Latest News from Turkey
Death toll at Istanbul construction site reveals dark side of building boom
The dark side of Turkeyâs labor sector was laid bare with the Sept. 6 incident in which 10 workers were killed at a luxury high-rise construction site in Istanbul, but danger is a constant feature of life for laborers around the country, where only 42,000 of 1.6 million workers across Turkey have social security.
Death toll at Istanbul construction site reveals dark side of building boom in Turkey
The dark side of Turkeyâs labor sector was laid bare with the Sept. 6 incident in which 10 workers were killed at a luxury high-rise construction site in Istanbul, but danger is a constant feature of life for laborers around the country, where only 42,000 of 1.6 million workers across Turkey have social security.
Kurds to hold final meeting on participating in the next Iraqi government
Iraq's Kurdish political bloc is heading back to Iraqi Kurdistan for a final meeting on Sept. 8 to decide whether to participate in the next national government, the Kurds' top negotiator Hoshiyar Zebari told Reuters.
Turkey's late surge stuns Australia at FIBA World Cup
Turkey forward Emir Preldzic made his second of two last-minute 3-pointers only 5 seconds from the finish to stun Australia 65-64 at the Basketball World Cup on Sept. 7, sending the reigning silver medalists into the quarterfinals.
Turkey’s ‘Giants’ to meet Lithuania after Aussie miracle
Turkey will face Lithuania in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup quarterfinals Sept. 9, after a dramatic victory over Australia.
Fenerbahçe Ãlker forward Emir Preldzic nailed two late three-pointers, including one that he landed five seconds left in the play, to cap a stunning 65-64 comeback victory over Australia in the round of 16 game on Sept. 7.
US, Ukraine to Hold Naval Drills in Black Sea
Twelve warships from NATO and other countries are to stage naval exercises, known as Sea Breeze, in the Black Sea.
Hosted by Ukraine, the drills are led by the US.
The maneuvers are held on an annual basis (and have been since 1997) and are not related to the developments in Ukraine and its standoff with Russia.
Erdoğan discusses wiretapping, Islamic State threat with Obama
The presidents of NATO allies Turkey and the United States have agreed on a joint roadmap concerning âthe parallel structureâ which is subject to a widening inquiry into the alleged wiretapping of Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan, while discussing the threat posed by ISIL militants during NATO talks in Wales.
Free speech a must for joining EU family: Kroes
Turkey should prioritize expanding freedom of speech to achieve improvement in its bid to join the European Union, according to Neelie Kroes, the vice president of the EU Commission.
Low foreign trade, low growth
Foreign trade indicators from the first seven months show us that the 2014 growth target of 4 percent will be difficult to achieve.
Griffins and grapes
Courage, chivalry and determination. These are the characteristics of the students sorted out to be a member of the Gryffindor House, one of the four houses at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry Potter and his pals are the foremost Gryffindors, fiercely competing with the rival house Slytherins.
Muslims, Turkey and ISIL
Muslims all over the world rightly hate to be held responsible for the atrocities committed by some groups or organizations (like ISIL recently) in the name of Islam. Yet, they (in fact, âweâ) have the responsibility to engage in an open debate on those issues without seeking refuge in arguments about Islamophobia.
Turks resorting to TV as an anti-depressant
The medium is increasingly the message for Turks as television simultaneously reflects and attempts to inculcate conservatism in the country, according to sociologist Tayfun Acar.
World music to echo in Side
The Side International Culture and Arts Festival, which has been organized for 13 years in Side in the southern province of Antalyaâs Manavgat district, will be organized this year with a new name concept.
The event, organized by the Manavgat Municipality, will host national and international artists as the Side World Music Culture and Arts Festival.
Differences between Washington and Ankara
Turks are saying, âThere are hostages; my hands are tied.â
Americans are saying, âThese manslayers are massacring a citizen of mine every week but we do not stop the operations.â
30,000 Syrian babies born in Turkey's border provinces
A whole new generation of Syrian refugees is being born in Turkey, as the number of Syrians in the country heads toward 1.4 million Some 30,000 Syrian children have been born in Turkish cities where there are refugee camps since the beginning of the war more than three years ago. Another 30,000 Syrian babies are believed to have been born in various other provinces of Turkey.