Istanbul's queer community refuses to be forced back into the closet

Istanbul's queer community refuses to be forced back into the closet

Istanbul’s queer community has once again taken to the streets following clashes between Turkish police and protesters that broke out Sept 10 following the death of a 22-year-old who was allegedly killed after being hit by a police tear gas canister.

Reporting Live from National Protests in Gezi Park Protests Istanbul on CTV

Reporting Live from National Protests in Gezi Park Protests Istanbul on CTV

Wrapping Turkey in Rainbow Flags

Wrapping Turkey in Rainbow Flags 

Joti Heir Reports from Istanbul

Turkish LGBT activists recently removed their collective invisibility cloak to prevent the death of Istanbul’s Gezi Park — and with that move the country’s queer community has gained a notoriety that moved it from the fringes of society to centre stage.

On May 31, Turkish police entered Gezi to flush out a small group of peaceful protesters demonstrating against the uprooting of trees in the park. Tear gas and water-cannon deployment led to injuries and outrage, the Gezi Park movement was born, and the rainbow flag had a coming-out of sorts.http://dailyxtra.com/world/news/wrapping-turkey-in-rainbow-flags

Syrian refugees try to start over in Turkey

Syrian refugees try to start over in Turkey

Mass Protests Across Turkey - Reporting from Istanbul

Thousands of Turks have overtaken downtown Istanbul in response to police brutality against a group of peaceful protesters.

Police cars have been set on fire, helicopters are circling, the air is thick.

Mass Protests Breakout Across Turkey Joti Heir reporting on CTV

The Midye Tango

The Midye Tango 


Most North American visitors are surprised and perturbed by this practice - speed mussel-eating for some, a dance of divinly succulent proportions to others ... the Midye Tango