"Fine-tuning anti-terrorism
M.Ali BIRAND
Europeans fight terrorism and no one says anything. When Turkey initiates a similar fight against terrorism with approximately the same laws, all hell breaks loose. This difference in attitude in based partially on double standards and partially on the careless way we implement our laws and the mistakes we make. "
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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Turkish Daily News - Fear of isolation grips Greek Cypriots ahead of key EU meetings
"Fear of isolation grips Greek Cypriots ahead of key EU meetings
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Greek Cypriot administration has been studying possible scenarios regarding the attitude of 24 European Union partners on Turkey's non-recognition of Greek Cyprus, with the worst-case scenario appearing to be �remaining alone.�"
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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Greek Cypriot administration has been studying possible scenarios regarding the attitude of 24 European Union partners on Turkey's non-recognition of Greek Cyprus, with the worst-case scenario appearing to be �remaining alone.�"
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Turkish Daily News - Fischer says Merkel 'criminally blind’ in opposing Turkey in EU
"Fischer says Merkel 'criminally blind’ in opposing Turkey in EU
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer has attacked as �criminally blind� conservative opposition leader Angela Merkel's opposition to Turkish European Union membership."
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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer has attacked as �criminally blind� conservative opposition leader Angela Merkel's opposition to Turkish European Union membership."
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Turkish Daily News - ‘Not Cyprus issue, but EU’s unfair treatment straining Turkey’s EU bid’
"‘Not Cyprus issue, but EU’s unfair treatment straining Turkey’s EU bid’
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The European Union's failure to treat Turkey and Turkish Cypriots fairly and equally is the major barrier on Turkey's EU path, Osman Ertuğ, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) representative in Washington, said in a letter to U.S. daily The Washington Times."
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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The European Union's failure to treat Turkey and Turkish Cypriots fairly and equally is the major barrier on Turkey's EU path, Osman Ertuğ, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) representative in Washington, said in a letter to U.S. daily The Washington Times."
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Differences between regions should be ended: MGK
"Differences between regions should be ended: MGK
During its meeting, the MGK again underscored Turkey’s determination to combat terrorism.
ANKARA - Greater efforts should be made to end the economic, cultural and social inequalities between various regions in Turkey, the country’s National Security Council (MGK) announced in a statement late Tuesday."
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During its meeting, the MGK again underscored Turkey’s determination to combat terrorism.
ANKARA - Greater efforts should be made to end the economic, cultural and social inequalities between various regions in Turkey, the country’s National Security Council (MGK) announced in a statement late Tuesday."
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The Globe and Mail: German Turks face election dilemma
"German Turks face election dilemma
By DOUG SAUNDERS
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated at 5:18 AM EDT
From Wednesday's Globe and Mail
Berlin — On a tree-draped bend in the river Spree in this bustling corner of eastern Berlin, you will find a scene that seems, at first, quintessentially German: tables covered with beer glasses beneath umbrellas, open-air bars selling drinks, grassy play areas for children."
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By DOUG SAUNDERS
Wednesday, August 24, 2005 Updated at 5:18 AM EDT
From Wednesday's Globe and Mail
Berlin — On a tree-draped bend in the river Spree in this bustling corner of eastern Berlin, you will find a scene that seems, at first, quintessentially German: tables covered with beer glasses beneath umbrellas, open-air bars selling drinks, grassy play areas for children."
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Turkish Daily News - Ankara 'directionless' as US row over PKK deepens
"Ankara 'directionless' as US row over PKK deepens
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
ANKARA/WASHINGTON - Exclusive by TDN Defense Desk
Ankara feels more alienated and �directionless� in its fight against increased terror attacks by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), especially at a time when it has failed to compromise with its one-time top Western ally, the United States, over what measures need to be taken to finish off the separatist terrorism, which is mainly in Turkey's Southeast."
