"Turkish Cypriots Warm Up to Two-State Formula
February 5, 2007
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many residents of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus would welcome a two-state formula for the entire island, according to a poll by KADEM. 65 per cent of respondents support this proposal, while 20 per cent opt for a federated solution."
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Monday, February 05, 2007
'Turkey is on the brink of collapse' obsession - Turkish Daily News Feb 05, 2007
"'Turkey is on the brink of collapse' obsession
Monday, February 5, 2007
Turkey is passing through a very delicate period during which avoiding this “Turkey is on the brink of collapse” obsession is in the best national interest of our people. At these difficult times it is in Turkey's best interest to steer clear of such mania.
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Monday, February 5, 2007
Turkey is passing through a very delicate period during which avoiding this “Turkey is on the brink of collapse” obsession is in the best national interest of our people. At these difficult times it is in Turkey's best interest to steer clear of such mania.
"
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How many Samasts we have in Turkey?
"How many Samasts we have in Turkey?
Ogün Samast, accused of murdering Hrant Dink, is a 17-year-old hitman. The mastermind behind the act, Yasin Hayal is a former bombing suspect.
With four more of their friends, they were arrested on charges of forming a 'gang.' Erhan T., who they referred to as 'Big Brother,' was reported to have frequently informed the police of the act in advance as an informer. As things get complicated with the removal of the Trabzon governor and security director from office, another debate as to the number of potential Ogün Samasts has erupted."
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Ogün Samast, accused of murdering Hrant Dink, is a 17-year-old hitman. The mastermind behind the act, Yasin Hayal is a former bombing suspect.
With four more of their friends, they were arrested on charges of forming a 'gang.' Erhan T., who they referred to as 'Big Brother,' was reported to have frequently informed the police of the act in advance as an informer. As things get complicated with the removal of the Trabzon governor and security director from office, another debate as to the number of potential Ogün Samasts has erupted."
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France arrests Kurds accused of 'Funding Terrorism' - World News - Playfuls.com - Business & World
"France arrests Kurds accused of 'Funding Terrorism'
French police have arrested 13 people believed to be members of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) on suspicion of money laundering and "financing terrorism," police said on Monday. "
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French police have arrested 13 people believed to be members of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) on suspicion of money laundering and "financing terrorism," police said on Monday. "
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JTW News - As The Turkish World Arabizing
"As The Turkish World Arabizing
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In Turkey’s one of the hardest times, the transformation of the Central Asia and Caucasus appeared on the international arena and in a way presented an important way out for Turkey. Thinking there was no more importance of Turkey due to the end of the Cold War, the Western European countries and even the US in some degree explicitly externalized Turkey at the beginning of the 1990s. Turkey also had the similar hesitations and began to think that it could not dwell in the Western World after the threat of communism disappeared."
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Monday , 05 February 2007
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In Turkey’s one of the hardest times, the transformation of the Central Asia and Caucasus appeared on the international arena and in a way presented an important way out for Turkey. Thinking there was no more importance of Turkey due to the end of the Cold War, the Western European countries and even the US in some degree explicitly externalized Turkey at the beginning of the 1990s. Turkey also had the similar hesitations and began to think that it could not dwell in the Western World after the threat of communism disappeared."
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Turkey Financial News » Blog Archive » Foreign banking share in Turkey now 35.6 percent
"Foreign banking share in Turkey now 35.6 percent
Recent stability in Turkey’s banking sector has upped the share of foreign investors to 19.8 percent from only 3 percent five years ago, and when their holdings in the stock exchange are included, their stake reaches 35.6 percent."
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Recent stability in Turkey’s banking sector has upped the share of foreign investors to 19.8 percent from only 3 percent five years ago, and when their holdings in the stock exchange are included, their stake reaches 35.6 percent."
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Turkey makes its debut at London's Destinations Fair - Turkish Daily News Feb 05, 2007
"Turkey makes its debut at London's Destinations Fair
Monday, February 5, 2007
The international four-day Destinations Fair, one of the tourism sector's most important customer-oriented events with on average 40,000 visitors each year, opened on Thursday at Earls Court in London, reported the Anatolia news agency."
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Monday, February 5, 2007
The international four-day Destinations Fair, one of the tourism sector's most important customer-oriented events with on average 40,000 visitors each year, opened on Thursday at Earls Court in London, reported the Anatolia news agency."
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Poll: Young Europeans back Turkey’s EU bid - Turkish Daily News Feb 05, 2007
"Poll: Young Europeans back Turkey’s EU bid
Monday, February 5, 2007
The majority of young people in six European Union member countries back Turkey's aspirations to join the now 27-nation bloc, a public survey revealed."
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Monday, February 5, 2007
The majority of young people in six European Union member countries back Turkey's aspirations to join the now 27-nation bloc, a public survey revealed."
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Mr Buruma's stereotypes - signandsight
"Mr Buruma's stereotypes
Turkish German author Necla Kelek responds to Ian Buruma in the debate on multiculturalism and integration in Europe.
In his answer to a fiery polemic by French philosopher Pascal Bruckner, Ian Buruma pointed to the 'diversity' of Islamic society. His position was then bolstered by Timothy Garton Ash. Necla Kelek responds with a fourth contribution to the debate on multiculturalism and integration in Europe."
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Turkish German author Necla Kelek responds to Ian Buruma in the debate on multiculturalism and integration in Europe.
In his answer to a fiery polemic by French philosopher Pascal Bruckner, Ian Buruma pointed to the 'diversity' of Islamic society. His position was then bolstered by Timothy Garton Ash. Necla Kelek responds with a fourth contribution to the debate on multiculturalism and integration in Europe."
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MEP: Tackle female representation in Turkish Parliament in 2007 - Turkish Daily News Feb 05, 2007
"MEP: Tackle female representation in Turkish Parliament in 2007
Monday, February 5, 2007
MEP: Tackle female representation in Turkish Parliament in 2007:
ANK - Turkish Daily News
Emine Bozkurt, a Turkish-born Dutch member of the European Parliament, complained about the insufficient representation of women in the Turkish Parliament and said 2007 would be a �test year� for Turkey. On Saturday, Bozkurt had talks in Ankara with the State Minister for Family and Women, Nimet Çubukçu, and Turkey's chief European Union negotiator, Ali Babacan. "
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Monday, February 5, 2007
MEP: Tackle female representation in Turkish Parliament in 2007:
ANK - Turkish Daily News
Emine Bozkurt, a Turkish-born Dutch member of the European Parliament, complained about the insufficient representation of women in the Turkish Parliament and said 2007 would be a �test year� for Turkey. On Saturday, Bozkurt had talks in Ankara with the State Minister for Family and Women, Nimet Çubukçu, and Turkey's chief European Union negotiator, Ali Babacan. "
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Turkey is last in employing educated people - Turkish Daily News Feb 05, 2007
"Turkey is last in employing educated people
Monday, February 5, 2007
According to a study conducted by the Education Personnel Labor Union (Türk Eğitim-Sen), Turkey is the last among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries to �employ to its educated population.�"
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Monday, February 5, 2007
According to a study conducted by the Education Personnel Labor Union (Türk Eğitim-Sen), Turkey is the last among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries to �employ to its educated population.�"
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Turkey, Germany move forward with university plans - Turkish Daily News Feb 05, 2007
"Turkey, Germany move forward with university plans
Monday, February 5, 2007
Both Turkey and Germany are moving ahead with plans to establish a German-language university in Istanbul with the German Ambassador in Ankara, Eckart Cuntz, presenting a document outlining the German government's concept of the planned university, a written statement released by the German Embassy detailed. The university is being founded to help foster dialogue between the West and the Muslim world"
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Monday, February 5, 2007
Both Turkey and Germany are moving ahead with plans to establish a German-language university in Istanbul with the German Ambassador in Ankara, Eckart Cuntz, presenting a document outlining the German government's concept of the planned university, a written statement released by the German Embassy detailed. The university is being founded to help foster dialogue between the West and the Muslim world"
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Today.Az - US Jewish lobby to support Turkey to prevent alleged Armenian genocide bill
"US Jewish lobby to support Turkey to prevent alleged Armenian genocide bill
05 February 2007 [16:17] - Today.Az
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul is paying an official visit to the US.
Gul will meet with Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Stephen Hadley and a number of leading members of the Congress as well."
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05 February 2007 [16:17] - Today.Az
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul is paying an official visit to the US.
Gul will meet with Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Stephen Hadley and a number of leading members of the Congress as well."
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Amnesty hits out at Turkish state's stance on freedom of speech - 5 February 2007
"Amnesty hits out at Turkish state's stance on freedom of speech
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The murder of a journalist in Turkey has brought one of the country's most controversial laws further into the spotlight.
Article 301 of the Turkish penal code, which prohibits 'insults to Turkishness', had three times been used to prosecute Hrant Dink, an outspoken newspaper editor who was murdered this month."
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The murder of a journalist in Turkey has brought one of the country's most controversial laws further into the spotlight.
