Abdülhamit Bilici
If I were to touch on Turkey’s national agenda by discussing the recent successful trip made by President Abdullah Gül to Tunisia, my sense of disappointment would be great.
As I tried to express in my recent column “Tunisia will be a model for Turkey,” the Tunisians, who only one year ago rid themselves of a dictator with minimal damage in the process, are acting more maturely and gaining greater strides in democracy than Turkey.
March 16, 2012
What does Ertuğrul Özkök want?
Nagehan Alçı
Although they were late in doing so, prosecutors have released journalists Nedim Şener and Ahmet Şık.
Although they were late in doing so, prosecutors have released journalists Nedim Şener and Ahmet Şık.
Abant Platform Proposes Education in Mother Tongue
The Journal of Turkish Weekly
The 26th Abant Platform, which brings together high-profile intellectuals, journalists, legal experts and politicians, concluded on Sunday (March 11th) with a recommendation that Turkey's Constitution recognise the right to education in languages other than Turkish.
"Education in one's mother tongue is an essential human right. The constitution should not have any restrictions on receiving an education in one's mother tongue and it should recognize the right of education in different languages. In addition to this, provided that the official language of the country is taught and learned, everyone has the right to use his/her mother tongue in education," the final declaration stated.
"Education in one's mother tongue is an essential human right. The constitution should not have any restrictions on receiving an education in one's mother tongue and it should recognize the right of education in different languages. In addition to this, provided that the official language of the country is taught and learned, everyone has the right to use his/her mother tongue in education," the final declaration stated.
March 15, 2012
European book tour for Derby professor
University of Derby
A Derby expert on inter-religious relations has begun the European tour of his new book which examines the challenges that have faced European Muslims since the Madrid train bombings and the London Transport attacks in 2005. The tour, which began at the University of Derby on March 13, will take in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Belgium.
Paul Weller is the University of Derby's Professor of Inter-Religious Relations and has worked in the field of inter-faith and multi-faith studies for over 25 years. He leads the national research project on 'Religion and Belief, Discrimination and Equality in England and Wales' within the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) /Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Religion and Society Research Programme.
Paul Weller is the University of Derby's Professor of Inter-Religious Relations and has worked in the field of inter-faith and multi-faith studies for over 25 years. He leads the national research project on 'Religion and Belief, Discrimination and Equality in England and Wales' within the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) /Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Religion and Society Research Programme.
March 14, 2012
Students from 135 countries to join Turkish Olympiads this year
İbrahim Asalıoğlu
Foreign students from 135 countries will attend the 10th International Turkish Olympiads, which brings together hundreds of foreign students each year from Turkish schools established throughout the world.
A total of 1,500 students will compete at this year's Olympiads, organized by the International Turkish Education Association (TÜRKÇEDER), in singing and poetry recitation contests, fascinating audiences with their outstanding performances of popular Turkish songs and well-known Turkish poems.
Foreign students from 135 countries will attend the 10th International Turkish Olympiads, which brings together hundreds of foreign students each year from Turkish schools established throughout the world.
A total of 1,500 students will compete at this year's Olympiads, organized by the International Turkish Education Association (TÜRKÇEDER), in singing and poetry recitation contests, fascinating audiences with their outstanding performances of popular Turkish songs and well-known Turkish poems.
March 13, 2012
‘New charter should have no barriers to mother tongue education’
Today's Zaman
The 26th meeting of the Abant Platform, which discussed problematic areas of the constitutional drafting process, suggested in its final declaration on Sunday regarding education being given in languages other than Turkish - one of the most contentious issues that needs to be addressed in the new constitution - that as long as the official language of the country is taught and learned, everyone should be given the opportunity to receive an education in their mother tongue.
“Education in one's mother tongue is a fundamental human right. The constitution should not impose any restrictions on receiving an education in one's mother tongue and it should make education in different languages possible. Furthermore, as long as the official language of the country is taught and learned, everyone has the right to use their mother tongue in education,” said the final declaration of the Abant meeting regarding the controversial issue of education in languages other than Turkish.
The 26th meeting of the Abant Platform, which discussed problematic areas of the constitutional drafting process, suggested in its final declaration on Sunday regarding education being given in languages other than Turkish - one of the most contentious issues that needs to be addressed in the new constitution - that as long as the official language of the country is taught and learned, everyone should be given the opportunity to receive an education in their mother tongue.
“Education in one's mother tongue is a fundamental human right. The constitution should not impose any restrictions on receiving an education in one's mother tongue and it should make education in different languages possible. Furthermore, as long as the official language of the country is taught and learned, everyone has the right to use their mother tongue in education,” said the final declaration of the Abant meeting regarding the controversial issue of education in languages other than Turkish.
March 12, 2012
Several Schools in Mathematics Competition as Liberian Turkish Light International School Puts out Fabulous Prizes
Stephen Binda
In an effort to promote students’ enthusiasm for mathematics and sciences, the Liberian Turkish Light International School has launched a math competition for nearly 200 students in 150 elementary schools in Monrovia.
In an effort to promote students’ enthusiasm for mathematics and sciences, the Liberian Turkish Light International School has launched a math competition for nearly 200 students in 150 elementary schools in Monrovia.
Turkey reaffirms commitment to assist Somalia
Abdullah Bozkurt
The massive Turkish aid drive to troubled East African nation Somalia continues unabated with Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ making an appearance in Mogadishu on Tuesday to coordinate assistance efforts.
Bozdağ, who landed in the Somali capital on the first flight of Turkish Airlines (THY) to the country, attended ceremonies to officially inaugurate a series of facilities built by Turkish governmental and nongovernmental organizations. He was accompanied by Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TİKA) head Serdar Çam, Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) director Fuat Oktay and THY General Manager Temel Kotil.
Turkey has been leading a worldwide campaign to help drought-stricken Somalia since last year and organized fund-raising drives both at home and in international forums. Turkey has sent $365 million (TL 640 million) in cash and aid in kind to Somalia over the past year, according to AFAD.
The massive Turkish aid drive to troubled East African nation Somalia continues unabated with Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ making an appearance in Mogadishu on Tuesday to coordinate assistance efforts.
Bozdağ, who landed in the Somali capital on the first flight of Turkish Airlines (THY) to the country, attended ceremonies to officially inaugurate a series of facilities built by Turkish governmental and nongovernmental organizations. He was accompanied by Turkish Cooperation and Development Agency (TİKA) head Serdar Çam, Prime Ministry Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) director Fuat Oktay and THY General Manager Temel Kotil.
Turkey has been leading a worldwide campaign to help drought-stricken Somalia since last year and organized fund-raising drives both at home and in international forums. Turkey has sent $365 million (TL 640 million) in cash and aid in kind to Somalia over the past year, according to AFAD.
March 11, 2012
Turkish Deputy Premier visits Nejashi Ethio-Turkish International Schools
Nejashi Ethio-Turkish International Schools
H.E. Mr. Bekir Bozdağ, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, paid a visit to our African Union Branch on January 29, 2012. He was in Ethiopia in order to attend the 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa.
H.E. Mr. Bekir Bozdağ, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Turkey, paid a visit to our African Union Branch on January 29, 2012. He was in Ethiopia in order to attend the 18th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa.
Abant tackles contentious issue of drafting new constitution
Today's Zaman
As this year's Abant Platform tackles the pressing issue of shaping Turkey's new constitution, a wide spectrum of intellectuals, lawyers, political leaders and journalists are discussing the problematic areas of, and proposing solutions to, the constitutional drafting process.
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