"ITC: Turkey should protect Turkmens in event of civil war in Iraq
Mustafa Gokturk - The New Anatolian / Erbil
ITC Ergec calls on Iraqi leaders to prevent outbreak of civil war, adding, 'But if that happens, Turkey should protect Turkmens against other armed groups as it protected Kurds against Saddam in past'
Although Ergec says Turkmens will support al-Jaafari as PM as long as he supports their interests, he stresses they'll follow wait-and-see approach to carefully analyze how things can be shaped in long run"
More:The New Anatolian
Monday, March 06, 2006
The New Anatolian-Govt defends its Mideast policies
"Govt defends its Mideast policies
The New Anatolian / Istanbul
Moving to defend govt policies towards Mideast, Erdogan says that Foreign Ministry officials met Hamas delegation, while Gul defends Turkey's efforts taken in accordance with the GME, saying, 'These initiatives don't foresee political or military intervention in the region'
As the recent Ankara visits of a Hamas delegation and Iraq's premier continue to draw criticism both at home and abroad, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Gul over the weekend defended the government's Mideast policies."
More:The New Anatolian
The New Anatolian / Istanbul
Moving to defend govt policies towards Mideast, Erdogan says that Foreign Ministry officials met Hamas delegation, while Gul defends Turkey's efforts taken in accordance with the GME, saying, 'These initiatives don't foresee political or military intervention in the region'
As the recent Ankara visits of a Hamas delegation and Iraq's premier continue to draw criticism both at home and abroad, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Gul over the weekend defended the government's Mideast policies."
More:The New Anatolian
Money, extra laundered in Turkey - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
"Money, extra laundered in Turkey
Monday, March 6, 2006
Finance Ministry report says YTL 2.3 billion has been laundered in Turkey since 1997
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Finance Ministry Financial Crimes Research Council (MASAK) has released a report of its activities since being founded in 1997, noting that YTL 2.33 billion was laundered in various ways in the cases under investigation."
More:Money, extra laundered in Turkey - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
Monday, March 6, 2006
Finance Ministry report says YTL 2.3 billion has been laundered in Turkey since 1997
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Finance Ministry Financial Crimes Research Council (MASAK) has released a report of its activities since being founded in 1997, noting that YTL 2.33 billion was laundered in various ways in the cases under investigation."
More:Money, extra laundered in Turkey - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
JTW News - Sunni Leader Prefers Turkey's Iraqi Policy over Arab Countries
"Sunni Leader Prefers Turkey's Iraqi Policy over Arab Countries
A statement from Salih al-Mutlak, the Sunni Dialogue Party leader, said his visit to Turkey has not yet been scheduled, although he formerly declared it would follow Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari's official visit to Ankara.
'We will definitely go to Turkey, but it is not yet certain when this visit will take place,' al-Mutlak told Cihan News Agency on Sunday.
A permanent alliance exits between the government in Turkey and its counterpart in Iraq, according to the Sunni leader.
'Turkey has had a far better stance compared with many Arab countries.' "
More:JTW News - Sunni Leader Prefers Turkey's Iraqi Policy over Arab Countries
A statement from Salih al-Mutlak, the Sunni Dialogue Party leader, said his visit to Turkey has not yet been scheduled, although he formerly declared it would follow Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari's official visit to Ankara.
'We will definitely go to Turkey, but it is not yet certain when this visit will take place,' al-Mutlak told Cihan News Agency on Sunday.
A permanent alliance exits between the government in Turkey and its counterpart in Iraq, according to the Sunni leader.
'Turkey has had a far better stance compared with many Arab countries.' "
More:JTW News - Sunni Leader Prefers Turkey's Iraqi Policy over Arab Countries
European lawmakers’ visit stirs controversy in KKTC - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
"European lawmakers’ visit stirs controversy in KKTC
Monday, March 6, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A planned visit by a group of European Parliament deputies to the northern part of Cyprus has led to different reactions from Turkish Cypriot governmental figures since the group's scheduled meetings are either with nongovernmental organizations or the meetings with governmental figures will not take place at official buildings."
More:European lawmakers’ visit stirs controversy in KKTC - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
Monday, March 6, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A planned visit by a group of European Parliament deputies to the northern part of Cyprus has led to different reactions from Turkish Cypriot governmental figures since the group's scheduled meetings are either with nongovernmental organizations or the meetings with governmental figures will not take place at official buildings."
More:European lawmakers’ visit stirs controversy in KKTC - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
Ankara worries Iraq may turn into a new ‘Lebanon’ - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
"Ankara worries Iraq may turn into a new ‘Lebanon’
Monday, March 6, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish diplomacy has been concerned that recent sectarian clashes in neighboring Iraq may turn into a civil war that would turn the country into a new Lebanon, which experienced a civil war from 1975 until 1990."
More:Ankara worries Iraq may turn into a new ‘Lebanon’ - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
Monday, March 6, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish diplomacy has been concerned that recent sectarian clashes in neighboring Iraq may turn into a civil war that would turn the country into a new Lebanon, which experienced a civil war from 1975 until 1990."
More:Ankara worries Iraq may turn into a new ‘Lebanon’ - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
Protests dominate Women’s Day festivities - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
"Protests dominate Women’s Day festivities
Monday, March 6, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
As another March 8 Women's Day approaches, protests around the country aimed to highlight the violence and mistreatment that continue to dominate gender relations in Turkey. While some protests appeared to have more political connotations, most were far from the violent ones seen last year."
More:Protests dominate Women’s Day festivities - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
Monday, March 6, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
As another March 8 Women's Day approaches, protests around the country aimed to highlight the violence and mistreatment that continue to dominate gender relations in Turkey. While some protests appeared to have more political connotations, most were far from the violent ones seen last year."
More:Protests dominate Women’s Day festivities - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
EUROPA - Seminar on Equal opportunities for men and women in Turkey
"Seminar on Equal opportunities for men and women in Turkey
Ankara, 6 March 2006
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am very pleased that you have been able to attend this important seminar focusing on the main challenges of gender equality in Turkey.
Accession negotiations with Turkey were opened last October. The issue of equal opportunities is an essential component in your country’s preparations for future EU accession. The timing of my visit also reflects the importance which the European Commission attaches to this issue, as a date close to International Women’s Day was deliberately chosen.
The question of equal rights for men and women is also of importance to me personally. I fully share the views of the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who said: “If a society does not march towards its goal with all its women and men together, it is impossible for it to progress”.
I regard his words as evidence of his brilliant, visionary mind. After all, at that time there were not many people anywhere in the world who thought as he did. And yet modern history has proved him right: without women, without their knowledge, skills and experience, the economic growth and development of the last few decades in Europe would not have been possible."
More:EUROPA - Rapid - Press Releases
Ankara, 6 March 2006
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am very pleased that you have been able to attend this important seminar focusing on the main challenges of gender equality in Turkey.
Accession negotiations with Turkey were opened last October. The issue of equal opportunities is an essential component in your country’s preparations for future EU accession. The timing of my visit also reflects the importance which the European Commission attaches to this issue, as a date close to International Women’s Day was deliberately chosen.
The question of equal rights for men and women is also of importance to me personally. I fully share the views of the founder of modern Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who said: “If a society does not march towards its goal with all its women and men together, it is impossible for it to progress”.
I regard his words as evidence of his brilliant, visionary mind. After all, at that time there were not many people anywhere in the world who thought as he did. And yet modern history has proved him right: without women, without their knowledge, skills and experience, the economic growth and development of the last few decades in Europe would not have been possible."
More:EUROPA - Rapid - Press Releases
Sunday, March 05, 2006
PINR - Bulgaria and Turkey Move to Secure Accession to the E.U.
"''Bulgaria and Turkey Move to Secure Accession to the E.U.''
ome important diplomatic moves regarding further E.U. enlargement are scheduled this week. Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin will officially meet his British counterpart today in London. Two days later, on March 8, an E.U.-Turkey meeting will take place in Vienna. The Austrian government, which took the helm of the rotating E.U. presidency in January 2006, will be represented by Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik, who will meet Turkey's counterpart, Abdullah Gul. E.U. Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn and Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja will also be attending."
More:PINR - Bulgaria and Turkey Move to Secure Accession to the E.U.
ome important diplomatic moves regarding further E.U. enlargement are scheduled this week. Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ivaylo Kalfin will officially meet his British counterpart today in London. Two days later, on March 8, an E.U.-Turkey meeting will take place in Vienna. The Austrian government, which took the helm of the rotating E.U. presidency in January 2006, will be represented by Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik, who will meet Turkey's counterpart, Abdullah Gul. E.U. Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn and Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja will also be attending."
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International P.E.N. Writers in Prison Conference gathers in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
"International P.E.N. Writers in Prison Conference gathers in Istanbul
Sunday, March 5, 2006
ISTANBUL – Turkish Daily News
The annual conference of the �Writers in Prison Committee,� one of the most active committees of International P.E.N., was held in Istanbul on March 2-4."
More:International P.E.N. Writers in Prison Conference gathers in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
Sunday, March 5, 2006
ISTANBUL – Turkish Daily News
The annual conference of the �Writers in Prison Committee,� one of the most active committees of International P.E.N., was held in Istanbul on March 2-4."
More:International P.E.N. Writers in Prison Conference gathers in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
..:: ABHABER.COM : European Parliament's contact group visits Northern Cyprus
"European Parliament's contact group visits Northern Cyprus
European Parliament's (EP) High-level Contact Group is visiting northern Cyprus today.
High-level Contact Group which was established last month to develop relations and increase dialogue with Turkish Cypriots is comprised of representatives of all political groups in EP.
The Group which is headed by French parliamentarian Francoise Grossetete will meet Turkish Cypriot government officials as well as representatives of several non-governmental organizations on March 6th. "
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European Parliament's (EP) High-level Contact Group is visiting northern Cyprus today.
High-level Contact Group which was established last month to develop relations and increase dialogue with Turkish Cypriots is comprised of representatives of all political groups in EP.
The Group which is headed by French parliamentarian Francoise Grossetete will meet Turkish Cypriot government officials as well as representatives of several non-governmental organizations on March 6th. "
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Gulf Times Newspaper - Qatar, Gulf and World News - Finance & Business
"Turkish firms rush to stock market
Published: Sunday, 5 March, 2006, 09:27 AM Doha Time
ISTANBUL: Turkish firms are lining up to list on Istanbul’s stock market this year, giving domestic and foreign investors a chance to buy into airports, appliance manufacturing and a Coca-Cola unit in Turkey’s fast-growing economy.
Investors will also have to weigh competing opportunities in Russia and other booming emerging economies, as well as risks from a possible drying up of global liquidity and even from bird flu."
More:Gulf Times Newspaper - Qatar, Gulf and World News - Finance & Business
Published: Sunday, 5 March, 2006, 09:27 AM Doha Time
ISTANBUL: Turkish firms are lining up to list on Istanbul’s stock market this year, giving domestic and foreign investors a chance to buy into airports, appliance manufacturing and a Coca-Cola unit in Turkey’s fast-growing economy.
Investors will also have to weigh competing opportunities in Russia and other booming emerging economies, as well as risks from a possible drying up of global liquidity and even from bird flu."
More:Gulf Times Newspaper - Qatar, Gulf and World News - Finance & Business
Turkish company Polimeks to build three 12-storey houses
"Turkish company Polimeks to build three 12-storey houses with 252 apartments and school for 600 pupils
Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov signed two decrees on construction of social facilities in Ashgabat. According to the first decree, the Central Bank of Turkmenistan as well as Turkmenbashi and Daykhanbank state joint-stock banks are authorized to sign contracts with Polimeks company for design and construction of a 12-storey sky-scraper for 180 apartments with improved lay-out and underground garage exceeding US $ 38 million."
More:Turkish company Polimeks to build three 12-storey houses
Turkmen President Saparmurat Niyazov signed two decrees on construction of social facilities in Ashgabat. According to the first decree, the Central Bank of Turkmenistan as well as Turkmenbashi and Daykhanbank state joint-stock banks are authorized to sign contracts with Polimeks company for design and construction of a 12-storey sky-scraper for 180 apartments with improved lay-out and underground garage exceeding US $ 38 million."
