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23.04.2025

Despite his age, he has to work

Süleyman Şahin, 77, who lives in the Hacıbaba Neighborhood of Antep, spent most of his life working as a porter. When his aging body could no longer carry heavy loads, he started working as a hawker. Now, he is trying to make a living by opening a small slipper stall near his home.

23.04.2025

The path to migration has appeared again

The Fırat Neighborhood of the Şahinbey district of Antep is a settlement established by migration, like many other neighborhoods. Now, the demolition decision taken for a part of the neighborhood on the grounds of “social facilities” is forcing the citizens here to migrate again.

23.04.2025

A tradition that has lasted for thousands of years: Molasses making

Molasses making is one of the most deep-rooted traditions that has been going on in Anatolia for thousands of years. Every year, with the decay of the vineyards in the fall, natural food products such as molasses, pestil and sausage are prepared. This production is not only a food processing process; it is also the survival of a cultural heritage.

23.04.2025

White Gold: The economic value of cotton and the struggle of the producer

Cotton is a strategic product that forms the basic raw material of many industrial branches such as textile, oil, feed and cellulose. It is considered one of the most demanded agricultural products in the world due to its wide area of use and economic value. For this reason, cotton is also called "white gold" among the public.