"Turkey edges towards Armenia ties
Mr Erdogan is pushing hard to get Turkey into the EU
Turkey has said it is ready to build 'political' relations with Armenia while experts investigate Yerevan's claims of a World War I 'genocide'.
Turkey does not have diplomatic ties with neighbouring Armenia, amid a row over the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915-1917. "
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Saturday, April 30, 2005
Turkish President Partially Vetoes Law - Forbes.com
"Turkish President Partially Vetoes Law
04.29.2005, 08:54 AM
President Ahmet Necdet Sezer on Friday vetoed one section of Turkey's tax reform law, but it was not expected to affect key loan discussions with the International Monetary Fund. "
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04.29.2005, 08:54 AM
President Ahmet Necdet Sezer on Friday vetoed one section of Turkey's tax reform law, but it was not expected to affect key loan discussions with the International Monetary Fund. "
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JTW News - Gul in Brussels for Turkey-EU meeting
"Gul in Brussels for Turkey-EU meeting
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul attends an EU Council meeting in Brussels that started Tuesday, the meeting of Turkey-European Union Partnership Council will discuss Ankara's performance on the road to EU membership. "
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Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul attends an EU Council meeting in Brussels that started Tuesday, the meeting of Turkey-European Union Partnership Council will discuss Ankara's performance on the road to EU membership. "
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Jerusalem Post | Turkey may establish relations with Armenia
"Turkey may establish relations with Armenia
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Turkey's prime minister said his country could establish political relations with Armenia if the two sides agree to jointly research the killings of Armenians during World War I, which Armenians say was a genocide, a newspaper reported Friday. "
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Turkey's prime minister said his country could establish political relations with Armenia if the two sides agree to jointly research the killings of Armenians during World War I, which Armenians say was a genocide, a newspaper reported Friday. "
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The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Despite the spat, Turkey and the U.S. need each other
"Despite the spat, Turkey and the U.S. need each other
By Mensur Akgun
Friday, April 29, 2005
A cursory Internet surfer may stumble upon hundreds of articles and comments on the poor state of current relations between Turkey and the United States. Most of these address the unfulfilled expectations of the American side, especially following the U.S. intervention in Iraq. More recent ones deal with the public mood in Turkey, which is not at all receptive to the policies of the Bush administration. "
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By Mensur Akgun
Friday, April 29, 2005
A cursory Internet surfer may stumble upon hundreds of articles and comments on the poor state of current relations between Turkey and the United States. Most of these address the unfulfilled expectations of the American side, especially following the U.S. intervention in Iraq. More recent ones deal with the public mood in Turkey, which is not at all receptive to the policies of the Bush administration. "
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Schroeder rules out new conditions for Turkey's EU accession talks - Irna
"Schroeder rules out new conditions for Turkey's EU accession talks Berlin, April 29, IRNA
Germany-Turkey-Schroeder
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has ruled out any new conditions for Turkey's accession talks with the European Union, due to take place on October 3, DPA reported Friday.
'There won't be any additional conditions,' Schroeder was quoted as saying on Turkish television.
Both sides have to remain committed to their pledges which were made last December, added the German leader who will visit Turkey this coming Wednesday.
Schroeder called on Ankara to finally implement the necessary political, economic and social reforms. "
Schroeder rules out new conditions for Turkey's EU accession talks - Irna
Germany-Turkey-Schroeder
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has ruled out any new conditions for Turkey's accession talks with the European Union, due to take place on October 3, DPA reported Friday.
'There won't be any additional conditions,' Schroeder was quoted as saying on Turkish television.
Both sides have to remain committed to their pledges which were made last December, added the German leader who will visit Turkey this coming Wednesday.
Schroeder called on Ankara to finally implement the necessary political, economic and social reforms. "
Schroeder rules out new conditions for Turkey's EU accession talks - Irna
Friday, April 29, 2005
PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - ARARAT MOUNTAIN HAMPERS WAY OF ARMENIAN BRANDY TO TURKISH MARKET
"ARARAT MOUNTAIN HAMPERS WAY OF ARMENIAN BRANDY TO TURKISH MARKET
29.04.2005 04:58
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Court of Intellectual Rights of Ankara rejected the claim of the Yerevan Brandy Factory against the resolution by the Turkish Patent Institute banning import of Armenian brandy to the Turkish market, Yerkir online reported. Its decision the court conditioned by the fact that �the image of Ararat Mountain printed on the label deludes the consumers�. According to the Turkish media, the Turkish Patent Institute being �well aware� that Armenians have �claims on Ararat Mountain and the territories adjacent to it� rejected the Armenian company on the basis of �variance of the patent request with the state order�. Turkey is afraid that the consumers of the commodities called �Ararat� will think that Ararat Mountain is located in Armenia. Due to the same reason Atom Egoyan�s film entitled �Ararat� was not shown in Turkey.
Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to 'PanARMENIAN.Net' "
PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - ARARAT MOUNTAIN HAMPERS WAY OF ARMENIAN BRANDY TO TURKISH MARKET
29.04.2005 04:58
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Court of Intellectual Rights of Ankara rejected the claim of the Yerevan Brandy Factory against the resolution by the Turkish Patent Institute banning import of Armenian brandy to the Turkish market, Yerkir online reported. Its decision the court conditioned by the fact that �the image of Ararat Mountain printed on the label deludes the consumers�. According to the Turkish media, the Turkish Patent Institute being �well aware� that Armenians have �claims on Ararat Mountain and the territories adjacent to it� rejected the Armenian company on the basis of �variance of the patent request with the state order�. Turkey is afraid that the consumers of the commodities called �Ararat� will think that Ararat Mountain is located in Armenia. Due to the same reason Atom Egoyan�s film entitled �Ararat� was not shown in Turkey.
Reproduction in full or in part is prohibited without reference to 'PanARMENIAN.Net' "
PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - ARARAT MOUNTAIN HAMPERS WAY OF ARMENIAN BRANDY TO TURKISH MARKET
Prof. Dr. Ozdemir: We Want To Discuss Events Of 1915 With Our Interlocutors
"Prof. Dr. Ozdemir: We Want To Discuss Events Of 1915 With Our Interlocutors
Published: 4/28/2005
ANKARA - Turkish Institute of History (TTK) Armenian Studies Chairman Prof. Dr. Hikmet Ozdemir said on Thursday that they wanted to discuss the events of 1915 with their interlocutors. "
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Published: 4/28/2005
ANKARA - Turkish Institute of History (TTK) Armenian Studies Chairman Prof. Dr. Hikmet Ozdemir said on Thursday that they wanted to discuss the events of 1915 with their interlocutors. "
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JTW Comment - The Double Standard (On Turkish-EU Relations)
"The Double Standard (On Turkish-EU Relations)
Sami Kohen
Columnist Sami Kohen comments on Turkish-EU relations. A summary of his column is as follows:
�Hurriyet�s headline yesterday read: �The Paris Criteria.� Below the headline was a detailed account of how the French police attacked and beat a group of high school students two weeks ago. The French press almost succeeded in covering up the beatings, but thanks to Choc magazine, the scandal was made public. "
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Sami Kohen
Columnist Sami Kohen comments on Turkish-EU relations. A summary of his column is as follows:
�Hurriyet�s headline yesterday read: �The Paris Criteria.� Below the headline was a detailed account of how the French police attacked and beat a group of high school students two weeks ago. The French press almost succeeded in covering up the beatings, but thanks to Choc magazine, the scandal was made public. "
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STUFF : Televised explanation of haka woos Turkish audience
"Televised explanation of haka woos Turkish audience
29 April 2005
By IAN STUART
DUBAI: An audience of up to 30 million Turkish people have been convinced the traditional Maori haka is not offensive in a live television show and this may pave the way for the war dance to be part of future Anzac services at Gallipoli.
No haka was officially part of the programme but some Turkish observers suggested it was offensive and was not wanted at the services. "
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29 April 2005
By IAN STUART
DUBAI: An audience of up to 30 million Turkish people have been convinced the traditional Maori haka is not offensive in a live television show and this may pave the way for the war dance to be part of future Anzac services at Gallipoli.
No haka was officially part of the programme but some Turkish observers suggested it was offensive and was not wanted at the services. "
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Turks.US - EU calls on Armenians to set up joint committee with Turkey
"EU calls on Armenians to set up joint committee with Turkey
Wednesday, April 27 2005 @ 06:25 AM Central Daylight Time
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The EP declaration described the years of WWI as a dark period for all citizens of the Ottoman Empire.
Eighty members of the European Parliament have signed a declaration calling on the Armenian head of state Robert Kocharyan to accept a Turkish proposal to set up a joint committee to discuss allegations that the Ottoman empire committed acts of genocide against its Armenian citizens. "
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Wednesday, April 27 2005 @ 06:25 AM Central Daylight Time
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The EP declaration described the years of WWI as a dark period for all citizens of the Ottoman Empire.
Eighty members of the European Parliament have signed a declaration calling on the Armenian head of state Robert Kocharyan to accept a Turkish proposal to set up a joint committee to discuss allegations that the Ottoman empire committed acts of genocide against its Armenian citizens. "
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PKK blunder in the US terror report
"PKK blunder in the US terror report
The US annual terrorism report made a blunder in reference to the terrorist organisation PKK saying that the group�s aim was to set up an independent and democratic Kurdish state.
April 28� Another outlawed organisation, the leftists revolutionary DHKP/C was also cited by the report as being a terrorist group."
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The US annual terrorism report made a blunder in reference to the terrorist organisation PKK saying that the group�s aim was to set up an independent and democratic Kurdish state.
April 28� Another outlawed organisation, the leftists revolutionary DHKP/C was also cited by the report as being a terrorist group."
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Turkish Daily News - Ankara proud of Dervis�s UN post
"Ankara proud of Dervis�s UN post
Thursday, April 28, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Both the Turkish Prime Ministry and the Foreign Ministry described the naming of Turkish Parliament member Kemal Dervis as head of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as �a source of pride.� "
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Thursday, April 28, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Both the Turkish Prime Ministry and the Foreign Ministry described the naming of Turkish Parliament member Kemal Dervis as head of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) as �a source of pride.� "
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Taipei Times - Another version of history
"Another version of history
By Burak Gursel
Thursday, Apr 28, 2005,Page 8
I must say I was not surprised when I read Charles Tannock's article ('Turkey, Armenia and the heavy burden of memories,' April 23, page 9), since it contained the usual one-sided and unfounded allegations by the Armenians.
After reading the article I felt that the readers of the Taipei Times had to learn the truth about these allegations."
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By Burak Gursel
Thursday, Apr 28, 2005,Page 8
I must say I was not surprised when I read Charles Tannock's article ('Turkey, Armenia and the heavy burden of memories,' April 23, page 9), since it contained the usual one-sided and unfounded allegations by the Armenians.
After reading the article I felt that the readers of the Taipei Times had to learn the truth about these allegations."
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Turkey Issues Russia Diplomatic Notes on So Called Genocide
"Turkey Issues Russia Diplomatic Notes on So Called Genocide
By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Thursday 28, 2005
zaman.com
The Turkish Foreign Ministry delivered a diplomatic note protesting a resolution in favor of the alleged Armenian genocide by the Russian Federation Federal Parliament, the Duma, on April 22."
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By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Thursday 28, 2005
zaman.com
The Turkish Foreign Ministry delivered a diplomatic note protesting a resolution in favor of the alleged Armenian genocide by the Russian Federation Federal Parliament, the Duma, on April 22."
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JTW News - Erdogan praises, warns both the EU and US
"Erdogan praises, warns both the EU and US
* 'The EU shouldn't keep raising irrelevant issues'
* 'Communication between Turkey and the US should be clear'
ANKARA - Turkey is aware of its responsibilities and values its relations with both the European Union and the U.S. but expects the same consideration in return, said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday at a ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party parliamentary group meeting.
He stated that the AK Party government has proved that the EU goal is attainable, and said that the government won't turn back. �I can't understand the claims saying the government has been overcome by laziness,� he added. "
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* 'The EU shouldn't keep raising irrelevant issues'
* 'Communication between Turkey and the US should be clear'
ANKARA - Turkey is aware of its responsibilities and values its relations with both the European Union and the U.S. but expects the same consideration in return, said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday at a ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party parliamentary group meeting.
He stated that the AK Party government has proved that the EU goal is attainable, and said that the government won't turn back. �I can't understand the claims saying the government has been overcome by laziness,� he added. "
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JTW News - In policy shift, Ankara turns tables to criticize the European Union
"In policy shift, Ankara turns tables to criticize the European Union
View: Zeynep Gurcanli
This week's partnership council meeting between Turkey and European Union could be described as a cornerstone in the critical process towards the beginning of Ankara's accession negotiations, scheduled for Oct. 3.
During the meeting in Luxembourg, the Turkish government changed its strategy towards the European Union, abandoning a defensive stance in favor of a more aggressive approach to the criticisms of the Union. Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, who represented Turkey at the partnership council meeting, faced all the criticisms and expectations of European ministers on human rights, religious minority rights, and Cyprus, by underlining the EU's own deficiencies in all these fields."
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View: Zeynep Gurcanli
This week's partnership council meeting between Turkey and European Union could be described as a cornerstone in the critical process towards the beginning of Ankara's accession negotiations, scheduled for Oct. 3.
During the meeting in Luxembourg, the Turkish government changed its strategy towards the European Union, abandoning a defensive stance in favor of a more aggressive approach to the criticisms of the Union. Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, who represented Turkey at the partnership council meeting, faced all the criticisms and expectations of European ministers on human rights, religious minority rights, and Cyprus, by underlining the EU's own deficiencies in all these fields."
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Turkish Daily News - Turkish Cypriot Parliament to vote on new gov�t
"Turkish Cypriot Parliament to vote on new gov�t
Thursday, April 28, 2005
New government urges Turkish Cypriot people towards an integrated support for achieving governmental goals
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Members of the Turkish Cypriot Republican Assembly are to vote today on a new coalition government for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) that defines itself as �a reconstruction government.� "
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Thursday, April 28, 2005
New government urges Turkish Cypriot people towards an integrated support for achieving governmental goals
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Members of the Turkish Cypriot Republican Assembly are to vote today on a new coalition government for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) that defines itself as �a reconstruction government.� "
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Thursday, April 28, 2005
[ www.armenialiberty.org ] Wednesday 27, April 2005
"Turkey Insists On End To Armenian Campaign For Genocide Recognition
(AFP) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday an Armenian campaign to have the massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turks recognized internationally as genocide is an obstacle to establishing formal relations between the two neighbors. "
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(AFP) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday an Armenian campaign to have the massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turks recognized internationally as genocide is an obstacle to establishing formal relations between the two neighbors. "
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Turkey wants Australian Gallipoli help - Breaking News - http://www.smh.com.au
"Turkey wants Australian Gallipoli help
April 28, 2005 - 5:34AM
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Turkey's prime minister called for experts from Australia and New Zealand to help with a project to upgrade a memorial park set on the site of the World War I Gallipoli battle.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the park needed new roads, more parking and additional accommodations in Canakkale, the northwestern Turkish town near the old battlefield."
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Turkey's prime minister called for experts from Australia and New Zealand to help with a project to upgrade a memorial park set on the site of the World War I Gallipoli battle.
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the park needed new roads, more parking and additional accommodations in Canakkale, the northwestern Turkish town near the old battlefield."
