Turkey's PM threatens theatres after actor 'humiliates' daughter
Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemns 'despotic arrogance' of intellectuals and says he will cut state funding
In a tale which could have come straight from the time of the sultans, when one wrong word could seal your fate, the Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is threatening to withdraw state support from the country's theatres after his daughter said she was insulted by an actor during a play.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Fenerbahce to play six home games in front of only women and children - Goal.com
Fenerbahce to play six home games in front of only women and children
The Yellow Canaries picked up a number of sanctions for the unruly behaviour of their fans, who rioted following surrendering the Turkish Super Lig to rivals Galatasaray
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The Yellow Canaries picked up a number of sanctions for the unruly behaviour of their fans, who rioted following surrendering the Turkish Super Lig to rivals Galatasaray
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Is Turkish investment in Africa's education realistic?
Is Turkish investment in Africa's education realistic?
By Conan Businge
AFRICA is a continent which has over years been subjected to massive torments throughout centuries, both underground and above resources was looted, and her civilisation, wisdom, and knowledge has greatly been attacked by the Western powers.
It is a borrowed statement from the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey Bulent Arinc in his recent remarks at the Turkey-Africa Media forum recently.
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By Conan Businge
AFRICA is a continent which has over years been subjected to massive torments throughout centuries, both underground and above resources was looted, and her civilisation, wisdom, and knowledge has greatly been attacked by the Western powers.
It is a borrowed statement from the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey Bulent Arinc in his recent remarks at the Turkey-Africa Media forum recently.
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Turkey’s cultural ambitions: Of marbles and men | The Economist
Turkey’s cultural ambitions
Of marbles and men
Turkey gets tough with foreign museums and launches a new culture war
May 19th 2012 | ANKARA AND ISTANBUL | from the print edition
IN THE spring of 1887 a Lebanese villager named Mohammed Sherif discovered a well near Sidon that led to two underground chambers. These turned out to be a royal tomb containing 18 magnificent marble sarcophagi dating back to the fifth century BC. The Ottoman sultan, Abdul Hamid II, ordered the sarcophagi exhumed, placed on rails and carried down to the Mediterranean coast, where they were sent by ship to Istanbul. The largest sarcophagus was believed to contain the remains of Alexander the Great. The coffin is not Turkish and Sidon is now in Lebanon, but the sarcophagus is regarded as Istanbul’s grandest treasure, as important to the archaeology museum there as the “Mona Lisa” is to the Louvre.
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Of marbles and men
Turkey gets tough with foreign museums and launches a new culture war
May 19th 2012 | ANKARA AND ISTANBUL | from the print edition
IN THE spring of 1887 a Lebanese villager named Mohammed Sherif discovered a well near Sidon that led to two underground chambers. These turned out to be a royal tomb containing 18 magnificent marble sarcophagi dating back to the fifth century BC. The Ottoman sultan, Abdul Hamid II, ordered the sarcophagi exhumed, placed on rails and carried down to the Mediterranean coast, where they were sent by ship to Istanbul. The largest sarcophagus was believed to contain the remains of Alexander the Great. The coffin is not Turkish and Sidon is now in Lebanon, but the sarcophagus is regarded as Istanbul’s grandest treasure, as important to the archaeology museum there as the “Mona Lisa” is to the Louvre.
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Turkish gold sales to Iran soar as sanctions bite | Reuters
Turkish gold sales to Iran soar as sanctions bite
By Behiye Taner
ISTANBUL | Thu May 17, 2012 9:21am EDT
(Reuters) - Turkish gold sales to Iran in March soared over 30 times and gold companies said Iranians were turning to gold for savings and possibly trade as Western sanctions tighten.
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By Behiye Taner
ISTANBUL | Thu May 17, 2012 9:21am EDT
(Reuters) - Turkish gold sales to Iran in March soared over 30 times and gold companies said Iranians were turning to gold for savings and possibly trade as Western sanctions tighten.
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Turkish jets stop 'Israeli violation' of airspace
Turkish jets stop 'Israeli violation' of airspace
Turkey says it scrambled two military jets to chase away an Israeli plane which allegedly violated the airspace of Turkish-held northern Cyprus.
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Turkey says it scrambled two military jets to chase away an Israeli plane which allegedly violated the airspace of Turkish-held northern Cyprus.
