"'Too Late to Invest in Turkey for Those Hesitant'
By Abdulhamit Yildiz, Ankara
Published: Friday, April 07, 2006
zaman.com
The drive for European production is Turkey, said Jim Zaza, Turkey director for the soda giant Pepsi Bottling Group."
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Friday, April 07, 2006
Get ready for a crisis with EU - Turkish Daily News Apr 07, 2006
"Get ready for a crisis with EU
Friday, April 7, 2006
The ruling Justice and Development Party, Turkey’s relations with the European Union and of course Cyprus were extensively debated in a session of a conference held by the renowned Economist journal, at which I participated as one of the speakers "
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Friday, April 7, 2006
The ruling Justice and Development Party, Turkey’s relations with the European Union and of course Cyprus were extensively debated in a session of a conference held by the renowned Economist journal, at which I participated as one of the speakers "
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Financial Mirror-UN official optimistic Cyprus to be mine-free in a few years
"UN official optimistic Cyprus to be mine-free in a few years
07/04/2006
www.financialmirror.com
The UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus Michael Moller expressed optimism today that in a few years time Cyprus could be totally rid of landmines.
Moller was speaking at a Mine Awareness De-mining Demonstration in the buffer zone in Nicosia, organised by the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) on the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, in cooperation with the Mine Action Centre (MAC) in Cyprus.
In the framework of the event, a de-mining demonstration was held in the presence of Moller, the UNFICYP leadership, ambassadors and representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in Cyprus, Head of the European Commission Representation in Nicosia Themis Themistocleous, leaders and representatives of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties, and reporters from both communities."
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07/04/2006
www.financialmirror.com
The UN Secretary General's Special Representative in Cyprus Michael Moller expressed optimism today that in a few years time Cyprus could be totally rid of landmines.
Moller was speaking at a Mine Awareness De-mining Demonstration in the buffer zone in Nicosia, organised by the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) on the occasion of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, in cooperation with the Mine Action Centre (MAC) in Cyprus.
In the framework of the event, a de-mining demonstration was held in the presence of Moller, the UNFICYP leadership, ambassadors and representatives of foreign diplomatic missions in Cyprus, Head of the European Commission Representation in Nicosia Themis Themistocleous, leaders and representatives of Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot political parties, and reporters from both communities."
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Hürriyet-Emotion high during funerals for Turkish soldiers killed in PKK clashes
"Emotion high during funerals for Turkish soldiers killed in PKK clashes
Funerals for the 5 soldiers and 1 police officer killed as a result of PKK actions this week took place in Turkey yesterday. General Yasar Buyukanit of the Turkish Land Forces attended the funeral of Corporal Mukremin Basaran, who was buried next to his grandfather in Haymana's village of Ovaca. "
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Funerals for the 5 soldiers and 1 police officer killed as a result of PKK actions this week took place in Turkey yesterday. General Yasar Buyukanit of the Turkish Land Forces attended the funeral of Corporal Mukremin Basaran, who was buried next to his grandfather in Haymana's village of Ovaca. "
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Ankara's request for Özbey’s extradition ready - Turkish Daily News Apr 07, 2006
"Ankara's request for Özbey’s extradition ready
Friday, April 7, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
An extradition request for a Turk who is under arrest in Belgium and who is separately accused by Turkey of involvement in the murder of a prominent Turkish journalist has been sent by an Istanbul prosecutor's office to the Turkish Justice Ministry, reported the Anatolia news agency yesterday."
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Friday, April 7, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
An extradition request for a Turk who is under arrest in Belgium and who is separately accused by Turkey of involvement in the murder of a prominent Turkish journalist has been sent by an Istanbul prosecutor's office to the Turkish Justice Ministry, reported the Anatolia news agency yesterday."
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JTW News - MEPs Lagendjik, Ozdemir: PKK should stop provocations
"MEPs Lagendjik, Ozdemir: PKK should stop provocations
The New Anatolian / Brussels and Ankara
Two prominent members of the European Parliament on Thursday firmly criticized the terrorist Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) for its role in the recent violent riots in the southeast and called for an immediate stop to provocations."
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The New Anatolian / Brussels and Ankara
Two prominent members of the European Parliament on Thursday firmly criticized the terrorist Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) for its role in the recent violent riots in the southeast and called for an immediate stop to provocations."
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Ancient Christian sect prays for Turkey to join EU - Turkish Daily News Apr 07, 2006
"Ancient Christian sect prays for Turkey to join EU
Friday, April 7, 2006
Gareth Jones
MARDİN - 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."
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Friday, April 7, 2006
Gareth Jones
MARDİN - 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."
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Poll shows PKK terror feeds nationalism at home - Turkish Daily News Apr 07, 2006
"Poll shows PKK terror feeds nationalism at home
Friday, April 7, 2006
Nationalism is increasing among Turks, and separatist terrorism at the hands of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is a major factor in that rise, an opinion poll has revealed.
The poll, conducted by Infakto Research Workshop with the support of Bilgi University in Istanbul between Feb. 18-28, surveyed 800 adults; the results were published in the weekly Tempo journal."
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Friday, April 7, 2006
Nationalism is increasing among Turks, and separatist terrorism at the hands of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is a major factor in that rise, an opinion poll has revealed.
The poll, conducted by Infakto Research Workshop with the support of Bilgi University in Istanbul between Feb. 18-28, surveyed 800 adults; the results were published in the weekly Tempo journal."
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JTW - Turkish Chilli : The new, politically influenced meanings for regular Turkish words
"The new, politically influenced meanings for regular Turkish words
Once in the coffee houses (kahvehane in Turkish) or in drunk yards (meyhane), the general discussions were around football, women and politics. Now in cities people are discussing about messenger programs, virus problems and web sites. Even those who are not friendly with internet terminology refer to internet news sites more than newspapers. It is not only Turks experiencing this change, I know, but my concern is generally my fellow citizens, Turks.
Not only technology but also the political turmoil happening in and around Turkey is effecting our daily conversations and terminologies. Time to time, the international problems transform the every day words, Turks use. These new and witty meanings for everyday words inspired by boring international events may make everyone smile a bit, I hope. "
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Once in the coffee houses (kahvehane in Turkish) or in drunk yards (meyhane), the general discussions were around football, women and politics. Now in cities people are discussing about messenger programs, virus problems and web sites. Even those who are not friendly with internet terminology refer to internet news sites more than newspapers. It is not only Turks experiencing this change, I know, but my concern is generally my fellow citizens, Turks.
Not only technology but also the political turmoil happening in and around Turkey is effecting our daily conversations and terminologies. Time to time, the international problems transform the every day words, Turks use. These new and witty meanings for everyday words inspired by boring international events may make everyone smile a bit, I hope. "
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IOL: Europeans imams seek new paths for integration
"Europeans imams seek new paths for integration
07/04/2006 - 11:51:43
Muslim leaders and imams from across Europe looked ahead today to a gathering in Vienna, Austria, that one official called a “critical moment” for the faith.
The meeting will try to develop a clear identity for European Muslims that can preserve traditions, but integrate with Western political and social values."
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07/04/2006 - 11:51:43
Muslim leaders and imams from across Europe looked ahead today to a gathering in Vienna, Austria, that one official called a “critical moment” for the faith.
The meeting will try to develop a clear identity for European Muslims that can preserve traditions, but integrate with Western political and social values."
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Turks see US as main threat: poll
"Turks see US as main threat: poll
The Turkish Prime Minister leads as a nationalist leader with 40 percent and is followed by far right wing leader with 30 percent in the opinion poll."
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The Turkish Prime Minister leads as a nationalist leader with 40 percent and is followed by far right wing leader with 30 percent in the opinion poll."
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LONDRA GAZETE :Turkish banks firebombed
"Turkish banks firebombed
THREE Turkish banks in North London were firebombed in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing extensive damage to the buildings."
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THREE Turkish banks in North London were firebombed in the early hours of Tuesday morning, causing extensive damage to the buildings."
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Welcome to FreshPlaza-Growing supply of Turkish tomatoes undercuts the prices on Ukrainian greenhouse commodities
"Growing supply of Turkish tomatoes undercuts the prices on Ukrainian greenhouse commodities
According to the information provided to 'Agrooglyad: Vegetables and Fruits' journal by the Price Monitoring Specialists of the Agricultural Marketing Project, the supply growth of Turkish greenhouse tomatoes has being recently observed on Ukrainian market. The experts say that the prices go down on market, as Turkish tomatoes are sold in the low price segment despite of the fine quality, attractive look and good packing."
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According to the information provided to 'Agrooglyad: Vegetables and Fruits' journal by the Price Monitoring Specialists of the Agricultural Marketing Project, the supply growth of Turkish greenhouse tomatoes has being recently observed on Ukrainian market. The experts say that the prices go down on market, as Turkish tomatoes are sold in the low price segment despite of the fine quality, attractive look and good packing."
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LONDRA GAZETE ::David Burrowes visit's Turkish School
"David Burrowes visit's Turkish School
CONSERVATIVE MP for Enfield Southgate, David Burrowes, visited Southgate Turkish School on Friday to listen to a conference on drugs given by Dr Teoman Sırrı."
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CONSERVATIVE MP for Enfield Southgate, David Burrowes, visited Southgate Turkish School on Friday to listen to a conference on drugs given by Dr Teoman Sırrı."
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The Anatolia Times-P.K.K. Is A Terrorist Organization, European Commission
"P.K.K. Is A Terrorist Organization, European Commission
STRASBOURG - The European Commission condemned terrorist acts of PKK in Turkey.
On its session about the recent developments occurring in Turkey's Southeastern region, the Commission called on Turkey not to use extreme force while settling the incidents.
European Commissioner (on public health) Markos Kyprianou said that PKK is a terrorist organization, and it is involved in EU's terrorist organizations list.
Noting that terrorism in no way can be justified, Kyprianou said that PKK creates tension in Southeastern Anatolia through provocations."
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STRASBOURG - The European Commission condemned terrorist acts of PKK in Turkey.
On its session about the recent developments occurring in Turkey's Southeastern region, the Commission called on Turkey not to use extreme force while settling the incidents.
European Commissioner (on public health) Markos Kyprianou said that PKK is a terrorist organization, and it is involved in EU's terrorist organizations list.
Noting that terrorism in no way can be justified, Kyprianou said that PKK creates tension in Southeastern Anatolia through provocations."
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FIFA turns down Turkish and Swiss appeals
"FIFA turns down Turkish and Swiss appeals
Apr 7, 2006, 16:38 GMT
Zurich - Turkey will have to play all six designated home matches in the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign in another country and behind closed doors while Swiss player Benjamin Huggel is effectively out of the World Cup in summer, the governing football body FIFA confirmed on Friday."
