Istanbul News

Elections in Turkey: More of the same
İlter Türkmen / June 15, 2011
Elections in Turkey: More of the same Multiparty democracy was established in Turkey in 1950. But it has since witnessed many ups and downs. The democratic process was interrupted several times by direct military interventions or indirect military interferences. The strong Jacobin state Read More »
Turkey on its way to European Union
Turkey on its way to European Union / April 28, 2011
Turkey on its way to European Union From everyday rituals such as coffee-drinking to the very name of “Europa” which comes after a Phoenician princess that crossed to Europe from Anatolia, Turkey has been an integral part of European history, culture and geography. Today, the Read More »