Person: Bulent Ecevit

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Former Turkish leader Demirel dies at 90

Former Turkish president Suleyman Demirel, one of the dominant figures in the country’s politics for the past half century, has died at 90.

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Turkey to remain pro-West

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Parties face protest votes as Turkey goes to the polls

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Poll upset for Turkish premier

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Russia challenges US over bid for UN support

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Turkish Parliament votes for early elections

Turkish leaders opt for early election

THE leaders of Turkey's three-party ruling coalition agreed yesterday to hold early elections in November, as the government of ailing Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit lost its majority in parliament.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2002

Turkish government’s fate depends on economy minister

Turkish Premier Bulent Ecevit today said he would step down if his economy minister is forced out.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2002

New party threatens to topple Turkish coalition

TURKEY'S former foreign minister launched a new political party yesterday to topple Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit, who is fighting to stay in power despite poor health and a mutiny within his cabinet.

Sat, 13 Jul, 2002

Seventh resignation leaves Turkey teetering

TURKEY'S foreign minister one of the country's most popular politicians - resigned yesterday dealing a critical blow to ailing Premier Bulent Ecevit's chances of survival.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002

Ailing Turkish premier admits he may have to call election

Beleaguered and ailing Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit admitted tonight he might have to agree to early elections as one his coalition allies gathered enough signatures to recall parliament and vote on early balloting.

Wed, 10 Jul, 2002

Turkish government crumbling

By Selcan Hacaoglu, Ankara

Wed, 10 Jul, 2002

Four ministers walk out on ailing Turkish premier's Government

TURKISH cabinet ministers, including the deputy premier, quit yesterday moves that will fuel calls for early elections and the resignation of ailing Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit.

Tue, 09 Jul, 2002

Turkey's Kurdish rebels give up armed struggle

The Kurdish rebel group that waged a 15 year war against Turkey announced a name change and shift in strategy today, saying it now wants to campaign peacefully for greater rights.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2002

Cheney flies home with little backing for Iraq attack

US Vice President Dick Cheney ended an 11 nation Mideast tour today by promising Turkey financial aid for peacekeeping in Afghanistan.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2002

Death toll from Turkish earthquake rises to 35

35 people are now known to have died in an earthquake in central Turkey.

Sun, 03 Feb, 2002

President Bush 'lifts' non-existent travel ban to Turkey

President George Bush has caused confusion by lifting a non-existent ban on Americans travelling to Turkey.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2002

Pakistan calls for peacekeeping force in Kabul

Pakistan’s president, General Pervez Musharraf, today called for a UN peacekeeping mission made up of Muslim nations to deploy in Kabul and said Turkey and Pakistan could contribute.

Tue, 13 Nov, 2001

Turkish soldiers to help train Northern Alliance

Turkey, the only Muslim member of NATO, has announced plans to send special forces soldiers to Afghanistan to help train the anti-Taliban Northern Alliance.

Thu, 01 Nov, 2001

Turkey would host Afghan opposition groups

The Turkish Prime Minister says his country is willing to host a meeting of Afghan opposition groups to discuss a new government once the Taliban is defeated.

Tue, 23 Oct, 2001

Turkey offers to host Afghan opposition meeting

Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit said today his country was willing to host a meeting by Afghan opposition groups to discuss a new government once the Taliban is defeated.

Tue, 23 Oct, 2001

Turkey vital to Afghan reconstruction - British foreign secretary

Turkey is ‘‘pivotal’’ in the reconstruction of Afghanistan following the military strikes against the country’s Taliban regime, The British foreign secretary Jack Straw said today.

Thu, 18 Oct, 2001

Turkey agrees to open its airspace

Turkey today said it had agreed to allow US Air Force transport planes to use its airspace and airports for a possible response to the attack on the World Trade Centre.

Sat, 22 Sep, 2001

Thousands of Turks protest over financial crisis

Tens of thousands of business people took to the streets across Turkey, demanding that the government resign amid a crippling financial crisis.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2001