Article 301 of the Turkish penal code, which prohibits 'insults to Turkishness', had three times been used to prosecute Hrant Dink, an outspoken newspaper editor who was murdered this month."
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Sunday, February 04, 2007
jens helmstedt . photography » New Online-Magazine about Turkey
"New Online-Magazine about Turkey
February 4th, 2007 under Info
Istanbul anatoliamagazine is a new periodical online-magazine with topics about cities and regions, history, people and life, tradition, art, handcraft, nature and travel-information about Turkey."
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February 4th, 2007 under Info
Istanbul anatoliamagazine is a new periodical online-magazine with topics about cities and regions, history, people and life, tradition, art, handcraft, nature and travel-information about Turkey."
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İstanbul’s most revealing market
"İstanbul’s most revealing market
I’m bouncing along in a stream of shoppers at a neighborhood pazar, or weekly general street market. Tented from the hot midday sun, this narrow Istanbul road is lined with merchandise that wasn’t here a few hours ago and will disappear in a few more: rows and rows of olives in plastic tubs, stands of feta cheese and wooden carts packed with squash straight from the farm. "
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I’m bouncing along in a stream of shoppers at a neighborhood pazar, or weekly general street market. Tented from the hot midday sun, this narrow Istanbul road is lined with merchandise that wasn’t here a few hours ago and will disappear in a few more: rows and rows of olives in plastic tubs, stands of feta cheese and wooden carts packed with squash straight from the farm. "
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Turkey Eyes the Shia Crescent - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com
"Turkey Eyes the Shia Crescent
Iran clearly seeks to lure Turkey away from its traditional moorings to the West, and the Kurds may be just the wedge it needs.
By Omer Taspinar
Newsweek International
Feb. 12, 2007 issue - If you were a mullah in Tehran facing a new western "coalition of the willing," there's one country you would try to get on your side: next-door NATO neighbor, Turkey. And lately, the Iranians have been doing this quite well. The reason: Ankara and Tehran increasingly share a cause that unites them: Kurdish guerrillas operating in northern Iraq, and America's failure to do anything about them."
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Iran clearly seeks to lure Turkey away from its traditional moorings to the West, and the Kurds may be just the wedge it needs.
By Omer Taspinar
Newsweek International
Feb. 12, 2007 issue - If you were a mullah in Tehran facing a new western "coalition of the willing," there's one country you would try to get on your side: next-door NATO neighbor, Turkey. And lately, the Iranians have been doing this quite well. The reason: Ankara and Tehran increasingly share a cause that unites them: Kurdish guerrillas operating in northern Iraq, and America's failure to do anything about them."
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MUST READ: TURKS IN EUROPE: WHY ARE WE AFRAID?
"Sunday, February 4, 2007
MUST READ: TURKS IN EUROPE: WHY ARE WE AFRAID?
Turks in Europe: Why are we afraid?
There is a new political contest about the relationship between the European Union and its 'national' components, and how they all should deal with 'outsiders'. The prospect of Turkey's entry to the EU has triggered a remarkable outburst of fear and anxiety in some member states. Voters know that issues of national identity, the economy, social welfare and future migration are all tied up in some rather momentous way with Turkey's projected accession, but cannot see too clearly how. This pamphlet, published by The Foreign Policy Centre, tries to bring the argument back down to the individual level."
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MUST READ: TURKS IN EUROPE: WHY ARE WE AFRAID?
Turks in Europe: Why are we afraid?
There is a new political contest about the relationship between the European Union and its 'national' components, and how they all should deal with 'outsiders'. The prospect of Turkey's entry to the EU has triggered a remarkable outburst of fear and anxiety in some member states. Voters know that issues of national identity, the economy, social welfare and future migration are all tied up in some rather momentous way with Turkey's projected accession, but cannot see too clearly how. This pamphlet, published by The Foreign Policy Centre, tries to bring the argument back down to the individual level."
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Turkey’s EU Membership Process: Short Term Problems and Long Term Perspectives
"Turkey’s EU Membership Process: Short Term Problems and Long Term Perspectives
Turkey’s EU Membership Process: Short Term Problems and Long Term Perspectives
Kader Sevinç
Adviser to a Member of European Parliament
Overview
Turkey faces a momentous time and challenges in its increasingly complex and frustrating (for both sides) accession negotiations with the EU. There is still talk of the EU-Turkish relations once again heading towards another critical turning point (or a “train crash” in the words of the enlargement commissioner Olli Rehn) this autumn if both sides fail to reach common ground.
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Turkey’s EU Membership Process: Short Term Problems and Long Term Perspectives
Kader Sevinç
Adviser to a Member of European Parliament
Overview
Turkey faces a momentous time and challenges in its increasingly complex and frustrating (for both sides) accession negotiations with the EU. There is still talk of the EU-Turkish relations once again heading towards another critical turning point (or a “train crash” in the words of the enlargement commissioner Olli Rehn) this autumn if both sides fail to reach common ground.
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Turkey woos Omanis to invest in thermal therapy centres
"Turkey woos Omanis to invest in thermal therapy centres
Inacio Oliveira
Sunday, February 04, 2007 3:10:08 AM Oman Time
MUSCAT — Turkey, which is vigorously promoting healthcare and medical tourism, is now wooing Omani businessmen to invest in Turkey’s thermal therapy centres considered to be a growing business. "
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Inacio Oliveira
Sunday, February 04, 2007 3:10:08 AM Oman Time
MUSCAT — Turkey, which is vigorously promoting healthcare and medical tourism, is now wooing Omani businessmen to invest in Turkey’s thermal therapy centres considered to be a growing business. "
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Turkey faces world jury after editor's killing - World - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
"Turkey faces world jury after editor's killing
WORLD BRIEFINGS
By Andrew Borowiec
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
February 4, 2007
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The bullet that killed a Turkish-Armenian newspaper editor last month has put Turkey and its legal system before a world jury.
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WORLD BRIEFINGS
By Andrew Borowiec
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
February 4, 2007
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The bullet that killed a Turkish-Armenian newspaper editor last month has put Turkey and its legal system before a world jury.
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‘Knowledge is a potent instrument for change’. Interview with Doğu Ergil
"‘Knowledge is a potent instrument for change’. Interview with Doğu Ergil
Doğu Ergil
Citation :
Ergil, Doğu (2006) '‘Knowledge is a potent instrument for change’. Interview with Doğu Ergil', European Journal of Turkish Studies, Thematic Issue N°5 , Power, ideology, knowledge - deconstructing Kurdish Studies, URL : http://www.ejts.org/document762.html "
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Doğu Ergil
Citation :
Ergil, Doğu (2006) '‘Knowledge is a potent instrument for change’. Interview with Doğu Ergil', European Journal of Turkish Studies, Thematic Issue N°5 , Power, ideology, knowledge - deconstructing Kurdish Studies, URL : http://www.ejts.org/document762.html "
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Reuters AlertNet - Eight held in Turkey for Islamist group propaganda
"Eight held in Turkey for Islamist group propaganda
04 Feb 2007 14:21:35 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Turkish police have detained eight people suspected of spreading propaganda for Hizbullah, a violent Turkish Islamist group active mainly in the 1990s, security officials said on Sunday."
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04 Feb 2007 14:21:35 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Turkish police have detained eight people suspected of spreading propaganda for Hizbullah, a violent Turkish Islamist group active mainly in the 1990s, security officials said on Sunday."
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Reuters AlertNet - Turkey killer video sparks fears of state collusion
"Turkey killer video sparks fears of state collusion
04 Feb:35:30 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Gareth Jones
ANKARA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Video footage of a self-confessed murderer striking a heroic pose alongside security force members after his arrest for the killing of a Turkish Armenian editor has revived fears in Turkey of a shadowy state within a state.
Above Ogun Samast's head are the words of modern Turkey's revered founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk -- "The land of the fatherland is sacred. It cannot be abandoned to its fate"."
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04 Feb:35:30 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Gareth Jones
ANKARA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Video footage of a self-confessed murderer striking a heroic pose alongside security force members after his arrest for the killing of a Turkish Armenian editor has revived fears in Turkey of a shadowy state within a state.
Above Ogun Samast's head are the words of modern Turkey's revered founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk -- "The land of the fatherland is sacred. It cannot be abandoned to its fate"."
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Turkey to lobby U.S. over Kurd rebels in Iraq - washingtonpost.com
"Turkey to lobby U.S. over Kurd rebels in Iraq
By Paul de Bendern
Reuters
Sunday, February 4, 2007; 5:17 AM
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, facing pressure on security issues ahead of elections, will send his foreign minister to Washington next week to lobby for a crackdown on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq."
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By Paul de Bendern
Reuters
Sunday, February 4, 2007; 5:17 AM
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, facing pressure on security issues ahead of elections, will send his foreign minister to Washington next week to lobby for a crackdown on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq."
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Turkish foreign minister flies to U.S. to meet Rice - International Herald Tribune
"Turkish foreign minister flies to U.S. to meet Rice
ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey's foreign minister flew to the United States on Sunday for a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley."