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Minister of Labor and Social Affairs meets with a Turkish Women :: Syrian Arab News Agency-SANA-Damascus-Syria ::
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs meets with a Turkish Women :: Syrian Arab News Agency-SANA-Damascus-Syria ::
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs , Diala Haj Aref discussed on Saturday with head of a Women Delegation representing the Turkish Development and Justice Party , Salma Konli, issues of mutual concern in legislations and the woman’s labor. During her meeting with the Turkish delegation which is currently visiting Syria, Haj Aref pointed out to current development process in Syria and to the woman’s leading role in the government institutions and non –governmental organizations in Syria.
For her part, Mrs. Konli expressed appreciation over Syria’s experience in sphere of the woman. She reviewed the history of the Development and Justice Party and the role which is being played by the woman in Turkey.
A.N.Idelbi
Saturday, March 04, 2006
'Smokes like a Turk' no more - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
"'Smokes like a Turk' no more
Sunday, March 5, 2006
Parliament gears up on imposing tough anti-smoking rules as part of its efforts to fight the addiction, but there are some who believe this law will end up like the similar laws that came before, constantly violated "
More:'Smokes like a Turk' no more - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
Sunday, March 5, 2006
Parliament gears up on imposing tough anti-smoking rules as part of its efforts to fight the addiction, but there are some who believe this law will end up like the similar laws that came before, constantly violated "
More:'Smokes like a Turk' no more - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
Gourmand’s corner - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
"Gourmand’s corner
Sunday, March 5, 2006
Portakallı Piliç (Chicken in Spicy Orange Sauce):
The dish comes from the area around Mersin in the south of Turkey where sweet, thin-skinned juicy oranges grow. The combination of oranges and spices gives it a tangy taste and, depending on the strength of the chili peppers, it can be quite hot. It is delicious cooled with mint-flavored yogurt and works well with the legs, thighs or breasts of chicken and turkey."
More:Gourmand’s corner - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
Sunday, March 5, 2006
Portakallı Piliç (Chicken in Spicy Orange Sauce):
The dish comes from the area around Mersin in the south of Turkey where sweet, thin-skinned juicy oranges grow. The combination of oranges and spices gives it a tangy taste and, depending on the strength of the chili peppers, it can be quite hot. It is delicious cooled with mint-flavored yogurt and works well with the legs, thighs or breasts of chicken and turkey."
More:Gourmand’s corner - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
'Turkey's Turkmen policy no longer sustainable' - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
"'Turkey's Turkmen policy no longer sustainable'
Sunday, March 5, 2006
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Turkey should revise its Turkmen policy, suggested a study revealed by Turkey's Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) last week.
�Turkey cannot continue its current Turkmen policy under today's circumstances and political realities in new Iraq. Turkey should develop a different and new model instead,� it added."
More:'Turkey's Turkmen policy no longer sustainable' - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
Sunday, March 5, 2006
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Turkey should revise its Turkmen policy, suggested a study revealed by Turkey's Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA) last week.
�Turkey cannot continue its current Turkmen policy under today's circumstances and political realities in new Iraq. Turkey should develop a different and new model instead,� it added."
More:'Turkey's Turkmen policy no longer sustainable' - Turkish Daily News Mar 05, 2006
Dispatch From a Trusted Correspondent On the Road: Istanbul | Food & Wine
"Dispatch From a Trusted Correspondent On the Road: Istanbul
From: Anya von Bremzen
Subject: Istanbul
By Anya von Bremzen
When I recently returned to Istanbul after a two-year absence, I found the city transformed by a remarkable new energy, an infusion of cash (and flash) and a giddy optimism at the prospect of joining the European Union. Restaurants are opening practically every nanosecond, and the Beyoglu district—the city's old European heart—is gentrifying with the same speed."
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From: Anya von Bremzen
Subject: Istanbul
By Anya von Bremzen
When I recently returned to Istanbul after a two-year absence, I found the city transformed by a remarkable new energy, an infusion of cash (and flash) and a giddy optimism at the prospect of joining the European Union. Restaurants are opening practically every nanosecond, and the Beyoglu district—the city's old European heart—is gentrifying with the same speed."
More:Dispatch From a Trusted Correspondent On the Road: Istanbul | Food & Wine
Belgian Intelligence Under Investigation for Erdal
"Belgian Intelligence Under Investigation for Erdal
By Cihan, AA, Brussels
Published: Saturday, March 04, 2006
zaman.com
The Senate in Belgium has decided to launch a probe on the Intelligence Service (SE) for the escape of Turkish-origin terrorist Fehriye Erdal.
The Senate President Anne-Marie Lizin decided to call 'Comite R,' which is The Permanent Committee for the control of intelligence services, for a meeting."
More:Belgian Intelligence Under Investigation for Erdal
By Cihan, AA, Brussels
Published: Saturday, March 04, 2006
zaman.com
The Senate in Belgium has decided to launch a probe on the Intelligence Service (SE) for the escape of Turkish-origin terrorist Fehriye Erdal.
The Senate President Anne-Marie Lizin decided to call 'Comite R,' which is The Permanent Committee for the control of intelligence services, for a meeting."
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The Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily
"Turkish court reduces ‘honour killing’ sentences
Web posted at: 3/5/2006 2:46:23
Source ::: AFP
ANKARA: A Turkish court has handed down reduced prison sentences to the brother and two cousins of a victim of a gruesome honour killing, sparking angry protest from campaigners working to end the practice of honour killings.
Rights campaigners said that penalties like those decided by a southeastern court on Friday failed to discourage the slaying of women by relatives in a traditional act to “cleanse” family honour."
More:The
Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily
Web posted at: 3/5/2006 2:46:23
Source ::: AFP
ANKARA: A Turkish court has handed down reduced prison sentences to the brother and two cousins of a victim of a gruesome honour killing, sparking angry protest from campaigners working to end the practice of honour killings.
Rights campaigners said that penalties like those decided by a southeastern court on Friday failed to discourage the slaying of women by relatives in a traditional act to “cleanse” family honour."
More:The
Peninsula On-line: Qatar's leading English Daily
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs meets with a Turkish Women :: Syrian Arab News Agency-SANA-Damascus-Syria ::
"Minister of Labor and Social Affairs meets with a Turkish Women
Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 06:25 PM
Damascus, (SANA)-
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs , Diala Haj Aref discussed on Saturday with head of a Women Delegation representing the Turkish Development and Justice Party , Salma Konli, issues of mutual concern in legislations and the woman’s labor.
During her meeting with the Turkish delegation which is currently visiting Syria, Haj Aref pointed out to current development process in Syria and to the woman’s leading role in the government institutions and non –governmental organizations in Syria.
For her part, Mrs. Konli expressed appreciation over Syria’s experience in sphere of the woman.
She reviewed the history of the Development and Justice Party and the role which is being played by the woman in Turkey."
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs meets with a Turkish Women :: Syrian Arab News Agency-SANA-Damascus-Syria ::
Saturday, March 04, 2006 - 06:25 PM
Damascus, (SANA)-
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs , Diala Haj Aref discussed on Saturday with head of a Women Delegation representing the Turkish Development and Justice Party , Salma Konli, issues of mutual concern in legislations and the woman’s labor.
During her meeting with the Turkish delegation which is currently visiting Syria, Haj Aref pointed out to current development process in Syria and to the woman’s leading role in the government institutions and non –governmental organizations in Syria.
For her part, Mrs. Konli expressed appreciation over Syria’s experience in sphere of the woman.
She reviewed the history of the Development and Justice Party and the role which is being played by the woman in Turkey."
Minister of Labor and Social Affairs meets with a Turkish Women :: Syrian Arab News Agency-SANA-Damascus-Syria ::
Turkey-based Publisher Keeps Uyghur Letters Alive
"Turkey-based Publisher Keeps Uyghur Letters Alive
ANKARA, March 4 2006
2006.02.24
ANKARA—A modest publishing house in Turkey is increasingly keeping the Uyghur language and culture alive from its place of exile, sending out volumes of poetry, history, and Islamic scholarship free of charge even as Beijing clamps down on the millions of Uyghurs under its control.
Since its founding in 2000, the Taklamakan Uyghur Publishing House has published and distributed more than 50 books to Uyghurs overseas, chief executive Jelil Turan told RFA’s Ankara-based reporter, Erkin Tarim."
More:Turkey-based Publisher Keeps Uyghur Letters Alive
ANKARA, March 4 2006
2006.02.24
ANKARA—A modest publishing house in Turkey is increasingly keeping the Uyghur language and culture alive from its place of exile, sending out volumes of poetry, history, and Islamic scholarship free of charge even as Beijing clamps down on the millions of Uyghurs under its control.
Since its founding in 2000, the Taklamakan Uyghur Publishing House has published and distributed more than 50 books to Uyghurs overseas, chief executive Jelil Turan told RFA’s Ankara-based reporter, Erkin Tarim."
More:Turkey-based Publisher Keeps Uyghur Letters Alive
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST | OIKOTIMES.COM | Turkey: Sibel Tuzun will sing in Turkish; watch her tonight performing live
"Ahmet Butun reporting from Ankrara (Turkey)
source: TRT - photo: Sibel Tuzun website
turkey2006sp.jpg
The song to represent Turkey was announced today by TRT. The title of the song is 'Super Star'. The song to represent Turkey in Eurovision Song Contest was announced today in a press confererence in Istanbul,in which the headmaster of TRT, Ali Guney, and Turkey's 2006 representative,Sibel Tuzun were present. 'Turkey is the shining star of Europe, and ladies and gentelmen,here is the shining star of Turkey: Super Star.' said Sibel Tuzun. "
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source: TRT - photo: Sibel Tuzun website
turkey2006sp.jpg
The song to represent Turkey was announced today by TRT. The title of the song is 'Super Star'. The song to represent Turkey in Eurovision Song Contest was announced today in a press confererence in Istanbul,in which the headmaster of TRT, Ali Guney, and Turkey's 2006 representative,Sibel Tuzun were present. 'Turkey is the shining star of Europe, and ladies and gentelmen,here is the shining star of Turkey: Super Star.' said Sibel Tuzun. "
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Two Gifts from EU on Same Day
"Two Gifts from EU on Same Day
The European Union (EU), made us all very happy in one day. The EU started a new process we hope would be the final step towards the launch of actual negotiations and the 25-nation bloc approved a €139 million aid package for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which is expected to improve the lot of Turkish Cypriots.(!)."
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The European Union (EU), made us all very happy in one day. The EU started a new process we hope would be the final step towards the launch of actual negotiations and the 25-nation bloc approved a €139 million aid package for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which is expected to improve the lot of Turkish Cypriots.(!)."
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Bidders line up for $3bn Turkish bank >> .:thebusinessonline.com:.
"Bidders line up for $3bn Turkish bank
By Ben Marlow
05 March 2006
EUROPEAN banks are scrambling to draw up bids for Turkey’s Denizbank, one of the country’s most attractive remaining private banks. Denizbank has appointed US investment house JP Morgan to explore strategic options, which a number of European banks have taken as an invite to launch bids.
Those thought to be examining Denizbank hardest are Italy’s Banca Intesa and France’s Société Générale, both of which have lost out to rivals in other recent bank auctions in Turkey. The battle to buy Denizbank, which is valued at about $3bn (E2.5bn, £1.7bn), is expected to be particularly competitive as the list of banks being sold in Turkey is likely to run out in the next 18 months. There are still several European players keen to establish a presence in the country that have been unlucky in previous auctions."
More:Bidders line up for $3bn Turkish bank >> .:thebusinessonline.com:.
By Ben Marlow
05 March 2006
EUROPEAN banks are scrambling to draw up bids for Turkey’s Denizbank, one of the country’s most attractive remaining private banks. Denizbank has appointed US investment house JP Morgan to explore strategic options, which a number of European banks have taken as an invite to launch bids.