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Turks.US - Juncker: "We try all diplomatic canals for Turkish Cypriots"
"Juncker: 'We try all diplomatic canals for Turkish Cypriots'
Wednesday, April 27 2005 @ 06:02 PM Central Daylight Time
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'We try all diplomatic canals for implementation of European Union (EU) decision on Turkish Cypriots,' Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday. Luxembourg holds the rotating EU presidency. "
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Wednesday, April 27 2005 @ 06:02 PM Central Daylight Time
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'We try all diplomatic canals for implementation of European Union (EU) decision on Turkish Cypriots,' Luxembourg's Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday. Luxembourg holds the rotating EU presidency. "
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BBC NEWS | Europe | UN post for Turkish ex-minister
"UN post for Turkish ex-minister
Kofi Annan says Kemal Dervis has a proven track record
Turkey's former finance minister Kemal Dervis has been nominated to lead the United Nations Development Programme.
It is the first time the administrator of the UN's largest independently funded agency has been chosen from outside the major donor nations. "
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Kofi Annan says Kemal Dervis has a proven track record
Turkey's former finance minister Kemal Dervis has been nominated to lead the United Nations Development Programme.
It is the first time the administrator of the UN's largest independently funded agency has been chosen from outside the major donor nations. "
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FT.com / Europe / Brussels briefing - Erdogan fights back against critics of EU accession
"Erdogan fights back against critics of EU accession
By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: April 27 2005 18:06 | Last updated: April 27 2005 18:06
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's prime minister, on Wednesday defended reform aimed at preparing for European Union in an attempt to regain the leadership initiative after weeks of mounting criticism at home and abroad.
Insisting that Turkey was not wavering from reform Mr Erdogan said: 'I want to state clearly that there is no slowing down. I cannot understand those who claim that we have slowed down our membership process. Even our opponents cannot deny that we are closer to the EU now than we have ever been.' "
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By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: April 27 2005 18:06 | Last updated: April 27 2005 18:06
Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey's prime minister, on Wednesday defended reform aimed at preparing for European Union in an attempt to regain the leadership initiative after weeks of mounting criticism at home and abroad.
Insisting that Turkey was not wavering from reform Mr Erdogan said: 'I want to state clearly that there is no slowing down. I cannot understand those who claim that we have slowed down our membership process. Even our opponents cannot deny that we are closer to the EU now than we have ever been.' "
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Erdogan calls for end to genocide claims
"Erdogan calls for end to genocide claims
The Turkish Prime Minister said the history of the Turks has never made them bow down.
April 27 - Turkey�s Prime Minister has called on the Armenian head of the state Robert Kocharyan to end the claims of genocide before the two counties could start diplomatic relations."
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The Turkish Prime Minister said the history of the Turks has never made them bow down.
April 27 - Turkey�s Prime Minister has called on the Armenian head of the state Robert Kocharyan to end the claims of genocide before the two counties could start diplomatic relations."
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Wednesday, April 27, 2005
The Daily Telegraph | Howard's defence rubbished by Turks
"Howard's defence rubbished by Turks
By BILL SELLARS at Gallipoli
April 28, 2005
TURKS living on the Gallipoli Peninsula are outraged with the garbage left by Australians and New Zealanders who attended Monday's Dawn Service, labelling it a disgrace.
But as Turkish park workers yesterday struggled to clean up the historic battlefield, Prime Minister John Howard said the 17,000 tourists had been great ambassadors for Australia."
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By BILL SELLARS at Gallipoli
April 28, 2005
TURKS living on the Gallipoli Peninsula are outraged with the garbage left by Australians and New Zealanders who attended Monday's Dawn Service, labelling it a disgrace.
But as Turkish park workers yesterday struggled to clean up the historic battlefield, Prime Minister John Howard said the 17,000 tourists had been great ambassadors for Australia."
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icKent - Turkish delights
"Turkish delights Apr 29 2005
* Laura Kendall
THERE we were, right in the heart of Istanbul's old town, Sultanahmet, congratulating ourselves on booking a hotel a stone's throw from the city's main attractions.
At 5am the following morning, however, we were less than impressed.There is, as it turns out, a downside to basing yourself a short walk from one of the world's most important mosques: the dawn call to prayer.
We were jolted from sleep by haunting - and extremely loud - Arabic verses blaring from the Blue Mosque's enormous speakers across the still city streets."
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* Laura Kendall
THERE we were, right in the heart of Istanbul's old town, Sultanahmet, congratulating ourselves on booking a hotel a stone's throw from the city's main attractions.
At 5am the following morning, however, we were less than impressed.There is, as it turns out, a downside to basing yourself a short walk from one of the world's most important mosques: the dawn call to prayer.
We were jolted from sleep by haunting - and extremely loud - Arabic verses blaring from the Blue Mosque's enormous speakers across the still city streets."
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Gul: Do you Hear our Call regarding Cyprus?
"Gul: Do you Hear our Call regarding Cyprus?
By Selcuk Gultasli
Published: Wednesday 27, 2005
zaman.com
Within the framework of the 44th session of the Partnership Council, the toplevel decision body between Turkey and the European Union (EU), Turkey conveyed all its grievences to Brussels yesterday. "
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By Selcuk Gultasli
Published: Wednesday 27, 2005
zaman.com
Within the framework of the 44th session of the Partnership Council, the toplevel decision body between Turkey and the European Union (EU), Turkey conveyed all its grievences to Brussels yesterday. "
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Armenia Consents to Negotiate Without 'Pre-Condition'
"Armenia Consents to Negotiate Without 'Pre-Condition'
By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Wednesday 27, 2005
zaman.com
Armenian President Robert Kocharian responded with 'let us meet without any pre-conditions' to the suggestion of 'establishing a joint commission of historians and other experts' made by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the so-called Armenian allegations. "
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By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Wednesday 27, 2005
zaman.com
Armenian President Robert Kocharian responded with 'let us meet without any pre-conditions' to the suggestion of 'establishing a joint commission of historians and other experts' made by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the so-called Armenian allegations. "
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Reuters AlertNet - Turkish police defuse bomb beneath major bridge
"Turkish police defuse bomb beneath major bridge
27 Apr 2005 09:53:56 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, April 27 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities on Wednesday defused a bomb left beneath a heavily used bridge across Istanbul's historic Golden Horn estuary, the state-run Anatolian news agency said.
The Halic Bridge was closed to traffic while bomb disposal experts examined a suspicious-looking package found at one of the pillars supporting the bridge, Anatolian said. "
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27 Apr 2005 09:53:56 GMT
Source: Reuters
ISTANBUL, April 27 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities on Wednesday defused a bomb left beneath a heavily used bridge across Istanbul's historic Golden Horn estuary, the state-run Anatolian news agency said.
The Halic Bridge was closed to traffic while bomb disposal experts examined a suspicious-looking package found at one of the pillars supporting the bridge, Anatolian said. "
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EU urges further reforms in Turkey
"EU urges further reforms in Turkey
In Short:
Faster reforms mean faster results, Ankara was reminded by the EU on 26 April. 'There is much to do on our part,' the Turkish foreign minister conceded at the press conference of the EU-Turkey Association Council."
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In Short:
Faster reforms mean faster results, Ankara was reminded by the EU on 26 April. 'There is much to do on our part,' the Turkish foreign minister conceded at the press conference of the EU-Turkey Association Council."
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Turkish Daily News - EU issues pre-talks warning to Turkey
"EU issues pre-talks warning to Turkey
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
In the last high-level review prior to start of accession talks in October, top EU officials tell Turkey to speed up reform efforts and sign Cyprus protocol
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Having reviewed Turkish preparations for the upcoming accession talks, the European Union pressed Turkey yesterday for an early signing of a protocol extending Turkey's customs union deal with the bloc to new members, including Greek Cyprus that Ankara does not recognize, and highlighted a number of areas where it said more political reform was necessary. "
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Wednesday, April 27, 2005
In the last high-level review prior to start of accession talks in October, top EU officials tell Turkey to speed up reform efforts and sign Cyprus protocol
ANKARA � Turkish Daily News
Having reviewed Turkish preparations for the upcoming accession talks, the European Union pressed Turkey yesterday for an early signing of a protocol extending Turkey's customs union deal with the bloc to new members, including Greek Cyprus that Ankara does not recognize, and highlighted a number of areas where it said more political reform was necessary. "
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Turkish Daily News - New Zealand glad to share quake knowledge with Turkey
"New Zealand glad to share quake knowledge with Turkey
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark's visit to Turkey on the occasion of a dawn service at Anzac Cove marking the anniversary of the World War I Allied forces Gallipoli landings over the weekend has offered a chance for the two countries to recall and review an unfortunate geographical characteristic that two distant countries have in common, their susceptibility to earthquakes. "
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Wednesday, April 27, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark's visit to Turkey on the occasion of a dawn service at Anzac Cove marking the anniversary of the World War I Allied forces Gallipoli landings over the weekend has offered a chance for the two countries to recall and review an unfortunate geographical characteristic that two distant countries have in common, their susceptibility to earthquakes. "
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icWales - Turkey's EU challenge
"Turkey's EU challenge Apr 27 2005
Aled Blake, Western Mail
THE Turkish ambassador to the UK will be in Cardiff tomorrow giving a talk at the city's Temple of Peace.
Ambassador Akin Alptuna and Professor Nigel Foster of Cardiff University will discuss Turkey's proposed membership of the European Union and the challenges and opportunities presented.
A deal paving the way for Turkey to join the EU was struck last year. It has wanted to join the organisation for more than 40 years."
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Aled Blake, Western Mail
THE Turkish ambassador to the UK will be in Cardiff tomorrow giving a talk at the city's Temple of Peace.
Ambassador Akin Alptuna and Professor Nigel Foster of Cardiff University will discuss Turkey's proposed membership of the European Union and the challenges and opportunities presented.
A deal paving the way for Turkey to join the EU was struck last year. It has wanted to join the organisation for more than 40 years."
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JTW News - "Armenian Reply is Full of Tricks"
"�Armenian Reply is Full of Tricks�
The Armenian Head of State Robert Kocharyan has responded to a letter from the Turkish Prime Minister calling for a joint committee to study the issue of the so-called genocide.^
Ankara says it is wary of the wording of the offer, which leaves many issues not addressed.
The letter said that Armenia was ready to establish relations with Ankara without any conditions, however Armenian leader implies many conditions and tricks."
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The Armenian Head of State Robert Kocharyan has responded to a letter from the Turkish Prime Minister calling for a joint committee to study the issue of the so-called genocide.^
Ankara says it is wary of the wording of the offer, which leaves many issues not addressed.
The letter said that Armenia was ready to establish relations with Ankara without any conditions, however Armenian leader implies many conditions and tricks."
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Another Example Of Brutality Of The Armenians Against Turks...
"Another Example Of Brutality Of The Armenians Against Turks...
Published: 4/26/2005
ERZURUM - ''The Armenians, who are accusing Turks of massacre and trying to convince the world with their lies, treated inhumanly Turkish captives during the World War I and burnt most of these captives to death'', Associate Professor Cemil Kutlu of History Department of Ataturk University, said on Tuesday. "
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Published: 4/26/2005
ERZURUM - ''The Armenians, who are accusing Turks of massacre and trying to convince the world with their lies, treated inhumanly Turkish captives during the World War I and burnt most of these captives to death'', Associate Professor Cemil Kutlu of History Department of Ataturk University, said on Tuesday. "
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Reporters on the Job | csmonitor.com:Women and Islam in Turkey
"Reporters on the Job
� Women and Islam in Turkey : Correspondent Yigal Schleifer decided to work on today's story about the growing role of women in Turkey's mosques, because 'it's a story that's very reflective of Turkey's larger effort of coming to terms with the role of religion in the public sphere,' he says."
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� Women and Islam in Turkey : Correspondent Yigal Schleifer decided to work on today's story about the growing role of women in Turkey's mosques, because 'it's a story that's very reflective of Turkey's larger effort of coming to terms with the role of religion in the public sphere,' he says."
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FT.com / Europe / Brussels briefing - Ankara warned of European Union concerns
"Ankara warned of European Union concerns
By Daniel Dombey in Luxembourg and Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: April 26 2005 17:34 | Last updated: April 26 2005 17:34
Senior European Union officials hit at Turkey's human rights record on Tuesday as concern grows that the country's rising nationalist sentiment is damaging its membership prospects and fuelling the anti-Turkish mood in France ahead of the constitutional referendum there. "
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By Daniel Dombey in Luxembourg and Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: April 26 2005 17:34 | Last updated: April 26 2005 17:34
Senior European Union officials hit at Turkey's human rights record on Tuesday as concern grows that the country's rising nationalist sentiment is damaging its membership prospects and fuelling the anti-Turkish mood in France ahead of the constitutional referendum there. "
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Turkish - U.S. Relations Discussed At Colombia University
"Turkish - U.S. Relations Discussed At Colombia University
Published: 4/26/2005
NEW YORK - Turkish-U.S. relations can be shown as an example, Egemen Bagis, a MP from the Justice & Development Party (AKP), said on Monday.
Taking the floor in a panel discussion on Turkish-U.S. relations in New York, Bagis touched on developments regarding Iraq, and said, ''we share the same approach with the United States as regards to establish a stable and democratic Iraq, which has territorial integrity and political unity.'' "
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Published: 4/26/2005
NEW YORK - Turkish-U.S. relations can be shown as an example, Egemen Bagis, a MP from the Justice & Development Party (AKP), said on Monday.
Taking the floor in a panel discussion on Turkish-U.S. relations in New York, Bagis touched on developments regarding Iraq, and said, ''we share the same approach with the United States as regards to establish a stable and democratic Iraq, which has territorial integrity and political unity.'' "
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SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Turkish group protests Schwarzenegger over Armenian genocide statement
"Turkish group protests Schwarzenegger over Armenian genocide statement
ASSOCIATED PRESS
1:01 p.m. April 26, 2005
ANKARA, Turkey � A Turkish group uniting hundreds of businesses and organizations demanded Tuesday that Arnold Schwarzenegger's movies be banned from Turkish television to protest the California governor's use of the term genocide to describe the massacre of Armenians by Turks during World War I. "
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ASSOCIATED PRESS
1:01 p.m. April 26, 2005
ANKARA, Turkey � A Turkish group uniting hundreds of businesses and organizations demanded Tuesday that Arnold Schwarzenegger's movies be banned from Turkish television to protest the California governor's use of the term genocide to describe the massacre of Armenians by Turks during World War I. "
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UNDP News Bulletins:"UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan nominates former Turkish Finance Minister Kemal Dervis to head UNDP
"UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan nominates former Turkish Finance Minister Kemal Dervis to head UNDP
UNDP Executive Board and General Assembly must confirm successor to current UNDP Administrator Mark Malloch Brown
United Nations, 26 April 2005 �In a letter to the President of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Secretary-General Kofi Annan today submitted the name of Kemal Dervis, a former Finance Minister of Turkey and former senior World Bank official, as his preferred candidate for the post of UNDP Administrator. "
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UNDP Executive Board and General Assembly must confirm successor to current UNDP Administrator Mark Malloch Brown
United Nations, 26 April 2005 �In a letter to the President of the Executive Board of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Secretary-General Kofi Annan today submitted the name of Kemal Dervis, a former Finance Minister of Turkey and former senior World Bank official, as his preferred candidate for the post of UNDP Administrator. "
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Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Howard agrees to Turkish studies - National - www.theage.com.au
"Howard agrees to Turkish studies
By James Button
Europe correspondent
Gallipoli
April 27, 2005
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The Australian Government will fund two engineering and archaeological studies to safeguard the preservation of the Gallipoli site where Australian soldiers fought 90 years ago, Prime Minister John Howard said yesterday.
But Mr Howard, who spoke after meeting the Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Erdogan, said the listing of the site on the Australian heritage register would not occur because Turkey had expressed concern that this would infringe on their natural sovereignty. Mr Howard had previously suggested the listing of the site, but he said he had done so subject to discussions with the Turkish Government."
