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Turkey
I am a freelance writer on international affairs, Turkish politics, travel and (sometimes) football.
My articles have been published for EUobserver, The New European, New Eastern Europe, Glory Magazine and Futbolista.
I graduated with an MA in Political Science from Central European University (Vienna, Austria).
Balancing its support for the Palestinian cause with its national interests remains a difficult task for Egypt
Many of these stadiums were constructed decades ago, renowned for their architectural magnificence or for hosting international tournaments. They held a special place in the hearts of Ukrainians and football fans worldwide.
From initial calls for restraint, and offers of mediation, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has pivoted to labelling Netanyahu the 'butcher of Gaza' and Israel a 'terrorist state' - despite the majority of Turkish public opinion wanting neutrality.
In Skopje, scepticism is increasing over whether North Macedonia will ever claim the prize of EU membership
On May 30th, Galatasaray triumphed as champions in the Turkish Süper Lig, marking a momentous occasion in their football history. Among the flood of congratulatory messages, one stood out. It came from Italy and Genoa CFC.
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the highly anticipated Fenerbahçe v Trabzonspor match at the iconic Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium.
On May 14th, Turkey held elections to choose their next president and parliament for the next five years. This marked the second presidential election since the 2017 constitutional referendum, which changed the country's form of government from a parliamentary system to a presidential one.