"Turkish Prime Minister's Lawsuits Draw Cartoonists' Ire
Some fear an erosion of free speech after two artists are fined for satirical drawings.
By Amberin Zaman, Special to The Times
ANKARA, Turkey � This nation's best-known political cartoonists gathered in Istanbul on Wednesday to protest legal action taken by the prime minister against artists who criticized him through their work.
Members of the Turkish Cartoonists Assn. accuse Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of trying to stifle free expression even as Turkey is preparing to launch talks to win membership in the European Union."
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Thursday, February 24, 2005
New Turkish Currency Enters European Exchange
"New Turkish Currency Enters European Exchange
By Anadolu News Agency (aa)
Published: Thursday 24, 2005
zaman.com
One of Europe's leading international exchange institutions, Euroclear Bank, has included New Turkish Lira (YTL) in its exchange and transfer systems.
Euroclear Bank provides services for exchange of securities, stocks and bonds by participant members, keeping exchange bonds, lending and borrowing stocks, and transfer between main currency units."
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By Anadolu News Agency (aa)
Published: Thursday 24, 2005
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One of Europe's leading international exchange institutions, Euroclear Bank, has included New Turkish Lira (YTL) in its exchange and transfer systems.
Euroclear Bank provides services for exchange of securities, stocks and bonds by participant members, keeping exchange bonds, lending and borrowing stocks, and transfer between main currency units."
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EUbusiness - Critics fear Turkey's Eurodrive may be idling
"Critics fear Turkey's Eurodrive may be idlingDocument Actions 24/02/2005
EU-member diplomats and the opposition in Ankara say they fear the Turkish government may have lost some of its drive after the relief of obtaining a date -- October 3 -- for the start of membership talks with the European Union. Despite his roots in Islamic fundamentalist politics, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said since coming to power in 2002 that EU membership was a top priority of his government, and he made good on his promise by wrangling a starting date for accession talks at the EU summit on December 17. Erdogan and his ministers were obviously relieved by their success at clearing a major hurdle on the way to bringing Turkey, an overwhelmingly Muslim but secular country of 71 million, into the European bloc. "
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EU-member diplomats and the opposition in Ankara say they fear the Turkish government may have lost some of its drive after the relief of obtaining a date -- October 3 -- for the start of membership talks with the European Union. Despite his roots in Islamic fundamentalist politics, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said since coming to power in 2002 that EU membership was a top priority of his government, and he made good on his promise by wrangling a starting date for accession talks at the EU summit on December 17. Erdogan and his ministers were obviously relieved by their success at clearing a major hurdle on the way to bringing Turkey, an overwhelmingly Muslim but secular country of 71 million, into the European bloc. "
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BakuTODAY.net:Turkish television releases documentary on Khojaly
"Turkish television releases documentary on Khojaly
The Turkish Radio and Television (TRT) group of companies has released a documentary on the Khojaly massacre. The film will be broadcasted on Thursday, the TRT representative in Baku Abdulhamid Avsar told a news conference on Wednesday.
The documentary based on archive materials describes the atrocities committed against Azerbaijanis by Armenian aggressors in the Khojaly District on February 26, 1992, said Avsar. "
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The Turkish Radio and Television (TRT) group of companies has released a documentary on the Khojaly massacre. The film will be broadcasted on Thursday, the TRT representative in Baku Abdulhamid Avsar told a news conference on Wednesday.
The documentary based on archive materials describes the atrocities committed against Azerbaijanis by Armenian aggressors in the Khojaly District on February 26, 1992, said Avsar. "
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JTW Comment - Black Spots On Azerbaijan's History: Khojaly Genocide
"Black Spots On Azerbaijan's History: Khojaly Genocide
Adil Baguirov
By Adil Baguirov
The nation challenging the tide of past decades of tragedies and setbacks. In one night, according to the official account, 613 people were brutally killed, out of which over to 250 were women, children, and elder.
Khojaly tragedy was continuation in the string of massacres and slaughters against the Azerbaijani people perpetrated over the centuries, especially accelerating in the bloodiest of all, the 20th.
