May 2023
Second Round of Presidential Elections in Turkey; Voters Decide
Turkey is holding a second round of presidential elections where voters will choose between Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. The election is significant as…
Concerns of Turkish Kurds Over Erdogan's Continued Rule
Kurdish opposition to Erdogan is concerned that his potential victory in the upcoming elections will lead to increased repression against them. The Kurdish population, which…
Poya Mohseni's Account of Acting in 'English': Receiving the Pulitzer is a Great Achievement
Poya Mohseni discusses his role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play 'English' by Sanaz Toosi, which explores the experiences of Iranian immigrants learning English. The play…
The Animation 'Our Uniform' by Yeganeh Moghadam Wins Two Awards at the 'Animayo' Festival in Spain
Yeganeh Moghadam's animation 'Our Uniform' won two awards at the prestigious Animayo festival in Spain, including the Grand Jury Prize for Best International Short Animation.…
Poland Changes Name of Kaliningrad Region to Krolowicz
Poland has officially changed the name of the Kaliningrad region to Krolowicz, provoking a strong reaction from Russia. This decision reflects Poland's stance against Russification…
2023 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced; Sanaz Tusi Wins for Playwriting
Sanaz Tusi won the Pulitzer Prize for her play 'English,' which explores the lives of four Iranian adults preparing for an English language test. The…