Turkey

Protests Follow Kyrgyz Election Row

Pro-government supporters and opposition activists hold rival demonstrations as tensions rise on eve of parliamentary ballot.

20 Nov 05

A government commission set up to investigate the former administration’s finances faces political pressure and tortuous accounting.

20 Nov 05

The looting and violence that followed the March revolution has failed to dent Turkish investor confidence.

20 Nov 05

Thousands of Turkish contract workers getting well-paid jobs in a republic with rampant unemployment.

20 Nov 05

Repressive language laws are forcing ethnic Kazaks out of Turkmenistan.

20 Nov 05

With few other options around, many parents send children to Turkish schools in hope of improving their chances in life.

20 Nov 05

The president has tried to appropriate Islamic imagery and institutions, but his attempt to control all forms of religious expression could backfire.

20 Nov 05

New president faces many serious challenges, but there’s hope he’ll improve political accountability and economic fortunes.

20 Nov 05

Repressive cultural and language policies drive Kurds to contemplate emigration.

20 Nov 05

Some are turning in their blue burkas for blue jeans, while others are going for the latest hairstyles.

18 Nov 05

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