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Although it is an unfamiliar word for new generation, our generation knows very well what is tried to be told when it comes to Malta.
In Malta prisons, it is used to mean the prison yard with a ceiling surrounded by walls and sky where prisoners go out and pace at certain hours.
Turkey held its President and Parliamentary elections on Sunday, June 24, 2018. I wish the election results auspicious.
The result of the election had appeared in the polls weeks earlier. Our noble nation gave a very important message in the June 24 elections.
When asked about the reasons for preference in the pre-election polls, our people mention many revolutionary investments; tremendous innovations in the healthcare system, investments in the education system, technological progress and the free availability of books in primary and secondary education, with investments made in transportation Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, Eurasia Tunnel, Osman Gazi Bridge, New Istanbul Airport, Çanakkale 1915 Bridge, highways, dual carriageways and high-speed trains.
Although this is the view from the inside, there is something completely different when looking at Turkey from the outside;
The upright stance of the 48 Islamic countries those took action in favor of Jerusalem, neutralized the US in the Middle East and also on the Palestinian issue. Due to being unable to find support on the international scene Trump sentenced to loneliness.
The Effects of December 17, 2013 Operation on the Social, Political and Economic Basis
Written by Ali Fuat GÖKÇEThe Effects of December 17, 2013 Operation on the Social, Political and Economic Basis
The Effects of December 17, 2013 Operation on the Social, Political and Economic Basis
Abstract
While the date for local elections is approaching which will be held on 30th March 2014, an investigation was started by the Public Prosecutor on 17th December 2013. Although this investigation was seen as an initiative to wear down the government by the members of the cabinet, the opposition parties, some media groups and non-governmental organizations classified it as corruption and bribery. In this investigation, many people consist of statesman, bureaucrats, bank managers, public officials and sons of ministers were taken in custody on charges ranging from taking bribes, rigging bids on government contracts to attempting to smuggle.
There have been significant social, political and economic impacts of this corruption probes to Turkey. On the one hand, opposition parties and some media and press groups have asserted the failure of the government. However, the government has claimed that these operations were launched to overthrow themselves. After 17th December, several consequences were seen: social polarization was increased, some resignations were occurred in the ruling Justice and Development Party, BIST fell down, a sharp rise in the prices of Dollar, Euro and gold emerged, and Turkey Republic Central Bank Monetary Policy Committee increased the interest rates more than expected.
In this study, it has been examined that what kind of changes on social, economic and political basis have been brought to our country by 17th December operation.
JEL classification: H 7, Z 18, Z 19
QUO VADIS: Social Siences – ARTVIN CORUH UNIVERSITY HOPA INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL SIENCES CONFERENCE
“İKTİSAT, SİYASET VE TOPLUM ÜÇGENİNDE KÜRESELLEŞMENİN YEREL DİNAMİKLERİ”
Hopa/Artvin, 15-17 October 2014