"Turkey's threats hit a dead end in Europe - Greek foreign minister
Apr 4, 2006, 16:40 GMT
Athens - Turkey's practices of tension and violent threats against Greece and Cyprus are a dead-end in the European environment, Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyianni said Tuesday.
'Turkey's obsession to practices of tension and questioning, as well as violent threats, are a dead-end in the European environment,' Bakoyianni said in a speech before parliament."
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Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Abant Platform Changed Atmosphere in Paris
"Abant Platform Changed Atmosphere in Paris
By Zafer Ozcan, Paris
Published: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
zaman.com
Previously shaken from the rebellion of unemployed suburban youngsters and now with the student protests against the new employment act, France has focused on a different agenda at the Abant Platform in Paris this year."
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By Zafer Ozcan, Paris
Published: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
zaman.com
Previously shaken from the rebellion of unemployed suburban youngsters and now with the student protests against the new employment act, France has focused on a different agenda at the Abant Platform in Paris this year."
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Turkish press laments Kurd unrest
"Turkish press laments Kurd unrest
The flare-up of violence in Turkey's mainly Kurdish south-east has triggered heated debate in the Turkish press.
Some commentators believe poverty and economic problems are to blame and accuse the government of failing to take action, while others argue the fault lies with Kurdish separatists."
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The flare-up of violence in Turkey's mainly Kurdish south-east has triggered heated debate in the Turkish press.
Some commentators believe poverty and economic problems are to blame and accuse the government of failing to take action, while others argue the fault lies with Kurdish separatists."
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Khaleej Times Online-The Kurd question
"The Kurd question
4 April 2006
THE continuing clashes between the Kurd protesters and security forces have claimed 15 lives in Turkey. And it doesn’t look like we have heard the last of it. Violent protests this week had been sparked by the killing of 14 members of the Kurdistan Workers Party, a separatist outfit outlawed by the government as a ‘terrorist’ organisation."
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4 April 2006
THE continuing clashes between the Kurd protesters and security forces have claimed 15 lives in Turkey. And it doesn’t look like we have heard the last of it. Violent protests this week had been sparked by the killing of 14 members of the Kurdistan Workers Party, a separatist outfit outlawed by the government as a ‘terrorist’ organisation."
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The Messenger - Armenian lobby in the USA against Kars-Akhalkalaki railway
"Armenian lobby in the USA against Kars-Akhalkalaki railway
By M. Alkhazashvili
The Turkish company Yuksel Domonik has elaborated upon their technical and economic plan for the construction of the Kars-Akhalkalaki railway - a 98 kilometer project which is estimated to cost between USD 350-450 million. In addition to building a railway line between Kars and Akhalkalaki, a railway line running from Kars in Turkey, across Georgia to Baku is being considered at an estimated cost of USD 800 million."
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By M. Alkhazashvili
The Turkish company Yuksel Domonik has elaborated upon their technical and economic plan for the construction of the Kars-Akhalkalaki railway - a 98 kilometer project which is estimated to cost between USD 350-450 million. In addition to building a railway line between Kars and Akhalkalaki, a railway line running from Kars in Turkey, across Georgia to Baku is being considered at an estimated cost of USD 800 million."
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REPORTER.GR-Cyprus: Turkey is heading to crisis,says Papadopoulos
"Cyprus: Turkey is heading to crisis,says Papadopoulos
15:54 - 04 April 2006 - Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos said that Turkey was heading for a crisis with the European Union this year unless it opened its ports and airports to Cypriot traffic as Brussels demands. 'If Turkey does not comply, there will be a crisis. But it will be a crisis of its own making, not of Europe's making,' Papadopoulos told Reuters in an interview."
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15:54 - 04 April 2006 - Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos said that Turkey was heading for a crisis with the European Union this year unless it opened its ports and airports to Cypriot traffic as Brussels demands. 'If Turkey does not comply, there will be a crisis. But it will be a crisis of its own making, not of Europe's making,' Papadopoulos told Reuters in an interview."
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..:: ABHABER.COM : EU supports Turkey to fight against child labour
"EU supports Turkey to fight against child labour
Child labour continues to be a serious problem in Turkey, and the EU is financing a substantial project to help Turkey combat child labour. By the end of the project “Eradication of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Turkey”, over 1,500 children will have been withdrawn from work and directed back to school. This is the first project that the EU is supporting in the area of child labour in Turkey.
Ambassador Kretschmer: Children work under heavy conditions"
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Child labour continues to be a serious problem in Turkey, and the EU is financing a substantial project to help Turkey combat child labour. By the end of the project “Eradication of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Turkey”, over 1,500 children will have been withdrawn from work and directed back to school. This is the first project that the EU is supporting in the area of child labour in Turkey.
Ambassador Kretschmer: Children work under heavy conditions"
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REPORTER.GR-Turkey-EU discuss one more accession chapter
"Turkey-EU discuss one more accession chapter
12:39 - 04 April 2006 - Officials from Turkey and the European Commission held an exploratory session for the screening of Turkish legislation on environment, one of the 35 chapters on which Turkey and the European Union will hold accession talks. "
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12:39 - 04 April 2006 - Officials from Turkey and the European Commission held an exploratory session for the screening of Turkish legislation on environment, one of the 35 chapters on which Turkey and the European Union will hold accession talks. "
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Hürriyet-Yalcın Doğan: A solution to the Kurdish situation is still out there
"Yalcın Doğan: A solution to the Kurdish situation is still out there
The Democratic Society (DTP) Party official from Siirt who called on Kurdish citizens to protest is young, still a university student. He is in his twenties. Would the DTP really have such a hard time finding a reasonable person to take this guy's place? For the past week now, I have been watching and reading about the events taking place in the Southeast and in Istanbul from abroad. The stance of the foreign press as to what is taking place here is frightening: they present it with headlines like 'Kurdish uprising in Turkey.' They don't perceive it as terror. To counter this, I have been listening to the opinions of some of my collegues who have actually been in Diyarbakir, and seen the events live and in person."
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The Democratic Society (DTP) Party official from Siirt who called on Kurdish citizens to protest is young, still a university student. He is in his twenties. Would the DTP really have such a hard time finding a reasonable person to take this guy's place? For the past week now, I have been watching and reading about the events taking place in the Southeast and in Istanbul from abroad. The stance of the foreign press as to what is taking place here is frightening: they present it with headlines like 'Kurdish uprising in Turkey.' They don't perceive it as terror. To counter this, I have been listening to the opinions of some of my collegues who have actually been in Diyarbakir, and seen the events live and in person."
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JTW News - Ankara's Kyoto doubts make for tough environment chapter
"Ankara's Kyoto doubts make for tough environment chapter
Turkey's reservations about signing the Kyoto Protocol will possibly toughen the negotiations in the environment chapter with the European Union, as introductory screening of the chapter began yesterday.
Although the EU has stressed the importance of Turkey's signing the protocol to successfully proceed in the environment chapter, Turkey needs at least 30 to 35 billion euros of investment to sign it."
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Turkey's reservations about signing the Kyoto Protocol will possibly toughen the negotiations in the environment chapter with the European Union, as introductory screening of the chapter began yesterday.
Although the EU has stressed the importance of Turkey's signing the protocol to successfully proceed in the environment chapter, Turkey needs at least 30 to 35 billion euros of investment to sign it."
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EurasiaNet Eurasia Insight - Turkey Aims to Foster Dialogue Between West and Middle East
"TURKEY AIMS TO FOSTER DIALOGUE BETWEEN WEST AND MIDDLE EAST
Yigal Schleifer 4/03/06
After decades of keeping the Arab and Muslim countries of the Middle East at an arm’s length, Turkey is trying to strengthen relations with its neighbors, while at the same time recasting itself as a regional mediator.
Turkish officials say the new policy maximizes the benefit of the country’s strategic position and historic ties in the Middle East, adding that it will help bring stability to the area. Critics inside and outside the country, however, are accusing the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) of adopting an 'Islamist' foreign policy that is driven by a sentimental wish for Turkey to be a leader in the Islamic world. The new outlook could end up harming Turkey’s interests by damaging its relations with the United States and European Union, critics add."
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Yigal Schleifer 4/03/06
After decades of keeping the Arab and Muslim countries of the Middle East at an arm’s length, Turkey is trying to strengthen relations with its neighbors, while at the same time recasting itself as a regional mediator.
Turkish officials say the new policy maximizes the benefit of the country’s strategic position and historic ties in the Middle East, adding that it will help bring stability to the area. Critics inside and outside the country, however, are accusing the governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) of adopting an 'Islamist' foreign policy that is driven by a sentimental wish for Turkey to be a leader in the Islamic world. The new outlook could end up harming Turkey’s interests by damaging its relations with the United States and European Union, critics add."
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EUobserver.com-EU set to change rules on choosing its 'capitals of culture'
"EU set to change rules on choosing its 'capitals of culture'
03.04.2006 - 18:09 CET | By Lucia Kubosova
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - As part of the new rules on choosing the European capitals of culture - set to be hammered out by MEPs this week - cities will have to boost 'the European dimension' of their programmes to get the Brussels' funding.
The EU has already decided on the list of countries expected to propose their cities to host the year-long series of events up till 2019, but the new legislation will influence the way they are chosen, evaluated and financed from the EU coffers."
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03.04.2006 - 18:09 CET | By Lucia Kubosova
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - As part of the new rules on choosing the European capitals of culture - set to be hammered out by MEPs this week - cities will have to boost 'the European dimension' of their programmes to get the Brussels' funding.
The EU has already decided on the list of countries expected to propose their cities to host the year-long series of events up till 2019, but the new legislation will influence the way they are chosen, evaluated and financed from the EU coffers."
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Washington condemns ongoing unrest in Turkey
"Washington condemns ongoing unrest in Turkey
The US regretted the lose of life in the wave of protests that have hit Turkey in the past two weeks, the statement said."
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The US regretted the lose of life in the wave of protests that have hit Turkey in the past two weeks, the statement said."
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Reuters AlertNet - Turkish PM calls for unity to halt Kurdish protests
"Turkish PM calls for unity to halt Kurdish protests
04 Apr 2006 11:55:03 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, April 4 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called on Tuesday for national unity to halt Kurdish protests which have left 16 people dead.
The latest victim was a 17-year-old youth hurt in clashes in the main southeastern city of Diyarbakir, whose family found his body in a city morgue after a three-day search. It was not clear how he died."
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04 Apr 2006 11:55:03 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, April 4 (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called on Tuesday for national unity to halt Kurdish protests which have left 16 people dead.
The latest victim was a 17-year-old youth hurt in clashes in the main southeastern city of Diyarbakir, whose family found his body in a city morgue after a three-day search. It was not clear how he died."
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United Press International - Security & Terrorism - EU presses Turkey on military reform
"EU presses Turkey on military reform
BRUSSELS, April 4 (UPI) -- The European Union has urged Turkey to beef up efforts to keep its military under civilian control, as the country faces its worst civil unrest in years.
