What language is banned in Turkey?

Education. In Turkey, the only language of instruction in the education system is Turkish; Kurdish is not allowed as the primary language in the public education system. The Kurdish population of Turkey has long sought to have Kurdish included as a language of instruction in public schools as well as a subject.

What is banned in Turkey?

Smoking is prohibited on public transport and in all indoor workplaces and public places. Smoking is restricted in some outdoor areas where cultural, artistic, sports or entertainment activities are held. Turkey has strict laws against the use, possession or trafficking of illegal drugs.

What are the language rights in Turkey?

Minority language rights

Article 42 of the Constitution explicitly prohibits educational institutions to teach any language other than Turkish as a mother tongue to Turkish citizens. No language other than Turkish shall be taught as a mother tongue to Turkish citizens at any institutions of training or education.

What happened to the Kurds in Turkey?

Since the conflict began, more than 40,000 have died, the vast majority of whom were Kurdish civilians. Both sides were accused of numerous human rights abuses during the conflict. The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Turkey for thousands of human rights abuses.

Does Turkey censor Internet?

Turkey previously banned YouTube in 2007, but lifted the ban three years later. All Wikipedia sites were effectively blocked in April 2017 by an administrative measure issued in purported accordance with law 5651, expected to be ratified by a subsequent court order.

When Turkey BANNED the Arabic Adhan

Why is VPN illegal in Turkey?

VPNs are legal in Turkey, but their use is restricted. The Turkish government have been restricting VPN use since 2016, justifying the crackdown as necessary to protect national security and to 'fight terrorism'.

What apps are not allowed in Turkey?

Following yesterday's deadly blast on İstiklal Avenue in Istanbul, Turkish authorities began restricting access to social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Telegram as a nationwide broadcast ban went into effect.

What do Turks call Kurds?

The Turkish government categorized Kurds as "Mountain Turks" until 1991, and denied the existence of Kurds. The words "Kurds" or "Kurdistan" were banned in any language by the Turkish government, though "Kurdish" was allowed in census reports.

Does the US recognize Kurdistan?

Currently the United States has official policy towards the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq. US Kurdish policy starting initially with "contacts" to a covert "relationship" and finally to an overt "institutionalized relationship" embodied in an official US Kurdish policy.

What religion are people from Turkey?

According to the Turkish government, 99 percent of the population is Muslim, approximately 78 percent of which is Hanafi Sunni.

How do Turkish people say hello?

People commonly greet each other by saying “Nasilsiniz” (How are you?) or “Merhaba” (Hello). The Islamic greeting is “Asalamu alaykum” (Peace be upon you). People are often addressed by their first name followed with “Bey” for men and “Hanim” for women. For example, “Yusuf Bey” and “Elif Hanim”.

What are 3 freedoms that Turkey's citizens enjoy?

The listed rights are: consumption rights, the right of a clean environment, the right to obtain information, the right to life, voting rights, the right to education, freedom of thought, right to health, equality, habeas corpus.

Do they speak English in Turkey?

Will it be hard to get by with only English? Turkish is the official language of Turkey and English is widely spoken in Istanbul; visitors are often surprised by the relatively high level of English spoken by most Turks. An attempt to use Turkish is very much appreciated and considered good manners, though.

Is Turkey safe for Americans?

There's an ongoing high threat of terrorist attacks in Türkiye Terrorists could attack with little or no warning (see 'Safety'). We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Türkiye overall due to the high threat of terrorist attack. Higher levels apply.

Is it legal to eat pork in Turkey?

More than 90% of the Turkish population is muslim, whom are not allowed to eat pork for religious reasons. Pigmeat in Turkey is sold to ethnic minorities like Greeks, ex-patriots and tourists. In addition, pork is increasingly popular in secular high society.

Do they have condoms in Turkey?

Condoms (preservatif) are sold in most pharmacies and also supermarkets like Migros; don't buy off street-carts, where stock may be tampered with or expired.

Where do most Kurds live in USA?

The city of Nashville, Tennessee includes the largest Kurdish population in the United States. A neighborhood in south Nashville has been nicknamed as "Little Kurdistan" due to its large number of Kurds.

Is Kurdistan safe for Americans?

Is it safe to travel to Kurdistan Iraq. From my experiences is a trip to Kurdistan completely safe. Keep in mind that things can change overnight as this still is a conflict area. Although over the last years the Autonomous region of Kurdistan has been doing an amazing job to make Kurdistan safe for travelers.

Do the Kurds still exist?

Kurds comprise anywhere from 18 to 25% of the population in Turkey, 15 to 20% in Iraq; 10% in Iran; and 9% in Syria. Kurds form regional majorities in all four of these countries, viz. in Turkish Kurdistan, Iraqi Kurdistan, Iranian Kurdistan and Syrian Kurdistan.

How are the Kurds treated in Turkey?

Kurds have had a long history of discrimination perpetrated against them by the Turkish government. Massacres have periodically occurred against the Kurds since the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.

What do Kurds eat?

Typical Kurdish Food

Common foods include dolma (vegetables stuffed in grape leaves), kofta (spiced meatballs or meatloaf), flatbreads, honey and black tea. As nomads and herders, lamb and chicken have been staple meats in Kurdish cuisine for centuries.

Are Kurds Persian?

No, the Kurds are not Persian. They are a separate ethnic group. However, their language is an Indo-European language that is related to the Farsi language spoken by Persians. This makes them more closely related to each other than either group is to Arabs.

Is YouTube still banned in Turkey?

On May 29 the Constitutional Court of Turkey ruled that the block violated the constitutional right to freedom of expression and ordered that YouTube access be restored.

Are iphones allowed in Turkey?

The newer smartphones such as the Apple iPhone 5 and 6, and Android phones, work in Turkey. — Quad-band: 850 Mhz, 900 Mhz, 1800 Mhz and 1900 Mhz four-band phones work practically anywhere in the world that GSM systems are found. In the USA and Japan, standards (CDMA, TDMA, etc.) are in use as well as GSM.

What drugs are banned in Turkey?