Canada Slim and the Museum of Innocence

Landschlacht, Switzerland, 19 August 2018 It has been ages since I have written about Turkey, but those who know me are aware that there are both many things I adore about this bridge between Asia and Europe and many things I abhor. Of the little exploration I have done in this great republic (the Turquoise… Continue reading Canada Slim and the Museum of Innocence

Bullets and ballots

Landschlacht, Switzerland, 20 April 2017 On Easter Sunday, the Turkish people had an election and chose to support President Recep Erdogan by a slim minority of votes. (3% victory margin) Depending on who you listen to, this means that either the President has now received a mandate to exercise unbridled power or he can now make democratic… Continue reading Bullets and ballots