As Syrian Conflict Intensifies, Turkey Fears Renewed Civil Violence
By Hallie Arias and Suzette Grillot
After decades of fighting, the conflict between the Kurdish nationalist group the PKK and the Turkish government finally drew to a close with a ceasefire in March.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Arat: Istanbul bid to host the 2020 Olympic is about building bridges
Arat: Istanbul bid to host the 2020 Olympic is about building bridges
PARIS: Istanbul winning the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games would help bridge the gap between different cultures and religions, the bid's chief executive Hasan Arat told AFP.
Arat, a former top level basketball player turned successful businessman, is the frontman for what is Istanbul's strongest bid yet of the five times they have tried to host the quadrennial sporting extravaganza.
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PARIS: Istanbul winning the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games would help bridge the gap between different cultures and religions, the bid's chief executive Hasan Arat told AFP.
Arat, a former top level basketball player turned successful businessman, is the frontman for what is Istanbul's strongest bid yet of the five times they have tried to host the quadrennial sporting extravaganza.
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Turkish anti-alcohol law adopted | New Europe
Turkish anti-alcohol law adopted
By Karafillis Giannoulis | May 24, 2013 - 2:58pm
On 24 May, the Turkish anti-alcohol law was adopted by the national Parliament. According to critics, the adoption of the law is a sign of increasing conservative policies followed by the Turkish government.
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By Karafillis Giannoulis | May 24, 2013 - 2:58pm
On 24 May, the Turkish anti-alcohol law was adopted by the national Parliament. According to critics, the adoption of the law is a sign of increasing conservative policies followed by the Turkish government.
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50 years later, Turkey and the European Union today. | YERELCE
50 years later, Turkey and the European Union today.
Posted on 24 May 2013 by redaksiyon
Laying the groundwork to build a new and
stronger bridges.
van rompuy
***
It’s a pleasure to be here in Ankara, and a privilege to speak at this important venue for international and economic debate. I should like to thank the President of TOBB for his kind invitation.
This is my fourth visit to Turkey – and the first one to Ankara in my official, European capacity. I have very good memories of my first three visits to your country, back in 1976 and 1998, to Istanbul, at-the-time as a private visitor, overwhelmed by the encounter between East and West, and also once to Izmir and Efes, admiring the remains of Ancient Greek and Roman civilisation.
More:50 years later, Turkey and the European Union today. | YERELCE
Posted on 24 May 2013 by redaksiyon
Laying the groundwork to build a new and
stronger bridges.
van rompuy
***
It’s a pleasure to be here in Ankara, and a privilege to speak at this important venue for international and economic debate. I should like to thank the President of TOBB for his kind invitation.
This is my fourth visit to Turkey – and the first one to Ankara in my official, European capacity. I have very good memories of my first three visits to your country, back in 1976 and 1998, to Istanbul, at-the-time as a private visitor, overwhelmed by the encounter between East and West, and also once to Izmir and Efes, admiring the remains of Ancient Greek and Roman civilisation.
More:50 years later, Turkey and the European Union today. | YERELCE
Van Rompuy endorses restart of EU-Turkey talks
Van Rompuy endorses restart of EU-Turkey talks
24.05.13 @ 09:27
By Andrew Rettman
BRUSSELS - European Council chief Herman Van Rompuy has repeated his invitation for Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan to come to Brussels to mark the restart of EU entry talks.
More:EUobserver.com / Enlargement / Van Rompuy endorses restart of EU-Turkey talks
24.05.13 @ 09:27
By Andrew Rettman
BRUSSELS - European Council chief Herman Van Rompuy has repeated his invitation for Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan to come to Brussels to mark the restart of EU entry talks.
More:EUobserver.com / Enlargement / Van Rompuy endorses restart of EU-Turkey talks
Weaker scrap prices in Turkish market witnessed again on EU sales - Metals | Platts News Article & Story
Weaker scrap prices in Turkish market witnessed again on EU sales
London (Platts)--24May2013/255 pm EDT/1855 GMT
Turkish scrap import figures fell again this week with Benelux cargoes settled with steelmakers and cargoes from the US also understood to have been sold at weaker prices to a major electric arc furnace in North Turkey, market participants said Friday.
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London (Platts)--24May2013/255 pm EDT/1855 GMT
Turkish scrap import figures fell again this week with Benelux cargoes settled with steelmakers and cargoes from the US also understood to have been sold at weaker prices to a major electric arc furnace in North Turkey, market participants said Friday.
More:Weaker scrap prices in Turkish market witnessed again on EU sales - Metals | Platts News Article & Story
Turkey puts a new paradigm in play
Turkey puts a new paradigm in play
By Omer Aslan
Speaking Freely is an Asia Times Online feature that allows guest writers to have their say. Please click here if you are interested in contributing.
A new paradigm is in play in Turkey as the "Kurdish peace process" gains traction and Turkey's willing involvement in the Syrian crisis continues. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government seeks to turn the tables on what many see as major regional crisis into an opportunity not to be missed for Turkey's momentous renewal; a "new Turkey" for a "new Middle East".
More:Asia Times Online :: Middle East News, Iraq, Iran current affairs
By Omer Aslan
Speaking Freely is an Asia Times Online feature that allows guest writers to have their say. Please click here if you are interested in contributing.
A new paradigm is in play in Turkey as the "Kurdish peace process" gains traction and Turkey's willing involvement in the Syrian crisis continues. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) government seeks to turn the tables on what many see as major regional crisis into an opportunity not to be missed for Turkey's momentous renewal; a "new Turkey" for a "new Middle East".
More:Asia Times Online :: Middle East News, Iraq, Iran current affairs
Rick Steves: Istanbul Has Its Act Together
Istanbul Has Its Act Together
Posted: 05/24/2013 2:29 pm
While I was in Cairo, I kept thinking the Egyptians should check out Istanbul. Both are megacities with over 10 million people. Both come from a poor and chaotic recent history. While Cairo struggles, Istanbul is zooming ahead. Just driving into town from the airport, I noticed landscaping along the highway (with fences to keep people out of the new gardens) and a clear delineation between people and traffic zones. While the architecture was still ramshackle/charming, there was almost no litter. It felt like northern Europe from a tidy point of view.
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Posted: 05/24/2013 2:29 pm
While I was in Cairo, I kept thinking the Egyptians should check out Istanbul. Both are megacities with over 10 million people. Both come from a poor and chaotic recent history. While Cairo struggles, Istanbul is zooming ahead. Just driving into town from the airport, I noticed landscaping along the highway (with fences to keep people out of the new gardens) and a clear delineation between people and traffic zones. While the architecture was still ramshackle/charming, there was almost no litter. It felt like northern Europe from a tidy point of view.
More:Rick Steves: Istanbul Has Its Act Together
As Syrian war shuts down trade routes, Turkish business improvises - The Washington Post
As Syrian war shuts down trade routes, Turkish business improvises
By Kevin Sullivan, Published: May 24 E-mail the writer
ISKENDERUN, Turkey — The Nissos Rodos, a 630-foot ferry, used to cruise the Greek islands, moving tourists from one sunny paradise to the next. Business dried up when the Greek economic crisis hit three years ago. But then came the war in Syria, creating new opportunity.
More:As Syrian war shuts down trade routes, Turkish business improvises - The Washington Post
By Kevin Sullivan, Published: May 24 E-mail the writer
ISKENDERUN, Turkey — The Nissos Rodos, a 630-foot ferry, used to cruise the Greek islands, moving tourists from one sunny paradise to the next. Business dried up when the Greek economic crisis hit three years ago. But then came the war in Syria, creating new opportunity.
More:As Syrian war shuts down trade routes, Turkish business improvises - The Washington Post
Iraq vows to halt oil sales from KRG to Turkey
Iraq vows to halt oil sales from KRG to Turkey
SYDNEY - Reuters
Iraq vowed to take legal action against companies to halt crude oil sales from the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) to Turkey once again on May 24.
More:ENERGY - Iraq vows to halt oil sales from KRG to Turkey
SYDNEY - Reuters
Iraq vowed to take legal action against companies to halt crude oil sales from the Kurdish Regional Government (KRG) to Turkey once again on May 24.
More:ENERGY - Iraq vows to halt oil sales from KRG to Turkey
Eastern city sets sights on tourist development
Eastern city sets sights on tourist development
ADIYAMAN - Anatolia News Agency
Adıyaman, a significant historical and cultural center in Turkey, is being promoted with various documentaries. After the latest restorations, the area expects to attract more tourists
More:TRAVEL - Eastern city sets sights on tourist development
ADIYAMAN - Anatolia News Agency
Adıyaman, a significant historical and cultural center in Turkey, is being promoted with various documentaries. After the latest restorations, the area expects to attract more tourists
More:TRAVEL - Eastern city sets sights on tourist development
Friday, May 24, 2013
ANKARA, Turkey: Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions
Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions
By SUZAN FRAZER— Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey — A look at legislation passed in Turkey's parliament early Friday that would ban all alcohol advertising and tighten restrictions on the sale of such beverages, and how such a law could affect tourists and liquor companies in the mainly Muslim but secular country.
More:ANKARA, Turkey: Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions | World | The Sun Herald
By SUZAN FRAZER— Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey — A look at legislation passed in Turkey's parliament early Friday that would ban all alcohol advertising and tighten restrictions on the sale of such beverages, and how such a law could affect tourists and liquor companies in the mainly Muslim but secular country.
More:ANKARA, Turkey: Q&A: On Turkey's proposed alcohol restrictions | World | The Sun Herald
Ankara locals set to hold ‘kissing protest’ at metro
Ankara locals set to hold ‘kissing protest’ at metro
Ankara residents have started a social media campaign against a “moral warning” in the local metro system. Residents will gather May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at a central metro station for a protest campaign called “We are kissing at the Kurtuluş metro.”
More:LOCAL - Ankara locals set to hold ‘kissing protest’ at metro
Ankara residents have started a social media campaign against a “moral warning” in the local metro system. Residents will gather May 25 at 6:30 p.m. at a central metro station for a protest campaign called “We are kissing at the Kurtuluş metro.”
