"Russia Assures Armenians Against Turkey
By Foreign News Desk, Istanbul
Published: Thursday, March 09, 2006
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Armenia trusts the military cooperation with Russia against any threats that might come from Turkey.
A report titled “Armenian National Security Strategy Tendencies,” prepared by the National Security Council under Armenian Defense Minister Serzh Sarkisyan, has defended that Russian units stationed in Armenia, with the help of Armenian-Russian cooperation, will paralyze any possible Turkish threats."
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Thursday, March 09, 2006
REPORTER.GR-Turkey must fully implement customs union with Cyprus, says Rehn
"Turkey must fully implement customs union with Cyprus, says Rehn
12:07 - 09 March 2006 - Foreign ministers meeting of Turkey-EU Troika has ended in Vienna, Austria. Following the meeting, European Commissioner for enlargement Olli Rehn said that Turkey has to fully implement customs union additional protocol regarding Cyprus issue."
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12:07 - 09 March 2006 - Foreign ministers meeting of Turkey-EU Troika has ended in Vienna, Austria. Following the meeting, European Commissioner for enlargement Olli Rehn said that Turkey has to fully implement customs union additional protocol regarding Cyprus issue."
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EU Steadfast in Granting Greek Cypriots Access to Ports
"EU Steadfast in Granting Greek Cypriots Access to Ports
By Suleyman Kurt, Vienna
Published: Thursday, March 09, 2006
zaman.com
A difference of opinion between the European Union and Turkey over Cyprus once again became the topic of discussion yesterday (on Wednesday) in Vienna. The Union officials recapitulated its pressure on the Turkish government to grant the administration in southern Cyprus access to air and sea ports in 2006."
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By Suleyman Kurt, Vienna
Published: Thursday, March 09, 2006
zaman.com
A difference of opinion between the European Union and Turkey over Cyprus once again became the topic of discussion yesterday (on Wednesday) in Vienna. The Union officials recapitulated its pressure on the Turkish government to grant the administration in southern Cyprus access to air and sea ports in 2006."
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Karamanlis calls for ‘cautious steps’ on Cyprus
"Karamanlis calls for ‘cautious steps’ on Cyprus
By Jean Christou
GREEK Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis yesterday called for cautious steps leading to a resumption of Cyprus talks, saying that another failure could not be afforded.
Karamanlis was speaking in Athens after a meeting with President Tassos Papadopoulos, who travelled to the Greek capital on Tuesday to discuss the way forward following his meeting in Paris last month with UN Secretary-general Kofi Annan.
Karmanlis said the Paris meeting had been “particularly important”.
“It was a positive development in the right direction and a step in the framework of the positions we have repeatedly pointed out,” he said.
During the Paris meeting, the Greek Cypriot side had agreed to low-level contacts with the Turkish Cypriots through technical committees on everyday issues.
However, some controversy later arose as to what the committees would be discussing after Papadopoulos said such high-level issues as Varosha and demilitarisation would be on the agenda."
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By Jean Christou
GREEK Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis yesterday called for cautious steps leading to a resumption of Cyprus talks, saying that another failure could not be afforded.
Karamanlis was speaking in Athens after a meeting with President Tassos Papadopoulos, who travelled to the Greek capital on Tuesday to discuss the way forward following his meeting in Paris last month with UN Secretary-general Kofi Annan.
Karmanlis said the Paris meeting had been “particularly important”.
“It was a positive development in the right direction and a step in the framework of the positions we have repeatedly pointed out,” he said.
During the Paris meeting, the Greek Cypriot side had agreed to low-level contacts with the Turkish Cypriots through technical committees on everyday issues.
However, some controversy later arose as to what the committees would be discussing after Papadopoulos said such high-level issues as Varosha and demilitarisation would be on the agenda."
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EUobserver.com-Turkish row over general's plot to frustrate EU accession
"Turkish row over general's plot to frustrate EU accession
09.03.2006 - 10:11 CET | By Mark Beunderman
The Turkish army's designated chief of staff has been accused of attempts to frustrate Turkey's EU accession by plotting a series of attacks on Kurdish targets designed to spark a nationalist backlash.
A Turkish public prosecutor has accused general Yasar Buyukanit, head of the Turkish land forces, of orchestrating the hand grenade attack on a Kurdish bookshop in the town of Semdinli in the south east of the country, according to media reports. "
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09.03.2006 - 10:11 CET | By Mark Beunderman
The Turkish army's designated chief of staff has been accused of attempts to frustrate Turkey's EU accession by plotting a series of attacks on Kurdish targets designed to spark a nationalist backlash.
A Turkish public prosecutor has accused general Yasar Buyukanit, head of the Turkish land forces, of orchestrating the hand grenade attack on a Kurdish bookshop in the town of Semdinli in the south east of the country, according to media reports. "
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..:: ABHABER.COM : World Bank urges Turkey to bring economy in line with EU norms
"World Bank urges Turkey to bring economy in line with EU norms
EU membership talks are helpful but not sufficient to boost Turkey's economic development, according to a new World Bank report, published on Monday (6 March).
According to the study’s key recommendations, Ankara must increase employment - mainly among women - clamp down on the black economy and make sure children spend more time at school.
The World Bank indicated that the speed of Turkey's convergence to EU average living standards will depend on the pace of its structural reforms, adding 'commitment to sound economic policies since 2001 has placed the Turkish economy in a good position to embark on a sustained path of faster growth.' "
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EU membership talks are helpful but not sufficient to boost Turkey's economic development, according to a new World Bank report, published on Monday (6 March).
According to the study’s key recommendations, Ankara must increase employment - mainly among women - clamp down on the black economy and make sure children spend more time at school.
The World Bank indicated that the speed of Turkey's convergence to EU average living standards will depend on the pace of its structural reforms, adding 'commitment to sound economic policies since 2001 has placed the Turkish economy in a good position to embark on a sustained path of faster growth.' "
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'Mavi' Jeans Sweep the US
"'Mavi' Jeans Sweep the US
By Anadolu News Agency (aa), Istanbul
Published: Thursday, March 09, 2006
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US Ankara Ambassador Ross Wilson stressing Turkish services and products are admired in America reported that mutual trade reached $10 billion.
The 'Made in Turkey' label has become the symbol of Turkish assurance and quality abroad.
'Mavi' (Blue) Jeans are sweeping the US; according to the ambassador who attended a gathering themed bridging Anatolia- US, as he enumerated other successes of the Turkish business world."
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By Anadolu News Agency (aa), Istanbul
Published: Thursday, March 09, 2006
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US Ankara Ambassador Ross Wilson stressing Turkish services and products are admired in America reported that mutual trade reached $10 billion.
The 'Made in Turkey' label has become the symbol of Turkish assurance and quality abroad.
'Mavi' (Blue) Jeans are sweeping the US; according to the ambassador who attended a gathering themed bridging Anatolia- US, as he enumerated other successes of the Turkish business world."
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Hürriyet-US State Dept. human rights problems persist in Turkey
"US State Dept. human rights problems persist in Turkey
The US State Department has issued its annual report on human rights. In the report it states that although Turkey has made many efforts to improve its human rights record, it still isn't enough, and that the problem still persists in the EU-candidate country. "
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The US State Department has issued its annual report on human rights. In the report it states that although Turkey has made many efforts to improve its human rights record, it still isn't enough, and that the problem still persists in the EU-candidate country. "
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The New Anatolian-Dirty War, Dirty Tricks
"Dirty War, Dirty Tricks
Yavuz Baydar
yavuz.baydar@gmail.com
Forget Cyprus, headscarf, unemployment, women�s rights, health care and all the rest.
The basic fact has not changed: the political fault line in Turkey is drawn over the Kurdish issue. Steps and efforts for reform (or lack thereof, depending on which way you look at it) over the latest years in that area, the developing story in Northern Iraq and the EU process in general has only strengthened the dynamics.
Bombing incidents in Şemdinli and the following act with the indictment that contains almost unprecedented accusations agains a group of officers and the Land Forces� Commander should be seen in a context that is, for the moment, too compex to be unfold."
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Yavuz Baydar
yavuz.baydar@gmail.com
Forget Cyprus, headscarf, unemployment, women�s rights, health care and all the rest.
The basic fact has not changed: the political fault line in Turkey is drawn over the Kurdish issue. Steps and efforts for reform (or lack thereof, depending on which way you look at it) over the latest years in that area, the developing story in Northern Iraq and the EU process in general has only strengthened the dynamics.
Bombing incidents in Şemdinli and the following act with the indictment that contains almost unprecedented accusations agains a group of officers and the Land Forces� Commander should be seen in a context that is, for the moment, too compex to be unfold."
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Wednesday, March 08, 2006
Inside Washington-Why does Europe need Turkey?
"Why does Europe need Turkey?
Turkey is the Mother of Europe
by Klaus J. Stöhlker
Kemal Atatürk set an example for his compatriots by donning a hat rather than the fez, thereby symbolically representing the Europeanization of his country. The governments of the European Union (EU) have today been obliged to make an equivalent gesture: They have had to remove the cross in order to open the door of Old Europe to a new, wider world. Nowadays, there is no longer a “Sick Man of Europe”, but instead there is a whole parade of sick men and women between the River Elbe and the Atlantic."
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Turkey is the Mother of Europe
by Klaus J. Stöhlker
Kemal Atatürk set an example for his compatriots by donning a hat rather than the fez, thereby symbolically representing the Europeanization of his country. The governments of the European Union (EU) have today been obliged to make an equivalent gesture: They have had to remove the cross in order to open the door of Old Europe to a new, wider world. Nowadays, there is no longer a “Sick Man of Europe”, but instead there is a whole parade of sick men and women between the River Elbe and the Atlantic."
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Professor Menon: France will never let Turkey in | European Union Enlargement
"Professor Menon: France will never let Turkey in
In Short:
In this interview with EurActiv Romania, Professor of European Politics Anand Menon of Birmingham University talks about EU enlargement as something that won't happen again and says that the Constitutional Treaty is 'dead.' But the EU 'will struggle on.' "
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In Short:
In this interview with EurActiv Romania, Professor of European Politics Anand Menon of Birmingham University talks about EU enlargement as something that won't happen again and says that the Constitutional Treaty is 'dead.' But the EU 'will struggle on.' "
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JTW News - Turkey: Belgium’s Credibility Has Been Damaged in Combating Terrorism
"Turkey: Belgium’s Credibility Has Been Damaged in Combating Terrorism
ANKARA (JTW) - Turkey is expecting terrorist the arrest of Fehriye Erdal and her extradition to Turkey as soon as possible, Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesman Namik Tan disclosed yesterday. Tan also said that Ankara asked terrorist Erdal’s extradition three times yet Belgium refused the demand. According to Tan the credibility of Belgian security offices has been damaged."
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ANKARA (JTW) - Turkey is expecting terrorist the arrest of Fehriye Erdal and her extradition to Turkey as soon as possible, Turkish Foreign Ministry Spokesman Namik Tan disclosed yesterday. Tan also said that Ankara asked terrorist Erdal’s extradition three times yet Belgium refused the demand. According to Tan the credibility of Belgian security offices has been damaged."
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Japanese Team Goes Deep To Link Istanbul's Two Parts
"Japanese Team Goes Deep To Link Istanbul's Two Parts 3/13/2006
By Peter Reina
Prep Work. Dredging, grouting precede tube placement.
Sections of the world’s deepest sunken tube tunnel are emerging from dry docks on the Marmara Sea coastline, east of Istanbul. Destined to lie under nearly 60 meters of water, the 1.4-kilometer-long twin tube will carry a new $3-billion urban railroad under the Bosporus waterway, to link the Asian and European sides of the Turkish city."
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By Peter Reina
Prep Work. Dredging, grouting precede tube placement.
Sections of the world’s deepest sunken tube tunnel are emerging from dry docks on the Marmara Sea coastline, east of Istanbul. Destined to lie under nearly 60 meters of water, the 1.4-kilometer-long twin tube will carry a new $3-billion urban railroad under the Bosporus waterway, to link the Asian and European sides of the Turkish city."
