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Constitutional change is a must for Turkey, says Sabanc? chair
Turkey has been in a transition period, but now we need to change our constitution together, Sabanc? Holding Chairperson Güler Sabanc? said at the opening ceremony of the new Kordsa plant in Indonesia on Jan. 13.
Sabanc? also noted that there are both challenged and opportunities facing the Turkish economy right now, which all need to be assessed very carefully.
Current economic situation and relations with the West
Turkey is rapidly approaching an economic bottleneck because it has not done what it needed to do, especially in the last few years. Recently publicized industry production data has revealed that the 2014 growth rate will not reach 3 percent; it will be a little above 2.5 percent.
Islam a European reality, there to stay, Turkish PM says
Islam is a European reality and Muslims across the continent are there to stay, Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu told journalists while returning from Berlin late on Jan. 12.
"There is a settled persuasion that a solution can be found via accepting that Islam is a European reality," Davuto?lu said, commenting on the hot debate over rising Islamophobia in Europe.
Turkey should revisit its secular character to fight global terror
On Feb. 12-13, 2002, Turkey hosted a rare gathering of countries from the European Union and the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) in Istanbul, in a bid to create a major platform to respond to a growing global problem - often described as a clash of civilizations - in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States.
Bahçeli curious about president's next 'costume at his palace'
Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli has joined a popular debate on President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an?s dramatic remake of his palace ceremonial guard, as he said he has been curious about Erdo?an?s next costume.
Turkey fined 60,000 euros by ECHR for ill-treatment of minors
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has fined Turkey 60,000 euros in fine for non-pecuniary damage in a lawsuit launched by two applicants for ill-treatment in detention in 2002, after they took a neighbor who had been shot in the street to hospital when they were minors. The ECHR also fined Turkey 5,600 euros for costs and expenses.