"�No magic wand for Turkish women�s rights�
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Turkey is aware of problems concerning the situation of women in the country and is determined to expand women�s rights, says State Minister Aksit in response to European Parliament critics
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Despite criticizing Turkish women's low participation in political activities and urging Turkish political personalities to act as �role models� in order to stimulate women's participation, European parliamentarians yesterday agreed to call on both the European Union and Parliament to support a Turkey that has taken �significant steps� towards fighting gender discrimination in society. "
More:Turkish Daily News - �No magic wand for Turkish women�s rights�
Thursday, March 17, 2005
Turkish Daily News - Turkey-EU Association Committee gathers in Brussels
"Turkey-EU Association Committee gathers in Brussels
Thursday, March 17, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A Turkish delegation led by Ambassador Volkan Bozkir, deputy undersecretary for European Union affairs, is set to hold talks in Brussels today in order to work out a deal with the European Commission over a protocol that Turkey pledged to sign for extending Ankara's 1963 agreement with the EU to the new members, including the Greek Cypriot administration"
More:Turkish Daily News - Turkey-EU Association Committee gathers in Brussels
Thursday, March 17, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A Turkish delegation led by Ambassador Volkan Bozkir, deputy undersecretary for European Union affairs, is set to hold talks in Brussels today in order to work out a deal with the European Commission over a protocol that Turkey pledged to sign for extending Ankara's 1963 agreement with the EU to the new members, including the Greek Cypriot administration"
More:Turkish Daily News - Turkey-EU Association Committee gathers in Brussels
EUobserver.com:Women's rights in Turkey slowly improving
"Women's rights in Turkey slowly improving
17.03.2005 - 09:51 CET | By Meghan Sapp
Despite the continued obvious inequality between men and women in Turkey, the country is making efforts to change perceptions towards women as it looks to join the EU.
Speaking at a European Parliament public hearing on the status of women�s rights in Turkey Wednesday (16 March), the Turkish national government�s only female minister, G�dal Aksit, said that her country has united with media, schools, and NGOs in fighting violence against women.
'Turkey is doing everything it can in regards to human rights', said the minister of state.
'The important thing is that women take the place they are entitled to', she said.
Ms Aksit condemned police brutality on 6 March against women demonstrating in Turkey for gender equality.
She said the event was caused by a lack of proper police training adding that three of the officers had been suspended while others may yet be once the investigation is concluded.
Though gender-based inequality is a fact in Turkey, it is not uniform around the country, university professor Dr. Feride Acar told the hearing.
'Turkish migrants in the west and north of Europe demonstrate the worst cases of inequality', said Dr Acar."
More:EUobserver.com
17.03.2005 - 09:51 CET | By Meghan Sapp
Despite the continued obvious inequality between men and women in Turkey, the country is making efforts to change perceptions towards women as it looks to join the EU.
Speaking at a European Parliament public hearing on the status of women�s rights in Turkey Wednesday (16 March), the Turkish national government�s only female minister, G�dal Aksit, said that her country has united with media, schools, and NGOs in fighting violence against women.
'Turkey is doing everything it can in regards to human rights', said the minister of state.
'The important thing is that women take the place they are entitled to', she said.
Ms Aksit condemned police brutality on 6 March against women demonstrating in Turkey for gender equality.
She said the event was caused by a lack of proper police training adding that three of the officers had been suspended while others may yet be once the investigation is concluded.
Though gender-based inequality is a fact in Turkey, it is not uniform around the country, university professor Dr. Feride Acar told the hearing.
'Turkish migrants in the west and north of Europe demonstrate the worst cases of inequality', said Dr Acar."
More:EUobserver.com
KARAMANLIS-JUNCKER MEETING IN BRUSSELS
"KARAMANLIS-JUNCKER MEETING IN BRUSSELS
Brussels, 17 March 2005 (16:18 UTC+2)
The 4th Community Support Framework, the Lisbon strategy, the Stability and Development Pact issues and the EU-Turkey relations were among the issues discussed in the meeting Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis had with Luxembourg Prime Minister and EU President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels today.
On the 4th Community Support Framework, Mr. Karamanlis stated that Greece supports the European Commission proposal on the Lisbon strategy, he said that further steps should be made toward financial stability while referring to the Euro-Turkish relations he called on Turkey to prove that it intends to comply with European acquis."
KARAMANLIS-JUNCKER MEETING IN BRUSSELS
Brussels, 17 March 2005 (16:18 UTC+2)
The 4th Community Support Framework, the Lisbon strategy, the Stability and Development Pact issues and the EU-Turkey relations were among the issues discussed in the meeting Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis had with Luxembourg Prime Minister and EU President Jean-Claude Juncker in Brussels today.
On the 4th Community Support Framework, Mr. Karamanlis stated that Greece supports the European Commission proposal on the Lisbon strategy, he said that further steps should be made toward financial stability while referring to the Euro-Turkish relations he called on Turkey to prove that it intends to comply with European acquis."
KARAMANLIS-JUNCKER MEETING IN BRUSSELS
EUbusiness - Turkish journalists demonstrate against penal code
"Turkish journalists demonstrate against penal codeDocument Actions 17/03/2005
About 500 Turkish journalists marched through central Istanbul Thursday, calling on the government to suspend the introduction of a new penal code seen as a threat to freedom of the press. Some of the participants wore handcuffs and covered their mouths with tape, while others wrapped rope around their legs. The demonstrators marched on a symbolic route from the headquarters of the Turkish Journalists' Association to Istanbul's main courthouse and called their protest 'a march to get journalists accustomed to the courthouse road.' The march was organized as part of a campaign by the Turkish media to halt the introduction on April 1 of Turkey's new penal code. "
More:EUbusiness - Turkish journalists demonstrate against penal code
About 500 Turkish journalists marched through central Istanbul Thursday, calling on the government to suspend the introduction of a new penal code seen as a threat to freedom of the press. Some of the participants wore handcuffs and covered their mouths with tape, while others wrapped rope around their legs. The demonstrators marched on a symbolic route from the headquarters of the Turkish Journalists' Association to Istanbul's main courthouse and called their protest 'a march to get journalists accustomed to the courthouse road.' The march was organized as part of a campaign by the Turkish media to halt the introduction on April 1 of Turkey's new penal code. "
More:EUbusiness - Turkish journalists demonstrate against penal code
Drama from the kilns of Turkey
"Drama from the kilns of Turkey
Iznik: The Artistry of Ottoman Ceramics Walter B. Denny Thames & Hudson, $75
Alexandria Abramian-Mott
Named after the town in northwestern Turkey in which they were made, Iznik tiles and wares are among the most faithful mirrors of Ottoman artistic style in the 15th and 16th centuries. The relationship between kiln and court was a close one, which University of Massachusetts professor Walter B. Denny renders in dramatic form."
More:Drama from the kilns of Turkey
Iznik: The Artistry of Ottoman Ceramics Walter B. Denny Thames & Hudson, $75
Alexandria Abramian-Mott
Named after the town in northwestern Turkey in which they were made, Iznik tiles and wares are among the most faithful mirrors of Ottoman artistic style in the 15th and 16th centuries. The relationship between kiln and court was a close one, which University of Massachusetts professor Walter B. Denny renders in dramatic form."
More:Drama from the kilns of Turkey
Paradise Post - Want a unique holiday? Try Turkish delight!
"Want a unique holiday? Try Turkish delight!
By April Blankfort
Looking for a very special holiday this year? Try Turkey. Former Post co-owner Lowell Blankfort and his wife April, who've been to lots of places, did last year and discovered it was among the most fascinating, varied and exotic tourist meccas on earth,
There are many Turkeys to choose from, depending upon one's travel tastes and budgets. The following article is intended to give you the flavor of how it was for one couple, the Blankforts, traveling independently. Read on"
More:Paradise Post - News Features
By April Blankfort
Looking for a very special holiday this year? Try Turkey. Former Post co-owner Lowell Blankfort and his wife April, who've been to lots of places, did last year and discovered it was among the most fascinating, varied and exotic tourist meccas on earth,
There are many Turkeys to choose from, depending upon one's travel tastes and budgets. The following article is intended to give you the flavor of how it was for one couple, the Blankforts, traveling independently. Read on"
More:Paradise Post - News Features
UK trip a success says Gul
"UK trip a success says Gul
Britain understood the Cyprus issue and appreciated Turkey's efforts to resolve the dispute, the Foreign Minister said.
March 17� Cyprus, Turkey's European Union accession process and economic ties dominated Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah G�l�s four day visit to Great Britain."
More:UK trip a success says Gul
Britain understood the Cyprus issue and appreciated Turkey's efforts to resolve the dispute, the Foreign Minister said.
March 17� Cyprus, Turkey's European Union accession process and economic ties dominated Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah G�l�s four day visit to Great Britain."
More:UK trip a success says Gul
ekathimerini.com | Turkish expectations
"Turkish expectations
By K.I. Angelopoulos
There is no reason why Ankara should not want to sign the protocol extending an already existing Turkey-EU association agreement to cover 10 new members, including Cyprus. Turkish officials have repeatedly said that Ankara’s signature will not amount to a recognition of an independent Republic of Cyprus — without drawing any reaction from the major European nations. By signing the protocol, Ankara will be in compliance with the European Council’s demands, while at the same time it will pre-empt the threat of a Cypriot veto of the launching of Turkey’s membership negotiations."
More:ekathimerini.com | Turkish expectations
By K.I. Angelopoulos
There is no reason why Ankara should not want to sign the protocol extending an already existing Turkey-EU association agreement to cover 10 new members, including Cyprus. Turkish officials have repeatedly said that Ankara’s signature will not amount to a recognition of an independent Republic of Cyprus — without drawing any reaction from the major European nations. By signing the protocol, Ankara will be in compliance with the European Council’s demands, while at the same time it will pre-empt the threat of a Cypriot veto of the launching of Turkey’s membership negotiations."
More:ekathimerini.com | Turkish expectations
REPORTER.GR:Cyprus citizens pessimistic about EU and solution
"Cyprus citizens pessimistic about EU and solution
11:50 - 17 March 2005 - Cypriots appear pessimistic regarding Cyprus' accession to the EU in May last year and the prospects of finding a solution to the Cyprus problem, according to a research titled ''Cyprus-Barometre'', which shows the Cypriots against Turkey's EU course and in favour of the Republic of Cyprus vetoing Turkey's accession, reports Financial Mirror. "
More:REPORTER.GR
11:50 - 17 March 2005 - Cypriots appear pessimistic regarding Cyprus' accession to the EU in May last year and the prospects of finding a solution to the Cyprus problem, according to a research titled ''Cyprus-Barometre'', which shows the Cypriots against Turkey's EU course and in favour of the Republic of Cyprus vetoing Turkey's accession, reports Financial Mirror. "
More:REPORTER.GR
World News Article | Reuters.co.uk:EU reassures Turkey on talks start
"EU reassures Turkey on talks start
Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:06 PM GMT
ANKARA (Reuters) - The European Commission has reassured Turkey that an EU decision to postpone entry talks with Croatia would not harm Ankara's own chances of starting negotiations on schedule in October.
European Union foreign ministers delayed talks with Croatia on Wednesday because of its failure to arrest a top war crimes suspect -- a decision that sent a powerful signal to other would-be EU members that they must fully respect human rights.
Some Turkish newspapers saw the decision as a warning to Turkey that the start of its own talks would not be automatic.
'The decision on Croatia was taken on merit. There is no connection with the Turkish situation,' said Hansjoerg Kretschmer, the European Commission's envoy to Ankara.
'I don't know when the negotiations with Croatia will begin but a decision has been taken to start negotiations with Turkey on October 3,' he told reporters."
More:World News Article | Reuters.co.uk
Thu Mar 17, 2005 12:06 PM GMT
ANKARA (Reuters) - The European Commission has reassured Turkey that an EU decision to postpone entry talks with Croatia would not harm Ankara's own chances of starting negotiations on schedule in October.
European Union foreign ministers delayed talks with Croatia on Wednesday because of its failure to arrest a top war crimes suspect -- a decision that sent a powerful signal to other would-be EU members that they must fully respect human rights.
Some Turkish newspapers saw the decision as a warning to Turkey that the start of its own talks would not be automatic.
'The decision on Croatia was taken on merit. There is no connection with the Turkish situation,' said Hansjoerg Kretschmer, the European Commission's envoy to Ankara.
'I don't know when the negotiations with Croatia will begin but a decision has been taken to start negotiations with Turkey on October 3,' he told reporters."
More:World News Article | Reuters.co.uk
CBC News: Landslide buries part of Turkish village
"Landslide buries part of Turkish village
Last Updated Thu, 17 Mar 2005 07:59:28 EST
CBC News
ANKARA, TURKEY - Paramilitary forces raced to rescue at least 21 people after a landslide buried more than a dozen houses in central Turkey early Thursday.
The landslide hit the village of Sugozu in central Anatolian Sivas province while people were still sleeping.
A local police official said the cause of the landslide was not known.
It wasn't caused by heavy rains, he added.
Poor building standards and the development of housing on unstable river banks have been blamed for past disasters, however.
