European energy exchanges compete for Turkish growth
ISTANBUL | Tue May 21, 2013 12:30pm EDT
May 21 (Reuters) - European energy exchanges ICE Endex and EEX are competing for a slice of Turkey's booming power market as the country prepares to open its first electricity exchange, executives from the companies said on Tuesday.
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Sukru Celik: Turkey is a crucial destination for EU scrap exports
Sukru Celik: Turkey is a crucial destination for EU scrap exports
Thursday, 23 May 2013 18:03:54 (GMT+2)
Speaking at SteelOrbis Market Talks Meeting held in Istanbul on May 22, Turkey director of Belgian Scrap Terminal NV, Sukru Celik, discussed the Turkish steel industry and in particular its scrap imports in relation to Turkey's current account deficit which had hit a record level of $77 billion in 2011. Noting that the steel industry is one of the most important industrial sectors in Turkey, Mr. Celik stated that Turkish producers have to import scrap for their arc furnace steel production. Disagreeing with the idea that the country's steel industry increases Turkey's current account deficit, he said that steel scrap imports ultimately have a positive effect on the current account deficit as opposed to having to import finished steel products which would lead to a greater deficit.
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Thursday, 23 May 2013 18:03:54 (GMT+2)
Speaking at SteelOrbis Market Talks Meeting held in Istanbul on May 22, Turkey director of Belgian Scrap Terminal NV, Sukru Celik, discussed the Turkish steel industry and in particular its scrap imports in relation to Turkey's current account deficit which had hit a record level of $77 billion in 2011. Noting that the steel industry is one of the most important industrial sectors in Turkey, Mr. Celik stated that Turkish producers have to import scrap for their arc furnace steel production. Disagreeing with the idea that the country's steel industry increases Turkey's current account deficit, he said that steel scrap imports ultimately have a positive effect on the current account deficit as opposed to having to import finished steel products which would lead to a greater deficit.
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Van Rompuy sees 'concrete steps' in Turkey's EU bid - Public Service Europe
Van Rompuy sees 'concrete steps' in Turkey's EU bid
by Daniel Mason
24 May 2013
There should soon be "concrete steps" forward in Turkey's stalled application to join the European Union, the president of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, predicted in a speech to business leaders in Ankara yesterday. He also claimed that one of the main roadblocks in the accession process, the Cyprus dispute, could be overcome by taking inspiration from the post-war reconciliation of Germany and France.
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by Daniel Mason
24 May 2013
There should soon be "concrete steps" forward in Turkey's stalled application to join the European Union, the president of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, predicted in a speech to business leaders in Ankara yesterday. He also claimed that one of the main roadblocks in the accession process, the Cyprus dispute, could be overcome by taking inspiration from the post-war reconciliation of Germany and France.
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Turkey April Tourist Arrivals Rise At Slower Rate
Turkey April Tourist Arrivals Rise At Slower Rate
5/24/2013 6:00 AM ET
Foreign tourist arrivals in Turkey increased at a notably slower pace in April, preliminary data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed Friday.
The number of foreign tourists visiting the country increased 13.02 percent from last year to around 2.45 million in April, which was markedly slower than the 26.06 percent growth recorded in March and February's 27.15 percent.
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5/24/2013 6:00 AM ET
Foreign tourist arrivals in Turkey increased at a notably slower pace in April, preliminary data released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism showed Friday.
The number of foreign tourists visiting the country increased 13.02 percent from last year to around 2.45 million in April, which was markedly slower than the 26.06 percent growth recorded in March and February's 27.15 percent.
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Ankara threatens to step into Turkcell standoff - BUSINESS NEW EUROPE
Ankara threatens to step into Turkcell standoff
May 24, 2013
Turkey on May 23 threatened again to intervene in the long-standing ownership spat at mobile operator Turkcell. The claim from Ankara that it may step in came a day after the company failed to hold its AGM due to the standoff.
