"Live Webcast of the World Tribunal on Iraq in June 24th through the 26th
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The World Tribunal on Iraq is a worldwide initiative that works together in a non- hierarchical system as a horizontal network of local groups worldwide. The project consists of commissions of inquiry and sessions held around the world investigating various issues related to the war on Iraq, such as the legality of the war, the role of the United Nations, war crimes and the role of the media as well as the destruction of the cultural sites and environment. In these sessions, a platform was provided for people from Iraq, as well as experts and activists to articulate their concerns and demands and to present their reports. "
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Friday, June 24, 2005
Turkish Police Investigate Hariri Assassination
"Turkish Police Investigate Hariri Assassination
By Sedat Gunec
Published: Friday 24, 2005
Turkish police will investigate the murder of Former Lebanon Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri who was assassinated in last February.
Two experienced police chiefs from Turkish Police Force have been assigned to the International Investigation Commission of the United Nations (UN). Nine people died and 100 were injured in the Beirut car bomb attack. The investigations to reveal the assassination have failed so far. "
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By Sedat Gunec
Published: Friday 24, 2005
Turkish police will investigate the murder of Former Lebanon Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri who was assassinated in last February.
Two experienced police chiefs from Turkish Police Force have been assigned to the International Investigation Commission of the United Nations (UN). Nine people died and 100 were injured in the Beirut car bomb attack. The investigations to reveal the assassination have failed so far. "
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Turkey's Plan B? Turks rediscover Central Asia
"Turkey's Plan B? Turks rediscover Central Asia
Thu Jun 23, 2005 09:14 PM ET
By Gareth Jones
ANKARA (Reuters) - Billed as a 'Silk Road for the 21st century,' a new pipeline ferrying Caspian oil via Turkey to global markets has highlighted a growing web of business and cultural ties between Turks and their Central Asian cousins. "
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Thu Jun 23, 2005 09:14 PM ET
By Gareth Jones
ANKARA (Reuters) - Billed as a 'Silk Road for the 21st century,' a new pipeline ferrying Caspian oil via Turkey to global markets has highlighted a growing web of business and cultural ties between Turks and their Central Asian cousins. "
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The Seattle Times: Travel: Istanbul beyond the hard sell
"Istanbul beyond the hard sell
By Carol Pucci
Seattle Times travel writer
ISTANBUL, Turkey — "Good morning. How are you doing? Carpets are almost free today."
"Hello. Are you Italian? I have a nice leather jacket."
"Rolex! Rolex!"
"Hello. I'm selling carpets ... Just tell me, 'yes or no.' "
Istanbul can sometimes feel like a giant shopping mall, especially in Sultanahmet, the heart of the old city, where the most famous Ottoman-era mosques, palaces and museums are within strolling distance of each other.
Named for Sultan Ahmet I, the builder of the Blue Mosque, the neighborhood is filled with parks and gardens, the scent of apple tobacco and the sounds of the Muslim call to prayer broadcast over loudspeakers."
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By Carol Pucci
Seattle Times travel writer
ISTANBUL, Turkey — "Good morning. How are you doing? Carpets are almost free today."
"Hello. Are you Italian? I have a nice leather jacket."
"Rolex! Rolex!"
"Hello. I'm selling carpets ... Just tell me, 'yes or no.' "
Istanbul can sometimes feel like a giant shopping mall, especially in Sultanahmet, the heart of the old city, where the most famous Ottoman-era mosques, palaces and museums are within strolling distance of each other.
Named for Sultan Ahmet I, the builder of the Blue Mosque, the neighborhood is filled with parks and gardens, the scent of apple tobacco and the sounds of the Muslim call to prayer broadcast over loudspeakers."
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Turkish Daily News - 'Discussion necessary for removing confusion in European minds'
"'Discussion necessary for removing confusion in European minds'
Friday, June 24, 2005
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said his earlier remark suggesting a reconsideration of Turkey's European Union bid does not indicate �any delay or obstruction for Turkey's negotiation process.� "
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Friday, June 24, 2005
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said his earlier remark suggesting a reconsideration of Turkey's European Union bid does not indicate �any delay or obstruction for Turkey's negotiation process.� "
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Turkish Daily News - Blair stands by EU enlargement plans
"Blair stands by EU enlargement plans
Friday, June 24, 2005
British Prime Minister Tony Blair stood firm on Thursday behind the EU's plans to expand to countries such as Turkey and Croatia, despite a political crisis over referendum votes that have raised doubts about enlargement."