Although Turkey, which is a candidate for membership of the Brussels-based
club, is rapidly changing to meet the bloc's exacting standards, a senior European Commission official told a conference in Brussels that the 'pace of change of Turkey's reform has slowed down in the last year.'"
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BRUSSELS, April 4 (UPI) -- The European Union has urged Turkey to beef up efforts to keep its military under civilian control, as the country faces its worst civil unrest in years.
Although Turkey, which is a candidate for membership of the Brussels-based
club, is rapidly changing to meet the bloc's exacting standards, a senior European Commission official told a conference in Brussels that the 'pace of change of Turkey's reform has slowed down in the last year.'"
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REPORTER.GR-Turkey: Merill Lynch 'Neutral' on Finansbank
"Turkey: Merill Lynch 'Neutral' on Finansbank
11:38 - 04 April 2006 - According to Merill Lynch, NBG's acquisition of Finansbank is 'in more ways than one, a watershed', because of the implications in the bank and the overall banking system. Merill Lynch remains Neutral on the stock. "
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11:38 - 04 April 2006 - According to Merill Lynch, NBG's acquisition of Finansbank is 'in more ways than one, a watershed', because of the implications in the bank and the overall banking system. Merill Lynch remains Neutral on the stock. "
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Monday, April 03, 2006
Seniorscopie : Turkey's unskilled workforce and EU labour needs are mismatched
"Turkey's unskilled workforce and EU labour needs are mismatched
Mis en ligne le 03/04/2006
Young Turkey for old Europe? That's the question plaguing decision makers in Turkey. As the EU drifts towards a catastrophic demographic plunge, could Turkish youngsters be old Europe's saviours? Most Turkish workers are unskilled and the EU direly needs skilled productive workers to integrate its service sector. The EU will increasingly look further away, to India, to Pakistan, to fill its ranks of depleting workers."
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Mis en ligne le 03/04/2006
Young Turkey for old Europe? That's the question plaguing decision makers in Turkey. As the EU drifts towards a catastrophic demographic plunge, could Turkish youngsters be old Europe's saviours? Most Turkish workers are unskilled and the EU direly needs skilled productive workers to integrate its service sector. The EU will increasingly look further away, to India, to Pakistan, to fill its ranks of depleting workers."
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Scoop: U.S.-Turkey Relations - E. Anthony Wayne
"U.S.-Turkey Relations - E. Anthony Wayne
Tuesday, 4 April 2006, 10:50 am
Speech: US State Department
U.S.-Turkey Relations
E. Anthony Wayne, Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs
Remarks to the American Turkish Council Conference
Washington, DC
March 28, 2006
Growing the Economic Relationship
Greetings. It's wonderful to be here among such a distinguished crowd. I'm pleased to celebrate with you the 25th year of this conference and the long history of U.S.-Turkish relations. I would like to thank James Holmes and the American Turkish Council for inviting me to speak, and to acknowledge and welcome to the U.S. Trade Minister Kursad Tuzmen. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of ATC's chairman Brent Scowcroft, Turkey's Ambassador Nabi Sensoy and our U.S. Ambassador Ross Wilson."
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Tuesday, 4 April 2006, 10:50 am
Speech: US State Department
U.S.-Turkey Relations
E. Anthony Wayne, Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs
Remarks to the American Turkish Council Conference
Washington, DC
March 28, 2006
Growing the Economic Relationship
Greetings. It's wonderful to be here among such a distinguished crowd. I'm pleased to celebrate with you the 25th year of this conference and the long history of U.S.-Turkish relations. I would like to thank James Holmes and the American Turkish Council for inviting me to speak, and to acknowledge and welcome to the U.S. Trade Minister Kursad Tuzmen. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of ATC's chairman Brent Scowcroft, Turkey's Ambassador Nabi Sensoy and our U.S. Ambassador Ross Wilson."
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Expatica's Belgian news in English: 11pc of immigrant women have a job
"11pc of immigrant women have a job
3 April 2006
BRUSSELS — New figures indicate that just 11 percent of Turkish and Moroccan women living in Belgium are employed.
The figures are taken from the sample group of Turkish and Moroccan women aged 15-64.
In comparison, the national statistics office said 54 percent of native Belgian women in the same age group have a job.
Liberal VLD MP Annemie Turtelboom claimed the disparity means many immigrant women are not being allowed to work.
She urged for government measures to be taken, such as obligating unemployed women to learn Dutch or the suspension of social security benefits if people refuse employment."
Expatica's Belgian news in English: 11pc of immigrant women have a job
3 April 2006
BRUSSELS — New figures indicate that just 11 percent of Turkish and Moroccan women living in Belgium are employed.
The figures are taken from the sample group of Turkish and Moroccan women aged 15-64.
In comparison, the national statistics office said 54 percent of native Belgian women in the same age group have a job.
Liberal VLD MP Annemie Turtelboom claimed the disparity means many immigrant women are not being allowed to work.
She urged for government measures to be taken, such as obligating unemployed women to learn Dutch or the suspension of social security benefits if people refuse employment."
Expatica's Belgian news in English: 11pc of immigrant women have a job
JTW News - Turkey’s European Perspective Faltering
"Turkey’s European Perspective Faltering
(Murat Sogangoz/JTW/Ankara) Recent developments in European politics are not so promising for Turkey’s EU accession process. Borders of Europe and enlargement are intensely discussed in European policy quarters. Generally, the momentum of EU politics seems to be inclined in excluding Turkey from Europe. As the reflection of this reluctance of some EU leaders, the accession negotiations of Turkey have not started yet actually and Ankara may be due to new stricter criteria in the negotiations. Cyprus issue also is another issue that has a potential of making the EU-Turkey relations break down. "
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(Murat Sogangoz/JTW/Ankara) Recent developments in European politics are not so promising for Turkey’s EU accession process. Borders of Europe and enlargement are intensely discussed in European policy quarters. Generally, the momentum of EU politics seems to be inclined in excluding Turkey from Europe. As the reflection of this reluctance of some EU leaders, the accession negotiations of Turkey have not started yet actually and Ankara may be due to new stricter criteria in the negotiations. Cyprus issue also is another issue that has a potential of making the EU-Turkey relations break down. "
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MayFest'06-Vaults of Heaven: Sanctuaries of ByzantiumPresented by The World Monuments Fund
"Vaults of Heaven: Sanctuaries of Byzantium
Presented by The World Monuments Fund
World Monuments Fund Gallery at the Prince George
15 East 27th Street, (between Madison and Fifth Avenues),
New York, NY 10016
Wednesday, April 26 – Friday, July 28, 2006
Gallery hours: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Tuesday-Friday)
Free admission
The Moon and Stars Project, in collaboration with the American Turkish Society, is proud to support The World Monuments Fund's presentation of Vaults of Heaven: Sanctuaries of Byzantium, an exhibition of 30 large-format color photographs of some of the greatest examples of Byzantine architecture. Captured by the renowned Turkish photographer and architect Ahmet Ertug, the striking images reveal in astonishing detail the extraordinary churches and sanctuaries of ancient Byzantium, illuminating such venerated sites as Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and the Church of Christ in the Chora Monastery (today the Kariye Museum). Showcasing WMF's ongoing efforts to conserve and protect these fragile treasures, Vaults of Heaven also explores the sacred spaces of Byzantine cave churches in Cappadocia, a region of great architectural diversity and artistic wealth."
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Presented by The World Monuments Fund
World Monuments Fund Gallery at the Prince George
15 East 27th Street, (between Madison and Fifth Avenues),
New York, NY 10016
Wednesday, April 26 – Friday, July 28, 2006
Gallery hours: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Tuesday-Friday)
Free admission
The Moon and Stars Project, in collaboration with the American Turkish Society, is proud to support The World Monuments Fund's presentation of Vaults of Heaven: Sanctuaries of Byzantium, an exhibition of 30 large-format color photographs of some of the greatest examples of Byzantine architecture. Captured by the renowned Turkish photographer and architect Ahmet Ertug, the striking images reveal in astonishing detail the extraordinary churches and sanctuaries of ancient Byzantium, illuminating such venerated sites as Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and the Church of Christ in the Chora Monastery (today the Kariye Museum). Showcasing WMF's ongoing efforts to conserve and protect these fragile treasures, Vaults of Heaven also explores the sacred spaces of Byzantine cave churches in Cappadocia, a region of great architectural diversity and artistic wealth."
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Crossfire War: Turkey Receives Support Pledges Against PKK by Syria, Iran
"Crossfire War: Turkey Receives Support Pledges Against PKK by Syria, Iran
By Willard Payne
Crossfire War - Kurdistan Theatre - Sphere of Revolt: Ankara-Damascus-Tehran-Baghdad; Turkey FM Gul Receives Pledges of Support Against PKK from Damascus - Tehran
Night Watch: ANKARA - In an interview over Turkey's state television TRT1 Turkey's Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul announced that both Damascus and Tehran have pledged to cooperate with Ankara in confronting their respective rebellious Kurdish populations, which would help Turkey in its own war against the Kurdish armed group PKK (Turkey's Kurdish Workers Party). [IRNA]"
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By Willard Payne
Crossfire War - Kurdistan Theatre - Sphere of Revolt: Ankara-Damascus-Tehran-Baghdad; Turkey FM Gul Receives Pledges of Support Against PKK from Damascus - Tehran
Night Watch: ANKARA - In an interview over Turkey's state television TRT1 Turkey's Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul announced that both Damascus and Tehran have pledged to cooperate with Ankara in confronting their respective rebellious Kurdish populations, which would help Turkey in its own war against the Kurdish armed group PKK (Turkey's Kurdish Workers Party). [IRNA]"
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Interview With a Doyenne of Int'l Relations - OhmyNews International
"Interview With a Doyenne of Int'l Relations
Damla Aras, on Turkey's EU bid, the Middle East and World Cup
Email Article Print Article Asad Yawar (AlexYawar)
Since 9/11, international relations (IR) has become one of the sexiest subjects to study, with university courses worldwide massively oversubscribed and academic bookstores drowning in Dummies' Guides to Unilateral Geostrategy. Damla Aras is indubitably one of IR's sexiest practitioners.
Currently completing her second PhD at King's College in London, Aras is at the forefront of a new generation of international relations scholars, with particular expertise on the Middle East and southeast Europe. She has been interviewed on Al Jazeera as well as appearing on Turkish television stations NTV, Kanal A, TV8 and TRT and writing for mass circulation daily Milliyet; Aras's knowledge is so respected that she has even briefed the Turkish parliament on the delicate issue of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. "
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Damla Aras, on Turkey's EU bid, the Middle East and World Cup
Email Article Print Article Asad Yawar (AlexYawar)
Since 9/11, international relations (IR) has become one of the sexiest subjects to study, with university courses worldwide massively oversubscribed and academic bookstores drowning in Dummies' Guides to Unilateral Geostrategy. Damla Aras is indubitably one of IR's sexiest practitioners.
