June 17, 2011

Yemeni teenagers’ bodies in Turkey, their minds in home country

Esra Maden

The Turkish Olympiads continue in earnest with a cultural festival in Ankara. Among the 1,000 students in attendance from across the world are teenagers from the countries where the Arab Spring is taking place. As they enjoy a unique opportunity in a faraway land, their minds are not far from their countries.

Children flock to Turkey for Turkish Olympics

Hurriyet Daily News

Nearly 1,000 children from around the world gathered in Turkey for the opening of the ninth International Turkish Olympics on Wednesday in preparation for competitions in which they will display their proficiency in the language.

Turkish language festival starts with glorious opening near Bosporus

Esra Maden

The Turkish language is taking the stage in the ninth edition of the International Turkish Olympiads, which kicked off Wednesday night with a glorious opening ceremony at Dolmabahçe Palace along İstanbul's scenic Bosporus.