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Greek papers left with egg on face over meeting that never was
The atmosphere between Turkish prime minister Tayyip Erdogan and Greek PM, Kostas Karamanlis was described as tense, somewhat "icy" according to Greek national daily, Vima. On the other hand, the Ethnos newspaper... Swine flu now in India and Turkey
The Swine Flu has reached India and Turkey with their first cases recorded when the H1N1 virus was detected at the airport screening. A 23-year old passenger from the United States has been quarantine at the... Cyprus: Are old friends offering new hope for unity?
It is still very unlikely the island will reunite soon. "Britain granted Cyprus independence in 1960. Only three years later, communal conflict led the Turkish Cypriots to withdraw from powersharing. In... The Virtual Family Reunion.
By, Uwe Paschen. The virtual Family reunion. Yesterday was my Mothers Birthday and with only my Brother, Sister in law and nephews leaving with her nowadays due to the fact that most of us are scattered around... May Day Marches Continue as Several Protests Turn Violent
Thousands of people marched in the streets of a number of countries on Friday, where May Day is traditionally seen as a day of rallies by labor unions. Protests in Turkey, Germany, and Greece became violent with... Turkish police clash with May Day protesters
It is one of the toughest MAY DAY after world war two, the reason behind that is non other than the fire in the job market.The effect of recession is clearly visible, and Turky demonstration is just one of them, we... Turkish students discover individualism in the U.S.
BY EMRE PEKER, MEDILL NEWS SERVICE [to the companion interview with Gunay Evinch, "The changing role of Young Turks in the U.S."] Serdar Özenalp arrived in Charlottesville, Va., around midnight after a 20-hour journey from Istanbul, Turkey. He hailed a cab with two... Protests in Turkey highlight alleged coup plot
Thousands of people protested in Turkey today, in central Ankara, to highlight an investigation into an alleged coup plot, that critics see as a crackdown on opponents to the government. The protest was held at... Turkish Anchor Reports on Obama in Blackface, Spoof or Real News?
A Turkish news anchor was shown reporting on President Obama in blackface makeup leaving people wondering if the broadcast was a spoof or the real deal? The news broadcast aired after Obama had left Turkey for Iraq... Obama in Turkey: US not at War with Islam
Barack Obama has used his first trip to a mainly Muslim nation since becoming president to declare that the US "is not and never will be at war with Islam". He addressed the Turkish parliament, calling for a greater partnership with the Muslim world and saying America's...Introducing the Baraclava; Eat your heart out Shepard Fairey
Nadir Gullu, chef and baklava master of Karakoy Gulluoglu, shows off his portrait of President Obama made of baklava, also known as the Baracklava. " Turks rejoiced when Barack Obama was elected president last November, and he remains a popular figure in predominantly... High Security for Mr. Obama's Packed Diplomacy: G20, NATO, & EU
When a sitting United States President travels, not only the White House travels with him, the Secret Service members will also be on extra high alert to protect the US President at all times. It will be no... You've heard of the G20, now hear the G20 of Glasgow
We all know about the G20 talks, we'll find out what all the big nations have to say about all the things wrong in the world. But what is said if the BBC takes a diffrent aproach and speaks to the real G20, that's... 'Honor Killings' Have Morphed Into 'Honor Suicides' in Turkey
An 18 year old girl from Turkey refused an arranged marriage to an older man which her father had planned for her. Since she refused, "her father told her she has to commit suicide to spare him from serving a prison sentence." " When Elif's father told her she had to kill... Two Turkish Retired Generals charged for plot against Government
Two retired four star Generals are accused of leading a plot to overturn the Pro-Islamic AKP government. The Generals Sener Eruygur and Hursit Tolon are retired officers continue the pans they devised when they were serving - in 2002-2003. It is known that they are...
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