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Jannes Tessmann

@JannesTessmann

1 year

Coronation ceremony in UK vs. circumcision ceremony in Turkey. A thread:

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Jannes Tessmann

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2 years

Cathedral in Antwerp, Belgium, played the Turkish National Anthem today in solidarity with the earthquake victims in Turkey

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The Economist: Istanbul is the least liveable city in Europe. Istanbul:

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German government: We have simplified the visa application process!!! The visa application process:

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Lost my wallet somewhere on my way from Europe to Asia. Kaptan offers me tea in his cabin, makes some phone calls, takes me back to the European side where I get my wallet at the pier. Nothing missing. Faith in humanity restored.

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First @kilicdarogluk now @thorstenbenner : Trend of TV broadcasts from the kitchen comes to Germany.

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Pflanzen und Pfannen statt Bücherwand ist der neue Trend. @tagesthemen

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2 years

As if there were not enough problems already a German Döner restaurant in New York started selling Döner Spring Rolls.

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Greetings from the ugliest square in the world!

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"The Boğaziçi University resistance is bound to acquire a unique place in history for being one of the longest uninterrupted struggles for academic freedom and university autonomy ever to be waged" - The Wire 03/Feb/2023

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After swearing at İstanbul for over an hour while being stuck in traffic I’ve reconciled with this city again.

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Moda İskelesi has finally reopened. Restorated by @IbbMiras it contains a cafe and library with an impressive list of books from Turkish classics over history and philosophy to Feminist theory. And a gorgeous view.

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Why do people assume that Hakan Fidan will take them on an island trip?

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My deepest respect and congratulations to the students and teachers at Boğaziçi University who peacefully protested the newly appointed rector for over 6 months. May the removal of Melih Bulu be a victory for academic freedom and the university’s independence.

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Vergi dairesindeyim. Memur bana çay ikram edip Almanya bizi gerçekten kıskanıyor mu sorarak sohbete başlıyor. Burayı seviyorum.

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Mayor ⁦⁦ @ekrem_imamoglu ⁩ watching President Steinmeier cutting Döner.

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Thanks to @FrauAlevDogan for inspiration.

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I just spent some time at the Berber, so I have exclusive insight into what happens next in Turkish politics. Here is a brief summary: Her işte bir hayır vardır. Burası Türkiye herşey olabilir.

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Meet the new face of Turkey’s hair transplant industry.

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Throw away your mobile phones and get a Türk Telekom telephone booth. The world would be a better place.

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German rescue worker tries to calm woman buried under rubble with a few words of Turkish: "Zeynep Hanim korkma" ❤️‍🩹

Jens Eberl

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2 years

Die Retter haben für uns dieses Video gedreht, um zu verdeutlichen, warum die Rettung so lange dauert. Die Frau ist unter einem tragenden Teil eingeklemmt. @ISAR_GERMANY #TurkeySyriaEarthquake #depremsondakika #Erdbeben

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It cannot be sufficiently appreciated what a great contribution the rescue workers have made to German-Turkish friendship. I am simply overwhelmed by the pictures of their welcoming in Cologne.

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2 years

I regret to add that they also sell Döner Quesadilla.

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1 year

Happy Easter, Ramadan, and Passover to those who celebrate. For the rest, happy Caturday.

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2 years

Everyone knows the German Döner. But have you tried the German multi-layered Baklava cake?

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Happy Caturday!

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I just can't wrap my head around this. Today my timeline was still full of calls for help and the locations of people trapped under rubble. And now I can only write these lines because I use a VPN. What an utter shame!

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Nar suyu 2009 Nar suyu 2022

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It was with a heavy heart that we moved houses today. So there is nothing more welcome than this kind gesture from our komşu to make us feel at home in our new neighbourhood.

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If you don’t know this situation you are not a real yabancı.

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@kjovano I have had a very similar encounter a while ago.

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Hamburg Belediye Binası'nda Türkiye bayrağı dalgalanıyor ❤️‍🩹

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I passed this so often and still have so many questions. First and foremost: Why?

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The EU and Turkey need each other more than ever but Turkey has refused to align with many EU policies. Great analysis by Selim Yenel via @gmfus : „Turkey’s Disengagement from the European Union“

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Every time again, when I’m arriving in Ankara from İstanbul I just cannot believe how respectful taxi drivers treat their customers.

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Çünkü ben buna değerim.

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Great excitement about President Steinmeier bringing 60kg of döner kebab with him on his visit to Turkey. So here's a reminder that döner has long been an integral part of German politics.

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You are enthusiastic about 🇹🇷-🇪🇺relations? Share your ideas during a week full of discussions, workshops and trainings 👇 📢Apply now for the Turkey Europe Future Forum 2022 📆June 26 to July 02, 2022 🏨in Berlin Further details and application:

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Below you see one of the co-defendents in the so-called Gezi trial saying goodbye to his daughter before going to prison. I find no words to describe my anger over the injustice done today.

