An article was written and posted in the Turkish newspaper Today’s Zaman by Professor Levent Köker of Gazi University explaining the mistakes Turkey made in Cyprus
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Denktash wants Turkish navy to stop Cyprus oil operations
Rauf Denktash stated yesterday at a Turkish Cypriot TV Channel that Turkish navy should stop the Greek Cypriot attempts for exploiting oil in the area.
EU Parliament approved the annual progress report for Turkey’s accession
The results of the vote approved the original report without amendments that would make Turkey’s path easier.
Vote to be held today at the European Parliament for Turkey’s EU accession
Turkey’s EU accession progress report for 2010 is put on a vote today at the European Parliament.
Massive Turkish Cypriot rally against Turkey’s measures (inc. video)
Today’s preplanned rally was much larger than the one that took place on the 28th January with more than 60000 people taking part. Read article for video and details.
French President Sarkozy said no EU membership for Turkey
The French President Nicolas Sarkozy praised Turkey for its expanding international influence but at the same time said that Turkey is not to become an EU member and other types of cooperation should be found.
Turkey to give financial assistance to Northern Cyprus
After the recent uprising against the austerity measures imposed by Ankara to the Turkish Cypriots, Turkey will now provide a considerable economic assistance.