Local Look – The Turkish Cultural Center of New Hampshire
Date posted: January 27, 2015
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Turkish Cultural Center New Hampshire is a non-profit organization that aims to respond to social and cultural needs of Turkish Americans and to promote cross-cultural awareness that is based on mutual respect and understanding of the Turkish Culture within New Hampshire by bringing everyone together in an open dialog.
US court gives Gülen 21 days to present his defense
The extradition of U.S.-based Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen was “unofficially” demanded in a civil suit filed last week by lawyers hired by the Turkish government, while a judge who accepted the appeal has given Gülen 21 days to respond to accusations filed against him.
Coup attempt in Turkey puts Tulsa Turks in difficult position
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Hong Kong Anatolia Cultural & Dialogue Centre, Photography Competition 2015
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