Monthly Archives: May 2010

Rome — Israeli troops storming the Gaza aid flotilla at dawn on Monday and the ensuing causalities was a colossal public relations disaster for Israel, which is becoming increasingly isolated over the plight of the Palestinian people living under occupation. … Continue reading →

Helsinki- In contrast to a decade ago, when Turkey was officially given the green light in Helsinki as a candidate country to the European Union, a somber mood seems to have descended over the prospect of new enlargement in this … Continue reading →

While I was talking with a group of ambassadors from European Union member states about the possible comeback of the former chairman of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Deniz Baykal, last week, all of them agreed that if that happens, … Continue reading →

The delegates of the main opposition party are gathering in Ankara today for a two-day national party convention to select their new leader after Deniz Baykal stepped down from the chairmanship following an alleged affair. In all likelihood, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, … Continue reading →

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s important visit to Turkey this week, during which landmark agreements were signed, especially on energy cooperation and visa waivers, is obviously a significant breakthrough in terms of boosting relations between old Cold War foes. More importantly, … Continue reading →

While I was cycling on the streets of Copenhagen sightseeing last week, I wondered if it would be possible to ride on one of the steep streets in Ankara, for instance, to reach the top of the hill in Çankaya. … Continue reading →