The Constitutional Court of Turkey Thursday struck down recent amendments to the country's constitution designed to ease a ban on headscarves in universities, finding that they violated the country's secular principles. Turkey's...
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EU parliament head slams possible court ban of Turkish ruling party
European Parliament President Hans-Gert Poettering Thursday slammed a bid by Chief Prosecutor Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya to have the country's ruling Islamic Justice and Development Party (AKP) legally dissolved [JURIST news...
European Commission president urges reforms in Turkey to aid EU entry bid
Turkey must speed up political and social reforms to meet the criteria for accession into the European Union , European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said in a speech before the Turkish parliament...
Turkish PM says ruling party might amend constitution to block legal challenge
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) may attempt to amend the country's constitution if necessary to block a legal challenge brought by Turkish prosecutors seeking to disband the party, Turkish Prime Minister...
Turkish prosecutor threatens legal action against critics of bid to ban ruling party
Turkish Chief Prosecutor Abdurrahman Yalcinkaya said on Wednesday that critics of his decision to seek the disbanding of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) could face legal action. Yalcinkaya, who...
Turkish constitutional court to hear bid to ban ruling party
The Constitutional Court of Turkey voted 11-0 Monday to hear a bid to disband the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) , days after a warning by the EU Enlargement...
EU enlargement chief warns Turkey over possible court ban of ruling party
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn warned Turkey on Saturday that there would be serious ramifications for its bid to join the European Union if the Constitutional Court of Turkey decides...
Turkish politician charged over alleged involvement with secular extremist group
Turkish authorities Monday charged Turkish Workers' Party leader Dogu Perincek for his alleged involvement with a secular extremist group suspected of plotting to overthrow the ruling government headed by the Justice...
The Constitutional Court of Turkey on Monday said it will decide whether to consider a bid to disband the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) within ten days, adding that the...
Turkish PM assails prosecutor bid to ban ruling party for 'anti-secular' activities
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday that a bid by the country's top prosecutor to disband his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and to bar him and...