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Apr 7, 2006, 16:38 GMT
Zurich - Turkey will have to play all six designated home matches in the Euro 2008 qualifying campaign in another country and behind closed doors while Swiss player Benjamin Huggel is effectively out of the World Cup in summer, the governing football body FIFA confirmed on Friday."
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Armenian Letters From The Euphrates Basin
"Armenian Letters From The Euphrates Basin
Published: 4/7/2006
ELAZIG - Letters of Armenians particularly living in Southeastern Anatolia region in the recent period of the Ottoman Empire envision collapse of the empire soon and establishment of an independent Armenian state with the support of Europe and Russia."
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Published: 4/7/2006
ELAZIG - Letters of Armenians particularly living in Southeastern Anatolia region in the recent period of the Ottoman Empire envision collapse of the empire soon and establishment of an independent Armenian state with the support of Europe and Russia."
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EUobserver.com-2010 Capital of culture
EUobserver.com: "2010 Capital of culture
On Tuesday, an expert jury will recommend winning cities for the title of European Capital of Culture 2010, with Kiev and Istanbul both vying to get the title as non-EU cities.
The two EU hopeful capitals have invested heavily in their campaigns to lobby Brussels opinion-makers, with a number of MEPs publicly supporting one of the two cities.
'I'm sure all MEPs that are against Turkish EU accession support Kiev,' an MEP recently told EUobserver, adding 'absolutely everything that has to do with Turkey is political.'"
On Tuesday, an expert jury will recommend winning cities for the title of European Capital of Culture 2010, with Kiev and Istanbul both vying to get the title as non-EU cities.
The two EU hopeful capitals have invested heavily in their campaigns to lobby Brussels opinion-makers, with a number of MEPs publicly supporting one of the two cities.
'I'm sure all MEPs that are against Turkish EU accession support Kiev,' an MEP recently told EUobserver, adding 'absolutely everything that has to do with Turkey is political.'"
The Anatolia Times-Tuzmen: We Support Annan Plan And Wish For A Fair Solution
"Tuzmen: We Support Annan Plan And Wish For A Fair Solution
ATHENS - ''Turkey supports the Annan Plan and wishes for a fair solution in Cyprus,'' said Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen in Athens today.
Tuzmen answered questions from the press corps after delivering a speech at a round-table meeting organized by the Economist Group in Athens on Thursday.
Asked why Turkey does not open its seaports and airports to vessels of Greek Cypriot administration, Tuzmen answered that this issue is not under his responsibility.
''Look, you want me to look at this matter from a political perspective. We wish for the end of isolation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and all embargoes. Let us cooperate and support bilateral trade. We do not want to see double standards. We wish for a just solution in Cyprus and within this framework support the Annan Plan,'' told Tuzmen.
Minister Tuzmen noted that Turkey and Greece can cooperate in international maritime affairs and international commerce."
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ATHENS - ''Turkey supports the Annan Plan and wishes for a fair solution in Cyprus,'' said Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen in Athens today.
Tuzmen answered questions from the press corps after delivering a speech at a round-table meeting organized by the Economist Group in Athens on Thursday.
Asked why Turkey does not open its seaports and airports to vessels of Greek Cypriot administration, Tuzmen answered that this issue is not under his responsibility.
''Look, you want me to look at this matter from a political perspective. We wish for the end of isolation of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and all embargoes. Let us cooperate and support bilateral trade. We do not want to see double standards. We wish for a just solution in Cyprus and within this framework support the Annan Plan,'' told Tuzmen.
Minister Tuzmen noted that Turkey and Greece can cooperate in international maritime affairs and international commerce."
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Armed Attack On A Taxi Station In Ankara Injures Nine
"Armed Attack On A Taxi Station In Ankara Injures Nine
Published: 4/7/2006
ANKARA - Nine people were injured in an armed attack staged on a taxi station near the Council of State building in Turkish capital of Ankara on Friday."
mORE:Armed Attack On A Taxi Station In Ankara Injures Nine
Published: 4/7/2006
ANKARA - Nine people were injured in an armed attack staged on a taxi station near the Council of State building in Turkish capital of Ankara on Friday."
mORE:Armed Attack On A Taxi Station In Ankara Injures Nine
'Turkish Prosecutors Fall Short of EU Reforms'4)
"'Turkish Prosecutors Fall Short of EU Reforms'
By Zaman, Ankara
Published: Friday, April 07, 2006
zaman.com
There are instances of Turkish prosecutors filing cases unaware of the substance of reforms, said Hans-Jörg Kretschmer, head of the Delegation of the European Commission."
mORE:'Turkish Prosecutors Fall Short of EU Reforms'
By Zaman, Ankara
Published: Friday, April 07, 2006
zaman.com
There are instances of Turkish prosecutors filing cases unaware of the substance of reforms, said Hans-Jörg Kretschmer, head of the Delegation of the European Commission."
mORE:'Turkish Prosecutors Fall Short of EU Reforms'
LONDRA GAZETE ::ony Blair talks to Turkish London
"Tony Blair talks to Turkish London
PRIME Minister Tony Blair spoke directly to the Turkish, Kurdish and Turkish Cypriot communities while launching the Labour Party’s Manifesto for London yesterday."
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PRIME Minister Tony Blair spoke directly to the Turkish, Kurdish and Turkish Cypriot communities while launching the Labour Party’s Manifesto for London yesterday."
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Reuters AlertNet - Turkish police detain Kurd rebels with explosives
"Turkish police detain Kurd rebels with explosives
07 Apr 2006 15:25:18 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, April 7 (Reuters) - Eleven members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party were arrested while preparing a bomb attack in Istanbul, state-run news agency Anatolian said on Friday, days after a bomb exploded in Turkey's biggest city.
Anatolian, citing unnamed sources, said the authorities seized 7.8 kg (17 lb) of plastic explosives where the rebels were hiding.
Police were not immediately available for comment."
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07 Apr 2006 15:25:18 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, April 7 (Reuters) - Eleven members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party were arrested while preparing a bomb attack in Istanbul, state-run news agency Anatolian said on Friday, days after a bomb exploded in Turkey's biggest city.
Anatolian, citing unnamed sources, said the authorities seized 7.8 kg (17 lb) of plastic explosives where the rebels were hiding.
Police were not immediately available for comment."
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Reuters AlertNet - Women suicide bombers hit Turkish mosque - reports
"Women suicide bombers hit Turkish mosque - reports
07 Apr 2006 16:24:37 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, April 7 (Reuters) - Two women bombers blew themselves up at a mosque in Turkey's Black Sea city Ordu on Friday, leaving one bomber dead and the other injured, media reports said.
A third person was also injured in the blast in the toilets of a Koran teaching facility, next to the mosque in Ordu, CNN Turk said. Television images showed a building that appeared to have been gutted."
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07 Apr 2006 16:24:37 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, April 7 (Reuters) - Two women bombers blew themselves up at a mosque in Turkey's Black Sea city Ordu on Friday, leaving one bomber dead and the other injured, media reports said.
A third person was also injured in the blast in the toilets of a Koran teaching facility, next to the mosque in Ordu, CNN Turk said. Television images showed a building that appeared to have been gutted."
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Thursday, April 06, 2006
International News Article | Reuters.com
"Turkey faces battle to stamp out 'honor killings'
Thu Apr 6, 2006 9:15 PM ET6
By Gareth Jones
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Fatma's family wanted her killed because they said she was having an adulterous affair while her husband was away doing his military service.
Returning home, the husband preferred to believe his wife's protestations of innocence, but the couple faced ostracism from people in their village who also believed the woman had sullied the family's honor and should pay the ultimate price."
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Thu Apr 6, 2006 9:15 PM ET6
By Gareth Jones
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey (Reuters) - Fatma's family wanted her killed because they said she was having an adulterous affair while her husband was away doing his military service.
Returning home, the husband preferred to believe his wife's protestations of innocence, but the couple faced ostracism from people in their village who also believed the woman had sullied the family's honor and should pay the ultimate price."
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Chron.com | Turkey Vows to Fight Kurdish Radicals
"Turkey Vows to Fight Kurdish Radicals
By SELCAN HACAOGLU Associated Press Writer
© 2006 The Associated Press
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — Turkey's leaders promised a tough fight against Kurdish militants but said Thursday that would not mean backtracking on reforms critical to their bid to join the European Union.
Hours later the European Commission demanded an investigation into ongoing violence that has left 16 dead after a week of the worst street clashes in decades. Two EU legislators accused Turkey of breaking international law by using pistol fire to disperse pro-Kurdish demonstrators."
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By SELCAN HACAOGLU Associated Press Writer
© 2006 The Associated Press
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — Turkey's leaders promised a tough fight against Kurdish militants but said Thursday that would not mean backtracking on reforms critical to their bid to join the European Union.
Hours later the European Commission demanded an investigation into ongoing violence that has left 16 dead after a week of the worst street clashes in decades. Two EU legislators accused Turkey of breaking international law by using pistol fire to disperse pro-Kurdish demonstrators."
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EU asks Turks for violence inquiry - World - Times Online
"EU asks Turks for violence inquiry
Turkish armed forces form part of the funeral procession for Murat Tutal, a soldier who died in clashes with Kurdish rebels near Sirnak in southeast Turkey.
The European Union urged Turkey to investigate Kurd-related violence that has left 16 people dead and hundreds injured over the past nine days. The EU said that Turkey must promote the rights of all its citizens as stipulated in a treaty under which its entry negotiations were launched."
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Turkish armed forces form part of the funeral procession for Murat Tutal, a soldier who died in clashes with Kurdish rebels near Sirnak in southeast Turkey.
The European Union urged Turkey to investigate Kurd-related violence that has left 16 people dead and hundreds injured over the past nine days. The EU said that Turkey must promote the rights of all its citizens as stipulated in a treaty under which its entry negotiations were launched."
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Hürriyet-Erdogan responds sharply to European Parliament warning on terror
"Erdogan responds sharply to European Parliament warning on terror
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a sharp response to a letter delivered to Ankara warning Turkey that 'violent methods will not solve the problems in the Southeast of Turkey.' The letter was signed by the 50 members of the European Parliament. "
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Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has issued a sharp response to a letter delivered to Ankara warning Turkey that 'violent methods will not solve the problems in the Southeast of Turkey.' The letter was signed by the 50 members of the European Parliament. "
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REPORTER.GR-Turkey's Efforts to EU Entry is Solid Example of Enlargement Policy
"Turkey's Efforts to EU Entry is Solid Example of Enlargement Policy
15:13 - 06 April 2006 - Pierre Mirel, Director of European Commision’s Candidate Countries Enlargement Department stated that enlargement is potentially the most powerful foreign policies of the EU and praised its successful course thus far in integrating countries while speaking at the Economist conference, adding that Turkey's eligibility to become an EU member will prove a solid example of this successful policy of enlargement."
