 He studied Political Sciences and Journalism at the University of Istanbul.He is considered as one of the most respected journalists of his generation in Turkey, known as active proponent of the integration of Turkish migrants in German society.Having been involved in politics during his youth years within the press staff of the Prime Minister's office of Adnan Menderes in 1957, he was Chief Editor of various Turkish newspapers such as "Adalet" and "Son Posta" in the 1960s, and chief editor of subsequent major Turkish newspapers such as "Tercuman".