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ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey's foreign minister flew to the United States on Sunday for a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley."
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Hürriyet - FM Gül's critical visit to US
"FM Gül's critical visit to US
FM Gül's critical visit to USForeign Minister Abdullah Gül's upcoming visit to the US comes at a time when Turkey's expectations about US movement on sensitive issues are increasing. A laundry list of topics could be up for discussion, including the so-called Armenian Genocide, PKK terror, Iraq as a whole and the Kirkuk question, Iraq's relations with neighbouring countries and Cyprus. "
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FM Gül's critical visit to USForeign Minister Abdullah Gül's upcoming visit to the US comes at a time when Turkey's expectations about US movement on sensitive issues are increasing. A laundry list of topics could be up for discussion, including the so-called Armenian Genocide, PKK terror, Iraq as a whole and the Kirkuk question, Iraq's relations with neighbouring countries and Cyprus. "
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Revisiting an old question after murder of Dink: Is there a ‘deep state’?
"Revisiting an old question after murder of Dink: Is there a ‘deep state’?
Have Turkish institutions been infiltrated by a shadowy deep state»? The slaying of a prominent ethnic Armenian journalist has renewed debate about whether a network of renegade agents within the state, driven by hardline nationalism, is targeting reformists and other perceived enemies.
Skeptics say the claim fans conspiracy theories and only creates a bogeyman for Turkey’s ills."
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Have Turkish institutions been infiltrated by a shadowy deep state»? The slaying of a prominent ethnic Armenian journalist has renewed debate about whether a network of renegade agents within the state, driven by hardline nationalism, is targeting reformists and other perceived enemies.
Skeptics say the claim fans conspiracy theories and only creates a bogeyman for Turkey’s ills."
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Cityscape: Helping newcomers navigate the real estate maze of Istanbul - International Herald Tribune
"Cityscape: Helping newcomers navigate the real estate maze of Istanbul
By Susanne Fowler
Published: February 4, 2007
ISTANBUL: This sprawling city on the Bosporus has for centuries fascinated Westerners, drawn by its Oriental mystique. Today's visitors are mainly tourists just passing through, but some are sufficiently smitten to want to stay on in this trying but trendy metropolis on the cusp of Europe and Asia."
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By Susanne Fowler
Published: February 4, 2007
ISTANBUL: This sprawling city on the Bosporus has for centuries fascinated Westerners, drawn by its Oriental mystique. Today's visitors are mainly tourists just passing through, but some are sufficiently smitten to want to stay on in this trying but trendy metropolis on the cusp of Europe and Asia."
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Saturday, February 03, 2007
Fury after police pictured posing with Dink murder suspect | Special reports | Guardian Unlimited
"Fury after police pictured posing with Dink murder suspect
· Turkish papers criticise hero treatment of teenager
· Dead journalist's genocide claims upset nationalists
Outrage at the murder of the Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink deepened yesterday after the media showed images of the teenage murder suspect posing with the Turkish flag and security officials after his arrest."
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· Turkish papers criticise hero treatment of teenager
· Dead journalist's genocide claims upset nationalists
Outrage at the murder of the Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink deepened yesterday after the media showed images of the teenage murder suspect posing with the Turkish flag and security officials after his arrest."
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FM Gül requests rights of Kosovar Turks be protected
"FM Gül requests rights of Kosovar Turks be protected
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül requested that as definitive decisions are being made regarding Kosovo the rights of minorities should be considered.
Gül called on Albanians to “act responsibly” because in the decision-making process “in order to attain longevity in the peace process, it is important that the legal rights of minorities are guaranteed.” "
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Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül requested that as definitive decisions are being made regarding Kosovo the rights of minorities should be considered.
Gül called on Albanians to “act responsibly” because in the decision-making process “in order to attain longevity in the peace process, it is important that the legal rights of minorities are guaranteed.” "
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Imperial prepares bid for Turkish tobacco - Industry sectors - Times Online
"Imperial prepares bid for Turkish tobacco
Siobhan Kennedy
The board of the British tobacco group Imperial has approved a $1 billion (£510 million) bid for Tekel, Turkey’s state cigarette company, which has been put up for sale."
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Siobhan Kennedy
The board of the British tobacco group Imperial has approved a $1 billion (£510 million) bid for Tekel, Turkey’s state cigarette company, which has been put up for sale."
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People's Daily Online -- Turkey becomes partner country of 2007 Hannover Industry Fair
"Turkey becomes partner country of 2007 Hannover Industry Fair
Turkey has became the partner country of '2007 Hannover Industry Fair' under an agreement signed on Friday between the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) and the Deutsche Messe AG, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
Murat Yalcintas, the Chairman of the Executive Board of ITO was quoted as saying that more than 250 Turkish companies will attend the fair, which is to be held in Hannover, Germany on April 16-20."
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Turkey has became the partner country of '2007 Hannover Industry Fair' under an agreement signed on Friday between the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) and the Deutsche Messe AG, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
Murat Yalcintas, the Chairman of the Executive Board of ITO was quoted as saying that more than 250 Turkish companies will attend the fair, which is to be held in Hannover, Germany on April 16-20."
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Fredericksburg.com - TURKISH DELIGHT: DISCOVERIES ABROAD
"TURKISH DELIGHT: DISCOVERIES ABROAD
A trip to a foreign country brings pleasures and surprises. By John B. Amos
Date published: 2/3/2007
LIKE SO MANY Americans, I am geographically illiter- ate. I take no pride in saying so, but the plain truth is: I don't know much about other places. I'm pretty much a homebody, and as such, I've never pushed myself to learn. I know the basics--the 50 states, the seven continents, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans--but beyond that, my knowledge is kind of shaky. Along with classical music, geography remains one of the great gaping holes in my own education. "
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A trip to a foreign country brings pleasures and surprises. By John B. Amos
Date published: 2/3/2007
LIKE SO MANY Americans, I am geographically illiter- ate. I take no pride in saying so, but the plain truth is: I don't know much about other places. I'm pretty much a homebody, and as such, I've never pushed myself to learn. I know the basics--the 50 states, the seven continents, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans--but beyond that, my knowledge is kind of shaky. Along with classical music, geography remains one of the great gaping holes in my own education. "
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Turkey's uncertain times - Editorials/Op-Ed - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
"Turkey's uncertain times
TODAY'S EDITORIAL
February 3, 2007
Prominent among the many questions that surround Turkey's election year is whether current Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan decides to seek the presidency. Although Mr. Erdogan is not likely to announce his decision until April, in time for a new president to be chosen before the term of current President Ahmet Necdet Sezer expires in May, the prospect of Mr. Erdogan, a moderate Islamist, in the presidency and his Justice and Development Party (AKP), also Islamist, ruling Parliament has caused concern about the possible erosion of Turkish secularism. "
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TODAY'S EDITORIAL
February 3, 2007
Prominent among the many questions that surround Turkey's election year is whether current Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan decides to seek the presidency. Although Mr. Erdogan is not likely to announce his decision until April, in time for a new president to be chosen before the term of current President Ahmet Necdet Sezer expires in May, the prospect of Mr. Erdogan, a moderate Islamist, in the presidency and his Justice and Development Party (AKP), also Islamist, ruling Parliament has caused concern about the possible erosion of Turkish secularism. "
More:Turkey's uncertain times - Editorials/Op-Ed - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
[ Turquie Européenne ] - Will Turkey Find Its Way to Europe ?
"Will Turkey Find Its Way to Europe ?
Andreas Marchetti
Saturday 3 February 2007 - 03/02/2007
At the close of 2006, the EU commission presented its progress report on Turkey’s accession to the EU, identifying the country’s achievements as well as failures. Andreas Marchetti reports on the background and prospects of the negotiations."
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Andreas Marchetti
Saturday 3 February 2007 - 03/02/2007
At the close of 2006, the EU commission presented its progress report on Turkey’s accession to the EU, identifying the country’s achievements as well as failures. Andreas Marchetti reports on the background and prospects of the negotiations."
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JTW News - PKK is the Boss of the drug smuggling
"PKK is the Boss of the drug smuggling
A recently released report from the Turkish police has revealed that years of narcotics raids on the separatist terror organization Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has brought it to a financial standstill."
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A recently released report from the Turkish police has revealed that years of narcotics raids on the separatist terror organization Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has brought it to a financial standstill."
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Turkish director revives a centenarian play in England - Turkish Daily News Feb 03, 2007
"Turkish director revives a centenarian play in England
Saturday, February 3, 2007
ASLI SAĞLAM
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
A Turkish director has made a name for himself on English stages with his revival of a 19th century Russian play."
More:Turkish director revives a centenarian play in England - Turkish Daily News Feb 03, 2007
Saturday, February 3, 2007
ASLI SAĞLAM
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
A Turkish director has made a name for himself on English stages with his revival of a 19th century Russian play."
