Rediscovering a galaxy through music!
Last year, I had the same experience with a symphony orchestra during The Lord of the Rings, and last month I had another one, this time during Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, one of the best installments in the Star Wars franchise. In this post, I’ll share my Star
Rediscovering a galaxy through music!
Last year, I had the same experience with a symphony orchestra during The Lord of the Rings, and last month I had another one, this time during Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, one of the best installments in the Star Wars franchise. In this post, I’ll share my Star
Frequently Asked Questions 9
In this series of articles where I answer frequently asked questions about myself or my views on certain topics, I’ve answered exactly 80 questions so far. I’m continuing where I left off by answering current questions, including those related to the pandemic. What are you doing for society during
The never-ending plague in our minds: Racism
After the 2018 World Cup, I wrote an article about racism. In it, I highlighted how German soccer players Mesut Özil, of Turkish origin, and Swedish soccer player Jimmy Durmaz, of Turkish origin, were subjected to unfortunate incidents bordering on racism on their national teams. This plague of racism, which
My “Turkia” campaign is starting to pay off.
Last April, I wrote an article entitled Our country’s English name should be ‘Turkia.’ Following this article, I received a wide range of reactions, mostly messages of support but also criticism. Today, I’m pleased to see that ‘Turkia’ is starting to appear not only in articles but also on products,
How did Festtogether begin, and how did the first one go?
I was thrilled when my friends Ali Ercan and Mert Fırat, founders of Needs Map, contacted me in early-2019 to say, “We’re planning to organize a festival, and we want to implement your waste prevention vision in this festival.” In this week’s article, I’ll write about the collaboration that led
#FesttogetherAtHome
Last year, we organized the first Festtogether with the motto “Have Fun, Leave No Trace,” ensuring that all participants enjoyed its sustainability-based concept and spectacular program, a first for Turkey. This year, during the COVID-19 pandemic, we introduced the concept of a festival at home, marking another first in Turkey.
Floating Solar Energy Systems 2
In my first article of the year, I covered Floating Solar Energy Systems (Floating Solar Power Plants). I’ve already written eight consecutive articles about the COVID-19 pandemic (including the one of 23 April). Now, for my first coronavirus-free article, I’ll be writing about floating solar powerplants. This time, as promised
Are the Chinese solely to blame for the global pandemic?
I went to China for the first and only time in my life last June. SNEC, the world’s largest solar energy trade fair, is held annually in Shanghai. This expansive trade fair brings together solar energy industry stakeholders from all over the world. In this week’s article, which will also
TİDER Makes Significant Contributions During the Pandemic
Almost 40 days have passed since the first COVID-19 case was officially announced in our country. During this time, TİDER, one of our country’s most proud NGOs, continues to increase its aid. TİDER, which has accomplished significant work, will continue to support the Turkish people with its aid during this
23 April Celebrations on the Centenary of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey
This year, we witnessed different 23 April celebrations. There are two reasons for this. Exactly 100 years have passed since the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, which represents the national will. This milestone coincided with the global pandemic that affected the entire world. So, how did the