"Mersin Citrus Festival helps put southern Turkish city on the map
Mersin’s first major Citrus Festival proves there is still definitely time for a burst of summer, carnival fun with over 50 different dance troupes, musicians and local groups. The festival, which took place on the weekend, is part of a drive to promote the Mediterranean province to a wider domestic and international audience, its main organizer says"
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Europe warns Turkey about religion box on ID cards
"Europe warns Turkey about religion box on ID cards
The EU’s Council of Ministers has said Turkey must implement a European Court of Human Rights decision to allow the country’s Alevis to declare themselves as such on identity cards or it will face severe sanctions."
More:Europe warns Turkey about religion box on ID cards - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
The EU’s Council of Ministers has said Turkey must implement a European Court of Human Rights decision to allow the country’s Alevis to declare themselves as such on identity cards or it will face severe sanctions."
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Turkish Stocks: Tofas, Turcas, Arena Bilgisayar Move - Bloomberg
"Turkish Stocks: Tofas, Turcas, Arena Bilgisayar Move
By Ercan Ersoy - Nov 30, 2010 8:30 AM ET
Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index rose 306.85, or 0.5 percent, to 64,379.01 at 3:22 p.m. in Istanbul.
The following were among the most active stocks in the Turkish market. Symbols are in parentheses. "
More:Turkish Stocks: Tofas, Turcas, Arena Bilgisayar Move - Bloomberg
By Ercan Ersoy - Nov 30, 2010 8:30 AM ET
Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index rose 306.85, or 0.5 percent, to 64,379.01 at 3:22 p.m. in Istanbul.
The following were among the most active stocks in the Turkish market. Symbols are in parentheses. "
More:Turkish Stocks: Tofas, Turcas, Arena Bilgisayar Move - Bloomberg
People on the streets of Istanbul dubious about WikiLeaks
"People on the streets of Istanbul dubious about WikiLeaks
WikiLeaks cables are a 'U.S. scenario,' aimed at confusing the domestic and foreign politics of other countries for their own political and economic interests, according to people interviewed by the Daily News on Monday across Istanbul."
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WikiLeaks cables are a 'U.S. scenario,' aimed at confusing the domestic and foreign politics of other countries for their own political and economic interests, according to people interviewed by the Daily News on Monday across Istanbul."
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Greenpeace Assists Mosque in Turkey to Use Solar Power
"Greenpeace Assists Mosque in Turkey to Use Solar Power
Posted in | Green Energy | Solar Energy
Buyukeceli, a small Village in Turkey, opposed the installation of a nuclear plant in a novel way by giving importance to solar energy. They utilized the offered support of Greenpeace and installed solar PV panels over a local mosque."
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Posted in | Green Energy | Solar Energy
Buyukeceli, a small Village in Turkey, opposed the installation of a nuclear plant in a novel way by giving importance to solar energy. They utilized the offered support of Greenpeace and installed solar PV panels over a local mosque."
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"Model partnership" with Turkish blemished by leaks (News Feature) - Monsters and Critics
"'Model partnership' with Turkish blemished by leaks (News Feature)
By Carsten Hoffmann Nov 30, 2010, 16:09 GMT
Istanbul - The publication of confidential analyses of US diplomats on the situation in Turkey has badly shaken Ankara's trust."
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By Carsten Hoffmann Nov 30, 2010, 16:09 GMT
Istanbul - The publication of confidential analyses of US diplomats on the situation in Turkey has badly shaken Ankara's trust."
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Ethnic differences in total and HDL cholesterol among Turkish, Moroccan and Dutch ethnic groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
"Ethnic differences in total and HDL cholesterol among Turkish, Moroccan and Dutch ethnic groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
High total cholesterol and low HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol are important determinants of cardiovascular disease. Little is known about dyslipidemia among Turkish and Moroccan migrants, two of the largest ethnic minority groups in several European countries."
More:Ethnic differences in total and HDL cholesterol among Turkish, Moroccan and Dutch ethnic groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
High total cholesterol and low HDL (high-density lipoprotein) cholesterol are important determinants of cardiovascular disease. Little is known about dyslipidemia among Turkish and Moroccan migrants, two of the largest ethnic minority groups in several European countries."
More:Ethnic differences in total and HDL cholesterol among Turkish, Moroccan and Dutch ethnic groups living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
The 'Tribune of Anatolia': America's Dark View of Turkish Premier Erdogan - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International
"America's Dark View of Turkish Premier Erdogan
By Maximilian Popp
The US is concerned about its NATO ally Turkey. Embassy dispatches portray Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a power-hungry Islamist surrounded by corrupt and incompetent ministers. Washington no longer believes that the country will ever join the European Union."
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By Maximilian Popp
The US is concerned about its NATO ally Turkey. Embassy dispatches portray Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a power-hungry Islamist surrounded by corrupt and incompetent ministers. Washington no longer believes that the country will ever join the European Union."
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Turkish Exceptionalism?
"Turkish Exceptionalism?
By Soner Cagaptay
Hurriyet Daily News, November 28, 2010
Some might claim that in spite of the intensifying Justice and Development Party (AKP)-led reorientation of Turkey's domestic and international agenda, Turkey will inevitably maintain, at the least, a fair balance between its Eastern and Western commitments and perhaps even continue to be a strong Western ally. Although some Turks boast about this intrinsic 'Turkish exceptionalism' in explaining their country's unique ability, thus far, to mesh with the West, this is only a myth. Turkey has functioned as an exceptional Western Muslim country, not because the Turks are exceptional, but because they have lived in a system which has taught them that they share values, institutions, and interests with the West, and led them to collaborate with NATO, the United States, and the European Union accession process. "
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By Soner Cagaptay
Hurriyet Daily News, November 28, 2010
Some might claim that in spite of the intensifying Justice and Development Party (AKP)-led reorientation of Turkey's domestic and international agenda, Turkey will inevitably maintain, at the least, a fair balance between its Eastern and Western commitments and perhaps even continue to be a strong Western ally. Although some Turks boast about this intrinsic 'Turkish exceptionalism' in explaining their country's unique ability, thus far, to mesh with the West, this is only a myth. Turkey has functioned as an exceptional Western Muslim country, not because the Turks are exceptional, but because they have lived in a system which has taught them that they share values, institutions, and interests with the West, and led them to collaborate with NATO, the United States, and the European Union accession process. "
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Turkish PM's missile defense pierced by WikiLeaks
"Turkish PM's missile defense pierced by WikiLeaks
Senior Turkish officials’ claims that plans for a radar system on Turkish soil had not been discussed prior to a recent NATO summit have been refuted by U.S. State Department cables released by the website WikiLeaks."
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Senior Turkish officials’ claims that plans for a radar system on Turkish soil had not been discussed prior to a recent NATO summit have been refuted by U.S. State Department cables released by the website WikiLeaks."
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Turkey's Trade Deficit Spotlights Risks - WSJ.com
"Turkey's Trade Deficit Spotlights Risks
BY JOE PARKINSON
ISTANBUL—Turkey's trade deficit widened sharply year-over-year in October, official data showed Tuesday, underlining the emerging economy's growth but spotlighting an imbalance that analysts fear leaves it exposed to external shocks. "
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BY JOE PARKINSON
ISTANBUL—Turkey's trade deficit widened sharply year-over-year in October, official data showed Tuesday, underlining the emerging economy's growth but spotlighting an imbalance that analysts fear leaves it exposed to external shocks. "
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Tusiad Says Compliance With EU's Enviromental Acquis Will Bring Extra Costs For Turkey
"Tusiad Says Compliance With EU's Enviromental Acquis Will Bring Extra Costs For Turkey
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
ISTANBUL (A.A) - Turkey's top business organization-TUSIAD said compliance with environmental acquis of the EU was likely to bring extra costs for Turkey and urged Turkish government to demand funding from the EU during accession negotiations. "
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Tuesday, 30 November 2010
ISTANBUL (A.A) - Turkey's top business organization-TUSIAD said compliance with environmental acquis of the EU was likely to bring extra costs for Turkey and urged Turkish government to demand funding from the EU during accession negotiations. "
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Turkish military, Cabinet discuss disciplinary measures following suspension of 3 generals - Winnipeg Free Press
"Turkish military, Cabinet discuss disciplinary measures following suspension of 3 generals
By: The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey's military and civilian leaders have gathered at a meeting to review disciplinary measures, a week after the government suspended three high-ranking generals implicated in a plot to topple the Islamic-rooted government."
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By: The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey's military and civilian leaders have gathered at a meeting to review disciplinary measures, a week after the government suspended three high-ranking generals implicated in a plot to topple the Islamic-rooted government."
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Turkey Checks Leaked U.S. Cables Against Own Records - Bloomberg
"Turkey Checks Leaked U.S. Cables Against Own Records
By Benjamin Harvey - Nov 30, 2010 5:08 AM ET
Turkey is scouring diplomatic cables from the U.S. Embassy in Ankara published by WikiLeaks.org, and will be comparing them with its diplomats’ own versions of events covered, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said."
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By Benjamin Harvey - Nov 30, 2010 5:08 AM ET
Turkey is scouring diplomatic cables from the U.S. Embassy in Ankara published by WikiLeaks.org, and will be comparing them with its diplomats’ own versions of events covered, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said."
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Art Sales: Turkey is looking hot this winter - Telegraph
"Art Sales: Turkey is looking hot this winter
Auctions and galleries are promoting the country’s art, finds Colin Gleadell.
By Colin Gleadell 10:59AM GMT 30 Nov 2010
At Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul’s contemporary art fair, which closed on Sunday, one of the star attractions was a tall 1962 abstract painting by Mubin Orhon. An artist who trained in Paris in the Fifties and died in 1981, he is one of the half dozen most sought after modern Turkish painters. The piece was not for sale, but was there for promotional purposes: it had been sold at a local auction house, Antik AS, earlier in the month for a record $965,000 (£618,400)."
More:Art Sales: Turkey is looking hot this winter - Telegraph
Auctions and galleries are promoting the country’s art, finds Colin Gleadell.
By Colin Gleadell 10:59AM GMT 30 Nov 2010
At Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul’s contemporary art fair, which closed on Sunday, one of the star attractions was a tall 1962 abstract painting by Mubin Orhon. An artist who trained in Paris in the Fifties and died in 1981, he is one of the half dozen most sought after modern Turkish painters. The piece was not for sale, but was there for promotional purposes: it had been sold at a local auction house, Antik AS, earlier in the month for a record $965,000 (£618,400)."
More:Art Sales: Turkey is looking hot this winter - Telegraph
Turkish Airlines to increase Istanbul-Osaka flights from March - The Mainichi Daily News
"Turkish Airlines to increase Istanbul-Osaka flights from March
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Turkish Airlines said Monday it will increase flights between Istanbul and Osaka to five round trips from late March to attract more business users.
There are currently four round-trip flights per week connecting Istanbul Ataturk Airport with Kansai International Airport near Osaka in western Japan."
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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Turkish Airlines said Monday it will increase flights between Istanbul and Osaka to five round trips from late March to attract more business users.
There are currently four round-trip flights per week connecting Istanbul Ataturk Airport with Kansai International Airport near Osaka in western Japan."
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Turkey Plans Central Bank in Istanbul in 2 Years, Milliyet Says - Bloomberg
"Turkey’s central bank will move to Istanbul within two years under draft legislation submitted to the parliament, Milliyet newspaper reported.
The headquarters of the bank, and state-run lenders Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO and Turkiye Kalkinma Bankasi, will move from Ankara, according to the draft, the newspaper said. The government added the measures to legislation on restructuring tax debts, it said."
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The headquarters of the bank, and state-run lenders Turkiye Vakiflar Bankasi TAO and Turkiye Kalkinma Bankasi, will move from Ankara, according to the draft, the newspaper said. The government added the measures to legislation on restructuring tax debts, it said."
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Turkey: Istanbul's Karakoy port tender in Q1 of 2011
"Turkey: Istanbul's Karakoy port tender in Q1 of 2011
Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has announced that a tender for the operating rights to a port regeneration project in Istanbul's Karakoy neighborhood will be held in the first quarter of 2011."
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Turkey's Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek has announced that a tender for the operating rights to a port regeneration project in Istanbul's Karakoy neighborhood will be held in the first quarter of 2011."
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Turkish MP: Armenia Constantly Accuses Us Of Something And Does Not Change Its Position
"Turkish MP: Armenia Constantly Accuses Us Of Something And Does Not Change Its Position
Monday, 29 November 2010 16:48
Interview with Birgen Kelesh, member of the Great National Assembly of Turkey (Parliament), member of the Turkish delegation to PACE.
Q: In your opinion, how long normalization of the Armenia-Turkey relations may take?
A: It's hard to predict anything here. Naturally, this is related to actions Armenia will take in the future. If Armenia de-occupies Azerbaijani territory and gives up unjust claim against Turkey, the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is possible, and this may happen in short period of time. I do not think that this can happen very quickly. But if Karabakh conflict settlement fails to see progress and Armenia continues to put claims against Turkey, the normalization is impossible. "
More:Turkish MP: Armenia Constantly Accuses Us Of Something And Does Not Change Its Position
Monday, 29 November 2010 16:48
Interview with Birgen Kelesh, member of the Great National Assembly of Turkey (Parliament), member of the Turkish delegation to PACE.
Q: In your opinion, how long normalization of the Armenia-Turkey relations may take?
A: It's hard to predict anything here. Naturally, this is related to actions Armenia will take in the future. If Armenia de-occupies Azerbaijani territory and gives up unjust claim against Turkey, the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations is possible, and this may happen in short period of time. I do not think that this can happen very quickly. But if Karabakh conflict settlement fails to see progress and Armenia continues to put claims against Turkey, the normalization is impossible. "
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AFP: Clinton discusses leaked documents with Turkish FM
"Clinton discusses leaked documents with Turkish FM
By Michael Mathes (AFP) – 19 hours ago
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Monday with Turkey's foreign minister over the massive leak of US documents, her first face-to-face damage control effort in the wake of the diplomatic embarrassment.
'They did talk about the WikiLeaks issues and the foreign minister appreciated the direct and candid comments the secretary provided,' State Department spokesman Philip Crowley told reporters after the scheduled talks."
More:AFP: Clinton discusses leaked documents with Turkish FM
By Michael Mathes (AFP) – 19 hours ago
WASHINGTON — US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Monday with Turkey's foreign minister over the massive leak of US documents, her first face-to-face damage control effort in the wake of the diplomatic embarrassment.
'They did talk about the WikiLeaks issues and the foreign minister appreciated the direct and candid comments the secretary provided,' State Department spokesman Philip Crowley told reporters after the scheduled talks."
More:AFP: Clinton discusses leaked documents with Turkish FM
From Ankara to Moscow: Reading World Leaders' Reactions to WikiLeaks - TIME
"From Ankara to Moscow: Reading World Leaders' Reactions to WikiLeaks
By Pelin Turgut / Istanbul, Stephan Faris / Rome and Simon Shuster / Moscow
Talking Turkey
Of all the countries mentioned in the diplomatic cables published by WikiLeaks, none feature more prominently than Turkey. With references to Ankara appearing in 7,918 documents, the leak contains more documents coming from Turkey than any other foreign nation — and none of them flattering."
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By Pelin Turgut / Istanbul, Stephan Faris / Rome and Simon Shuster / Moscow
Talking Turkey
Of all the countries mentioned in the diplomatic cables published by WikiLeaks, none feature more prominently than Turkey. With references to Ankara appearing in 7,918 documents, the leak contains more documents coming from Turkey than any other foreign nation — and none of them flattering."
