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The European Union has always been an issue of big debate within Turkey. Many have argued that it is a necessity for the country to be able to join in order for development. Others have argued that the European Union has been acting more like a religious union and less like a regional union. Recently, a [...]
The Turkish Parliament is set to return from summer recess and resume working on the yearly agenda. President Abdullah Gül is expected to address the deputies of both the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), and the Republican Party (CHP), urging the leaders to work together on implementing the National Program and passing European-Union inspired reforms. The [...]
The Turkish Daily News reports that a judge in Istanbul acquitted a British citizen of insulting the prime minister of Turkey, noting the country is trying very hard to protect the same freedoms of expression that are considered fundamental in European society. For the past 2 years, Michael Dickinson, has been in trials over a [...]
Turkish President, Abdullah Gul hosted an Iftar dinner yesterday, for representatives from several Turkish professional organizations. President Gul has stayed determined in his program to push for reforms and investments and stated during the meeting that he will continue to do so without any letup. The President’s guests included Turkish Industrialists’ and Businessmens’ Association Chairwoman, [...]
On September 14, King Abdullah II met with the European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief, Javier Solana to discuss Middle East peace. The king expressed his belief in the importance of involvement by the EU in order for peace and stability to be achieved. The focus was on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Kind Abdullah suggested that the [...]
The European Union issued a report Monday, September 15, affirming the acceptability of potential Syrian involvement in north Lebanon to combat Islamist fundamentalist groups. According to the report, the northern areas of Lebanon have become a stronghold for fundamentalist groups and fighters, and pose a growing threat, particularly to poor Sunni communities in the area. [...]
