Jena is the best!
Hi, I am Şeyma Kadayıfçi, I'm 21 years old, originally from Turkey. I came to Germany for 3 months to participate in the Erasmus Mundus programme. What did you like the…
I’m not turkish, but my husband is
In a capital city marked by transformation and transience, where people are perpetually coming and going, it can feel like a true rarity to meet someone actually from that city. “H” was my first Berlin…
Ali for (and from) Germany
In the wake of Germany’s World Cup victory, much has been said about a renewed sense of German patriotism and its implications. While some have feared a connection to Germany’s…
My name is Mustafa
My name is Mustafa and I am from Turkey. I came here 7 years ago looking for a job...and now I work in three different places: casino, bakery and a Turkish…
Hamid, Stardom, and the Difference Threshold
It’s November of last year and Kelly and I are visiting relatives of mine in Soest, a small town of under 50,000 in Northwestern Germany. We’re hanging out in the…
Germans are pure socialists at heart
I have never had any German friends while in Germany, despite the fact that I was born and raised there. I blame it on them being too cautious towards the…
In conversation with writer Hidir E. Çelik
Hidir Çelik was born in 1960 in Tunceli, Turkey where he completed his secondary school education. Immediately afterwards, he joined his family in Germany where he worked in a metal…
The Taxi Driver
Had I hopped into Orhan’s taxi en route to the airport, I likely would’ve assumed he was Turkish and left it at that. He might have asked me where I…
More than 1000 words
One picture says more than 1000 words...
Delicious food
There you go! We have delicious food over here: chicken chops and lamb skewers! Come on, folks! Multicoolty tour on Birlikte art and culture festival "Together" – Birlikte art and…
If only I had blond hair…
I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. I have been here for 30 years. I cannot imagine living in Turkey all the time. They live differently over there, they have a…
Best city in Germany
Where do you come from? I am from Estonia. My colleague is from Russia. I am from Turkey. Cologne is the best city in Germany. I have been here for 13…
My home
I come from Turkey. I have lived here for 22 years. How is life in Cologne? Optimal. Why? Because people are not that arrogant. They have this positive attitude. You…
Wonderful life
How is life in Cologne? Wonderful! Why? Because the inhabitants are very multikulti here.
Moving away
Since the eastern border was opened, the situation has gotten worse not only in Germany but in Europe generally. People search for jobs anywhere they can, and some people from…
I gladly give my love to women
I am from Turkey. I don't smoke or drink, but on Sundays I go dancing. I have many girlfriends over here – Dutch and German ladies. My wife left me…
The dressmaker
In Turkey men are the dressmakers. I'm making wedding dresses and evening dresses. I'm doing this job already for 30 years. It's always interesting and it never gets boring: there are new…
I am from Turkey, of course!
I am from Turkey, of course! The last three years have been difficult over here. The electricity has gotten really expensive.
Taste of Turkey
I came to Germany in 1974 with my father and started working in a factory. It was a difficult time. There were no Turkish specialties available over here and at…
A world citizen with roots in Turkey, UK and Germany
Ozlem, who is an independent image consultant, a spiritual healer and a coach, originally from Istanbul (Turkey), has lived an expat life since she was very young. She spent more…
To Russia with Love
I come from Turkey and have been here for 12 years. However, I worked for eight years in Moscow...you know as an electrician. Sometimes I still do it for a…
It’s Duschland!
What do you think of the weather in Germany compared to Turkey? It always rains, I don't call it Deutschland, I say it's Duschland (Showerland - ed.).
At the Barber’s
I am from Turkey and have been in Germany since 16 years and since 14 years I have this hair salon over here. I was jobless for only two months…
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