Turkey must satisfy EU obligations, says minister for Europe
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Minister for Europe Geoff Hoon has joined Greek foreign minister Dora Bakoyannis in calling on Turkey to satisfy requirements set on its European Union candidacy, including opening its ports to Greek Cypriot ships and aircraft.
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BRUSSELS The European Union gave clear warning to Turkey on Friday to keep up progress on human rights ahead of a key decision on EU membership negotiations, but Turkey replied by warning Brussels against meddling in its affairs.
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MEPs warn Turkey that its chances of joining the EU may recede if it fails to adopt far-reaching reforms.
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Turks are confident the European Union will entertain their bid for membership, but they worry the conditions for admission could be tough.
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Turkish Justice Minister Cemil Cicek said on Thursday that Turkey worked hard to get a good result from the European Union (EU) in the summit of heads of state and government due on December 17th.
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The European Commission has given Turkey the go-ahead to begin talks to join the European Union, but set a series of tough conditions and warned that there is no guarantee the negotiations will be successful.
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After meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyp Erdogan Thursday morning, EU Expansion Commissioner GÃ¼nther Verheugen is ready to recommend Europe start membership negotiation with Turkey.
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TURKISH Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned up the heat on the European Union yesterday, insisting his nation deserved full membership and warning that anything less would be a &quot;historic mistake&quot;.
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has criticized the European Union, telling it not to meddle in the domestic affairs of his country.
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The European Union laid out a set of strict conditions Wednesday for Turkey&#39;s accession into the Union, the Financial Times reported.
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PARIS: Turkey is not yet ready for entry into the European Union, but the 25-nation bloc cannot reject Ankaraâs membership if it meets all the requirements, the incoming EU Commission chief said on Tuesday.
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The European Parliament yesterday called for EU membership talks with Turkey as soon as possible, paving the way for heads of government to make an historic offer to Ankara at a meeting tonight.
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France's foreign minister says Turkey should acknowledge the 1915 genocide of Armenians before it joins the EU.
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EU Commissioner GÃ¼nther Verheugen warned Turkey that proposals to revamp the Turkish penal code, which would include the return of punishment for adultery, should not divert the country from its path to EU membership.
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European Commission  head Jose Manuel Barroso says the EU should give Turkey a clear date to start entry talks.
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French President Jacques Chirac has said that Turkey could join the European Union - if it complies in full with entry requirements.
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Greek Prime Minister Costas Caramanlis said that Turkey must open up its ports and airports to Greek Cypriot ships and planes if it wants to join the European Union.