'Moderate voices such as Gülen movement are sorely needed'
"This is most unfortunate, as anyone who does the minutest amount of research would clearly see that [the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria] ISIS does not follow the teachings of Islam," says Joyce...
View ArticleWhy are Fethullah Gülen's teachings so attractive to his followers?
Doğu ErgilWhile today there are many Muslim thinkers and practitioners in the name of Islam, what is it in Gülen’s teachings that seem to be so attractive to his followers? - The Gülen Movement arose...
View ArticleGülen's lawyer: A civilian structure demonized by fictitious slurs
Nurullah Albayrak, the lawyer of Muslim scholar Fethullah Gülen, rejected the Sabah daily's headline story on Monday titled “Parallel Council,” saying pro-government outlets aim to distract attention...
View ArticleGülen On Religion And Science: A Theologian's Perspective
Osman Bakar*Introduction A number of contemporary Muslim thinkers have dealt with the relationship between religion and science.[1] The subject itself is fast gaining popularity among Muslims, not only...
View ArticleEmpowering TMSF bodes ill for economy's future, experts warn
The government's draft bill that promises extraordinary powers for the Savings Deposits Insurance Fund (TMSF) including transferring a failed bank's assets to other banks and establishing a bank...
View ArticleBank Asya shares kept closed despite SPK warning
The Capital Markets Board (SPK) has warned the Borsa İstanbul (BİST) to act in line with the law with regard to the BİST's decision on Aug. 14 to ban Bank Asya's shares from trading, local media...
View ArticleBank Asya fights back against Erdogan attack
Ahmet Beyaz, the chief executive of Turkey’s government-besieged Bank Asya, says his bank is the victim of a political campaign waged by Turkey’s powerful president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking in an...
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Journalists and Writers Foundation to hold peace conference at UN
The Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV), a Turkish institution having consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), will hold a peace conference in Geneva on...
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Turkish schools in Romania awarded with certificate of excellence
Turkish schools which have been operating in Romania for 20 years, were awarded with a certificate of excellence by Romanian Education Minister Remus Pricopie on Wednesday. A reception was held at...
View ArticleGülen issues condolence message for Iraqi victims of ISIL
Turkish-Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen has sent a message of condolence to the families of the victims of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization in Iraq and he has...
View ArticleCan a leader play a mediator role while terminating an aid charity?
Aydoğan Vatandaş* There is no doubt that the globalization of today's economic and political structures has created huge gaps between the developed and developing countries, which results in...
View Article'We see in Mr. Gulen a man teaching God’s words'
Fikir Atlasi*, Episode 11 (Full text) My name is Daniel Skubik**. I’m a professor of Law, Ethics and Humanities at California Baptist University in Riverside, California. Fethullah Gulen is a man that...
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UN Peace Conference renews commitment against extremism of all kinds
At a United Nations conference organized by the Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV) on Friday in Geneva, a wide range of participants agreed that global challenges against peace should not lead to...
View ArticleGov't ban on charity Kimse Yok Mu hits orphans
Thousands of orphans and needy people around the world whose lives depend on the aid they receive from charities such as Kimse Yok Mu (Is Anybody There?), the largest volunteer and global aid...
View ArticleEthio-Turkish businesswomen to strengthen business ties
The first-ever delegation of businesswomen from Turkey visited and held business meetings for three days in the capital, starting on Thursday. The meetings have been organized by the first lady, Roman...
View ArticleLethal weapon: hatred
Orhan Oğuz Gürbüz It is frequently suggested that the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) resorts to psychological warfare methods with a view to extending its hold on power. It amplifies...
View ArticleFormer FM Yakış defends Turkish schools as the torch bearer of Ottoman vision
Turkish schools are the top performers for Turkey, and the torch bearers of the grand Ottoman vision states former Foreign Minister and ex AK Party founder Yaşar Yakış. Yaşar Yakış is a founder and...
View ArticleGovernment plans to unlawfully take over aid organization
The Justice and Development Party's (AK Party) efforts to undermine the largest aid organization in Turkey, Kimse Yok Mu (Is Anybody There?) reached a new level with alleged preparations to dissolve...
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Geneva Peace Conference: “Mobilizing Civil Society for Building Peace” -...
Humanity continues to face problems ranging from hunger and poverty to armed conflicts and all forms of discrimination, but these realities should not lead us to a sense of despair, apathy and...
View ArticleFethullah Gülen's message to the Geneva Peace Conference
Fethullah Gülen*Distinguished participants of Geneva Peace Conference, I wish to express my sadness for being unable to be with you at this conference on Mobilizing Civil Society for Building Peace....
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