International PEN has expressed its concerns regarding the attacks on Kurdish organizations and bookstores, revealing that on the 24th of the month, police raided Payîz […]
Three young singers and three new albums
In the last four months, three young artists have embarked on their journey in Kurdish music with three new albums. Roleda, Dilşah Kaymaz, and Hevraz are the three young artists. RoledaRoleda has been sharing his music with us for several years through various songs. His song "Medûsa" attracted attention with its unique lyrics and music. Following that, "Keçkeçikê" and "Axa Sor" were released. Since that day, he has captured the attention of listeners. He released his new album in June of this year. The name of his new album is "Rîtmên Peyvan." The album includes one pre-music track, six studio-recorded…
There are 808 theatre stages in Türkiye, how many of them are Kurdish?
On 5 June 2024, the Turkish Statistical Institute (TUİK) published a report on the number of cinemas and theatres. According to the latest data from TUIK, there are 808 theatres in Türkiye. How many of them are Kurdish? What is the status of Kurdish theatres? Millions of Kurds live in the south-east of Türkiye and speak the Kurdish language (Kurmanji, Zazaki). When we look at the situation of the Kurdish language in Türkiye we can see that the language is under policy of assimilation. Although there are no official restrictions on the Kurdish language, it can be seen that Kurdish…
Unhappy Words
You discover strange words for yourself, you ignore some of them and buy some. After words get together, you lend some, sell some, give some for free. What will you do with these words? They have already been flying and walking everywhere, why do you follow and dance with them? Yes, you are dancing with words, but you take even the most painful ones on your back and raise them. Sometimes they rise more like a mountain, like a river they flow thickly, and if you accidentally fall into the river you will drown. Sometimes they blaze away as aizle…
International PEN has expressed its concerns regarding the attacks on Kurdish organizations
International PEN has expressed its concerns regarding the attacks on Kurdish organizations and bookstores, revealing…
Kurdish Psychology Journal Issue 19 Released
The Kurdish Psychology Journal has released its 19th issue for its readers. The journal has…
In Farqin, the use of the Kurdish language has been prohibited
The Farqin (Silvan) Municipality Council decided to rename the First Kiliçaslan Neighborhood to "Rindêxan." Following…
IHD: Kurdish and Kurdish culture should not be criminalized
The Komeleya Mafên Mirova (IHD, Human Right Association ) in Diyarbakir issued a statement regarding…
International PEN has expressed its concerns regarding the attacks on Kurdish organizations
International PEN has expressed its concerns regarding the attacks on Kurdish organizations and bookstores, revealing…
Kurdish Psychology Journal Issue 19 Released
The Kurdish Psychology Journal has released its 19th issue for its readers. The journal has…
In Farqin, the use of the Kurdish language has been prohibited
The Farqin (Silvan) Municipality Council decided to rename the First Kiliçaslan Neighborhood to "Rindêxan." Following…
IHD: Kurdish and Kurdish culture should not be criminalized
The Komeleya Mafên Mirova (IHD, Human Right Association ) in Diyarbakir issued a statement regarding…
Three young singers and three new albums
In the last four months, three young artists have embarked on their journey in Kurdish…
International PEN has expressed its concerns regarding the attacks on Kurdish organizations
International PEN has expressed its concerns regarding the attacks on Kurdish organizations and bookstores, revealing that on the 24th of the month, police raided Payîz Pirtûk and the Mesopotamian Language…
Kurdish Psychology Journal Issue 19 Released
The Kurdish Psychology Journal has released its 19th issue for its readers. The journal has been published quarterly since 2016. Each issue features a special file and various related articles…
In Farqin, the use of the Kurdish language has been prohibited
The Farqin (Silvan) Municipality Council decided to rename the First Kiliçaslan Neighborhood to "Rindêxan." Following this decision, the Farqin governor's office did not allow a Kurdish name to be used…
IHD: Kurdish and Kurdish culture should not be criminalized
The Komeleya Mafên Mirova (IHD, Human Right Association ) in Diyarbakir issued a statement regarding the arrests of Kurdish organizations and institutions. They say you cannot criminalize Kurdish and Kurdish…
Led by the IPI mission meeting was held in Botan International
On October 5, a mission with representatives of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT), and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) met at Botan International in…
Unhappy Words
You discover strange words for yourself, you ignore some of them and buy some. After words get together, you lend some, sell some, give some for free. What will you…
A scientific study: First-language related barriers among the Kurds in Turkey
Specialist Dr. Tevfik Bayram with Prof. Dr. Sibel Sakarya has conducted a scientific study on the access to health services of Kurds and the study was published in the International…
HUDA PAR: If the National Alliance wins, the Kurds will return to the 90s
HUDA PAR has announced that they will support Erdoğan. They have also candidates from the AKP lists or parliamentarians in three cities. This party has been on the agenda with…
Kurdish Psychology Journal Issue 19 Released
The Kurdish Psychology Journal has released its 19th issue for its readers. The journal has been published quarterly since 2016. Each issue features a special […]
In Farqin, the use of the Kurdish language has been prohibited
The Farqin (Silvan) Municipality Council decided to rename the First Kiliçaslan Neighborhood to “Rindêxan.” Following this decision, the Farqin governor’s office did not allow a […]
IHD: Kurdish and Kurdish culture should not be criminalized
The Komeleya Mafên Mirova (IHD, Human Right Association ) in Diyarbakir issued a statement regarding the arrests of Kurdish organizations and institutions. They say you […]
Three young singers and three new albums
In the last four months, three young artists have embarked on their journey in Kurdish music with three new albums. Roleda, Dilşah Kaymaz, and Hevraz […]