Those thought to be examining Denizbank hardest are Italy’s Banca Intesa and France’s Société Générale, both of which have lost out to rivals in other recent bank auctions in Turkey. The battle to buy Denizbank, which is valued at about $3bn (E2.5bn, £1.7bn), is expected to be particularly competitive as the list of banks being sold in Turkey is likely to run out in the next 18 months. There are still several European players keen to establish a presence in the country that have been unlucky in previous auctions."
More:Bidders line up for $3bn Turkish bank >> .:thebusinessonline.com:.
JTW Comment - Bolkestein Directive: Implications For European And Turkish Economy
"Bolkestein Directive: Implications For European And Turkish Economy
Murat Sogangoz
There are still reforms to be made in the European Union (EU) to reap fully the benefits of the Single Market. Because the Single Market could not be completed totally yet although the Single European Act proposed its completion in 1992. There are still barriers in the European Union for the free movement of services. The famous Bolkestein directive (named by its architect, the former Commissioner for the Internal Market, Frits Bolkestein) is a direcitve on services in the internal market which is considered to provide an integrated services market in Europe. "
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Murat Sogangoz
There are still reforms to be made in the European Union (EU) to reap fully the benefits of the Single Market. Because the Single Market could not be completed totally yet although the Single European Act proposed its completion in 1992. There are still barriers in the European Union for the free movement of services. The famous Bolkestein directive (named by its architect, the former Commissioner for the Internal Market, Frits Bolkestein) is a direcitve on services in the internal market which is considered to provide an integrated services market in Europe. "
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National Security and Intelligence
"...Princeton, N.J.: A high probability scenario seems to be that our troops are withdrawn from Iraq within a year and the country falls into chaos-civil war, what have you. I think we should at least be thinking about this. Some questions:
1. Will Turkey invade the North?
2. Will Iran invade the South?
3. What will happen to Baghdad?
Dana Priest: If the scenario plays out, then yes on one and two unless we can get some sort of deal going now--which is probably more likely in the north than with Iran. Since Turkey still wants to be considered a good actor in the European context. Iran is much more problematic. They may well believe a war is inevitable, but they will eventually win a section, so it will be worth it. Baghdad, under that scenario, would eventually go to the Iranian/Shiites too unless we see the Sunni neighboring states jumping in and then, who knows. But it's the worst case scenario and right now it does not seem out of the question, unfortunately."
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1. Will Turkey invade the North?
2. Will Iran invade the South?
3. What will happen to Baghdad?
Dana Priest: If the scenario plays out, then yes on one and two unless we can get some sort of deal going now--which is probably more likely in the north than with Iran. Since Turkey still wants to be considered a good actor in the European context. Iran is much more problematic. They may well believe a war is inevitable, but they will eventually win a section, so it will be worth it. Baghdad, under that scenario, would eventually go to the Iranian/Shiites too unless we see the Sunni neighboring states jumping in and then, who knows. But it's the worst case scenario and right now it does not seem out of the question, unfortunately."
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AzerTAj | STATE INFORMATION AGENCY OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC
"TURKISH-AZERBAIJANI BUSINESSMEN ASSOCIATION KEEN ON DEVELOPMENT OF AZERBAIJAN
[March 04, 2006, 11:54:23]
Turkish-Azerbaijani Businessmen Association representatives met February 2 with members of the Milli Majlis standing commission on economic policy. Commission chairman Ziyad Samedzadeh touched upon Azerbaijan-Turkey history and role of the Heads of States in bringing bilateral ties to a higher level. "
More:AzerTAj | STATE INFORMATION AGENCY OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC
[March 04, 2006, 11:54:23]
Turkish-Azerbaijani Businessmen Association representatives met February 2 with members of the Milli Majlis standing commission on economic policy. Commission chairman Ziyad Samedzadeh touched upon Azerbaijan-Turkey history and role of the Heads of States in bringing bilateral ties to a higher level. "
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Mother Forgives Priest Son’s Turkish Murderer
"Mother Forgives Priest Son’s Turkish Murderer
By Terry Vanderheyden
ROME, March 3, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The mother of a priest slain in Turkey has said publicly that she forgives the man who murdered her son.
Fr. Andrea Santoro was killed February 5 while kneeling and praying in his Santa Maria Church in Trabzon, a city of 200,000 situated on the Black Sea. His killer, 16-year-old high school student Ouzhan Akdin, yelled “Allahu akbar” or “Allah is great” after firing two rounds from a nine millimetre handgun into Fr. Santoro’s back."
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By Terry Vanderheyden
ROME, March 3, 2006 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The mother of a priest slain in Turkey has said publicly that she forgives the man who murdered her son.
Fr. Andrea Santoro was killed February 5 while kneeling and praying in his Santa Maria Church in Trabzon, a city of 200,000 situated on the Black Sea. His killer, 16-year-old high school student Ouzhan Akdin, yelled “Allahu akbar” or “Allah is great” after firing two rounds from a nine millimetre handgun into Fr. Santoro’s back."
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Lesson from Sweden on women in politics - Turkish Daily News Mar 04, 2006
"Lesson from Sweden on women in politics
Saturday, March 4, 2006
Even before the March 8 Women’s Day is upon us, the conferences and festivities have started. One of them was the conference on 'Increasing Women’s Participation in Politics' organized by the Arı Movement and the Swedish 'Jan Hjalmarson Foundation.' It was a wise decision to cooperate with a Swedish institution on the issue of women’s participation in politics because, as you know, with 49 percent participation rate, Swedish women are the best represented in the world. Additionally, women’s participation rate in the work force is around 85 percent."
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Saturday, March 4, 2006
Even before the March 8 Women’s Day is upon us, the conferences and festivities have started. One of them was the conference on 'Increasing Women’s Participation in Politics' organized by the Arı Movement and the Swedish 'Jan Hjalmarson Foundation.' It was a wise decision to cooperate with a Swedish institution on the issue of women’s participation in politics because, as you know, with 49 percent participation rate, Swedish women are the best represented in the world. Additionally, women’s participation rate in the work force is around 85 percent."
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Iacovou urges Turks to rise to the occasion
"Iacovou urges Turks to rise to the occasion
By Alexia Saoulli
FOREIGN Minister George Iacovou yesterday called on the Turkish side to rise to the occasion and co-operate with UN Secretary-general Kofi Annan on Cyprus.
Meanwhile Government Spokesman George Lillikas said the government had not been expecting the negative reaction of a portion of the Turkish Cypriot leadership to the agreement reached between President Tassos Papadopoulos and Annan in Paris.
Turkish Cypriot politicians were outraged after a joint communiqu? from Papadopoulos and Annan suggested the technical issues up for discussion might include issues such as Varosha, demilitarisation and settlers. The Turkish Cypriot side insists these topics are only negotiable as part of a comprehensive settlement, and says what it signed up to was talks on everyday issues such as the environment, health and traffic issues."
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By Alexia Saoulli
FOREIGN Minister George Iacovou yesterday called on the Turkish side to rise to the occasion and co-operate with UN Secretary-general Kofi Annan on Cyprus.
Meanwhile Government Spokesman George Lillikas said the government had not been expecting the negative reaction of a portion of the Turkish Cypriot leadership to the agreement reached between President Tassos Papadopoulos and Annan in Paris.
Turkish Cypriot politicians were outraged after a joint communiqu? from Papadopoulos and Annan suggested the technical issues up for discussion might include issues such as Varosha, demilitarisation and settlers. The Turkish Cypriot side insists these topics are only negotiable as part of a comprehensive settlement, and says what it signed up to was talks on everyday issues such as the environment, health and traffic issues."
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Turks drop charge against Matsakis
"Turks drop charge against Matsakis
By Jacqueline Theodoulou
A DISTRICT court in the occupied areas yesterday decided to drop charges against MEP Marios Matsakis, who was accused of stealing a Turkish flag from a disused Turkish guard post in Louroujina.
During the hearing, at which Matsakis was not present, the prosecutor said that because Matsakis was not a citizen of the ‘TRNC’ and because he was not present at the hearing, the best thing would be to drop the charges against him."
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By Jacqueline Theodoulou
A DISTRICT court in the occupied areas yesterday decided to drop charges against MEP Marios Matsakis, who was accused of stealing a Turkish flag from a disused Turkish guard post in Louroujina.
During the hearing, at which Matsakis was not present, the prosecutor said that because Matsakis was not a citizen of the ‘TRNC’ and because he was not present at the hearing, the best thing would be to drop the charges against him."
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Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Ankara to scrap death penalty in wartime
"Ankara to scrap death penalty in wartime
Reuters agency in Ankara
Saturday March 4, 2006
The Guardian
Turkey said yesterday it would shortly scrap the death penalty in times of war, bringing it into line with the European Union, which it aspires to join.
Turkey abolished the death penalty in peacetime in August 2002 as part of a package of human rights reforms aimed at persuading the EU to open membership talks."
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Reuters agency in Ankara
Saturday March 4, 2006
The Guardian
Turkey said yesterday it would shortly scrap the death penalty in times of war, bringing it into line with the European Union, which it aspires to join.
Turkey abolished the death penalty in peacetime in August 2002 as part of a package of human rights reforms aimed at persuading the EU to open membership talks."
More:Guardian Unlimited | The Guardian | Ankara to scrap death penalty in wartime
People's Daily Online -- Cyprus gov't disappointed over Turkish Cypriots' reaction to Paris agreement
"Cyprus gov't disappointed over Turkish Cypriots' reaction to Paris agreement
Cyprus government spokesman George Lillikas said in Nicosia Friday that the government did not expect a negative reaction by the Turkish Cypriot side as regards a recent agreement reached between Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in Paris.
'We are disappointed to see the stance adopted by part of the Turkish Cypriot leadership, which consists a rejection of all those we discussed and agreed with the UN secretary general in Paris,' Lillikas told local press."
More:People's Daily Online -- Cyprus gov't disappointed over Turkish Cypriots' reaction to Paris agreement
Cyprus government spokesman George Lillikas said in Nicosia Friday that the government did not expect a negative reaction by the Turkish Cypriot side as regards a recent agreement reached between Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan in Paris.
'We are disappointed to see the stance adopted by part of the Turkish Cypriot leadership, which consists a rejection of all those we discussed and agreed with the UN secretary general in Paris,' Lillikas told local press."
More:People's Daily Online -- Cyprus gov't disappointed over Turkish Cypriots' reaction to Paris agreement
..:: ABHABER.COM : Report:Turkey's EU process rules out any military intervention into N.Iraq
"Report:Turkey's EU process rules out any military intervention into N.Iraq
A Turkish think-tank urged Turkey to define a new approach towards northern Iraq in a report released on Thursday.
The Foundation of Political, Economical and Social Studies's (SETA) report entitled 'A New Period in Iraq: Middle East and Turkey' was released at an international meeting organized by the think-tank. "
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A Turkish think-tank urged Turkey to define a new approach towards northern Iraq in a report released on Thursday.
The Foundation of Political, Economical and Social Studies's (SETA) report entitled 'A New Period in Iraq: Middle East and Turkey' was released at an international meeting organized by the think-tank. "
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..:: ABHABER.COM : Spanish Parliament speaker says Turkey's membership will enrich EU
"Spanish Parliament speaker says Turkey's membership will enrich EU
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, on an official visit to Spain, won Spanish support for Turkey's European Union membership bid on Thursday.
Spanish Parliament Speaker Manuel Marin to Gul both the ruling party and the opposition's support for Turkish membership and said, 'The Muslim-populated Turkish state will enrich the EU.'
During his meetings with Marin and Spanish King Juan Carlos, Gul underlined the strategic and historic importance of the EU for Turkey and stated that some Arab and Muslim countries take Turkey as a role model."
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Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, on an official visit to Spain, won Spanish support for Turkey's European Union membership bid on Thursday.
Spanish Parliament Speaker Manuel Marin to Gul both the ruling party and the opposition's support for Turkish membership and said, 'The Muslim-populated Turkish state will enrich the EU.'
During his meetings with Marin and Spanish King Juan Carlos, Gul underlined the strategic and historic importance of the EU for Turkey and stated that some Arab and Muslim countries take Turkey as a role model."