Currently completing her second PhD at King's College in London, Aras is at the forefront of a new generation of international relations scholars, with particular expertise on the Middle East and southeast Europe. She has been interviewed on Al Jazeera as well as appearing on Turkish television stations NTV, Kanal A, TV8 and TRT and writing for mass circulation daily Milliyet; Aras's knowledge is so respected that she has even briefed the Turkish parliament on the delicate issue of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. "
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JTW News - Dubai Business Women Council organizes the 6th Swiss Education Fair in the UAE
"Dubai Business Women Council organizes the 6th Swiss Education Fair in the UAE
Dubai Business Women Council organizes tomorrow the 6th Swiss Education Fair in the UAE in cooperation with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), the Embassy and Consulate General of Switzerland in the UAE and the Swiss Business Council."
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Dubai Business Women Council organizes tomorrow the 6th Swiss Education Fair in the UAE in cooperation with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI), the Embassy and Consulate General of Switzerland in the UAE and the Swiss Business Council."
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Erdogan Asks for International Solidarity Against Global Terror
"Erdogan Asks for International Solidarity Against Global Terror
By Abdullah Dirican, Istanbul
Published: Monday, April 03, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said terror becoming a global phenomenon can only be suppressed through international solidarity."
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By Abdullah Dirican, Istanbul
Published: Monday, April 03, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said terror becoming a global phenomenon can only be suppressed through international solidarity."
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Guardian Unlimited Books | News | 'I want to continue the life I had before'
"'I want to continue the life I had before'
Earlier this year, Turkey's bestselling novelist Orhan Pamuk faced prison for daring to 'insult' his country. Now, he tells Aida Edemariam in his first British interview since the case was thrown out of court, he wants to get back to what he does best - writing books "
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Earlier this year, Turkey's bestselling novelist Orhan Pamuk faced prison for daring to 'insult' his country. Now, he tells Aida Edemariam in his first British interview since the case was thrown out of court, he wants to get back to what he does best - writing books "
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Another Turkish driver killed in Iraq - Turkish Daily News Apr 03, 2006
"Another Turkish driver killed in Iraq
Monday, April 3, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A Turkish truck driver was killed in neighboring Iraq after his convoy became the target of an armed attack near Baghdad, the Anatolia news agency reported over the weekend."
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Monday, April 3, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A Turkish truck driver was killed in neighboring Iraq after his convoy became the target of an armed attack near Baghdad, the Anatolia news agency reported over the weekend."
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News agency AKIpress-Turkish Literature Center opened in National Library of Kyrgyzstan
"Turkish Literature Center opened in National Library of Kyrgyzstan
- BISHKEK (AKIpress) – The opening ceremony of the Turkish Literature Center was held at the National Library on March 30, 2006.
The ceremony was organized by the Kyrgyz Ministry of Culture, National Library, and Turkish International Cooperation Agency (TICA)."
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- BISHKEK (AKIpress) – The opening ceremony of the Turkish Literature Center was held at the National Library on March 30, 2006.
The ceremony was organized by the Kyrgyz Ministry of Culture, National Library, and Turkish International Cooperation Agency (TICA)."
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Journalists condemn self-censorship as hindrance to free speech in Turkey - Turkish Daily News Apr 03, 2006
"Journalists condemn self-censorship as hindrance to free speech in Turkey
Monday, April 3, 2006
Thomas Grove
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Self-censorship is one of the biggest obstacles to press freedom in Turkey, said a panel of European and Turkish journalists assembled in Istanbul yesterday.
�From childhood we are told that we shouldn't wonder why, that we shouldn't ask about the past,� said Şirin Payzin of CNN-Turk. �We have reporters who don't even know how to ask a question,� she said."
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Monday, April 3, 2006
Thomas Grove
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Self-censorship is one of the biggest obstacles to press freedom in Turkey, said a panel of European and Turkish journalists assembled in Istanbul yesterday.
�From childhood we are told that we shouldn't wonder why, that we shouldn't ask about the past,� said Şirin Payzin of CNN-Turk. �We have reporters who don't even know how to ask a question,� she said."
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The New Anatolian-Who's the loser after civil unrest in Diyarbakir?
"Who's the loser after civil unrest in Diyarbakir?
Huseyin Bagci
bagci@metu.edu.tr
03 April 2006
As expected, post-Nevruz events, or rather the attempted uprisings, resulted in some deaths and injuries in the southeast. In my March 20 column entitled 'Nevruz Celebrations: Hope or Fear' I dealt with the potential outcome of events and now we've witnessed them in a very unpleasant way. "
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Huseyin Bagci
bagci@metu.edu.tr
03 April 2006
As expected, post-Nevruz events, or rather the attempted uprisings, resulted in some deaths and injuries in the southeast. In my March 20 column entitled 'Nevruz Celebrations: Hope or Fear' I dealt with the potential outcome of events and now we've witnessed them in a very unpleasant way. "
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The New Anatolian-Babacan blames anti-EU circles…
"Babacan blames anti-EU circles…
The New Anatolian / Ankara
Treasury Minister and chief European Union negotiator Ali Babacan over the weekend accused circles working to block Turkey's progress on its path towards EU membership of provoking the recent demonstrations in the southeast.
The unrest in cities in the southeast, and in particular in Diyarbakir, has been going for a week, with riots between demonstrators and police claiming the lives of eight people and adversely affecting daily life in the region. "
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
Treasury Minister and chief European Union negotiator Ali Babacan over the weekend accused circles working to block Turkey's progress on its path towards EU membership of provoking the recent demonstrations in the southeast.
The unrest in cities in the southeast, and in particular in Diyarbakir, has been going for a week, with riots between demonstrators and police claiming the lives of eight people and adversely affecting daily life in the region. "
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The New Anatolian-US warns tourists to be careful in Turkey
"US warns tourists to be careful in Turkey
The New Anatolian / Ankara
Due to the recent unrest in Diyarbakir and the southeast part of the country, the U.S. State Department has urged its citizens visiting Turkey to exercise caution.
The travel warning advises U.S. citizens to take responsibility for their own security and cautions that escalating tension in the southeast may spread to big cities like Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. "
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
Due to the recent unrest in Diyarbakir and the southeast part of the country, the U.S. State Department has urged its citizens visiting Turkey to exercise caution.
The travel warning advises U.S. citizens to take responsibility for their own security and cautions that escalating tension in the southeast may spread to big cities like Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. "
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The New Anatolian-EPP urges Turkey to withdraw forces from Cyprus
"EPP urges Turkey to withdraw forces from Cyprus
The New Anatolian / Lefkosa
The European People's Party (EPP) approved a controversial decision over the weekend urging Turkey to withdraw its forces from Cyprus as a part of efforts to ease tension and pave the way for a possible solution on Cyprus.
In its decision the EPP also calls on the United Nations to set a timetable for the withdrawal of Turkish forces.
It sparked criticism from Turkish Cypriots and Turkish circles who say that Annan plan, which foresees the withdrawal of Turkish forces from the island, was rejected by the Greek Cypriots, not the Turkish Cypriots."
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The New Anatolian / Lefkosa
The European People's Party (EPP) approved a controversial decision over the weekend urging Turkey to withdraw its forces from Cyprus as a part of efforts to ease tension and pave the way for a possible solution on Cyprus.
In its decision the EPP also calls on the United Nations to set a timetable for the withdrawal of Turkish forces.
It sparked criticism from Turkish Cypriots and Turkish circles who say that Annan plan, which foresees the withdrawal of Turkish forces from the island, was rejected by the Greek Cypriots, not the Turkish Cypriots."
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The New Anatolian-Reflections from Paris: Rising worries on Turkey's EU prospects
"Reflections from Paris: Rising worries on Turkey's EU prospects
Cengiz Candar
ccandar@superonline.com
03 April 2006
My worries over Turkey's European Union route were strengthened, rather than alleviated, after half a week spent in Paris. I was one of the participants of the traditional brainstorming sessions of the renowned Abant Platform that convened in the French capital for 2006's annual encounter and dialogue. The Abant Platform, since its inception in 1998, has become a most tolerant, vivid and fruitful occasion for an exchange of ideas and getting to know each other, especially the 'other.' The Paris gathering was no exception to its reputation, with a number of prestigious French opinion-makers and intellectuals taking part for the first time."
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Cengiz Candar
ccandar@superonline.com
03 April 2006
My worries over Turkey's European Union route were strengthened, rather than alleviated, after half a week spent in Paris. I was one of the participants of the traditional brainstorming sessions of the renowned Abant Platform that convened in the French capital for 2006's annual encounter and dialogue. The Abant Platform, since its inception in 1998, has become a most tolerant, vivid and fruitful occasion for an exchange of ideas and getting to know each other, especially the 'other.' The Paris gathering was no exception to its reputation, with a number of prestigious French opinion-makers and intellectuals taking part for the first time."
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Middle East Times-Turkish court blocks government move to restrict alcohol sales
"Turkish court blocks government move to restrict alcohol sales
April 2, 2006
ANKARA -- A Turkish court has blocked a circular restricting alcohol sales that sparked accusations that the government is seeking to reinforce the role of Islam in this strictly secular Muslim country, Anatolia news agency reported on Saturday.
The country's top administrative court ordered the suspension of the circular, pending a final ruling in the case, following a petition by the Ankara Bar Association in December. "
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April 2, 2006
ANKARA -- A Turkish court has blocked a circular restricting alcohol sales that sparked accusations that the government is seeking to reinforce the role of Islam in this strictly secular Muslim country, Anatolia news agency reported on Saturday.
The country's top administrative court ordered the suspension of the circular, pending a final ruling in the case, following a petition by the Ankara Bar Association in December. "
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Anti-US demonstration in Ankara
"Anti-US demonstration in Ankara
Protestors called for an immediate withdraw of US troops from Iraq.
ANKARA - Protesters outside the US embassy in the Turkish capital of Ankara Sunday called on Washington to withdraw its troops from neighbouring Iraq."
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Protestors called for an immediate withdraw of US troops from Iraq.
ANKARA - Protesters outside the US embassy in the Turkish capital of Ankara Sunday called on Washington to withdraw its troops from neighbouring Iraq."
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People's Daily Online -- Turkish ban on Cyprus ships constitutes biggest problem for registry
"Turkish ban on Cyprus ships constitutes biggest problem for registry
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The Turkish ban on Cypriot vessels is the number one problem for the Cypriot shipping industry, local press reported on Sunday.
The Cyprus Shipping Council (CSC) president Andreas Droussiotis was quoted as saying that the ban had caused hundreds of ships over the years to re-flag out of Cyprus and prevented hundreds of other ships from using the Cyprus Registry.
Droussiotis said the issue had now become a European one since Turkey signed the customs union protocol with the 10 new member states, including Cyprus.
The CSC president welcomed the EU's counter-statement in October last year that clearly said the embargo on Cypriot ships must be lifted within 2006."
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The Turkish ban on Cypriot vessels is the number one problem for the Cypriot shipping industry, local press reported on Sunday.
The Cyprus Shipping Council (CSC) president Andreas Droussiotis was quoted as saying that the ban had caused hundreds of ships over the years to re-flag out of Cyprus and prevented hundreds of other ships from using the Cyprus Registry.
Droussiotis said the issue had now become a European one since Turkey signed the customs union protocol with the 10 new member states, including Cyprus.
