Turkish Homosexual magazine publishes 100th edition

12/06/2008
By Kaos GL

Turkish Homosexual magazine publishes 100th edition
Turkish Daily News
Friday, May 9, 2008

Turkey's first and only homosexual magazine “Kaos GL,” being produced for 15 years has been published for the 100th time.

The latest edition of the magazine includes articles and interviews by renowned personalities such as, Adnan Yýldýz, Aksu Bora, Ayþe Düzkan, Kürþad Kahramanoðlu, Murathan Mungan, Tanýl Bora, Tuðrul Eryýlmaz, Yýldýrým Türker, Naim Dilmener and Zeynep Aksoy. They all contributed to the 100th edition.

The magazine, which was just an eight-page photocopy when it was first published, has played an important role in drawing attention to the rights of homosexuals.

The edition covers 100 songs, films and books that have an important place in homosexual culture. There is an interview with Hande Yener, the famous Turkish pop singer, who was chosen as Turkey's “gay icon” in a poll of Kaos GL readers. Letters from gay parents are also part of the content.

Original Link: http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=103859

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