June 23, 2014

Inability to generate values

Ekrem Dumanlı

Those who cannot generate values will consume up existing ones. This is because generating values is a demanding task which requires profound contemplation. In addition, it entails labor and endeavor. Even this is not enough, as the process of generating values also calls for individuals who would not easily give up when faced with tests and ordeals, and who are not dissuaded by reprimands coming from the people. Short-sighted people cannot see the call of the colorful rainbow on the horizon.

Investigation or political plot?

Emre Uslu

Justice and Development Party (AKP) officials have been arguing that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was wiretapped.

PakTurk School lauded for serving a wide range of students

Minister of State for Education and Interior Engineer Balighur Rahman has honored nine students of PakTurk School for winning medals in various international competitions bringing pride and a good name to Pakistan.

İzmir Governor's Office bans outdoor screenings of culture festivals

Following the government's prevention of the staging in Turkey of the 12th Language and Culture Festival -- formerly known as the Turkish Olympiads -- the İzmir Governor's Office, prior to the finale of the festival on Saturday, banned the public screening of all festivals and similar events.

TUSKON seeks to ease impact of regional tension on trade

As internal conflicts continue to haunt some of Turkey's key export markets in the surrounding region, leading business organizations are seeking ways to minimize damage to trade.

Man who insulted Gülen on Internet convicted

A man who openly insulted Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen on the Internet was given a suspended prison sentence by a court in Ankara on Monday.