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May 24, 2013
Turkey on May 23 threatened again to intervene in the long-standing ownership spat at mobile operator Turkcell. The claim from Ankara that it may step in came a day after the company failed to hold its AGM due to the standoff.
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New Bridge Between Turkey and Greece | Greek Reporter Europe
New Bridge Between Turkey and Greece
By A. Papapostolou on May 23, 2013 in news, Turkey
sinoraelladasAnkara and Athens have initiated efforts to build a new bridge between Turkey and Greece to ease traffic, Anatolia news agency reported quoting Turkish Deputy Minister of Customs and Trade, Fatih Metin.
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By A. Papapostolou on May 23, 2013 in news, Turkey
sinoraelladasAnkara and Athens have initiated efforts to build a new bridge between Turkey and Greece to ease traffic, Anatolia news agency reported quoting Turkish Deputy Minister of Customs and Trade, Fatih Metin.
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Istanbul city breaks: Cafe's restaurants and things to do in Turkey's city on the Bosphorus - Mirror Online
Turkish delights: Istan-brill breaks in the city where East meets West
24 May 2013 09:30
It's Sunday morning... I’m walking down a traffic-free street in the Taksim district of Istanbul. The shops are open and the place is awash with people enjoying themselves.
Cute, old-fashioned, single-carriage trams are trundling down the middle of the road. Last night one had a live jazz band on board – “to help people feel happy” our guide told us.
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24 May 2013 09:30
It's Sunday morning... I’m walking down a traffic-free street in the Taksim district of Istanbul. The shops are open and the place is awash with people enjoying themselves.
Cute, old-fashioned, single-carriage trams are trundling down the middle of the road. Last night one had a live jazz band on board – “to help people feel happy” our guide told us.
More:Istanbul city breaks: Cafe's restaurants and things to do in Turkey's city on the Bosphorus - Mirror Online
Officer in custody over leaks on Reyhanlı attack
Officer in custody over leaks on Reyhanlı attack
ANKARA
A gendarmerie officer suspected of leaking secret documents to a Turkish hacker group has been taken into custody, ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) spokesman Hüseyin Çelik has said as the prime minister called on the media to act in a sensitive manner in such issues.
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ANKARA
A gendarmerie officer suspected of leaking secret documents to a Turkish hacker group has been taken into custody, ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) spokesman Hüseyin Çelik has said as the prime minister called on the media to act in a sensitive manner in such issues.
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Turkish government to sign agreements for oil and gas with Kurdi
Turkish government to sign agreements for oil and gas with Kurdistan
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Friday, 24 May 2013
Shafaq News reported that Turkish government announced that it is about to sign commercial contracts this year with international companies operating in Kurdistan region for joint exploration of oil.
Turkish Energy Minister, Mr Taner Yildiz said in an interview after returning from the United States with Prime Minister Mr Tayyip Erdogan briefed by Shafaq News, said that his country looks forward to sign commercial contracts this year with Russian and American companies operate in northern Iraq for the joint exploration for oil and gas.
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Shafaq News reported that Turkish government announced that it is about to sign commercial contracts this year with international companies operating in Kurdistan region for joint exploration of oil.
Turkish Energy Minister, Mr Taner Yildiz said in an interview after returning from the United States with Prime Minister Mr Tayyip Erdogan briefed by Shafaq News, said that his country looks forward to sign commercial contracts this year with Russian and American companies operate in northern Iraq for the joint exploration for oil and gas.
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Chinese VP meets Turkish guests, media delegation - People's Daily Online
Chinese VP meets Turkish guests, media delegation
(Xinhua)
08:35, May 24, 2013
BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Thursday met with a delegation of Turkish young politicians and cadres.
He also separately met with a delegation of foreign political party media.
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(Xinhua)
08:35, May 24, 2013
BEIJING, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao on Thursday met with a delegation of Turkish young politicians and cadres.
He also separately met with a delegation of foreign political party media.
