http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Tue, 21 May 2013 10:23:11 +0200 Tue, 21 May 2013 10:23:11 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/german-press-review-on-turkish-bombing-link-to-syria-a-899501.html#ref=rss A deadly double bombing in Turkey on Saturday has increased fears that Syria's civil war is spilling over into neighboring countries. It's time for the West to reach a common approach to the conflict, German media commentators say. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:38 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/german-press-review-on-turkish-bombing-link-to-syria-a-899501.html A deadly double bombing in Turkey on Saturday has increased fears that Syria's civil war is spilling over into neighboring countries. It's time for the West to reach a common approach to the conflict, German media commentators say.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/erdogan-hurts-turkish-integration-in-germany-with-aggressive-policies-a-898116.html#ref=rss Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a self-styled patron of Turkish immigrants in Germany. But critics say that his aggressive diaspora policy is increasingly driving a wedge between immigrant families and mainstream society. Tue, 07 May 2013 13:23:42 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/erdogan-hurts-turkish-integration-in-germany-with-aggressive-policies-a-898116.html Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is a self-styled patron of Turkish immigrants in Germany. But critics say that his aggressive diaspora policy is increasingly driving a wedge between immigrant families and mainstream society.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cypriot-foreign-minister-ioannis-kasoulides-on-prospects-for-reconciliation-a-897562.html#ref=rss In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides discusses prospects for fresh talks on a peace and reunification deal with Northern Cyprus and the growing humanitarian catastrophe in nearby Syria. Wed, 01 May 2013 12:19:38 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/cypriot-foreign-minister-ioannis-kasoulides-on-prospects-for-reconciliation-a-897562.html In a SPIEGEL ONLINE interview, Cypriot Foreign Minister Ioannis Kasoulides discusses prospects for fresh talks on a peace and reunification deal with Northern Cyprus and the growing humanitarian catastrophe in nearby Syria. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/politicians-greet-court-ruling-on-foreign-media-access-to-neo-nazi-trial-a-894194.html#ref=rss Germany's top court has ruled that foreign media must get access to the trial of a suspected neo-Nazi charged in connection with the murders of 10 people, including eight of Turkish descent. A Turkish newspaper had filed a complaint. The row had threatened to harm Germany's image and was overshadowing the trial starting April 17. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:59:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/politicians-greet-court-ruling-on-foreign-media-access-to-neo-nazi-trial-a-894194.html Germany's top court has ruled that foreign media must get access to the trial of a suspected neo-Nazi charged in connection with the murders of 10 people, including eight of Turkish descent. A Turkish newspaper had filed a complaint. The row had threatened to harm Germany's image and was overshadowing the trial starting April 17. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/turkish-paper-threatens-to-sue-over-neo-nazi-trial-access-a-892552.html#ref=rss No journalists from Turkish media organizations have been provided with reserved seats at the upcoming trial of a member of a neo-Nazi terror cell that killed eight men of Turkish descent in Germany. Now a publication in Turkey is threatening to sue for access, and others may follow. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:32:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/turkish-paper-threatens-to-sue-over-neo-nazi-trial-access-a-892552.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/turkish-german-relations-suffer-due-to-nsu-trial-and-other-incidents-a-892045.html#ref=rss Turkey has become increasingly mistrustful of German authorities in recent weeks following two house fires and a court's refusal to grant press accreditation to Turkish media outlets for a high-profile neo-Nazi trial. Government officials on both sides have now become involved in the spat. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:54:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/turkish-german-relations-suffer-due-to-nsu-trial-and-other-incidents-a-892045.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/turkish-kurdish-ceasefire-negotiations-are-dead-end-a-890862.html#ref=rss Last week, imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan called for a ceasefire, lending momentum to the Turkish-Kurdish peace process. But negotiating with Turkey will not satisfy the Kurds' burning need for political self-determination. An Essay by <i>Bejan Matur</i> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:24:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/turkish-kurdish-ceasefire-negotiations-are-dead-end-a-890862.html Last week, imprisoned Kurdish leader Abdullah Öcalan called for a ceasefire, lending momentum to the Turkish-Kurdish peace process. But negotiating with Turkey will not satisfy the Kurds' burning need for political self-determination. An Essay by Bejan Matur ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/dispute-heats-up-between-germany-and-turkey-over-contested-artifacts-a-888398.html#ref=rss German museums and archaeologists fear that Turkey is punishing them for not repatriating contested artifacts. In a SPIEGEL interview, Turkish Culture Minister Ömer Çelik explains why Turkey is demanding both the artifacts and an apology. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:04:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/dispute-heats-up-between-germany-and-turkey-over-contested-artifacts-a-888398.html German museums and archaeologists fear that Turkey is punishing them for not repatriating contested artifacts. In a SPIEGEL interview, Turkish Culture Minister Ömer Çelik explains why Turkey is demanding both the artifacts and an apology.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/turkey-pressures-germany-to-accept-eu-accession-a-884824.html#ref=rss A European commissioner's remark that Germany and France would one day come crawling "on their knees" begging Turkey to join the EU has miffed Berlin and thrilled Ankara. As German Chancellor Merkel prepares for a visit to Turkey, the country is pushing for concessions. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:44:54 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/turkey-pressures-germany-to-accept-eu-accession-a-884824.html A European commissioner's remark that Germany and France would one day come crawling "on their knees" begging Turkey to join the EU has miffed Berlin and thrilled Ankara. As German Chancellor Merkel prepares for a visit to Turkey, the country is pushing for concessions.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/what-germany-knew-about-the-ankara-us-embassy-bomber-a-882349.html#ref=rss The case of the suicide bomber who killed one and injured three in Ankara earlier this month is straining German-Turkish relations. German investigators had been monitoring the radical leftist for years. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Mon, 11 Feb 2013 12:10:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/what-germany-knew-about-the-ankara-us-embassy-bomber-a-882349.html The case of the suicide bomber who killed one and injured three in Ankara earlier this month is straining German-Turkish relations. German investigators had been monitoring the radical leftist for years. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ankara-bomber-was-under-investigation-by-german-prosecutors-a-881442.html#ref=rss Before he blew himself up in front of the US Embassy in Ankara on Friday, Ecevit S., a 40-year-old Turk, spent years living in Germany, where he was under investigation by federal prosecutors for membership in a terrorist organization. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:49:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ankara-bomber-was-under-investigation-by-german-prosecutors-a-881442.html Before he blew himself up in front of the US Embassy in Ankara on Friday, Ecevit S., a 40-year-old Turk, spent years living in Germany, where he was under investigation by federal prosecutors for membership in a terrorist organization. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/suicide-bomber-kills-two-at-us-embassy-in-ankara-turkey-a-880990.html#ref=rss A suspected suicide bomber detonated a bomb at an entrance to the US Embassy in Ankara Friday afternoon, leaving the bomber and one Turkish security guard dead. The number of wounded is unknown, and no one has claimed responsibility. Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:59:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/suicide-bomber-kills-two-at-us-embassy-in-ankara-turkey-a-880990.html A suspected suicide bomber detonated a bomb at an entrance to the US Embassy in Ankara Friday afternoon, leaving the bomber and one Turkish security guard dead. The number of wounded is unknown, and no one has claimed responsibility.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/kurdish-activists-murdered-in-paris-had-german-ties-a-877352.html#ref=rss The murder of three Kurdish activists in Paris last week remains a mystery, but SPIEGEL has uncovered details about their ties to Germany. Two of the women were under investigation by German federal prosecutors. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:57:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/kurdish-activists-murdered-in-paris-had-german-ties-a-877352.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/paris-murders-jeopardize-turkish-kurdish-peace-process-a-877025.html#ref=rss In recent weeks, a solution to Turkey's long-running conflict with Kurdish separatists seemed near. But after three Kurdish activists were found murdered in Paris on Thursday, peace talks could now be in jeopardy. Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:18:46 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/paris-murders-jeopardize-turkish-kurdish-peace-process-a-877025.html In recent weeks, a solution to Turkey's long-running conflict with Kurdish separatists seemed near. But after three Kurdish activists were found murdered in Paris on Thursday, peace talks could now be in jeopardy. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-cabinet-authorizes-sending-patriots-to-turkey-with-nato-a-871378.html#ref=rss Chancellor Merkel's cabinet on Thursday approved a measure to send Patriot air defense missiles to Turkey as part of a NATO mission to prevent violence from spilling over from across Syrian border. Once approved by parliament, the mandate will allow the 400 German soldiers to be stationed there too. Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:55:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/german-cabinet-authorizes-sending-patriots-to-turkey-with-nato-a-871378.html Chancellor Merkel's cabinet on Thursday approved a measure to send Patriot air defense missiles to Turkey as part of a NATO mission to prevent violence from spilling over from across Syrian border. Once approved by parliament, the mandate will allow the 400 German soldiers to be stationed there too.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentators-say-germany-can-t-refuse-turkish-request-for-patriots-a-868239.html#ref=rss Turkey wants its NATO partners to provide Patriot missiles after mortar rounds were fired onto its territory from Syria. The request has triggered a political row in Germany, with the opposition concerned  about being dragged into the Syrian conflict. Media commentators say Germany must help. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:28:06 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/commentators-say-germany-can-t-refuse-turkish-request-for-patriots-a-868239.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/travel-visa-for-turks-considered-by-european-court-of-human-justice-a-865644.html#ref=rss Germans can travel to Turkey without a visa, however the same doesn't apply to Turks traveling to Germany. A case being considered by the European Court of Justice could soon open the borders, though. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:55:19 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/travel-visa-for-turks-considered-by-european-court-of-human-justice-a-865644.html Germans can travel to Turkey without a visa, however the same doesn't apply to Turks traveling to Germany. A case being considered by the European Court of Justice could soon open the borders, though.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-press-criticize-erdogan-eu-accession-ultimatum-a-864734.html#ref=rss Turkey's prime minister has given the European Union until 2023 to grant his country full membership. But resistance remains strong and the EU has more important issues to deal with at the moment, argue German media commentators on Thurday. Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:43:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-press-criticize-erdogan-eu-accession-ultimatum-a-864734.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/turkish-prime-minister-erdogan-sets-deadline-for-eu-admission-a-864579.html#ref=rss Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he wants Turkey to be a full member of the EU by 2023. Chancellor Angela Merkel assured him the talks would be "honest.' Their meeting in Berlin once again showed that relations between Turkey and Germany have become complicated. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 18:09:33 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/turkish-prime-minister-erdogan-sets-deadline-for-eu-admission-a-864579.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tensions-between-turkey-and-syria-at-nato-border-escalates-a-861396.html#ref=rss As the confrontation between Turkey and Syria escalates, Ankara is readying not only for possible war against Syrian President Bashar Assad, but also against Kurdish separatists. Turkey fears they may be emboldened by the situation in Syria and resurrect their cause. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:29:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tensions-between-turkey-and-syria-at-nato-border-escalates-a-861396.html