"Easyjet founder cash for Cypriots who cross divide
Mon Oct 26, 2009 10:14pm IST
By Michele Kambas
LARNACA (Reuters Life!) - Easyjet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou's guilty conscience is set to be a boon for some Cypriot businesses, as long as they are able to bridge the chasm dividing the island's Greek and Turkish communities."
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Flights to Istanbul to be introduced by Finnair - Just the Flight
"Flights to Istanbul to be introduced by Finnair
Flights to Istanbul to be introduced by Finnair
Finnair will introduce flights to Istanbul and make a number of route alterations as part of its winter schedule, which came into effect yesterday (October 25th).
The airline will operate up to four flights a week to Turkey's largest city, which will be served during the winter months by the airline for the first time."
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Flights to Istanbul to be introduced by Finnair
Finnair will introduce flights to Istanbul and make a number of route alterations as part of its winter schedule, which came into effect yesterday (October 25th).
The airline will operate up to four flights a week to Turkey's largest city, which will be served during the winter months by the airline for the first time."
More:Flights to Istanbul to be introduced by Finnair - Just the Flight
School lessons in Ankara broadcast via TV during swine flu scare
"School lessons in Ankara broadcast via TV during swine flu scare
Monday, October 26, 2009
ISTANBUL - Daily News with wires
Students in Ankara will resume their daily lessons via TV on Tuesday after all schools in the capital were closed for the week as a precaution against an outbreak of swine flu, Turkey’s education minister said Monday."
More:School lessons in Ankara broadcast via TV during swine flu scare - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Monday, October 26, 2009
ISTANBUL - Daily News with wires
Students in Ankara will resume their daily lessons via TV on Tuesday after all schools in the capital were closed for the week as a precaution against an outbreak of swine flu, Turkey’s education minister said Monday."
More:School lessons in Ankara broadcast via TV during swine flu scare - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turks stage anti-Israel protest - Israel News, Ynetnews
"Turks stage anti-Israel protest
Some 500 pro-Islamic Turks hold anti-Israel rally over Temple Mount riots. Protesters march towards Israeli Consulate in Istanbul chanting, 'we will protect al-Aqsa Mosque', burn Israeli flag"
More:Turks stage anti-Israel protest - Israel News, Ynetnews
Some 500 pro-Islamic Turks hold anti-Israel rally over Temple Mount riots. Protesters march towards Israeli Consulate in Istanbul chanting, 'we will protect al-Aqsa Mosque', burn Israeli flag"
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Doğan shares surge in Istanbul trading
"Doğan shares surge in Istanbul trading
Shares of Doğan Media Group and related companies surged after the group said it may sell assets or seek a partner.
Hürriyet closed Monday trading at 1.59 liras, rising 12.8 percent. Doğan Gazetecilik gained 17.9 percent to 2.11 liras, being the best performing stock in the benchmark IMKB-100 index of the Istanbul Stock Exchange."
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Shares of Doğan Media Group and related companies surged after the group said it may sell assets or seek a partner.
Hürriyet closed Monday trading at 1.59 liras, rising 12.8 percent. Doğan Gazetecilik gained 17.9 percent to 2.11 liras, being the best performing stock in the benchmark IMKB-100 index of the Istanbul Stock Exchange."
More:Doğan shares surge in Istanbul trading - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkish-Iranian 'friendship' worries the EU | Radio Netherlands Worldwide
"Turkish-Iranian 'friendship' worries the EU
Published on : 26 October 2009 - 4:36pm | By Johan van Slooten
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ruffled some EU feathers today by saying Iran and its president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are “friends” and that fears over Iran’s nuclear program are mere “gossip”. Dutch MEP Sophie in ‘t Veld told Radio Netherlands Worldwide these comments are “worrying” and “provocative”."
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Published on : 26 October 2009 - 4:36pm | By Johan van Slooten
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan ruffled some EU feathers today by saying Iran and its president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad are “friends” and that fears over Iran’s nuclear program are mere “gossip”. Dutch MEP Sophie in ‘t Veld told Radio Netherlands Worldwide these comments are “worrying” and “provocative”."
