Istanbul 29 Mayıs University is pleased to announce and invite you to the first International Conference on “Istanbul during the Ottoman Period”. The conference will take place at Istanbul 29 Mayıs University, on May 28th and 31th, 2013. The aim is to explore and trace the historical, social, cultural and economic developments that led to the growth of an Ottoman Istanbul. A nexus of multiple cultures, rules and economies, Istanbul, had and still has a pivotal role within academic research projects, and in this “Ottoman Istanbul” meeting we hope to gather scholars working on the city for interdisciplinary contributions and discussions. We are also pleased to announce that we will be providing accommodation and travel costs. Your participation and contributions

  Le président de la holding Arkas a inauguré la 17 mai 2012 un nouveau musée consacré à l’histoire maritime à Bornova (Izmir). Le musée expose près d’uen centaine de maquettes de navires allant du premier millénaire avant JC au 20e siècle, des antiquités maritimes ainsi qu’une collection de 67 œuvres picturales rassemblées au cours des 30 dernières années par Lucien Arkas. Ce nouveau musée vient compléter l’offre culturelle de la Arkas Holding qui a déjà ouvert en novembre 2011 un centre de soutien et promotion des arts dans une aile du bâtiment du consulat honoraire de France à Izmir.  

Gypsy Lore Society meetings are held on an annual basis and are rotated among different US cities and other countries. Meetings typically include presentations of recent research, discussion sessions, exhibits and films. Gypsy Lore Society members receive discounts on meeting registration fees. The 2013 Annual Meeting of the Gypsy Lore Society and Conference on Gypsy Studies will be held at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, Thursday, September 12 through Saturday, September 14. University Residences is making rooms available  to conference participants. A ceilidh is being arranged at a local restaurant. A call for papers will be posted soon. Conference  organizer is Colin Clark, c.r.clark@strath.ac.uk Future Meetings Watch this space for updates on coming meetings. 2014    Bratislava, Slovakia2015    Moscow, Russia2016   

ARCHAEOLOGY OF HATAY AND ITS VICINITY THROUGH THE AGES INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM  Mustafa Kemal University, Antakya-Hatay  1ST CALL  Thema: Throughout its occupational history, Hatay, located on the corner of Northern Levant which is the end Mediterranean coast of Turkey, acted both as a buffer zone and provided connectedness with far-flung regions and being home to many cultures and civilizations. Located at the conjunction point of distinct civilizations it provided a passageway for Anatolian highlands to the north and the Syrian plain and Palestine to the south, Upper Mesopotamia to the east and Mediterranean coast to the west. The geographical position and natural sources of Hatay provided suitable living conditions for human from the Paleolithic to present. The archaeological and historical significance