"French diva to perform in Istanbul
ISTANBUL - French singer Patricia Kaas, who competed in the 54th Eurovision Song Contest in Moscow on Saturday and finished in 8th place, will come to Turkey to perform a concert shortly after the competition."
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
One arrested for Istanbul mosque fires
"One arrested for Istanbul mosque fires
ISTANBUL - Seven mosques and a facility for teaching the Koran, all on the Asian side of Istanbul, were the targets of arson Tuesday, daily Milliyet reported yesterday."
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ISTANBUL - Seven mosques and a facility for teaching the Koran, all on the Asian side of Istanbul, were the targets of arson Tuesday, daily Milliyet reported yesterday."
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Cavs-Magic, Game 1: Live Blog in NBA Blogs in Fan Voice
"FOURTH QUARTER THOUGHTS: Magic 107, Cavs 106
CLEVELAND -- Hedo Turkoglu made his presence felt in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. His and his team's reward: the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were a perfect 8-0 in the 2009 Playoffs."
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CLEVELAND -- Hedo Turkoglu made his presence felt in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. His and his team's reward: the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were a perfect 8-0 in the 2009 Playoffs."
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"Russia-Turkey energy cooperation By Messenger Staff Wednesday, May 20 The Prime Ministers of Turkey and Russia recently met in the Black Sea city of
"Downer 'cautiously optimistic ' on Cyprus
FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE
UN Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer has said that he is cautiously optimistic about the outcome of ongoing negotiations on the Cyprus problem, adding that the important thing is to keep the momentum of the negotiations going.
In statements after a meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyiannis, Downer said that the leaders of the two communities, who have been engaged in UN-led negotiations since September 2008, 'don't think they want to be stuck with a specific timetable.'"
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FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE
UN Secretary-General's Special Adviser on Cyprus Alexander Downer has said that he is cautiously optimistic about the outcome of ongoing negotiations on the Cyprus problem, adding that the important thing is to keep the momentum of the negotiations going.
In statements after a meeting with Greek Foreign Minister Dora Bakoyiannis, Downer said that the leaders of the two communities, who have been engaged in UN-led negotiations since September 2008, 'don't think they want to be stuck with a specific timetable.'"
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Russia-Turkey energy cooperation
"Russia-Turkey energy cooperation
By Messenger Staff
Wednesday, May 20
The Prime Ministers of Turkey and Russia recently met in the Black Sea city of Sochi and signed a bilateral agreement on economic issues which presumably opens up further prospects for political cooperation as well. By 2008 trade turnover between the two countries had reached USD 34 Billion."
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By Messenger Staff
Wednesday, May 20
The Prime Ministers of Turkey and Russia recently met in the Black Sea city of Sochi and signed a bilateral agreement on economic issues which presumably opens up further prospects for political cooperation as well. By 2008 trade turnover between the two countries had reached USD 34 Billion."
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Album expected to make big waves
"Album expected to make big waves
ISTANBUL - Kalan Music is releasing a new album that will become a hot topic in Turkey. The album is named ’Meds Yeghern Ğ 1915 Oratorio' and includes music by world-renowned Armenian composer Khaçadur Avedisyan"
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ISTANBUL - Kalan Music is releasing a new album that will become a hot topic in Turkey. The album is named ’Meds Yeghern Ğ 1915 Oratorio' and includes music by world-renowned Armenian composer Khaçadur Avedisyan"
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Turkey silent on press rights
"Turkey silent on press rights
ISTANBUL - Turkey toughened its attitude on Cyprus while it remained silent about critiques of press freedom during a meeting of the European Union-Turkey Association Council that was held in Brussels on Wednesday, reported the daily Milliyet yesterday."
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ISTANBUL - Turkey toughened its attitude on Cyprus while it remained silent about critiques of press freedom during a meeting of the European Union-Turkey Association Council that was held in Brussels on Wednesday, reported the daily Milliyet yesterday."
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Brazilian president pays first visit to Turkey - Taiwan News Online
"Brazilian president pays first visit to Turkey
Turkey's presidential palace says Brazil's president is to pay the first ever visit to Turkey by a Brazilian head of state.
It says Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is starting a three-day visit on Wednesday. Silva is scheduled to meet Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul before traveling to the Turkish capital, Ankara."
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Turkey's presidential palace says Brazil's president is to pay the first ever visit to Turkey by a Brazilian head of state.