Over the years of aggression and occupation of Azerbaijani territories, Armenia became somewhat comfortable and even started to extend the 'olive branch', hoping that Azerbaijan will forget and forgive the past, and move on - like many times in the past. "
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Adil Baguirov
By Adil Baguirov
The nation challenging the tide of past decades of tragedies and setbacks. In one night, according to the official account, 613 people were brutally killed, out of which over to 250 were women, children, and elder.
Khojaly tragedy was continuation in the string of massacres and slaughters against the Azerbaijani people perpetrated over the centuries, especially accelerating in the bloodiest of all, the 20th.
Over the years of aggression and occupation of Azerbaijani territories, Armenia became somewhat comfortable and even started to extend the 'olive branch', hoping that Azerbaijan will forget and forgive the past, and move on - like many times in the past. "
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Turkish Daily News - Business and labor join hands for EU
"Business and labor join hands for EU
Thursday, February 24, 2005
The social wing of the Economic and Social Council yesterday urged the government to urgently take the necessary steps to complete the preparations for EU negotiation process
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
The Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodities Exchanges (TOBB), Turkish Tradesmen's and Artisans' Confederation (TESK), Turkish Union of Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) and labor and employers' unions, which met in Ankara yesterday, called upon the government to take urgent steps in order to complete preparations for the European Union negotiation process, taking into consideration the related social aspects."
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Thursday, February 24, 2005
The social wing of the Economic and Social Council yesterday urged the government to urgently take the necessary steps to complete the preparations for EU negotiation process
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
The Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodities Exchanges (TOBB), Turkish Tradesmen's and Artisans' Confederation (TESK), Turkish Union of Agricultural Chambers (TZOB) and labor and employers' unions, which met in Ankara yesterday, called upon the government to take urgent steps in order to complete preparations for the European Union negotiation process, taking into consideration the related social aspects."
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Turkish Daily News - Erdogan denies respite in EU talks preparations
"Erdogan denies respite in EU talks preparations
Thursday, February 24, 2005
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday dismissed criticism from the opposition that his government was acting slowly in preparation for upcoming accession talks with the European Union.
�The EU (accession process) is one of the issues that are on the government's agenda all the time,� Erdogan told a meeting of his Justice and Development Party (AKP). �Turkey's EU membership is not a mere issue of foreign policy for us.�"
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Thursday, February 24, 2005
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday dismissed criticism from the opposition that his government was acting slowly in preparation for upcoming accession talks with the European Union.
�The EU (accession process) is one of the issues that are on the government's agenda all the time,� Erdogan told a meeting of his Justice and Development Party (AKP). �Turkey's EU membership is not a mere issue of foreign policy for us.�"
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Turkish Daily News - Turkish lira hits 3-year high
"Turkish lira hits 3-year high
Thursday, February 24, 2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News with Reuters
The Turkish lira rose to a three-year high against the dollar on Tuesday while the shares fell on further profit-taking after last week's IMF criticism of the government's plans to broaden investment incentives.
The lira closed at 1.2965 on the interbank market, after touching a mid-day trading peak at 1.2950, the highest since April 2002. Official exchange rates show the lira has appreciated 3.37 percent against the dollar since Jan. 1. "
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Thursday, February 24, 2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News with Reuters
The Turkish lira rose to a three-year high against the dollar on Tuesday while the shares fell on further profit-taking after last week's IMF criticism of the government's plans to broaden investment incentives.
The lira closed at 1.2965 on the interbank market, after touching a mid-day trading peak at 1.2950, the highest since April 2002. Official exchange rates show the lira has appreciated 3.37 percent against the dollar since Jan. 1. "
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TURKISH VETO IN EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS
"TURKISH VETO IN EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS
Larnaca, 24 February 2005 (14:05 UTC+2)
Cypriot Republic President Tassos Papadopoulos stated upon his arrival at Larnaca International Airport from Brussels that Cyprus has not requested and not received any information when asked to comment on the meeting of the Prime Ministers of Britain and Turkey.
