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Almanya’da Hristiyan Demokratların geleceği: Merkel’in uyarısı ve Merz’in stratejik açmazı - BoldMedya

February 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM

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BOLD Medya

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Almanya’da Hristiyan Demokratların geleceği: Merkel’in uyarısı ve Merz’in stratejik açmazı

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YASEMİN AYDIN Angela Merkel’in son açıklamaları, kendi partisi olan Hristiyan Demokrat Parti CDU’nun tarihi misyonu ve Almanya’nın siyasi geleceği hakkında derin tartışmalara yol açtı. Merkel’in, Frie...

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February 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM

Yasemin Aydın

@yaseminaydin.bsky.social

My latest- and yes, as a third generation Turkish German I am concerned:

Turkish Minute @turkishminute.com · Jan 28

[OPINION] Germany at a crossroads: crisis of conservatism and its meaning for democracy

[OPINION] Germany at a crossroads: crisis of conservatism and its meaning for democracy - Turkish Minute

As Germany heads to early elections in February, I find myself asking a question I never thought I’d consider: Could the Germany I call home become a place where I no longer feel I belong?

[OPINION] Politics of fear and social fragmentation: targeting Turkey’s main opposition party - Turkish Minute

January 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM

Yasemin Aydın

@yaseminaydin.bsky.social

My latest on recent developments in Turkey:

Erdoğan’s “fear strategy” operates not only to silence dissenting political leaders but also to suppress broader social reflexes that could challenge authoritarian consolidation.

Turkish Minute @turkishminute.com · Jan 15

[OPINION] Politics of fear and social fragmentation: targeting Turkey’s main opposition party

The growing authoritarianism in Turkey under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is sustained not only through legal and political tools but also through a profound transformation of the collective psychology...

Korku siyaseti ve toplumsal çözülme: CHP’ye operasyonlar - BoldMedya

January 15, 2025 at 8:19 AM

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BOLD Medya

@boldmedya.bsky.social

📌Erdoğan rejimi, CHP gibi köklü bir siyasi partiyi hedef alarak sadece partiyi değil, partiyi destekleyen toplumsal kesimleri de izole etmeyi hedefliyor.

@yaseminaydin.bsky.social ’ın analizi⤵️
boldmedya.com/2025/01/14/k...

YASEMİN AYDIN Türkiye’de otoriterleşme süreci, yalnızca hukuki ve siyasi araçlarla değil, aynı zamanda toplumun kolektif psikolojisini dönüştürerek ilerliyor. Erdoğan rejimi, muhalefeti sindirme strat...

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January 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM

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TARIK TOROS

@tariktoros.bsky.social

Why Were Trump's Comments Censored in Ankara? | Tarık Toros | What's Happening in Turkey | 12 Jan 25
youtu.be/3XaJ4j_54zM

Why Were Trump's Comments Censored in Ankara? | Tarık Toros | What's Happening in Turkey | 12 Jan 25

Sıcak.. Gözaltı dalgası: Sırada İmamoğlu var ve bunun farkında | Tarık Toros | Manşet | 13 Ocak 2025

January 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM

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TARIK TOROS

@tariktoros.bsky.social

• İstanbul'da gözaltı dalgası
• İmamoğlu için çember daralıyor
• DEM'e "terörden" CHP'ye "rüşvet/yolsuzluktan" işlem
• Bir cisim İBB'ye yaklaşıyor
• Özel, bilinçli biçimde iktidarı yargı ve kolluktan ayrıştırıyor
• MHP aylar önce kayyım ajandasını duyurmuş

..MANŞET farkıyla
youtu.be/2TvCctHzh_k

Türkiye'nin kırık bağları: Bir toplumun travmadan çıkış arayışı - BoldMedya

January 13, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Yasemin Aydın

@yaseminaydin.bsky.social

“Türkiye’nin içinde bulunduğu otoriter atmosfer, bireyleri yalnızlaştırmayı ve toplumsal bağları koparmayı hedefleyen bir stratejiyle şekilleniyor.
Yoksulluk bir norm haline gelirken, adaletsizlik sıradanlaşıyor. Bu atmosferde, dayanışma suç olarak görülüyor, bireyler birbirinden izole ediliyor.”

BOLD Medya @boldmedya.bsky.social · Jan 13

📌Türkiye’nin kırık bağları: Bir toplumun travmadan çıkış arayışı

@yaseminaydin.bsky.social’ ın kaleminden⤵️
boldmedya.com/2025/01/13/t...

