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1.       si++
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 27 Dec 2010 Mon 11:26 am

Neronlar hız kesmiyor



Neronlar hız kesmiyor


Kundakçılar bu kez Pendik´te iş başındaydı.



Park halindeki otomobil, minibüs ve TIR´lar, gece saatlerinde kimliği belirsiz kişilerce benzin dökülerek ateşe verildi. Olayda toplam 20 araç zarar gördü. Bir minibüsten yükselen alevlerin elektrik tellerine zarar vermesi sonucu, bölgede elektrik kesintisi de yaşandı. Maltepe´de de geçtiğimiz günlerde, sekiz araç molotofkokteyli saldırı sonucu yakılmıştı. Polis bölgedeki güvenlik kamere görüntülerini incelemeye aldı. Soruşturma sürüyor.


Translation:

Vandals were on business last night too. Various cars, minibuses, and trucks were set on fire by unidentified people. About 20 vehicles were damaged. Previous night also, 8 vehicles had been damaged by unidentified people. The police inspecting the videos recorded by security cameras.



Source: here

2.       si++
3785 posts
 03 Jan 2011 Mon 01:19 pm

Istanbul police crack down during New Year´s celebrations

Taksim Square on New Year´s Eve. DHA photo

Taksim Square on New Year´s Eve. DHA photo

Stepped-up police presence in Istanbul’s busy Taksim Square during New Year’s Eve celebrations Friday night resulted in the detaining of 22 people for sexual harassment and nine people in connection with three separate stabbing attacks.

One man was attacked in the Beyoğlu district square while trying to protect his girlfriend from being harassed; he was first hit in the head with a beer bottle and then stabbed in the leg. The suspect in the attack was among those detained.

Eighteen of the 22 people detained for harassment were sent to court. Five were released because police could not find their alleged victims, while 13 were arrested by the court Saturday, the Doğan news agency reported.

Overall, Istanbul police detained 88 people during New Year’s Eve celebrations, including two for trying to call people to obey Islamic rules and one for drug use.

Police officers worked through the night Friday in Taksim, with some disguised in Santa Claus outfits or as chestnut vendors.

 

Source: here

3.       si++
3785 posts
 17 Feb 2011 Thu 11:07 am

Nightlife without alcohol

 

STARTING POINT: Nightlife without alcohol


Serving Istanbul’s nightlife for 13 years, Babylon was a club of “firsts” in Turkey. They brought many new groups from Europe and from all around the world, not only showcasing nightlife in Istanbul but also showcasing Turkish culture.

However, Babylon is currently facing some difficulties. The new restrictions introduced by the Tobacco and Alcohol Market Regulatory Authority, or TAPDK, regarding alcohol laws are affecting Babylon and nightlife in Istanbul.

According to the new restrictions on alcohol, it will be forbidden to welcome young people (under 24) to Babylon because alcohol is sold at the venue.

This new regulation will be effective only for events sponsored by alcohol beverage companies, such as Efes, Miller, and Absolute Vodka.

In fact, that’s where all the problems start. Generally, the events that Babylon organizes are very high-priced organizational affairs in which it is impossible to cover or break even merely through ticket sales. For this, sponsorship – often from alcohol companies – has been crucial for musical events. Given this need for sponsorship, not accepting patrons under the age of 24 will damage the economic situation of the venue.

The alcohol beverage sponsors will be damaged also.

The alcohol restrictions will affect the cultural life of Istanbul in a bad way. Moreover, it is evident that Istanbul receives many tourists who are less than 24 years old, and those people are always looking for a place to listen to music and drink. For this, Babylon always comes first, but this will change with the new restrictions.

Violations of the law carry serious consequences. According to the press statement by Babylon, the venue is hoping for support from other sectoral associations as the current restriction leaves it in a very difficult situation.

It will be very hard for Babylon to give up on their audiences. There are some people in Istanbul who are patrons of Babylon and now it will be impossible for them to enter the venue.

 

Source: here

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