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The EU, Turkey and the arm e d conflict with the Kurds By Hans Bransch ei dt, Germ any ( pictures added by Hevallo ) EU accession offers the Kurds a crucial and unprecedented opportunity to finally shake off Turkish oppression, end the cycle of violence and vilification to which they have been subject for so many years and live freely as Kurds within the borders of their home state. This prospect, though, can only be achieved if it becomes the mutual aim of Turkey, the Kurds and the EU. For the EU to ensure that Turkey genuinely tackles the substantial outstanding impediments to ... Read Full Story

A holiday in Turkey may seem to be more focused on the history and culture of the country; however the nightlife is a largely undiscovered reason to explore this fantastic destination! Turkey’s recent economic growth has led to an increase in evening entertainment. A holiday in Turkey is now a vibrant, energetic and lively experience, perfect for young travellers wanting to party until the early hours. Turkey’s nightlife is fast becoming one of the best in Europe, with everything from sophisticated bars to internationally famous nightclub chains. For an authentic Turkish experience, why not head to one of the traditional ‘meyhanes’, which serve a ... Read Full Story

Turkey’s Middle East Policies: Between Neo-Ottomanism and KemalismOmer Taspinar Carnegie Paper, September 2008 Turkey’s increased engagement in the Middle East reflects its desire to become a self-confident regional superpower. Yet, Ankara’s fraught handling of the Kurdish issue has been reactive, alarmist, and insecure. Unless Turkey learns to balance its opposing priorities, the country will witness an increase in ultra-nationalism and isolationism, concludes a new paper from the Carnegie Endowment. Ömer Taspinar explains the two conflicting drivers of Turkey’s new activism in the Middle East: “Neo-Ottomanism,” which encourages engagement and projection of influence recalling Turkey’s multicultural, Muslim, and imperial past, and “Kemalism,” which aims to ... Read Full Story

Browse > Home / Around The World / Are Turkey And Iran Becoming Gas Partners? November 24, 2008 Martin McCauley writes: Ankara and Tehran have just signed an agreement to develop gas deposits in Iran and transport some of the gas to Europe. The Turks acquire operational rights in three offshore gas fields in the South Pars region, off the southern port of Assiluyeh. Turkey is to produce 46 million cubic metres of gas daily, with half of this amount used for its own consumption. A 1,850 km pipeline is to be built to take the gas to Bazargan on the north-west border of ... Read Full Story

In these days of financial gloom it’s good to see that one housing market is on the up. This property market is Turkey where consistent reports from independent sources point Turkey as a great place to buy real estate . Deutsche Bank predicts 5-6% economic growth per year over the next 10-15 years, so the economy will continue to produce and grow. Because of Turkey’s strict banking laws, the country has been relatively unscathed by the ongoing turmoil in financial markets. The country only recently introduced mortgages and the majority of buyers rely on their savings to buy property. Interest rates for mortgages have ... Read Full Story