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Wednesday, December 20, 2006

VOA News - Turkey Debates Its Future

"Turkey Debates Its Future
By Simon Marks
Istanbul
20 December 2006

Talks between the government of Turkey and the European Union have stalled over Turkey's refusal to allow Greek-Cypriot ships to dock in its ports. The Turkish government insists that it's still serious about seeking membership of the European Union, despite opinion polls that show support for the idea is falling inside the country. Turkey itself is now gripped by a debate over the country's future direction. And as Correspondent Simon Marks reports from Istanbul, the future of its secularist nature may be at stake."

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