Accused of Terrorism: Turkish Reporters Struggle Against Repression 20 mars 2012
Posted by Acturca in Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Ahmet Şık, human rights, journalist, Nedim Şener, press, Turkey / Turquie
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Spiegel-Online (Germany) March 20, 2012
By Daniel Steinvorth
Turkey has sparked international criticism over its treatment of journalists who dare to criticize the government, with many jailed on terrorism charges. The recent release of prominent reporters may signal change, but more than 100 journalists are still imprisoned in the country, more than in China or Iran. (suite…)
Syrian Kurdish Cards 20 mars 2012
Posted by Acturca in Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Denise Natali, Iraq, Kurds, Middle East, PKK, Syria, Turkey, Turkey / Turquie
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MER Online (USA) March 20, 2012
by Denise Natali *
Upheaval in Syria has given Kurdish groups new opportunities to advance their nationalist agendas while serving as proxies for neighboring states. In Turkey, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK has taken advantage of the rift between the regime of Bashar al-Asad and the Turkish government by turning to the former to help it launch its armed operations. (suite…)
Iran sanctions put wrinkle in Turkish trade deals 20 mars 2012
Posted by Acturca in Economy / Economie, Middle East / Moyen Orient, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: economy, Iran, Middle East, sanction, Turkey, Turkey / Turquie
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The Wall Street Journal (USA) March 20, 2012, p. 10
By Joel Parkinson, Istanbul
When Yasar Kapiyoldas landed hundreds of orders worth tens of thousands of dollars in Iran, he thought his clothing company could offset losses from its slowing Europe and Middle East markets. (suite…)
Interdiction aux vendeurs de crier sur les marchés 20 mars 2012
Posted by Acturca in Economy / Economie, Istanbul, Turkey / Turquie.Tags: Antalya, Istanbul, marché, Turkey / Turquie
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Radio France International, mardi 20 mars 2012
Accents d’Europe
Par Frédérique Lebel
Les marchés, ses étals, ses produits frais, et ses vendeurs dont la gouaille contribue largement à l’ambiance, quand ils interpellent le chaland sur leurs beaux produits : L’image n’a pas encore disparu de la Turquie, mais elle est de plus en plus mise à mal par les supermarchés et par de nouvelles lois. (suite…)
Batumi ‘miracle’ 20 mars 2012
Posted by Acturca in Caucasus / Caucase, Economy / Economie.Tags: Batumi, Black Sea, economy, Georgia, Richard W. Rahn
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The Washington Times (USA) March 20, 2012, p. B3
By Richard W. Rahn *
Ancient Georgian city is benefiting from modern free-market economy. (suite…)
Découvrir la technique de l’ébru avec Funda Tokaç 20 mars 2012
Posted by Acturca in Art-Culture, France.Tags: Ebru, France, Funda Tokaç, Rennes
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Ouest France
20 mars 2012, Rennes
L’artiste Funda Tokaç utilise la technique de l’ébru. « C’est une technique traditionnelle de Turquie », explique la jeune femme née en Turquie. (suite…)
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