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Turkey commemorates 77th anniversary of Atatürk's death
Thousands of people on Nov. 10 flocked to the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Ankara to commemorate the founding father of the Republic of Turkey who passed away 77 years ago.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, Parliament Speaker ?smet Y?lmaz and other senior political figures also attended the commemoration ceremony at the mausoleum, An?tkabir.
Latest amendments on acquisition of real property in Turkey by foreigners
The acquisition of land and other real properties including limited real rights by foreign nationals and foreign legal entities has long been an inherent part of inter-state affairs due to its diplomatic, economic and political significance and long-lasting implications for any sovereign country seeking to secure a place in the constantly evolving power politics of our rapidly globalizing world
Animal fossils in Istanbul shedding light on history
Turkey's only Osteoarchaeology Application and Research Center continues to shed light on Istanbul's past thanks to the large number of animal fossils and others that were discovered during the Marmaray diggingsIstanbul's Marmaray not only altered the face of Turkey's largest city, it also changed how the city looks at its own history.
The AKP is also at a crossroads
The Justice and Development Party's (AKP) landslide victory on Nov. 1 has resulted in mixed reactions among those who are vehemently opposed to this party. The most obvious one is to blame the people who voted for the AKP.
What matters is the system
It is now crystal clear that there is preparation going on in the Justice and Development Party (AKP) about the presidential system.
President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an want to legitimize his current situation since everything he does is in violation of the constitution.
A slogan from Turkey to the world: Unrush Your World
The 11th Ayval?k International Olive Harvest Days is an important platform where the future of olives and olive oil in Turkey is discussed.
Actually, one day is never enough to learn from experts why production has fallen despite the fact that the number of olive trees has increased and how climate change has affected olive production.
Are Kurds socially better equipped than Turks to struggle?
To me, a Facebook post explained it all. It was posted by someone who worked for Vote and Beyond at a ballot box in Holland. He is not a member of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) but it was obvious he had voted for them. He shared his observation about a woman who worked as the Justice and Development Party's (AKP) election delegate. The head-scarfed woman told him her story.
Turkish government poised to open three fronts
The inspection visit by Gen. Hulusi Akar, the Chief of Turkish General Staff, to Incirlik and Diyarbak?r on Nov.