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Turkish Football Club Galatasaray Backs Player Facing Homophobic Harassment

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Galatasaray center back Taylan Antalyalı was recently harassed by homophobic comments after posting a photo of himself wearing a “POWERED BY PRIDE” shirt on Instagram. Two football commentators, Turgay Demir and Emre Bol, not only publicly supported such comments but also announced that Antalyalı should not be allowed to play[…]

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Travel

Explore the Gorgeous Museums, Beautiful Sites and Rich History of Istanbul

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Istanbul museums are among the very best in the world, not to mention the many other must-see sites; whether you’re into art or history you’ll fall in love

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Travel

Hamam, Or Turkish Baths, Are a Great Place For Gay Men to Relax and Meet Others

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The hamam or Turkish bath is not just a great place to rejuvenate the body, but also to hang out in a room full of sweaty, naked men

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Music

Turkey Says It’s Boycotting Eurovision Song Contest Over LGBTQ Contestants Like Conchita Wurst

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“There is some kind of confusion of mentality here,” said the head of Turkey’s radio and TV. “Once this is corrected we will return to Eurovision.”

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