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Turkish Society?s Views on Abortion since 1990
Support for the right to abortion has declined considerably in Turkey since 1990, according to a public opinion survey published by Istanbul?s Bahçeşehir University. Religion, education and ideology constitute the main indicators that influence an individual?s stance on abortion.
?I worship so I can do anything I like? is Turks? lifestyle: Scholar
from Hurriyet Daily News
A majority of Turks might be religious conservative, but many follow a lifestyle that contradicts, according to a Turkish professor.
Development at any cost
from Today’s Zaman, your gateway to Turkish daily news :: Columnists by CENGİZ AKTAR
In the Turkish development model, one pan of the balance holds the intertwined and self-feeding areas of energy, construction and profit, while the other pan concerns the nature, citizens, cities and civilization.
Pious Turks Push for Labor Justice
from NYT > Turkey by By SUSANNE GÜSTEN
Young Muslims have been congregating to critique the reign of the mildly Islamist government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as “capitalism with ablutions.”
Can Islamists Be Liberals?
from NYT > Turkey by By MUSTAFA AKYOL
In the Middle East, democracy isn?t enough. True freedom requires a liberal society.
Public health services a must, Turks think
from Hurriyet Daily News
A majority of Turks oppose the privatization of health services, arguing instead that health services…
Turkish society supports religious courses: Survey
from Hurriyet Daily News
A majority of Turks support elective lessons on the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad?s life.