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State of Turkish women; surveys, stats etc.
A keen observer of state of Turkish women, Jenny White writes: Women and Work: Some Reflections On The Numbers by Jenny White The World Bank together with the Turkish State... Read more
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As Erkan arrives Istanbul, an overview of Turkish agenda
One of the murder stories I have read about throughout the summer reaches at a new level: Karabulut murder suspect surrenders to police Dear Prof. Jenny White emphasizes a... Read more
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An anectode from the Victory Day celebration while 12 Days left…
It is unbelievable but I have only 12 days left here. I do not have any night duties any more and thus I can sleep more and there is less... Read more
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"Polls near, status quo anticipated
An official video by Higher Election Council that teaches how to vote (In... Read more
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"Armed" high school kids; 1 in 10 in Turkey
This is a survey result by a parliamentary commission. Knives or razor blades are accepted to be weapons though. Still, 6 % carry guns (!) Hmmm, "Among those asked" approach... Read more
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Mustafa Akyol on Anti-Semitism In Turkey
Mr. Akyol wrote two columns on Anti-Semitism in Turkey recently. There are also other features related to Turkish society.. Have a... Read more
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One of AKP's best practices: "Turkey rehabilitates poet Hikmet
Nazım Hikmet Ran Turkey rehabilitates poet Hikmet Turkey is to restore the citizenship of one of its most illustrious writers, the late Nazim... Read more
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"Photo Ed: Christians celebrate Christmas in Istanbul
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Turks at War (with themselves). Part IV.
Around 2,500 people were injured in Turkey as they were trying to slaughter sheep and cows in the Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, Dogan News Agency reported on Monday.... Read more
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"Code of manners coming to Turkey
Code of manners coming to Turkey ANKARA – Turkish buses will no longer stink of lahmucun and salesmen will no longer knock on doors at all hours if Parliament approves... Read more
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A single case of social consensus:
People from all walks of life are disgusted with the child abuse suspect Hüseyin Üzmez case. Despite a rarely seen consensus, Mr. Üzmez is free due to a suspicious... Read more
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"The YÖK issue
John Singer Sargent (United States, 18561925), Dolce Far Niente, 1907 found here The Turkish ’68 – The Lost Generation The resurgence of Islam in Turkey began as a counter-reaction to... Read more
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" Anti-Jew and anti-Muslim prejudice growing in EU
Survey: Anti-Jew and anti-Muslim prejudice growing in EU A new poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that hostile views towards Jews and Muslims are on the rise in... Read more
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Ramadan, the second day.
The Ramadan started all over the world. A whole month of fasting. Now I have to get back to work/writing so i will read the Wikipedia entry for fasting later... Read more
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"Treatment of Widows and Divorced Women
In the following text, you will find a huge round up on Turkish society. I highlighted Jenny White’s emphasis on a particular section of Turkish women but there is also... Read more
