"Kavala Introduced to Turkish
Published by Suat Tore
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Every year, 10 million Turks travel abroad. In order to attract more Turkish travelers, Kavala Region of Greece, invited and hosted Turkish tourism writers and journalists in the region.
During the 4-day fam trip, Turkish media personal visited region's historical and touristic places, wineyards and enjoyed delicious samples of Greek Cuisine."
More:Focus on Travel News: Daily Travel News website and Newsletter - Kavala Introduced to Turkish Media
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Turkey: Istanbul Gets in the Christmas Spirit
"TURKEY: ISTANBUL GETS IN THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Monique Jaques 12/22/09
A EurasiaNet Photo Essay
At this time of year, it’s almost as if the year 1453 never happened in Istanbul.
Prior to the city’s conquest by Ottoman Turks, present-day Istanbul was known as Constantinople, one of the major centers of the Christian faith. These days, given the profusion of over-the-top Christmas light displays and decorations, it seems that Istanbul residents are interested in channeling some of Constantinople’s traditions."
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Monique Jaques 12/22/09
A EurasiaNet Photo Essay
At this time of year, it’s almost as if the year 1453 never happened in Istanbul.
Prior to the city’s conquest by Ottoman Turks, present-day Istanbul was known as Constantinople, one of the major centers of the Christian faith. These days, given the profusion of over-the-top Christmas light displays and decorations, it seems that Istanbul residents are interested in channeling some of Constantinople’s traditions."
More:EurasiaNet Eurasia Insight - Turkey: Istanbul Gets in the Christmas Spirit
Sweden says Turkey EU process moving forward | World | Reuters
"Sweden says Turkey EU process moving forward
Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:44pm IST
PARIS (Reuters) - The new round of negotiations with Turkey over environment policy shows EU entry talks are progressing, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt told French daily Le Monde in an interview published on Tuesday."
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Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:44pm IST
PARIS (Reuters) - The new round of negotiations with Turkey over environment policy shows EU entry talks are progressing, Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt told French daily Le Monde in an interview published on Tuesday."
More:Sweden says Turkey EU process moving forward | World | Reuters
Nepomuceno spreads cheers in Turkey - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
"Nepomuceno spreads cheers in Turkey
By Manolo Iñigo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:21:00 12/21/2009
International Bowling Hall of Famer Paeng Nepomuceno again showed his deep sense of moral obligation when he recently took part at a diplomats’ bowling tournament in Turkey to help raise funds for victims of typhoons and floods here."
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By Manolo Iñigo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:21:00 12/21/2009
International Bowling Hall of Famer Paeng Nepomuceno again showed his deep sense of moral obligation when he recently took part at a diplomats’ bowling tournament in Turkey to help raise funds for victims of typhoons and floods here."
More:Nepomuceno spreads cheers in Turkey - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
Turkey reaches deal with Israel on drone purchase - Haaretz - Israel News
"Turkey reaches deal with Israel on drone purchase
By Reuters
Tags: Israel news, Israel drones
Turkey has reached an agreement with Israel to purchase 10 Heron drones from Israel and a deal would be announced within one or two days, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) said on Tuesday."
More:Turkey reaches deal with Israel on drone purchase - Haaretz - Israel News
By Reuters
Tags: Israel news, Israel drones
Turkey has reached an agreement with Israel to purchase 10 Heron drones from Israel and a deal would be announced within one or two days, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) said on Tuesday."
More:Turkey reaches deal with Israel on drone purchase - Haaretz - Israel News
Official: Ankaragucu Name Roger Lemerre As New Head Coach - Goal.com
"Official: Ankaragucu Name Roger Lemerre As New Head Coach
The Turkcell Super Lig side have appointed Lemerre as their new coach...
Dec 22, 2009 2:59:04 PM
Roger Lemerre, coach of Tunisia (AFP)
Beleaguered Turkcell Super Lig side Ankaragucu have appointed French gaffer Roger Lemerre as the club's new head coach. The Ankara side announced the appointment of Lemerre on their official website."
More:Official: Ankaragucu Name Roger Lemerre As New Head Coach - Goal.com
The Turkcell Super Lig side have appointed Lemerre as their new coach...
