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The Citizen
03-05-2025
- The Citizen
Turkish journalist robbed in SA towards World Press Freedom Day
Turkmen was traumatised by the incident as he was unsure whether it was a criminal or a politically motivated robbery. Media bodies and senior journalists have condemned the increasing incidents of journalists' robberies in the streets of South Africa and demanded for the state, particularly the police to ensure their safety and to bring those responsible to book. In commemorating World Press Freedom Day, the South African National Editors' Forum (SANEF) and the National Press Club brought attention to the recent robbery of a Turkish freelance journalist living in South Africa, Turkmen Terzi, who was robbed by a group of well-dressed men driving an expensive sedan in Woodmead recently. Turkmen was traumatised by the incident as he was unsure whether it was a criminal or a politically motivated robbery. Turkish freelance journalist living in South Africa, Turkmen Terzi after being robbed. Picture: Supplied Commemoration of World Press Day While the media and free speech advocates internationally are commemorating World Press Day today, Terzi is heartbroken because even after opening a case at the Sandton police station about his expensive iPhone being robbed, the police merely opened the case but closed it within a few days telling the journalist they could not find anything in their investigation. This shocked Terzi, who was still waiting to be informed as to who the investigating officer assigned to the case was and what progress the police had made. Terzi has been living in self-imposed exile in South Africa for the last eleven years since his media company in Istanbul, Turkiye, was closed down by the Turkish authorities. ALSO READ: Owning a gun can get you killed, says Gun Free SA Fears of returning home The freelance journalist fears returning home and remains stuck in South Africa, as journalists are being harassed and jailed for their work back home. Terzi, a member of the Sanef and the National Press Club, has not yet recovered from the robbery trauma. He went to the outlet to meet a fellow journalist for a chat about Istanbul mayor's arrest in Turkey. 'I went to the Woodmead McDonald's on the evening of 9 April, around 19:00, to meet my colleague. 'When I parked in the McDonald's parking lot, I noticed a white BMW next to my car, with three or four occupants inside. The back door facing my car was open, and a guy greeted me. Then I went inside to wait for my colleague. 'Minutes later, I saw a well-dressed man, aged around 30 to 35, walking into the restaurant, pretending to wait for his order. While my colleague was ordering a burger, I was talking to another friend over the phone. 'Suddenly, the man grabbed my iPhone and ran to the BMW. Because he quickly pulled my phone, he scratched my face with his fingernails and broke my glasses. I realised the BMW had moved from the original parking space and was now waiting right at the entrance. The security guard tried to stop the car, but the driver sped off quickly,' Terzi said. Opening a criminal case Terzi and the South African journalist he was with were left stunned by the incident, unsure of what to do. 'I was traumatised and rushed home to cancel my bank cards linked to Apple Pay and my MTN SIM card. The next morning, I went back to McDonald's to request the camera footage, as the man had snatched my phone inside the restaurant. 'They asked me to return later to speak with the manager. Later, I met the manager, but she told me I needed a case number to obtain the camera recordings, and only a police officer could request the footage.' The journalists opened a case at the Sandton Police Station and received a case number via SMS with the case number. However, he received another SMS a few days later stating that the case had been closed. This shocked him as he expected the police to investigate and inform him of the progress they had made in their probe. He wants answers about why the matter was closed so soon, in a few days after opening it. ALSO READ: 'He's more than a working dog, he's my partner': Relief as police K9 recovers from traumatic attack Inconvenience of not having a phone Terzi stayed without a phone or communication until his MTN SIM was reactivated on Monday, 14 April. 'I missed many important communications and couldn't even access my email, as it is linked to my mobile phone. The worst part was that I missed the accreditation deadline for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the Union Buildings. 'Thanks to my media colleagues who called to ask what had happened and commented on social media. I later received a call from the victim support centre. A woman from the centre provided psychological counselling over the phone and asked me to call their number again if I continued to struggle with the trauma I experienced, 'Terzi said. Both Sanef and the National Press Club condemned the incident and other robberies and attacks targeting journalists and asked both the police and the government to ensure the journalists were allowed the freedom to do their work without fear of being robbed. Criminality must be condemned Sanef executive director, Reggy Moalusi: 'Turkmen is a journalist who has grown to be one of us in the journalistic fraternity. This act of criminality must be condemned, we cannot have journalists working or living under fear. Saps must come on board and thoroughly investigate this matter, so that Turkmen and we, as his colleagues, can have closure' National Press Club's acting chairperson, Antoinette Slabbert, condemned the robbery on Terzi and other incidents of robbery of journalists in the South African streets. Slabber said: 'Journalists, by the nature of their profession, move around a lot and are regularly exposed to the rampant criminality in the country. We have seen TV crews being robbed on camera. With formal newsrooms getting smaller all the time, more and more journalists are self-employed and the loss of equipment essential for doing their jobs is for their own account. This can be devastating to journalists who fund their reporting themselves, as is the case with Terzi.' She also cited the case of Aserie Ndlovu who is the founder of Capital Live FM and his partner Zondwa Ndhlovu who had been missing since early February. 'The National Press Club and African Communicators forum have increased the reward for information that leads to the couple being found to R100 000. We call on the National Commissioner of Police Gen. Fannie Masemola to give the highest priority to the case,' Slabbert said.'He's more than a working dog, he's my partner': Relief as police K9 recovers from traumatic attack NOW READ: Smartphone stolen? Here are some tips that may help you recover it
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cuozzo: Will Printemps — the fashion, restaurant hybrid store — lift FiDi's fortunes?