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By James Button
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Gallipoli
April 27, 2005
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The Australian Government will fund two engineering and archaeological studies to safeguard the preservation of the Gallipoli site where Australian soldiers fought 90 years ago, Prime Minister John Howard said yesterday.
But Mr Howard, who spoke after meeting the Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Erdogan, said the listing of the site on the Australian heritage register would not occur because Turkey had expressed concern that this would infringe on their natural sovereignty. Mr Howard had previously suggested the listing of the site, but he said he had done so subject to discussions with the Turkish Government."
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Bush Supports Turkey's Offer for Joint Commission on Armenian Issue
"Bush Supports Turkey's Offer for Joint Commission on Armenian Issue
By Foreign News Desk
Published: Tuesday 26, 2005
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US President George W. Bush did not mention the word 'genocide' when referring to the incidents that occurred in 1915 in his statement issued on April 24 for the commemorations of the so-called Armenian genocide. "
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Published: Tuesday 26, 2005
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US President George W. Bush did not mention the word 'genocide' when referring to the incidents that occurred in 1915 in his statement issued on April 24 for the commemorations of the so-called Armenian genocide. "
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EUbusiness - EU presses Turkey over reforms, but says talks on track
"EU presses Turkey over reforms, but says talks on trackDocument Actions Abdullah Gul, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister - Photo Council of the European Union26/04/2005
The European Union urged Turkey Tuesday to press ahead with implementing key reforms needed to meet EU standards, but reassured it that plans to start membership talks in October remained on track. The EU's presidency said notably it wass confident the vast Muslim country would sign an accord extending a customs union with the EU to include 10 states which joined the bloc last year, including the divided island of Cyprus. "
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The European Union urged Turkey Tuesday to press ahead with implementing key reforms needed to meet EU standards, but reassured it that plans to start membership talks in October remained on track. The EU's presidency said notably it wass confident the vast Muslim country would sign an accord extending a customs union with the EU to include 10 states which joined the bloc last year, including the divided island of Cyprus. "
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Tough EU message for Turkey
"Tough EU message for Turkey
TURKEY must do more to push through political reforms ahead of its planned membership talks with the European Union later this year, EU foreign ministers agreed yesterday ahead of talks with their Turkish counterpart.
The ministers, meeting in Luxembourg, called for an early signing of an agreement extending Turkey�s customs union with the EU to all new member states, saying it would be �an important step towards normalisation of the relations between Turkey and all EU member states, including the Republic of Cyprus�.
They also expressed concern about the lack of progress on religious freedom and minority rights, and called on the Ankara government to ensure full civilian control of Turkey�s powerful military."
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TURKEY must do more to push through political reforms ahead of its planned membership talks with the European Union later this year, EU foreign ministers agreed yesterday ahead of talks with their Turkish counterpart.
The ministers, meeting in Luxembourg, called for an early signing of an agreement extending Turkey�s customs union with the EU to all new member states, saying it would be �an important step towards normalisation of the relations between Turkey and all EU member states, including the Republic of Cyprus�.
They also expressed concern about the lack of progress on religious freedom and minority rights, and called on the Ankara government to ensure full civilian control of Turkey�s powerful military."
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Turkish Daily News - Turkey protests flag burning in Brussels
"Turkey protests flag burning in Brussels
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkey delivered a note to Belgium protesting an Armenian demonstration in Brussels on Sunday, where demonstrators burned a Turkish flag.
The note of protest was delivered by the Turkish Embassy in Brussels to the Belgian Foreign Ministry yesterday, the Anatolia news agency reported. Turkey complained in the note that Belgian police remained indifferent as a Turkish flag was burned right in front of them. "
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Tuesday, April 26, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkey delivered a note to Belgium protesting an Armenian demonstration in Brussels on Sunday, where demonstrators burned a Turkish flag.
The note of protest was delivered by the Turkish Embassy in Brussels to the Belgian Foreign Ministry yesterday, the Anatolia news agency reported. Turkey complained in the note that Belgian police remained indifferent as a Turkish flag was burned right in front of them. "
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Turkey-EU Partnership Council Convenes
"Turkey-EU Partnership Council Convenes
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Tuesday 26, 2005
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The Turkey-European Union (EU) Partnership Council, the highest decision-making body, will convene for its 44th session in Luxembourg.
The Council meeting bares a great deal of importance because it will meet before the start of Turkey's membership negotiations with the Union on October 3 and also after the December 17 summit in which Turkey was given a date for the start of negotiations. "
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By Cihan News Agency
Published: Tuesday 26, 2005
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The Turkey-European Union (EU) Partnership Council, the highest decision-making body, will convene for its 44th session in Luxembourg.
The Council meeting bares a great deal of importance because it will meet before the start of Turkey's membership negotiations with the Union on October 3 and also after the December 17 summit in which Turkey was given a date for the start of negotiations. "
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SetTimes: EU Urges Turkey to Step Up Reforms Ahead of Membership Talks
SETimes.com"EU Urges Turkey to Step Up Reforms Ahead of Membership Talks"
Where Should we Begin on the Armenian Question?
"Where Should we Begin on the Armenian Question?
Just as the Greek Cypriots rejected the Annan Plan without suffering harm after guaranteeing their membership in the European Union (EU), the Armenians also have taken important positions on the so-called 'genocide' issue and are cool to the offer of discussing the issue with Turkey, expecting many gestures from Turkey nowadays to solve the problem, having received implicit support from the EU on the issue. Turkey, which was late over Cyprus, is now facing a similar situation over the Armenian issue. "
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Just as the Greek Cypriots rejected the Annan Plan without suffering harm after guaranteeing their membership in the European Union (EU), the Armenians also have taken important positions on the so-called 'genocide' issue and are cool to the offer of discussing the issue with Turkey, expecting many gestures from Turkey nowadays to solve the problem, having received implicit support from the EU on the issue. Turkey, which was late over Cyprus, is now facing a similar situation over the Armenian issue. "
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Update 1: Turkey Raises Taxes on Luxury Goods - Forbes.com
"Turkey Raises Taxes on Luxury Goods
04.26.2005, 07:42 AM
The Turkish government boosted taxes on luxury goods to 20 percent Tuesday in a bid to curb the country's growing current account deficit.
The increase in the 'special consumption tax' was decided by the Cabinet on Monday and came into effect Tuesday.
Taxes were increased from 6.7 percent to 20 percent on some 60 goods considered to be luxury items, including books, hairspray, shaving cream and manicure and pedicure products. The list also includes fur, caviar, precious stones, glassware, silverware, video cameras, caviar, cordless telephones, perfumes and cosmetics. "
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04.26.2005, 07:42 AM
The Turkish government boosted taxes on luxury goods to 20 percent Tuesday in a bid to curb the country's growing current account deficit.
The increase in the 'special consumption tax' was decided by the Cabinet on Monday and came into effect Tuesday.
Taxes were increased from 6.7 percent to 20 percent on some 60 goods considered to be luxury items, including books, hairspray, shaving cream and manicure and pedicure products. The list also includes fur, caviar, precious stones, glassware, silverware, video cameras, caviar, cordless telephones, perfumes and cosmetics. "
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Life & Leisure News Article | Reuters.com
"Turks Confront Dark Chapter of Armenian Massacres
Tue Apr 26, 2005 09:07 AM ET
By Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The secret guarded by Turkish writer Fethiye Cetin's family for three generations is now helping to break a nation's silence over one of its darkest eras.
Cetin's late grandmother Seher was not the typical Muslim woman she seemed. She was born with the name Heranoush, the daughter of Christian Armenians before internecine violence during World War One tore the family apart. "
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Tue Apr 26, 2005 09:07 AM ET
By Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The secret guarded by Turkish writer Fethiye Cetin's family for three generations is now helping to break a nation's silence over one of its darkest eras.
Cetin's late grandmother Seher was not the typical Muslim woman she seemed. She was born with the name Heranoush, the daughter of Christian Armenians before internecine violence during World War One tore the family apart. "
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Turks.US - Sparking an anti-Turkish sentiment in international circles
"Sparking an anti-Turkish sentiment in international circles
Tuesday, April 26 2005 @ 06:42 AM Central Daylight Time
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Following the 90th anniversary of the so-called Armenian genocide that was celebrated around the world, Sunday, Turkey is taking decisive action to quell these accusations in fear that it could spark an anti-Turkish sentiment in international circles.
Ankara is urging public agencies and civic groups to launch an 'all-out effort' against the damaging allegations."
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Tuesday, April 26 2005 @ 06:42 AM Central Daylight Time
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Following the 90th anniversary of the so-called Armenian genocide that was celebrated around the world, Sunday, Turkey is taking decisive action to quell these accusations in fear that it could spark an anti-Turkish sentiment in international circles.
Ankara is urging public agencies and civic groups to launch an 'all-out effort' against the damaging allegations."
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The Daily Collegian - The Hookah revolution
"The Hookah revolution
By Yousef Munayyer, Collegian columnist
April 26, 2005
You may have seen them on campus and you may even be smoking out of one right now. The hookah, also known as the argile, shisha, nargile, hubbly-bubbly and so on, has caught fire on this campus like a freshly lit coal.
Perhaps some of you have no idea what I'm talking about. The hookah is a water pipe used to smoke flavored tobacco (or other things, but what you do with your hookah is your business). Its origins are not quite clear. We can say with some degree of certainty that it originates somewhere between India and Iran, but exactly where is unsure. It is evident that the hookah met the western world through the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Arab lands in which the Hookah was popular."
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By Yousef Munayyer, Collegian columnist
April 26, 2005
You may have seen them on campus and you may even be smoking out of one right now. The hookah, also known as the argile, shisha, nargile, hubbly-bubbly and so on, has caught fire on this campus like a freshly lit coal.
Perhaps some of you have no idea what I'm talking about. The hookah is a water pipe used to smoke flavored tobacco (or other things, but what you do with your hookah is your business). Its origins are not quite clear. We can say with some degree of certainty that it originates somewhere between India and Iran, but exactly where is unsure. It is evident that the hookah met the western world through the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Arab lands in which the Hookah was popular."
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Monday, April 25, 2005
'Austria not only Against Turkey but the Change Itself'
"'Austria not only Against Turkey but the Change Itself'
By Menaf Alici
Published: Monday 25, 2005
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Indicating that Europeans do not have sufficient information about how Turkey has changed, the former Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General Albert Rohan called attention to the 'outdated' information on Turkey. "
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By Menaf Alici
Published: Monday 25, 2005
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Indicating that Europeans do not have sufficient information about how Turkey has changed, the former Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Secretary-General Albert Rohan called attention to the 'outdated' information on Turkey. "
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Turks.US - Cyprus: Farewell to a hero Denktas
"Cyprus: Farewell to a hero Denktas
Monday, April 25 2005 @ 05:38 AM Central Daylight Time
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In a ceremony Sunday during which his staff were barely able to hold back tears, the President of the Northern Cyprus Turkish Republic, Rauf Denktas, turned over his office to the newly elected President, Mehmet Ali Talat. "
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Monday, April 25 2005 @ 05:38 AM Central Daylight Time
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In a ceremony Sunday during which his staff were barely able to hold back tears, the President of the Northern Cyprus Turkish Republic, Rauf Denktas, turned over his office to the newly elected President, Mehmet Ali Talat. "
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Turkish Daily News - Former foes remember the fallen in Gallipoli
"Former foes remember the fallen in Gallipoli
Monday, April 25, 2005
The bloody fighting in Gallipoli peninsula teaches a lesson that more effort should be spent to prevent wars, according to PM Erdogan "
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Monday, April 25, 2005
The bloody fighting in Gallipoli peninsula teaches a lesson that more effort should be spent to prevent wars, according to PM Erdogan "
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ekathimerini.com | Deconstructing Ankara
"Deconstructing Ankara
By Costas Iordanidis
The comments at Istanbul�s military academy last week by Turkey�s top general, who called the European Union an �intermediary� of the separatist Kurdistan Workers� Party (PKK) and warned that �we now see the kind of pressure Turkey will face in its accession negotiations,� were particularly revealing as to the hardline establishment�s stance on the issue.
The remarks by General Hilmi Ozkok, chief of the military general staff, who unlike successive governments represents the steadier, hardline establishment, underscored Ankara�s skepticism toward the bloc."
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By Costas Iordanidis
The comments at Istanbul�s military academy last week by Turkey�s top general, who called the European Union an �intermediary� of the separatist Kurdistan Workers� Party (PKK) and warned that �we now see the kind of pressure Turkey will face in its accession negotiations,� were particularly revealing as to the hardline establishment�s stance on the issue.
The remarks by General Hilmi Ozkok, chief of the military general staff, who unlike successive governments represents the steadier, hardline establishment, underscored Ankara�s skepticism toward the bloc."
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'We did not Allow US Planes to Openly Fly at Incirlik'
"'We did not Allow US Planes to Openly Fly at Incirlik'
By Zaman
Published: Monday 25, 2005
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Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said they did not permit the US 'block flights which means a blank check' in order to benefit the Incirlik Base. "
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By Zaman
Published: Monday 25, 2005
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Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said they did not permit the US 'block flights which means a blank check' in order to benefit the Incirlik Base. "
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JTW News - Turkish Economy Approaches EU
"Turkish Economy Approaches EU
Turkey enters the category of convergence economy with the European Union (EU) rather than being a developing economy according to the UniCredito Group, partners of Koc Financial Services.
The UniCredito analysis emphasized the structural transformation for the Turkish economy that is realized in the context of the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reforms brings Turkey closer to the EU as well as other candidate states. The analysis confirms that structural transformation in Turkey continues. Since Turkey reached an agreement with the IMF about the new stand-by, it is confirmed that, freeing the first chunk of the $10 billion of credit will relieve the Turkish Treasury because Turkey has a $2 billion return payment for the IMF in May. "
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Turkey enters the category of convergence economy with the European Union (EU) rather than being a developing economy according to the UniCredito Group, partners of Koc Financial Services.
The UniCredito analysis emphasized the structural transformation for the Turkish economy that is realized in the context of the EU and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reforms brings Turkey closer to the EU as well as other candidate states. The analysis confirms that structural transformation in Turkey continues. Since Turkey reached an agreement with the IMF about the new stand-by, it is confirmed that, freeing the first chunk of the $10 billion of credit will relieve the Turkish Treasury because Turkey has a $2 billion return payment for the IMF in May. "
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JTW News - US Turkish groups to Bush: Don't forget other victims
"Turkish groups to Bush: Don't forget other victims
The New Anatolian / Ankara
A letter was sent last week to U.S. President George W. Bush by Cengiz Vural, president of the American-Turkish Associations (ATAA), asking him to include �the innocent victims of other nations� as well in his traditional declaration to commemorate the so-called Armenian genocide.
Cengiz praised Bush's support for the Turkish-U.S. friendship �despite pressure coming from some groups to harm� relations between the two countries. �We're grateful for your impartiality on the Ottoman tragedy during the First World War,� Cengiz wrote in the letter. �And we request that you also remember the other victims that died during those years in revolts, domestic conflicts,resettlement, illness, and hunger in your declaration of April 24.�"
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
A letter was sent last week to U.S. President George W. Bush by Cengiz Vural, president of the American-Turkish Associations (ATAA), asking him to include �the innocent victims of other nations� as well in his traditional declaration to commemorate the so-called Armenian genocide.
Cengiz praised Bush's support for the Turkish-U.S. friendship �despite pressure coming from some groups to harm� relations between the two countries. �We're grateful for your impartiality on the Ottoman tragedy during the First World War,� Cengiz wrote in the letter. �And we request that you also remember the other victims that died during those years in revolts, domestic conflicts,resettlement, illness, and hunger in your declaration of April 24.�"
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Turkish military forays into politics - The Washington Times: World - April 25, 2005
"Turkish military forays into politics
By Andrew Borowiec
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The Turkish military has returned to the center of the country's political scene after a period of silence with a strong nationalist message on key domestic and international issues."