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Gezi Parkı davasında 18 yıl hapis cezası verilen İBB Şehircilik Proje Koordinatörü Tayfun Kahraman, küçük kızı Vera ile vedalaştı:

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Gotta love this slogan by @AlmanyaBE : 🇹🇷and 🇩🇪- We are made of the same dough (even though for Simit and Brezel that’s debatable)

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Like every year the District Governor’s Office has banned the Feminist Night March on the grounds that it might “trigger social sensitivities”. Like every year women didn’t care 💜

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It‘s very hard not to love Kadıköy.

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The Turkey Europe Future Forum 2023 has come to an end and our TEFF alumni family has gained 30 new members. Every like is a Maşallah. @MercatorDE @TUSIAD @BbiBerlin

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Zeynep hanım has just been rescued. It took over 50 hours. Teşekkürler @ISAR_GERMANY and geçmiş olsun Zeynep hanım.

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Dramatic footage of Istanbul’s wildlife on the hunt.

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I am going to assemble an IKEA wardrobe. Every like is a kolay gelsin.

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Merve Dizdar, winner of the Best Actress Award at Cannes 2023: "I dedicate this award to all my sisters who never give up hope no matter what and to all the rebellious souls in Turkey who are waiting for the good days they deserve."

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@AnneDuncker Das Ministerpräsidentenamt ist kein Teilzeitjob!!!

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Dramatic footage of Istanbul’s wildlife: cat vs. chicken vs. pizza.

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Thanks @p_zalewski and @_burakkose for sharing.

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@Dr_Risiko Ebertplatz is a gem compared to Taksim

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Just before the annual family visit, I am already looking forward to returning.

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@6tropin Found it in Venice 😢

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Our Turkey Europe Future Forum 2022 has come to an end. Every like is a Maşallah!

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You are enthusiastic about 🇹🇷-🇪🇺 relations? Apply now for a week of discussions, workshops and trainings: 📢Turkey Europe Future Forum 2023 📆September 10 to 17, 2023 📌 Istanbul ⏳ Application Deadline: January 20, 2023 Further details:

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Probably the most lezzetli dessert on the EU's Geographical Indications list: “Antakya Künefesi”

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🇹🇷🇪🇺 Today we registered a new Turkish Protected Geographical Indication! ‘Antakya Künefesi' is a typical dessert of the Hatay province, made with lightly baked thread like dough, fresh Antakya künefelik cheese, butter and syrup. Details: #EUQuality

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Our 7th Turkey Europe Future Forum has come to an end. What a terrific journey. Every like is a Maşallah!

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Stunning and stormy sunset yesterday in Kalamış.

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German Interior Ministry announces that earthquake victims will receive unbureaucratic visas to find shelter and medical treatment in Germany. Almanya İçişleri Bakanlığı, depremzedelere Almanya'da barınmaları ve tıbbi tedavi için bürokratik olmayan vizeler verileceğini duyurdu.

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Vom Erdbeben betroffene Menschen in der Türkei und Syrien sollen unbürokratisch Visa erhalten, um zu Verwandten in Deutschland reisen zu können.

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Our Turkey Europe Future Forum just kicked off with welcoming remarks by @polenz_r and a deep dive into the construction of Turkish and European identities by wonderful @SenemAydnDzgit . What an amazing start into a full week of dialogue and exchange.

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It’s finally official. I will be joining the brilliant minds of @mercatorDE as Head of Stiftung Mercator’s liaison office in Istanbul. Thank you everybody for a warm welcome. Exciting tasks ahead.

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Turkey has visually one of the most appealing pavilions at the #COP27 , thanks to artist Deniz Sağdıç. Her works look like oil paintings but they are made from waste, including plastic and cables.

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Our 8th Turkey Europe Future Forum just kicked off with welcoming remarks of @MercatorDE ’s chairperson Johannes Meier and a keynote by @GalipDalay on Turkey’s relations with the West. And 30 wonderful new members of the TEFF family. Yolumuz açık olsun.

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Our 10th Turkey Europe Future Forum is officially in the books! Under the theme "What Future for Turkey-EU Relations in Times of Growing Geopolitical Rivalries?" we spent a memorable week in Athens. A huge thanks to everyone who made this forum insightful and enjoyable.

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The Eskici around the corner had this pineapple for sale. It will lead to major disagreements at home, but of course I had to buy it.

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Very impressive. This anamorphosis sculpture is currently on display at Istanbul Airport. It was created with 539 pieces symbolizing the life and values of Atatürk.