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Turkey’s Foreign Minister Welcomes WikiLeaks Challenge : LMS Digital Media
"Turkey’s Foreign Minister Welcomes WikiLeaks Challenge
Jonathan Bowker | Nov 30, 2010 | Comments 0
As U.S. leaders and government officials criticize the unauthorized disclosure of hundreds of thousands of American diplomatic documents on the Internet, Turkey’s foreign minister, who is visiting Washington, said Monday that his country would welcome the challenge posed by a similar posting of official diplomatic documents."
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Jonathan Bowker | Nov 30, 2010 | Comments 0
As U.S. leaders and government officials criticize the unauthorized disclosure of hundreds of thousands of American diplomatic documents on the Internet, Turkey’s foreign minister, who is visiting Washington, said Monday that his country would welcome the challenge posed by a similar posting of official diplomatic documents."
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Contemporary Istanbul to bring together global, Turkish artists : LMS Digital Media
"Contemporary Istanbul to bring together global, Turkish artists
Jonathan Bowker | Nov 29, 2010 | Comments 0
Turkish contemporary art is developing and expanding its horizons to the world. Thanks to Contemporary Istanbul, a fair bringing together 2,000 works by 420 artists for its fifth anniversary this year, the event is expected to be one of the artistic highlights of the year while also opening a new area for cultural dialogue"
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Jonathan Bowker | Nov 29, 2010 | Comments 0
Turkish contemporary art is developing and expanding its horizons to the world. Thanks to Contemporary Istanbul, a fair bringing together 2,000 works by 420 artists for its fifth anniversary this year, the event is expected to be one of the artistic highlights of the year while also opening a new area for cultural dialogue"
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Istanbul, Turkey Market Snapshot. - Tuesday, 30th November 2010 at 4Hoteliers
"Istanbul, Turkey Market Snapshot.
By Cristina Balekjian and Arlett S Oehmichen
Tuesday, 30th November 2010
Turkey is playing a continually important role in the international political arena, particularly as a bridge between Europe and Asia and its geographically strategic location has fostered investment interest in the country in general and in the hotel industry in particular."
More:Istanbul, Turkey Market Snapshot. - Tuesday, 30th November 2010 at 4Hoteliers
By Cristina Balekjian and Arlett S Oehmichen
Tuesday, 30th November 2010
Turkey is playing a continually important role in the international political arena, particularly as a bridge between Europe and Asia and its geographically strategic location has fostered investment interest in the country in general and in the hotel industry in particular."
More:Istanbul, Turkey Market Snapshot. - Tuesday, 30th November 2010 at 4Hoteliers
Monday, November 29, 2010
Contemporary Istanbul to bring together global, Turkish artists : LMS Digital Media
"Contemporary Istanbul to bring together global, Turkish artists
Jonathan Bowker | Nov 29, 2010 | Comments 0
Turkish contemporary art is developing and expanding its horizons to the world. Thanks to Contemporary Istanbul, a fair bringing together 2,000 works by 420 artists for its fifth anniversary this year, the event is expected to be one of the artistic highlights of the year while also opening a new area for cultural dialogue"
More:Contemporary Istanbul to bring together global, Turkish artists : LMS Digital Media
Jonathan Bowker | Nov 29, 2010 | Comments 0
Turkish contemporary art is developing and expanding its horizons to the world. Thanks to Contemporary Istanbul, a fair bringing together 2,000 works by 420 artists for its fifth anniversary this year, the event is expected to be one of the artistic highlights of the year while also opening a new area for cultural dialogue"
More:Contemporary Istanbul to bring together global, Turkish artists : LMS Digital Media
Istanbul, Turkey Market Snapshot
"Istanbul, Turkey Market Snapshot.
By Cristina Balekjian and Arlett S Oehmichen
Tuesday, 30th November 2010
Turkey is playing a continually important role in the international political arena, particularly as a bridge between Europe and Asia and its geographically strategic location has fostered investment interest in the country in general and in the hotel industry in particular."
More:Istanbul, Turkey Market Snapshot. - Tuesday, 30th November 2010 at 4Hoteliers
By Cristina Balekjian and Arlett S Oehmichen
Tuesday, 30th November 2010
Turkey is playing a continually important role in the international political arena, particularly as a bridge between Europe and Asia and its geographically strategic location has fostered investment interest in the country in general and in the hotel industry in particular."
More:Istanbul, Turkey Market Snapshot. - Tuesday, 30th November 2010 at 4Hoteliers
Leaks Feed Schism
"Leaks Feed Schism in Turkey's Politics
BY MARC CHAMPION
Turkey's foreign minister on Monday shrugged off leaked State Department cables that described him as a dangerous Islamist with imperial delusions, but within Turkey the leaks resonated strongly and fed into the country's divisive politics."
More:Leaks Feed Schism - WSJ.com
BY MARC CHAMPION
Turkey's foreign minister on Monday shrugged off leaked State Department cables that described him as a dangerous Islamist with imperial delusions, but within Turkey the leaks resonated strongly and fed into the country's divisive politics."
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WikiLeaks about Turkey: not much that is strange or startling - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
"WikiLeaks about Turkey: not much that is strange or startling
The massive leak of classified U.S. diplomatic cables by the website WikiLeaks reminds one of a man on a roof who has emptied out his bag containing a million dollars, with the resulting boon for passers by below. In this case the boon is for journalists, who could not have imagined getting access to hundreds of thousands of secret papers in this way."
More:WikiLeaks about Turkey: not much that is strange or startling - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
The massive leak of classified U.S. diplomatic cables by the website WikiLeaks reminds one of a man on a roof who has emptied out his bag containing a million dollars, with the resulting boon for passers by below. In this case the boon is for journalists, who could not have imagined getting access to hundreds of thousands of secret papers in this way."
More:WikiLeaks about Turkey: not much that is strange or startling - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Ancient site of retired gladiators discovered in Muğla’s Yatağan
"Ancient site of retired gladiators discovered in Muğla’s Yatağan
An ancient site in the southwestern province of Muğla is believed to be the land where gladiators lived after they retired. Excavations carried out in Muğla's Yatağan district uncovered the city of Stratoniceia, where the largest gymnasium in Anatolia and a graveyard for gladiators are located."
More:Roman News and Archeology: Ancient site of retired gladiators discovered in Muğla’s Yatağan
An ancient site in the southwestern province of Muğla is believed to be the land where gladiators lived after they retired. Excavations carried out in Muğla's Yatağan district uncovered the city of Stratoniceia, where the largest gymnasium in Anatolia and a graveyard for gladiators are located."
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WikiLeaks: No backing for Ankara's EU bid? - UPI.com
"WikiLeaks: No backing for Ankara's EU bid?
Published: Nov. 29, 2010 at 2:28 PM
ANKARA, Turkey, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- There might not be a whole lot of interest in having Turkey join the European Union as a full member, documents released by WikiLeaks reveal."
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Published: Nov. 29, 2010 at 2:28 PM
ANKARA, Turkey, Nov. 29 (UPI) -- There might not be a whole lot of interest in having Turkey join the European Union as a full member, documents released by WikiLeaks reveal."
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Turkish Armenian community facing uncertainty with resignations
"Turkish Armenian community facing uncertainty with resignations
The administration of the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey has been thrown into uncertainty following a decision by the institution’s financial board to resign en masse due to differences of opinion with the acting patriarch."
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The administration of the Armenian Patriarchate of Turkey has been thrown into uncertainty following a decision by the institution’s financial board to resign en masse due to differences of opinion with the acting patriarch."
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Visa process in Turkey not so catastrophic, top EU diplomat says
"Visa process in Turkey not so catastrophic, top EU diplomat says
Ambassador Marc Pierini shares anecdotes from his dialogues with businessmen, musicians and authors all complaining to him about visa procedures. He says any time he asks for a concrete example he encounters a kind of 'funny situation'"
More:Visa process in Turkey not so catastrophic, top EU diplomat says - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Ambassador Marc Pierini shares anecdotes from his dialogues with businessmen, musicians and authors all complaining to him about visa procedures. He says any time he asks for a concrete example he encounters a kind of 'funny situation'"
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'Tribune of Anatolia': Diplomatic Cables Reveal US Doubts about Turkey's Government - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International
"Diplomatic Cables Reveal US Doubts about Turkey's Government
US President Barack Obama with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the recent G-20 summit in Seoul: The diplomatic cables reveal that US diplomats have grave doubts about Turkey's dependability.
AFP
US President Barack Obama with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the recent G-20 summit in Seoul: The diplomatic cables reveal that US diplomats have grave doubts about Turkey's dependability.
The leaked diplomatic cables reveal that US diplomats are skeptical about Turkey's dependability as a partner. The leadership in Ankara is depicted as divided and permeated by Islamists."
More:'Tribune of Anatolia': Diplomatic Cables Reveal US Doubts about Turkey's Government - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International
US President Barack Obama with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the recent G-20 summit in Seoul: The diplomatic cables reveal that US diplomats have grave doubts about Turkey's dependability.
AFP
US President Barack Obama with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the recent G-20 summit in Seoul: The diplomatic cables reveal that US diplomats have grave doubts about Turkey's dependability.
The leaked diplomatic cables reveal that US diplomats are skeptical about Turkey's dependability as a partner. The leadership in Ankara is depicted as divided and permeated by Islamists."
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Turkey gives orphanage to Ecumenical Patriarchate
"Turkey gives orphanage to Ecumenical Patriarchate
By SELCAN HACAOGLU
The Associated Press
Monday, November 29, 2010; 8:10 AM
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey complied with a European Court of Human Rights ruling on Monday and returned a 19th-century orphanage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul, the center of Orthodox Christianity around the world. "
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By SELCAN HACAOGLU
The Associated Press
Monday, November 29, 2010; 8:10 AM
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey complied with a European Court of Human Rights ruling on Monday and returned a 19th-century orphanage to the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul, the center of Orthodox Christianity around the world. "
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Turkey wants to sign free trade agreement with Ukraine
"Turkey wants to sign free trade agreement with Ukraine
KYIV, November 29. /UKRINFORM/. Turkey is interested in expanding economic cooperation with Ukraine and introducing the visa-free regime between the two countries, Turkish Minister of Industry and Commerce Nihat Ergun has said at the Black Sea Economic Forum in Yalta, an UKRINFORM correspondent reported."
More:BSANNA News - BSANNA NEWS
KYIV, November 29. /UKRINFORM/. Turkey is interested in expanding economic cooperation with Ukraine and introducing the visa-free regime between the two countries, Turkish Minister of Industry and Commerce Nihat Ergun has said at the Black Sea Economic Forum in Yalta, an UKRINFORM correspondent reported."
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Liquor Companies Look to Tap Unlikely New Market: Turkey - WSJ.com
"Liquor Makers Eye Turkey
Unlikely Mediterranean Market Offers Promise of Profits but Dilemmas, Too
By DANA MATTIOLI
With countries like Spain, Italy and Greece, where they traditionally sell alcohol, plagued by economic troubles, liquor-company executives are turning to a perhaps unlikely Mediterranean market: Turkey, whose mostly Muslim population hasn't ranked among the world's big drinkers historically."
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Unlikely Mediterranean Market Offers Promise of Profits but Dilemmas, Too
By DANA MATTIOLI
With countries like Spain, Italy and Greece, where they traditionally sell alcohol, plagued by economic troubles, liquor-company executives are turning to a perhaps unlikely Mediterranean market: Turkey, whose mostly Muslim population hasn't ranked among the world's big drinkers historically."
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Leaked documents reveal tension between EU and Turkey
"Leaked documents reveal tension between EU and Turkey
ANDREW WILLIS
Today @ 09:46 CET
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Leaked US State Department documents on Sunday (28 November) make multiple references to EU accession state Turkey, painting an unflattering description of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's circle of advisers and highlighting the country's frustrations with French resistance to its EU membership. "
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ANDREW WILLIS
Today @ 09:46 CET
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Leaked US State Department documents on Sunday (28 November) make multiple references to EU accession state Turkey, painting an unflattering description of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's circle of advisers and highlighting the country's frustrations with French resistance to its EU membership. "
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Turkey entering 'Golden Era' in renewable market, says expert
"Turkey entering 'Golden Era' in renewable market, says expert
SAMUEL DOVERI VESTERBYE
ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News
Increased subsidies are needed for alternative energies, according to panelists at the South Eastern European Renewable Energy Conference.
Turkey is entering a “Golden Era” for renewable energy market developments, according to Tom Popple, project coordinator at the third annual South Eastern European Renewable Energy Conference."
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SAMUEL DOVERI VESTERBYE
ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News
Increased subsidies are needed for alternative energies, according to panelists at the South Eastern European Renewable Energy Conference.
Turkey is entering a “Golden Era” for renewable energy market developments, according to Tom Popple, project coordinator at the third annual South Eastern European Renewable Energy Conference."
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Turkey planning to eliminate rural diesel option by 2011
"Turkey planning to eliminate rural diesel option by 2011
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority, or EPDK, will end the sale of rural diesel, which is subject to lower taxes but has high sulfur levels, in January as part of a drive to harmonize the country’s fuel laws with EU regulations."
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Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority, or EPDK, will end the sale of rural diesel, which is subject to lower taxes but has high sulfur levels, in January as part of a drive to harmonize the country’s fuel laws with EU regulations."
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The Miami International Piano Festival - Blogcritics Music
"The Miami International Piano Festival
...Attracted by Brodsky’s continuous commitment to bringing musicians and audiences together in the best possible way, her list of returning performers has grown into an impressive roster of musicians from all over the world. With her personal interaction being based on camaraderie, respect, and understanding, it comes as no surprise that many performers have also become personal friends of Brodsky’s, such as the Russian pianist, Ilya Itin, and the Turkish pianist, Guelsin Onay. Like Brodsky, Onay is the artistic director of a music festival. Last summer, Brodsky has visited Onay’s Bodrum-based festival in Turkey as a lecturer."
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...Attracted by Brodsky’s continuous commitment to bringing musicians and audiences together in the best possible way, her list of returning performers has grown into an impressive roster of musicians from all over the world. With her personal interaction being based on camaraderie, respect, and understanding, it comes as no surprise that many performers have also become personal friends of Brodsky’s, such as the Russian pianist, Ilya Itin, and the Turkish pianist, Guelsin Onay. Like Brodsky, Onay is the artistic director of a music festival. Last summer, Brodsky has visited Onay’s Bodrum-based festival in Turkey as a lecturer."
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Turkey's IC Holding spends $1.14 bln on hydropower | Reuters
"Turkey's IC Holding spends $1.14 bln on hydropower
ISTANBUL, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Turkish construction company IC Ictas Holding said on Monday it will invest $1.14 billion in 17 hydro-electric power plants in Turkey."
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ISTANBUL, Nov 29 (Reuters) - Turkish construction company IC Ictas Holding said on Monday it will invest $1.14 billion in 17 hydro-electric power plants in Turkey."
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Minister confirms plans for third Istanbul airport
"Minister confirms plans for third Istanbul airport
Turkish Minister of Transport and Communication Binali Yıldırım has confirmed that a third airport is scheduled to be built on the European side of Istanbul, Anatolia news agency reported Monday.
“The new airport will serve an annual capacity of 60 million passengers and have two separate tarmacs,” Yıldırım told Anatolia, adding that it would be a build-operate-transfer project, a business model that gives building contractors the right to manage new facilities for a certain amount of time before transferring operations to the government."
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Turkish Minister of Transport and Communication Binali Yıldırım has confirmed that a third airport is scheduled to be built on the European side of Istanbul, Anatolia news agency reported Monday.
“The new airport will serve an annual capacity of 60 million passengers and have two separate tarmacs,” Yıldırım told Anatolia, adding that it would be a build-operate-transfer project, a business model that gives building contractors the right to manage new facilities for a certain amount of time before transferring operations to the government."
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Turkish Shares Slump to 2-Month Low on Europe Debt; Lira Weakens - Bloomberg
"Turkish Shares Slump to 2-Month Low on Europe Debt; Lira Weakens
By Steve Bryant - Nov 29, 2010 6:31 AM ET
Turkish shares fell to the lowest in two months and the lira declined amid doubt an aid package for Ireland will end concern for debt in other European countries.
The main ISE National 100 Index fell 982.32, or 1.5 percent, to 65,165.45 as of 1:07 p.m. in Istanbul. That’s the benchmark’s third day of declines and the lowest intraday level since Oct. 4. Turkey’s lira depreciated 0.5 percent to 1.4949 per dollar, its weakest since September."
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By Steve Bryant - Nov 29, 2010 6:31 AM ET
Turkish shares fell to the lowest in two months and the lira declined amid doubt an aid package for Ireland will end concern for debt in other European countries.
The main ISE National 100 Index fell 982.32, or 1.5 percent, to 65,165.45 as of 1:07 p.m. in Istanbul. That’s the benchmark’s third day of declines and the lowest intraday level since Oct. 4. Turkey’s lira depreciated 0.5 percent to 1.4949 per dollar, its weakest since September."
More:Turkish Shares Slump to 2-Month Low on Europe Debt; Lira Weakens - Bloomberg
Wikileaks : Erdogan Hates Israel : NewsTime : World News
"Wikileaks : Erdogan Hates Israel
Monday, November 29, 2010 | Comments: 0
Turkey's Islamist-rooted prime minister 'simply hates Israel' on religious grounds, a US diplomat says in a cable, part of thousands of secret documents published by the WikiLeaks internet site.
The paper is a summary of a conversation with Israeli ambassador to Turkey, Gabby Levy, about Recep Tayyip Erdogan's frequent outbursts against Israel following the Jewish state's devastating war on the Gaza Strip last year."
More:Wikileaks : Erdogan Hates Israel : NewsTime : World News
Monday, November 29, 2010 | Comments: 0
Turkey's Islamist-rooted prime minister 'simply hates Israel' on religious grounds, a US diplomat says in a cable, part of thousands of secret documents published by the WikiLeaks internet site.
The paper is a summary of a conversation with Israeli ambassador to Turkey, Gabby Levy, about Recep Tayyip Erdogan's frequent outbursts against Israel following the Jewish state's devastating war on the Gaza Strip last year."
More:Wikileaks : Erdogan Hates Israel : NewsTime : World News
US skeptical about Turkey's reliability as a partner - International Business Times
"US skeptical about Turkey's reliability as a partner
Latest News in World
The U.S. has many doubts about its long-term ally Turkey's dependability as a partner, according to diplomatic cables that were leaked by WikiLeaks on Sunday evening.
Confidential cables from the U.S. Embassy in Ankara describe Islamist tendencies in the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Germany's Der Spiegel, which received some of the leaked documents, said."
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Latest News in World
The U.S. has many doubts about its long-term ally Turkey's dependability as a partner, according to diplomatic cables that were leaked by WikiLeaks on Sunday evening.
Confidential cables from the U.S. Embassy in Ankara describe Islamist tendencies in the government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Germany's Der Spiegel, which received some of the leaked documents, said."
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Wikileaks info on Turkey
"The US Diplomatic Leaks
A Superpower’s View of the World
By SPIEGEL Staff
251,000 State Department documents, many of them secret embassy reports from around the world, show how the US seeks to safeguard its influence around the world. It is nothing short of a political meltdown for US foreign policy."
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A Superpower’s View of the World
By SPIEGEL Staff
251,000 State Department documents, many of them secret embassy reports from around the world, show how the US seeks to safeguard its influence around the world. It is nothing short of a political meltdown for US foreign policy."
More:Der Spiegel/Wikileaks info on Turkey
WikiLeaks documents point to Turkish-US tensions - The Times of India
"WikiLeaks documents point to Turkish-US tensions
REUTERS, Nov 29, 2010, 05.56am IST
LONDON: US diplomats have cast doubts on the reliability of NATO ally Turkey, portraying its leadership as divided and permeated by Islamists, according to the German Der Spiegel magazine's website."
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REUTERS, Nov 29, 2010, 05.56am IST
LONDON: US diplomats have cast doubts on the reliability of NATO ally Turkey, portraying its leadership as divided and permeated by Islamists, according to the German Der Spiegel magazine's website."
More:WikiLeaks documents point to Turkish-US tensions - The Times of India
Wikileaks secret US Embassy cable site live - Boing Boing
"Wikileaks secret US Embassy cable site live
Rob Beschizza at 2:05 PM Sunday, Nov 28, 2010
Wikileaks has begun publishing the leaked 'embassy cables' at its website, with a handy 'explorer' at cablegate.wikileaks.org. In total, the cache includes 15,652 secret documents, 101,748 confidential ones, and 133,887 that are unclassified. Iraq is the 'most discussed' country, while Ankara, Turkey, produced the most cables."
More:Wikileaks secret US Embassy cable site live - Boing Boing
Rob Beschizza at 2:05 PM Sunday, Nov 28, 2010
Wikileaks has begun publishing the leaked 'embassy cables' at its website, with a handy 'explorer' at cablegate.wikileaks.org. In total, the cache includes 15,652 secret documents, 101,748 confidential ones, and 133,887 that are unclassified. Iraq is the 'most discussed' country, while Ankara, Turkey, produced the most cables."
More:Wikileaks secret US Embassy cable site live - Boing Boing
Patriotically-minded Bulgarians Renovate Iron Church in Istanbul - Standart
"Patriotically-minded Bulgarians Renovate Iron Church in Istanbul
The domes of the Bulgarian St. Stephan church in Istanbul, commonly known as the Iron Church, will shine as new. Thirteen Bulgarian patriots from Plovdiv collected a generous donation of 40,000 euro to make a miracle come true."
More:Arts&Culture - Patriotically-minded Bulgarians Renovate Iron Church in Istanbul - Standart
The domes of the Bulgarian St. Stephan church in Istanbul, commonly known as the Iron Church, will shine as new. Thirteen Bulgarian patriots from Plovdiv collected a generous donation of 40,000 euro to make a miracle come true."
More:Arts&Culture - Patriotically-minded Bulgarians Renovate Iron Church in Istanbul - Standart
Afrocubism Music Performed in Istanbul
"Afrocubism Music Performed in Istanbul
Published by Suat Tore
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Afrocubism musicians performed a great show in Istanbul Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall on 27 November 2010.
Afrocubism, as an extraordinary project which combines traditional African music with Cuban music, also gives an opportunity to have so many talented musicians. "
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Published by Suat Tore
Sunday, 28 November 2010
Afrocubism musicians performed a great show in Istanbul Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall on 27 November 2010.
Afrocubism, as an extraordinary project which combines traditional African music with Cuban music, also gives an opportunity to have so many talented musicians. "
More:Focus on Travel News - Afrocubism Music Performed in Istanbul
US diplomats suggest Turkey's Erdogan is ill informed - Monsters and Critics
"US diplomats suggest Turkey's Erdogan is ill informed
Nov 28, 2010, 20:51 GMT
Berlin - US diplomats believe Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ill-informed and advised by a foreign minister with little appreciation of politics outside Ankara, leaked cables claimed Sunday. "
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Nov 28, 2010, 20:51 GMT
Berlin - US diplomats believe Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is ill-informed and advised by a foreign minister with little appreciation of politics outside Ankara, leaked cables claimed Sunday. "
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Istanbul Treats Its Famous and Beautiful Bosphorus Strait Like a Trash Can, Turkish NGO Says : TreeHugger
"Istanbul Treats Its Famous and Beautiful Bosphorus Strait Like a Trash Can, Turkish NGO Says
by Jennifer Hattam, Istanbul, Turkey on 11.28.10
From the deck of a boat bobbing on its surface, Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait seems to flow fresh and strong, breathing air and energy into the city it divides into two continents. When anchored in a secluded cove near the Black Sea end of the strait, it even feels clean enough to swim in. But what lies underneath the waves is apparently another matter altogether."
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by Jennifer Hattam, Istanbul, Turkey on 11.28.10
From the deck of a boat bobbing on its surface, Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait seems to flow fresh and strong, breathing air and energy into the city it divides into two continents. When anchored in a secluded cove near the Black Sea end of the strait, it even feels clean enough to swim in. But what lies underneath the waves is apparently another matter altogether."
More:Istanbul Treats Its Famous and Beautiful Bosphorus Strait Like a Trash Can, Turkish NGO Says : TreeHugger
Fire engulfs Istanbul train station
"Fire engulfs Istanbul train station
(UKPA) – 2 hours ago
Firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed the roof of Istanbul's historic Haydarpasa train station building during restoration work, authorities have said.
The blazes damaged most of the roof of the early 20th century building and the fourth floor, said Selami Ozturk, local mayor of the Kadikoy district."
More:The Press Association: Fire engulfs Istanbul train station
(UKPA) – 2 hours ago
Firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed the roof of Istanbul's historic Haydarpasa train station building during restoration work, authorities have said.
The blazes damaged most of the roof of the early 20th century building and the fourth floor, said Selami Ozturk, local mayor of the Kadikoy district."
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Turkish prosecutors elect to not press charges against 13 ÇYDD members
"Turkish prosecutors elect to not press charges against 13 ÇYDD members
Prosecutors have decided not to press charges against 13 supervisors of the Association to Support Modern Life, or ÇYDD, in the ongoing Ergenekon investigation, daily Hürriyet reported Sunday."
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Prosecutors have decided not to press charges against 13 supervisors of the Association to Support Modern Life, or ÇYDD, in the ongoing Ergenekon investigation, daily Hürriyet reported Sunday."
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5 billion USD made in energy sector in 2010: Turkish minister
"5 billion USD made in energy sector in 2010: Turkish minister
ANKARA, November 25 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said on Thursday that 3,500 megawatt investment, a total of about 5 billion U.S. dollars was made in energy sector in 2010."
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ANKARA, November 25 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz said on Thursday that 3,500 megawatt investment, a total of about 5 billion U.S. dollars was made in energy sector in 2010."
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
BBC showcases Turkish superyacht industry : LMS Digital Media
"BBC showcases Turkish superyacht industry
Jonathan Bowker | Nov 27, 2010 | Comments 0
SUPERYACHTS: A TV crew from the BBC programme ‘Middle East Business Report’ visited marinas, boatbuilders, boatyards and refit centres in Göcek and Bodrum — two boatbuilding areas located on Turkey’s south coast where the traditional gulet type of boat was born."
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Jonathan Bowker | Nov 27, 2010 | Comments 0
SUPERYACHTS: A TV crew from the BBC programme ‘Middle East Business Report’ visited marinas, boatbuilders, boatyards and refit centres in Göcek and Bodrum — two boatbuilding areas located on Turkey’s south coast where the traditional gulet type of boat was born."
More:BBC showcases Turkish superyacht industry : LMS Digital Media
The Sun Rises on a Solar-Powered Mosque in Turkey : TreeHugger
"The Sun Rises on a Solar-Powered Mosque in Turkey
by Jennifer Hattam, Istanbul, Turkey on 11.27.10
When residents of the Turkish village of Büyükeceli decided to install a set of solar panels to demonstrate how renewable energy could be a viable alternative to the proposed nuclear power plant they are fighting, they first thought to use the green electricity to power a local school. But when the government refused to give permission, they found another ally: the village mosque."
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by Jennifer Hattam, Istanbul, Turkey on 11.27.10
When residents of the Turkish village of Büyükeceli decided to install a set of solar panels to demonstrate how renewable energy could be a viable alternative to the proposed nuclear power plant they are fighting, they first thought to use the green electricity to power a local school. But when the government refused to give permission, they found another ally: the village mosque."
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US briefs allies on new WikiLeaks about to be released - NYPOST.com
"US gives heads up on leaks
World allies briefed
By GEOFF EARLE Post Correspondent
WASHINGTON -- The United States, bracing for a worldwide diplomatic furor, is briefing allies about embarrassing disclosures contained in millions of classified diplomatic cables about to be slapped on the Internet by the WikiLeaks Web site. "
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World allies briefed
By GEOFF EARLE Post Correspondent
WASHINGTON -- The United States, bracing for a worldwide diplomatic furor, is briefing allies about embarrassing disclosures contained in millions of classified diplomatic cables about to be slapped on the Internet by the WikiLeaks Web site. "
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US contacts Turkey over WikiLeaks files: diplomat
"US contacts Turkey over WikiLeaks files: diplomat
AFP/File – Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (L) is pictured in
Fri Nov 26, 2:45 pm ET
ANKARA (AFP) – The United States has been in contact with Turkey over new files to be released on the Internet by WikiLeaks, Turkish officials said Friday, stressing Ankara’s commitment to fighting terrorism."
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AFP/File – Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (L) is pictured in
Fri Nov 26, 2:45 pm ET
ANKARA (AFP) – The United States has been in contact with Turkey over new files to be released on the Internet by WikiLeaks, Turkish officials said Friday, stressing Ankara’s commitment to fighting terrorism."
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Turkey, US await a whack from WikiLeaks
"Turkey, US await a whack from WikiLeaks
BayBak, Azerbaijan | Friday, 26th November , 2010 , 21:21 [pm] | Azerbaijan
A new round of confidential documents about to be released by the whistle-blowing WikiLeaks organization had officials and analysts around the world on edge Friday as reports spread about the trove’s contents. The documents are said to include proof of a reciprocal double-cross by both the United States and Turkey in aiding terrorist organizations.
Reports speculate that the leaked diplomatic cables will show that Washington aided the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, and that Turkey helped al-Qaeda in Iraq."
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BayBak, Azerbaijan | Friday, 26th November , 2010 , 21:21 [pm] | Azerbaijan
A new round of confidential documents about to be released by the whistle-blowing WikiLeaks organization had officials and analysts around the world on edge Friday as reports spread about the trove’s contents. The documents are said to include proof of a reciprocal double-cross by both the United States and Turkey in aiding terrorist organizations.
Reports speculate that the leaked diplomatic cables will show that Washington aided the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, and that Turkey helped al-Qaeda in Iraq."
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Turkey’s contemporary art scene
"Turkey’s contemporary art scene
By Caroline Roux
Published: November 26 2010 22:03 | Last updated: November 26 2010 22:03
Few doubt that Turkey’s contemporary art scene is one of the liveliest in the world. Galvanised by the Istanbul Biennial, which kicked off in 1987, the city has witnessed an explosion of commercial galleries – there are now more than 200 – allied to a proliferation of privately sponsored initiatives whose flagship is Istanbul Modern, the Bosporus-facing contemporary art museum sponsored by the Eczacibasi family. "
More:FT.com / Arts / Collecting - Turkey’s contemporary art scene
By Caroline Roux
Published: November 26 2010 22:03 | Last updated: November 26 2010 22:03
Few doubt that Turkey’s contemporary art scene is one of the liveliest in the world. Galvanised by the Istanbul Biennial, which kicked off in 1987, the city has witnessed an explosion of commercial galleries – there are now more than 200 – allied to a proliferation of privately sponsored initiatives whose flagship is Istanbul Modern, the Bosporus-facing contemporary art museum sponsored by the Eczacibasi family. "
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Ankara sees the danger arriving from Washington, but…
"Ankara sees the danger arriving from Washington, but…
MEHMET ALİ BİRAND
Every country designs its own foreign policy taking national interests into consideration and implements accordingly. And each government has its own unique way to govern the country.
The Justice and Development Party, or AKP, government in Turkey has changed foreign policy outlook recently from traditional West-centered, or U.S. and EU indexed, policies to “self-defining,” original, unique policies."
More:Ankara sees the danger arriving from Washington, but… - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
MEHMET ALİ BİRAND
Every country designs its own foreign policy taking national interests into consideration and implements accordingly. And each government has its own unique way to govern the country.
The Justice and Development Party, or AKP, government in Turkey has changed foreign policy outlook recently from traditional West-centered, or U.S. and EU indexed, policies to “self-defining,” original, unique policies."
More:Ankara sees the danger arriving from Washington, but… - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey’s perception problem continues, if not worsens in Washington
"Turkey’s perception problem continues, if not worsens in Washington
Following the Turkish agreement on the NATO missile defense system last week in Lisbon, contrary to expectations, Turkey’s perception problem and questions about its direction have not ended in Washington. Instead, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s stern messages to Israel from Lebanon, where he visited this week, the new matrix of Washington politics since the midterm elections, in which the Republican opposition is much more stronger, and a set of issues expected to stem from the missile shield system continue to promise a hideous winter for the Turkish-American & Israeli, or TAI, relations."
More:Turkey’s perception problem continues, if not worsens in Washington - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Following the Turkish agreement on the NATO missile defense system last week in Lisbon, contrary to expectations, Turkey’s perception problem and questions about its direction have not ended in Washington. Instead, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s stern messages to Israel from Lebanon, where he visited this week, the new matrix of Washington politics since the midterm elections, in which the Republican opposition is much more stronger, and a set of issues expected to stem from the missile shield system continue to promise a hideous winter for the Turkish-American & Israeli, or TAI, relations."
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US contacts Turkey over WikiLeaks files: diplomat - Yahoo! News
"US contacts Turkey over WikiLeaks files: diplomat
AFP
US contacts Turkey over WikiLeaks files: diplomat AFP/File – Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (L) is pictured in Sarajevo on October 2010. The United States …
– 2 hrs 53 mins ago
ANKARA (AFP) – The United States has been in contact with Turkey over new files to be released on the Internet by WikiLeaks, Turkish officials said Friday, stressing Ankara's commitment to fighting terrorism."
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AFP
US contacts Turkey over WikiLeaks files: diplomat AFP/File – Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (L) is pictured in Sarajevo on October 2010. The United States …
– 2 hrs 53 mins ago
ANKARA (AFP) – The United States has been in contact with Turkey over new files to be released on the Internet by WikiLeaks, Turkish officials said Friday, stressing Ankara's commitment to fighting terrorism."
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AFP: Turkish foreign minister to hold talks in US
"Turkish foreign minister to hold talks in US
(AFP) – 2 hours ago
ANKARA — Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu starts a four-day visit to the United States Saturday for talks on bilateral ties and regional issues, the foreign ministry said Friday.
Davutoglu was to meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, national security advisor Tom Donilon and the head of the Senate foreign relations committee, Senator John Kerry, the statement said."
More:AFP: Turkish foreign minister to hold talks in US
(AFP) – 2 hours ago
ANKARA — Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu starts a four-day visit to the United States Saturday for talks on bilateral ties and regional issues, the foreign ministry said Friday.
Davutoglu was to meet with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, national security advisor Tom Donilon and the head of the Senate foreign relations committee, Senator John Kerry, the statement said."
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Is There a Third Way?
"Turkey's Kurdish Conflict
Is There a Third Way?
As the PKK seeks negotiation with the government, Ankara is dragging its feet on the courageous reforms needed to solve Turkey's Kurdish problem. Meanwhile a third way, based on the civil society movement, is on the rise. Ayşe Karabat reports"
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Is There a Third Way?
As the PKK seeks negotiation with the government, Ankara is dragging its feet on the courageous reforms needed to solve Turkey's Kurdish problem. Meanwhile a third way, based on the civil society movement, is on the rise. Ayşe Karabat reports"
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Turkish Chess Federation accused of bribery : ChessVibes
"Turkish Chess Federation accused of bribery
26 November 2010, 14.19 CET | Last modified: 14:48 | By Peter Doggers | Filed under: Reports | Tags:
Turkish Chess Federation accused of briberyTomorrow the Financial General Assembly of the Turkish Chess Federation will be held. No doubt on the agenda will be an audit, published on the federation’s own website, which reveals that the TCF paid for votes to win the 2012 Chess Olympiad. While FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has expressed his support to TCF President Ali Nihat Yazici, grandmasters Suat Atalik and Ivan Sokolov have their doubts."
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26 November 2010, 14.19 CET | Last modified: 14:48 | By Peter Doggers | Filed under: Reports | Tags:
Turkish Chess Federation accused of briberyTomorrow the Financial General Assembly of the Turkish Chess Federation will be held. No doubt on the agenda will be an audit, published on the federation’s own website, which reveals that the TCF paid for votes to win the 2012 Chess Olympiad. While FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has expressed his support to TCF President Ali Nihat Yazici, grandmasters Suat Atalik and Ivan Sokolov have their doubts."
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Turkey, US await a whack from WikiLeaks
"Turkey, US await a whack from WikiLeaks
A new round of confidential documents about to be released by the whistle-blowing WikiLeaks organization had officials and analysts around the world on edge Friday as reports spread about the trove’s contents. The documents are said to include proof of a reciprocal double-cross by both the United States and Turkey in aiding terrorist organizations."
More:Turkey, US await a whack from WikiLeaks - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
A new round of confidential documents about to be released by the whistle-blowing WikiLeaks organization had officials and analysts around the world on edge Friday as reports spread about the trove’s contents. The documents are said to include proof of a reciprocal double-cross by both the United States and Turkey in aiding terrorist organizations."
More:Turkey, US await a whack from WikiLeaks - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
WikiLeaks may show US backed terror against ally | THINQ.co.uk
"WikiLeaks may show US backed terror against ally
First rumour from upcoming leak
The first bombshell from WikiLeaks' promised leak of secret US State Department documents may have landed, with the allegation by a London-based newspaper that the US government funded terrorists fighting against a key ally."
More:WikiLeaks may show US backed terror against ally | THINQ.co.uk
First rumour from upcoming leak
The first bombshell from WikiLeaks' promised leak of secret US State Department documents may have landed, with the allegation by a London-based newspaper that the US government funded terrorists fighting against a key ally."
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A Geopolitical Journey, Part 5: Turkey - Friday, 26th November 2010 at 4Hoteliers
"A Geopolitical Journey, Part 5: Turkey
By George Friedman
Friday, 26th November 2010
This is the fifth installment in a series of special reports that Dr Friedman will write over the next few weeks as he travels to Turkey, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine and Poland -
In this series, he will share his observations of the geopolitical imperatives in each country and conclude with reflections on his journey as a whole and options for the United States."
More:A Geopolitical Journey, Part 5: Turkey - Friday, 26th November 2010 at 4Hoteliers
By George Friedman
Friday, 26th November 2010
This is the fifth installment in a series of special reports that Dr Friedman will write over the next few weeks as he travels to Turkey, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine and Poland -
In this series, he will share his observations of the geopolitical imperatives in each country and conclude with reflections on his journey as a whole and options for the United States."
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PM: No talks with Ankara over Aegean
"PM: No talks with Ankara over Aegean
ΑΝΑ-ΜPΑ/Prime Minister George Papandreou reiterated, from Parliament's podium on Friday, that there is no issue of co-exploitation in the Aegean Sea with neighbouring Turkey, in answer to a tabled question by Popular Orthodox Rally (LA.OS) leader George Karatzaferis."
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ΑΝΑ-ΜPΑ/Prime Minister George Papandreou reiterated, from Parliament's podium on Friday, that there is no issue of co-exploitation in the Aegean Sea with neighbouring Turkey, in answer to a tabled question by Popular Orthodox Rally (LA.OS) leader George Karatzaferis."
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Gul appreciates Serzh Sargsyan’s contribution to peace process
"Gul appreciates Serzh Sargsyan’s contribution to peace process
Ankara stays loyal to its commitments towards rapprochement with Armenia, Turkish President Abdullah Gul stated in Switzerland, as reported by EuroNews citing CNN-Turk."
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Ankara stays loyal to its commitments towards rapprochement with Armenia, Turkish President Abdullah Gul stated in Switzerland, as reported by EuroNews citing CNN-Turk."
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Turkey to Start Sale of Roads, Bridges in January - Bloomberg
"Turkey to Start Sale of Roads, Bridges in January
By Ali Berat Meric and Steve Bryant - Nov 26, 2010 4:51 AM ET
Turkey plans to invite bids to operate major highways and bridges in January, said Ahmet Aksu, head of the state asset-sales agency.
Companies will be offered management rights for 25 years, Aksu said in an interview at the parliament in Ankara today. The government will also invite bids to develop the Galataport cruise harbor in central Istanbul in the first quarter, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek told a budget commission in the assembly."
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By Ali Berat Meric and Steve Bryant - Nov 26, 2010 4:51 AM ET
Turkey plans to invite bids to operate major highways and bridges in January, said Ahmet Aksu, head of the state asset-sales agency.
Companies will be offered management rights for 25 years, Aksu said in an interview at the parliament in Ankara today. The government will also invite bids to develop the Galataport cruise harbor in central Istanbul in the first quarter, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek told a budget commission in the assembly."
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Armenian population skeptical about relations with Turkey
"Armenian population skeptical about relations with Turkey
By Messenger Staff
Friday, November 26
The Armenian population is skeptical about regulation relations with turkey. There is no trust towards Turkey among the Armenian population. In fact, 75% of Armenians think it was right to freeze Turkish-Armenian relations after Turkey did not ratify signed protocols."
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By Messenger Staff
Friday, November 26
The Armenian population is skeptical about regulation relations with turkey. There is no trust towards Turkey among the Armenian population. In fact, 75% of Armenians think it was right to freeze Turkish-Armenian relations after Turkey did not ratify signed protocols."
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Asia-Pacific News Agencies Call For Protection Of Journalists
"Asia-Pacific News Agencies Call For Protection Of Journalists
ISTANBUL, Nov 26 (Bernama) - More than 40 Asia-Pacific news agencies have urged governments to ensure safety and fair treatment of journalists, be they from the domestic or international media.
They also called for better working conditions for journalists, adding that obstacles to accurate, fast and objective reporting must be cleared."
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ISTANBUL, Nov 26 (Bernama) - More than 40 Asia-Pacific news agencies have urged governments to ensure safety and fair treatment of journalists, be they from the domestic or international media.
They also called for better working conditions for journalists, adding that obstacles to accurate, fast and objective reporting must be cleared."
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Israel slams Erdogan’s ‘lame diatribe’ from Beirut
"Israel slams Erdogan’s ‘lame diatribe’ from Beirut
By HERB KEINON
11/26/2010 06:03
Turkish PM launches new war crimes salvo; Lebanese Armenians protest his visit over WWI genocide.
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan lambasted Israel in Beirut on Thursday for a variety of alleged war crimes, on a day when he faced angry demonstrations by hundreds of Lebanese Armenians highlighting Turkey’s slaughter of some 1.5 million Armenians during World War I."
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By HERB KEINON
11/26/2010 06:03
Turkish PM launches new war crimes salvo; Lebanese Armenians protest his visit over WWI genocide.
Talkbacks (2)
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan lambasted Israel in Beirut on Thursday for a variety of alleged war crimes, on a day when he faced angry demonstrations by hundreds of Lebanese Armenians highlighting Turkey’s slaughter of some 1.5 million Armenians during World War I."
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Japanese brewery giant eyeing Turkey's Efes
"Japanese brewery giant eyeing Turkey's Efes
Japanese brewery and soft drinks giant Asahi is preparing to buy Turkish beer leader Anadolu Efes Co., which has over 500 million consumers worldwide, according to a senior adviser at the Asian company."
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Japanese brewery and soft drinks giant Asahi is preparing to buy Turkish beer leader Anadolu Efes Co., which has over 500 million consumers worldwide, according to a senior adviser at the Asian company."
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Turkish PM Warns Israel against Attacking Lebanon, Gaza
"Turkish PM Warns Israel against Attacking Lebanon, Gaza
2010-11-26 05:49:08 Xinhua Web Editor: Sun Yang
Turkey would not keep silent if Israel attacks Lebanon or the Gaza Strip, visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
Speaking at a conference organized by the Union of Arab Banks, Erdogan said his country will not remain silent if Israel enters Lebanon 'with the most sophisticate aircraft and tanks to kill women and children, and destroy schools and hospitals.' "
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2010-11-26 05:49:08 Xinhua Web Editor: Sun Yang
Turkey would not keep silent if Israel attacks Lebanon or the Gaza Strip, visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday.
Speaking at a conference organized by the Union of Arab Banks, Erdogan said his country will not remain silent if Israel enters Lebanon 'with the most sophisticate aircraft and tanks to kill women and children, and destroy schools and hospitals.' "
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The Daily Star - Business Articles - Hariri pledges to increase economic cooperation between Beirut, Ankara
"Hariri pledges to increase economic cooperation between Beirut, Ankara
Salameh underlines need for raising capital adequacy ratio in Lebanese, Arab banks by at least 7 percent
By Dana Halawi
Daily Star staff
Friday, November 26, 2010
BEIRUT: Prime Minister Saad Hariri pledged Thursday to increase the channels of cooperation between Lebanon and Turkey in the various economic, development and investment sectors and said Lebanon’s business environment is ready to attract investments, including Turkish ones, to the promising economic sectors. "
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Salameh underlines need for raising capital adequacy ratio in Lebanese, Arab banks by at least 7 percent
By Dana Halawi
Daily Star staff
Friday, November 26, 2010
BEIRUT: Prime Minister Saad Hariri pledged Thursday to increase the channels of cooperation between Lebanon and Turkey in the various economic, development and investment sectors and said Lebanon’s business environment is ready to attract investments, including Turkish ones, to the promising economic sectors. "
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Birgül’s Istanbul cookbook adapts traditional to modern
"Birgül’s Istanbul cookbook adapts traditional to modern
Refika Birgül's book 'Refika’s Kitchen - Cooking New Istanbul Style' provides several recipes that are combinations of ingredients that one would not think of matching. Tthe book, written in both Turkish and English, offers more than recipes. 'It is based on eating and living with a modern eye. It’s neither traditional, nor Turkish fusion. It is just my kitchen and that’s why I named it Refika’s Kitchen,' Birgül says"
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Refika Birgül's book 'Refika’s Kitchen - Cooking New Istanbul Style' provides several recipes that are combinations of ingredients that one would not think of matching. Tthe book, written in both Turkish and English, offers more than recipes. 'It is based on eating and living with a modern eye. It’s neither traditional, nor Turkish fusion. It is just my kitchen and that’s why I named it Refika’s Kitchen,' Birgül says"
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Istanbul center breaks ground with ethnic language institute
"Istanbul center breaks ground with ethnic language institute
Istanbul’s Geoaktif Culture and Activism Center is now providing classes in six Anatolian languages, ranging from Armenian to Laz. The classes, a first for Turkey, are attracting interest from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, says Cemal Atila, the center’s founder, who adds the lessons are testament to a changing Turkey"
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Istanbul’s Geoaktif Culture and Activism Center is now providing classes in six Anatolian languages, ranging from Armenian to Laz. The classes, a first for Turkey, are attracting interest from a wide variety of ethnic backgrounds, says Cemal Atila, the center’s founder, who adds the lessons are testament to a changing Turkey"
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Turkish Stocks: Koc, Ipek Matbaacilik, TEB, Fortis Move - Bloomberg
"Turkish Stocks: Koc, Ipek Matbaacilik, TEB, Fortis Move
By Aydan Eksin - Nov 25, 2010 11:07 AM ET
Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index fell 81.84, or 0.1 percent, to 67,148.88 at the 5:30 p.m. close in Istanbul.
