November 2002
Demand for Autonomy by Iraqi Kurds - 2002-11-30
Iraqi Kurdish activists in Paris are advocating for autonomy if a U.S. military operation leads to the fall of Saddam Hussein. They argue that a…
State of Emergency in Kurdish Regions of Turkey to be Lifted Today
Turkey is lifting the state of emergency in Kurdish regions today after fifteen years, a move linked to its EU accession efforts. This decision follows…
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.…
UN Security Council Extends International Security Assistance Mission in Afghanistan
The UN Security Council has renewed the mandate for the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan for another year, with Germany and the Netherlands set…
To Garner International Support for Military Action Against Iraq, the U.S. Sends Envoys to Europe - 2002-11-28
The U.S. is sending high-level envoys to Europe and Turkey to seek international support for military action against Iraq. Paul Wolfowitz and Marc Grossman will…
Peacekeepers' Mission in Afghanistan Extended
The UN Security Council has extended the mission of international peacekeepers in Afghanistan for another year, with the Netherlands and Germany set to take over…
Ariel Sharon Congratulated Abdullah Gul
Ariel Sharon congratulated Abdullah Gul on his new position as Turkey's Prime Minister and invited him to visit Israel. This highlights the strengthening ties between…
NATO to Provide Military and Logistical Support to Peacekeeping Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-11-21
NATO has agreed to provide military and logistical support to the peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan, marking its first involvement in the region. The support will…
Finding a Fair Solution to the Cyprus Issue - 2002-11-21
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the leader of Turkey's ruling party, emphasizes that Turkey's EU accession efforts must be tied to resolving the Cyprus issue. The island…
Turkish President Opposes Appointment of Minister of Education
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer has opposed the appointment of Basir Atalay, a politician with Islamic ties, to the Ministry of Education. This decision reflects…
Israel: Incident on Sunday in Israeli Passenger Plane Likely a Terrorist Act - 2002-11-19
On Sunday, an incident on an El Al passenger plane flying from Tel Aviv to Istanbul involved a young Arab Israeli attempting to attack a…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Norway to Send More Personnel for International Peacekeeping Force
Norway is increasing its contributions to the International Peacekeeping Force in Afghanistan, which is currently led by Turkey. This expansion reflects Norway's growing involvement in…
Names of Turkey's New Cabinet Ministers Announced - 2002-11-18
Abdullah Gul has announced the new cabinet of Turkey, marking the first non-coalition government in 15 years, primarily composed of the Justice and Development Party…
Erdogan's Support for UN Plan for Cyprus - 2002-11-17
Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed support for a UN plan aimed at resolving the long-standing division of Cyprus. He emphasized that Cyprus should not join the…
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…
Trial of Jacques Moussa, Belgian Arms Dealer - 2002-11-16
Jacques Moussa, a Belgian arms dealer, is on trial in Belgium after being transferred from Iran via Turkey. He claims connections with various intelligence agencies,…
Azerbaijan's Participation in Peacekeeping Forces in Afghanistan - 2002-11-15
Azerbaijan is deploying 30 soldiers to join Turkish-led peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan. This decision was approved by the Azerbaijani parliament, and Turkey will finance the…
Proposal of the Justice and Development Party Submitted to the President of Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan submitted a list of Prime Minister candidates to President Ahmet Necdet Sezer after the new Turkish parliament was sworn in. Erdoğan, despite…
Members of the New Turkish Parliament Remember Today - 2002-11-14
The newly elected Turkish Parliament members pledged to maintain the secular system and Western values. The Justice and Development Party, led by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,…
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…
Iraq's Attempt to Purchase Atropine from Turkey - 2002-11-13
U.S. officials are investigating Iraq's attempt to buy over one million doses of atropine from Turkey, an antidote for chemical weapons. This suggests Iraq may…
A Reputable American Newspaper Reports Iraq is Seeking Antidote for Nerve Gas - 2002-11-12
A reputable American newspaper reports that Iraq is ordering large quantities of Atropine, an antidote for nerve gas, suggesting preparations for potential military use of…
The City of Kirkuk in Iraq and Its Tempting Oil Resources for Turkey - 2002-11-11
The article discusses the strategic importance of Kirkuk, Iraq, particularly its oil resources, which are of significant interest to Turkey. This situation highlights the geopolitical…
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…
Recognition of Human Rights Activists - 2002-11-08
A major human rights organization is honoring three activists from Chad, India, and Turkey for their contributions to human rights. Suleiman Guine Gong is recognized…
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…
International Peacekeeping Force in Afghanistan - 2002-11-07
The Netherlands and Germany will jointly command an international peacekeeping force in Afghanistan starting early next year, taking over from Turkey. This force is crucial…
Leader of the Winning Party in Turkey's Recent Parliamentary Elections Plans to Visit Northern Cyprus and Greece Soon
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, leader of Turkey's ruling party, plans to visit Northern Cyprus and Greece to ease tensions before an upcoming EU summit. The visit…
Germany's Reaction to the New Elections in Turkey - 2002-11-06
Germany has reacted to the recent elections in Turkey, where the Justice and Development Party won significantly. The German government hopes the new administration will…
Leaders of Turkey's Justice and Development Party Begin Search for New Prime Minister - 2002-11-05
The Justice and Development Party in Turkey is starting the search for a new prime minister after a parliamentary election victory. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the…
Turkish Army Commander Says He Respects Election Results
The Turkish military has expressed its support for the Justice and Development Party following recent elections. President Ahmet Necdet Sezer will meet with party leader…
Justice and Development Party Wins Elections in Turkey - 2002-11-04
The Justice and Development Party (AKP), a newly formed party with Islamic roots, won the Turkish parliamentary elections with 35% of the votes, allowing it…
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…
Turkey's Parliamentary Elections Today Could Lead to the Rise of Islamic Trends - 2002-11-03
Turkish voters are electing a new parliament that may lead to the rise of the Justice and Development Party, which has Islamic roots. Recep Tayyip…
Turkish Politicians Spend Last Day of Election Campaigns
Turkish politicians are concluding their election campaigns, with the Justice and Development Party, led by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, likely to gain power. This election is…
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…