"US strongly oppose Armenian resolution
Mon 20 December 2010 05:46 GMT | 7:46 Local Time
Philip Crowley
Armenia and Turkey should deal with their common past through 'efforts to normalize relations'."
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Monday, December 20, 2010
Tensions with Turkey increase over maritime border deal
"Tensions with Turkey increase over maritime border deal
By JPOST.COM STAFF AND ASSOCIATED PRESS
12/20/2010 05:29
Already tense relations between Israel and Turkey may have gotten worse on Sunday in the midst of a disagreement over an accord signed between the Jewish State and Cyprus demarcating their maritime borders to facilitate a search for mineral deposits in the east Mediterranean. Huge natural gas reserves have been discovered in the area."
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By JPOST.COM STAFF AND ASSOCIATED PRESS
12/20/2010 05:29
Already tense relations between Israel and Turkey may have gotten worse on Sunday in the midst of a disagreement over an accord signed between the Jewish State and Cyprus demarcating their maritime borders to facilitate a search for mineral deposits in the east Mediterranean. Huge natural gas reserves have been discovered in the area."
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HALF OF THE 3 MILLION FOREIGN TOURISTS COMING TO MUĞLA ARE BRITISH
"HALF OF THE 3 MILLION FOREIGN TOURISTS COMING TO MUĞLA ARE BRITISH
The number of incoming foreign tourists to Muğla by air and sea during the first 11 months of 2010 has reached 3,860,160. Based on the records of the Directorship of Culture and Tourism in the city, this figure represents a 7% increase over that of the previous year."
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The number of incoming foreign tourists to Muğla by air and sea during the first 11 months of 2010 has reached 3,860,160. Based on the records of the Directorship of Culture and Tourism in the city, this figure represents a 7% increase over that of the previous year."
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Turkish Cypriot leader undergoes heart operation in Ankara
"Turkish Cypriot leader undergoes heart operation in Ankara
Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:17 PM
ANKARA, Dec. 19, 2010 (Xinhua News Agency) -- Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu underwent a coronary by-pass surgery on Sunday in the Turkish capital of Ankara, a hospital statement said."
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Sunday, December 19, 2010 4:17 PM
ANKARA, Dec. 19, 2010 (Xinhua News Agency) -- Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu underwent a coronary by-pass surgery on Sunday in the Turkish capital of Ankara, a hospital statement said."
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Turkish authorities intensify search for ammunition in coup plot probe
"Turkish authorities intensify search for ammunition in coup plot probe
Authorities began moving large earth-moving machines Sunday into Istanbul’s Poyrazköy village as part of a continued search for ammunition whose existence was detailed in recently confiscated documents that were part of an alleged coup plan.
The excavation of the Poyrazköy cache began Friday on land belonging to the İSTEK Foundation, where similar hauls of weaponry were unearthed in previous searches."
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Authorities began moving large earth-moving machines Sunday into Istanbul’s Poyrazköy village as part of a continued search for ammunition whose existence was detailed in recently confiscated documents that were part of an alleged coup plan.
The excavation of the Poyrazköy cache began Friday on land belonging to the İSTEK Foundation, where similar hauls of weaponry were unearthed in previous searches."
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Unreconciled Differences: Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan
"Unreconciled Differences: Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan
By
Media Watch
During the Past century, there have been two major clashes in the Anatolia-Caucasus region, both resulting in the widespread slaughter and forced expulsion of innocent civilians from all sides. The first occurred when the strain of the Great War caused the collapse of both the Ottoman Empire and Czarist Russia.
The second conflict erupted between 1988 – 1994, when the disintegration of the Soviet Union left a temporary power vacuum in the Caucasus, and the new republics of Azerbaijan and Armenia battled over the sovereignty of Nagorno-Karabakh."
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Media Watch
During the Past century, there have been two major clashes in the Anatolia-Caucasus region, both resulting in the widespread slaughter and forced expulsion of innocent civilians from all sides. The first occurred when the strain of the Great War caused the collapse of both the Ottoman Empire and Czarist Russia.
The second conflict erupted between 1988 – 1994, when the disintegration of the Soviet Union left a temporary power vacuum in the Caucasus, and the new republics of Azerbaijan and Armenia battled over the sovereignty of Nagorno-Karabakh."
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AFP: Turkey unhappy with Israel-Cyprus deal
"Turkey unhappy with Israel-Cyprus deal
(AFP) – 9 hours ago
ANKARA — Turkey summoned the Israeli envoy to convey its unease over a deal between the Jewish state and Cyprus over economic rights in the Mediterranean, officials and media reports said on Sunday.
