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Diyanet, Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate, claimed gathering intelligence on suspected Gülenists via imams in 38 countries…

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  One-year halt in Turkey, Russia ties ‘over’: Turkish PM A year-long hiatus in relations between Russia and Turkey is over, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım said Dec. 6 in his first visit to Moscow as prime minister Diyanet gathers intelligence on suspected Gülenists via imams in 38 countries Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) has gathered … Read more

Cyberculture agenda: It seems Only Twitter among 9 tech companies declares to Refuse to Help Build Muslim Registry for Trump

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Of 9 Tech Companies, Only Twitter Says It Would Refuse to Help Build Muslim Registry for Trump The Intercept by Sam Biddle Every American corporation, from the largest conglomerate to the smallest firm, should ask itself right now: Will we do business with the Trump administration to further its most extreme, draconian goals? Or will we … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: “Commission won’t call Castro a dictator…”French primaries…

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Commission won’t call Castro a dictator  EUobserver.com – Headline News The EU executive says that a statement decribing the former Cuban leader as a “hero for many” is balanced and suggests that the use of the word dictator by a commissioner doesn’t reflect its position. France’s next President could be an Islamophobic “Thatcherite” who wants to dismantle … Read more

Anthro roundup: “Anthropological reflections on space colonization”

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Anthropological reflections on space colonization The Space Review In this regard, anthropology, as the scientific discipline that puts human beings at the center of its study focus, is of immense importance. Without sufficient knowledge about human behavior and reciprocal physical and cultural interaction with the Museum of Anthropology spotlights Gullah culture Winston-Salem Journal “Visions of … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: “European Brides in the Islamic State…

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European Brides in the Islamic State SAPIENS by Martijn de Koning, Aysha Navest, and Annelies Moors What factors are motivating Dutch women to relocate to Islamic State strongholds at all costs? Three anthropologists set out to find the untold stories behind their emigration. Michelle Jones/SAPIENS Obama and Merkel BBC News | Europe | World Edition A look … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: The most expensive cities in Europe: London and Copenhagen

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Soft or hard Brexit: do the UK’s political parties know what they want? open Democracy News Analysis – by Kirsty Hughes On the single market, Labour, the Tories, and UKIP, appear to agree: good access to the single market not membership of it – in disagreement with the SNP, LibDems and Greens. Scottish Independence activists take … Read more

Not only the Gülen case, Turkey is also interested in Zarrab case, demanding his release…

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  Turkish justice minister asks US Attorney General to release Zarrab A top Turkish government official recently met with Attorney General Loretta Lynch and told her the prosecution of Turkish-Iranian businessman Reza Zarrab was “based on no evidence,” according to a court filing unsealed on Nov. 15. Turkish President Erdoğan blasts foreign media outlets at TRT World … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: “EU agrees to boost defence and security…”Downing Street dismisses Brexit ‘divisions’ memo…

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EU agrees to boost defence and security  BBC News | Europe | World Edition The EU is to boost its defence role, but a senior official says the bloc does not intend to compete with Nato. Downing Street dismisses Brexit ‘divisions’ memo BBC News | Europe | World Edition Downing Street “wholeheartedly” rejects a leaked memo describing … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: “Trump victory to spur EU military union”

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Germany: Trump victory to spur EU military union  EUobserver.com – Headline News Donald Trump’s election as US president, as well as Brexit, ought to speed up plans for EU military integration, Germany’s defence chief says. Trump to model UK relations on Reagan-Thatcher EUobserver.com – Headline News Ukip leader Nigel Farage already says he is willing to help … Read more

As police raids HDP protesters, “PM Admits Deliberate Internet Cut Off”

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PM Admits Deliberate Internet Cut Off Bianet :: English About Internet cut off, PM Yıldırım has said that things will return to normal “after the threat is parried”. Problems in access to social media in Turkey a ‘security measure,’ says PM The slowdown in internet connection experienced throughout Turkey are a “security measure” taken by the government, … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: An Interview with Birgitta Jónsdóttir, Iceland’s Pirate party figurehead…

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‘The system is a reflection of who we are’: an interview with Birgitta Jónsdóttir  open Democracy News Analysis – by Ashish Ghadiali and Birgitta Jónsdóttir “It’s not only about us versus the system. The system is really us.” As Iceland’s radical Pirate party approaches the gates of power, we speak to its figurehead Birgitta Jónsdóttir. Birgitta … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: “Once asylum beneficiaries in 1956, Hungarians now reject migrants”

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Once asylum beneficiaries in 1956, Hungarians now reject migrants EurActiv.com Sixty years ago, Soviet tanks crushed an anti-communist uprising in Budapest, sending 200,000 Hungarians – men women and children – fleeing across the border into Austrian refugee camps, then onwards into a welcoming Western world. A Progressive Political Alliance for Europe  Project Syndicate by Kemal Derviş If … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: Czarny Protest…Brexit event.. Hungary and its crackdown on opposition press…

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Czarny Protest: how Polish women took to the streets open Democracy News Analysis – by Kasia Narkowicz After two decades of feminist pressure, the people took to the streets. But why now? Polish women protest against a legislative proposal for a total ban on abortion in Poland. PAimages/Geert Vanden Wijngaert. All rights reserved. Joy and despair in … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: Poland’s ‘Black Protest’.. Fraser of Allander report on Brexit…

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Fraser of Allander report: Brexit could cost 80,000 jobs BBC News | Europe | World Edition Scotland could lose between 30,000 to 80,000 jobs as a result of Brexit, according to the Fraser of Allander Institute. Why Poland’s ‘Black Protest’ could be a potential game changer open Democracy News Analysis – by Tom Junes With its move … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: Anti-Immigration Referendum in Hungary… “Polish women strike against abortion ban…

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Black Monday: Polish women strike against abortion ban  BBC News | Europe | World Edition Some businesses in Poland close for the day as thousands of women go on strike to protest against proposals for a total ban on abortion. Anti-Immigration Referendum Sunday in Hungary open Democracy News Analysis – by G. M. Tamás Our first major … Read more