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The New Anatolian-EU to urge Turkey on equal opportunity for women
"EU to urge Turkey on equal opportunity for women
The New Anatolian / Ankara
EU Commissioner Spidla visits Turkey this weekend to stress importance of women's rights and equal opportunities in runup to International Women's Day. Spidla with Turkish officials will discuss strengthening unions and social inclusion of disadvantaged groups to enhance the European social model "
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
EU Commissioner Spidla visits Turkey this weekend to stress importance of women's rights and equal opportunities in runup to International Women's Day. Spidla with Turkish officials will discuss strengthening unions and social inclusion of disadvantaged groups to enhance the European social model "
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Turkish cinema days in France and Germany - Turkish Daily News Mar 04, 2006
"Turkish cinema days in France and Germany
Saturday, March 4, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish Cinema Days is being hosted by the Paris-based ACORT Assembly at Cinemas du Monde in Paris on March 15-21. The province of Essen in Germany is also readying to host the latest pieces from Turkish cinema towards the end of March. "
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Saturday, March 4, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish Cinema Days is being hosted by the Paris-based ACORT Assembly at Cinemas du Monde in Paris on March 15-21. The province of Essen in Germany is also readying to host the latest pieces from Turkish cinema towards the end of March. "
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Turkey plans to cut tax on textile products - Turkish Daily News Mar 04, 2006
"Turkey plans to cut tax on textile products
Saturday, March 4, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkey is planning to cut value-added tax by 10 percent on textile products to help manufacturers head off a flow of cheap Chinese goods in global markets, Deputy Prime Minister Abdüllatif Şener said on Friday, appearing on CNN Turk."
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Saturday, March 4, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkey is planning to cut value-added tax by 10 percent on textile products to help manufacturers head off a flow of cheap Chinese goods in global markets, Deputy Prime Minister Abdüllatif Şener said on Friday, appearing on CNN Turk."
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THY joins 'National Quality Movement' - Turkish Daily News Mar 04, 2006
"THY joins 'National Quality Movement'
Saturday, March 4, 2006
Hasan Altınışık
ISTANBUL – Turkish Daily News
Turkish Airlines (THY) joined the �National Quality Movement� initiated by the Turkish Quality Association to raise life quality.
A signing ceremony was held on Friday at THY's at Ataturk Airport. It was attended by THY General Manager Temel Kotil and KalDer (Turkish Quality Association) Board Chairman Hasan Subaşı."
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Saturday, March 4, 2006
Hasan Altınışık
ISTANBUL – Turkish Daily News
Turkish Airlines (THY) joined the �National Quality Movement� initiated by the Turkish Quality Association to raise life quality.
A signing ceremony was held on Friday at THY's at Ataturk Airport. It was attended by THY General Manager Temel Kotil and KalDer (Turkish Quality Association) Board Chairman Hasan Subaşı."
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Friday, March 03, 2006
Presentation Turkish entry live online | Eurovision Song Contest 2006 at esctoday.com
"The song Sibel Tüzün will sing at the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest representing Turkey will be presented during a special press conference, starting at 12:00 CET in Istanbul.
The press conference will be broadcast live through TRT1, which you can follow here. The song and the video of Sibel's song can be found on her official website right after the official presentation!
An interview esctoday.com had with the Turkish representative, earlier this week, will be published this afternoon as well! Sibel will tell more about herself, her career and her Eurovision Song Contest challenge. About her song she says: ' It's slightly ostentatious, energetic and supple and it definitely invites you to dance. But most of all, it's entertaining!' More Sibel Tüzün later this Saturday!"
Presentation Turkish entry live online | Eurovision Song Contest 2006 at esctoday.com
The press conference will be broadcast live through TRT1, which you can follow here. The song and the video of Sibel's song can be found on her official website right after the official presentation!
An interview esctoday.com had with the Turkish representative, earlier this week, will be published this afternoon as well! Sibel will tell more about herself, her career and her Eurovision Song Contest challenge. About her song she says: ' It's slightly ostentatious, energetic and supple and it definitely invites you to dance. But most of all, it's entertaining!' More Sibel Tüzün later this Saturday!"
Presentation Turkish entry live online | Eurovision Song Contest 2006 at esctoday.com
..:: ABHABER.COM : Gul:Turkey acts with EU on Iranian nuclear dispute
"Gul:Turkey acts with EU on Iranian nuclear dispute
Turkey acts with EU and continues to do so as regards the Iranian nuclear problem, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Friday.
Speaking in the joint news conference with Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, Gul said that he met Spanish King Juan Carlos, PM Zapatero, FM Moratinos, Parliament Speaker and other high officials in Madrid.
'I thanked Spain's support to Turkey's EU bid. There is no political problem in our relations and economic relations are improving. Turkish and Spanish companies can do business in third countries,' said Gul. "
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Turkey acts with EU and continues to do so as regards the Iranian nuclear problem, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Friday.
Speaking in the joint news conference with Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos, Gul said that he met Spanish King Juan Carlos, PM Zapatero, FM Moratinos, Parliament Speaker and other high officials in Madrid.
'I thanked Spain's support to Turkey's EU bid. There is no political problem in our relations and economic relations are improving. Turkish and Spanish companies can do business in third countries,' said Gul. "
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Daily Times - Muslims in Athens wait for city’s first mosque
"Muslims in Athens wait for city’s first mosque
By Deborah Kyvrikosaios
Although the steady immigration of Muslims to Athens continues - mostly economic migrants from the Middle East and Asia - the city remains the only capital in western Europe without an Islamic place of worship
IN a small, cold and decrepit apartment in central Athens, scores of Muslims trip over each other to find a space to pray as rain drips onto their heads from the leaky roof.
The stairwell is in darkness and there is grime in every corner. But for these faithful, there is no other choice. "
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By Deborah Kyvrikosaios
Although the steady immigration of Muslims to Athens continues - mostly economic migrants from the Middle East and Asia - the city remains the only capital in western Europe without an Islamic place of worship
IN a small, cold and decrepit apartment in central Athens, scores of Muslims trip over each other to find a space to pray as rain drips onto their heads from the leaky roof.
The stairwell is in darkness and there is grime in every corner. But for these faithful, there is no other choice. "
More:Daily Times - Site Edition
JTW Article - Book Review: The Armenian Massacres in Ottoman Turkey, A Disputed Genocide
"Book Review: The Armenian Massacres in Ottoman Turkey, A Disputed Genocide
Fatih BALCI and Arif AKGUL
There could be some mistakes in the history, but it should be more objective to enlighten those mistaken events with the helping of the historians. Guenter Lewy’s book, The Armenian Massacres in Ottoman Turkey, A Disputed Genocide, mainly focuses on the massacres in Ottoman Turkey, and he strongly stands on the way of the truths which he finds from the historical documents. After all, he mentions that trustfully the deaths of Armenians in Ottoman Turkey can not be called “genocide”. There were some deaths but they can not be called as genocide. For calling genocide, it is needed to have a look at the definition of genocide which is mostly accepted to intention to annihilation of one group. To use or say genocide for an event it has to involve an intention of annihilation. In the Armenian case the main aim was not based on the intention of Armenian annihilation. The only thing was deporting· the Armenians from some places only for security purposes, because the Armenians became a big problem for the Turks during World War I with the rebellions and armed guerillas inside the country."
More:JTW Article - Book Review: The Armenian Massacres in Ottoman Turkey, A Disputed Genocide
Fatih BALCI and Arif AKGUL
There could be some mistakes in the history, but it should be more objective to enlighten those mistaken events with the helping of the historians. Guenter Lewy’s book, The Armenian Massacres in Ottoman Turkey, A Disputed Genocide, mainly focuses on the massacres in Ottoman Turkey, and he strongly stands on the way of the truths which he finds from the historical documents. After all, he mentions that trustfully the deaths of Armenians in Ottoman Turkey can not be called “genocide”. There were some deaths but they can not be called as genocide. For calling genocide, it is needed to have a look at the definition of genocide which is mostly accepted to intention to annihilation of one group. To use or say genocide for an event it has to involve an intention of annihilation. In the Armenian case the main aim was not based on the intention of Armenian annihilation. The only thing was deporting· the Armenians from some places only for security purposes, because the Armenians became a big problem for the Turks during World War I with the rebellions and armed guerillas inside the country."
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JTW Interview - TURKEY’S ACCESSION PROCESS
"TURKEY’S ACCESSION PROCESS
Michael Lake
Former EU Ambassador in
Turkey (1991-98)
Hungary (1998-2001)
The last few months have been among the most important in the life of the Turkish Republic since its founding in 1923 – 82 years ago. In recent years Turkey has been increasingly preoccupied with joining the European Union, to the point where it was on the verge of opening formal negotiations on 3rd October. This point, this long weekend of 30 hours negotiations – not with Turkey but within the European Union itself – was the most dangerous moment of the entire process since Turkey signed a Treaty of Association back in 1963. Failure would have been a setback for Europe. I do not doubt it would have thrown into confusion and doubt the accession prospects of more recent candidates and would-be candidates in the western Balkans."
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Michael Lake
Former EU Ambassador in
Turkey (1991-98)
Hungary (1998-2001)
The last few months have been among the most important in the life of the Turkish Republic since its founding in 1923 – 82 years ago. In recent years Turkey has been increasingly preoccupied with joining the European Union, to the point where it was on the verge of opening formal negotiations on 3rd October. This point, this long weekend of 30 hours negotiations – not with Turkey but within the European Union itself – was the most dangerous moment of the entire process since Turkey signed a Treaty of Association back in 1963. Failure would have been a setback for Europe. I do not doubt it would have thrown into confusion and doubt the accession prospects of more recent candidates and would-be candidates in the western Balkans."
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Focus English News-Iraqi PM Offers Turkey to Replace US Troops in Iraq with Own
"Iraqi PM Offers Turkey to Replace US Troops in Iraq with Own
Ankara. Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Jaafari offered to Turkey to replace US troops in Iraq by sending Turkish, Interfax reports, citing a publication by the Turkish Hurriyet.
According to the information the proposal was made by Jaafari to the Turkish Prime Minister Reccep Tayip Erdogan during the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit to Ankara on Tuesday.
According to the publication Jaafari has said: “The USA failed. USA cannot establish peace in Iraq. Only Turkey could do this.”"
Focus English News
Ankara. Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Jaafari offered to Turkey to replace US troops in Iraq by sending Turkish, Interfax reports, citing a publication by the Turkish Hurriyet.
According to the information the proposal was made by Jaafari to the Turkish Prime Minister Reccep Tayip Erdogan during the Iraqi Prime Minister’s visit to Ankara on Tuesday.
According to the publication Jaafari has said: “The USA failed. USA cannot establish peace in Iraq. Only Turkey could do this.”"
Focus English News
Turkish police blame Erdal escape on negligence
"Turkish police blame Erdal escape on negligence
The police spokesman said that Fehriye Erdal had been charged for her acts in Belgium in recognition of the fact that the DHKP-C was a terrorist organisation.
ANKARA - Belgian authorities were negligent in allowing a wanted terrorist to escape only hours before she was sentenced to a four year prison term, a Turkish police spokesman said Friday."
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The police spokesman said that Fehriye Erdal had been charged for her acts in Belgium in recognition of the fact that the DHKP-C was a terrorist organisation.
ANKARA - Belgian authorities were negligent in allowing a wanted terrorist to escape only hours before she was sentenced to a four year prison term, a Turkish police spokesman said Friday."
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TURKEY SIDES WITH MOSCOW AGAINST WASHINGTON ON BLACK SEA FORCE - Eurasia Daily Monitor
"TURKEY SIDES WITH MOSCOW AGAINST WASHINGTON ON BLACK SEA FORCE
By Igor Torbakov
Friday, March 3, 2006
Ankara, Moscow, veto moving Operation Active Endeavor to Black Sea
Ankara and Moscow joined forces to reject the U.S. administration's proposal to expand a NATO-led Mediterranean counterterrorism effort into the Black Sea. Turkey and Russia's joint opposition to the U.S. request underscores the two countries' growing wariness of U.S. strategic designs in the wider Black Sea region."