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Turkish lira eases, dogged by Greek concerns | Reuters
Turkish lira eases, dogged by Greek concerns
ISTANBUL, May 17 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira dipped to within touching distance of multi-month lows on Thursday as concerns about the turmoil in Greece persisted, while bonds drew modest demand from investors attracted by the high returns on offer.
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ISTANBUL, May 17 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira dipped to within touching distance of multi-month lows on Thursday as concerns about the turmoil in Greece persisted, while bonds drew modest demand from investors attracted by the high returns on offer.
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Turks say Israeli plane violated N.Cyprus airspace | Reuters
Turks say Israeli plane violated N.Cyprus airspace
ISTANBUL | Thu May 17, 2012 6:45am EDT
May 17 (Reuters) - Turkey scrambled military jets to intercept an Israeli plane that violated the airspace of northern Cyprus this week, the Turkish high command said on Thursday.
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ISTANBUL | Thu May 17, 2012 6:45am EDT
May 17 (Reuters) - Turkey scrambled military jets to intercept an Israeli plane that violated the airspace of northern Cyprus this week, the Turkish high command said on Thursday.
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EU, Turkey launch bid to revive accession process - The West Australian
EU, Turkey launch bid to revive accession process
Jonathon Burch, Reuters May 17, 2012, 8:26 pm
ANKARA (Reuters) - The European Union has lost appeal for the Turkish people after years of stagnation in Ankara's accession talks but a new "positive agenda" launched on Thursday will aim to revive the process, the bloc's enlargement chief said on Thursday.
Formal entry negotiations began in 2005 but the process has ground to a virtual halt in recent years, blocked by an intractable dispute over the divided island of Cyprus and opposition from core EU members France and Germany.
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Jonathon Burch, Reuters May 17, 2012, 8:26 pm
ANKARA (Reuters) - The European Union has lost appeal for the Turkish people after years of stagnation in Ankara's accession talks but a new "positive agenda" launched on Thursday will aim to revive the process, the bloc's enlargement chief said on Thursday.
Formal entry negotiations began in 2005 but the process has ground to a virtual halt in recent years, blocked by an intractable dispute over the divided island of Cyprus and opposition from core EU members France and Germany.
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Iraq summons Turkish envoy again as tensions grow | Reuters
Iraq summons Turkish envoy again as tensions grow
BAGHDAD | Thu May 17, 2012 7:35am EDT
(Reuters) - Iraq has summoned Ankara's ambassador in Baghdad to protest the behavior of two Turkish diplomats, the latest episode in a drawn-out public row between the neighbors.
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BAGHDAD | Thu May 17, 2012 7:35am EDT
(Reuters) - Iraq has summoned Ankara's ambassador in Baghdad to protest the behavior of two Turkish diplomats, the latest episode in a drawn-out public row between the neighbors.
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Turkey's new assertive role... By Rauf - PakTribune
Turkey's new assertive role... By Rauf
17 May, 2012
Turkey, the former Ottoman Empire, recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of its accession to NATO — the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation — the most formidable military alliance in the world.
For all of its 60 years as a member of NATO, Turkey has been allowed a supporting role assigned by the US, with which Ankara has seemingly been quite content. Now with Ankara playing an important role in the Middle East and elsewhere, it appears to be flexing its diplomatic and economic muscle within the Alliance for a greater role.
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17 May, 2012
Turkey, the former Ottoman Empire, recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of its accession to NATO — the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation — the most formidable military alliance in the world.
For all of its 60 years as a member of NATO, Turkey has been allowed a supporting role assigned by the US, with which Ankara has seemingly been quite content. Now with Ankara playing an important role in the Middle East and elsewhere, it appears to be flexing its diplomatic and economic muscle within the Alliance for a greater role.
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Domestic violence in Turkey on the rise
Domestic violence in Turkey on the rise
Thu May 17, 2012 2:0AM GMT
Natalie Carney, Press TV, Istanbul
According to recent reports, Turkey has seen a sharp increase in domestic violence against woman. The Ministry of Justice says the number of women killed over the last seven years has risen sharply.
Ayse Pasali was a young Turkish woman stabbed to death 11 times by her ex-husband on an open city street.
Her repeated cries for state protection could not save her life. Nor could the state save the lives of several other young girls. This has sparked mass demonstrations across the country calling for the government to do more.