The new Printemps fashion store, which opened at Harry Macklowe's One Wall Street on Friday, 'might well be the most beautiful store in New York,' said Downtown Alliance president Jessica Lappin. 'Macklowe could not have done it better,' agreed Cushman & Wakefield retail power-broker Joanne Podell, who repped Chinese lifestyle chain Miniso at nearby 150 Broadway. 'It will draw the right foot traffic and other [retailers] will want to be near them,' she said. But will the 55,000 square-foot emporium with five restaurants lift more boats in the area's roiling retail waters? Eyes will be on the mostly vacant, landmarked 23 Wall Street. The buzz is that leaseholder Jack Terzi has had negotiations with several luxury brands including Brunello Culcinelli. Terzi declined to comment on specific talks but said, 'We are extremely bullish on luxury retail for 23 Wall. Everyone was waiting on Printemps. The area will be the next frontier for luxury retail, high-end restaurants and member clubs. 'I think it will happen fast and furious — a Miami Design District vibe on Wall Street,' Terzi said. RIPCO Real Estate principal Andrew Mandell, who's marketing a 7,000 square-foot former bank storefront across the street at 71 Broadway, said, 'I think it's early to determine, but it's already helped our leasing effort. We're in active negotiations.' While the World Trade Center and Brookfield Place shopping complexes are near fully-leased, it's a different story elsewhere. Broadway south of Chambers Street has many large vacancies. So do Fulton, Nassau, Pine and other streets that have mostly small buildings suited mainly to fast food and discounters. Even Wall Street has many 'For Lease' signs despite the prestigious presence of Tiffany. CBRE vice president Jordan Kaplan said Broadway 'was adversely affected by the influx of major retail projects at Brookfield Place, the Oculus and the Seaport,' which drew the most desirable stores. But he said Printemps and Brooks Brothers, the latter coming soon to 195 Broadway, 'have already brought the focus and attention back to Broadway. 'I'm very bullish long-term on many retailers continuing this trend.' Retail brokers were optimistic about a Printemps spillover effect. Most upbeat was JLL's managing director for New York retail, Corey Zolcinski, who said, 'We don't think it will be long before more big names and emerging concepts follow Printemps to the neighborhood.'He said that although 'retailers were hesitant post-COVID to commit to space in FiDi, that's changing quickly. The streetscape is coming back to life with Sephora, Whole Foods, Miniso and soon Brooks Brothers.' CBRE said asking rents on Broadway south of Chambers Street in the fourth quarter of 2024 ticked up 2.4 percent to $236 per square foot over the same period in 2023. But some brokers scoffed, saying asking rents often don't mean much. Cushman & Wakefield's Steve Soutenijk didn't blame landlords for the vacancies. 'I don't think they have unreasonable rent expectations,' he said. 'They're totally willing to meet the market where it is.' He said FiDi's retail rebound since the pandemic 'has lagged the rest of the city mostly because its office population has been the slowest to return.' Newmark's Jeffrey Roseman, who helped 28 Liberty Street owner Fosun Hive Holdings lease all of its retail space including Alamo Drafthouse cinemas, said Printemps could be 'a bit of an anchor' for other high-end retailers if it gets off to a strong start. 'It's a fashion anchor for downtown as opposed to another food hall or so-called experiential use,' Roseman added.
Al Bawaba
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Çağatay Ulusoy adjusts work schedule for Aslıhan Malbora as their romance heats up
ALBAWABA - Çağatay Ulusoy is adjusting his work schedule to spend more time with Aslıhan Malbora. In the past few months, it has been verified that Çağatay Ulusoy and his companion in the series, Kübra, Aslıhan Malbora, had initiated a new romantic relationship. Reporter Akif Yaman's capture of the couple returning from their holiday in Barcelona led to the dissemination of this news. However, despite the fact that Çağatay Ulusoy's terror and escape were perceived as the termination of their love before it had even begun, the couple's love continues to progress at a rapid pace. As reported by Pop Bizde, Çağatay Ulusoy has made an announcement regarding his newly established beliefs. With the intention of spending more time with his stunning girlfriend, Aslıhan Malbora, the attractive actor has decided to lessen the number of hours he typically works. Aslıhan Malbora Instagram profile There is a handsome actor named Çağatay Ulusoy who has recently created a name for himself with digital works such as 'Terzi,' 'Tam Bir Gentlemen,' and 'Kübra.'. He has the ability to captivate our hearts even when he is embracing a gigantic fish. At the Venice Film Festival, which she attended in September of last year, Aslıhan Malbora, who gained recognition with the series 'Üç Kuruş,' managed to become the most sought-after face of the screens in a short period of time. She also made headlines with her stylish white attire, which gained her a lot of attention. Malbora and Ulusoy met through the television series "Kubra," in which they both starred simultaneously. After a short period of time, the friendship that began there developed into love. Kübra Dizi Instagram profile Despite the fact that the couple wished to avoid the public eye, Akif Yaman's camera managed to capture them on tape when they returned from their holiday in Barcelona. The couple even went on vacations together to Barcelona. Çağatay Ulusoy, who has recently embarked on a new romantic engagement, has also made fresh choices regarding his life. Reports suggested that the well-known actor would initially seek 15 million liras for the advertising campaign, where he would serve as the brand's face. Furthermore, reports indicate that Ulusoy will only work on the sets for eight hours each day. Motivated by a desire to spend more time with his family and fiancée, Aslıhan Malbora.