More:Turkish director revives a centenarian play in England - Turkish Daily News Feb 03, 2007
Josephine Powell's love for the Turkish kilim - Turkish Daily News Feb 03, 2007
"Josephine Powell's love for the Turkish kilim
Saturday, February 3, 2007
ELİF ÖZMENEK
NEW YORK - Turkish Daily News
I met her here in New York, in a kilim gallery in Tribeca. Her deep blue eyes were hypnotizing as she spoke passionately about the kilim. "
More:Josephine Powell's love for the Turkish kilim - Turkish Daily News Feb 03, 2007
Saturday, February 3, 2007
ELİF ÖZMENEK
NEW YORK - Turkish Daily News
I met her here in New York, in a kilim gallery in Tribeca. Her deep blue eyes were hypnotizing as she spoke passionately about the kilim. "
More:Josephine Powell's love for the Turkish kilim - Turkish Daily News Feb 03, 2007
The New Anatolian - Article 301 is different, claim Europeans
"Article 301 is different, claim Europeans
The New Anatolian / Ankara
03 February 2007
Turkey, which has draw international criticism over Article 301, has defended itself in recent days by claiming that European Union member countries also have similar laws and articles penalizing the denigration or insults against state organs and the administration."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
03 February 2007
Turkey, which has draw international criticism over Article 301, has defended itself in recent days by claiming that European Union member countries also have similar laws and articles penalizing the denigration or insults against state organs and the administration."
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The New Anatolian - There are 14,872 international capital-companies in Turkey
The New Anatolian - There are 14,872 international capital-companies in Turkey: "There are 14,872 international capital-companies in Turkey
EkoTurk News Agency / Ankara
03 February 2007
There are 14,782 international capital-companies operating in Turkey. According to a report on �Direct Foreign Investment Data Bulletin November 2006� published by the Treasury, there were 12,176 international capital-companies and branches as of the end of October 2006, while 2,606 domestic capital-companies had international capital sharing."
EkoTurk News Agency / Ankara
03 February 2007
There are 14,782 international capital-companies operating in Turkey. According to a report on �Direct Foreign Investment Data Bulletin November 2006� published by the Treasury, there were 12,176 international capital-companies and branches as of the end of October 2006, while 2,606 domestic capital-companies had international capital sharing."
Turkish Weekly Comment - The Bolkestein Directive
"The Bolkestein Directive
Nermin Aydemir
Saturday , 03 February 2007
The EU directive on services has led to severe discussions through 2006, as it did since its introduction in 2000. The initiative is very often named as the Bolkestein directive, after the European Commissioner and initial proponent of this directive, Fris Bolkestein."
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Nermin Aydemir
Saturday , 03 February 2007
The EU directive on services has led to severe discussions through 2006, as it did since its introduction in 2000. The initiative is very often named as the Bolkestein directive, after the European Commissioner and initial proponent of this directive, Fris Bolkestein."
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The New Anatolian - TOBB; GLOBAL ACTOR
"TOBB; GLOBAL ACTOR
03 February 2007
Believing in playing a strong role in international events is vital for a global actor, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) enjoys the excitement of hosting the 5th World Chambers Congress, which will be held through July 4th-6th, 2007 in Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC)."
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03 February 2007
Believing in playing a strong role in international events is vital for a global actor, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) enjoys the excitement of hosting the 5th World Chambers Congress, which will be held through July 4th-6th, 2007 in Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Center (ICEC)."
More:The New Anatolian - TOBB; GLOBAL ACTOR
JTW News - Time Magazine Accepts Being Part of Armenian Propaganda Campaign
"Time Magazine Accepts Being Part of Armenian Propaganda Campaign
Saturday , 03 February 2007
* Armenian lobby hits back with the news magazine Time’s help
- Time magazine on Friday released a 52-minute documentary by French director Laurence Jourdan on the so-called Armenian “genocide.”"
More:JTW News - Time Magazine Accepts Being Part of Armenian Propaganda Campaign
Saturday , 03 February 2007
* Armenian lobby hits back with the news magazine Time’s help
- Time magazine on Friday released a 52-minute documentary by French director Laurence Jourdan on the so-called Armenian “genocide.”"
More:JTW News - Time Magazine Accepts Being Part of Armenian Propaganda Campaign
Massive unsolicited diffusion of anti-evolution book in French schools
"Massive unsolicited diffusion of anti-evolution book in French schools
February 3rd, 2007
Schools across France have received several thousand unsolicited copies of an “atlas” which advocates Islamic creationism theories, according to the Education Ministry."
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February 3rd, 2007
Schools across France have received several thousand unsolicited copies of an “atlas” which advocates Islamic creationism theories, according to the Education Ministry."
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Friday, February 02, 2007
SABAH Newspaper English Edition - National - Yasin was the one who shot
"'Yasin Hayal pulled the trigger'
The female witness told the police: 'Dink was shot by Hayal.' The video showing that Hayal was at the event location was showed to Dink's family and lawyer.
Shocking event in the assassination of Dink. A female witness claiming that she was at the incident location at the time of event told the police: 'Yasin Hayal was there also. I saw that he killed Hrant Dink.' Meanwhile a video kept at the police department was shown to the family and lawyers of Hrant Dink. One person watching the video of more than 20 cameras in the region said: 'when Dink got out, 4-5 assassinators started to move. The group leader around the ages of 40-45 stopped him with an excuse. Yasin Hayal approached from behind; Ogün Samast approached from front.'"
More:SABAH Newspaper English Edition - National - Yasin was the one who shot
The female witness told the police: 'Dink was shot by Hayal.' The video showing that Hayal was at the event location was showed to Dink's family and lawyer.
Shocking event in the assassination of Dink. A female witness claiming that she was at the incident location at the time of event told the police: 'Yasin Hayal was there also. I saw that he killed Hrant Dink.' Meanwhile a video kept at the police department was shown to the family and lawyers of Hrant Dink. One person watching the video of more than 20 cameras in the region said: 'when Dink got out, 4-5 assassinators started to move. The group leader around the ages of 40-45 stopped him with an excuse. Yasin Hayal approached from behind; Ogün Samast approached from front.'"
More:SABAH Newspaper English Edition - National - Yasin was the one who shot
Will Turkey Have an Islamist President?
"Will Turkey Have an Islamist President?
By Michael Rubin
Posted: Friday, February 2, 2007
MIDDLE EASTERN OUTLOOK
AEI Online
Publication Date: February 2, 2007
While the campaigns have not officially begun, election season in Turkey is heating up. This spring, the Turkish parliament will select a president to replace current president Ahmet Necdet Sezer, whose seven-year term ends on May 16, 2007. On or before November 4, 2007, Turks will head to the polls to choose a new parliament. Not only does this year mark the first since 1973--and 1950 before that--in which Turks will inaugurate a new president and parliament in the same year, but this year’s polls will also impact the future of Turkey more than perhaps any election in the past half century. If Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wins the presidency and his Justice and Development Party (Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi, also known as AKP) retains its parliamentary majority, Islamists would control all Turkish offices and be positioned to erode secularism and redefine state and society."
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By Michael Rubin
Posted: Friday, February 2, 2007
MIDDLE EASTERN OUTLOOK
AEI Online
Publication Date: February 2, 2007
While the campaigns have not officially begun, election season in Turkey is heating up. This spring, the Turkish parliament will select a president to replace current president Ahmet Necdet Sezer, whose seven-year term ends on May 16, 2007. On or before November 4, 2007, Turks will head to the polls to choose a new parliament. Not only does this year mark the first since 1973--and 1950 before that--in which Turks will inaugurate a new president and parliament in the same year, but this year’s polls will also impact the future of Turkey more than perhaps any election in the past half century. If Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wins the presidency and his Justice and Development Party (Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi, also known as AKP) retains its parliamentary majority, Islamists would control all Turkish offices and be positioned to erode secularism and redefine state and society."
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Armenian lobby hits back with Time’s help
"Armenian lobby hits back with Time’s help
Time magazine on Friday released a 52-minute documentary by French director Laurence Jourdan on the Armenian “genocide.”
With a full-page advertisement by “a coalition of Armenian Groups,” the DVD also includes a 46-minute interview with Dr. Yves Ternon on the Armenian “genocide.” The DVD and the advertisement have been paid for by Time, according to European Armenian Federation."
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Time magazine on Friday released a 52-minute documentary by French director Laurence Jourdan on the Armenian “genocide.”
With a full-page advertisement by “a coalition of Armenian Groups,” the DVD also includes a 46-minute interview with Dr. Yves Ternon on the Armenian “genocide.” The DVD and the advertisement have been paid for by Time, according to European Armenian Federation."
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First Turkish college in Holland inaugurated by Dutch education minister
"First Turkish college in Holland inaugurated by Dutch education minister
Cosmicus College, a Turkish school in Holland, has opened in Rotterdam.
After painstaking efforts by a group of Turkish volunteers and businessmen to make the school a reality, Cosmicus College was inaugurated at an official ceremony attended by Education Minister Maria van der Hoeven."
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Cosmicus College, a Turkish school in Holland, has opened in Rotterdam.
After painstaking efforts by a group of Turkish volunteers and businessmen to make the school a reality, Cosmicus College was inaugurated at an official ceremony attended by Education Minister Maria van der Hoeven."