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Thu May 17, 2012 2:0AM GMT
Natalie Carney, Press TV, Istanbul
According to recent reports, Turkey has seen a sharp increase in domestic violence against woman. The Ministry of Justice says the number of women killed over the last seven years has risen sharply.
Ayse Pasali was a young Turkish woman stabbed to death 11 times by her ex-husband on an open city street.
Her repeated cries for state protection could not save her life. Nor could the state save the lives of several other young girls. This has sparked mass demonstrations across the country calling for the government to do more.
More:PressTV - Domestic violence in Turkey on the rise
Turkish property to receive huge boost after parliament accepts draft law - Select Property
Turkish property to receive huge boost after parliament accepts draft law
Posted on: May 17, 2012
Written by Max Bielby
Turkey is expected to see a huge boost in overseas property investment after the country’s Parliament has adopted a draft law promoting the sale of real estate to foreign investors.
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Posted on: May 17, 2012
Written by Max Bielby
Turkey is expected to see a huge boost in overseas property investment after the country’s Parliament has adopted a draft law promoting the sale of real estate to foreign investors.
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Under the spell of Istanbul - Holiday - New Straits Times
Under the spell of Istanbul
By Rizauddin Ibrahim | traveltimes@nstp.com.my 0 comments
Magnificent historical structures in the Turkish city speak volumes of its rich history, writes Rizauddin Ibrahim
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AHH... historic Istanbul! This crosses my mind the moment I lay my eyes on classic Ottoman buildings and the architecturally European-flavoured ones set along the shores of the Golden Horn.
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By Rizauddin Ibrahim | traveltimes@nstp.com.my 0 comments
Magnificent historical structures in the Turkish city speak volumes of its rich history, writes Rizauddin Ibrahim
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AHH... historic Istanbul! This crosses my mind the moment I lay my eyes on classic Ottoman buildings and the architecturally European-flavoured ones set along the shores of the Golden Horn.
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Turkish Airlines to buy 50 pct of LOT
Turkish Airlines to buy 50 pct of LOT
WARSAW - Anatolia News Agency
Turkish Airlines would be purchasing half of Polant LOT Airlline, says Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan, Technical negotiations, however, are still continuing.
Turkish Airlines would be purchasing half of Polant LOT Airlline, says Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan, Technical negotiations, however, are still continuing.
Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan said yesterday that Turkish Airlines would be acquiring a 50 percent stake in Poland’s LOT Airlines. However, the technical talks were still continuing, Cağlayan also said during a business meeting in Warsaw.
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WARSAW - Anatolia News Agency
Turkish Airlines would be purchasing half of Polant LOT Airlline, says Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan, Technical negotiations, however, are still continuing.
Turkish Airlines would be purchasing half of Polant LOT Airlline, says Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan, Technical negotiations, however, are still continuing.
Economy Minister Zafer Çağlayan said yesterday that Turkish Airlines would be acquiring a 50 percent stake in Poland’s LOT Airlines. However, the technical talks were still continuing, Cağlayan also said during a business meeting in Warsaw.
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Turks in Germany, ‘We won’t allow a cover up’
Turks in Germany, ‘We won’t allow a cover up’
ERFURT / BERLIN - Hürriyet Daily News
Barçın Yinanç Barçın Yinanç barcin.yinanc@hurriyet.com.tr
The discovery of a neo-Nazi cell that was apparently able to go on a nationwide spree of racially motivated murders of 9 immigrants over several years, under the noses of the German intelligence services, has sent shock waves across the country.
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ERFURT / BERLIN - Hürriyet Daily News
Barçın Yinanç Barçın Yinanç barcin.yinanc@hurriyet.com.tr
The discovery of a neo-Nazi cell that was apparently able to go on a nationwide spree of racially motivated murders of 9 immigrants over several years, under the noses of the German intelligence services, has sent shock waves across the country.
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US role in deadly Turkey air strike sparks alarm at Pentagon - Dallas News | myFOXdfw.com
US role in deadly Turkey air strike sparks alarm at Pentagon
Posted: May 16, 2012 5:37 AM EDT Updated: May 16, 2012 5:37 AM EDT
Source: The Wall Street Journal
ULUDERE, Turkey -- A Turkish air strike that killed dozens of civilians near the Iraqi border last year sparked alarm at the Pentagon over how intelligence from US drones is being used by allies.
