Turkish Press - Daily news

Search TurkishPress:

Friday, May 09, 2008
             

 

Politics

 

Committee Adopts New Bill On Property Sales To Foreigners
Turkish Parliament`s Justice Committee on Thursday adopted a new draft bill on sales of real estates to foreigners following an overruling decision by the Constitutional Court.

Turkish F.M. Pledges More Political Reforms After Free Speech Law
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said Thursday that many new political reforms will follow the amendment to free speech law of Turkish Penal Code.

Dissolution Case: Turkey's Top Court Sends Preliminary Defense Of Ak Party To Chief Public Prosecutor
Turkey`s top court sent Thursday the preliminary defense of Turkey`s ruling Justice and Development Party to Chief Public Prosecutor`s office.

DTP Chairman Demirtas Resigns From His Post
The chairman of Democratic Society Party (DTP) Nurettin Demirtas resigned from his post on Wednesday.

Closure Case: Ak Party Submits Its Preliminary Defence To Turkey's Top Court
Officials of Turkey`s ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party submitted Wednesday its preliminary defence in the prohibition case to Turkey`s top court.

Babacan: We Want To Set Up Strategic Dialogue Mechanism Between Turkey & Iraq

Inflation In Turkey Will Not Rapidly Go Down, Unakitan
Turkey`s finance minister said Wednesday the inflation in Turkey will not rapidly go down.

Ak Party Won't Ask Extension In Dissolution Case, Erdogan
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that his Justice & Development Party would not ask for extra time to prepare its preliminary defense, regarding the dissolution case.

Turkish Interior Minister Refuses Permission To Stage May Day Celebrations At Istanbul's Taksim Square
Turkish interior minister said Wednesday that Istanbul`s Taksim Square would not be allowed for Workers` Day celebrations.

Turkish Parliament Passes Bill On Article 301 Of TCK
Turkish Parliament passed a bill early on Wednesday on amendment to Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK).

Budget Committee To Debate "employment Package" On May 1st
Turkish Labor Minister said on Tuesday that Turkish Parliamentary Planning & Budget Committee would debate "employment package" on May 1st.

Turkish Labor Minister Says Government Position On May Day Celebrations In Istanbul Remains Unchanged
Turkish labor minister said on Tuesday that government's position remained unchanged concerning its decision not to allow trade unions to stage a rally in Istanbul's biggest square to mark May Day.

New Zealand's F.M. Leaves Turkey

Turkish Premier Warns Against Provocations In May Day Celebrations
Turkish premier called for caution on Tuesday against what he said "provocations by illegal organizations" in May Day celebrations, as major Turkish trade unions are pressing to stage a rally at Istanbul's biggest square, a spot banned for such gatherings for over 30 years.

Premier Erdogan On Extra Time For Defense On Closure Case
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that his Justice & Development (AK) Party would make a decision on Tuesday evening whether they would ask for extra time to prepare their defense.

Leaders Of Trade Unions Meet Turkish Premier On Where To Hold May Day Rally In Istanbul
Leaders of three major Turkish trade unions met Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday to seek an approval to stage a rally in Istanbul's Taksim square to celebrate Workers' Day.

Turkey's Minister Forecasts Rise In Gross Domestic Product
Turkey's state minister foresaw on Tuesday a rise in the gross domestic product.

Prime Minister Meets Representatives Of Labor Unions
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met representatives of labour unions prior to the May 1st Workers' Day celebrations.

D.T.P. Chairman Demirtas Handed Over To Gendarmerie Command
The chairman of the Democratic Society Party (DTP) has been handed over to the Gendarmerie Command in Safranbolu town of the northwestern city of Karabuk to fulfil his military service after being released by a military court overnight.

 

 
Turkish Press Summaries:
Opinions:
Travel:

 

advertisement

 

 

 

 

^ Back to Top

Privacy Policy

© 1997-2008  Anatolia.com Inc.