"Dr. Cuneyt Ulsever: Ailing US-Turkish relations
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
It is a widely known fact President George W. Bush personally backed the government of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Turkey from the start.
In fact, Mr. Bush personally met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan before he became prime minister, an extraordinary gesture on behalf of the U.S. president, and had shown his trust in him when Mr. Erdogan was prohibited from running in the elections. "
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Turkish Daily News - Future use of Incirlik base depends heavily on Iraq
"Future use of Incirlik base depends heavily on Iraq
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
ANKARA/WASHINGTON - Exclusive by TDN Defense Desk
At a time when every passing hour adds to tension in the complex web of relationships among the Turks, Americans and Iraqi Kurds, Ankara and Washington are seeking a compromise on the future use of a critical Turkish air base by U.S. forces."
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005
ANKARA/WASHINGTON - Exclusive by TDN Defense Desk
At a time when every passing hour adds to tension in the complex web of relationships among the Turks, Americans and Iraqi Kurds, Ankara and Washington are seeking a compromise on the future use of a critical Turkish air base by U.S. forces."
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Turkish Daily News - Future use of Incirlik base depends heavily on Iraq
"Future use of Incirlik base depends heavily on Iraq
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
ANKARA/WASHINGTON - Exclusive by TDN Defense Desk
At a time when every passing hour adds to tension in the complex web of relationships among the Turks, Americans and Iraqi Kurds, Ankara and Washington are seeking a compromise on the future use of a critical Turkish air base by U.S. forces.
The heart of the matter is mutual mistrust. The Turkish are wary of U.S. intentions over the future of northern Iraq, while the United States still hold the belief that Turkey's rulers were in solidarity with the Sunni/Baathists in Iraq, not the Iraqi people. Turkey also has deep suspicions over Washington's future plans for Iran and Syria. How, under such circumstances, could the old NATO allies find common ground over Incirlik? "
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Tuesday, February 22, 2005
ANKARA/WASHINGTON - Exclusive by TDN Defense Desk
At a time when every passing hour adds to tension in the complex web of relationships among the Turks, Americans and Iraqi Kurds, Ankara and Washington are seeking a compromise on the future use of a critical Turkish air base by U.S. forces.
The heart of the matter is mutual mistrust. The Turkish are wary of U.S. intentions over the future of northern Iraq, while the United States still hold the belief that Turkey's rulers were in solidarity with the Sunni/Baathists in Iraq, not the Iraqi people. Turkey also has deep suspicions over Washington's future plans for Iran and Syria. How, under such circumstances, could the old NATO allies find common ground over Incirlik? "
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We should welcome Talat's triumph
"We should welcome Talat's triumph
MEHMET ALI TALAT and his Republican Turkish Party (CTP) were the undisputed winners of Sunday�s �parliamentary� elections in the north. The CTP increased its share of the vote by nine percentage points and took almost half of the assembly�s 50 seats. He could, realistically, form a minority �government� without entering a coalition with another party, even though it is more than likely he will form an alliance that will guarantee him a working majority.
His comfortable victory underlined the desire of the majority of Turkish Cypriots for a settlement that would re-unify the island, as opposed to the two-state solution that Dervis Eroglu�s UBP stood for. Talat has always been committed to re-unification, despite the efforts of the Cyprus government to present him as a new Denktash and as Ankara�s puppet hell-bent on partitioning the island. These crude accusations may work domestically, but outside Cyprus nobody takes them seriously."
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MEHMET ALI TALAT and his Republican Turkish Party (CTP) were the undisputed winners of Sunday�s �parliamentary� elections in the north. The CTP increased its share of the vote by nine percentage points and took almost half of the assembly�s 50 seats. He could, realistically, form a minority �government� without entering a coalition with another party, even though it is more than likely he will form an alliance that will guarantee him a working majority.
His comfortable victory underlined the desire of the majority of Turkish Cypriots for a settlement that would re-unify the island, as opposed to the two-state solution that Dervis Eroglu�s UBP stood for. Talat has always been committed to re-unification, despite the efforts of the Cyprus government to present him as a new Denktash and as Ankara�s puppet hell-bent on partitioning the island. These crude accusations may work domestically, but outside Cyprus nobody takes them seriously."