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15:13 - 06 April 2006 - Pierre Mirel, Director of European Commision’s Candidate Countries Enlargement Department stated that enlargement is potentially the most powerful foreign policies of the EU and praised its successful course thus far in integrating countries while speaking at the Economist conference, adding that Turkey's eligibility to become an EU member will prove a solid example of this successful policy of enlargement."
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..:: ABHABER.COM : MEPs debate recent violence in Southeastern Turkey
"MEPs debate recent violence in Southeastern Turkey
06/04/06.
In a plenary debate on the recent outbreak of violence in southeastern Turkey, commissioner Markos Kyprianou stated that the Commission was deeply concerned over the terrorist activities of the PKK, which figures on the EU list of terrorist organisations, but also called on the Turkish security forces to show the necessary restraint towards demonstrators."
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06/04/06.
In a plenary debate on the recent outbreak of violence in southeastern Turkey, commissioner Markos Kyprianou stated that the Commission was deeply concerned over the terrorist activities of the PKK, which figures on the EU list of terrorist organisations, but also called on the Turkish security forces to show the necessary restraint towards demonstrators."
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REPORTER.GR-Greece: Turkish Mkt Attractive for Greek Investments
"Greece: Turkish Mkt Attractive for Greek Investments
12:59 - 06 April 2006 - Greece and Turkey must cooperate strategically in the sectors of bi-european networks, energy, telecoms, equity, credit and infrastructure, said Intracom Group CEO Mr. Socrates Kokkalis speaking at the Economist conference adding that the Turkish market is an interesting and promising one with growth potential, therefore the two countries need to create independent growth development synergies without letting being affected by other matter unrelated to entrepreneurship."
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12:59 - 06 April 2006 - Greece and Turkey must cooperate strategically in the sectors of bi-european networks, energy, telecoms, equity, credit and infrastructure, said Intracom Group CEO Mr. Socrates Kokkalis speaking at the Economist conference adding that the Turkish market is an interesting and promising one with growth potential, therefore the two countries need to create independent growth development synergies without letting being affected by other matter unrelated to entrepreneurship."
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REPORTER.GR-Turkey: Commerce Improved Greco-Turkish Relations, Tuzmen Says
"Turkey: Commerce Improved Greco-Turkish Relations, Tuzmen Says
16:25 - 06 April 2006 - State minister of Turkey and minister of trade, former minister of Environment, Kursad Tuzmen has also served as undersecretary of State, he posseses a solid knowledge of foreign trade affairs. He is considered to be an expert in international financial issues, while his experience as a manager in the private sector, coupled with his economics and business educational background give this young Turkish politician a European fleur in his views. A fleur that will hopefully lead his country to its European destiny. Mr. Tuzmen deplores in brief his country’s policies and expectations for the years to come, aiming at finally “conquering” the gates of Brussels."
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16:25 - 06 April 2006 - State minister of Turkey and minister of trade, former minister of Environment, Kursad Tuzmen has also served as undersecretary of State, he posseses a solid knowledge of foreign trade affairs. He is considered to be an expert in international financial issues, while his experience as a manager in the private sector, coupled with his economics and business educational background give this young Turkish politician a European fleur in his views. A fleur that will hopefully lead his country to its European destiny. Mr. Tuzmen deplores in brief his country’s policies and expectations for the years to come, aiming at finally “conquering” the gates of Brussels."
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EUobserver.com-EU states clash on political criteria in Turkey talks
"EU states clash on political criteria in Turkey talks
06.04.2006 - 17:42 CET | By Mark Beunderman
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - EU member state ambassadors on Thursday (6 April) failed to agree on the opening of the second chapter of accession negotiations with Turkey, as the UK, Spain and Finland blocked a text on political entry criteria, diplomats told EUobserver."
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06.04.2006 - 17:42 CET | By Mark Beunderman
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - EU member state ambassadors on Thursday (6 April) failed to agree on the opening of the second chapter of accession negotiations with Turkey, as the UK, Spain and Finland blocked a text on political entry criteria, diplomats told EUobserver."
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JTW - Turkish Chilli : The new, politically influenced meanings for regular Turkish words
"The new, politically influenced meanings for regular Turkish words
Once in the coffee houses (kahvehane in Turkish) or in drunk yards (meyhane), the general discussions were around football, women and politics. Now in cities people are discussing about messenger programs, virus problems and web sites. Even those who are not friendly with internet terminology refer to internet news sites more than newspapers. It is not only Turks experiencing this change, I know, but my concern is generally my fellow citizens, Turks. "
More:JTW - Turkish Chilli : The new, politically influenced meanings for regular Turkish words
Once in the coffee houses (kahvehane in Turkish) or in drunk yards (meyhane), the general discussions were around football, women and politics. Now in cities people are discussing about messenger programs, virus problems and web sites. Even those who are not friendly with internet terminology refer to internet news sites more than newspapers. It is not only Turks experiencing this change, I know, but my concern is generally my fellow citizens, Turks. "
More:JTW - Turkish Chilli : The new, politically influenced meanings for regular Turkish words
CalTrade Report - TURKEY TARGETS CALIFORNIA FOR TRADE
"TURKEY TARGETS CALIFORNIA FOR TRADE
ISTANBUL, Turkey - 04/06/06 - Turkey wants to triple the current volume of trade with the US and is looking at California as a primary target for Turkish exports and investments.
''We wish to increase the current trade volume between Turkey and US to $30 billion by 2010,'' said Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen. "
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ISTANBUL, Turkey - 04/06/06 - Turkey wants to triple the current volume of trade with the US and is looking at California as a primary target for Turkish exports and investments.
''We wish to increase the current trade volume between Turkey and US to $30 billion by 2010,'' said Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen. "
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Focus English News-The Birth of “EU Light”
"The Birth of “EU Light”
6 April 2006 | 21:36
Der Standard
Romania and Bulgaria will become the first EU member states that have more limited rights. It doesn’t matter when exactly they will join the EU – in 2007 or 2008, because behind the numerous formulations and safeguard clauses about the shortening of certain deadlines under the accession treaty, there is a simple exclusion of EU member states from the market of agrarian products or the economic “core” of the union, from the common market and the related right of votes – by the time the countries implement the EU membership criteria. With a view to that, the EU will have to give up the idea that it is a union of states with equal rights and obligations, in which the full-fledged membership is a priority of the states. A state that has joined the EU gives the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament governing opportunities, and the thought that the attempt at implementing even a project of a larger scale, such as the accession of Turkey, is becoming more and more clearer. In the meantime, the so-called “EU Light” is a step backwards from the political union toward the direction of a more liberalized economic cooperation."
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6 April 2006 | 21:36
Der Standard
Romania and Bulgaria will become the first EU member states that have more limited rights. It doesn’t matter when exactly they will join the EU – in 2007 or 2008, because behind the numerous formulations and safeguard clauses about the shortening of certain deadlines under the accession treaty, there is a simple exclusion of EU member states from the market of agrarian products or the economic “core” of the union, from the common market and the related right of votes – by the time the countries implement the EU membership criteria. With a view to that, the EU will have to give up the idea that it is a union of states with equal rights and obligations, in which the full-fledged membership is a priority of the states. A state that has joined the EU gives the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament governing opportunities, and the thought that the attempt at implementing even a project of a larger scale, such as the accession of Turkey, is becoming more and more clearer. In the meantime, the so-called “EU Light” is a step backwards from the political union toward the direction of a more liberalized economic cooperation."
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Turkish NGO builds educational institutions in other Kashmir (GreaterKashmir.com) 6/4/2006 : 2:35:54 PM
"Turkish NGO builds educational institutions in other Kashmir
TARIQ NAQASH
Muzaffarabad, April 6: A Turkish non governmental organisation has rebuilt 10 educational institutions in the quake hit zone of Pakistan administered Kashmir and neighbouring North West Frontier Province at a cost of $ 4 million which will shortly be handed over to the concerned authorities in the two regions, it was learnt here on Thursday. "
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TARIQ NAQASH
Muzaffarabad, April 6: A Turkish non governmental organisation has rebuilt 10 educational institutions in the quake hit zone of Pakistan administered Kashmir and neighbouring North West Frontier Province at a cost of $ 4 million which will shortly be handed over to the concerned authorities in the two regions, it was learnt here on Thursday. "
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'Operation Barbie' Criticised
"'Operation Barbie' Criticised
IHD criticises media exposure after police roundup of 22 women models and singers as 'violation of rights' while lawyer claims operation reflects 'typical hypocritical male solidarity' as they keep secret the names of their alleged male names. "
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IHD criticises media exposure after police roundup of 22 women models and singers as 'violation of rights' while lawyer claims operation reflects 'typical hypocritical male solidarity' as they keep secret the names of their alleged male names. "
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Yuri Nabiyev: Prospects of Kurdish Statehood - Russian News - REGNUM
Yuri Nabiyev: Prospects of Kurdish Statehood - Russian News - REGNUM
The collapse of the Ottoman Empire in 1918 was a unique chance for the Kurds to create their own state, at least, under the protectorate of the League of Nations, or, why not, the Entente. As you may know, articles 62 and 65 of the Treaty of Sevres provided for Kurdistan’s independence. But they missed that chance because of the selfsame archaism of their society.
I can’t say the Kurds did not fight for independence. The ideas of a nation’s self-determination right, officially proclaimed and partly realized by the Entente, and the Russian revolution, taken in Kurdistan as an attempt to create a new fair world system – had impressed the Kurds a lot. In 1920 the Mosul villayet, i.e. the present-day Iraqi Kurdistan, was in the flame of never-ending revolts: Sheik Mahmud Barzanji proclaimed himself as the King of Kurdistan in Sulaymaniya. He did it twice and once (1921) was even half-recognized by the British government. A similar attempt was made by the leader of the Iranian Kurds Ismail Aga Simko. But their tribal movements were doomed to failure. For the US the Kurds are the best ally in its concept to democratize the Middle East, and this regards not only Iraq, but also Iran, Syria and Turkey. So, today the US and the Kurds are building their relations on mutual benefit and, given the situation in Iran and Syria and the Kurds’ importance in Iraq, the US is strongly interested in the Kurds just as the Kurds are in the US – for they are using their relations with the US for solving their own national tasks. In any case, things will stay like that till late 2007 – for as long as the Bush Republican administration is in power. The Kurds know that, and no coincidence they insist on solving the problem of Kirkuk by the end of 2007.