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‘The economic growth in Turkey is due to the EU process’
"‘The economic growth in Turkey is due to the EU process’
The German Ambassador in Ankara, Eckart Kuntz, believes that the real problem with Turkey's bid to join EU is public opinion in Turkey.
The German ambassador in Ankara, Eckart Kuntz
'In my country the majority believes that Turkey will eventually be accepted as a member; in Turkey, a majority believes the opposite. This is a problem we need to work on,' says the Ambassador. "
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The German Ambassador in Ankara, Eckart Kuntz, believes that the real problem with Turkey's bid to join EU is public opinion in Turkey.
The German ambassador in Ankara, Eckart Kuntz
'In my country the majority believes that Turkey will eventually be accepted as a member; in Turkey, a majority believes the opposite. This is a problem we need to work on,' says the Ambassador. "
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Turkish Buy for Nielsen Media
"Turkish Buy for Nielsen Media
February 2 2007
Nielsen Media Research (NMR) has announced the acquisition of Turkish advertising intelligence company Bilesim Medya. Financial details were not disclosed.
The company, whose full name is Bilesim Medya Yayýncýlýk ve Tanýtým Hizmetleri Anonim Þirketi, measures ad spend in Turkish television, radio and print, outdoor and cinema outlets, across all business sectors and provides a currency for use by the country’s ad industry. Core products include cross media advertising spend, creative content, sponsorship and an ad verification service. "
More:Daily Research News Online article no. 6400
February 2 2007
Nielsen Media Research (NMR) has announced the acquisition of Turkish advertising intelligence company Bilesim Medya. Financial details were not disclosed.
The company, whose full name is Bilesim Medya Yayýncýlýk ve Tanýtým Hizmetleri Anonim Þirketi, measures ad spend in Turkish television, radio and print, outdoor and cinema outlets, across all business sectors and provides a currency for use by the country’s ad industry. Core products include cross media advertising spend, creative content, sponsorship and an ad verification service. "
More:Daily Research News Online article no. 6400
DSİ’s water survey: Turkey is running out of water
"DSİ’s water survey: Turkey is running out of water
As one of the countries deeply affected by global warming, Turkey is identified as one of the first places where desertification will start in Europe, according to estimates by the UN Environment Program (UNEP). "
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As one of the countries deeply affected by global warming, Turkey is identified as one of the first places where desertification will start in Europe, according to estimates by the UN Environment Program (UNEP). "
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New English-Turkish dictionary at a click
"New English-Turkish dictionary at a click
Posted on Friday, February 02 @ 19:50:38 EET by editor
Babylon Ltd., the leading provider of single-click translation and dictionary software, today announced the release of a new Turkish English dictionary."
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Posted on Friday, February 02 @ 19:50:38 EET by editor
Babylon Ltd., the leading provider of single-click translation and dictionary software, today announced the release of a new Turkish English dictionary."
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EP member Lagendijk sends letter to Erdoğan and Baykal on Dink
"EP member Lagendijk sends letter to Erdoğan and Baykal on Dink
European Parliament (EP) member Joost Lagendijk has sent a letter to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal asking them to immediately change Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) which Lagendijk thinks is responsible for the murder of journalist Hrant Dink.
Joost lagendijk
Lagendijk explained that Article 301 was behind rising intolerance and aggressive nationalism in Turkey."
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European Parliament (EP) member Joost Lagendijk has sent a letter to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal asking them to immediately change Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code (TCK) which Lagendijk thinks is responsible for the murder of journalist Hrant Dink.
Joost lagendijk
Lagendijk explained that Article 301 was behind rising intolerance and aggressive nationalism in Turkey."
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Article - Worldwide Economist Rankings: Top 20 Economists from Turkey
"Worldwide Economist Rankings: Top 20 Economists from Turkey
Categories
Education Leading Economists from Turkey (based on publications in 2005 & 2006)
LogEc collects accesses statistics from several services which use the RePEc data set, the largest online collection of Economics Working Papers, Journal Articles and Software Components. LogEc provides a convenient way of tracking trends in the profession (it can be found in RePEc before it hits the journals) and the impact of one's own work. "
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Categories
Education Leading Economists from Turkey (based on publications in 2005 & 2006)
LogEc collects accesses statistics from several services which use the RePEc data set, the largest online collection of Economics Working Papers, Journal Articles and Software Components. LogEc provides a convenient way of tracking trends in the profession (it can be found in RePEc before it hits the journals) and the impact of one's own work. "
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State University of New York Wins Student Education Award
"State University of New York Wins Student Education Award
Dual-degree undergraduate program links nine Turkish, 10 New York campuses
By Jeffrey Thomas
USINFO Staff Writer
Washington - The largest U.S. university system has won an award for cooperating with Turkey in the undergraduate education of Turkish students, and their dual-degree program is being cited as a model for international cooperation in education."
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Dual-degree undergraduate program links nine Turkish, 10 New York campuses
By Jeffrey Thomas
USINFO Staff Writer
Washington - The largest U.S. university system has won an award for cooperating with Turkey in the undergraduate education of Turkish students, and their dual-degree program is being cited as a model for international cooperation in education."
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European Parliament observed a minute's silence in Hrant Dink’s memory
"European Parliament observed a minute's silence in Hrant Dink’s memory
01.02.2007 18:16
YEREVAN (YERKIR) - The European Parliament observed a minute's silence in memory of slain journalist Hrant Dink, a leading member of Turkey's tiny Armenian minority and Editor-in-Chief of ‘Agos’ bilingual Armenian-Turkish weekly.
"
More:Armenia and Armenian News - YERKIR Armenian Online Newspaper
01.02.2007 18:16
YEREVAN (YERKIR) - The European Parliament observed a minute's silence in memory of slain journalist Hrant Dink, a leading member of Turkey's tiny Armenian minority and Editor-in-Chief of ‘Agos’ bilingual Armenian-Turkish weekly.
"
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‘Turkey supported our joining NATO, now it's our turn’
"‘Turkey supported our joining NATO, now it's our turn’
Romanian Ambassador Constantin Grigorie has said his country is ready and willing to support Turkey's bid to join the European Union.
Grigorie received Today's Zaman Ankara representative Kerim Balcı in his office and conveyed his best wishes to Today's Zaman. "
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Romanian Ambassador Constantin Grigorie has said his country is ready and willing to support Turkey's bid to join the European Union.
Grigorie received Today's Zaman Ankara representative Kerim Balcı in his office and conveyed his best wishes to Today's Zaman. "
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BBC NEWS | Have Your Say | Mehmet Dikenli - Turkish in London
"Mehmet Dikenli - Turkish in London
Green Lanes, London
When I was in the sixth form one of my tutors told me: 'Well done, you've learnt a lot of English this year.'
Of course, he meant it as a compliment. But it was a bit of a shock."
More:BBC NEWS | Have Your Say | Mehmet Dikenli - Turkish in London
Green Lanes, London
When I was in the sixth form one of my tutors told me: 'Well done, you've learnt a lot of English this year.'
Of course, he meant it as a compliment. But it was a bit of a shock."
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Nemesis News: Christian Values: New EU Membership Criteria for Turkey?
"Christian Values: New EU Membership Criteria for Turkey?
Edmund Stoiber, the Bavarian premier who is a key ally of Merkel, called for the EU to halt accession talks with Turkey. He said Turkish leaders had been 'especially aggressive' towards Pope Benedict XVI over a papal lecture last week in Bavaria state that quoted a 14th century Byzantine emperor badly criticizing Islam."
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Edmund Stoiber, the Bavarian premier who is a key ally of Merkel, called for the EU to halt accession talks with Turkey. He said Turkish leaders had been 'especially aggressive' towards Pope Benedict XVI over a papal lecture last week in Bavaria state that quoted a 14th century Byzantine emperor badly criticizing Islam."
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Scholarship or Sophistry? :: A Review of Bernard Lewis's What Went Wrong? :: - Media Monitors Network (MMN)
"Scholarship or Sophistry? :: A Review of Bernard Lewis's What Went Wrong? ::
by M. Shahid Alam
(Friday February)
'If Lewis had an interest in exploring the decline of the Middle East, he would be asking why the new, more dynamic historical system that lay behind the rise of the West had not emerged in the Middle East, India, China, Italy, or Africa. If he had asked this question, it may have directed him to the source and origins of Western hegemony. But Lewis ducks this issue altogether. Instead, he takes the growing power of the West—its advances in science and technology—as the starting point of his narrative and concentrates on demonstrating why the efforts of Islamic societies to catch up with the West were both too little and too late."
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by M. Shahid Alam
(Friday February)
'If Lewis had an interest in exploring the decline of the Middle East, he would be asking why the new, more dynamic historical system that lay behind the rise of the West had not emerged in the Middle East, India, China, Italy, or Africa. If he had asked this question, it may have directed him to the source and origins of Western hegemony. But Lewis ducks this issue altogether. Instead, he takes the growing power of the West—its advances in science and technology—as the starting point of his narrative and concentrates on demonstrating why the efforts of Islamic societies to catch up with the West were both too little and too late."