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Hostility Benefits Neither Turkey Nor the US
"Hostility Benefits Neither Turkey Nor the US
By EKREM DUMANLI
Published: Tuesday 22, 2005
zaman.com
Is it necessary to wait for a news or an editorial comment to be addressed by the foreign press in order for an issue to be discussed thoroughly? Evidently, some issues have been dragged so far outside the scope of the discussion that misunderstandings have grown. And obviously the problems that were not dealt with on the right time, have taken on a new dimension which causes to a headache for the society."
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By EKREM DUMANLI
Published: Tuesday 22, 2005
zaman.com
Is it necessary to wait for a news or an editorial comment to be addressed by the foreign press in order for an issue to be discussed thoroughly? Evidently, some issues have been dragged so far outside the scope of the discussion that misunderstandings have grown. And obviously the problems that were not dealt with on the right time, have taken on a new dimension which causes to a headache for the society."
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EU to Listen to Papadapulos following Election
"EU to Listen to Papadapulos following Election
By Selcuk Gultasli
Published: Tuesday 22, 2005
zaman.com
The European Union (EU) did not hide its delight regarding the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) leader Mehmet Ali Talat's victory at the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) early elections held last Sunday. The EU intends to listen to the Southern Cyprus Administration Leader Tasos Papadapulos tomorrow. "
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By Selcuk Gultasli
Published: Tuesday 22, 2005
zaman.com
The European Union (EU) did not hide its delight regarding the Republican Turkish Party (CTP) leader Mehmet Ali Talat's victory at the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) early elections held last Sunday. The EU intends to listen to the Southern Cyprus Administration Leader Tasos Papadapulos tomorrow. "
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Monday, February 21, 2005
JTA NEWS:Council of Europe asks Turkey to fight homegrown anti-Semitism
"Council of Europe asks Turkey
to fight homegrown anti-Semitism
By Yigal Schleifer
ISTANBUL, Feb. 21 (JTA) � A European report on racism and intolerance in Turkey is calling for greater efforts to combat anti-Semitism in the country.
The report, released last week, was issued by the Council of Europe, a body that focuses on democratization and human rights issues. Based in Strasbourg, France, the organization, which has 46 countries as members, is distinct from the more influential European Union. "
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to fight homegrown anti-Semitism
By Yigal Schleifer
ISTANBUL, Feb. 21 (JTA) � A European report on racism and intolerance in Turkey is calling for greater efforts to combat anti-Semitism in the country.
The report, released last week, was issued by the Council of Europe, a body that focuses on democratization and human rights issues. Based in Strasbourg, France, the organization, which has 46 countries as members, is distinct from the more influential European Union. "
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JTW Comment - Turkish-Russian Relations and Eurasia's Geopolitics
"Turkish-Russian Relations and Eurasia's Geopolitics
By Dr. Bulent Aras
As a result of its geography, Turkey maintains a multi-dimensional and dynamic foreign policy. Turkish foreign policymakers are carefully analyzing their foreign policy options in light of the 9/11 attacks and the war in Iraq. Within this set of complex links, Turkish-Russian relations appear rather perplexing. Historically, there have been many wars between these two states up until the end of WWI. Both countries have imperial legacies and have experienced a post-imperial traumatic loneliness. Great imperial legacies and the feelings of isolation after the collapse of the previous empires are important factors that shape the national memory of these countries."
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By Dr. Bulent Aras
As a result of its geography, Turkey maintains a multi-dimensional and dynamic foreign policy. Turkish foreign policymakers are carefully analyzing their foreign policy options in light of the 9/11 attacks and the war in Iraq. Within this set of complex links, Turkish-Russian relations appear rather perplexing. Historically, there have been many wars between these two states up until the end of WWI. Both countries have imperial legacies and have experienced a post-imperial traumatic loneliness. Great imperial legacies and the feelings of isolation after the collapse of the previous empires are important factors that shape the national memory of these countries."
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JTW Comment - Turkey's EU Membership's Impacts on the Central Asia
"Turkey's EU Membership's Impacts on the Central Asia
By Sedat Laciner
Central Asian republic, namely, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, are mostly Turkic countries. They have great similarities with Turkey in terms of ethnic, cultural, and religious composition. In addition to former-Soviet Central Asia, there is also a substantial Turkic population in Afghanistan. The Uighur Region in China, on the eastern sector of the region, is home to the Uighur Turks. As a matter of fact, the common historical name for Central Asia has been 'Turkistan'.
Known to be the homeland of present-day Anatolian Turks, the region has very vivid linguistic, religious and cultural ties with Turkey. These ties have surfaced very strongly with the collapse of the USSR. With the end of the Cold War, labeling the area covering Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Central Asia as the �Turkish world� points to the power of these ties."
