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Better than nothing. The Commemorative Events in Istanbul. Turkey hesitant reacting Russia, France’s G-decisions. #ArmenianGenocide

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The Commemorative Events for Genocide in Istanbul Bianet :: English On the anniversary of 1915 Genocide, several events were held in Istanbul. The official ceremony, the genocide march, and erecting memorial stone in front of the victims were some of the ceremonial events among others. Armenian Genocide: Coverage on 19th and 20th Century  Bianet :: English Demoyan, … Read more

Turkey having playing the ally card, Obama does not utter g-word…

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View originalFlag media Obama’s nuanced 1915 statement avoids ‘genocide’ Hurriyet Daily News Fulfilling expectations, U.S. President Obama has refrained from using the word ‘genocide’ in a statement to mark the 100th anniversary of the mass deportation of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire, while praising two figures who used the term. The many faces of Anzac Day: how … Read more

Turkish PM says April 24 to be commemorated in Turkey, BUT most of efforts go to focus on Battle of the Dardanelles….

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Ankara’s trigger button: Armenian ‘genocide‘ As the centenary of the mass killings nears, Turkish officials will lambast anyone who dares uses the ‘G-word’.  AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) / Turkey says it ‘shares’ Armenia pain …pectfully remember” deaths of Armenians in 1915 but stops short of recognising the killings as genocide  BBC News | Europe … Read more

Government’s full time apologist Mahçupyan loses his advisor post after calling 1915 a genocide…

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Maybe he will finally understand what does supporting AKP regime means… Turkish PM’s chief advisor calls 1915 a ‘genocide’   Etyen Mahçupyan has described the killings of Armenians in 1915 at the hands of the Ottoman Empire as a ‘genocide’ Turkey’s EU Minister disapproves of remarks by Mahçupyan over 1915 Mahçupyan’s description ‘was not appropriate for his … Read more

Now it is Pope’s turn: “Erdoğan warns Pope Francis not to repeat ‘mistake’ about Armenian claims…

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Erdoğan warns Pope Francis not to repeat ‘mistake’ about Armenian claims Turkish President Erdoğan has condemned Pope Francis, warning him to not repeat the ‘mistake’ of describing the mass killings of Ottoman Armenians as ‘genocide.’ European Parliament set to vote on ‘genocide’ claims The European Parliament is set to discuss and vote on a resolution April 15 … Read more

As approved article gives Turkish gov’t power to shut down websites in 4 hours, Yavuz Baydar on how “Erdogan has all but destroyed Turkish journalism”

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Erdogan has all but destroyed Turkish journalism | Yavuz Baydar  World news: Turkey | guardian.co.uk by Yavuz Baydar Journalists are being intimidated and imprisoned, while government-friendly moguls are given lucrative contracts. The free media is on the verge of extinction Among journalists, the truth universally acknowledged is that bad news commands more column inches than good. … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: Anti-austerity Protests against new #ECB HQ in full gear in #Frankfurt #blockupy #18M

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Riot in Frankfurt targets new ECB HQ BBC News | Europe | World Edition Anti-austerity protesters in the German city of Frankfurt burn police cars in protest at the opening of the European Central Bank’s new building. EU Summit live: Energy, Ukraine to dominate talks  EurActiv.com Energy Union, and the tensions with Russia, will dominate EU leaders’ … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: Anti-corruption parties shake Spain… “Germany ends teacher headscarf ban….

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Why we occupy: Dutch universities at the crossroads open Democracy News Analysis – by Enzo Rossi, Johan Hartle, Robin Celikates and Nicholas Vrousalis The Netherlands, a mere 10 years behind the UK, seems eager to catch up. Twin pressures of authoritarianism from above and neoliberalism from below make it necessary to develop the democratic alternative put … Read more

Cyberculture agenda: Minecraft video game, target of Turkey’s Family Ministry … Twitter vs. Trolls

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Turkey’s Family Ministry launches probe into Minecraft video game Turkish ministry has launched an investigation into video game “Minecraft” on grounds that it encourages violence Israel suspends three diplomats over Twitter posts  AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Diplomats summoned for disciplinary hearings over remarks critical of PM and foreign minister, and could be dismissed. 71% Check Facebook, Twitter … Read more

Eurosphere agenda:”Europe in the global app economy….”Croatia and Serbia fail with genocide claims…

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How Europe can win in the global app economy  EurActiv.com As the European Union prepares its plan for a Digital Single Market, policy-makers must take full account of the fastest growing segment of that market – the app industry, writes Sophie Mestchersky.   MAIN FOCUS: Croatia and Serbia fail with genocide claims | 04/02/2015 euro|topics The International … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: “Podemos mobilises the masses in Spain

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MAIN FOCUS: Podemos mobilises the masses in Spain | 02/02/2015  euro|topics Over one hundred thousand supporters of the left-leaning party Podemos demonstrated on Saturday in Madrid in a “March for Change”. Syriza and Podemos have the potential to channel indignation into constructive politics, some commentators write. Others fear a rise of left-wing populism.   Poisoned spy inquiry … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: “Syriza-led Greek parliament ‘will never ratify TTIP’

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 Syriza-led Greek parliament ‘will never ratify TTIP’  EurActiv.com The newly-elected government in Athens has always been suspicious of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) and will use its Parliament majority to sink the EU-US trade pact, claims a former Syriza MEP now turned minister. EurActiv Greece reports. Greece holds ‘crucial’ meetings to secure new debt agreement … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: Merkel rules out Greek debt relief as Greece shuns debt talks with troika…

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Greece shuns debt talks with troika BBC News | Europe | World Edition Greece’s new finance minister snubs his main eurozone counterpart, saying Athens will not negotiate over debts with the EU-IMF troika. Merkel rules out Greek debt relief BBC News | Europe | World Edition German Chancellor Angela Merkel rejects any cancellation of Greece’s debt, saying … Read more

Eurosphere agenda: “Europe’s Jihadi Generation… “The middle-class voters who can’t resist Marx…

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MAIN FOCUS: Syriza forms coalition with right-wing party | 27/01/2015 euro|topics Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras was sworn in as new Greek prime minister on Monday, just 21 hours after the voting booths closed, to lead a coalition with the Eurosceptic and right-wing populist Independent Greeks party. The impoverished middle classes have brought this unusual alliance to … Read more

The 2nd day of 15K Metal Workers… #MetalİscisiGrevde #MetaldeGrevVar

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Turkish metal workers begin strike for better wages A group of metal workers began a strike on Jan. 29 around Turkey to protest poor wages in the sector and demand a better collective bargaining agreement with employers in the industry. Another group of metal workers are also planning to go on strike Feb. 19, increasing the … Read more