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The U.S. Stopped Japan in 1985. It Can’t Stop China.
The U.S. Stopped Japan in 1985. It Can’t Stop China.
11.08.2026
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TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: “The Price of Silence is Heavy!”
TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: “The Price of Silence is Heavy!”
14.06.2026
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20th and 21st Term Kırıkkale Member of Parliament Kemal Albayrak: Every Neighborhood Has Begun Experiencing Injustice Through Decrees
20th and 21st Term Kırıkkale Member of Parliament Kemal Albayrak: Every Neighborhood Has Begun Experiencing Injustice Through Decrees
23.09.2026
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15 Years After the Van Earthquake: We Have Not Forgotten, and We Never Will
15 Years After the Van Earthquake: We Have Not Forgotten, and We Never Will
23.10.2026
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The Rat Sack Theory
The Rat Sack Theory
04.11.2026
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Whoever protects the robber is a partner to the robbery
Whoever protects the robber is a partner to the robbery
03.11.2026
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What Happened While the Country Was Asleep!
What Happened While the Country Was Asleep!
03.11.2026
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Google Summarizes the News, But What Happens to Journalists’ Work?
Google Summarizes the News, But What Happens to Journalists’ Work?
02.11.2026
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45 DAYS OF SILENCE OVER THE FUND SCANDAL
45 DAYS OF SILENCE OVER THE FUND SCANDAL
02.11.2026
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CELEBRATING IS GOOD, BUT QUESTIONING IS ESSENTIAL!
CELEBRATING IS GOOD, BUT QUESTIONING IS ESSENTIAL!
01.11.2026
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The Rat Sack Theory
The Rat Sack Theory
Written by Sırrı Er, Former TRT Announcer… In Egypt, a villager transporting rats to a laboratory vigorously shakes the sack every fifteen minutes along the way. When asked why he does this, he gives the following answer: “If I don’t shake the sack, the rats will calm down, realize where...
04.11.2026
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Whoever protects the robber is a partner to the robbery
Whoever protects the robber is a partner to the robbery
Written by Kemal Albayrak, Member of Parliament for Kırıkkale during the 20th and 21st terms and a founder of the AKP… Opposition party leaders are demanding the disclosure of the names behind the alleged fund fraud. But who really does not know who they are? In reality, everyone knows. Apparently,...
03.11.2026
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What Happened While the Country Was Asleep!
What Happened While the Country Was Asleep!
Written by Sırrı Er, Former TRT Announcer… So much happened while the country was asleep! Perhaps people would have continued sleeping if it had not hit them in their pockets. Because the pocket is the most powerful opposition force! I deliberately left some dates blank in the chronological sequence. Those...
03.11.2026
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Google Summarizes the News, But What Happens to Journalists’ Work?
Google Summarizes the News, But What Happens to Journalists’ Work?
Written by Gökhan Turhan… Turkey’s Competition Authority has launched an investigation into Google’s AI-powered search features, bringing the future of digital journalism back into focus. As artificial intelligence summarizes stories produced by news organizations, a fundamental question emerges: Who protects the work of journalists and publishers? Have you ever stopped...
02.11.2026
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45 DAYS OF SILENCE OVER THE FUND SCANDAL
45 DAYS OF SILENCE OVER THE FUND SCANDAL
Written by Kemal Albayrak, 20th–21st Term Member of Parliament for Kırıkkale… Regarding the fund scandal, the son-in-law said, “The operation was launched from Tel Aviv.” He compared it directly to the December 17–25 process. Cem Küçük, who is now behind bars, had also claimed that FETÖ placed the money in...
02.11.2026
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CELEBRATING IS GOOD, BUT QUESTIONING IS ESSENTIAL!
CELEBRATING IS GOOD, BUT QUESTIONING IS ESSENTIAL!
Written by Kemal Albayrak, Member of the 20th and 21st Terms of the Turkish Parliament representing Kırıkkale… Celebrating national and religious holidays and commemorating our past is certainly a good thing. But shouldn’t we also question the present by comparing it with the past? As we celebrate the 103rd anniversary...
01.11.2026
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Student-led victors demand purge of Serbia’s security and media heads
Student-led victors demand purge of Serbia’s security and media heads
Student-led victors call for overhaul of Serbia’s security and media leadership, demanding accountability and democratic reforms.
30.10.2026
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SILENCE OVER THE FUND SCANDAL: WHERE ARE THOSE WHO ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?
SILENCE OVER THE FUND SCANDAL: WHERE ARE THOSE WHO ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?
Written by Kemal Albayrak, Former Member of Parliament for Kırıkkale (20th and 21st Terms) and Founding Member of the AKP… As the fund scandal continues to shake Turkey’s public agenda, one of the most pressing questions demanding an answer concerns the silence coming from the ruling party. Why have AKP...
30.10.2026
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The Republic Is More Than a Form of Government: A Nation’s Commitment to Equality and Freedom
The Republic Is More Than a Form of Government: A Nation’s Commitment to Equality and Freedom
By Gökhan Turhan… The Republic is not merely a date on the calendar associated with October 29. It represents a nation’s determination to shape its own destiny, the principle that no person is inherently superior to another, and the responsibility a state bears toward its citizens. Proclaimed on October 29,...
29.10.2026
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Nothing Grows Where Justice Is Absent
Nothing Grows Where Justice Is Absent
By Sırrı Er, Former TRT Broadcaster… There are serious contradictions and concerns regarding the country’s economic and political future. Factories are closing. Tens of thousands of people are losing their jobs. Nothing grows where justice is absent. The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has issued numerous rulings against Türkiye...
29.10.2026
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Why Are Google and Microsoft Opposing the Tokenization of Their Shares?
Why Are Google and Microsoft Opposing the Tokenization of Their Shares?
Google and Microsoft do not want their shares to be tokenized. The reason lies in a 30-day rule. Let me show you something that happened on Wall Street this week. Twenty-six companies, including Google and Microsoft, have objected to the tokenization of their shares. Together, these companies are worth $14...
29.10.2026
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Prof. Doğu Ergil: What Defines a Virtuous Person and a Safe Society?
Prof. Doğu Ergil: What Defines a Virtuous Person and a Safe Society?
A virtuous person is not merely someone who knows what is right, but someone who chooses to do the right thing even when there is nothing to gain from it. A virtuous person remains honest when no one is watching, refuses to oppress others when holding power, and defends the...
28.10.2026
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