Dec 22, 2009 2:59:04 PM
Roger Lemerre, coach of Tunisia (AFP)
Beleaguered Turkcell Super Lig side Ankaragucu have appointed French gaffer Roger Lemerre as the club's new head coach. The Ankara side announced the appointment of Lemerre on their official website."
More:Official: Ankaragucu Name Roger Lemerre As New Head Coach - Goal.com
Turkey Ventures into Satellite Media War
"Turkey Ventures into Satellite Media War
Written by Rachelle Kliger
Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Turkey plans to launch an Arabic language television station as part of efforts to strengthen relations with the Arab world.
Turkey is looking to buttress its relations with the Arab world by launching an Arabic-language satellite station.
The station will officially be launched by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, underlining what Ankara perceives as a strategic project in the region to improve relations with its neighbors."
More:The Media Line
Written by Rachelle Kliger
Published Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Turkey plans to launch an Arabic language television station as part of efforts to strengthen relations with the Arab world.
Turkey is looking to buttress its relations with the Arab world by launching an Arabic-language satellite station.
The station will officially be launched by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, underlining what Ankara perceives as a strategic project in the region to improve relations with its neighbors."
More:The Media Line
Turkish prosecutor investigates Kurd party leader | World | Reuters
"Turkish prosecutor investigates Kurd party leader
Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:09pm IST
By Simon Cameron-Moore
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish state prosecutor opened an inquiry targeting the chairman of a banned Kurdish party on Tuesday after he said that a jailed militant separatist leader advised the party's legislators to stay in parliament."
More:Turkish prosecutor investigates Kurd party leader | World | Reuters
Tue Dec 22, 2009 6:09pm IST
By Simon Cameron-Moore
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A Turkish state prosecutor opened an inquiry targeting the chairman of a banned Kurdish party on Tuesday after he said that a jailed militant separatist leader advised the party's legislators to stay in parliament."
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Newton professor holds star search in Istanbul - Newton - Your Town - Boston.com
"Newton professor holds star search in Istanbul
E-mail|Link|Comments () Posted December 22, 2009 09:26 AM
By Cindy Cantrell, Globe Correspondent
Newton resident Michael Farquharson estimates he has traveled to visit family in his wife’s homeland of Turkey about 20 times. A different mission, however, inspired his most recent visit: auditioning young musicians for admission to Berklee College of Music."
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E-mail|Link|Comments () Posted December 22, 2009 09:26 AM
By Cindy Cantrell, Globe Correspondent
Newton resident Michael Farquharson estimates he has traveled to visit family in his wife’s homeland of Turkey about 20 times. A different mission, however, inspired his most recent visit: auditioning young musicians for admission to Berklee College of Music."
More:Newton professor holds star search in Istanbul - Newton - Your Town - Boston.com
Newton professor holds star search in Istanbul - Newton - Your Town - Boston.com
"Newton professor holds star search in Istanbul
E-mail|Link|Comments () Posted December 22, 2009 09:26 AM
By Cindy Cantrell, Globe Correspondent
Newton resident Michael Farquharson estimates he has traveled to visit family in his wife’s homeland of Turkey about 20 times. A different mission, however, inspired his most recent visit: auditioning young musicians for admission to Berklee College of Music."
More:Newton professor holds star search in Istanbul - Newton - Your Town - Boston.com
E-mail|Link|Comments () Posted December 22, 2009 09:26 AM
By Cindy Cantrell, Globe Correspondent
Newton resident Michael Farquharson estimates he has traveled to visit family in his wife’s homeland of Turkey about 20 times. A different mission, however, inspired his most recent visit: auditioning young musicians for admission to Berklee College of Music."
More:Newton professor holds star search in Istanbul - Newton - Your Town - Boston.com
ARMENIAN LOBBY-CONGRESSMEN COOPERATION PROVED
"ARMENIAN LOBBY-CONGRESSMEN COOPERATION PROVED
Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) and Federation of Turkish-American Associations (FTAA) sent a letter to Democrat Congressman from California Adam Schiff on establishment of a joint historians committee by Turkey and Armenia to make researches on 1915 events. Adam Schiff responded to the letter, but he informed Armenian media before he contacts FTAA Chairman Kaya Boztepe and ATAA Chairman Gunay Evinch. FTAA Chairman Kaya Boztepe and ATAA Chairman Gunay Evinch reacted to the reports in Armenian media, titled as “Schiff drives Turkish lobby into a corner.”"