It says Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is starting a three-day visit on Wednesday. Silva is scheduled to meet Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul before traveling to the Turkish capital, Ankara."
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Air-conditioning firm sets sights on Turkey, Russia - EDP24
"Air-conditioning firm sets sights on Turkey, Russia
ELAINE MASLIN
Last updated: 20/05/2009 16:31:00
A Thetford air conditioning firm is setting its sights on Turkey as it looks to build on a recent high-profile work in Russia."
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ELAINE MASLIN
Last updated: 20/05/2009 16:31:00
A Thetford air conditioning firm is setting its sights on Turkey as it looks to build on a recent high-profile work in Russia."
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Slovenia supports Turkey's accession to EU, says president
"Slovenia supports Turkey's accession to EU, says president
www.chinaview.cn 2009-05-21 04:01:39
ANKARA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Slovenian President Danilo Turk stressed on Wednesday that Slovenia has displayed its active support to Turkey's accession to the European Union during the Slovenian EU Presidency in the first six months of 2008."
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www.chinaview.cn 2009-05-21 04:01:39
ANKARA, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Slovenian President Danilo Turk stressed on Wednesday that Slovenia has displayed its active support to Turkey's accession to the European Union during the Slovenian EU Presidency in the first six months of 2008."
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EU reaffirms commitment to Turkey's bid (SETimes.com)
"EU reaffirms commitment to Turkey's bid
20/05/2009
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Commission (EC) and the Czech presidency of the EU reiterated their support Tuesday (May 19th) for Turkey's membership, despite opposition from France and Germany, media reported. 'The EC is committed to Turkey's EU accession process on the basis of the negotiating framework that was adopted by all member states and Turkey in October 2005,' EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said in Brussels, after talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. Rehn stressed that Turkish membership 'is in the fundamental interest of the EU'. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kohout said the Czech presidency hopes to open at least one more chapter in Turkey's accession negotiations -- the one on taxation -- by the time its term as EU president ends on June 30th. Davutoglu described Turkey's EU membership process as 'a one-way road', noting that the process has never stopped unless the candidate country itself refused membership."
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20/05/2009
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- The European Commission (EC) and the Czech presidency of the EU reiterated their support Tuesday (May 19th) for Turkey's membership, despite opposition from France and Germany, media reported. 'The EC is committed to Turkey's EU accession process on the basis of the negotiating framework that was adopted by all member states and Turkey in October 2005,' EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said in Brussels, after talks with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. Rehn stressed that Turkish membership 'is in the fundamental interest of the EU'. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Kohout said the Czech presidency hopes to open at least one more chapter in Turkey's accession negotiations -- the one on taxation -- by the time its term as EU president ends on June 30th. Davutoglu described Turkey's EU membership process as 'a one-way road', noting that the process has never stopped unless the candidate country itself refused membership."
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Turkish President Denies Wrongdoing Over Party Funding Scam
"Turkish President Denies Wrongdoing Over Party Funding Scam
ANKARA (AFP)--Turkey's President Abdullah Gul on Wednesday denied any wrongdoing in connection with an embezzlement scandal and said he had no qualms about a possible trial."
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ANKARA (AFP)--Turkey's President Abdullah Gul on Wednesday denied any wrongdoing in connection with an embezzlement scandal and said he had no qualms about a possible trial."
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Dutch city seeks to protect teens against arranged marriages - Monsters and Critics
"Dutch city seeks to protect teens against arranged marriages
Europe News
Amsterdam - Schools in the Dutch city of Rotterdam are set to implement measures aimed at preventing female pupils from being forced into arranged marriages, officials said Wednesday.
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Amsterdam - Schools in the Dutch city of Rotterdam are set to implement measures aimed at preventing female pupils from being forced into arranged marriages, officials said Wednesday.
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Turkey-UAE annual bilateral trade touches $9 Billion
"Turkey-UAE annual bilateral trade touches $9 Billion
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: The annual bilateral trade between Turkey and the UAE is valued at $9 billion (Dh33 billion), which includes trade through the free zones, Hakki Akil, Ambassador of Turkey to the UAE, said here on Monday.
'The network of economic relations between Turkey and the UAE has been gradually expanding, and the annual bilateral trade volume recorded $9 billion last year, placing Turkey among the biggest trade partners of the UAE,' said Akil at the inauguration of the Abu Dhabi Turkish Business Council."
