Latest News from Turkey
Turkey issues one-sentence condemnation of terror attack against Egyptian prosecutor
Turkey released late June 29 just a one-sentence statement to condemn a terrorist attack against an Egyptian prosecutor who had issued a death sentence against Mohamed Morsi, the ousted president of Egypt.
Turkish FM talks with Greek counterpart in show of solidarity
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavu?o?lu has spoken with his Greek counterpart, Nikos Kotzias, upon the latter's request, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said late June 29.
Turkey Aids Fincancing of Bucharest's First Mosque
Bucharest to hosts its first genuine mosque / Photo: wikipedia.com
A large mosque, with a capacity to hold 2,000 people, is to be built in Bucharest by the end of 2017 with the financial support of the Turkish state.
Five transsexual prisoners hunger strike in protest of cell change
Four Spanish and one Azerbaijani transsexual prisoners have gone on hunger strike after they were moved to a different cell and separated from their previous Turkish transsexual cellmates, saying the Turkish inmates had been helpful in overcoming the language barrier.
CHP leader warns gov't against military intervention into Syria
Republican People?s Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has strongly warned the Turkish government against starting any military intervention in Syria, saying this would have a high cost for the whole country.
Turkey's Human Rights Association takes Armenian orphanage to Europe's agenda
The Human Rights Association (?HD) in Turkey has brought the case of a partly demolished Armenian orphanage in Istanbul to the agenda of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament.
Demolition of the Kamp Armen orphanage started in May but was subsequently halted, when the owner of the land said he would donate it to the Armenian community in Istanbul.
CHP leader warns Turkish gov't against military intervention into Syria
Republican People?s Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has strongly warned the Turkish government against starting any military intervention in Syria, saying this would have a high cost for the whole country.
Countdown starts for Diyarbak?r's World Heritage site bid
Site preparations have finished in Turkey?s eastern province of Diyarbak?r, whose ancient sites may soon receive world heritage status. The 5,700-meter long and 12-meter high historical walls, along with the 700-hectare Hevsel Gardens, which are a like an open-air museum and symbol of the city, are waiting for UNESCO?s World Heritage status decision.
Will the intel head become part of coalition talks?
The first Gulf War in 1991 introduced the concept of Northern Iraq to Turkish political jargon. For the two decades that followed the Gulf War, not a day went by without a Turkish official underlying the importance of Iraq?s territorial integrity and warning Iraqi Kurds against their aspiration for independence and even autonomy. Turkish officials avoided using the terms ?Iraqi Kurdistan?
Sectarianism comes before humanity
The day we heard about the death of former President Süleyman Demirel, news about another death was circulating around but not too many people were aware of it.
Turkey must talk to the Syrian Kurds
It is not easy to understand the contention in the pro-government media ? meaning that portion of the media which acts as a mouthpiece for President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an and the Justice and Development Party (AKP) ?
Dangerous power game in Ankara, now over Syria
Everything seems surreal in the Turkish capital nowadays.
President Tayyip Erdo?an has been presiding over the National Security Board (MGK) with an agenda to intervene in the civil war in Syria, but the military has been resisting - despite a clear government directive.
Turkey expresses concern over 'demographic change and terror acts' in northern Syria
Turkey's top security board has expressed concern over "demographic changes" in northern Syria to the advantage of Syrian Kurds and "terror acts" committed by jihadists against civilians, while avoiding to give a clear sign of a military intervention into its southern neighbor.
How many steps Eiffel Tower has? Turkish teachers grapple with tough questions
The Turkish government is reportedly cherry-picking teachers by asking extremely difficult questions to some candidates - such as queries about the weight of a ping pong ball Teacher candidates in Turkey should memorize Wikipedia and work their brains like Google in order to guarantee promotion by the state, according to a recent report in the Turkish media.
How many steps does the Eiffel Tower have? Turkish teachers grapple with tough questions
The Turkish gov't is reportedly cherry-picking teachers by asking extremely difficult questions to some candidates - such as queries about the weight of a ping pong ball Teacher candidates in Turkey should memorize Wikipedia and work their brains like Google in order to guarantee promotion by the state, according to a recent report in the Turkish media.