| "GoogleSites" Hit by Turkey's Censorship 03 July 2009 A court in Denizli has banned access to GoogleSites, which contains thousands of sites. The reason for the ban is not known. More » Turkey courted for South Stream pipeline 03 July 2009 Following gas deals with Azerbaijan, Russia has extended an invitation to Turkey to join the South Stream natural gas pipeline to Europe, officials say. More » Disappearances in Detention: Excavation to Look for Father and Son in Diyarbakır 03 July 2009 Human remains have been found near the Dibek village in Diyarbakır. It is likely that they belong to a father and son missing for 12 years. More » Turkey plans to restart work on controversial dam project 03 July 2009 Turkey today announced plans to resume a controversial £1bn dam project in the face of environmental protests that it would displace thousands of people, destroy habitats and drown priceless archaeological treasures. More » Turkey Adopts Civil-Military Reform 03 July 2009 The Turkish Parliament's adoption of an amendment made during a late night debate on June 25 to the Code on Criminal Procedure (CMK), which has paved the way for the trial of military personnel in civil courts, marks an important step towards curbing military power in politics and in meeting one of the critical criterion set by the European Union in Turkey's membership bid. More » |