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EU-Turkish relations dossier :: ATP-Avrupa Türkleri Platformu :: Europäisch-Türkische Zivilplattform
"EU-Turkish relations dossier
I write to you to inform that the Observatory of European Foreign Policy from Barcelona has recently published a new “research section” in its web page that analyses the EU-Turkish relations.
We would like to inform you that the patform's web page has been selected among our bank of links. Perhaps you would like to include ours to your bank of links too.
In this special dossier, you can also find a analysis section that contains articles written by scholars on different topics related to Turkish Foreign Policy and EU’s stance towards Turkey’s application."
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I write to you to inform that the Observatory of European Foreign Policy from Barcelona has recently published a new “research section” in its web page that analyses the EU-Turkish relations.
We would like to inform you that the patform's web page has been selected among our bank of links. Perhaps you would like to include ours to your bank of links too.
In this special dossier, you can also find a analysis section that contains articles written by scholars on different topics related to Turkish Foreign Policy and EU’s stance towards Turkey’s application."
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Reuters AlertNet - The Cyprus Stalemate: What Next?
"The Cyprus Stalemate: What Next?
08 Mar 2006 16:23:00 GMT
Source: International Crisis Group - Belgium
International Crisis Group
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Brussels/Nicosia 8 March 2005: The failure of the Annan Plan to reunify Cyprus – accepted by Turkish Cypriots by a large majority but rejected by Greek Cypriots in the 2004 referendum – has left the island’s peace process locked in stagnation.
The International Crisis Group’s latest report, The Cyprus Stalemate: What Next?,* explores the roots of the current political and diplomatic impasse and ways to escape it. While noting understandable concerns of the Greek Cypriots with aspects of the Annan plan, it expresses concern about the uncompromising attitudes of the present Republic of Cyprus government and its unhelpful blocking role in the EU."
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08 Mar 2006 16:23:00 GMT
Source: International Crisis Group - Belgium
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Brussels/Nicosia 8 March 2005: The failure of the Annan Plan to reunify Cyprus – accepted by Turkish Cypriots by a large majority but rejected by Greek Cypriots in the 2004 referendum – has left the island’s peace process locked in stagnation.
The International Crisis Group’s latest report, The Cyprus Stalemate: What Next?,* explores the roots of the current political and diplomatic impasse and ways to escape it. While noting understandable concerns of the Greek Cypriots with aspects of the Annan plan, it expresses concern about the uncompromising attitudes of the present Republic of Cyprus government and its unhelpful blocking role in the EU."
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Book review:Knowledge Without A Larger Understanding - March 8, 2006 - The New York Sun - NY News
"Knowledge Without A Larger Understanding
Books
By ADAM KIRSCH
March 8, 2006
To trace the boundaries of the vanished Ottoman Empire, take a map of Europe and the Middle East and start shading in every country that, for the last 15 years, has been in the news thanks to civil war, ethnic cleansing, and terrorism. From Bosnia in the northwest to Baghdad in the southeast, the world's most dangerous zone is made up of Ottoman successor states, carved out of the corpse of the empire by rebellious ethnic groups (Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania) or high-handed European imperialists (Lebanon, Syria, Iraq). Just as the collapse of the U.S.S.R. made it possible to feel nostalgic for the Cold War as a time of relative stability, so the aftermath of the fall of the Ottoman Empire - a consummation devoutly wished by Europe for most of the 19th century, and finally achieved after World War I - can make even that corrupt, despotic regime look good."
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Books
By ADAM KIRSCH
March 8, 2006
To trace the boundaries of the vanished Ottoman Empire, take a map of Europe and the Middle East and start shading in every country that, for the last 15 years, has been in the news thanks to civil war, ethnic cleansing, and terrorism. From Bosnia in the northwest to Baghdad in the southeast, the world's most dangerous zone is made up of Ottoman successor states, carved out of the corpse of the empire by rebellious ethnic groups (Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania) or high-handed European imperialists (Lebanon, Syria, Iraq). Just as the collapse of the U.S.S.R. made it possible to feel nostalgic for the Cold War as a time of relative stability, so the aftermath of the fall of the Ottoman Empire - a consummation devoutly wished by Europe for most of the 19th century, and finally achieved after World War I - can make even that corrupt, despotic regime look good."
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'Talking to Güldunya' letter writing competition winners receive awards - Turkish Daily News Mar 08, 2006
"'Talking to Güldunya' letter writing competition winners receive awards
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
The awards ceremony for the �Talking to Güldünya� letter writing competition of Amnesty International Turkey, organized to raise awareness of honor killings within the context of the �Stop Violence Against Women� global campaign, will be held at the French Cultural Center today -- on World Women's Day -- at 6:00 p.m."
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
The awards ceremony for the �Talking to Güldünya� letter writing competition of Amnesty International Turkey, organized to raise awareness of honor killings within the context of the �Stop Violence Against Women� global campaign, will be held at the French Cultural Center today -- on World Women's Day -- at 6:00 p.m."
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Status of women in Turkey: Black or white? | European Union Enlargement
"Status of women in Turkey: Black or white?
In Short:
The status of women in Turkey remains a moot point on the eve of the International Women's Day, but new figures give rise to cautious optimism.
Brief News:
On the eve of the International Women's Day on 8 March, Employment and Social Affairs Commissioner Vladimir Spidla called for a 'deep change of mentality' in Turkey regarding the country's general approach to women.
During his visit to Ankara, which was timed to coincide with the 8 March celebrations, Spidla recognised Turkey's 'huge progress' in legislative areas affecting women's right, but said that women in that country still faced serious problems in terms of discrimination, domestic violence, lack of access to education and illiteracy. He also said that Turkey was still struggling to stem the practice of 'honour killings' (the killing of women by relatives for allegedly disgracing the family)."
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In Short:
The status of women in Turkey remains a moot point on the eve of the International Women's Day, but new figures give rise to cautious optimism.
Brief News:
On the eve of the International Women's Day on 8 March, Employment and Social Affairs Commissioner Vladimir Spidla called for a 'deep change of mentality' in Turkey regarding the country's general approach to women.
During his visit to Ankara, which was timed to coincide with the 8 March celebrations, Spidla recognised Turkey's 'huge progress' in legislative areas affecting women's right, but said that women in that country still faced serious problems in terms of discrimination, domestic violence, lack of access to education and illiteracy. He also said that Turkey was still struggling to stem the practice of 'honour killings' (the killing of women by relatives for allegedly disgracing the family)."
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Erenus to represent Turkey at World Women’s Day exhibition in Morocco - Turkish Daily News Mar 08, 2006
"Erenus to represent Turkey at World Women’s Day exhibition in Morocco
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish painter Özlem Kalkan Erenus will represent Turkey in a �World Women's Day� exhibition to be held from March 11-22 in Morocco as part of activities marking the day.
The exhibition will be jointly organized by the Morocco Contemporary Arts Association (A.M.A.C) and Salé Bou Regreg Association at the Bab Fes Gallery in Morocco's Salé province."
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish painter Özlem Kalkan Erenus will represent Turkey in a �World Women's Day� exhibition to be held from March 11-22 in Morocco as part of activities marking the day.
The exhibition will be jointly organized by the Morocco Contemporary Arts Association (A.M.A.C) and Salé Bou Regreg Association at the Bab Fes Gallery in Morocco's Salé province."
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..:: ABHABER.COM : Iran suggests nuclear enrichment in Turkey
"Iran suggests nuclear enrichment in Turkey
AYHAN SIMSEK
Iran has greater confidence in Turkey than Western actors and is ready to discuss carrying out some of its sensitive nuclear activity on Turkish soil, as part of a package aiming to create more confidence in the international community, Iranian Ambassador Firooz Dowlatabadi told The New Anatolian on Monday.
Talks between Russia and Iran on a proposal for joint uranium enrichment in Russian soil failed to produce an agreement on Monday. But the Iranian government said that they welcome any proposal that will preserve Iran's right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy and allay the concerns of certain Western states."
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AYHAN SIMSEK
Iran has greater confidence in Turkey than Western actors and is ready to discuss carrying out some of its sensitive nuclear activity on Turkish soil, as part of a package aiming to create more confidence in the international community, Iranian Ambassador Firooz Dowlatabadi told The New Anatolian on Monday.
Talks between Russia and Iran on a proposal for joint uranium enrichment in Russian soil failed to produce an agreement on Monday. But the Iranian government said that they welcome any proposal that will preserve Iran's right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy and allay the concerns of certain Western states."
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The New Anatolian-Just one year apart, two very different pictures
"Just one year apart, two very different pictures
Zeynep Gurcanli - The New Anatolian / Ankara
There is a saying in Turkey; 'If Istanbul sneezes, Ankara catches a cold...'
This idiom reflected the Turkey-European Union Troika meeting which took place in the first quarter of March last year in Ankara; the clash between International Women's Day demonstrators and police in Istanbul, only one day before the gathering of the EU ministers with their Turkish counterparts, completely changed the agenda of the Troika meeting in Ankara. "
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Zeynep Gurcanli - The New Anatolian / Ankara
There is a saying in Turkey; 'If Istanbul sneezes, Ankara catches a cold...'
This idiom reflected the Turkey-European Union Troika meeting which took place in the first quarter of March last year in Ankara; the clash between International Women's Day demonstrators and police in Istanbul, only one day before the gathering of the EU ministers with their Turkish counterparts, completely changed the agenda of the Troika meeting in Ankara. "
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Hürriyet-Opposition party leaders react to charges against General Buyukanit
"Opposition party leaders react to charges against General Buyukanit
The reactions of various political leaders from the different parties in Turkey varied across a spectrum of support for the military during the current crisis, to recognition of the need for more work to be done solving the economic and social situation in the Southeast. Here is a sampling of what different opposition political party leaders have had to say: "
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The reactions of various political leaders from the different parties in Turkey varied across a spectrum of support for the military during the current crisis, to recognition of the need for more work to be done solving the economic and social situation in the Southeast. Here is a sampling of what different opposition political party leaders have had to say: "
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FT.com / Home UK - Market Insight: Turkey’s correction highlights its external vulnerability
"Market Insight: Turkey’s correction highlights its external vulnerability
By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: March 8 2006 17:56 | Last updated: March 8 2006 17:56
Turkey economyIt was, perhaps, a question of when rather than if the Turkish financial markets would start to retreat. Since a mild sell-off in early January, the stock and bond markets, and the lira, have climbed to heights that, some analysts say, were unsustainable. New records for trading highs were regularly being set at the Istanbul stock exchange."
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By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: March 8 2006 17:56 | Last updated: March 8 2006 17:56
Turkey economyIt was, perhaps, a question of when rather than if the Turkish financial markets would start to retreat. Since a mild sell-off in early January, the stock and bond markets, and the lira, have climbed to heights that, some analysts say, were unsustainable. New records for trading highs were regularly being set at the Istanbul stock exchange."
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JTW News - Turkish Ambassador: “Turkey and Azerbaijan are able to protect the BTC”
"Turkish Ambassador: “Turkey and Azerbaijan are able to protect the BTC”
(JTW-Ankara) Turkey and Azerbaijan believe that the creation of a pipeline guard forces is not yet necessary, and have stated clearly that it is not under discussion.
'The two countries are capable of protecting Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline themselves,' Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Turan Morali according to Hurriyet.
Saying creation of pipeline guard forces is not under discussion now."
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(JTW-Ankara) Turkey and Azerbaijan believe that the creation of a pipeline guard forces is not yet necessary, and have stated clearly that it is not under discussion.
'The two countries are capable of protecting Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline themselves,' Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Turan Morali according to Hurriyet.
Saying creation of pipeline guard forces is not under discussion now."
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JTW News - Turkish Ambassador: “Turkey and Azerbaijan are able to protect the BTC”
"Turkish Ambassador: “Turkey and Azerbaijan are able to protect the BTC”
(JTW-Ankara) Turkey and Azerbaijan believe that the creation of a pipeline guard forces is not yet necessary, and have stated clearly that it is not under discussion.
'The two countries are capable of protecting Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline themselves,' Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Turan Morali according to Hurriyet.
Saying creation of pipeline guard forces is not under discussion now."
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(JTW-Ankara) Turkey and Azerbaijan believe that the creation of a pipeline guard forces is not yet necessary, and have stated clearly that it is not under discussion.