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Tsarukyan analyzes Armenia-Turkey relations | News from Armenia - NEWS.am
"Tsarukyan analyzes Armenia-Turkey relations
15:48 / 10/26/2009
The Chairman of the Prosperous Armenia Party Gagik Tsarukyan did not arrive in Bursa on October 14, 2009 as he knew in advance that Armenian football national team will lose. “I said I am not going, as wherever I go, we have to win. That’s the point,” Tsarukyan stated at Oct. 26 interview with journalists in RA National Assembly."
More:Tsarukyan analyzes Armenia-Turkey relations | News from Armenia - NEWS.am
15:48 / 10/26/2009
The Chairman of the Prosperous Armenia Party Gagik Tsarukyan did not arrive in Bursa on October 14, 2009 as he knew in advance that Armenian football national team will lose. “I said I am not going, as wherever I go, we have to win. That’s the point,” Tsarukyan stated at Oct. 26 interview with journalists in RA National Assembly."
More:Tsarukyan analyzes Armenia-Turkey relations | News from Armenia - NEWS.am
Turkey needs to revamp health tourism
"Turkey needs to revamp health tourism
Turkey has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to the health tourism industry, according to experts. The country has a lot of potential, they say; however, it has not been able to effectively harness it. The country needs to develop a central management system for the health industry and focus on better promoting its assets"
More:Turkey needs to revamp health tourism - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to the health tourism industry, according to experts. The country has a lot of potential, they say; however, it has not been able to effectively harness it. The country needs to develop a central management system for the health industry and focus on better promoting its assets"
More:Turkey needs to revamp health tourism - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Foreigners return to Istanbul bourse
"Foreigners return to Istanbul bourse
The latest announcement from Brazilian government deems Turkey’s Istanbul Stock Exchange, or İMKB, more attractive to foreign investors. As Brazil revealed its decision to implement 2 percent financial transactions tax on foreign investments in Brazilian stocks and fixed-income securities, foreigners have been pouring into the Istanbul bourse"
More:Foreigners return to Istanbul bourse - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
The latest announcement from Brazilian government deems Turkey’s Istanbul Stock Exchange, or İMKB, more attractive to foreign investors. As Brazil revealed its decision to implement 2 percent financial transactions tax on foreign investments in Brazilian stocks and fixed-income securities, foreigners have been pouring into the Istanbul bourse"
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Male Victims of Dating Outside Their Race aka Honor Killings |
"Male Victims of Dating Outside Their Race aka Honor Killings
It was as swift and brutal an honor murder as any among the dozens committed in Germany over the years but with two noticeable differences.
First hit with baseball bats over the head by two Muslim men, the victim fell to the ground and was then viciously kicked to death. However, instead of the usual, crumpled form of a Muslim female lying lifeless before her attackers, who were out to resto More..re their twisted notion of 'honor', the unfortunate victim this time round was male and German."
More:Male Victims of Dating Outside Their Race aka Honor Killings |
It was as swift and brutal an honor murder as any among the dozens committed in Germany over the years but with two noticeable differences.
First hit with baseball bats over the head by two Muslim men, the victim fell to the ground and was then viciously kicked to death. However, instead of the usual, crumpled form of a Muslim female lying lifeless before her attackers, who were out to resto More..re their twisted notion of 'honor', the unfortunate victim this time round was male and German."
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TREND: Turkey says concerned over tension on Jerusalem's holy site
"Turkey says concerned over tension on Jerusalem's holy site
26.10.2009 18:10
Turkey says concerned over tension on Jerusalem's holy site
Turkey said Monday it was deeply concerned over tension at a holy compound in Jerusalem after clashes erupted Sunday between Israeli police and Arab protesters on the site, which is sacred to both Jews and Muslims, Turkish media reported."
