August 29, 2014

Ethiopian president hails contribution of Turkish schools to education

Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome said Turkish schools in Ethiopia are considered to be a major contributing factor to the education sector in the country.

Decision to build road on school grounds nonsensical, say parents

Following the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality and Güngören Municipality's decision to build a road within the courtyard of a private school affiliated with the Hizmet movement this week, the school management made a statement on Friday, saying that the parents of students at the school find the decision nonsensical.

A new era with Davutoğlu?

Begüm Burak

Ahmet Davutoğlu, a distinguished academic and the former foreign minister, has been elected as the new head of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and has become the 26th Prime Minister of Turkey.

Treason becomes routine accusation in Turkey

Tülin Daloğlu

Treason is a loaded word, but new Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has made it a habit over the years to accuse anyone critical of his policies with treason. He did the same Aug. 27 in his farewell speech to his Justice and Development Party (AKP) members and used the word “treason” 12 times, accusing the opposition, the Gulenists and the judiciary.

TUSKON encourages businessmen to shift sights toward India

Turkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists (TUSKON) President Rızanur Meral urged businessmen to consider opportunities for investment in India, particularly in light of the country's massive population and developing economy, while speaking in İzmir on Thursday.