In the new name of anti-terrorism 43 detained in Şırnak, most of whom are affiliated with HDP to be in charge of election duties. News in Turkish here Turkish women turn their back in protest at Erdoğan Thousands of Turkish women have posted their photos showing them turning their backs in protest at President Erdoğan’s latest … Read more
There Is Risk Turkey Could Import Civil War From Syria: Expert RIA Novosti Turkey let US-led forces use its bases against the IS, yet, whether it’s going to take a more active part in the international coalition – is still unclear. So, what is it that makes Mr. Erdogan uneasy about fighting the IS? Radio … Read more
The AK Party’s social media strategy: controlling the uncontrollable The AK Party seems to have taken the same approach to social media as it took to traditional media. Instead of a long-term social media production strategy, the party seems to prefer containing social media externally. This will not deter many users, who are skilled at … Read more
News in Turkish The statue is in a Diyarbakır village. It is for “Mahsum Korkmaz, also known as Agit, was the first commander of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)’s military forces.” ************** Turkey ruling party favours Davutoglu as new PM: report Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has strongly backed the naming of Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu as the new premier … Read more
Deputy PM warns AKP rookies to ‘calm down’ Turkish deputy Prime Minister Arınç urges younger members of the ruling party AKP to ‘calm down’ after a row within the party over who will lead it after Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s term Davutoğlu aide appointed as PM’s chief advisor An adviser to FM Davutoğlu has been appointed as … Read more
As far as I could observe, not much irregularity was reported… Turkey’s Erdogan pitches for power Will Turkey’s controversial PM become its next president? Understanding Turkey’s election Turks are heading to the polls this weekend to vote for their first directly elected president. LIVE: Millions in Turkey head to polls Millions of Turkish citizens elect the next president … Read more
As the interrogation period ended, detainee police chiefs wanted to leave the court premises. However, police in uniform prevented them. Here comes the sit-in protest. It looks like AKP-led police & judiciary are not much knowledgeable about a trial process and they missed the deadline for the interrogation period. Of course one should not forget that some of … Read more
Turkey’s Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek today tweeted the message above. Not that American media is in its best situation but Mr. Şimşek has the arrogance to question press freedom in US while his own country’s press freedom can even be compared to US’. Most of the time, authoritarian conservative critics rely on leftist critics or intellectual debates that … Read more
AKP’s “Twitter Army” is best at trolling and mobilizing campaigns against non-AKP personalities. Erkan Oğur, a well-known musician, is the last victim. Based on what he allegedly said about Turkish Intelligence in a Twitter account that is attributed to him, his concert hosted by AKP led Sakarya Municipality has just been cancelled. His agency stated that … Read more
Şamil Tayyar is a former columnist, current AKP deputy, and literally a political troll in Twitter. He should not be taken too seriously, still he represents the logic of conspiracy many AKP voters share… AKP deputy blames ‘German deep state’ for Sivas massacre pic.twitter.com/9oY8l7ks5E
VIDEO: Live broadcast from hall as ruling AKP announces Turkish PM as presidential candidate Hurriyet Daily News Live Doğan News Agency footage showing the Ankara Trade Chambers’ (ATO) Congresium. LIVE: Turkey’s ruling AKP presents presidential runner Hurriyet Daily News It is widely expected that PM Erdoğan will run for his party as he has consistently registered his … Read more
I feel like what happened in Istanbul Municipality election will happen at a national level. HDP offers a good candidate that does not have much chance. Most Kurdish HDP voters vote for AKP candidate, especially those consertivative citizens, most leftists vote for HDP and AKP wins. I personally like Mr. Demirtaş very much but I … Read more
Turkish gov’t submits bill to boost Kurdish peace bid, provide legal framework for PKK talks Hurriyet Daily News The much-awaited bill to boost the Kurdish resolution process also provides a legal framework to talks and immunity to those who are involved in the negotiations with the PKK Looks like a propaganda tool: Erdoğan would win Turkish presidency … Read more
Freedom House says Turkish papers resorted to anti-Semitism Today’s Zaman They include the government’s recent releases of journalists in the Ergenekon and KCK cases, regressive changes to Turkey’s Internet law 5651, the blocking of Twitter and YouTube, and the law increasing intelligence,” the statement said, adding that . Turkey?s Council of State cancels Taksim pedestrianization project … Read more
CHP MP to broadcast graft session online in absence of Parliament TV CHP’s Melda Onur will once again air the critical session on graft claims via the Internet Parliament likely to whitewash four ministers, Erdoğan likely to ascend to presidency Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan is actually aiming to hit not two, but three birds with … Read more