YASEMİN AYDIN Son yıllarda Türkiye, yalnızca siyasi krizlerle değil, aynı zamanda derin bir toplumsal yarılmayla da karşı karşıya. Artan kutuplaşma, adaletin kaybolan izleri, sistematik insan hakları...

boldmedya.com

January 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM

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TARIK TOROS

@tariktoros.bsky.social

This is the final edition of 'What's Happening in Turkey' for 2024 | Tarık Toros | youtu.be/3U0hum6krxE

This is the final edition of 'What's Happening in Turkey' for 2024 | Tarık Toros | 22 December 2024

Mass Arrests, Social Pressure, and a Struggling Turkey at Home and Abroad | Tarık Toros

December 30, 2024 at 5:32 PM

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Lizzi Power

@lizzipower.bsky.social

Thank you so much Tarik Toros for summering ‘What’s Happening in Turkey’ which is, as always a lot, including #Haringey arrests in London this week. With events in Syria escalating, follow @tariktoros.bsky.social for helpful commentary and insight as things continue to develop

TARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · Dec 1

Mass Arrests, Social Pressure, and a Struggling Turkey at Home and Abroad | Tarık Toros | What’s Happening in Turkey? | 01 December 2024
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Bluesky: a lifeline for some, a safe haven for others. | Tarık Toros | 24 November 2024

December 1, 2024 at 11:57 AM

Yasemin Aydın

@yaseminaydin.bsky.social

Social media has become a vital space for free expression in #Turkey amidst increasing restrictions. In 'What’s Happening in Turkey,' @tariktoros.bsky.social highlights the potential of platforms like Bluesky to support independent journalism and truth-sharing. A must-watch. #MediaFreedom #Bluesky

TARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · Nov 24

Bluesky: a lifeline for some, a safe haven for others. | Tarık Toros | What’s Happening in Turkey? | 24 November 2024
youtu.be/D3GYQFjHmm0

[OPINION] Friedrich Merz and the fight for Europe’s soul - Turkish Minute

November 24, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Yasemin Aydın

@yaseminaydin.bsky.social

#Europe #Merz #EU

As #Europe faces rising populism, Friedrich Merz's vision for the EU's future must balance economic reform with a compelling narrative of unity and diversity. Leaders should counter nationalism without legitimizing its rhetoric- My oped:

Turkish Minute @turkishminute.com · Nov 24

[OPINION] Friedrich Merz and the fight for Europe’s soul

On Nov. 6, political tremors reverberated on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States, Donald Trump’s reelection signaled a new wave of isolationism. In Germany, the coalition government collapsed,...

Güldür Güldür Show’dan 'Ü Tipi Cezaevi' skeci: İzahı olmayanın mizahı yapıldı - Tr724

November 24, 2024 at 1:20 PM

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TR724

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Güldür Güldür Show’dan 'Ü Tipi Cezaevi' skeci: İzahı olmayanın mizahı yapıldı

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Güldürürken Türkiye gerçeklerini anlatan Güldür Güldür Show’un dün gece yayınlanan ‘Ü Tipi Cezaevi’ başlıklı skecinde izahı olmayanın mizahı yapıldı. Skeçte katillerin, sapıkların, uyuşturucu…

[OPINION] Bluesky: a lifeline for some, a safe haven for others - Turkish Minute

November 24, 2024 at 9:47 AM

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TARIK TOROS

@tariktoros.bsky.social

[OPINION] Bluesky: a lifeline for some, a safe haven for others
www.turkishminute.com/2024/11/20/o...

In the aftermath of the US general election, Bluesky has emerged not just as a successor to Twitter but as a beacon of hope for those seeking freedom of expression in an increasingly censored digital ...

www.turkishminute.com

November 20, 2024 at 1:32 PM

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Steven Heydemann

@stevenhyde.bsky.social

With a few comments from me. @newarab.com.web.brid.gy

www.newarab.com/analysis/wha...

What Trump's 'Israel first' cabinet means for the Middle East

Analysis: From secretary of state to UN ambassador, Trump has stacked his foreign policy team with staunchly pro-Israel nominees.

www.newarab.com

November 19, 2024 at 6:54 PM

Yasemin Aydın

@yaseminaydin.bsky.social

In my latest op-ed, I analyze the collapse of the "traffic light" coalition and its implications for Germany and Europe.
From rising populism to the future of democratic governance, what lies ahead?

turkishminute.com/2024/11/19/o...

#Germany #populism #Europe

[OPINION] Germany’s political drama: a weakened center - Turkish Minute

Germany’s reputation as a model of political stability and consensus is facing a profound test. The recent reports that the Free Democratic Party (FDP) — Germany’s classic liberal party — had consider...

turkishminute.com

November 20, 2024 at 7:34 AM

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TARIK TOROS

@tariktoros.bsky.social

Two key questions come to mind for almost everyone:
• What will Elon Musk do to prevent the migration from X?
• Will Bluesky, like X, bow to governments and block accounts?

November 17, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Yasemin Aydın

@yaseminaydin.bsky.social

This week on What’s Happening in Turkey-A must-watch by @tariktoros.bsky.social

Erdoğan’s foreign agent law sparks backlash
Investigations intensify against Istanbul & Ankara mayors
Trump’s new cabinet raises concerns in Ankara

#Turkey #Politics #WhatsHappeningInTurkey #TarıkToros

TARIK TOROS @tariktoros.bsky.social · Nov 17

This week’s top stories from Turkey:
* The return of the controversial 'foreign influence agent law.'
* Investigations into presidential candidates.
* Turkey’s response to Trump’s new cabinet.
#Turkey #Politics #WhatsHappeningInTurkey #WeeklyPodcast #SundayUpdate
youtu.be/2tdA_p-alnU

Turkey Reacts to Trump’s Cabinet Picks | What’s Happening in Turkey | Tarık Toros | 17 Nov 2024