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By Andrew Borowiec
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
NICOSIA, Cyprus -- The Turkish military has returned to the center of the country's political scene after a period of silence with a strong nationalist message on key domestic and international issues."
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Gallipoli tribute led by a piper and Turkish warships - The Herald
"Gallipoli tribute led by a piper and Turkish warships
CATHERINE LYST April 25 2005
A PIPER sounded a plaintive lament as people from Australia, New Zealand, Britain and Turkey yesterday remembered the dead on the 90th anniversary of one of the first world war's most vicious battles."
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CATHERINE LYST April 25 2005
A PIPER sounded a plaintive lament as people from Australia, New Zealand, Britain and Turkey yesterday remembered the dead on the 90th anniversary of one of the first world war's most vicious battles."
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Sunday, April 24, 2005
The Independent: Scots help Turkey to put an end to 'honour killings
"Scots help Turkey to put an end to 'honour killings'
By Merial Beattie in Ankara
24 April 2005
Experts from Glasgow University are helping Turkey in a new drive to stamp out 'honour killings' - where women and young girls are murdered by their relatives for allegedly bringing shame on the family.
Human rights activists estimate that hundreds of Turkish women are murdered in honour killings each year. Behaviour regarded as 'dishonourable' can include being a rape victim or resisting an arranged marriage. In one recent case, a girl was thrown off a rooftop by her brother for wanting to wear trousers to a family wedding."
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By Merial Beattie in Ankara
24 April 2005
Experts from Glasgow University are helping Turkey in a new drive to stamp out 'honour killings' - where women and young girls are murdered by their relatives for allegedly bringing shame on the family.
Human rights activists estimate that hundreds of Turkish women are murdered in honour killings each year. Behaviour regarded as 'dishonourable' can include being a rape victim or resisting an arranged marriage. In one recent case, a girl was thrown off a rooftop by her brother for wanting to wear trousers to a family wedding."
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Igdir Mayor Aras: Turks Forced To Evacuate Their Homes And Land In Yerevan Will Be Determined Soon
"Igdir Mayor Aras: Turks Forced To Evacuate Their Homes And Land In Yerevan Will Be Determined Soon
Published: 4/24/2005
IGDIR - Igdir Mayor Nurettin Aras has indicated that his office has started working on finding out the Turks that were forced to evacuate their homes and land in Yerevan during the First World War and the 1930s."
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Published: 4/24/2005
IGDIR - Igdir Mayor Nurettin Aras has indicated that his office has started working on finding out the Turks that were forced to evacuate their homes and land in Yerevan during the First World War and the 1930s."
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Warring sides still respected each other - Clark
"Warring sides still respected each other - Clark
25 April 2005
The military conflict at Gallipoli was remarkable for the respect the warring sides developed for each other, says Prime Minister Helen Clark.
The great courage of the Anzac and Turkish soldiers, who were pitted against each other on the Turkish peninsula were respected to this day, Miss Clark said in notes for a speech to a Turkish international service at Mehmetcik Memorial, Gallipoli. "
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25 April 2005
The military conflict at Gallipoli was remarkable for the respect the warring sides developed for each other, says Prime Minister Helen Clark.
The great courage of the Anzac and Turkish soldiers, who were pitted against each other on the Turkish peninsula were respected to this day, Miss Clark said in notes for a speech to a Turkish international service at Mehmetcik Memorial, Gallipoli. "
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World's Children Unite in Antalya
"World's Children Unite in Antalya
By Fatih Yilmaz
Published: Sunday 24, 2005
zaman.com
The world's children coming form 26 countries celebrated the April 23rd Children's Day Festival, hand in hand in Antalya yesterday. The holiday was a gift to the world's children by founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. "
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By Fatih Yilmaz
Published: Sunday 24, 2005
zaman.com
The world's children coming form 26 countries celebrated the April 23rd Children's Day Festival, hand in hand in Antalya yesterday. The holiday was a gift to the world's children by founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. "
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TURKEY: Behind the EU window dressing
"TURKEY: Behind the EU window dressing
The people of Turkey, aided by a long history of organisation and resistance, fiercely resisted the US invasion of Iraq, successfully blocking many of their government�s attempts to provide support to the invaders. Taylan Bilgic from the foreign news desk of Evrensel, the daily newspaper of the Turkish Party of Labour (EMEP), spoke to Green Left Weekly�s Karen Fletcher at the Asia-Pacific Solidarity Conference in Sydney at Easter.
The Turkish Party of Labour was established in 1996, following a period from 1989 during which many thousands of workers engaged in mass resistance against the laws of the military junta. The peak of that resistance was the Zonguldak miners� strike and march followed by a massive general strike in 1991. The workers leading that resistance started to talk about the need for an open and legal working-class party.
The party is similar to traditional communist parties � for example it operates on Leninist democratic centralist principles � but it also differs in many ways. It does not see itself as the ��vanguard�� of the working class, but as a mass party that is open to all workers and as a school in which workers learn to engage in politics. Workers with only a vague idea of Marxism or socialism can quickly become branch leaders in our party. "
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The people of Turkey, aided by a long history of organisation and resistance, fiercely resisted the US invasion of Iraq, successfully blocking many of their government�s attempts to provide support to the invaders. Taylan Bilgic from the foreign news desk of Evrensel, the daily newspaper of the Turkish Party of Labour (EMEP), spoke to Green Left Weekly�s Karen Fletcher at the Asia-Pacific Solidarity Conference in Sydney at Easter.
The Turkish Party of Labour was established in 1996, following a period from 1989 during which many thousands of workers engaged in mass resistance against the laws of the military junta. The peak of that resistance was the Zonguldak miners� strike and march followed by a massive general strike in 1991. The workers leading that resistance started to talk about the need for an open and legal working-class party.
The party is similar to traditional communist parties � for example it operates on Leninist democratic centralist principles � but it also differs in many ways. It does not see itself as the ��vanguard�� of the working class, but as a mass party that is open to all workers and as a school in which workers learn to engage in politics. Workers with only a vague idea of Marxism or socialism can quickly become branch leaders in our party. "
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Turkish Daily News - A tribute to Turkish statesman Rauf Denktas
"A tribute to Turkish statesman Rauf Denktas
Sunday, April 24, 2005
Opinion by Y�ksel S�YLEMEZ
Y�ksel S�YLEMEZ
However great his or her reputation may be, every politician and every statesman has their day. The �day� of Denktas was nearly half a century, and not only in Cyprus, but in Turkish and international politics, too. A hero of iron will for a just cause, he dedicated his whole life to defending it single-handedly, both in body and soul. "
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Sunday, April 24, 2005
Opinion by Y�ksel S�YLEMEZ
Y�ksel S�YLEMEZ
However great his or her reputation may be, every politician and every statesman has their day. The �day� of Denktas was nearly half a century, and not only in Cyprus, but in Turkish and international politics, too. A hero of iron will for a just cause, he dedicated his whole life to defending it single-handedly, both in body and soul. "
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Becoming Europe's 'Sick Man', France Makes Turkey Scapegoat
"Becoming Europe's 'Sick Man', France Makes Turkey Scapegoat
By ALI IHSAN AYDIN, SELCUK GULTASLI
Published: Sunday 24, 2005
zaman.com
France, who gave birth to the idea of the European Union (EU), and which is the homeland of Cartesian logic and the castle of secularism, will hold a referendum to vote on the first constitution in the history of the EU on May 29th. "
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By ALI IHSAN AYDIN, SELCUK GULTASLI
Published: Sunday 24, 2005
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France, who gave birth to the idea of the European Union (EU), and which is the homeland of Cartesian logic and the castle of secularism, will hold a referendum to vote on the first constitution in the history of the EU on May 29th. "
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(Info Turk) ATAA letter to President Bush
"The Honorable George W. Bush President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500
April 22, 2005
Dear Mr. President :
I am writing to you on behalf of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), a non-profit, non-partisan association that includes 54 Turkish American organizations nationwide. ATAA?s mission is to educate the public regarding Turkey and US-Turkish relations and to coordinate grassroots activities on issues of importance to the Turkish American Community. I would like to thank you for your Administration�s continuous support for the US-Turkish partnership and for your steadfast resistance to the pressure exerted by certain groups wishing to undermine the long-standing friendship between the people of the United States and Turkey. We, the Turkish Americans, appreciate you maintaining impartiality on the sensitive historical issue of the WWI Ottoman Tragedy and would like to ask that, this year, in your annual April 24th address, you remember all those who perished due to armed revolts, inter-communal fighting, relocation, disease, and malnutrition in the Ottoman Empire before and during WWI."
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April 22, 2005
Dear Mr. President :
I am writing to you on behalf of the Assembly of Turkish American Associations (ATAA), a non-profit, non-partisan association that includes 54 Turkish American organizations nationwide. ATAA?s mission is to educate the public regarding Turkey and US-Turkish relations and to coordinate grassroots activities on issues of importance to the Turkish American Community. I would like to thank you for your Administration�s continuous support for the US-Turkish partnership and for your steadfast resistance to the pressure exerted by certain groups wishing to undermine the long-standing friendship between the people of the United States and Turkey. We, the Turkish Americans, appreciate you maintaining impartiality on the sensitive historical issue of the WWI Ottoman Tragedy and would like to ask that, this year, in your annual April 24th address, you remember all those who perished due to armed revolts, inter-communal fighting, relocation, disease, and malnutrition in the Ottoman Empire before and during WWI."
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Turks.US - Simultaneous reaction in Ankara and Warsaw
"Simultaneous reaction in Ankara and Warsaw
Saturday, April 23 2005 @ 02:34 PM Central Daylight Time
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The official recognition last Tuesday by the Polish Parliament of the so-called Armenian genocide is the cause of new tension between Ankara and Warsaw. Simultaneous steps looking into the matter were taken yesterday in the capitals of both countries by the Turkish side. "
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The official recognition last Tuesday by the Polish Parliament of the so-called Armenian genocide is the cause of new tension between Ankara and Warsaw. Simultaneous steps looking into the matter were taken yesterday in the capitals of both countries by the Turkish side. "
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Scotland on Sunday - The Review - Colourful memoirs are Turkish delight
"Colourful memoirs are Turkish delight
BOOK REVIEW
TOM ADAIR
Istanbul
Orhan Pamuk
Faber & Faber, £16.99
‘MY IMAGINATION requires that I stay in the same city, on the same street, in the same house, gazing at the same view. Istanbul’s fate is my fate... it has made me who I am," writes Orhan Pamuk a few pages into his bracing memoir. Two hundred and eighty pages later he confesses his sense of detachment: "the idea rises up inside me that I’m worthless and belong nowhere". The tension induced by this self-revulsion, at odds with his need for creative stasis, is born out of guilt. In this richly laden survey of his life he describes his earliest guilty pleasure - an erotic experience at the precocious age of four. It is a portrait of the artist’s privileged childhood - born to rich parents, a younger son in competition with his brother for the affection of their mother. Passively loved by the rich, he had a playboy father to whom he dedicates this book. There are chapters recalling the painters and foreign writers (Flaubert, Gide, Nerval) who gave the city a travellers’ cachet, and the local writers who gave it resonance. "
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BOOK REVIEW
TOM ADAIR
Istanbul
Orhan Pamuk
Faber & Faber, £16.99
‘MY IMAGINATION requires that I stay in the same city, on the same street, in the same house, gazing at the same view. Istanbul’s fate is my fate... it has made me who I am," writes Orhan Pamuk a few pages into his bracing memoir. Two hundred and eighty pages later he confesses his sense of detachment: "the idea rises up inside me that I’m worthless and belong nowhere". The tension induced by this self-revulsion, at odds with his need for creative stasis, is born out of guilt. In this richly laden survey of his life he describes his earliest guilty pleasure - an erotic experience at the precocious age of four. It is a portrait of the artist’s privileged childhood - born to rich parents, a younger son in competition with his brother for the affection of their mother. Passively loved by the rich, he had a playboy father to whom he dedicates this book. There are chapters recalling the painters and foreign writers (Flaubert, Gide, Nerval) who gave the city a travellers’ cachet, and the local writers who gave it resonance. "
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Saturday, April 23, 2005
JTW News - Dutch authorities release dozens of PKK militants
"Dutch authorities release dozens of PKK militants
Dutch authorities have released all but three of 39 suspected PKK militants detained at an alleged terrorist training camp last year, prosecutors said Friday.
The suspects were believed to have been preparing attacks against Turkey and had been charged with membership in a terrorist organization.
Prosecution spokesman Wim de Bruin said a court ordered most of the suspects released 'because in a number of cases it could not be proven that they had committed a crime.' "
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Dutch authorities have released all but three of 39 suspected PKK militants detained at an alleged terrorist training camp last year, prosecutors said Friday.
The suspects were believed to have been preparing attacks against Turkey and had been charged with membership in a terrorist organization.
Prosecution spokesman Wim de Bruin said a court ordered most of the suspects released 'because in a number of cases it could not be proven that they had committed a crime.' "
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The Daily Telegraph | Turkey bans Maori war dance
"Turkey bans Maori war dance
From correspondents in Ankara
April 23, 2005
TURKISH authorities have banned the traditional Maori haka war dance from ceremonies marking the 90th anniversary of the ill-fated World War I Gallipoli battle, deeming it 'obscene'.
'Overzealous', read the front-page headline of the daily Vatan, which condemned the decision by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to bar Maori performers from doing the haka at Monday's ceremonies.
The daily Aksam reported that Ankara 'pleaded' with officials in New Zealand not to send Maori haka dancers to the Gallipoli Peninsula in north-western Turkey, where the ill-fated battle occurred in 1915."
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From correspondents in Ankara
April 23, 2005
TURKISH authorities have banned the traditional Maori haka war dance from ceremonies marking the 90th anniversary of the ill-fated World War I Gallipoli battle, deeming it 'obscene'.
'Overzealous', read the front-page headline of the daily Vatan, which condemned the decision by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to bar Maori performers from doing the haka at Monday's ceremonies.
The daily Aksam reported that Ankara 'pleaded' with officials in New Zealand not to send Maori haka dancers to the Gallipoli Peninsula in north-western Turkey, where the ill-fated battle occurred in 1915."
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Turks.US - Turkish Diplomat assassinated by Armenians commemorated
"Turkish Diplomat assassinated by Armenians commemorated
Saturday, April 23 2005 @ 07:49 AM Central Daylight Time
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Dursun Aksoy, a Turkish administrative attache who was assassinated by the Armenian terrorist organization Asala in Belgium in 1983, was commemorated today (Saturday).
Turkish and Azerbaijani people living in Belgian capital of Brussels and representatives of several nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) attended the commemoration ceremony. "
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Saturday, April 23 2005 @ 07:49 AM Central Daylight Time
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Dursun Aksoy, a Turkish administrative attache who was assassinated by the Armenian terrorist organization Asala in Belgium in 1983, was commemorated today (Saturday).
Turkish and Azerbaijani people living in Belgian capital of Brussels and representatives of several nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) attended the commemoration ceremony. "
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The Globe and Mail: Turkish Cypriot government resigns
"Turkish Cypriot government resigns
Saturday, April 23, 2005 Updated at 11:04 AM EST
Associated Press
Nicosia — The government of the breakaway Turkish Cypriot state in northern Cyprus resigned Saturday, making way for Prime Minister Mehmet Ali Talat to take over as president following his election win."
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Saturday, April 23, 2005 Updated at 11:04 AM EST
Associated Press
Nicosia — The government of the breakaway Turkish Cypriot state in northern Cyprus resigned Saturday, making way for Prime Minister Mehmet Ali Talat to take over as president following his election win."
