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This man is going home, but watch what he does next
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu isn’t a name that is instantly recognisable, neither in his native Turkey nor the many countries…
The democratic deficit in Turkey’s electoral system
The Constitutional Court changes the way MPs are allocated across Turkish provinces Supporters of proportional representation rejoice! Turkish…
Did Erdogan tell Mubarak to go? Just a little bit.
Amidst all the drama coming out of Egypt, there’s been a bit of a buzz about the Turkish…
MHP chauvinism: make your wife vote for us
Turkey's nationalist party decides it's figured out how to increase support among women
Who will win Turkey’s next general election?
Thoughts and predictions ahead of the next Turkish parliamentary vote Some astonishing news for you: Turkey’s parliament is…
Martians ‘invade Turkey’, Court dismisses case
People power finally in action at Turkey’s constitutional court One of the amendments brought in by last September’s…
Time, gentlemen: Efes Pilsen, Turkey’s top basketball team, is forced off court
Turkey’s most successful basketball team found out yesterday that it must change its name or close down because…
New Year cheer: how Top Gear offended Turkey
Fans of the BBC’s popular motoring show Top Gear will be aware that their latest adventure saw them drive…
WikiLeaks revelations: Turkey snubbed over NATO deal
Turkey had spoken loudly and resolutely against Anders Fogh Rasmussen taking the reins at NATO when the secretary-general…
Turkey aided al Qaida, apparently
Turkish aid has gone directly to al Qaida in Iraq, while the United States has similarly assisted the…