July 2002
Turkey Approaches Election Date - 2002-07-30
Turkey is moving closer to holding elections on November 3, 2002, following a parliamentary commission's approval. Most political parties support the elections, except for Prime…
Death of a Prisoner in Turkey - 2002-07-30
A 24-year-old prisoner, Samira Basijit, died in Turkey after a year-long hunger strike protesting against a controversial prison reform law, bringing the total death toll…
Turkish Parliament Session to Determine Election Date - 2002-07-29
The Turkish Parliament is meeting to vote on an early election date due to Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit's declining health. Most parties support the election…
Ecevit's Renewed Opposition to Early Elections - 2002-07-29
Bulent Ecevit, Turkey's Prime Minister, opposes early elections as Parliament considers a new election date. He argues that early elections could disrupt economic reforms and…
Los Angeles Report: Interview with Babak Payami, Creator of the Film 'Secret Vote' - 2002-07-25
Babak Payami, an Iranian filmmaker, discusses his film 'Secret Vote,' which has gained backing from Sony. The film was shot on Kish Island, highlighting the…
Coalition Partner in Turkish Cabinet Threatens to Leave Government
A coalition partner in Turkey's government has threatened to withdraw if elections are scheduled after November. This comes after the parliament failed to set an…
Turkey's Ruling Coalition Agrees to Hold Early Elections
Turkey's ruling coalition has agreed to hold early elections on November 3rd due to Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit's declining health and loss of parliamentary majority.…
U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Discusses Iraq with Turkish Officials - 2002-07-13
Paul Wolfowitz, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense, is visiting Turkey to discuss Iraq amidst calls for Saddam Hussein's removal. The trip aims to gauge…
Possibility of Bulent Ecevit's Government Collapse - 2002-07-10
Ismail Cem, Turkey's Foreign Minister, is likely to resign from Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit's government, which could lead to its collapse amid a political crisis…
One of Turkey's Deputy Prime Ministers Calls for New Parliamentary Elections
Masoud Ilmaz, a deputy prime minister of Turkey, has called for new parliamentary elections amid a political crisis following the resignation of several government officials,…
Ecevit Has No Intention to Resign
Bulent Ecevit, Turkey's Prime Minister, insists he will not resign despite mounting pressure from coalition members and the media. He argues that his government should…
Gratitude? ... No! - 2002-07-04
The article expresses a deep appreciation for friendship without resorting to conventional gratitude, emphasizing the importance of love and connection over mere words. It reflects…