Turks do not believe EU accession will happen – poll
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
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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Erdogan reduces military service; reveals plans for Presidency
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed the reduction of military service in an interview with TV networks A Haber
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Turkey unveils democratisation plan
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced a package of reforms aimed at strengthening democracy and keeping on track
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Turkey frustrated over stalled EU membership bid
The Turkish government is voicing increasing frustration over its stalled bid to join the European Union. Ankara is now warning
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Is Turkey turning away from the West?
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
Turkish air force aircraft downed a Syrian helicopter after it violated Turkish airspace, Turkish government vice president Bulent Arinc said.
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Turkey protests spark clashes with police
Clashes between anti-government demonstrators and Turkish police continued into the early hours of Monday in Istanbul. Protesters set fire to
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Erdogan prepares to announce ‘democratisation package’
The Turkish government is preparing to open a new package of democratisation to escape possible sentences imposed by the Court
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