"Turkish Airlines signs Bosnia carrier deal
SARAJEVO, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Turkish Airlines (THYAO.IS) signed on Monday a deal to buy a 49 percent stake in Bosnia's Muslim-Croat federation flag carrier BH Airlines."
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Turkish film bags top awards in fourth International Women's film fest
"Turkish film bags top awards in fourth International Women's film fest
By Indiantelevision.com Team
(22 December 2008 3:00 pm)
NEW DELHI: The Turkish film 'Istanbul My love' won the best film and best director award for Seckin Yasar at the 4th India International Women Film Festival which concluded here last night. "
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By Indiantelevision.com Team
(22 December 2008 3:00 pm)
NEW DELHI: The Turkish film 'Istanbul My love' won the best film and best director award for Seckin Yasar at the 4th India International Women Film Festival which concluded here last night. "
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Business beats politics for Turks, Kurds
"Business beats politics for Turks, Kurds
By Caroline Tosh in London and Muhamad Shekh Fatih in Sulaimaniyah
Trade between Turkey and Iraqi Kurds is booming, but stronger political relations still seem a long way off, say observers."
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By Caroline Tosh in London and Muhamad Shekh Fatih in Sulaimaniyah
Trade between Turkey and Iraqi Kurds is booming, but stronger political relations still seem a long way off, say observers."
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Turkish assets trade quietly in holiday range | Reuters
"Turkish assets trade quietly in holiday range
Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:57pm IST
ISTANBUL, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira firmed slightly against the dollar and stocks eased a little on Monday as Turkish markets settled into a range, reflecting global trading sentiment."
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Mon Dec 22, 2008 2:57pm IST
ISTANBUL, Dec 22 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira firmed slightly against the dollar and stocks eased a little on Monday as Turkish markets settled into a range, reflecting global trading sentiment."
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Turkey expells Norwegian lawyer
"Turkey expells Norwegian lawyer
Turkey has expelled the Norwegian lawyer and human rights activist Jon Rud for life. The reason is thought to be his engagement for Kurdish activists.
Rud was apprehended at the Istanbul Airport earlier ths month and was immediately put back on a returning flight to Norway, Aftenposten reports."
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Turkey has expelled the Norwegian lawyer and human rights activist Jon Rud for life. The reason is thought to be his engagement for Kurdish activists.
Rud was apprehended at the Istanbul Airport earlier ths month and was immediately put back on a returning flight to Norway, Aftenposten reports."
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Norwegian ship in Greek-Turkish dispute
"Norwegian ship in Greek-Turkish dispute
Image The Greek authorities have protested against the activities of a Norwegian ship engaged in seismic exploration for oil and gas in international waters in the Eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea."
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Image The Greek authorities have protested against the activities of a Norwegian ship engaged in seismic exploration for oil and gas in international waters in the Eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea."
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Turkish TV maker Grundig says cuts staff by 25 pct | Industries | Consumer Goods & Retail | Reuters
"Turkish TV maker Grundig says cuts staff by 25 pct
ISTANBUL, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Turkish television maker Grundig Elektronik (BEKO.IS), formerly Beko Elektronik, said on Monday it had cut its workforce by 25 percent in response to shrinking domestic and international markets."
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ISTANBUL, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Turkish television maker Grundig Elektronik (BEKO.IS), formerly Beko Elektronik, said on Monday it had cut its workforce by 25 percent in response to shrinking domestic and international markets."
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Italian Telespazio wins Turkish satellite Project worth more than 250 million Euro
"Italian Telespazio wins Turkish satellite Project worth more than 250 million Euro
23:18 GMT, December 21, 2008 Turkish Defence Industry Executive Committee has been gathered on December 18, 2008 in order to discuss the issues that have been in its agenda and to decree about them."
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23:18 GMT, December 21, 2008 Turkish Defence Industry Executive Committee has been gathered on December 18, 2008 in order to discuss the issues that have been in its agenda and to decree about them."
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Alstom Will Equip Three New Turkish Hydro Power Plants Boosting Turkey’s Power Generation By 1,200 GWh Per Year
"Alstom Will Equip Three New Turkish Hydro Power Plants Boosting Turkey’s Power Generation By 1,200 GWh Per Year
Regulatory News:
Alstom Hydro* (Paris:ALO) has signed a contract with Enerjisa Enerji Uretim AS to supply equipment to three new hydropower plants being constructed on the Seyhan and Goksu rivers in Adana province, southern Turkey. Turkish energy generation company Enerjisa Enerji Üretim A. S. is owned by Verbund/Austria and Sabanci Group/Turkey, aiming to reach an installed capacity of 5000 MW and to handle 10% of energy market in Turkey by 2015."
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Regulatory News:
Alstom Hydro* (Paris:ALO) has signed a contract with Enerjisa Enerji Uretim AS to supply equipment to three new hydropower plants being constructed on the Seyhan and Goksu rivers in Adana province, southern Turkey. Turkish energy generation company Enerjisa Enerji Üretim A. S. is owned by Verbund/Austria and Sabanci Group/Turkey, aiming to reach an installed capacity of 5000 MW and to handle 10% of energy market in Turkey by 2015."
