‘Democracy and Press Freedom are Twin Siblings’
Journalists’ Association Chair
Nazmi Bilgin
Experienced journalist Nazmi Bilgin has headed Turkey's most deeply established press organization, the Journalists’ Association, for 23 years. He...
“A Politician Has To Be Sociable”
Abdülkadir Aksu has been one of the most important figures in Turkish political life since he made the move into politics from the top...
The Villa That Witnessed History
PEMBE KÖŞK
Pembe Köşk (Pink Villa) in Ankara was where “National Chief” İsmet İnönü, the second president of the Republic of Turkey, spent 48 years,...
Mankind Comes Into Being in a Different Dimension
By M. Ferhat YÜKSEL
As mankind continues to explore and understand itself, the world and even space more and more each day, technology continues to...
Kids and Toys Take the Lead
Istanbul Toy Museum
Every child has a special connection with their toys. Taking off from here, we will get to know the Istanbul Toy Museum,...
Seljuk Elegance From Iran
The Iranian Embassy is a good example of Iranian architecture that is well-known for its structural and aesthetic variety. The building is designed by...
Investments Should not be One-Sided
Indian Ambassador to Ankara Susmita Gongulee Thomas is getting ready to end her diplomatic career which has now spanned some 40 years. Ambassador Thomas...
The President Should Be Someone Everyone Can Trust
GÜRSEL TEKİN
We met with Republican People’s Party (CHP) Deputy Chairman Gürsel Tekin at the CHP headquarters in Ankara. After assessing the political climate following...
‘Ottoman Modesty Fell Into Disrepute’
The Last Ottoman in Ankara
Osman Mayatepek
Osman Mayatepek, the grandson of Naciye Sultan, the granddaughter of Sultan Abdulmecit, and wife of Enver Pasha, opens the...
A Diplomat in Love With Art
KLAUS WÖLFER
EU MEMBERSHIP IS THE ICING ON THE CAKE
This month, Issue’s special guest is the Ambassador of Austria to Ankara, Klaus Wölfer, who says...