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Ankara says the KCK wants to replace Turkish government institutions in the southeastern Anatolia region, which is majority Kurd, with its own political structures. Turkey regards the PKK as a terrorist organisation, as does the European Union and United States.  

Kurdish consensus at home can serve Ankara abroadGonul TolFeb 10, 2012 Despite his popularity at home and abroad, it’s not all roses for Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Far from having zero problems with neighbours, Turkey these days is virtually surrounded by neighbours with problems – Greece’s imploding economy, Syria’s civil war, Iraq’s tenuous stability and Iran’s troublesome nuclear programme.More:Kurdish consensus at home...  

Ankara to seek UN help to aid Syrian refugeesTurkey plans to lodge a formal request with the United Nations for a humanitarian operation to help Syrians suffering a "humanitarian tragedy" in their countryMore:Ankara to seek UN help to aid Syrian refugees - Region - World - Ahram Online  

Ankara awards two metro extension contracts Friday, February 10, 2012THE TURKISH Ministry of Transport has awarded a joint venture of Comsa-EMTE, Spain, and Açilim Insaat two contracts to extend the Ankara metro by 32km and 22 stations. The award was marked by a contract signing ceremony held yesterday in Ankara. More:Ankara awards two metro extension contracts - International Railway Journal  

Ankara in shock over probe on intel chiefsAnkara has been left perplexed after a special-authority prosecutor summoned the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and two retired officials for questioning over past talks with outlawed Kurdish militants in Oslo.More:POLITICS - Ankara in shock over probe on intel chiefs