As we sit in a bar in the heart of London, my friend complains to me that "all this theoretical work, my dear, is really futile. Look at the war Turkey had been pulled into with the Kurdistan workers’ Party, or PKK, since 1983, what good has academia done to prevent the death of innocent civilians or young soldiers?" Knowing he would not be convinced by any words anytime soon and partly agreeing with him, I took a sip from my prosecco and watched his pain over the struggles of the land he - at a distance - and I belonged to.
The Turkish-Armenian front draws a lot of attention these days. The good news is that Turkey and Armenia are trying to mend their relations. However, the United States is not being helpful and the European Union stands by and watches. Russia, on the other hand, is alert and trying to turn developments to its advantage. Most importantly, Azerbaijan is unhappy.
ISTANBUL - A day after Turkcell Super League leader Sivasspor's big Trabzonspor victory, Beşiktaş holds its ground in the table in a win over Eskişehir with two beautifully constructed goals. As Galatasaray loses points, it is clear that the title race will be between these two teams
ISTANBUL - Hoping to find form before vital games against Spain, Turkey looked sharp at first then slack in the second half and ending as erratic as it has always been. Terim's boys could not find any last minute heroics, instead it was Drogba who saved his team with a late goal.
ISTANBUL - An honorary consul general is someone who is appointed by the presidents of the countries who sends and accepts them and doesn’t receive a salary and there is no immunity but there is endless respect. And while using their material and immaterial possibilities, they try to carry out their duties in the best possible way. "There are honorable titles that a person in life can have whether politician or businessman," Boytüzün says.
SANTIAGO - Known for bringing spectacular stars to football like no other country can, Brazil presents a new way to add some spice to same old styles. Leah uses her gymnastic abilites before throw-ins, but claims that she is ’not doing it for the spectacle,’ and ’it’s a dangerous weapon’
SANTIAGO - Known for bringing spectacular stars to football like no other country can, Brazil presents a new way to add some spice to same old styles. Leah uses her gymnastic abilites before throw-ins, but claims that she is 'not doing it for the spectacle,' and 'it's a dangerous weapon'
Turkey kept alive its hopes of reaching the quarterfinals as a last-gasp winner from Turkey's Arda Turan that secured a 2-1 victory ended the co-hosts' prospects of reaching the last eight in an entertaining Group A match at St Jakob Park on Wednesday. (UPDATED)
Turkey kept alive its hopes of reaching the quarterfinals as a last-gasp winner from Turkey's Arda Turan that secured a 2-1 victory ended the co-hosts' prospects of reaching the last eight in an entertaining Group A match at St Jakob Park on Wednesday. (UPDATED)
Fenerbahce will make their first ever appearance in the Champions League quarter-finals after a 3-2 penalty shootout win over Sevilla on Tuesday ending the Spanish sides hopes of a third successive European title having won the two previous UEFA Cups. Fenerbahce goalkeeper Volkan Demirel turned from villain to hero said Uefa.com.