Author: Sinem Özdemir & Daniel Derya Bellut

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Protesters move away as Turkish police officers intervene during a demonstration in support of Bogazici University students, at Kadikoy in Istanbul, 1 April 2021 (photo: Bulent Kilic/AFP)

Turkish graduates in Europe

Turkey's best and brightest flee in brain drain

As Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues his crackdown on dissent, increasing numbers of Turkish graduates and young professionals are seeking new lives and better prospects abroad. Germany is their No.1 destination. By Sinem Ozdemir and Daniel Derya BellutMore

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Young Turks in a park in Istanbul (photo: Getty Images/Anadolu Agency/O. Coban)

Political transition on the Bosphorus?

Turkey's "woke" Generation Z haunts President Erdogan

Recep Tayyip Erdogan is seeking to win over the millions of young Turks who will soon be of voting age. Yet many of the country's youth are in rebellious mood and openly reject him and his policies. By Sinem Ozdemir and Daniel Derya BellutMore

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The fourth Human Rights Film Festival Berlin (HRRFB) was held under the title "The Art of Change" from 16 to 25 September as a hybrid on- and offline event. Honorary patron of the festival is the Saudi human rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul. Online streaming of some films has been extended to 3 October

Human Rights Film Festival Berlin – raising awareness

ONLINE STREAM EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER 3. This year's HRFFB returned as a hybrid on- & offline festival. For 10 days, the festival showcased stories from all over the world, addressing and reflecting on human action, the socio-political status quo and fundamental issues such as democracy, justice, freedom and environmental protection.