tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331396433182434044.post2542844974888126625..comments2023-09-24T12:47:57.051+01:00Comments on Unzipped: Turkish intellectuals to Armenians: "I apologise"artmikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11207317653711435445noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331396433182434044.post-84734116704850078482009-01-10T00:48:00.000+00:002009-01-10T00:48:00.000+00:00Dink-2? - Turkish intellectuals under attack for "...<A HREF="http://unzipped.blogspot.com/2009/01/dink-2-turkish-intellectuals-under.html" REL="nofollow">Dink-2? - Turkish intellectuals under attack for "I apologise" campaign</A>artmikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207317653711435445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331396433182434044.post-28660120800890646842008-12-23T14:42:00.000+00:002008-12-23T14:42:00.000+00:00Yeah, and actually, Nage brought along another Tur...Yeah, and actually, Nage brought along another Turkish person -- a young businesswoman -- to her farewell drink. Interestingly, Duygu said she had Armenian and Kurdish roots from many generations back although she of course considered herself to be a Turk. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, great to meet both. Hoping for more such visits in the future and thanks to Ditord for the initial introduction. Really nice to meet them both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331396433182434044.post-41580951014322829542008-12-22T02:34:00.000+00:002008-12-22T02:34:00.000+00:00...and this is yet another good sign - increasing ......and this is yet another good sign - increasing numbers of mutual visits.artmikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207317653711435445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331396433182434044.post-32868340067685681892008-12-21T13:27:00.000+00:002008-12-21T13:27:00.000+00:00Interestingly, Ditord introduced me to Nagehan Alc...Interestingly, Ditord introduced me to Nagehan Alci, a Turkish journalist and columnist for Aksam newspaper, last week and we've met up twice now at the rock bar. She's leaving tomorrow morning, but we're meeting up again tonight with a whole load of Diasporans and locals. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, from the conversations we've had so far, I'm actually feeling very optimistic about the possibility for the normalizing of relations between Armenia and Turkey although there is the risk of a nationalist backlash in the latter, it seems. For sure, the response from Armenians to her and recent initiatives there seem positive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331396433182434044.post-78560531817900445132008-12-18T15:00:00.000+00:002008-12-18T15:00:00.000+00:00[...] there are lots of interesting developments h...<I>[...] there are lots of interesting developments happening in Turkey, and from the inside.</I><BR/><BR/>And I think it is this point that matters most. The issue is one that Turkey needs to resolve for its own sake as well as for Armenia. It's still a small step, but a significant one and is a sign that things are opening up.<BR/><BR/>However, as was the case with Hrant Dink's murder, such developments also result in a nationalist backlash, but unfortunately, that's one of the nastier stages that all change has to pass through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331396433182434044.post-62495989048325674282008-12-18T11:22:00.000+00:002008-12-18T11:22:00.000+00:00I am not surprised with Amberin Zaman. Her reports...I am not surprised with Amberin Zaman. Her reports for the Economist always called for reconciliation and for Turkey to face up its history and past. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, in contrast with Turkish president's more neutral stance, <A HREF="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7788486.stm" REL="nofollow">BBC reports</A> that Turkey's prime minister has criticised a Turkish internet petition. Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan said: "I find it unreasonable to apologise when there is no reason". Mr Erdogan said the petition risked stirring trouble. He called it "irrational" and "wrong". <BR/><BR/>Not surprised with Erdogan's opinion too. What is important, as you noted too, there are lots of interesting developments happening in Turkey, and from the inside. Let's hope it will get developed further.artmikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207317653711435445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331396433182434044.post-21716959145610749792008-12-17T22:18:00.000+00:002008-12-17T22:18:00.000+00:00Very interesting. The web site shows Amberin Zama...Very interesting. The web site shows Amberin Zaman (correspondent for the Economist and wife of U.S. diplomat in Armenia Joseph Pennington) has signed the apology.<BR/><BR/>http://www.ozurdiliyoruz.com/<BR/><BR/>Lots happening in Turkey. Now if they can only bring themselves to use "G" word...Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926071911396827610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4331396433182434044.post-66845652927493765772008-12-17T00:40:00.000+00:002008-12-17T00:40:00.000+00:00Via Hetq Online:The December 15th Hurriyet Daily N...Via <A HREF="http://today.hetq.am/en/politics/english-turkish-president-defends-1915-apology-campaign/" REL="nofollow">Hetq Online</A>:<BR/><BR/>The December 15th Hurriyet Daily News reports that Turkish President Abdullah Gul stated ‘everyone can express their opinions freely’ while referring to the recent internet campaign launched to issue a public apology to Armenians regarding the events of 1915.<BR/><BR/>Gul’s remarks came during a joint press conference with his Bulgarian counterpart Georgi Parvanov. The two leaders discussed regional and international issues and opportunities for cooperation in relevant fields.artmikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207317653711435445noreply@blogger.com