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Gulf News
Abu Dhabi: The annual bilateral trade between Turkey and the UAE is valued at $9 billion (Dh33 billion), which includes trade through the free zones, Hakki Akil, Ambassador of Turkey to the UAE, said here on Monday.
'The network of economic relations between Turkey and the UAE has been gradually expanding, and the annual bilateral trade volume recorded $9 billion last year, placing Turkey among the biggest trade partners of the UAE,' said Akil at the inauguration of the Abu Dhabi Turkish Business Council."
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Op-Ed: Turkey's Route to the E.U. May be Via the Middle East - Worldpress.org
"Turkey's Route to the E.U. May be Via the Middle East
Sinan Ulgen
May 20, 2009
With Western influence in the Middle East faltering in the wake of America's misadventure in Iraq and Europe's general indecision, Turkey's diplomatic successes in Syria and Iran and its growing stature throughout the Middle East have the potential to make it more attractive to the European Union."
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Sinan Ulgen
May 20, 2009
With Western influence in the Middle East faltering in the wake of America's misadventure in Iraq and Europe's general indecision, Turkey's diplomatic successes in Syria and Iran and its growing stature throughout the Middle East have the potential to make it more attractive to the European Union."
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Turkey and Eurasian Pipelines
"Turkey and Eurasian Pipelines
Ariel Cohen’s article “Bye bye, Eurasian pipelines?” (Views, May 13) mischaracterizes Turkey’s role in the recent development of Eurasian energy corridors."
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Ariel Cohen’s article “Bye bye, Eurasian pipelines?” (Views, May 13) mischaracterizes Turkey’s role in the recent development of Eurasian energy corridors."
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Turkish lira firmer, boosted by risk appetite
"Turkish lira firmer, boosted by risk appetite
* Reuters, Wednesday May 20 2009
ISTANBUL, May 20 (Reuters) - Turkish stocks approached a high for this year while the lira firmed to January levels on Wednesday as Istanbul markets played catch up on two days of gains in global markets.
The lira was trading more than one percent firmer at 1.5320 against the dollar, at levels not seen since early January. The currency closed at 1.555 close on Monday."
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* Reuters, Wednesday May 20 2009
ISTANBUL, May 20 (Reuters) - Turkish stocks approached a high for this year while the lira firmed to January levels on Wednesday as Istanbul markets played catch up on two days of gains in global markets.
The lira was trading more than one percent firmer at 1.5320 against the dollar, at levels not seen since early January. The currency closed at 1.555 close on Monday."
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Turkey c.banker remarks add doubt on IMF deal
"Turkey c.banker remarks add doubt on IMF deal
By Selcuk Gokoluk and Ibon Villelabeitia
ANKARA, May 20 (Reuters) - Turkey should prepare a Plan B if it fails to conclude talks with the IMF on a loan accord, Central Bank governor Durmus Yilmaz said, in the clearest comments yet by a Turkish official that a deal might not happen."
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By Selcuk Gokoluk and Ibon Villelabeitia
ANKARA, May 20 (Reuters) - Turkey should prepare a Plan B if it fails to conclude talks with the IMF on a loan accord, Central Bank governor Durmus Yilmaz said, in the clearest comments yet by a Turkish official that a deal might not happen."
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Armenian FM Hopes Turkey Will Open Border - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2009
"Armenian FM Hopes Turkey Will Open Border
YEREVAN -- Armenian Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandian says the Turkish and Armenian governments have made substantial progress toward the opening of their mutual border 'without preconditions,' RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports."
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YEREVAN -- Armenian Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandian says the Turkish and Armenian governments have made substantial progress toward the opening of their mutual border 'without preconditions,' RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports."
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US-based Armenian lobby steps up ‘genocide’ recognition efforts
"US-based Armenian lobby steps up ‘genocide’ recognition efforts
ISTANBUL - Four more U.S. congressmen have lent their support to a resolution accepting the 1915 incidents as 'genocide,' an American-Armenian group said Wednesday, as the Armenian diaspora steps up its efforts for the recognition of the bill."
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ISTANBUL - Four more U.S. congressmen have lent their support to a resolution accepting the 1915 incidents as 'genocide,' an American-Armenian group said Wednesday, as the Armenian diaspora steps up its efforts for the recognition of the bill."
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