News archive of August 2014

New Prime Minister Davutoğlu will today present his government’s program, with a packed 10 months planned ahead of the general elections next June Turkey’s 62nd government, led by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, is set to outline its program on Sept.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set for his first international appearances after taking office on Aug. 28, including participation at the key NATO Summit and bilateral visits to Northern Cyprus and Azerbaijan.

When it comes to day-to-day politics, Turks abroad generally choose to be active in their countries of residence rather than in Turkey, says researcher Kerem Öktem, explaining why only 10 percent voted in the recent presidential elections Turks living abroad feel empowered by a strong leader like Recep Tayyip Erdoğan but when it comes to day to day matters they are reluctant to be acti

All throughout this summer, Russia was in Ukraine with its weapons, ammunition and direct support for the Ukrainian rebels, now it appears that it is there also with its troops, tanks and aerial combat capabilities.

“Anti-foreign interventionism” has long been central to my politics. Coming from a young socialist background, I have been a staunch opponent of all sorts of imperialism, all the way. I was one of the most enthusiastic “anti-war coalition” activists before and after the U.S. invasion of Iraq. No regrets, I still feel the same anger about the neo-con U.S.

Both Qatar and the UAE have been in the firing line for human rights violations and eyes to imrove their image in the US with help of football Gulf States seeking to polish images tarnished by allegations of violations of human rights and their critics are employing football in an effort to shape American perceptions.

As I always do when I visit London, I managed to find some time to meet up with friends who follow the Turkish economy closely: Mostly fund managers, economists and think tankers; all in all a dozen or so people.

Green gold they like to call it. It is as precious as gold to them. They are the locals of the southeastern Turkish province of Gaziantep, the folk who are fiercely proud of their cuisine and above all, passionate about their pistachios.

With the decrease in domestic demand, particularly in the housing, houseware and automotive sectors, the pressure on the Central Bank for interest rate reduction will remain effective There has been an apparent stagnation in the markets and even a recession in sales, and recent economic statistics confirm this recession.

Regional police increase action against illegal drugs, trafficking