The CSC president welcomed the EU's counter-statement in October last year that clearly said the embargo on Cypriot ships must be lifted within 2006."
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Taliban kill Turkish engineer - NDTV.com - News on Taliban kill Turkish engineer
"Taliban kill Turkish engineer
Monday, April 3, 2006 (Kandahar ):
Insurgents fatally shot a Turkish engineer and burned his body in southern Afghanistan.
The engineer, who was working on a road reconstruction project, was driving with three bodyguards in Nimroz province on Sunday when Taliban militants stopped his car and killed him.
The fate of the guards was not immediately known.
The attack is the latest in a string of killings of foreigners in southern Afghanistan. Other assaults this month have killed a Namibian security contractor, as well as four Macedonians working for a German firm. (AP)"
Taliban kill Turkish engineer - NDTV.com - News on Taliban kill Turkish engineer
Monday, April 3, 2006 (Kandahar ):
Insurgents fatally shot a Turkish engineer and burned his body in southern Afghanistan.
The engineer, who was working on a road reconstruction project, was driving with three bodyguards in Nimroz province on Sunday when Taliban militants stopped his car and killed him.
The fate of the guards was not immediately known.
The attack is the latest in a string of killings of foreigners in southern Afghanistan. Other assaults this month have killed a Namibian security contractor, as well as four Macedonians working for a German firm. (AP)"
Taliban kill Turkish engineer - NDTV.com - News on Taliban kill Turkish engineer
APA-Huseyn Arabul to inform Turkish President about problems of Barmek
"Huseyn Arabul to inform Turkish President about problems of Barmek
[ 03 Apr. 2006 14:38 ]
The president of the Barmek Azerbaijan Electricity Network Limited Liability Company (LLC) Huseyn Arabul will inform the President of Turkey Ahmad Nejdet Sezer about the problems the Company has been facing recently in Azerbaijan during Turkish President’s visit to our country on April 4-5. APA was informed about it by Mr.Arabul. "
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[ 03 Apr. 2006 14:38 ]
The president of the Barmek Azerbaijan Electricity Network Limited Liability Company (LLC) Huseyn Arabul will inform the President of Turkey Ahmad Nejdet Sezer about the problems the Company has been facing recently in Azerbaijan during Turkish President’s visit to our country on April 4-5. APA was informed about it by Mr.Arabul. "
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New unrest in Turkish south east leaves one dead
"New unrest in Turkish south east leaves one dead
In another incident Sunday, an attack blamed on supporters of the terrorist group the PKK on a bus in Istanbul left three dead."
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In another incident Sunday, an attack blamed on supporters of the terrorist group the PKK on a bus in Istanbul left three dead."
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PKK Proponents Set Fire to City Bus in Istanbul
"PKK Proponents Set Fire to City Bus in Istanbul
By Cihan News Agency, Istanbul
Published: Monday, April 03, 2006
zaman.com
Three people were killed and one was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack yesterday after supporters of the terror organization the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) set fire to a city bus in the Istanbul district of Esenler."
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By Cihan News Agency, Istanbul
Published: Monday, April 03, 2006
zaman.com
Three people were killed and one was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack yesterday after supporters of the terror organization the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) set fire to a city bus in the Istanbul district of Esenler."
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Euronext - Bedrijfsnieuws > Persberichten > (Euronext Amsterdam) - AND releases new maps for Turkey
"(Euronext Amsterdam) - AND releases new maps for Turkey
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AND releases new maps for Turkey
Rotterdam, 3 April 2006 - AND Automotive Navigation Data, leading provider of worldwide digital mapping data for 'in-car' and personal navigation, has added Turkey to its Central and Eastern European map database. The new digital map are the first results of the expansion of AND's Indian production facility."
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AND releases new maps for Turkey
Rotterdam, 3 April 2006 - AND Automotive Navigation Data, leading provider of worldwide digital mapping data for 'in-car' and personal navigation, has added Turkey to its Central and Eastern European map database. The new digital map are the first results of the expansion of AND's Indian production facility."
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Sunday, April 02, 2006
World | Reuters.co.in-FEATURE - Ancient Christian sect prays for Turkey to join EU
"FEATURE - Ancient Christian sect prays for Turkey to join EU
Mon Apr 3, 2006 7:03 AM IST164
By Gareth Jones
MARDIN, Turkey (Reuters) - Like most Turkish men, Gabriel Oktay Cilli likes to drink tea with his mates and go to soccer matches.
However, one detail marks him out sharply in this overwhelmingly Muslim country: every Sunday he goes to church.
On the wall of his jewellery shop, next to the more familiar portrait of modern Turkey's founder Kemal Ataturk whose image decorates stores, restaurants and offices throughout the country, hangs a picture of Jesus Christ and his disciples.
Cilli belongs to one of Turkey's most ancient communities, the Syriac Christians, who still speak a form of Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus. In Turkey they number barely 20,000, down from 250,000 when Ataturk founded the republic in 1923."
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Mon Apr 3, 2006 7:03 AM IST164
By Gareth Jones
MARDIN, Turkey (Reuters) - Like most Turkish men, Gabriel Oktay Cilli likes to drink tea with his mates and go to soccer matches.
However, one detail marks him out sharply in this overwhelmingly Muslim country: every Sunday he goes to church.
On the wall of his jewellery shop, next to the more familiar portrait of modern Turkey's founder Kemal Ataturk whose image decorates stores, restaurants and offices throughout the country, hangs a picture of Jesus Christ and his disciples.
Cilli belongs to one of Turkey's most ancient communities, the Syriac Christians, who still speak a form of Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus. In Turkey they number barely 20,000, down from 250,000 when Ataturk founded the republic in 1923."
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Bloomberg.com: Europe-Turkish Murder Case May Undermine Bid to Join European Union
"Turkish Murder Case May Undermine Bid to Join European Union
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- The trial of two Turkish army officers for allegedly murdering an ethnic Kurd will test the independence of the judiciary, potentially undermining the country's bid to join the European Union.
Opponents of Turkey's EU candidacy are watching the case for signs that the government is unable to uphold the rule of law, Joost Lagendijk, a lawmaker in the European Parliament and a supporter of Turkey's EU bid, said in a telephone interview from Strasbourg, France."
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April 3 (Bloomberg) -- The trial of two Turkish army officers for allegedly murdering an ethnic Kurd will test the independence of the judiciary, potentially undermining the country's bid to join the European Union.
Opponents of Turkey's EU candidacy are watching the case for signs that the government is unable to uphold the rule of law, Joost Lagendijk, a lawmaker in the European Parliament and a supporter of Turkey's EU bid, said in a telephone interview from Strasbourg, France."
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FENA News-SARAJEVO: BILATERAL MEETINGS OF BiH AND TURKISH BUSINESSPERSONS ON MONDAY
"SARAJEVO: BILATERAL MEETINGS OF BiH AND TURKISH BUSINESSPERSONS ON MONDAY
SARAJEVO, April 2 (FENA) – The BiH Foreign Trade Chamber (VTKBiH) and the Union of Chambers of Stock Exchanges of the Republic of Turkey (TOBB) are organizing the visit of 300 businesspersons, investors and chamber workers to BiH.
The plenary session and the bilateral meetings of BiH and Turkish businesspersons are planned for April 3. Additionally, representatives of the chamber systems of the two countries should sign the Action plan for balancing the trade exchange."
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SARAJEVO, April 2 (FENA) – The BiH Foreign Trade Chamber (VTKBiH) and the Union of Chambers of Stock Exchanges of the Republic of Turkey (TOBB) are organizing the visit of 300 businesspersons, investors and chamber workers to BiH.
The plenary session and the bilateral meetings of BiH and Turkish businesspersons are planned for April 3. Additionally, representatives of the chamber systems of the two countries should sign the Action plan for balancing the trade exchange."
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Tuzmen: You Can't Attract Domestic And International Investors To A Region Where Acts Of Terrorism Are Taking Place
"Tuzmen: You Can't Attract Domestic And International Investors To A Region Where Acts Of Terrorism Are Taking Place
Published: 4/2/2006
ISTANBUL - ''You can not attract domestic and international investors to a region where acts of terrorism are taking place,'' said Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen today. ''I invite all to act with responsibility.''"
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Published: 4/2/2006
ISTANBUL - ''You can not attract domestic and international investors to a region where acts of terrorism are taking place,'' said Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen today. ''I invite all to act with responsibility.''"
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MayFest'06-Performance by the Alper Yilmaz Project
"Performance by the Alper Yilmaz Project
Galapagos Art Space
70 North 6th Street
(between Kent and Wythe Avenues)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Thursday, April 20, 2006
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7:00 p.m."
Galapagos Art Space
70 North 6th Street
(between Kent and Wythe Avenues)
Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Thursday, April 20, 2006
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7:00 p.m."
JTW News - Turkish and French Intellectuals Agree on Turkey's EU Membership
"Turkish and French Intellectuals Agree on Turkey's EU Membership
Turkish and French intellectuals, who gathered for the 10th Abant Platform in Paris, discussed Europe’s future.
Issues such as, “Globalization and Liberalism” and “What kind of a Europe?,” were discussed in the last part of the meeting. The intellectuals questioning the future of Europe agreed on the idea that Turkey’s European Union (EU) membership would make a significant contribution to Europe. Professor Nilufer Gole told that intellectuals from both countries came together for the first time in this frame explaining that, “The intellectuals laid their hearts beyond the discussions. This is crucial for the bilateral relations.” French philosopher Olivier Abel told Europe needs Turkey for its own future. “Europe should accept Turkey as a member in order to complete its democratization,” he noted. "
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Turkish and French intellectuals, who gathered for the 10th Abant Platform in Paris, discussed Europe’s future.
Issues such as, “Globalization and Liberalism” and “What kind of a Europe?,” were discussed in the last part of the meeting. The intellectuals questioning the future of Europe agreed on the idea that Turkey’s European Union (EU) membership would make a significant contribution to Europe. Professor Nilufer Gole told that intellectuals from both countries came together for the first time in this frame explaining that, “The intellectuals laid their hearts beyond the discussions. This is crucial for the bilateral relations.” French philosopher Olivier Abel told Europe needs Turkey for its own future. “Europe should accept Turkey as a member in order to complete its democratization,” he noted. "
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48 hours in Bodrum
"48 hours in Bodrum
(Sunday Mirror Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)WHETHER you want bag some designer bargains or just party, the coastal area around Turkey's Bodrum offers the lot, as PHILIP BLACKMORE discovers on a weekend break...
FRIDAY EVENING
DUMP your bag in your room and dash down to the beach to catch the last of the day's sun and a quick dip. Then it's time to make for one of the many bars and restaurants in next-door Gumbet. The Turihan, with indoor and outdoor tables and great views across the bay, serves up traditional Turkish food for around pounds 15 a head, with a bottle of local wine."
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(Sunday Mirror Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)WHETHER you want bag some designer bargains or just party, the coastal area around Turkey's Bodrum offers the lot, as PHILIP BLACKMORE discovers on a weekend break...