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26.10.2009 18:10
Turkey says concerned over tension on Jerusalem's holy site
Turkey said Monday it was deeply concerned over tension at a holy compound in Jerusalem after clashes erupted Sunday between Israeli police and Arab protesters on the site, which is sacred to both Jews and Muslims, Turkish media reported."
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British FM writes EU must welcome Turkey’s EU membership - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
"British FM writes EU must welcome Turkey’s EU membership
ISTANBUL – From wire dispatches
In an article in The Times daily on Monday, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband writes that the European Union should welcome new members, including Turkey. He adds that the British commitment to and strength in Europe is good for Britain and good for Europe"
More:British FM writes EU must welcome Turkey’s EU membership - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
ISTANBUL – From wire dispatches
In an article in The Times daily on Monday, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband writes that the European Union should welcome new members, including Turkey. He adds that the British commitment to and strength in Europe is good for Britain and good for Europe"
More:British FM writes EU must welcome Turkey’s EU membership - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Nordex To Supply 36 Multi-MW Turbines To Turkey - Energy Business Review
"Nordex To Supply 36 Multi-MW Turbines To Turkey
Published: 26-Oct-2009
Nordex AG's (Nordex) will be supplying Bilgin Energy Investment Holding Company (Bilgin Enerji) with 36 N90/2500 turbines for the Soma project as of January 2010. With a total volume of 90 MW, Bilgin will be calling this package down under the 210 MW master contract signed in spring 2008 in line with plans. Nordex will be assembling the Soma wind farm in the province of Manisa in western Turkey. The 36 turbines will be distributed over a large mountainous terrain."
More:Nordex To Supply 36 Multi-MW Turbines To Turkey - Energy Business Review
Published: 26-Oct-2009
Nordex AG's (Nordex) will be supplying Bilgin Energy Investment Holding Company (Bilgin Enerji) with 36 N90/2500 turbines for the Soma project as of January 2010. With a total volume of 90 MW, Bilgin will be calling this package down under the 210 MW master contract signed in spring 2008 in line with plans. Nordex will be assembling the Soma wind farm in the province of Manisa in western Turkey. The 36 turbines will be distributed over a large mountainous terrain."
More:Nordex To Supply 36 Multi-MW Turbines To Turkey - Energy Business Review
TREND: Turkish foreign minister to visit northern Iraq by end of week
"Turkish foreign minister to visit northern Iraq by end of week
26.10.2009 12:54
Cooperation between Turkey and Iraq in combat against terror groups will be discussed at the meeting of Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu with minister of foreign trade Zafer Caglayan and the Iraqi government in Iraqi town of Arbil by the end of this week, CNN Turk's website said."
More:TREND: Turkish foreign minister to visit northern Iraq by end of week
26.10.2009 12:54
Cooperation between Turkey and Iraq in combat against terror groups will be discussed at the meeting of Turkish foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu with minister of foreign trade Zafer Caglayan and the Iraqi government in Iraqi town of Arbil by the end of this week, CNN Turk's website said."
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Turkish president Gul in Serbia
"Turkish president Gul in Serbia
Turkish president Abdullah Gul is scheduled to meet Serbian leaders during his two-day visit to Belgrade starting on October 26 2009, and sign a number of bilateral agreements as Ankara and Belgrade seek to strengthen their economic and political relations."
More:Turkish president Gul in Serbia - South Eastern Europe - The Sofia Echo
Turkish president Abdullah Gul is scheduled to meet Serbian leaders during his two-day visit to Belgrade starting on October 26 2009, and sign a number of bilateral agreements as Ankara and Belgrade seek to strengthen their economic and political relations."
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Turkey's Dogan says court rejects collateral appeal - Forbes.com
"UPDATE 1-Turkey's Dogan says court rejects collateral appeal
10.26.09, 04:25 AM EDT
ISTANBUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Turkey's largest media company Dogan Yayin Holding suffered a fresh blow in its tax fine row with the government on Monday, saying a court rejected its challenge to a demand for two units to provide collateral."