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Eurasia Daily Monitor
By Igor Torbakov
Friday, March 3, 2006
Ankara, Moscow, veto moving Operation Active Endeavor to Black Sea
Ankara and Moscow joined forces to reject the U.S. administration's proposal to expand a NATO-led Mediterranean counterterrorism effort into the Black Sea. Turkey and Russia's joint opposition to the U.S. request underscores the two countries' growing wariness of U.S. strategic designs in the wider Black Sea region."
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Eurasia Daily Monitor
Reuters AlertNet - Turkish journalists accused of helping Kurd rebels
"Turkish journalists accused of helping Kurd rebels
03 Mar 2006 13:24:18 GMT
Source: Reuters
TUNCELI, Turkey, March 3 (Reuters) - A Turkish court heard charges on Friday that nine journalists and human rights workers, including a reporter for Reuters, had given help to Kurdish rebel fighters.
But Judge Murat Tekmen said there were faults in the case and set June 2 for the next hearing, saying those involved needed more time to prepare their testimony."
More:Reuters AlertNet - Turkish journalists accused of helping Kurd rebels
03 Mar 2006 13:24:18 GMT
Source: Reuters
TUNCELI, Turkey, March 3 (Reuters) - A Turkish court heard charges on Friday that nine journalists and human rights workers, including a reporter for Reuters, had given help to Kurdish rebel fighters.
But Judge Murat Tekmen said there were faults in the case and set June 2 for the next hearing, saying those involved needed more time to prepare their testimony."
More:Reuters AlertNet - Turkish journalists accused of helping Kurd rebels
Belgium belatedly sees the light - Turkish Daily News Mar 03, 2006
"Belgium belatedly sees the light
Friday, March 3, 2006
Fehriye Erdal was the gunman who killed three people, including Özdemir Sabancı, for the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party/Front (DHKP-C) in 1996. The act of killing a human being is called murder. No reason can excuse a murder. Not religion and not ideology"
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Friday, March 3, 2006
Fehriye Erdal was the gunman who killed three people, including Özdemir Sabancı, for the Revolutionary People’s Liberation Party/Front (DHKP-C) in 1996. The act of killing a human being is called murder. No reason can excuse a murder. Not religion and not ideology"
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Cyprus, again - Turkish Daily News Mar 03, 2006
"Cyprus, again
Friday, March 3, 2006
Cyprus is an incredibly heavy burden for the EU, which it will find very hard to carry in the current pessimistic climate
Cengiz Aktar
As the elections for the Representatives Assembly on May 21 in southern Cyprus get closer, Tassos Papadopoulos has upped his tempo. He held meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Jan. 23, with Austrian Prime Minister Wolfgang Schuessel in Vienna on Feb. 21 and United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan in Paris on Feb. 28. On Feb 24, EU permanent representatives approved the assistance regulations in a minimized form -- just the way Republic of Cyprus wanted. The EU foreign ministers approved the regulations last Monday."
More:Cyprus, again - Turkish Daily News Mar 03, 2006
Friday, March 3, 2006
Cyprus is an incredibly heavy burden for the EU, which it will find very hard to carry in the current pessimistic climate
Cengiz Aktar
As the elections for the Representatives Assembly on May 21 in southern Cyprus get closer, Tassos Papadopoulos has upped his tempo. He held meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Jan. 23, with Austrian Prime Minister Wolfgang Schuessel in Vienna on Feb. 21 and United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan in Paris on Feb. 28. On Feb 24, EU permanent representatives approved the assistance regulations in a minimized form -- just the way Republic of Cyprus wanted. The EU foreign ministers approved the regulations last Monday."
More:Cyprus, again - Turkish Daily News Mar 03, 2006
'Turkey's Credit Note may Increase' Leads $ to Hit Lowest Yet
"'Turkey's Credit Note may Increase' Leads $ to Hit Lowest Yet
By Economy News Desk, Istanbul
Published: Friday, March 03, 2006
zaman.com
Expectations that Turkey's credit note will be increased and the Bank of Turkey might pull interest rates down in March instead of April make possible a continuous flow of foreign sourced money into Turkish financial markets."
More:'Turkey's Credit Note may Increase' Leads $ to Hit Lowest Yet
By Economy News Desk, Istanbul
Published: Friday, March 03, 2006
zaman.com
Expectations that Turkey's credit note will be increased and the Bank of Turkey might pull interest rates down in March instead of April make possible a continuous flow of foreign sourced money into Turkish financial markets."
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Rejecting the Bad: A Muslim Manifesto - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
"A Muslim Manifesto
By Mustafa Akyol and Zeyno Baran
'Who are the moderate Muslims, and why do they not speak up?' After being asked theis question over and over again since 9/11, particularly after the Danish cartoon crisis, Muslim intellectuals Akyol and Baran have proposed this Muslim Manifesto."
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By Mustafa Akyol and Zeyno Baran
'Who are the moderate Muslims, and why do they not speak up?' After being asked theis question over and over again since 9/11, particularly after the Danish cartoon crisis, Muslim intellectuals Akyol and Baran have proposed this Muslim Manifesto."
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The New Anatolian-Envoy: Turkey will be in contact with all Iraqi groups
"Envoy: Turkey will be in contact with all Iraqi groups
Senem Caglayan - The New Anatolian / Ankara
In a move to justify Turkey's stance favoring a unity government in Iraq with the participation of all groups, Turkey's special representative to Iraq says Ankara is determined to be in close contact with all ethnic and religious groups in Iraq
Turkey is determined to be in close contact with all of Iraq's ethnic and religious groups, said Ankara's Special Representative to Iraq Oguz Celikkol yesterday, in a move to justify Turkey's position in controversial back-to-back visits of Iraqi heavyweights to the capital."
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Senem Caglayan - The New Anatolian / Ankara
In a move to justify Turkey's stance favoring a unity government in Iraq with the participation of all groups, Turkey's special representative to Iraq says Ankara is determined to be in close contact with all ethnic and religious groups in Iraq
Turkey is determined to be in close contact with all of Iraq's ethnic and religious groups, said Ankara's Special Representative to Iraq Oguz Celikkol yesterday, in a move to justify Turkey's position in controversial back-to-back visits of Iraqi heavyweights to the capital."
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REPORTER.GR-Turkey: EU Screening in Progress
"Turkey: EU Screening in Progress
11:31 - 03 March 2006 - Turkey and the European Commission started the detailed screening of the chapter on intellectual property laws, an area where the European Union (EU) is pushing Turkey to take more serious measures.
Turkey will brief the EU on the legal and practical measures taken so far to protect intellectual property rights in the sectors of industrial products, computer software, music, movies and printed materials.
The chapter on intellectual property is the seventh that has been opened between Turkey and the European Commission out of a total of 35.
The screening process will continue with the introductory screening meeting on food safety and veterinary services on 9 March 2006."
REPORTER.GR
11:31 - 03 March 2006 - Turkey and the European Commission started the detailed screening of the chapter on intellectual property laws, an area where the European Union (EU) is pushing Turkey to take more serious measures.
Turkey will brief the EU on the legal and practical measures taken so far to protect intellectual property rights in the sectors of industrial products, computer software, music, movies and printed materials.
The chapter on intellectual property is the seventh that has been opened between Turkey and the European Commission out of a total of 35.
The screening process will continue with the introductory screening meeting on food safety and veterinary services on 9 March 2006."
REPORTER.GR
Archaeologists say the Urartians failed to overcome harsh winter conditions - Turkish Daily News Mar 03, 2006
"Archaeologists say the Urartians failed to overcome harsh winter conditions
Friday, March 3, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Urartians established a kingdom around Lake Van in eastern Anatolia but failed to deal with severe winter conditions, especially snow, in an effective way, said Professor Veli Sevin on Wednesday, according to archaeological findings.
Speaking to the Anatolia news agency, Sevin said he conducted comprehensive archaeological studies on the ancient Urartian civilization. He said this civilization was an important regional power in the early 1st millennium B.C., surviving for around 300 years, and that they were highly developed."
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Friday, March 3, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Urartians established a kingdom around Lake Van in eastern Anatolia but failed to deal with severe winter conditions, especially snow, in an effective way, said Professor Veli Sevin on Wednesday, according to archaeological findings.
Speaking to the Anatolia news agency, Sevin said he conducted comprehensive archaeological studies on the ancient Urartian civilization. He said this civilization was an important regional power in the early 1st millennium B.C., surviving for around 300 years, and that they were highly developed."
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Turkey needs continuity from next central bank head - Turkish Daily News Mar 03, 2006
"Turkey needs continuity from next central bank head
Friday, March 3, 2006
Hatice Aydogdu
ANKARA - Reuters
Turkey's next central bank governor must not abandon the bank's tight monetary policy and should vigorously protect the bank's independence as the country gears up for parliamentary elections in 2007, economists say."
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Friday, March 3, 2006
Hatice Aydogdu
ANKARA - Reuters
Turkey's next central bank governor must not abandon the bank's tight monetary policy and should vigorously protect the bank's independence as the country gears up for parliamentary elections in 2007, economists say."
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Turkish companies win with high-technology, says report - Turkish Daily News Mar 03, 2006
"Turkish companies win with high-technology, says report
Friday, March 3, 2006
ISTANBUL – Turkish Daily News
The Turkish economy is moving away from labor-intensive manufacturing sectors.
The rise in imports of intermediate and capital goods reflects the pace of output growth that has exceeded even above-consensus estimates, and more significantly, the structural changes in the composition of industrial production, Serhan Cevik, an economist with investment bank Morgan Stanley, said in a report from Ankara."
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Friday, March 3, 2006
ISTANBUL – Turkish Daily News
The Turkish economy is moving away from labor-intensive manufacturing sectors.
The rise in imports of intermediate and capital goods reflects the pace of output growth that has exceeded even above-consensus estimates, and more significantly, the structural changes in the composition of industrial production, Serhan Cevik, an economist with investment bank Morgan Stanley, said in a report from Ankara."
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Istanbul steps up campaign to be selected culture capital of Europe in 2010 - Turkish Daily News Mar 03, 2006
"Istanbul steps up campaign to be selected culture capital of Europe in 2010
Friday, March 3, 2006
European Council to decide in March
Candidacy comes at sensitive time in East-West relations
MICHAEL KUSER
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
When the last Ottoman ruler, Sultan Mehmet VI, slipped out of Istanbul on Nov. 17, 1922, the city had already lost its status as an imperial capital, for the empire was dead. Indeed, the sultan also had lost his title, for the Grand National Assembly on the first of the month had voted unanimously to abolish the monarchy."
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Friday, March 3, 2006
European Council to decide in March
Candidacy comes at sensitive time in East-West relations
MICHAEL KUSER
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
When the last Ottoman ruler, Sultan Mehmet VI, slipped out of Istanbul on Nov. 17, 1922, the city had already lost its status as an imperial capital, for the empire was dead. Indeed, the sultan also had lost his title, for the Grand National Assembly on the first of the month had voted unanimously to abolish the monarchy."
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'Muslim Turkey to Enrich Diversity of EU'
"'Muslim Turkey to Enrich Diversity of EU'
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Friday, March 03, 2006
zaman.com
'Turkey, with its overwhelmingly Muslim population, will enrich the diversity of the European Union (EU),' said the Spanish Parliament Speaker Manuel Marin on Thursday during a Wednesday meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul in Madrid.
Marin said both the government and the Spanish opposition backed Turkey on its road to EU accession. Turkey became much more important following the terrorist bombings in Madrid, and that it is a model country for the Islamic world."
More:'Muslim Turkey to Enrich Diversity of EU'
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Friday, March 03, 2006
zaman.com
'Turkey, with its overwhelmingly Muslim population, will enrich the diversity of the European Union (EU),' said the Spanish Parliament Speaker Manuel Marin on Thursday during a Wednesday meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul in Madrid.
Marin said both the government and the Spanish opposition backed Turkey on its road to EU accession. Turkey became much more important following the terrorist bombings in Madrid, and that it is a model country for the Islamic world."