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Red Pen: US-Turkey ties face test as ‘genocide’ resolution introduced
"US-Turkey ties face test as ‘genocide’ resolution introduced
Democratic and Republican lawmakers introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives urging the US administration to recognize an alleged genocide of Armenians at the hands of the late Ottoman Empire in Anatolia. "
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Democratic and Republican lawmakers introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives urging the US administration to recognize an alleged genocide of Armenians at the hands of the late Ottoman Empire in Anatolia. "
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Chief of Greek newspaper in Istanbul: Turkey's mentality must change - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
"Chief of Greek newspaper in Istanbul: Turkey's mentality must change
Friday, February 2, 2007
Ariana Ferentinou
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Mihail Vasiliadis is the editor in chief of Apoyevmatini, one of two Greek newspapers in Turkey. It has been published since 1925 and is one of the oldest newspapers in Istanbul. It used to be published in a six or eight page format, but these days it features four pages. Vasiliadis is the editor in chief of the paper and serves as tha majority of its staff. The daily's circulation is 550 and can be found in almost every Greek household in Istanbul."
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Friday, February 2, 2007
Ariana Ferentinou
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Mihail Vasiliadis is the editor in chief of Apoyevmatini, one of two Greek newspapers in Turkey. It has been published since 1925 and is one of the oldest newspapers in Istanbul. It used to be published in a six or eight page format, but these days it features four pages. Vasiliadis is the editor in chief of the paper and serves as tha majority of its staff. The daily's circulation is 550 and can be found in almost every Greek household in Istanbul."
More:Chief of Greek newspaper in Istanbul: Turkey's mentality must change - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
Babacan: Turkey is more 'open' with EU process
"Babacan: Turkey is more 'open' with EU process
Turkey's chief European Union talks negotiator Ali Babacan yesterday touted Turkey's rapid transformation toward openness, saying, 'Turkey has become very open, very fast.'
Babacan, in an interview with Business Week magazine, stated that the assassination of Turkish Armenian journalist Hrant Dink last month 'looks like an anachronism.' It's not compatible with the open society we are looking for, he said. "
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Turkey's chief European Union talks negotiator Ali Babacan yesterday touted Turkey's rapid transformation toward openness, saying, 'Turkey has become very open, very fast.'
Babacan, in an interview with Business Week magazine, stated that the assassination of Turkish Armenian journalist Hrant Dink last month 'looks like an anachronism.' It's not compatible with the open society we are looking for, he said. "
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Istanbul to host high-level financing congress - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
"Istanbul to host high-level financing congress
Friday, February 2, 2007
Senior representatives from local government, international financial institutions and the private sector will gather in Istanbul this month to discuss the need for innovative local and international financing."
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Friday, February 2, 2007
Senior representatives from local government, international financial institutions and the private sector will gather in Istanbul this month to discuss the need for innovative local and international financing."
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Turkey lover foreigner promotes Turkey abroad - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
"Turkey lover foreigner promotes Turkey abroad
Friday, February 2, 2007
'A Handbook for Living in Turkey' by Pat Yale, former editor of the Lonely Planet travel guide books, remains among the most popular books recently published by the Çitlembik Publishing House"
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Friday, February 2, 2007
'A Handbook for Living in Turkey' by Pat Yale, former editor of the Lonely Planet travel guide books, remains among the most popular books recently published by the Çitlembik Publishing House"
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It is time for the Armenian genocide bill, what should we do? - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
"It is time for the Armenian genocide bill, what should we do?
Friday, February 2, 2007
Mehmet Ali Birand
Last year we discussed a train crash between the European Union and Turkey. While we were still trying to estimate whether the crash would occur, we got survived with only minor injuries.
On this year's agenda there is a possible train crash between Turkey and the United States.
This time the crash is about Armenian genocide allegations. "
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Friday, February 2, 2007
Mehmet Ali Birand
Last year we discussed a train crash between the European Union and Turkey. While we were still trying to estimate whether the crash would occur, we got survived with only minor injuries.
On this year's agenda there is a possible train crash between Turkey and the United States.
This time the crash is about Armenian genocide allegations. "
More:It is time for the Armenian genocide bill, what should we do? - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
Turkey's other war – and how to win it - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
"Turkey's other war – and how to win it
Friday, February 2, 2007
MARK LIEBERMAN
ISTANBUL
The Enemy stalks us: powerful, seductive and insidious, its deathly sphere of operations ranging from the plains of Anatolia to the sidestreets of Taksim and the bars of Bodrum. Everyday the casualty list grows longer. Worst of all, the casualties in Turkey's "other war" are those least prepared to defend themselves: the children. The Enemy is the burgeoning crisis of drug abuse by Turkish young people – and unless immediate and concerted action is taken to confront it, The Enemy will win here – as it has already won in the crack-infested streets of New York, in the heroin-hell parks of Zurich and along the pot-head canals of Amsterdam, claiming tens of thousands of young victims in its murderous wake. "
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Friday, February 2, 2007
MARK LIEBERMAN
ISTANBUL
The Enemy stalks us: powerful, seductive and insidious, its deathly sphere of operations ranging from the plains of Anatolia to the sidestreets of Taksim and the bars of Bodrum. Everyday the casualty list grows longer. Worst of all, the casualties in Turkey's "other war" are those least prepared to defend themselves: the children. The Enemy is the burgeoning crisis of drug abuse by Turkish young people – and unless immediate and concerted action is taken to confront it, The Enemy will win here – as it has already won in the crack-infested streets of New York, in the heroin-hell parks of Zurich and along the pot-head canals of Amsterdam, claiming tens of thousands of young victims in its murderous wake. "
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Parliamentarians protest US on Armenian resolution - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
"Parliamentarians protest US on Armenian resolution
Friday, February 2, 2007
Turkish Parliamentarians Union (TPB) head Hasan Korkmazcan said yesterday that the union sent a letter of protest to the U.S. House of Representatives about the so-called Armenian genocide resolution that was brought to its floor on Tuesday. "
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Friday, February 2, 2007
Turkish Parliamentarians Union (TPB) head Hasan Korkmazcan said yesterday that the union sent a letter of protest to the U.S. House of Representatives about the so-called Armenian genocide resolution that was brought to its floor on Tuesday. "
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'Turkey doesn’t set its sights on others’ borders' - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
"'Turkey doesn’t set its sights on others’ borders'
Friday, February 2, 2007
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül said on late Wednesday that Turkey doesn't set its sights on any other country's borders or domestic affairs, amid ongoing Turkish uneasiness about the developments in Iraq."
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Friday, February 2, 2007
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül said on late Wednesday that Turkey doesn't set its sights on any other country's borders or domestic affairs, amid ongoing Turkish uneasiness about the developments in Iraq."
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Gül to meet top US officials on Iraq, genocide resolution - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
"Gül to meet top US officials on Iraq, genocide resolution
Friday, February 2, 2007
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül will meet next week with top U.S. officials, including Vice-President Dick Cheney, in an effort to win their backing on Iraq; on the agenda will also be the threat posed by the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and an Armenian genocide resolution recently introduced in Congress."
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Friday, February 2, 2007
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül will meet next week with top U.S. officials, including Vice-President Dick Cheney, in an effort to win their backing on Iraq; on the agenda will also be the threat posed by the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and an Armenian genocide resolution recently introduced in Congress."
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Hürriyet - Ankara implements "shield warning" in the Eastern Mediterranean
"Ankara implements 'shield warning' in the Eastern Mediterranean
Ankara implements shield warning in the Eastern MediterraneanNews that Ankara had sent war ships towards the open waters of Cyprus yesterday morning caused tension in the Turkish capital, this in the wake of revelations that the Southern Cypriot administration had been involved in a move to get Lebanon to sign on to petrol exploration bids off the coastal waters of Cyprus. "
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Ankara implements shield warning in the Eastern MediterraneanNews that Ankara had sent war ships towards the open waters of Cyprus yesterday morning caused tension in the Turkish capital, this in the wake of revelations that the Southern Cypriot administration had been involved in a move to get Lebanon to sign on to petrol exploration bids off the coastal waters of Cyprus. "
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Nevşehir to celebrate World Women’s Day - Turkish Daily News Feb 02, 2007
"Nevşehir to celebrate World Women’s Day
Friday, February 2, 2007
A meeting scheduled to mark World Women's Day will be held in the central Anatolian province of Nevşehir, in Cappadocia."
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Friday, February 2, 2007
A meeting scheduled to mark World Women's Day will be held in the central Anatolian province of Nevşehir, in Cappadocia."
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Turkey probes Dink suspect video
"Turkey probes Dink suspect video
The suspect posed with a Turkish flag next to security officials
A probe has begun in Turkey after a man charged with killing a Turkish Armenian journalist appeared in a video posing with police and the national flag."
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The suspect posed with a Turkish flag next to security officials
A probe has begun in Turkey after a man charged with killing a Turkish Armenian journalist appeared in a video posing with police and the national flag."
