ANKARA Political leaders marked the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Turkish Republic on Oct. 29 with messages praising the milestone and urging democratic resolve and social peace. Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş hailed the republic as an achievement “founded by the beliefs and values of our beloved nation.” “Since its founding, the Turkish Republic has built, step by step, a strong national structure based on the will of the people, upholding democracy through its institutions, and