"US Seeks Ankara's Help to Prevent Civil War in Iraq
US Senate Defense Commission Chairman John Warner said the threat of a potential civil war in Iraq from sectarian clashes continues, and asked the Ankara administration’s help in relieving tensions in the region.
In Ankara on official business, Warner and the delegation accompanying him met with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday. In a press conference following talks, the US Senator said he believes Iraq is not facing an impending civil war with the recent clashes in the country, but emphasized 'this does not mean it will not turn into a civil war in the future.'"
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Monday, March 27, 2006
Turks in Germany: At the margins or at the periphery? - Turkish Daily News Mar 27, 2006
"Turks in Germany: At the margins or at the periphery?
Monday, March 27, 2006
Opinion by Talip KÜÇÜKCAN
Turks in Germany are no longer transitory gastarbeiter (guest worker) people but de facto settlers in Germany, despite the dominant official political discourse that constantly reiterates that Germany is not a country of immigration. The parameters of this political discourse are based on an ethnocentric interpretation of citizenship and nationhood in Germany, which emphasizes volknation, a cultural nation, and leads to the political exclusion of ethnic minorities. "
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Monday, March 27, 2006
Opinion by Talip KÜÇÜKCAN
Turks in Germany are no longer transitory gastarbeiter (guest worker) people but de facto settlers in Germany, despite the dominant official political discourse that constantly reiterates that Germany is not a country of immigration. The parameters of this political discourse are based on an ethnocentric interpretation of citizenship and nationhood in Germany, which emphasizes volknation, a cultural nation, and leads to the political exclusion of ethnic minorities. "
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Haroula Alexiou: a special visitor to Turkey - Turkish Daily News Mar 27, 2006
"Haroula Alexiou: a special visitor to Turkey
Monday, March 27, 2006
ARIANA FERENTINOU
News related to Greece last week was dominated by women. Dora Bakoyannis, the new Greek foreign minister, met another woman, Condi Rice, in Washington and talked about Turkey. Ms. Bakoyannis repeated the Greek positions on Cyprus and the Chalki Theological School while reassuring the support for Turkey's EU target. It was the first visit of Bakoyannis as foreign minister to the United States and was not expected to produce any spectacular news, except that Ms. Rice promised to pay a visit to Greece."
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Monday, March 27, 2006
ARIANA FERENTINOU
News related to Greece last week was dominated by women. Dora Bakoyannis, the new Greek foreign minister, met another woman, Condi Rice, in Washington and talked about Turkey. Ms. Bakoyannis repeated the Greek positions on Cyprus and the Chalki Theological School while reassuring the support for Turkey's EU target. It was the first visit of Bakoyannis as foreign minister to the United States and was not expected to produce any spectacular news, except that Ms. Rice promised to pay a visit to Greece."
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APA-Nizami Jafarov: “Creation of Turk States’ Parliamentary Assembly worries Armenia seriously”
"Nizami Jafarov: “Creation of Turk States’ Parliamentary Assembly worries Armenia seriously”
[ 27 Mar. 2006 11:36 ]
Talks on creation of Turk States’ Parliamentary Assembly worries Armenia seriously. Armenian media writes that Turk nations will create Turan State (Great Turkish State) and claims that and this state will be against Armenians,” Turkish-Azerbaijani Parliamentary Friendship Group chairman, Nizami Jafarov, told APA. "
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[ 27 Mar. 2006 11:36 ]
Talks on creation of Turk States’ Parliamentary Assembly worries Armenia seriously. Armenian media writes that Turk nations will create Turan State (Great Turkish State) and claims that and this state will be against Armenians,” Turkish-Azerbaijani Parliamentary Friendship Group chairman, Nizami Jafarov, told APA. "
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Stabroek News-A troubling trend
"A troubling trend
Monday, March 27th 2006
Turkey's legendary 'Deep State' has always attracted enormous interest for the manner in which it tends to shadow the legitimate state in Ankara and wield seminal influence and power in a variety of arenas. It operates outside and above the recognised state and its various arms at times of its own choosing and with potent effect. Shadowy, ill-defined and amorphous, Turkey's recipe for the 'Deep State' comprises sections of the powerful military forces, corrupt politicians, policemen, secretive para-military squads and tribal groups. It assumed greater significance recently when a former Turkish President and leader of seven governments in the 70s, 80s and 90s, Suleyman Demirel, spoke frankly about it following a show of force in the town of Semdinli by suspected 'Deep State' elements. In an interview with Turkish television, Demirel said 'It is fundamental principle that there is one state. In our country there are two… There is one deep state and one other state…The state that should be real is the spare one, the one that should be spare is the real one'. It is perhaps a gross exaggeration of the situation but succeeds in making the key point that at crucial moments the recognised state plays second fiddle when the 'Deep State' calls the shots."
