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Erdoğan in Germany, accuses a journalist of being an agent…
After continuously accusing German leaders, he seems to be economically so stressed that he had to and talk economics with Merkel… Erdogan’s Charm Offensive in Germany is More Offensive Than Charm... Read more
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A weekend in San Fransisco and Monterey County
Part of my research during my Sabbatical leave is to get in touch with Turkish entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. So I did my explorative trip last weekend with my buddy... Read more
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On free fall before the visit to Germany… “Pre-accession funds for Turkey canceled, Moody’s Downgrades Ratings of more banks…
Germany to host Euro 2024 after beating off competition from Turkey World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Agencies • Decision made in vote by Uefa’s executive committee • VAR to be used... Read more
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Here in #Europe: “‘Distracted boyfriend’ advert ruled sexist
‘Distracted boyfriend’ advert ruled sexist BBC News | Europe | World Edition A Swedish company broke gender discrimination rules by using a popular meme in an advert. Irish presidency: The runners and... Read more
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Oh dear @RiceUniversity I am proud of you: “Rice University eliminates tuition for all but wealthiest students, makes housing free for poorest
The university I got my Ph.D. degree, as you all know, all the story of Erkan’s Field Diary started there… Rice University eliminates tuition for all but wealthiest students, makes housing free for... Read more
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Kadri Gürsel’s piece: “‘Gezi generation’ fleeing Turkey…
‘Gezi generation’ fleeing Turkey Al-Monitor – Kadri Gursel – Sep 20, 7:33 PM Speaking at an Istanbul fair Sept. 13, Turkish Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank — a long-time chief... Read more
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As many Turks are looking for an exit, for some other entrance got easier: “Reduction in Conditions of Acquiring Citizenship of Turkey
Reduction in Conditions of Acquiring Citizenship of Turkey Bianet :: English The amount of investments and purchases required to be made to acquire the citizenship of Turkey has been... Read more
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Both nightmarish and Sci-Fi-ish
Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü known as Cübbeli Ahmet, a popular Naqshibende preacher appeared to have kissed the prosthesis arm of tariqah sheik Dıyaüddin. ... Read more
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Mass Surveillance Conference- 28 – 29 September, 2018- Istanbul [#MSConf2018]
Mass Surveillance Conference We are talking Technology, Politics & DemocracyJoin us at #MSConf2018 Register Leading journalists, academics, business people, public-spirited digital security & privacy experts and civil society come together in Istanbul... Read more
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Maduro’s infatuation with Turkey continues. Now the Salt Bae feast…
Fury at Maduro’s Salt Bae feast in Turkey BBC News | Europe | World Edition Video of Nicolás Maduro eating in an Istanbul steak restaurant causes anger in crisis-hit... Read more
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A $500M gift to Erdoğan…
The Qatar emir loves him so much. Qatar’s emir ‘gives Boeing 747 private jet to Turkey’ BBC News | Europe | World Edition Turkey’s president says the jet, worth about $500m,... Read more
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#Europe agenda: “10 years of women’s resistance to austerity across Europe – in pictures…
10 years of women’s resistance to austerity across Europe – in pictures open Democracy News Analysis – by Brittney Ferreira Women across Europe have not been passive victims of austerity policies. From... Read more
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#Europe agenda: “EU parliament votes to pursue unprecedented disciplinary action against Hungary…
European Parliament makes history with Hungary vote AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Allegations of rules being breached trigger Article 7 of EU treaty in unprecedented move. Explained: EU parliament targets Hungary’s ‘breach... Read more
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Thousands of workers in Istanbul’s 3rd airport constructed protested inhumane working conditions and hundreds arrested…
Not only they are not paid for six months but work conditions are terrible. As you can guess the government and company and their puppets accused workers to be part... Read more
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Farewell Galip, my old friend…
I remember the first time I had seen you walking down the corridor in Kuştepe Campus. I was depressed because everyone said you are a very difficult professor to work... Read more