A senior diplomat told AFP that Ambassador Gaby Levy was summoned to the foreign ministry on Thursday, a day before the agreement was signed, but would not give other details."
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(AFP) – 9 hours ago
ANKARA — Turkey summoned the Israeli envoy to convey its unease over a deal between the Jewish state and Cyprus over economic rights in the Mediterranean, officials and media reports said on Sunday.
A senior diplomat told AFP that Ambassador Gaby Levy was summoned to the foreign ministry on Thursday, a day before the agreement was signed, but would not give other details."
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THY Istanbul airport storage contains treasure trove of lost objects
"THY Istanbul airport storage contains treasure trove of lost objects
In the rush from flight to flight, some airline passengers inevitably forget their personal belongings at their seats. Occupied minds, distractions and anxiety are the main reasons behind the situation, said Turkish Airlines, or THY’s, chief for the Misplaced Baggage Tracking Center at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport."
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In the rush from flight to flight, some airline passengers inevitably forget their personal belongings at their seats. Occupied minds, distractions and anxiety are the main reasons behind the situation, said Turkish Airlines, or THY’s, chief for the Misplaced Baggage Tracking Center at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport."
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Sunday, December 19, 2010
16th-Century Istanbul Mosque Gets Makeover - NYTimes.com
"Istanbul Mosque Gets ‘Majestic’ Makeover
By ANSEL MULLINS
Standing in the main sanctuary of Suleymaniye Mosque, Amin, a cleaner of the mosque’s carpets, raised his hands in joy. “It’s Suleymaniye, it’s muhtesem,” he said, using a Persian word meaning “majestic.” The reason for celebration: the completion of a three-year restoration of the 453-year-old imperial mosque. "
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By ANSEL MULLINS
Standing in the main sanctuary of Suleymaniye Mosque, Amin, a cleaner of the mosque’s carpets, raised his hands in joy. “It’s Suleymaniye, it’s muhtesem,” he said, using a Persian word meaning “majestic.” The reason for celebration: the completion of a three-year restoration of the 453-year-old imperial mosque. "
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The Kurdish question in Washington and Gülen factor
"The Kurdish question in Washington and Gülen factor
One could only have imagined that a representative from Turkey could share a podium with a representative from the Kurdistan Regional Government, or KRG, a couple of years ago – but such a meeting was conducted by the Middle East Institute, or MEI, in Washington just two weeks ago under very ordinary circumstances."
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One could only have imagined that a representative from Turkey could share a podium with a representative from the Kurdistan Regional Government, or KRG, a couple of years ago – but such a meeting was conducted by the Middle East Institute, or MEI, in Washington just two weeks ago under very ordinary circumstances."
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Turkey has the Potential to - WSJ.com
"Turkey has the Potential to Override Hot-Money Risks
By JOE PARKINSON
China may be grabbing the headlines, but one of the biggest winners of the financial crisis has been Turkey.
Its economy is surging—expanding 9% on the year in the 9 months to October, powered by an industrial sector firing on all cylinders. The auto industry is emerging as an alternative production hub, while free-spending consumers are sucking up easy credit from comfortably capitalized banks, helping to fire the boom. "
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By JOE PARKINSON
China may be grabbing the headlines, but one of the biggest winners of the financial crisis has been Turkey.
Its economy is surging—expanding 9% on the year in the 9 months to October, powered by an industrial sector firing on all cylinders. The auto industry is emerging as an alternative production hub, while free-spending consumers are sucking up easy credit from comfortably capitalized banks, helping to fire the boom. "
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Eating patterns of Turkish adolescents: a cross-sectional survey
"Eating patterns of Turkish adolescents: a cross-sectional survey
Adolescence is a crucial period for development of dietary behaviors that continue into adulthood and influence the risk of chronic diseases later in life. The aim of this study was to determine the eating patterns of adolescents'and their compliance with the Food Guide Pyramid."
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Adolescence is a crucial period for development of dietary behaviors that continue into adulthood and influence the risk of chronic diseases later in life. The aim of this study was to determine the eating patterns of adolescents'and their compliance with the Food Guide Pyramid."
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Relationship with Turkey 'more important than ever,' US president says
"Relationship with Turkey 'more important than ever,' US president says
The relationship between Turkey and the United States remains strong and is “more important than ever” in the wake of leaked U.S. diplomatic cables critical of some officials in Ankara, the U.S. president has said."