More:Historyoftruth.com - Armenian Allegations - ARMENIAN LOBBY-CONGRESSMEN COOPERATION PROVED
Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA) and Federation of Turkish-American Associations (FTAA) sent a letter to Democrat Congressman from California Adam Schiff on establishment of a joint historians committee by Turkey and Armenia to make researches on 1915 events. Adam Schiff responded to the letter, but he informed Armenian media before he contacts FTAA Chairman Kaya Boztepe and ATAA Chairman Gunay Evinch. FTAA Chairman Kaya Boztepe and ATAA Chairman Gunay Evinch reacted to the reports in Armenian media, titled as “Schiff drives Turkish lobby into a corner.”"
More:Historyoftruth.com - Armenian Allegations - ARMENIAN LOBBY-CONGRESSMEN COOPERATION PROVED
Gas blast at Istanbul high school injures 4 - People's Daily Online
"Gas blast at Istanbul high school injures 4
A gas explosion at a high school in the Turkish largest city of Istanbul injured four people Tuesday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported."
More:Gas blast at Istanbul high school injures 4 - People's Daily Online
A gas explosion at a high school in the Turkish largest city of Istanbul injured four people Tuesday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported."
More:Gas blast at Istanbul high school injures 4 - People's Daily Online
Turkey reaches deal with Israel on drone purchase | Reuters
"Turkey reaches deal with Israel on drone purchase
Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:31am EST
ANKARA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Turkey has reached an agreement with Israel to purchase 10 Heron drones from Israel and a deal would be announced within one or two days, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) said on Tuesday."
More:Turkey reaches deal with Israel on drone purchase | Reuters
Tue Dec 22, 2009 5:31am EST
ANKARA, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Turkey has reached an agreement with Israel to purchase 10 Heron drones from Israel and a deal would be announced within one or two days, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) said on Tuesday."
More:Turkey reaches deal with Israel on drone purchase | Reuters
Oil flow from Iraq to Turkey to resume soon: official
"Oil flow from Iraq to Turkey to resume soon: official
www.chinaview.cn 2009-12-22 18:40:11
ANKARA, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Energy Ministry said Tuesday that shipment of crude oil would resume within a week from Kirkuk-Yumurtalik oil pipeline, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported."
More:Oil flow from Iraq to Turkey to resume soon: official _English_Xinhua
www.chinaview.cn 2009-12-22 18:40:11
ANKARA, Dec. 22 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Energy Ministry said Tuesday that shipment of crude oil would resume within a week from Kirkuk-Yumurtalik oil pipeline, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported."
More:Oil flow from Iraq to Turkey to resume soon: official _English_Xinhua
Turkey to bring up Nagorno-Karabakh issue at Turkey-EU meeting
"Turkey to bring up Nagorno-Karabakh issue at Turkey-EU meeting
22 December 2009 [10:21] - Today.Az
Turkey-European Union Intergovernmental conference kicked off in Brussels on dec. 21.
Three Turkish ministers - Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, State Minister and Chief Negotiator for EU talks Egemen Bagis and Environment and Forestry Minister Veysel Eroglu left for Brussels to attend the conference, which is expected to open environment chapter in Turkey`s EU accession talks."
More:Today.Az - Turkey to bring up Nagorno-Karabakh issue at Turkey-EU meeting
22 December 2009 [10:21] - Today.Az
Turkey-European Union Intergovernmental conference kicked off in Brussels on dec. 21.
Three Turkish ministers - Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, State Minister and Chief Negotiator for EU talks Egemen Bagis and Environment and Forestry Minister Veysel Eroglu left for Brussels to attend the conference, which is expected to open environment chapter in Turkey`s EU accession talks."
