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The newspapers and TV channels that are no more
Turkey announces the closure of 131 news outlets. Which are the major ones?
Thursday 28 July 2016
What is the Turkish position on the Armenian genocide?
The events of 1915 are ripe for historical research. Let’s pick at it before it goes completely rotten.
Thursday 23 April 2015
Principles in the face of an atrocity
Lawyers refuse to defend an alleged murderer and a minister calls for the death penalty. What principles does Turkey actually stand for?
Monday 16 February 2015
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…
Friday 18 February 2011
Have we forgotten already?
An earthquake 11 years ago seems too long ago to remember for some
Tuesday 19 January 2010
Polar opposites
Things turn nasty at the unveiling of an Armenian genocide memorial in Wales
Sunday 4 November 2007
The judge who never smiles
Grumpy Ahmet Necdet Sezer is delighted to be leaving office
Monday 27 August 2007
Take note
Two million people would not gather in five cities over three weeks if they didn't have something to say.
Monday 14 May 2007