bionic 50,111 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 The United Nations has changed the Republic of Turkey’s country name at the organisation from “Turkey” to “Türkiye”, following a request from Ankara for the change. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that a letter had been received on Wednesday from the Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu addressed to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, requesting the use of “Türkiye” instead of “Turkey” for all affairs. Turkey began the move to change its internationally recognised official name in English to Türkiye in December after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan released a memorandum and asked the public to use Türkiye to describe the country in every language. “Türkiye is accepted as an umbrella brand for our country in national and international venues,” Erdogan said at the time. “Türkiye is the best representation and expression of the Turkish people’s culture, civilization and values.” https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/2/un-registers-turkiye-as-new-country-name-for-turkey Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emigrante 9,995 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 It’s probably hard to share a name with a thanksgiving bird. Sugar, spice, and everything nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted June 2, 2022 Author Share Posted June 2, 2022 Just now, The Powerpuff Girl said: It’s probably hard to share a name with a thanksgiving bird. Funnily enough the name comes from the fact that they were sold in Europe by Turkish merchants. A victim of their own success Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAGASEXUAL 3,987 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 But I'm so used to say "Turkey" and I'm Turkish Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomdsgn 1,916 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I prefer chicken Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissyBot 2,252 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I prefer ham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LateToCult 41,977 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 To Chicken or Ham? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Stupid, i will continue to call it Turkey in eng, Turquie in french Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mother of Puppies 36,615 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I want to continue saying Turkey. Must be really hard and confusing for older people in today's world to have everything changed. THEY CALL ME LADY MOP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 79,046 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I mean the pronunciation is the same ya? just spelt more culturally-accurate (with the Turkish language I assume, I have no idea), love that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,896 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 I don't have those on my keyboard, so I'll keep using Turkey This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrycherrybooboo 285 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Turkiye West i know that mom and dad think im a mess but its alright because i am rich as piss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,980 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Would Türkiye not be pronounced the same though? Whimsical bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaskar 4,027 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Cool! Also, I'm pretty sure India will also have its name change in the next 2-5 years. Will rename to Bharat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CooterFritter 777 Posted June 2, 2022 Share Posted June 2, 2022 Countries should decide themselves what they call themselves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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