The ‘cultural war’ in Turkey is heating up as a series of events are cancelled
AK Party-run cities and districts cancel events, leading critics to accuse gov’t of waging a ‘culture war’. First widely publicised cancellation occurred on May 9 when governor of Eskisehir banned all outdoor events for 15 days. Ban effectively cancelled a large festival featuring some of the country’s most popular singers. Critics believe the government is … Read more