Posted in Iran on Apr 21st, 2009 3 Comments »
by Rasmus Christian Elling.
Here is a short summary of the reactions in Iranian media to Ahmadinejad’s show at the Durban II conference yesterday. More headlines (and, if I can find the time, a proper analysis) will be added later today or tomorrow.
KEYHÂN (state-run, close to the Leader):
“With his speech, Ahmadinejad bombarded Israel”
“Ahmadinejad: ‘Despite the wishes [...]
Posted in Turkey on Mar 17th, 2009 No Comments »
by Daniella Kuzmanovic
One of Turkey’s most well-known celebrities and host on the Turkish edition of the popular game show Wheel of Fortune (Çarkıfelek), Mehmet Ali Erbil, used Monday evening’s show on Fox TV to display his dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs with regard to politics in Turkey. Allegedly for the first time ever [...]
Posted in Iran on Nov 13th, 2008 No Comments »
by Rasmus Christian Elling
A selective glance at Iranian media, November 13 / 2008.
Yesterday, the newspaper Vatan-e emruz reported a 3-hour meeting between former presidents (and former rivals) Mohammad Khatami and Hashemi Rafsanjani.
Allegedly – and I stress this as it must still be considered within the realm of rumors – Rafsanjani called on Khatami to run [...]
