TAKSIM SQUARE
Music
From Rave to Revolution: How Pop Music Has Changed the World We Live in
Taking in acid house, Public Enemy and Pussy Riot, Matthew Collin's new book <i>Pop Grenade</i> tells the story of music's ongoing fight to change the world.
Max Daly
6.4.15
VICE News
Istanbul's Gentrification Wars
Meeting Turkey's antigentrification militants – the Revolutionary People's Liberation Front.
VICE Staff
8.11.14
News
Protesters in Istanbul Rioted to Save Their Internet
The government don't want people finding out about corruption, so they're trying to restrict online freedom.
Deniz Agah, Photos: Charles Emir Richards
2.10.14
News
Turkey's Fight for Freedom Has Caused an Authoritarian Crackdown
While the Gezi protests were successful, they've left future demonstrations at risk of police violence.
Anonymous
11.6.13
Stuff
Istanbul's Trans Pride Marchers Hate Their Government
That's what you get when you ignore the honour killings of transgender people.
Andrew Beale
6.28.13
News
Could the Turkish Uprising Be a Breakthrough for the Country's Kurds?
The Kurds and the Turks are getting along because they all hate Erdogan.
Jonathan Wiltshire, Photos: Oren Ziv
6.25.13
News
Istanbul Police Tear-Gassed a Memorial March This Weekend
Photos of the latest acts of state aggression in Turkey.
George Henton
6.24.13
Stuff
Talking to Besiktas' Bulldozer Joyriding Fans About Their Role In the Turkish Uprising
Çarşı have united people from all different backgrounds to fight against Erdogan's government.
Esra Gürmen, Photos: Ekin Özbiçer
6.17.13
News
The Battle for the Heart of Istanbul Is Raging On
It was another weekend of death, teargas and political grandstanding in Turkey.
Jonathan Wiltshire, Photos: Oren Ziv
6.17.13
VICE News
The Battle of Taksim Square
Robert King filmed riot police trying to reclaim Taksim Square on Tuesday.
Robert King
6.14.13
News
The Lawyers of Istanbul Are Clashing with Police
When even the lawyers are rebelling, you know you've got a problem.
VICE Staff
6.11.13
News
The Sixth Day of Fire, Tear Gas and Blood in Istanbul
Protesters and police are still fighting in Turkey.
Esra Gurmen, Photos: Nazim Serhat Firat and Ali Gü
6.1.13
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