The following were among the most active stocks in the Turkish market. Symbols are in parentheses. "
More:Turkish Stocks: Koc, Ipek Matbaacilik, TEB, Fortis Move - Bloomberg
By Aydan Eksin - Nov 25, 2010 11:07 AM ET
Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index fell 81.84, or 0.1 percent, to 67,148.88 at the 5:30 p.m. close in Istanbul.
The following were among the most active stocks in the Turkish market. Symbols are in parentheses. "
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Greece wants summit on Turkey’s EU bid
"Greece wants summit on Turkey’s EU bid
Greece would like the European Union to convene a summit to discuss reviving Turkey's "seemingly frozen" bid for membership in the 27-member bloc, officials from the country said Wednesday."
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Greece would like the European Union to convene a summit to discuss reviving Turkey's "seemingly frozen" bid for membership in the 27-member bloc, officials from the country said Wednesday."
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Istanbul welcomes Pink Floyd Ballet
"Istanbul welcomes Pink Floyd Ballet
Italian La Scala Theater's Pink Floyd Ballet, which was created by choreographer Roland Petit in the 1960s following his daughter’s requests, has arrived in Istabul for the first time. The first performance is Thursday night at the Istanbul Congress Center and there will be four more performances until Sunday, featuring 13 Pink Floyd songs."
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Italian La Scala Theater's Pink Floyd Ballet, which was created by choreographer Roland Petit in the 1960s following his daughter’s requests, has arrived in Istabul for the first time. The first performance is Thursday night at the Istanbul Congress Center and there will be four more performances until Sunday, featuring 13 Pink Floyd songs."
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Anatolian firm produces instant Turkish coffee
"Anatolian firm produces instant Turkish coffee
Shems Gıda, based in Turkey’s southeastern province of Gaziantep, has started producing instant Turkish coffee after completing a series of research and development studies conducted over a period of more than three years."
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Shems Gıda, based in Turkey’s southeastern province of Gaziantep, has started producing instant Turkish coffee after completing a series of research and development studies conducted over a period of more than three years."
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Turkey gets 39 bidders for auction of three power grids
"Turkey gets 39 bidders for auction of three power grids
Turkey has drawn 39 bidders for the sale of three power grids, including the network on the Asian side of Istanbul."
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Turkey has drawn 39 bidders for the sale of three power grids, including the network on the Asian side of Istanbul."
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Turkey: Istanbul Stock Exchange's stocks tumble due to Korea, Ireland fears
"Turkey: Istanbul Stock Exchange's stocks tumble due to Korea, Ireland fears
bne - 25.11.2010
Global stocks have fallen after the exchange of fire between North and South Korea, along with concerns that the Irish bailout might not be enough to avoid further contamination of the Eurozone. Hurriyet Daily News reports today that the Istanbul Stock Exchange's (ISE) benchmark ISE-100 dropped 1,591 points, about 2.3% on Tuesday at 66.335 points."
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bne - 25.11.2010
Global stocks have fallen after the exchange of fire between North and South Korea, along with concerns that the Irish bailout might not be enough to avoid further contamination of the Eurozone. Hurriyet Daily News reports today that the Istanbul Stock Exchange's (ISE) benchmark ISE-100 dropped 1,591 points, about 2.3% on Tuesday at 66.335 points."
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Turkish President Abdullah Gül is in Switzerland for a state visit. - swissinfo
"Swiss and Turkish presidents seek solutions
by Ariane Bonzon, swissinfo.ch
Turkish President Abdullah Gül and Swiss counterpart Doris Leuthard will officially discuss “current issues” on his two-day state visit to Switzerland."
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by Ariane Bonzon, swissinfo.ch
Turkish President Abdullah Gül and Swiss counterpart Doris Leuthard will officially discuss “current issues” on his two-day state visit to Switzerland."
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The Fruits of Exile
"The Fruits of Exile
November 25, 2010
This article is part of the Hineni journal, which will be distributed in synagogues around Australia on the 63rd anniversary of the UN’s adoption of the Partition Plan for Palestine. We will be publishing a selection of articles from the journal.
By Andrew Harris
...In Istanbul, you can still find a kosher butcher wedged into the crowded streets of Galata, and he’ll order you some strong, sweet tea to sip at a tiny table by the counter. You can go out on a Saturday night and gorge yourself at a stylish, exceptional kosher restaurant, and eat Turkish-Jewish food at its best. Although many Synagogues are empty week to week, many aren’t. Either way you look at it, shrinking as it might be, the Jewish community in Turkey has a palpable, accessible presence, with a robust Chief Rabbinate, and a highly functional social security infrastructure. Depending on who you speak to, they’re largely staying put. But if they were to move, en masse (and there are only around 20,000 left, it wouldn’t take much to get everyone to Israel), would they be able to take their culture with them? I’d like to think so."
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November 25, 2010
This article is part of the Hineni journal, which will be distributed in synagogues around Australia on the 63rd anniversary of the UN’s adoption of the Partition Plan for Palestine. We will be publishing a selection of articles from the journal.
By Andrew Harris
...In Istanbul, you can still find a kosher butcher wedged into the crowded streets of Galata, and he’ll order you some strong, sweet tea to sip at a tiny table by the counter. You can go out on a Saturday night and gorge yourself at a stylish, exceptional kosher restaurant, and eat Turkish-Jewish food at its best. Although many Synagogues are empty week to week, many aren’t. Either way you look at it, shrinking as it might be, the Jewish community in Turkey has a palpable, accessible presence, with a robust Chief Rabbinate, and a highly functional social security infrastructure. Depending on who you speak to, they’re largely staying put. But if they were to move, en masse (and there are only around 20,000 left, it wouldn’t take much to get everyone to Israel), would they be able to take their culture with them? I’d like to think so."
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Cyprus issue continues to block EU-NATO co-operation | European Voice
"Cyprus issue continues to block EU-NATO co-operation
By Toby Vogel
25.11.2010 / 05:11 CET
Late-night discussions as leaders try to come up with wording dealing with EU-NATO relations. "
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By Toby Vogel
25.11.2010 / 05:11 CET
Late-night discussions as leaders try to come up with wording dealing with EU-NATO relations. "
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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Headscarf debate is nonexistent in Turkish social life, survey finds
"Headscarf debate is nonexistent in Turkish social life, survey finds
The headscarf problem is purely political and has no real foundation in society, according to a recent survey that found covered and non-covered women are at ease with each other."
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The headscarf problem is purely political and has no real foundation in society, according to a recent survey that found covered and non-covered women are at ease with each other."
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CC to launch in Turkey with local tie-up- Legalweek
"CC to launch in Turkey with local tie-up
Author: Suzi Ring
Clifford Chance (CC) is set to launch in Turkey next year, with the magic circle firm planning to relocate a partner from London to open the base.
City finance partner Simon Williams is due to move to Turkey to lead the office, which will formally launch in spring 2011. Two associates will also relocate to Turkey, with the office operating in co-operation with local firm Yegin Legal Consultancy (YLC) to meet local Bar rules."
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Author: Suzi Ring
Clifford Chance (CC) is set to launch in Turkey next year, with the magic circle firm planning to relocate a partner from London to open the base.
City finance partner Simon Williams is due to move to Turkey to lead the office, which will formally launch in spring 2011. Two associates will also relocate to Turkey, with the office operating in co-operation with local firm Yegin Legal Consultancy (YLC) to meet local Bar rules."
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PKK Leader Threatens Mayor Osman Baydemir
"PKK Leader Threatens Mayor Osman Baydemir
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
By Gizem YELDAN
ANKARA - Diyarbakir Mayor Osman Baydemir has been harshly criticized by Abdullah Ocalan, leader of the terrorist organization Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK."
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010
By Gizem YELDAN
ANKARA - Diyarbakir Mayor Osman Baydemir has been harshly criticized by Abdullah Ocalan, leader of the terrorist organization Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK."
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Turkey’s capital celebrates teachers
"Turkey’s capital celebrates teachers
Teacher’s Day was celebrated in Ankara on Nov. 24, with various celebrations throughout the city."
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Teacher’s Day was celebrated in Ankara on Nov. 24, with various celebrations throughout the city."
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AFP: Turkish PM in tension-gripped Lebanon
"Turkish PM in tension-gripped Lebanon
By Natacha Yazbeck (AFP) – 6 hours ago
BEIRUT — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was on a high-profile visit to tension-gripped Lebanon on Wednesday, as Ankara seeks to emerge as a key mediator in the Middle East.
He was greeted at the airport by his Lebanese counterpart, Saad Hariri, who is going head-to-head with Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah over a UN-backed court probing the murder of his father, ex-premier Rafiq Hariri."
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By Natacha Yazbeck (AFP) – 6 hours ago
BEIRUT — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was on a high-profile visit to tension-gripped Lebanon on Wednesday, as Ankara seeks to emerge as a key mediator in the Middle East.
He was greeted at the airport by his Lebanese counterpart, Saad Hariri, who is going head-to-head with Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah over a UN-backed court probing the murder of his father, ex-premier Rafiq Hariri."
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Turkey, EU work to tie up readmission agreement
"Turkey, EU work to tie up readmission agreement
FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA – Hürriyet Daily News
A technical team from the European Commission will arrive in Turkey on Friday for talks to finalize a readmission agreement whose fulfillment will provide Turkish citizens more visa flexibility when traveling to the Schengen zone. 'In principle we see that road is clear. We think that the technical team can wrap up the negotiations. That’s all we hope,' says one diplomat "
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FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA – Hürriyet Daily News
A technical team from the European Commission will arrive in Turkey on Friday for talks to finalize a readmission agreement whose fulfillment will provide Turkish citizens more visa flexibility when traveling to the Schengen zone. 'In principle we see that road is clear. We think that the technical team can wrap up the negotiations. That’s all we hope,' says one diplomat "
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Turkish government suspends military officers
"Turkish government suspends military officers
The Associated Press
Wednesday, November 24, 2010; 7:42 AM
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's government has removed three high-ranking officers from duty pending the outcome of a trial in which a group of military officers are accused of plotting to overthrow the Islamic-oriented government. "
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The Associated Press
Wednesday, November 24, 2010; 7:42 AM
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's government has removed three high-ranking officers from duty pending the outcome of a trial in which a group of military officers are accused of plotting to overthrow the Islamic-oriented government. "
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Between the European Union and NATO, Many Walls - NYTimes.com
"Between the European Union and NATO, Many Walls
By JUDY DEMPSEY
Published: November 24, 2010
BERLIN — When NATO leaders met for dinner last Friday night in Lisbon, there was little opportunity for small talk. Although the NATO secretary general, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, had persuaded all 28 leaders at the summit meeting to agree to a new Strategic Concept for the Alliance, a U.S. missile shield for Europe and a fresh start between NATO and Russia, there was one unresolved issue that dominated most of the two-and-a-half-hour dinner. That was the relationship between NATO and the European Union. "
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By JUDY DEMPSEY
Published: November 24, 2010
BERLIN — When NATO leaders met for dinner last Friday night in Lisbon, there was little opportunity for small talk. Although the NATO secretary general, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, had persuaded all 28 leaders at the summit meeting to agree to a new Strategic Concept for the Alliance, a U.S. missile shield for Europe and a fresh start between NATO and Russia, there was one unresolved issue that dominated most of the two-and-a-half-hour dinner. That was the relationship between NATO and the European Union. "
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Turkey to Save the EU from Economic Disaster?
"Turkey to Save the EU from Economic Disaster?
As Ireland is forced into a 90bn euro bailout, fears mount that other nations will follow. Against this backdrop Turkish State Minister for EU Affairs, Egemen Bağış, boldly stated that Turkey was a “key country for the future of the EU”.
PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 24, 2010 – As Ireland is forced into a 90 billion euro bailout, fears mount that other peripheral nations involved in Europe’s debt crisis will not be far behind – Spain and Portugal the most-likely candidates. It is against this gloomy backdrop that Turkish State Minister for EU Affairs, Egemen Bağış, boldly stated that Turkey was a “key country for the future of the European Union”. He may have a point. "
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As Ireland is forced into a 90bn euro bailout, fears mount that other nations will follow. Against this backdrop Turkish State Minister for EU Affairs, Egemen Bağış, boldly stated that Turkey was a “key country for the future of the EU”.
PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 24, 2010 – As Ireland is forced into a 90 billion euro bailout, fears mount that other peripheral nations involved in Europe’s debt crisis will not be far behind – Spain and Portugal the most-likely candidates. It is against this gloomy backdrop that Turkish State Minister for EU Affairs, Egemen Bağış, boldly stated that Turkey was a “key country for the future of the European Union”. He may have a point. "
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Russian-Turkish cooperation is on the rise today: Voice of Russia
"Russian-Turkish cooperation is on the rise today
Tags: Russia, Russian-Turkish relations, Commentary, Politics, World
Nov 24, 2010 14:35 Moscow Time
Many people in Turkey remember very well the time when misty haze was visible over Istanbul and the other big cities in the country during cold season. Coal was mainly used to heat the house. However, due to the coal deficit smoky lignite, which gave a little warmth, was used for this purpose at that time."
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Tags: Russia, Russian-Turkish relations, Commentary, Politics, World
Nov 24, 2010 14:35 Moscow Time
Many people in Turkey remember very well the time when misty haze was visible over Istanbul and the other big cities in the country during cold season. Coal was mainly used to heat the house. However, due to the coal deficit smoky lignite, which gave a little warmth, was used for this purpose at that time."
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Istanbul's Eyup district is haven of Islamic tradition | Culture & Lifestyle | Deutsche Welle | 24.11.2010
"Istanbul's Eyup district is haven of Islamic tradition
As a European Capital of Culture for 2010, Istanbul likes to show its modern, western side. But in the Eyup district, a holy site for Muslims, life is veiled in centuries of tradition.
It is afternoon in Eyup. The call of the muezzin rings out over the square in front of the mosque. Women in colorful headscarves lead their children by the hand as men with prayer beads amble towards the entrance to the mosque."
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As a European Capital of Culture for 2010, Istanbul likes to show its modern, western side. But in the Eyup district, a holy site for Muslims, life is veiled in centuries of tradition.
It is afternoon in Eyup. The call of the muezzin rings out over the square in front of the mosque. Women in colorful headscarves lead their children by the hand as men with prayer beads amble towards the entrance to the mosque."
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Turkish directorate cancels local carrier's flights
"Turkish directorate cancels local carrier's flights
Turkey’s Civil Aviation General Directorate, or SHGM, has frozen the flights of Turkuaz Airlines, an Ankara-based Turkish carrier, daily Milliyet has reported."
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Turkey’s Civil Aviation General Directorate, or SHGM, has frozen the flights of Turkuaz Airlines, an Ankara-based Turkish carrier, daily Milliyet has reported."
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Alibaba.com targets 30% Turkish membership growth next year - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
"Alibaba.com targets 30% Turkish membership growth next year
The online e-trade portal alibaba.com, which entered the Turkish market in 2008 under partnership with Logo Group, has attracted 264,000 members and aims to increase membership by 30 percent in 2011, according to a press release."
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The online e-trade portal alibaba.com, which entered the Turkish market in 2008 under partnership with Logo Group, has attracted 264,000 members and aims to increase membership by 30 percent in 2011, according to a press release."
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Premier pushes for ‘will’ on Cyprus
"Premier pushes for ‘will’ on Cyprus
Prime Minister George Papandreou met yesterday with Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias and reiterated Greece’s support for Nicosia’a efforts to make progress in peace talks with the Turkish Cypriots while urging Ankara to display the will for a solution."
