Erin O’Brien

Erin O’Brien is a freelance journalist based in Istanbul, Turkey. She writes for a range of UK and US publications and her work primarily focuses on the social impacts of political change in Turkey.

Turkey | Sep 23, 2022

Queer singer tries to create space for discussion in Turkey

As the government ramps up its anti-LGBTQ stance, Mabel Matiz, one of Turkey’s most popular queer artists, says he will continue to write songs that inspire public conversation on taboos.

Erin O’Brien

Queer singer tries to create space for discussion in Turkey

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Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership not enough to secure Congressional approval for F-16s, says Hellenic American Leadership Council chief Endy Zemenides

Erin O’Brien

Queer singer tries to create space for discussion in Turkey

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Turkey's ratification of Sweden's NATO membership not enough to secure Congressional approval for F-16s, says Hellenic American Leadership Council chief Endy Zemenides