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 talked to us about press freedom in Turkey, the current state of the profession of...
Abdülkadir Aksu has been one of the most important figures in Turkish political life since he made the move into politics from the top ranks of the bureaucracy. We spoke to him in his office in parliament and he...
Indian Ambassador to Ankara Susmita Gongulee Thomas is getting ready to end her diplomatic career which has now spanned some 40 years. Ambassador Thomas will be retiring after her term in Ankara comes to an end. Thomas evaluated the...
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 the March 30 local elections, the Istanbul parliament deputy shared his thoughts on the upcoming...
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 doors of his house in Ankara for Issue readers. In a pleasant conversation, Osman Bey,...
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 ‘Art is a love for me’. Ambassador Wölfer and his graceful wife Diane hosted us...
PROF. DR. YILMAZ BÜYÜKERŞEN
Once a forgotten city on the Anatolian steppe, Eskisehir has become a travel destination for Turks and foreigners alike thanks to a range of projects that have raised the city to European standards. Reachable from Ankara...
Elizabeth Ayten Berent
Texan Elizabeth Ayten Berent has made her home in Turkey for almost 40 years, making her mark as a painter, interior designer, charity director, Turkish cooking expert and in many other roles. Known for her sociability...
