Once...

'... you've tasted it, that's all you want to drink.'

Turkey's FM on Democracy

Interesting Al Jazeera interview with the current foreign minister of Turkey, Ahmet Davutoglu:

'We The People!'

On this day we have witnessed history unfold in Egypt. Let this be the beginning of a process that brings liberty and freedom to the country so that the victims of the recent protests have not died in vain ...

 

For continued coverage of the events check out the excellent reporting of Al Jazeera English

recommends

Memonji

Paris

Last night I have returned from a four-day trip to Paris where I met a couple of friends who've been living there since a couple of years. As I've been to Paris various times in the past I didn't need to do any major sightseeing and was able to enjoy spending time with the guys I haven't seen in a while as well as indulge in the culinary delights of the city.

The amazing architecture as well as the French art of creating a chic yet still legere atmosphere is a perfect setting for lingering in the cosy cafes during the day and in the excellent restaurants at night (although I mostly had the pleasure of being served very delicious homemade food!)

Not having been to the Centre Pompidou I set aside one day for an extensive visit - something I'll most probably do again next time, but also strongly recommend to anyone who's into modern art and has a few hours to spare.

Below a few impressions of the trip.

 

Modern Art Explained