FRIDAY EVENING
DUMP your bag in your room and dash down to the beach to catch the last of the day's sun and a quick dip. Then it's time to make for one of the many bars and restaurants in next-door Gumbet. The Turihan, with indoor and outdoor tables and great views across the bay, serves up traditional Turkish food for around pounds 15 a head, with a bottle of local wine."
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What is the CFCU? - Turkish Daily News Apr 02, 2006
"What is the CFCU?
Sunday, April 2, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Central Finance and Contracts Unit (CFCU) was established by a memorandum of understanding signed between the European Commission and the Turkish government in February 2002 that was subsequently ratified by Parliament in January 2003."
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Sunday, April 2, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Central Finance and Contracts Unit (CFCU) was established by a memorandum of understanding signed between the European Commission and the Turkish government in February 2002 that was subsequently ratified by Parliament in January 2003."
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Technical shortcomings inhibit Turkey's spending of EU funds - Turkish Daily News Apr 02, 2006
"Technical shortcomings inhibit Turkey's spending of EU funds
Sunday, April 2, 2006
'Every technical problem that we face can cause a political problem. There is no such institution in Turkey. Our capacity amounts to Turkey’s capacity to absorb EU funds,' says Muhsin Altun, head of the Central Finance and Contracts Unit "
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Sunday, April 2, 2006
'Every technical problem that we face can cause a political problem. There is no such institution in Turkey. Our capacity amounts to Turkey’s capacity to absorb EU funds,' says Muhsin Altun, head of the Central Finance and Contracts Unit "
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Classical music to facilitate Turkey’s accession to the EU - Turkish Daily News Apr 02, 2006
"Classical music to facilitate Turkey’s accession to the EU
Sunday, April 2, 2006
Classical music is the contemporary face of Turkey and is a sign of civilization, says renowned conductor Gürer Aykal "
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Sunday, April 2, 2006
Classical music is the contemporary face of Turkey and is a sign of civilization, says renowned conductor Gürer Aykal "
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Gourmand's corner - Turkish Daily News Apr 02, 2006
"Gourmand's corner
Sunday, April 2, 2006
Kuzu ve Ayva Yahnisi (Lamb and Quince Stew):
Early Mevlana texts refer to lamb cooked with apples, plums, grapes, apricots, quinces and figs. Lamb and fruit casseroles are particularly popular in Bursa and Konya, two Islamic strongholds. This dish works equally well with veal."
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Sunday, April 2, 2006
Kuzu ve Ayva Yahnisi (Lamb and Quince Stew):
Early Mevlana texts refer to lamb cooked with apples, plums, grapes, apricots, quinces and figs. Lamb and fruit casseroles are particularly popular in Bursa and Konya, two Islamic strongholds. This dish works equally well with veal."
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The 'deepest' topic in Turkey - Turkish Daily News Apr 02, 2006
"The 'deepest' topic in Turkey
Sunday, April 2, 2006
One of the most debated topics in Turkey for years has been that of the 'Special War Department.' The main aspect of the argument is over whether this specialized force is one that 'operates outside of all controls' and if it is 'linked to the deep state' "
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Sunday, April 2, 2006
One of the most debated topics in Turkey for years has been that of the 'Special War Department.' The main aspect of the argument is over whether this specialized force is one that 'operates outside of all controls' and if it is 'linked to the deep state' "
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Virtual Music Museum explores Turkish music wealth - Turkish Daily News Apr 02, 2006
"Virtual Music Museum explores Turkish music wealth
Sunday, April 2, 2006
The museum, as a comprehensive audio-visual source, features chronological and historical information on Turkish music and instruments as well as recording sessions of musical pieces"
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Sunday, April 2, 2006
The museum, as a comprehensive audio-visual source, features chronological and historical information on Turkish music and instruments as well as recording sessions of musical pieces"
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Turkish ban on Cyprus ships biggest problem for registry
"Turkish ban on Cyprus ships biggest problem for registry
By Jean Christou
THE TURKISH ban on Cypriot vessels is the number one problem for the shipping industry, the Cyprus Shipping Council (CSC) said this week.
Addressing the CSC’s annual general meeting on Friday, its president Andreas Droussiotis, said the ban had caused hundreds of ships over the years to re-flag out of Cyprus and prevented hundreds of other ships from using the Cyprus Registry.
“In recent years, the Turkish ban has been milder in cases of non-Cyprus flag ships being managed from Cyprus calling in Turkey,” he said. “This however, damaged our flag as we did not get the share we expected from the international market.”
Droussiotis said the issue had now become a European one since Turkey signed the customs union protocol with the 10 new member states. However, Ankara still refuses to lift the ban on Cypriot ships."
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By Jean Christou
THE TURKISH ban on Cypriot vessels is the number one problem for the shipping industry, the Cyprus Shipping Council (CSC) said this week.
Addressing the CSC’s annual general meeting on Friday, its president Andreas Droussiotis, said the ban had caused hundreds of ships over the years to re-flag out of Cyprus and prevented hundreds of other ships from using the Cyprus Registry.
“In recent years, the Turkish ban has been milder in cases of non-Cyprus flag ships being managed from Cyprus calling in Turkey,” he said. “This however, damaged our flag as we did not get the share we expected from the international market.”
Droussiotis said the issue had now become a European one since Turkey signed the customs union protocol with the 10 new member states. However, Ankara still refuses to lift the ban on Cypriot ships."
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Bulgarian PM Stanishev Apologizes to Turks
"Bulgarian PM Stanishev Apologizes to Turks
By Tayfur Huseyin, Cihan News Agency, Sofia
Published: Sunday, April 02, 2006
zaman.com
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev described the compulsory name taking process implemented in the past as a “sin” and apologized to Turks, who were affected by the implementations in Bulgaria."
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By Tayfur Huseyin, Cihan News Agency, Sofia
Published: Sunday, April 02, 2006
zaman.com
Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev described the compulsory name taking process implemented in the past as a “sin” and apologized to Turks, who were affected by the implementations in Bulgaria."
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PKK: strategy of chaos?
"PKK: strategy of chaos?
4/2/2006 KurdishMedia.com - By Thomas Jézéquel
It has been obvious, since January 2004 and the clash between Osman Öcalan and Murat Karayilan, that the warmonger wing of the PKK had taken control of the party.
Increasing fights in 2005, targeted murders against members of the PWD, and blind bomb attacks in Kurdistan and in Western Turkey were a sign that the democratization of Turkey was not welcomed by the new leadership of PKK. TAK, who claimed the attacks against foreign tourists in Cesme and Kuşadası is said to be an “uncontrollable group” operating independently from the PKK. Funnily enough, it would probably be the first Kurdish group to achieve this: in the past every attempt to build a independent group or party, in Kurdistan, Turkey or Europe, was mercilessly crushed. There can only be one voice of the Kurds, and this voice is Öcalan’s. The idea of a TAK conducting bomb attacks against the will of PKK is thus hard to believe. "
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4/2/2006 KurdishMedia.com - By Thomas Jézéquel
It has been obvious, since January 2004 and the clash between Osman Öcalan and Murat Karayilan, that the warmonger wing of the PKK had taken control of the party.
Increasing fights in 2005, targeted murders against members of the PWD, and blind bomb attacks in Kurdistan and in Western Turkey were a sign that the democratization of Turkey was not welcomed by the new leadership of PKK. TAK, who claimed the attacks against foreign tourists in Cesme and Kuşadası is said to be an “uncontrollable group” operating independently from the PKK. Funnily enough, it would probably be the first Kurdish group to achieve this: in the past every attempt to build a independent group or party, in Kurdistan, Turkey or Europe, was mercilessly crushed. There can only be one voice of the Kurds, and this voice is Öcalan’s. The idea of a TAK conducting bomb attacks against the will of PKK is thus hard to believe. "
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Focus English News-Annan Sends Gul Letter in Connection to Cyprus Issue
"Annan Sends Gul Letter in Connection to Cyprus Issue
2 April 2006 | 11:34 | FOCUS News Agency
New York. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan sent letter to Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reads today.
The letter indicates that Annan has examined the last Turkish action plan on the Cyprus issue.
The letter was written on March 28th and with it Kofi Annan assures he will very soon answer Turkey’s proposals for solving the Cyprus issue, which were announced by Abdullah Gul on January 24th, the newspaper notes. "
Focus English News
2 April 2006 | 11:34 | FOCUS News Agency
New York. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan sent letter to Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reads today.
The letter indicates that Annan has examined the last Turkish action plan on the Cyprus issue.
The letter was written on March 28th and with it Kofi Annan assures he will very soon answer Turkey’s proposals for solving the Cyprus issue, which were announced by Abdullah Gul on January 24th, the newspaper notes. "
Focus English News
Asharq Alawsat Newspaper -Between the Turkish and Iranian Model
"Between the Turkish and Iranian Model
02/04/2006
Sayyed Wild Abah
In his latest book “Rendez vous avec L’Islam,” the French writer and intellectual Alexandre Adler indicated that a reform of Islam, by incorporating the values of modernity, and its reconciliation with democracy, will start outside the Arab world “which is a lost cause and will take place in Turkey and Iran.'"
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02/04/2006
Sayyed Wild Abah
In his latest book “Rendez vous avec L’Islam,” the French writer and intellectual Alexandre Adler indicated that a reform of Islam, by incorporating the values of modernity, and its reconciliation with democracy, will start outside the Arab world “which is a lost cause and will take place in Turkey and Iran.'"
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Security Cameras Disprove 'Bad Treatment' Claims
"Security Cameras Disprove 'Bad Treatment' Claims
By Ercan Gun, Sedat Gunec, Istanbul
Published: Sunday, April 02, 2006
zaman.com
The regulations implemented in police stations to match the European Union (EU) standards have begun to show their effects. The security cameras in police stations and jails have disproved all bad treatment and torture claims about the police."
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By Ercan Gun, Sedat Gunec, Istanbul
Published: Sunday, April 02, 2006
zaman.com
The regulations implemented in police stations to match the European Union (EU) standards have begun to show their effects. The security cameras in police stations and jails have disproved all bad treatment and torture claims about the police."
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PKK Bribed Poor Kids to Join Protests
"PKK Bribed Poor Kids to Join Protests
By Ismail Avci, Diyarbakir
Published: Sunday, April 02, 2006
zaman.com
It has been revealed that during the illegal demonstrations in the southeastern Anatolia region, children were paid 10 to 20 new Turkish liras (YTL) to throw stones at police and shops.
During the incidents, which broke out after four of the 14 Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) members killed in Mus had been buried in Diyarbakir, 3,000 people attacked the police and damaged work places in a four hour long demonstration in Baglar, Melikahmet, Kurucesme, and Emek of Diyarbakir."
More:PKK Bribed Poor Kids to Join Protests
By Ismail Avci, Diyarbakir
Published: Sunday, April 02, 2006
zaman.com
It has been revealed that during the illegal demonstrations in the southeastern Anatolia region, children were paid 10 to 20 new Turkish liras (YTL) to throw stones at police and shops.
