November 2002
Kofi Annan's Proposal for Resolving the Cyprus Issue - 2002-11-30
The UN envoy has shown optimism about resolving the Cyprus division issue before the EU summit next month, where Cyprus's membership will be discussed. Both…
Turkey and Membership in the European Union - 2002-11-29
The Turkish government is optimistic about presenting its EU membership application at the upcoming Copenhagen summit in December. This event is significant for Turkey's aspirations…
Turkey's Cabinet Led by Abdullah Gul Receives Vote of Confidence from Parliament - 2002-11-28
Turkey's cabinet under Prime Minister Abdullah Gul has received a vote of confidence from Parliament, allowing for potential political and economic reforms. The government emphasizes…
German Chancellor: We Want the European Union to Send a Positive Signal Regarding Turkey's Membership
German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is advocating for the EU to provide a positive indication of Turkey's membership prospects following a meeting with the Turkish President.…
The Security Council Unanimously Extended the UN Peacekeeping Force's Mission in Cyprus
The UN Security Council has unanimously decided to extend the peacekeeping mission in Cyprus for another six months. Kofi Annan is urging Cypriot leaders to…
Attempt to Hijack El Al Plane Foiled
An attempted hijacking of an El Al flight from Tel Aviv to Istanbul was thwarted by Israeli security agents. The suspect, identified as an Arab…
Turkish President Appoints Abdullah Gul as Prime Minister - 2002-11-16
Turkish President has appointed Abdullah Gul as Prime Minister, marking the first non-coalition government in 15 years. Gul's appointment comes as the Justice and Development…
United Nations Plan to Resolve the Cyprus Division - 2002-11-14
The Turkish Prime Minister, Bulent Ecevit, expressed concerns about the UN's plan to resolve the Cyprus division, particularly regarding territorial concessions to Greek Cypriots and…
Turkey's New Parliament to Begin Work on November 14
Turkey's electoral board announced the Justice and Development Party's victory in the parliamentary elections, winning 363 seats. The Republican People's Party secured enough votes to…
Turkish Army Will Protect the Country Against Radical Islam - 2002-11-08
The Turkish Army has declared its commitment to protect the country from radical Islam, signaling a warning to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP)…
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Says His Party Will Not Introduce Prime Minister Candidate Until Next Week
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that his party will wait until the new parliament is formed next week before introducing a Prime Minister candidate. This follows…
Voting Continues for Turkey's Parliamentary Elections - 2002-11-03
Voting is ongoing in Turkey's parliamentary elections, expected to bring significant changes after years of economic and political instability. Polls suggest that the ruling coalition…
Turkish Constitutional Court Grants Justice Party 15 Days to Defend Itself
The Turkish Constitutional Court has allowed the Justice and Development Party 15 days to defend itself against a government ban. Prosecutors accuse the party of…