These days the Kurdish cause is as acutely pressing as never before. There are many proofs of this. One proof is the news reports of just one day Apr 1 2006:
* The US administration is preparing President Bush’s meeting with representatives of the Kurdish political parties of Syria
* A national revolt is underway in Turkey. The officials of the EU, which Turkey is so much eager to join, make numerous calls for that country to solve the Kurdish problem
* Two satellite TV programs launched for Iranian Kurds
Jonathan Eric Lewis on Turkey on National Review Online
"
Talking Turkey
Our ally is drifting away.
By Jonathan Eric Lewis
Can the United States still count on Turkey? According to a July 2005 poll, some 50 percent of respondents in Turkey expressed an “absolute negative view of the United States.” A Pew Research poll taken around the same time revealed that less than 25 percent of Turks have a favorable opinion of the United States."
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Talking Turkey
Our ally is drifting away.
By Jonathan Eric Lewis
Can the United States still count on Turkey? According to a July 2005 poll, some 50 percent of respondents in Turkey expressed an “absolute negative view of the United States.” A Pew Research poll taken around the same time revealed that less than 25 percent of Turks have a favorable opinion of the United States."
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Tension over 'Diyarbakir' Grows Between Turkey and EU
"Tension over 'Diyarbakir' Grows Between Turkey and EU
By Emre Demir, Strasbourg
Published: Thursday, April 06, 2006
zaman.com
Calls from several members of the European Parliament to halt Turkey’s accession talks due to the incidents in Diyarbakir met with a firm rebuttal from Olli Rehn, European Union Commissioner for Enlargement."
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By Emre Demir, Strasbourg
Published: Thursday, April 06, 2006
zaman.com
Calls from several members of the European Parliament to halt Turkey’s accession talks due to the incidents in Diyarbakir met with a firm rebuttal from Olli Rehn, European Union Commissioner for Enlargement."
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US provokes PKK: Turkish official
"US provokes PKK: Turkish official
The governor of Elazig said it was wrong to say there were two nations in Turkey, stressing that all those living under the republic were Turks."
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The governor of Elazig said it was wrong to say there were two nations in Turkey, stressing that all those living under the republic were Turks."
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European Union Struggles to Condemn Terrorism
"European Union Struggles to Condemn Terrorism
By Selcuk Gultasli, Brussels
Published: Thursday, April 06, 2006
zaman.com
The European Union (EU) is again having difficulty reacting to the growing incidents in Turkey with the provocation of the terror network the PKK (Kurdish Workers’ Party), following the killing of PKK terrorists."
More:European Union Struggles to Condemn Terrorism
By Selcuk Gultasli, Brussels
Published: Thursday, April 06, 2006
zaman.com
The European Union (EU) is again having difficulty reacting to the growing incidents in Turkey with the provocation of the terror network the PKK (Kurdish Workers’ Party), following the killing of PKK terrorists."
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Turkish P.M. Due To Netherlands
"Turkish P.M. Due To Netherlands
Published: 4/5/2006
ANKARA - Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a visit to the Netherlands on April 19th.
Erdogan will be presented by ''World Leadership Award'' given by the Economic Faculty Association (EFR) of Rotterdam's Erasmus University during his two-day stay in this country."
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Published: 4/5/2006
ANKARA - Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan will pay a visit to the Netherlands on April 19th.
Erdogan will be presented by ''World Leadership Award'' given by the Economic Faculty Association (EFR) of Rotterdam's Erasmus University during his two-day stay in this country."
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Project On Elimination Of Worst Forms Of Child Labor
"Project On Elimination Of Worst Forms Of Child Labor
Published: 4/5/2006
ANKARA - ''We never forgive those who give petrol bombs to children,'' said Turkish Labor & Social Security Minister Murat Basesgioglu.
Making a keynote speech in inauguration ceremony of ILO's project on ''Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labor in Turkey'' in Ankara, Basesgioglu indicated that child labor has dropped 50 percent since 1992."
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Published: 4/5/2006
ANKARA - ''We never forgive those who give petrol bombs to children,'' said Turkish Labor & Social Security Minister Murat Basesgioglu.
Making a keynote speech in inauguration ceremony of ILO's project on ''Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labor in Turkey'' in Ankara, Basesgioglu indicated that child labor has dropped 50 percent since 1992."
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An ancient land revives love of the grape
"An ancient land revives love of the grape
William M. Dowd
Hearst Newspapers
Apr. 6, 2006 12:00 AM
A few years back, I hosted a wine tasting at which I supplied the basic lineup but invited guests to bring a bottle along. The catch: It had to be from a country bordering the Mediterranean."
More:An ancient land revives love of the grape
William M. Dowd
Hearst Newspapers
Apr. 6, 2006 12:00 AM
A few years back, I hosted a wine tasting at which I supplied the basic lineup but invited guests to bring a bottle along. The catch: It had to be from a country bordering the Mediterranean."
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Greens move to disallow govt's PKK ban
"Greens move to disallow govt's PKK ban
Thursday Apr 6 12:25 AEST
The Greens will move to disallow a federal government ban on the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK).
Greens leader Bob Brown announced the move ahead of a review of the PKK's listing as a terrorist organisation.
Senator Brown said the Kurdish community had received limited opportunity to contribute to the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security review, due to be handed down next week."
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Thursday Apr 6 12:25 AEST
The Greens will move to disallow a federal government ban on the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK).
Greens leader Bob Brown announced the move ahead of a review of the PKK's listing as a terrorist organisation.
Senator Brown said the Kurdish community had received limited opportunity to contribute to the Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security review, due to be handed down next week."
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Japan : Turkey is crossroad between Europe & Asia for Japan, says Yoichi Kanno - Textile Fashion News Fibre2Fashion
"Japan : Turkey is crossroad between Europe & Asia for Japan, says Yoichi Kanno
April 6, 2006
Yoichi Kanno, Former Chairman of the Japanese Society of Istanbul says Turkey is by no means a nation bogged down in the past glories of the Ottoman Empire. It is forecasted that Turkey will develop into a major consumer market, based on its population of over 70 million, which is larger than that of any European country except Germany, and its dynamic economic growth.
Moreover, Turkey's present administration is powerfully promoting reforms and energetically carrying out the privatization of state enterprises. "
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April 6, 2006
Yoichi Kanno, Former Chairman of the Japanese Society of Istanbul says Turkey is by no means a nation bogged down in the past glories of the Ottoman Empire. It is forecasted that Turkey will develop into a major consumer market, based on its population of over 70 million, which is larger than that of any European country except Germany, and its dynamic economic growth.
Moreover, Turkey's present administration is powerfully promoting reforms and energetically carrying out the privatization of state enterprises. "
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..:: ABHABER.COM :Ankara, Athens at loggerheads on path to Cyprus peace
"Ankara, Athens at loggerheads on path to Cyprus peace
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis yesterday voiced the need for those concerned to work on a new Cyprus peace plan which respects the EU acquis, citing the membership of Greek Cyprus in the 25-nation bloc.
However Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Namik Tan stressed yesterday that a solution to the Cyrus problem should only be found under the United Nations' auspices, underlining continued Greek and Greek Cypriot efforts to bring the Cyprus issue before the EU. Bakoyannis, at a joint press conference with her Greek Cypriot counterpart George Iacovou, also insisted on a previous statement of 'The Annan plan is history,' referring to the rejection of the plan by the Greek Cypriots. "
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Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyannis yesterday voiced the need for those concerned to work on a new Cyprus peace plan which respects the EU acquis, citing the membership of Greek Cyprus in the 25-nation bloc.
However Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Namik Tan stressed yesterday that a solution to the Cyrus problem should only be found under the United Nations' auspices, underlining continued Greek and Greek Cypriot efforts to bring the Cyprus issue before the EU. Bakoyannis, at a joint press conference with her Greek Cypriot counterpart George Iacovou, also insisted on a previous statement of 'The Annan plan is history,' referring to the rejection of the plan by the Greek Cypriots. "
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Italy reaffirms it will continue to support Turkey after polls - Turkish Daily News Apr 06, 2006
"Italy reaffirms it will continue to support Turkey after polls
Thursday, April 6, 2006
FATMA DEMİRELLİ
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Italy, now one of the most fervent supporters of Turkey's membership in the European Union, will remain so even after a possible change of power in the country following this weekend's parliamentary elections, Italy's ambassador to Turkey said."
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Thursday, April 6, 2006
FATMA DEMİRELLİ
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Italy, now one of the most fervent supporters of Turkey's membership in the European Union, will remain so even after a possible change of power in the country following this weekend's parliamentary elections, Italy's ambassador to Turkey said."
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Ankara closely following all PKK media activities - Turkish Daily News Apr 06, 2006
"Ankara closely following all PKK media activities
Thursday, April 6, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkey's expectation of the eradication of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) from neighboring Iraq is adequately clear, Foreign Ministry spokesman Namık Tan said on Wednesday, while calling on the international community as well as U.S. and Iraqi authorities to take the necessary initiatives."
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Thursday, April 6, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkey's expectation of the eradication of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) from neighboring Iraq is adequately clear, Foreign Ministry spokesman Namık Tan said on Wednesday, while calling on the international community as well as U.S. and Iraqi authorities to take the necessary initiatives."
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Aydin Dogan named biggest taxpayer in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Apr 06, 2006
"Aydin Dogan named biggest taxpayer in Istanbul
Thursday, April 6, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Aydın Doğan, president of Doğan Holding and owner of many Turkish newspaper and media outlets, broke the record in 2005 for the highest amount of income taxes paid to the state.
Weighing in with YTL 10.32 million worth of income tax payments, Doğan beat out other giants of industry and commerce such as Vehbi Koç's daughter Semahat Sevim Arsel, İbrahim Bodur, Turgay Ciner and İzzet Bayraktar."
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Thursday, April 6, 2006
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Aydın Doğan, president of Doğan Holding and owner of many Turkish newspaper and media outlets, broke the record in 2005 for the highest amount of income taxes paid to the state.
Weighing in with YTL 10.32 million worth of income tax payments, Doğan beat out other giants of industry and commerce such as Vehbi Koç's daughter Semahat Sevim Arsel, İbrahim Bodur, Turgay Ciner and İzzet Bayraktar."
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..:: ABHABER.COM : EU Secretariat prepares new package for EU harmonization
"EU Secretariat prepares new package for EU harmonization
Ankara is launching a new European Union harmonization package that would 'fill in the gaps' in its harmonization efforts.
The EU package, which was disclosed by Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul earlier this week, will be presented to the EU ambassadors on Friday. In an unexpected move Ankara contacted EU-Term President Austria on Wednesday morning and announced that Oguz Demiralp, the head of the European Union Secretariat-General, is to brief the representatives of the EU on the contents of the package."
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Ankara is launching a new European Union harmonization package that would 'fill in the gaps' in its harmonization efforts.
