And Turkey’s charismatic pro-islamic leader Tayyip Erdogan has won a sweeping victory in Turkey’s local elections. He did great job in one year indeed. The results (%43,1) nearly mean a record in turkish policy system…
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3577327.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/2270642.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3579467.stm
some news about Tayyip Erdogan and last elections…
parts from these sites:
" To start with, his government’s policies brought economic stability to Turkey, three years after it nearly went bankrupt.
For people under the age of 30 - and there are plenty of them in the country’s fast-growing, young population - the first time they have experienced an 11% inflation rate, as opposed to 70-80%, is under AKP’s rule.
The government is also credited with achieving a 5% annual growth rate and maintaining good relations with foreign creditors - fuelling hopes for a full economic recovery.
In a matter of months, a series of democratisation reforms were approved to bring Turkey closer to its EU membership goal
It was a welcome relief for many Turks after witnessing years of endless arguments among coalition allies, which usually ended with corruption inquiries being shelved in return for support on a bill.
Last but not least, the refusal to take part in the Iraq war was a big vote winner.
With almost half the votes counted, Mr Erdogan’s pro-western, Islamic-rooted party appeared to have taken the post of mayor in 55 of 81 cities - including in Istanbul and Ankara."
"The mosques are our barracks, the domes our helmets, the minarets our bayonets and the faithful our soldiers…
Poem that landed Erdogan in jail
As a teenager, he sold lemonade and sesame buns on the streets of Istanbul’s rougher districts to earn extra cash.
He attended an Islamic school before obtaining a degree in management from Istanbul’s Marmara University - and playing professional football.
In 1994, Mr Erdogan became the mayor of Istanbul.
Even his critics admit that he did a good job, making Istanbul cleaner and greener - although a decision to ban alcohol in city cafes did not please secularists.
He also won admiration from the many who felt he was not corrupt - unlike many other Turkish politicians.
His background and commitment to Islamic values also appeal to most of the devout Muslim Turks who have been alienated by the state. "
AND NOW HE IS THE MOST SUCCESFULL PRIME MINISTER THAT TURKISH HISTORY OF POLICY HAVE EVER SEEN…