Mr. Papadopoulos stated that Turkey exercises its veto power in a total of 8 organizations blocking Cyprus' participation while he confirmed that armaments from Turkey have entered the Turkish occupied northern part of Cyprus in the past few days in spite of the fact that Mehmet Ali Talat denies that."
TURKISH VETO IN EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS
Larnaca, 24 February 2005 (14:05 UTC+2)
Cypriot Republic President Tassos Papadopoulos stated upon his arrival at Larnaca International Airport from Brussels that Cyprus has not requested and not received any information when asked to comment on the meeting of the Prime Ministers of Britain and Turkey.
Mr. Papadopoulos stated that Turkey exercises its veto power in a total of 8 organizations blocking Cyprus' participation while he confirmed that armaments from Turkey have entered the Turkish occupied northern part of Cyprus in the past few days in spite of the fact that Mehmet Ali Talat denies that."
TURKISH VETO IN EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS
ZAMAN DAILY NEWSPAPER (2005022416866)
"Papadapulous Complains About 'Settlements'
By Selcuk Gultasli
Published: Thursday 24, 2005
zaman.com
In his first meeting with European Union (EU) Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn, Greek Cypriot leader Tasos Papadopulous complained about Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)."
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By Selcuk Gultasli
Published: Thursday 24, 2005
zaman.com
In his first meeting with European Union (EU) Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn, Greek Cypriot leader Tasos Papadopulous complained about Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)."
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JTW News - Armenians and Turks Speaking the Language of Love
"Armenians and Turks Speaking the Language of Love
View: Nevval Sevindi
'He looks at the tree - does not see the tree - sees himself
Looks at the road - does not see the road - sees himself
Looks up - there are stars in the sky
And looks at the mirror - does not see himself
Says hi'
Armenian poet Zahrad, whose real name was Zareh, proves in his poem that not seeing anyone else except ourselves prevents us from seeing others.
I got acquainted with a young man sitting next to me while I was going to the United States. His family was sitting on the other three seats just next to him. After he spoke a few words, he said that he was an Istanbul Armenian and the conversation deepened: 'I used to hate Turks while living in Turkey. My family sent me to a university in the U.S., as they did not want me to get involved in the events. This is because I used to begin talking by saying, 'I am an Armenian,' and I used to take offense at everything and suspect everything.' "
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View: Nevval Sevindi
'He looks at the tree - does not see the tree - sees himself
Looks at the road - does not see the road - sees himself
Looks up - there are stars in the sky
And looks at the mirror - does not see himself
Says hi'
Armenian poet Zahrad, whose real name was Zareh, proves in his poem that not seeing anyone else except ourselves prevents us from seeing others.
I got acquainted with a young man sitting next to me while I was going to the United States. His family was sitting on the other three seats just next to him. After he spoke a few words, he said that he was an Istanbul Armenian and the conversation deepened: 'I used to hate Turks while living in Turkey. My family sent me to a university in the U.S., as they did not want me to get involved in the events. This is because I used to begin talking by saying, 'I am an Armenian,' and I used to take offense at everything and suspect everything.' "
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Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Credit Management & Debt Collection Business Industry News
"Country Risk Report - Turkey
Feb 23 2005
Kindly contributed by Coface - http://www.cofacerating.com
The information is given without guarantee and does not bind Coface in any way.
The Country @rating for Turkish companies is currently B and was positive watchlisted in January this year. Robust economic conditions, the quality of company payment behaviour, and the confidence of market operators have all contributed to justifying the positive watchlisting. The current euphoria surrounding Turkey should nonetheless not lead to disregard for financial risks. The investment and export boom has caused the current account deficit to widen while the Turkish lira has been appreciating. Foreign exchange risk has thus been high with companies � unable to obtain credits from domestic banks to finance their expansion � increasingly assuming foreign currency debt. A soft landing for the economy in 2005 will be desirable and everything now seems to argue in favour of such a scenario."
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Feb 23 2005
Kindly contributed by Coface - http://www.cofacerating.com
The information is given without guarantee and does not bind Coface in any way.
