Bitcoin, The Beginning Of Open Source Governance? Falkvinge on Infopolicy – Discussions on information policy and civil liberties by Nozomi Hayase Quality Legislation – Nozomi Hayase: In my previous article on this site, “Bitcoin, Open Source Movement for Decentralized Future”, among many other issues I addressed some concern about the existence of early adopters and this apparent … Read more
Turkey world’s second highest TV series exporter after US Turkey exports TV series to over 100 nations, earning over $200 million annually 100-200 trees shouldn’t stop Turkey’s development: Energy minister Hurriyet Daily News Taner Yıldız’s words, which evoked President Erdoğan’s dismissive remarks about ‘a few trees’ during the Gezi protests, came a day after a group of … Read more
The emerging Middle East order: who can shape it and how? open Democracy News Analysis – by Dlawer Ala’Aldeen For the first time for decades, all sides to the conflict agree that terrorism has grown out of all proportions and poses a major threat to all. The current aerial bombardment by the US and its … Read more
Algerian militants behead kidnapped French tourist Algerian militants beheaded French tourist Hervé Gourdel, who was kidnapped by gunmen in what the group said was a response to France’s action against ISIL militants in Iraq French hostage beheaded in Algeria France confirms an Algerian jihadist group linked to IS has beheaded 55-year-old tourist Herve Gourdel, who was … Read more
MAIN FOCUS: Uber ignores ban in Germany | 03/09/2014 euro|topics The ridesharing service Uber announced on Tuesday that it will continue operating in Germany despite a nationwide ban. In a lawsuit filed by representatives of the taxi sector, a court prohibited the company from using an app to connect customers with drivers of private vehicles. The right step … Read more
Ukrainian soldiers battling Russian tanks at Lugansk: Army Ukrainian troops on Sept. 1 were battling a Russian tank contingent in the eastern city of Lugansk, Kiev said, accusing Moscow’s army units of moving into large cities in the region What further sanctions is the EU considering against Russia? Open Europe blog Given the recent escalation in … Read more
Handelsblatt: France is the new sick man of Europe by Open Europe The Juncker Presidencies & EU budget stability Ideas on Europe by Ronny Patz I’m just doing some research on budgetary rules in the Eurozone, pre- and post-crisis, and stumbled over some interesting EU trivia: Reading the original Council Regulation (Regulation 1466/97) on the … Read more
Turkey asks for satisfactory explanation from Germany over wiretapping reports Ankara warned Berlin that such practices would also harm the two countries’ cooperation in providing international security Turkish anger over German ‘spying’ BBC News | Europe | World Edition The German ambassador to Turkey is called to the foreign ministry over reports that Germany spied on … Read more
Russian convoy stokes Ukraine fears FT.com – World, Europe A convoy of 280 lorries said to be carrying aid and Russian troops could provoke conflict as it heads towards the Ukrainian border A country called Europe? Ideas on Europe by Jon Danzig The maps below look at Europe in a different way to usual cartography – they … Read more
Myths and Misreporting About Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Slate Articles by Martin Enserink A consultative Council of Citizens: for a new policy of participation in Europe open Democracy News Analysis – by Patrizia Nanz and Raphaël Kies People are no longer content simply to take part in elections and to delegate all their power to political representatives. If … Read more
European Court of Justice bans German language requirement for Turkish spouse visas EurActiv.com On Thursday (10 July) the EU’s top court ruled against Germany’s language requirement for Turkish spouses applying for residence in the country, rebuffing the German government and saying the right to family reunification is essential to integration in the member states. EurActiv … Read more
Germany spy arrested on suspicion of spying for NSA Germany Arrests Double Agent Allegedly Spying for the U.S. Mashable! by Colin Daileda German authorities have arrested a German man on suspicion of being a double agent for the United States. The man has been linked to spying on a panel investigating activities by the … Read more
Turkish Court Says YouTube Ban Is Unconstitutional NYT > Turkey by By CEYLAN YEGINSU DISPATCHES FROM TURKEY: Popular Twitter User Receives 15 Months of Prison Bianet :: English E. P., the owner of popular twitter user “Allah CC?, has been convicted to 15 months of prison for ?overtly humiliating religious values accepted by a faction of the society?. … Read more
Fascists and ultra-rights @ #EP2014:25% France23% Denmark22% UK20% Austria15% Hungary13% Finland12% Greece8% Germany — Wolfgang Lünenbürger @luebue (@luebue) May 25, 2014 MAIN FOCUS: European elections: triumph of the Eurosceptics | 26/05/2014 euro|topics Despite a loss of votes the conservatives remain the strongest force in the EU Parliament, while right-wing populist and Eurosceptic parties made massive … Read more
Today at around 11, in Okmeydanı, İstanbul, we heard the news that a protester were killed due to a hit at his head after police opened fire with real bullets. Later, the news was corrected and the story went like this: A group of high school students were commemorating Berkin Elvan’s death, police intervened with police … Read more