More:UPDATE 1-Turkey's Dogan says court rejects collateral appeal - Forbes.com
10.26.09, 04:25 AM EDT
ISTANBUL, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Turkey's largest media company Dogan Yayin Holding suffered a fresh blow in its tax fine row with the government on Monday, saying a court rejected its challenge to a demand for two units to provide collateral."
More:UPDATE 1-Turkey's Dogan says court rejects collateral appeal - Forbes.com
Christofias: Time for Turkey to support efforts for a settlement
"Christofias: Time for Turkey to support efforts for a settlement
The assessment of Turkey's accession course by the European Union in December ''must be objective and just and there must be no concessions where deficiencies are found'', President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias said on Sunday."
More:Financialmirror.com News - Christofias: Time for Turkey to support efforts for a settlement
The assessment of Turkey's accession course by the European Union in December ''must be objective and just and there must be no concessions where deficiencies are found'', President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias said on Sunday."
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Russia and Turkey’s Strategic Partnership, Made Possible by Kazakh Oil » Central Asia
"Russia and Turkey’s Strategic Partnership, Made Possible by Kazakh Oil
By Elina Galperin
Sunday, October 25 6:38 pm EST
Turkey’s dream of becoming the energy hub of the region, benefiting from all the pipelines either up and running or on paper, in Eurasia, is one step closer to reality. Oil companies from Italy, Russia and Turkey have signed an agreement to move ahead with the South Stream gas pipeline on the seabed of the Black Sea. It will be built concurrently with an oil transport system running through Novorossiysk-Samsun-Ceyhan, across the mountains of central Anatolia."
More:Russia and Turkey’s Strategic Partnership, Made Possible by Kazakh Oil » Central Asia
By Elina Galperin
Sunday, October 25 6:38 pm EST
Turkey’s dream of becoming the energy hub of the region, benefiting from all the pipelines either up and running or on paper, in Eurasia, is one step closer to reality. Oil companies from Italy, Russia and Turkey have signed an agreement to move ahead with the South Stream gas pipeline on the seabed of the Black Sea. It will be built concurrently with an oil transport system running through Novorossiysk-Samsun-Ceyhan, across the mountains of central Anatolia."
More:Russia and Turkey’s Strategic Partnership, Made Possible by Kazakh Oil » Central Asia
Turkey chastises the West on Iran
"Turkey chastises the West on Iran
Turkey's prime minister has accused the West of treating Iran unfairly over its nuclear programme."
More:BBC NEWS | Middle East | Turkey chastises the West on Iran
Turkey's prime minister has accused the West of treating Iran unfairly over its nuclear programme."
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MENDING A STRAINED ALLIANCE
"MENDING A STRAINED ALLIANCE
Alon Ben-Meir
Earlier this month, what should have been a multinational exhibit of military cooperation between the Turkish Air Force and its counterparts in the US, Italy, and Israel, has become yet another political snub in the growing public rift between Turkey and Israel. The joint exercise, which takes place every few years, was canceled indefinitely after Turkey withdrew Israel's participation, causing the US and Italy to forgo the exercise in response. This public rebuff is one of many in a string of events that has shown Turkey's visceral frustration with Israel's handling of its incursion into Gaza late last year."
More:Dr. Alon Ben-Meir NYU professor of International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies
Alon Ben-Meir
Earlier this month, what should have been a multinational exhibit of military cooperation between the Turkish Air Force and its counterparts in the US, Italy, and Israel, has become yet another political snub in the growing public rift between Turkey and Israel. The joint exercise, which takes place every few years, was canceled indefinitely after Turkey withdrew Israel's participation, causing the US and Italy to forgo the exercise in response. This public rebuff is one of many in a string of events that has shown Turkey's visceral frustration with Israel's handling of its incursion into Gaza late last year."
More:Dr. Alon Ben-Meir NYU professor of International Relations and Middle Eastern Studies
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