SETimes newshttp://www.setimes.comNews and Views of Southeastern Europeen-GB2013-06-19Turkey's leaders reject EU stance2013-06-14The prime minister and others dismiss criticism about the government's harsh response to demonstrations in Istanbul and other cities. http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2013/06/14/feature-04 http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2013/06/14/feature-04Europe shows support for Istanbul protesters2013-06-13Officials in the EU warn that the government's harsh treatment of Taksim Square demonstrators could slow its bid to join the Union. http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2013/06/13/feature-01 http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2013/06/13/feature-01Citizens speak out against religious extremism2013-06-12Many, particularly believers in Muslim-majority countries, said authorities should act more vigorously. http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2013/06/12/feature-03 http://www.setimes.com/cocoon/setimes/xhtml/en_GB/features/setimes/features/2013/06/12/feature-03