'The two countries are capable of protecting Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline themselves,' Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Turan Morali according to Hurriyet.
Saying creation of pipeline guard forces is not under discussion now."
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Bloomberg.com: Europe-EU Says Turkey Must Show Progress on Cyprus in Membership Talks
"EU Says Turkey Must Show Progress on Cyprus in Membership Talks
March 8 (Bloomberg) -- The commissioner in charge of the European Union's expansion said Turkey must live up to its promises regarding the Republic of Cyprus to avoid ``negative repercussions'' on talks over Turkish membership in the EU.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn met with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik today in Vienna. Austria holds the rotating presidency of the European Union."
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March 8 (Bloomberg) -- The commissioner in charge of the European Union's expansion said Turkey must live up to its promises regarding the Republic of Cyprus to avoid ``negative repercussions'' on talks over Turkish membership in the EU.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn met with Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul and Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik today in Vienna. Austria holds the rotating presidency of the European Union."
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Tourism Sector Readying for Solar Eclipse
"Tourism Sector Readying for Solar Eclipse
By Kenan Bas, Antalya
Published: Wednesday, March 08, 2006
zaman.com
The total solar eclipse, which will be able to be observed from Turkey on March 29, has created a huge sensation in the tourism sector as well as the scientific world."
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By Kenan Bas, Antalya
Published: Wednesday, March 08, 2006
zaman.com
The total solar eclipse, which will be able to be observed from Turkey on March 29, has created a huge sensation in the tourism sector as well as the scientific world."
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Turkey's Reform Efforts Wane
"Turkey's Reform Efforts Wane
By: Deutsche Welle
Published: Mar 8, 2006 at 07:20
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul meets EU representatives in Vienna on Wednesday. The bureaucratic process for EU membership negotiations is on track, but the political climate is a different story.
'On both sides, doubts are growing about a successful integration of Turkey into the EU,' said Heinz Kramer, a Turkey expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin. 'The reform drive that we've gotten used to between 2002 and 2005 has been paralyzed.'"
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By: Deutsche Welle
Published: Mar 8, 2006 at 07:20
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul meets EU representatives in Vienna on Wednesday. The bureaucratic process for EU membership negotiations is on track, but the political climate is a different story.
'On both sides, doubts are growing about a successful integration of Turkey into the EU,' said Heinz Kramer, a Turkey expert at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin. 'The reform drive that we've gotten used to between 2002 and 2005 has been paralyzed.'"
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..:: ABHABER.COM :Introduction to the ALDE seminar on Women in Turkey: Progress and Challenges
..:: ABHABER.COM ::..: "Introduction to the ALDE seminar on Women in Turkey: Progress and Challenges
International Women's Day - 8th of March 2006
Graham Watson MEP
'Ties between Turkey and Europe have rarely been as close as they are today - nor the prospects for co-operation greater.
I am referring not just to October's historic decision to open the EU accession process after decades of negotiation.
Though that is the greatest concrete symbol of this bond."
International Women's Day - 8th of March 2006
Graham Watson MEP
'Ties between Turkey and Europe have rarely been as close as they are today - nor the prospects for co-operation greater.
I am referring not just to October's historic decision to open the EU accession process after decades of negotiation.
Though that is the greatest concrete symbol of this bond."
Ruling AKP Is No Exception to Ban Liquor
"Ruling AKP Is No Exception to Ban Liquor
The Osmangazi Municipality has decided to gather places that sell liquor to a region outside the city center. The Malatya Municipality, which has been administered by Islamic parties for the last 15 years, has been implementing the 'red street' practice."
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The Osmangazi Municipality has decided to gather places that sell liquor to a region outside the city center. The Malatya Municipality, which has been administered by Islamic parties for the last 15 years, has been implementing the 'red street' practice."
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European funded project kicks off in Edirne - Turkish Daily News Mar 08, 2006
"European funded project kicks off in Edirne
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
The project titled 'Visions of Rome' aims to connect physically and socially disadvantaged young people from six European countries to the common European heritage of the Roman Empire through giving them the opportunity to work together "
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
The project titled 'Visions of Rome' aims to connect physically and socially disadvantaged young people from six European countries to the common European heritage of the Roman Empire through giving them the opportunity to work together "
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Lions and Canaries fighting for crown - Turkish Daily News Mar 08, 2006
"Lions and Canaries fighting for crown
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
As known, Fener-Galatasaray clashes are always big events but this one seems bigger than most. This evening's Turkish Cup meeting between the two teams is taking place just three days after the Lions overtoook the Canaries at the top of the Turkcell Super League"
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
As known, Fener-Galatasaray clashes are always big events but this one seems bigger than most. This evening's Turkish Cup meeting between the two teams is taking place just three days after the Lions overtoook the Canaries at the top of the Turkcell Super League"
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Today.Az - Abdullah Gul: "Security and stability in South Caucasus Turkish foreign policy priority"
"Abdullah Gul: 'Security and stability in South Caucasus Turkish foreign policy priority'
08 March 2006 [10:05] - Today.Az
Ensuring security and stability in the South Caucasus has always been a priority to Turkey's foreign policy, Turkish FM Abdullah Gul said.
'Our relations with states of the region rest on deep historic and cultural roots. Presence of independent, peacefully co-existing and cooperating states with political and economic stability is important to us in the South Caucasus in that respect,' the Turkish FM said."
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08 March 2006 [10:05] - Today.Az
Ensuring security and stability in the South Caucasus has always been a priority to Turkey's foreign policy, Turkish FM Abdullah Gul said.
'Our relations with states of the region rest on deep historic and cultural roots. Presence of independent, peacefully co-existing and cooperating states with political and economic stability is important to us in the South Caucasus in that respect,' the Turkish FM said."
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Hürriyet-BBC: Turkish family may provide clue to evolution
"BBC: Turkish family may provide clue to evolution
A documentary about a Turkish family who walk on all fours will be shown on the BBC March 17. A UK expert has said that the family may give researchers some clues as to how we evolved into an upright walking species. However, Professor Nicholas Humphrey disagrees with this sentiment and rejects that there is a gene for bipedalism or upright walking. "
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A documentary about a Turkish family who walk on all fours will be shown on the BBC March 17. A UK expert has said that the family may give researchers some clues as to how we evolved into an upright walking species. However, Professor Nicholas Humphrey disagrees with this sentiment and rejects that there is a gene for bipedalism or upright walking. "
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..:: ABHABER.COM ::Women in Turkey : A success case for the European business world
"Women in Turkey : A success case for the European business world.
Every day life of women in Turkey differs substantially from the stereotypes, which predominate in the Western European countries.
That women in Turkey enjoyed voting and election rights already in 1934 - long before most women in Western European countries - is perhaps a known fact. Also that Turkey had a female head of government and ministers of foreign affairs, interior and economy long before most of the European countries."
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Every day life of women in Turkey differs substantially from the stereotypes, which predominate in the Western European countries.
That women in Turkey enjoyed voting and election rights already in 1934 - long before most women in Western European countries - is perhaps a known fact. Also that Turkey had a female head of government and ministers of foreign affairs, interior and economy long before most of the European countries."
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UNESCO to declare 2007 'The Year of Mevlana' - Turkish Daily News Mar 08, 2006
"UNESCO to declare 2007 'The Year of Mevlana'
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A proposal by the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry to declare 2007 as the �The Year of Mevlana� to mark the 800th anniversary of Mevlana Jelaladdin Rumi's birth was accepted by UNESCO, the Anatolia news agency reported on Monday."
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A proposal by the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry to declare 2007 as the �The Year of Mevlana� to mark the 800th anniversary of Mevlana Jelaladdin Rumi's birth was accepted by UNESCO, the Anatolia news agency reported on Monday."
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JTW News - Turkey and EU: The First Significant Talk after 3th October
"Turkey and EU: The First Significant Talk after 3th October
(Esra Duyar/JTW-Ankara) Today, 8th March 2006, is one of the most determining days in European Union& Turkey relations. The turnpike of Turkey after 3th October 2006 will be discussed in the capital of current EU Presidency, Vienna. The Cyprus issue is expected to be the main subject during the meeting among the EU Commission, the recent EU presidency Austria and the next presidency of EU, Finland."
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(Esra Duyar/JTW-Ankara) Today, 8th March 2006, is one of the most determining days in European Union& Turkey relations. The turnpike of Turkey after 3th October 2006 will be discussed in the capital of current EU Presidency, Vienna. The Cyprus issue is expected to be the main subject during the meeting among the EU Commission, the recent EU presidency Austria and the next presidency of EU, Finland."
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Film Festival focuses on violence against women - Turkish Daily News Mar 08, 2006
"Film Festival focuses on violence against women
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
The festival will feature 33 screenings of films by female directors from 14 different countries
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
The Fourth International Filmmor Women's Film Festival will be held between March 11 and April 4 in the provinces of Istanbul, Samsun, Diyarbakır and Van.
The theme of this year's festival is 'Violence Against Women.'"
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
The festival will feature 33 screenings of films by female directors from 14 different countries
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
The Fourth International Filmmor Women's Film Festival will be held between March 11 and April 4 in the provinces of Istanbul, Samsun, Diyarbakır and Van.
The theme of this year's festival is 'Violence Against Women.'"
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turkey: Tourism suffering from bird flu fears and cartoon protests
"Turkey: Tourism suffering from bird flu fears and cartoon protests
Fewer tourists are flocking to Turkey this winter season, scared off by an outbreak of the deadly bird flu virus and the violent protests by Muslims over publication in Europe of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad, tourism operators and officials say.
The number of foreigners visiting Turkey in January fell 4.7 percent to 667,000, compared with January 2005, according to government figures.
Even more disappointing, reservations for the summer season are down, according to hotel representatives and travel agents interviewed at a recent tourism conference in Istanbul.
Reservations have fallen “by 25 to 30 percent compared with last season”, said Fusan Kayan, responsible for sales at the luxury hotel chain Marti, which is based in Marmaris in the west and Antalya in the south.
“The season has gotten off to a bad start,” Yusuf Istanbullu, manager of the Orient Palace in Alanya in southern Turkey, lamented, reporting a 10 percent drop in reservations."
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Fewer tourists are flocking to Turkey this winter season, scared off by an outbreak of the deadly bird flu virus and the violent protests by Muslims over publication in Europe of cartoons of the Prophet Mohammad, tourism operators and officials say.
The number of foreigners visiting Turkey in January fell 4.7 percent to 667,000, compared with January 2005, according to government figures.
Even more disappointing, reservations for the summer season are down, according to hotel representatives and travel agents interviewed at a recent tourism conference in Istanbul.
Reservations have fallen “by 25 to 30 percent compared with last season”, said Fusan Kayan, responsible for sales at the luxury hotel chain Marti, which is based in Marmaris in the west and Antalya in the south.
“The season has gotten off to a bad start,” Yusuf Istanbullu, manager of the Orient Palace in Alanya in southern Turkey, lamented, reporting a 10 percent drop in reservations."
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Washington Recalled Its Ambassador To Armenia
"Washington Recalled Its Ambassador To Armenia
Tbilisi. March 08 (Prime-News) – John Evans, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the US to Armenia, was recalled to Washington
The recall was caused by Ambassador’s statement on Genocide of Armenians in Osman Empire in 1915.
During the meeting with representatives of Armenian diaspora in San Francisco on February 19, 2005 John Evans stated about importance of acknowledgment of genocide of Armenians."
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Tbilisi. March 08 (Prime-News) – John Evans, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the US to Armenia, was recalled to Washington
The recall was caused by Ambassador’s statement on Genocide of Armenians in Osman Empire in 1915.
During the meeting with representatives of Armenian diaspora in San Francisco on February 19, 2005 John Evans stated about importance of acknowledgment of genocide of Armenians."
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Financial Mirror-MEPs meet Turkish Cypriots
"MEPs meet Turkish Cypriots
08/03/2006
Francoise Grossetete, Coordinator of the European Parliament High-Level Contact Group with the Turkish Cypriot community, was satisfied with the meetings held with Turkish Cypriot political leaders.
She said that 'in the coming months we are going to be busy working intensely on the ground in order to show that full implementation of the acquis communautaire is worth working towards,' adding that the best way forward is to ensure the correct spending of the 139 mln euros for the Turkish Cypriots made available for 2006.
