May 26, 2015, Tuesday
Business
Renault factory at standstill amid failure to reach agreement

Renault factory at standstill amid failure to reach agreement

Amid ongoing negotiations, production remained at a standstill as factory workers »»
World
Malaysian police reveal grim secrets of trafficking camps

Malaysian police reveal grim secrets of trafficking camps

Malaysian police forensic teams, digging with hoes and shovels, began pulling out »»
Arts & Culture
Historic Casa Garibaldi in İstanbul hosts first exhibition as cultural spot

Historic Casa Garibaldi in İstanbul hosts first exhibition as cultural spot

İstanbul's Casa Garibaldi building was home to a quite interesting exhibition last »»
Expat Zone
Teaching respect

Teaching respect

After nine years, including kindergarten, of my son attending schools in Turkey, »»
Sports
Lions take 20th title, 4 stars as 7-man Canaries bite dust

Lions take 20th title, 4 stars as 7-man Canaries bite dust

Galatasaray was crowned Spor Toto Super League champion a week early after runner-up »»
todayszaman oped

Presidentialism, parliamentarianism and veto players in Turkey
by AYDOĞAN VATANDAŞ*

May 26, 2015, Tuesday/ 15:41:50

While President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan aims to create a stronger and more authoritarian presidential system, the relative virtues and vices of both presidentialism and parliamentarianism have been recently subject to a vigorous debate in Turkey. The pro-Erdoğan media argues that the biggest problem caused by parliamentarianism is instability as a result of coalitions. On the other hand, the opponents of presidentialism suggest that Erdoğan's rule in the parli

The CHP’s long-term vision for Turkey
by MURAT AKSOY*

May 25, 2015, Monday/ 15:43:45

The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has announced its latest project just in time for the upcoming election. Before moving to discuss the project, though, I think we are perfectly justified in making the following observation: In terms of projects, discourses and democratic culture, the CHP is the party best prepared for the June 7 election. Having kicked off its election campaign with the slogan "A livable Turkey,” the CHP has also de
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