Author: Aylin D. Miller

  • Provincial Universities: The AK Party’s Backyard Campus

    Provincial Universities: The AK Party’s Backyard Campus

    Tuğba Tekerek on the crisis in Turkish academia

    William Armstrong

    January 30

    Turkey Book Talk #211 – Tuğba Tekerek, journalist and author, on “Taşra Üniversiteleri – AK Parti’nin Arka Kampüsü” (Provincial Universities: The AK Party’s Backyard Campus), published by İletişim.

    The book examines the impact of the government’s push to open over 100 universities across Turkey over the last two decades. It paints a picture of falling academic standards but increased outlets for the ruling party’s religious nationalist ideology.

    tugba tekerek Tasra Universiteleri AK Partinin Arka Kampusu
  • Greetings to you all from India

    Greetings to you all from India

    Turkish Forum Advisory Board Member Ms. Unver has a letter from India.

    bircan unver india

    Greetings to you all from India,

    Today, as of January 19; I gave 2 lectures to different Secondary and High School students in Rajsamand, introduced The Light Millennium Global, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, J.U.C. Awards, Water Action Decade.

    SDG-6, and Gandhi’s philosophy and vision on nonviolence, along with our collaboration with the Anuvrat (Anuvibha) Global Organization and UNDGC associations.

    Tomr. morning, I will leave of the Children Peace Palace here to Ahmedabad, from there to Chennai. I would like to thank with full heartily to Dr. S.L. Gandhi, Arvind Vora and Sanchay Jain for the kindest invitation, which turned out one of the best experiences that I had have so far in India.

    The visited schools are:

    1. Bal Niketan Gandhi Seva Sadan (E.M) School (300 students);

    2. Pragati Secondary School (approx 70 students).

    I also thank to my translator; Monica, Tanisha (who took the photos) and Lehru and Jagdish; along with to the principles and teachers of the each school.

    Bircan Unver

    bircan unver with indian students
  • Russia could attack the West ???

    Russia could attack the West ???

    That’s what it’s all about:

    According to the Bild newspaper, the German Bundeswehr is studying scenarios in which Russia could attack the West bevor the summer. The situation could escalate in the coming winter, the document continues.

    In the summer of 2025, NATO could finally deploy 300,000 troops to Ukraine’s eastern flank. While Ukraine is aiming for a summit at the highest level on its peace plan, Russian President Vladimir Putin probably has other intentions: According to a training plan of the German Defense Ministry, the Kremlin chief could prepare a hybrid attack on NATO as early as next winter. This is reported by the “Bild” newspaper.

    In the secret report, the German Defense Ministry outlines in detail a possible “path to conflict” between Russia and the Western defense alliance. Month after month, both Russian and Western actions are described. Among other things, the Bundeswehr expects the mobilization of hundreds of thousands of NATO soldiers and an imminent outbreak of war in the summer of 2025, according to the “Bild”. Large-scale Russian manoeuvres from September Russia wants to call up another 200,000 men into the army soon to launch a new offensive against Ukraine in the spring.

    In the summer months, Russia would then begin increasingly open attacks on the West – including through severe cyberattacks. The large-scale “Zapad 2024” manoeuvre with 50,000 troops is scheduled to start in western Russia and Belarus in September.

    At the end of the year, there would be a Russian invasion of areas of eastern Ukraine, whereupon NATO is to deploy around 300,000 soldiers to Ukraine’s eastern flank on the so-called “Day X” in the summer of 2025. Different scenarios considered The Ministry of Defense declined to comment on the information.

    Only this much: “Basically, I can tell you that the consideration of different scenarios – even if they are extremely unlikely – is part of everyday military business, especially in training,” a spokesman for the ministry told Bild. Just last week, Swedish security experts warned of the danger of war with Russia. “Many have said it before me, but let me say it by virtue of my office: there could be a war in Sweden,” said Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Sweden’s Minister of Civil Protection.

    Everyone must prepare for the worst-case scenario, such as a war with Russia, before it is too late, Bohlin said.

  • Turkey Government Scholarships 2024-25 Fully Funded

    Turkey Government Scholarships 2024-25 Fully Funded

    Turkey Government Scholarships 2024-25 Fully Funded | Apply Now

    Turkey Government Scholarship 2024 by Türkiye Burslari, also known as Turkish Scholarship, is accepting applications for international students around the world to study Undergraduate, Master, and PhD programs in Turkish Universities for free.

