Ibo Aslan biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Istanbul, Turkiye

Ibo Aslan is a Turkish professional mixed martial artist. His fight name is The Last Ottoman. Aslan is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Here are 13 more things about him: He was born in Akçaören, Altunhisar, Niğde, Turkey. He is Cumali Demiraslan's son. He … Continue reading Ibo Aslan biography: 13 things about UFC fighter from Istanbul, Turkiye

Nursena Say biography: 13 things about Miss World Turkiye 2023

Navjot Kaur, Kristen Wright, Nursena Say, Gwendolyne Fourniol (©Miss World)

Nursena Say is a Turkish architect, actor, model and beauty queen. She represented Turkey in Miss World. Born and raised in Mersin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Say speaks Turkish and English. From Mersin, she later moved to Istanbul, Turkey. Say is 5'9" tall. Here are 13 more things about her: From October 2016 to July 2021, she … Continue reading Nursena Say biography: 13 things about Miss World Turkiye 2023

İlker Çatak’s ‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ shortlisted for 2024 Academy Awards; German film stars Leonie Benesch

"The Teachers' Lounge" (Das Lehrerzimmer) is Germany's candidate for the 2024 Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film. It is a drama film directed by İlker Çatak, 39, who co-wrote the script with his childhood friend Johannes Duncker, 40. İlker Çatak Çatak was born in Berlin, Germany to Turkish parents. He and Duncker went to … Continue reading İlker Çatak’s ‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ shortlisted for 2024 Academy Awards; German film stars Leonie Benesch

Turkey’s Nizamettin Gursu arrested; How did Yesim Demir fall off a cliff in Bozcaada, Çanakkale?

Nizamettin Gürsu of Turkey has been arrested. He was the boyfriend of the late Yesim Demir. On July 7, 2023, Demir fell off a cliff in Bozcaada, Çanakkale, Turkey. She survived the 104-foot fall but died 45 minutes after medics tried life-saving efforts. She was 39. Demir's body was taken to Çanakkale Adli Tıp Kurumu while … Continue reading Turkey’s Nizamettin Gursu arrested; How did Yesim Demir fall off a cliff in Bozcaada, Çanakkale?

Turkiye’s Filenin Sultanlari wins 2023 Women’s European Volleyball Championship in Brussels, Belgium

Filenin Sultanlari finished the 33rd edition of the Women's European Volleyball Championship on top. The women's national volleyball team of Turkiye is coached by Daniele Santarelli, 42, of Italy. Hosted in Belgium, Estonia, Germany and Italy, the tournament started on August 15, 2023. The championship match, which was between Filenin Sultanlari and its Serbian counterpart, … Continue reading Turkiye’s Filenin Sultanlari wins 2023 Women’s European Volleyball Championship in Brussels, Belgium

Mohamed Fathy Sulayman biography: 13 things about ex-University of Florida student

Mohamed Fathy Sulayman, an American citizen, has a complex history involving travel to several countries and interaction with law enforcement. He engaged in activities related to extremist ideology and faces legal consequences for attempting to support the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. His actions and movements have led to legal scrutiny and indictment.

Tajik man from Istanbul, Turkey opens fire at Chișinău, Moldova airport

A man, 43, holding a passport from Tajikistan arrived at the Chișinău International Airport in Chișinău, Moldova from Istanbul, Turkey on June 30, 2023. When asked to outline his reasons for coming to Moldova, he became agitated. The Tajik man's name has yet to be released. He was denied entry to Moldova, according to the country's government … Continue reading Tajik man from Istanbul, Turkey opens fire at Chișinău, Moldova airport

Gerda Ergül biography: 13 things about Pilates teacher from Istanbul, Turkey

Gerda Agim Ergül is a Turkish athlete and a Pilates teacher certified by the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), a not-for-profit professional association established in 2001 in Miami, Florida, United States. Here are 13 more things about her: She is from Göktürk, Istanbul, Turkey. From 1978 to 1991, she competed as a track and field athlete for … Continue reading Gerda Ergül biography: 13 things about Pilates teacher from Istanbul, Turkey

Tibet Ergül biography: 13 things about Arizona State University alum from Turkey

Tibet Ergül attended Arizona State University in Tempe, Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. His mother Gerda Agim Ergül is from Göktürk, Istanbul, Turkey. From 1978 to 1991, Gerda competed as a track and field athlete for the national team of Albania. She owns Gerda Pilates, a Pilates studio based in Balboa Island, Newport Beach, Orange … Continue reading Tibet Ergül biography: 13 things about Arizona State University alum from Turkey

Emine Ozsoy biography: 13 things Queens, New York City artist born in Antalya, Turkey

Emine Yilmaz Oszoy is a Turkish multidisciplinary designer and illustrator living in New York City, New York, United States. She is Deniz Gunduz's cousin. Ozsoy is 2 years younger than her husband Ferdi Ozsoy. Born and raised in New York City, he moved to Turkey in 2009. Emine was born and raised in Antalya, Turkey. … Continue reading Emine Ozsoy biography: 13 things Queens, New York City artist born in Antalya, Turkey