“We will bring pressure to bear on the European Commission in order to facilitate this and we will encourage all parties involved to produce proposals for specific concrete projects in order to be able to utilize those funds,” she noted."
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08/03/2006
Francoise Grossetete, Coordinator of the European Parliament High-Level Contact Group with the Turkish Cypriot community, was satisfied with the meetings held with Turkish Cypriot political leaders.
She said that 'in the coming months we are going to be busy working intensely on the ground in order to show that full implementation of the acquis communautaire is worth working towards,' adding that the best way forward is to ensure the correct spending of the 139 mln euros for the Turkish Cypriots made available for 2006.
“We will bring pressure to bear on the European Commission in order to facilitate this and we will encourage all parties involved to produce proposals for specific concrete projects in order to be able to utilize those funds,” she noted."
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Women celebrate their day - Turkish Daily News Mar 08, 2006
"Women celebrate their day
Wednesday, March 8, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Turkish women are ready to celebrate their special day once again with all their problems remaining unsolved.
According to the Prime Ministry Family and Social Studies Department, there is physical abuse in 34 percent of Turkish families and verbal abuse in 53 percent."
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Turkish women are ready to celebrate their special day once again with all their problems remaining unsolved.
According to the Prime Ministry Family and Social Studies Department, there is physical abuse in 34 percent of Turkish families and verbal abuse in 53 percent."
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JTW News - EU keen on defence research fund
"EU keen on defence research fund
EU defence ministers have said they are keen to see more work done on a new fund for military research in Europe.
The fund would draw money from member states and be run by a central body, the European Defence Agency (EDA).
The UK Defence Secretary John Reid said the move would encourage other EU countries to pay more for joint ventures in research and technology."
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EU defence ministers have said they are keen to see more work done on a new fund for military research in Europe.
The fund would draw money from member states and be run by a central body, the European Defence Agency (EDA).
The UK Defence Secretary John Reid said the move would encourage other EU countries to pay more for joint ventures in research and technology."
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Hürriyet-Yalcın Doğan: EU criticism reserved for our courts, not the military
"Yalcın Doğan: EU criticism reserved for our courts, not the military
The echo in the EU from the list of allegations about General Yasar Buyukanit that emerged earlier this week is a surprise. Does the EU see this list of allegations as some sort of settling of accounts between the AKP administration and the military? Does it opine that this is a victory for democracy? Does it interpret it as being a sign of the supremacy of justice, or the independant nature of the court system? "
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The echo in the EU from the list of allegations about General Yasar Buyukanit that emerged earlier this week is a surprise. Does the EU see this list of allegations as some sort of settling of accounts between the AKP administration and the military? Does it opine that this is a victory for democracy? Does it interpret it as being a sign of the supremacy of justice, or the independant nature of the court system? "
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The New Anatolian-Semdinli indictment may hurt the Kurds
"Semdinli indictment may hurt the Kurds
Ilnur Cevik
icevik@yahoo.com
We read the famous indictment prepared by the prosecutor in Van in detail and came to the conclusion that instead of the prosecutor trying to unearth a rogue element in the military that is trying to provoke violence in the areas dominated by our citizens of Kurdish origin he concentrated more on the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Turkey�s Kurdish problem that may well create a Turkish nationalist backlash."
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Ilnur Cevik
icevik@yahoo.com
We read the famous indictment prepared by the prosecutor in Van in detail and came to the conclusion that instead of the prosecutor trying to unearth a rogue element in the military that is trying to provoke violence in the areas dominated by our citizens of Kurdish origin he concentrated more on the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Turkey�s Kurdish problem that may well create a Turkish nationalist backlash."
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ABHABER.COMEU-Turkey Troika to discuss Cyprus
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul is in Vienna today to represent Ankara in a Turkey-European Union Troika meeting today where the Cyprus knot is expected to be topic A. According to diplomatic sources, heated discussions might fill the atmosphere about the Cyprus issue during the Troika meeting because of the Greek Cypriots' uncompromising manner and Turkey's decision not to take further steps before Greek Cyprus over the dispute on the divided island despite Ankara's obligation to open its ports and harbors to the Greek Cypriots this year.
While Turkish sources expressed their concern that Turkey's entry talks might be suspended if Greek Cyprus continues to act the same way in the future, they told The New Anatolian that Gul will express Ankara's disappointment over the EU's decision to approve direct aid regulations for Turkish Cypriots by decoupling it from direct trade. EU officials, for their part are expected to stress the necessity for Turkey to approve and implement the Ankara Protocol (extending the Customs Union agreement to the 10 new members of the EU, including the Greek Cypriot administration) and to note Turkey's refusal to dock a Greek Cypriot ship in Mersin.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
USA Turkish Times-Brilliant Turkish Woman: Sema Emiroğlu
"Brilliant Turkish Woman: Sema Emiroğlu
ImageYasemin Fain - Sema Emiroğlu is not only a brilliant Turkish woman, she is also one of the most experienced Turkish journalists based in the US. Covering the UN over 13 years,
she has written numerous articles on many hot international issues from Iraq and the Middle East, to Cyprus, Bosnia and Somalia. Emiroglu has visited and reported from more than 35 countries, undertook dangerous assignments and logged over thousands miles by midyear."
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ImageYasemin Fain - Sema Emiroğlu is not only a brilliant Turkish woman, she is also one of the most experienced Turkish journalists based in the US. Covering the UN over 13 years,
she has written numerous articles on many hot international issues from Iraq and the Middle East, to Cyprus, Bosnia and Somalia. Emiroglu has visited and reported from more than 35 countries, undertook dangerous assignments and logged over thousands miles by midyear."
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Bloomberg.com: Europe-Russia, Turkey Lead Emerging Markets Lower on Rate Concern
"Russia, Turkey Lead Emerging Markets Lower on Rate Concern
March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Russia and Turkey led a slump in emerging stock markets worldwide on concern that rising U.S. interest rates will slow the global economy.
Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index had its steepest loss since May 2004. The global index sank 23.59, or 3 percent, to 758.38 as of 4:33 p.m. in New York. Energy producers, including Russia's OAO Lukoil, and banks such as Turkiye Is Bankasi AS led the retreat."
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March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Russia and Turkey led a slump in emerging stock markets worldwide on concern that rising U.S. interest rates will slow the global economy.
Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index had its steepest loss since May 2004. The global index sank 23.59, or 3 percent, to 758.38 as of 4:33 p.m. in New York. Energy producers, including Russia's OAO Lukoil, and banks such as Turkiye Is Bankasi AS led the retreat."
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..:: ABHABER.COM :Right-wing Austrian party pushes veto of Turkey's EU entry
"Right-wing Austrian party pushes veto of Turkey's EU entry
Following Austrian govt's failure last year to prevent EU from opening membership talks with Turkey, right-wing Freedom Party starts petition to veto Turkey's EU entry. If 100,000 or more signatures are collected, its Parliament would be legally required to debate the issues
The right-wing Austrian Freedom Party started a petition Monday to veto Turkey's European Union entry and to hold a referendum aimed at curbing the Austria's participation in the EU."
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Following Austrian govt's failure last year to prevent EU from opening membership talks with Turkey, right-wing Freedom Party starts petition to veto Turkey's EU entry. If 100,000 or more signatures are collected, its Parliament would be legally required to debate the issues
The right-wing Austrian Freedom Party started a petition Monday to veto Turkey's European Union entry and to hold a referendum aimed at curbing the Austria's participation in the EU."
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REPORTER.GR-WB Praises Turkey's Economic Progress
"WB Praises Turkey's Economic Progress
11:16 - 07 March 2006 - The World Bank, in its report titled “Turkey: Country Economic Memorandum,” prepared by a large team of experts of the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Unit of the bank, praising the recent economic progress of Turkey, and noting that European Union (EU) accession process will continue to be a driving force for Turkey’s reform efforts, but draws attention on the future steps to be taken. "
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11:16 - 07 March 2006 - The World Bank, in its report titled “Turkey: Country Economic Memorandum,” prepared by a large team of experts of the Poverty Reduction and Economic Management Unit of the bank, praising the recent economic progress of Turkey, and noting that European Union (EU) accession process will continue to be a driving force for Turkey’s reform efforts, but draws attention on the future steps to be taken. "
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Reuters AlertNet - Turkey: To Combat Torture, Monitoring Police Stations Is Key
"Turkey: To Combat Torture, Monitoring Police Stations Is Key
06 Mar 2006 17:22:25 GMT
Source: Human Rights Watch
(Brussels, March 6, 2006) – In Turkey's campaign efforts to eradicate torture, a new program in which provincial human rights bodies monitor local police stations can play a critical safeguard role, but this monitoring needs to be independent and more widespread, Human Rights Watch said today in a report published ahead of the European Union's foreign ministerial troika meeting with Turkey on March 8. Since early 2005, a countrywide network of provincial human rights boards operating under the prime minister's office has begun to pay both announced and unannounced visits to local police and gendarme stations to ensure that they have implemented safeguards against the torture and ill-treatment of detainees. By late 2005, human rights boards in 31 of Turkey's 81 provinces had carried out visits to police or gendarme stations."
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06 Mar 2006 17:22:25 GMT
Source: Human Rights Watch
(Brussels, March 6, 2006) – In Turkey's campaign efforts to eradicate torture, a new program in which provincial human rights bodies monitor local police stations can play a critical safeguard role, but this monitoring needs to be independent and more widespread, Human Rights Watch said today in a report published ahead of the European Union's foreign ministerial troika meeting with Turkey on March 8. Since early 2005, a countrywide network of provincial human rights boards operating under the prime minister's office has begun to pay both announced and unannounced visits to local police and gendarme stations to ensure that they have implemented safeguards against the torture and ill-treatment of detainees. By late 2005, human rights boards in 31 of Turkey's 81 provinces had carried out visits to police or gendarme stations."
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MVNU to host tour of Turkey, Greece | mountvernonnews.com
"MVNU to host tour of Turkey, Greece
MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host a tour of biblical Turkey and Greece, Jan. 6 through 20, 2007. Led by School of Theology and Philosophy Dean Dr. C. Jeanne Serr�o and professor of religion Dr. Alex Varughese, this trip is open to any interested individual or group.
As a part of this 15-day round trip, participants will arrive in Istanbul, travel to Tarsus, Antakya (near ancient Antioch), 11th century Sultanhan Caravanserai, Lystra and Konya, ancient Iconium and Antioch of Pisidia, Perge, Attalia, Myra, Colossae, Pamukkale, Laeodicea, Hierapolis, Philadelphia and Sardis, Izmir, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy and Canakkale."
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MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Nazarene University will host a tour of biblical Turkey and Greece, Jan. 6 through 20, 2007. Led by School of Theology and Philosophy Dean Dr. C. Jeanne Serr�o and professor of religion Dr. Alex Varughese, this trip is open to any interested individual or group.
As a part of this 15-day round trip, participants will arrive in Istanbul, travel to Tarsus, Antakya (near ancient Antioch), 11th century Sultanhan Caravanserai, Lystra and Konya, ancient Iconium and Antioch of Pisidia, Perge, Attalia, Myra, Colossae, Pamukkale, Laeodicea, Hierapolis, Philadelphia and Sardis, Izmir, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy and Canakkale."
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Turkish defence minister expresses readiness to help EU in DRCongo mission
"Turkish defence minister expresses readiness to help EU in DRCongo mission
Published: 3/7/2006
Innsbruck- Turkish Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul who attended the session on 'EU Troika and candidate countries' during the informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Austria said, 'if there is a demand, we can help the military operation which EU wants to undertake in [DR]Congo.'"
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Published: 3/7/2006
Innsbruck- Turkish Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul who attended the session on 'EU Troika and candidate countries' during the informal meeting of EU defence ministers in Austria said, 'if there is a demand, we can help the military operation which EU wants to undertake in [DR]Congo.'"
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EurasiaNet Eurasia Insight - Turkey's Strategic Outlook Making Significant Shift
"TURKEY’S STRATEGIC OUTLOOK MAKING SIGNIFICANT SHIFT
Igor Torbakov 3/07/06
Turkey’s strategic outlook is making a gradual shift away from the West, driven by Ankara’s growing concern about the potential for instability on the country’s southern and eastern flanks. Turkish leaders are now seeing eye-to-eye with Russia on several important geopolitical issues.