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Turkey Celebrates Nat'l Sovereignty Day
"Turkey Celebrates Nat'l Sovereignty Day
By Zaman, aa
Published: Saturday 23, 2005
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The 85th Foundation Day of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, which is announced as the National Sovereignty Year, is celebrated at home and in the world with the participation of children around the world. "
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By Zaman, aa
Published: Saturday 23, 2005
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The 85th Foundation Day of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, which is announced as the National Sovereignty Year, is celebrated at home and in the world with the participation of children around the world. "
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Turkish Daily News - 'Genocide' may mar Western ties
"'Genocide' may mar Western ties
Saturday, April 23, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Armenian diaspora has tried hard to turn the 90th anniversary of the killings of Armenians during unrest under the Ottoman Empire into leverage to win parliamentary recognition from Western countries and is eyeing an annual April 24th statement by U.S. President George Bush to see whether he uses the term 'genocide' before a draft resolution upholding the genocide allegations is presented to the U.S. Congress."
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Saturday, April 23, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The Armenian diaspora has tried hard to turn the 90th anniversary of the killings of Armenians during unrest under the Ottoman Empire into leverage to win parliamentary recognition from Western countries and is eyeing an annual April 24th statement by U.S. President George Bush to see whether he uses the term 'genocide' before a draft resolution upholding the genocide allegations is presented to the U.S. Congress."
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JTW News - Turkey Awaits Answer from Yerevan, not new Demands
"Turkey Awaits Answer from Yerevan, not new Demands
By Zaman
Published: Saturday 23, 2005
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Turkey is waiting for Armenia to answer the letter written by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Having evaluated the request of Armenia 'to resume diplomatic relations', which echoed in public, Ankara expects 'an answer to the letter, not a new request'. "
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By Zaman
Published: Saturday 23, 2005
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Turkey is waiting for Armenia to answer the letter written by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Having evaluated the request of Armenia 'to resume diplomatic relations', which echoed in public, Ankara expects 'an answer to the letter, not a new request'. "
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JTW News - EU asks for Turkey 's signature on Ankara Protocol
"EU asks for Turkey 's signature on Ankara Protocol
The New Anatolian / Brussels
The Turkey-European Union Partnership Council, the highest-ranking decision organ between the European Union and Turkey , will convene on Tuesday in Luxembourg , the current EU term president. The council is expected to ask for Turkey 's signature on the Ankara Protocol which would extend the Customs Union agreement to 10 new EU member states.
On Friday, members agreed on a revised version of the Adaptation Protocol draft urging action on both sides. While the document rejects the requests of the Greek Cypriots, it draws attention to the importance of Turkey signing and putting into force the Ankara Protocol. "
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The New Anatolian / Brussels
The Turkey-European Union Partnership Council, the highest-ranking decision organ between the European Union and Turkey , will convene on Tuesday in Luxembourg , the current EU term president. The council is expected to ask for Turkey 's signature on the Ankara Protocol which would extend the Customs Union agreement to 10 new EU member states.
On Friday, members agreed on a revised version of the Adaptation Protocol draft urging action on both sides. While the document rejects the requests of the Greek Cypriots, it draws attention to the importance of Turkey signing and putting into force the Ankara Protocol. "
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Turkish Daily News - EU ambassador warns against rising nationalism
"EU ambassador warns against rising nationalism
Saturday, April 23, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Nationalist sentiments may spark trouble in sensitive political areas and lead to tension amongst the different elements of society, the Netherlands Ambassador to Turkey Sjoerd Gosses said yesterday.
According to the ambassador, whose embassy holds the rotating term presidency of the European Union on behalf of Luxembourg that does not have an embassy in Ankara, nationalist sentiments have been on the rise both in Europe and Turkey. "
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Saturday, April 23, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Nationalist sentiments may spark trouble in sensitive political areas and lead to tension amongst the different elements of society, the Netherlands Ambassador to Turkey Sjoerd Gosses said yesterday.
According to the ambassador, whose embassy holds the rotating term presidency of the European Union on behalf of Luxembourg that does not have an embassy in Ankara, nationalist sentiments have been on the rise both in Europe and Turkey. "
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Partnership Council to Meet in Luxembourg
"Partnership Council to Meet in Luxembourg
By Cihan
Published: Saturday 23, 2005
zaman.com
The top level decision body between Turkey and the European Union (EU), Partnership Council, will hold its 44th session on 26 April 2005 in Luxembourg.
A Turkish Foreign Ministry statement informs that the Council meeting, which will be chaired by Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, is of crucial importance and is the latest development in Turkey's EU accession process. The process hereafter will take Turkey to the start of negotiations on October 3.
The exchange of opinions regarding the operation of the Customs Union, financial cooperaton and adaptation to EU's acquis communitaire will also be covered. "
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By Cihan
Published: Saturday 23, 2005
zaman.com
The top level decision body between Turkey and the European Union (EU), Partnership Council, will hold its 44th session on 26 April 2005 in Luxembourg.
A Turkish Foreign Ministry statement informs that the Council meeting, which will be chaired by Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, is of crucial importance and is the latest development in Turkey's EU accession process. The process hereafter will take Turkey to the start of negotiations on October 3.
The exchange of opinions regarding the operation of the Customs Union, financial cooperaton and adaptation to EU's acquis communitaire will also be covered. "
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Turkish Daily News - EU praises diplomatic efforts by Ankara towards Yerevan
"EU praises diplomatic efforts by Ankara towards Yerevan
Saturday, April 23, 2005
�Resolving this tough and complicated issue will maintain the environment of trust between both parties,� says the European Commission
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A statement released by Brussels two days before the 90th anniversary of an alleged Armenian genocide came as a relief to Ankara as Turkey had been facing pressure from the international community -- mostly due to Armenian lobbying. The European Commission, in the statement, highlighted and appreciated Ankara's diplomatic efforts towards Yerevan in dealing with the issue. "
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Saturday, April 23, 2005
�Resolving this tough and complicated issue will maintain the environment of trust between both parties,� says the European Commission
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A statement released by Brussels two days before the 90th anniversary of an alleged Armenian genocide came as a relief to Ankara as Turkey had been facing pressure from the international community -- mostly due to Armenian lobbying. The European Commission, in the statement, highlighted and appreciated Ankara's diplomatic efforts towards Yerevan in dealing with the issue. "
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Football: Turkey to host European Champions League
"Football: Turkey to host European Champions League
Saturday, April 23, 2005 (Istanbul):
In just 34 days' time, the Turkish city of Istanbul will stage the most important football match in the country's history.
The 2005 Champions' League final, the 50th edition of European club football's showpiece event, will take place at the new Ataturk Olympic Stadium in the city.
On Friday, representatives from the current holders, Porto, arrived to hand over the trophy itself to the Turkish authorities. "
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Saturday, April 23, 2005 (Istanbul):
In just 34 days' time, the Turkish city of Istanbul will stage the most important football match in the country's history.
The 2005 Champions' League final, the 50th edition of European club football's showpiece event, will take place at the new Ataturk Olympic Stadium in the city.
On Friday, representatives from the current holders, Porto, arrived to hand over the trophy itself to the Turkish authorities. "
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EUbusiness - Turkish court criticized in retrial of Kurdish politicians
"Turkish court criticized in retrial of Kurdish politiciansDocument Actions 22/04/2005
A Turkish court reviewing the 1994 sentences of four prominent Kurdish politicians came under fire from a defense attorney Friday for being unfair and protracting the decade-old legal saga watched closely by the European Union. A lawyer for award-winning rights activist Leyla Zana and three other former Kurdish MPs accused of aiding armed Kurdish rebels said after the fourth hearing in the case that the court was insisting on flawed procedures that had led to the retrial of the defendants. Yusuf Alatas said he asked the prosecution to clarify the charges against his clients and modify the indictement and the related evidence submitted to the court in line with reforms undertaken recently to bring Turkish law closer to EU norms. "
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A Turkish court reviewing the 1994 sentences of four prominent Kurdish politicians came under fire from a defense attorney Friday for being unfair and protracting the decade-old legal saga watched closely by the European Union. A lawyer for award-winning rights activist Leyla Zana and three other former Kurdish MPs accused of aiding armed Kurdish rebels said after the fourth hearing in the case that the court was insisting on flawed procedures that had led to the retrial of the defendants. Yusuf Alatas said he asked the prosecution to clarify the charges against his clients and modify the indictement and the related evidence submitted to the court in line with reforms undertaken recently to bring Turkish law closer to EU norms. "
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FT.com / Comment & analysis / Letters - Continued unfairness to Turkish Cypriots could add to volatility
"Continued unfairness to Turkish Cypriots could add to volatility
By John Monson
Published: April 23 2005 03:00 | Last updated: April 23 2005 03:00
From Lord Monson.
Sir, Turkish Cypriots enthusiastically endorsed the Annan plan for a Cyprus settlement in the referendum held on April 24 last year. In consequence, the European Union and the UK government both pledged to end the isolation of Northern Cyprus, notwithstanding the Greek Cypriots' rejection of the United Nations plan in their parallel referendum.
With the first anniversary of the referendums due, it is shocking to note that not a single embargo has been lifted, despite these pledges. Contrary to the mandate given by EU ministers to the Commission to end their isolation, the Turkish Cypriots are still denied direct trade, travel and communications. The Greek Cypriot government continues to frustrate all EU efforts."
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By John Monson
Published: April 23 2005 03:00 | Last updated: April 23 2005 03:00
From Lord Monson.
Sir, Turkish Cypriots enthusiastically endorsed the Annan plan for a Cyprus settlement in the referendum held on April 24 last year. In consequence, the European Union and the UK government both pledged to end the isolation of Northern Cyprus, notwithstanding the Greek Cypriots' rejection of the United Nations plan in their parallel referendum.
With the first anniversary of the referendums due, it is shocking to note that not a single embargo has been lifted, despite these pledges. Contrary to the mandate given by EU ministers to the Commission to end their isolation, the Turkish Cypriots are still denied direct trade, travel and communications. The Greek Cypriot government continues to frustrate all EU efforts."
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Friday, April 22, 2005
Azeri Genocide
"The Victory and Tragedy of the Armenian National Church
Prof Dr. Erich Feigl (Austria)
In spite of the fact that on the 28th of September 2001 Pope John Paul II visited Edjmiadsin in order to participate at the celebrations of the so-called 301st anniversary of the foundation of the Armenian Gregorian Church, the history of this church has to be examined closely. The celebrators present this anniversary as the 'foundation of the first Christian Church on earth'. Everybody who deals with the history of Armenia and with the nistojcy of Christianity, knows that this is not true, Even pro Armenian historians are not sure about the year of foundation and tend between 286 and 314. One should not forget that it is not easy to change a population's religion within a short time. Even Emperor Konstantin and Lenin and Stalin failed with this. "
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Prof Dr. Erich Feigl (Austria)
In spite of the fact that on the 28th of September 2001 Pope John Paul II visited Edjmiadsin in order to participate at the celebrations of the so-called 301st anniversary of the foundation of the Armenian Gregorian Church, the history of this church has to be examined closely. The celebrators present this anniversary as the 'foundation of the first Christian Church on earth'. Everybody who deals with the history of Armenia and with the nistojcy of Christianity, knows that this is not true, Even pro Armenian historians are not sure about the year of foundation and tend between 286 and 314. One should not forget that it is not easy to change a population's religion within a short time. Even Emperor Konstantin and Lenin and Stalin failed with this. "
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Wal-Mart to Revolutionize Turkish Retail Market
"Wal-Mart to Revolutionize Turkish Retail Market
By Ibrahim Turkmen
Published: Friday 22, 2005
zaman.com
The Founder of International Shopping Centers Council Europe and its former chairperson Charles Joye has said that American retail giant Wal-Mart will revolutionize the Turkish market when it enters it.
The American retail giant will consolidate purchasing power in the market and drive down prices with its rapid development strategy, according to Joye. He commented that Wal-Mart would achieve its aims sooner if it works with a local partner in Turkey, but noted that he does not have any opinion about who this partner would be. "
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By Ibrahim Turkmen
Published: Friday 22, 2005
zaman.com
The Founder of International Shopping Centers Council Europe and its former chairperson Charles Joye has said that American retail giant Wal-Mart will revolutionize the Turkish market when it enters it.
The American retail giant will consolidate purchasing power in the market and drive down prices with its rapid development strategy, according to Joye. He commented that Wal-Mart would achieve its aims sooner if it works with a local partner in Turkey, but noted that he does not have any opinion about who this partner would be. "
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JTW News - Five messages from EU to Turkish Kurds
"Five messages from EU to Turkish Kurds
By Zeynep Gurcanli
EU ambassadors have lunch with Diyarbakir Mayor and HADEP member Osman Baydemir. They give Baydemir five messages, including discouraging him from joining forces with Ocalan. Their messages are:
* Joining forces with Ocalan would not be positive
* Use of violence won't be tolerated by the EU
* The EU favors Kurdish integration into Turkish society
* When the EU refers to the Kurds it's not just referring to people living in the mountains
* Violence is in nobody's interest, certainly not the Kurds "
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By Zeynep Gurcanli
EU ambassadors have lunch with Diyarbakir Mayor and HADEP member Osman Baydemir. They give Baydemir five messages, including discouraging him from joining forces with Ocalan. Their messages are:
* Joining forces with Ocalan would not be positive
* Use of violence won't be tolerated by the EU
* The EU favors Kurdish integration into Turkish society
* When the EU refers to the Kurds it's not just referring to people living in the mountains
* Violence is in nobody's interest, certainly not the Kurds "
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Old foes, new friends - World - www.smh.com.au
"Out of a bloody battlefield, Australians and Turks have forged a remarkable friendship. John Huxley traces its evolution.
Though it happened 30 years ago, Nazmiye Iyidilli still recalls clearly the moment she was first made aware of the meaning of Anzac Day. She was working at an electrical products factory in Darlinghurst, her first job since arriving in Australia from Turkey, when she was approached by the foreman.
'He walked up to me and said, 'You know your grandad killed my grandad.' I looked at him, surprised, and said, 'What?' He said, 'Your grandad. He killed my grandad. At Gallipoli.' No, he was not joking. I could see he was very angry.
'I looked at him, and asked him what his grandfather was doing there, thousands of miles from his own country. I was very confused. I had seen Anzac mentioned in the history books, but I did not really know who these people were, or what this thing was."
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Though it happened 30 years ago, Nazmiye Iyidilli still recalls clearly the moment she was first made aware of the meaning of Anzac Day. She was working at an electrical products factory in Darlinghurst, her first job since arriving in Australia from Turkey, when she was approached by the foreman.
'He walked up to me and said, 'You know your grandad killed my grandad.' I looked at him, surprised, and said, 'What?' He said, 'Your grandad. He killed my grandad. At Gallipoli.' No, he was not joking. I could see he was very angry.
'I looked at him, and asked him what his grandfather was doing there, thousands of miles from his own country. I was very confused. I had seen Anzac mentioned in the history books, but I did not really know who these people were, or what this thing was."
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Turkish Textile Sector Petitions EU Against China
"Turkish Textile Sector Petitions EU Against China
By Economy News Desk
Published: Friday 22, 2005
zaman.com
Representatives of the Turkish textile and ready-to-wear sector have asked European Union (EU) Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson to take measures against China in a fax message.
Istanbul Read-to-Wear and Ready-Made Exporters Union spokesperson Suleyman Orakcioglu said in Istanbul that the EU Commission should take action on the decision by Euratex that it faces 'unfair competiton' from China. "
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By Economy News Desk
Published: Friday 22, 2005
zaman.com
Representatives of the Turkish textile and ready-to-wear sector have asked European Union (EU) Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and Commissioner for Trade Peter Mandelson to take measures against China in a fax message.
Istanbul Read-to-Wear and Ready-Made Exporters Union spokesperson Suleyman Orakcioglu said in Istanbul that the EU Commission should take action on the decision by Euratex that it faces 'unfair competiton' from China. "
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Turkish Daily News - Mehmet Ali Birand: 'Turkish monster caged, but...'
"Mehmet Ali Birand: 'Turkish monster caged, but...'
Friday, April 22, 2005
There is a huge disappointment in the Greek media. Most believe they did everything they could for Turkey to secure an EU negotiation date but failed to get anything in return. This is the cause of the tension, and Prime Minister Karamanlis is on the firing line. "
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Friday, April 22, 2005
There is a huge disappointment in the Greek media. Most believe they did everything they could for Turkey to secure an EU negotiation date but failed to get anything in return. This is the cause of the tension, and Prime Minister Karamanlis is on the firing line. "
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Rice Promised To Do Her Best Regarding Armenian Claims, Gul Says
"Rice Promised To Do Her Best Regarding Armenian Claims, Gul Says
Published: 4/21/2005
VILNIUS - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had pledged to do her best regarding so-called Armenian allegations, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Thursday. "
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Published: 4/21/2005
VILNIUS - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had pledged to do her best regarding so-called Armenian allegations, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said on Thursday. "
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Coal mine explosion in Turkey kills 17. 22/04/2005. ABC News Online
"Coal mine explosion in Turkey kills 17
Officials in Turkey say all 17 workers trapped after a gas explosion in a coal mine in the country's west have died.
The 16 miners and an engineer were trapped in a gallery about 300 metres underground, after the explosion caused a cave-in and sparked a fire.
Two slightly injured workers were rescued from the state-run mine after the explosion.
'The bodies are badly charred,' said an official in Gediz, where the explosion happened.
He said that authorities were trying to lead the grieving families of the victims away before removing the bodies from the mine.
A specialised search-and-rescue team, flown to the site on a helicopter, managed to enter the gallery only after the fire was extinguished. "
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Officials in Turkey say all 17 workers trapped after a gas explosion in a coal mine in the country's west have died.
The 16 miners and an engineer were trapped in a gallery about 300 metres underground, after the explosion caused a cave-in and sparked a fire.
Two slightly injured workers were rescued from the state-run mine after the explosion.
'The bodies are badly charred,' said an official in Gediz, where the explosion happened.
He said that authorities were trying to lead the grieving families of the victims away before removing the bodies from the mine.
A specialised search-and-rescue team, flown to the site on a helicopter, managed to enter the gallery only after the fire was extinguished. "
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FT.com / World / Europe - Turkey challenges genocide 'fraud'
"Turkey challenges genocide 'fraud'
By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: April 22 2005 03:00 | Last updated: April 22 2005 03:00
The Turkish parliament was yesterday preparing to ask the UK to repudiate a historical document that is considered to form the basis of the claim that Armenians were victims of genocide by Ottoman Turks during the first world war.
The initiative comes on the eve of Sunday's 90th anniversary commemorations among Armenians of what they regard as the start of the massacre of up to 1.5m people.
The move is likely to exacerbate the bitter dispute between Turks and Armenians. Supporters of the Armenian cause, particularly in France, are lobbying for the European Union to delay the start of Turkey's accession talks for EU membership until Turkey acknowledges a 'systematic extermination' in 1915."
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By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: April 22 2005 03:00 | Last updated: April 22 2005 03:00
The Turkish parliament was yesterday preparing to ask the UK to repudiate a historical document that is considered to form the basis of the claim that Armenians were victims of genocide by Ottoman Turks during the first world war.
The initiative comes on the eve of Sunday's 90th anniversary commemorations among Armenians of what they regard as the start of the massacre of up to 1.5m people.
The move is likely to exacerbate the bitter dispute between Turks and Armenians. Supporters of the Armenian cause, particularly in France, are lobbying for the European Union to delay the start of Turkey's accession talks for EU membership until Turkey acknowledges a 'systematic extermination' in 1915."
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Thursday, April 21, 2005
JTW Article - The Holocaust and Armenian Case: Highligting the Main Differences
"The Holocaust and Armenian Case: Highligting the Main Differences
Assist. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Kaya
Introduction
Similarities do not make two things same. However, if two things are so similar they can be grouped in the same category. Common rules would apply to all the things in the same category. Therefore, similarities and abstraction are extremely important not only from academic but also from legal point of view. Surely if the things had nothing in common, or similarities are very low, they are different. Different things do not fall within the same category and are subject to different treatment and rules."
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Assist. Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Kaya
Introduction
Similarities do not make two things same. However, if two things are so similar they can be grouped in the same category. Common rules would apply to all the things in the same category. Therefore, similarities and abstraction are extremely important not only from academic but also from legal point of view. Surely if the things had nothing in common, or similarities are very low, they are different. Different things do not fall within the same category and are subject to different treatment and rules."
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JTW Comment - The EU Perspective of the Turkish Army
"The EU Perspective of the Turkish Army
Meric Koyatasi
Columnist Meric Koyatasi coments on Turkish-EU relations and the Turkish Armed Forces� (TSK) stance towards the European Union. A summary of his column is as follows:
�Chief of General Staff Gen. Hilmi Ozkok yesterday made a wide-ranging speech at the staff college. Each newspaper will probably focus on a different part of his speech, but I suggest that you download the whole speech from the Internet and read it for yourself. (www.tsk.mil.tr)"
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Meric Koyatasi
Columnist Meric Koyatasi coments on Turkish-EU relations and the Turkish Armed Forces� (TSK) stance towards the European Union. A summary of his column is as follows:
�Chief of General Staff Gen. Hilmi Ozkok yesterday made a wide-ranging speech at the staff college. Each newspaper will probably focus on a different part of his speech, but I suggest that you download the whole speech from the Internet and read it for yourself. (www.tsk.mil.tr)"
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PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - KEMAL CICEK: NO TURKISH GOVERNMENT WILL EVER ACKNOWLEDGE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
"KEMAL CICEK: NO TURKISH GOVERNMENT WILL EVER ACKNOWLEDGE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
21.04.2005 04:16
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Head of the Department on Armenia of the Turkish Historical Organization Kemal Cicek considers the proposal of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to form a joint Armenian-Turkish commission for studying facts on the Armenian Genocide a unique one. �Turkey makes such a proposal at the state level for the first time,� he noted, Regnum news agency reported. In his words, the unique nature of Erdogan�s proposal also lies in Turkey�s readiness to accept the outcomes of the work of the commission irrespective of the conclusion it arrives at. �I hope the Armenian party will accept the proposal. "
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21.04.2005 04:16
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Head of the Department on Armenia of the Turkish Historical Organization Kemal Cicek considers the proposal of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to form a joint Armenian-Turkish commission for studying facts on the Armenian Genocide a unique one. �Turkey makes such a proposal at the state level for the first time,� he noted, Regnum news agency reported. In his words, the unique nature of Erdogan�s proposal also lies in Turkey�s readiness to accept the outcomes of the work of the commission irrespective of the conclusion it arrives at. �I hope the Armenian party will accept the proposal. "
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CNN.com - Tumult in Turkey over new pope - Apr 20, 2005
"Tumult in Turkey over new pope
From Brian Todd
CNN
Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Posted: 5:04 PM EDT (2104 GMT)
Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd at the Vatican after his election Tuesday.
Wolf Blitzer Reports
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In Istanbul and Ankara, on newsstands and on the Internet, headlines scream displeasure over Joseph Ratzinger's ascendance to the papacy.
'He was Turkey's last choice,' reads one.
Pope Benedict XVI has seemingly "
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From Brian Todd
CNN
Wednesday, April 20, 2005 Posted: 5:04 PM EDT (2104 GMT)
Pope Benedict XVI waves to the crowd at the Vatican after his election Tuesday.
Wolf Blitzer Reports
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- In Istanbul and Ankara, on newsstands and on the Internet, headlines scream displeasure over Joseph Ratzinger's ascendance to the papacy.
'He was Turkey's last choice,' reads one.
Pope Benedict XVI has seemingly "
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Constitution not tied to Turkish bid, says Ankara advisor
"Constitution not tied to Turkish bid, says Ankara advisor
In Short:
A 'No' to the European Constitution by French voters would not amount to a rejection of Ankara's EU bid, says the Turkish prime minister's foreign policy advisor."
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In Short:
A 'No' to the European Constitution by French voters would not amount to a rejection of Ankara's EU bid, says the Turkish prime minister's foreign policy advisor."
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EUbusiness - EU-hopeful Turkey pressured by its past
"EU-hopeful Turkey pressured by its pastDocument Actions 19/04/2005
Amid international pressure to recognise the 1915 Armenian massacres as genocide, Turkey finds itself struggling between growing calls at home for the country to face the past and unease at giving in over a delicate issue it fears may cloud its bid to join the European Union. In an unprecedented move, Turkish historians and intellectuals have increasingly started to question the official line on the once-taboo subject as Armenians prepare to mark the 90th anniversary of the killings. 'Turkey is going through a very important phase,' Etyen Mahcupyan, a Turkish columnist of Armenian descent, told AFP. 'Despite the state's resistance, the people and the intellectual elite want officialdom to face the past and come up with a prudent policy.' "
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Amid international pressure to recognise the 1915 Armenian massacres as genocide, Turkey finds itself struggling between growing calls at home for the country to face the past and unease at giving in over a delicate issue it fears may cloud its bid to join the European Union. In an unprecedented move, Turkish historians and intellectuals have increasingly started to question the official line on the once-taboo subject as Armenians prepare to mark the 90th anniversary of the killings. 'Turkey is going through a very important phase,' Etyen Mahcupyan, a Turkish columnist of Armenian descent, told AFP. 'Despite the state's resistance, the people and the intellectual elite want officialdom to face the past and come up with a prudent policy.' "
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Turkish war veterans to join Adelaide Anzac parade. 20/04/2005. ABC News Online
"Turkish war veterans to join Adelaide Anzac parade
A small group of Turkish war veterans have arrived in Adelaide to take part in Monday's Anzac Day celebrations.
The five veterans, some of whom fought alongside Australian troops in the Korean War, were greeted at Adelaide airport by Australian Vietnam veterans and Australian Army cadets.
Ali Ishan Uygun, a Turkish-Korean war veteran, says he is looking forward to taking part in Monday's Anzac Day parade in Adelaide."
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A small group of Turkish war veterans have arrived in Adelaide to take part in Monday's Anzac Day celebrations.
The five veterans, some of whom fought alongside Australian troops in the Korean War, were greeted at Adelaide airport by Australian Vietnam veterans and Australian Army cadets.
Ali Ishan Uygun, a Turkish-Korean war veteran, says he is looking forward to taking part in Monday's Anzac Day parade in Adelaide."
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BakuTODAY.net:Turkish army urges Armenia to drop genocide claims, work for good ties
"Turkish army urges Armenia to drop genocide claims, work for good ties
21/04/2005 08:35
ISTANBUL - The head of the powerful Turkish army on Wednesday called on neighbouring Armenia to drop allegations that Turks committed genocide against Armenians during World War I and work towards improving bilateral ties. "
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21/04/2005 08:35
ISTANBUL - The head of the powerful Turkish army on Wednesday called on neighbouring Armenia to drop allegations that Turks committed genocide against Armenians during World War I and work towards improving bilateral ties. "
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Turkish Daily News - Turks to protest Armenian campaign in Washington
"Turks to protest Armenian campaign in Washington
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Hillary Clinton and Sen. John Kerry are among the people who have cosigned a letter to Bush urging him to properly refer to the Armenian allegations as �genocide�
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turks living in the United States are preparing to hold a commemoration meeting in Washington on April 24 in memory of Turks who were killed by Armenians during World War I, in response to the Armenian diaspora, which mounted a lobbying campaign to gain international recognition of an alleged genocide as April 24, the 90th anniversary of the alleged genocide, approaches."
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Thursday, April 21, 2005
Hillary Clinton and Sen. John Kerry are among the people who have cosigned a letter to Bush urging him to properly refer to the Armenian allegations as �genocide�
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turks living in the United States are preparing to hold a commemoration meeting in Washington on April 24 in memory of Turks who were killed by Armenians during World War I, in response to the Armenian diaspora, which mounted a lobbying campaign to gain international recognition of an alleged genocide as April 24, the 90th anniversary of the alleged genocide, approaches."
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New pressures on Turkey ... - Newropeans Magazine
"New pressures on Turkey ...
Written by Elodie Boussonni�re
Wednesday, 20 April 2005
Negotiations on Turley�s accession to the EU is about to start and leaders of the 25 EU members are expected to give their approbation to begin talks with Ankara as early as October 2005. Turkey needs to prepare itself for tough discussions as various delicate questions such as the �so-called Armenian� issue will undoubtedly be raised. Indeed, various EU member states, mainly France, affirmed the Armenian issue will certainly be part of the essential questions asked during the negotiations process but will not be a pre-condition for accession into the EU."
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Written by Elodie Boussonni�re
Wednesday, 20 April 2005
Negotiations on Turley�s accession to the EU is about to start and leaders of the 25 EU members are expected to give their approbation to begin talks with Ankara as early as October 2005. Turkey needs to prepare itself for tough discussions as various delicate questions such as the �so-called Armenian� issue will undoubtedly be raised. Indeed, various EU member states, mainly France, affirmed the Armenian issue will certainly be part of the essential questions asked during the negotiations process but will not be a pre-condition for accession into the EU."
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VATICAN: NEW POPE SEEN AS 'ANTI-TURK' BY TURKISH PRESS
"VATICAN: NEW POPE SEEN AS 'ANTI-TURK' BY TURKISH PRESS
Ankara, 20 April (AKI) - The appointment of Joseph Ratzinger as the Catholic Church's new pope, Benedict XVI, has received a chilly reception in Turkey with the country's media highlighting how Ratzinger has opposed Turkey's bid to join the European Union. 'New pope [is] anti-Turk' said the liberal, pro-EU Sabah daily in its front page headline. �Catholics chose an old Nazi, German Ratzinger as their new Pope. He is against Turkey�s membership to EU for cultural and religious reasons,' Sabah said"
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Ankara, 20 April (AKI) - The appointment of Joseph Ratzinger as the Catholic Church's new pope, Benedict XVI, has received a chilly reception in Turkey with the country's media highlighting how Ratzinger has opposed Turkey's bid to join the European Union. 'New pope [is] anti-Turk' said the liberal, pro-EU Sabah daily in its front page headline. �Catholics chose an old Nazi, German Ratzinger as their new Pope. He is against Turkey�s membership to EU for cultural and religious reasons,' Sabah said"
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EU Ambassadors to Evaluate Erdogan's Statements
"EU Ambassadors to Evaluate Erdogan's Statements
By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Wednesday 20, 2005
zaman.com
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's announcement of 'Contentions from the European Union (EU) appear in front of us making the effort to fragment us ' shocked the EU diplomats. "
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By Suleyman Kurt
Published: Wednesday 20, 2005
zaman.com
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's announcement of 'Contentions from the European Union (EU) appear in front of us making the effort to fragment us ' shocked the EU diplomats. "
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EUbusiness - Turkish army insists on apology from Greece, warns ties will suffer
"Turkish army insists on apology from Greece, warns ties will sufferDocument Actions 20/04/2005
The Turkish military said Wednesday it was still awaiting an apology from Greece over the vandalizing of a Turkish flag in Athens, warning that it would otherwise reconsider a confidence-building program between the armies of the two troubled neighbors. 'We are still waiting for Greece to officially apologize and find those responsible for the incident,' the Turkish chief of general staff, General Hilmi Ozkok said in a speech at the military academy here. "
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The Turkish military said Wednesday it was still awaiting an apology from Greece over the vandalizing of a Turkish flag in Athens, warning that it would otherwise reconsider a confidence-building program between the armies of the two troubled neighbors. 'We are still waiting for Greece to officially apologize and find those responsible for the incident,' the Turkish chief of general staff, General Hilmi Ozkok said in a speech at the military academy here. "
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JTW News - 'Turkish Parliament should Make Armenian Issue National Policy'
"'Turkish Parliament should Make Armenian Issue National Policy'
The Turkish Institute of History (TTK) President Professor Yusuf Halacoglu said in regard to the so-called Armenian genocide allegations that: 'Parliament has to remove this issue from certain political discourses and make it a national policy. It has to think about the issue, every detail of it, along with the psychological dimension. Otherwise, nothing can be achieved.' "
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The Turkish Institute of History (TTK) President Professor Yusuf Halacoglu said in regard to the so-called Armenian genocide allegations that: 'Parliament has to remove this issue from certain political discourses and make it a national policy. It has to think about the issue, every detail of it, along with the psychological dimension. Otherwise, nothing can be achieved.' "
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Reuters AlertNet - Turkey renews deal allowing US military to use base
"Turkey renews deal allowing US military to use base
20 Apr 2005 16:38:37 GMT
Source: Reuters
ANKARA, April 20 (Reuters) - Turkey said on Wednesday it would extend for another year an agreement allowing the United States to use its Incirlik airbase for planes supplying U.S. and allied forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
But the U.S. embassy in Ankara said it was still awaiting notification and said it remained unclear whether Turkey would grant its request for a widening of the terms of the existing deal, including blanket clearance for all flights."
