Stage set for biggest-ever Eurovision BBC News | Europe | World Edition Sweden, Russia and Italy are among the favourites to win the 60th annual Eurovision Song Contest, which takes place in Vienna later. Juncker greets Orbán with ‘Hello dictator!” EurActiv.com European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker teased Hungarian Premier Viktor Orbán over his strongman reputation Friday, jokingly … Read more
Is Mustafa Akinci the best hope yet for a solution to the Cyprus problem? | George Kyris World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by George Kyris After 40 years of separation, the election of a moderate to lead the Turkish Cypriots gives cause for optimismWhen Mustafa Akinci took to the podium for his first speech as the … Read more
Akinci wins North Cyprus election BBC News | Europe | World Edition Mustafa Akinci sweeps to victory in North Cyprus’ presidential elections after pledging renewed urgency in seeking a peace deal on the island. High hopes for peace as Akıncı elected as new president of Turkish Cypriots A leftist moderate promising to press for a peace deal … Read more
Turkey’s education council ends, but debate lingers on The education council’s controversial decisions ‘enligthen education’s future,’ according to the education minister, despite harsh opposition criticism Ottoman language classes to be introduced ‘whatever they say,’ vows Erdoğan President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has waded into the heated debate over the possible inclusion of Ottoman language classes in the high … Read more
The President Who Ate Turkey POLITICO – Steven A. Cook – Without fail every year, starting around November 10, my #Turkey Twitter feed is jammed with not just the latest news from Ankara and Istanbul, but also Auntie Jean’s turkey recipe and suggestions about how to deep fry the bird without blowing up… Foreigners don’t like … Read more
Not only the Northern Cypriots but all sides and particularly EU leadership is certainly responsible. Nationalist victory threatens Cyprus peace process from EUobserver.com – Headline News EU main cause of Eroğlug’s victory in Cyprus from Hurriyet Dailynews by HDN As far as the EU is concerned, it is clear few Turkish Cypriots have any faith … Read more