Turkey: Why Erdogan dislikes cartoonists – BBC News
Over 230 people have been investigated, with 105 indicted, for insulting the Turkish president in seven months, sparking complaints over freedom of speech … source
Turkey politics: ‘Women are almost non-existent’ says Elif Şafak – BBC News
Elif Şafak, acclaimed author of “The Bastard of Istanbul”, says the rise in the numbers of female parliamentarians is not enough. And, she warns, recent … source
Fake news brings awards
The makers of a fake news report on YouTube, which tricked thousands of Russians and caused public outrage, are having the last laugh. The joke video’s … source
Germany defies Turkey over Armenia ‘genocide’ – BBC News
The German parliament has recognised the mass killings of Armenians a century ago as genocide — prompting a furious reaction from Turkey. President … source
Orhan Pamuk criticises Erdogan & West over failed Turkey coup – BBC News
Turkey’s most famous writer – Orhan Pamuk – has criticised both the West and the Turkish authorities in connection with the failed July coup. Protesters resisted … source
Turkey in 2016: A dramatic year – BBC News
2016 has been a dramatic year for Turkey. On the edge of Europe and the Middle East, on the border with Syria, over the past few months the country has…
Meet the British-Ghanaian architect behind a new African American museum
British-Ghanaian architect David Adjaye explains his inspiration behind the design of the new African National Museum of African American History and Culture, in Washington DC. “It’s really a monument to…
Exiled cleric Fethullah Gulen rejects Turkey ‘coup’ claims – BBC News
The exiled Islamic cleric accused by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of being behind a failed coup attempt has publicly defended himself. Speaking to … source
Turkey: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounces coup attempt – BBC News
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has denounced a coup attempt as an “act of treason” and insisted his government remains in charge. A faction of the … source
Referendum in Turkey, breaking news in Europe – The Listening Post (Full)
Could President Erdogan’s narrative of a Europe at battle with Turkey sway voters in advance of April’s vote? More from The Listening Post on: YouTube … source