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By Sedat Laciner
Central Asian republic, namely, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan, are mostly Turkic countries. They have great similarities with Turkey in terms of ethnic, cultural, and religious composition. In addition to former-Soviet Central Asia, there is also a substantial Turkic population in Afghanistan. The Uighur Region in China, on the eastern sector of the region, is home to the Uighur Turks. As a matter of fact, the common historical name for Central Asia has been 'Turkistan'.
Known to be the homeland of present-day Anatolian Turks, the region has very vivid linguistic, religious and cultural ties with Turkey. These ties have surfaced very strongly with the collapse of the USSR. With the end of the Cold War, labeling the area covering Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Central Asia as the �Turkish world� points to the power of these ties."
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Turkish Daily News:Anti-Americanism
"Anti-Americanism
Monday, February 21, 2005
Opinion by Dogu Ergil
The issue began to be debated with the release of concrete data yielded by two public opinion polls conducted in a number of countries by the Marshall Fund and the BBC, consecutively. On both occasions Turks scored the highest in anti-American sentiment, or perhaps more accurately, current U.S. foreign policy. The score that was circulated in the press was so high (82 percent) that the issue not only begs a fair analysis but also affirmative action to curb it. "
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Monday, February 21, 2005
Opinion by Dogu Ergil
The issue began to be debated with the release of concrete data yielded by two public opinion polls conducted in a number of countries by the Marshall Fund and the BBC, consecutively. On both occasions Turks scored the highest in anti-American sentiment, or perhaps more accurately, current U.S. foreign policy. The score that was circulated in the press was so high (82 percent) that the issue not only begs a fair analysis but also affirmative action to curb it. "
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Brief - Pro-EU party wins elections in Turkish Cyprus
"Brief - Pro-EU party wins elections in Turkish Cyprus
In Short:
Mehmet Ali Talat's governing party has won the 20 February elections in the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus."
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In Short:
Mehmet Ali Talat's governing party has won the 20 February elections in the breakaway Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus."
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Turkey has new culture, tourism minister
"Turkey has new culture, tourism minister
AFP: 2/21/2005
ANKARA, Feb 21 (AFP) - Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday named Atilla Koc, a 59-year-old former career civil sevant, as Turkey's new Culture and Tourism Minister to replace Erkan Mumcu, who last week became the first member to resign from Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) cabinet. "
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AFP: 2/21/2005
ANKARA, Feb 21 (AFP) - Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday named Atilla Koc, a 59-year-old former career civil sevant, as Turkey's new Culture and Tourism Minister to replace Erkan Mumcu, who last week became the first member to resign from Erdogan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) cabinet. "
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Turkey : Cooperation with Russia � utilizing experience for mutual benefit - Textile Fashion News Fibre2Fashion
"Turkey : Cooperation with Russia � utilizing experience for mutual benefit
21st February 2005
Calling for closer cooperation between Russia and Turkey, Minister of State Kursad Tuzmen used the expression 'combining experience' to describe it.
He gave a call for Turkey and Russia's small and middle size companies to come together and prosper.
Citing the success achieved by small and middle enterprises through cooperation to prevent the dumping of cheap Chinese goods into markets shaking the world's economy, he spoke about taking necessary steps for the joint production between Russian and Turkish textile, leather, and automobile sectors. "
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21st February 2005
Calling for closer cooperation between Russia and Turkey, Minister of State Kursad Tuzmen used the expression 'combining experience' to describe it.
He gave a call for Turkey and Russia's small and middle size companies to come together and prosper.
Citing the success achieved by small and middle enterprises through cooperation to prevent the dumping of cheap Chinese goods into markets shaking the world's economy, he spoke about taking necessary steps for the joint production between Russian and Turkish textile, leather, and automobile sectors. "
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Important Messages From Elekdag
"Important Messages From Elekdag
BYEGM: 2/21/2005
BY TUFAN TURENC
HURRIYET- I know that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his staff will ignore the suggestions given by Sukru Elekdag, the experienced diplomat who once served as Turkey�s ambassador to Washington. However, the Turkish public should hear his vitally important suggestions. Elekdag recently said, �The elections in Kirkuk had many defects.� He charged that the polls were held without oversight, ignored census results, and that 20% of the nation didn�t vote. He added that such an election couldn�t be considered valid, but that unfortunately the world had accepted it. Stating that the elections in the northern city of Kirkuk and the province of al-Tamim were held under particularly bad conditions, Elekdag said Turkey should press on this issue."
