New Year's message from İlber Ortaylı

In his post regarding the new year, İlber Ortaylı stated, "I have spent a year filled with some difficulties and health problems. Now, I am doing better.

For a while, I will focus on my books that will be published soon. I am also looking forward to the days when we will meet again," he said. Ortaylı had been admitted to the hospital in October following health complaints.

Stating that his health is improving, İlber Ortaylı noted that for a while he will focus on writing new books. Saying, "I am, of course, aware that we are struggling with economic troubles," Ortaylı advised his followers to organize their lives in the new year with small pleasures.

In his post, OrtaylıHe wrote as follows:

“My dear readers,

I have spent a year filled with some difficulties and health issues. Now, I am doing better. I owe this to the esteemed doctors and nurses at Koç Hospital, and to theirI am indebted to allhealthcare personnel. For a while, Iwill focus on my books that will be published soon. I am notexactly counting the days until we meet again.I am well aware that we are living a difficult life and strugglingwith economic troubles.

However, life isall of these.It is not worthpoisoning ourselves inside. It is in our hands to look at our surroundingswith a little more care and to reorganize our lives,even if only with small pleasures.

I wish you all ahealthy, peaceful, and happy new year.”