Turkey

  • Jul 1, 2008
  • 2 min read

TURKEY: AKP closure case opens

The chief prosecutor today opened his case before the Constitutional Court to close down the...

Turkey
  • Jun 27, 2008
  • 7 min read

CYPRUS: Regional politics prevent progress on talks

A meeting of Cypriot community leaders is scheduled for July 1. The third meeting in the current...

Cyprus
  • Jun 26, 2008
  • 6 min read

GERMANY/TURKEY: Fragile ties face further strains

Germany and Turkey competed against each other in yesterday's European football cup semi-final,...

Germany
  • Jun 23, 2008
  • 7 min read

EUROPEAN UNION: Work goes on despite talk of crisis

The European Council met in Brussels on 19-20 June. The June 2008 European Council summit was...

  • Jun 17, 2008
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TURKEY: Food prices rise despite thriving agriculture

The authorities are forecasting a low wheat harvest of 16.5-17 million tonnes in 2008. Despite...

Turkey
  • Jun 12, 2008
  • 6 min read

EASTERN EUROPE: EBRD faces challenging transition

The EBRD is increasingly orienting its activities towards the east and the south. Consequently,...

Eastern Europe
  • Jun 11, 2008
  • 7 min read

TURKEY: Court ruling prolongs political crisis

On June 9, a senior Justice and Development Party (AKP) MP tabled a proposal to allow parliament...

Turkey
  • Jun 6, 2008
  • 2 min read

TURKEY: Court overturns headscarf reform

The ruling AKP is meeting in emergency session today to discuss its response to yesterday's...

Turkey