During the incidents, which broke out after four of the 14 Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) members killed in Mus had been buried in Diyarbakir, 3,000 people attacked the police and damaged work places in a four hour long demonstration in Baglar, Melikahmet, Kurucesme, and Emek of Diyarbakir."
More:PKK Bribed Poor Kids to Join Protests
Saturday, April 01, 2006
JTW News - Hovannisian: Armenia is Less Democratic Than Turkey
"Hovannisian: Armenia is Less Democratic Than Turkey
Richard Hovannisian, a renowned U.S. academic of Armenian descent, named Armenia a “failed state”, Armenian press reported.
Richard Hovannisian, a senior professor of Armenian and Near Eastern History at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), claimed that domestic policies pursued by the administration of President Robert Kocharian have alienated a large part of the country’s population and the influential Armenian community in the United States. "
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Richard Hovannisian, a renowned U.S. academic of Armenian descent, named Armenia a “failed state”, Armenian press reported.
Richard Hovannisian, a senior professor of Armenian and Near Eastern History at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), claimed that domestic policies pursued by the administration of President Robert Kocharian have alienated a large part of the country’s population and the influential Armenian community in the United States. "
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Northern Cyprus: A bit of paradise with something for everybody - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
"Northern Cyprus: A bit of paradise with something for everybody
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Northern Cyprus has it all: spectacular beaches, glittering casinos, well-preserved ruins from an array of civilizations, religious sites both Christian and Muslim, thriving cities and unspoiled nature. Add to that a hospitable people, a rich culture and a Mediterranean way of life, and you have all the ingredients for the perfect vacation "
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Saturday, April 1, 2006
Northern Cyprus has it all: spectacular beaches, glittering casinos, well-preserved ruins from an array of civilizations, religious sites both Christian and Muslim, thriving cities and unspoiled nature. Add to that a hospitable people, a rich culture and a Mediterranean way of life, and you have all the ingredients for the perfect vacation "
More:Northern Cyprus: A bit of paradise with something for everybody - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
'Will you be my guardian?' - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
"'Will you be my guardian?'
Saturday, April 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A campaign currently being waged through the Internet has provided virtual guardians for 2,224 children, with 1,537 still waiting for help, according to the Anatolia news agency.
The campaign's Web site states that the basic goal of the project is to meet the educational needs of working children through financial support and to encourage reluctant children to go to rehabilitation centers. In addition to obtaining a traditional education the children will be given the opportunity to benefit from various sports and music activities after they start going to the centers and enroll in school."
More:'Will you be my guardian?' - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Saturday, April 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A campaign currently being waged through the Internet has provided virtual guardians for 2,224 children, with 1,537 still waiting for help, according to the Anatolia news agency.
The campaign's Web site states that the basic goal of the project is to meet the educational needs of working children through financial support and to encourage reluctant children to go to rehabilitation centers. In addition to obtaining a traditional education the children will be given the opportunity to benefit from various sports and music activities after they start going to the centers and enroll in school."
More:'Will you be my guardian?' - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Turkish Cypriots painfully recall violence, as Greek Cypriots honor EOKA - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
"Turkish Cypriots painfully recall violence, as Greek Cypriots honor EOKA
Saturday, April 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Today is the 51st anniversary of the start of a campaign of ethnic cleansing launched by an underground group, the National Organization of Cypriot Fighters (Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston, EOKA), against the Turkish Cypriots, on April 1, 1955."
More:Turkish Cypriots painfully recall violence, as Greek Cypriots honor EOKA - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Saturday, April 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Today is the 51st anniversary of the start of a campaign of ethnic cleansing launched by an underground group, the National Organization of Cypriot Fighters (Ethniki Organosis Kyprion Agoniston, EOKA), against the Turkish Cypriots, on April 1, 1955."
More:Turkish Cypriots painfully recall violence, as Greek Cypriots honor EOKA - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Ankara expects Özbey’s extradition from Belgium following Erdal failure - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
"Ankara expects Özbey’s extradition from Belgium following Erdal failure
Saturday, April 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Turkish capital is curious as to whether the Belgian judicial mechanism will function appropriately and in a timely manner for extradition of a Turk accused by Turkey of involvement in the murder of a prominent Turkish journalist, following a recent scandal marked by the escape of another Turk, Fehriye Erdal, from home detention after a Belgian court sentenced her to four years in prison for membership in a terrorist group."
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Saturday, April 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Turkish capital is curious as to whether the Belgian judicial mechanism will function appropriately and in a timely manner for extradition of a Turk accused by Turkey of involvement in the murder of a prominent Turkish journalist, following a recent scandal marked by the escape of another Turk, Fehriye Erdal, from home detention after a Belgian court sentenced her to four years in prison for membership in a terrorist group."
More:Ankara expects Özbey’s extradition from Belgium following Erdal failure - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
We shouldn't fall into PKK's trap - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
"We shouldn't fall into PKK's trap
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Developments up until now show that no one has fallen into the PKK’s trap; however, what happens next is very important. Governor Ala’s attitude prevented things from getting out of hand. The next few months will require very sound policies. "
More:We shouldn't fall into PKK's trap - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Developments up until now show that no one has fallen into the PKK’s trap; however, what happens next is very important. Governor Ala’s attitude prevented things from getting out of hand. The next few months will require very sound policies. "
More:We shouldn't fall into PKK's trap - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
It is just unfortunate - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
"It is just unfortunate
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Yusuf KANLI
The sad developments in some southeastern provinces and the alignment of a political party with the separatist terrorist gang demonstrate that something far more serious than we had believed is happening in Turkey. Naturally, the issue can be approached from various angles and, depending on the political leaning and ethnic background of the person making the analysis, we could reach scores of conclusions."
More:It is just unfortunate - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Saturday, April 1, 2006
Yusuf KANLI
The sad developments in some southeastern provinces and the alignment of a political party with the separatist terrorist gang demonstrate that something far more serious than we had believed is happening in Turkey. Naturally, the issue can be approached from various angles and, depending on the political leaning and ethnic background of the person making the analysis, we could reach scores of conclusions."
More:It is just unfortunate - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Bağış: Istanbul 2010 campaign not 'title-chasing' - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
"Bağış: Istanbul 2010 campaign not 'title-chasing'
Saturday, April 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Istanbul's drive to become Europe's culture capital in 2010 is not �title-chasing� but a genuine effort to preserve and elevate the city's cultural-historic profile, Egemen Bağış, a senior member of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) who spearheads the campaign, said."
More:Bağış: Istanbul 2010 campaign not 'title-chasing' - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Saturday, April 1, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Istanbul's drive to become Europe's culture capital in 2010 is not �title-chasing� but a genuine effort to preserve and elevate the city's cultural-historic profile, Egemen Bağış, a senior member of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) who spearheads the campaign, said."
More:Bağış: Istanbul 2010 campaign not 'title-chasing' - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Istanbul Municipality butchers trees in Sultanahmet in name of tourism - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
"Istanbul Municipality butchers trees in Sultanahmet in name of tourism
Saturday, April 1, 2006
TRICI VENOLA
ISTANBUL - TDN Guest Writer
The delicate tracery of the winter trees around Haghia Sophia, soft as breath, is a sight to thrill any visitor. They have never been cut, and the black veins of intricate tiny branches are a natural counterpoint to the Byzantine stone and brick masterpiece behind them."
More:Istanbul Municipality butchers trees in Sultanahmet in name of tourism - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Saturday, April 1, 2006
TRICI VENOLA
ISTANBUL - TDN Guest Writer
The delicate tracery of the winter trees around Haghia Sophia, soft as breath, is a sight to thrill any visitor. They have never been cut, and the black veins of intricate tiny branches are a natural counterpoint to the Byzantine stone and brick masterpiece behind them."
More:Istanbul Municipality butchers trees in Sultanahmet in name of tourism - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
TRAVEL: East meets West
"TRAVEL: East meets West
(The Birmingham Post Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)Built at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and a key stopping-point on the Silk Road, Istanbul is both sensual and sensational, an unforgettable city where cultures collide and the variety never ends.
The only city in the world built on two continents, it stands on both shores of the Istanbul Bogazi (Bosphorus), where the waters of the Black Sea mingle with those of the Sea of Marmara."
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(The Birmingham Post Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)Built at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and a key stopping-point on the Silk Road, Istanbul is both sensual and sensational, an unforgettable city where cultures collide and the variety never ends.
The only city in the world built on two continents, it stands on both shores of the Istanbul Bogazi (Bosphorus), where the waters of the Black Sea mingle with those of the Sea of Marmara."
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Songs echo violence against women - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
"Songs echo violence against women
Saturday, April 1, 2006
An audience gathered on Friday in the Turkish capital -- presumably an audience aware of the persisting violence against women -- for an evening at the Ankara Opera House to enjoy a concert given by the State Polyphonic Chorus."
More:Songs echo violence against women - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Saturday, April 1, 2006
An audience gathered on Friday in the Turkish capital -- presumably an audience aware of the persisting violence against women -- for an evening at the Ankara Opera House to enjoy a concert given by the State Polyphonic Chorus."
More:Songs echo violence against women - Turkish Daily News Apr 01, 2006
Armenia and Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net - Representatives of Armenian and Turkish Armed Forces Meet out of NATO Events First
"Representatives of Armenian and Turkish Armed Forces Meet out of NATO Events First
01.04.2006 03:24 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The symposium on international cooperation in fighting terror, lately held in Ankara, was well-organized on the whole, Advisor of Armenian Defense Minister, major general Hayk Kotanjyan said, reports Spokesperson of the Armenian MOD Head, colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan. In Kotanjyan's words, «along with prominent analysts, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, general Peter Pace, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and others made reports. Representatives of European, Asian, North African, American countries participated in the forum,» the major general remarked."
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01.04.2006 03:24 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The symposium on international cooperation in fighting terror, lately held in Ankara, was well-organized on the whole, Advisor of Armenian Defense Minister, major general Hayk Kotanjyan said, reports Spokesperson of the Armenian MOD Head, colonel Seyran Shahsuvaryan. In Kotanjyan's words, «along with prominent analysts, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, general Peter Pace, Afghan President Hamid Karzai and others made reports. Representatives of European, Asian, North African, American countries participated in the forum,» the major general remarked."
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Bulgaria's Ethnic Turks Leader Unanimously Reelected
"Bulgaria's Ethnic Turks Leader Unanimously Reelected
Ahmed Dogan, leader of the ethnic junior coalition partner the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), was re-elected with a full majority at the sixth National Conference.
The participants in the forum decided to add 62 new members to the Central Council of the MRF, which now totals 163."
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Ahmed Dogan, leader of the ethnic junior coalition partner the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF), was re-elected with a full majority at the sixth National Conference.
The participants in the forum decided to add 62 new members to the Central Council of the MRF, which now totals 163."
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UN expert lauds Turkey’s human rights effort but urges respect for all groups
"UN expert lauds Turkey’s human rights effort but urges respect for all groups
31 March 2006 – While hailing Turkey’s rights efforts and initiatives by noting that “significant progress” has been made, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism called today for more to be done to investigate allegations of torture, and to respect the linguistic and cultural rights of all groups living in the country, including the Kurds."
