"Turkey says agreement reached with Armenia over roadmap to normalize strained ties
By: SELCAN HACAOGLU
Associated Press
06/20/09 6:20 PM EDT
ANKARA, TURKEY — Turkey and Armenia have agreed on a roadmap for normalizing relations and reaching reconciliation, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, but it wasn't immediately clear how they would tackle their bitter dispute over Ottoman-era killings of ethnic Armenians."
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Istanbul Municipality donates drilling rig, accessories to Ethiopia | Ethiopian News
"Istanbul Municipality donates drilling rig, accessories to Ethiopia
Posted by Rahel | June 20th, 2009 at 3:58 pm |
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in collaboration with the Turkish International Cooperation Agency (TICA) donated one million USD worth drilling rig and its accessories to the Ethiopian Ministry of Water Resources."
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Posted by Rahel | June 20th, 2009 at 3:58 pm |
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in collaboration with the Turkish International Cooperation Agency (TICA) donated one million USD worth drilling rig and its accessories to the Ethiopian Ministry of Water Resources."
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A Troubled Pipeline
"A Troubled Pipeline
By Owen Matthews | NEWSWEEK
Nabucco, the natural-gas pipeline running from Central Asia to Austria via the Balkans and Turkey, has run into trouble from an unexpected quarter. The European Union hopes Nabucco will help break its dependence on Russian gas. However, since the project's inception, there have been nagging doubts that Caspian Sea countries will be able to provide enough gas to fill the pipeline at its source. Azerbaijan already peddles most of its gas to Turkey, while other Central Asian countries have recently pledged to sell their reserves to Russia's Gazprom. To remedy that shortfall, a consortium of gas companies from Austria, Hungary and the United Arab Emirates recently struck an $8 billion deal with Iraq's Kurds to source gas from their region, run it into the pipeline via Turkey and thus solve Nabucco's supply problems."
More:Nabucco's Kurdish Oil Deal Blocked | Newsweek International | Newsweek.com
By Owen Matthews | NEWSWEEK
Nabucco, the natural-gas pipeline running from Central Asia to Austria via the Balkans and Turkey, has run into trouble from an unexpected quarter. The European Union hopes Nabucco will help break its dependence on Russian gas. However, since the project's inception, there have been nagging doubts that Caspian Sea countries will be able to provide enough gas to fill the pipeline at its source. Azerbaijan already peddles most of its gas to Turkey, while other Central Asian countries have recently pledged to sell their reserves to Russia's Gazprom. To remedy that shortfall, a consortium of gas companies from Austria, Hungary and the United Arab Emirates recently struck an $8 billion deal with Iraq's Kurds to source gas from their region, run it into the pipeline via Turkey and thus solve Nabucco's supply problems."
More:Nabucco's Kurdish Oil Deal Blocked | Newsweek International | Newsweek.com
Ladies Day in Istanbul
"Ladies Day in Istanbul
Shelley Jory and Audrien Ciantar became the first all-female winners in P1 history after scoring victory in Saturday's SuperSport Sprint Race at the Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul."
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Shelley Jory and Audrien Ciantar became the first all-female winners in P1 history after scoring victory in Saturday's SuperSport Sprint Race at the Turkish Grand Prix in Istanbul."
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Jewish-Turkish Cultural Exchange Promoted
"Jewish-Turkish Cultural Exchange Promoted
Thursday, July 17, 2008
In a meeting with representatives of the Jewish community of S. Petersburg, Russia, Turkish consul Mahmet Chinar and vice-consul Ozgyun Talyu agreed on a cultural exchange that will see new exhibits at museums in each country."
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
In a meeting with representatives of the Jewish community of S. Petersburg, Russia, Turkish consul Mahmet Chinar and vice-consul Ozgyun Talyu agreed on a cultural exchange that will see new exhibits at museums in each country."
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Secrets of the empire
"Secrets of the empire
A remarkable archive detailing daily life in the early Ottoman Empire gives us a vivid new insight into an organised, progressive society dedicated to keeping records – documents that could help settle land disputes in today's Middle East. Hamida Ghafour reports.
In the popular imagination, the Ottoman Empire brings to mind a lecherous sultan lazing on silk cushions and amusing himself in a debauched harem as a decaying state crumbles around him."
More:Magazine - The National Newspaper
A remarkable archive detailing daily life in the early Ottoman Empire gives us a vivid new insight into an organised, progressive society dedicated to keeping records – documents that could help settle land disputes in today's Middle East. Hamida Ghafour reports.
In the popular imagination, the Ottoman Empire brings to mind a lecherous sultan lazing on silk cushions and amusing himself in a debauched harem as a decaying state crumbles around him."
More:Magazine - The National Newspaper
Writer brings fresh perspective to Mediterranean women
"Writer brings fresh perspective to Mediterranean women
Religion is important, but private, for Senay Ozdemir
Saturday, June 20, 2009
If you're paying really close attention, you might have already heard of Senay Ozdemir, a Dutch-Turkish journalist and women's rights advocate.
