December 2002
Russia Begins Natural Gas Delivery to Turkey - 2002-12-29
Russia has started delivering natural gas to Turkey via a 1,400-kilometer pipeline. The project is significant for both countries, with Turkey receiving its first shipment…
Turkey Still Indecisive About U.S. Military Operations Against Iraq - 2002-12-27
Turkey is currently undecided about joining U.S. military operations in Iraq, pending a UN approval. Tayyip Erdogan has stated that Turkey will take its time…
Turkey Renewed Permission for Coalition Fighter Jets to Patrol No-Fly Zone in Northern Iraq
Turkey's parliament has renewed permission for U.S. and British fighter jets to patrol the no-fly zone in northern Iraq for another six months. This decision…
Russian and Ukrainian Experts' Plane Crashes Near Isfahan
A plane carrying Russian and Ukrainian experts crashed near Isfahan, resulting in the deaths of all passengers. The crash is under investigation, with the black…
Turkey's Membership in the European Union Postponed to Next Year
Turkey's EU membership talks have been delayed until next year, with hopes to start negotiations in 2004 following an agreement among EU leaders. This development…
EU Aid Proposal Request - 2002-12-13
The EU has urged 10 candidate countries to accept a new aid proposal to facilitate its expansion. Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen emphasized that…
Iraq: Reports of Al-Qaeda's Acquisition of Chemical Weapons in Iraq are 'Ridiculous'
Iraq has dismissed U.S. media reports claiming that Al-Qaeda has obtained chemical weapons as absurd. U.S. officials remain silent on the matter but express ongoing…
EU Summit in Denmark - 2002-12-12
The EU Summit in Copenhagen invited ten countries to join the Union in 2004, aiming to unify a historically divided continent. Key discussions included financial…
The U.S. Agreed for Iraq to Purchase Chemical Warfare Antidotes - 2002-12-12
The U.S. has allowed Iraq to purchase chemical warfare antidotes despite concerns about their potential use in chemical warfare. This decision comes amid reports of…
Union Ministers Have Unifiedly Supported the Proposal from France and Germany - 2002-12-10
European Union foreign ministers are discussing the union's expansion and Turkey's potential membership. Joschka Fischer, the German Foreign Minister, confirmed unanimous support for a proposal…
Turkey's EU Membership Bid Delayed at the Suggestion of France and Germany - 2002-12-06
France and Germany have suggested delaying Turkey's EU membership application review until 2004, with a focus on Turkey's progress in human rights and democracy. Turkish…
France and Germany's Positions on Turkey's Membership in the European Union - 2002-12-06
The President of France and the Chancellor of Germany have aligned their positions on Turkey's EU membership during a meeting. This development is significant as…
Turkey Has Not Committed to Supporting U.S. Actions
U.S. and Turkish officials are negotiating Turkey's role in a potential Iraq conflict, with U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz expressing confidence in Turkey's…