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20 Apr 2005 16:38:37 GMT
Source: Reuters
ANKARA, April 20 (Reuters) - Turkey said on Wednesday it would extend for another year an agreement allowing the United States to use its Incirlik airbase for planes supplying U.S. and allied forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.
But the U.S. embassy in Ankara said it was still awaiting notification and said it remained unclear whether Turkey would grant its request for a widening of the terms of the existing deal, including blanket clearance for all flights."
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RELIGION: EU Greets Ratzinger's Election, Turkey Concerned
"RELIGION:
EU Greets Ratzinger's Election, Turkey Concerned
Stefania Bianchi
BRUSSELS, Apr 20 (IPS) - Europe has cautiously welcomed the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as the new pope, but there are also concerns over his view of Turkey's bid to join the European Union.
Joy and jubilation were mixed with reactions of surprise and disappointment when the 78-year-old Cardinal Ratzinger, the dean of the College of Cardinals and defender of conservative orthodoxy for 24 years, was named Apr. 19 as Pope Jean Paul II's successor.
The new pope, who will be known as Benedict XVI, is reckoned as a tough- minded enforcer of the 'true faith' and is firmly opposed to birth control and the ordination of women.
By choosing German-born Cardinal Ratzinger, the Vatican's 115 cardinals opted for a strong Catholic conservative insider, but also a potentially controversial figure and an opponent of Turkey's European Union (EU) membership bid. "
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EU Greets Ratzinger's Election, Turkey Concerned
Stefania Bianchi
BRUSSELS, Apr 20 (IPS) - Europe has cautiously welcomed the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as the new pope, but there are also concerns over his view of Turkey's bid to join the European Union.
Joy and jubilation were mixed with reactions of surprise and disappointment when the 78-year-old Cardinal Ratzinger, the dean of the College of Cardinals and defender of conservative orthodoxy for 24 years, was named Apr. 19 as Pope Jean Paul II's successor.
The new pope, who will be known as Benedict XVI, is reckoned as a tough- minded enforcer of the 'true faith' and is firmly opposed to birth control and the ordination of women.
By choosing German-born Cardinal Ratzinger, the Vatican's 115 cardinals opted for a strong Catholic conservative insider, but also a potentially controversial figure and an opponent of Turkey's European Union (EU) membership bid. "
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The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Here's what the U.S. must do to earn Turkish liking
"Here's what the U.S. must do to earn Turkish liking
By Soner Cagaptay
Commentary by
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Turkish-U.S. relations are at a low point. In Turkey, literally everyone feels resentful of America's Middle East policies, and Ankara is reaching out to U.S. foes Syria and Iran. An outgoing U.S. ambassador to Ankara may not be replaced immediately when the time comes in the summer, a sure sign of strained relations. Some U.S. officials have, in an unsubstantiated way, blamed Turkey's lack of cooperation in the initial phases of the Iraq war for the lasting Iraqi insurgency. Turkey is no longer considered a real partner when the U.S. makes its plans for the Middle East."
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By Soner Cagaptay
Commentary by
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Turkish-U.S. relations are at a low point. In Turkey, literally everyone feels resentful of America's Middle East policies, and Ankara is reaching out to U.S. foes Syria and Iran. An outgoing U.S. ambassador to Ankara may not be replaced immediately when the time comes in the summer, a sure sign of strained relations. Some U.S. officials have, in an unsubstantiated way, blamed Turkey's lack of cooperation in the initial phases of the Iraq war for the lasting Iraqi insurgency. Turkey is no longer considered a real partner when the U.S. makes its plans for the Middle East."
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JTW News - Armenia�s Jewish Scepticism and Its Impact on Armenia-Israel Relations
"Armenia�s Jewish Scepticism and Its Impact on Armenia-Israel Relations
'It is in our blood to hate the Turks. However, we hate Bulgarians and Greeks also. The Jews like Turks, but they hate Arabs. The Arabs, in their turn, are not in favour with the Turks. And the level of hatred is rising'. Narek Mesropian"
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'It is in our blood to hate the Turks. However, we hate Bulgarians and Greeks also. The Jews like Turks, but they hate Arabs. The Arabs, in their turn, are not in favour with the Turks. And the level of hatred is rising'. Narek Mesropian"
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JTW News - Inventing a Genocide
"Inventing a Genocide
Armenia Armenians and Diaspora Have Contrary Interests
Jan SOYKOK (JTW), ANKARA, 21 April 2005
ANKARA - Dr. Nilgun Gulcan, political scientist and an expert on Caucasus politics, told the JTW that Armenians in Armenia and Armenians in the Diaspora had different and sometimes contrary interests.
Gulcan said �If Turkey accepts Armenian allegations, Diaspora Armenians will benefit from this, but Republic of Armenia will pay for it.�"
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Armenia Armenians and Diaspora Have Contrary Interests
Jan SOYKOK (JTW), ANKARA, 21 April 2005
ANKARA - Dr. Nilgun Gulcan, political scientist and an expert on Caucasus politics, told the JTW that Armenians in Armenia and Armenians in the Diaspora had different and sometimes contrary interests.
Gulcan said �If Turkey accepts Armenian allegations, Diaspora Armenians will benefit from this, but Republic of Armenia will pay for it.�"
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JTW News - Armenia Needs Turkey to Survive
"Armenia Needs Turkey to Survive
* ARMENIAN PRESIDENT KOCHARIAN: NO TERRITORIAL CLAIMS ON TURKEY
Jan SOYKOK (ANKARA) - Armenian President Robert Kocharian said �Armenia has no territorial claims on Turkey� at the Yerevan State University on Monday. 'No Armenian state structures have made any territorial claims against Turkey' he added. However he implied territorial demands could be after recognition of the so-called genocide. Armenia and Diaspora accuse Turkey of coming killing against the Armenians about a century ago. Armenian Constitution call Turkey�s eastern province �Western Armenia� and Armenian politicians frequently use an irredentist approach. 20 percent of Azerbaijan is under Armenian occupation for more thana decade."
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* ARMENIAN PRESIDENT KOCHARIAN: NO TERRITORIAL CLAIMS ON TURKEY
Jan SOYKOK (ANKARA) - Armenian President Robert Kocharian said �Armenia has no territorial claims on Turkey� at the Yerevan State University on Monday. 'No Armenian state structures have made any territorial claims against Turkey' he added. However he implied territorial demands could be after recognition of the so-called genocide. Armenia and Diaspora accuse Turkey of coming killing against the Armenians about a century ago. Armenian Constitution call Turkey�s eastern province �Western Armenia� and Armenian politicians frequently use an irredentist approach. 20 percent of Azerbaijan is under Armenian occupation for more thana decade."
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Wednesday, April 20, 2005
PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - TURKISH AMBASSADOR IN TBILISI: ARMENIAN BORDER WILL REMAIN CLOSED
"TURKISH AMBASSADOR IN TBILISI: ARMENIAN BORDER WILL REMAIN CLOSED
19.04.2005 03:14
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The recurrent meeting of Azeris with the slogan of the Intelligentsia Day in the Tbilisi Cultural Center, was devoted to the acquaintance with Turkish Ambassador to Georgia Ertan Tezger, appointed to the office a few months ago. As reported by APA, Ertan Tezger stated that only in 2004 some 240 thousand Georgian citizens visited Turkey. Touching upon Turkey's relations with Azerbaijan, the Ambassador emphasized, �in 21-st century the borders between countries cannot be closed. The current century is not a century of aggression. Resulting from the Armenian aggression Azerbaijan encountered with a hard problem of a million refugees. Unless the occupied territories of Azerbaijan are not totally emancipated Turkey will not open the borders with Armenia.� "
PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - TURKISH AMBASSADOR IN TBILISI: ARMENIAN BORDER WILL REMAIN CLOSED
19.04.2005 03:14
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The recurrent meeting of Azeris with the slogan of the Intelligentsia Day in the Tbilisi Cultural Center, was devoted to the acquaintance with Turkish Ambassador to Georgia Ertan Tezger, appointed to the office a few months ago. As reported by APA, Ertan Tezger stated that only in 2004 some 240 thousand Georgian citizens visited Turkey. Touching upon Turkey's relations with Azerbaijan, the Ambassador emphasized, �in 21-st century the borders between countries cannot be closed. The current century is not a century of aggression. Resulting from the Armenian aggression Azerbaijan encountered with a hard problem of a million refugees. Unless the occupied territories of Azerbaijan are not totally emancipated Turkey will not open the borders with Armenia.� "
PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - TURKISH AMBASSADOR IN TBILISI: ARMENIAN BORDER WILL REMAIN CLOSED
PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - TURKEY ACCESSION TO EU FITS ARMENIA INTERESTS
"TURKEY ACCESSION TO EU FITS ARMENIA INTERESTS
19.04.2005 05:26
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian Defense Minister comes for Turkey's accession to the EU, Secretary of the Security Council at the Armenian President, Defense Minister Serge Sargsian stated. In his words, it fits the interests of Armenia itself, as official Ankara will have to hold reforms both in the domestic and foreign policy. Armenia, as a participant of the EU Wider Europe: New Neighbors program, cannot have close borders with an EU member state. Serge Sargsian again accentuated that Armenia has to resume relations with Turkey without any preconditions, however it does not mean Turkey should not recognize the Armenian Genocide."
PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - TURKEY ACCESSION TO EU FITS ARMENIA INTERESTS
19.04.2005 05:26
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Armenian Defense Minister comes for Turkey's accession to the EU, Secretary of the Security Council at the Armenian President, Defense Minister Serge Sargsian stated. In his words, it fits the interests of Armenia itself, as official Ankara will have to hold reforms both in the domestic and foreign policy. Armenia, as a participant of the EU Wider Europe: New Neighbors program, cannot have close borders with an EU member state. Serge Sargsian again accentuated that Armenia has to resume relations with Turkey without any preconditions, however it does not mean Turkey should not recognize the Armenian Genocide."
PanARMENIAN Network: News from Armenia - TURKEY ACCESSION TO EU FITS ARMENIA INTERESTS
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
The Australian: Editorial: Two countries united in loss [April 20, 2005]
"Editorial: Two countries united in loss
April 20, 2005
AS the 90th anniversary of the landing of Australian Diggers at Anzac Cove approaches, our reflections on the meaning of that event � always intense � are bound to deepen.
There are many memorials to that disastrous campaign, not only at Gallipoli but in cities and towns across Australia, where the carved-out names of sons and husbands testify to a lost generation of Australian men. But of the memorials to their sacrifice few can be more precious than the special relationship it has engendered between Australians and the Turkish people. Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, pledged that the 8000 Diggers who died at Anzac Cove would lie there not as foreign invaders, but as honoured comrades. The way that successive Turkish governments, and the people themselves, have made good on that promise � by the respect they have shown our fallen Diggers and the welcome they have extended to generations of pilgrims � is beyond praise."
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April 20, 2005
AS the 90th anniversary of the landing of Australian Diggers at Anzac Cove approaches, our reflections on the meaning of that event � always intense � are bound to deepen.
There are many memorials to that disastrous campaign, not only at Gallipoli but in cities and towns across Australia, where the carved-out names of sons and husbands testify to a lost generation of Australian men. But of the memorials to their sacrifice few can be more precious than the special relationship it has engendered between Australians and the Turkish people. Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey, pledged that the 8000 Diggers who died at Anzac Cove would lie there not as foreign invaders, but as honoured comrades. The way that successive Turkish governments, and the people themselves, have made good on that promise � by the respect they have shown our fallen Diggers and the welcome they have extended to generations of pilgrims � is beyond praise."
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VOA News - Turkey Calls For a New Study of Armenian Genocide Claims
"Turkey Calls For a New Study of Armenian Genocide Claims
Washington
18 April 2005
Last month, Turkey made an unprecedented gesture by offering its neighbor Armenia to conduct a joint study of the historic events that took place during World War One in Anatolia, the Asian part of Turkey. Armenia rejected the proposal."
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Washington
18 April 2005
Last month, Turkey made an unprecedented gesture by offering its neighbor Armenia to conduct a joint study of the historic events that took place during World War One in Anatolia, the Asian part of Turkey. Armenia rejected the proposal."
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EUbusiness - Latvia pledges support for Turkey's EU bid
"Latvia pledges support for Turkey's EU bidDocument Actions 19/04/2005
Latvia supports Turkey's bid to join the European Union in order to show that countries with different religions can co-exist, visiting Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga said here Tuesday. 'We stand ready to share our (EU accession) experience and offer our support whenever possible,' Vike-Freiberga told reporters after talks with her Turkish counterpart Ahmet Necdet Sezer. "
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Latvia supports Turkey's bid to join the European Union in order to show that countries with different religions can co-exist, visiting Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga said here Tuesday. 'We stand ready to share our (EU accession) experience and offer our support whenever possible,' Vike-Freiberga told reporters after talks with her Turkish counterpart Ahmet Necdet Sezer. "
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JTW News - Turkish PM Erdogan announces trip to Israel
"Turkish PM Erdogan announces trip to Israel
Associated Press / Ankara
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Israel May 1-2, his office announced Monday, a trip seen as an effort by the premier to mend ties after he accused Israel of engaging in state terrorism against Palestinians.
Friendly ties with overwhelmingly Muslim Turkey are of major importance to Israel. Turkey is a key trading partner with Israel, and the two regional powers have had close military ties for years. "
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Associated Press / Ankara
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Israel May 1-2, his office announced Monday, a trip seen as an effort by the premier to mend ties after he accused Israel of engaging in state terrorism against Palestinians.
Friendly ties with overwhelmingly Muslim Turkey are of major importance to Israel. Turkey is a key trading partner with Israel, and the two regional powers have had close military ties for years. "
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JTW News - Greeks stuck to prejudices while Turks try to build confidence
"Greeks stuck to prejudices while Turks try to build confidence
View by Baris Sanli
JTW Ankara
Turkey struggles a lot to build bridges between Greece and Turkey, but Greeks are no where near Turkish mentality. Maybe it is time for Greeks to change, as all of us know friendship is not a �one plays the other enjoys� kind-of-relations. There must be mutual efforts. The saddest thing about the Turkish Greek relations for me is that I �personally, started thinking that Greek society has deeply held prejudices."
