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In the current global context, preserving and promoting the democratic system is of utmost importance to improve the quality of life. Building trust is the key to reinforcing democracy, as trust is the foundation of sustainable development. Trust for democracy could only be built by adopting good governance with a (i) whole of society, (ii)
An earthquake in Türkiye hit the western city of Düzce (170 km northwest of Ankara) at 04.08 (01.08 GMT) on November 23. 50 people injured, no loss of life was reported. Kandilli Observatory in İstanbul reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was measured as 6 on the Richter scale with a depth of 2
Gender refers to the social, behavioral and cultural characteristics, expectations and norms associated with being a woman or a man. Gender equality also expresses how these elements determine the relationship between men and women, and as a result, the power differences between these two genders. Although it is not possible to see the word “Gender”
On October 28, we patiently listened to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s two-hour speech at the “Beginning of the Century of Türkiye” programme. During one and a half hours of his speech, Erdoğan listed the services and activities of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the past tense. The programme was held a day
Diplomatic representatives showed a great interest in the reception given by Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş on the evening of October 12. The Ambassadors of 51 countries and many Undersecretaries of Embassies attended Yavaş’s reception, which marked the 99th anniversary of Ankara’s proclamation as the Capital City on October 13, 1923 by the Grand National
Good governance is a culture and a climate in which such a culture flourishes. Governance is derived from the word ‘kybernao’ that dates back to the times of Plato and incorporates the concepts of providing guidance and oversight. Humans form institutions for two basic reasons: (i) to better utilize the resources and (ii) to manage
Turkish pop singer arrested after being taken into custody over her words on religious vocational schools on stage on charge of “inciting the people to hatred and hostility”. Singer Gülşen Bayraktar Çobanoğlu, a.k.a Gülşen, was detained on Aug. 25 within the scope of the investigation launched by the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office on the
I will talk about a research: “The Well-Being Conditions of The Citizens in Turkey: Towards a Healthy, Happy, Fair, Safe, Hopeful and Strong Society” of the Equality Studies Association written by Ali Yalçın Göymen and Gülnur Elçik. With this study, it was aimed to analyze the well-being of the citizens by conducting a research covering
Today marks the sixth year of the thwarted coup attempt in Türkiye; the US House of Representatives’ F-16 decision restricting Türkiye sale; US Officials voice concern over Ankara’s Syria operation; Turkish Jewish Community’s Cemetary vandalized… Here are the news that Türkiye is discussing Today: 1- Today marks the sixth year of the thwarted coup attempt
Four-way negotiations for grain crisis will continue in a coordination center in Istanbul next week; CHP leader hinted at Presidential candidacy; Covid cases on the rise; Fitch report on Turkey indicate rising risks, the Minister defends “New economic system”; Wildfire in Datça taken under control… Here is what you need to know about Türkiye Today: