Ukraine is failing the democracy test
A new election law that protects the ruling elite is undemocratic and raises fresh doubts about Ukraine's suitability to join the EU
Russia helps Iran load fuel into its first nuclear plant
Russia will load fuel into Iran's first nuclear power plant next week despite U.S. demands to prevent Iran obtaining nuclear energy until the country proves that it's not pursuing a weapons capacity.
Kyrgyz politicians say Turkey may help form Kyrgyz democracy
Omurbek Tekebayev, the leader of Kyrgyzstan’s largest political party, has said Turkey’s parliamentary democracy is an example for his country and that it proves that modern democracy is possible in Central Asia.
Turkey’s presence and importance in Afghanistan
Turkey and Afghanistan have always enjoyed warm relations due to their strong cultural and historical connections. The close relations that both countries created at the time of their establishment have preserved their strength.
Business world under ‘yes-no’ stress
The world is following a showdown between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish Industrialists’ and Businessmen’s Association, or TÜSİAD, over the constitutional amendment package referendum.
Armenia, Russia strengthening relations
The internal political events during the past week focused on the forthcoming visit of Russian President and informal summit of CIS leaders. The oncoming visit of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to Armenia suggests positive development of Armenian-Russian cooperation, stated Eduard Sharmazanov, secretary of the Republican Party of Armenia.
Turkmen field gives commercial gas flow
Experts uncovered a productive layer with a depth of 3,600-3,606 meters while drilling Well No. 26 on the South Kamishlija Field in Turkmenistan's Balkan region.
Israel's Ambassador to Bulgaria Noah Gal Gendler: Israelis Feel the Positive Attitude of the Bulgarian People
Ambassador Noah Gal Gendler was approached by Novinite.com over the recent visit of Israeli President Shimon Peres to Bulgaria, during which Peres declared that direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations could be expected shortly, and described Bulgaria as “the most suitable” place to hold such talks.
|
