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Turkey lifts longtime ban on head scarves

October 9, 2013 VOANews Turkey

Turkey has lifted a decades-old ban on head scarves for female workers in state offices, ending a longstanding restriction that

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Turkey under pressure over likely purchase of Chinese missiles

October 8, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Ankara is facing mounting pressure from its NATO allies over its announcement that a Chinese company is favored to win

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Europe 

Turks do not believe EU accession will happen – poll

October 7, 2013October 7, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Turkey

Turks have lost their hopes of joining the EU. This is the conclusion, at least, of a poll published by

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Syrian intervention renewal an Ankara balancing act

October 6, 2013October 6, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkey’s parliament voted Thursday to extend a mandate authorizing deployment of troops in Syria if necessary for another year. Passing

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Europe 

Erdogan reduces military service; reveals plans for Presidency

October 4, 2013October 4, 2013 Independent Balkan News Agency Turkey

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed the reduction of military service in an interview with TV networks A Haber

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Europe 

Turkey unveils democratisation plan

September 30, 2013September 30, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced a package of reforms aimed at strengthening democracy and keeping on track

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Europe 

Turkey frustrated over stalled EU membership bid

September 28, 2013September 28, 2013 Dorian Jones of VOANews Turkey

The Turkish government is voicing increasing frustration over its stalled bid to join the European Union. Ankara is now warning

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Perspectives 

Is Turkey turning away from the West?

September 26, 2013May 10, 2024 Jamie Dettmer of VOANews Turkey

A top adviser to Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan argued publicly that Turkey should stop aspiring to join the

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Turkey says it shot down Syrian helicopter

September 16, 2013February 11, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Turkey

Turkish air force aircraft downed a Syrian helicopter after it violated Turkish airspace, Turkish government vice president Bulent Arinc said.

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