Should EU Suspend Turkey’s Accession Negotiations? – Analysis
December 18, 2014 Elcano Royal Institute Leave a comment
By Elcano Royal Institute
By William Chislett
The arrest of Turkish journalists, media executives and even the scriptwriter of a popular television series, ostensibly for ‘forming, leading and being a member of an armed terrorist organisation’, brought a swift rebuke from the European Commission and raised the question of whether Turkey’s EU painfully slow accession negotiations should be suspended.
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Thursday, December 18, 2014
Putin praises Erdoğan as ‘tough man’ for defying EU over pipeline decision - INTERNATIONAL
Putin praises Erdoğan as ‘tough man’ for defying EU over pipeline decision
Nerdun Hacıoğlu MOSCOW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as a “tough man,” praising him for not being intimidated by a potential Western reaction against Russia’s decision to scrap the South Stream gas pipeline in favor of replacing it with a route through Turkey.
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Nerdun Hacıoğlu MOSCOW
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as a “tough man,” praising him for not being intimidated by a potential Western reaction against Russia’s decision to scrap the South Stream gas pipeline in favor of replacing it with a route through Turkey.
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Europe has to decide about Turkey - SEMİH İDİZ
Europe has to decide about Turkey
It is ironic that it is only at times like this that the EU starts waving the big stick, warning Ankara that if it does not fulfill its obligations in terms of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law it will endanger its membership prospects.
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It is ironic that it is only at times like this that the EU starts waving the big stick, warning Ankara that if it does not fulfill its obligations in terms of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law it will endanger its membership prospects.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Believers of all faiths celebrate Sufi poet Rumi in Turkey's Konya city | The National
Believers of all faiths celebrate Sufi poet
Dan Boylan
KONYA, Turkey // As conductor of 20 of the world’s most accomplished whirling dervishes, and 30 of the greatest Sufi musicians, Fahri Ozcakil holds one of the highest spiritual positions in Turkey.
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Dan Boylan
KONYA, Turkey // As conductor of 20 of the world’s most accomplished whirling dervishes, and 30 of the greatest Sufi musicians, Fahri Ozcakil holds one of the highest spiritual positions in Turkey.
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What the Zaman Raid Means for Turkey’s Media - The New Yorker
What the Zaman Raid Means for Turkey’s Media
By Jenna Krajeski
Late last Saturday night, Celil Sağır left his home, in an Istanbul suburb, for the offices of the Turkish media group Zaman, where he works as the managing editor of the English-language daily Today’s Zaman. Earlier that week, an anonymous Twitter user, going by the name Fuat Avni, who claims to be part of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s inner circle, had warned that there would be a police operation against media outlets that were seen to be loyal to Fethullah Gülen, a Pennsylvania-based Turkish imam whose vast network of followers occupy influential roles across Turkish institutions, including government and media. On Saturday, Fuat Avni followed up with details, predicting that the raid would happen that weekend. Staff from Zaman, which operates a variety of media outlets, including a Turkish-language newspaper, flooded the office to prepare.
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By Jenna Krajeski
Late last Saturday night, Celil Sağır left his home, in an Istanbul suburb, for the offices of the Turkish media group Zaman, where he works as the managing editor of the English-language daily Today’s Zaman. Earlier that week, an anonymous Twitter user, going by the name Fuat Avni, who claims to be part of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s inner circle, had warned that there would be a police operation against media outlets that were seen to be loyal to Fethullah Gülen, a Pennsylvania-based Turkish imam whose vast network of followers occupy influential roles across Turkish institutions, including government and media. On Saturday, Fuat Avni followed up with details, predicting that the raid would happen that weekend. Staff from Zaman, which operates a variety of media outlets, including a Turkish-language newspaper, flooded the office to prepare.
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Global perception of Turkey worsened by corruption
Global perception of Turkey worsened by corruption
As Turkey commemorates the first anniversary of the massive corruption investigations that were revealed on Dec. 17 and 25 of last year, restrictions on media coverage of anything that would remind the public of the graft allegations are increasing and the image of the country has worsened, particularly in the Western world, due to the failure to conduct an open and free investigation process.
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As Turkey commemorates the first anniversary of the massive corruption investigations that were revealed on Dec. 17 and 25 of last year, restrictions on media coverage of anything that would remind the public of the graft allegations are increasing and the image of the country has worsened, particularly in the Western world, due to the failure to conduct an open and free investigation process.
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International coalition succeeded in toppling Kemalists, what’s next? - BARÇIN YİNANÇ
International coalition succeeded in toppling Kemalists, what’s next?
