May 2004
Dissolution of Court Handling November Bombing Suspects in Istanbul
A Turkish court handling the cases of suspects involved in November's suicide bombings has been dissolved due to jurisdiction issues. 69 defendants will be tried…
Turkey May Temporarily Recall Its Ambassador from Tel Aviv
Turkey is considering recalling its ambassador from Israel in response to a military assault that resulted in numerous Palestinian casualties and homelessness. This move reflects…
Turkish President Approves Reforms in the Country's Constitution - 2004-05-21
Turkish President Ahmed Necdet Sezer has approved constitutional reforms to enhance Turkey's EU accession prospects, including the abolition of state security courts and the death…
Bomb Explosion Outside McDonald's Restaurant in Istanbul - 2004-05-20
A bomb exploded outside a McDonald's in Istanbul, causing damage but no injuries. The incident was preceded by a warning call, and no group has…
Witness Report: Global Phone Tapping for Counter-Terrorism - 2004-05-18
The article discusses global phone tapping as a counter-terrorism measure, investigations into terrorist attacks on Jewish prayer houses in Turkey and Argentina, and the collaboration…
Tony Blair: Britain Will Remain in Iraq Until Mission Completion - 2004-05-18
Tony Blair affirmed that Britain will stay in Iraq until its mission is complete, emphasizing the need for a stable democracy following the assassination of…
Turkish Parliament Approves Controversial Higher Education Bill
The Turkish Parliament has passed a controversial higher education bill that eases university access for religious school graduates and increases government control over universities, despite…
Turkey's Effort to Pass a Controversial Higher Education Bill in Parliament - 2004-05-11
Turkey's Prime Minister Erdogan is pushing for a controversial higher education bill that would ease access for religious school graduates to universities, facing strong opposition…
Turkey's Parliament Makes Another Attempt for EU Membership - 2004-05-08
Turkey's Parliament has passed significant constitutional reforms aimed at advancing its EU membership bid. The reforms include gender equality, abolition of state security courts, and…
The Global Community Will Take Decisive Action to End the Isolation of the Turkish Cypriot Community
The U.S. Special Coordinator for Cyprus announced that the global community will soon take decisive steps to alleviate the isolation of the Turkish Cypriot community.…
Turkish Prime Minister's Remarks on EU Opposition to Turkey's Membership - 2004-05-04
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan criticized the EU's delay in starting Turkey's membership negotiations, stating it would discourage the populace but not hinder the…
Turkish Court Charges 9 Bombing Suspects - 2004-05-04
A Turkish court has charged 9 suspects linked to a bombing plot against the NATO summit in Istanbul. They are believed to be members of…
Arrest of 25 Islamic Militants in Turkey - 2004-05-03
Turkish police arrested 25 Islamic militants planning a bombing at the upcoming NATO summit in Istanbul. The arrests included 16 suspects in Bursa and 9…
Turkish Prime Minister Requests Support from the U.S. and Russia - 2004-05-01
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sought support from the U.S. and Russia after Turkish Cypriots failed to achieve reunification in a recent referendum.…