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    Studying in Turkey provides an excellent opportunity for students from all around the world who want to experience a unique culture and receive some of the best quality education available. With the financial aid of a Turkey Burslari scholarship, studying in this vibrant country can be even more beneficial.

    Every year the Turkish Government offered a wide range of Scholarships for International Students who want to study in Turkey for their higher education institutions.

    The scholarship for international students in Turkey 2024 is available under the Turkish Government. You can improve your career paths leading towards your future goals. Your knowledge about the particular field of study is enriched and your vision to see things through viable means is further widened.

    Turkiye Burslari Scholarship 2024 is a Turkish government-funded, competitive scholarship program, that is awarded to outstanding students and researchers to pursue full-time or short-term degree programs at the top universities in Turkey.

    You can apply for all academic levels either Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. With the extensive option of Turkish universities, you can apply for the numerous disciplines offered by these universities. If you can’t speak or understand the Turkish language, the Turkish Government is ready to provide you with a Turkish language course for a period of one year.

    The Turkish Government Scholarship applications for 2024-2025 will begin in December this year for students all over the world. It is a great time for international students to avail themselves of an opportunity to study for free in Top Ranked Turkish Universities.

    Almost all academic fields and majors are available under Turkey Bruslari Scholarships. Most programs in Turkish universities are in Turkish Language. However, some departments and universities offer programs in English or other languages. The scholarship will cover all the expenses.

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    The Scholarship covers all the expenses for the full duration of the program. So, make sure to apply with the correct documents. Because preparing documents can take time. In this post, we will tell you the list of required documents for the Turkiye Burslari Scholarship 2024. The Scholarship is available in all subjects. Applying is always Free. Read the details below.

    Turkey Burslari Scholarship 2024-2025

    Country:

    Turkey

    Funded By:

    Turkish Government

    Course:

    • Undergraduate Degree
    • Master’s Degree
    • Doctoral Degree

    Duration:

    • Turkey Undergraduate Studentship (4 from 4 to 5 years)
    • Turkey Masters Scholarship ( 2-to-3 years)
    • Turkey PhD Award (3 or 4)

    Financial Coverage (Turkey Scholarship Benefits)

    Turkish Government Scholarships for International Students are fully funded scholarships available to students from all over the world. The following topics will be covered by the Turkish International Scholarship:

    Undergraduate Scholarship Coverage:

    • University and Program Placement
    • Monthly Stipend: 700 TL per month
    • Tuition Fee
    • Once-off Return Flight Ticket
    • Health Insurance
    • Accommodation
    • One-year Turkish Language Course

    Master and Ph.D. Scholarship Coverage

    • University and program placement
    • Monthly Stipend:
    • Master’s: 950 TL per month
    • Ph.D.: 1400 TL per month
    • Tuition Fee
    • Once-off Return Flight Ticket
    • Health Insurance
    • Accommodation
    • One-year Turkish Language Course

    List of Available Study Fields:

    Turkey Government Scholarship 2024-25 offers all Academic Fields & Majors for all Levels of Study in Turkey. The List of Courses is given below for Turkey Burslari 2024.

    • Accounting
    • Agriculture Economy
    • Architecture
    • Biochemistry
    • Biology
    • Business and Management
    • Chemistry
    • Civil Engineering
    • Common Law
    • Computer Engineering
    • Development Studies
    • Economy, Econometrics
    • Environmental Sciences, Ecology
    • Finance and Banking
    • Geography
    • Geology
    • History
    • Islamic Theology
    • Journalism
    • Languages
    • Marketing and Sale Management
    • Mathematics / Statistics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Media Studies
    • Medicine
    • Nursing, Midwifery, Physical Therapy
    • Pharmacology
    • Zoology

    Eligibility Criteria of the Turkey Burslari Scholarships 2023:

    • Students who wish to study in Turkey under the Turkish Government Scholarship 2024 must meet the following criteria.

    Eligible Countries:

    • Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply for Turkey Scholarships
    • You may apply if you have completed your graduation or if it will be completed before August 2023.
    • You should not be enrolled in any Turkish university at the time of application.