The advent of Today’s Zaman was certainly good news for the Hürriyet Daily News. Developing a rival is always good for any establishment that enjoyed being the sole player for decades in a given sector.
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The advent of Today’s Zaman was certainly good news for the Hürriyet Daily News. Developing a rival is always good for any establishment that enjoyed being the sole player for decades in a given sector.
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Turkish journalist Hasan Cemal wins Harvard award - LOCAL
Turkish journalist Hasan Cemal wins Harvard award
ISTANBUL
Nieman Fellows in the class of 2015 at Harvard University have selected prominent Turkish journalist and writer Hasan Cemal as this year’s recipient of the Louis M. Lyons Award for Conscience and Integrity in Journalism.
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ISTANBUL
Nieman Fellows in the class of 2015 at Harvard University have selected prominent Turkish journalist and writer Hasan Cemal as this year’s recipient of the Louis M. Lyons Award for Conscience and Integrity in Journalism.
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Intel agency’s warnings set off probe into Turkish al-Qaeda-affiliated group
Intel agency’s warnings set off probe into Turkish al-Qaeda-affiliated group
A Turkish daily revealed that Turkey's intel agency tipped off the police on activities of an al-Qaeda-affiliated group known as Tahşiyeciler (Annotators), whose leader's defamation complaint against journalists was the basis of a recent politically orchestrated crackdown on the media.
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A Turkish daily revealed that Turkey's intel agency tipped off the police on activities of an al-Qaeda-affiliated group known as Tahşiyeciler (Annotators), whose leader's defamation complaint against journalists was the basis of a recent politically orchestrated crackdown on the media.
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One year on, graft probe revelations still fresh in Turks’ minds
One year on, graft probe revelations still fresh in Turks’ minds
People across Turkey today marked the first anniversary of the beginning of the worst corruption scandal in the history of the Turkish Republic, a scandal that implicated government ministers, their sons and the inner circle of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
More:One year on, graft probe revelations still fresh in Turks’ minds
People across Turkey today marked the first anniversary of the beginning of the worst corruption scandal in the history of the Turkish Republic, a scandal that implicated government ministers, their sons and the inner circle of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
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Turkey and the European Union: Media freedom RIP? | The Economist
Turkey and the European Union
Media freedom RIP?
A fresh round of arrests takes relations with the European Union to a new low
Dec 20th 2014 | From the print edition
“WE HAVE no concern about what the EU might say, whether the EU accepts us as members or not.” The latest outburst from Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s president, sent the lira down by 4% against the dollar amid growing worries over the direction the country is taking.
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Media freedom RIP?
A fresh round of arrests takes relations with the European Union to a new low
Dec 20th 2014 | From the print edition
“WE HAVE no concern about what the EU might say, whether the EU accepts us as members or not.” The latest outburst from Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s president, sent the lira down by 4% against the dollar amid growing worries over the direction the country is taking.
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‘EU’s refusal to accept Turkey - obvious racism’ — RT Op-Edge
‘EU’s refusal to accept Turkey - obvious racism’
The fact that German and French governments have refused Turkey’s applications to join the EU because they are not white and are Muslim is essentially racism, political analyst Chris Bambery told RT.
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The fact that German and French governments have refused Turkey’s applications to join the EU because they are not white and are Muslim is essentially racism, political analyst Chris Bambery told RT.
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Turkish PM in conversation, part 3: How do you create a fairer society? | openDemocracy
Turkish PM in conversation, part 3: How do you create a fairer society?
Ahmet Davutoğlu and Richard Falk 17 December 2014
Can Turkey talk about its concern for social welfare given its rapacious capitalist practises, lack of labour rights and persisting gender inequality? Prime Minister Davutoğlu elaborates on his 9-point programme.
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Ahmet Davutoğlu and Richard Falk 17 December 2014
Can Turkey talk about its concern for social welfare given its rapacious capitalist practises, lack of labour rights and persisting gender inequality? Prime Minister Davutoğlu elaborates on his 9-point programme.
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Turkey: Pope's visit fuels hopes for rise in faith tourism - Tourism - ANSAMed.it
Turkey: Pope's visit fuels hopes for rise in faith tourism
17 December, 12:15
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, DECEMBER 17 - Turkey has been unable to exploit its full faith tourism potential and the number of faith tourists visiting Turkey last year hit a 10-year low, Anadolu Agency reports quoting the latest report by the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (Tursab). Sector representatives, however, are hopeful for a rise in the number of faith tourists in the near future after Pope Francis' visit to Turkey in November.
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17 December, 12:15
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, DECEMBER 17 - Turkey has been unable to exploit its full faith tourism potential and the number of faith tourists visiting Turkey last year hit a 10-year low, Anadolu Agency reports quoting the latest report by the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (Tursab). Sector representatives, however, are hopeful for a rise in the number of faith tourists in the near future after Pope Francis' visit to Turkey in November.