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BYEGM: 2/21/2005
BY TUFAN TURENC
HURRIYET- I know that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his staff will ignore the suggestions given by Sukru Elekdag, the experienced diplomat who once served as Turkey�s ambassador to Washington. However, the Turkish public should hear his vitally important suggestions. Elekdag recently said, �The elections in Kirkuk had many defects.� He charged that the polls were held without oversight, ignored census results, and that 20% of the nation didn�t vote. He added that such an election couldn�t be considered valid, but that unfortunately the world had accepted it. Stating that the elections in the northern city of Kirkuk and the province of al-Tamim were held under particularly bad conditions, Elekdag said Turkey should press on this issue."
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Agenzia Giornalistica Italia - EU: PERA CALLS FOR STEP BACK ON TURKEY TALKS
"EU: PERA CALLS FOR STEP BACK ON TURKEY TALKS
(AGI) - Ankara, Feb. 21 - Faced with EU accession talks for Turkey senate speaker Marcello Pera called for parties to forego using the issue for the purposes of brownie pointing. "I believe it would improper for political divisions on such a matter to revert to internal politics. Turkey's accession talks are historic and should not be used as domestic political capital and I hence wish to stress my calls for greater efforts on behalf of the EU and Turkey to address issues head during negotiations head on". Marcello Pera highlighted the fact that the EU is living through a time of "internal divisions. We are right in the middle of ratifying the Constitution, given which negotiations with Turkey must stand as a hindrance. Asked whether Turkish membership could be a contentious issue Pera said: "there is an issue of European identity. But if we seriously commit to the process of enlarging the Union I am certain we can tackle any issues at hand. Europe is struggling with issues of identity, foreign power, US relations and the start of Turkish accession talks should be yet another occasion for us to think things over". Questioned by a Turkish journalist over Cyprus Pera said paid tribute to "Turkey's efforts to solve the issue by committing to Kofi Annan's disengagement plan, by preparing for a future referendum, and by its bilateral agreements with the ten new EU Member states. Turkey's future membership makes Cyprus an EU problem. I think the EU should have mustered the foresight to deal with this matter when Cyprus' joined the Union". (AGI) . "
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia - News In English
(AGI) - Ankara, Feb. 21 - Faced with EU accession talks for Turkey senate speaker Marcello Pera called for parties to forego using the issue for the purposes of brownie pointing. "I believe it would improper for political divisions on such a matter to revert to internal politics. Turkey's accession talks are historic and should not be used as domestic political capital and I hence wish to stress my calls for greater efforts on behalf of the EU and Turkey to address issues head during negotiations head on". Marcello Pera highlighted the fact that the EU is living through a time of "internal divisions. We are right in the middle of ratifying the Constitution, given which negotiations with Turkey must stand as a hindrance. Asked whether Turkish membership could be a contentious issue Pera said: "there is an issue of European identity. But if we seriously commit to the process of enlarging the Union I am certain we can tackle any issues at hand. Europe is struggling with issues of identity, foreign power, US relations and the start of Turkish accession talks should be yet another occasion for us to think things over". Questioned by a Turkish journalist over Cyprus Pera said paid tribute to "Turkey's efforts to solve the issue by committing to Kofi Annan's disengagement plan, by preparing for a future referendum, and by its bilateral agreements with the ten new EU Member states. Turkey's future membership makes Cyprus an EU problem. I think the EU should have mustered the foresight to deal with this matter when Cyprus' joined the Union". (AGI) . "
Agenzia Giornalistica Italia - News In English
Sunday, February 20, 2005
EUbusiness - Brussels sees Turkish Cypriot result as desire for full EU integration
"Brussels sees Turkish Cypriot result as desire for full EU integrationDocument Actions 20/02/2005
The European Commission late Sunday welcomed the victory claimed by Turkish Cypriot prime minister Mehmet Ali Talat in the breakaway state in northern Cyprus, saying the outcome showed a 'clear desire' by the region's residents for full integration into the EU. 'The Commission welcomes the results of the 'parliamentary' elections in the northern part of Cyprus,' the EU's executive branch said in a statement. 'The results indicate a clear desire of the Turkish Cypriot community to continue preparations for their full integration into the EU,' it said. 'The results also show that the Turkish Cypriots are committed to the reunification of Cyprus.' "
