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TURKEY: AKP closure case opens
The chief prosecutor today opened his case before the Constitutional Court to close down the...
TurkeyCYPRUS: Regional politics prevent progress on talks
A meeting of Cypriot community leaders is scheduled for July 1. The third meeting in the current...
CyprusGERMANY/TURKEY: Fragile ties face further strains
Germany and Turkey competed against each other in yesterday's European football cup semi-final,...
GermanyEUROPEAN 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...
TURKEY: Food prices rise despite thriving agriculture
The authorities are forecasting a low wheat harvest of 16.5-17 million tonnes in 2008. Despite...
TurkeyEASTERN EUROPE: EBRD faces challenging transition
The EBRD is increasingly orienting its activities towards the east and the south. Consequently,...
Eastern EuropeTURKEY: Court ruling prolongs political crisis
On June 9, a senior Justice and Development Party (AKP) MP tabled a proposal to allow parliament...
TurkeyTURKEY: Court overturns headscarf reform
The ruling AKP is meeting in emergency session today to discuss its response to yesterday's...
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