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Turkey: East, West Or Erdogan? – OpEd
Posted on May 21, 2012 | 2 CommentsThe complex dynamics of Turkey’s geographical position and cultural uniqueness have always defied easy explanation. But in the decade since Tayip Erdogan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) were... -
Turkey’s Creeping Islamization
Posted on May 21, 2012 | No CommentsWhile Western diplomats persist in calling Turkey a “model,” Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Islamist-leaning Justice and Development Party (AKP) continues to tweak relatively minor rules to change Turkish society fundamentally. He... -
The NATO Monitor: Turkey Stands up for Itself in NATO
Posted on May 21, 2012 | No CommentsTurkey Stands up for Itself in NATO Turkey came close to blocking EU reps Jose Manual Barroso and Herman van Rompuy from attending the Summit in Chicago. The two received... -
Turkey Aims to Contain Iraq, Iran
Posted on May 21, 2012 | No CommentsA bitter rift with Iraq has exposed Turkey’s role in a wider Middle East power struggle, with Ankara acting to protect its stability and prosperity from an Iranian-Iraqi “Shiite axis”... -
Libya and Turkey in military deal
Posted on May 21, 2012 | No CommentsLibya and Turkey have signed an agreement under which the Turkish army is to provide technical assistance to the Libyan military to help secure the land, sea and air borders... -
Gul: Turkey Should Trust Its National Sources
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 1 CommentTurkish President Abdullah Gul on Friday said that instability in the region was the greatest threat to the region. Speaking to reporters at Ankara’s Esenboga International Airport prior to his... -
Turkey advocates for Macedonia to join NATO
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 1 CommentExpanding membership is not on the agenda of next week’s NATO summit in Chicago, but Turkey is attempting to raise the issue through an indirect meeting at the summit for... -
Questions about Turkey as a democracy and military model
Posted on May 19, 2012 | No CommentsQuestions about Turkey as a democracy and military model When NATO meets in Chicago this weekend, intervention in Syria is sure to be discussed – perhaps by Syria’s neighbor, Turkey,... -
Real Turkish Coffee in Istanbul
Posted on May 19, 2012 | No CommentsTwo young men stood about 15 feet apart on a sunny narrow street in the Kadikoy market, chafing in their brown lab coats. The one tending to a handful of... -
A Story of The City: Constantinople, Istanbul – Schola Cantorum/ Ensemble Trinitas/ The New England Drums & Winds Mehterhane/ DÜNYA Ensembles – Dünya Inc. (2 CDs) – Audiophile Audition
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 1 CommentA Story of The City: Constantinople, Istanbul – Schola Cantorum/ Ensemble Trinitas/ The New England Drums and Winds Mehterhane/ DÜNYA New Music Ensemble/ DÜNYA Ince Saz Ensemble/ DÜNYA Anadolu Folk... -
Nune Yesayan performed for Armenians in Istanbul
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 1 CommentNune Yesayan performed for Armenians in Istanbul “I went to Constantinople to perform for Armenians. It was Hrant Dink’s dream to see me singing in Constantinople,” renowned Armenian singer Nune... -
Russia condemned anti Russian actions in Istanbul
Posted on May 19, 2012 | 1 CommentRussian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned anti-Russian actions which took place in Istanbul and were allowed by the Turkish government. According to Ria Novosti official representative of the Russian MFA... -
What to eat in Istanbul
Posted on May 19, 2012 | No CommentsTurkey For Food Lovers In addition to being a cultural, religious and historical capital of the world, Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, is a food lover’s paradise. Get the skinny on what... -
Letter from Istanbul
Posted on May 19, 2012 | No CommentsLetter from Istanbul Posted By Stephen M. Walt The conference I’m attending has been pretty interesting, although as much for the atmospherics and side conversations as for the formal presentations.... -
Turkey: After half a century Istanbul has Greek radio
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsTurkey: After half a century Istanbul has Greek radio Silent since 1955 pogrom, now online (ANSAmed) – ANKARA, MAY 17 – After half a century of silence, which started with... -
Turkish delight as Arab numbers soar
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsTurkish delight as Arab numbers soar Rory Jones Popular Turkish soap operas, shopping festivals and the chance to invest in propertyare driving a huge increase in the number of Arab... -
Tarikatlara Kuran kursu açma yetkisi verildi
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsTarikatların Kur’an kursu açmasına vize verildi. İlk adım atıldı. Said Nursi’nin öğrencisi tarafından kurulan Hayrat Vakfı’na Kur’an kursu açması için izin verildi. 16 Mayıs 2012 Çarşamba 15:25 iktidar... -
EU seeks fresh start with Turkey on membership bid
Posted on May 18, 2012 | 1 CommentThe EU’s Commissioner for Enlargement, Stefan Fuele, is visiting Turkey in an attempt to give new impetus to Ankara’s stalled bid to join the bloc. Turkey opened accession talks with... -
Turkey’s PM threatens theatres after actor ‘humiliates’ daughter
Posted on May 18, 2012 | 1 CommentRecep Tayyip Erdogan condemns ‘despotic arrogance’ of intellectuals and says he will cut state funding Fiachra Gibbons in Istanbul guardian.co.uk Protesters gather to protest the closing of the National Theater... -
Hyundai to Double Annual Production Capacity in Turkey by the End of 2013
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsHyundai announced plans on Thursday to double its annual production capacity at its Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS) facility in Turkey from 100,000 units today to 200,000 by the end...