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Australian politician hits back at Gallipoli ban threat, says it “diminishes Turkey’s credibility and reputation” | Public Radio of Armenia
Australian politician hits back at Gallipoli ban threat, says it “diminishes Turkey’s credibility and reputation”
17:33 23.05.2013
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Marie Ficarra has condemned a statement released by the Turkish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, which suggests the country will block Australian politicians from visiting Gallipoli for the centenary of ANZAC Day in 2015, the Armenian National Committee of Australia reports.
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17:33 23.05.2013
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council, Marie Ficarra has condemned a statement released by the Turkish Ministry for Foreign Affairs, which suggests the country will block Australian politicians from visiting Gallipoli for the centenary of ANZAC Day in 2015, the Armenian National Committee of Australia reports.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Turkish-Armenian blogger sentenced to Turkish prison for blasphemy - CNN.com
Turkish-Armenian blogger sentenced to Turkish prison for blasphemy
By Ivan Watson and Gul Tuysuz, CNN
May 23, 2013 -- Updated 1401 GMT (2201 HKT)
Istanbul (CNN) -- A Turkish-Armenian blogger vowed to appeal a day after an Istanbul court sentenced him to more than a year in prison for blasphemy.
In a phone interview with CNN, Sevan Nisanyan accused Turkey's Islamic-rooted government of politically persecuting him.
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By Ivan Watson and Gul Tuysuz, CNN
May 23, 2013 -- Updated 1401 GMT (2201 HKT)
Istanbul (CNN) -- A Turkish-Armenian blogger vowed to appeal a day after an Istanbul court sentenced him to more than a year in prison for blasphemy.
In a phone interview with CNN, Sevan Nisanyan accused Turkey's Islamic-rooted government of politically persecuting him.
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Prosecutor seeks life sentences for Turkey generals
Prosecutor seeks life sentences for Turkey generals
ANKARA: More than 100 senior Turkish army officers face prosecution demands they spend the rest of their lives in jail for their alleged role in toppling Turkey’s first Islamist-led government 16 years ago, a Turkish TV channel reported on Wednesday.
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ANKARA: More than 100 senior Turkish army officers face prosecution demands they spend the rest of their lives in jail for their alleged role in toppling Turkey’s first Islamist-led government 16 years ago, a Turkish TV channel reported on Wednesday.
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Prominent Chechen advocate shot dead in Turkish capital | Reuters
Prominent Chechen advocate shot dead in Turkish capital
ANKARA | Thu May 23, 2013 11:10am EDT
(Reuters) - A prominent figure in the Chechen diaspora in Turkey was shot at his Ankara office late on Wednesday, a North Caucasus refugee association said, the latest in a series of killings of Chechens and their sympathizers in the country in recent years.
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ANKARA | Thu May 23, 2013 11:10am EDT
(Reuters) - A prominent figure in the Chechen diaspora in Turkey was shot at his Ankara office late on Wednesday, a North Caucasus refugee association said, the latest in a series of killings of Chechens and their sympathizers in the country in recent years.
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ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey debates alcohol sales and ad restrictions | Politics | Bradenton Herald
Turkey debates alcohol sales and ad restrictions
By SUZAN FRASERANKARA, Turkey — Turkish lawmakers on Thursday began debating a bill that bans all alcohol advertising and tightens restrictions on sales of such beverages - a proposal the government insists is aimed at protecting the young from the ills of spirits but which secularists say is an example of the Islamic-based ruling party's encroachment on personal freedoms.
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By SUZAN FRASERANKARA, Turkey — Turkish lawmakers on Thursday began debating a bill that bans all alcohol advertising and tightens restrictions on sales of such beverages - a proposal the government insists is aimed at protecting the young from the ills of spirits but which secularists say is an example of the Islamic-based ruling party's encroachment on personal freedoms.
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Syrian opposition meets in Istanbul to discuss peace talks plan | euronews, world news
Syrian opposition meets in Istanbul to discuss peace talks plan
23/05 13:04 CET
Members of Syria’s opposition coalition are in Istanbul to decide whether they will take part in talks, which aim to bring an end to the country’s civil war.