More:LOCAL - Ankara locals set to hold ‘kissing protest’ at metro
Turkey fully booked for congresses until 2019
Turkey fully booked for congresses until 2019
ISTANBUL- Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey has reached its full capacity for congress tourism events until the year 2019, according to Association of Turkish Travel Insurance (TURSAB) Chairman Başaran Ulusoy.
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ISTANBUL- Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey has reached its full capacity for congress tourism events until the year 2019, according to Association of Turkish Travel Insurance (TURSAB) Chairman Başaran Ulusoy.
More:BUSINESS - Turkey fully booked for congresses until 2019
Turkey builds wall at Syria border crossing after bombs - chicagotribune.com
Turkey builds wall at Syria border crossing after bombs
11:09 a.m. CDT, May 24, 2013
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey is constructing 2.5-km-long (1.5 mile) twin walls at a border crossing with Syria to increase security at the frontier following three deadly bombings this year.
The concrete walls will be built on either side of the road leading from the Turkish side of the crossing at Cilvegozu to the Syrian border gate and will be topped with barbed wire, the Turkish Customs Ministry said in a statement.
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11:09 a.m. CDT, May 24, 2013
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey is constructing 2.5-km-long (1.5 mile) twin walls at a border crossing with Syria to increase security at the frontier following three deadly bombings this year.
The concrete walls will be built on either side of the road leading from the Turkish side of the crossing at Cilvegozu to the Syrian border gate and will be topped with barbed wire, the Turkish Customs Ministry said in a statement.
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Smell of Turkish coffee in European streets
Smell of Turkish coffee in European streets
'Mobile Turkish Coffee House' started to fill streets of Europe with the smell of Turkish coffee.
21 Mayıs 2013 Salı - 10:34
TIMETURK / News Center
After impressing its tasters in the U.S., the "Mobile Turkish Coffee House" aims to reach 10 thousand Europeans during its European tour.
In the scope of promoting the Turkish culture in the U.S., the mobile coffee house was established last year and had visited several US cities before it arrived at Holland's capital, Amsterdam.
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'Mobile Turkish Coffee House' started to fill streets of Europe with the smell of Turkish coffee.
21 Mayıs 2013 Salı - 10:34
TIMETURK / News Center
After impressing its tasters in the U.S., the "Mobile Turkish Coffee House" aims to reach 10 thousand Europeans during its European tour.
In the scope of promoting the Turkish culture in the U.S., the mobile coffee house was established last year and had visited several US cities before it arrived at Holland's capital, Amsterdam.
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Istanbul's Top Street Foods | Culinary Backstreets
Istanbul’s Top Street Foods
May 24, 2013, by Istanbul Eats, Comments 0
As rapidly as Istanbul marches toward its modern destiny, street food in this city is still served the old-fashioned way, by boisterous ustas with a good pitch and, sometimes, a really good product. When the bars close, hungry Istanbulites cruise the streets looking for the gas lamp of a rice cart or listening for the call of a sucuk griller, on whom they pounce in a feeding frenzy. As informal as the dining may be, there is an irreplaceable human element – respect – at street food stalls and carts around the city. We like to celebrate these tasty Istanbul street eats and support the ustas who serve them, because, to us, there is no kebab without a real, live kebapçı serving it.
More:Istanbul's Top Street Foods | Culinary Backstreets
May 24, 2013, by Istanbul Eats, Comments 0
As rapidly as Istanbul marches toward its modern destiny, street food in this city is still served the old-fashioned way, by boisterous ustas with a good pitch and, sometimes, a really good product. When the bars close, hungry Istanbulites cruise the streets looking for the gas lamp of a rice cart or listening for the call of a sucuk griller, on whom they pounce in a feeding frenzy. As informal as the dining may be, there is an irreplaceable human element – respect – at street food stalls and carts around the city. We like to celebrate these tasty Istanbul street eats and support the ustas who serve them, because, to us, there is no kebab without a real, live kebapçı serving it.
More:Istanbul's Top Street Foods | Culinary Backstreets
European energy exchanges compete for Turkish growth | Reuters
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.
More:European energy exchanges compete for Turkish growth | Reuters
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.
More:European energy exchanges compete for Turkish growth | Reuters
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.
More:Sukru Celik: Turkey is a crucial destination for EU scrap exports
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.
More: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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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.
More:Ankara threatens to step into Turkcell standoff - BUSINESS NEW EUROPE
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.
More:Istanbul city breaks: Cafe's restaurants and things to do in Turkey's city on the Bosphorus - Mirror Online
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.
More:POLITICS - 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.
More:POLITICS - Officer in custody over leaks on Reyhanlı attack
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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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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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.
More:Chinese VP meets Turkish guests, media delegation - People's Daily Online
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.
More:Australian politician hits back at Gallipoli ban threat, says it “diminishes Turkey’s credibility and reputation” | Public Radio of Armenia
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.
More:Australian politician hits back at Gallipoli ban threat, says it “diminishes Turkey’s credibility and reputation” | Public Radio of Armenia
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