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Friday, June 24, 2005
British Prime Minister Tony Blair stood firm on Thursday behind the EU's plans to expand to countries such as Turkey and Croatia, despite a political crisis over referendum votes that have raised doubts about enlargement."
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Turkish Daily News - Frustrated UN tells Cypriots
"Frustrated UN tells Cypriots
Friday, June 24, 2005
Political leaders on Cyprus must present concrete ideas for compromise before the United Nations will resume its role as a mediator on the divided island, a top U.N. official has said.
Clearly stung by the collapse of a U.N.-led bid last year to end the three-decade division of the island, the United Nations remains wary of diving back into an issue that Undersecretary-General Kieran Prendergast said had in the past ended in 'high-profile failure, or else in frustrating stalemate.'"
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Friday, June 24, 2005
Political leaders on Cyprus must present concrete ideas for compromise before the United Nations will resume its role as a mediator on the divided island, a top U.N. official has said.
Clearly stung by the collapse of a U.N.-led bid last year to end the three-decade division of the island, the United Nations remains wary of diving back into an issue that Undersecretary-General Kieran Prendergast said had in the past ended in 'high-profile failure, or else in frustrating stalemate.'"
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Turkish Daily News - Turkey stands firm on fulfilling EU commitments
"Turkey stands firm on fulfilling EU commitments
Friday, June 24, 2005
The only issue not subject to open-ended discussion is the decision made on Dec. 17 concerning Turkey, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Tan "
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Friday, June 24, 2005
The only issue not subject to open-ended discussion is the decision made on Dec. 17 concerning Turkey, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Tan "
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Turkish Projects Drain EU Funds
"Turkish Projects Drain EU Funds
By Zaman
Published: Friday 24, 2005
The European Union (EU) is having hard time providing funds for Turkish projects in education, science, health, and social life to raise the living standards.
An increasing number of projects recently has caused difficulties in financing these projects and the EU General Secretariat, which previously complained of a lack of projects, now complains of not having the resources to fund them all. EU economic specialists foresee that Turkey will demand new EU funds within the next 2-3 years. "
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By Zaman
Published: Friday 24, 2005
The European Union (EU) is having hard time providing funds for Turkish projects in education, science, health, and social life to raise the living standards.
An increasing number of projects recently has caused difficulties in financing these projects and the EU General Secretariat, which previously complained of a lack of projects, now complains of not having the resources to fund them all. EU economic specialists foresee that Turkey will demand new EU funds within the next 2-3 years. "
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JTW News - Armenian Lobby Trys to Add 'Genocide' Claims to OSCEPA Declaration
"Armenian Lobby Trys to Add 'Genocide' Claims to OSCEPA Declaration
Armenian deputies yesterday announced their plan to add the so-called genocide claims to the final declaration of the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCEPA) meeting. The OSCE with the EU accuse Armenia of being �occupier in Karabakh� and other Azerbaijani territories and the initiative is considered to balance the OSCE accusations. 20 percent of Azerbaijani territories have been under Armenian occupation."
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Armenian deputies yesterday announced their plan to add the so-called genocide claims to the final declaration of the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCEPA) meeting. The OSCE with the EU accuse Armenia of being �occupier in Karabakh� and other Azerbaijani territories and the initiative is considered to balance the OSCE accusations. 20 percent of Azerbaijani territories have been under Armenian occupation."
