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Who is Édouard Levé? The Tragic Life of the Author of Suicide

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  "Throughout your life, you told your story. Piece by piece. Sentence by sentence. Photo by photo. And finally, when you chose to be silent, everyone began to understand you." Levé A Portrait of a Reserved Soul January 1, 1965 — October 15, 2007 Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a wealthy suburb of Paris. The first day of the new year. It was as if the world had said to him, “Come, we’ve been waiting for you.” But he never fully believed it. He was Gérard Levé’s second child. He grew up in the comfortable armchairs of the middle class. Paris’s cultural warmth surrounded him. He had everything. And yet… Something was missing. No one asked what it was. Perhaps they didn’t want to ask. As he wrote in Autoportrait, he hinted that he struggled to tell his mother, “I love you.” Some words weigh heavily on a person. Three words. A lifetime. He grew up. He grew up like everyone else. He attended a prestigious school that would open the doors to the business world ESSEC. He wore a suit. He ...

Mavi Marmara Raid: Midnight Operation, Eyewitness Account, and the Burden of Memory

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The Mavi Marmara raid in 2010 remains one of the most controversial humanitarian intervention incidents in modern history. The operation, carried out in international waters, sparked diplomatic crises and global debate. In this article, the events of that night are examined through an eyewitness narrative — focusing on fear, chaos, and the moral weight of remembrance. It was night. Such a dark night that the sea blended into the sky. There was no horizon. It was impossible to tell where the sea ended and where the sky began. The Mavi Marmara was moving slowly, as if it did not want to hurry; as if it knew where it was going, yet sensed that it would never reach its destination. There were people on the deck. Some leaned their backs against the metal railings, others lay down on thin blankets spread across the floor. There were people sleeping… but it was not real sleep. Eyes were closed, yet hearts were awake. Because when a person feels that something is about to happen, they cannot t...

The Headscarf Ban in Turkey: Freedom, Identity, and the Symbolism of “Don’t Cry, Carnation”

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The headscarf ban remains one of the most debated issues in Turkey’s recent history. Beyond a simple dress code restriction, it represented a broader conflict over identity, religious freedom, and the right to education. For many women, it was not merely about clothing but about dignity and personal conviction. In this article, we examine the social and emotional impact of the headscarf ban, and analyze how Eşref Ziya Terzi’s song “Don’t Cry, Carnation” became a cultural symbol of hope and resistance. The aim is not to romanticize the past, but to understand how collective memory shapes today’s perception of freedom. Looking back at the past, one of the most debated issues in Turkey’s recent history has been the headscarf ban. Our young women waiting at university gates, wanting to enter with their dreams, were turned away because of their headscarves. In government offices, in the military, in schools… In many places, women wearing headscarves were barred from entering. Sometimes they...

Still Cheap Despite a 60% Tax? How Did Temu Survive in Turkey? (2023–2025 Analysis)

In 2024, new Turkish regulations reduced the tax-free shopping limit from €150 to €30 and imposed a fixed 60% customs duty on products imported from non-EU countries. These changes directly affected China-based e-commerce platforms such as Temu and raised serious questions about their sustainability in the Turkish market. Despite the higher tax burden, Temu managed to maintain its price advantage and later strengthened its position by launching local operations in Turkey. So how did Temu remain competitive even under a 60% tax regime? This article analyzes the 2023–2025 period from commercial, logistical, and regulatory perspectives.  Temu’s Founding, Founder, and Purpose Temu was founded in 2022 by Chinese entrepreneur Colin Huang. Huang is also the founder of Pinduoduo, one of China’s leading e-commerce platforms. Temu operates under PDD Holdings Inc., the parent company of Pinduoduo. Its founding purpose is to deliver products from China-based manufacturers directly to global co...

Can Cancer Be Treated with Herbal Remedies? Scientific Evidence and Alternative Approaches

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Cancer is one of the most complex and multidimensional diseases in modern medicine. While surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies form the foundation of treatment, many people continue to ask: Can cancer be treated with herbal remedies? Natural mixtures such as fig and olive oil, carrot juice, nettle, beetroot juice, and various fasting-based protocols frequently appear in public discussions. This article examines the biological mechanisms of cancer, current medical treatments, and commonly mentioned herbal approaches from an analytical and evidence-based perspective. The goal is not to promote or dismiss claims, but to present a clear framework grounded in scientific reasoning. What is Cancer? Cancer is a group of diseases caused by the uncontrolled division and multiplication of cells. Normally, cells grow, divide, and die in a specific order. However, cancer cells disrupt this order; they can spread both within the tissue they are located in and to...