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EU ascension process progresses

Turkey's ascension to the EU saw more progress yesterday (Wednesday, December 19th) when more when more reform areas were discussed.Oli Rehn, the EU Enlargement Commissioner, said that talks were still on track, reports the New Anatolian.Chapters have been opened on health and consumer protection, and trans-European transport networks - part of the set of 35 Turkey must complete to secure its ascension.Turkey's foreign minister Ali Babacan spoke about the perceived opposition to Turkey's progression to full EU membership from France's president Nicolas Sarkozy.He said: "Some member...

20-12-2007 - read more...

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Turkish foreign minister stays steadfast on EU mission

Turkish foreign minister Ali Babacan has reiterated the single-minded approach with which Turkey will go pushing forward towards EU membership.Before leaving on a trip to Paris, Mr Babacan expressed confidence in Turkey's drive to gain full membership and dismissed those who appear to be opposed to it.He told the Associated Press: "During this process there will be those want to anger us, there will be those who want to discourage us. There will be those who wish Turkey would abandon (plans to join the EU) in fury."We will proceed with determination, we will not be frustrated and we...

17-12-2007 - read more...

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Erdogan: Turkey is determined over EU

Prime minister Tayyip Recep Erdogan has criticised French president Nicholas Sarkozy's inconsistency over Turkey's push for EU membership and pledged that his country will stay steadfast in their plans to join the body.In a speech made at a reception organised by the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association at Ankara's Hilton Hotel, Mr Erdogan reiterated his commitment to ensuring Turkey is accepted into the EU.He said: "As Turkey, we will continue our EU path with determination. If the EU says 'yes' to the alliance of civilizations, it has to include Turkey among its...

13-12-2007 - read more...

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Turkey enters EC contest

Turkey will participate in the European Commission's (EC) European Destinations of Excellence competition, which names the continent's most popular tourist destination of 2007.The country's Ministry of Culture and Tourism will decide which destination will be Turkey's candidate, choosing from the nominations of local administrations, reports the Anadolu press agency.According to the EC, the main theme of the contest will be "tourism and local intangible heritage"."Those destinations which have developed a new tourism offer based on the appreciation of their specific local...

04-12-2007 - read more...

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