Following the pandemic-related hiatus, the league concluded on 26 July with games played during the summer. After a 47-day hiatus, the 2020-21 season opened this week with games behind closed doors. In this current, bleak climate, I don’t see much hope for Turkish soccer. This year, we’re going through a
The Basic Needs Association (TİDER), the umbrella organization for food banking in Turkey, has achieved another first with the valuable contributions of the Oxivo Group and the Kadıköy Municipality. This week’s article is about the “Vending Machine Food Banking,” thus overcoming social distancing challenges during the pandemic. As we begin
In recent weeks, news of violence against women and femicide have dominated the headlines. The brutal murder of Pınar Gültekin, culminating in this violence, sparked a trend. Women who shared their black-and-white photos through the #challengeaccepted campaign have encouraged the support and participation of women not only in Turkey but
It’s natural that people are more pessimistic these days, as we experience the pandemic. During such difficult times, many people, including me, are trying to keep their motivation high by thinking about the good things of the past. I can’t help but remember this wonderful organization, where, last July, I,
I’ve changed the topic of my article twice this week. Not that I’ve eliminated the others, but I’ll most definitely write about those articles one day. However, there’s a matter of priorities here. We lost my mother’s dog yesterday (Saturday night). In this article, I’ll write about this loving dog,
In early July, an explosion at a fireworks factory in Sakarya killed seven people and injured over 100. After this tragic accident, fireworks suddenly became a hot topic. I have something to say about this. I’d like to share my experiences and observations about fireworks with you. An uncontrolled explosion
The most effective way to resolve the problems that deepen during times of disaster and crisis is through proper communication. I recently enjoyed reading Azime Acar’s article, 10 COMMUNICATION RULES Taught by the Pandemic, whose ideas on communication I admire. While I fully agree with her ideas in this article,
During my time as CEO of KFC and Pizza Hut Turkey, my most recent achievement was opening the first LEED-certified green restaurant in Bostancı, Istanbul, under the brand’s owner, Yum! International. At the time, I tried to explain what we were doing at this KFC restaurant, which I was so
For the last 10 years, I have consistently emphasized that Turkey has every opportunity to achieve 100% renewable energy. Recent news reveals that this vision is slowly coming to fruition, albeit with challenging factors. This week’s article discusses which models to use and what to consider for sustainability. I recently
