Mustafa Kemal Atatürk – the creator of modern Türkiye
The founder of the Turkish Republic and its first President, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, remains one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century. Few historical figures have accomplished so much within such a brief span, profoundly transforming their country’s destiny and inspiring the world on a grand scale. Modern Türkiye owes much of its […]
Turkish surnames – a look behind the names
When you think that in England surnames have been used since the 11th century, it is amazing that until 90 years ago the Turkish people didn’t have them The Surname Law The Surname Law was introduced in 1934 as part of Atatürk’s Reforms and required all citizens of Türkiye to choose a formal, legal family […]