As if there wasn’t enough turmoil in the Middle East, the emergence and rapid escalation of a new crisis involving Qatar and its neighbours threatens to create even more instability in a region crying out for democracy and peace. On 5th and 6th June, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Yemen, Egypt, the Maldives, and Bahrain […]
A coalition of British Turkish political and community activists which spearheaded the “No to an executive presidency in Turkey” referendum campaign that was backed by over 80% of Turkish voters in Britain in April, is now calling on the same citizens to be part of the UK leg of the March for Justice [Adalet […]
The police have released important new details about their investigation into last week’s horrific Grenfell Tower fire that claimed the lives of at least 79 people. It comes as heartbreaking stories about the victims and survivors continue to surface, along with sustained efforts to raise money to assist all those affected, including a couple originally […]
Those running a successful business will know the important role a good accountant and financial adviser plays, helping to steer the business towards growth and avoid common pitfalls. Skills and experience are vital, as is personal chemistry. Enver Kannur, the managing director of multi-award winning firm Accounting Direct Plus (ADP), which has offices in Palmers […]
Turkish Cypriots have thrown down the gauntlet to the British Government, after Chris Grayling, the UK Transport Minister, stated the new transit rule forcing Pegasus passengers to disembark in Turkey is purely to protect them “against a genuine terrorist threat” and is not politically motivated. But Fikri Toros, the President of the Cyprus Turkish […]
After a shocking loss of their parliamentary majority for the Conservative Party, the prospect of the United Kingdom pursuing a Hard Brexit from the European Union where Britain would pull out of the Single Market appears fleeting. The ever more likely impending Soft Brexit may lighten the load for future British negotiators trying to […]
The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism is exhibiting at one the hippest foodie festivals in Britain. Taste of London kicks off in Regent’s Park, Central London, this evening and runs until Sunday. Leading names from the capital’s flourishing Turkish restaurant scene will be cooking up treats on the Turkish stand, among them Selin […]
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Enfield Southgate’s David Burrowes was one of the casualties from yesterday’s General Election. The Conservative MP had represented the constituency since 2005, but lost his seat to Bambos Charalambous following a 12.7% swing to Labour. It was one of 12 seats the Conservatives lost, bringing them eight below the 326 threshold needed to form […]
Continuing our series on Turkish candidates standing at this General Election, we turn the spotlight on Naz Osmanoglu who has been capturing national media attention with his appearance in a party election broadcast for the CBA. CBA stands for ‘Can’t Be Arsed’ and, according to Osmanoglu’s clip, they represent the “silent majority, the unheard […]
