International Relations

Greece, Cyprus, Israel to talk gas

Thu, 16/08/2012 - 08:10
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Tue, 14/08/2012

Greece, Cyprus, Israel to talk gas

Kathimerini, 14 August 2012

A meeting between officials of Greece, Cyprus and Israel is being lined up for September so the three countries can agree on transporting natural gas from the Southeastern Mediterranean to the European market.

Wave of Suicides Shocks Greece

Thu, 16/08/2012 - 08:05
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Wed, 15/08/2012

Wave of Suicides Shocks Greece

Der Spiegel

15 August 2012

Greece has always had one of the lowest suicide rates in Europe, but its economic crisis has triggered a disturbing increase in the number of people killing themselves. Are the deaths the result of personal desperation or are people making a political statement with the only thing they have left to sacrifice?

Thirty eight years on, Famagusta remains Turkey’s hostage

Wed, 15/08/2012 - 07:28
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Tue, 14/08/2012

Thirty eight years on, Famagusta remains Turkey’s hostage

Famagusta Gazette

14 August 2012

Cyprus marks on Tuesday the 38th anniversary since Turkey’s second offensive against the island in the summer of 1974, which resulted in the occupation of the Republic’s northern third, including the city of Famagusta.

Turkey and the Euro CrisisEU Membership Losing Its Appeal

Wed, 15/08/2012 - 07:20
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Tue, 14/08/2012

Turkey and the Euro CrisisEU Membership Losing Its Appeal

Der Spiegel

14 August 2012

Amid the euro crisis drama, Turkey has seen economic growth as its European neighbors have suffered. As a result, the country has a newfound confidence that makes EU membership seem less important. But the waning aspiration could stall important democratic reforms.

When Will Turkey Join the European Union?

Mon, 13/08/2012 - 09:40
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Sun, 12/08/2012

When Will Turkey Join the European Union?

CNBC News

12 August 2012

Maslak is a neighborhood and one of the main business districts of Istanbul, Turkey.

“For the 25 years I’ve been in Turkey, EU accession has been 10 years away,” said Hugh Pope, Turkey/Cyprus project director of Crisis Group. “At the moment, the process is dead in the water. That doesn’t mean it can’t be revived.”

Europe’s solidarity imperative

Mon, 13/08/2012 - 09:32
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Sun, 12/08/2012

Europe’s solidarity imperative

Todayszaman,

12 August 2012

LONDON –- When Mario Draghi, the president of the European Central Bank, publicly proclaimed that the ECB would do “whatever it takes” to ensure the future stability of the euro, the effect of his remarks was immediate and remarkable.

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