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Scandal in Turkey as photographs of police posing with alleged killer of journalist leaked - International Herald Tribune
"Scandal in Turkey as photographs of police posing with alleged killer of journalist leaked
ISTANBUL, Turkey: Turkish media published photographs and video Friday of police and military police officers posing with the alleged killer of an ethnic Armenian journalist, with one newspaper denouncing it as "hero treatment.""
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ISTANBUL, Turkey: Turkish media published photographs and video Friday of police and military police officers posing with the alleged killer of an ethnic Armenian journalist, with one newspaper denouncing it as "hero treatment.""
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IRAQ: Turkey Could Emerge as a New Threat
"IRAQ:
Turkey Could Emerge as a New Threat
Mohammed A. Salih
ARBIL, Feb 2 (IPS) - Growing confrontation between Iraqi Kurds and neighbouring Turkey presents a new threat to a fragile calm in the north."
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Turkey Could Emerge as a New Threat
Mohammed A. Salih
ARBIL, Feb 2 (IPS) - Growing confrontation between Iraqi Kurds and neighbouring Turkey presents a new threat to a fragile calm in the north."
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Turkey : Funika Holding launches innovative bathrobe - Textile News Turkey
"Turkey : Funika Holding launches innovative bathrobe
February 2, 2007
Textile firm Funika Holding has launched a bathrobe for couples on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.
Funika is among Anatolia’s leading home textile companies, it employs 1,300 people and exports goods to nearly 45 countries globally. Denizli based company was formed in 1985."
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February 2, 2007
Textile firm Funika Holding has launched a bathrobe for couples on the occasion of Valentine’s Day.
Funika is among Anatolia’s leading home textile companies, it employs 1,300 people and exports goods to nearly 45 countries globally. Denizli based company was formed in 1985."
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Reuters AlertNet - PREVIEW-Turkey to lobby U.S. over Kurd rebels in N.Iraq
"Turkey to lobby U.S. over Kurd rebels in N.Iraq
By Paul de Bendern
ANKARA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, facing pressure on security issues ahead of elections, will send his foreign minister to Washington next week to lobby for a crackdown on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq."
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By Paul de Bendern
ANKARA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan, facing pressure on security issues ahead of elections, will send his foreign minister to Washington next week to lobby for a crackdown on Kurdish rebels in northern Iraq."
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Hürriyet - Southern Cypriot authority complains to UN and EU: Turkey is threatening us
"Southern Cypriot authority complains to UN and EU: Turkey is threatening us
With the current 'petrol exploration' crisis looming on the horizon with Ankara, the Southern Cypriot authorities yesterday complained about Turkey's actions to both the United Nations and the EU. "
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With the current 'petrol exploration' crisis looming on the horizon with Ankara, the Southern Cypriot authorities yesterday complained about Turkey's actions to both the United Nations and the EU. "
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JTW News - Former Armenian PM Darbinian: Turkey and Armenia should not be Enemies
"Former Armenian PM Darbinian: Turkey and Armenia should not be Enemies
By Jan SOYKOK (JTW)
Former Armenian Prime Minister Armen Darbinian started a political campaign to develop relations between Turkey and Arsmenia. Darbinian told the daily Milliyet (Istanbul) that the Hrant Dink Funeral was a milestone in the relations. Drinian argued that the Armenians should question themselves after the funeral."
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By Jan SOYKOK (JTW)
Former Armenian Prime Minister Armen Darbinian started a political campaign to develop relations between Turkey and Arsmenia. Darbinian told the daily Milliyet (Istanbul) that the Hrant Dink Funeral was a milestone in the relations. Drinian argued that the Armenians should question themselves after the funeral."
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Turkish Producers Send Sock Supplies To World Bank Chief
mediafax: "Turkish Producers Send Sock Supplies To World Bank Chief
Turkish manufacturers have rushed to supply World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz with new socks after he revealed two large holes in his socks during a visit to an Ottoman-era mosque in Turkey, AFP reported."
Turkish manufacturers have rushed to supply World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz with new socks after he revealed two large holes in his socks during a visit to an Ottoman-era mosque in Turkey, AFP reported."
Resolution condemning Dink assassination introduced in U.S. Senate
"Resolution condemning Dink assassination introduced in U.S. Senate
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) introduced legislation condemning the assassination of Hrant Dink and honoring his legacy of tolerance and peaceful change, reports the Armenian Assembly of America. "Hrant Dink was a leading voice in Turkey's Armenian community and an eloquent advocate for human rights, press freedom, and democracy," said Senator Biden. "His assassination was an outrage and a tragedy. Hrant's legacy deserves the Senate's respect. His murder demands our action.""
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U.S. Senate
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) introduced legislation condemning the assassination of Hrant Dink and honoring his legacy of tolerance and peaceful change, reports the Armenian Assembly of America. "Hrant Dink was a leading voice in Turkey's Armenian community and an eloquent advocate for human rights, press freedom, and democracy," said Senator Biden. "His assassination was an outrage and a tragedy. Hrant's legacy deserves the Senate's respect. His murder demands our action.""
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U.S. Senate
Thursday, February 01, 2007
‘Turkey should start a new initiative to fight the genocide bill in Congress’
"‘Turkey should start a new initiative to fight the genocide bill in Congress’
American Turkish Council President James H. Holmes says although much has been done behind closed doors, they need Turkey to give them a new initiative about the tragic events of 1915 to better defeat the Armenian genocide resolution in Congress."
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American Turkish Council President James H. Holmes says although much has been done behind closed doors, they need Turkey to give them a new initiative about the tragic events of 1915 to better defeat the Armenian genocide resolution in Congress."
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Anglicans in Istanbul - Comment - Times Online
"Anglicans in Istanbul
Sir, I write to correct some clear misunderstandings in your report “Priest suspended in evangelism row” (Feb 1).
I am to host a meeting in Turkey, which aims to co-ordinate the work and efforts of Anglican clergy serving the diocese in that country. This “consultation” follows a similar visit to Greece which proved beneficial for the clergy and churches over such a diverse and wide geographical area. I have invited all Anglican clergy in Turkey and others involved in Christian ministry to meet in order to develop a consensus among them and to assist them in their work."
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Sir, I write to correct some clear misunderstandings in your report “Priest suspended in evangelism row” (Feb 1).
I am to host a meeting in Turkey, which aims to co-ordinate the work and efforts of Anglican clergy serving the diocese in that country. This “consultation” follows a similar visit to Greece which proved beneficial for the clergy and churches over such a diverse and wide geographical area. I have invited all Anglican clergy in Turkey and others involved in Christian ministry to meet in order to develop a consensus among them and to assist them in their work."
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Turkish commercial code to harmonize with EU
"Turkish commercial code to harmonize with EU
The Turkish government and opposition parties confronted each over the new Turkish Commercial Code, drafted within the scope of EU harmonization and consisting of 1,535 articles."
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The Turkish government and opposition parties confronted each over the new Turkish Commercial Code, drafted within the scope of EU harmonization and consisting of 1,535 articles."
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Turkish film directors warn about violent films
"Turkish film directors warn about violent films
While the role of the media in inciting racial hatred is still under discussion in the aftermath of the assassination of Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant Dink, Turkish directors engaged in self-criticism at the “Meetings at the Center of the World” conference organized by Kültür AŞ last weekend."
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While the role of the media in inciting racial hatred is still under discussion in the aftermath of the assassination of Armenian-Turkish journalist Hrant Dink, Turkish directors engaged in self-criticism at the “Meetings at the Center of the World” conference organized by Kültür AŞ last weekend."
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The New Anatolian - Interior Ministry anticipates further turmoil in wake of Dink killing
"Interior Ministry anticipates further turmoil in wake of Dink killing
The New Anatolian / Ankara
01 February 2007
The Interior Ministry yesterday sent a circular to all governors' offices throughout the country warning of possible provocative activities to further exploit last month's murder of Armenian-origin Turkish journalist Hrant Dink.
The circular came after the high-profile assassination case grabbed all media attention with even speculative news articles promptly denied by the authorities.
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
01 February 2007
The Interior Ministry yesterday sent a circular to all governors' offices throughout the country warning of possible provocative activities to further exploit last month's murder of Armenian-origin Turkish journalist Hrant Dink.
The circular came after the high-profile assassination case grabbed all media attention with even speculative news articles promptly denied by the authorities.
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Poll: Turkish Cypriots Favor Reunification - World News - Playfuls.com - Business & World
"Poll: Turkish Cypriots Favor Reunification
A record 65 percent of Turkish Cypriots favor a two-state system rather than reunification for the island nation, a recent series of polls and studies found."
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A record 65 percent of Turkish Cypriots favor a two-state system rather than reunification for the island nation, a recent series of polls and studies found."
