Terror financing bill sparks debate among Kurdish businesses

2012-05-14

As a new terrorism financing law is being debated, opposition parties and business groups are concerned the law could be abused.

Economy

2012-05-11

Istanbul's transformation puts pressure on water sources

The city's growth and encroachment around its water sources signals an unsustainable policy.

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2012-05-10

Montenegro seeks more Turkish investments

Officials and analysts in Turkey and Montenegro welcome the recent boost in business co-operation between the two countries, viewing it as regionally positive and inspiring.

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2012-05-08

Turkey's influence on BiH, Balkans is growing

Although analysts believe that Turkey's role in the region is increasingly important, the opinions of local politicians and citizens are divided.

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2012-05-03

Turkish TPAO starts drilling in northern Cyprus

The exploitation of the island's fuel resources may increase chances for rapprochement -- or undermine them.

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Opportunities and limitations: Turkey's diplomatic strength in the Middle East

Despite Turkey's hyperactive diplomacy, its ability to play a key role in the Middle East is restrained by limited diplomatic power and institutional capacity.

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What do you think?

Do you think the violence in Syria could become severe enough that NATO-member Turkey will invoke Article 5 to protect its territory, requiring NATO members to help defend Turkey?

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle speaks during the 14th Kronberg Talks Open Forum at Istanbul's Sabanci University on Tuesday (May 15th). "EU-Turkey relations and accession negotiations must be re-dynamised," Westerwelle said. [Reuters]