A number of bulldozers have been sent to Sugozu to help in the search for survivors. "
CBC News: Landslide buries part of Turkish village
Last Updated Thu, 17 Mar 2005 07:59:28 EST
CBC News
ANKARA, TURKEY - Paramilitary forces raced to rescue at least 21 people after a landslide buried more than a dozen houses in central Turkey early Thursday.
The landslide hit the village of Sugozu in central Anatolian Sivas province while people were still sleeping.
A local police official said the cause of the landslide was not known.
It wasn't caused by heavy rains, he added.
Poor building standards and the development of housing on unstable river banks have been blamed for past disasters, however.
A number of bulldozers have been sent to Sugozu to help in the search for survivors. "
CBC News: Landslide buries part of Turkish village
U.S. Embassy Ankara Turkey:Ambassador's Answer to a Reporter's Question on Syria
"Ambassador�s Answer to a Reporter�s Question on Syria
Governor�s Office, Bursa
March 14, 2005
AMBASSADOR EDELMAN: I think the important thing with regard to Syria is that the international community is united behind UN Security Council Resolution 1559, which was co-sponsored by the United States and France, and which calls for the withdrawal of all Syrian forces promptly from Lebanon and the disarming of militias in Lebanon. This is a policy that has international support. When President Bush came to Europe, it was a policy that was endorsed by President Chirac, by Chancellor Schroeder, by the Russian Government, by the Saudi Arabian Government, and by the Egyptian Government, and we continue to believe that that is the best course for stability in the region. We hope that Turkey will also join in that international consensus, in supporting a thorough and immediate Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon. How Turkey wants to reflect the international community�s general position is for Turkey to determine."
U.S. Embassy Ankara Turkey
Governor�s Office, Bursa
March 14, 2005
AMBASSADOR EDELMAN: I think the important thing with regard to Syria is that the international community is united behind UN Security Council Resolution 1559, which was co-sponsored by the United States and France, and which calls for the withdrawal of all Syrian forces promptly from Lebanon and the disarming of militias in Lebanon. This is a policy that has international support. When President Bush came to Europe, it was a policy that was endorsed by President Chirac, by Chancellor Schroeder, by the Russian Government, by the Saudi Arabian Government, and by the Egyptian Government, and we continue to believe that that is the best course for stability in the region. We hope that Turkey will also join in that international consensus, in supporting a thorough and immediate Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon. How Turkey wants to reflect the international community�s general position is for Turkey to determine."
U.S. Embassy Ankara Turkey
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
In Turkey, taboo lifts over past treatment of Armenians | csmonitor.com
"In Turkey, taboo lifts over past treatment of Armenians
Last week, Prime Minister Erdogan proposed a joint study into Armenian claims of genocide.
By Yigal Schleifer | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
ISTANBUL, TURKEY � When Turkish executive Noyan Soyak helped found a group to bring together businessmen from Turkey and Armenia, the organization stepped into a gaping void.
'When we started [in 1997], it was difficult even to publicly pronounce the word 'Armenia' or 'Armenians' in Turkey,' says Mr. Soyak, whose group today has some 250 Turkish and Armenian members."
More:In Turkey, taboo lifts over past treatment of Armenians | csmonitor.com
Last week, Prime Minister Erdogan proposed a joint study into Armenian claims of genocide.
By Yigal Schleifer | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
ISTANBUL, TURKEY � When Turkish executive Noyan Soyak helped found a group to bring together businessmen from Turkey and Armenia, the organization stepped into a gaping void.
'When we started [in 1997], it was difficult even to publicly pronounce the word 'Armenia' or 'Armenians' in Turkey,' says Mr. Soyak, whose group today has some 250 Turkish and Armenian members."
More:In Turkey, taboo lifts over past treatment of Armenians | csmonitor.com
Turkish Daily News - Anti-Turkey campaign in France mounts ahead of referendum
"Anti-Turkey campaign in France mounts ahead of referendum
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
�No� to the European Constitution spells an immediate freeze of Turkey�s entry talks with the EU, French politician Villiers says
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
While French domestic politics has been focused on a referendum to be held on the European Constitution slated for May 29, a heavy-hitter from the �no� camp, Philippe de Villiers, leader of the Movement for France (MPF), said membership negotiations between the European Union and Turkey would immediately be halted if the French people voted �no� in a May referendum, reported the Anatolia news agency. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Anti-Turkey campaign in France mounts ahead of referendum
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
�No� to the European Constitution spells an immediate freeze of Turkey�s entry talks with the EU, French politician Villiers says
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
While French domestic politics has been focused on a referendum to be held on the European Constitution slated for May 29, a heavy-hitter from the �no� camp, Philippe de Villiers, leader of the Movement for France (MPF), said membership negotiations between the European Union and Turkey would immediately be halted if the French people voted �no� in a May referendum, reported the Anatolia news agency. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Anti-Turkey campaign in France mounts ahead of referendum
Turkish Daily News - Denktas falls to no rival in 29 years
"Denktas falls to no rival in 29 years
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
KKTC President Rauf Denktas, who announces his withdrawal from the upcoming presidential elections to be held in Turkish Cyprus, leaves his mark on Turkish Cypriot politics
Ankara - Turkish Daily News
Turkish Cypriot President Rauf Denktas, a veteran of the Cyprus cause, will not run in the presidential elections in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) slated for April 17, ending of his long run as the �top dog� in Turkish Cypriot politics. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Denktas falls to no rival in 29 years
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
KKTC President Rauf Denktas, who announces his withdrawal from the upcoming presidential elections to be held in Turkish Cyprus, leaves his mark on Turkish Cypriot politics
Ankara - Turkish Daily News
Turkish Cypriot President Rauf Denktas, a veteran of the Cyprus cause, will not run in the presidential elections in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) slated for April 17, ending of his long run as the �top dog� in Turkish Cypriot politics. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Denktas falls to no rival in 29 years
Turkish Parliament Approves Student Pardon Law
"Turkish Parliament Approves Student Pardon Law
ANKARA - Turkish Parliament on Tuesday approved student pardon law which allows the university students who were banned or suspended from their schools to resume their education.
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer earlier vetoed and returned the law for reconsideration at the Turkish parliament. "
More:Turkish Parliament Approves Student Pardon Law
ANKARA - Turkish Parliament on Tuesday approved student pardon law which allows the university students who were banned or suspended from their schools to resume their education.
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer earlier vetoed and returned the law for reconsideration at the Turkish parliament. "
More:Turkish Parliament Approves Student Pardon Law
webitpr -Turkey To Host Headquaters As ZTE Strengthens European Market Position
"Turkey To Host Headquaters As ZTE Strengthens European Market Position
16 March 2005
Istanbul is to host the Eastern European headquarters of one of the world�s fastest growing telecommunications companies. ZTE Corporation, China�s largest telecommunications manufacturer and wireless solutions provider, announced today that its operations in this rapidly-developing market will be managed out of its new offices in the Turkish city.
The announcement comes just a week before ZTE�s pan-European roadshow is due to set out from Istanbul. The roadshow will see the Corporation�s technology visit ten countries over the next three months."
More:webitpr - online press release distribution and monitoring
16 March 2005
Istanbul is to host the Eastern European headquarters of one of the world�s fastest growing telecommunications companies. ZTE Corporation, China�s largest telecommunications manufacturer and wireless solutions provider, announced today that its operations in this rapidly-developing market will be managed out of its new offices in the Turkish city.
The announcement comes just a week before ZTE�s pan-European roadshow is due to set out from Istanbul. The roadshow will see the Corporation�s technology visit ten countries over the next three months."
More:webitpr - online press release distribution and monitoring
Middle East Newsline -PKK FORCE RETURNS TO 1999 LEVEL
"PKK FORCE RETURNS TO 1999 LEVEL
ANKARA [MENL] -- The Kurdish insurgency in Turkey has returned to the level of the 1990s during the height of the war against Ankara.
Officials reported a sharp rise in the number of insurgents from the Kurdish Workers Party, or PKK. They said at least 2,500 PKK members have entered Turkey from Iraq over the last 18 months in a move that has restored the Kurdish insurgency.
'The number of terrorists in Turkey equals the number at the time of PKK head Abdullah Ocalan's 1999 capture,' Turkish Land Forces Commander Gen. Yasar Buyukanit said.
In 1999, Turkey forced Syria to expel Ocalan. He was later captured in Africa and brought for trial to Turkey in a move that crippled the PKK for the next five years. "
Middle East Newsline -
ANKARA [MENL] -- The Kurdish insurgency in Turkey has returned to the level of the 1990s during the height of the war against Ankara.
Officials reported a sharp rise in the number of insurgents from the Kurdish Workers Party, or PKK. They said at least 2,500 PKK members have entered Turkey from Iraq over the last 18 months in a move that has restored the Kurdish insurgency.
'The number of terrorists in Turkey equals the number at the time of PKK head Abdullah Ocalan's 1999 capture,' Turkish Land Forces Commander Gen. Yasar Buyukanit said.
In 1999, Turkey forced Syria to expel Ocalan. He was later captured in Africa and brought for trial to Turkey in a move that crippled the PKK for the next five years. "
Middle East Newsline -
Kazanci: We Are Deeply Concerned And Insulted By The U.S. Ambassador's Interference In Turkish President's Agenda
"Kazanci: We Are Deeply Concerned And Insulted By The U.S. Ambassador's Interference In Turkish President's
ANKARA - Chairman of the Kemalist Thinking Associationn Ertugrul Kazanci has told the A.A today that Turks are deeply concerned by the U.S. Ambassador, Eric Edelman's interference even in Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer's agenda.
''Who is to decide whom will visit our brothers in Syria? Could it be Mr. Sezer or Edelman? This is where we are currently... Enough is enough,'' said Kazanci. "
More:Kazanci: We Are Deeply Concerned And Insulted By The U.S. Ambassador's Interference In Turkish President's Agenda
ANKARA - Chairman of the Kemalist Thinking Associationn Ertugrul Kazanci has told the A.A today that Turks are deeply concerned by the U.S. Ambassador, Eric Edelman's interference even in Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer's agenda.
''Who is to decide whom will visit our brothers in Syria? Could it be Mr. Sezer or Edelman? This is where we are currently... Enough is enough,'' said Kazanci. "
More:Kazanci: We Are Deeply Concerned And Insulted By The U.S. Ambassador's Interference In Turkish President's Agenda
Wolfowitz: Convince Damascus, Let's Look Ahead
"Wolfowitz: Convince Damascus, Let's Look Ahead
By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Wednesday 16, 2005
zaman.com
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer will visit Syria in April; however the visit, which will take place in a time of escalating international pressure, has caused disruptions in the Ankara-Washington line.
The issue was on the agenda during the eight-deputy delegation of the Turkish Parliamentary Democracy Delegation's Washington contacts."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031617528)
By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Wednesday 16, 2005
zaman.com
Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer will visit Syria in April; however the visit, which will take place in a time of escalating international pressure, has caused disruptions in the Ankara-Washington line.
The issue was on the agenda during the eight-deputy delegation of the Turkish Parliamentary Democracy Delegation's Washington contacts."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031617528)
Turkey Supports Macedonia's Nato Membership, Turkish P.M. Says
"Turkey Supports Macedonia's Nato Membership, Turkish P.M. Says
Published: 3/16/2005
ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey supported Macedonia's NATO membership.
Interviewing with Macedonian Information Agency (MIA), Erdogan said that Turkey attached importance to Macedonia's security, stability, welfare and territorial integrity."
More:Turkey Supports Macedonia's Nato Membership, Turkish P.M. Says
Published: 3/16/2005
ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that Turkey supported Macedonia's NATO membership.
Interviewing with Macedonian Information Agency (MIA), Erdogan said that Turkey attached importance to Macedonia's security, stability, welfare and territorial integrity."
More:Turkey Supports Macedonia's Nato Membership, Turkish P.M. Says
Expatica - PKK extradition saga continues
"PKK extradition saga continues
Justice Minister Piet Hein Donner is to request permission from the Supreme Court to extradite PKK Kurdish terror suspect Nuriye Kesbir to Turkey. The appeals court in The Hague ruled in January that her extradition cannot be allowed due to concerns she might be tortured in Turkey. The court said Turkish authorities gave insufficient guarantees regarding Kesbir's safety. But Donner claims the court has underestimate the principle of trust and cannot prove that Kesbir will be placed in danger if extradited to Turkey."
More:Expatica-PKK extradition saga continues
Justice Minister Piet Hein Donner is to request permission from the Supreme Court to extradite PKK Kurdish terror suspect Nuriye Kesbir to Turkey. The appeals court in The Hague ruled in January that her extradition cannot be allowed due to concerns she might be tortured in Turkey. The court said Turkish authorities gave insufficient guarantees regarding Kesbir's safety. But Donner claims the court has underestimate the principle of trust and cannot prove that Kesbir will be placed in danger if extradited to Turkey."
More:Expatica-PKK extradition saga continues
Blogcritics.org: Islamic Secularism, "24", and transformation
"Islamic Secularism, '24', and transformation
24 - Seasons 1-3
DVD from Fox Home Entertainment
Release date: 14 December, 2004
Fox's hit show '24' took a giant leap into fair and balanced portrayals of Muslim characters in a well-directed episode this week, which featured two secular Muslims who aid Jack Bauer and his rival (romantic) to defend themselves against a gang of mercenaries.