    Age Criteria:

    • You must be under the age of 21 to enroll in an undergraduate program,
    • You must be under the age of 30 to enroll in the Master’s program.
    • You must be under 35 to enroll in Doctorate program.

    The minimum academic achievement:

    • Students applying for bachelor’s degrees: 70%
    • Applicants for master’s and doctoral degrees: 75%
    • Applicants for the health sciences, including medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, should have a minimum academic record of 90%.

    Supporting Documents:

    • National Identification OR a valid Passport
    • A recent photograph
    • National exam scores (for domestic students)
    • Diploma or temporary certificate of Graduation
    • Academic transcripts
    • International exam scores (if required by the chosen university & program)
    • Language test scores
    • A research proposal (for Ph.D. applicants only)

    Other Requirements

    • You should have a TOEFL or IELTS (The Test of English as a Foreign Language) certification.
    • The certification is an international benchmark that shows that you are good enough to take a course at a university if you want to study English.
    • You need to provide a letter stating your purpose in taking this scholarship program.
    • Applicants should not have any health problems.
    • Short-term scholarship programs may have additional application requirements

    What are the steps to apply for the Turkey Scholarships 2024?

    • Check the eligibility requirements: Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements for the scholarship.
    • Create an account: Go to the Turkey Scholarships official website and create an account by clicking on the “Sign Up” button. You will need to provide your personal information and create a password to complete the registration process.
    • Start the online application: Once you have created an account, click on the “Application” tab and select the scholarship you wish to apply for. Then click on the “Apply” button to begin the online application process.
    • Complete the online application form: Fill out the online application form with your personal and academic information, and upload any required supporting documents.

    Selection Criteria for the Turkish Scholarships 2024:

    The selection would be made based on the following aspects:

    • Academic success.
    • Active participation in Social Activities.
    • Motivation towards the relevant field.
    • After a preliminary assessment, an Expert Evaluation will be made.
    • Interview of 15 to 30 minutes.
    • Then, the Selection committee’s final decision will be endorsed

    How to win a Turkey Burslari Scholarship 2024?

    • Diploma Grade
    • The Last Term’s General Average Grades
    • University Entrance Exam Grade (if any)
    • High School Graduation Exam / Baccalaureate Grade (if any
    • International Test Score (if any)
    • Any other academic certificates or (*) cumulative GPA
    • Based on their school achievements, applicants will be contacted for an evaluation.
    • The interview will take place in Turkish Consulates, and when these are not available, technology will be used instead.
    • The findings will be shown on the application system and sent to you. Turkey Burslari Scholarship applications can now be submitted online.
  • Featured review on Aurora’s Sunrise

    Featured review on Aurora’s Sunrise

    It is good to see that following review has been featured on IMDb:

    Auroras Sunrise

    Not real story , all lies as usual.

    This movie is full of lies.

    I wish they made a movie about Artin Agopyan.:)))))

    This film does not reflect reality in any way , but it is also quite biased. The theme is quite boring.it is not clear for what purpose it was written it doesn’t give anything to the viewer. I do not recommend this movie to anyone, which has no artistic value, has ridiculous content and is boring and was made just for in order to manipulate what really happened in the past. It is truly sad for humanity that such a film was made to serve certain interests groups by misleading people’s feelings. Again this film does not reflect reality in any way.

    nihalfoley

  • Preserving Armenian roots on Turkey!

    Preserving Armenian roots on Turkey!

    See the solution of an Armenian commenter on preserving Armenian roots on Turkey

    Historic Armenia

    It is what it is. Turkey has successfully made sure historical Armenian lands will never be under Armenian governmental/Armenian Republic rule. Many factors played into it: Depopulation of Armenians, Armenian state being under Soviet state for nearly 70 years, treaties being signed between Western superpowers and Turkey, it’s just too late. The boat for saving western Armenia has already sailed. Yes, I do wish that Ani and other historic Armenian territories would return to its rightful owner, but the Turkish government is very territorial government. The best way to preserve Armenian roots in these lands are if mass amount of Armenians return to these lands and start reproducing like the Kurds and Turks. Every Armenian family should have 7-8 kids. That way they’ll be able to replenish the Armenian roots again.

    Historic Armenia – Peter Musurlian documentary on Western Armenia