The EU package, which was disclosed by Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul earlier this week, will be presented to the EU ambassadors on Friday. In an unexpected move Ankara contacted EU-Term President Austria on Wednesday morning and announced that Oguz Demiralp, the head of the European Union Secretariat-General, is to brief the representatives of the EU on the contents of the package."
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Financial Mirror-Encouraging Turkey's European orientation
"Encouraging Turkey's European orientation
06/04/2006
www.financialmirror.com
By James Ker-Lindsay
In recent weeks there have been signs of a growing mood of nationalism in the Turkish Government. Just over ten days ago Prime Minister Erdogan warned that Turkey would not discuss certain educational and cultural matters as a part of its accession process. He then risked opening up a new rift with Greece by rebuking Athens over its treatment of the Muslim minority in Western Thrace -- this less than two years after he praised Greece on the very same issue. Meanwhile, his administration continues to insist that it will not open its ports to Cypriots ships and aircraft, despite repeated demands to do so by EU officials."
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06/04/2006
www.financialmirror.com
By James Ker-Lindsay
In recent weeks there have been signs of a growing mood of nationalism in the Turkish Government. Just over ten days ago Prime Minister Erdogan warned that Turkey would not discuss certain educational and cultural matters as a part of its accession process. He then risked opening up a new rift with Greece by rebuking Athens over its treatment of the Muslim minority in Western Thrace -- this less than two years after he praised Greece on the very same issue. Meanwhile, his administration continues to insist that it will not open its ports to Cypriots ships and aircraft, despite repeated demands to do so by EU officials."
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The New Anatolian-Political elite unaware of the Kurdish realities
"Political elite unaware of the Kurdish realities
Ilnur Cevik
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
06 April 2006
Debates in Parliament on Tuesday on the recent violent events in southeastern Turkey simply show that neither political parties nor the political elite of our country are really aware of the Kurdish reality.
They approach the issue purely from a nationalistic angle and with the same old, classic arguments that have done nothing to solve the issue that's claimed more than 38,000 lives since 1984."
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Ilnur Cevik
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
06 April 2006
Debates in Parliament on Tuesday on the recent violent events in southeastern Turkey simply show that neither political parties nor the political elite of our country are really aware of the Kurdish reality.
They approach the issue purely from a nationalistic angle and with the same old, classic arguments that have done nothing to solve the issue that's claimed more than 38,000 lives since 1984."
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The New Anatolian-Turkey plays the game according to EU rules
"Turkey plays the game according to EU rules
Zeynep Gurcanli
gurcanli@thenewanatolian.com
06 April 2006
Pro-Kurdish Roj-TV, which broadcasts from Denmark, entered Turkish political discussions through a sudden rise in terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) activities in the southeast early last year. Ankara, after closely monitoring the channel's broadcasts, drew the conclusion that Roj-TV is affiliated to the terrorist PKK.
The Turkish prime minister's political maneuver of boycotting a scheduled joint news conference with his Danish counterpart Anders Fogh Rasmussen in Copenhagen to protest the presence of a Roj-TV journalist there, again last year, added further fuel to the issue and brought it to the very top of issues addressed by the Turkish public. "
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Zeynep Gurcanli
gurcanli@thenewanatolian.com
06 April 2006
Pro-Kurdish Roj-TV, which broadcasts from Denmark, entered Turkish political discussions through a sudden rise in terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) activities in the southeast early last year. Ankara, after closely monitoring the channel's broadcasts, drew the conclusion that Roj-TV is affiliated to the terrorist PKK.
The Turkish prime minister's political maneuver of boycotting a scheduled joint news conference with his Danish counterpart Anders Fogh Rasmussen in Copenhagen to protest the presence of a Roj-TV journalist there, again last year, added further fuel to the issue and brought it to the very top of issues addressed by the Turkish public. "
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European Parliament Discusses Unrest in SE Turkey
"European Parliament Discusses Unrest in SE Turkey
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Thursday, April 06, 2006
zaman.com
The European Parliament (EP) General Assembly is to discuss the recent public disturbances that took place in southeastern Turkey during Thursday's session in Strasbourg.
No motions are expected to be voted at the end of the session.
Representatives of the European Union (EU) Commission and Council of the EU will also take the floor during the discussions in the parliament, in addition to MEPs."
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By Cihan News Agency
Published: Thursday, April 06, 2006
zaman.com
The European Parliament (EP) General Assembly is to discuss the recent public disturbances that took place in southeastern Turkey during Thursday's session in Strasbourg.
No motions are expected to be voted at the end of the session.
Representatives of the European Union (EU) Commission and Council of the EU will also take the floor during the discussions in the parliament, in addition to MEPs."
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Democracy culture - Turkish Daily News Apr 06, 2006
"Democracy culture
Thursday, April 6, 2006
TDN editorial by Yusuf KANLI
We Turks like to say there is not much different in the general behavioral patterns of Turks, Italians, Greeks and other nations of the Mediterranean basin.
Indeed, this national comparison hypothesis may have some relevance, but what is definite is that we have not much in common with today's people of Greece or Italy. The similarity we have with Italy was the Italy of, let's say, the 1940s and 1950s, when chauvinism and nationalism were credible currency, or in the 1980s and 1990s, when some deep dark forces were almost sovereign in that country. Our similarity with Greece was more with the Greece of the 1960s and 1970s, when military dominance in politics was the rule of the game."
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Thursday, April 6, 2006
TDN editorial by Yusuf KANLI
We Turks like to say there is not much different in the general behavioral patterns of Turks, Italians, Greeks and other nations of the Mediterranean basin.
Indeed, this national comparison hypothesis may have some relevance, but what is definite is that we have not much in common with today's people of Greece or Italy. The similarity we have with Italy was the Italy of, let's say, the 1940s and 1950s, when chauvinism and nationalism were credible currency, or in the 1980s and 1990s, when some deep dark forces were almost sovereign in that country. Our similarity with Greece was more with the Greece of the 1960s and 1970s, when military dominance in politics was the rule of the game."
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They do not want it - Turkish Daily News Apr 06, 2006
"They do not want it
Thursday, April 6, 2006
It is no pleasure at all having to write about the incidents in the Southeast upon returning from a two-week trip to America that centered on the Armenian question. "
More:They do not want it - Turkish Daily News Apr 06, 2006
Thursday, April 6, 2006
It is no pleasure at all having to write about the incidents in the Southeast upon returning from a two-week trip to America that centered on the Armenian question. "
More:They do not want it - Turkish Daily News Apr 06, 2006
Poll reveals true Greek Cypriot sentiments - Turkish Daily News Apr 06, 2006
"Poll reveals true Greek Cypriot sentiments
Thursday, April 6, 2006
It was in yesterday’s Turkish Daily News. A poll conducted by Greek Cypriot state broadcaster CyBC has shown that almost half of the 1,200 Greek Cypriots questioned do not want to live with their Turkish 'brothers,' who they say should live separately. "
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Thursday, April 6, 2006
It was in yesterday’s Turkish Daily News. A poll conducted by Greek Cypriot state broadcaster CyBC has shown that almost half of the 1,200 Greek Cypriots questioned do not want to live with their Turkish 'brothers,' who they say should live separately. "
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The New Anatolian-Turkey, Arab countries hold secret talks on Iraq, Iran
"Turkey, Arab countries hold secret talks on Iraq, Iran
The New Anatolian / Ankara with AP
Top intelligence officers from Turkey and several Arab countries have been secretly meeting to block Iran's rising influence as well as to coordinate their governments' strategies in case civil war erupts in Iraq, Arab diplomats told the AP on Tuesday."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara with AP
Top intelligence officers from Turkey and several Arab countries have been secretly meeting to block Iran's rising influence as well as to coordinate their governments' strategies in case civil war erupts in Iraq, Arab diplomats told the AP on Tuesday."
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The New Anatolian-Talks in Parliament signal hard road ahead for Kurdish issue
"Talks in Parliament signal hard road ahead for Kurdish issue
Sedat Bozkurt
The declarations in Parliament's session on terror, made by various politicians from different parts of the political spectrum, show that the Kurdish question in Turkey has entered a phase which is even more difficult than its past thorny path.
Reading between the lines, the debate in Parliament Tuesday also demonstrated that the Kurdish problem, which had always been left in the shadow of terrorism, has made little progress over the last few years."
More:The New Anatolian
Sedat Bozkurt
The declarations in Parliament's session on terror, made by various politicians from different parts of the political spectrum, show that the Kurdish question in Turkey has entered a phase which is even more difficult than its past thorny path.
Reading between the lines, the debate in Parliament Tuesday also demonstrated that the Kurdish problem, which had always been left in the shadow of terrorism, has made little progress over the last few years."
More:The New Anatolian
..:: ABHABER.COM :US offers stronger support to Turkey against PKK
"US offers stronger support to Turkey against PKK
The United States has started to provide Turkey with stronger intelligence and political support in combating the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its affiliates, diplomatic sources told The New Anatolian on Wednesday. "
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The United States has started to provide Turkey with stronger intelligence and political support in combating the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its affiliates, diplomatic sources told The New Anatolian on Wednesday. "
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Wednesday, April 05, 2006
NPR : American and Turkish Journalism -- a Comparison
"American and Turkish Journalism -- a Comparison
NPR.org, April 5, 2006 · Hundreds of foreign journalists visit the United States each year at the invitation of the State Department. They visit a variety of newsrooms, meet their American counterparts and see for themselves how our journalism works in Washington, D.C., and in other parts of the country.
Last week, five American journalists and academics (including me), were invited to return the favor by going to Turkey to meet with journalists in Istanbul and Ankara. The Turkish journalists we met came from all sides of the political and media spectrum – everything from a pro-government Islamist daily called Yeni Safak to a very familiar-looking all-news television channel known as CNN Turk."
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NPR.org, April 5, 2006 · Hundreds of foreign journalists visit the United States each year at the invitation of the State Department. They visit a variety of newsrooms, meet their American counterparts and see for themselves how our journalism works in Washington, D.C., and in other parts of the country.
Last week, five American journalists and academics (including me), were invited to return the favor by going to Turkey to meet with journalists in Istanbul and Ankara. The Turkish journalists we met came from all sides of the political and media spectrum – everything from a pro-government Islamist daily called Yeni Safak to a very familiar-looking all-news television channel known as CNN Turk."
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Financial Mirror-Greek FM urges Turkey to implement obligations on Cyprus
"Greek FM urges Turkey to implement obligations on Cyprus
05/04/2006
www.financialmirror.com
Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyiannis called on Turkey Wednesday to fulfill its obligations towards the European Union and join the United Nations technical committees that will investigate new ways to resolve the Cyprus problem.