She has published op-eds in newspapers around the world on topics ranging from feminist politics to virginity among older brides. In Europe, she's a familiar face on television and through the women's magazine she created and edits, SEN. And soon she'll be gaining more attention for her new novel, 'The Wax Club,' which is being touted as the Mediterranean version of 'Sex and the City.'"
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Religion is important, but private, for Senay Ozdemir
Saturday, June 20, 2009
If you're paying really close attention, you might have already heard of Senay Ozdemir, a Dutch-Turkish journalist and women's rights advocate.
She has published op-eds in newspapers around the world on topics ranging from feminist politics to virginity among older brides. In Europe, she's a familiar face on television and through the women's magazine she created and edits, SEN. And soon she'll be gaining more attention for her new novel, 'The Wax Club,' which is being touted as the Mediterranean version of 'Sex and the City.'"
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Turkey, IMF to remain in contact on loan accord - Forbes.com
"Turkey, IMF to remain in contact on loan accord
06.19.09, 10:08 AM EDT
BODRUM, Turkey, June 19 (Reuters) - IMF First Deputy Managing Director John Lipsky said on Friday that talks with Turkey on a new lending pact had been 'very beneficial' and the two sides would remain in contact on technical issues."
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06.19.09, 10:08 AM EDT
BODRUM, Turkey, June 19 (Reuters) - IMF First Deputy Managing Director John Lipsky said on Friday that talks with Turkey on a new lending pact had been 'very beneficial' and the two sides would remain in contact on technical issues."
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Review: Killing fields
"Killing fields
Alev Adil explores a region still enraged by a 'crime on the sly'
The wild landscapes of eastern Turkey are beautiful and unruly, never entirely tamed by the Ottoman empire or the Turkish republic. They are home to feudal clans of Kurmanji-speaking Kurds and Zaza-speaking Kizilbas, and during the first world war this region was the locus for the mass deportations and massacres of local Armenians. Christopher de Bellaigue sets out to tell the story of the 'strange, enchanting, bloodstained' district of Varto, in the province of Mus - a place where 'modern history has not settled'."
More:Review: Rebel Land by Christopher de Bellaigue | Books | The Guardian
Alev Adil explores a region still enraged by a 'crime on the sly'
The wild landscapes of eastern Turkey are beautiful and unruly, never entirely tamed by the Ottoman empire or the Turkish republic. They are home to feudal clans of Kurmanji-speaking Kurds and Zaza-speaking Kizilbas, and during the first world war this region was the locus for the mass deportations and massacres of local Armenians. Christopher de Bellaigue sets out to tell the story of the 'strange, enchanting, bloodstained' district of Varto, in the province of Mus - a place where 'modern history has not settled'."
More:Review: Rebel Land by Christopher de Bellaigue | Books | The Guardian
Trying to keep a houseboat afloat
"Trying to keep a houseboat afloat
FETHİYE - Wealthy businessman Kahraman Sadıkoğlu builds a floating house and anchors it in villages near Göcek’s Sarsarla Bay on the Aegean coast. Authorities say the boat’s permit is for other purposes and therefore illegal."
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FETHİYE - Wealthy businessman Kahraman Sadıkoğlu builds a floating house and anchors it in villages near Göcek’s Sarsarla Bay on the Aegean coast. Authorities say the boat’s permit is for other purposes and therefore illegal."
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The dilemma: Split atoms or split alliance?
"The dilemma: Split atoms or split alliance?
ISTANBUL - While the tender process to build the country’s first nuclear power plant is surrounded by lingering ambiguity, Turkey’s energy minister has so far left unanswered Russia’s requests for nuclear talks, Hürriyet Daily News has learned from well-placed sources."
More:The dilemma: Split atoms or split alliance?
ISTANBUL - While the tender process to build the country’s first nuclear power plant is surrounded by lingering ambiguity, Turkey’s energy minister has so far left unanswered Russia’s requests for nuclear talks, Hürriyet Daily News has learned from well-placed sources."
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Turkish press split over authenticity of controversial army document
"Turkish press split over authenticity of controversial army document
ISTANBUL - Media are divided on whether the signature on a document that seeks to topple the ruling Justice and Development Party is authentic. Most rely on the same statements but the conclusions are vastly different. Conservative-leaning media outlets seem convinced the signature is real whereas others lean the other way"
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ISTANBUL - Media are divided on whether the signature on a document that seeks to topple the ruling Justice and Development Party is authentic. Most rely on the same statements but the conclusions are vastly different. Conservative-leaning media outlets seem convinced the signature is real whereas others lean the other way"
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Turkey to resume mediation
"Turkey to resume mediation
Daily News with wires - Turkey is ready to resume mediating peace talks between Israel and Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu told reporters Thursday at the United Nations."
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Daily News with wires - Turkey is ready to resume mediating peace talks between Israel and Syria, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu told reporters Thursday at the United Nations."