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Another victory for Turkey’s conscientious objectors
"Another victory for Turkey’s conscientious objectors
The Izmir Anti-War Association had applied to the ECHR over laws that were limiting the association’s representation abroad after it was banned in Turkey."
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The Izmir Anti-War Association had applied to the ECHR over laws that were limiting the association’s representation abroad after it was banned in Turkey."
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TURKISH CYPRIOT OBJECTIONS
"TURKISH CYPRIOT OBJECTIONS
Nicosia, 3 March 2006 (13:15 UTC+2)
The Turkish Cypriot side responded negatively to the agreement between Cyprus Republic President Tassos Papadopoulos and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on the establishment of technical committees to prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations on the Cyprus issue."
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Nicosia, 3 March 2006 (13:15 UTC+2)
The Turkish Cypriot side responded negatively to the agreement between Cyprus Republic President Tassos Papadopoulos and UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on the establishment of technical committees to prepare the ground for meaningful negotiations on the Cyprus issue."
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Iran Focus-News-Turkish FM to visit Iran amid rising tensions
"Turkish FM to visit Iran amid rising tensions
Fri. 03 Mar 2006
Iran Focus
Tehran, Iran, Mar. 03 – Turkey has warned Iran that it must not develop nuclear weapons and is planning to send its Foreign Minister to Tehran bring its stance clearly to the Iranian leadership.
Reports in Iran’s state-run news agencies said that Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul will visit Tehran to call on hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency to achieve a “peaceful solution” to Iran’s nuclear conundrum. "
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Fri. 03 Mar 2006
Iran Focus
Tehran, Iran, Mar. 03 – Turkey has warned Iran that it must not develop nuclear weapons and is planning to send its Foreign Minister to Tehran bring its stance clearly to the Iranian leadership.
Reports in Iran’s state-run news agencies said that Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul will visit Tehran to call on hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency to achieve a “peaceful solution” to Iran’s nuclear conundrum. "
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ekathimerini.com | Tactical victories
"Tactical victories
By Stavros Lygeros
Less than two years has passed since April 2004. It’s too soon to forget but a useful point at which to assess the repercussions of the Annan Plan rejection.
Those who indulged in scaremongering before and after the referendum have not exactly been engaged in self-criticism. This is no surprise, of course. Up until a few days ago, champions of the plan insisted that Nicosia is faced with international isolation.
Tassos Papadopoulos’s objections had no doubt caused intense reaction but no tangible damage. Instead, Nicosia recently scored two tactical victories that allowed it to impose its own pace on negotiations."
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By Stavros Lygeros
Less than two years has passed since April 2004. It’s too soon to forget but a useful point at which to assess the repercussions of the Annan Plan rejection.
Those who indulged in scaremongering before and after the referendum have not exactly been engaged in self-criticism. This is no surprise, of course. Up until a few days ago, champions of the plan insisted that Nicosia is faced with international isolation.
Tassos Papadopoulos’s objections had no doubt caused intense reaction but no tangible damage. Instead, Nicosia recently scored two tactical victories that allowed it to impose its own pace on negotiations."
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Thursday, March 02, 2006
South Park Township: Approvals sought to turn school into Turkish center
"South Park Township: Approvals sought to turn school into Turkish center
Thursday, March 02, 2006
By Jan Ackerman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A Turkish organization that operates a private elementary school next to a mosque in Monroeville wants to establish its permanent home in a vacant school in South Park.
The West Penn Cultural Center is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 by Turkish families who say their mission is to preserve their traditions, culture, language and Islamic religious practices brought from their country, which is 98 percent Muslim."
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Thursday, March 02, 2006
By Jan Ackerman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A Turkish organization that operates a private elementary school next to a mosque in Monroeville wants to establish its permanent home in a vacant school in South Park.
The West Penn Cultural Center is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 by Turkish families who say their mission is to preserve their traditions, culture, language and Islamic religious practices brought from their country, which is 98 percent Muslim."
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Turkey's garment trade | Beyond the veil | Economist.com
"Turkey's garment trade
Mar 2nd 2006
From The Economist print edition
SULTAN ABULHAMID II, who reigned over the bankrupt Ottoman Empire during its final days, had a weakness for French underpants. A pair of these silken knee-length wonders once sported by the Sultan hang lovingly framed in the office of Deha Orhan, Turkey's leading producer of underwear. Had the Sultan lived today, Mr Orhan says, he would have happily settled for Turkish-made knickers, because they are just as good, if not better.…"
More(Subscription rqd):Turkey's garment trade | Beyond the veil | Economist.com
Mar 2nd 2006
From The Economist print edition
SULTAN ABULHAMID II, who reigned over the bankrupt Ottoman Empire during its final days, had a weakness for French underpants. A pair of these silken knee-length wonders once sported by the Sultan hang lovingly framed in the office of Deha Orhan, Turkey's leading producer of underwear. Had the Sultan lived today, Mr Orhan says, he would have happily settled for Turkish-made knickers, because they are just as good, if not better.…"
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Bryn Mawr Now: Machteld Mellink Dies at 88
"MACHTELD MELLINK, PIONEER OF TURKISH ARCHAEOLOGY AND DEFENDER OF CULTURAL HERITAGE, DIES AT 88
Machteld Mellink
Machteld Johanna Mellink, a Bryn Mawr archaeologist who was internationally known as the preeminent scholar of ancient Turkish cultures and a tireless defender of ethics in archaeology, died at the Quadrangle in Haverford, Pa., on Feb. 23. She was 88."
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Machteld Mellink
Machteld Johanna Mellink, a Bryn Mawr archaeologist who was internationally known as the preeminent scholar of ancient Turkish cultures and a tireless defender of ethics in archaeology, died at the Quadrangle in Haverford, Pa., on Feb. 23. She was 88."
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Expatica's Belgian news in English: Belgium left red faced after militant disappears
"Belgium left red faced after Turkish militant disappears
2 March 2006
BRUSSELS — Belgium has been left red faced by the disappearance of convicted Turkish militant Fehriye Erdal, who vanished while under surveillance of the intelligence service VS and the Interior Ministry.
Erdal had been under intensified surveillance in the past two weeks leading up to her conviction in Brugge Court on Tuesday for links to the Turkish militant group DHKP-C."
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2 March 2006
BRUSSELS — Belgium has been left red faced by the disappearance of convicted Turkish militant Fehriye Erdal, who vanished while under surveillance of the intelligence service VS and the Interior Ministry.
Erdal had been under intensified surveillance in the past two weeks leading up to her conviction in Brugge Court on Tuesday for links to the Turkish militant group DHKP-C."
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Expatica's Belgian news in English: Inquiry amid Turkish angerat militant's disappearance
"Inquiry amid Turkish anger
at militant's disappearance
2 March 2006
BRUSSELS — Interior Minister Patrick Dewael and Justice Minister Laurette Onkelinx have ordered an investigation into the disappearance of Turkish militant Fehriye Erdal.
Belgium left red faced after militant disappears
The announcement was made at a joint press conference late Thursday afternoon in Brussels after Dewael cut short a holiday to quell the mounting crisis."
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at militant's disappearance
2 March 2006
BRUSSELS — Interior Minister Patrick Dewael and Justice Minister Laurette Onkelinx have ordered an investigation into the disappearance of Turkish militant Fehriye Erdal.
Belgium left red faced after militant disappears
The announcement was made at a joint press conference late Thursday afternoon in Brussels after Dewael cut short a holiday to quell the mounting crisis."
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Four regional TV stations to begin broadcasts in Kurdish
"Four regional TV stations to begin broadcasts in Kurdish
Akman said that 12 local radio and television networks had applied for permission to broadcast in Kurdish.
Güncelleme: 03:48 ET 02 Mart 2006 Perşembe
DIYARBAKIR - Four local television networks would begin broadcasting in Kurdish in March, the head of Turkey’s electronic media watchdog said late Wednesday."
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Akman said that 12 local radio and television networks had applied for permission to broadcast in Kurdish.
Güncelleme: 03:48 ET 02 Mart 2006 Perşembe
DIYARBAKIR - Four local television networks would begin broadcasting in Kurdish in March, the head of Turkey’s electronic media watchdog said late Wednesday."
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What sort of help is this? - Turkish Daily News Mar 02, 2006
"What sort of help is this?
Thursday, March 2, 2006
Milliyet's Sami Kohen, in his column on Wednesday, says the European Union is doing everything in its power to anger the Turkish public.
An EU General Affairs and External Relations Council decision to approve 139 million euros in financial assistance to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) only to suspend the aid has hurt the Turks' trust in the EU, says Kohen. The two parts of the EU support package approved before the April 2004 referendum on the island is in limbo, with one part of the aid package tied to �appropriate political conditions.� What Ankara and the KKTC were eagerly awaiting was approval of the second part, notes Kohen."
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Thursday, March 2, 2006
Milliyet's Sami Kohen, in his column on Wednesday, says the European Union is doing everything in its power to anger the Turkish public.
An EU General Affairs and External Relations Council decision to approve 139 million euros in financial assistance to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) only to suspend the aid has hurt the Turks' trust in the EU, says Kohen. The two parts of the EU support package approved before the April 2004 referendum on the island is in limbo, with one part of the aid package tied to �appropriate political conditions.� What Ankara and the KKTC were eagerly awaiting was approval of the second part, notes Kohen."
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LONDRA GAZETE ::Turks at Haringey awards
"Turks at Haringey awards
HARINGEY’S unsung Turkish heroes took to the stage at Alexander Palace last night for the Safer Communities Together Awards, which honoured the contribution to community safety made by individuals and organisations in the borough."
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HARINGEY’S unsung Turkish heroes took to the stage at Alexander Palace last night for the Safer Communities Together Awards, which honoured the contribution to community safety made by individuals and organisations in the borough."
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Quickest Tie Wearing Man Wants To Break Guinness
"Quickest Tie Wearing Man Wants To Break Guinness
Published: 3/2/2006
EDIRNE - 41-year-old Turkish man Sebahattin Kara wants to be mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records as the ''quickest necktie knotting man in the world''."
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Published: 3/2/2006
EDIRNE - 41-year-old Turkish man Sebahattin Kara wants to be mentioned in the Guinness Book of Records as the ''quickest necktie knotting man in the world''."
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LONDRA GAZETE : School celebrates Turkish culture
"School celebrates Turkish culture
ALEXANDRA Park School, where Turkish is the main second language of the student body, celebrated its multicultural makeup at an International Evening held on Friday (24 February)."
More:LONDRA GAZETE :: Son Dakika Haberleri :: HABER :: FORUM
ALEXANDRA Park School, where Turkish is the main second language of the student body, celebrated its multicultural makeup at an International Evening held on Friday (24 February)."
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Reuters AlertNet - Turkey says US troops must stay in Iraq, fears vacuum
"Turkey says US troops must stay in Iraq, fears vacuum
02 Mar 2006 11:10:33 GMT
Source: Reuters
ANKARA, March 2 (Reuters) - Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday U.S. troops should not quit neighbouring Iraq prematurely, but denied media reports suggesting he feared such a withdrawal might help Iran stir up militancy in the region.
'The Iraqis should be able to administer themselves, but we say the withdrawal of coalition forces before these things can happen would cause a vacuum, a gap,' Abdullah Gul told reporters in televised remarks."
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02 Mar 2006 11:10:33 GMT
Source: Reuters
ANKARA, March 2 (Reuters) - Turkey's foreign minister said on Thursday U.S. troops should not quit neighbouring Iraq prematurely, but denied media reports suggesting he feared such a withdrawal might help Iran stir up militancy in the region.
'The Iraqis should be able to administer themselves, but we say the withdrawal of coalition forces before these things can happen would cause a vacuum, a gap,' Abdullah Gul told reporters in televised remarks."
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Wanted: Ethnic Minority Cops for Germany | Germany | Deutsche Welle | 02.03.2006
"Wanted: Ethnic Minority Cops for Germany
The Berlin police force wants recruits from the city's considerable ethnic minorities, but similar efforts have met with scant success in the past. Why are Germany's immigrants so reluctant to become cops?