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Pluralism in Turkey: A Fairy Tale
Pluralism in Turkey: A Fairy Tale
Wednesday, 17 December 2014 06:11 By: Burak Bekdil
"We would view an insult or humiliation against an Alevi citizen or an adherent of any other religion as an insult against all of us, and won't accept it." The powerful line is from a speech by Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Nov. 23. So nice. If only the reality were not worlds apart from the fairy tales Davutoglu keeps on telling.
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Wednesday, 17 December 2014 06:11 By: Burak Bekdil
"We would view an insult or humiliation against an Alevi citizen or an adherent of any other religion as an insult against all of us, and won't accept it." The powerful line is from a speech by Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Nov. 23. So nice. If only the reality were not worlds apart from the fairy tales Davutoglu keeps on telling.
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Strained Thaw Between Uzbekistan And Turkey - Analysis - Eurasia Review
Strained Thaw Between Uzbekistan And Turkey – Analysis
December 17, 2014 Eurasia Review Leave a comment
By Eurasia Review
By Zabikhulla S. Saipov*
On July 10–12, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu paid an official visit to Uzbekistan—the first one by a Turkish foreign minister in 13 years—in the hopes of bringing about a détente to the two countries’ frozen relations (Daily Sabah, July 10). Turkey was among the first countries to recognize Uzbekistan’s independence; and diplomatic relations between them were established on March 4, 1992. However, over the years, bilateral and multilateral relations deteriorated to the point of “strategic failure” (mfa.gov.tr, accessed August 6; Hurriyet Daily News, July 10).
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December 17, 2014 Eurasia Review Leave a comment
By Eurasia Review
By Zabikhulla S. Saipov*
On July 10–12, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu paid an official visit to Uzbekistan—the first one by a Turkish foreign minister in 13 years—in the hopes of bringing about a détente to the two countries’ frozen relations (Daily Sabah, July 10). Turkey was among the first countries to recognize Uzbekistan’s independence; and diplomatic relations between them were established on March 4, 1992. However, over the years, bilateral and multilateral relations deteriorated to the point of “strategic failure” (mfa.gov.tr, accessed August 6; Hurriyet Daily News, July 10).
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Mystery Twitter Leaker Has Turkey Guessing: CIA Spy Or Domestic Stirrer?
Mystery Twitter Leaker Has Turkey Guessing: CIA Spy Or Domestic Stirrer?
ISTANBUL: He has access to top secret information, has been able to stay one step ahead of the authorities, and is nearly always right.
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ISTANBUL: He has access to top secret information, has been able to stay one step ahead of the authorities, and is nearly always right.
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Who is Fuat Avni, Turkey's mystery Tweeter and leaker of raids?
Who is Fuat Avni, Turkey’s mystery Tweeter and leaker of raids?
By Agence France-Presse, 12:40 pm Tuesday, 16th December 2014
By Dilay Gundogan
He has access to top-secret information, has been able to stay one step ahead of the authorities and is nearly always right.
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By Agence France-Presse, 12:40 pm Tuesday, 16th December 2014
By Dilay Gundogan
He has access to top-secret information, has been able to stay one step ahead of the authorities and is nearly always right.
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JOOST LAGENDIJK - What to do and what not to do now
What to do and what not to do now
The latest wave of media arrests has shown, again, that there are no limits to the campaign of revenge waged by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his lackeys in the government, the judiciary and the media. All those who dare to stand up and protest against the suffocating authoritarianism of the current rulers are targeted. Last weekend, this newspaper and other media linked to the Hizmet movement were the victims. Today, Beşiktaş fans are in court, facing long prison sentences. Nobody knows who will be next.
More:JOOST LAGENDIJK - What to do and what not to do now
The latest wave of media arrests has shown, again, that there are no limits to the campaign of revenge waged by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his lackeys in the government, the judiciary and the media. All those who dare to stand up and protest against the suffocating authoritarianism of the current rulers are targeted. Last weekend, this newspaper and other media linked to the Hizmet movement were the victims. Today, Beşiktaş fans are in court, facing long prison sentences. Nobody knows who will be next.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Erdoğan shoots himself in foot on anniversary of graft probe - MURAT YETKİN
Erdoğan shoots himself in foot on anniversary of graft probe
Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has been blasting European institutions, the EU and others over their criticism of media freedom, judicial independence and the general quality of democracy here.
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has been blasting European institutions, the EU and others over their criticism of media freedom, judicial independence and the general quality of democracy here.
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