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Monday, March 27th 2006
Turkey's legendary 'Deep State' has always attracted enormous interest for the manner in which it tends to shadow the legitimate state in Ankara and wield seminal influence and power in a variety of arenas. It operates outside and above the recognised state and its various arms at times of its own choosing and with potent effect. Shadowy, ill-defined and amorphous, Turkey's recipe for the 'Deep State' comprises sections of the powerful military forces, corrupt politicians, policemen, secretive para-military squads and tribal groups. It assumed greater significance recently when a former Turkish President and leader of seven governments in the 70s, 80s and 90s, Suleyman Demirel, spoke frankly about it following a show of force in the town of Semdinli by suspected 'Deep State' elements. In an interview with Turkish television, Demirel said 'It is fundamental principle that there is one state. In our country there are two… There is one deep state and one other state…The state that should be real is the spare one, the one that should be spare is the real one'. It is perhaps a gross exaggeration of the situation but succeeds in making the key point that at crucial moments the recognised state plays second fiddle when the 'Deep State' calls the shots."
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The New Anatolian-Turkey's gloomy EU perspectivesCengiz Candar
"Turkey's gloomy EU perspectives
Cengiz Candar
ccandar@superonline.com
27 March 2006
I was among the few people who had lunch with former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt in Istanbul on Friday. He gave a luncheon talk on the 'darkening' prospects of Turkish-European Union relations. After two hours of a presentation, questions and answers and candid conversation, the outcome was very gloomy indeed."
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Cengiz Candar
ccandar@superonline.com
27 March 2006
I was among the few people who had lunch with former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt in Istanbul on Friday. He gave a luncheon talk on the 'darkening' prospects of Turkish-European Union relations. After two hours of a presentation, questions and answers and candid conversation, the outcome was very gloomy indeed."
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Black noon, an unforgettable experience - Turkish Daily News Mar 27, 2006
"Black noon, an unforgettable experience
Monday, March 27, 2006
Although solar eclipses happen approximately every 18 months or so, somewhere on Earth, at any given point on the ground, an eclipse may be visible on average once in half a thousand years. That average can be deceiving when you consider that here in Pacific Palisades, the next visible total solar eclipse will not occur until April 1 -- in the year 3290 "
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Monday, March 27, 2006
Although solar eclipses happen approximately every 18 months or so, somewhere on Earth, at any given point on the ground, an eclipse may be visible on average once in half a thousand years. That average can be deceiving when you consider that here in Pacific Palisades, the next visible total solar eclipse will not occur until April 1 -- in the year 3290 "
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The New Anatolian-Dialogue between religions (3)Recep Guvelioglu
"Dialogue between religions (3)
Recep Guvelioglu
rguvelioglu@thenewanatolian.com
27 March 2006
This will be my third and probably last piece about dialogue between religions, and this time I would like to write about what Islam says about the field of the dialogue which some of our friends like Hulki Cevizoglu strongly oppose.
First of all, according to the Koran, Jews and Christians are 'people of the book.� Jesus and Moses are, according to the Koran, prophets. They must have great importance in the eyes of a Muslim. They have books (the Jewish Tanakh and the Christian New Testament) but they are falsified, according to Islamic belief."
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Recep Guvelioglu
rguvelioglu@thenewanatolian.com
27 March 2006
This will be my third and probably last piece about dialogue between religions, and this time I would like to write about what Islam says about the field of the dialogue which some of our friends like Hulki Cevizoglu strongly oppose.
First of all, according to the Koran, Jews and Christians are 'people of the book.� Jesus and Moses are, according to the Koran, prophets. They must have great importance in the eyes of a Muslim. They have books (the Jewish Tanakh and the Christian New Testament) but they are falsified, according to Islamic belief."
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JTW News - Germans Fail Citizenship Quiz, Immigrants Skeptical
"Germans Fail Citizenship Quiz, Immigrants Skeptical
Many freshly-minted citizens, who have lived in Germany for long years as immigrants, doubt the effectiveness of a proposed 100-question citizenship test, with an opinion poll showing that the majority of native Germans have failed to answer the questions of the quiz."