This does much more in creating fair perceptions of Muslims than inane PSAs and balances the central Asian Muslim family in the show, who turn out to be sleeper terrorists, out to destroy the social fabric of their adopted society.
Secularism and Exclusivism have constantly battled it out in Islamic history. Traditionalists define the conflict as that between Islam and polytheism. Modernists have sought to embrace progressive thought, such as Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey."
More:Blogcritics.org: Islamic Secularism, "24", and transformation
24 - Seasons 1-3
DVD from Fox Home Entertainment
Release date: 14 December, 2004
Fox's hit show '24' took a giant leap into fair and balanced portrayals of Muslim characters in a well-directed episode this week, which featured two secular Muslims who aid Jack Bauer and his rival (romantic) to defend themselves against a gang of mercenaries.
This does much more in creating fair perceptions of Muslims than inane PSAs and balances the central Asian Muslim family in the show, who turn out to be sleeper terrorists, out to destroy the social fabric of their adopted society.
Secularism and Exclusivism have constantly battled it out in Islamic history. Traditionalists define the conflict as that between Islam and polytheism. Modernists have sought to embrace progressive thought, such as Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey."
More:Blogcritics.org: Islamic Secularism, "24", and transformation
Ken Livingstone bars 'TRNC' ads in London
"Ken Livingstone bars 'TRNC' ads in London
MAYOR of London Ken Livingstone has banned all tourism advertising of the �TRNC� from the city�s buses, tube trains and other public places under his jurisdiction, reports said yesterday.
According to the reports from London, Livingstone has also been turning down requests from tourism representatives of the Turkish Cypriots and their advertising agency for a meeting to discuss revising the decision taken late last month.
The decision was taken on the basis that the advertisements could cause offence to a large segment of the population. There are around 200,000 Greek Cypriots living in London. The Turkish Cypriot advertisers were notified with an official letter from Livingstone�s office, saying the decision had not been taken lightly.
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation yesterday declined to comment on whether the government had had a hand in lobbying for such a decision.
Turkish Cypriot official sources said they were looking into the development to ascertain the full facts. "
Ken Livingstone bars 'TRNC' ads in London
MAYOR of London Ken Livingstone has banned all tourism advertising of the �TRNC� from the city�s buses, tube trains and other public places under his jurisdiction, reports said yesterday.
According to the reports from London, Livingstone has also been turning down requests from tourism representatives of the Turkish Cypriots and their advertising agency for a meeting to discuss revising the decision taken late last month.
The decision was taken on the basis that the advertisements could cause offence to a large segment of the population. There are around 200,000 Greek Cypriots living in London. The Turkish Cypriot advertisers were notified with an official letter from Livingstone�s office, saying the decision had not been taken lightly.
The Cyprus Tourism Organisation yesterday declined to comment on whether the government had had a hand in lobbying for such a decision.
Turkish Cypriot official sources said they were looking into the development to ascertain the full facts. "
Ken Livingstone bars 'TRNC' ads in London
'Inconceivable' for Turkey not to recognise Cyprus
"'Inconceivable' for Turkey not to recognise Cyprus
By Jean Christou
IT WOULD be �inconceivable� for Turkey not to recognise an EU member state at the same time as it is negotiating to become a member of the bloc, Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides said yesterday.
He was responding to statements by British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw that Ankara�s recognition of Cyprus would be resolved in the context of Turkey�s full membership of the EU.
Chrysostomides also dismissed as untrue Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul�s statement that Turkey�s customs union with the 10 new EU member states was already functioning."
More:'Inconceivable' for Turkey not to recognise Cyprus
By Jean Christou
IT WOULD be �inconceivable� for Turkey not to recognise an EU member state at the same time as it is negotiating to become a member of the bloc, Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides said yesterday.
He was responding to statements by British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw that Ankara�s recognition of Cyprus would be resolved in the context of Turkey�s full membership of the EU.
Chrysostomides also dismissed as untrue Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul�s statement that Turkey�s customs union with the 10 new EU member states was already functioning."
More:'Inconceivable' for Turkey not to recognise Cyprus
albawaba.com middle east news information::Reports: US, EU put pressure on Turkish president to cancel Syria visit
"Reports: US, EU put pressure on Turkish president to cancel Syria visit
Posted: 16-03-2005 , 14:30 GMT
The United States asked Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer to postpone his next month visit to Damascus. According to Sabah newspaper, Washington conveyed Ankara its expectation from President Sezer to cancel or postpone his visit to Damascus scheduled in April through diplomatic means. "
More:albawaba.com middle east news information::Reports: US, EU put pressure on Turkish president to cancel Syria visit
Posted: 16-03-2005 , 14:30 GMT
The United States asked Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer to postpone his next month visit to Damascus. According to Sabah newspaper, Washington conveyed Ankara its expectation from President Sezer to cancel or postpone his visit to Damascus scheduled in April through diplomatic means. "
More:albawaba.com middle east news information::Reports: US, EU put pressure on Turkish president to cancel Syria visit
Why is the Bottom of the Saucepan Black?
"Why is the Bottom of the Saucepan Black?
There is a big noise whenever the U.S. State Department issues its annual human rights report. Some say that America should look at her own mistakes first, before dealing with human rights violations in other countries. Is such a reaction either fair or good for humanity? No, I don't think so.
If you pay attention, the strongest reactions usually come from the worst violators of human rights. For sure, U.S. mistakes during the post September 11 anti-terrorism process and Iraqi war have all given ammunition to detractors. "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031617547)
There is a big noise whenever the U.S. State Department issues its annual human rights report. Some say that America should look at her own mistakes first, before dealing with human rights violations in other countries. Is such a reaction either fair or good for humanity? No, I don't think so.
If you pay attention, the strongest reactions usually come from the worst violators of human rights. For sure, U.S. mistakes during the post September 11 anti-terrorism process and Iraqi war have all given ammunition to detractors. "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031617547)
BBC NEWS | Programmes | Crossing Continents | Turkey's campaign to educate women
"Turkey's campaign to educate women
By Nici Marx
BBC Radio 4's Crossing Continents
Under severe pressure from the European Union to speed up reforms, Turkey has been turning its attention to women with a new war cry of 'education, education, education'.
Women's rights are in the spotlight as full EU membership nears
As it edges towards full EU membership, Turkey has been grappling with the Western view of it as too backward and 'too Muslim' to make the partnership tenable. "
More:BBC NEWS | Programmes | Crossing Continents | Turkey's campaign to educate women
By Nici Marx
BBC Radio 4's Crossing Continents
Under severe pressure from the European Union to speed up reforms, Turkey has been turning its attention to women with a new war cry of 'education, education, education'.
Women's rights are in the spotlight as full EU membership nears
As it edges towards full EU membership, Turkey has been grappling with the Western view of it as too backward and 'too Muslim' to make the partnership tenable. "
More:BBC NEWS | Programmes | Crossing Continents | Turkey's campaign to educate women
EUbusiness - Alarmed over freedoms, Turkish media seek suspension of new penal code
"Alarmed over freedoms, Turkish media seek suspension of new penal codeDocument Actions 16/03/2005
The Turkish media have launched a campaign to halt a much-hailed, EU-backed penal code just days before it comes into effect, saying it contains severe restrictions on freedom of the press. The new penal code may result in 'many arbitrary prosecutions... and pack prisons with journalists,' press groups said Wednesday in a letter to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The campaign to suspend and amend the law, which took the government by surprise, came only two weeks before it comes into force on April 1 and almost half a year after it was adopted by parliament in September amid much fanfare and praise from the European Union. "
More:EUbusiness - Alarmed over freedoms, Turkish media seek suspension of new penal code
The Turkish media have launched a campaign to halt a much-hailed, EU-backed penal code just days before it comes into effect, saying it contains severe restrictions on freedom of the press. The new penal code may result in 'many arbitrary prosecutions... and pack prisons with journalists,' press groups said Wednesday in a letter to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The campaign to suspend and amend the law, which took the government by surprise, came only two weeks before it comes into force on April 1 and almost half a year after it was adopted by parliament in September amid much fanfare and praise from the European Union. "
More:EUbusiness - Alarmed over freedoms, Turkish media seek suspension of new penal code
Armenians Silent Over Examination of Turkish Archives
"Armenians Silent Over Examination of Turkish Archives
By Anadolu News Agency (aa)
Published: Wednesday 16, 2005
zaman.com
Armenians have not commented on a proposal to investigate the searching the allegations of 'genocide' through examination of Turkish archives among other records in a panel organized in the German city of Cologne.
Armenian representatives preferred to remain silent when reporters questioned them on Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's statement: 'We are opening our archives for examination. Armenians should open theirs, too.' Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanyan has rejected a collaboration of historians from both countries on the Armenian 'genocide' allegations. "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031617546)
By Anadolu News Agency (aa)
Published: Wednesday 16, 2005
zaman.com
Armenians have not commented on a proposal to investigate the searching the allegations of 'genocide' through examination of Turkish archives among other records in a panel organized in the German city of Cologne.
Armenian representatives preferred to remain silent when reporters questioned them on Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's statement: 'We are opening our archives for examination. Armenians should open theirs, too.' Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanyan has rejected a collaboration of historians from both countries on the Armenian 'genocide' allegations. "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031617546)
Foreign media allowed into Turkey
Foreign media allowed into Turkey
Foreign media allowed into Turkish market.
March 16— Foreigners will now be allowed to invest in the Turkish media sector, after legislation was passed by Turkey’s parliament late Tuesday evening.
More:Foreign media allowed into Turkey
Foreign media allowed into Turkish market.
March 16— Foreigners will now be allowed to invest in the Turkish media sector, after legislation was passed by Turkey’s parliament late Tuesday evening.
More:Foreign media allowed into Turkey
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Stretching a friendship between two old foes - Opinion - www.theage.com.au
"Stretching a friendship between two old foes
By Vecihi Basarin
March 16, 2005
Page Tools
Email to a friend Printer format
Canberra is straining the bonds with Turkey that have grown since 1915.
It seems that there is a turf war going on between the Turkish and the Australian governments, 90 years after the Gallipoli campaign.
It possibly began 18 months ago when the Prime Minister talked about placing Gallipoli on the heritage list. His not-so-carefully chosen words breaching the concept of sovereignty of Turkish lands may have upset the Turkish Government. This was followed by another faux pax when the Governor-General, on opening the POW memorial at Ballarat in February last year, made historically incorrect statements about Anzac POWs held by Turks."
More:Stretching a friendship between two old foes - Opinion - www.theage.com.au
By Vecihi Basarin
March 16, 2005
Page Tools
Email to a friend Printer format
Canberra is straining the bonds with Turkey that have grown since 1915.
It seems that there is a turf war going on between the Turkish and the Australian governments, 90 years after the Gallipoli campaign.
It possibly began 18 months ago when the Prime Minister talked about placing Gallipoli on the heritage list. His not-so-carefully chosen words breaching the concept of sovereignty of Turkish lands may have upset the Turkish Government. This was followed by another faux pax when the Governor-General, on opening the POW memorial at Ballarat in February last year, made historically incorrect statements about Anzac POWs held by Turks."
More:Stretching a friendship between two old foes - Opinion - www.theage.com.au
Stretching a friendship between two old foes - Opinion - www.theage.com.au
"Stretching a friendship between two old foes
By Vecihi Basarin
March 16, 2005
Page Tools
Email to a friend Printer format
Canberra is straining the bonds with Turkey that have grown since 1915.
It seems that there is a turf war going on between the Turkish and the Australian governments, 90 years after the Gallipoli campaign.
It possibly began 18 months ago when the Prime Minister talked about placing Gallipoli on the heritage list. His not-so-carefully chosen words breaching the concept of sovereignty of Turkish lands may have upset the Turkish Government. This was followed by another faux pax when the Governor-General, on opening the POW memorial at Ballarat in February last year, made historically incorrect statements about Anzac POWs held by Turks."
More:Stretching a friendship between two old foes - Opinion - www.theage.com.au
By Vecihi Basarin
March 16, 2005
Page Tools
Email to a friend Printer format
Canberra is straining the bonds with Turkey that have grown since 1915.
It seems that there is a turf war going on between the Turkish and the Australian governments, 90 years after the Gallipoli campaign.
It possibly began 18 months ago when the Prime Minister talked about placing Gallipoli on the heritage list. His not-so-carefully chosen words breaching the concept of sovereignty of Turkish lands may have upset the Turkish Government. This was followed by another faux pax when the Governor-General, on opening the POW memorial at Ballarat in February last year, made historically incorrect statements about Anzac POWs held by Turks."
More:Stretching a friendship between two old foes - Opinion - www.theage.com.au
Expatica - Immigrant emancipation 'a growing trend'
"Immigrant emancipation 'a growing trend'
15 March 2005
AMSTERDAM � Young Turkish and Moroccan mothers have the same opinions about combining work and family duties than women from other ethnic groups, research indicates.
But the Dutch Family Council also said that the husbands of Turkish and Moroccan womae have different opinions regarding emancipation, newspaper Trouw reported on Tuesday."