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23/05 13:04 CET
Members of Syria’s opposition coalition are in Istanbul to decide whether they will take part in talks, which aim to bring an end to the country’s civil war.
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Turkey gets crucial EU messages on 5 issues
Turkey gets crucial EU messages on 5 issues
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Top EU figure Herman van Rompuy comes to Ankara, outlining five key areas for Turkey’s future, including the Kurdish process and Cyprus
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ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Top EU figure Herman van Rompuy comes to Ankara, outlining five key areas for Turkey’s future, including the Kurdish process and Cyprus
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Turkish gov’t liberalizes oil sector despite opposition outcry
Turkish gov’t liberalizes oil sector despite opposition outcry
ANKARA
Turkish Parliament will start to debate a draft of a new petroleum law next week amid opposition claims that it would weaken the state-run oil company
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ANKARA
Turkish Parliament will start to debate a draft of a new petroleum law next week amid opposition claims that it would weaken the state-run oil company
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Turkish legislators debate oil law to attract foreign explorers | The Budapest Business Journal on the web | bbj.hu
Turkish legislators debate oil law to attract foreign explorers
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 3:50 PM CET
Turkey, which gets almost all its energy from abroad, debated a law on Wednesday that seeks to lure foreign companies to explore for oil and gas and end the preferential treatment of state-run TPAO Turkiye Petrolleri AO (TPAO), media reported.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013, 3:50 PM CET
Turkey, which gets almost all its energy from abroad, debated a law on Wednesday that seeks to lure foreign companies to explore for oil and gas and end the preferential treatment of state-run TPAO Turkiye Petrolleri AO (TPAO), media reported.
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Religious Women In Turkey Have Been Left Out of Emancipation Movement - NYTimes.com
Covered or Not
By ANDREW FINKEL
ISTANBUL — There is a huge poster near the town hall of the Istanbul borough where I live. It shows a brunette wearing a telephone headset, cheerfully answering the municipal helpline. She isn’t wearing a headscarf.
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By ANDREW FINKEL
ISTANBUL — There is a huge poster near the town hall of the Istanbul borough where I live. It shows a brunette wearing a telephone headset, cheerfully answering the municipal helpline. She isn’t wearing a headscarf.
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Opinion: Ankara's all-too-fragile Syria policy | World | DW.DE | 23.05.2013
Opinion: Ankara's all-too-fragile Syria policy
Turkey very early on threw its weight behind the Syrian opposition. The fact that Assad is managing to cling to power now threatens to undermine Prime Minister Erdogan's position at home, says DW's Baha Güngör.
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Turkey very early on threw its weight behind the Syrian opposition. The fact that Assad is managing to cling to power now threatens to undermine Prime Minister Erdogan's position at home, says DW's Baha Güngör.
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''A Scandal of Democracy'' - Qantara.de
''A Scandal of Democracy''
"Five Years" examines the fate of the German Guantanamo prisoner Murat Kurnaz. Director Stefan Schaller's film exposes viewers to the horrific abuse of human rights endured by camp detainees. Jochen Kürten reports
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"Five Years" examines the fate of the German Guantanamo prisoner Murat Kurnaz. Director Stefan Schaller's film exposes viewers to the horrific abuse of human rights endured by camp detainees. Jochen Kürten reports
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Free-zone expertise exchange signed by Aqaba, Turkey - GazzettaDelSud
Free-zone expertise exchange signed by Aqaba, Turkey
23/05/2013
Aqaba, May 23 - The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and Turkish Free Zones (TFZ) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the exchange of expertise in information technology and the development of free zones. The MoU also covered drafting joint plans to attract investments, develop legislation to regulate economic activities, especially tax systems and tax incentives to improve the investment climate, and motivate the Turkish and Jordanian private sectors to increase the volume of trade and economic exchange between TFZ and ASEZA. ASEZA Chief Commissioner Kamel Mahadin, who signed the MoU with Ugur Oztürk, Director General for Free Zones, Foreign Investments, and Services at the Turkish Ministry of Economy, called on corporations in the real estate, tourism, and hospitality sectors to seize the investment initiative at ASEZA.