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Eating & drinking in monastery’s shadow
"Eating & drinking in monastery’s shadow
ISTANBUL - Lying on the east side of the magnificent Byzantine Church of the Pantocrator, Zeyrekhane Restaurant forms a green oasis in a busy city. The restaurant is in a building of pink stone walls and distinguished by large arched windows"
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ISTANBUL - Lying on the east side of the magnificent Byzantine Church of the Pantocrator, Zeyrekhane Restaurant forms a green oasis in a busy city. The restaurant is in a building of pink stone walls and distinguished by large arched windows"
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Happy Hanukkah
"Happy Hanukkah
Today marks the first day of the Jewish Hanukkah - well more specifically the first candle was lit last night at sunset but this doesn’t detract from our narrative - and as we at the Daily News have dedicated column inches to this month’s Islamic and Christian celebrations here in Turkey, it is only fitting we pay mention to Turkey’s significant, yet often under-reported Jewish community, which over the next eight days will honor the consecration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem.From the Bosphorus: Straight"
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Today marks the first day of the Jewish Hanukkah - well more specifically the first candle was lit last night at sunset but this doesn’t detract from our narrative - and as we at the Daily News have dedicated column inches to this month’s Islamic and Christian celebrations here in Turkey, it is only fitting we pay mention to Turkey’s significant, yet often under-reported Jewish community, which over the next eight days will honor the consecration of the Second Temple of Jerusalem.From the Bosphorus: Straight"
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’Obama should visit Istanbul’
"’Obama should visit Istanbul’
ISTANBUL - President-elect Barack Obama, who pledged to visit a Muslim capital during his first 100 days in office, should choose Turkey or Indonesia, two key Muslim-majority countries going through a steady democratic transition, according to the Washington Post."
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ISTANBUL - President-elect Barack Obama, who pledged to visit a Muslim capital during his first 100 days in office, should choose Turkey or Indonesia, two key Muslim-majority countries going through a steady democratic transition, according to the Washington Post."
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Italian Telespazio wins Turkish satellite Project worth more than 250 million Euro
"Italian Telespazio wins Turkish satellite Project worth more than 250 million Euro
23:18 GMT, December 21, 2008 Turkish Defence Industry Executive Committee has been gathered on December 18, 2008 in order to discuss the issues that have been in its agenda and to decree about them.
During a meeting, Turkey selected Italian company Telespazio for the construction of a long-delayed Göktürk electro-optical satellite system worth around $250 million."
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23:18 GMT, December 21, 2008 Turkish Defence Industry Executive Committee has been gathered on December 18, 2008 in order to discuss the issues that have been in its agenda and to decree about them.
During a meeting, Turkey selected Italian company Telespazio for the construction of a long-delayed Göktürk electro-optical satellite system worth around $250 million."
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Turkey ups a gear for Kurd television channel
"Turkey ups a gear for Kurd television channel
ANKARA - Kurdish origin lawmaker Sirri Sakik dismisses the project as a ’cosmetic’ gesture ahead of local elections, in which Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party, or AKP, hopes to take control of major municipalities in southeastern Turkey, AFP reported."
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ANKARA - Kurdish origin lawmaker Sirri Sakik dismisses the project as a ’cosmetic’ gesture ahead of local elections, in which Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Islamist-rooted Justice and Development Party, or AKP, hopes to take control of major municipalities in southeastern Turkey, AFP reported."
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Marmaris expats enjoy Christmas in their style
"Marmaris expats enjoy Christmas in their style
MARMARİS - They might be far away from their motherlands, but expatriates in Marmaris still try to celebrate Christmas in their own way. With plenty of events scheduled for that day, expatriates are sometimes joined by their Turkish friends"
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MARMARİS - They might be far away from their motherlands, but expatriates in Marmaris still try to celebrate Christmas in their own way. With plenty of events scheduled for that day, expatriates are sometimes joined by their Turkish friends"
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Childhood shelter in war
"Childhood shelter in war
ISTANBUL - Spending the majority of their childhood in Turkey played a big part in shaping their futures and turning them into the successful people that they are today, said the sons and daughters of the Jewish scientists who immigrated to Turkey during the 1933 university reform."
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ISTANBUL - Spending the majority of their childhood in Turkey played a big part in shaping their futures and turning them into the successful people that they are today, said the sons and daughters of the Jewish scientists who immigrated to Turkey during the 1933 university reform."
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Turkey's EU journey makes it into records
"Turkey's EU journey makes it into records
LUXEMBOURG - While Turkey continues to struggles with entry talks, the never-ending story of its journey to the European Union, it has already found its place in the union’s records under a title 'The Case of Turkey.'"
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LUXEMBOURG - While Turkey continues to struggles with entry talks, the never-ending story of its journey to the European Union, it has already found its place in the union’s records under a title 'The Case of Turkey.'"
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Churches cause Santa Claus to work overtime
"Churches cause Santa Claus to work overtime
ISTANBUL - The Christian world celebrates Christmas on different dates. The cloaks, calpacs and armbands worn by clerics differ because of doctrine and culture. They also are traces of thousands of years of mysticism"
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ISTANBUL - The Christian world celebrates Christmas on different dates. The cloaks, calpacs and armbands worn by clerics differ because of doctrine and culture. They also are traces of thousands of years of mysticism"
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İzmir prepares for youth Olympic bid
"İzmir prepares for youth Olympic bid
İZMİR - Turkey’s western city of İzmir, which has hosted the UNIVERSIADE in 2005, is keen to stage the Europe Youth Olympics. İzmir Metropolitan Mayor Aziz Kocaoğlu said the city would be a candidate to host the youth Olympics."
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İZMİR - Turkey’s western city of İzmir, which has hosted the UNIVERSIADE in 2005, is keen to stage the Europe Youth Olympics. İzmir Metropolitan Mayor Aziz Kocaoğlu said the city would be a candidate to host the youth Olympics."
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Realty across Turkey
"Realty across Turkey
ISTANBUL - Real estate companies are finally looking beyond Istanbul to build large-scale and high-end projects. İzmir, Ankara and Konya are home to some impressive developments that are easier on the budget"
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ISTANBUL - Real estate companies are finally looking beyond Istanbul to build large-scale and high-end projects. İzmir, Ankara and Konya are home to some impressive developments that are easier on the budget"
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