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31 March 2006 – While hailing Turkey’s rights efforts and initiatives by noting that “significant progress” has been made, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights and counter-terrorism called today for more to be done to investigate allegations of torture, and to respect the linguistic and cultural rights of all groups living in the country, including the Kurds."
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JTW - Turkish Chilli : Roj TV can be a dangerous toy for Danish politicians
"Roj TV can be a dangerous toy for Danish politicians
Turkey is nowhere near the freedom of speech practiced in Europe. When we compare Turkey with Denmark, Turkey lags behind a thousand years. As a result, once again, I have an idea to make Turkey as democratic and as free –in terms of freedom of speech- as Denmark. My solution? Quite simple. Let’s start a TV channel to promote the destruction of Danish state."
More:JTW - Turkish Chilli : Roj TV can be a dangerous toy for Danish politicians
Turkey is nowhere near the freedom of speech practiced in Europe. When we compare Turkey with Denmark, Turkey lags behind a thousand years. As a result, once again, I have an idea to make Turkey as democratic and as free –in terms of freedom of speech- as Denmark. My solution? Quite simple. Let’s start a TV channel to promote the destruction of Danish state."
More:JTW - Turkish Chilli : Roj TV can be a dangerous toy for Danish politicians
Armenian MP: Optimal settlement of Karabakh problem is preservation of status-quo - Russian News - REGNUM
"Armenian MP: Optimal settlement of Karabakh problem is preservation of status-quo
Despite numerous statements that 2006 is auspicious for settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the problem will not be settled this year, Armenian MP Armen Ashotyan is quoted as saying at a news conference on April 1. According to him, proposals on deployment of peacekeeping corps in the conflict settlement and staging a referendum in Nagorno Karabakh in 15 years are illusions. “We do not know what the situation will be in 15 years, what demographic situation will be in Nagorno Karabakh. We should not trust our enemies. So, we should not hope that the question will be settled in favor of Armenians,” the Armenian MP noted and added that, as history has shown, the documents signed would not obtain legal basis."
More:Armenian MP: Optimal settlement of Karabakh problem is preservation of status-quo - Russian News - REGNUM
Despite numerous statements that 2006 is auspicious for settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict, the problem will not be settled this year, Armenian MP Armen Ashotyan is quoted as saying at a news conference on April 1. According to him, proposals on deployment of peacekeeping corps in the conflict settlement and staging a referendum in Nagorno Karabakh in 15 years are illusions. “We do not know what the situation will be in 15 years, what demographic situation will be in Nagorno Karabakh. We should not trust our enemies. So, we should not hope that the question will be settled in favor of Armenians,” the Armenian MP noted and added that, as history has shown, the documents signed would not obtain legal basis."
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Hürriyet-Armenian scandal at UN
"Armenian scandal at UN
A general sense of trouble was felt at the so-called “Genocide forum' held at the United Nations, following Turkish Professor Türkkaya’s disagreement with allegations by Armenians who had organized the event. Türkkaya Ataöv’s defense against the allegations caused the unsettled behaviour. While the UN was staging an 'Armenian show', a New York Times journalists attempted to prevent Prof. Ataöv from talking causing a scandal at the forum. "
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A general sense of trouble was felt at the so-called “Genocide forum' held at the United Nations, following Turkish Professor Türkkaya’s disagreement with allegations by Armenians who had organized the event. Türkkaya Ataöv’s defense against the allegations caused the unsettled behaviour. While the UN was staging an 'Armenian show', a New York Times journalists attempted to prevent Prof. Ataöv from talking causing a scandal at the forum. "
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The New Anatolian-All quiet on the Western frontErcan Citlioglu
"All quiet on the Western front
Ercan Citlioglu
e.citlioglu@e-kolay.net
01 April 2006
It's interesting to observe the recent silence in Turkey on the European Union, the one issue which certainly shouldn't be displaced among the country's ever-shifting headlines.
Although it was promised after last Oct. 3 that the screening process would be completed in January and negotiations would start on chapters, the start of negotiations was postponed to May a short while ago and with even the name of the first chapter to be negotiated being set. "
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Ercan Citlioglu
e.citlioglu@e-kolay.net
01 April 2006
It's interesting to observe the recent silence in Turkey on the European Union, the one issue which certainly shouldn't be displaced among the country's ever-shifting headlines.
Although it was promised after last Oct. 3 that the screening process would be completed in January and negotiations would start on chapters, the start of negotiations was postponed to May a short while ago and with even the name of the first chapter to be negotiated being set. "
More:The New Anatolian
The New Anatolian-Some Kurds do not want prosperity for Southeast
"Some Kurds do not want prosperity for Southeast
Ilnur Cevik
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
01 April 2006
After long years of terrorism and violence peace had been restored in practically all of our southeastern provinces thanks to the positive atmosphere created in the past few years.
First it was the military that understood that by using repression and iron-fist tactics all they did was to further alienate the people who are predominantly citizens of Kurdish origin. So the military changed its tactics and started putting more emphasis on human rights and attending to the needs of the local masses. So this was a major factor that contributed to the positive atmosphere created in the region."
More:The New Anatolian
Ilnur Cevik
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
01 April 2006
After long years of terrorism and violence peace had been restored in practically all of our southeastern provinces thanks to the positive atmosphere created in the past few years.
First it was the military that understood that by using repression and iron-fist tactics all they did was to further alienate the people who are predominantly citizens of Kurdish origin. So the military changed its tactics and started putting more emphasis on human rights and attending to the needs of the local masses. So this was a major factor that contributed to the positive atmosphere created in the region."
More:The New Anatolian
Gul: Iran and Syria to confront PKK forces - Irna
"Gul: Iran and Syria to confront PKK forces
Ankara, April 1, IRNA
Iran-Turkey-PKK
Turkey's Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Friday night in an interview with Turkey's state television, TRT1, that both Iran and Syrian have pledged to confront the forces of the Kurdish PKK party.
Gul who was taking part in a TV political debate program also said that Iran and Syria have been confronting the PKK (Turkey's Kurdish Workers Party) forces throughout the past couple of years and the three countries' intelligence agencies have been cooperating closely in many fields, including on PKK issue."
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Ankara, April 1, IRNA
Iran-Turkey-PKK
Turkey's Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Friday night in an interview with Turkey's state television, TRT1, that both Iran and Syrian have pledged to confront the forces of the Kurdish PKK party.
Gul who was taking part in a TV political debate program also said that Iran and Syria have been confronting the PKK (Turkey's Kurdish Workers Party) forces throughout the past couple of years and the three countries' intelligence agencies have been cooperating closely in many fields, including on PKK issue."
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Middle East Newsline - TURKEY BATTLES WORST RIOTS SINCE 1970s
"TURKEY BATTLES WORST RIOTS SINCE 1970s
ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey's military has been ordered to quell the worst Kurdish unrest in nearly 30 years.
The Turkish Army has deployed main battle tanks and armored personnel carriers in the southwestern city of Diyarbakir. Diyarbakir contains a huge Kurdish population and has been deemed a launching pad for attacks by the Kurdish Workers Party.
'This violence damages the image of Diyarbakir, which had been steadily improving,' Diyarbakir Gov. Efkan Ala said. 'It will delay the flow of investment here that would curb unemployment.'"
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ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey's military has been ordered to quell the worst Kurdish unrest in nearly 30 years.
The Turkish Army has deployed main battle tanks and armored personnel carriers in the southwestern city of Diyarbakir. Diyarbakir contains a huge Kurdish population and has been deemed a launching pad for attacks by the Kurdish Workers Party.
'This violence damages the image of Diyarbakir, which had been steadily improving,' Diyarbakir Gov. Efkan Ala said. 'It will delay the flow of investment here that would curb unemployment.'"
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Turkish energy minister: BTC pipeline is guarantor of the world’s energy security - Russian News - REGNUM
"Turkish energy minister: BTC pipeline is guarantor of the world’s energy security
Significant role of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline in energy security of countries in the region and the whole world was especially stressed at the conference “Turkey: Caspian region – Black Sea, oil and natural gas — 2006” held in Ankara on the initiative of the Turkish Power Engineering and Natural Resources."
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Significant role of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline and Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum gas pipeline in energy security of countries in the region and the whole world was especially stressed at the conference “Turkey: Caspian region – Black Sea, oil and natural gas — 2006” held in Ankara on the initiative of the Turkish Power Engineering and Natural Resources."
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Turkey warns children off clashes
"Turkey warns children off clashes
A Kurdish boy waves a baton during protests in Diyarbakir, Turkey
Three children aged under nine have died in clashes with riot police
Turkey's prime minister has warned that the security forces will act against women and children who he said were being used as the 'pawns of terrorism'.
Three children are among seven people to have died in several days of clashes between Kurds and Turkish riot police."
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A Kurdish boy waves a baton during protests in Diyarbakir, Turkey
Three children aged under nine have died in clashes with riot police
Turkey's prime minister has warned that the security forces will act against women and children who he said were being used as the 'pawns of terrorism'.
Three children are among seven people to have died in several days of clashes between Kurds and Turkish riot police."
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'Pope Joins Forces with Conservatives Against Turkey's Membership'
"'Pope Joins Forces with Conservatives Against Turkey's Membership'
By Foreign News Desk, Istanbul
Published: Saturday, April 01, 2006
zaman.com
The Financial Times wrote Pope Benedict XVI supports the joint initiative of the European conservative parties' he met in Rome that can cast a shadow over Turkey's membership to European Union."
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Membership'
By Foreign News Desk, Istanbul
Published: Saturday, April 01, 2006
zaman.com
The Financial Times wrote Pope Benedict XVI supports the joint initiative of the European conservative parties' he met in Rome that can cast a shadow over Turkey's membership to European Union."
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Membership'
Vorkink: Figures in Economy Offer Good Prospects
"Vorkink: Figures in Economy Offer Good Prospects
By Economy News Desk, Istanbul
Published: Saturday, April 01, 2006
zaman.com
Given the 2005 figures, the Turkish economy has had considerable progress, said Andrew Vorkink, the World Bank Director for Turkey.
A 7.6 percent growth is actually double the expectations and five times the average growth in the European Union, Vorkink said."
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By Economy News Desk, Istanbul
Published: Saturday, April 01, 2006
zaman.com
Given the 2005 figures, the Turkish economy has had considerable progress, said Andrew Vorkink, the World Bank Director for Turkey.
A 7.6 percent growth is actually double the expectations and five times the average growth in the European Union, Vorkink said."
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The New Anatolian-EU: Turkey should find peaceful solution at once
"EU: Turkey should find peaceful solution at once
The New Anatolian with AP / Ankara
The European Union on Friday called for Ankara to take urgent action to end recent clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Diyarbakir and neighboring cities.
EU spokeswoman Krisztina Nagy said the European Commission is calling on Ankara to ensure that Kurdish people are granted more cultural rights in order to ease the tension."
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The New Anatolian with AP / Ankara
The European Union on Friday called for Ankara to take urgent action to end recent clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Diyarbakir and neighboring cities.