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23/05/2013
Aqaba, May 23 - The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and Turkish Free Zones (TFZ) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the exchange of expertise in information technology and the development of free zones. The MoU also covered drafting joint plans to attract investments, develop legislation to regulate economic activities, especially tax systems and tax incentives to improve the investment climate, and motivate the Turkish and Jordanian private sectors to increase the volume of trade and economic exchange between TFZ and ASEZA. ASEZA Chief Commissioner Kamel Mahadin, who signed the MoU with Ugur Oztürk, Director General for Free Zones, Foreign Investments, and Services at the Turkish Ministry of Economy, called on corporations in the real estate, tourism, and hospitality sectors to seize the investment initiative at ASEZA.
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Minister: Baku is Turkey’s way to Caucasus - AzerNews
Minister: Baku is Turkey’s way to Caucasus
23 May 2013, 14:35 (GMT+05:00)
Baku is a way for Turkey and the Turkish people to the Caucasus, Turkish Minister for EU Affairs Egemen Bagis said at the opening ceremony of the Europe-Azerbaijan Society office in Istanbul, Anadolu news agency reported on May 23.
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23 May 2013, 14:35 (GMT+05:00)
Baku is a way for Turkey and the Turkish people to the Caucasus, Turkish Minister for EU Affairs Egemen Bagis said at the opening ceremony of the Europe-Azerbaijan Society office in Istanbul, Anadolu news agency reported on May 23.
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The flavors of southeast Turkey - JPost - Magazine - Lifestyle
The flavors of southeast Turkey
05/23/2013 14:44 By FAYE LEVY
This region is renowned for its cuisine and a visit there comes highly recommended.
In preparation for my lecture on Turkish food at this month’s Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival in California, Yakir and I have been reflecting on our most delicious memories from our visits to Turkey. We agreed that the trips we took to southeast Anatolia offered us the most delightful gastronomic adventures.
In Turkey, the southeastern region is renowned for its cuisine. On our first visit to Istanbul, whenever we asked people what Turkish city was best known for its food, the place most often recommended was Gaziantep (also known as Antep).
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05/23/2013 14:44 By FAYE LEVY
This region is renowned for its cuisine and a visit there comes highly recommended.
In preparation for my lecture on Turkish food at this month’s Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival in California, Yakir and I have been reflecting on our most delicious memories from our visits to Turkey. We agreed that the trips we took to southeast Anatolia offered us the most delightful gastronomic adventures.
In Turkey, the southeastern region is renowned for its cuisine. On our first visit to Istanbul, whenever we asked people what Turkish city was best known for its food, the place most often recommended was Gaziantep (also known as Antep).
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Targeting Syrian refugees in Turkey
Targeting Syrian refugees in Turkey
Source: Thu, 23 May 2013 12:57 PM
Author: Danish Refugee Council
A community centre has been established, by the Danish Refugee Council, in the Hatay region, Turkey, bordered by Syria – and plans for another centre are taking place. Approximately 400,000 Syrian refugees are now in Turkey, and DRC is targeting both the Syrian refugees and the host communities in order to meet the needs in a holistic way.
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Source: Thu, 23 May 2013 12:57 PM
Author: Danish Refugee Council
A community centre has been established, by the Danish Refugee Council, in the Hatay region, Turkey, bordered by Syria – and plans for another centre are taking place. Approximately 400,000 Syrian refugees are now in Turkey, and DRC is targeting both the Syrian refugees and the host communities in order to meet the needs in a holistic way.
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Syria opposition open key talks in Istanbul | News , Middle East | THE DAILY STAR
Syria opposition open key talks in Istanbul
May 23, 2013 12:27 PM (Last updated: May 23, 2013 04:45 PM)
By Serene Assir
ISTANBUL: Syria's main opposition group opened key talks Thursday in Istanbul to debate whether to negotiate with the regime on ending the bloody two-year civil war, as proposed by the US and Russia.