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Many freshly-minted citizens, who have lived in Germany for long years as immigrants, doubt the effectiveness of a proposed 100-question citizenship test, with an opinion poll showing that the majority of native Germans have failed to answer the questions of the quiz."
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Hürriyet-Cicek: 'Our population makes us the 'teenager' of the EU and the region'
"Cicek: 'Our population makes us the 'teenager' of the EU and the region'
Justice Minister Cemil Cicek has commented on the overwhelmingly young tilt to Turkey's population, saying that it is a 'teenager' when compared both to EU countries and the other countries in the region. Speaking at the Ataturk Sports Salon in Elazig, Cicek also compared work completed by the current AKP administration with the work completed by previous administration's, noting that the stability secured by the current administration would continue.
Recalling that Turkey's economy, out of 190 countries in the world, came in at 17th place, Cicek commented 'But this is not enough for us, we want to be in first place.' "
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Justice Minister Cemil Cicek has commented on the overwhelmingly young tilt to Turkey's population, saying that it is a 'teenager' when compared both to EU countries and the other countries in the region. Speaking at the Ataturk Sports Salon in Elazig, Cicek also compared work completed by the current AKP administration with the work completed by previous administration's, noting that the stability secured by the current administration would continue.
Recalling that Turkey's economy, out of 190 countries in the world, came in at 17th place, Cicek commented 'But this is not enough for us, we want to be in first place.' "
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Hürriyet-US General Peter Pace: I looked them in the eyes and told the truth
"US General Peter Pace: I looked them in the eyes and told the truth
US Chief of the Army General Staff, General Peter Pace, has spoken about his last week's visit to Ankara, noting 'I looked them in the eyes and told them the truth.' Comments by Pace in regards to his Turkey visit were published on the 'Defenselink' internet site, a Pentagon related information portal. "
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US Chief of the Army General Staff, General Peter Pace, has spoken about his last week's visit to Ankara, noting 'I looked them in the eyes and told them the truth.' Comments by Pace in regards to his Turkey visit were published on the 'Defenselink' internet site, a Pentagon related information portal. "
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Babacan: Turkey screening progressing as planned | European Union Enlargement
"Babacan: Turkey screening progressing as planned
In Short:
The chapter-by-chapter screening of Turkey's laws and regulations against the EU acquis is 'proceeding like clockwork' and should be completed by October 2006, said chief negotiator Babacan. "
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In Short:
The chapter-by-chapter screening of Turkey's laws and regulations against the EU acquis is 'proceeding like clockwork' and should be completed by October 2006, said chief negotiator Babacan. "
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The New Anatolian-24 pct of CHP's members are women
"24 pct of CHP's members are women
The New Anatolian / Ankara
The center-left main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has a total 571,824 registered members, about a quarter of whom are women.
The CHP carried out research to prepare for the upcoming general elections, scheduled for next year, and drew up a profile of its registered members. The CHP is to provide training for its some 500,000-plus members who will be in charge at some 173,000 ballot boxes during the elections."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
The center-left main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has a total 571,824 registered members, about a quarter of whom are women.
The CHP carried out research to prepare for the upcoming general elections, scheduled for next year, and drew up a profile of its registered members. The CHP is to provide training for its some 500,000-plus members who will be in charge at some 173,000 ballot boxes during the elections."
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Textile News and Industry Analysis - Inteletex.com - News Stories
"U.S. associations back Turkey’s proposal
U.S. and Turkish textile associations have backed a call for a separate sectoral negotiation for textile and clothing products within the WTO's Non-Agricultural Market Access (NAMA) talks."
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U.S. and Turkish textile associations have backed a call for a separate sectoral negotiation for textile and clothing products within the WTO's Non-Agricultural Market Access (NAMA) talks."
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JTW News - Croatia Must Separate From Turkey In Eu Accession Process, Says Sanader
"Croatia Must Separate From Turkey In Eu Accession Process, Says Sanader
In the European Union accession process Croatia will have to separate from Turkey, which will negotiate many years, and Croatia's government and negotiating team have to work on that, Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said in Brussels on Thursday.
The accession process 'could go faster in some segments but at this moment everything is perhaps a little too encumbered with political aspects. Not everything has been lowered onto the technical level and this is what presently holds us back a little,' Sanader said after talks with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn."