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BBC Monitoring quotes from Turkish press 24 June 05
"BBC Monitoring quotes from Turkish press 24 June 05
Jun 24, 2005, 6:55 GMT
Turkey and the EU
Hurriyet [centre-right, largest circulation] 'The EU countries which saw Turkey's EU membership 'possible' back in 1963, have now started to say, 'Let us discuss'. What will you discuss? Is this a new style - taking a decision and then entering discussions later?... Thank god that this atmosphere has not spread to all EU countries yet. It has not, but this does not mean that it will not. That is why we have to see that we are being pushed towards an open and honest confrontation with the EU, and make our preparations accordingly.' (Commentary by Oktay Eksi)"
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Jun 24, 2005, 6:55 GMT
Turkey and the EU
Hurriyet [centre-right, largest circulation] 'The EU countries which saw Turkey's EU membership 'possible' back in 1963, have now started to say, 'Let us discuss'. What will you discuss? Is this a new style - taking a decision and then entering discussions later?... Thank god that this atmosphere has not spread to all EU countries yet. It has not, but this does not mean that it will not. That is why we have to see that we are being pushed towards an open and honest confrontation with the EU, and make our preparations accordingly.' (Commentary by Oktay Eksi)"
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Turkish Daily News - Germanwings start flights to Ankara
"Germanwings start flights to Ankara
Thursday, June 23, 2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Low-cost airline Germanwings announced on Wednesday it will launch flights to Ankara in addition to the two destinations it has in Turkey. The flyer already flies to Istanbul and Izmir. "
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Thursday, June 23, 2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Low-cost airline Germanwings announced on Wednesday it will launch flights to Ankara in addition to the two destinations it has in Turkey. The flyer already flies to Istanbul and Izmir. "
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Ankara fears negative mood will impact on negotiation process
"Ankara fears negative mood will impact on negotiation process
There is concern in Ankara that the present negative views being canvassed among European Union member states towards Turkey could be reflected on the framework for Turkey�s negotiation process with the bloc."
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There is concern in Ankara that the present negative views being canvassed among European Union member states towards Turkey could be reflected on the framework for Turkey�s negotiation process with the bloc."
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Turkish Daily News - Turkish defense-giant plan put off
"Turkish defense-giant plan put off
Friday, June 24, 2005
Disagreement amongst government officials over minor issues is delaying a plan to revamp Turkey's defense industry and the defense procurement system, government sources say. The plan entails a merger between Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) and Turkish Aircraft Industries (TUSAS), with the new entity holding majority stakes in key weapons/systems manufacturers."
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Friday, June 24, 2005
Disagreement amongst government officials over minor issues is delaying a plan to revamp Turkey's defense industry and the defense procurement system, government sources say. The plan entails a merger between Turkish Aerospace Industries Inc. (TAI) and Turkish Aircraft Industries (TUSAS), with the new entity holding majority stakes in key weapons/systems manufacturers."
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Turkish Daily News - 'Armenia should recognize Turkish border'
"'Armenia should recognize Turkish border'
Friday, June 24, 2005
Murat Mercan, head of the Turkish delegation at the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, yesterday said Armenia should recognize the Turkish border.
A report on the constitutional reform process in Armenia was discussed at the assembly's meeting. During the debates, Mercan referred to a �western Armenia� expression in the preamble of the Armenian constitution and said the expression meant Armenia considers this region of Turkey theirs."
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Friday, June 24, 2005
Murat Mercan, head of the Turkish delegation at the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly, yesterday said Armenia should recognize the Turkish border.
A report on the constitutional reform process in Armenia was discussed at the assembly's meeting. During the debates, Mercan referred to a �western Armenia� expression in the preamble of the Armenian constitution and said the expression meant Armenia considers this region of Turkey theirs."
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Turks.US Daily News - Turkey's Friend Armenian Writer Died Yesterday Daily News
"Turkey's Friend Armenian Writer Died Yesterday
Saturday, June 25 2005 @ 07:47 AM Central Daylight Time
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Armenian writer Edward Taschi, who has defended Turkey throughout his life against the so-called genocide allegations, died yesterday in New York, where he had been undergoing medical treatment since March.
Although a lifelong US resident, he learned Turkish and will be buried tomorrow in a cemetery belonging to Karachay Turks in New Jersey. Tashci was known for his love for Turkey, which he called his motherland. "
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Saturday, June 25 2005 @ 07:47 AM Central Daylight Time
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Armenian writer Edward Taschi, who has defended Turkey throughout his life against the so-called genocide allegations, died yesterday in New York, where he had been undergoing medical treatment since March.