It may be a magnet for foreigners and home to people from over 180 countries as its tourism officials love to point out. But walk into a public administrative building in Berlin and chances are you'll be hard pressed to find any sign of its ethnic diversity among the employees."
More:Wanted: Ethnic Minority Cops for Germany | Germany | Deutsche Welle | 02.03.2006
The Berlin police force wants recruits from the city's considerable ethnic minorities, but similar efforts have met with scant success in the past. Why are Germany's immigrants so reluctant to become cops?
It may be a magnet for foreigners and home to people from over 180 countries as its tourism officials love to point out. But walk into a public administrative building in Berlin and chances are you'll be hard pressed to find any sign of its ethnic diversity among the employees."
More:Wanted: Ethnic Minority Cops for Germany | Germany | Deutsche Welle | 02.03.2006
Government to Inventory Turkish Scientists Abroad
"Government to Inventory Turkish Scientists Abroad
By Fatih Atik, Ankara
Published: Thursday, March 02, 2006
zaman.com
The Turkish government has increased research and development funds to export more information technology, and they launched a new project to take greater advantage of Turkish scientists abroad.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered a government taskforce to inventory Turkish scientists working abroad in specific scientific areas such as information, satellite and space technologies.
All Turkish scientists residing in the United States as well as Europe will be sought through different channels to contribute to different international projects that Turkey plans to initiate.
The government has launched project to benefit from the works of Turkish scientists abroad.
“I have complete confidence in our human potential and in Turkish scientists,” Erdogan said."
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By Fatih Atik, Ankara
Published: Thursday, March 02, 2006
zaman.com
The Turkish government has increased research and development funds to export more information technology, and they launched a new project to take greater advantage of Turkish scientists abroad.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered a government taskforce to inventory Turkish scientists working abroad in specific scientific areas such as information, satellite and space technologies.
All Turkish scientists residing in the United States as well as Europe will be sought through different channels to contribute to different international projects that Turkey plans to initiate.
The government has launched project to benefit from the works of Turkish scientists abroad.
“I have complete confidence in our human potential and in Turkish scientists,” Erdogan said."
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Independent Online Edition > Chalayan's journey into the interior
"Chalayan's journey into the interior
By Susannah Frankel, Fashion Editor in Paris
Published: 02 March 2006
Hussein Chalayan, the Turkish Cypriot-born, London-based designer, kicked off the Paris collections yesterday with a small but perfectly formed show that was as fresh and modern as it was easy to wear.
Chalayan has shown in Paris for five years, and has wowed his London audience with everything from table tops that transformed into gleaming red wooden skirts, and dresses that were suspended from helium balloons."
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By Susannah Frankel, Fashion Editor in Paris
Published: 02 March 2006
Hussein Chalayan, the Turkish Cypriot-born, London-based designer, kicked off the Paris collections yesterday with a small but perfectly formed show that was as fresh and modern as it was easy to wear.
Chalayan has shown in Paris for five years, and has wowed his London audience with everything from table tops that transformed into gleaming red wooden skirts, and dresses that were suspended from helium balloons."
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REPORTER.GR-Fortis Bank to sell two subsidiaries
"Fortis Bank to sell two subsidiaries
14:18 - 27 February 2006 - Fortis Bank A.S announced that it decided to sell its 99.8% share in the leasing company Fortis Finansal Kiralama to Fortis Lease Group for EUR 23.5mn.
Furthermore, the bank will sell its 99% stake in Fortis Factoring to Fortis Commercial Finance Holding for EUR 17.1bn. Fotris Bank A.S expects a total of TRY 12mn (EUR 17.2mn) proceeds from the share sales.
The statement released by Fortis Bank also noted that if any profit is generated from the share sales, it will be added to the bank’s paid-in capital."
REPORTER.GR
14:18 - 27 February 2006 - Fortis Bank A.S announced that it decided to sell its 99.8% share in the leasing company Fortis Finansal Kiralama to Fortis Lease Group for EUR 23.5mn.
Furthermore, the bank will sell its 99% stake in Fortis Factoring to Fortis Commercial Finance Holding for EUR 17.1bn. Fotris Bank A.S expects a total of TRY 12mn (EUR 17.2mn) proceeds from the share sales.
The statement released by Fortis Bank also noted that if any profit is generated from the share sales, it will be added to the bank’s paid-in capital."
REPORTER.GR
Hürriyet-Erdogan: Our 'line in the sand' re Iraq is clear
"Erdogan: Our 'line in the sand' re Iraq is clear
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey's 'line in the sand' as far as Iraq is concerned is a clearly defined concept for Ankara. Speaking at Ankara's Esenboga Airport prior to his departure for Monte Carlo, where he will be attending the European Credit Conference, PM Erdogan answered a reporter's question as to whether 'Turkey was leaving off its former 'lines in the sand' on the question of Iraq,' saying 'Have you heard any such thing from the mouth of Foreign Minister Gul? It is not even a question.' "
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Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey's 'line in the sand' as far as Iraq is concerned is a clearly defined concept for Ankara. Speaking at Ankara's Esenboga Airport prior to his departure for Monte Carlo, where he will be attending the European Credit Conference, PM Erdogan answered a reporter's question as to whether 'Turkey was leaving off its former 'lines in the sand' on the question of Iraq,' saying 'Have you heard any such thing from the mouth of Foreign Minister Gul? It is not even a question.' "
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The New Anatolian-Ankara says no secret detention in Turkey
"Ankara says no secret detention in Turkey
The New Anatolian / Strasbourg and Ankara
In a letter to Council of Europe, Ankara says that no Turkish official has been involved depriving any individual of liberty, or transporting any individual while so deprived of liberty, occurring by or at the instigation of any foreign agency
In his report on secret CIA flights and detention, CoE's Davis welcomes Turkey's clear answer to his question, but also seeks more explanation whether any official probe was carried out by Turkey on the issue. Davis criticizes countries including Norway, Poland and Spain for providing unsatisfactory replies"
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The New Anatolian / Strasbourg and Ankara
In a letter to Council of Europe, Ankara says that no Turkish official has been involved depriving any individual of liberty, or transporting any individual while so deprived of liberty, occurring by or at the instigation of any foreign agency
In his report on secret CIA flights and detention, CoE's Davis welcomes Turkey's clear answer to his question, but also seeks more explanation whether any official probe was carried out by Turkey on the issue. Davis criticizes countries including Norway, Poland and Spain for providing unsatisfactory replies"
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TIM releases rising export figures - Turkish Daily News Mar 02, 2006
"TIM releases rising export figures
Thursday, March 2, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Turkish exports rose 7.51 percent in February over the same month last year, representing an increase of some $6.12 billion in trade, reported the Anatolia news agency.
The figure is a positive indicator after a difficult January that saw exports drop 3.6 percent from the same period last year, following a long religious holiday and winter storms that slowed business and transportation."
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Thursday, March 2, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Turkish exports rose 7.51 percent in February over the same month last year, representing an increase of some $6.12 billion in trade, reported the Anatolia news agency.
The figure is a positive indicator after a difficult January that saw exports drop 3.6 percent from the same period last year, following a long religious holiday and winter storms that slowed business and transportation."
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Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Kyiv Post. Strong, 'nomadic' Turk Ceren Yazgan Etiz
"Strong, 'nomadic' Turk Ceren Yazgan Etiz
by Paul Miazga, Kyiv Post Staff Writer
Mar 01 2006, 22:59
A bold feminist at the Turkish embassy, Etiz skillfully balances work and family, history and the future.
© Vasiliy Porokhnenko
The Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of Turkey in Ukraine, Ceren (pronounced “JAY-ren”) Yazgan Etiz, quickly pronounces as we sit down to lunch on the terrace at Limoncello Fusion restaurant in Pechersk that she’s a feminist. “Listen with care,” she says half in jest.
Yazgan Etiz takes a lot of comfort in the title of feminist everywhere she goes, but especially at her embassy, which, with the exception of the ambassador, is staffed only with women."
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Post. Strong, 'nomadic' Turk Ceren Yazgan Etiz
by Paul Miazga, Kyiv Post Staff Writer
Mar 01 2006, 22:59
A bold feminist at the Turkish embassy, Etiz skillfully balances work and family, history and the future.
© Vasiliy Porokhnenko
The Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of Turkey in Ukraine, Ceren (pronounced “JAY-ren”) Yazgan Etiz, quickly pronounces as we sit down to lunch on the terrace at Limoncello Fusion restaurant in Pechersk that she’s a feminist. “Listen with care,” she says half in jest.
Yazgan Etiz takes a lot of comfort in the title of feminist everywhere she goes, but especially at her embassy, which, with the exception of the ambassador, is staffed only with women."
More:Kyiv
Post. Strong, 'nomadic' Turk Ceren Yazgan Etiz
The Jewish Exponent - Philadelphia, PA
"Criticism of Sit-Down Ruffles Turkey Feathers
Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Yigal Schleifer
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
ISTANBUL
Israeli and Turkish officials say relations between the two countries are back on track following a strong disagreement over the recent visit to Ankara of a top-ranking Hamas leader, but repercussions from the trip are continuing to be felt both inside and outside Turkey."
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Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Yigal Schleifer
Jewish Telegraphic Agency
ISTANBUL
Israeli and Turkish officials say relations between the two countries are back on track following a strong disagreement over the recent visit to Ankara of a top-ranking Hamas leader, but repercussions from the trip are continuing to be felt both inside and outside Turkey."
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Denktas: New talks on Cyprus shouldn't be based on a UN plan
"Denktas: New talks on Cyprus shouldn't be based on a UN plan
Former Turkish Cypriot President Rauf Denktas said on Monday that UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s plan for reunification of the divided island was dead.
'For us, the Annan plan is dead and buried. It’s a big mistake to ask for the resumption of negotiations within the framework of this plan,' Denktas was quoted as saying during a press conference at Suleyman Demirel University in Isparta.
Denktas also said the Turkish Parliament shouldn’t approve an additional protocol extending Turkey’s Customs Union deal to the newest members of the European Union, including Greek Cyprus, and added that the protocol shouldn’t even be discussed by Parliament."
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Former Turkish Cypriot President Rauf Denktas said on Monday that UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s plan for reunification of the divided island was dead.
'For us, the Annan plan is dead and buried. It’s a big mistake to ask for the resumption of negotiations within the framework of this plan,' Denktas was quoted as saying during a press conference at Suleyman Demirel University in Isparta.
Denktas also said the Turkish Parliament shouldn’t approve an additional protocol extending Turkey’s Customs Union deal to the newest members of the European Union, including Greek Cyprus, and added that the protocol shouldn’t even be discussed by Parliament."
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Hospitality Net - Industry News - Move over – Doha, Hanoi and Istanbul make an entrance
"Move over – Doha, Hanoi and Istanbul make an entrance
2005 results from the HotelBenchmark™ Global Ranking Index
For the third consecutive year Venice held on to its crown as the best performing market in terms of revenue per available room (revPAR), according to the HotelBenchmark™ Global Ranking Index (GRI). The GRI compares the performance of 165 global cities outside North America on an annual basis.
Europe’s dominance of the ranking remained strong during 2005, securing 11 of the top 20 positions in the revPAR GRI. Despite three European cities dropping out of the top 20 – Athens, Edinburgh and Dublin. Istanbul was a new entry securing 20th place, as revPAR in the city grew 43% in 2005, fuelled by a substantial increase in visitors and the city hosting the Formula 1 Motor Racing Championship for the first time."
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2005 results from the HotelBenchmark™ Global Ranking Index
For the third consecutive year Venice held on to its crown as the best performing market in terms of revenue per available room (revPAR), according to the HotelBenchmark™ Global Ranking Index (GRI). The GRI compares the performance of 165 global cities outside North America on an annual basis.
Europe’s dominance of the ranking remained strong during 2005, securing 11 of the top 20 positions in the revPAR GRI. Despite three European cities dropping out of the top 20 – Athens, Edinburgh and Dublin. Istanbul was a new entry securing 20th place, as revPAR in the city grew 43% in 2005, fuelled by a substantial increase in visitors and the city hosting the Formula 1 Motor Racing Championship for the first time."
