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Turkey - a crucial decision on its possible EU membership will be taken later this year (Photo: European Commission)

Turkish military spies on pro-EU citizens

Turkey is in turmoil following a newspaper report exposing the fact that the Turkish army's secret service had called for information to be gathered on those who are showing "separatist" tendencies.

The Hürriyet newspaper ran an article on Wednesday (10 March) saying that the military was advised to look particularly for those who support the EU and the US, as well as minority groups.

Turkish Land Forces Command (KKK) sent a letter to military centres and local governors in Januar...

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Turkey - a crucial decision on its possible EU membership will be taken later this year (Photo: European Commission)

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