Although a lifelong US resident, he learned Turkish and will be buried tomorrow in a cemetery belonging to Karachay Turks in New Jersey. Tashci was known for his love for Turkey, which he called his motherland. "
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General Buyukanit: I Still Stand by my Words on Headscarf
"General Buyukanit: I Still Stand by my Words on Headscarf
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Friday 24, 2005
General Commander of the Turkish Land Forces General Yasar Buyukanit has announced that he still stands by his words on the headscarf issue in Erzurum Ataturk University. 'I said what I said, it is not correct for a soldier to be in the news for these kinds of issues.' "
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By Cihan News Agency
Published: Friday 24, 2005
General Commander of the Turkish Land Forces General Yasar Buyukanit has announced that he still stands by his words on the headscarf issue in Erzurum Ataturk University. 'I said what I said, it is not correct for a soldier to be in the news for these kinds of issues.' "
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The Korea Times : Turkish Veteran Says He Fought for `Brother Country'
"EDITOR's NOTE: The heroic but unpublicized role of the Turkish troops during the 1950-53 Korean War is not fully acknowledged by most Western historians and public, although the Turkish Brigade named “Anatolian Lions” (composed of the 241st Infantry Regiment with three infantry battalions, a motorized artillery battalion with three artillery batteries) were awarded the highest honorable citation of the U.S. Army for saving the U.S. Eighth Army and the IX Army Corps from encirclement and the U.S. 2nd Division from total annihilation. In this legendary effort, the Turks lost 717 men and suffered 2,413 wounded representing the highest combat casualty rate of any U.N. unit engaged in Korea. Turkey was the first country after the United States to send forces to Korea on November 7, 1950 and contributed to the U.N. military efforts in Korea between 1950 and 1966. There were 5,450 Turkish troops, the third-largest contingent after the U.S. with 348,000 and Britain with 14,198.
I thought this news piece was worth sharing with you in remembrance of the Turkish Brigade for its courageous battles in the "Forgotten War".
(To read more about the Turkish Brigade)
Turkish Veteran Says He Fought for `Brother Country'
By Jung Sung-ki
Staff Reporter
Ahmet Hamdi Oktem
``I�m very happy to come back to my brother country which I and my comrades fought for,�� a Turkish Korean War veteran said.
Ahmet Hamdi Oktem, 76, repeatedly expressed his affection for South Korea and admiration of the economic development the country has achieved over the decades from the ashes of the war. "
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I thought this news piece was worth sharing with you in remembrance of the Turkish Brigade for its courageous battles in the "Forgotten War".
(To read more about the Turkish Brigade)
Turkish Veteran Says He Fought for `Brother Country'
By Jung Sung-ki
Staff Reporter
Ahmet Hamdi Oktem
``I�m very happy to come back to my brother country which I and my comrades fought for,�� a Turkish Korean War veteran said.
Ahmet Hamdi Oktem, 76, repeatedly expressed his affection for South Korea and admiration of the economic development the country has achieved over the decades from the ashes of the war. "
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Turkish Cypriot leader sees little hope for solution to Cyprus problem
"Turkish Cypriot leader sees little hope for solution to Cyprus problem
Jun 24, 2005, 11:50 GMT
Text of report in English by Turkish news agency Anatolia
Lefkosa [Nicosia], 24 June: President Mehmet Ali Talat of the [self-declared] Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said on Friday [24 June] that the views of United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Kieran Prendergast and the Greek Cypriot side didn't give much hope about the settlement of Cyprus problem in the near future."
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Jun 24, 2005, 11:50 GMT
Text of report in English by Turkish news agency Anatolia
Lefkosa [Nicosia], 24 June: President Mehmet Ali Talat of the [self-declared] Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) said on Friday [24 June] that the views of United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Kieran Prendergast and the Greek Cypriot side didn't give much hope about the settlement of Cyprus problem in the near future."
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Thursday, June 23, 2005
Figures show Turkey poorest country in Europe.
"Figures show Turkey poorest country in Europe.
Jun 23, 2005, 12:30 GMT
Text of report in English by Turkish news agency Anatolia
Ankara, 23 June: When the average gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in 25 European Union member states has been determined as 100, the GDP per capita in Turkey in 2004 has been calculated as 29 (71 per cent below the average), making Turkey the poorest country in Europe."
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Jun 23, 2005, 12:30 GMT
Text of report in English by Turkish news agency Anatolia
Ankara, 23 June: When the average gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in 25 European Union member states has been determined as 100, the GDP per capita in Turkey in 2004 has been calculated as 29 (71 per cent below the average), making Turkey the poorest country in Europe."
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