The strike in late December was meant to knock out Kurdish separatist fighters. Instead it killed 34 civilians smuggling gasoline, a tragic blunder in Turkey's nearly three-decade campaign against the guerrillas. The killings ignited protests across the country and prompted wide-ranging official inquiries.
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Posted: May 16, 2012 5:37 AM EDT Updated: May 16, 2012 5:37 AM EDT
Source: The Wall Street Journal
ULUDERE, Turkey -- A Turkish air strike that killed dozens of civilians near the Iraqi border last year sparked alarm at the Pentagon over how intelligence from US drones is being used by allies.
The strike in late December was meant to knock out Kurdish separatist fighters. Instead it killed 34 civilians smuggling gasoline, a tragic blunder in Turkey's nearly three-decade campaign against the guerrillas. The killings ignited protests across the country and prompted wide-ranging official inquiries.
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Turkey Seeks to Revive EU Bid - WSJ.com
Turkey Seeks to Revive EU Bid
BY JOE PARKINSON
ISTANBUL—As fears grow that crisis-stricken Greece could become the first country forced to exit the euro zone, Athens' neighbor and old rival Turkey is seeking to revive its stalled bid to join the European Union.
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BY JOE PARKINSON
ISTANBUL—As fears grow that crisis-stricken Greece could become the first country forced to exit the euro zone, Athens' neighbor and old rival Turkey is seeking to revive its stalled bid to join the European Union.
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New Education Reform Bill Brings Religion Back to School in Turkey - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
New Education Reform Bill Brings Religion Back to School in Turkey
By: Jody Sabral posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s dream to raise a more “pious generation” is one step closer to reality with new education reforms that include optional Koran courses for children as young as 11 years old. The reform bill, which also ups compulsory education from eight to 12 years, was approved earlier this month by President Abdullah Gul, following months of controversy that ended with deputies from the ruling AKP and main opposition CHP parties brawling in public.
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By: Jody Sabral posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s dream to raise a more “pious generation” is one step closer to reality with new education reforms that include optional Koran courses for children as young as 11 years old. The reform bill, which also ups compulsory education from eight to 12 years, was approved earlier this month by President Abdullah Gul, following months of controversy that ended with deputies from the ruling AKP and main opposition CHP parties brawling in public.
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RubinReports: Turkey’s Middle East Policy of Seeking To Gobble, Gobble Up the Middle East Makes Enemies of Everyone
Turkey’s Middle East Policy of Seeking To Gobble, Gobble Up the Middle East Makes Enemies of Everyone
"Countries may vary, but civilization is one, and for a nation to progress, it must take part in this one civilization. The decline of the Ottomans began when, proud of their triumphs over the West, they cut their ties with the European nations. This was a mistake which we will not repeat." --Kemal Ataturk, 1924
By Barry Rubin
Spinning in his grave, indeed. for now his successors not only think they can revive a Turkish-ruled imperium but have made the very mistake of turning their backs on the West that the republic's founder rightly saw as the downfall of that earlier incarnation of his country. I'd change Ataturk's wording slightly: the Ottomans turned their backs on the modern world then being developed in the West while still forming alliances with European powers.
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"Countries may vary, but civilization is one, and for a nation to progress, it must take part in this one civilization. The decline of the Ottomans began when, proud of their triumphs over the West, they cut their ties with the European nations. This was a mistake which we will not repeat." --Kemal Ataturk, 1924
By Barry Rubin
Spinning in his grave, indeed. for now his successors not only think they can revive a Turkish-ruled imperium but have made the very mistake of turning their backs on the West that the republic's founder rightly saw as the downfall of that earlier incarnation of his country. I'd change Ataturk's wording slightly: the Ottomans turned their backs on the modern world then being developed in the West while still forming alliances with European powers.
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Hooliganism and fan violence dominate Turkey’s political agenda
Hooliganism and fan violence dominate Turkey’s political agenda
16 Mayıs, 2012 | 14:32
Football and hooliganism once again dominates Turkey’s politics, as more than 48 people who have been involved in the incidents that broke out between Turkish police and Fenerbahce fans after the Fenerbahçe Galatasaray derby in Istanbul on May 12 were detained and transferred to court.