More:Immigrant emancipation 'a growing trend'
15 March 2005
AMSTERDAM � Young Turkish and Moroccan mothers have the same opinions about combining work and family duties than women from other ethnic groups, research indicates.
But the Dutch Family Council also said that the husbands of Turkish and Moroccan womae have different opinions regarding emancipation, newspaper Trouw reported on Tuesday."
More:Immigrant emancipation 'a growing trend'
Edelman: Traditionally U.S. Administrations Prefer To Leave The Incidents Of 1915-1916 To Historians
"Edelman: Traditionally U.S. Administrations Prefer To Leave The Incidents Of 1915-1916 To Historians
Published: 3/14/2005
BURSA - U.S. Ambassador in Ankara Eric Edelman stated that ''traditionally U.S. administrations prefer to leave the incidents of 1915-1916 --regarding Armenians-- to historians''. "
More:Edelman: Traditionally U.S. Administrations Prefer To Leave The Incidents Of 1915-1916 To Historians
Published: 3/14/2005
BURSA - U.S. Ambassador in Ankara Eric Edelman stated that ''traditionally U.S. administrations prefer to leave the incidents of 1915-1916 --regarding Armenians-- to historians''. "
More:Edelman: Traditionally U.S. Administrations Prefer To Leave The Incidents Of 1915-1916 To Historians
JTW Comment - The Ball is in Brussels's Court
"The Ball is in Brussels's Court
Abdulhamit Bilici
Columnist Abdulhamit Bilici comments on Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul�s current official visit to Britain and Turkey�s European Union membership bid. A summary of his column is as follows:
�British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, who received our Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul yesterday in London, said that Turkey was quite ready to sign the protocol extending its Customs Union with present EU members to all the new states. �The ball is now in Brussels� court,� Straw said at a joint press conference following his meeting with Gul. For his part, Gul stressed that preparations to start membership negotiations with the EU in October were on track. Asked whether Greek Cypriot leader Tassos Papadopoulos could put increased pressure on Brussels to slow down Turkey�s EU process, Straw said that Britain has no wish to deal with any further problems on the Cyprus issue now, because it is high time for Ankara and Brussels to focus on the start of negotiations. "
More:JTW Comment - The Ball is in Brussels's Court
Abdulhamit Bilici
Columnist Abdulhamit Bilici comments on Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul�s current official visit to Britain and Turkey�s European Union membership bid. A summary of his column is as follows:
�British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, who received our Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul yesterday in London, said that Turkey was quite ready to sign the protocol extending its Customs Union with present EU members to all the new states. �The ball is now in Brussels� court,� Straw said at a joint press conference following his meeting with Gul. For his part, Gul stressed that preparations to start membership negotiations with the EU in October were on track. Asked whether Greek Cypriot leader Tassos Papadopoulos could put increased pressure on Brussels to slow down Turkey�s EU process, Straw said that Britain has no wish to deal with any further problems on the Cyprus issue now, because it is high time for Ankara and Brussels to focus on the start of negotiations. "
More:JTW Comment - The Ball is in Brussels's Court
JTW News - Syria: Turkey is Representative of Arab and Islamic World in EU
"Syria: Turkey is Representative of Arab and Islamic World in EU
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otari said: 'We see Turkey as representative of the Arab and Islamic World in the EU'. Otari gave an interview to a Turkish daily and declared Syria's support for Turkey's EU membership. He also claims that Turkey can play a constructive role in US-Syria relations.
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otari, spoke to Zaman after Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Syria. In today's part of the speech, he said that the USA has no valid reason to intervene into Syria and an operation in these circumstances would be a 'new colonialism.'Otari also evaluated Turkey's EU membership, Lebanon policy and terror. "
More:JTW News - Syria: Turkey is Representative of Arab and Islamic World in EU
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otari said: 'We see Turkey as representative of the Arab and Islamic World in the EU'. Otari gave an interview to a Turkish daily and declared Syria's support for Turkey's EU membership. He also claims that Turkey can play a constructive role in US-Syria relations.
Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Naji Otari, spoke to Zaman after Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Syria. In today's part of the speech, he said that the USA has no valid reason to intervene into Syria and an operation in these circumstances would be a 'new colonialism.'Otari also evaluated Turkey's EU membership, Lebanon policy and terror. "
More:JTW News - Syria: Turkey is Representative of Arab and Islamic World in EU
US urges Turkey to back international calls for Syrian troop withdrawal
"US urges Turkey to back international calls for Syrian troop withdrawal
Published: 3/14/2005
ANKARA - The United States on Monday urged its ally Turkey to join the international community in its calls for an immediate withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon.
'What can be said on Syria is that the international community is completely unanimous on UN Security Council Resolution 1559' which calls on Syria to immediately withdraw its forces from Lebanon, US ambassador to Turkey, Eric Edelman, was quoted by the Anatolia news agency as saying. "
More:US urges Turkey to back international calls for Syrian troop withdrawal
Published: 3/14/2005
ANKARA - The United States on Monday urged its ally Turkey to join the international community in its calls for an immediate withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon.
'What can be said on Syria is that the international community is completely unanimous on UN Security Council Resolution 1559' which calls on Syria to immediately withdraw its forces from Lebanon, US ambassador to Turkey, Eric Edelman, was quoted by the Anatolia news agency as saying. "
More:US urges Turkey to back international calls for Syrian troop withdrawal
Edelman Advises Turkey on Damascus
"Edelman Advises Turkey on Damascus
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Tuesday 15, 2005
zaman.com
The US Ambassador to Ankara Eric Edelman said that they expect Turkey to support the United Nations (UN) resolution taken over Syria.
Edelman who traveled to Bursa to attend meetings visited the Governor Oguz Kagan Koksal. The Ambassador responded to questions from the media following his meeting. "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031517495)
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Tuesday 15, 2005
zaman.com
The US Ambassador to Ankara Eric Edelman said that they expect Turkey to support the United Nations (UN) resolution taken over Syria.
Edelman who traveled to Bursa to attend meetings visited the Governor Oguz Kagan Koksal. The Ambassador responded to questions from the media following his meeting. "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031517495)
JTW News - Turkish Parliamentarians Meet U.S. Congressmen
"Turkish Parliamentarians Meet U.S. Congressmen
Turkish parliamentarians headed by Agah Kafkas, chairman of the Parliamentary Democracy Commission, visited U.S. local and federal congresses in Washington and Maryland and met U.S. officials on Monday. Kafkas told that they would also visit European capitals and the reason of their visits was to follow parliamentary works and affairs in these countries.
Turkish parliamentarians met U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for European & Eurasian Affairs of the Department of State Laura Kennedy, members of the National Security Council, former U.S. ambassadors to Turkey Marc Grossman and Mark Parris and members of the Turkish friendship group
atthe U.S. Congress."
More:JTW News - Turkish Parliamentarians Meet U.S. Congressmen
Turkish parliamentarians headed by Agah Kafkas, chairman of the Parliamentary Democracy Commission, visited U.S. local and federal congresses in Washington and Maryland and met U.S. officials on Monday. Kafkas told that they would also visit European capitals and the reason of their visits was to follow parliamentary works and affairs in these countries.
Turkish parliamentarians met U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz and U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary for European & Eurasian Affairs of the Department of State Laura Kennedy, members of the National Security Council, former U.S. ambassadors to Turkey Marc Grossman and Mark Parris and members of the Turkish friendship group
atthe U.S. Congress."
More:JTW News - Turkish Parliamentarians Meet U.S. Congressmen
JTW News - ISRO US-Turkey relations Survey Results
"ISRO US-Turkey relations Survey Results
Davut Sahiner (JTW)
The attitude of Turkish people, who head the list of countries opposing the US in a recent public survey, reportedly stems from US policy on the terrorist organization the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK).
The International Strategic Research Organization’s (ISRO-USAK) "Turkey-US Relations Survey”, which conducted among a random sample of 1,250 people February 10 - March 1, results suggest that 75 percent of the participants believe that the most crucial problem between the two countries is the PKK problem. While 58 percent of the participants responded to the question, Do you define yourself as an enemy of the USA?" with "no", 16 percent responded affirmatively."
More:JTW News - ISRO US-Turkey relations Survey Results
Davut Sahiner (JTW)
The attitude of Turkish people, who head the list of countries opposing the US in a recent public survey, reportedly stems from US policy on the terrorist organization the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK).
The International Strategic Research Organization’s (ISRO-USAK) "Turkey-US Relations Survey”, which conducted among a random sample of 1,250 people February 10 - March 1, results suggest that 75 percent of the participants believe that the most crucial problem between the two countries is the PKK problem. While 58 percent of the participants responded to the question, Do you define yourself as an enemy of the USA?" with "no", 16 percent responded affirmatively."
More:JTW News - ISRO US-Turkey relations Survey Results
Bloomberg.com: Europe:Turkish Court Overturns Law on Foreign Home Buyers
"Turkish Court Overturns Law on Foreign Home Buyers (Update2)
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey may miss out on billions of dollars in property investment after the country's top court overturned a law that made it easier for foreigners to buy holiday homes on the country's Mediterranean coast.
The Constitutional Court voted unanimously in favor of an appeal against the law brought by the opposition Republican People's Party, Deputy Chief Justice Hasim Kilic told reporters in Ankara today. The Republicans had argued that the law breaches a constitutional requirement to impose the same limits on foreigners that other nations impose on Turks. "
More:Bloomberg.com: Europe
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey may miss out on billions of dollars in property investment after the country's top court overturned a law that made it easier for foreigners to buy holiday homes on the country's Mediterranean coast.
The Constitutional Court voted unanimously in favor of an appeal against the law brought by the opposition Republican People's Party, Deputy Chief Justice Hasim Kilic told reporters in Ankara today. The Republicans had argued that the law breaches a constitutional requirement to impose the same limits on foreigners that other nations impose on Turks. "
More:Bloomberg.com: Europe
REPORTER.GR:Turkey's EU protocol not recognition of Cyprus
"Turkey's EU protocol not recognition of Cyprus
12:31 - 15 March 2005 - Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Gul said after a meeting in London with British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw that Turkey will sign the protocol extending its customs union to the new EU member-states but noted that in the case of Cyprus this would not mean the recognition of the Republic of Cyprus. "
More:REPORTER.GR
12:31 - 15 March 2005 - Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Gul said after a meeting in London with British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw that Turkey will sign the protocol extending its customs union to the new EU member-states but noted that in the case of Cyprus this would not mean the recognition of the Republic of Cyprus. "
More:REPORTER.GR
Monday, March 14, 2005
Turk EU Bid Falters on Reform 'Slippage'
"Turk EU Bid Falters on Reform 'Slippage'
By BURAK EGE BEKDIL, ANKARA And UMIT ENGINSOY, WASHINGTON
Turkey�s decades-long ambition to join the European Union is facing fresh setbacks as the wealthy bloc increasingly complains of �reform fatigue� in Ankara.
An EU ambassador in Ankara said the Turkish government�s reluctance over the past few months to tackle further reforms required before entry talks begin have made the prospects gloomy.
�We see signs of reform fatigue,� the ambassador said. �The start of talks may be jeopardized unless the government takes corrective action soon.� "
More:Turk EU Bid Falters on Reform �Slippage�
By BURAK EGE BEKDIL, ANKARA And UMIT ENGINSOY, WASHINGTON
Turkey�s decades-long ambition to join the European Union is facing fresh setbacks as the wealthy bloc increasingly complains of �reform fatigue� in Ankara.
An EU ambassador in Ankara said the Turkish government�s reluctance over the past few months to tackle further reforms required before entry talks begin have made the prospects gloomy.
�We see signs of reform fatigue,� the ambassador said. �The start of talks may be jeopardized unless the government takes corrective action soon.� "
More:Turk EU Bid Falters on Reform �Slippage�
STUFF : Santa Claus sparks row in his Turkish hometown
"Santa Claus sparks row in his Turkish hometown
15 March 2005
ANKARA: A Turkish mayor on Monday defended a decision to remove a bronze statue of his town's most famous son, Saint Nicholas, and replace it with a brightly coloured model of his modern incarnation, Santa Claus.
The move has been criticised in the Turkish press, which said it risked making Muslim Turkey – an EU candidate – look intolerant towards a Christian figure who, among other things, is also Russia's patron saint.
Hurriyet daily said the Russian embassy had made an official complaint, although this could not immediately be confirmed."
More:STUFF : WORLD NEWS - STORY : New Zealand's leading news and information website
15 March 2005
ANKARA: A Turkish mayor on Monday defended a decision to remove a bronze statue of his town's most famous son, Saint Nicholas, and replace it with a brightly coloured model of his modern incarnation, Santa Claus.
The move has been criticised in the Turkish press, which said it risked making Muslim Turkey – an EU candidate – look intolerant towards a Christian figure who, among other things, is also Russia's patron saint.
Hurriyet daily said the Russian embassy had made an official complaint, although this could not immediately be confirmed."