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Wednesday, August 24, 2005
ANKARA/WASHINGTON - Exclusive by TDN Defense Desk
Ankara feels more alienated and �directionless� in its fight against increased terror attacks by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), especially at a time when it has failed to compromise with its one-time top Western ally, the United States, over what measures need to be taken to finish off the separatist terrorism, which is mainly in Turkey's Southeast."
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The New Anatolian-Dutch Ambassador Gosses:'Erdogan broke a taboo with his comments on the Kurdish problem'
"Dutch Ambassador Gosses
'Erdogan broke a taboo with his comments on the Kurdish problem'
Zeynep Gurcanli / Senem Caglayan
The New Anatolian / Ankara
After 6 years of challenge and change in both Turkey and Turkish-EU relations, Ambassador of the Netherlands in Ankara Sjoerd Gosses gives important messages before leaving Turkey:
- The Netherlands will stick to last December's EU summit decision"
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'Erdogan broke a taboo with his comments on the Kurdish problem'
Zeynep Gurcanli / Senem Caglayan
The New Anatolian / Ankara
After 6 years of challenge and change in both Turkey and Turkish-EU relations, Ambassador of the Netherlands in Ankara Sjoerd Gosses gives important messages before leaving Turkey:
- The Netherlands will stick to last December's EU summit decision"
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Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Erdogan to visit EU countries to push for accession talks
"Erdogan to visit EU countries to push for accession talks
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, along with Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, and State Minister for the Economy and Turkey’s chief European Union negotiator Ali Babacan will visit leading EU countries in September to rally support ahead of Ankara's accession talks planned for October 3. During their meetings, Erdogan, Gul and Babacan are expected to separately reiterate that there are no obstacles to Turkey beginning its talks since it had met all the conditions.
Stress will be put on the fact that recognition of Greek Cyprus shouldn’t be a precondition to begin talks and that there can be no recognition before a resolution is reached on the island. In related news, Erdogan and Gul are expected to attend a summit of UN heads of state and government, set to be held in New York on September 14-16."
Hurriyetim-Erdogan to visit EU countries to push for accession talks
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, along with Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, and State Minister for the Economy and Turkey’s chief European Union negotiator Ali Babacan will visit leading EU countries in September to rally support ahead of Ankara's accession talks planned for October 3. During their meetings, Erdogan, Gul and Babacan are expected to separately reiterate that there are no obstacles to Turkey beginning its talks since it had met all the conditions.
Stress will be put on the fact that recognition of Greek Cyprus shouldn’t be a precondition to begin talks and that there can be no recognition before a resolution is reached on the island. In related news, Erdogan and Gul are expected to attend a summit of UN heads of state and government, set to be held in New York on September 14-16."
Hurriyetim-Erdogan to visit EU countries to push for accession talks
Turkey, Cyprus and the EU - International Herald Tribune
"Turkey, Cyprus and the EU, Real financial education, Iraqi federalism
Turkey, Cyprus and the EU
Philip Gordon's article "Cyprus is a poor excuse for turning away Turkey" (Views, Aug. 18) is very much biased. The Republic of Cyprus, and not the "Greek Cypriot" government, became a full member of the EU in May 2004, having all the rights of EU membership. That a candidate country, Turkey, is unwilling to recognize a member state of a club that it wants to join is beyond logic."
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Turkey, Cyprus and the EU
Philip Gordon's article "Cyprus is a poor excuse for turning away Turkey" (Views, Aug. 18) is very much biased. The Republic of Cyprus, and not the "Greek Cypriot" government, became a full member of the EU in May 2004, having all the rights of EU membership. That a candidate country, Turkey, is unwilling to recognize a member state of a club that it wants to join is beyond logic."
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The German Campaign: "Schroder Lacks Artistry in Foreign Policy" - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
"'Schroder Lacks Artistry in Foreign Policy'
The liberal party's foreign policy expert Wolfgang Gerhardt could become Germany's new foreign minister in September. In an interview with SPIEGEL, Gerhardt talks about military action against Iran, the future of the EU and just what a Merkel government would mean for Turkey's EU aspirations."