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16 Mayıs, 2012 | 14:32
Football and hooliganism once again dominates Turkey’s politics, as more than 48 people who have been involved in the incidents that broke out between Turkish police and Fenerbahce fans after the Fenerbahçe Galatasaray derby in Istanbul on May 12 were detained and transferred to court.
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Turkey shows renewed interest in EU bid
Turkey shows renewed interest in EU bid
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - With a new government in place in France, Turkey is showing a renewed interest in reviving its stalled bid to join the European Union.
On Thursday, Turkey and the EU are set to launch informal discussions aimed at bringing membership talks back on track.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - With a new government in place in France, Turkey is showing a renewed interest in reviving its stalled bid to join the European Union.
On Thursday, Turkey and the EU are set to launch informal discussions aimed at bringing membership talks back on track.
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Israel Turkey: Five reasons Israel should mend fences with Turkey - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Mohammad S. Shakir: Five reasons Israel should mend fences with Turkey
By Mohammad S. Shakir
May 16, 2012
On May 29, 2010, dozens of Israeli naval commandoes descended on Mavi Marmara, a Turkish flag-ship carrying humanitarian supplies for the besieged residents of Gaza. Israeli action was widely condemned; and Turkey was furious.
The ill-advised Israeli raid cost nine lives, including eight Turkish citizens. But the most important casualty was the loss of a 500-year-old bond of friendship between the Turkish people and Jews.
No nation in history has been more kind and benevolent to Jews than the Turks.
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By Mohammad S. Shakir
May 16, 2012
On May 29, 2010, dozens of Israeli naval commandoes descended on Mavi Marmara, a Turkish flag-ship carrying humanitarian supplies for the besieged residents of Gaza. Israeli action was widely condemned; and Turkey was furious.
The ill-advised Israeli raid cost nine lives, including eight Turkish citizens. But the most important casualty was the loss of a 500-year-old bond of friendship between the Turkish people and Jews.
No nation in history has been more kind and benevolent to Jews than the Turks.
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Amac Opens Istanbul Facility, Prepares for PC-12 Sales
Amac Opens Istanbul Facility, Prepares for PC-12 Sales
EBACE Convention News » May 16, 2012
by Neelam Mathews
May 15, 2012, 8:00 PM
AMAC Aerospace’s recently acquired 16,000-sq-ft, $10 million hangar in Istanbul will be up and running by the end of this year, according to Kadri Muhiddin, executive chairman and CEO. The facility is to be used to provide maintenance support for the Pilatus PC-12NG, for which the company was recently appointed a fully authorized and exclusive sales agent in the Middle East.
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EBACE Convention News » May 16, 2012
by Neelam Mathews
May 15, 2012, 8:00 PM
AMAC Aerospace’s recently acquired 16,000-sq-ft, $10 million hangar in Istanbul will be up and running by the end of this year, according to Kadri Muhiddin, executive chairman and CEO. The facility is to be used to provide maintenance support for the Pilatus PC-12NG, for which the company was recently appointed a fully authorized and exclusive sales agent in the Middle East.
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Turkey to Bring Power to Istanbul on Undersea Cables, Sabah Says - Businessweek
Turkey to Bring Power to Istanbul on Undersea Cables, Sabah Says
By Emre Peker on May 15, 2012
Turkey is planning to build underwater cables to transmit electricity to Istanbul, seeking to meet rising demand in the country’s biggest city, Sabah reported, citing Energy Minister Taner Yildiz.
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By Emre Peker on May 15, 2012
Turkey is planning to build underwater cables to transmit electricity to Istanbul, seeking to meet rising demand in the country’s biggest city, Sabah reported, citing Energy Minister Taner Yildiz.
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Cumhuriyet: Sarkozy left with Armenian issue waiting
Cumhuriyet: Sarkozy left with Armenian issue waiting
Turkish columnist Utku Cakirozer, who writes for Cumhuriyet daily, touched upon the new phase of French-Turkish relations and the new expectations. Nicolas Sarkozy has finally left president’s office; the French-Turkish relations are described as the worst period during Sarkozy’s presidency.
More:Cumhuriyet: Sarkozy left with Armenian issue waiting - Politics - Panorama | Armenian news
Turkish columnist Utku Cakirozer, who writes for Cumhuriyet daily, touched upon the new phase of French-Turkish relations and the new expectations. Nicolas Sarkozy has finally left president’s office; the French-Turkish relations are described as the worst period during Sarkozy’s presidency.