EU spokeswoman Krisztina Nagy said the European Commission is calling on Ankara to ensure that Kurdish people are granted more cultural rights in order to ease the tension."
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'Peace is a must for Investments in SE Turkey'
"'Peace is a must for Investments in SE Turkey'
By Isa Yazar, Hasan Bozkurt, Ankara
Published: Saturday, April 01, 2006
zaman.com
The violence provoked by terror organization Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) in Diyarbakir and Batman, two southeastern cities of Turkey, has damaged the economy in the region the most."
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By Isa Yazar, Hasan Bozkurt, Ankara
Published: Saturday, April 01, 2006
zaman.com
The violence provoked by terror organization Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) in Diyarbakir and Batman, two southeastern cities of Turkey, has damaged the economy in the region the most."
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Greek Cypriots Seek for Delay with Technical Negotiations
"Greek Cypriots Seek for Delay with Technical Negotiations
By Suleyman Kurt, Ankara
Published: Saturday, April 01, 2006
zaman.com
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the Greek Cypriot Administration will come together for 'technical committee talks' in the upcoming days."
More:Greek Cypriots Seek for Delay with Technical Negotiations
By Suleyman Kurt, Ankara
Published: Saturday, April 01, 2006
zaman.com
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and the Greek Cypriot Administration will come together for 'technical committee talks' in the upcoming days."
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"Ready for business to talk Turkey
NATO ally wants more than a thin slice of America's trade
04:23 PM EST on Friday, March 31, 2006
By Jim Landers / The Dallas Morning News
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The bathrobe you might be wearing right now was probably made in Turkey. The ornamental stone at your favorite restaurant could well be Turkish.
But that's not nearly enough, argued Kürsad Tüzmen, Turkey's dapper and determined trade minister.
Mr. Tüzmen is promoting 'the year of Turkey in America,' with an emphasis on boosting trade with Texas and five other states.
'We didn't work very hard in the United States,' he said. 'But whenever I implement a strategy, I am serious. It works — definitely, it works.'"
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NATO ally wants more than a thin slice of America's trade
04:23 PM EST on Friday, March 31, 2006
By Jim Landers / The Dallas Morning News
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The bathrobe you might be wearing right now was probably made in Turkey. The ornamental stone at your favorite restaurant could well be Turkish.
But that's not nearly enough, argued Kürsad Tüzmen, Turkey's dapper and determined trade minister.
Mr. Tüzmen is promoting 'the year of Turkey in America,' with an emphasis on boosting trade with Texas and five other states.
'We didn't work very hard in the United States,' he said. 'But whenever I implement a strategy, I am serious. It works — definitely, it works.'"
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DefenseNews.com - EU Official, Study Criticize Pace of Turkish Military Reform - 03/31/06 13:42
"EU Official, Study Criticize Pace of Turkish Military Reform
By BROOKS TIGNER, BRUSSELS
Turkey’s effort to establish full civilian control over its military per Western norms has slowed in the last year, European Union experts say, though Turkish officials argue the country is making steady progress in that direction.
Ankara’s aim is to adopt European standards in all fields to prepare for eventual EU membership. But the general perception in EU circles “is that the pace of change of Turkey’s reform has slowed down in the last year,” Alessandro Missir di Lusignano, desk officer for Turkey at the European Commission, told a meeting of EU and Turkish officials here March 31, sponsored by the Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS)."
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By BROOKS TIGNER, BRUSSELS
Turkey’s effort to establish full civilian control over its military per Western norms has slowed in the last year, European Union experts say, though Turkish officials argue the country is making steady progress in that direction.
Ankara’s aim is to adopt European standards in all fields to prepare for eventual EU membership. But the general perception in EU circles “is that the pace of change of Turkey’s reform has slowed down in the last year,” Alessandro Missir di Lusignano, desk officer for Turkey at the European Commission, told a meeting of EU and Turkish officials here March 31, sponsored by the Center for European Policy Studies (CEPS)."
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Slowdown On Path To E.U.
"Slowdown On Path To E.U.
Published: 3/31/2006
BY FERAI TINC
HURRIYET- We flew from Sudan, one of the poorest and most troubled countries in Africa, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the night before. The reason for the visit to Jeddah, which was added to the program at the last minute, was the Organization for the Islamic Conference (OIC). Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s advisors said that for the first time a Turk, Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, was the OIC’s secretary general and that Erdogan had wanted to visit him for a long time. Ihsanoglu was appointed at a time when the OIC was planning institutional reforms, and he’s actively working on the issue. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) wants to draw a new profile for Turkey firstly with this week’s Arab League summit and then with the visit to the OIC. Erdogan explained this profile to the Islamic media at a press conference at OIC headquarters yesterday as follows: ‘On the one hand, there is a Turkey which started membership talks with the European Union, and on the other, there is a Turkey which undertook the secretariat general of the OIC.’"
More:Slowdown On Path To E.U.
Published: 3/31/2006
BY FERAI TINC
HURRIYET- We flew from Sudan, one of the poorest and most troubled countries in Africa, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the night before. The reason for the visit to Jeddah, which was added to the program at the last minute, was the Organization for the Islamic Conference (OIC). Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s advisors said that for the first time a Turk, Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu, was the OIC’s secretary general and that Erdogan had wanted to visit him for a long time. Ihsanoglu was appointed at a time when the OIC was planning institutional reforms, and he’s actively working on the issue. The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) wants to draw a new profile for Turkey firstly with this week’s Arab League summit and then with the visit to the OIC. Erdogan explained this profile to the Islamic media at a press conference at OIC headquarters yesterday as follows: ‘On the one hand, there is a Turkey which started membership talks with the European Union, and on the other, there is a Turkey which undertook the secretariat general of the OIC.’"
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Uncertainty over EU aid persists - Turkish Daily News Mar 31, 2006
"Uncertainty over EU aid persists
Friday, March 31, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish Cypriot President Mehmet Ali Talat said yesterday that it was not yet definite whether the European Union's financial assistance package aimed at easing the international isolation of the Turkish Cypriots would be accepted or not.
The coalition government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) is apparently facing a breakup due to the lack of an agreement over financial aid allocated by the EU."
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Friday, March 31, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish Cypriot President Mehmet Ali Talat said yesterday that it was not yet definite whether the European Union's financial assistance package aimed at easing the international isolation of the Turkish Cypriots would be accepted or not.
The coalition government of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) is apparently facing a breakup due to the lack of an agreement over financial aid allocated by the EU."
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EU enlargement chief sees tension ahead with Turkey - Turkish Daily News
"EU enlargement chief sees tension ahead with Turkey
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
ANKARA - TDN with Reuters
ARTICLE SUMMARY
Relations between the European Union and Turkey will face turbulence later this year over Cyprus, and it will take deft diplomacy to avoid a 'train crash,' EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn "
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Wednesday, March 29, 2006
ANKARA - TDN with Reuters
ARTICLE SUMMARY
Relations between the European Union and Turkey will face turbulence later this year over Cyprus, and it will take deft diplomacy to avoid a 'train crash,' EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn "
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Turkey: 'Unique' Army Complicates EU Membership Bid - RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY
"Turkey: 'Unique' Army Complicates EU Membership Bid
By Ahto Lobjakas
Turkey -- map
(RFE/RL)
The continued influence enjoyed by the army in Turkish society and politics will soon become an issue that could hamper the country's movement toward EU membership. This is the main implication of a report discussed at an academic seminar in Brussels today."
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By Ahto Lobjakas
Turkey -- map
(RFE/RL)
The continued influence enjoyed by the army in Turkish society and politics will soon become an issue that could hamper the country's movement toward EU membership. This is the main implication of a report discussed at an academic seminar in Brussels today."
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International news from swissinfo, the Swiss news platform
"No protection for children in riots: Turk PM
By Daren Butler
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Turkey's prime minister said on Friday children were being used as 'pawns of terrorism' in unrest gripping the largely Kurdish southeast and warned that security forces could not guarantee their safety.
'If you cry tomorrow, it will be in vain,' Tayyip Erdogan said in an appeal to parents to keep their children away from the worst civil unrest in decades that has seen youths burning tyres and throwing stones at security forces."
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By Daren Butler
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Turkey's prime minister said on Friday children were being used as 'pawns of terrorism' in unrest gripping the largely Kurdish southeast and warned that security forces could not guarantee their safety.
'If you cry tomorrow, it will be in vain,' Tayyip Erdogan said in an appeal to parents to keep their children away from the worst civil unrest in decades that has seen youths burning tyres and throwing stones at security forces."
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Purpose Of Terrorists Is To Destroy Turkey's Unitary System Of Government, Erdogan
"Purpose Of Terrorists Is To Destroy Turkey's Unitary System Of Government, Erdogan
Published: 3/31/2006
ANKARA - Referring to the illegal demonstrations that took place in some Turkish cities this week, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the ''purpose of the terrorists is to destroy Turkey's unitary system of government and the unity of the Republic of Turkey.''"
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Published: 3/31/2006
ANKARA - Referring to the illegal demonstrations that took place in some Turkish cities this week, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the ''purpose of the terrorists is to destroy Turkey's unitary system of government and the unity of the Republic of Turkey.''"
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Gulf Daily News-Greek bank ahead in race for Turkish pact
"Greek bank ahead in race for Turkish pact
PARIS/BRUSSELS: Euro zone interest rates are historically low and are bolstering economic growth, European Central Bank policymakers said yesterday.
ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet and other top central bankers also renewed calls for governments to speed up reforms and keep budget deficits in line, particularly given Europe's ageing population.
Their focus backed market expectations that the ECB will raise interest rates again soon, as new figures showed business confidence firming and inflation stubbornly high."
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PARIS/BRUSSELS: Euro zone interest rates are historically low and are bolstering economic growth, European Central Bank policymakers said yesterday.
ECB president Jean-Claude Trichet and other top central bankers also renewed calls for governments to speed up reforms and keep budget deficits in line, particularly given Europe's ageing population.
Their focus backed market expectations that the ECB will raise interest rates again soon, as new figures showed business confidence firming and inflation stubbornly high."
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ABC News: Travel Warning Follows Istanbul Bombing
"Travel Warning Follows Istanbul Bombing
U.S. Issues Travel Warning After Istanbul Bombing Kills One Person, Injures 13 Others
By LOUIS MEIXLER
ISTANBUL, Turkey Mar 31, 2006 (AP)— A bomb hidden in a garbage can exploded near an Istanbul bus stop Friday, killing a street vendor and injuring 13 people, officials said.
A Kurdish militant group claimed responsibility, calling the attack retaliation for the killings of Kurds in southeastern Turkey."
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U.S. Issues Travel Warning After Istanbul Bombing Kills One Person, Injures 13 Others
By LOUIS MEIXLER
ISTANBUL, Turkey Mar 31, 2006 (AP)— A bomb hidden in a garbage can exploded near an Istanbul bus stop Friday, killing a street vendor and injuring 13 people, officials said.
A Kurdish militant group claimed responsibility, calling the attack retaliation for the killings of Kurds in southeastern Turkey."
More:ABC News: Travel Warning Follows Istanbul Bombing
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