Inaction from Brussels over the arrest of an opposition leader in Turkey may be a strategic mistake

The European Union faces a pressing problem as it decides how to handle another major slide towards autocracy in Turkey. So far, the signs are not good. Over the past decade, core democratic institutions have been systematically eroded in Turkey, under the …

Could Israel-Turkey war of words escalate to actual war?

The threats and insults have been coming from both sides for days now. Turkey is trying to establish a "neo-Ottoman state" in Syria and if it crosses "red lines" then Israel will act, senior Israeli officials warned. With its ongoing …

Throw Turkey out of NATO

OPINION: Several empires didn’t survive World War I, among them the Ottoman Empire, out of whose ashes arose the Turkish nation. Its leader, Kemal Ataturk, watched the Ottoman Empire’s corruption and decay and established Turkey as a secular state. Ataturk …

Man arrested after California turkey hunter shot, killed

Why Trump’s focus on Syria, Turkey matters for Israel

During his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, US President Donald Trump was asked about Turkey’s role in Syria and the potential tensions between Israel and Turkey there. Trump made important comments about Turkey and Syria that may …

Wild turkey hunting seasons to begin

Wild turkey hunting seasons to begin COLUMBUS – Anticipation among hunters is building for Ohio’s challenging and exciting spring wild turkey hunting seasons beginning in April, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of …

Catch spring turkey hunting highlights online with “Struttin’ in the Bluegrass”

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 8, 2025) — Turkey hunting enthusiasts can experience the thrill of spring turkey hunting when “Struttin’ in the Bluegrass” returns for its sixth season, April 12–16, 2025. Hosted by Kentucky native Merle Hacker, the series will appear …

ISTANBUL BLOG: Episode 12 in which Trump tells Bibi he can leave Turkey to him

America’s “TV animal” president on April 7 put on another nutty episode in his office at the White House. It was not, however, as scandalous as the episode in which he was accompanied by another TV performer, now known as “the Ukraine guy who refuses to …

You're Using the Wrong Choke with Your TSS Turkey Loads

Tungsten Super Shot, better known as TSS, is the most lethal shot type a turkey hunter can employ to pursue a tom this spring. It has a density of 18 grams per cubic centimeter (g/cc) and is far harder than soft shot types, like lead or bismuth. TSS …

Maryland Turkey Season Starts with Junior Hunt

Maryland’s statewide spring wild turkey season kicks off this month, starting with the Junior Turkey Hunt on April 12, 2025, followed by the regular season for all hunters from April 18 through May 23. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) …