Press Censorship in the Ottoman Empire
In the Ottoman Empire, strict censorship controls what newspapers can and cannot publish. Proof slips of every article must be approved by a government...
The Challenges of Being a Newspaper Editor in Turkey
Being a newspaper editor in Turkey is not easy. Editors face many challenges, especially due to strict censorship laws. Even with these restrictions, the...
Education in the Turkish Empire
The Turkish educational system is not completely bad, but it focuses mostly on religious instruction. Most of the schools aim to teach Islamic values...
Monastir A Divided and Violent Town
Monastir is a town with about 60,000 people. It’s a mix of different groups: 14,000 Greeks, 10,000 Bulgarians, 4,000 to 5,000 Albanians, 2,000 to...
Greek and Bulgarian Bands in the Turkish Empire
At the end of 1904, the Turkish Ambassador in London told Lord Lansdowne that it was well-known that "bands" formed in Greece were carrying...
Bulgarian Resistance and Casualties
After the attack, between thirty and forty Bulgarians were killed by the Turks, either while resisting arrest or trying to escape. The involvement of...
Urgent Need for Action to Prevent Violence
Imminent Threat of Muslim Uprising
There is no doubt that failing to implement the proposed measures without delay poses an imminent danger of a Muslim...
Inaction of Turkish Authorities
A Call for Humanitarian Aid
The Turkish authorities have shown a concerning unwillingness to assist those in dire need. In Philippopolis, local residents attempted to...
Restrictions and Despair in Klissura
Oppressive Regulations
The situation in Klissura is dire, with severe restrictions placed on the villagers that exacerbate their suffering. They are prohibited from working in...
Challenges in Processing Bulgarian
Challenges in Processing Bulgarian Compound Verb Forms
The complexities in handling complex tense, mood, and voice forms arise from their incorporation of both morphological and...
