The attack on the magazine Charlie Hebdo is "a blow to those who, like me, believe that Muslims can live peacefully in Europe side by side with Christians," the Nobel Prize winner in literature, Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk wrote in The Times. This attack is an attempt to kill the hope for such co-existence, he said.
In countries where freedom of speech is threatened there is a strong tradition of satirical magazines. In Turkey, these magazines are always under pressure. According to him, now in Turkey, many people share the anger and discouragement of the French.
"Freedom of speech should be defended not only by writers. It is the duty of all of us: the duty to inform the world about our culture and about the worlds in which we live. We must stand up and defend freedom of speech, in spite of everything," Pamuk said.
"I am confident that Europe will not fall into the trap and will not bring down its wrath upon all Muslims at once. I hope that escalation of these violent attacks will not happen, but there is a fear that the escalation will occur," Pamuk said. -02D-
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While the electronic music scene in Azerbaijan has been growing in recent years, the number of female DJs remains limited. Women who want to establish themselves in the industry not only need technical skills but also have to fight against societal expectations and gender imbalances in the music business.
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With sustainability initiatives gaining momentum worldwide, the European Union's "Green Future 2025" competition has emerged as a platform for young innovators in Azerbaijan to present business-driven solutions to environmental challenges. The fourth edition of the competition, held in Baku, showcased the creativity and commitment of Azerbaijani youth to green innovation, reinforcing the EU’s broader "For Our Planet" campaign.
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In a celebration of artistic exchange and cultural diplomacy, the Ambassador Cultural Club in Baku hosted the third phase of the “Hungary Through the Eyes of Azerbaijani Artists” project, featuring a curated exhibition of paintings inspired by Hungarian traditions and heritage. The initiative, organized by the Hungarian Embassy in Azerbaijan and the independent arts platform «Arts Council Azerbaijan», marks a deepening of artistic and cultural ties between the two nations.
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Ahmet Güneştekin answered questions from Turan Information Agency a few days after the opening of his solo exhibition, Lost Alphabet, held in the 8,000-square-meter indoor halls of the Feshane Cultural Center, managed by the Istanbul Municipality. The exhibition, inaugurated by Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, will remain open until July 20.
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