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Turkey: Hollande arrives and Ankara dreams of Europe
Turkey: Hollande arrives and Ankara dreams of Europe
EU bid stalled by Sarkozy veto, Berlin expects revival
16 May, 12:49
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, MAY 16 - The end of the Ottoman empire was perhaps the last time that Turkey had so openly supported a candidate in the French presidential elections. Now, with Francois Hollande's victory and the exit of Nicolas Sarkozy, the "veto man", Ankara is once again dreaming of Europe.
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EU bid stalled by Sarkozy veto, Berlin expects revival
16 May, 12:49
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, MAY 16 - The end of the Ottoman empire was perhaps the last time that Turkey had so openly supported a candidate in the French presidential elections. Now, with Francois Hollande's victory and the exit of Nicolas Sarkozy, the "veto man", Ankara is once again dreaming of Europe.
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Analysis: Turkey tries hard to forge Africa link
Analysis: Turkey tries hard to forge Africa link
Tom Wheeler
Our last days of wanderings round the eastern Mediterranean (one friend dubbed me “Ulysses”) were spent at a conference for media representatives from all 55 African countries, arranged by the media section of the Turkish prime minister’s office.
More:Analysis: Turkey tries hard to forge Africa link
Tom Wheeler
Our last days of wanderings round the eastern Mediterranean (one friend dubbed me “Ulysses”) were spent at a conference for media representatives from all 55 African countries, arranged by the media section of the Turkish prime minister’s office.
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Turkey in the Balkans: Myths, illusions and realities | World | DW.DE | 16.05.2012
Turkey in the Balkans: Myths, illusions and realities
What is behind Turkey's new assertiveness in the western Balkans? Is it an example of "neo-Ottoman" imperial dreams, economic interests or strategic goals?
Turkey's new confidence in the western Balkans and the country's growing political, economic and cultural influence have sparked divergent views about the goals of the Turkish government, formed out of the Islamist-rooted, conservative Justice and Development Party (AKP).
More:Turkey in the Balkans: Myths, illusions and realities | World | DW.DE | 16.05.2012
What is behind Turkey's new assertiveness in the western Balkans? Is it an example of "neo-Ottoman" imperial dreams, economic interests or strategic goals?
Turkey's new confidence in the western Balkans and the country's growing political, economic and cultural influence have sparked divergent views about the goals of the Turkish government, formed out of the Islamist-rooted, conservative Justice and Development Party (AKP).
More:Turkey in the Balkans: Myths, illusions and realities | World | DW.DE | 16.05.2012
Turkey discovers 'Israeli spy bird' as bizarre espionage claims continue - DC Breaking Local News Weather Sports FOX 5 WTTG
Turkey discovers 'Israeli spy bird' as bizarre espionage claims continue
Posted: May 16, 2012 6:37 AM EDT Updated: May 16, 2012 6:37 AM EDT
Source: NewsCore
ANKARA -- In the latest bizarre espionage claim leveled at Israeli intelligence services, Turkish authorities claimed that a dead bird found by a Turkish farmer in a field may have been conducting covert surveillance for Israel.
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Posted: May 16, 2012 6:37 AM EDT Updated: May 16, 2012 6:37 AM EDT
Source: NewsCore
ANKARA -- In the latest bizarre espionage claim leveled at Israeli intelligence services, Turkish authorities claimed that a dead bird found by a Turkish farmer in a field may have been conducting covert surveillance for Israel.
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Turkey and EU to initiate "Positive Agenda" process - Politics - ANSAMed.it
Turkey and EU to initiate "Positive Agenda" process
16 May, 10:20
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, MAY 16 - Turkey's EU minister and EU's top enlargement official will get together in Ankara this Thursday to officially open the "Positive Agenda" process between Turkey and the union, in an effort to add momentum to stalled accesion talks.
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16 May, 10:20
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, MAY 16 - Turkey's EU minister and EU's top enlargement official will get together in Ankara this Thursday to officially open the "Positive Agenda" process between Turkey and the union, in an effort to add momentum to stalled accesion talks.
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Despite Economic Crisis in EU, Turkey Breaks Growth Record, 16 May 2012 Wednesday 13:31
Despite Economic Crisis in EU, Turkey Breaks Growth Record
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan has said that despite the economic crisis in several EU countries, Turkish economy broke growth records in last two years.