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Cancellation would hurt Turkey’s image: France
"Cancellation would hurt Turkey’s image: France
PARIS - France is continuing with its preparations at full speed to host its Turkey Season as planned between July 1 and March 31, 2010, even though Erdoğan has signaled a possible cancellation. The nine-month-long event is set to introduce Turkey, in all facets, to the French people"
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PARIS - France is continuing with its preparations at full speed to host its Turkey Season as planned between July 1 and March 31, 2010, even though Erdoğan has signaled a possible cancellation. The nine-month-long event is set to introduce Turkey, in all facets, to the French people"
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Friday, June 19, 2009
Turkish Ambassador: No Changes In Turkish-Armenian Relations - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2009
"Turkish Ambassador: No Changes In Turkish-Armenian Relations
June 19, 2009
The Turkish ambassador in Azerbaijan says 'there is no progress in the implementation of the road map signed between Turkey and Armenia.'"
More:Turkish Ambassador: No Changes In Turkish-Armenian Relations - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2009
June 19, 2009
The Turkish ambassador in Azerbaijan says 'there is no progress in the implementation of the road map signed between Turkey and Armenia.'"
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Turkish army on defensive over alleged plot
"Turkish army on defensive over alleged plot
By Delphine Strauss in Ankara
Published: June 19 2009 16:44 | Last updated: June 19 2009 16:44
A row over a leaked document containing plans to undermine Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) has exposed the waning influence of powerful generals in political life."
More:FT.com / Europe - Turkish army on defensive over alleged plot
By Delphine Strauss in Ankara
Published: June 19 2009 16:44 | Last updated: June 19 2009 16:44
A row over a leaked document containing plans to undermine Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) has exposed the waning influence of powerful generals in political life."
More:FT.com / Europe - Turkish army on defensive over alleged plot
Istanbul: ‘You're seeing the future' - The Globe and Mail
"Istanbul: ‘You're seeing the future'
Carly Weeks
ISTANBUL — From Saturday's Globe and Mail, Friday, Jun. 19, 2009 01:16PM EDT
It's just past 11 p.m. on a stifling Friday night when a group of young revellers bursts into song after a mariachi band in a packed bar serenades their guest of honour with a Spanish-flavoured rendition of Happy Birthday . "
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Carly Weeks
ISTANBUL — From Saturday's Globe and Mail, Friday, Jun. 19, 2009 01:16PM EDT
It's just past 11 p.m. on a stifling Friday night when a group of young revellers bursts into song after a mariachi band in a packed bar serenades their guest of honour with a Spanish-flavoured rendition of Happy Birthday . "
More:Istanbul: ‘You're seeing the future' - The Globe and Mail
Spotlight - Scion of Turkish Banking Family Stresses Traditional Values - NYTimes.com
"Scion of Turkish Banking Family Stresses Traditional Values
By KARINA ROBINSON
Published: June 19, 2009
ISTANBUL — Old-fashioned banking is back in vogue, and so is family ownership of institutions. Both suggest the sort of stability and values that were left behind in a boom characterized by overly complex derivatives and a twisted version of capitalism that saw investors generally not take up their responsibilities as owners."
More:Spotlight - Scion of Turkish Banking Family Stresses Traditional Values - NYTimes.com
By KARINA ROBINSON
Published: June 19, 2009
ISTANBUL — Old-fashioned banking is back in vogue, and so is family ownership of institutions. Both suggest the sort of stability and values that were left behind in a boom characterized by overly complex derivatives and a twisted version of capitalism that saw investors generally not take up their responsibilities as owners."
More:Spotlight - Scion of Turkish Banking Family Stresses Traditional Values - NYTimes.com
TURKEY'S EU NEGOTIATOR SEES EU AS TURKEY'S DIETICIAN - Turk.Net
"TURKEY'S EU NEGOTIATOR SEES EU AS TURKEY'S DIETICIAN
ABANT (A.A) - 19.06.2009 - Turkey's European Union (EU) negotiator defined the union as Turkey's dietician on Friday.
Turkish State Minister Egemen Bagis, who is also the chief negotiator for EU talks, said he was seeing the EU as Turkey's dietician."
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ABANT (A.A) - 19.06.2009 - Turkey's European Union (EU) negotiator defined the union as Turkey's dietician on Friday.
Turkish State Minister Egemen Bagis, who is also the chief negotiator for EU talks, said he was seeing the EU as Turkey's dietician."
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Turkey and IMF say hold 'very useful' talks
"Turkey and IMF say hold 'very useful' talks
* IMF's Lipsky says talks with Turkey very useful
* Turkey's Babacan says both sides' views are close
* Economy may be on verge of recovery
(Adds fresh Lipsky, Babacan comment)
By Selcuk Gokoluk
BODRUM, Turkey, June 19 (Reuters) - Turkey and the International Monetary Fund held very useful talks on a long-awaited new lending agreement on Friday, the Fund's No. 2 official said, and the Turkish Economy Minister said their views were close."
More:Business Feed Article | Business | guardian.co.uk
* IMF's Lipsky says talks with Turkey very useful
* Turkey's Babacan says both sides' views are close
* Economy may be on verge of recovery
(Adds fresh Lipsky, Babacan comment)
By Selcuk Gokoluk
BODRUM, Turkey, June 19 (Reuters) - Turkey and the International Monetary Fund held very useful talks on a long-awaited new lending agreement on Friday, the Fund's No. 2 official said, and the Turkish Economy Minister said their views were close."
More:Business Feed Article | Business | guardian.co.uk
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