Turkish power balance shifts
106844
Turkey's Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul has a second, improved, chance at the presidency, says the BBC's Sarah Rainsford.
451858
The world&#39;s press has said that Turkey&#39;s important step towards the European Union (EU) will not only change the strategic values of the union but also change its culture, character and future.
479874
THE controversial decision to give Turkey the green light to start talks on joining the EU will be taken later this week, despite widespread reservations in many member states.
1609
The country faces some tough conditions on the economy and human rights before membership is granted. ANKARA -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan returned home from a European Union summit yesterday
368361
Turks voted for a new Parliament on Sunday in a contest viewed as pivotal in determining the balance between Islam and secularism in this nation of more than 70 million.
493823
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, with a fresh election triumph under his belt, said he would press on with reforms to turn his secular, Muslim country into a modern democracy on a par with its European neighbors.
671877
A few years ago, Turkey's Kurdish guerrillas seemed adrift, their leader jailed and numbers diminished. Prone to factionalism, they were unsure of whether to pursue war or peace.
407796
Turkey&#39;s parliament held a second round vote Friday to elect a president, but frontrunner Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul was only expected to secure the post in a third ballot next week.
119733
BAGHDAD, Oct. 24 -- The Turkish military has ramped up military operations along the southern border with Iraq, with aircraft reportedly bombarding the mountainous terrain on Wednesday, part of a growing confrontation that threatens to open a new northern front in the Iraq war.
450891
Turkish helicopters and fighter jets pounded Kurdish rebel positions on Friday as diplomatic efforts got off to a rocky start in Ankara to avert a major offensive against the guerrillas based in northern Iraq.
150695
Turkish EU candidacy divided Finnish foreign policy leadership in 1999 The issue of possible Turkish membership of an expanded European Union caused deep divisions within Finland's foreign policy leadership in ...
239497
The Turkish version of the reality TV show pits the historic rivals against each other - and is improving relations.
621660
A deep cultural misunderstanding between Western and Muslim societies is fueling radical groups around the world, Turkey's prime minister says.
573190
Turkey is planning a reform to allow  foreigners to own up to 50 percent of broadcasters instead of a  current 25 percent, according to a draft law prepared by media  watchdog RTUK and obtained by Reuters on Monday.
198822
Â·  Poll victory gives Erdogan power to resist military Â·  Kurdish party wins 23 seats in new parliament
241508
Turkey's re-elected leader says he will continue reforms, but vows to respect the country's secular tradition.
467627
ISTANBUL, Oct 15 (IPS) - Turkey appears to be taking final steps towards a  military foray into the Iraqi quagmire. It is a move favoured by  the public and the military, but opposed by major powers -- and  Iraq.