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Prime Minister George Papandreou met yesterday with Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias and reiterated Greece’s support for Nicosia’a efforts to make progress in peace talks with the Turkish Cypriots while urging Ankara to display the will for a solution."
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Renewable energy firm to expand into Turkey
"Renewable energy firm to expand into Turkey
23 Nov 2010
A leading European renewable energy company is to branch out into Turkey as part of ambitious expansion plans.
Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer, chief executive officer at Austrian renewable energy firm OMV, stated that the purchase of Petrol Ofisi - a Turkey-based fuel business - will help his organisation to grow into new markets."
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23 Nov 2010
A leading European renewable energy company is to branch out into Turkey as part of ambitious expansion plans.
Wolfgang Ruttenstorfer, chief executive officer at Austrian renewable energy firm OMV, stated that the purchase of Petrol Ofisi - a Turkey-based fuel business - will help his organisation to grow into new markets."
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Iran rejected Turkey’s support
"Iran rejected Turkey’s support
– November 24, 2010Posted in: Iran
“Iran annulled Istanbul long ago”, “Iran rejected negotiations in Istanbul”…These and similar stories appear in Turkish media to describe fresh disposition of official Tehran."
More:Iran rejected Turkey’s support
– November 24, 2010Posted in: Iran
“Iran annulled Istanbul long ago”, “Iran rejected negotiations in Istanbul”…These and similar stories appear in Turkish media to describe fresh disposition of official Tehran."
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Visa Liberalisation could Boost Turkey's EU Bid
"Visa Liberalisation could Boost Turkey's EU Bid
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Turkey's EU accession talks risk imminent failure due to the Cyprus dispute and France's opposition to full membership for Turkey. Without a breakthrough, the process will come to a halt at the end of 2011."
More:Visa Liberalisation could Boost Turkey's EU Bid
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
Turkey's EU accession talks risk imminent failure due to the Cyprus dispute and France's opposition to full membership for Turkey. Without a breakthrough, the process will come to a halt at the end of 2011."
More:Visa Liberalisation could Boost Turkey's EU Bid
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
STRAFOR (George Friedman): TURKEY
"STRAFOR (George Friedman): TURKEY
By
Media Watch
– November 23, 2010Posted in: Headlines, Turkey
By George Friedman | November 23, 2010
We arrived in Istanbul during the festival of Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael on God’s command and praises the God who stayed his hand. It is a jarring holiday for me; I was taught that it was Isaac who God saved. The distinction between Ishmael and Isaac is the difference between Hagar and Sarah, between Abraham and the Jews and Abraham and the Muslims. It ties Muslims, Jews and Christians together. It also tears them apart."
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By
Media Watch
– November 23, 2010Posted in: Headlines, Turkey
By George Friedman | November 23, 2010
We arrived in Istanbul during the festival of Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael on God’s command and praises the God who stayed his hand. It is a jarring holiday for me; I was taught that it was Isaac who God saved. The distinction between Ishmael and Isaac is the difference between Hagar and Sarah, between Abraham and the Jews and Abraham and the Muslims. It ties Muslims, Jews and Christians together. It also tears them apart."
More:STRAFOR (George Friedman): TURKEY
Five killed in Turkish bus crash
"Five killed in Turkish bus crash
November 24, 2010 - 5:34AM
A bus carrying Azerbaijani pilgrims home from the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has overturned in a roadside ditch in Turkey, killing five people and injuring 29, a state-run news agency says."
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November 24, 2010 - 5:34AM
A bus carrying Azerbaijani pilgrims home from the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has overturned in a roadside ditch in Turkey, killing five people and injuring 29, a state-run news agency says."
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The New Old Turkey - WSJ.com
"The New Old Turkey
Regarding the Nov. 10 news article 'EU gauges member readiness,' it is regrettable that the current Turkish government refuses to recognize its continued shortcomings in the areas of freedom of speech and freedom of religion. "
More:The New Old Turkey - WSJ.com
Regarding the Nov. 10 news article 'EU gauges member readiness,' it is regrettable that the current Turkish government refuses to recognize its continued shortcomings in the areas of freedom of speech and freedom of religion. "
More:The New Old Turkey - WSJ.com
Israel should compensate Gaza flotilla victims - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
"Israel should compensate Gaza flotilla victims
Israel can take several steps to defuse tensions between itself and Turkey.
By Shlomo Avineri
The waves caused by the raid on the Gaza-bound Turkish flotilla have somewhat subsided, but it's clear the change in Turkey's attitude toward Israel is part of broader foreign policy changes initiated by Ankara's foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu. Still, Israel would be wise to consider what it can do to lower the flame, even a bit. "
More:Israel should compensate Gaza flotilla victims - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
Israel can take several steps to defuse tensions between itself and Turkey.
By Shlomo Avineri
The waves caused by the raid on the Gaza-bound Turkish flotilla have somewhat subsided, but it's clear the change in Turkey's attitude toward Israel is part of broader foreign policy changes initiated by Ankara's foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu. Still, Israel would be wise to consider what it can do to lower the flame, even a bit. "
More:Israel should compensate Gaza flotilla victims - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
Inzko for high-level meetings in Ankara :: EMG :: SEE news
"Inzko for high-level meetings in Ankara
23. November 2010. | 07:17
Source: BH News
Inzko in Ankara today for high-level talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including with Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.Inzko briefed his interlocutors on the situation in BiH, and said that BiH leaders need to seize the current opportunity to return to constructive politics."
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23. November 2010. | 07:17
Source: BH News
Inzko in Ankara today for high-level talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including with Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.Inzko briefed his interlocutors on the situation in BiH, and said that BiH leaders need to seize the current opportunity to return to constructive politics."
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Turkey : More than 30 IPOS expected on the Istanbul Stock Exchange by the end of the year.
"Turkey : More than 30 IPOS expected on the Istanbul Stock Exchange by the end of the year.
bne - 23.11.2010
Initial public offerings (IPOS) on the Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMBK) are expected to exceed 30 by the end of the year, according to Today's Zaman.
The IMBK and Turkey's Capital Markets Board (SPK) have campaigned this year to increase the number of companies listed on the bourse. A number of companies have held IPOS and it seems that the trend will continue."
More:Balkans.com Business News : Turkey : More than 30 IPOS expected on the Istanbul Stock Exchange by the end of the year.
bne - 23.11.2010
Initial public offerings (IPOS) on the Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMBK) are expected to exceed 30 by the end of the year, according to Today's Zaman.
The IMBK and Turkey's Capital Markets Board (SPK) have campaigned this year to increase the number of companies listed on the bourse. A number of companies have held IPOS and it seems that the trend will continue."
More:Balkans.com Business News : Turkey : More than 30 IPOS expected on the Istanbul Stock Exchange by the end of the year.
39 ex-Turkish soldiers on trial, charged with killing 12 prison inmates during a riot - Winnipeg Free Press
"39 ex-Turkish soldiers on trial, charged with killing 12 prison inmates during a riot
By: The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey - A Turkish court has begun hearing a case against 39 former military conscripts charged with killing 12 inmates during a prison riot a decade ago.
The defendants were serving in a paramilitary force that transferred political prisoners in 2000 from Istanbul's Bayrampasa prison to new, maximum-security prisons to stop frequent rioting."
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By: The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey - A Turkish court has begun hearing a case against 39 former military conscripts charged with killing 12 inmates during a prison riot a decade ago.
The defendants were serving in a paramilitary force that transferred political prisoners in 2000 from Istanbul's Bayrampasa prison to new, maximum-security prisons to stop frequent rioting."
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Turkish writers boycott Istanbul literary event over Naipaul invitation
"Turkish writers boycott Istanbul literary event over Naipaul invitation
Well-known Indian-British writer Sir Vidiadhar Suraiprasad Naipaul’s invitation to speak at an Istanbul literary event has prompted controversy due to the author’s critical statements about Islam."
More:Turkish writers boycott Istanbul literary event over Naipaul invitation - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Well-known Indian-British writer Sir Vidiadhar Suraiprasad Naipaul’s invitation to speak at an Istanbul literary event has prompted controversy due to the author’s critical statements about Islam."
More:Turkish writers boycott Istanbul literary event over Naipaul invitation - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey to join EU 'sooner or later'
"Turkey to join EU 'sooner or later'
Tue 23 November 2010 06:37 GMT | 1:37 Local Time
Turkey will become a member of the European Union sooner or later, the state minister for the EU and chief negotiator, Egemen Bagis, said on Monday."
More:News.Az - Turkey to join EU 'sooner or later'
Tue 23 November 2010 06:37 GMT | 1:37 Local Time
Turkey will become a member of the European Union sooner or later, the state minister for the EU and chief negotiator, Egemen Bagis, said on Monday."
More:News.Az - Turkey to join EU 'sooner or later'
Nordex Gets Order For 18 Wind Turbines From Eksim Group
"Nordex Gets Order For 18 Wind Turbines From Eksim Group
FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- German wind turbine maker Nordex SE (NDX.XE) said Tuesday its Turkish unit Nordex Enerji A.S. received an order for the supply of 18 wind turbines for the Susurluk wind farm."
More:Nordex Gets Order For 18 Wind Turbines From Eksim Group
FRANKFURT -(Dow Jones)- German wind turbine maker Nordex SE (NDX.XE) said Tuesday its Turkish unit Nordex Enerji A.S. received an order for the supply of 18 wind turbines for the Susurluk wind farm."
More:Nordex Gets Order For 18 Wind Turbines From Eksim Group
Bidders Vie for $2 Billion Turkish Missile Shield, Sabah Says - Bloomberg
"Bidders Vie for $2 Billion Turkish Missile Shield, Sabah Says
By Benjamin Harvey - Nov 23, 2010 2:30 AM ET
The United States, Russia, China and a European partnership are among bidders for a Turkish national missile defense project expected to be worth $2 billion, Sabah newspaper reported.
The project is separate from a larger missile defense shield that NATO wants to place in Turkey to protect all alliance countries in Europe, Sabah said. "
More:Bidders Vie for $2 Billion Turkish Missile Shield, Sabah Says - Bloomberg
By Benjamin Harvey - Nov 23, 2010 2:30 AM ET
The United States, Russia, China and a European partnership are among bidders for a Turkish national missile defense project expected to be worth $2 billion, Sabah newspaper reported.
The project is separate from a larger missile defense shield that NATO wants to place in Turkey to protect all alliance countries in Europe, Sabah said. "
More:Bidders Vie for $2 Billion Turkish Missile Shield, Sabah Says - Bloomberg
Turkey as the "Trojan Horse of the Middle East" - Bianet
"Turkey as the 'Trojan Horse of the Middle East'
Political Scientist Gerger said that Turkey's role within the NATO did not change after the NATO summit last weekend. The summit was marked by the agreement on a missile shield over Europe without defining Turkey's neighbour Iran as an explicit enemy."
More:English :: Turkey as the "Trojan Horse of the Middle East" - Bianet
Political Scientist Gerger said that Turkey's role within the NATO did not change after the NATO summit last weekend. The summit was marked by the agreement on a missile shield over Europe without defining Turkey's neighbour Iran as an explicit enemy."
More:English :: Turkey as the "Trojan Horse of the Middle East" - Bianet
Ocalan Warns Kurdish Mayor Armed Struggle Not Over, Taraf Says - Bloomberg
"Ocalan Warns Kurdish Mayor Armed Struggle Not Over, Taraf Says
By Benjamin Harvey - Nov 23, 2010 6:29 AM ET
Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned head of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, rebuked the mayor of Turkey’s largest Kurdish-majority city for saying the Kurds’ armed struggle was over in Turkey, Taraf newspaper reported."
More:Ocalan Warns Kurdish Mayor Armed Struggle Not Over, Taraf Says - Bloomberg
By Benjamin Harvey - Nov 23, 2010 6:29 AM ET
Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned head of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, rebuked the mayor of Turkey’s largest Kurdish-majority city for saying the Kurds’ armed struggle was over in Turkey, Taraf newspaper reported."
More:Ocalan Warns Kurdish Mayor Armed Struggle Not Over, Taraf Says - Bloomberg
TRNC President Returns Istanbul from New York
"TRNC President Returns Istanbul from New York
23 November, 2010 | 14:33
Turkish Republic of Northern Republic (TRNC) President Dervis Eroglu returned from New York where, he was attended Triple Summit to Istanbul."
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23 November, 2010 | 14:33
Turkish Republic of Northern Republic (TRNC) President Dervis Eroglu returned from New York where, he was attended Triple Summit to Istanbul."
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Harrods lists Istanbul's Pera Palace as a must see
"Harrods lists Istanbul's Pera Palace as a must see
"Harrods Magazine," owned by the renowned British shopping center where London’s wealthiest – including the royal family – has listed Istanbul’s Pera Palace Hotel as a must see tourist destination, according to a press release."
More:Harrods lists Istanbul's Pera Palace as a must see - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
"Harrods Magazine," owned by the renowned British shopping center where London’s wealthiest – including the royal family – has listed Istanbul’s Pera Palace Hotel as a must see tourist destination, according to a press release."
More:Harrods lists Istanbul's Pera Palace as a must see - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Pegasus' Istanbul-Georgia route serves over 5,000 passengers in first month - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
"Pegasus' Istanbul-Georgia route serves over 5,000 passengers in first month
Pegasus, a low-cost Turkish airline offering tickets two to three times cheaper than its competitors, has already served more than 5,000 passengers in the month since it launched its service to Georgia on Oct. 9, a news website The Financial reported Monday."
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Pegasus, a low-cost Turkish airline offering tickets two to three times cheaper than its competitors, has already served more than 5,000 passengers in the month since it launched its service to Georgia on Oct. 9, a news website The Financial reported Monday."
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Koç family is Turkey's wealthiest
"Koç family is Turkey's wealthiest
The Koç family has been ranked the wealthiest in Turkey, according to Ekonomist magazine’s list of 'wealthiest 100' list. Following the magazine’s decision to evaluate the wealth of the renowned Sabancı family according to the activities of individual family members, the Şahenk family has risen to second rank. Families that own banks dominate the list of Turkey’s wealthiest"
More:Koç family is Turkey's wealthiest - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
The Koç family has been ranked the wealthiest in Turkey, according to Ekonomist magazine’s list of 'wealthiest 100' list. Following the magazine’s decision to evaluate the wealth of the renowned Sabancı family according to the activities of individual family members, the Şahenk family has risen to second rank. Families that own banks dominate the list of Turkey’s wealthiest"
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Monday, November 22, 2010
Turkey accedes to a missile defense plan
"Turkey accedes to a missile defense plan
Turkey agreed Nov. 20 to integrate itself into NATO’s planned ballistic missile defense, or BMD, network during the alliance’s summit in Lisbon.
Though a potential Iranian missile threat is often cited as the motivation for the United States-led BMD project, a deeper, strategic purpose lies in its ability to provide the U.S. with a platform to underwrite a Eurasian alliance aimed at containing Russia’s growing influence in its former Soviet territory. Turkey is also concerned about Russia’s growing influence, but until this point has been reluctant to sign on to a BMD proposal. However, sensing a geopolitical opportunity in its near abroad, Ankara believes that its relationship with the United States – which has frayed over the past year – must be strengthened in order to take full advantage of its blossoming role. Washington welcomes Turkey playing that role, particularly in the Middle East, as long as Ankara remains a strong partner with the West, something it is attempting to affirm with its consent to the deal."
More:Turkey accedes to a missile defense plan - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey agreed Nov. 20 to integrate itself into NATO’s planned ballistic missile defense, or BMD, network during the alliance’s summit in Lisbon.
