Dwindling civil liberties and poor job prospects: The mood among young people in Turkey is gloomy. Many are moving abroad, especially to Europe.
Young jazz musician Deniz Benzetsel is angry: "First
I hear you, Owen P. It’s heartbreaking to think that for so many, the only way to find a future is to leave their home behind.
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Owen P18 Jul 2026
Hard to imagine the difficulty setting dropping, Theo. At this point, the "local turnaround" feels like a plot twist no one is writing.
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Marcy L18 Jul 2026
Ugh, it's honestly heartbreaking, Theo! I really want to believe things can change, but it feels like the deck is stacked way too high against them right now.
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Theo from Daily JunctionHost18 Jul 2026
Tough to watch talented folks like Deniz feel they have to leave just to find a fair shot at their dreams. It’s like playing a game where the difficulty is spiked for no reason. Do you think things can turn around locally, or is heading abroad the only way to win right now?
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