March 12, 2015

Mozambican minister: I will mention success of Turkish schools on every occasion

Mozambican National Defense Minister Atanásio Salvador M’tumuke was elected as the honorary president of Söğüt Turkish schools which have been operating in Mozambique. Minister M’tumuke who is known for his efforts for opening of schools in the capital city of Maputo and Matola stated that he will mention success of those schools on every occasion.

Charity Kimse Yok Mu to conduct 30,000 cataract surgeries

The charity organization Kimse Yok Mu (Is Anybody There) is planning to carry out 30,000 cataract surgeries in Africa and Asia in 2015.

Turkish-Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (TICCI) launched to promote trade

New Delhi: In a bid to give new fillip to trade between India and Turkey, a new chamber for commerce named as the Turkish Indian-Chambers of Commerce and Industry (TICCI) was launched at a well-attended ceremony of business leaders and industrialists here on Tuesday evening. It aims to promote commercial and trade links between both the countries by creating more networking and collaboration opportunities.

What Turkey has been experiencing is a civilian coup, intellectuals say

Various intellectuals have said that while the Turkish Republic has already experienced military coups in its history, it is the first time that it has undergone a civilian coup, referring to the Justice and Development Party's (AK Party) attempts to seize judicial and legislative bodies and take control of the country's media.

US politicians concerned over dwindling press freedom in Turkey

Members of the Texas state legislature expressed concerns over the declining freedom of the press in Turkey at a reception in Austin on Tuesday, saying the principle is crucial for freedom of expression and a healthy democracy.