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The European Commission late Sunday welcomed the victory claimed by Turkish Cypriot prime minister Mehmet Ali Talat in the breakaway state in northern Cyprus, saying the outcome showed a 'clear desire' by the region's residents for full integration into the EU. 'The Commission welcomes the results of the 'parliamentary' elections in the northern part of Cyprus,' the EU's executive branch said in a statement. 'The results indicate a clear desire of the Turkish Cypriot community to continue preparations for their full integration into the EU,' it said. 'The results also show that the Turkish Cypriots are committed to the reunification of Cyprus.' "
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Dovish Turkish Cypriot PM wins election, urges new peace push
"Dovish Turkish Cypriot PM wins election, urges new peace push
02-20-2005, 22h43
Tarik Tinazay - (AFP)
NICOSIA (AFP) - Dovish Turkish Cypriot prime minister Mehmet Ali Talat claimed victory in parliamentary elections in the breakaway north as final results gave his party 44.4 percent of the votes cast in a result that was swiftly welcomed by the European Commission. "
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02-20-2005, 22h43
Tarik Tinazay - (AFP)
NICOSIA (AFP) - Dovish Turkish Cypriot prime minister Mehmet Ali Talat claimed victory in parliamentary elections in the breakaway north as final results gave his party 44.4 percent of the votes cast in a result that was swiftly welcomed by the European Commission. "
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Iraqi Kurds flex muscles -Opinion by K. GAJENDRA SINGH
"Iraqi Kurds flex muscles
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Opinion by K. GAJENDRA SINGH
K. GAJENDRA SINGH
On Feb. 13, soon after the announcement of provisional results of Jan. 30 elections for Iraq's new parliament, Turkey issued a statement saying the results failed to ensure a fair representation for all ethnic groups and called for measures to compensate for flaws and irregularities in the electoral process."
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Sunday, February 20, 2005
Opinion by K. GAJENDRA SINGH
K. GAJENDRA SINGH
On Feb. 13, soon after the announcement of provisional results of Jan. 30 elections for Iraq's new parliament, Turkey issued a statement saying the results failed to ensure a fair representation for all ethnic groups and called for measures to compensate for flaws and irregularities in the electoral process."
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Turkish Daily News:New Russian and American signals over Cyprus problem
"New Russian and American signals over Cyprus problem
Sunday, February 20, 2005
Yuksel Soylemez
Following today's parliamentary elections, whatever the outcome, there are concrete signs that the diplomatic process will gain new impetus with the Blair initiatives for a solution to the Cyprus problem. The process has been at a standstill, to borrow the often-used clich�, with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan pressed for time and trying to precipitate a solution, while Greek Cyprus leader Papadopoulos has been merely playing for time and stalling any progress over the last nine months since the April referendum. "
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Sunday, February 20, 2005
Yuksel Soylemez
Following today's parliamentary elections, whatever the outcome, there are concrete signs that the diplomatic process will gain new impetus with the Blair initiatives for a solution to the Cyprus problem. The process has been at a standstill, to borrow the often-used clich�, with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan pressed for time and trying to precipitate a solution, while Greek Cyprus leader Papadopoulos has been merely playing for time and stalling any progress over the last nine months since the April referendum. "
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Turkish Daily News:Changing agricultural system goes beyond simple reform
"Changing agricultural system goes beyond simple reform
Sunday, February 20, 2005
'It will be necessary to make sufficient investment in administrative and human infrastructure in advance to cope with new challenges,' says former Polish Deputy Farm Minister Plewa who consults the Turkish Agriculture Ministry on harmonizing Turkish agriculture with the EU
EMINE KART
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Agriculture usually only grabs the Turkish headlines when the government announces the new season's set prices for nut producers, unless it's election season and then agriculture sometimes even tops the agenda. But the spotlight will glare even stronger on Turkish farming as the Oct. 3 starting date of the European Union negotiations gets closer."
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Sunday, February 20, 2005
'It will be necessary to make sufficient investment in administrative and human infrastructure in advance to cope with new challenges,' says former Polish Deputy Farm Minister Plewa who consults the Turkish Agriculture Ministry on harmonizing Turkish agriculture with the EU
EMINE KART
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Agriculture usually only grabs the Turkish headlines when the government announces the new season's set prices for nut producers, unless it's election season and then agriculture sometimes even tops the agenda. But the spotlight will glare even stronger on Turkish farming as the Oct. 3 starting date of the European Union negotiations gets closer."
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