Agreement with Russia Ratified

The Turkish Parliament ratified the agreement on cooperation with Russia for the establishment of a nuclear power plant in Mersin province despite all opposition from local people and chambers of engineers.

Israel: We won't apologize

Liebermann, Foreign Minister of Israel, answered Turkey's demand of "an apology": "We have no intention to apologize. We think the opposite is true." Liebermann said that they think apologizing conflicts with the facts.

Protest Against Sivas Massacre

Thousands of people met in front of Madımak Hotel in Sivas Province, where 33 intellectuals were burned by reactionists on 2nd July, 1993. The demand for transforming the Madımak Hotel into a museum was expressed. It was emphasized that the mentality in power at present is the mentality that made the Sivas massacre.

Ahmet Türk's Trial Started

The former co-chairman of DTP, the political party representing the Kurdish population in Turkey, is on trial with a request of custody for 45 years due to 7 different speeches he made between 2006-2009. He is claimed to make propaganda of a terrorist organization and to commit crime on behalf of that organization, though not being a member.

Kurdish student attacked in Marmara University

A Kurdish student was the victim of an attack by a fascist group of 8 people. The student was hospitalized with cracks in his head and cleaver cuts in his hand.

4 released in the Ergenekon investigation

4 lawyers that were arrested in the Ergenekon investigation have been released.

3 more wounded returned from Israel

3 more wounded activists from the vessel Mavi Marmara have returned to Turkey. Only 2 wounded people are left in Israel from Turkey.

Activists returned to Turkey

466 activists from the Gaza aid flotilla returned to Istanbul Atatürk Airport.

A worker died in Yatağan

Mehmet Kırıkcıoğlu, 26, worker in a marble quarry in Yatağan, Muğla died in an accident. A marble block fell down on the worker.

Egypt opened Rafah crossing

Egyptian government announced that they have opened the Rafah border crossing to Gaza Strip. Hamas authorities confirmed that the crossing is opened.

  • France ban the Burka
    Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 15:52

    The French National Assembly passed a legislation to ban women from wearing full-face Islamic veils in public.

  • Was not Maraş (Varosha) occupied for bargain?
    Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 09:18

    The offer of Dimitris Christofias, saying “We can give green light for some of Turkey's negotiation chapters to begin, in return for Maraş (Varosha)” was described as an ‘immoral offer’ by Turkish media. Actually, Kenan Evren himself, had mentioned that the town had been occupied for bargain.

  • Lets hate Spanish: It’s the World Cup Final
    Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 06:30

    Some reasons why the Dutch should start hatred of Spain to motivate the country leading up to the major final match for the World Cup, according to the De Pers newspaper, distributed free in Netherlands.
  • Obama confirmed unwavering commitment to Israel
    Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 12:39

    Holding his fourth meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu since becoming the President of USA, Obama confirmed his administration's unwavering commitment to Israel stating that "the bond between the United States and Israel is unbreakable".
  • Davutoğlu comments on Turkey's relationship with Israel
    Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 04:17

    Davutoğlu commented on the secret meeting with Israel and the local current events at his interview published in the newspapers "Hürriyet" and "Bugün". He declared his worries because of the unsolved problems at the territory despite Obama's two years of presidency.
  • Why No Controversy Within the Turkish Government?
    Monday, July 5, 2010 - 15:20

    Turkish and Israeli governments met secretly. The meeting stirred controversy within the Israeli Government. In Turkey however there is no one raising voice!
  • Top Turkish companies increased their profit by 62 percent
    Monday, July 5, 2010 - 15:05

    Fortune magazine announced the largest 500 Turkish companies. Compared to the previous year, the total profit made by the top 500 companies increased by 62 per cent to $62 billion in 2009, the year of financial crisis.
  • Kılıçdaroğlu: Britain's Labor Party is Our Model
    Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 16:34

    Kılıçdaroğlu said he adopted the model of Britain's Labor Party and supported a social market economy.
  • Obama demanded the secret meeting
    Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 14:09

    Turkey and Israel were told by Obama to hold the secret meeting, according to Israeli sources. Lieberman was infuriated after learning about the meeting. Netanyahu said he could not tell Lieberman because of "technical reasons".
  • Greeks donated 1.2 million euro for the Gaza Strip
    Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 07:19

    In a telethon held in Greece recently, the donations for Palestinians who have been suffering from the effects of the blockade in Gaza Strip reached 1.2 million euros.