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May 23, 2013 12:27 PM (Last updated: May 23, 2013 04:45 PM)
By Serene Assir
ISTANBUL: Syria's main opposition group opened key talks Thursday in Istanbul to debate whether to negotiate with the regime on ending the bloody two-year civil war, as proposed by the US and Russia.
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Istanbul tops the list with most rape cases in Turkey
Istanbul tops the list with most rape cases in Turkey
ANKARA - Hürriyet
Over 1,480 lawsuits were filed in Istanbul over rape incidents in 2011, giving the country’s most populated city the highest number nationwide, according to Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin.
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ANKARA - Hürriyet
Over 1,480 lawsuits were filed in Istanbul over rape incidents in 2011, giving the country’s most populated city the highest number nationwide, according to Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin.
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Chechen separatist representative shot in Turkey | EUROPE ONLINE
Chechen separatist representative shot in Turkey
Europe
23.05.2013
Moscow (dpa) - A Turkish businessman who served as a representative of Chechen separatists has been shot in Ankara, Turkish media reported Thursday.
Medet Unlu died overnight in his office in the Turkish capital after an unidentified gunmen opened fire on him, the Hurriyet newspaper reported online. It said the attacker used a gun with a silencer.
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Europe
23.05.2013
Moscow (dpa) - A Turkish businessman who served as a representative of Chechen separatists has been shot in Ankara, Turkish media reported Thursday.
Medet Unlu died overnight in his office in the Turkish capital after an unidentified gunmen opened fire on him, the Hurriyet newspaper reported online. It said the attacker used a gun with a silencer.
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Turkey to Loosen Grip of State Energy Explorer With New Law - Bloomberg
Turkey to Loosen Grip of State Energy Explorer With New Law
By Selcan Hacaoglu - May 22, 2013 5:34 AM ET
Turkey, which gets almost all of its energy from abroad, will debate a bill today that seeks to lure foreign companies to explore for oil and gas by ending the preferential treatment of state-run TPAO Turkiye Petrolleri AO.
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By Selcan Hacaoglu - May 22, 2013 5:34 AM ET
Turkey, which gets almost all of its energy from abroad, will debate a bill today that seeks to lure foreign companies to explore for oil and gas by ending the preferential treatment of state-run TPAO Turkiye Petrolleri AO.
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Turkey expects 400,000 Saudi tourists in 2013 - MENAFN
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MENAFN - Arab News - 23/05/2013
Hagia Sophia, is a historical museum in Istanbul, is one of the popular tourist attractions of Turkey. (Photo courtesy of www.goturkey.com)
(MENAFN - Arab News) Turkey is seeking to attract 400,000 Saudi tourists this year, according to a Turkish diplomat in the Kingdom.
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MENAFN - Arab News - 23/05/2013
Hagia Sophia, is a historical museum in Istanbul, is one of the popular tourist attractions of Turkey. (Photo courtesy of www.goturkey.com)
(MENAFN - Arab News) Turkey is seeking to attract 400,000 Saudi tourists this year, according to a Turkish diplomat in the Kingdom.
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Turkey to Loosen Grip of State Energy Explorer With New Law - Bloomberg
Turkey to Loosen Grip of State Energy Explorer With New Law
By Selcan Hacaoglu - May 22, 2013 5:34 AM ET
Turkey, which gets almost all of its energy from abroad, will debate a bill today that seeks to lure foreign companies to explore for oil and gas by ending the preferential treatment of state-run TPAO Turkiye Petrolleri AO.
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By Selcan Hacaoglu - May 22, 2013 5:34 AM ET
Turkey, which gets almost all of its energy from abroad, will debate a bill today that seeks to lure foreign companies to explore for oil and gas by ending the preferential treatment of state-run TPAO Turkiye Petrolleri AO.
