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Observers fear rise of ‘illiberal democracy'. European Union officials are increasingly worried that Turkey might be drifting in the direction of authoritarianism. A wave...

The prospect of a ‘Turkish summer' following the ‘Arab spring' may be luring Turkey eastward, but Turkey will still need Europe. A few days ago, Turkey's Prime Minister...

At a crucial time for talks on the future of Cyprus, Turkey is showing that it is not afraid to take on either the EU or Israel. Emboldened by its rising profile and...

Ashton co-ordinating response to Obama statement later today; diplomats in emergency meeting Friday.

European markets rally after yesterday's losses; diplomatic activity over Syria gaining speed. European markets rallied this morning after losses of some 4% in trading on...

Cyprus in economic ‘emergency' after devastating accident, says central-bank governor. The economy of Cyprus is in a “state of emergency” and may need to be bailed...

The Turkish electorate clearly did not penalise the ruling party for the failure to make progress on EU accession. Last Sunday, Turks gave Prime Minister Recep Tayyip...

Setting out why the Arab Spring strengthens Turkey's case for EU membership. As a wave of uprisings has swept across the Middle East and north Africa, Turkey's...

The deep divisions between Ankara and Paris may undermine the EU's hopes for the southern Mediterranean. Many tensions have bedevilled NATO's military operations in Libya...

Turkish prime minister returns home to attend funeral of country's first Islamist prime minister. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Turkey's prime minister, has cancelled a visit to...

Erdogan to meet Barroso and Van Rompuy. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's prime minister, is to hold talks with the European Union's leadership in Brussels on Tuesday (1 March)...

There are two leading potential models of political development for the Arab world: Turkey and Iran. Is Tunisia the first Arab authoritarian domino to fall? Or is it a...

European Commission backs outcome of referendum. Turkish citizens have voted by a significant majority to approve constitutional reforms that weaken the influence of the...

Stefan Fule, the European commissioner for enlargement, says that progress on joining the EU is in the hands of the applicant countries themselves. This autumn, several...

Officials to discuss Iran, Middle East peace process and the western Balkans. Senior officials from Turkey and the European Union will meet in Istanbul on Tuesday (13 July)...

Derviş Eroğlu to replace Mehmet Ali Talat, casting doubt on reunification talks. Turkish voters on the divided island of Cyprus have voted for Derviş Eroğlu of the...

Turkey faces challenges on many fronts in its efforts to reform. Relations between Turkey and its main allies in the EU and the United States have been tense in recent...

As its isolationist instincts decline, Turkey is trying to promote a policy of ‘zero problems' with its neighbours, while pushing for EU membership. Western observers...

After years of relying on financial support, Turkey's economy is in good health, but unemployment is just one of the problems that must be faced. Last month, Recep Tayyip...

Relations between Turkey and neighbours Armenia and Azerbaijan remain complicated. Nowhere is Turkey's pursuit of ‘zero problems' in its neighbourhood harder than in...