July 2004
Mehmet Okur Signs $50 Million Contract with Utah Jazz - 2004-07-28
Mehmet Okur has signed a $50 million contract with the Utah Jazz for six years. This move is part of the Jazz's efforts to rebuild…
Turkish Prime Minister's Visit to Iran - 2004-07-28
Turkish Prime Minister Erdoğan visited Iran to seek increased cooperation against Kurdish insurgents. Iranian officials, including Vice President Aref, assured Erdoğan of support, while trade…
Sudan Will Resist Foreign Forces
Sudan's Foreign Minister has declared that the country will resist any foreign intervention in Darfur aimed at ending violence. This statement comes amid discussions by…
Investigation into the Incident of a High-Speed Train Derailing in Turkey - 2004-07-27
A high-speed train derailed in northeastern Turkey last week, resulting in numerous casualties. The main opposition party is calling for a parliamentary investigation and the…
European Foreign Ministers: UN Should Impose Sanctions on Sudan
European foreign ministers are urging the UN to impose sanctions on Sudan if it does not end violence in Darfur. The Sudanese government has failed…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Deployment of 800 NATO Soldiers to Afghanistan - 2004-07-26
NATO is deploying 800 soldiers to Afghanistan to help stabilize the country as elections approach amid rising unrest. This action follows a commitment made at…
Interview with Behrouz Pilavvar on the Suppression of Iranian Students in the Islamic Regime - 2004-07-24
Ramesh interviewed Behzad Pilavvar about the suppression of Iranian students by the Islamic regime, highlighting the psychological torture in Evin prison and the plight of…
Three Railway Employees in Turkey Charged with Negligence
Three railway employees in Turkey have been arrested following a train derailment that killed 37 people. The government faces accusations of attempting to cover up…
Construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Oil Pipeline Temporarily Halted
Construction of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline has been temporarily halted by the Georgian government due to environmental concerns after British Petroleum failed to meet compliance…
Casualties from Passenger Train Accident in Turkey Announced as 36
A passenger train derailment in Turkey resulted in 36 confirmed deaths and 43 injuries. The incident occurred in Sakarya province shortly after the launch of…
High-speed train derails in northwestern Turkey - 2004-07-22
A high-speed train derailed in northwestern Turkey, resulting in at least 30 fatalities and numerous injuries. The train was en route from Istanbul to Ankara,…
Chirac: Turkey Has Made Significant Progress in Democratic Reforms
French President Jacques Chirac praised Turkey's democratic reforms and suggested that its EU membership could be considered soon. However, there is significant opposition within France…
Jacques Chirac: Turkey's Entry into the European Union Will Soon Be Desirable
French President Jacques Chirac expressed support for Turkey's EU membership following talks with Prime Minister Erdogan, despite opposition from his conservative party. The EU is…
Retrial of 4 Kurdish Legislators in Turkey
An appeals court in Turkey has ordered a retrial for 4 Kurdish legislators, including Leyla Zana, who were previously convicted for links to separatist rebels.…
Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of Turkey and Syria - 2004-07-13
The Prime Ministers of Turkey and Syria issued a joint statement emphasizing the need for a sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and discussed enhancing…
With the Approval of the Turkish Parliament, Former Prime Minister Mesut Yılmaz is to be Prosecuted
The Turkish Parliament has authorized the prosecution of former Prime Minister Mesut Yılmaz for corruption related to the privatization of a state bank. This follows…
Editorial: President Bush on Democracy in the Middle East
President Bush emphasized the importance of democracy in the Middle East during a speech in Turkey, highlighting its role in achieving justice. He acknowledged skepticism…
Olympic Torch Arrives at Istanbul Port in Turkey - 2004-07-07
The Olympic torch has reached Istanbul as part of its journey to Athens for the 2004 Summer Olympics. Istanbul is a candidate city for the…
Iran Confirms Engagement with Turkish Kurdish Rebel Fighters - 2004-07-07
Iran has confirmed military clashes with Turkish Kurdish rebels, resulting in casualties on both sides. This conflict arises amid concerns from both Iran and Turkey…
Clashes Between Iranian Soldiers and Kurdish Rebels Along the Turkey-Iran Border - 2004-07-06
Clashes have occurred between Iranian soldiers and Kurdish rebels along the Turkey-Iran border, resulting in casualties on both sides. The fighting began after Iranian forces…
Turkey Withdraws Remaining Peacekeepers from Northern Iraq - 2004-07-04
Turkey is withdrawing its last peacekeepers from northern Iraq after nearly seven years of deployment aimed at preventing conflict between Kurdish factions. The peacekeeping mission…
Turkish Officials Blame Kurdish Rebels for Car Bomb Explosion
Turkish officials attribute a deadly car bomb explosion to Kurdish rebels, who deny involvement. This incident raises fears of renewed violence in Turkey's Kurdish regions,…
El Al Israel Airlines Resumes Flights to Turkey - 2004-07-03
El Al Israel Airlines is set to resume flights to Turkey after a suspension due to security disputes at Istanbul International Airport. The decision follows…
Rocket Strike Hits Two Hotels in Baghdad - 2004-07-02
Rockets struck two hotels in Baghdad, injuring at least three people. A U.S. Marine was killed in a separate security operation, while Polish officials discovered…