Psychology

Turkey will never stop fighting against terror and it is determined to continue its fight until the last terrorist is "neutralized," the country's defense minister said on Oct. 5.

The first public opinion poll to come out after the summer break provides worrying evidence of indifference and fatigue in a sizable part of Greek society.

The Education Ministry's removal of the co-education clause from its regulations has stirred a debate in Turkey, facing criticism that such a move was undertaken to lay the groundwork for gender-segregated education on a wide scale.

Given the Turkish Lira's volatility and the economy's bad press, there is widespread pessimism among Turkish investors. While we cannot forecast the short-term evolution of the currency or economy, we can make a rational assessment of long-term economic dynamics and highlight the country's strengths.

An opinion piece in The New York Times by an anonymous senior administration official claiming to be part of a "resistance" working "from within" to thwart President Donald Trump's "worst inclinations" has set off a wild guessing game on the author's identity.

A Palestinian computer engineer, who has been hailed on Turkish social media for his efforts to recover a couple's lost camera, said he felt gratitude to Turks for returning his lost wallet twice. 

Greece has witnessed many periods of intense polarization during its history. However, it has never before reached the point where government ministers issue statements with such over-the-top or vulgar content.

Their habit of targeting the news media, judicial officials and political opponents has simply overstepped the mark.

The people who make up what used to be the Greek middle class are in despair. The state treats them as a cash cow to be milked, they are made to pay outrageous taxes and social security contributions, and the cost of public utilities is exorbitant.

Meanwhile, there are also many Greeks who not only dodge taxes and contributions, but also enjoy exclusive perks.

Prime ministers in Greece often fall victim to a unique type of egotism.

Those who deal with politics know all too well that, judging from international experience, cover-ups are often far more disastrous than revealing the truth.

Government and local officials first tried to convince us that the way they handled the fire was flawless.