Assistant Dr. Boyko Marinkov: The map of New Turkey is for internal use
22 April 2013 | 22:02 | FOCUS News Agency
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Chief Assistant Dr. Boyko Marinkov from the Institute for Balkan Studies and Center for Thracology with the Bulgarian Academy of Science in an interview with FOCUS News Agency
FOCUS : Mr. Marinkov, what is your comment on the map of the so-called New Turkey that was published by the Turkish media?
Dr. Boyko Marinkov: This map is entirely for local use within the frames of the Turkish political life. It is addressed inwards rather than outwards.
FOCUS : Why do you think that way?
Dr. Boyko Marinkov: At the moment Turkey is going through very interesting period. Chronology until 2010-2011 was even and comparatively clear. Domination of the Party of Justice and Development was undoubted. Its results grew in percentage rate during the elections in 2002, 2007 and 2011. Respectively confidence in the ruling party grows. Starting from 34%, passing through 45% and reaching 49,9% votes in favor of the Party for Justice and Development. This is the superb period in the 10-year term of Erdogan. Only one Turkish politician Adnan Menderes has completed a full ten-year term and won three elections. This happens from 1950 to 1960. Erdogan turns exactly ten years as Prime Minister on March 13, 2013.
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