The immediate link below is produced by a fact-checking site. One should have a look. The third link is the Independent link that was widely criticized yesterday by not only pro-AKP circles but some nationalists. The author is a reliable one and what he says his candid ideas. Those critics should work for a more … Read more
Thousands stranded in Istanbul airports as more flights cancelled Thousands of passengers were stranded on Jan. 1 in Istanbul’s two main airports due to continuous heavy snowfall, adding to the cancelation of around 300 scheduled flights on Dec. 31, 2015 Frustrated passengers say being a sponsor of Messi is nothing to us… news in Turkish here. … Read more
Vodafone İstanbul runners cross the famous Bosporus Bridge during the 36th edition of the event in this Nov. 16, 2016 file photo.(Photo: Sunday’s Zaman) Vodafone İstanbul Marathon to cross Bosphorus for 37th time Today‘s Zaman Vodafone İstanbul runners cross the famous Bosporus Bridge during the 36th edition of the event in this Nov. 16, 2016 … Read more
CHAMBER OF ARCHITECTS BRANCH CHAIRPERSON CEMAL GÖKÇE:: “İstanbul isn’t More Ready for an Earthquake than 1999” Bianet :: English Chamber of Architects İstanbul Branch Chairperson Cemal Gökçe, said İstanbul is still unprepared for an earthquake since August 17, 1999. Qualified supervision and sustained urbanization were stressed. Repeated delays increase airline companies’ costs by 20 percent in Istanbul … Read more
Turkish Airlines Urges Pilots to Marry to Prevent Accidents Bianet :: English Turkish Airlines (THY) General Manager Kotil, recalling allegations that the Germanwings co-pilot crashed the plane on purpose killing 150 people, said they would encourage their pilots to marry. Pilots ‘should marry to avoid Germanwings-like crashes’ Turkish Airlines CEO Temel Kotil has come up with an … Read more
Ebola not as bad as it looks: Turkish Airlines CEO The Ebola virus is ‘not as bad as it looks,’ Turkish Airlines CEO Kotil said after a meeting of aviation leaders ******** Some Charges Are Dropped in Scandal in Turkey NYT > Turkey by By TIM ARANGO / A Turkish prosecutor on Friday dismissed charges against dozens … Read more
Kadıköy, Yeldeğirmeni via @stencilcity Lots of stuff in this piece in Turkish. ************** A Nomadic Museum Takes Up Temporary Residence in Istanbul NYT > Turkey by By JULIE BAUMGARDNER Following projects in Dubai and London, the newly founded Moving Museum sets up shop in the ancient Turkish city with a series of artist residencies. Erdogan’s Grand Construction Projects Are … Read more
Istanbul intelligence unit head called for deposition over allegations of leaking graft probe Istanbul?s public Prosecutor?s Office has summoned Intelligence Unit head Erdogan backs officials against bribery ?stain? Turkey prime minister blames foreign forces and the media for allegations of bribery against his government, accusing them of preparing ?a trap? to snare his ministers … Read more
A Rare Meeting With Reclusive Turkish Spiritual Leader Fethullah Gulen In an exclusive interview, the head of the Gulenist movement speaks on anti-Semitism, his particular brand of Islam, and why he’s been in hiding for 14 years. Jamie Tarabay Aug 14 2013 Reports of Erdogan illness denied Independent Online ISTANBUL – Turkish Prime … Read more
?Any Turk in Beirut? target for us, kidnapped Lebanese pilgrims? families threaten The families of abducted Lebanese Shiite pilgrims in Syria have threatened to kidnap any Turkish national in Beirut Turkey shuts offices as Lebanon crisis mounts Turkey has closed its cultural center and commercial office in Beirut after the kidnapping of two Turkish pilots … Read more
Revolutionary Muslims give support to Occupy Gezi ?Blame us if needed,? says RedHack on Twitter detentions over protests The Turkish hacker network gave tips to protesters to avoid being charged over tweets. Turkish protesters have invented a new verb: ‘chapul Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Ergodan hasn’t exactly been conciliatory toward protesters over the … Read more
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Dink murder was an organized crime, not an individual action, Turkish high court ruled Turkey’s High Court of Appeals have overturned previous… *************** Turkish Airlines workers strike, company says no disruption Turkish Airlines (THY) employees went on strike today in a dispute over pay and the reinstatement. May Day victim getting better Dilan Alp, a … Read more
One killed, 122 detained in football tensions, title celebrations delayed A supporter was stabbed to death and more than 100 fans were detained on May 12 as the violence. ************************* Can?t help ?Beliebing:? Fandom and pop stars from Hurriyet Daily News Pre-teen girls from Turkey boasted a true profile of Beliebers when they became hysterical … Read more
THY işçileri 15 Mayıs’ta greve çıkacak Hava-İş Sendikası işçileri Taksim‘de yaptıkları eylemle 15 Mayıs’ta greve çıkacaklarını duyurdu. Hava İş Genel Başkanı Atilla Ayçin “THY personeli uçmama kararı aldı, uçmayacaklar” dedi. Hava-İş sendikası işçileri, 15 Mayıs’ta başlayacak olan grev için kamuoyuna destek ve dayanışma çağrısı yaptı. Hava-İş Sendikası Başkanı Atilla Ayçin, işten çıkarılan Türk Hava Yolları … Read more