Turkish Military’s Influence Rises Again wsj.com – Dion Nissenbaum – May 15, 2:04 PM ISTANBUL—After 13 years of being methodically marginalized during Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s tenure atop Turkish politics, the army is regaining its clout as the president sidelines his political rivals. Turkey’s military, which has forced four European Parliament MPs visiting Turkey on human rights … Read more
Violence erupts at Greece protests BBC News | Europe | World Edition Protesters in the Greek capital Athens throw rocks and petrol bombs, at a rally marking six years since police killed an unarmed teenager. Juncker says South Stream pipeline can still be built EurActiv.com European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has insisted the €32 billion South Stream natural … Read more
Viktor Orban and the rise of the populist right…right? open Democracy News Analysis – by Joseph Larsen Viktor Orban, like European populists in general, is neither of the right nor the left. He is a child of both. Demotix/Mark Kerrison. All rights reserved. German video reveals fatal attack BBC News | Europe | World Edition A German … Read more
Turkish PM Erdoğan?s Gaza visit to take place after Obama meeting from Hurriyet Daily News Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has said he will probably visit Gaza after his trip to Washington Greek Cyprus rebuffs Turkish side?s offer from Hurriyet Daily News Greek Cyprus has rebuffed the offer of Turkish Cypriots to start negotiations. … Read more
EU ministers discuss relationship with Turkey European Union foreign ministers met Saturday to discuss their vexed relationship with Turkey, a nation that is becoming a key player on the global stage even as talks to join the bloc languish. Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (C) takes part in a family photo with European Union and … Read more