Turkey continues to publicly cast itself as a country with an unshakable Western orientation, serving as a long-time NATO member and a strategic partner of the United States, as well as and aspiring to European Union membership. [For background see the Eurasia Insight archive]. But behind the official rhetoric, geopolitical developments in recent years, especially the Iraq imbroglio, have shaken the faith of many in Ankara about the country’s Western orientation."
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Igor Torbakov 3/07/06
Turkey’s strategic outlook is making a gradual shift away from the West, driven by Ankara’s growing concern about the potential for instability on the country’s southern and eastern flanks. Turkish leaders are now seeing eye-to-eye with Russia on several important geopolitical issues.
Turkey continues to publicly cast itself as a country with an unshakable Western orientation, serving as a long-time NATO member and a strategic partner of the United States, as well as and aspiring to European Union membership. [For background see the Eurasia Insight archive]. But behind the official rhetoric, geopolitical developments in recent years, especially the Iraq imbroglio, have shaken the faith of many in Ankara about the country’s Western orientation."
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allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Nigeria Welcomes Increased Turkish Participation in Construction Sector
"Nigeria Welcomes Increased Turkish Participation in Construction Sector
Nigeria First (Abuja)
March 7, 2006
Posted to the web March 7, 2006
Abuja
President Olusegun Obasanjo said Nigeria looks forward to welcoming more Turkish construction and building companies that would engender 'competition and value for money.'
President Obasanjo made this known when he received a special envoy of President Ahmed Necdet Sezer of Turkey, Ambassador Utkan in the State House, Abuja on 7 February."
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Nigeria First (Abuja)
March 7, 2006
Posted to the web March 7, 2006
Abuja
President Olusegun Obasanjo said Nigeria looks forward to welcoming more Turkish construction and building companies that would engender 'competition and value for money.'
President Obasanjo made this known when he received a special envoy of President Ahmed Necdet Sezer of Turkey, Ambassador Utkan in the State House, Abuja on 7 February."
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ARKA News Agency-NORMALIZATION OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS TO BECOME NATURAL RESULT OF PROGRESS IN KARABAKH SETTLEMENT
"NORMALIZATION OF ARMENIAN-TURKISH RELATIONS TO BECOME NATURAL RESULT OF PROGRESS IN KARABAKH SETTLEMENT
YEREVAN, March 7. /ARKA/. Normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations will become a natural result of a progress in the Karabakh settlement, Deputy Assistant of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Bryza told reporters.
'I touch upon the problem of the Armenian-Turkish relations during all my visits to Turkey or Armenia,' he said.
Bryza pointed out that during his current visit to Armenia, issues related to electric energy exports and cooperation in the Euro-Atlantic family were discussed in the context of the Armenian-Turkish relations. R.O. -0--"
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YEREVAN, March 7. /ARKA/. Normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations will become a natural result of a progress in the Karabakh settlement, Deputy Assistant of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Matthew Bryza told reporters.
'I touch upon the problem of the Armenian-Turkish relations during all my visits to Turkey or Armenia,' he said.
Bryza pointed out that during his current visit to Armenia, issues related to electric energy exports and cooperation in the Euro-Atlantic family were discussed in the context of the Armenian-Turkish relations. R.O. -0--"
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FOREIGN MINISTER BAKOYIANNIS TO MEET WITH HER TURKISH COUNTERPART
"FOREIGN MINISTER BAKOYIANNIS TO MEET WITH HER TURKISH COUNTERPART
Athens, 7 March 2006 (19:09 UTC+2)
Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyiannis will meet with her Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul on the sidelines of the informal meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers to take place in Salzburg, Austria on March 10-11.
According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos in the meeting of the two Foreign Ministers that will probably take place on Friday afternoon will be examined the course of the Greek-Turkish relations, Turkey's European course and the Cyprus issue."
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Athens, 7 March 2006 (19:09 UTC+2)
Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyiannis will meet with her Turkish counterpart Abdullah Gul on the sidelines of the informal meeting of the EU Foreign Ministers to take place in Salzburg, Austria on March 10-11.
According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Giorgos Koumoutsakos in the meeting of the two Foreign Ministers that will probably take place on Friday afternoon will be examined the course of the Greek-Turkish relations, Turkey's European course and the Cyprus issue."
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The Coming Normalcy?
"The Coming Normalcy?
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Whatever else the American occupation of Iraq may be, it serves as a laboratory for ideas about how to wring stability out of chaos—the great foreign-policy challenge of the twenty-first century
by Robert D. Kaplan
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T he Iraqi city of Mosul is an age-old caravan crossroads whose history defies the concept of the twentieth- century nation-statethe kind of nation-state the U.S. military occupation of Iraq is trying to hold together (if not create), and to keep from imploding into full- scale civil war.
Historic trade routes have linked Mosul to cities in Syria, Turkey, and Iran, bringing cultural as well as commercial exchanges. The Arabic language in Mosul bears Kurdish and Syriac influences. There is a large community of Chaldaeans—descendants of Christians who were converted (eons ago) from Nestorianism to Catholicism. For a long time, this city was a seat of Catholic missionary activity. Seljuk Turks held Mosul in the Middle Ages and Ottomans held it in the modern era, with a Persian occupation in between. Mosul's degenerating old quarter, with its beetling Ottoman walls and elegantly stuccoed twelfth-century Seljuk minaret, is testimony to this cosmopolitan lineage."
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Whatever else the American occupation of Iraq may be, it serves as a laboratory for ideas about how to wring stability out of chaos—the great foreign-policy challenge of the twenty-first century
by Robert D. Kaplan
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T he Iraqi city of Mosul is an age-old caravan crossroads whose history defies the concept of the twentieth- century nation-statethe kind of nation-state the U.S. military occupation of Iraq is trying to hold together (if not create), and to keep from imploding into full- scale civil war.
Historic trade routes have linked Mosul to cities in Syria, Turkey, and Iran, bringing cultural as well as commercial exchanges. The Arabic language in Mosul bears Kurdish and Syriac influences. There is a large community of Chaldaeans—descendants of Christians who were converted (eons ago) from Nestorianism to Catholicism. For a long time, this city was a seat of Catholic missionary activity. Seljuk Turks held Mosul in the Middle Ages and Ottomans held it in the modern era, with a Persian occupation in between. Mosul's degenerating old quarter, with its beetling Ottoman walls and elegantly stuccoed twelfth-century Seljuk minaret, is testimony to this cosmopolitan lineage."
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Istanbul, cradle of cultures, sets its sights high - Turkish Daily News Mar 07, 2006
"Istanbul, cradle of cultures, sets its sights high
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
With its unique character of being a mosaic of different cultures and civilizations, Istanbul deserves to become the European capital of culture for the year 2010, Egemen Bağış, head of the advisory board of the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture (ECOC) Initiative, said yesterday."
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Tuesday, March 7, 2006
FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
With its unique character of being a mosaic of different cultures and civilizations, Istanbul deserves to become the European capital of culture for the year 2010, Egemen Bağış, head of the advisory board of the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture (ECOC) Initiative, said yesterday."
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EU envoy urges Turkey to ‘hurry up’ - Turkish Daily News Mar 07, 2006
"EU envoy urges Turkey to ‘hurry up’
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Turkey should speed up its reform efforts to join the European Union if it wants to join the 25-nation bloc at the earliest possible date, the top EU representative in Turkey said on Monday."
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Tuesday, March 7, 2006
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Turkey should speed up its reform efforts to join the European Union if it wants to join the 25-nation bloc at the earliest possible date, the top EU representative in Turkey said on Monday."
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Erdal scandal may topple ministers - Turkish Daily News Mar 07, 2006
"Erdal scandal may topple ministers
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The opposition parties in Belgium are readying to call on Justice Minister Laurette Onkelinx and Interior Minister Patrick Dewael to resign because of their responsibilities in mishandling the case of fugitive Fehriye Erdal, who has been at large since she was sentenced to four years in prison in Belgium for membership of a terrorist organization last week."
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Tuesday, March 7, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The opposition parties in Belgium are readying to call on Justice Minister Laurette Onkelinx and Interior Minister Patrick Dewael to resign because of their responsibilities in mishandling the case of fugitive Fehriye Erdal, who has been at large since she was sentenced to four years in prison in Belgium for membership of a terrorist organization last week."
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'A coup against the military' - Turkish Daily News Mar 07, 2006
"'A coup against the military'
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Opposition leader Baykal claims judiciary is exploited as part of a ploy against the Turkish Armed Services
ANKARA - TDN Parliament Bureau
The opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) reacted furiously to the accusations made of Land Forces Commander Gen. Yaşar Büyükanıt, describing the claims about the general as a coup attempt against the Turkish Armed Services (TSK)."
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Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Opposition leader Baykal claims judiciary is exploited as part of a ploy against the Turkish Armed Services
ANKARA - TDN Parliament Bureau
The opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) reacted furiously to the accusations made of Land Forces Commander Gen. Yaşar Büyükanıt, describing the claims about the general as a coup attempt against the Turkish Armed Services (TSK)."
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Turkey scraps two defense deals with Israel - Turkish Daily News Mar 07, 2006
"Turkey scraps two defense deals with Israel
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
WASHINGTON/ANKARA - TDN Defense Desk
Turkey's military and procurement authorities have scrapped two defense deals with Israel, one for a high-value strategic reconnaissance program and the other for anti-radar drones, but analysts said they see no political motive behind either move.
Officials admit the cancellations were a result of contract breach and �a change of Turkey's operational requirements.�"
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Tuesday, March 7, 2006
WASHINGTON/ANKARA - TDN Defense Desk
Turkey's military and procurement authorities have scrapped two defense deals with Israel, one for a high-value strategic reconnaissance program and the other for anti-radar drones, but analysts said they see no political motive behind either move.
Officials admit the cancellations were a result of contract breach and �a change of Turkey's operational requirements.�"
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Istanbul tops for women’s abuse - Turkish Daily News Mar 07, 2006
"Istanbul tops for women’s abuse
Tuesday, March 7, 2006
İZMİR – Turkish Daily News
Psychological counselor Zeynep Derse from the İzmir Konak Police Department said on Monday that, according to statistics, in terms of abuse of women in Turkey, Istanbul, İzmir and Antalya were the worst."
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Tuesday, March 7, 2006
İZMİR – Turkish Daily News
Psychological counselor Zeynep Derse from the İzmir Konak Police Department said on Monday that, according to statistics, in terms of abuse of women in Turkey, Istanbul, İzmir and Antalya were the worst."
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The rules and traditions of Turkish Armed Forces are certain: Cicek
"The rules and traditions of Turkish Armed Forces are certain: Cicek
On being questioned by journalists, the Justice Minister acknowledged that he did not attend the meeting between the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff.
NTV-MSNBC
Güncelleme: 13:44 TSİ 07 Mart 2006 Salı
ANKARA - A senior Turkish minister has denied speculation in the media that the government was working to block the advancement of a top ranking general to the office of the Chief of Staff."
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On being questioned by journalists, the Justice Minister acknowledged that he did not attend the meeting between the Prime Minister and Chief of Staff.
NTV-MSNBC
Güncelleme: 13:44 TSİ 07 Mart 2006 Salı
ANKARA - A senior Turkish minister has denied speculation in the media that the government was working to block the advancement of a top ranking general to the office of the Chief of Staff."
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Armenia and Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net - Gul: Security and Stability in South Caucasus Turkish Foreign Policy Priority
"Gul: Security and Stability in South Caucasus Turkish Foreign Policy Priority
07.03.2006 22:24 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Ensuring security and stability in the South Caucasus has always been a priority to Turkey's foreign policy, Turkish FM Abdullah Gul said. «Our relations with states of the region rest on deep historic and cultural roots. Presence of independent, peacefully co-existing and cooperating states with political and economic stability is important to us in the South Caucasus in that respect,» the Turkish FM said. In his words, strategic cooperation of Ankara with Azerbaijan and Georgia strengthens. We make consecutive efforts to strengthen independence and sovereignty, as well as preserve territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and Georgia,» Abdullah Gul added."