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Wednesday, 16 May 2012
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan has said that despite the economic crisis in several EU countries, Turkish economy broke growth records in last two years.
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Turkey Stridently Supports Macedonia's NATO Bid Ahead Of Summit
Turkey Stridently Supports Macedonia's NATO Bid Ahead Of Summit
5/16/2012 2:11 AM ET
(RTTNews) - Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said Macedonia's NATO membership will greatly contribute to regional stability and that NATO's only Muslim member, Turkey will do everything to tackle barriers facing its membership.
More:Turkey Stridently Supports Macedonia's NATO Bid Ahead Of Summit
5/16/2012 2:11 AM ET
(RTTNews) - Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has said Macedonia's NATO membership will greatly contribute to regional stability and that NATO's only Muslim member, Turkey will do everything to tackle barriers facing its membership.
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Conference on “Contributions of Jewish Scientists to Turkish Universities” Held in Istanbul
Conference on “Contributions of Jewish Scientists to Turkish Universities” Held in Istanbul
On 19 April 2012, the date of Yom Hashoah, a conference entitled "The Contributions of Jewish Scientists to Turkish Universities" was held in Bahçeşehir University Istanbul.
The conference was organized under the auspices of UNESCO by Bahçeşehir University and the Aladdin Project. During the conference the discussions focused on the contribution of the German and Austrian scientists who fled to Turkey due to Nazi pressure and contributed to the modernization of Turkish universities.
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On 19 April 2012, the date of Yom Hashoah, a conference entitled "The Contributions of Jewish Scientists to Turkish Universities" was held in Bahçeşehir University Istanbul.
The conference was organized under the auspices of UNESCO by Bahçeşehir University and the Aladdin Project. During the conference the discussions focused on the contribution of the German and Austrian scientists who fled to Turkey due to Nazi pressure and contributed to the modernization of Turkish universities.
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Balkans: Turks Increase Support For Syrian Rebels
Turks Increase Support For Syrian Rebels
May 16, 2012:
Greece is on its way to economic collapse and a prolonged period of poverty and miniscule defense budgets. Since the May 6 Greek national election failed to give a single party control of parliament, the leaders of the major Greek political parties have tried to form a coalition government. New Democracy (conservatives), Syriza (acronym for Coalition of the Radical Left/Unitary Social Movement), and then PASOK (Pan-Hellenic Socialist Movement, Greek socialist party) each tried to organize a parliamentary coalition and failed. If the party leaders do not organize a working coalition by May 17, new elections will be held in Jun
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May 16, 2012:
Greece is on its way to economic collapse and a prolonged period of poverty and miniscule defense budgets. Since the May 6 Greek national election failed to give a single party control of parliament, the leaders of the major Greek political parties have tried to form a coalition government. New Democracy (conservatives), Syriza (acronym for Coalition of the Radical Left/Unitary Social Movement), and then PASOK (Pan-Hellenic Socialist Movement, Greek socialist party) each tried to organize a parliamentary coalition and failed. If the party leaders do not organize a working coalition by May 17, new elections will be held in Jun
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Turkish singer goes back home after Schiphol questioning
Turkish singer goes back home after Schiphol questioning
Wednesday 16 May 2012
A Dutch concert by popular Turkish singer Arif Sag was cancelled this weekend after he gave up and returned home after lengthy questioning by officials at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport.
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Wednesday 16 May 2012
A Dutch concert by popular Turkish singer Arif Sag was cancelled this weekend after he gave up and returned home after lengthy questioning by officials at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport.
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‘Once Upon a Time in Anatolia’ a Turkish procedural - Movies - The Boston Globe
‘Once Upon a Time in Anatolia’ a Turkish procedural
By Wesley Morris
| Globe Staff
May 16, 2012
Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s “Once Upon a Time in Anatolia” is a movie with a grand title that at least implies you’re in for a long evening. It runs 157 minutes, and I can’t say you don’t feel them. You do — but in the way you would, reading a very good book in an uncomfortable chair. (My first enraptured encounter with it was in a virtually cushionless fold-out seat.) The first hour, if not more, is spent moseying with a police caravan down a lonely country road at night. The genre here is the procedural. Narratively, it’s a procession, the entire story marches toward its vague but satisfying conclusion.