Speaking after her meeting in Nicosia with Cyprus Foreign Minister George Iacovou, Bakoyiannis repeated the statement made by Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn that Turkey has undertaken a commitment to implement the Ankara Protocol.
'This is what the EU expects from Turkey. It is therefore important for this aim to be achieved, that Turkey comes closer to the EU,' Bakoyiannis said.
The main obstacle at present is Turkey’s refusal to open up its ports and airports to Cypriot vessels and aircraft, bargaining in exchange for a better financial deal for Turkish Cypriots living in the north of the island, including their right to trade freely with the outer world.
The Greek Foreign Minister said she was optimistic that the pro-European forces in Turkey will prevail."
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05/04/2006
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Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyiannis called on Turkey Wednesday to fulfill its obligations towards the European Union and join the United Nations technical committees that will investigate new ways to resolve the Cyprus problem.
Speaking after her meeting in Nicosia with Cyprus Foreign Minister George Iacovou, Bakoyiannis repeated the statement made by Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn that Turkey has undertaken a commitment to implement the Ankara Protocol.
'This is what the EU expects from Turkey. It is therefore important for this aim to be achieved, that Turkey comes closer to the EU,' Bakoyiannis said.
The main obstacle at present is Turkey’s refusal to open up its ports and airports to Cypriot vessels and aircraft, bargaining in exchange for a better financial deal for Turkish Cypriots living in the north of the island, including their right to trade freely with the outer world.
The Greek Foreign Minister said she was optimistic that the pro-European forces in Turkey will prevail."
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Guardian Unlimited | Special reports | Turkey warned hardline tactics may derail EU talks
"Turkey warned hardline tactics may derail EU talks
Nicholas Watt in Brussels and David Gow in Istanbul
Thursday April 6, 2006
The Guardian
Turkey has been given a blunt warning by Brussels that it is jeopardising its 40-year dream of joining the European Union by failing to negotiate in good faith.
Ankara's supporters are growing exasperated with Turkey's hardline tactics, which are strengthening the hands of its opponents in the EU."
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Nicholas Watt in Brussels and David Gow in Istanbul
Thursday April 6, 2006
The Guardian
Turkey has been given a blunt warning by Brussels that it is jeopardising its 40-year dream of joining the European Union by failing to negotiate in good faith.
Ankara's supporters are growing exasperated with Turkey's hardline tactics, which are strengthening the hands of its opponents in the EU."
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Resurfacing in Turkey: Deadly old hatreds - Print Version - International Herald Tribune
"Resurfacing in Turkey: Deadly old hatreds
By Ian Fisher The New York Times
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey Violent clashes between Kurds and security forces reignited in Turkey over the last week, jolting memories here back to an old problem that still stands as a dangerous block on the nation's path toward greater prosperity and democracy.
After a decade of calm, at least 20 people were killed in protests, most in the guerrilla battleground of the Kurdish southeast but also in cosmopolitan Istanbul. Among the dead were a 6- year-old boy and a 78-year-old man, Halit Sogut, whose relatives asked on Tuesday how this was still possible in a nation that saw its rightful place in the European Union."
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By Ian Fisher The New York Times
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2006
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey Violent clashes between Kurds and security forces reignited in Turkey over the last week, jolting memories here back to an old problem that still stands as a dangerous block on the nation's path toward greater prosperity and democracy.
After a decade of calm, at least 20 people were killed in protests, most in the guerrilla battleground of the Kurdish southeast but also in cosmopolitan Istanbul. Among the dead were a 6- year-old boy and a 78-year-old man, Halit Sogut, whose relatives asked on Tuesday how this was still possible in a nation that saw its rightful place in the European Union."
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Gul: A New Reform Wave Will Be Launched
"Gul: A New Reform Wave Will Be Launched
Published: 4/5/2006
ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul has announced, ''a new reform wave will be launched. It will be made public soon.''
FM Gul met representatives from several press organs over a breakfast in Ankara on Tuesday."
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Published: 4/5/2006
ANKARA - Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul has announced, ''a new reform wave will be launched. It will be made public soon.''
FM Gul met representatives from several press organs over a breakfast in Ankara on Tuesday."
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Economic And Social Development Are Important For Southeastern Anatolia, Rehn
"Economic And Social Development Are Important For Southeastern Anatolia, Rehn
Published: 4/5/2006
STRASBOURG - ''Economic and social development are important for Southeastern Anatolia,'' European Commissioner for enlargement Olli Rehn said on Tuesday."
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Published: 4/5/2006
STRASBOURG - ''Economic and social development are important for Southeastern Anatolia,'' European Commissioner for enlargement Olli Rehn said on Tuesday."
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EU extends poultry ban on Turkey, Romania, Croatia - Forbes.com
"EU extends poultry ban on Turkey, Romania, Croatia
04.05.2006, 02:38 PM
BRUSSELS (AFX) - The European Union extended for three months an import ban on poultry and poultry products from Turkey, Romania and parts of Croatia, after new outbreaks of bird flu, officials said.
EU health experts approved a proposal by the European Commission to extend the ban from April 30 to July 31, said the commission in a statement. "
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04.05.2006, 02:38 PM
BRUSSELS (AFX) - The European Union extended for three months an import ban on poultry and poultry products from Turkey, Romania and parts of Croatia, after new outbreaks of bird flu, officials said.
EU health experts approved a proposal by the European Commission to extend the ban from April 30 to July 31, said the commission in a statement. "
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The Anatolia Times-Wilson Says P.K.K. Problem Should Be Resolved
"Wilson Says P.K.K. Problem Should Be Resolved
ISTANBUL - U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson said on Tuesday that the United States did not want Turkey to be troubled by the terrorist organization PKK, adding that the PKK problem should be resolved.
Speaking at a luncheon hosted by Turkish-American Businessmen's Association (TABA-AmCham) in Istanbul, Wilson said that the terrorist organization PKK could not shelter in Iraq for a long time after formation of a powerful central government in Baghdad.
He noted that the United States had been cooperating with Turkey to halt financial resources of the terrorist organization.
Upon a question about the visit of Hamas leaders to Turkey in February, Wilson said that many U.S. congressmen expressed anger and concern about the visit. He noted that the visit disappointed many U.S. politicians.
Replying to a question about Iran, Wilson said that an international consensus should be created to prevent Iran from maintaining its nuclear efforts.
Wilson extended the United States' support to Turkey's EU process, and highlighted importance of Turkish government's completing economic and political reforms with determination."
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ISTANBUL - U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson said on Tuesday that the United States did not want Turkey to be troubled by the terrorist organization PKK, adding that the PKK problem should be resolved.
Speaking at a luncheon hosted by Turkish-American Businessmen's Association (TABA-AmCham) in Istanbul, Wilson said that the terrorist organization PKK could not shelter in Iraq for a long time after formation of a powerful central government in Baghdad.
He noted that the United States had been cooperating with Turkey to halt financial resources of the terrorist organization.
Upon a question about the visit of Hamas leaders to Turkey in February, Wilson said that many U.S. congressmen expressed anger and concern about the visit. He noted that the visit disappointed many U.S. politicians.
Replying to a question about Iran, Wilson said that an international consensus should be created to prevent Iran from maintaining its nuclear efforts.
Wilson extended the United States' support to Turkey's EU process, and highlighted importance of Turkish government's completing economic and political reforms with determination."
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'The EU Should Relieve Turkey'
"'The EU Should Relieve Turkey'
By Suleyman Kurt, Ankara
Published: Wednesday, April 05, 2006
zaman.com
Matt Bryza, US Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, revealed that the United States asked for economic isolations imposed on Cypriot Turks to be lifted in a gathering with foreign ministry officials in Ankara yesterday."
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By Suleyman Kurt, Ankara
Published: Wednesday, April 05, 2006
zaman.com
Matt Bryza, US Deputy Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs, revealed that the United States asked for economic isolations imposed on Cypriot Turks to be lifted in a gathering with foreign ministry officials in Ankara yesterday."
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Ambassadors of Baltic States to Turkey meet with Turkey's Minister of National Defence and Commander-in-Chief of Turkish Armed forces
Ambassadors of Baltic States to Turkey meet with Turkey's Minister of National Defence and Commander-in-Chief of Turkish Armed forces [2006-04-04 00:00:00]
On 4 April 2006, the Ambassadors of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania to Turkey (Ivars Pundurs, Markt Volmer and Vitautas Nauduzas), met with Turkey's Minister of National Defence Vecdi Gonul and the Commander-in-Chief of the Turkish Armed forces, General Hilmi Özkök, to thank them for the decision of the Turkish government to take over the NATO air patrolling mission in the Baltic States as from 1 April.
At the meeting, the ambassadors noted that the air-patrolling mission is a visible acknowledgement of membership of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania in NATO, thus promoting Baltic States security. The officials discussed options for air patrolling in Baltic air space after 2007.
The ambassadors thanked Turkey for its support during the Baltic States' accession to NATO, expressed their support to Turkey's accession to the European Union, and proposed to continue sharing their experience of EU accession talks.
The Turkish officials said they were pleased at the visit of the Ambassadors of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, and their expression of gratitude. Turkish Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul emphasized that Turkey had never recognised annexation of the Baltic States and had supported their membership of NATO.
The Turkish officials invited officers and soldiers of the Baltic States to make use of a training centre and NATO schools in Turkey to improve their knowledge and skills.
On 4 April 2006, the Ambassadors of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania to Turkey (Ivars Pundurs, Markt Volmer and Vitautas Nauduzas), met with Turkey's Minister of National Defence Vecdi Gonul and the Commander-in-Chief of the Turkish Armed forces, General Hilmi Özkök, to thank them for the decision of the Turkish government to take over the NATO air patrolling mission in the Baltic States as from 1 April.
At the meeting, the ambassadors noted that the air-patrolling mission is a visible acknowledgement of membership of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania in NATO, thus promoting Baltic States security. The officials discussed options for air patrolling in Baltic air space after 2007.
The ambassadors thanked Turkey for its support during the Baltic States' accession to NATO, expressed their support to Turkey's accession to the European Union, and proposed to continue sharing their experience of EU accession talks.
The Turkish officials said they were pleased at the visit of the Ambassadors of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania, and their expression of gratitude. Turkish Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul emphasized that Turkey had never recognised annexation of the Baltic States and had supported their membership of NATO.
The Turkish officials invited officers and soldiers of the Baltic States to make use of a training centre and NATO schools in Turkey to improve their knowledge and skills.
The World from Berlin: Turkish-German or Just German? - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
"Turkish-German or Just German?
A media firestorm over violence by Turkish and Arab students at a Berlin school has scared some German leaders into calling for an 'integration summit' to deal with allegedly simmering immigration problems. But the country's newspapers are skeptical."
