Kategorie: Journalism

German elections and Turkey Part 2: Migration and German-Turks (22.9.21)

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DuvarEnglish article on the elections in Germany on 26 September 2021 and what role migration and German-Turks play … Abstract: In the next German parliament, at least 20 MPs will have a background in Turkey, the highest number ever. All democratic parties, including the conservative ones, will send German-Turks to the Bundestag, in total 5 parties. This is not yet as diverse as the national soccer team, but the trend Read More …

German elections and Turkey – Part 1: What do the party programs say?

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DuvarEnglish article (6 Sept. 2021) on the upcoming elections in Germany … Abstract: Turkey plays virtually no role in the campaigns of the political parties prior to the Sept. 26 election in Germany. Nevertheless, the election result will also have a major impact on German-Turkish relations, as a continuation of the current coalition is practically out of question. So what do the parties represented in parliament have to say about Read More …

Wowereit and Black Wolf (24.8.2021)

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DuvarEnglish article about societal change driven by individuals both in Germany and Turkey. Abstract: Although homosexuality is not illegal in Turkey, it is not widely accepted, as was the case in Western Europe until recently. In Germany, it took a 2001 mayor in Berlin to advance recognition. In Turkey, this role could fall to a young female volleyball player. Read the full article: https://www.duvarenglish.com/wowereit-and-black-wolf-article-58577

The center is far right (10.8.21)

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DuvarEnglish article on the government and the opposition … Abstract: In Turkey and abroad, the criticism focuses on the government and President Erdoğan. This portrays the opposition in a more democratic light. Something for which there is little substance. Most opposition parties rally with the government at the far right of the political spectrum. Full article: https://www.duvarenglish.com/the-center-is-far-right-article-58440

Consumption and crisis (27.7.21)

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Article for DuvarEnglish, abstract: Domestic tourism boomed during the bayram week. Hotels, beaches, resorts, shopping centers, were all full. All this during an economic crisis between a third and fourth wave of the pandemic? However, this form of consumption is not a good economic indicator, but distracts from the economic problems most Turks have been suffering from. Full article: https://www.duvarenglish.com/consumption-and-crisis-article-58310

Intervista: Dissidenti turchi in Germania (RadioRadicale, 27.7.21)

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Intervista dal correspondente di Radio Radicale in Turchia, Mariano Giustino, con me sulla situazione di dissidenti turchi in Germania. I dissidenti turchi sono in pericolo in Turchia e ovunque, non sono al sicuro da nessuna parte. Il 7 luglio scorso Erk Acarer, un giornalista turco, è stato aggredito nel cortile di casa sua a Berlino. Il messaggio era chiaro: se si è critici nei confronti del governo turco, non si Read More …

Danger here, there, and everywhere (13.7.21)

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DuvarEnglish article about the attack against Turkish journalist Erk Acarer in Berlin. Abstract: A Turkish journalist was assaulted in the yard of his house in Berlin last week. The message is clear: If you are critical of the Turkish government, you are not safe in Germany either, you are not safe anywhere … Full article: https://www.duvarenglish.com/danger-here-there-and-everywhere-article-58156

A relatively positive agenda…at least until Merkel is out (30.6.2021)

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DuvarEnglish article on the European Council under Portuguese EU presidency (January-June 2021) … Abstract: Even with the sustained status quo on Cyprus, EU-Turkey relations might become more troublesome after the elections in Germany in late September. After a new government is sworn in, Merkel is out. Turkey will lose its strongest ally, who has been protecting it so far from sanctions and harsher reactions and the strongest advocate of the Read More …

Greece and Turkey as close and distant neighbors (DuvarEnglish, 15.6.21)

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DuvarEnglish article on Greeks and Turks … Abstract: What do Greeks and Turks think about one another? A survey conducted in both countries reveals widespread agreement, e.g. that the EU is unfair and that the East-Med is a major confrontational issue, however, the citizens from both countries largely do not feel that their cultures are close. Read the full article: https://www.duvarenglish.com/greece-and-turkey-as-close-and-distant-neighbors-article-57825

Germans and Turks: Diamond Wedding (2.6.21, DuvarEnglish)

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In 1961, (West) Germany and Turkey signed a recruitment agreement setting out the conditions under which Turks were allowed to work in Germany. Although long-term residence was initially forbidden, Germany became the permanent home of almost 3 million people with a background in Turkey. There could be much to be celebrated, but because of the difficulties in bilateral relations, most people don’t feel much like celebrating. Read the full article: Read More …