Turkey is a country poised between Asia and Europe. This country of 71 million people is crucial to economic developments as it lies between producers and consumers‚ supply and demand. While seen as a bridge between the East and West‚ this majority Muslim country is also torn between both worlds. Its secular government has a long history of struggles between those who feel their country’s identity lies in the Middle East‚ those who desire full accession to the European Union (EU)‚ and all those
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Turkey is a transcontinental country ‚ located mostly in Western Asia and Eastern Europe. Turkey is bordered by 8 countries. The Mediterranean Sea is to the south; the Aegean Sea is to the west; and the Black Sea is to the north. The country’s official language is Turkish‚ which is spoken by approximately 85% of the population as mother tongue. The most numerous ethnic group is the Turks‚ who constitute between 70% and 75% of the population. Kurds are the largest ethnic minority and‚ according
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GLASS INDUSTRY IN TURKEY When glass industry in Turkey is analyzed‚ it is observed that there are middle and small sized firms‚ work places at workshop levels in very limited numbers and a dominant producer‚ Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları Topluluğu. More than 90% of the annual production of market is met by ŞİŞECAM. Although there are no law and arbitration barriers to enter to the glass market‚ firms hesitate to enter since glass industry requires continuous production with high capacity and
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DECENTRALISATION PROCESS IN TURKEY: A CASE FOR UNSTABLE PASSIONATE Dr. Sonay Bayramoglu Ozugurlu* Dr. Nuray Erturk Keskin** This study aims to analyze decentralisation process of Turkey as one of the fundamental trends for the state organization of the 21st century. Investigated object of this study has not clear-cut appearances since it has unpredictable daily tempo of acceleration with multi dimensional determinants and determinates. To overcome this uncertainty‚ it is aimed to focus
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As of 2015‚ Turkey has actively denied The Armenian Genocide for a century. It is only recognised in 26 countries around the world‚ despite its devastating results and apparent evidence‚ Turkey claimed that while it occurred during a time of war‚ the colossal number of death in the Armenian community was simply war‚ not genocide. The Turkish government enforced a law in 2004‚ among a series of actions enacted to counter Armenian genocide recognition and education‚ the government a law in 2004 known
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friends from USA cohort as we spent four days explored Turkey together. Through this study tour‚ we were able to meet with and pick the minds of great individuals in Turkey. I am especially grateful for having the opportunity to experience Turkish hospitality‚ culture‚ government‚ education‚ business‚ arts‚ media‚ history‚ religion and their people first hand. This is something that I cannot find in “Lonely Planet” travel advises. Turkey is a country where history (Ottoman Empire‚ Artutuk) and
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Vacation in Turkey When planning to vacation abroad always prepare very well. That is what I thought I did when I was going to my vacation to Turkey in August 2007. I was going over there with Russian girl I met online. We met online in 2002‚ when I was out of work and not in best of mood because of it. Her name was Olga. I liked that she felt compassionate about my situation. Then when we talked more‚ I found out that we have a lot in common. We both thought that people supposed to help each other
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I. Food industry in Turkey Food and drink industry has an important place in Turkey’s economy. According to Turkish Statistics Agency’s data‚ about 20% of gross domestic product is generated by food and drink industry and 25% of employment level of the country. Turkish consumers use 25% of their incomes for the purchase of food. 40% of Turkish lands are arable which makes the country self-sufficient in most foods. It is the largest producer and exporter of agriculture products in the Near East and
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Till Death Do Us Part I cannot imagine a Turkey without marriage. Marriage in literal meaning the contract made by a man and woman to live as husband and wife but in religious meaning Marriage is valued as a sacrament because the couple is keeping each other’s merits intact by committing themselves and by committing to God that they both will keep God’s word. Islamic belief‚ having a family and sexuality are some of the reasons why marriage is important. Marriage is a crucial part of a Turkish
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Will Europe Open its Doors? Arguments and Implications for Turkey ’s Accession to the EU The possible accession of Turkey to the European Union is at the center of the controversy surrounding the EU ’s enlargement. Given the disparate histories of the EU member states‚ Turkey ’s own complex and battle-scarred history‚ and nationalistic considerations‚ the question of whether Turkey will ultimately be accepted as an EU member‚ with full rights and privileges‚ is one to which there are few clear-cut
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