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A media firestorm over violence by Turkish and Arab students at a Berlin school has scared some German leaders into calling for an 'integration summit' to deal with allegedly simmering immigration problems. But the country's newspapers are skeptical."
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Daily Times -‘US looking to carve Kurdish state from Turkey, Iran and Syria’
"‘US looking to carve Kurdish state from Turkey, Iran and Syria’
ISTANBUL: The Iranian ambassador to Ankara urged Turkey, Iran and Syria to form a joint policy on the Kurdish issue, saying in an interview published on Tuesday that if they did not, “the US will carve pieces from us for a Kurdish state.”
Turkey, Syria and Iran share borders and have large Kurdish populations that separatist militants would like to see as part of an independent Kurdish state. Turkey in particular fears such a scenario, and has been roiled in the past week by anti-state Kurdish riots that have left 15 dead and hundreds injured. "
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ISTANBUL: The Iranian ambassador to Ankara urged Turkey, Iran and Syria to form a joint policy on the Kurdish issue, saying in an interview published on Tuesday that if they did not, “the US will carve pieces from us for a Kurdish state.”
Turkey, Syria and Iran share borders and have large Kurdish populations that separatist militants would like to see as part of an independent Kurdish state. Turkey in particular fears such a scenario, and has been roiled in the past week by anti-state Kurdish riots that have left 15 dead and hundreds injured. "
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The right message: More reforms - Turkish Daily News Apr 05, 2006
"The right message: More reforms
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
TDN editorial by Yusuf KANLI
Early in the morning Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül, at breakfast with some senior journalists, and hours later Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underlined what we believe to be the right message that the Turks, Turkey's friends in the international community -- particularly the European Union -- and most important of all the Kurdish separatist terrorists must listen to very carefully: There will not be any letup in Turkey's anti-terrorism resolve; the security forces will undertake every possible measure to combat terrorism; and the government in Ankara is determined to foil the plot of the terrorist gang and remain anchored to further reform and wider democracy in the country."
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
TDN editorial by Yusuf KANLI
Early in the morning Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül, at breakfast with some senior journalists, and hours later Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan underlined what we believe to be the right message that the Turks, Turkey's friends in the international community -- particularly the European Union -- and most important of all the Kurdish separatist terrorists must listen to very carefully: There will not be any letup in Turkey's anti-terrorism resolve; the security forces will undertake every possible measure to combat terrorism; and the government in Ankara is determined to foil the plot of the terrorist gang and remain anchored to further reform and wider democracy in the country."
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Two businessmen break taboos - Turkish Daily News Apr 05, 2006
"Two businessmen break taboos
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Turkish-Greek relations, once ruined by politicians, have entered a new era with the Finansbank-NBG partnership. We need to see this development not as a sale but as a political event"
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Turkish-Greek relations, once ruined by politicians, have entered a new era with the Finansbank-NBG partnership. We need to see this development not as a sale but as a political event"
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JTW News - Turkish Embassy in Paris Attacked
"Turkish Embassy in Paris Attacked
The Turkish embassy building in the French capital Paris was attacked by unidentified assailants in the early hours of Wednesday.
The assailants threw a Molotov cocktail at the embassy building at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The attack followed last week's clashes, mostly in the southeastern Turkish provinces, which left 16 people dead.
The terrorist organization Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) sympathizers had held a demonstration before the embassy building last week."
JTW News - Turkish Embassy in Paris Attacked
The Turkish embassy building in the French capital Paris was attacked by unidentified assailants in the early hours of Wednesday.
The assailants threw a Molotov cocktail at the embassy building at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The attack followed last week's clashes, mostly in the southeastern Turkish provinces, which left 16 people dead.
The terrorist organization Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) sympathizers had held a demonstration before the embassy building last week."
JTW News - Turkish Embassy in Paris Attacked
Pro-PKK protestors launch attacks in Berlin - Turkish Daily News Apr 05, 2006
"Pro-PKK protestors launch attacks in Berlin
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Supporters of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) launched attacks yesterday against Turkish associations and enterprises in Germany, reported the Anatolia news agency."
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Supporters of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) launched attacks yesterday against Turkish associations and enterprises in Germany, reported the Anatolia news agency."
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Hürriyet-US Ambassador Wilson: 'To understand Turkey you must understand Ataturk'
"US Ambassador Wilson: 'To understand Turkey you must understand Ataturk'
Speaking at a seminar on prison law and police methods held in Istanbul, the US Ambassador to Turkey, Ross Wilson, noted that in order to understand Turkey, people must be familiar with Ataturk's ideas. "
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Speaking at a seminar on prison law and police methods held in Istanbul, the US Ambassador to Turkey, Ross Wilson, noted that in order to understand Turkey, people must be familiar with Ataturk's ideas. "
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Gulf Times – Turkey PM vows to do more for Kurds
"Turkey PM vows to do more for Kurds
Published: Wednesday, 5 April, 2006, 11:49 AM Doha Time
ANKARA: Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday pledged more democracy and prosperity for Turkey’s troubled Kurdish minority after deadly riots that raised fears of renewed ethnic conflict in the country.
The EU, which Turkey is seeking to join, urged Ankara to show restraint in quelling the unrest that claimed 15 lives over the past week as security forces opened fire to disperse Kurdish youths torching banks and public buildings, vandalising shops and hurling firebombs.
The death toll included three women killed on Sunday in Istanbul when a molotov cocktail attack set a bus on fire, causing it to crash into another vehicle."
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Published: Wednesday, 5 April, 2006, 11:49 AM Doha Time
ANKARA: Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday pledged more democracy and prosperity for Turkey’s troubled Kurdish minority after deadly riots that raised fears of renewed ethnic conflict in the country.
The EU, which Turkey is seeking to join, urged Ankara to show restraint in quelling the unrest that claimed 15 lives over the past week as security forces opened fire to disperse Kurdish youths torching banks and public buildings, vandalising shops and hurling firebombs.
The death toll included three women killed on Sunday in Istanbul when a molotov cocktail attack set a bus on fire, causing it to crash into another vehicle."
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Denktaş wants to meet with Greek FM - Turkish Daily News Apr 05, 2006
"Denktaş wants to meet with Greek FM
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
EMİNE KART
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish Cypriot Foreign Minister Serdar Denktaş on Tuesday publicly voiced his willingness to meet with his Greek counterpart, Dora Bakoyannis, who is on the island for an official visit to Greek Cyprus.
�As the Greek Cypriots don't represent the entire island, Bakoyannis' visit would not yield healthy consequences if she doesn't hear Turkish Cypriot views on the issue,� Denktaş told the Turkish Daily News."
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
EMİNE KART
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish Cypriot Foreign Minister Serdar Denktaş on Tuesday publicly voiced his willingness to meet with his Greek counterpart, Dora Bakoyannis, who is on the island for an official visit to Greek Cyprus.
�As the Greek Cypriots don't represent the entire island, Bakoyannis' visit would not yield healthy consequences if she doesn't hear Turkish Cypriot views on the issue,� Denktaş told the Turkish Daily News."
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Wilson says Hamas visit was disappointment - Turkish Daily News Apr 05, 2006
"Wilson says Hamas visit was disappointment
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson said yesterday that a visit in February by a delegation from the radical Palestinian group Hamas was 'disappointing,' with some members of Congress in Washington expressing astonishment and even anger at the unexpected trip."
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson said yesterday that a visit in February by a delegation from the radical Palestinian group Hamas was 'disappointing,' with some members of Congress in Washington expressing astonishment and even anger at the unexpected trip."
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U.S. condemns PKK, EU urges restraint - Turkish Daily News Apr 05, 2006
"U.S. condemns PKK, EU urges restraint
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The United States has condemned the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) for bombings in Istanbul and violent rioting in southeastern Anatolia.
�The United States condemns bombings by the Kurdistan Workers Party [PKK] that killed four people in Istanbul over the weekend,� said State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli on Monday."
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The United States has condemned the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) for bombings in Istanbul and violent rioting in southeastern Anatolia.
�The United States condemns bombings by the Kurdistan Workers Party [PKK] that killed four people in Istanbul over the weekend,� said State Department deputy spokesman Adam Ereli on Monday."
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Bryza has Cyprus, EU bid, energy talks in Ankara - Turkish Daily News Apr 05, 2006
"Bryza has Cyprus, EU bid, energy talks in Ankara
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Matt Bryza, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, had talks with senior Foreign Ministry officials on Tuesday on a wide range of issues including the Cyprus dispute, energy and the Caucasus."
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Matt Bryza, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs, had talks with senior Foreign Ministry officials on Tuesday on a wide range of issues including the Cyprus dispute, energy and the Caucasus."
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The Center for Children and Youth
"The Center for Children and Youth
4/5/2006 KurdishMedia.com
As known, Turkey is working to meet the basic criteria for entering to the European Union. However, the issue of street children in Turkey is a growing issue with every day passing by. Therefore, children’s education is very important. Children are the future of the world. Thus, they need to be taken away from the streets and right conditions need to be created for those who are living on the streets. "
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4/5/2006 KurdishMedia.com
As known, Turkey is working to meet the basic criteria for entering to the European Union. However, the issue of street children in Turkey is a growing issue with every day passing by. Therefore, children’s education is very important. Children are the future of the world. Thus, they need to be taken away from the streets and right conditions need to be created for those who are living on the streets. "
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Murat Saraylı works to integrate Turkey with world - Turkish Daily News Apr 05, 2006
"Murat Saraylı works to integrate Turkey with world
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Young entrepreneur lives the principle of acting local, thinking global
MICHAEL KUSER
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Murat Saraylı wears two hats these days, a Brussels hat as president of the European Association of Entrepreneurs (YES) and also a Turkish one as chairman of the Young Businessmen's Association of Turkey (TÜGİAD)."
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Young entrepreneur lives the principle of acting local, thinking global
MICHAEL KUSER
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Murat Saraylı wears two hats these days, a Brussels hat as president of the European Association of Entrepreneurs (YES) and also a Turkish one as chairman of the Young Businessmen's Association of Turkey (TÜGİAD)."
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Equal opportunities for entrepreneurs - Turkish Daily News Apr 05, 2006
"Equal opportunities for entrepreneurs
Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Business newspaper Referans and the Open Society Institute asked Professor Tosun Terzioğlu, the rector of Sabancı University and former head of TÜBİTAK, how he would spend an extra public fund of YTL 10 billion. Terzioğlu divided the funds among supporting innovation, developing transportation, geothermal energy, research centers and a major theoretical research center in Istanbul"
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Wednesday, April 5, 2006
Business newspaper Referans and the Open Society Institute asked Professor Tosun Terzioğlu, the rector of Sabancı University and former head of TÜBİTAK, how he would spend an extra public fund of YTL 10 billion. Terzioğlu divided the funds among supporting innovation, developing transportation, geothermal energy, research centers and a major theoretical research center in Istanbul"
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Bad News in Media a Nightmare for Tourism Sector
"Bad News in Media a Nightmare for Tourism Sector
By Kenan Bas, Isa Sezen, Istanbul
Published: Wednesday, April 05, 2006
zaman.com
The tourism sector aiming to bring $21 billion to the Turkish economy this year is astonished by the decrease in the number of tourists in the first quarter of 2006."
