Turkish PM sets date for the announcement of much-anticipated democratization package
The government?s much-anticipated democratization package is likely to be announced on Monday September 30, PM Erdoğan said
Romantic intrigue complicates wiretapping scandal at Turkish prime ministry institution
Twelve were detained in an operation on illegal wiretapping
Turkish main opposition leader slams government?s foreign policy in anti-war rally
Turkish main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu slammed the position taken by Ankara on the Syrian crisis and the latest developments in Egypt at a peace meeting in Adana
Democracy package not the end of reform process, says Turkish PM
The set of reforms contained in the upcoming ?democratization package? is just one part of the ruling party?s 11-year long performance
Racism allegations mar charter drafting session
The education in mother tongue issue is continuing to dominate Constitution-making debates in the parliamentary commission, with deputies split over the definition of basic nationality concepts
Turkey: Spy Agency a Key Partner for Prime Minister Erdoğan
Turkey’s mysterious National Intelligence Organization has emerged as an important component in Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan?s security policies. But some observers voice concern that the organization?s growing influence poses a potential threat to the country?s democratic system.
Why is the Turkish government delaying the Kurdish package?
Once awaited with heavy anticipation, a new democracy package to help solve the Kurdish issue is no longer setting the BDP?s pulse racing although the government continues to defend it
Turkey’s Detente With Kurdish Militants On Verge Of Collapse
As Turkey continues to pursue a hawkish approach to the Syrian conflict, analysts say one of Prime Minister Erdogan’s biggest peace initiatives at home is foundering. Although militants from the PKK, the Kurdistan Workers Party, have partially withdrawn to northern Iraq, the withdrawal has stalled as the government failed to enact long-awaited reforms. With Syrian Kurds emboldened and newly ..
Public opinion on press freedom
One of the themes Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been most frequently emphasizing recently is the view
Turkey sees no budget goal overshoot in 2013
The government spending won?t overshoot budget targets, says Turkish Finance Minister Şimşek. He also says Fed?s postponement of its economic stimulus will bring Turkey only temporary relief
?Mother tongue? debate constant crisis at panel
The discussion over the right to education in mother tongue triggers a crisis between the opposition party deputies at a meeting of Parliament?s Constitution Conciliation Commission
Democratization package to be announced by Turkish PM before month?s end
Work on a much-anticipated democratization package is nearing completion, PM Erdoğan said, adding that he would organize a press conference to announce its contents
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