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Turkish players of Galatasaray refused entry to Greece due to Covid-19 rules
They were forced to return to Turkey
Former President Demirel commemorated
Turkey on June 16 remembered its ninth president, Süleyman Demirel, who passed away five years ago.
Demirel was ousted twice in military coups and survived an assassination attempt before dying of heart failure at the age of 91.
He was one of Turkey's most prominent center-right political figures, serving as prime minister seven times and as president from 1993 to 2000.
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CHP welcomes MHP leader’s move for snap elections
The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) “is ready for elections to be held at any time, said CHP spokesperson Bülent Tezcan on April 17 in response to the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) leader’s call for snap elections.
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Rare albino bird seen for first time in southern Turkey
A rare albino bird has been spotted for the first time in southern Turkey, the nation's Forestry and Water Affairs Ministry said on March 28.
Süleyman Demirel, in memoriam
Three days ago, Süleyman Demirel, a guru of Turkish politics, died at the age of 90. From 1965, when he was first elected as prime minister, to 2000, when he retired as president, he was the towering figure of what was once ?the center right.? With his death, those of us who still remember the 20th century better realized that it is now a fully bygone age.
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A new page is needed in Turkish politics
The passing away of Turkey?s 9th president Süleyman Demirel marks the end of an era in Turkish politics. Demirel was the last of those politicians who made their way up through the close-circuit of Turkey?s fledgling parliamentary system, amid the pains of transition from a rural to an urban society and as macro politics was dominated by the Cold War.
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The legacy of Demirel: Never give up
To hardline old-school leftists of Turkey, Süleyman Demirel will eternally be an enemy. They all saw him as the pioneer of ?mam Hatip High Schools, the champion of classical populism.
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22 memorable quotes by iconic Turkish politician Süleyman Demirel
With his village background and 'man of the people' image, Süleyman Demirel was known as a powerful orator and had a unique way with words, producing many memorable quotes throughout his political life
Former President Demirel, 'Father' of Turkish politics, passes away aged 91
Former Turkish President Süleyman Demirel, who was twice toppled by the military during seven stints at the head of government, died early on June 17. He was 91.
Former Turkish President, PM Demirel Dies at 90
Former Turkish President Suleyman Demirel died early on Wednesday morning at the age of 90.
Demirel was treated for a respiratory tract infection at the Guven Hospital in Ankara, the BBC reports.
Demirel served as the ninth President of Turkey between 1993 and 2000, had several terms as prime minister and his government was twice deposed by the military.
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