Though a potential Iranian missile threat is often cited as the motivation for the United States-led BMD project, a deeper, strategic purpose lies in its ability to provide the U.S. with a platform to underwrite a Eurasian alliance aimed at containing Russia’s growing influence in its former Soviet territory. Turkey is also concerned about Russia’s growing influence, but until this point has been reluctant to sign on to a BMD proposal. However, sensing a geopolitical opportunity in its near abroad, Ankara believes that its relationship with the United States – which has frayed over the past year – must be strengthened in order to take full advantage of its blossoming role. Washington welcomes Turkey playing that role, particularly in the Middle East, as long as Ankara remains a strong partner with the West, something it is attempting to affirm with its consent to the deal."
More:Turkey accedes to a missile defense plan - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkish Tango: Foreign Policy Dance in Ankara Requires Attention
"Turkish Tango: Foreign Policy Dance in Ankara Requires Attention
SOURCE: AP/Tolga Bozoglu
By Michael Werz | November 22, 2010
When NATO agreed on its new strategic concept this past weekend in Lisbon, the Turkish government made sure that Iran was not singled out as a threat to the alliance. Even though the much discussed missile shield was initiated because of Iran’s nuclear program and the country’s aggressive posture and destabilizing role in the region, Turkey has won a symbolic victory after engaging in a salsa-like side-stepping exercise in the run-up to this year’s summit—again."
More:Turkish Tango: Foreign Policy Dance in Ankara Requires Attention
SOURCE: AP/Tolga Bozoglu
By Michael Werz | November 22, 2010
When NATO agreed on its new strategic concept this past weekend in Lisbon, the Turkish government made sure that Iran was not singled out as a threat to the alliance. Even though the much discussed missile shield was initiated because of Iran’s nuclear program and the country’s aggressive posture and destabilizing role in the region, Turkey has won a symbolic victory after engaging in a salsa-like side-stepping exercise in the run-up to this year’s summit—again."
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Turkey's twisting allegiances
"Turkey's twisting allegiances
Written by Sim Tack
Monday, 22 November 2010 18:35
Turkey has been known for long to be a geopolitically western oriented nation. With its membership of NATO and the ongoing negotiations over European Union membership it has even tied itself into the most important western alliances. The EU membership of Turkey remains, however, a controversial topic. There have been issues such as limitations to freedom of speech or repression of the media that have kept Turkey out of the European Union so far. Nonetheless, with a NATO membership in hands and EU negotiations already initiated, the membership seems an unstoppable locomotive that will at some point arrive. The question, however, is whether Turkey’s allegiances really still lay with the West in general or Europe specifically. "
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Written by Sim Tack
Monday, 22 November 2010 18:35
Turkey has been known for long to be a geopolitically western oriented nation. With its membership of NATO and the ongoing negotiations over European Union membership it has even tied itself into the most important western alliances. The EU membership of Turkey remains, however, a controversial topic. There have been issues such as limitations to freedom of speech or repression of the media that have kept Turkey out of the European Union so far. Nonetheless, with a NATO membership in hands and EU negotiations already initiated, the membership seems an unstoppable locomotive that will at some point arrive. The question, however, is whether Turkey’s allegiances really still lay with the West in general or Europe specifically. "
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A silent revolution in Turkey
"A silent revolution in Turkey
Turkey is witnessing a quiet revolution. The manifestations are everywhere. A wave of dynamism is sweeping across. A confident and assertive Turkey is emerging. Its economy is booming and its stock in the international community as an influential interlocutor between the West and the Middle East has received wide recognition and respect."
More:A silent revolution in Turkey – The Express Tribune
Turkey is witnessing a quiet revolution. The manifestations are everywhere. A wave of dynamism is sweeping across. A confident and assertive Turkey is emerging. Its economy is booming and its stock in the international community as an influential interlocutor between the West and the Middle East has received wide recognition and respect."
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Iverson merely a curiosity in Turkey
"Iverson merely a curiosity in Turkey
Published On Mon Nov 22 2010
OSMAN ORSAL/REUTERS
ISTANBUL—You would think, being in Turkey, that Allen Iverson has brought basketball to the masses.
That he has been welcomed by millions, been embraced by a star-starved Istanbul as the star-crossed superstar that he once was—and hopes to one day become again."
More:Iverson merely a curiosity in Turkey - thestar.com
Published On Mon Nov 22 2010
OSMAN ORSAL/REUTERS
ISTANBUL—You would think, being in Turkey, that Allen Iverson has brought basketball to the masses.
That he has been welcomed by millions, been embraced by a star-starved Istanbul as the star-crossed superstar that he once was—and hopes to one day become again."
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Ankara stops on the edge of the cliff
"Ankara stops on the edge of the cliff
MEHMET ALİ BİRAND
The Turkish public did not take notice, but Ankara literally stopped on the edge of the cliff last week at the Lisbon summit when it changed its attitude in respect to the United States and NATO despite the fact that its requests were not fully accepted.
If Ankara were to continue with its former attitude it would have fallen down the cliff in no time."
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MEHMET ALİ BİRAND
The Turkish public did not take notice, but Ankara literally stopped on the edge of the cliff last week at the Lisbon summit when it changed its attitude in respect to the United States and NATO despite the fact that its requests were not fully accepted.
If Ankara were to continue with its former attitude it would have fallen down the cliff in no time."
More:Ankara stops on the edge of the cliff - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Regenerating the U.S.-Turkey Partnership
More: Washington Institute
"Regenerating the U.S.-Turkey Partnership
Featuring Soner Cagaptay, J. Scott Carpenter, Osman Faruk Logoglu, and Ian Lesser
November 22, 2010
On November 17, 2010, Soner Cagaptay, J. Scott Carpenter, Osman Faruk Logoglu, and Ian Lesser addressed a special Policy Forum luncheon at The Washington Institute to mark the launch of Regenerating the U.S.-Turkey Partnership, a new Institute Policy Note. Dr. Cagaptay, who coauthored the report with Mr. Carpenter, is director of the Institute's Turkish Research Program. Mr. Carpenter is a Keston Family fellow at the Institute and director of Project Fikra: Defeating Extremism through the Power of Ideas. Mr. Logoglu, who served as Turkey's ambassador to the United States from 2001 to 2005, is president of Turkish Policy Forum, an Istanbul-based think tank. Mr. Lesser is a senior transatlantic fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, where he leads work on Mediterranean, Turkish, and wider Atlantic security issues. The following is a rapporteur's summary of their remarks.
Soner Cagaptay and J. Scott Carpenter
U.S.-Turkey relations have passed a pivotal point. No longer can the partnership be defined as strategic. Although the United States has attempted to reach out and engage Ankara, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has not fully reciprocated. Instead, the AKP's foreign policy is increasingly divergent from Washington's, especially on Middle East issues."
"Regenerating the U.S.-Turkey Partnership
Featuring Soner Cagaptay, J. Scott Carpenter, Osman Faruk Logoglu, and Ian Lesser
November 22, 2010
On November 17, 2010, Soner Cagaptay, J. Scott Carpenter, Osman Faruk Logoglu, and Ian Lesser addressed a special Policy Forum luncheon at The Washington Institute to mark the launch of Regenerating the U.S.-Turkey Partnership, a new Institute Policy Note. Dr. Cagaptay, who coauthored the report with Mr. Carpenter, is director of the Institute's Turkish Research Program. Mr. Carpenter is a Keston Family fellow at the Institute and director of Project Fikra: Defeating Extremism through the Power of Ideas. Mr. Logoglu, who served as Turkey's ambassador to the United States from 2001 to 2005, is president of Turkish Policy Forum, an Istanbul-based think tank. Mr. Lesser is a senior transatlantic fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States, where he leads work on Mediterranean, Turkish, and wider Atlantic security issues. The following is a rapporteur's summary of their remarks.
Soner Cagaptay and J. Scott Carpenter
U.S.-Turkey relations have passed a pivotal point. No longer can the partnership be defined as strategic. Although the United States has attempted to reach out and engage Ankara, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has not fully reciprocated. Instead, the AKP's foreign policy is increasingly divergent from Washington's, especially on Middle East issues."
Azerbaijan can settle its problems only through consolidation
"Azerbaijan can settle its problems only through consolidation
Mon 22 November 2010 07:30 GMT | 2:30 Local Time
News.Az interviews Haluk Ipek, deputy chairman of the Party of Justice and Development in Turkey and deputy.
Which changes in the US policy in the relation to Turkey and Azerbaijan should be expected in connection with the victory of the Republican party in elections to the US House of Representatives?"
More:News.Az - Azerbaijan can settle its problems only through consolidation
Mon 22 November 2010 07:30 GMT | 2:30 Local Time
News.Az interviews Haluk Ipek, deputy chairman of the Party of Justice and Development in Turkey and deputy.
Which changes in the US policy in the relation to Turkey and Azerbaijan should be expected in connection with the victory of the Republican party in elections to the US House of Representatives?"
More:News.Az - Azerbaijan can settle its problems only through consolidation
Turkcell Plans $70 Million Data Center in Turkey, Milliyet Says - Bloomberg
"Turkcell Plans $70 Million Data Center in Turkey, Milliyet Says
By Ercan Ersoy - Nov 22, 2010 2:07 AM ET
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS, Turkey’s biggest mobile-phone operator, plans to build a 100 million-lira ($70 million) data center at Gebze town near Istanbul, Milliyet reported. "
More:Turkcell Plans $70 Million Data Center in Turkey, Milliyet Says - Bloomberg
By Ercan Ersoy - Nov 22, 2010 2:07 AM ET
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS, Turkey’s biggest mobile-phone operator, plans to build a 100 million-lira ($70 million) data center at Gebze town near Istanbul, Milliyet reported. "
More:Turkcell Plans $70 Million Data Center in Turkey, Milliyet Says - Bloomberg
Istanbul depicted in miniatures
"Istanbul depicted in miniatures
An exhibition titled 'Mühr-ü Istanbul' (The Seal of Istanbul) by Turkish painting and miniature artist Hasan Kale features depictions of Istanbul's beauty on very small objects, including pin heads, fly wings, pumpkin seeds and beans. While Kale has already painted images on pieces of broken rice so small that people have not been able to see them with the naked eye, he also plans to paint images of the city on strands of hair, millipede legs and fish scales"
More:Istanbul depicted in miniatures - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
An exhibition titled 'Mühr-ü Istanbul' (The Seal of Istanbul) by Turkish painting and miniature artist Hasan Kale features depictions of Istanbul's beauty on very small objects, including pin heads, fly wings, pumpkin seeds and beans. While Kale has already painted images on pieces of broken rice so small that people have not been able to see them with the naked eye, he also plans to paint images of the city on strands of hair, millipede legs and fish scales"
More:Istanbul depicted in miniatures - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Nigeria: There Are Over 400 Nigerian Prisoners in Turkey - Envoy
"Nigeria: There Are Over 400 Nigerian Prisoners in Turkey - Envoy
Ibrahim Sheme and Ahmed Shekarau
22 November 2010
Relations between Nigeria and Turkey are in an upward swing. The fillip was made possible with the restoration of relations between the two countries and the appointment of His Excellency Ahmed Abdulhamid Malammadori as Nigerian Ambassador to Turkey in May, 2008. Before his appointment by the then President Olusegun Obasanjo, Malammadori had been the minister of state for energy. Before then, he was a member of parliament in 2002 and had been a federal commissioner in the Federal Character Commission, responsibilities which, obviously, prepared him for his present task of protecting and projecting the image of Nigeria in Turkey."
More:allAfrica.com: Nigeria: There Are Over 400 Nigerian Prisoners in Turkey - Envoy
Ibrahim Sheme and Ahmed Shekarau
22 November 2010
Relations between Nigeria and Turkey are in an upward swing. The fillip was made possible with the restoration of relations between the two countries and the appointment of His Excellency Ahmed Abdulhamid Malammadori as Nigerian Ambassador to Turkey in May, 2008. Before his appointment by the then President Olusegun Obasanjo, Malammadori had been the minister of state for energy. Before then, he was a member of parliament in 2002 and had been a federal commissioner in the Federal Character Commission, responsibilities which, obviously, prepared him for his present task of protecting and projecting the image of Nigeria in Turkey."
More:allAfrica.com: Nigeria: There Are Over 400 Nigerian Prisoners in Turkey - Envoy
135 killed in traffic accidents in Turkey during nine-day Adha festival - People's Daily Online
"135 killed in traffic accidents in Turkey during nine-day Adha festival
16:52, November 22, 2010
A total of 135 people were killed and nearly 700 others injured in traffic accidents across Turkey over the nine-day Muslim Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayram), Turkish media reported Sunday."
mORE:135 killed in traffic accidents in Turkey during nine-day Adha festival - People's Daily Online
16:52, November 22, 2010
A total of 135 people were killed and nearly 700 others injured in traffic accidents across Turkey over the nine-day Muslim Eid al-Adha (Kurban Bayram), Turkish media reported Sunday."
mORE:135 killed in traffic accidents in Turkey during nine-day Adha festival - People's Daily Online
EastPharma Seeks Acquisition in Turkey to Boost Deva - BusinessWeek
"EastPharma Seeks Acquisition in Turkey to Boost Deva
November 22, 2010, 9:50 AM EST
By Ercan Ersoy
Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- EastPharma Ltd., which owns a majority stake in Turkish drugmaker Deva Holding AS, is looking for local acquisitions and may merge Deva with the company it takes over, Deva Chief Executive Philipp Haas said."
mORE:EastPharma Seeks Acquisition in Turkey to Boost Deva - BusinessWeek
November 22, 2010, 9:50 AM EST
By Ercan Ersoy
Nov. 22 (Bloomberg) -- EastPharma Ltd., which owns a majority stake in Turkish drugmaker Deva Holding AS, is looking for local acquisitions and may merge Deva with the company it takes over, Deva Chief Executive Philipp Haas said."
mORE:EastPharma Seeks Acquisition in Turkey to Boost Deva - BusinessWeek
Akbank Plans Bond Sale in Turkey By Year-End, Deputy CEO Says - Bloomberg
"Akbank Plans Bond Sale in Turkey By Year-End, Deputy CEO Says
By Ercan Ersoy - Nov 22, 2010 9:17 AM ET
Akbank TAS, the Turkish bank part- owned by Citigroup Inc., is planning to sell bonds in local market by the end of the year, deputy chief executive Hulya Kefeli said.
The bank is now “testing the market” for the bond sale, Kefeli said in an interview today in Istanbul. “Market appetite is very good,” she said."
mORE:Akbank Plans Bond Sale in Turkey By Year-End, Deputy CEO Says - Bloomberg
By Ercan Ersoy - Nov 22, 2010 9:17 AM ET
Akbank TAS, the Turkish bank part- owned by Citigroup Inc., is planning to sell bonds in local market by the end of the year, deputy chief executive Hulya Kefeli said.
The bank is now “testing the market” for the bond sale, Kefeli said in an interview today in Istanbul. “Market appetite is very good,” she said."
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Turkish mkts lifted by falling deficit, Irish bailout
"Turkish mkts lifted by falling deficit, Irish bailout
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ISTANBUL, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Turkish assets gained on Monday, particularly the lira and the benchmark bond, on rising risk appetite after Ireland agreed to a bailout and after data showed a sharp drop in Turkey's budget deficit. "
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ISTANBUL, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Turkish assets gained on Monday, particularly the lira and the benchmark bond, on rising risk appetite after Ireland agreed to a bailout and after data showed a sharp drop in Turkey's budget deficit. "
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Ankara strong backer of South Stream - UPI.com
"Ankara strong backer of South Stream
Published: Nov. 22, 2010 at 7:31 AM
MOSCOW, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Ankara won't do anything to undermine Russia's interest in developing the South Stream natural gas pipeline through its waters, a Russian official said."