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Turkey is the ninth biggest milk producer in the world
Turkey is the ninth biggest milk producer in the world
Turkey celebrated its first World Milk Day in Ankara, becoming a dairy product exporter to the European Union after a hiatus of many years.
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Turkey celebrated its first World Milk Day in Ankara, becoming a dairy product exporter to the European Union after a hiatus of many years.
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Syrian refugee plight highlighted in Amnesty report - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Syrian refugee plight highlighted in Amnesty report
Amnesty International's annual report on global human rights has highlighted the plight of millions of Syrians forced to flee the deadly conflict in their country.
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Amnesty International's annual report on global human rights has highlighted the plight of millions of Syrians forced to flee the deadly conflict in their country.
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‘Turkey shows little progress in freedom’
‘Turkey shows little progress in freedom’
ISTANBUL
Amnesty International has criticized Turkey for lack of progress in its human rights issues in its annual report, while praising the “little progress” in freedom of expression.
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ISTANBUL
Amnesty International has criticized Turkey for lack of progress in its human rights issues in its annual report, while praising the “little progress” in freedom of expression.
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Exhibit sheds light on 150 years of Istanbul's education institute
Exhibit sheds light on 150 years of Istanbul's education institute
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The long history of one of Istanbul’s oldest educational institutions, Robert College, is being displayed at a new exhibition organized by the Istanbul Research Institute. The exhibition is being held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first American school in Ottoman territory
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ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The long history of one of Istanbul’s oldest educational institutions, Robert College, is being displayed at a new exhibition organized by the Istanbul Research Institute. The exhibition is being held to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first American school in Ottoman territory
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Istanbul To Break Ground On Green-Roofed Office Park | EarthTechling
Istanbul To Break Ground On Green-Roofed Office Park
by Randy Woods
In its continuing efforts to modernize with large, mixed-use commercial and residential projects, the city of Istanbul, Turkey, is planning to begin construction on a massive office complex on a hilly site in the Kagithane Gardens district, covered with overlapping green roofs and other sustainable features.
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by Randy Woods
In its continuing efforts to modernize with large, mixed-use commercial and residential projects, the city of Istanbul, Turkey, is planning to begin construction on a massive office complex on a hilly site in the Kagithane Gardens district, covered with overlapping green roofs and other sustainable features.
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Turkey offers "wealth amnesty" to individuals, companies
Turkey offers "wealth amnesty" to individuals, companies
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
The Turkish parliament has passed a "wealth amnesty" law designed to lure back funds held abroad by affluent Turks without punitive taxes and fines.
Under the legislation, Turks will pay just 2pc on eligible funds, avoiding taxes that could otherwise reach 30-40pc. They will also avoid an investigation into whether the wealth was generated in Turkey and improperly kept overseas.
More:MINA Breaking News - Turkey offers "wealth amnesty" to individuals, companies
Wednesday, 22 May 2013
The Turkish parliament has passed a "wealth amnesty" law designed to lure back funds held abroad by affluent Turks without punitive taxes and fines.
Under the legislation, Turks will pay just 2pc on eligible funds, avoiding taxes that could otherwise reach 30-40pc. They will also avoid an investigation into whether the wealth was generated in Turkey and improperly kept overseas.
More:MINA Breaking News - Turkey offers "wealth amnesty" to individuals, companies
Turkey wants EU leadership, says EU Minister Bağış
Turkey wants EU leadership, says EU Minister Bağış
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey is not simply a candidate for European Union membership, but is a candidate for the union’s leadership, EU Minister Egemen Bağış said today during his opening speech at the Town Twinning Workshop, a project aiming for international collaborations on local levels by partnering European and Turkish districts.
More:POLITICS - Turkey wants EU leadership, says EU Minister Bağış
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey is not simply a candidate for European Union membership, but is a candidate for the union’s leadership, EU Minister Egemen Bağış said today during his opening speech at the Town Twinning Workshop, a project aiming for international collaborations on local levels by partnering European and Turkish districts.
More:POLITICS - Turkey wants EU leadership, says EU Minister Bağış
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