member of PEN Turkey and the Turkish Journalists Association. Erdin is the author of several books, including the collection of essays "The World Is Still Great, Life Is Still Short." Erdin teaches media studies at Kadir Has University.

Turkey | Oct 5, 2022

Monumental synagogue emerges from ancient ruins in Turkey

Relics from the largest known synagogue of antiquity will go on display next year in a museum in western Turkey.

A view of the of Sardis Synagogue's interior, Manisa, Turkey.
Turkey | Jan 9, 2019

Turkey's 'horse whisperer' races ahead at the box office

A cinematic homage about the record-breaking racehorse Bold Pilot and his jockey is filling Turkish theaters and bringing audiences to tears.

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Turkey | May 17, 2018

Syrian family finds shelter, job in Mardin church

In the multicultural city of Mardin, a Syrian refugee made her life taking care of a church.

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Turkey | Jan 23, 2018

Iranian painter's mouthless women speak volumes at Istanbul exhibition

Maryam Salahi, an Iranian artist living in Turkey, taps into her "foreignness" for an exhibition in Istanbul exploring identity and freedom in the Middle East.

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