
The "Be a Light of Hope for Gaza" march was a mass demonstration held in Istanbul on August 9, 2025, organized by the Support for Palestine Platform and attended by over 100,000 people. The event was organized to draw attention to Israel’s ongoing attacks and blockade on the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023.The march began at Beyazıt Square and proceeded to the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, illuminated by lanterns and torches. It was completed with the participation of more than 15 civil society or
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Edanur Karakoç

Library Week in Türkiye is a special period that begins on the last Monday of March each year and lasts for one week. First observed in 1964, its primary purpose is to promote a culture of reading in society, instill a love of books, and inform the public on how to make better use of libraries.Why Is Library Week Celebrated?Libraries are regarded as “houses of culture” where humanity’s accumulated knowledge is preserved and transmitted to future generations. During this week, the importance of l
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Miray GÜR
MaMarch (n.): March is the third month of the Gregorian calendar and marks the transition into the spring season. While it signifies the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, it heralds the beginning of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. March has 31 days and is known for the lengthening of daylight hours.EtymologyThe word "March" originates from the Latin Martius, named after Mars, the Roman god of war. In ancient Rome, March was considered the beginning of the war season, which is why it
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Furkan Üresin