TUR ABDIN
Residents of Tur Abdin battle fires amid severe thunderstorms
TUR ABDIN — Fires erupted once again in the lands of Syriac (Aramean–Assyrian–Chaldean) villages in the region of Tur Abdin in southeastern Turkey after lightning struck an agricultural field on Wednesday. Residents acted swiftly to extinguish the flames, preventing further devastation. Heavy rains and severe thunderstorms, accompanied by strong winds,…
Read More »Syriac language course launched at Public Education Center in Medyad (Midyat), Turkey
MEDYAD, Turkey — A new Syriac language course has been opened at the Public Education Center in Medyad (Midyat), Turkey, following a request submitted by instructor Adem Coskun to the Ministry of Education on 28 September 2024, seeking permission to hold the course. The request was recently approved, marking the first time the…
Read More »Lucas Aktash: Syriac role model with top honors at Artuklu University
MERDE, Turkey — Lucas Aktash, a Syriac student, achieved first place in the Department of Syriac Language and Literature at Artuklu University in Merde (Mardin), Turkey. Thanks to his ambition, discipline, and dedication, he has become a role model for Syriac youth across Beth Nahrin (Mesopotamia) and the world. Following…
Read More »Turkey upgrades Mardin Airport to international status, easing travel for diaspora communities
MERDE, Turkey — Turkey has officially upgraded Mardin Airport to international status, marking a significant step for diaspora engagement and regional development. The decision, announced this week, has been celebrated by community leaders and travelers eager for improved access to the historic heartland of southeastern Turkey. This development would greatly…
Read More »The Role of Culture and Tradition in Shaping Identity: The Case of the Assyrians and Mhalmoye
By Denho Bar Mourad-Özmen | Journalist and Moderator at Suroyo TV For stateless and often displaced peoples like the Assyrians and the Mhalmoye (Arabic: Mahalmi, Mhalmi), culture and tradition serve not only as identity markers but also as survival tools. These communities, originating from ancient Mesopotamia and Southeastern Turkey respectively, have…
Read More »Syriac network Geshro launches survey to explore future of Tur Abdin
STOCKHOLM — The Syriac network Geshro has launched an ambitious survey titled Turabdin och Framtiden (Tur Abdin and the Future) to gather insights from the diaspora community in Sweden. The initiative aims to explore evolving perspectives on the historic Tur Abdin region, focusing on its potential for investment, tourism, and…
Read More »European Syriac Union congratulates Pizza Gabriel on opening in Tur Abdin, symbol of diaspora return and cultural revival
MERDE, Turkey — In a vibrant celebration of cultural heritage and economic renewal, the European Syriac Union (ESU) extended warm congratulations on the opening of Pizza Gabriel, a new restaurant in the historic region of Tur Abdin situation along the road between Merde (Mardin) and the Syriac Orthodox Mor Hananyo…
Read More »Tur Abdin: Syriac villagers from Jannat celebrate Saint’s Feast Day in their ancestral village
TUR ABDIN, Turkey — After more than four decades of migration, Syriac villagers originally from Jannat returned to their homeland this year to honor the feast of Mar Gewargis (Saint George) in a heartfelt celebration of cultural and spiritual heritage. The villagers, who emigrated to Belgium, Germany, and other European…
Read More »Tur Abdin: Syriac diaspora celebrates Easter in the abandoned village of Janat
TUR ABDIN, Turkey — This year marked a significant occasion as all Christian churches worldwide celebrated Easter on the same day, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Syriac Christians, known for their deep-rooted traditions, followed their unique customs to honor this sacred holiday. For Syriac descendants from the historic town…
Read More »SÜDEF President Evgil Türker urges Turkish government to give Syriacs their full right and introduce official education in the Syriac language
ANKARA, Tur Abdin (Turkey) — Evgil Türker, President of the Syriac Associations Federation (SÜDEF) in Turkey, has urged the Turkish government to support Syriac language education, drawing comparisons to initiatives in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), Iran, and North and East Syria. Türker emphasized that such efforts are vital…
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