More:STUFF : WORLD NEWS - STORY : New Zealand's leading news and information website
Gul: Those Who Invest In Turkey Will Win
"Gul: Those Who Invest In Turkey Will Win
Published: 3/14/2005
LONDON - ''Dynamism and expectations of Turkish people constituted the pushing force behind Turkey's policies,'' Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said in London on Monday and gave the message to the foreign entrepreneurs that those who invest in Turkey would benefit. "
More:Gul: Those Who Invest In Turkey Will Win
Published: 3/14/2005
LONDON - ''Dynamism and expectations of Turkish people constituted the pushing force behind Turkey's policies,'' Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said in London on Monday and gave the message to the foreign entrepreneurs that those who invest in Turkey would benefit. "
More:Gul: Those Who Invest In Turkey Will Win
DefenseNews.com - Turkey, U.S. Near F-16 Upgrade Deal - 03/14/05 09:52
"Turkey, U.S. Near F-16 Upgrade Deal
By BURAK EGE BEKDIL, ANKARA And UMIT ENGINSOY, WASHINGTON
Facing a March 31 deadline, Turkey and the United States are inching toward sealing a government-to-government contract for the upgrade of 80 Turkish F-16 fighter jets, government officials and industry sources said.
A Turkish procurement official said the deal would be inked before March 31, when a U.S. proposal for the upgrade program expires.
“Talks are progressing positively, with the last remaining technical details under discussion,” the official said. “Both sides aim to finalize the deal before the [March 31] deadline.” "
More:DefenseNews.com - Turkey, U.S. Near F-16 Upgrade Deal - 03/14/05 09:52
By BURAK EGE BEKDIL, ANKARA And UMIT ENGINSOY, WASHINGTON
Facing a March 31 deadline, Turkey and the United States are inching toward sealing a government-to-government contract for the upgrade of 80 Turkish F-16 fighter jets, government officials and industry sources said.
A Turkish procurement official said the deal would be inked before March 31, when a U.S. proposal for the upgrade program expires.
“Talks are progressing positively, with the last remaining technical details under discussion,” the official said. “Both sides aim to finalize the deal before the [March 31] deadline.” "
More:DefenseNews.com - Turkey, U.S. Near F-16 Upgrade Deal - 03/14/05 09:52
FT.com / World / Brussels briefing - Ankara denies claims of slowdown in reforms
"Ankara denies claims of slowdown in reforms
By Leyla Boulton, David Gardner and Quentin Peel in London
Published: March 14 2005 20:12 | Last updated: March 14 2005 20:12
Abdullah Gul, Turkey's foreign minister, on Monday rejected suggestions that his government was suffering from 'reform fatigue', insisting that preparations to launch membership negotiations with the European Union in October were on track.
'We know that implementation [of the reforms] is most important,' he said in an interview with the Financial Times. 'We will continue. There is no way to stop this.' "
More:FT.com / World / Brussels briefing - Ankara denies claims of slowdown in reforms
By Leyla Boulton, David Gardner and Quentin Peel in London
Published: March 14 2005 20:12 | Last updated: March 14 2005 20:12
Abdullah Gul, Turkey's foreign minister, on Monday rejected suggestions that his government was suffering from 'reform fatigue', insisting that preparations to launch membership negotiations with the European Union in October were on track.
'We know that implementation [of the reforms] is most important,' he said in an interview with the Financial Times. 'We will continue. There is no way to stop this.' "
More:FT.com / World / Brussels briefing - Ankara denies claims of slowdown in reforms
Turkish Daily News - Nuclear energy not feasible for Turkey
"Nuclear energy not feasible for Turkey
Sunday, March 13, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent remarks during a visit to South Africa have restarted a debate on nuclear energy. He then said Ankara is open to the possibility of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy with South Africa. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Nuclear energy not feasible for Turkey
Sunday, March 13, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's recent remarks during a visit to South Africa have restarted a debate on nuclear energy. He then said Ankara is open to the possibility of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy with South Africa. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Nuclear energy not feasible for Turkey
Turkish Daily News - Greek star to share her craft with Turkish children
"Greek star to share her craft with Turkish children
Monday, March 14, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Greek actress Lia Karavia will be in Turkey March 10-18 to teach theater to the gifted students of the Turkish Education Foundation Inan� T�rkes Private High School (TEVIT�L) and to give three performances of her one-woman play �Prison� in English. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Greek star to share her craft with Turkish children
Monday, March 14, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Greek actress Lia Karavia will be in Turkey March 10-18 to teach theater to the gifted students of the Turkish Education Foundation Inan� T�rkes Private High School (TEVIT�L) and to give three performances of her one-woman play �Prison� in English. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Greek star to share her craft with Turkish children
Turkish Daily News - Alarming reports from Arbil
"Alarming reports from Arbil
Monday, March 14, 2005
TDN editorial by Yusuf KANLI
Yusuf KANLI
Over the past several weeks expectations were high that the Shiite bloc would manage to establish a coalition with Kurdish groups and form a new government in Iraq. Particularly over the past week, there were persistent reports that the Shiites and the Kurds had agreed on a power-sharing formula -- with Jalal Talabani of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) becoming president of our neighboring country and prominent Shiite politician Jafaar Ibrahimi heading the new government as prime minister. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Alarming reports from Arbil
Monday, March 14, 2005
TDN editorial by Yusuf KANLI
Yusuf KANLI
Over the past several weeks expectations were high that the Shiite bloc would manage to establish a coalition with Kurdish groups and form a new government in Iraq. Particularly over the past week, there were persistent reports that the Shiites and the Kurds had agreed on a power-sharing formula -- with Jalal Talabani of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) becoming president of our neighboring country and prominent Shiite politician Jafaar Ibrahimi heading the new government as prime minister. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Alarming reports from Arbil
JTW News - Turkish PM Erdogan: �The AKP Doesn't Embrace Extremist Views�
"Turkish PM Erdogan: �The AKP Doesn't Embrace Extremist Views�
Addressing the first regular congress of his ruling Justice and Development Party�s (AKP) Istanbul Women�s Branches over the weekend, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan took the opportunity to reiterate his criticism of certain recent media reports unfavorable to the AKP. Accusing the media groups responsible of deliberately distorting the facts, Erdogan underscored that his party would continue to protect the Turkish people�s interests no matter what these groups say. Stating that no one could call his party either extreme leftist or extreme rightist, as it is strongly committed to serve the interests of the entire nation rather than specific groups, Erdogan also responded to allegations that the AKP�s party program and actions follow an extremist agenda. �We�re serving our nation,� the premier stressed. �We�re trying to establish a sound, strong rule of law in our country."
More:JTW News - Turkish PM Erdogan: �The AKP Doesn't Embrace Extremist Views�
Addressing the first regular congress of his ruling Justice and Development Party�s (AKP) Istanbul Women�s Branches over the weekend, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan took the opportunity to reiterate his criticism of certain recent media reports unfavorable to the AKP. Accusing the media groups responsible of deliberately distorting the facts, Erdogan underscored that his party would continue to protect the Turkish people�s interests no matter what these groups say. Stating that no one could call his party either extreme leftist or extreme rightist, as it is strongly committed to serve the interests of the entire nation rather than specific groups, Erdogan also responded to allegations that the AKP�s party program and actions follow an extremist agenda. �We�re serving our nation,� the premier stressed. �We�re trying to establish a sound, strong rule of law in our country."
More:JTW News - Turkish PM Erdogan: �The AKP Doesn't Embrace Extremist Views�
The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Iraqi Kurds and Turkey may be destined for each other
"Iraqi Kurds and Turkey may be destined for each other
By Murat Somer
Commentary by
Monday, March 14, 2005
Looking at the rhetoric of Turkish political and military leaders on Turkey's 'red lines' in Iraq, an outside observer might conclude that Turkey and Iraqi Kurds are on a course of inevitable collision caused by irreconcilable interests. Turkey strongly opposes many Kurdish aspirations, such as the control of Kirkuk within an ethnic federation and eventual independence. Moreover, its policies seem to be primarily shaped by these concerns. "
More:The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Iraqi Kurds and Turkey may be destined for each other
By Murat Somer
Commentary by
Monday, March 14, 2005
Looking at the rhetoric of Turkish political and military leaders on Turkey's 'red lines' in Iraq, an outside observer might conclude that Turkey and Iraqi Kurds are on a course of inevitable collision caused by irreconcilable interests. Turkey strongly opposes many Kurdish aspirations, such as the control of Kirkuk within an ethnic federation and eventual independence. Moreover, its policies seem to be primarily shaped by these concerns. "
More:The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Iraqi Kurds and Turkey may be destined for each other
BakuTODAY.net-Turkey ready to face past
"Turkey ready to face past
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News 14/03/2005 19:49
The CHP's Elekdag is confident that Ankara is now well placed to tell the West to encourage scholarly investigation into genocide allegations instead of just listening to the Armenians and passing resolutions recognizing what they say as fact "
More:BakuTODAY.net
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News 14/03/2005 19:49
The CHP's Elekdag is confident that Ankara is now well placed to tell the West to encourage scholarly investigation into genocide allegations instead of just listening to the Armenians and passing resolutions recognizing what they say as fact "
More:BakuTODAY.net
Gul to discuss strategy for EU talks in London
"Gul to discuss strategy for EU talks in London
Monday, March 14, 2005
The foreign minister�s visit to Britain is the first by a government official to Europe after tension with EU on Turkish police beating criticisms
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Foreign Minister Abdullah G�l is to hold talks with British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw in London today in a visit aimed at discussing Turkey's bid to join the European Union and bilateral relations between Turkey and Britain."
More:Gul to discuss strategy for EU talks in London
Monday, March 14, 2005
The foreign minister�s visit to Britain is the first by a government official to Europe after tension with EU on Turkish police beating criticisms
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Foreign Minister Abdullah G�l is to hold talks with British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw in London today in a visit aimed at discussing Turkey's bid to join the European Union and bilateral relations between Turkey and Britain."
More:Gul to discuss strategy for EU talks in London
Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Turkish talks held amid fury at police
"Turkish talks held amid fury at police
Helena Smith in Athens
Monday March 14, 2005
The Guardian
The Turkish foreign minister, Abdullah Gul, is due to hold talks with Jack Straw in London today, against a backdrop of widespread European condemnation of excessive force used to break up an International Women's Day demonstration in Istanbul.
The violence caps mounting concern over Turkey's perceived reluctance to push through reforms in the run-up to the start of its EU accession talks this October. The membership negotiations are expected to dominate the meeting between Mr Gul and the British foreign secretary. "
More:Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Turkish talks held amid fury at police
Helena Smith in Athens
Monday March 14, 2005
The Guardian
The Turkish foreign minister, Abdullah Gul, is due to hold talks with Jack Straw in London today, against a backdrop of widespread European condemnation of excessive force used to break up an International Women's Day demonstration in Istanbul.
The violence caps mounting concern over Turkey's perceived reluctance to push through reforms in the run-up to the start of its EU accession talks this October. The membership negotiations are expected to dominate the meeting between Mr Gul and the British foreign secretary. "
More:Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Turkish talks held amid fury at police
Sunday, March 13, 2005
The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Iraqi Kurds and Turkey may be destined for each other
"Iraqi Kurds and Turkey may be destined for each other
By Murat Somer
Commentary by
Monday, March 14, 2005
Looking at the rhetoric of Turkish political and military leaders on Turkey's 'red lines' in Iraq, an outside observer might conclude that Turkey and Iraqi Kurds are on a course of inevitable collision caused by irreconcilable interests. Turkey strongly opposes many Kurdish aspirations, such as the control of Kirkuk within an ethnic federation and eventual independence. Moreover, its policies seem to be primarily shaped by these concerns. "
More:The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Iraqi Kurds and Turkey may be destined for each other
By Murat Somer
Commentary by
Monday, March 14, 2005
Looking at the rhetoric of Turkish political and military leaders on Turkey's 'red lines' in Iraq, an outside observer might conclude that Turkey and Iraqi Kurds are on a course of inevitable collision caused by irreconcilable interests. Turkey strongly opposes many Kurdish aspirations, such as the control of Kirkuk within an ethnic federation and eventual independence. Moreover, its policies seem to be primarily shaped by these concerns. "
More:The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Iraqi Kurds and Turkey may be destined for each other
Makovsky: Bush Administration Will Not Support An Armenian Resolution
"Makovsky: Bush Administration Will Not Support An Armenian Resolution
WASHINGTON D.C. - Alan Makovsky, an aide to U.S. Democratic congressman Tom Lantos, has stated that Turkey and the United States always need each other and that a consultancy mechanism between the two countries should be established to help the situation in Iraq. "
More:Makovsky: Bush Administration Will Not Support An Armenian Resolution
WASHINGTON D.C. - Alan Makovsky, an aide to U.S. Democratic congressman Tom Lantos, has stated that Turkey and the United States always need each other and that a consultancy mechanism between the two countries should be established to help the situation in Iraq. "
More:Makovsky: Bush Administration Will Not Support An Armenian Resolution
Turkish Daily News - A Bird's Eye View
"A Bird's Eye View
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Advena AVIS
We birds are beginning to worry about concerns being expressed by Brussels that nothing is being done here so that negotiations for Turkey's accession to the EU can start on Oct. 3. Luxembourg's Deputy Foreign Minister the Nicholas Schmidt man, whose country currently holds the rotating EU Presidency, rapped Turkey during an official visit here recently, saying, 'We cannot just lean back and wait for things to happen.' Another senior EU human diplomat said, 'They put everything into Dec. 17 and, like a Marathon runner collapsed at the tape. But they really have done very little since and Erdogan is away all the time.' Furthermore the EU-Turkey troika meeting of human political directors of Feb. 16 confirmed that much remains to be done by Turkey. Consequently, we must reiterate today what we chirped to you from this column on Dec. 20. 'Nothing is certain for Oct. 3 of next year."