The Country @rating for Turkish companies is currently B and was positive watchlisted in January this year. Robust economic conditions, the quality of company payment behaviour, and the confidence of market operators have all contributed to justifying the positive watchlisting. The current euphoria surrounding Turkey should nonetheless not lead to disregard for financial risks. The investment and export boom has caused the current account deficit to widen while the Turkish lira has been appreciating. Foreign exchange risk has thus been high with companies � unable to obtain credits from domestic banks to finance their expansion � increasingly assuming foreign currency debt. A soft landing for the economy in 2005 will be desirable and everything now seems to argue in favour of such a scenario."
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Anti-Bush feelings, not anti-Americanism in Turkey
"Anti-Bush feelings, not anti-Americanism in Turkey
Anadolu Agency: 2/23/2005
By Fatih Altayli
Hurriyet- ``The United States is uneasy about `anti-American` feelings in Turkey. And they do not hide this. It makes U.S. columnists write `custom-made` articles and threatens Turkey. However the United States is vigilant enough not to voice these arguments through U.S. President Bush or Secretary of State Rice`s mouth`` writes ``Hurriyet`` columnist Fatih Altayli.
The editorial follows: ``According to surveys, more than 80 percent of Turkish people is against the policies of the United States. "
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Anadolu Agency: 2/23/2005
By Fatih Altayli
Hurriyet- ``The United States is uneasy about `anti-American` feelings in Turkey. And they do not hide this. It makes U.S. columnists write `custom-made` articles and threatens Turkey. However the United States is vigilant enough not to voice these arguments through U.S. President Bush or Secretary of State Rice`s mouth`` writes ``Hurriyet`` columnist Fatih Altayli.
The editorial follows: ``According to surveys, more than 80 percent of Turkish people is against the policies of the United States. "
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London Debates over Turkey
"London Debates over Turkey
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Wednesday 23, 2005
zaman.com
European academics and journalists have held a debate in London to discuss the issue 'Does Turkey belong to Europe or not?'
Those for and against Turkey's European Union (EU) membership gathered in a debate at The Royal Geographical Society. Among the participants, supporters of Turkey were in a majority according to the voting held after the discussion. Lecturer and Professor at Ankara's Bilkent University Norman Stone also participated in the panel.
John Casey, Lecturer at Cambridge University, Michael Stuermer, of the German newspaper Die Welt and Kevin Myers of the Sunday Telegraph spoke against Turkey's EU membership in the debate.
Norman Stone, Dominique Moisi, head of the French Institute for International Relations, and Mark Leonard, Foreign Policy Director of the Center for European Reform (CER) were among those who supported Turkey's EU bid. Francine Stock of the BBC chaired the panel. "
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By Cihan News Agency
Published: Wednesday 23, 2005
zaman.com
European academics and journalists have held a debate in London to discuss the issue 'Does Turkey belong to Europe or not?'
Those for and against Turkey's European Union (EU) membership gathered in a debate at The Royal Geographical Society. Among the participants, supporters of Turkey were in a majority according to the voting held after the discussion. Lecturer and Professor at Ankara's Bilkent University Norman Stone also participated in the panel.
John Casey, Lecturer at Cambridge University, Michael Stuermer, of the German newspaper Die Welt and Kevin Myers of the Sunday Telegraph spoke against Turkey's EU membership in the debate.
Norman Stone, Dominique Moisi, head of the French Institute for International Relations, and Mark Leonard, Foreign Policy Director of the Center for European Reform (CER) were among those who supported Turkey's EU bid. Francine Stock of the BBC chaired the panel. "
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MWC News Magazine:New Cold War & US-RUSSIAN BRATISLAVA Summit
"New Cold War
Written by Gajendra Singh
Page 1 of 4
New Cold War & US-RUSSIAN BRATISLAVA Summit
by Gajendra Singh
This is an assessment of unfolding differences between USA and Russia, which are still bridgeable .It, will all depend on how the Bratislava summit goes.