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Hürriyet - Italian press rains down praise on Turkey exhibit in Rome
"Italian press rains down praise on Turkey exhibit in Rome
The 'Turkey: 7,000 Years of History' exhibition which opened earlier in January in Rome's Quirnale Presidential Palace in honor of the 150th anniversary of Turkish-Italian diplomatic ties is receiving extraordinary amounts of praise from the Italian press. "
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The 'Turkey: 7,000 Years of History' exhibition which opened earlier in January in Rome's Quirnale Presidential Palace in honor of the 150th anniversary of Turkish-Italian diplomatic ties is receiving extraordinary amounts of praise from the Italian press. "
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More foreign banks seen wanting Turkish foothold - Turkish Daily News Feb 01, 2007
"More foreign banks seen wanting Turkish foothold
Thursday, February 1, 2007
A wave of Turkish banking acquisitions is coming to an end, but foreign banks not here yet are expected to keep buying brokerages in a market where client interest and potential for big deals is growing."
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Thursday, February 1, 2007
A wave of Turkish banking acquisitions is coming to an end, but foreign banks not here yet are expected to keep buying brokerages in a market where client interest and potential for big deals is growing."
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Turkish businessmen lobby US congressman on Armenian claims - Turkish Daily News Feb 01, 2007
"Turkish businessmen lobby US congressman on Armenian claims
Thursday, February 1, 2007
Taking steps to ensure Turkish-American voices are heard in Washington on Armenian claims of genocide for the first time, leading Turkish-American businessmen have begun a strategy used by other strong minority groups in the United States � lobbying via campaign donations. "
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Thursday, February 1, 2007
Taking steps to ensure Turkish-American voices are heard in Washington on Armenian claims of genocide for the first time, leading Turkish-American businessmen have begun a strategy used by other strong minority groups in the United States � lobbying via campaign donations. "
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The New Anatolian - SSM starts anti-tank system procurement process
"SSM starts anti-tank system procurement process
EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
01 February 2007
In the scope of the MRAWS Program Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) in order to directly procure 80 units of Medium Range Anti-Tank Weapon Systems (MRAWSs) including weapon units, 10 all-up round missiles per each weapon unit (total 800 missiles), tripods, related containers and accessories.
The electronic copy of the RFP for direct procurement of MRAWSs can be received by the authorized personnel of the foreign medium range anti-tank system manufacturers or by their authorized representative and/or consultant in Türkiye. "
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EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
01 February 2007
In the scope of the MRAWS Program Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) in order to directly procure 80 units of Medium Range Anti-Tank Weapon Systems (MRAWSs) including weapon units, 10 all-up round missiles per each weapon unit (total 800 missiles), tripods, related containers and accessories.
The electronic copy of the RFP for direct procurement of MRAWSs can be received by the authorized personnel of the foreign medium range anti-tank system manufacturers or by their authorized representative and/or consultant in Türkiye. "
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'Genocidal' crisis in the making - Turkish Daily News Feb 01, 2007
"'Genocidal' crisis in the making
Thursday, February 1, 2007
The move at the US Congress may hurt Turkey-US ties and hamper prospects of a rapprochement between Ankara and Yerevan"
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Thursday, February 1, 2007
The move at the US Congress may hurt Turkey-US ties and hamper prospects of a rapprochement between Ankara and Yerevan"
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Searching for the enemy - Turkish Daily News Feb 01, 2007
"Searching for the enemy
Thursday, February 1, 2007
We see evidence of this in the streets, at football matches, at political rallies, at concerts and on television. Moneyless, brainless and futureless, scores of young people are merely waiting for instructions to take to the streets and avenge their sense of having been wronged"
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for the enemy - Turkish Daily News Feb 01, 2007
Thursday, February 1, 2007
We see evidence of this in the streets, at football matches, at political rallies, at concerts and on television. Moneyless, brainless and futureless, scores of young people are merely waiting for instructions to take to the streets and avenge their sense of having been wronged"
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for the enemy - Turkish Daily News Feb 01, 2007
EU plans new initiatives for north
"EU plans new initiatives for north
By Nassos Stylianou
THE GERMAN Presidency of the EU is expected to publish its initial proposals on the issue of direct trade with the north this month.
A report in Greek-language daily Politis claims that the results from the preliminary investigations by the German Presidency into the issue will be examined during the first ten days of February. However, no decision is expected in the immediate future, as the main aim is to find a solution which is acceptable to both sides.
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By Nassos Stylianou
THE GERMAN Presidency of the EU is expected to publish its initial proposals on the issue of direct trade with the north this month.
A report in Greek-language daily Politis claims that the results from the preliminary investigations by the German Presidency into the issue will be examined during the first ten days of February. However, no decision is expected in the immediate future, as the main aim is to find a solution which is acceptable to both sides.
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Japanese honor memory of Turkish shipwreck - Turkish Daily News Feb 01, 2007
"Japanese honor memory of Turkish shipwreck
Thursday, February 1, 2007
The Turkish Memorial and Museum on the Japanese island of Oshima, already a major attraction for Japanese tourists, is planning to attract more Turkish tourists to the region. The museum in the village of Kushimoto, where the two structures were erected, commemorates the shipwreck of the Turkish frigate �Ertuğrul� on Oshima's shores."
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Thursday, February 1, 2007
The Turkish Memorial and Museum on the Japanese island of Oshima, already a major attraction for Japanese tourists, is planning to attract more Turkish tourists to the region. The museum in the village of Kushimoto, where the two structures were erected, commemorates the shipwreck of the Turkish frigate �Ertuğrul� on Oshima's shores."
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Oskanian: Interested countries can assist in opening of Armenian-Turkish border
"Oskanian: Interested countries can assist in opening of Armenian-Turkish border
01.02.2007 14:37 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ In the Hague Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian had a meeting with the members of Foreign Affairs committee of Dutch Parliament and Tom Van Baalen, the Chairman of the committee. During the meeting issues of bilateral cooperation, programs, which are being carried out by the Netherlands in Armenia, the process of preparing parliamentarian elections in Armenia, as well as regional problems were discussed. The Armenian foreign minister introduced the Dutch parliamentarians to the process of reforms in Armenia, which were launched after adopting amendments to the Constitution of the country. Oskanian particularly underlined the importance of conducting free and fair elections. "
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01.02.2007 14:37 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ In the Hague Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian had a meeting with the members of Foreign Affairs committee of Dutch Parliament and Tom Van Baalen, the Chairman of the committee. During the meeting issues of bilateral cooperation, programs, which are being carried out by the Netherlands in Armenia, the process of preparing parliamentarian elections in Armenia, as well as regional problems were discussed. The Armenian foreign minister introduced the Dutch parliamentarians to the process of reforms in Armenia, which were launched after adopting amendments to the Constitution of the country. Oskanian particularly underlined the importance of conducting free and fair elections. "
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Two-state solution for Cyprus?
"Two-state solution for Cyprus?
It is true that none of the parties, including Turkey, Greece, the UK and the United States, as well as the UN and EU, involved with the decades-long conflict on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, would care to talk openly about the formal partition of the island. But at least some parties to the conflict, including Turkey, are well aware that whatever efforts might be spent on uniting the Turkish and the Greek Cypriot communities on the island under a single state, it appears that in the end there will be two separate states on the island."
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It is true that none of the parties, including Turkey, Greece, the UK and the United States, as well as the UN and EU, involved with the decades-long conflict on the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, would care to talk openly about the formal partition of the island. But at least some parties to the conflict, including Turkey, are well aware that whatever efforts might be spent on uniting the Turkish and the Greek Cypriot communities on the island under a single state, it appears that in the end there will be two separate states on the island."
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Abdullah Gul to visit US to impede bill on so-called Armenian genocide
"Abdullah Gul to visit US to impede bill on so-called Armenian genocide
[ 01 Feb.:48 ]
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdulla Gul will pay an official visit to the US next week, APA Turkish bureau reports.
The minister will meet with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Stephen Hadley, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Tom Lantos and the representatives of Jewish lobby within his visit on February 4-9. The main themes to be discussed at the meeting will be the bill on the so-called Armenian genocide and PKK. Abdulla Gul is said to voice a message to official Washington on stooping strategic alliance between the two states in case the so-called Armenian genocide is recognized.
“Turkey has done its best. We opened our archives."
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[ 01 Feb.:48 ]
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdulla Gul will pay an official visit to the US next week, APA Turkish bureau reports.
The minister will meet with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Stephen Hadley, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Tom Lantos and the representatives of Jewish lobby within his visit on February 4-9. The main themes to be discussed at the meeting will be the bill on the so-called Armenian genocide and PKK. Abdulla Gul is said to voice a message to official Washington on stooping strategic alliance between the two states in case the so-called Armenian genocide is recognized.
“Turkey has done its best. We opened our archives."
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Turkish military chief denies sending warships in a show of force against Cyprus - International Herald Tribune
"Turkish military chief denies sending warships in a show of force against Cyprus
ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey's military chief on Thursday denied news reports that the country had dispatched military warships into the Mediterranean as a show of force against Cyprus in a dispute over oil and gas exploration rights."
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ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey's military chief on Thursday denied news reports that the country had dispatched military warships into the Mediterranean as a show of force against Cyprus in a dispute over oil and gas exploration rights."
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