Turkey

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“Erdoğan’s Middle East Policy Needs to Change”

Academic Çalışkan believes that Turkey needs to pursue a less self-interested, more humane Middle East policy.

21 January 2009

ECHR: Turkey to Pay Nearly 14,000 Euro Compensation

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found Turkey guilty of violating the freedom of expression in three cases and has sentenced the country to paying fines in two of the cases.

15 January 2009

Iraq Calls on Turkey to Withdraw Soldiers

Iraq Calls on Turkey to Withdraw Soldiers

The Iraqi government has demanded that Turkish soldiers be withdrawn from Northern Iraq. US Secretary of Defense Gates has called on a “dialogue with the Kurds which would strengthen effect of military operations.”

25 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

Turkey Starts Ground and Air Operations in Northern Iraq

Turkey Starts Ground and Air Operations in Northern Iraq

The General Staff has confirmed that the Turkish Armed Forces carried out air operations and sent soldiers into Northern Iraq on 21 February. Iraq is calling for respect for its borders and a non-military solution.

22 February 2008 A. Nilüfer Zengin Kürkçü

“My Mother Tongue” (1) : Greek, Armenian and Ladino

The Greek population is dwindling, and the Armenian and Ladino languages have also suffered from assimilation policies over the last decades. New generations may not speak the languages of their grandparents anymore.

21 February 2008 Gökçe Gündüç,Nayat Karaköse,Avi Haligua

Five More Fires in Turkish Homes in Germany since Ludwigshafen

After the unsolved fire in Ludwigshafen which claimed nine lives, there have been five more fires in Turkish homes.

20 February 2008

Turks, Germans Mourn Together for Victims of Ludwigshafen Fire

On Sunday, Turks and Germans gathered to say good-bye to the nine victims of the fire in Ludwigshafen last week. The bodies were then flown to Turkey.

11 February 2008

"Democracy and Human Rights: Where are we?"

"Democracy and Human Rights: Where are we?"

Yesterday, the European Commission's Turkey Delegation organised a panel on democracy and human rights, where academics and the chair of the Prime Ministerial Human Rights Presidency discussed the current state of Turkey.

5 February 2008 Emine Özcan

Interview with Ertugrul Kürkcü I

Kurdish Issue: A New Concept Based on Class Divisions

The USA has finally made its choice for Turkey and against the Kurds. Whether the Kurds on the two sides like it or not, US-Turkey relations are being pulled in that direction.

3 January 2008 Roni Yıldırım

Not Enough Children's Rights in 2007

Not Enough Children's Rights in 2007

There have been some developments in children's rights in 2007, but more needs to be done. Turkey still does not have a comprehensive policy on children.

1 January 2008 Seda Akço

Minority Report: Lack of Political Representation

Minority Report: Lack of Political Representation

The Minority Rights Group International has published a new report on the status of minority rights in Turkey. It has criticised the high electoral threshold and the ban of minority languages in political life.

12 December 2007

"Let Australia Be an Example for Turkey"

Ümit Sahin of the Greens said that Turkey, like Australia, should commit itself to the Kyoto Protocol before the end of the Bali Climate Change Summit.

7 December 2007 Emine Özcan

Turkey According to the UNDP Report

Turkey has been ranked 17th largest economy in the world, but needs to work on gender inequality, education and other issues.

28 November 2007

Landmine Monitor: Still Many Mines Left in Turkey

According to the Landmine Monitor 2007 report, 18 people died and 55 people were injured because of landmines last year.

14 November 2007 Erhan Üstündağ

"Changing Article 301 an Urgent Necessity"

The EU Progress Report has demanded an urgent change of Article 301 and has expressed worry over the Anti-Terorrism Law.

7 November 2007 Erol Önderoğlu

Barzani Wants Direct Talks with Ankara

Barzani Wants Direct Talks with Ankara

Kurdish Regional President Mesud Barzani has said that he wants to discuss the PKK presence in Northern Iraq with Ankara directly.

30 October 2007 Tolga Korkut

Parliament to Discuss Northern Iraq Operations

Parliament to Discuss Northern Iraq Operations

Parliamentary approval for Turkish soldiers to carry out cross-border operations in Northern Iraq may be debated in parliament as early as today (15 October).

15 October 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

Domestic Media Obsessed with Malaysia

Domestic Media Obsessed with Malaysia

The domestic debate about whether there is a threat of Islamicisation in Turkey has been stoked by American comparisons of Turkey and Malaysia.

26 September 2007 Tolga Korkut

ADL Retracts Genocide Recognition

ADL Retracts Genocide Recognition

Following pressure by Turkey and Israel, the US-based Anti-Defamation League has retracted its recognition of the "Armenian genocide" and has instead called on Turkish-Armenian cooperation to resolve the controversy.

26 August 2007 Gökçe Gündüç

US Crisis: Capitalists Win, Workers Lose

US Crisis: Capitalists Win, Workers Lose

Turkey has been one of the countries worst affected by the current financial crisis in the USA. Economists Ercan and Tören predict the success of capitalists and a weakening of labour movements.

23 August 2007 Ayça Örer

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