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/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Ensuring security and stability in the South Caucasus has always been a priority to Turkey's foreign policy, Turkish FM Abdullah Gul said. «Our relations with states of the region rest on deep historic and cultural roots. Presence of independent, peacefully co-existing and cooperating states with political and economic stability is important to us in the South Caucasus in that respect,» the Turkish FM said. In his words, strategic cooperation of Ankara with Azerbaijan and Georgia strengthens. We make consecutive efforts to strengthen independence and sovereignty, as well as preserve territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and Georgia,» Abdullah Gul added."
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Turkish General Tried to Thwart Nation's EU Bid, Prosecutor Asserts - Los Angeles Times
"Turkish General Tried to Thwart Nation's EU Bid, Prosecutor Asserts
A civilian official seeks a probe of a top military commander, alleging he is linked to a rogue force. The move breaks a 'taboo,' a politician says.
By Amberin Zaman, Special to The Times
March 7, 2006
ANKARA, Turkey — A prosecutor has called on the Turkish military to investigate a top general over allegations that the officer tried to set up a rogue force that would undermine the country's bid to join the European Union, Turkish media reported Monday.
The move sparked fresh tensions between Turkey's fiercely pro-secular army and its Islam-rooted government."
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A civilian official seeks a probe of a top military commander, alleging he is linked to a rogue force. The move breaks a 'taboo,' a politician says.
By Amberin Zaman, Special to The Times
March 7, 2006
ANKARA, Turkey — A prosecutor has called on the Turkish military to investigate a top general over allegations that the officer tried to set up a rogue force that would undermine the country's bid to join the European Union, Turkish media reported Monday.
The move sparked fresh tensions between Turkey's fiercely pro-secular army and its Islam-rooted government."
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The New Anatolian-Erdal faces life in jail if extradited to Turkey
"Erdal faces life in jail if extradited to Turkey
The New Anatolian / Ankara
On-the-run terrorist faces trial over Sabanci murder
Fehriye Erdal, who went missing in Belgium last week, will face life in prison sentence if apprehended and extradited to go on trial in Turkey.
Erdal was sentenced to four years in prison by a Belgian court last week, along with six other defendants, who were found guilty on charges of possessing illegal weapons and false documents, despite pleading innocent to the charges against her. She wasn't found at the address where she was thought to be under house arrest last Tuesday. Brussels police went to the address she'd been at since 1999 to arrest her after Bruges Criminal Court made the ruling but couldn't find her, even though the Belgian Interior Ministry had ordered constant surveillance of the house. Making no public announcement, security officials stated that they'd lost track of Erdal. Some sources believe that she'd been plotting her escape and had left the house a few days ago. "
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
On-the-run terrorist faces trial over Sabanci murder
Fehriye Erdal, who went missing in Belgium last week, will face life in prison sentence if apprehended and extradited to go on trial in Turkey.
Erdal was sentenced to four years in prison by a Belgian court last week, along with six other defendants, who were found guilty on charges of possessing illegal weapons and false documents, despite pleading innocent to the charges against her. She wasn't found at the address where she was thought to be under house arrest last Tuesday. Brussels police went to the address she'd been at since 1999 to arrest her after Bruges Criminal Court made the ruling but couldn't find her, even though the Belgian Interior Ministry had ordered constant surveillance of the house. Making no public announcement, security officials stated that they'd lost track of Erdal. Some sources believe that she'd been plotting her escape and had left the house a few days ago. "
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The New Anatolian-Balkanization of Iraq and Turkey's real concerns
"Balkanization of Iraq and Turkey's real concerns
Ayhan Simsek
simsek@thenewanatolian.com
The Balkanization of Iraq has become more evident than ever with the recent sectarian violence, unleashed by last month's bombing of the Shiite Askariya shrine. Iraq is moving closer to a civil war and almost unavoidable disintegration, prompting serious but less-mentioned worries in Turkey. "
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Ayhan Simsek
simsek@thenewanatolian.com
The Balkanization of Iraq has become more evident than ever with the recent sectarian violence, unleashed by last month's bombing of the Shiite Askariya shrine. Iraq is moving closer to a civil war and almost unavoidable disintegration, prompting serious but less-mentioned worries in Turkey. "
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Energy, Iran Spur Turkey's Revival of Nuclear Plans
"Energy, Iran Spur Turkey's Revival of Nuclear Plans
By Karl Vick
Washington Post Foreign Service
Tuesday, March 7, 2006; Page A14
ISTANBUL -- Turkey is reviving its long-deferred quest for nuclear power, pressed both by serious energy shortfalls within its own borders and by strident nuclear ambitions in neighboring Iran that threaten to upset a regional balance of power."
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By Karl Vick
Washington Post Foreign Service
Tuesday, March 7, 2006; Page A14
ISTANBUL -- Turkey is reviving its long-deferred quest for nuclear power, pressed both by serious energy shortfalls within its own borders and by strident nuclear ambitions in neighboring Iran that threaten to upset a regional balance of power."
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Turkey revives a power struggle - World - theage.com.au
"Turkey revives a power struggle
By Karl Vick, Istanbul
March 8, 2006
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TURKEY is reviving its long-deferred quest for nuclear power, pressed by serious energy shortfalls and by strident nuclear ambitions in neighbouring Iran.
'The rise in oil prices and the need for multiple sources of energy make our need for nuclear energy an utmost priority,' Energy Minister Hilmi Guler said last month when announcing plans to build up to five atomic energy plants."
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By Karl Vick, Istanbul
March 8, 2006
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TURKEY is reviving its long-deferred quest for nuclear power, pressed by serious energy shortfalls and by strident nuclear ambitions in neighbouring Iran.
'The rise in oil prices and the need for multiple sources of energy make our need for nuclear energy an utmost priority,' Energy Minister Hilmi Guler said last month when announcing plans to build up to five atomic energy plants."
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Europa Press-COMUNICADO: Visteon / Halla to Start Production in Turkey
"COMUNICADO: Visteon / Halla to Start Production in Turkey
GEBZE, Turkey, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) has launched production of automotive climate control components and systems in Turkey, continuing to diversify its manufacturing presence in Europe's growing automotive market. The new facility is operated by Visteon's Korean affiliate Halla Climate Control Corporation (HCC) - Visteon owns 70 percent of the equity shares of HCC, which is listed on the Korea stock exchange. "
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GEBZE, Turkey, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) has launched production of automotive climate control components and systems in Turkey, continuing to diversify its manufacturing presence in Europe's growing automotive market. The new facility is operated by Visteon's Korean affiliate Halla Climate Control Corporation (HCC) - Visteon owns 70 percent of the equity shares of HCC, which is listed on the Korea stock exchange. "
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World News Article | Reuters.co.uk-Peacemakers lose hope for quick end to Cyprus divide
"Peacemakers lose hope for quick end to Cyprus divide
Tue Mar 7, 2006 1:07 AM GMT14
By Dina Kyriakidou
NICOSIA (Reuters) - After decades of braving insults, harassment and even violence in their efforts to bring rival communities in Cyprus together, peace activists on the divided Mediterranean island finally admit they are demoralised."
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Tue Mar 7, 2006 1:07 AM GMT14
By Dina Kyriakidou
NICOSIA (Reuters) - After decades of braving insults, harassment and even violence in their efforts to bring rival communities in Cyprus together, peace activists on the divided Mediterranean island finally admit they are demoralised."
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Italian-Turkish Olive Oil Partnership
"Italian-Turkish Olive Oil Partnership
Published: 3/6/2006
AYDIN - Executives of Aydin Joint Entrepreneurs` Corp. and Italian Bernardini company signed a partnership agreement in Aegean city of Aydin on Friday to construct an olive oil production factory."
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Published: 3/6/2006
AYDIN - Executives of Aydin Joint Entrepreneurs` Corp. and Italian Bernardini company signed a partnership agreement in Aegean city of Aydin on Friday to construct an olive oil production factory."
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Extra-valued Turkish Lira Is A Threat Against Turkey, Dervis
"Extra-valued Turkish Lira Is A Threat Against Turkey, Dervis
Published: 3/6/2006
ANKARA - Extra-valued Turkish lira is a threat against Turkey, Kemal Dervis, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Administrator, said on Monday.
Appearing on a program live broadcast on private TV channel ``CNN Turk``, Dervis said that Turkey had reduced inflation, and made economic progress in the last five years."
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Published: 3/6/2006
ANKARA - Extra-valued Turkish lira is a threat against Turkey, Kemal Dervis, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Administrator, said on Monday.
Appearing on a program live broadcast on private TV channel ``CNN Turk``, Dervis said that Turkey had reduced inflation, and made economic progress in the last five years."
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Erdogan: We are trying to improve conditions in education, health, justice and security
"Erdogan: We are trying to improve conditions in education, health, justice and security
06/03/2006 16:28:50
Speaking at a meeting of his party over the weekend, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the government was trying to improve conditions in areas such as education, health, justice and security. Addressing
the participants, Erdogan said that the government had achieved important reforms in education and added that 75,000 classrooms had been built since his party came to power. 'In Izmir, over 1,500 classrooms were completed and with the support of donations, this number rose to 1,715,' said Erdogan. 'A total of 967 schools have Internet connections, and we’ll try to boost this figure as soon as possible.'"
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06/03/2006 16:28:50
Speaking at a meeting of his party over the weekend, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that the government was trying to improve conditions in areas such as education, health, justice and security. Addressing
the participants, Erdogan said that the government had achieved important reforms in education and added that 75,000 classrooms had been built since his party came to power. 'In Izmir, over 1,500 classrooms were completed and with the support of donations, this number rose to 1,715,' said Erdogan. 'A total of 967 schools have Internet connections, and we’ll try to boost this figure as soon as possible.'"
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Monday, March 06, 2006
Conference On Turkish-Greek Relations To Be Held In Istanbul
"Conference On Turkish-Greek Relations To Be Held In Istanbul
Published: 3/6/2006
ISTANBUL - A Conference on ``Turkish-Greek Relations: Problems, Solutions, Expectations`` will be held at Istanbul`s Yildiz Technical University (YTU) on Thursday (March 9th), the Middle East & Balkans Studies Foundation (OBIV) said on Monday."
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Published: 3/6/2006
ISTANBUL - A Conference on ``Turkish-Greek Relations: Problems, Solutions, Expectations`` will be held at Istanbul`s Yildiz Technical University (YTU) on Thursday (March 9th), the Middle East & Balkans Studies Foundation (OBIV) said on Monday."
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Bagis: Istanbul's Being European Capital Of Culture Will Be Important For Turkey's Bid For EU Membership
"Bagis: Istanbul's Being European Capital Of Culture Will Be Important For Turkey's Bid For EU Membership
Published: 3/6/2006
ANKARA - ``Istanbul`s being elected as European Capital of Culture will be important both for Istanbul and Turkey`s bid for EU full membership,`` said Justice & Development Party Istanbul deputy Egemen Bagis on Monday."
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Published: 3/6/2006
ANKARA - ``Istanbul`s being elected as European Capital of Culture will be important both for Istanbul and Turkey`s bid for EU full membership,`` said Justice & Development Party Istanbul deputy Egemen Bagis on Monday."
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The Anatolia Times-A Genuine Eu Cannot Be Without Turkey, Marsili
"A Genuine Eu Cannot Be Without Turkey, Marsili
ISTANBUL - ''We want to see Turkey in the EU because a genuine EU cannot be without Turkey,'' said Italian Ambassador to Turkey Carlo Marsili.
A luncheon was held in Turkish metropolis of Istanbul to mark the 150th anniversary of Turkish-Italian diplomatic relations. Alberto Moggi, the head of Italian Chamber of Commerce in Turkey; Turkish and Italian businessmen; consul generals of EU member states; and journalists participated in the luncheon."
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ISTANBUL - ''We want to see Turkey in the EU because a genuine EU cannot be without Turkey,'' said Italian Ambassador to Turkey Carlo Marsili.
A luncheon was held in Turkish metropolis of Istanbul to mark the 150th anniversary of Turkish-Italian diplomatic relations. Alberto Moggi, the head of Italian Chamber of Commerce in Turkey; Turkish and Italian businessmen; consul generals of EU member states; and journalists participated in the luncheon."
