Turkey
Hrant Dink: Turkey remembers
The murder of Hrant Dink, Turkish journalist of Armenian descent and advocate of EU membership, has stirred emotions in Turkey
turkey, caucasus, hrant dink, armenia, istanbul, democratisation, europe
European Ombudsman: 'Without ensuring political alliances, one cannot be elected'
Nikiforos Diamandouros has been Ombudsman since 2003. As Pöttering becomes president of the European parliament on January 16, the Greek mediator explains how it all works behind the scenes
turkey, romano prodi, pat cox, jacques santer, human rights, society, josep borrell
Hans Gert Pöttering: Borrell passes the presidential baton on
A veteran Christian Democrat from Germany. Just who is the new president of the European Parliament, who comes in hot on the heels of Josep Borell?
turkey, right-wing, belgium, european constitution, brussels, josep borrell, hans gert pöttering
EU Presidency: the Finns bow out
It’s not only the final European council of 2006 that is taking place between 14 - 15 December. It also marks the swan song of the Finnish presidency, which will be heard by EU leaders in Brussels
turkey, eu presidency, reach, nigel farage, diplomacy, war, matti vanhanen
Turkish Christian Democrats: 'Conservatives at heart'
The CDU is firmly against Turkey’s accession to the EU. Its Turkish-German members are now campaigning for a change of policy
turkey, green parties, foreign policy, germany, angela merkel, economy, politics
Jaroslav Zverina: Europeans and sex
What about Europeans and sex? Jaroslav Zverina, Czech MEP and well-known sexologist talks about couples and gives us some secrets to success.
turkey, ageing society, love, internet, european media, sex, czech republic
No compromise on political equality – say Turkish Cypriots
Yalcin Vehit, head of the Turkish Cypriot representation to the EU, speaks to cafebabel.com about the problems in Cyprus, and its position in the EU.
turkey, united nations, greece, discrimination, united kingdom, cyprus, economy
“Crises help the EU move forward”
One of Poland’s best known personalities is the politician, writer and journalist Tadeusz Mazowiecki. In an interview with cafebabel.com, he considers the effect of Polish accession and how Europe can move forward.
turkey, communism, ukraine, world affairs, bulgaria, romania, enlargement
Tahar Ben Jelloun, bridging the gap
Tahar Ben Jelloun, the celebrated Moroccan writer, explains how the children of Europe are spoilt and why his native country should be able join the EU.
A decade of food hysteria
Many EU countries have ordered farmers to keep their chickens indoors. Such action has a familiar ring. The past decade has been marked by crises in the food chain in Europe.
turkey, health, food, yum nyam, food security, european commission, france
Turkish intellectuals and Europe
Europe represents a slippery and elusive object of desire for Turkey, but Turkish intellectuals are wondering whether it might not be best to define Europe before beginning to covet it.
turkey, mustafa kemal atatürk, ideology, secularity, akp, books, islam
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