More:Turkish Daily News - A Bird's Eye View
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Advena AVIS
We birds are beginning to worry about concerns being expressed by Brussels that nothing is being done here so that negotiations for Turkey's accession to the EU can start on Oct. 3. Luxembourg's Deputy Foreign Minister the Nicholas Schmidt man, whose country currently holds the rotating EU Presidency, rapped Turkey during an official visit here recently, saying, 'We cannot just lean back and wait for things to happen.' Another senior EU human diplomat said, 'They put everything into Dec. 17 and, like a Marathon runner collapsed at the tape. But they really have done very little since and Erdogan is away all the time.' Furthermore the EU-Turkey troika meeting of human political directors of Feb. 16 confirmed that much remains to be done by Turkey. Consequently, we must reiterate today what we chirped to you from this column on Dec. 20. 'Nothing is certain for Oct. 3 of next year."
More:Turkish Daily News - A Bird's Eye View
Turkish Daily News - 'EU, Turkey can cooperate on overcoming dependence on outside sources in energy'
"'EU, Turkey can cooperate on overcoming dependence on outside sources in energy'
Sunday, March 13, 2005
'If Turkey can eliminate its burden of a natural gas surplus, it can also more comfortably respond to Europe�s need,' says Pamir, one of Turkey's most prominent energy experts
EMINE KART
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Almost all metaphors attributed to Turkey are connected to its geostrategic location, which is most of the time considered to be an advantage. This metaphor usually describes Turkey as a �bridge between East and West,� recently used to describe a projection of Turkey's future role in the European Union. "
More:Turkish Daily News - 'EU, Turkey can cooperate on overcoming dependence on outside sources in energy'
Sunday, March 13, 2005
'If Turkey can eliminate its burden of a natural gas surplus, it can also more comfortably respond to Europe�s need,' says Pamir, one of Turkey's most prominent energy experts
EMINE KART
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Almost all metaphors attributed to Turkey are connected to its geostrategic location, which is most of the time considered to be an advantage. This metaphor usually describes Turkey as a �bridge between East and West,� recently used to describe a projection of Turkey's future role in the European Union. "
More:Turkish Daily News - 'EU, Turkey can cooperate on overcoming dependence on outside sources in energy'
No Deployment Motion, Unintended Success for Bush Administration
"No Deployment Motion, Unintended Success for Bush Administration
By Foreign News
Published: Sunday 13, 2005
zaman.com
American expert on Turkey Alan Makovsky has qualified the deployment motion, which had blocked Turkey's north frontier to be opened to the US forces, as 'An ironic success of the US in democratizing the Middle East '."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031317418)
By Foreign News
Published: Sunday 13, 2005
zaman.com
American expert on Turkey Alan Makovsky has qualified the deployment motion, which had blocked Turkey's north frontier to be opened to the US forces, as 'An ironic success of the US in democratizing the Middle East '."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031317418)
Armenian Claims are not EU Criteria
"Armenian Claims are not EU Criteria
By Salih Boztas
Published: Sunday 13, 2005
zaman.com
Claims about the so-called Armenian genocide on the agenda in France have raised questions about how it will affect Turkey's European Union (EU) ambitions. European Union Commission Turkey Representative Hansjorg Kretschmer thinks that the Armenian issue will not become a political criterion before Turkey. Giving a brief statement about the political criteria, Kretschmer said, 'With the December 17 decision, it was accepted that Ankara had 'sufficiently' fulfilled the political criteria. Of course, it cannot be said they were totally fulfilled. Government officials also think in this way.' "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031317415)
By Salih Boztas
Published: Sunday 13, 2005
zaman.com
Claims about the so-called Armenian genocide on the agenda in France have raised questions about how it will affect Turkey's European Union (EU) ambitions. European Union Commission Turkey Representative Hansjorg Kretschmer thinks that the Armenian issue will not become a political criterion before Turkey. Giving a brief statement about the political criteria, Kretschmer said, 'With the December 17 decision, it was accepted that Ankara had 'sufficiently' fulfilled the political criteria. Of course, it cannot be said they were totally fulfilled. Government officials also think in this way.' "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031317415)
50 connect.co.uk - Turkish Delight
"Turkish Delight
Historic Istanbul makes a perfect short break destination.
Turkey is a land of magnificent contrasts. The meeting place of Europe and Asia, the country is a colourful combination of the two. No where more so is this evident than in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city inhabited by 10million people.
Home to everything from chique fashion boutiques to bustling markets, Istanbul is an exotic destination that is proving more and more popular as a short break tourist destination, especially if you enjoy shopping with a passion."
More:50 connect.co.uk - A portal for the over 50's
Historic Istanbul makes a perfect short break destination.
Turkey is a land of magnificent contrasts. The meeting place of Europe and Asia, the country is a colourful combination of the two. No where more so is this evident than in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city inhabited by 10million people.
Home to everything from chique fashion boutiques to bustling markets, Istanbul is an exotic destination that is proving more and more popular as a short break tourist destination, especially if you enjoy shopping with a passion."
More:50 connect.co.uk - A portal for the over 50's
Turkish or tourist? Answer only after a nice hot bath
"Turkish or tourist? Answer only after a nice hot bath
- Reyhan Harmanci
Sunday, March 13, 2005
My friend Emma and I sat on the stained carpet at our gate in New York's La Guardia airport, waiting to board our flight to Istanbul. Our conversation, like many we would have in the next two weeks, went in circles.
'Omigod, I'm so excited.'
'Me too. Omigod.'
'This is going to be so fun.'
'Totally. How long is the flight?'
'I don't know. What is the time difference?'
'I don't know. Eight hours maybe.'
'When's the last time you went there?'
'High school. I think. Do you think anyone on this flight looks like me? It's going to be so weird to be around a lot of people who look like me.'
Emma started laughing. 'Uh, no one here looks like you.'
'I'm sure when we get to Turkey you'll see how Turkish I really look.' "
More:Turkish or tourist? Answer only after a nice hot bath
- Reyhan Harmanci
Sunday, March 13, 2005
My friend Emma and I sat on the stained carpet at our gate in New York's La Guardia airport, waiting to board our flight to Istanbul. Our conversation, like many we would have in the next two weeks, went in circles.
'Omigod, I'm so excited.'
'Me too. Omigod.'
'This is going to be so fun.'
'Totally. How long is the flight?'
'I don't know. What is the time difference?'
'I don't know. Eight hours maybe.'
'When's the last time you went there?'
'High school. I think. Do you think anyone on this flight looks like me? It's going to be so weird to be around a lot of people who look like me.'
Emma started laughing. 'Uh, no one here looks like you.'
'I'm sure when we get to Turkey you'll see how Turkish I really look.' "
More:Turkish or tourist? Answer only after a nice hot bath
The Turkish Cypriot who discovered his mother was Greek
"The Turkish Cypriot who discovered his mother was Greek
By Jean Christou
A 45-YEAR-old Turkish Cypriot who went to secure a Cypriot ID card was shocked to discover that his 75-year old Turkish Cypriot mother was in fact a Greek Cypriot living incognito in the north for 50 years.
The story, published yesterday in Politis, came to light when Dogan Mustafa went to secure an ID card and found that the details he had on his mother did not match any official records.
When he returned to the north the same day he asked his mother why there had been no record of her on the Greek Cypriot side. He said by now he had realised that there was something in his mother�s past, but he told Politis he could hardly believe what he heard next: �My real my name is Vasiliki Charalambous. I am a Greek Cypriot.�"
More:The Turkish Cypriot who discovered his mother was Greek
By Jean Christou
A 45-YEAR-old Turkish Cypriot who went to secure a Cypriot ID card was shocked to discover that his 75-year old Turkish Cypriot mother was in fact a Greek Cypriot living incognito in the north for 50 years.
The story, published yesterday in Politis, came to light when Dogan Mustafa went to secure an ID card and found that the details he had on his mother did not match any official records.
When he returned to the north the same day he asked his mother why there had been no record of her on the Greek Cypriot side. He said by now he had realised that there was something in his mother�s past, but he told Politis he could hardly believe what he heard next: �My real my name is Vasiliki Charalambous. I am a Greek Cypriot.�"
More:The Turkish Cypriot who discovered his mother was Greek
Multi-cultural Epic Novel Exposing Bloody Roots of the Turkish-Kurdish Conflict, Reaches Number One
"Multi-cultural Epic Novel Exposing Bloody Roots of the Turkish-Kurdish Conflict, Reaches Number One
Author Kristina O'Donnelly's provocative, controversial multi-cultural novel, THE HORSEMAN, is flying off the e-shelves at FictionWise.com!
(PRWEB) March 13, 2005 -- Kristina O'Donnelly, whose multi-cultural epic novel The Horseman, had won the Romance Novel of the Year Award by JADA Press, FL, USA, is a firm believer in the can do, will do, spirit, and that one should never give up the good fight as every person's effort, counts.
THE HORSEMAN is the lead novel of the international, multi-cultural series 'Lands of the Morning.' An explosive, controversial, unforgettable epic work that is timely and very much alive. Presented with a you-are-there immediacy. Poison or dynamite to some and manna to others, THE HORSEMAN elicits deep emotional responses from every reader.
Prof. Karen-Claire Voss (Istanbul University) in her Introduction to this novel, writes, 'Also interesting and at least as compelling is the brilliant, knowledgeable, and courageous way in which Kristina O�Donnelly sheds light on the complex and controversial topic of the difficult relations between Kurds and Turks, an extremely sensitive issue, something which has been rarely discussed openly, still less has been made part of a love story. "
More:Multi-cultural Epic Novel Exposing Bloody Roots of the Turkish-Kurdish Conflict, Reaches Number One
Author Kristina O'Donnelly's provocative, controversial multi-cultural novel, THE HORSEMAN, is flying off the e-shelves at FictionWise.com!
(PRWEB) March 13, 2005 -- Kristina O'Donnelly, whose multi-cultural epic novel The Horseman, had won the Romance Novel of the Year Award by JADA Press, FL, USA, is a firm believer in the can do, will do, spirit, and that one should never give up the good fight as every person's effort, counts.
THE HORSEMAN is the lead novel of the international, multi-cultural series 'Lands of the Morning.' An explosive, controversial, unforgettable epic work that is timely and very much alive. Presented with a you-are-there immediacy. Poison or dynamite to some and manna to others, THE HORSEMAN elicits deep emotional responses from every reader.
Prof. Karen-Claire Voss (Istanbul University) in her Introduction to this novel, writes, 'Also interesting and at least as compelling is the brilliant, knowledgeable, and courageous way in which Kristina O�Donnelly sheds light on the complex and controversial topic of the difficult relations between Kurds and Turks, an extremely sensitive issue, something which has been rarely discussed openly, still less has been made part of a love story. "
More:Multi-cultural Epic Novel Exposing Bloody Roots of the Turkish-Kurdish Conflict, Reaches Number One
Elekdag: We are Plaintiff in Armenian Issue, not Defendant
"Elekdag: We are Plaintiff in Armenian Issue, not Defendant
Published: Sunday 13, 2005
zaman.com
Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul deputy Sukru Elekdag has said Turkey is not afraid of facing its history about the claims, as part of the new initiative by the government and opposition about the claims of Armenian genocide."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031317420)
Published: Sunday 13, 2005
zaman.com
Republican People's Party (CHP) Istanbul deputy Sukru Elekdag has said Turkey is not afraid of facing its history about the claims, as part of the new initiative by the government and opposition about the claims of Armenian genocide."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031317420)
Saturday, March 12, 2005
If There Is No Problem, Why Journalists Write Such Articles?
"If There Is No Problem, Why Journalists Write Such Articles?
Fatih Altayli, columnist of the Hurriyet daily, quoted Richard Boucher, the spokesman of the U.S. State Department, as saying that there were not any problem in Turkish-American relations, and that they were not interested in what was written in the U.S. press. "
More:If There Is No Problem, Why Journalists Write Such Articles?
Fatih Altayli, columnist of the Hurriyet daily, quoted Richard Boucher, the spokesman of the U.S. State Department, as saying that there were not any problem in Turkish-American relations, and that they were not interested in what was written in the U.S. press. "
More:If There Is No Problem, Why Journalists Write Such Articles?
FT.com / Arts & Weekend / Travel - Rape, pillage, conquest - and that 's just the masseur
"Rape, pillage, conquest - and that 's just the masseur
By Adrian Mourby
Published: March 12 2005 02:00 | Last updated: March 12 2005 02:00
There have been thermal baths in Bursa since Roman times, when Justinian's legionnaires built the first bath-houses over the wells that bubble up from under Mount Uludag. Parched and tired from marching across Turkey, they created a Byzantine holiday resort out of the 3,000 springs on the slopes of what locals claim to be Mount Olympus."