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Iran Hands over Seven Members of Kurdish Rebel Group to Turkey
"Iran Hands over Seven Members of Kurdish Rebel Group to Turkey
2006-03-07 01:30:40 Xinhua
Iran has handed over seven members of the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) to Turkey, the semi- official Anatolia news agency reported on Monday.
The report said that the seven PKK members, including a woman, were captured by Iranian soldiers and handed over to the gendarmery headquarters in the Yuksekova town of the Hakkari province in southeastern Turkey.
In the past three years, 1,325 Kurdish rebels were captured or killed in Turkey while altogether 246 soldiers, police officers and village guards died in the clashes, Turkish Interior Minister Abdulkadir Aksu said last month."
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2006-03-07 01:30:40 Xinhua
Iran has handed over seven members of the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) to Turkey, the semi- official Anatolia news agency reported on Monday.
The report said that the seven PKK members, including a woman, were captured by Iranian soldiers and handed over to the gendarmery headquarters in the Yuksekova town of the Hakkari province in southeastern Turkey.
In the past three years, 1,325 Kurdish rebels were captured or killed in Turkey while altogether 246 soldiers, police officers and village guards died in the clashes, Turkish Interior Minister Abdulkadir Aksu said last month."
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FT.com / Europe / Brussels briefing - World Bank tells Turkey how to better EU chances
"World Bank tells Turkey how to better EU chances
By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: March 6 2006 17:46 | Last updated: March 6 2006 17:46
Turkey EUTurkey needs to create more jobs, get more women into the workforce, and send its children to school for longer if it is to improve its chances of joining the European Union, the World Bank said on Monday.
In a report on how Turkey’s economy might converge with the EU’s, the bank cited statistics that showed the country ranking far behind the European average on many economic and social measurements."
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By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: March 6 2006 17:46 | Last updated: March 6 2006 17:46
Turkey EUTurkey needs to create more jobs, get more women into the workforce, and send its children to school for longer if it is to improve its chances of joining the European Union, the World Bank said on Monday.
In a report on how Turkey’s economy might converge with the EU’s, the bank cited statistics that showed the country ranking far behind the European average on many economic and social measurements."
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Turkey could join EU in 2014: Kretschmer
"Turkey could join EU in 2014: Kretschmer
Turkey’s economy has become stronger and more market orientated, Kretschmer said.
Güncelleme: 09:10 ET 06 Mart 2006 Pazartesi
ANKARA - If Turkey continues to make progress at the present rate, it could become a member of the European Union in eight years, the European Commission delegation in Ankara said Monday."
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Turkey’s economy has become stronger and more market orientated, Kretschmer said.
Güncelleme: 09:10 ET 06 Mart 2006 Pazartesi
ANKARA - If Turkey continues to make progress at the present rate, it could become a member of the European Union in eight years, the European Commission delegation in Ankara said Monday."
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Many Turkish, Moroccan Women Never Had Any Education
"Many Turkish, Moroccan Women Never Had Any Education
THE HAGUE, 07/03/06 - Two-thirds of the Turkish and Moroccan women in the Netherlands aged between 15 and 64 have never been to school or do not have more than primary school education. Surinamese and Antillean women have a better score, research by the Social and Cultural Planning Bureau (SCP) shows.
The Turkish and Moroccan women who have never been to school are primarily 'imported' marriage partners and women from the first generation of immigrants. But younger women are at a disadvantage, too. 'Of the Turkish and Moroccan women aged up to 35, only a third have a start qualification' (the minimum basic level considered necessary to have a chance of getting a job)."
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THE HAGUE, 07/03/06 - Two-thirds of the Turkish and Moroccan women in the Netherlands aged between 15 and 64 have never been to school or do not have more than primary school education. Surinamese and Antillean women have a better score, research by the Social and Cultural Planning Bureau (SCP) shows.
The Turkish and Moroccan women who have never been to school are primarily 'imported' marriage partners and women from the first generation of immigrants. But younger women are at a disadvantage, too. 'Of the Turkish and Moroccan women aged up to 35, only a third have a start qualification' (the minimum basic level considered necessary to have a chance of getting a job)."
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Luchtzak Aviation - Turkish Airlines to launch first international flights from Istanbul SAW - Whatever your aviation question is, we will answer it!!
"Turkish Airlines to launch first international flights from Istanbul SAW
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 @ 5:46 PM CET by sn26567
Turkish Airlines is about to launch it's first international flights from Istanbul's second airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport (SAW).
THY has been successfully using this low cost airport for domestic flights for some times and now, according Mr.Halil Tokel from THY, the airline will launch it's first international flights from SAW to Berlin Schoenefeld after 3.June.2006. Twice a week flights will depart from SAW on every Thursday and Saturday and will return the next early morning. Mr. Tokel added that they would be more international flights from SAW in the near future to service the people living on the Anatolian side of Istanbul and other major places like Gebze, Yalova, Bursa and Kocaeli.' "
Luchtzak Aviation - Turkish Airlines to launch first international flights from Istanbul SAW - Whatever your aviation question is, we will answer it!!
Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 @ 5:46 PM CET by sn26567
Turkish Airlines is about to launch it's first international flights from Istanbul's second airport Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International airport (SAW).
THY has been successfully using this low cost airport for domestic flights for some times and now, according Mr.Halil Tokel from THY, the airline will launch it's first international flights from SAW to Berlin Schoenefeld after 3.June.2006. Twice a week flights will depart from SAW on every Thursday and Saturday and will return the next early morning. Mr. Tokel added that they would be more international flights from SAW in the near future to service the people living on the Anatolian side of Istanbul and other major places like Gebze, Yalova, Bursa and Kocaeli.' "
Luchtzak Aviation - Turkish Airlines to launch first international flights from Istanbul SAW - Whatever your aviation question is, we will answer it!!
Balkanende Asks Turks to Vote in Tomorrow's Polls
"Balkanende Asks Turks to Vote in Tomorrow's Polls
By Basri Dogan, Amsterdam
Published: Monday, March 06, 2006
zaman.com
Political parties in the Netherlands continued their election campaigning over the weekend in a final push towards tomorrow's elections."
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By Basri Dogan, Amsterdam
Published: Monday, March 06, 2006
zaman.com
Political parties in the Netherlands continued their election campaigning over the weekend in a final push towards tomorrow's elections."
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Armenia and Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenians and Turks Should Sit at Bargaining Table and Try to Cast Light at Events of 1915
"Armenians and Turks Should Sit at Bargaining Table and Try to Cast Light at Events of 1915
07.03.2006 00:45 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ March 6 at 16:00, the CMI hosted a press conference by participants of the workshop Caucasus Neighborhood: Azerbaijanis, Armenians, Georgians and Turks Seen by Each Other. The workshop was held in Yerevan on March 5 in the framework of the Turkey-South-Caucasus Initiative launched by the Istanbul and Tbilisi offices of the Heinrich Böll Foundation and supported by Yerevan-based Caucasus Media Institute. The workshop was the final event in a series of meetings and discussions that started on March 2 in Tbilisi and brought together non-political non-governmental actors from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. Participants of the Yerevan workshop included Kubilay Özmen from Anadolu Kültür, Istanbul; Ulrike Dufner, Director, Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, Istanbul; Ayşe Tütüncu pianist, composer, arranger and music teacher from Istanbul; Naime Kardaş from women’s organization in Diyarbakir; Ozcan Yurdalan, photographer with NAR-Group; Semahat Sevim from Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, Istanbul; Nino Lejava, Programme Coordinator, Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, Tbilisi; Lascha Bakradze, Historian, Georgian Cinema Center, Tbilisi. "
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07.03.2006 00:45 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ March 6 at 16:00, the CMI hosted a press conference by participants of the workshop Caucasus Neighborhood: Azerbaijanis, Armenians, Georgians and Turks Seen by Each Other. The workshop was held in Yerevan on March 5 in the framework of the Turkey-South-Caucasus Initiative launched by the Istanbul and Tbilisi offices of the Heinrich Böll Foundation and supported by Yerevan-based Caucasus Media Institute. The workshop was the final event in a series of meetings and discussions that started on March 2 in Tbilisi and brought together non-political non-governmental actors from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey. Participants of the Yerevan workshop included Kubilay Özmen from Anadolu Kültür, Istanbul; Ulrike Dufner, Director, Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, Istanbul; Ayşe Tütüncu pianist, composer, arranger and music teacher from Istanbul; Naime Kardaş from women’s organization in Diyarbakir; Ozcan Yurdalan, photographer with NAR-Group; Semahat Sevim from Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, Istanbul; Nino Lejava, Programme Coordinator, Heinrich-Böll-Foundation, Tbilisi; Lascha Bakradze, Historian, Georgian Cinema Center, Tbilisi. "
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Paris's new generation of boutiques - Style - International Herald Tribune
"...Two young women designers, Catherine Malandrino and Ece Ege, have opened their first Parisian stores.
Malandrino's boutique opened Monday on the corner of Rue de Grenelle and the Rue des Sts-Pères. The designer already has four boutiques in America and claims as fans Madonna, Julia Roberts and Mary J. Blige. The 90 square meter, two-level boutique was designed by the architect Christophe Pillet. In addition to the clothes, Malandrino carries her newly introduced line of shoes and accessories.
Since her first Paris collection in 1991, Ege and her Dice Kayek collection have been part of the Paris fashion scene. Her new boutique, in a former antiques shop, carries a selection of the little black dresses that are her signature and, like almost everything in her store, are made in Turkey."
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Malandrino's boutique opened Monday on the corner of Rue de Grenelle and the Rue des Sts-Pères. The designer already has four boutiques in America and claims as fans Madonna, Julia Roberts and Mary J. Blige. The 90 square meter, two-level boutique was designed by the architect Christophe Pillet. In addition to the clothes, Malandrino carries her newly introduced line of shoes and accessories.
Since her first Paris collection in 1991, Ege and her Dice Kayek collection have been part of the Paris fashion scene. Her new boutique, in a former antiques shop, carries a selection of the little black dresses that are her signature and, like almost everything in her store, are made in Turkey."
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EU and Turkish foreign ministers meet in Vienna
"EU and Turkish foreign ministers meet in Vienna
Press release 50/2006
6 March, 2006
A foreign minister meeting between the EU and Turkey will take place on 8 March in Vienna. The EU will be represented by the so called Troika which consists of the present and next presiding country, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council. The meeting will be attended by Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja and Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn. "
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Press release 50/2006
6 March, 2006
A foreign minister meeting between the EU and Turkey will take place on 8 March in Vienna. The EU will be represented by the so called Troika which consists of the present and next presiding country, the Commission and the General Secretariat of the Council. The meeting will be attended by Austrian Foreign Minister Ursula Plassnik, Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja and Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn. "
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JTW News - Remarks over Dutch Politics before Municipal Elections
"Remarks over Dutch Politics before Municipal Elections
(Nermin Aydemir-JTW/Netherlands) The Dutch are voting in the municipal elections on the 7th March. Parties arrange meetings, deliver posts, talk with people in the street, etc to get electoral support as usual. Nevertheless, it cannot be said that the municipal elections takes a high priority in the agenda. The issue is not more popular than the bird flue or the cartoon case nowadays. Politicians seem rather concerned on the general elections, which will be held in 2007, than the elections next week. The Hague focuses on how to close the gap between political elite and the public and is still trying to figure out the puzzle of the LPF, List of Pim Fortuyn. As it is known, the movement of the extreme rightist political leader, Pim Fortuyn, got an important political support in the general elections of 2002 in the Netherlands. 17% of the electorates voted for LPF, and the party became one of the three partners of the coalition."
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(Nermin Aydemir-JTW/Netherlands) The Dutch are voting in the municipal elections on the 7th March. Parties arrange meetings, deliver posts, talk with people in the street, etc to get electoral support as usual. Nevertheless, it cannot be said that the municipal elections takes a high priority in the agenda. The issue is not more popular than the bird flue or the cartoon case nowadays. Politicians seem rather concerned on the general elections, which will be held in 2007, than the elections next week. The Hague focuses on how to close the gap between political elite and the public and is still trying to figure out the puzzle of the LPF, List of Pim Fortuyn. As it is known, the movement of the extreme rightist political leader, Pim Fortuyn, got an important political support in the general elections of 2002 in the Netherlands. 17% of the electorates voted for LPF, and the party became one of the three partners of the coalition."