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Published: Nov. 22, 2010 at 7:31 AM
MOSCOW, Nov. 22 (UPI) -- Ankara won't do anything to undermine Russia's interest in developing the South Stream natural gas pipeline through its waters, a Russian official said."
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Armenian inspection team leaves for Turkey
"Armenian inspection team leaves for Turkey
November 22, 2010 | 11:23
An inspection team of the RA Ministry of Defense left for Turkey Nov. 22 to conduct an inspection under the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). "
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November 22, 2010 | 11:23
An inspection team of the RA Ministry of Defense left for Turkey Nov. 22 to conduct an inspection under the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE). "
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Istanbul gets foggy finale to week of warming weather
"Istanbul gets foggy finale to week of warming weather
Unseasonably warm weather in Istanbul last week came to an end with the conclusion of the nine-day Kurban Bayram holiday as heavy fog Monday slowed or stopped transportation in the city."
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Unseasonably warm weather in Istanbul last week came to an end with the conclusion of the nine-day Kurban Bayram holiday as heavy fog Monday slowed or stopped transportation in the city."
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Grocery chain starts trading at Istanbul bourse
"Grocery chain starts trading at Istanbul bourse
Uyum Gıda, which has 33 grocery stores mainly on the European side of Istanbul, started trading shares on the Istanbul Stock Exchange, or ISE, on Monday."
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Uyum Gıda, which has 33 grocery stores mainly on the European side of Istanbul, started trading shares on the Istanbul Stock Exchange, or ISE, on Monday."
mORE:Grocery chain starts trading at Istanbul bourse - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
At NATO Summit French President and Turkish Presidents clash : e Yugoslavia
"At NATO Summit French President and Turkish Presidents clash
By Slobodan.Markovic on Nov 22, 2010 in Featured
Abdullah GulAccording to some reports in the Turkish media, Nicolas Sarkozy the French President and Abdullah Gul the Turkish President had a clash over Iran in Lisbon at this weekend’s NATO summit. The NATO decided not to name Iran the main source for the potential nuclear attack, which was insisted by the French President Sarkozy. This proposal by the French President was the source of much concern of the Turkey.In an angry exchange the Turkish President Abdullah Gul told French President that he should forget to any country as the missile shield project should not be targeted towards any country."
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By Slobodan.Markovic on Nov 22, 2010 in Featured
Abdullah GulAccording to some reports in the Turkish media, Nicolas Sarkozy the French President and Abdullah Gul the Turkish President had a clash over Iran in Lisbon at this weekend’s NATO summit. The NATO decided not to name Iran the main source for the potential nuclear attack, which was insisted by the French President Sarkozy. This proposal by the French President was the source of much concern of the Turkey.In an angry exchange the Turkish President Abdullah Gul told French President that he should forget to any country as the missile shield project should not be targeted towards any country."
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Turkish court orders Doğan Media Group to pay $640 mln
"Turkish court orders Doğan Media Group to pay $640 mln
The Doğan Media Group, or DMG, Turkey’s biggest media company, announced Monday that a court ordered it to pay 919.3 million Turkish Liras in back taxes and fines from 2006, excluding interest."
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The Doğan Media Group, or DMG, Turkey’s biggest media company, announced Monday that a court ordered it to pay 919.3 million Turkish Liras in back taxes and fines from 2006, excluding interest."
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Who is last in line for EU membership? : Voice of Russia
"Who is last in line for EU membership?
Tags: EU membership, Commentary, Politics, World
Nov 22, 2010 17:10 Moscow Time
Manfred Weber, member of the European Parliament for Bavaria with the Christian Social Union, has made a harsh statement recently urging Brussels to halt talks with Turkey on its accession to the EU. He said that it was high time to admit that the political regime in Ankara does not meet Europe’s democratic standards. "
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Tags: EU membership, Commentary, Politics, World
Nov 22, 2010 17:10 Moscow Time
Manfred Weber, member of the European Parliament for Bavaria with the Christian Social Union, has made a harsh statement recently urging Brussels to halt talks with Turkey on its accession to the EU. He said that it was high time to admit that the political regime in Ankara does not meet Europe’s democratic standards. "
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Why Turkey will emerge as the leader of the Muslim World
"Why Turkey will emerge as the leader of the Muslim World
SONER ÇAĞAPTAY
Turkey is not thought of as the Muslim country par excellence, but Turkey is, perhaps, the most Muslim nation in the world. Due to its unique birth during the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, as a state forged exclusively by and for Muslims through blood and war, Turkey is a Muslim nation by origin, a feature shared perhaps only with partition-created Pakistan."
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SONER ÇAĞAPTAY
Turkey is not thought of as the Muslim country par excellence, but Turkey is, perhaps, the most Muslim nation in the world. Due to its unique birth during the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, as a state forged exclusively by and for Muslims through blood and war, Turkey is a Muslim nation by origin, a feature shared perhaps only with partition-created Pakistan."
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Turkey wants control in NATO missile shield-Erdogan | GlobalPost
"Turkey wants control in NATO missile shield-Erdogan
Reuters
November 16, 2010 18:10 GMT
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's prime minister has signaled he is open to participating in U.S.-led plans for a NATO missile defense shield but only if Ankara is given significant control over the project, Turkish media reported.
NATO states are expected to agree at a summit this week in Lisbon to extend protection of NATO armed forces from missile attack to cover alliance territory by linking existing national systems to U.S. radars and interceptors, NATO officials say."
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Reuters
November 16, 2010 18:10 GMT
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's prime minister has signaled he is open to participating in U.S.-led plans for a NATO missile defense shield but only if Ankara is given significant control over the project, Turkish media reported.
NATO states are expected to agree at a summit this week in Lisbon to extend protection of NATO armed forces from missile attack to cover alliance territory by linking existing national systems to U.S. radars and interceptors, NATO officials say."
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Will the US back Turkey once again?
"Will the US back Turkey once again?
SERTAÇ AKTAN
The NATO and the EU-U.S. summits in Lisbon are important for the future prospects of Turkey in the EU membership process because the outcome of the NATO Summit will have a direct effect on the amount of U.S. support at the EU-U.S. summit for Turkey’s membership. So it would be wise to remember the last unofficial EU-U.S. summit that took place in Prague in the beginning of 2009 and afterwards."
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SERTAÇ AKTAN
The NATO and the EU-U.S. summits in Lisbon are important for the future prospects of Turkey in the EU membership process because the outcome of the NATO Summit will have a direct effect on the amount of U.S. support at the EU-U.S. summit for Turkey’s membership. So it would be wise to remember the last unofficial EU-U.S. summit that took place in Prague in the beginning of 2009 and afterwards."
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Tarkan’s Bayram
"Tarkan’s Bayram
Tarkan’s special “bayram” concert in Mardan Palace, an ultra-luxury hotel in Antalya, has hit the headlines in Turkish media today. Depending on the Doğan News Agency’s report, Turkish daily Milliyet’s supplement “Cadde” called Tarkan “Bayram Şekeri” (Eid sweet) and highlighted that Tarkan’s performance on the last night of Kurban Bayram was excellent and the concert was a highly memorable event. Some local newspapers in Antalya also covered the Tarkan concert in Mardan Palace."
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Tarkan’s special “bayram” concert in Mardan Palace, an ultra-luxury hotel in Antalya, has hit the headlines in Turkish media today. Depending on the Doğan News Agency’s report, Turkish daily Milliyet’s supplement “Cadde” called Tarkan “Bayram Şekeri” (Eid sweet) and highlighted that Tarkan’s performance on the last night of Kurban Bayram was excellent and the concert was a highly memorable event. Some local newspapers in Antalya also covered the Tarkan concert in Mardan Palace."
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Turkish ship to provide electricity to Karachi: Raja Ashraf
"Turkish ship to provide electricity to Karachi: Raja Ashraf
APP
KARACHI: Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said on Sunday that Turkish power ship will provide 232 megawatts of electricity to the national grid for Karachi at the prevailing power tariff."
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KARACHI: Federal Minister for Water and Power, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf said on Sunday that Turkish power ship will provide 232 megawatts of electricity to the national grid for Karachi at the prevailing power tariff."
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Row about Dutch ‘infidel’ in Turkish soap | Journalist in Turkey, background articles, news and weblog about Turkey and Istanbul
"Row about Dutch ‘infidel’ in Turkish soap
Published on: Saturday 20 Nov 2010, 23:01 by Fréderike Geerdink in Human Rights, Media, Stories
Written for: news agency ANP
ISTANBUL – Her beauty is dazzling, but she’s not particularly loved, Dutch Caroline in the Turkish soap opera ‘How time flies’. She is the forbidden love of a man from a middle class family and is referred to again and again as ‘gavur’, meaning infidel. A Turkish government commission has now warned the writers of the series about this ‘discrimination’, according to reports in several Turkish media on Saturday."
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Published on: Saturday 20 Nov 2010, 23:01 by Fréderike Geerdink in Human Rights, Media, Stories
Written for: news agency ANP
ISTANBUL – Her beauty is dazzling, but she’s not particularly loved, Dutch Caroline in the Turkish soap opera ‘How time flies’. She is the forbidden love of a man from a middle class family and is referred to again and again as ‘gavur’, meaning infidel. A Turkish government commission has now warned the writers of the series about this ‘discrimination’, according to reports in several Turkish media on Saturday."
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Istanbul mayor elected president of United Cities organization
"Istanbul mayor elected president of United Cities organization
Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbaş has been elected president of the United Nations’ United Cities and Local Governments, or UCLG."
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Istanbul Mayor Kadir Topbaş has been elected president of the United Nations’ United Cities and Local Governments, or UCLG."
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ANALYSIS: Turkey claims success for its diplomacy at NATO summit - Monsters and Critics
"ANALYSIS: Turkey claims success for its diplomacy at NATO summit
By Carsten Hoffmann Nov 21, 2010, 14:25 GMT
Istanbul - One leader happy about the increased influence of his country in the NATO alliance after this weekend's Lisbon summit is Turkish President Abdullah Gul. "
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By Carsten Hoffmann Nov 21, 2010, 14:25 GMT
Istanbul - One leader happy about the increased influence of his country in the NATO alliance after this weekend's Lisbon summit is Turkish President Abdullah Gul. "
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Turkish pastry chain outpacing fast-food giants, says report
"Turkish pastry chain outpacing fast-food giants, says report
Simit Sarayı, a prominent Turkish pastry chain, is outpacing global fast-food giants such as Burger King and McDonald’s by attracting more than 250,000 customers per day in Turkey, according to a global market research company’s recent report."
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Simit Sarayı, a prominent Turkish pastry chain, is outpacing global fast-food giants such as Burger King and McDonald’s by attracting more than 250,000 customers per day in Turkey, according to a global market research company’s recent report."
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Turkey's mulls opening ports to Cyprus
"Reports: Turkey mulls opening ports to Cyprus
State radio reported the proposal also includes the proposal to open direct trade with the north – a condition which is strongly opposed by the republic of Cyprus.
• Sun, Nov 21, 2010
The European Commission is reported to have proposed opening two chapters in Turkey’s EU accession negotiations in exchange for the agreement that Ankara opens one of its ports and airspace to Cypriot shipping and aviation."
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State radio reported the proposal also includes the proposal to open direct trade with the north – a condition which is strongly opposed by the republic of Cyprus.
• Sun, Nov 21, 2010
The European Commission is reported to have proposed opening two chapters in Turkey’s EU accession negotiations in exchange for the agreement that Ankara opens one of its ports and airspace to Cypriot shipping and aviation."
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Talking Turkey
"Talking Turkey
Country's rich past and exotic culture captivated Sheboygan couple
By Ann Grote-Pirrung • Press correspondent • November 21, 2010
It's that time of year when most of our hearts, minds and stomachs turn to turkey, that delectable dish that is front and center on the majority of our holiday tables.
But mention 'Turkey' to Bonnie and Larry Kairys of Sheboygan and their hearts turn to a very different bird — the country, Turkey."
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Country's rich past and exotic culture captivated Sheboygan couple
By Ann Grote-Pirrung • Press correspondent • November 21, 2010
It's that time of year when most of our hearts, minds and stomachs turn to turkey, that delectable dish that is front and center on the majority of our holiday tables.
But mention 'Turkey' to Bonnie and Larry Kairys of Sheboygan and their hearts turn to a very different bird — the country, Turkey."
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Melancholy man
"Melancholy man
Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk says sadness in his writing is well-earned
By Richard Helm, Edmonton Journal November 21, 2010 2:07 AM
Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk insists he's not the sad soul his writings would have us assume, despite considerable regretful evidence to the contrary.
Pamuk was in Edmonton this weekend as part of the University of Alberta's Festival of Ideas, a congress of notable writers and thinkers brought together to speak on the general theme of 'truth and lies.' Pamuk was one of three Nobel laureates on the festival's guest list, having secured that literary honour back in 2006. He is the author of such books as My Name is Red, Snow, Istanbul: Memories and the City, and The Museum of Innocence, his latest novel, recently released in paperback."
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Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk says sadness in his writing is well-earned
By Richard Helm, Edmonton Journal November 21, 2010 2:07 AM
Turkish writer Orhan Pamuk insists he's not the sad soul his writings would have us assume, despite considerable regretful evidence to the contrary.
Pamuk was in Edmonton this weekend as part of the University of Alberta's Festival of Ideas, a congress of notable writers and thinkers brought together to speak on the general theme of 'truth and lies.' Pamuk was one of three Nobel laureates on the festival's guest list, having secured that literary honour back in 2006. He is the author of such books as My Name is Red, Snow, Istanbul: Memories and the City, and The Museum of Innocence, his latest novel, recently released in paperback."
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Saturday, November 20, 2010
NATO and the EU: A rowless summit | The Economist
"A rowless summit
Nov 20th 2010, 22:15 by The Economist | Lisbon
IN BUCHAREST in 2008 they fell over whether to allow Ukraine and Georgia to begin the formal membership process to join NATO. In Strasbourg-Kehl in 2009, they barely patched up the row over the appointment of Anders Fogh Rasmussen as the alliance’s secretary-general, in the face of objections of Turkey. This year Lisbon, the NATO allies seemed to agree on everything. Bad for journalists, but perhaps better for transatlantic relations."
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Nov 20th 2010, 22:15 by The Economist | Lisbon
IN BUCHAREST in 2008 they fell over whether to allow Ukraine and Georgia to begin the formal membership process to join NATO. In Strasbourg-Kehl in 2009, they barely patched up the row over the appointment of Anders Fogh Rasmussen as the alliance’s secretary-general, in the face of objections of Turkey. This year Lisbon, the NATO allies seemed to agree on everything. Bad for journalists, but perhaps better for transatlantic relations."
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Fans turn as Galatasaray go from conquerors to turkeys
"Fans turn as Galatasaray go from conquerors to turkeys
November 21, 2010
Just try and tell 27 million fans why you have had a slow start to the season, writes Daniel Lane.
Discontent, it's buzzing around the terraces of the cavernous Turk Telecom Arena in Istanbul like angry wasps. The conversations in the ancient city's coffee shops are heavy with it, while down at the harbour fishermen dissect their collective problem as if gutting a fish."
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November 21, 2010
Just try and tell 27 million fans why you have had a slow start to the season, writes Daniel Lane.
Discontent, it's buzzing around the terraces of the cavernous Turk Telecom Arena in Istanbul like angry wasps. The conversations in the ancient city's coffee shops are heavy with it, while down at the harbour fishermen dissect their collective problem as if gutting a fish."
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