Features

Turkey's new top general firm on secularism, nation-state, US ties, EU membership

01/09/2008

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General Ilker Basbug, new chief of the Turkish General Staff, says a pluralistic democracy requires the preservation of secularism. He considers Turkish-US relations "excellent" and calls for fair EU treatment of Ankara's membership bid.
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Italian general takes command of KFOR

01/09/2008

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"It is the spirit of the ordinary people and of the children who give me hope for the future of Kosovo," said General Xavier de Marnhac on Friday in Pristina in relinquishing command of KFOR.
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Romania at the Olympics: laurels and thorns

29/08/2008

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Although it did better than other Balkan countries, Romania's overall medal count in Beijing was the lowest of the last nine Olympics. Bloggers are glum.
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Roundup

Science and Technology: Three additional wireless networks serve Bucharest

01/09/2008

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The Romanian capital receives three wireless networks for internet access. Also in scientific news: The Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control is named best organisation of the year in the fight against cancer, and Romanian students win medals in the Cairo International Informatics Olympiad.
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Reportage

Summer in Croatia is not just sea and sun

01/09/2008

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With a growing number of artists and performers making Croatia a summer destination, the country offers rich summer experiences for visitors and locals alike.
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