Latest News from Turkey
CHP leader asks for Kurdish parties’ support in presidential elections
Turkeyâs main opposition leader has called on the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) and its sister party, The Peoplesâ Democracy Party (HDP), to provide support in the presidential elections against the ruling party candidate, marking a first concrete appeal to reach out to Kurdish voters.
Two killed during protests against security post as tension escalates in southeast Turkey
At least two protesters died June 7 from gunshot wounds sustained during intense clashes with soldiers in Diyarbakırâs Lice district, where demonstrations against the construction of a gendarmerie posts have been continuing for nearly two weeks.
BLOG: The smallest room can be the biggest challenge
Reading this website you might expect a deep analysis of politics, or perhaps a serious look at the interest rates. Well not today....
Today we are taking a look at a simple challenge but one that almost every foreigner in the country has to deal with. One that involves that smallest room in the house and creates one of the biggest challenges to overcome for foreigners.
Questions linger over science watchdog's 'montage report'
An opposition MP has included in his parliamentary question the claims that the Turkish government "pressured and threatened" Turkey's science watchdog TÃBÄ°TAK for an expert report to conclude that the leaked voice recordings allegedly belonging to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan âwere montage."
Turkey's main opposition leader warns of 'intelligence state'
Turkey's main opposition leader has vowed in Germany on June 7 that his party will abolish the laws when it comes to power to prevent an "intelligence state."
Turkey, US to hold talks on regional, bilateral issues
High-level Turkish and American diplomats will hold meetings in Washington Monday and Tuesday to exchange views about bilateral, regional and global issues, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement on June 7.
Turkey to open first embassy to Pacific islands
Turkey is planning to open its first diplomatic representation in the Pacific Islands, the foreign minister has said, vowing that the countryâs interest to the region will continue to increase.
Islam vs pluralism and democracy?
Hayrettin Karaman, professor emeritus of Islamic law and columnist for daily Yeni Åafak, is an important figure in Turkey. He is known to be deeply respected by Prime Minister Tayyip ErdoÄan and his ideas are known to be widely appreciated by the members of the incumbent Justice and Development Party (AKP).
Presidential elections without oppositional candidates
Republican Peopleâs Party (CHP) leader Kemal KılıçdaroÄlu will be in Essen, Germany on June 7 to address Turks residing in Germany and other corners of Europe, to convince them to vote for the candidate that the social democrat party will appoint for the Aug. 10 polls.
Turkey, Iran to sign political, economic agreements
Turkey and Iran will sign at least six new agreements when Iranian President Hasan Rouhani conducts his first visit to Turkey on June 9 with the goal of enhancing political, economic and cultural relations between the two neighbors.
Syria’s foreign fighters in Turkey’s target, too
Murat Yetkin murat.yetkin@hdn.com.tr âHow could we understand that some tourists from Europe are jihadists,â a Turkish security official complained to the Hürriyet Daily News on June 6. âIt is not written on their foreheads.
LIVE: Turkey breaks ground on third Istanbul airport
Despite environmental impact and financing questions, Turkey breaks the ground for Istanbulâs third airport with a ceremony that Prime Minister Tayyip ErdoÄan attends Turkey holds a groundbreaking ceremony on June for the $30 billion new Istanbul airport that is slated to become one of the worldâs biggest despite lingering environmental and funding problems that threaten the planned
Turkish PM Erdoğan slams Gezi protesters as Turkey breaks ground for 'world's largest airport'
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan has described the Istanbulâs third airport at its groundbreaking ceremony as "a monument of victory," while slamming the Gezi Park protesters
Turkish Presidency 101
Anyone, but anyone, who will run for office for the position of the President of the Republic of Turkey should take this exam and be able to pass it. The passing grade is 91 percent. There might be a second test. The exam duration is seven years.
Right on target in Okmeydanı, the field of archery
Istanbulâs Okmeydanı neighborhood has recently become synonymous for battles between police and leftists in contemporary Turkey, but it was once the favorite place for the Ottomans to practice their target skills Once upon a time many centuries ago, the hills and slopes of the area known today as Okmeydanı were covered in trees, bushes and meadows.