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The relationship between Turkey and the United States remains strong and is “more important than ever” in the wake of leaked U.S. diplomatic cables critical of some officials in Ankara, the U.S. president has said."
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Turkey finds explosives in Istanbul
"Turkey finds explosives in Istanbul
Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:29PM
Less than 200 retired and serving military officers are accused of attempting to oust Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (shown in the picture)'s Justice and Development Party or prevent it from carrying out its duties.
A map, found as part of a probe into alleged 'blackmail and military espionage,' has led Turkish investigators to a cache of bombs and ammunitions in Istanbul. "
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Sun Dec 19, 2010 2:29PM
Less than 200 retired and serving military officers are accused of attempting to oust Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (shown in the picture)'s Justice and Development Party or prevent it from carrying out its duties.
A map, found as part of a probe into alleged 'blackmail and military espionage,' has led Turkish investigators to a cache of bombs and ammunitions in Istanbul. "
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Gaza-bound activists arrive in Turkey
"Gaza-bound activists arrive in Turkey
Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:39AM
Asian People's Solidarity for Palestine (APSP) convoy arrived in the biggest town in the Turkish region on Sunday after travelling through Iran.
The caravan was warmly greeted with crowds of Turkish and Kurdish residents in the area. "
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Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:39AM
Asian People's Solidarity for Palestine (APSP) convoy arrived in the biggest town in the Turkish region on Sunday after travelling through Iran.
The caravan was warmly greeted with crowds of Turkish and Kurdish residents in the area. "
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Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu to undergo heart surgery for blocked artery - Winnipeg Free Press
"Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu to undergo heart surgery for blocked artery
By: The Associated Press
NICOSIA, Cyprus - Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu will undergo heart surgery in Turkey to clear a partially blocked artery, but talks to reunify the ethnically divided island will continue, officials said Sunday."
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By: The Associated Press
NICOSIA, Cyprus - Turkish Cypriot leader Dervis Eroglu will undergo heart surgery in Turkey to clear a partially blocked artery, but talks to reunify the ethnically divided island will continue, officials said Sunday."
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Who's who in the new party assembly of Turkey's main opposition
"Who's who in the new party assembly of Turkey's main opposition
With 46 new names and 21 female members, the new party assembly of Turkey’s main opposition has been described as a “dynamic and efficient” team that will help reshape the party’s polices. Republican People’s Party, or CHP, chief Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has replaced more than half of the assembly to boost his bid to return the CHP to the government."
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With 46 new names and 21 female members, the new party assembly of Turkey’s main opposition has been described as a “dynamic and efficient” team that will help reshape the party’s polices. Republican People’s Party, or CHP, chief Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has replaced more than half of the assembly to boost his bid to return the CHP to the government."
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Ottoman Istanbul comes to the screen
"Ottoman Istanbul comes to the screen
If the world had a heart where would it beat? If we could squeeze history into a single city, which city could bear this load? And if the long adventure of mankind were to be summarized, where would the most appropriate location for this scene be? According to a new documentary series, the answer is Istanbul."
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If the world had a heart where would it beat? If we could squeeze history into a single city, which city could bear this load? And if the long adventure of mankind were to be summarized, where would the most appropriate location for this scene be? According to a new documentary series, the answer is Istanbul."
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UPDATE 4-Turkey raises reserve requirements to curb hot money | Reuters
"UPDATE 4-Turkey raises reserve requirements to curb 'hot money'
By Daren Butler and Asli Kandemir
ISTANBUL, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank said on Friday it was raising banks' short-term lira reserve requirements and lowering long-term ratios to extend maturities in the banking system, in a further attempt to curb 'hot money' inflows."
More:UPDATE 4-Turkey raises reserve requirements to curb hot money | Reuters
By Daren Butler and Asli Kandemir
ISTANBUL, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank said on Friday it was raising banks' short-term lira reserve requirements and lowering long-term ratios to extend maturities in the banking system, in a further attempt to curb 'hot money' inflows."
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Turkish company looking to develop hothouse sector with new plant
"Turkish company looking to develop hothouse sector with new plant
MB Holding’s subsidiary Sultan Sera A.S, has begun a plan to develop the hothouse sector in Turkey with a hothouse covering 41,400 square meters. The project, which is receiving support from the Netherlands' Innovation Ministry, will make use of geothermal energy to help grow the plants"
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MB Holding’s subsidiary Sultan Sera A.S, has begun a plan to develop the hothouse sector in Turkey with a hothouse covering 41,400 square meters. The project, which is receiving support from the Netherlands' Innovation Ministry, will make use of geothermal energy to help grow the plants"
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