Gajendra 22 February 2005. Bucharest
....Russia and Middle East;
Since the US invasion of Iraq , many Arab leaders have solicited Moscow's role in the region to counterbalance the United States. On January 18 , Putin visited Turkey and soon hosted Turkish Prime minister Recep Tayep Erdogan with increasing economic cooperation and exchange of terror related information. Turkey remains angry as US has taken no action against Turkey’s insurgent Kurds now living in North Iraq . Nor is India happy with the lack of US pressure on Pakistan , which harbors Jihadis and terrorist who enter India and create havoc."
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Written by Gajendra Singh
Page 1 of 4
New Cold War & US-RUSSIAN BRATISLAVA Summit
by Gajendra Singh
This is an assessment of unfolding differences between USA and Russia, which are still bridgeable .It, will all depend on how the Bratislava summit goes.
Gajendra 22 February 2005. Bucharest
....Russia and Middle East;
Since the US invasion of Iraq , many Arab leaders have solicited Moscow's role in the region to counterbalance the United States. On January 18 , Putin visited Turkey and soon hosted Turkish Prime minister Recep Tayep Erdogan with increasing economic cooperation and exchange of terror related information. Turkey remains angry as US has taken no action against Turkey’s insurgent Kurds now living in North Iraq . Nor is India happy with the lack of US pressure on Pakistan , which harbors Jihadis and terrorist who enter India and create havoc."
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WEBCommentary(tm) - If Syria leaves Lebanon, shouldn't Turkey leave Cyprus?
"WEBCommentary Contributor
Author: Tony Phyrillas
Date: February 23, 2005
If Syria leaves Lebanon, shouldn't Turkey leave Cyprus?
There is growing international pressure on Syria to end its illegal occupation of Lebanon. Syria has been using Lebanon, once the jewel of the Middle East, as a terrorist base since 1976 when it sent 27,000 troops into Lebanese territory under the guise of establishing order after Lebanon�s bloody civil war.
The Syrians decided to stay and install a series of puppet regimes in Lebanon. The recent assassination of Lebanon�s former prime minister, a staunch opponent of the Syrian occupation, has brought a renewed effort at the United Nations to get Syria to leave Lebanon. Syria still has 14,000 troops stationed in Lebanon.
Just slightly to the west of Lebanon sits the island of Cyprus, a sovereign nation since 1960. It too has endured an occupation by a foreign power. Since 1974, Turkish troops have occupied one-third of the island. (Ironically, many Lebanese fled to Cyprus in the 1970s to escape the violence in their country.) "
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Author: Tony Phyrillas
Date: February 23, 2005
If Syria leaves Lebanon, shouldn't Turkey leave Cyprus?
There is growing international pressure on Syria to end its illegal occupation of Lebanon. Syria has been using Lebanon, once the jewel of the Middle East, as a terrorist base since 1976 when it sent 27,000 troops into Lebanese territory under the guise of establishing order after Lebanon�s bloody civil war.
The Syrians decided to stay and install a series of puppet regimes in Lebanon. The recent assassination of Lebanon�s former prime minister, a staunch opponent of the Syrian occupation, has brought a renewed effort at the United Nations to get Syria to leave Lebanon. Syria still has 14,000 troops stationed in Lebanon.
Just slightly to the west of Lebanon sits the island of Cyprus, a sovereign nation since 1960. It too has endured an occupation by a foreign power. Since 1974, Turkish troops have occupied one-third of the island. (Ironically, many Lebanese fled to Cyprus in the 1970s to escape the violence in their country.) "
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Turkey grants student amnesties
"Turkey grants student amnesties
By Jonny Dymond
BBC news correspondent in Istanbul
Both sides claim the other uses the headscarf as a political symbol
The Turkish parliament has granted an amnesty to 677,000 men and women who have been expelled from university over the past five years.
The amnesty includes those expelled from university because their refusal to remove the Islamic headscarf.
However, the regulation restricting the scarf remains in place.
Turkey maintains a division between religion and state which includes a ban on the headscarf in universities and the civil service.
Only a small minority of those expelled from Turkish universities over the last five years fell foul of the headscarf ban, but such is the controversy over it that the ban dominated debate before the amnesty issue came to parliament. "
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By Jonny Dymond
BBC news correspondent in Istanbul
Both sides claim the other uses the headscarf as a political symbol
The Turkish parliament has granted an amnesty to 677,000 men and women who have been expelled from university over the past five years.