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RealCities.com | 03/06/2006 | American woman finds Istanbul a true Turkish delight
"American woman finds Istanbul a true Turkish delight
By John Bordsen
Charlotte (N.C.) Observer
What's it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation? Foreign Correspondence is an interview with someone who lives in a spot you may want to visit.
Anastasia Ashman, 41, is a writer and editor in Istanbul, Turkey, where she has lived for three years. She and Jennifer Gokmen are co-editors of 'Tales from the Expat Harem,' a travel anthology by foreign women in Turkey ($15.95, Seal Press), to be released this month. Between AD 330 and 1918, Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, was the capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Turk empires. Ashman is a native of California."
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By John Bordsen
Charlotte (N.C.) Observer
What's it like to live in a far-off place most of us see only on a vacation? Foreign Correspondence is an interview with someone who lives in a spot you may want to visit.
Anastasia Ashman, 41, is a writer and editor in Istanbul, Turkey, where she has lived for three years. She and Jennifer Gokmen are co-editors of 'Tales from the Expat Harem,' a travel anthology by foreign women in Turkey ($15.95, Seal Press), to be released this month. Between AD 330 and 1918, Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople, was the capital of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Turk empires. Ashman is a native of California."
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Istanbul Hoping to Organize 'World Water Forum'
"Istanbul Hoping to Organize 'World Water Forum'
By Anadolu News Agency (aa), Istanbul
Published: Monday, March 06, 2006
zaman.com
Turkey, preparing for the World Water Forum, will make a presentation in Paris for Istanbul to host the forum in 2009."
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By Anadolu News Agency (aa), Istanbul
Published: Monday, March 06, 2006
zaman.com
Turkey, preparing for the World Water Forum, will make a presentation in Paris for Istanbul to host the forum in 2009."
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CASCFEN.org-Writers in Prison Conference gathers in Istanbul
"Writers in Prison Conference gathers in Istanbul
Published: 6.03.2006
CASCFEN, Baku, 06.03.2006 -- 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 (Turkish Daily News).
Fifty foreign writers from 26 International P.E.N. centers and 23 Turkish writers attended the conference where the problems of freedom of expression were discussed. On the last day of the conference a panel discussion was held at Armada Hotel with the participation of Vedat Türkali, Elif Shafak and Murathan Mungan. The topic of the meeting was 'Literature and Freedom of Expression.'"
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Published: 6.03.2006
CASCFEN, Baku, 06.03.2006 -- 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 (Turkish Daily News).
Fifty foreign writers from 26 International P.E.N. centers and 23 Turkish writers attended the conference where the problems of freedom of expression were discussed. On the last day of the conference a panel discussion was held at Armada Hotel with the participation of Vedat Türkali, Elif Shafak and Murathan Mungan. The topic of the meeting was 'Literature and Freedom of Expression.'"
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SE Anatolian Project Hosts Historical Artifacts
"SE Anatolian Project Hosts Historical Artifacts
By Mehmet Dener, Sanliurfa
Published: Monday, March 06, 2006
zaman.com
Turkey's largest integrated development project, the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP), which gets its name from the region, attracts the attention not only for the water and energy resources in the region, but also for cultural and historical sites and tourism potential."
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By Mehmet Dener, Sanliurfa
Published: Monday, March 06, 2006
zaman.com
Turkey's largest integrated development project, the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP), which gets its name from the region, attracts the attention not only for the water and energy resources in the region, but also for cultural and historical sites and tourism potential."
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Hürriyet-Bosphorus U. kicks out American teacher
"Bosphorus U. kicks out American teacher
A series of incidents concerning an American teacher at Bosphorus University who has been accused of insulting Ataturk, Islam, and the Prophet Mohammed, as well as of harrassing a teacher who was brought in to take his place, has disrupted the normal calm of the campus. "
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A series of incidents concerning an American teacher at Bosphorus University who has been accused of insulting Ataturk, Islam, and the Prophet Mohammed, as well as of harrassing a teacher who was brought in to take his place, has disrupted the normal calm of the campus. "
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Focus English News-Site of Turkish Nuclear Power Plant Is Already Known
"Site of Turkish Nuclear Power Plant Is Already Known
6 March 2006 | 11:12 | FOCUS News Agency
Ankara. The site of the nuclear power plant in Turkey is already known, Turkish Minister of Energy Hilmi Guler stated cited by Turkish newspaper Zaman.
In interview with Turkish TV station the Minister noted that in connection to the country’s nuclear project investments amounting to USD 128.5 billion must be made until 2020.
The newspaper reminds that during its session last month the Turkish National SecurityCouncil discussed two variants for the site of the power plant –Mersin province, southern Turkey, or near town of Sinop, northern Turkey."
Focus English News
6 March 2006 | 11:12 | FOCUS News Agency
Ankara. The site of the nuclear power plant in Turkey is already known, Turkish Minister of Energy Hilmi Guler stated cited by Turkish newspaper Zaman.
In interview with Turkish TV station the Minister noted that in connection to the country’s nuclear project investments amounting to USD 128.5 billion must be made until 2020.
The newspaper reminds that during its session last month the Turkish National SecurityCouncil discussed two variants for the site of the power plant –Mersin province, southern Turkey, or near town of Sinop, northern Turkey."
Focus English News
EUROPA - Social aspects of Turkey’s preparations for EU accession
"Social aspects of Turkey’s preparations for EU accession
Vladimír Špidla
Member of the European Commission responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
Conference 'Social dialogue as a tool to address the informal economy in Turkey'
Ankara, 5 March 2006
Minister,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I would like to thank the International Labour Organisation for organising today’s event, and I am very pleased to be here to talk to you today about the main challenges of social and employment policy.
Today’s conference provides an important opportunity for the social partners to put forward their ideas on this subject and to play a part in developing the social dialogue between employers and trade unions.
This meeting comes at just the right time: following the opening of accession negotiations last October, fresh impetus is now essential. The open and long-term process provided for in the framework for negotiations with Turkey should not take away from the fact that the reforms which have been introduced must be pursued rapidly and implemented effectively.
I would like to make one point clear from the outset: all of the measures which Turkey has planned with a view to improving the quality of jobs and social protection will be fully effective only if it also succeeds in incorporating the informal economy into the formal economy."
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Vladimír Špidla
Member of the European Commission responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities
Conference 'Social dialogue as a tool to address the informal economy in Turkey'
Ankara, 5 March 2006
Minister,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I would like to thank the International Labour Organisation for organising today’s event, and I am very pleased to be here to talk to you today about the main challenges of social and employment policy.
Today’s conference provides an important opportunity for the social partners to put forward their ideas on this subject and to play a part in developing the social dialogue between employers and trade unions.
This meeting comes at just the right time: following the opening of accession negotiations last October, fresh impetus is now essential. The open and long-term process provided for in the framework for negotiations with Turkey should not take away from the fact that the reforms which have been introduced must be pursued rapidly and implemented effectively.
I would like to make one point clear from the outset: all of the measures which Turkey has planned with a view to improving the quality of jobs and social protection will be fully effective only if it also succeeds in incorporating the informal economy into the formal economy."
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A Turkish -Greek cooperation with a vision - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
"A Turkish -Greek cooperation with a vision
Monday, March 6, 2006
Ariana Ferentinou
Professor Yiannis Pallikaris had no personal connection with Turkey. He is a genuine Cretan, born in Chania 60 years ago, and a devoted scientist heading the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Crete. Yet for the last three years he has been a regular monthly passenger on the Athens-Istanbul flight. He stays here maybe a weekend, maybe a bit longer, yet his visits are eagerly awaited by his colleagues at the World Eye Hospital in Istanbul, whom he advises as a consultant. "
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Monday, March 6, 2006
Ariana Ferentinou
Professor Yiannis Pallikaris had no personal connection with Turkey. He is a genuine Cretan, born in Chania 60 years ago, and a devoted scientist heading the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Crete. Yet for the last three years he has been a regular monthly passenger on the Athens-Istanbul flight. He stays here maybe a weekend, maybe a bit longer, yet his visits are eagerly awaited by his colleagues at the World Eye Hospital in Istanbul, whom he advises as a consultant. "
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Turkey, the mediator - Turkish Daily News Mar 06, 2006
"Turkey, the mediator
Monday, March 6, 2006
Yusuf KANLI
The cartoon crisis, graphic evidence of the cruel treatment of prisoners in Iraq by the Americans, signs of rising Islamophobia in the West after 9/11 in the U.S. and the Madrid and London bombings as well as the apparently politically motivated and �state sponsored� violent demonstrations in some Muslim countries against the �neo Crusade mentality� in the West, are all factors that seriously hampered the already delicate relations between Christians and Muslims of the world. These developments, while highlighting Turkey's peculiar role as a bridge between the two cultures, have put pressure on Turkey to make a decision on its own identity: Is Turkey a member of Western culture, is it an emissary of the East to the West, or is it just an eastern society aspiring to acquire same values of the West while trying to preserve its oriental character?"
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Monday, March 6, 2006
Yusuf KANLI
The cartoon crisis, graphic evidence of the cruel treatment of prisoners in Iraq by the Americans, signs of rising Islamophobia in the West after 9/11 in the U.S. and the Madrid and London bombings as well as the apparently politically motivated and �state sponsored� violent demonstrations in some Muslim countries against the �neo Crusade mentality� in the West, are all factors that seriously hampered the already delicate relations between Christians and Muslims of the world. These developments, while highlighting Turkey's peculiar role as a bridge between the two cultures, have put pressure on Turkey to make a decision on its own identity: Is Turkey a member of Western culture, is it an emissary of the East to the West, or is it just an eastern society aspiring to acquire same values of the West while trying to preserve its oriental character?"
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..:: ABHABER.COM :EP contact group's visit to TRNC divides Denktas, Soyer
"EP contact group's visit to TRNC divides Denktas, Soyer
The visit of a European Parliament contact group to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) that began on Sunday led to tension between Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer and Foreign Minister Serdar Denktas.
Denktas who is also the leader of the Democrat Party (DP), stated that his party won't meet the visiting contact group, claiming that the group deviated from its aim and became an initiative which ignores Turkish Cypriots. However, Soyer said that the Turkish Cypriots don't have the luxury of not meeting with a delegation from Europe."
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The visit of a European Parliament contact group to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) that began on Sunday led to tension between Prime Minister Ferdi Sabit Soyer and Foreign Minister Serdar Denktas.
Denktas who is also the leader of the Democrat Party (DP), stated that his party won't meet the visiting contact group, claiming that the group deviated from its aim and became an initiative which ignores Turkish Cypriots. However, Soyer said that the Turkish Cypriots don't have the luxury of not meeting with a delegation from Europe."
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Factories Giving Turkey a Boost - Los Angeles Times
"Factories Giving Turkey a Boost
Firms' growth is helping the nation recover and gain a footing in the world economy.
By Vincent Boland, Financial Times
March 6, 2006
ANKARA, Turkey — Just outside Gaziantep, a city of about 1 million people in southern Turkey, industrial parks sprout from the main road that leads west to Adana and the Mediterranean. Some 150,000 people work there in factories making everything from carpets to chocolates. Much of what these plants produce is bound for export markets: a huge container terminal lies nearby.
Exactly five years after an economic collapse that brought the country to the brink of defaulting on its huge debts, Turkey is finding its entrepreneurial feet again, especially in regional centers such as this city."
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Firms' growth is helping the nation recover and gain a footing in the world economy.
By Vincent Boland, Financial Times
March 6, 2006
ANKARA, Turkey — Just outside Gaziantep, a city of about 1 million people in southern Turkey, industrial parks sprout from the main road that leads west to Adana and the Mediterranean. Some 150,000 people work there in factories making everything from carpets to chocolates. Much of what these plants produce is bound for export markets: a huge container terminal lies nearby.
Exactly five years after an economic collapse that brought the country to the brink of defaulting on its huge debts, Turkey is finding its entrepreneurial feet again, especially in regional centers such as this city."
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