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Turkey in Europe...
"Turkey in Europe...
Big political debate of instant to be for or against the entrance of Turkey in Europe.
the EU it is also a political and social plan without having replaced this why CEE(European economic community) with the EU? Why to have created a constitution?
It is a secret for nobody, after the enlargement of the European Union in 25 countries, a 26th country gets ready, in coming decades, to unite with the Union, to know Turkey, all at once undoubtedly when some other countries as for instance Romania.
This possible - or even probable - additional extension of the EU rouses passions today. Some people think that Europe must keep a cultural unit{unity} - politically correct term to say 'nun' - and therefore refuse the entrance of Turkey. This group gathers predominantly conservatives, present in all - mass media sectors, politics etc... Others, contrariwise, that they could qualify as 'progressive', think contrariwise that Europe must be able to cultivate diversity, in this understanding cultural diversity, and therefore accept the entrance of Turkey in the EU."
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Big political debate of instant to be for or against the entrance of Turkey in Europe.
the EU it is also a political and social plan without having replaced this why CEE(European economic community) with the EU? Why to have created a constitution?
It is a secret for nobody, after the enlargement of the European Union in 25 countries, a 26th country gets ready, in coming decades, to unite with the Union, to know Turkey, all at once undoubtedly when some other countries as for instance Romania.
This possible - or even probable - additional extension of the EU rouses passions today. Some people think that Europe must keep a cultural unit{unity} - politically correct term to say 'nun' - and therefore refuse the entrance of Turkey. This group gathers predominantly conservatives, present in all - mass media sectors, politics etc... Others, contrariwise, that they could qualify as 'progressive', think contrariwise that Europe must be able to cultivate diversity, in this understanding cultural diversity, and therefore accept the entrance of Turkey in the EU."
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Erdal Missing upon 4-year Sentencing
"Erdal Missing upon 4-year Sentencing
By Cihan News Agency, Anadolu News Agency (aa)
Published: Wednesday, March 01, 2006
zaman.com
Belgium's Bruges Penal Court, where Turkish terrorist Fehriye Erdal and 10 co-defendant members of the terrorist organization DHKP-C stood trial, sentenced Erdal to four years in prison and DHKP-C leader Dursun Karatas to a five year sentence. The organization's speaker Musa Asaoglu received six years, and defendants Kaya Saz, Bahar Kimyongur, Zerrin Sari and Akar Ozordulu received four years. Hasan Ekici, Zeki Karaman, Irfan Demirtas and Nebi Albayoglu were acquitted in the trial where the court emphasized DHKP-C is 'a terrorist organization aimed at the Turkish state.' The court overruled Turkey's demand for a symbolic compensation of one euro."
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By Cihan News Agency, Anadolu News Agency (aa)
Published: Wednesday, March 01, 2006
zaman.com
Belgium's Bruges Penal Court, where Turkish terrorist Fehriye Erdal and 10 co-defendant members of the terrorist organization DHKP-C stood trial, sentenced Erdal to four years in prison and DHKP-C leader Dursun Karatas to a five year sentence. The organization's speaker Musa Asaoglu received six years, and defendants Kaya Saz, Bahar Kimyongur, Zerrin Sari and Akar Ozordulu received four years. Hasan Ekici, Zeki Karaman, Irfan Demirtas and Nebi Albayoglu were acquitted in the trial where the court emphasized DHKP-C is 'a terrorist organization aimed at the Turkish state.' The court overruled Turkey's demand for a symbolic compensation of one euro."
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United Press International - Security & Terrorism - Turkey compiles European Union dictonary
"Turkey compiles European Union dictonary
ANKARA, Turkey, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Concerned about its EU accession negotiations going smoothly, the Turkish government has commissioned a European Union dictionary.
The Turkish Institute of Language is translating every single word, definition and concept, idiom, and abbreviation for Turkey's EU membership negotiations.
Turkish Institute of Language President Sukru Haluk Akalin said that following a request from Turkey's Office of the Secretary General for the EU that his institute is preparing an 'EU glossary.'"
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ANKARA, Turkey, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Concerned about its EU accession negotiations going smoothly, the Turkish government has commissioned a European Union dictionary.
The Turkish Institute of Language is translating every single word, definition and concept, idiom, and abbreviation for Turkey's EU membership negotiations.
Turkish Institute of Language President Sukru Haluk Akalin said that following a request from Turkey's Office of the Secretary General for the EU that his institute is preparing an 'EU glossary.'"
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Focus English News-Turkish PM to Visit Monaco
"Turkish PM to Visit Monaco
1 March 2006 | 09:19 | FOCUS News Agency
Ankara. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will leave for an official two-day visit to Monaco, the online edition of Turkish newspaper Zaman reported. He will take part in a conference organized by the financial institution Citigroup, whose headquarters is in London.
The Turkish Prime Minister will inform the representatives of European financial and investment groups of the development of the Turkish economy. "
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1 March 2006 | 09:19 | FOCUS News Agency
Ankara. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will leave for an official two-day visit to Monaco, the online edition of Turkish newspaper Zaman reported. He will take part in a conference organized by the financial institution Citigroup, whose headquarters is in London.
The Turkish Prime Minister will inform the representatives of European financial and investment groups of the development of the Turkish economy. "
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Belgium jails Turkish activists
"Belgium jails Turkish activists
Fehriye Erdal
Belgium refused to extradite Erdal when Turkey had the death penalty
Turkish activist Fehriye Erdal has been sentenced to four years in prison by a Belgian court for belonging to a criminal organisation.
She was on trial with 10 other defendants from the banned Turkish group DHKP-C, or the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front.
The group is blacklisted as a terrorist organisation by the European Union."
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Fehriye Erdal
Belgium refused to extradite Erdal when Turkey had the death penalty
Turkish activist Fehriye Erdal has been sentenced to four years in prison by a Belgian court for belonging to a criminal organisation.
She was on trial with 10 other defendants from the banned Turkish group DHKP-C, or the Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front.
The group is blacklisted as a terrorist organisation by the European Union."
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Bilgin, Buharalı receive Italy's Stella di Solidarietà - Turkish Daily News Mar 01, 2006
"Bilgin, Buharalı receive Italy's Stella di Solidarietà
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Bilgin and Buharalı underline the importance of receiving such awards especially on the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Turkey"
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Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Bilgin and Buharalı underline the importance of receiving such awards especially on the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Turkey"
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Expatica's Belgian news: Turkish activists jailed in terror trial
"Turkish activists jailed in terror trial
28 February 2006
BRUSSELS — Brugge Court sentenced Turkish activist Fehriye Erdal to four years jail on Tuesday in a major terrorism trial.
However, the judge ruled that the DHKP-C — an extreme-left organisation of which Erdal is a member — is a terrorist group and not a terrorist organisation."
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28 February 2006
BRUSSELS — Brugge Court sentenced Turkish activist Fehriye Erdal to four years jail on Tuesday in a major terrorism trial.
However, the judge ruled that the DHKP-C — an extreme-left organisation of which Erdal is a member — is a terrorist group and not a terrorist organisation."
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Washington defends trade with Turkish Cyprus - Turkish Daily News Mar 01, 2006
"Washington defends trade with Turkish Cyprus
Wednesday, March 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Washington has firmly stood behind a vital assertion made recently by the U.S. State Department, reiterating once more that there is no legal prohibition against trading with the northern part of Cyprus."
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Wednesday, March 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Washington has firmly stood behind a vital assertion made recently by the U.S. State Department, reiterating once more that there is no legal prohibition against trading with the northern part of Cyprus."
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ekathimerini.com | Annan gives nod for Cyprus drive
"Annan gives nod for Cyprus drive
Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos and United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday agreed that progress on a number of issues, including the disengagement of military troops on the divided island, would improve the climate for a new peace initiative.
However, the relaunch of negotiations with Annan’s backing “will have to take place at the right time and be based upon careful preparation,” according to a joint statement issued by the two men following their one-hour meeting in Paris."
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Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos and United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan yesterday agreed that progress on a number of issues, including the disengagement of military troops on the divided island, would improve the climate for a new peace initiative.
However, the relaunch of negotiations with Annan’s backing “will have to take place at the right time and be based upon careful preparation,” according to a joint statement issued by the two men following their one-hour meeting in Paris."
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Inexperienced OYAK is Obligated for Partnership with ERDEMIR'
"'Inexperienced OYAK is Obligated for Partnership with ERDEMIR'
By Zaman, Ankara, Istanbul
Published: Wednesday, March 01, 2006
zaman.com
The Metallurgy Engineers Association announced the Turkish Pension Fund's (OYAK) declaration that it ended partnership with Arcelor in Ataer is a tactical decision taken due to obligations."
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By Zaman, Ankara, Istanbul
Published: Wednesday, March 01, 2006
zaman.com
The Metallurgy Engineers Association announced the Turkish Pension Fund's (OYAK) declaration that it ended partnership with Arcelor in Ataer is a tactical decision taken due to obligations."
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Ankara faces problems with US over Black Sea request
"Ankara faces problems with US over Black Sea request
Ankara is at odds with the US over Washington’s request to extend the area of duty for NATO navy forces in the Mediterranean to the northern Black Sea."
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Ankara is at odds with the US over Washington’s request to extend the area of duty for NATO navy forces in the Mediterranean to the northern Black Sea."
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Hürriyet-Talabani issues sharp reaction to Jaferi's Ankara visit
"Talabani issues sharp reaction to Jaferi's Ankara visit
With Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Jaferi on his way yesterday to Ankara for an official visit with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, a surprising statement was issued out of Baghdad from President Jelal Talabani, who said Jaferi's visit to Turkey had not been cleared by the Iraqi government. "
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With Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim Jaferi on his way yesterday to Ankara for an official visit with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, a surprising statement was issued out of Baghdad from President Jelal Talabani, who said Jaferi's visit to Turkey had not been cleared by the Iraqi government. "
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Hürriyet-Ertugrul Ozkok: Ankara and the 'Regional Kurdish Government': Nuances are important
"Ertugrul Ozkok: Ankara and the 'Regional Kurdish Government': Nuances are important
Yesterday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Namik Tan declared that Hurriyet's top story, about details from a meeting between Ankara'a Baghdad representative Oguz Celikkol and Kurdish leader Barzani, was wrong. And Tan did not use delicate language in announcing this wrongness. You can read about this in today's Hurriyet. But, let's take a look at the behind the curtains contents of this story. Let's do an analysis of this 'denial' of the story, which emerged over two hours from two high level officials from the Foreign Ministry. "
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Yesterday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Namik Tan declared that Hurriyet's top story, about details from a meeting between Ankara'a Baghdad representative Oguz Celikkol and Kurdish leader Barzani, was wrong. And Tan did not use delicate language in announcing this wrongness. You can read about this in today's Hurriyet. But, let's take a look at the behind the curtains contents of this story. Let's do an analysis of this 'denial' of the story, which emerged over two hours from two high level officials from the Foreign Ministry. "
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TURKEY: Major textile players faces crisis - Textile - Market News - Textile News
"TURKEY: Major textile players faces crisis
ANKARA: The textile sector of the country known as major player of the export has began to feel the affects of the crisis due to the competition against China regarding high taxes and high valued YTL, sources said here on February 27.
The sector representatives are going to meet the PM of the country on 28th Feb to seek solution against problem erupted due to closure or movement of factories abroad. Nearly eleven factories were closed in Gaziantep while Akkok Group halted the production in its factory in Yalova further showing huge affects on big companies in the country."
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ANKARA: The textile sector of the country known as major player of the export has began to feel the affects of the crisis due to the competition against China regarding high taxes and high valued YTL, sources said here on February 27.
The sector representatives are going to meet the PM of the country on 28th Feb to seek solution against problem erupted due to closure or movement of factories abroad. Nearly eleven factories were closed in Gaziantep while Akkok Group halted the production in its factory in Yalova further showing huge affects on big companies in the country."
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