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In the European Union accession process Croatia will have to separate from Turkey, which will negotiate many years, and Croatia's government and negotiating team have to work on that, Prime Minister Ivo Sanader said in Brussels on Thursday.
The accession process 'could go faster in some segments but at this moment everything is perhaps a little too encumbered with political aspects. Not everything has been lowered onto the technical level and this is what presently holds us back a little,' Sanader said after talks with EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn."
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Reuters Business Channel | Reuters.com
"Turkish gold jewelry maker to expand overseas
Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:04 AM ET
By Clare Black and Humeyra Pamuk
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's only listed gold jewelry retailer, Goldas (GOLDS.IS: Quote, Profile, Research), aims to quadruple its overseas presence as part of an ambitious strategy to build a strong brand image.
Cetin Binatli, board member of Goldart Holding, Goldas' mother company, told Reuters that Turkey's top jewelry exporter was planning to open new stores in Russia and China, as well as expanding its domestic outlets via funding from local and international banks."
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Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:04 AM ET
By Clare Black and Humeyra Pamuk
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's only listed gold jewelry retailer, Goldas (GOLDS.IS: Quote, Profile, Research), aims to quadruple its overseas presence as part of an ambitious strategy to build a strong brand image.
Cetin Binatli, board member of Goldart Holding, Goldas' mother company, told Reuters that Turkey's top jewelry exporter was planning to open new stores in Russia and China, as well as expanding its domestic outlets via funding from local and international banks."
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The New Anatolian-War of words heats up over new CB governor
"War of words heats up over new CB governor
The New Anatolian / Ankara
The political agenda over the weekend was dominated by a harsh exchange of words between the prime minister and the main opposition leader over the issue of the appointment of the next governor of the Central Bank.
Facing accusations of nepotism in key public posts, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal 'to mind his own business' and administer his own party first. "
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
The political agenda over the weekend was dominated by a harsh exchange of words between the prime minister and the main opposition leader over the issue of the appointment of the next governor of the Central Bank.
Facing accusations of nepotism in key public posts, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Deniz Baykal 'to mind his own business' and administer his own party first. "
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«Trend» news agency: News from Azerbaijan and South Caucasus
"Visit of Turkish President to Azerbaijan planned for 4-5 Apr - Elmar Mammadyarov
Source: ‘Trend’
Author: R.Abdullayev
27.03.2006
The visit of Turkish President Ahmad Nejded Sezer to Azerbaijan is planned from 4 to 5 April, Trend reports quoting Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov, as saying at a meeting with journalists on Monday."
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Source: ‘Trend’
Author: R.Abdullayev
27.03.2006
The visit of Turkish President Ahmad Nejded Sezer to Azerbaijan is planned from 4 to 5 April, Trend reports quoting Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov, as saying at a meeting with journalists on Monday."
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REPORTER.GR-Turkey: Haydarpasha Station Project Tender Process Begins
"Turkey: Haydarpasha Station Project Tender Process Begins
10:59 - 27 March 2006 - Domestic and foreign companies are invited to participate in the international tender to be held for the selection of the company to design the project for the “transformation of Haydarpasha Station,” which calls for an investment of $5 billion."
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10:59 - 27 March 2006 - Domestic and foreign companies are invited to participate in the international tender to be held for the selection of the company to design the project for the “transformation of Haydarpasha Station,” which calls for an investment of $5 billion."
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REPORTER.GR-Turkey: Citigroup Remains 'Positive' on Turkish Equities Long Term
"Turkey: Citigroup Remains 'Positive' on Turkish Equities Long Term
14:25 - 27 March 2006 - Citigroup, in its recently published report, maintains a positive stance on Turkish equities longer term even after a 500% rise in the past three years, however, its analysts advise locking-in profits now in light of near-term risks and waiting for a better entry point. Specifically, Citigroup analysts stated that there is not enough upside left in the near term to warrant the risks associated with the current account deficit and an overvalued lira. "
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14:25 - 27 March 2006 - Citigroup, in its recently published report, maintains a positive stance on Turkish equities longer term even after a 500% rise in the past three years, however, its analysts advise locking-in profits now in light of near-term risks and waiting for a better entry point. Specifically, Citigroup analysts stated that there is not enough upside left in the near term to warrant the risks associated with the current account deficit and an overvalued lira. "
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