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The liberal party's foreign policy expert Wolfgang Gerhardt could become Germany's new foreign minister in September. In an interview with SPIEGEL, Gerhardt talks about military action against Iran, the future of the EU and just what a Merkel government would mean for Turkey's EU aspirations."
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Turkish Police Dismantle Terrorist Cell (SETimes.com)
"Turkish Police Dismantle Terrorist Cell
23/08/2005
ANKARA, Turkey -- Police reported on Monday (22 August) that a Syrian national suspected of terrorism was killed and another suspect arrested in a series of gun battles in the town of Macka, northeast Turkey. A third man, described as a terrorist, escaped. Two police officers were injured. The police seized several AK-47 assault rifles, ammunition, hand grenades and C-4 plastic explosives. It was not immediately clear whether the three suspects were members of the Kurdistan Workers Party or al-Qaeda. Police say they were acting on a tip. "
Turkish Police Dismantle Terrorist Cell (SETimes.com)
23/08/2005
ANKARA, Turkey -- Police reported on Monday (22 August) that a Syrian national suspected of terrorism was killed and another suspect arrested in a series of gun battles in the town of Macka, northeast Turkey. A third man, described as a terrorist, escaped. Two police officers were injured. The police seized several AK-47 assault rifles, ammunition, hand grenades and C-4 plastic explosives. It was not immediately clear whether the three suspects were members of the Kurdistan Workers Party or al-Qaeda. Police say they were acting on a tip. "
Turkish Police Dismantle Terrorist Cell (SETimes.com)
Reuters AlertNet - Turkish security body firm on Kurdish separatism
"Turkish security body firm on Kurdish separatism
23 Aug 2005 17:27:10 GMT
Source: Reuters
ANKARA, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Turkey's top security body, the MGK, said on Tuesday it was determined to fight 'terror', in an apparent rebuff to a ceasefire call from banned Kurdish separatist group the PKK.
'The MGK reiterated its determination to fight terror which targets our citizens' right to life, security, peace and welfare,' the council said in a statement after a meeting.
The PKK called last week on its armed wing to refrain from violence for a month from Aug. 20, after Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan made a trip to the troubled southeast during which he said his government wanted more reforms for the Kurds."
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23 Aug 2005 17:27:10 GMT
Source: Reuters
ANKARA, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Turkey's top security body, the MGK, said on Tuesday it was determined to fight 'terror', in an apparent rebuff to a ceasefire call from banned Kurdish separatist group the PKK.
'The MGK reiterated its determination to fight terror which targets our citizens' right to life, security, peace and welfare,' the council said in a statement after a meeting.
The PKK called last week on its armed wing to refrain from violence for a month from Aug. 20, after Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan made a trip to the troubled southeast during which he said his government wanted more reforms for the Kurds."
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EU commission sees Turkey accession talks starting on time on Oct 3 - Forbes.com
"EU commission sees Turkey accession talks starting on time on Oct 3
08.23.2005, 11:41 AM
BRUSSELS (AFX) - The European Union's executive commission said today it still expects accession negotiations with Turkey to open as scheduled on Oct 3 amid French pressure for a delay.
'As far as the views of the commission are concerned, the commission presented the negotiation framework for Turkey before the summer break... and of course it hopes and expects this will be adopted by the member states', said Krisztina Nagy, spokeswoman for EU enlargement commissioner Olli Rehn. "
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08.23.2005, 11:41 AM
BRUSSELS (AFX) - The European Union's executive commission said today it still expects accession negotiations with Turkey to open as scheduled on Oct 3 amid French pressure for a delay.
