Anti-Islam march in German city BBC News | Europe | World Edition A controversial march against “Islamisation of the West”, and a big counter-demonstration, are held in the German city of Dresden. Germany and the eurozone: The view from Paris Centre for European Reform On recent visits to Berlin, I have been surprised at how negative people … Read more
EU reaches deal on 2015 budget BBC News | Europe | World Edition European Parliament and government negotiators reach a deal on the EU’s 2015 budget – a fraught issue amid national budget cuts. South Stream Abandoned: Who Benefits and Who Loses Ideas on Europe By Dimitrije Tasic Fuels might not draw maps of the world, but … Read more
No Agreement Reached on Syrian No-Fly Zone NYT > Turkey by By HELENE COOPER Turkey is continuing to push the Obama administration to impose a no-fly zone or safe area along the Turkish-Syrian border, administration officials said Monday, but obstacles remain. Putin declares gas discount for Turkey, issues warning on South Stream Turkey and Russia have … Read more
1889: A Visit to Constantinople NYT > Turkey by By INTERNATIONAL HERALD TRIBUNE From the International Herald Tribune archives: The German emperor and empress visited Turkey in 1889. 40 PHOTOS OF OTTOMAN ISTANBUL FROM THE 1900S These rare pictures give an insight into life in Ottoman Istanbul more than a hundred years ago when the Ottoman … Read more
New Bill Allows TIB to Control Internet Traffic Data After the passing of a new omnibus law, Turkey’s Telecommunication Authorities are now able to control internet traffic information and it will be passed onto related officials through judges – a type of information that could be only be requested within an investigation. News in Turkish … Read more
15-year-old confirmed dead in mining disaster One of 201 miners who have lost their lives in the Soma mining disaster was only 15 years old Mine operator shuts down website amid reactions The operator of the mine where more than 200 workers died after an accident on May 13 shut down its website on May 14 amid … Read more
Kanal İstanbul project may increase destruction during an earthquake – CİHAN Kanal İstanbul project may increase destruction during an earthquake TR_ISTA – 02.02.2014 11:38:58 Kanal İstanbul, a new waterway announced by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as his ?crazy project? which is planned to span 44 kilometers and connect the Black Sea to the Sea … Read more
Marmaray journeys briefly interrupted on first day Marmaray journeys temporarily interrupted due to power blackout this morning, on the first day after its glorious ceremony Passengers leave the train and walk through the tunnel under Bosphorus… Istanbul’s new rail service under the Bosphorus disrupted by overcrowding Station forced to close and trains delayed as curious Turks flock … Read more
I wish Mr. Crowe was in town right now… He would miss the traffic:) Russell Crowe meets with Turkish culture minister, seeks for assistance for actors Famous Hollywood actor Russell Crowe has met with Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Ömer Çelik ************** Pigs spotted swimming across Istanbul’s Bosphorus A herd of pigs were seen in … Read more
Divan Hotel which sheltered Gezi Park protesters awarded PKF hotelexperts, based in Germany?s Munich, has awarded Turkey?s Divan Hotel with its ?Hospitality Innovation Award? ***************** Witness protection shields 273 in Turkey Close to 300 people are now living under Turkey?s witness protection program following procedures such as facial surgery Turkish government moves for shortening compulsory … Read more
Prosecutors launch probe into sergeants over accusations of sexual abuse of minor in Turkey Prosecutors in the southeastern Anatolian province of Bingöl have launched an investigation over accusations that five sergeants sexually abused a 16-year-old girl. ***************** Uludere case sent to a military court The Diyarbakır public prosecutor has ruled the ongoing Uludere case out … Read more