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I was just reminded that Turkish vendors in Germany offer Tzatziki on a Döner ❤️

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Under the mottos “tatlı yiyelim, tatlı konuşalım” and “dost acı söyler“ we came together with 🇩🇪 and 🇹🇷 MPs from across the political spectrum in the Turkish parliament. Many controversial debates but overwhelming consensus on one topic: Turkish breakfast trumps German breakfast.

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This beauty deserves to be added to the list.

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Throw away your mobile phones and get a Türk Telekom telephone booth. The world would be a better place.

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Could it be that one of Britain’s most popular dishes was first brought to the island by immigrants from Turkey? Just asking questions.

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Bisikletimi kullanamıyorum çünkü marti tarafından işgal altında.

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Awful news - magnitude 7.8 earthquake hits southern Turkey and other countries in the region. Whole buildings collapsed and death toll is rising. Turkey’s government has declared a state of emergency at the highest level. Geçmiş olsun ❤️‍🩹

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Watching the winter wonderland ❄️

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@YuerekliAyse Orada vergi dairesinde çay may var mi? Tabiki kıskanıyor

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Let’s call it a day.

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Yesterday thousands commemorated the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria in front of Hamburg‘s town hall.

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Tausende gedenken der Erdbeben-Opfer in der Türkei und Syrien: Präsidentin @carola_veit , Bundestagsvizepräsidentin @oezoguz , Bischöfin Fehrs u.a. erinnerten auf dem Hamburger Rathausmarkt an das unfassbare Leid und forderten die Hamburger:innen auf, weiterhin zu helfen.

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I was sick for a while, which gave me the opportunity to develop my skills in other areas.

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If you could ban one, which would it be: a. The German Baklava Cake b. The Australian Baklava Burger (poll below)

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I am thrilled to announce the launch of my new project. Follow me for updates!

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This is Kalamış Sahili today. There is wide agreement that pollutants including wastewater and pesticides have boosted the production of “sea snot” to alarming levels. This should be a wake-up call to everyone.

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Hakan Altınay is one of the kindest and most warmhearted persons I have encountered in my life. He has been sentenced to 18 years in prison in a trial which the @coe @Europarl_EN @EU_Commission consider politically motivated. Hakan should be with his family, not in Silivri.

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@handeyalnizoglu

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Henüz altı gün önce iki yaşına basan Ege’nin babası, eşim, tanıdığım en vicdanlı ve güzel ahlaklı insan Hakan Altınay dün 18 yıla mahkum edilerek tutuklandı. Bu kötülükle muhakkak hesaplaşacağız. Hakan iyi, dimdik duruyor. Arayan soran, dayanışan herkese teşekkürler.

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Canım güzel şehrim. Özlemişim ❤️

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Autumn has arrived in Istanbul and I like it.

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Oh how much I had missed the office

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@lostf4rwords @kilicdarogluk @thorstenbenner The same might be the case for @thorstenbenner , no?

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komşu gibi komşu

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Greek rescuers tried hard to get a young girl out of the ruble alive. They did not manage. Minutes after, they are rescuing her 6 yrs old sister. And they burst into tears. And then applauding. The mystery of life, the power of love. #Turkey , you are not alone! #TurkeyEarthquake

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On my way to Antakya. What should I eat first?

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Chancellor Olaf Scholz finds the right words on the earthquake in Turkey: „Gerçek dost kötü günde belli olur. And we are true friends. And as friends we share your pain. And as friends, we will not leave you alone in your distress.“

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Nach den Erdbeben in der #T ürkei und #Syrien sind unsere Herzen schwer. Wir fühlen mit den Verletzten, Angehörigen und Freunden der Opfer. Wir können die Katastrophe nicht ungeschehen machen. Aber wir können helfen. Denn wahre Freunde helfen einander in der Not. #KanzlerKompakt

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Yetmez ama evet

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Should I step down as head of Twitter? I will abide by the results of this poll.

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Huge source of confusion for bilingual kids: Are these actually socks with integrated pants (🇹🇷 külotlu çorap) or are these in fact trousers with integrated socks (🇩🇪 Strumpfhose). What does science say?

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What an inspiring weekend. After two years we could finally come together with our TEFF Alumni to discuss a topic close to our hearts: The future of Turkey-European relations. Thanks to everyone for your contributions.

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TAT Towers depremzedelere açılsın!

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İstanbul doing spring stuff.

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I just passed Olaf Scholz' hairdresser, Behçet Algan, and he has a special offer for the Chancellor's haircut.

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Our 9th Turkey Europe Future Forum just kicked off with opening remarks by @Evreki and Michael Werz about an era of global geopolitical realignments. And 30 new members of the TEFF family. Yolumuz açık olsun.

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Türkleşmem’de yeni bir seviyeye girdim. Nihayet öyle bir koltuğu aldım.

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The bad news is that Karaköy seems to be awaiting a Tsunami. The good news is that you just need to walk 30 meters straight down the road and you will be safe.

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