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By Kenan Bas, Isa Sezen, Istanbul
Published: Wednesday, April 05, 2006
zaman.com
The tourism sector aiming to bring $21 billion to the Turkish economy this year is astonished by the decrease in the number of tourists in the first quarter of 2006."
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..:: ABHABER.COM :Turkish government says no democratic backpedaling despite tough new anti-terror measures
"Turkish government says no democratic backpedaling despite tough new anti-terror measures
In its fight against terrorism Turkey won't fall into the traps set by the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) or make the state backpedal on its progress in the areas of human rights and democratic freedoms, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul stressed yesterday.
Gul underlined the government's determination to combat terrorism while simultaneously respecting human rights and democratic freedoms before a key parliamentary debate on terrorism."
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In its fight against terrorism Turkey won't fall into the traps set by the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) or make the state backpedal on its progress in the areas of human rights and democratic freedoms, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul stressed yesterday.
Gul underlined the government's determination to combat terrorism while simultaneously respecting human rights and democratic freedoms before a key parliamentary debate on terrorism."
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Property sales in north slump over court case fears
"Property sales in north slump over court case fears
By Simon Bahceli
PROPERTY sales in the north have hit an all time low, estate agents said yesterday, despite claims on Monday by Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Ferdi Sabit Soyer that the property boom continued unabated.
“I haven’t sold a single property in a year,” Kyrenia-based estate agent Altan Ozcihangirli told the Cyprus Mail yesterday, adding that others in the industry were experiencing a similar slump in sales.
Ozcihangirli said he believed the bottom had fallen out of the property market as a direct result of several court cases pending against those who had invested in properties abandoned by Greek Cypriots in the wake of the Turkish invasion in 1974. "
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By Simon Bahceli
PROPERTY sales in the north have hit an all time low, estate agents said yesterday, despite claims on Monday by Turkish Cypriot ‘prime minister’ Ferdi Sabit Soyer that the property boom continued unabated.
“I haven’t sold a single property in a year,” Kyrenia-based estate agent Altan Ozcihangirli told the Cyprus Mail yesterday, adding that others in the industry were experiencing a similar slump in sales.
Ozcihangirli said he believed the bottom had fallen out of the property market as a direct result of several court cases pending against those who had invested in properties abandoned by Greek Cypriots in the wake of the Turkish invasion in 1974. "
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Most Greek Cypriots ‘don’t want to live with Turkish Cypriots’
"Most Greek Cypriots ‘don’t want to live with Turkish Cypriots’
By John Leonidou
DESPITE the vast majority of Greek Cypriots theoretically remaining in favour of a united Cyprus, 48 per cent of them are against the idea of living side by side with Turkish Cypriots.
According to a survey conducted by the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC), 48 per cent of those asked said they would choose to live separately from Turkish Cypriots, to 45 per cent opting for co-existence. More worrying still, the vast majority of Greek Cypriots under the age of 35 are against the idea of living with their Turkish Cypriot neighbours – a result which casts considerable doubt over how willing Greek Cypriots are to rejoin Turkish Cypriots on a united island.
The study revealed that 63 per cent of Greek Cypriots within the age group of 18 to 24 are against the idea of living with Turkish Cypriots, while for the age group 25 to 34, 59 per cent are against the idea."
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By John Leonidou
DESPITE the vast majority of Greek Cypriots theoretically remaining in favour of a united Cyprus, 48 per cent of them are against the idea of living side by side with Turkish Cypriots.
According to a survey conducted by the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation (CyBC), 48 per cent of those asked said they would choose to live separately from Turkish Cypriots, to 45 per cent opting for co-existence. More worrying still, the vast majority of Greek Cypriots under the age of 35 are against the idea of living with their Turkish Cypriot neighbours – a result which casts considerable doubt over how willing Greek Cypriots are to rejoin Turkish Cypriots on a united island.
The study revealed that 63 per cent of Greek Cypriots within the age group of 18 to 24 are against the idea of living with Turkish Cypriots, while for the age group 25 to 34, 59 per cent are against the idea."
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Hürriyet-Helsinki optimism on Cyprus
"Helsinki optimism on Cyprus
Turkish-European Union relations, which have been in a lull during Austria’s EU term presidency, are expected to be revived during the presidency of Finland which is set to begin in July. In a period when many experts foresee a crisis between Ankara and Brussels, Finland’s stance on this sensitive issue is promising.
Finland is among the countries supporting Turkey and one of the rare states opposing some countries’ recent efforts to add political criteria to Ankara’s negotiation chapters. "
Hürriyet
Turkish-European Union relations, which have been in a lull during Austria’s EU term presidency, are expected to be revived during the presidency of Finland which is set to begin in July. In a period when many experts foresee a crisis between Ankara and Brussels, Finland’s stance on this sensitive issue is promising.
Finland is among the countries supporting Turkey and one of the rare states opposing some countries’ recent efforts to add political criteria to Ankara’s negotiation chapters. "
Hürriyet
Israel, Turkey suspend deal to ship water in huge tankers
"Israel, Turkey suspend deal to ship water in huge tankers
By Associated Press
Israel and Turkey have suspended what was meant to be a breakthrough deal: shipping water in huge tankers from Turkey to the parched Holy Land.
Both governments have concluded the deal is not feasible, but hope to revive it in the future."
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By Associated Press
Israel and Turkey have suspended what was meant to be a breakthrough deal: shipping water in huge tankers from Turkey to the parched Holy Land.
Both governments have concluded the deal is not feasible, but hope to revive it in the future."
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«Trend» news agency: News from Azerbaijan and South Caucasus
"4th Assembly of WDM over in Istanbul
Source: Trend
Author: S.Ilhamgizi
05.04.2006
On Wednesday the 4th Assembly of the World Democratic Movement (WDM) started in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday completes, Trend reports quoting MP Asim Mollazade, the chair of the Democratic Reforms Party (DRP). Attending the event are heads of democratic movements, political parties, non-governmental organizations, as well as representatives of some parliaments."
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Source: Trend
Author: S.Ilhamgizi
05.04.2006
On Wednesday the 4th Assembly of the World Democratic Movement (WDM) started in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday completes, Trend reports quoting MP Asim Mollazade, the chair of the Democratic Reforms Party (DRP). Attending the event are heads of democratic movements, political parties, non-governmental organizations, as well as representatives of some parliaments."
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International News Article | Reuters.com
"Bomb explodes at Turkey ruling party office
Wed Apr 5, 2006 6:54 AM ET12
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A bomb exploded at offices of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) on the outskirts of Istanbul on Wednesday, injuring two people, a local AKP official said."
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Wed Apr 5, 2006 6:54 AM ET12
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A bomb exploded at offices of Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) on the outskirts of Istanbul on Wednesday, injuring two people, a local AKP official said."
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www.defacto.am-EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SOUTH CAUCASUS: IT IS NOT PROFITABLE FOR THE CONFLICT PARTIES TO DRAG OUT KARABAKH CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
"EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SOUTH CAUCASUS: IT IS NOT PROFITABLE FOR THE CONFLICT PARTIES TO DRAG OUT KARABAKH CONFLICT SETTLEMENT
“Despite contradictory comments on failure of the talks in Rambouillet, according to our estimation, the negotiation process on the Karabakh settlement is alive, there are still possibilities to continue the process and achieve progress”, stated RA FM Vardan Oskanyan today in the course of a joint press conference with the newly appointed EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby."
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“Despite contradictory comments on failure of the talks in Rambouillet, according to our estimation, the negotiation process on the Karabakh settlement is alive, there are still possibilities to continue the process and achieve progress”, stated RA FM Vardan Oskanyan today in the course of a joint press conference with the newly appointed EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus Peter Semneby."
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Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Greeks see Turkey as the big prize - Analysis - Times Online
"Analysis
The Times April 05, 2006
Greeks see Turkey as the big prize
European Briefing by Carl Mortished
IT WORRIED the IMF, troubled the European Commission and spooked the Turkish currency, but it didn’t faze a bunch of Greek bankers.
This week’s takeover by National Bank of Greece of Turkey’s Finansbank for €2.3 billion (£1.6 billion) is a small endorsement of Turkey’s prospects within Europe but an important one, given the strange goings-on in Ankara."
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The Times April 05, 2006
Greeks see Turkey as the big prize
European Briefing by Carl Mortished
IT WORRIED the IMF, troubled the European Commission and spooked the Turkish currency, but it didn’t faze a bunch of Greek bankers.
This week’s takeover by National Bank of Greece of Turkey’s Finansbank for €2.3 billion (£1.6 billion) is a small endorsement of Turkey’s prospects within Europe but an important one, given the strange goings-on in Ankara."
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The Turkish military and the EU - Turkish Daily News Jan 05, 2006
"The Turkish military and the EU
Thursday, January 5, 2006
The question of where the Turkish Armed Forces stand in terms of Turkey’s EU bid remains an open one. Former Chief of General Staff Gen. Huseyin Kivrikoglu had said EU membership was a 'geostrategic necessity' for Turkey. One would think, therefore, that this remark settles the question. "
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Thursday, January 5, 2006
The question of where the Turkish Armed Forces stand in terms of Turkey’s EU bid remains an open one. Former Chief of General Staff Gen. Huseyin Kivrikoglu had said EU membership was a 'geostrategic necessity' for Turkey. One would think, therefore, that this remark settles the question. "
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PKK Supporters Attack Turkish Locals in Berlin
"PKK Supporters Attack Turkish Locals in Berlin
By Anadolu News Agency (aa), Berlin
Published: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
zaman.com
Supporters of the terrorist organization, the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) in Berlin, attacked Turkish institutions earlier today.
Berlin Police reported three perpetrators threw stones at a social club for Turks in the district of Wedding.
Burning material was also thrown inside; however, those inside manage to extinguish it before it managed to cause any damage."
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By Anadolu News Agency (aa), Berlin
Published: Tuesday, April 04, 2006
zaman.com
Supporters of the terrorist organization, the Kurdish Workers’ Party (PKK) in Berlin, attacked Turkish institutions earlier today.
Berlin Police reported three perpetrators threw stones at a social club for Turks in the district of Wedding.
Burning material was also thrown inside; however, those inside manage to extinguish it before it managed to cause any damage."
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