I was talking with a friend of mine from Berlin. He said, “I become happy when I come to Turkey. There is excitement and chaos here. For instance, we don't know the names of any generals in Germany. Here, your spirit is being shaped according to every new general. Frankly, I envy you.”

In the face of accusations for being directed by terrorist leader Abdullah Öcalan, the Democratic Society Party, or DTP, argued yesterday that Öcalan preaches a peaceful solution. Furthermore, party closure is inconsistent with democratic ideals, the DTP claims and denied any connection with violent political activities.