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By Wesley Morris
| Globe Staff
May 16, 2012
Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s “Once Upon a Time in Anatolia” is a movie with a grand title that at least implies you’re in for a long evening. It runs 157 minutes, and I can’t say you don’t feel them. You do — but in the way you would, reading a very good book in an uncomfortable chair. (My first enraptured encounter with it was in a virtually cushionless fold-out seat.) The first hour, if not more, is spent moseying with a police caravan down a lonely country road at night. The genre here is the procedural. Narratively, it’s a procession, the entire story marches toward its vague but satisfying conclusion.
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Turkey to invest in North Caucasus Tourism Cluster | Vestnik Kavkaza
Turkey to invest in North Caucasus Tourism Cluster
Turkey is willing to invest in formation of the tourism cluster in the North Caucasus, Deputy Director General for promotion of tourism products of the Turkish Ministry for Culture and Tourism Levent Demirel said at a session of the Russian-Turkish group for tourism, ITAR-TASS reports.
Demirel said that the North Caucasus is a beneficial investment cluster. He emphasized that Russia has rich culture and natural heritage and expressed confidence that Turkish investors could become more active on the Russian tourism market.
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Turkey is willing to invest in formation of the tourism cluster in the North Caucasus, Deputy Director General for promotion of tourism products of the Turkish Ministry for Culture and Tourism Levent Demirel said at a session of the Russian-Turkish group for tourism, ITAR-TASS reports.
Demirel said that the North Caucasus is a beneficial investment cluster. He emphasized that Russia has rich culture and natural heritage and expressed confidence that Turkish investors could become more active on the Russian tourism market.
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Turkish Unemployment Remains at Double-Digit, 16 May 2012 Wednesday 9:37
Turkish Unemployment Remains at Double-Digit
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
The unemployment rate in Turkey remained at a double-digit level of 10.4 percent in the February period, but did see a 1.1-point decrease compared with the same period in 2011. It hit 10.2 percent in the January period after nine months of single-digit unemployment levels, a report from the Turkish Statistical Institute’s (TÜİK) showed yesterday.
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Wednesday, 16 May 2012
The unemployment rate in Turkey remained at a double-digit level of 10.4 percent in the February period, but did see a 1.1-point decrease compared with the same period in 2011. It hit 10.2 percent in the January period after nine months of single-digit unemployment levels, a report from the Turkish Statistical Institute’s (TÜİK) showed yesterday.
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German minister: Turkey EU bid boosted by votes
German minister: Turkey EU bid boosted by votes
By REUTERS
05/15/2012 22:08
ISTANBUL - Recent election defeats for opponents of Turkey's bid for EU membership offer a chance to unfreeze negotiations, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle told an audience in Turkey on Tuesday.
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By REUTERS
05/15/2012 22:08
ISTANBUL - Recent election defeats for opponents of Turkey's bid for EU membership offer a chance to unfreeze negotiations, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle told an audience in Turkey on Tuesday.
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Turkey's Attack on Civilians Tied to U.S. Military Drone - WSJ.com
Turkey's Attack on Civilians Tied to U.S. Military Drone
BY ADAM ENTOUS AND JOE PARKINSON
ULUDERE, Turkey—After winding along a narrow mountain ridge, a caravan of 38 men and mules paused on the Turkish-Iraqi border. Then they heard the propellers overhead. Minutes later, Turkish military aircraft dropped bombs that killed all but four of the men.
More:Turkey's Attack on Civilians Tied to U.S. Military Drone - WSJ.com
BY ADAM ENTOUS AND JOE PARKINSON
ULUDERE, Turkey—After winding along a narrow mountain ridge, a caravan of 38 men and mules paused on the Turkish-Iraqi border. Then they heard the propellers overhead. Minutes later, Turkish military aircraft dropped bombs that killed all but four of the men.
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BUSINESS - Doutzen Kroes face of Shopping Fest in Ankara
Doutzen Kroes face of Shopping Fest in Ankara
ANKARA - Anatolia News Agency
Top Dutch model Doutzen Kroes, who shot to worldwide fame in fashion shows for Victoria’s Secret, has been chosen as the face of the Ankara Shopping Fest.
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ANKARA - Anatolia News Agency
Top Dutch model Doutzen Kroes, who shot to worldwide fame in fashion shows for Victoria’s Secret, has been chosen as the face of the Ankara Shopping Fest.
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