More:Today.Az - Turkey to bring up Nagorno-Karabakh issue at Turkey-EU meeting
TURKISH PRESIDENT: TURKEY-GCC FREE TRADE DEAL UPGRADES TRADE | Brunei fm World - Non Commercial News Hub
"TURKISH PRESIDENT: TURKEY-GCC FREE TRADE DEAL UPGRADES TRADE
ANKARA, Dec 22 (NNN-QNA) — Turkish President Abdullah Gul who started official visit to Kuwait Monday, said that the visit will further bolster and reinforce Turkish-Kuwaiti relations in the political, economic, defensive and security fields."
More:TURKISH PRESIDENT: TURKEY-GCC FREE TRADE DEAL UPGRADES TRADE | Brunei fm World - Non Commercial News Hub
ANKARA, Dec 22 (NNN-QNA) — Turkish President Abdullah Gul who started official visit to Kuwait Monday, said that the visit will further bolster and reinforce Turkish-Kuwaiti relations in the political, economic, defensive and security fields."
More:TURKISH PRESIDENT: TURKEY-GCC FREE TRADE DEAL UPGRADES TRADE | Brunei fm World - Non Commercial News Hub
Armenian community of Istanbul to elect new Patriarch of Constantinople
"Armenian community of Istanbul to elect new Patriarch of Constantinople
22.12.2009 13:22 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ A commission on election of new Patriarch of Constantinople gathered in Istanbul on December 21. The new Patriarch will combine the office with incumbent Mesrob Mutafian, who is unable to carry out his duties because of an illness. The list of candidates will be published soon, commission spokesman Sedrak Davudian said."
More:Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net | Armenian News Agency - Armenian community of Istanbul to elect new Patriarch of Constantinople
22.12.2009 13:22 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ A commission on election of new Patriarch of Constantinople gathered in Istanbul on December 21. The new Patriarch will combine the office with incumbent Mesrob Mutafian, who is unable to carry out his duties because of an illness. The list of candidates will be published soon, commission spokesman Sedrak Davudian said."
More:Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net | Armenian News Agency - Armenian community of Istanbul to elect new Patriarch of Constantinople
Powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Cyprus on December 22 - South Eastern Europe - The Sofia Echo
"Powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Cyprus on December 22
A powerful earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the Mediterranean region on December 22 2009.
According to Turkish authorities cited by Dnevnik daily, the epicenter of the tremor was triangulated in the sea between Cyprus and southern Turkish coastline."
More:Powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Cyprus on December 22 - South Eastern Europe - The Sofia Echo
A powerful earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the Mediterranean region on December 22 2009.
According to Turkish authorities cited by Dnevnik daily, the epicenter of the tremor was triangulated in the sea between Cyprus and southern Turkish coastline."
More:Powerful earthquake hits Turkey and Cyprus on December 22 - South Eastern Europe - The Sofia Echo
The Öcalan factor
"The Öcalan factor
YUSUF KANLI
Over the past 10 years he has spent at the İmralı Island prison, the chieftain of the separatist Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, terrorism machine has successfully consolidated his “leadership” both in the PKK and in ethnic Kurdish politics."
More:The Öcalan factor - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
YUSUF KANLI
Over the past 10 years he has spent at the İmralı Island prison, the chieftain of the separatist Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, terrorism machine has successfully consolidated his “leadership” both in the PKK and in ethnic Kurdish politics."
More:The Öcalan factor - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey’s EU Membership: Identity Crisis of the EU
"Turkey’s EU Membership: Identity Crisis of the EU
European Union With Turkey
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
By Sedat Laciner
It is possible to disagree with a person because of his political or economic views or even because of any personal reasons. Yet, if you counter someone, a group or a country just because of his/her/their colour, or gender or religion, then it is called discrimination, it is called racism, it is called religious extremism. All these are banned in any fair state since it is illegal."
More:Turkey’s EU Membership: Identity Crisis of the EU
European Union With Turkey
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
By Sedat Laciner
It is possible to disagree with a person because of his political or economic views or even because of any personal reasons. Yet, if you counter someone, a group or a country just because of his/her/their colour, or gender or religion, then it is called discrimination, it is called racism, it is called religious extremism. All these are banned in any fair state since it is illegal."
More:Turkey’s EU Membership: Identity Crisis of the EU
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