Turkey
The Church of Haghia Sophia: Comments on the History of the Temple of the Holy Wisdom
By George Dimitrakopoulos “….. the most perfect and beautiful church which has yet been erected by any Christian people….” James Fergusson in “ A History of Architecture in All Countries”
The deafening silence of Turkey’s victory in the Aegean…
By Nikolas Katsimpras twitter: @nkatsimpras Our greatest problems usually escalate incrementally undetected, only to become apparent when it is already too late. From climate change, to the daily covert massacre of car accidents all over Greece and the gun violence victims in the US, our collective reflexes fail to activate, until the impact is imminent […]
It Is Time for Justice and Fairness to Be Done to Greece and Cyprus
By Nick Stamatakis Recent developments, namely the military coup in Turkey and the alarming global effects of Islamic terrorism, have projected Greece and Cyprus in a very favorable light, much different than the negative picture painted as a result of the financial crises that hit both countries in recent years.
Coup in Turkey: Erdogan, the biggest follower of Fetullah Gulen
By Sener Levent A state of emergency has been declared in Turkey, but the same panic has overtaken us here [in the part of Cyprus occupied by Turkey]. A mopping-up operation has begun, they say.
Aegean Diaries: The future of the Aegean may very well determine the future of Greece
Flashpoint Aegean. An Introduction. By Nikolas Katsimpras* The potent smell of jet fuel overwhelmed the small cement hangar. The pilot remained strapped tight in his seat, sitting still in the dark all night, waiting for the countdown of his life.
Erdoğan silences the opposition: AKP government reopens assaults on Kurds
By Selahattin Demirtaş Le Monde diplomatique Turkish politics took another step towards the abyss on 20 May when the immunity of several dozen MPs was retroactively lifted by a temporary amendment to the constitution (1). The article adopted by the parliament is itself in violation of the constitution, and contrary to the universal principles of law […]
Security Message from thee U.S. Embassy in Ankara: Turkey Travel Warning
June 27, 2016 The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. This replaces the Travel Warning dated March 29, 2016.
Erol Önderoglu, Turkey’s tireless free speech advocate
The media freedom principles defended by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) have been represented in Turkey for the past 20 years by Erol Önderoglu, who was placed in pre-trial detention yesterday in Istanbul along with two fellow journalists. Today, their second day in prison, RSF reiterates its call for their immediate and unconditional release.
Turkish NY Correspondent Razi Canikligil Detained for his articles and tweets
Turkish journalist Razi Canikligil, the New York and United Nations correspondent for Turkey’s Hurriyet Daily News, was detained at Istanbul airport upon returning to the country from the United States, Hurriyet reported.