The amnesty includes those expelled from university because their refusal to remove the Islamic headscarf.
However, the regulation restricting the scarf remains in place.
Turkey maintains a division between religion and state which includes a ban on the headscarf in universities and the civil service.
Only a small minority of those expelled from Turkish universities over the last five years fell foul of the headscarf ban, but such is the controversy over it that the ban dominated debate before the amnesty issue came to parliament. "
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World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
"BCSD Turkey launches first Business World and Sustainable Development Congress in Istanbul
Geneva, 23 February 2005 - On the 17th and 18th of March 2005, BCSD Turkey launches the first ever Business World and Sustainable Development Congress in Istanbul, gathering a number of key leaders from the global business and NGO communities to share their views and experiences on business and SD.
One of the more specific goals of the congress will be to help Turkish businesses understand how sustainable development can improve their performance, market value and competitive edge on both national and international markets. Another is to show the principles, processes and tools that international enterprises have used to successfully translate the notion of sustainable development into everyday practise."
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Geneva, 23 February 2005 - On the 17th and 18th of March 2005, BCSD Turkey launches the first ever Business World and Sustainable Development Congress in Istanbul, gathering a number of key leaders from the global business and NGO communities to share their views and experiences on business and SD.
One of the more specific goals of the congress will be to help Turkish businesses understand how sustainable development can improve their performance, market value and competitive edge on both national and international markets. Another is to show the principles, processes and tools that international enterprises have used to successfully translate the notion of sustainable development into everyday practise."
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Bagis Refutes Any Tension Between Turkey And The U.S.
"Bagis Refutes Any Tension Between Turkey And The U.S.
Anadolu Agency: 2/23/2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish-U.S. Interparliamentary Friendship Group Chairman and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Foreign Relations Consultant Egemen Bagis Wednesday refuted any tension between the Turkish and U.S. administrators.
Making a keynote statement at the General Assembly of the Turkish-American Business Council, Bagis said Turkey and the United States never clashed throughout their history.
''Turkey and U.S. never even came to the edge of war in their 200 years of history. This is a very important relationship. Turkish-U.S. relations is one of the cornerstones of foreign policy in both country,'' Bagis stressed. "
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Anadolu Agency: 2/23/2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish-U.S. Interparliamentary Friendship Group Chairman and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's Foreign Relations Consultant Egemen Bagis Wednesday refuted any tension between the Turkish and U.S. administrators.
Making a keynote statement at the General Assembly of the Turkish-American Business Council, Bagis said Turkey and the United States never clashed throughout their history.
''Turkey and U.S. never even came to the edge of war in their 200 years of history. This is a very important relationship. Turkish-U.S. relations is one of the cornerstones of foreign policy in both country,'' Bagis stressed. "
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Turks.US - Turkey offers Iran quake aid
"Turkey offers Iran quake aid
Wednesday, February 23 2005 @ 06:34 AM Central Standard Time
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Up to 400 people were killed in Tuesday�s quake, with hundreds more missing or homeless.
Turkey has offered aid to Iran after the south east of that country was hit by a devastating earthquake early Tuesday.
In a statement issued Tuesday by the office of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey offered to provide aid in the form of rescue and medical services should Tehran require them.
However, Iran has so far declined to take up the offer from Ankara, with Iranian diplomats in the Turkish capital saying that there was no need for foreign aid at this time. "
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Wednesday, February 23 2005 @ 06:34 AM Central Standard Time
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Up to 400 people were killed in Tuesday�s quake, with hundreds more missing or homeless.
Turkey has offered aid to Iran after the south east of that country was hit by a devastating earthquake early Tuesday.
In a statement issued Tuesday by the office of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey offered to provide aid in the form of rescue and medical services should Tehran require them.
However, Iran has so far declined to take up the offer from Ankara, with Iranian diplomats in the Turkish capital saying that there was no need for foreign aid at this time. "
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