'As far as the views of the commission are concerned, the commission presented the negotiation framework for Turkey before the summer break... and of course it hopes and expects this will be adopted by the member states', said Krisztina Nagy, spokeswoman for EU enlargement commissioner Olli Rehn. "
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Turkish Daily News - US senator warns Washington not to let Iraqi Kurd issue upset Turkey
"US senator warns Washington not to let Iraqi Kurd issue upset Turkey
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
'The worst case scenario [in Iraq] is leaving a dysfunctional repressive government behind that becomes part of the problem in the war on terror and not the solution,' says Sen. Graham"
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Tuesday, August 23, 2005
'The worst case scenario [in Iraq] is leaving a dysfunctional repressive government behind that becomes part of the problem in the war on terror and not the solution,' says Sen. Graham"
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Turkish Daily News - CDU not to get too tough on Turkey
"CDU not to get too tough on Turkey
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Merkel won’t make EU bid top campaign issue
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Germany's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) said Turkey's membership would not be a top issue in its campaign for Sept. 18 elections but underlined it still favored a privileged partnership that falls short of full membership."
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Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Merkel won’t make EU bid top campaign issue
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Germany's conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) said Turkey's membership would not be a top issue in its campaign for Sept. 18 elections but underlined it still favored a privileged partnership that falls short of full membership."
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Turkish Daily News - Key EU meeting postponed
"Key EU meeting postponed
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A meeting of European Union countries' permanent representatives, originally slated to take place this week, has been postponed until Aug. 31. Turkey's membership process is expected to be a top issue in the meeting's agenda."
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Tuesday, August 23, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A meeting of European Union countries' permanent representatives, originally slated to take place this week, has been postponed until Aug. 31. Turkey's membership process is expected to be a top issue in the meeting's agenda."
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balkanalysis.com - An Improbable War and Turkey's New Opportunities
"An Improbable War and Turkey's New Opportunities
"We want dialogue with the U.S., not war," says Turkish author Burak Turna. "We have written this book to prevent a war."
The book of which Turna speaks, Metal Firtina ("Metal Storm" in Turkish) has become a runaway bestseller in Turkey over the past couple months. A thriller in the style of Tom Clancy, the novel (by Turkish authors Turna and Orkun Uçar) has been attacked for its alleged anti-American elements and conspiracy theorizing. The plot describes how a flare-up between Turkish and American troops in northern Iraq leads to an out-and-out war, resulting in the American bombing of Istanbul and Ankara and a Turkish detonation of a nuclear bomb in Washington in response."
More:balkanalysis.com - An Improbable War and Turkey's New Opportunities
"We want dialogue with the U.S., not war," says Turkish author Burak Turna. "We have written this book to prevent a war."
The book of which Turna speaks, Metal Firtina ("Metal Storm" in Turkish) has become a runaway bestseller in Turkey over the past couple months. A thriller in the style of Tom Clancy, the novel (by Turkish authors Turna and Orkun Uçar) has been attacked for its alleged anti-American elements and conspiracy theorizing. The plot describes how a flare-up between Turkish and American troops in northern Iraq leads to an out-and-out war, resulting in the American bombing of Istanbul and Ankara and a Turkish detonation of a nuclear bomb in Washington in response."
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Turkish Daily News - US-Israeli pact may hurt Turkish defense procurement
"US-Israeli pact may hurt Turkish defense procurement
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Israel's move to agree to consult with the United States before attempting to sell weapons technology to other nations may complicate Turkish-Israeli deals, analysts say. "
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Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Israel's move to agree to consult with the United States before attempting to sell weapons technology to other nations may complicate Turkish-Israeli deals, analysts say. "
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Turkish anti-American sentiment-Editorials/Op-Ed-The Washington Times
"Turkish anti-American sentiment
TODAY'S COLUMNIST
By Tulin Daloglu
August 23, 2005
A century ago, it was fashionable to say that people cannot change. Samuel Huntington, in his infamous 'clash of civilizations' theory, says essentially the same thing as Rudyard Kipling: 'Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet.' "
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TODAY'S COLUMNIST
By Tulin Daloglu
August 23, 2005
A century ago, it was fashionable to say that people cannot change. Samuel Huntington, in his infamous 'clash of civilizations' theory, says essentially the same thing as Rudyard Kipling: 'Oh, East is East and West is West, and never the twain shall meet.' "
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