Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
It has been 44 years since the September 12, 1980 coup, but its place in our memories as a dark stain on democracy is still fresh. This military intervention, remembered as a deep turning point in Turkish political history, suspended democracy and led to radical changes in the country’s governance structure. It took place at …
The Island of Democracy and Freedoms, formerly known as Yassıada, gained a new identity by opening on May 27, 2020. This island is known for hosting important turning points in Turkish history. With the restoration works and construction of new buildings on the island, the island has become an important tourist and historical attraction center …
May 27, 1960 took its place as a black page in the history of the Republic of Turkey. Known as the first military coup in the history of the Republic of Turkey, the 27 May Coup is also known as the “27 May Military Intervention” or the “27 May Revolution”. 592 people, including President Celal …