More:FT.com / Arts & Weekend / Travel - Rape, pillage, conquest - and that 's just the masseur
By Adrian Mourby
Published: March 12 2005 02:00 | Last updated: March 12 2005 02:00
There have been thermal baths in Bursa since Roman times, when Justinian's legionnaires built the first bath-houses over the wells that bubble up from under Mount Uludag. Parched and tired from marching across Turkey, they created a Byzantine holiday resort out of the 3,000 springs on the slopes of what locals claim to be Mount Olympus."
More:FT.com / Arts & Weekend / Travel - Rape, pillage, conquest - and that 's just the masseur
Turks.US - Turks Oppose Bush Because of PKK
"Turks Oppose Bush Because of PKK
Saturday, March 12 2005 @ 07:29 AM Central Standard Time
Views: 29
The attitude of Turkish people who head the list of countries opposing the US in a recent public survey reportedly stems from US policy on the terrorist organization the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK).
The International Strategic Survey Institution's 'Turkey-US Relations' survey, which was distributed to over 1,250 people, results suggest that 75 percent believe the most crucial problem between the two countries is the PKK problem. While 58 percent of the participants responded to the question, 'Do you define yourself as an enemy of the USA?' with 'no', 16 percent responded affirmatively. "
More:Turks.US - Turks Oppose Bush Because of PKK
Saturday, March 12 2005 @ 07:29 AM Central Standard Time
Views: 29
The attitude of Turkish people who head the list of countries opposing the US in a recent public survey reportedly stems from US policy on the terrorist organization the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK).
The International Strategic Survey Institution's 'Turkey-US Relations' survey, which was distributed to over 1,250 people, results suggest that 75 percent believe the most crucial problem between the two countries is the PKK problem. While 58 percent of the participants responded to the question, 'Do you define yourself as an enemy of the USA?' with 'no', 16 percent responded affirmatively. "
More:Turks.US - Turks Oppose Bush Because of PKK
Slate MSN: Bush to U.N.: Drop Dead - The administration will regret its latest appointment.
Slate MSN"Bush to U.N.: Drop Dead - The administration will regret its latest appointment. Human wrecking machine now represents US at UN."
Today in History
" 1881: Kemal Ataturk, originally Mustafa Kemal, Turkish national leader and founder of modern Turkey, who served as president of the Turkish Republic from 1923 to 1938, is born. "
e-Government Website/Homapage
e-Government Website/Homapage
Turkish Daily News - Erdogan urges prompt start for EU entry talks
"Erdogan urges prompt start for EU entry talks
Saturday, March 12, 2005
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Turkey and the European Union Commission have agreed that Ankara's accession talks with the 25-nation bloc can effectively start on Oct. 3 with negotiations commencing on at least one of the relatively easy chapters."
More:Turkish Daily News - Erdogan urges prompt start for EU entry talks
Saturday, March 12, 2005
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Turkey and the European Union Commission have agreed that Ankara's accession talks with the 25-nation bloc can effectively start on Oct. 3 with negotiations commencing on at least one of the relatively easy chapters."
More:Turkish Daily News - Erdogan urges prompt start for EU entry talks
Turkish Daily News - Mehmet Ali Birand: We are late, Greek Cypriots have won
"Mehmet Ali Birand: We are late, Greek Cypriots have won
Saturday, March 12, 2005
The Republic of Cyprus will constantly create obstacles during the negotiations. There are two parties who are responsible for the current state of affairs. One is the Turkish and KKTC leaders who delayed the Annan plan, and the other is Papadopoulos, who made sure the plan was rejected "
More:Turkish Daily News - Mehmet Ali Birand: We are late, Greek Cypriots have won
Saturday, March 12, 2005
The Republic of Cyprus will constantly create obstacles during the negotiations. There are two parties who are responsible for the current state of affairs. One is the Turkish and KKTC leaders who delayed the Annan plan, and the other is Papadopoulos, who made sure the plan was rejected "
More:Turkish Daily News - Mehmet Ali Birand: We are late, Greek Cypriots have won
Turkish Daily News - Gila Benmayor: NGO's seem likely to warn Turkish-Armenian relations
"Gila Benmayor: NGO's seem likely to warn Turkish-Armenian relations
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Armenia appears to have rejected the Turkish proposal to jointly study archives. Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanyan said: �Historians have said what they need to do on this issue. What is important now is for Turkey to make its stance clear� "
More:Turkish Daily News - Gila Benmayor: NGO's seem likely to warn Turkish-Armenian relations
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Armenia appears to have rejected the Turkish proposal to jointly study archives. Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanyan said: �Historians have said what they need to do on this issue. What is important now is for Turkey to make its stance clear� "
More:Turkish Daily News - Gila Benmayor: NGO's seem likely to warn Turkish-Armenian relations
Turkish Daily News - Gunduz Aktan: A few points involving the Armenian issue
"Gunduz Aktan: A few points involving the Armenian issue
Saturday, March 12, 2005
The suggestion Mr. Sukru Elekdag has made regarding the �Blue Book� in order to counter the Armenian genocide claims, is quite right. At the instigation of Turkey�s main opposition party and with the support of the Turkish government a joint call will be issued to the British Parliament "
More:Turkish Daily News - G�nd�z Aktan: A few points involving the Armenian issue
Saturday, March 12, 2005
The suggestion Mr. Sukru Elekdag has made regarding the �Blue Book� in order to counter the Armenian genocide claims, is quite right. At the instigation of Turkey�s main opposition party and with the support of the Turkish government a joint call will be issued to the British Parliament "
More:Turkish Daily News - G�nd�z Aktan: A few points involving the Armenian issue
Turkish Daily News - It's your turn, Turkey tells Greek side
"It�s your turn, Turkey tells Greek side
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Prime Minister Erdogan says Greece and Greek Cyprus must be the first to take action
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday pressed Greece and Greek Cyprus to take steps to facilitate resumption of peace talks in the divided island of Cyprus, saying they should be the first to act as Turkey has already done its share."
More:Turkish Daily News - It�s your turn, Turkey tells Greek side
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Prime Minister Erdogan says Greece and Greek Cyprus must be the first to take action
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday pressed Greece and Greek Cyprus to take steps to facilitate resumption of peace talks in the divided island of Cyprus, saying they should be the first to act as Turkey has already done its share."
More:Turkish Daily News - It�s your turn, Turkey tells Greek side
Turkish Daily News - Turkey denies damaging Gallipoli graves
"Turkey denies damaging Gallipoli graves
Saturday, March 12, 2005
'The widening and arrangement operation of the coastal road on Anzac Cove has been carried out with the greatest of care and fastidiousness. No remains have been disturbed during the construction process,' said the Environment and Forestry Ministry in a statement"
More:Turkish Daily News - Turkey denies damaging Gallipoli graves
Saturday, March 12, 2005
'The widening and arrangement operation of the coastal road on Anzac Cove has been carried out with the greatest of care and fastidiousness. No remains have been disturbed during the construction process,' said the Environment and Forestry Ministry in a statement"
More:Turkish Daily News - Turkey denies damaging Gallipoli graves
Aljazeera.Net - New Turkish soaps delve into politics
"New Turkish soaps delve into politics
Saturday 12 March 2005, 11:14 Makka Time, 8:14 GMT
The Kurdish issue remains a hot political topic in Turkey
Turkish television fans this season have been enraptured by a slew of serials dealing with matters of politics and national identity in their usual fare of soapy love tales and shoot-'em-ups.
From Greek-Turkish relations to sectarian tensions, from the rise of Islam to the Kurdish question by way of the right-left wars of the 1970s, the shows deal with serious national issues once deemed too delicate for prime-time viewing. "
More:Aljazeera.Net - New Turkish soaps delve into politics
Saturday 12 March 2005, 11:14 Makka Time, 8:14 GMT
The Kurdish issue remains a hot political topic in Turkey
Turkish television fans this season have been enraptured by a slew of serials dealing with matters of politics and national identity in their usual fare of soapy love tales and shoot-'em-ups.
From Greek-Turkish relations to sectarian tensions, from the rise of Islam to the Kurdish question by way of the right-left wars of the 1970s, the shows deal with serious national issues once deemed too delicate for prime-time viewing. "
More:Aljazeera.Net - New Turkish soaps delve into politics
EU Negotiations Begin with Science, Culture
"EU Negotiations Begin with Science, Culture
By Erdal Sen
Published: Saturday 12, 2005
zaman.com
Reportedly, a dispute about the start date for the European Union (EU) membership negotiations was overcome through the meetings of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Concerns about the delay of negotiations to begin after October 3 due to a screening process were partially solved during last week's Turkey-EU meeting in Ankara. "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031217388)
By Erdal Sen
Published: Saturday 12, 2005
zaman.com
Reportedly, a dispute about the start date for the European Union (EU) membership negotiations was overcome through the meetings of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Concerns about the delay of negotiations to begin after October 3 due to a screening process were partially solved during last week's Turkey-EU meeting in Ankara. "
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031217388)
Turks Oppose Bush Because of PKK
"Turks Oppose Bush Because of PKK
By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Saturday 12, 2005
zaman.com
The attitude of Turkish people who head the list of countries opposing the US in a recent public survey reportedly stems from US policy on the terrorist organization the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK).
The International Strategic Survey Institution's 'Turkey-US Relations' survey, which was distributed to over 1,250 people, results suggest that 75 percent believe the most crucial problem between the two countries is the PKK problem. While 58 percent of the participants responded to the question, 'Do you define yourself as an enemy of the USA?' with 'no', 16 percent responded affirmatively."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031217391)
By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Saturday 12, 2005
zaman.com
The attitude of Turkish people who head the list of countries opposing the US in a recent public survey reportedly stems from US policy on the terrorist organization the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK).
The International Strategic Survey Institution's 'Turkey-US Relations' survey, which was distributed to over 1,250 people, results suggest that 75 percent believe the most crucial problem between the two countries is the PKK problem. While 58 percent of the participants responded to the question, 'Do you define yourself as an enemy of the USA?' with 'no', 16 percent responded affirmatively."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031217391)
Friday, March 11, 2005
French Ambassador: France Supports Turkey's E.U. Bid
"French Ambassador: France Supports Turkey's E.U. Bid
Published: 3/11/2005
Latest wire from AFP
Latest world news at 20h41
GAZIANTEP - French Ambassador to Turkey Paul Poudade said, ''France supports Turkey's EU bid.''
During his visit to southeastern city of Gaziantep on Friday, Poudade told reporters, ''France supported Turkey in the vote on starting date of Turkey's EU entry talks. During my meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, I told him that France gives full support to Turkey's EU bid.'' "
More:French Ambassador: France Supports Turkey's E.U. Bid
Published: 3/11/2005
Latest wire from AFP
Latest world news at 20h41
GAZIANTEP - French Ambassador to Turkey Paul Poudade said, ''France supports Turkey's EU bid.''
During his visit to southeastern city of Gaziantep on Friday, Poudade told reporters, ''France supported Turkey in the vote on starting date of Turkey's EU entry talks. During my meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, I told him that France gives full support to Turkey's EU bid.'' "
More:French Ambassador: France Supports Turkey's E.U. Bid
The Daily Star - Politics - Turkish PM under fire for criticizing media
"Turkish PM under fire for criticizing media
Press had attacked police tactics
By Agence France Presse (AFP)
Saturday, March 12, 2005
ANKARA: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan stood accused of infringing press freedom on Friday after he blamed the country's media for triggering condemnation from the European Union with their coverage of a heavy-handed police clampdown against a women's rally.
'The era of the three monkeys is over, Mr. prime minister,' blared the popular Vatan daily on its front page.
EU membership 'looks difficult with this mindset,' said the liberal Radikal daily."
More:The Daily Star - Politics - Turkish PM under fire for criticizing media
Press had attacked police tactics
By Agence France Presse (AFP)
Saturday, March 12, 2005
ANKARA: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan stood accused of infringing press freedom on Friday after he blamed the country's media for triggering condemnation from the European Union with their coverage of a heavy-handed police clampdown against a women's rally.
'The era of the three monkeys is over, Mr. prime minister,' blared the popular Vatan daily on its front page.
EU membership 'looks difficult with this mindset,' said the liberal Radikal daily."
More:The Daily Star - Politics - Turkish PM under fire for criticizing media
Turkish P.M. Says Turkey Condemns All Kinds Of Terrorism
"Turkish P.M. Says Turkey Condemns All Kinds Of Terrorism
Published: 3/11/2005
ISTANBUL - Turkey condemned all kinds of terrorism, whatever their reason and aim were and whoever staged them, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. "
More:Turkish P.M. Says Turkey Condemns All Kinds Of Terrorism
Published: 3/11/2005
ISTANBUL - Turkey condemned all kinds of terrorism, whatever their reason and aim were and whoever staged them, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday. "
More:Turkish P.M. Says Turkey Condemns All Kinds Of Terrorism
No Foreign Interest in Official Records on Armenians
"No Foreign Interest in Official Records on Armenians
By Zaman
Published: Friday 11, 2005
zaman.com
After a decision for joint action against Armenian allegations by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal, all eyes are now on what kind of steps will be taken over the issue."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031117362)
By Zaman
Published: Friday 11, 2005
zaman.com
After a decision for joint action against Armenian allegations by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal, all eyes are now on what kind of steps will be taken over the issue."
More:ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005031117362)
German Embassy In Ankara: Documents In German Archives Pertaining To Armenians Are Completely Open To Everybody
"German Embassy In Ankara: Documents In German Archives Pertaining To Armenians Are Completely Open To Everybody
Published: 3/11/2005
ANKARA - German Embassy in Ankara said on Thursday that the documents in German archives pertaining to Armenians were completely open to everybody. "
More:German Embassy In Ankara: Documents In German Archives Pertaining To Armenians Are Completely Open To Everybody
Published: 3/11/2005
ANKARA - German Embassy in Ankara said on Thursday that the documents in German archives pertaining to Armenians were completely open to everybody. "
More:German Embassy In Ankara: Documents In German Archives Pertaining To Armenians Are Completely Open To Everybody
Turkish Daily News - PM blames media for serving EU
"PM blames media for serving EU
Friday, March 11, 2005
The European assembly warns police violence against women harms Turkey�s image as Erdogan gets tough
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the Turkish media of providing exaggerated coverage to police reaction at a Sunday demonstration, which sparked strong criticism from the European Union, which Turkey aspires to join."
More:Turkish Daily News - PM blames media for serving EU
Friday, March 11, 2005
The European assembly warns police violence against women harms Turkey�s image as Erdogan gets tough
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the Turkish media of providing exaggerated coverage to police reaction at a Sunday demonstration, which sparked strong criticism from the European Union, which Turkey aspires to join."
More:Turkish Daily News - PM blames media for serving EU
The Australian: Suspicious minds in a secular land [March 12, 2005]
"
Suspicious minds in a secular land
March 12, 2005
AT Istanbul's gleaming, futuristic international airport, the most heavily stocked novel in the large bookshop is called Metal Firtina (The Metal Storm). Its plot centres on a military invasion of Turkey by the US.
Given that Turkey is a member of NATO and therefore a military ally of the US, this is perplexing, to say the least.
Yet the book has sold more than 150,000 copies. The wave of paranoia sweeping Turkey about the US -- polls show greater opposition to US policy in the Middle East in Turkey than in any other nation - is producing many weird results. "
More:The Australian: Suspicious minds in a secular land [March 12, 2005]
Suspicious minds in a secular land
March 12, 2005
AT Istanbul's gleaming, futuristic international airport, the most heavily stocked novel in the large bookshop is called Metal Firtina (The Metal Storm). Its plot centres on a military invasion of Turkey by the US.
Given that Turkey is a member of NATO and therefore a military ally of the US, this is perplexing, to say the least.
Yet the book has sold more than 150,000 copies. The wave of paranoia sweeping Turkey about the US -- polls show greater opposition to US policy in the Middle East in Turkey than in any other nation - is producing many weird results. "
More:The Australian: Suspicious minds in a secular land [March 12, 2005]
Turks.US - Turkish PM Erdogan meets Barroso
"Turkish PM Erdogan meets Barroso
Friday, March 11 2005 @ 07:12 AM Central Standard Time
Views: 7
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is currently in Spanish capital Madrid to attend ''Democracy, Terrorism and Security Summit'', met European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso late on Thursday.
The meeting took place prior to the banquet hosted by Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero in honor of participants of the summit."
More:Turks.US - Turkish PM Erdogan meets Barroso
Friday, March 11 2005 @ 07:12 AM Central Standard Time
Views: 7
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is currently in Spanish capital Madrid to attend ''Democracy, Terrorism and Security Summit'', met European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso late on Thursday.
The meeting took place prior to the banquet hosted by Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero in honor of participants of the summit."
More:Turks.US - Turkish PM Erdogan meets Barroso
Turkish Daily News - An open letter to Arnaud de Borchgrave
"An open letter to Arnaud de Borchgrave
Friday, March 11, 2005
An open letter from David Judson to to Washington Times Editor at Large Arnaud de Borchgrave -- who is also senior advisor and director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies -- was written in response to his article last week, 'Turkish poison is worse than bin Laden,' which described Turkey winning 'the gold medal in the anti-American Olympics.' "
More:Turkish Daily News - An open letter to Arnaud de Borchgrave
Friday, March 11, 2005
An open letter from David Judson to to Washington Times Editor at Large Arnaud de Borchgrave -- who is also senior advisor and director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies -- was written in response to his article last week, 'Turkish poison is worse than bin Laden,' which described Turkey winning 'the gold medal in the anti-American Olympics.' "
More:Turkish Daily News - An open letter to Arnaud de Borchgrave
Turkish Daily News - Turkish-US relations
"Turkish-US relations
Friday, March 11, 2005
Orhan KILERCIOGLU
For a while media and public opinion were busy with discussions regarding Turkey's relations with the United States. The issue seems to be in the spotlight again.
The writer of this article also discussed the relationship between these two allies and pleaded with them to be more forbearing. I should mention right now that our relations with the United States are different from those with other countries. This is also the way it should be. This relationship, which rests on mutual respect and accordance of national interests, has been improving since the Korean War. Some hitches encountered during the course of the relationship were easily smoothed away."
More:Turkish Daily News - Turkish-US relations
Friday, March 11, 2005
Orhan KILERCIOGLU
For a while media and public opinion were busy with discussions regarding Turkey's relations with the United States. The issue seems to be in the spotlight again.
The writer of this article also discussed the relationship between these two allies and pleaded with them to be more forbearing. I should mention right now that our relations with the United States are different from those with other countries. This is also the way it should be. This relationship, which rests on mutual respect and accordance of national interests, has been improving since the Korean War. Some hitches encountered during the course of the relationship were easily smoothed away."
More:Turkish Daily News - Turkish-US relations
Turkish Daily News - Mehmet Ali Birand: Media to blame, again
"Mehmet Ali Birand: Media to blame, again
Friday, March 11, 2005
Congratulations. Everyone was playing the blame game concerning the police beatings, and eventually all of it was dumped on the media. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the media of ratting Turkey out to Europe just for ratings. What an unfortunate statement. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Mehmet Ali Birand: Media to blame, again
Friday, March 11, 2005
Congratulations. Everyone was playing the blame game concerning the police beatings, and eventually all of it was dumped on the media. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the media of ratting Turkey out to Europe just for ratings. What an unfortunate statement. "
More:Turkish Daily News - Mehmet Ali Birand: Media to blame, again
JTW News - JCR Upgrades Turkey's Rating
"JCR Upgrades Turkey's Rating
The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) upgraded Turkey's rating on the bonds and local currency long-term senior debts of the issuer from B (+) to BB (-) on Thursday."
More:JTW News - JCR Upgrades Turkey's Rating
The Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) upgraded Turkey's rating on the bonds and local currency long-term senior debts of the issuer from B (+) to BB (-) on Thursday."
More:JTW News - JCR Upgrades Turkey's Rating
JTW News - Armenia Rejects Turkey�s Dialogue Call
"Armenia Rejects Turkey�s Dialogue Call
Armenian FM Oskanyan: �There is no need to discuss with the Turkish historians�
Jan SOYKOK - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Opposition Party CHP�s Ledar Deniz Baykal called Armenia and Armenians to open their archives and to make negotiations on Armenian issue. Turkish PM said on Tuesday ' We have already opened our archives to those who claim there was a genocide. If they are sincere, they should also open theirs. "
More:JTW News - Armenia Rejects Turkey�s Dialogue Call
Armenian FM Oskanyan: �There is no need to discuss with the Turkish historians�
Jan SOYKOK - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Opposition Party CHP�s Ledar Deniz Baykal called Armenia and Armenians to open their archives and to make negotiations on Armenian issue. Turkish PM said on Tuesday ' We have already opened our archives to those who claim there was a genocide. If they are sincere, they should also open theirs. "
More:JTW News - Armenia Rejects Turkey�s Dialogue Call
JTW Comment - The EU's So-Called 'To-Do' List
"The EU's So-Called 'To-Do' List
Murat Yetkin
Columnist Murat Yetkin comments on Turkish-European Union relations and Ankara�s shortcomings in the implementation of new reforms. A summary of his column is as follows:
�This week�s Turkish-EU Troika meeting focused on not only the �disproportionate� violence by Turkish police towards women protesters on March 6, but also the EU leaders� demands that Ankara act in line with the recent reforms passed by our Parliament. In short, the EU wants us to conform with its acquis."
More:JTW Comment - The EU's So-Called 'To-Do' List
Murat Yetkin
Columnist Murat Yetkin comments on Turkish-European Union relations and Ankara�s shortcomings in the implementation of new reforms. A summary of his column is as follows:
�This week�s Turkish-EU Troika meeting focused on not only the �disproportionate� violence by Turkish police towards women protesters on March 6, but also the EU leaders� demands that Ankara act in line with the recent reforms passed by our Parliament. In short, the EU wants us to conform with its acquis."
More:JTW Comment - The EU's So-Called 'To-Do' List
Reuters AlertNet - Turk police probe demo violence but defend tactics
"Turk police probe demo violence but defend tactics
11 Mar 2005 10:47:05 GMT
Source: Reuters
ANKARA, March 11 (Reuters) - Turkey's police said on Friday they were investigating pictures of policemen beating and kicking protesters that shocked the European Union, but defended using violence to scatter the women's rights rally.
EU lawmakers slammed Turkey on Thursday over widely aired television images of police using pepper gas, batons and boots to quell Sunday's demonstration in Istanbul, on the eve of a visit by senior EU officials to discuss Ankara's EU entry bid."
More:Reuters AlertNet - Turk police probe demo violence but defend tactics
11 Mar 2005 10:47:05 GMT
Source: Reuters
ANKARA, March 11 (Reuters) - Turkey's police said on Friday they were investigating pictures of policemen beating and kicking protesters that shocked the European Union, but defended using violence to scatter the women's rights rally.
EU lawmakers slammed Turkey on Thursday over widely aired television images of police using pepper gas, batons and boots to quell Sunday's demonstration in Istanbul, on the eve of a visit by senior EU officials to discuss Ankara's EU entry bid."
More:Reuters AlertNet - Turk police probe demo violence but defend tactics
REPORTER.GR:Cyprus: Erdogan to discuss Cyprus with Annan
"Cyprus: Erdogan to discuss Cyprus with Annan
13:51 - 11 March 2005 - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to meet U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan in Madrid on Friday for what will be the first meeting between the two since a U.N. plan to reunite the Mediterranean island of Cyprus failed last year.
Speaking to reporters in Ankara before leaving for Madrid, Erdogan expressed his displeasure at the way the world had failed to reward Turkish Cypriots for their support of the U.N. blueprint while Greek Cypriots who had rejected the plan were rewarded with membership of the European Union. "
More:REPORTER.GR
13:51 - 11 March 2005 - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is to meet U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan in Madrid on Friday for what will be the first meeting between the two since a U.N. plan to reunite the Mediterranean island of Cyprus failed last year.
Speaking to reporters in Ankara before leaving for Madrid, Erdogan expressed his displeasure at the way the world had failed to reward Turkish Cypriots for their support of the U.N. blueprint while Greek Cypriots who had rejected the plan were rewarded with membership of the European Union. "
More:REPORTER.GR
24th International Istanbul Film Festival | Dexigner
"24th International Istanbul Film Festival
The International Istanbul Film Festival, organized by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts every year, is approaching with full speed.
The 24th International Istanbul Film Festival will be full with some of the most striking, newest and top of the world-class films, special screenings, guest stars and talks with masters of the film directing business (Master Classes) from April 2nd to 17th, 2005."
More:24th International Istanbul Film Festival | Dexigner
The International Istanbul Film Festival, organized by Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts every year, is approaching with full speed.
The 24th International Istanbul Film Festival will be full with some of the most striking, newest and top of the world-class films, special screenings, guest stars and talks with masters of the film directing business (Master Classes) from April 2nd to 17th, 2005."
More:24th International Istanbul Film Festival | Dexigner
US Ex-Im Bank launches Turkish language Web portal
"US Ex-Im Bank launches Turkish language Web portal
Published:
11 March 2005
Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has just unveiled its third bilingual web portal on its web site.
Starting today U.S. exporters, Turkish buyers and financial institutions from both countries will be able to choose either English or Turkish language versions of key Ex-Im Bank information. The web pages explain how Ex-Im Bank may be able to assist creditworthy Turkish buyers of U.S. goods or services, or U.S. exporters, who may not be able to obtain financing from private sector sources at reasonable commercial terms."
More:US Ex-Im Bank launches Turkish language Web portal
Published:
11 March 2005
Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) has just unveiled its third bilingual web portal on its web site.
Starting today U.S. exporters, Turkish buyers and financial institutions from both countries will be able to choose either English or Turkish language versions of key Ex-Im Bank information. The web pages explain how Ex-Im Bank may be able to assist creditworthy Turkish buyers of U.S. goods or services, or U.S. exporters, who may not be able to obtain financing from private sector sources at reasonable commercial terms."
More:US Ex-Im Bank launches Turkish language Web portal
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)