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View by Baris Sanli
JTW Ankara
Turkey struggles a lot to build bridges between Greece and Turkey, but Greeks are no where near Turkish mentality. Maybe it is time for Greeks to change, as all of us know friendship is not a �one plays the other enjoys� kind-of-relations. There must be mutual efforts. The saddest thing about the Turkish Greek relations for me is that I �personally, started thinking that Greek society has deeply held prejudices."
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JTW News - Turkey's EU Membership's Impact on the Caucasus
"Turkey's EU Membership's Impact on the Caucasus
View: Sedat Laciner
There are relatively three small countries (Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia) and three large countries (Russia, Turkey, and Iran) in the Caucasus. With the collapse of the USSR, Turkey does not have common boundaries with Russia anymore. Turkey has been one of the first countries to recognize the newly independent states."
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There are relatively three small countries (Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia) and three large countries (Russia, Turkey, and Iran) in the Caucasus. With the collapse of the USSR, Turkey does not have common boundaries with Russia anymore. Turkey has been one of the first countries to recognize the newly independent states."
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The Stanford Daily Online Edition
"Bill on Armenian genocide falls outside of Senate�s purview
By Editorial Board
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
last updated April 19, 2005 1:05 AM
Last week, the ASSU Undergraduate Senate passed a bill to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915. Calling this event �the first genocide of the 20th century,� the bill draws a connection between the Armenian genocide and �the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of the Sudan.� Genocide is an important and timely issue that the Stanford community should be aware of, but that doesn�t mean the Senate was right to pass a bill on it."
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By Editorial Board
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
last updated April 19, 2005 1:05 AM
Last week, the ASSU Undergraduate Senate passed a bill to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915. Calling this event �the first genocide of the 20th century,� the bill draws a connection between the Armenian genocide and �the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Darfur region of the Sudan.� Genocide is an important and timely issue that the Stanford community should be aware of, but that doesn�t mean the Senate was right to pass a bill on it."
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Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Opinion / Op-ed / Hopeful signs for Turkey, Armenia
"Hopeful signs for Turkey, Armenia
By David L. Phillips | April 19, 2005
AS ARMENIANS gather worldwide this weekend to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, they are debating Turkish-Armenian reconciliation. The nationalist fringe believes there should be no contact between Turks and Armenians until Turkey stops denying the genocide, pays reparations, and returns territory. Most Armenians support dialogue and cooperation. They endorse opening the border in order to end Armenia's isolation and impoverishment."
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By David L. Phillips | April 19, 2005
AS ARMENIANS gather worldwide this weekend to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, they are debating Turkish-Armenian reconciliation. The nationalist fringe believes there should be no contact between Turks and Armenians until Turkey stops denying the genocide, pays reparations, and returns territory. Most Armenians support dialogue and cooperation. They endorse opening the border in order to end Armenia's isolation and impoverishment."
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Crossing the wire into northern Cyprus - Countries - Times Online
"Crossing the wire into northern Cyprus
Thirty years after Cyprus was torn in two, Chris Haslam crosses no man�s land into the resort that time forgot
Heat rises like petrol fumes from no man�s land, shimmering above the shell holes and giving the disturbing impression that a careless spark could set the whole place off. I scan the positions opposite through heavy binoculars, blinking away the sweat and searching for movement in the black summer heat.
Three hundred yards to my left, a UN observer smokes a cigarette on the roof of an abandoned factory. Dead ahead, behind the razor wire, a war-torn city sprawls northwards, deserted and crumbling, its elegant quarters and slapdash slums made equal by death. "
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Thirty years after Cyprus was torn in two, Chris Haslam crosses no man�s land into the resort that time forgot
Heat rises like petrol fumes from no man�s land, shimmering above the shell holes and giving the disturbing impression that a careless spark could set the whole place off. I scan the positions opposite through heavy binoculars, blinking away the sweat and searching for movement in the black summer heat.
Three hundred yards to my left, a UN observer smokes a cigarette on the roof of an abandoned factory. Dead ahead, behind the razor wire, a war-torn city sprawls northwards, deserted and crumbling, its elegant quarters and slapdash slums made equal by death. "
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EUbusiness - EU chief reminds Turkey of duties towards Greece
"EU chief reminds Turkey of duties towards GreeceDocument Actions 18/04/2005
European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Monday reminded Turkey that smooth relations with Greece are part of the conditions for its entry into the EU. 'Full respect (of EU rules and values) is a precondition for accession,' Barroso said here following a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis. 'One of these conditions is (having) good neighbourly relations between all member states and candidate states,' he said. "
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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso on Monday reminded Turkey that smooth relations with Greece are part of the conditions for its entry into the EU. 'Full respect (of EU rules and values) is a precondition for accession,' Barroso said here following a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Costas Karamanlis. 'One of these conditions is (having) good neighbourly relations between all member states and candidate states,' he said. "
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Turkish PM Blames Greece for Tension Over Aegean Air Tension
"Turkish PM Blames Greece for Tension Over Aegean Air Tension
Arab News, Agence France Presse
ATHENS, 18 April 2005 �
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed Greece for the routine tense encounters between Turkish and Greek fighter aircraft over the Aegean Sea, in an interview published yesterday.
In the interview with Greek daily Kathimerini, Erdogan argued that the trouble stems from a Greek insistence on claiming airspace and territorial waters� boundaries which Turkey disputes."
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Arab News, Agence France Presse
ATHENS, 18 April 2005 �
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blamed Greece for the routine tense encounters between Turkish and Greek fighter aircraft over the Aegean Sea, in an interview published yesterday.
In the interview with Greek daily Kathimerini, Erdogan argued that the trouble stems from a Greek insistence on claiming airspace and territorial waters� boundaries which Turkey disputes."
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The Daily Star - Opinion Articles - Bush's warning to Turkey was stupid
"Bush's warning to Turkey was stupid
By Philip Robins
Commentary by
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
In recently making an issue out of Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer's controversial visit to Syria, which took place last week, the Bush administration seemed to hark back to the pre-1995 days when the United States was heavy-handed in its treatment of its old ally. Yet dealing with Turkey is 80 percent presentation. That is a rule the U.S. would do well to remember in the future.
The Syria visit itself was largely a nothing occasion. After all, the Turkish president's role is mainly ceremonial, as the quaint period attire of top hat and tails that officeholders don on key state occasions testifies. Sezer's main function in Damascus was to respect protocol: to return the visit made by his counterpart, Syrian President Bashar Assad, in January 2004."
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By Philip Robins
Commentary by
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
In recently making an issue out of Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer's controversial visit to Syria, which took place last week, the Bush administration seemed to hark back to the pre-1995 days when the United States was heavy-handed in its treatment of its old ally. Yet dealing with Turkey is 80 percent presentation. That is a rule the U.S. would do well to remember in the future.
The Syria visit itself was largely a nothing occasion. After all, the Turkish president's role is mainly ceremonial, as the quaint period attire of top hat and tails that officeholders don on key state occasions testifies. Sezer's main function in Damascus was to respect protocol: to return the visit made by his counterpart, Syrian President Bashar Assad, in January 2004."
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Guardian Unlimited | World Latest | Turks Confront WWI Massacre of Armenians
"Turks Confront WWI Massacre of Armenians
Monday April 18, 2005 6:46 PM
By LOUIS MEIXLER
Associated Press Writer
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - When a leading Turkish novelist said earlier this year that 1 million Armenians were murdered in his country during World War I, he broke a deep taboo.
Three lawsuits were filed against Orhan Pamuk, accusing him of damaging the state. ``He shouldn't be allowed to breathe,'' roared one nationalist group. In Istanbul, a school collected his books from students to return to him. On a news Web site, the vote ran 4-1 against him.
Turkey's mass expulsion of Armenians during World War I - which Armenians say was part of a genocide that claimed 1.5 million lives - is a dark chapter rarely discussed in Turkey or taught in its schools. "
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Monday April 18, 2005 6:46 PM
By LOUIS MEIXLER
Associated Press Writer
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - When a leading Turkish novelist said earlier this year that 1 million Armenians were murdered in his country during World War I, he broke a deep taboo.
Three lawsuits were filed against Orhan Pamuk, accusing him of damaging the state. ``He shouldn't be allowed to breathe,'' roared one nationalist group. In Istanbul, a school collected his books from students to return to him. On a news Web site, the vote ran 4-1 against him.
Turkey's mass expulsion of Armenians during World War I - which Armenians say was part of a genocide that claimed 1.5 million lives - is a dark chapter rarely discussed in Turkey or taught in its schools. "
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Monday, April 18, 2005
'We Feel Our Own Pain When We Confront With Our History'
"'We Feel Our Own Pain When We Confront With Our History'
By Anadolu News Agency (aa)
Published: Monday 18, 2005
zaman.com
While Armenians for years have tried to direct world opinion to favor their contention regarding the genocide claims, official documents reveal that more than 500,000 Turks were killed by Armenian gangs in Anatolia during the years, 1910-1922.
Noting that 'facing up to your past' was long ago instilled in Turkey, State Archives Director General Yusuf Sarinay said, 'We discover our own pain when we confront with our history,' said."
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By Anadolu News Agency (aa)
Published: Monday 18, 2005
zaman.com
While Armenians for years have tried to direct world opinion to favor their contention regarding the genocide claims, official documents reveal that more than 500,000 Turks were killed by Armenian gangs in Anatolia during the years, 1910-1922.
Noting that 'facing up to your past' was long ago instilled in Turkey, State Archives Director General Yusuf Sarinay said, 'We discover our own pain when we confront with our history,' said."
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JTW News - Genocide Claims and Mr. Oskanyan!
"Genocide Claims and Mr. Oskanyan!
View: Erhan BASYURT
The so-called Armenian 'genocide' allegations are on the agenda again. Turkey has been slandered for 90 years through an unfair and partial propaganda.
I say unfair because the Armenians do not use of any legal channels they have but only try to pressure Turkey politically.
Unfortunately, Turkey ignored revealing the facts for many long years. Statements made from time to time were not satisfactory. For the first time, the government, the opposition and parliament, with one voice, are challenging these baseless allegations. There were similar attempts in the past; however, these were done by diplomats or scientists, solely on their own. "
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View: Erhan BASYURT
The so-called Armenian 'genocide' allegations are on the agenda again. Turkey has been slandered for 90 years through an unfair and partial propaganda.
I say unfair because the Armenians do not use of any legal channels they have but only try to pressure Turkey politically.
Unfortunately, Turkey ignored revealing the facts for many long years. Statements made from time to time were not satisfactory. For the first time, the government, the opposition and parliament, with one voice, are challenging these baseless allegations. There were similar attempts in the past; however, these were done by diplomats or scientists, solely on their own. "
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JTW News - Turkish Parliament Celebrates 85th Anniversary
"Turkish Parliament Celebrates 85th Anniversary
The New Anatolian / Ankara
The Turkish Parliament, formally known as the Turkish Grand National Assembly, is celebrating the 85th anniversary of its foundation this week with a series of activities.
The celebrations will start next Saturday when lawmakers lay wreaths at the Ataturk monument in Parliament's garden. The ceremony will then continue at Ataturk's mausoleum, Anitkabir. "
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
The Turkish Parliament, formally known as the Turkish Grand National Assembly, is celebrating the 85th anniversary of its foundation this week with a series of activities.
The celebrations will start next Saturday when lawmakers lay wreaths at the Ataturk monument in Parliament's garden. The ceremony will then continue at Ataturk's mausoleum, Anitkabir. "
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ekathimerini.com | Vandals of Turkish flag sought
"Vandals of Turkish flag sought
The Greek army said late on Saturday that it was ordering an investigation into how a Turkish flag was defaced and left in the room of Turkish officers who were visiting Greece last week, while the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers were trying to establish closer ties between the two armed forces.
In a statement, the army general staff called the incident, during which slogans were written on the flag, �regrettable� and pledged to track down the perpetrators and punish them severely."
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The Greek army said late on Saturday that it was ordering an investigation into how a Turkish flag was defaced and left in the room of Turkish officers who were visiting Greece last week, while the Greek and Turkish foreign ministers were trying to establish closer ties between the two armed forces.
In a statement, the army general staff called the incident, during which slogans were written on the flag, �regrettable� and pledged to track down the perpetrators and punish them severely."
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The Stanford Daily Online Edition:Armenian genocide column inconsistent
"Armenian genocide column inconsistent
By Cihan Baran
Monday, April 18, 2005
last updated April 18, 2005 2:16 AM
In her op-ed, Ani Kardashian rightly speaks of the lack of awareness of past atrocities in today�s community (�Armenian genocide must not be forgotten,� April 15). Yet her deliberate attempts to distort the past and represent on side of what has been going on as a historical discussion is a terrible blow to intellectual integrity. The question of the so-called �Armenian genocide� is an open one. People who are unaware of this issue should bear in mind that there is no foregone conclusion about this matter, as in the case of Holocaust."
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By Cihan Baran
Monday, April 18, 2005
last updated April 18, 2005 2:16 AM
In her op-ed, Ani Kardashian rightly speaks of the lack of awareness of past atrocities in today�s community (�Armenian genocide must not be forgotten,� April 15). Yet her deliberate attempts to distort the past and represent on side of what has been going on as a historical discussion is a terrible blow to intellectual integrity. The question of the so-called �Armenian genocide� is an open one. People who are unaware of this issue should bear in mind that there is no foregone conclusion about this matter, as in the case of Holocaust."
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Global Politician:INTERVIEW: Caucasus is No Longer the Source of Discord for Russia and Turkey
"INTERVIEW: Caucasus is No Longer the Source of Discord for Russia and Turkey
GP Interviews - 4/18/2005
Ruben Safrastyan, Ph.D. is a Professor of International Relations at Acharyan University in Yerevan, Armenia. He's also the Director of the Department of Turkish Studies at the Armenian National Academy of Sciences. In the past, he served as a Counselor of the Armenian Embassy in Germany and was the Deputy Director of the Department of Political Analysis for the Office of the President of Armenia. "
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GP Interviews - 4/18/2005
Ruben Safrastyan, Ph.D. is a Professor of International Relations at Acharyan University in Yerevan, Armenia. He's also the Director of the Department of Turkish Studies at the Armenian National Academy of Sciences. In the past, he served as a Counselor of the Armenian Embassy in Germany and was the Deputy Director of the Department of Political Analysis for the Office of the President of Armenia. "
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Turkish Daily News - Time for Ankara, Athens to deal with major issues
"Time for Ankara, Athens to deal with major issues
Monday, April 18, 2005
�We greeted each other by shaking hands, then said good-bye by hugging each other,� says D�lger, chairman of Parliament�s Foreign Relations Committee, describing his meeting with Greek FM Moliviatis "
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Monday, April 18, 2005
�We greeted each other by shaking hands, then said good-bye by hugging each other,� says D�lger, chairman of Parliament�s Foreign Relations Committee, describing his meeting with Greek FM Moliviatis "
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Turkish Daily News - Switzerland ends arms embargo on Turkey
"Switzerland ends arms embargo on Turkey
Monday, April 18, 2005
Swiss weapons suppliers may win Turkish contracts if Ankara removes them from its 'red list'
ANKARA � Exclusive By TDN Defense Desk
Switzerland has quietly ended a years-long arms embargo on Turkey but Ankara still keeps Swiss weapons suppliers on its �red list.�"
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Monday, April 18, 2005
Swiss weapons suppliers may win Turkish contracts if Ankara removes them from its 'red list'
ANKARA � Exclusive By TDN Defense Desk
Switzerland has quietly ended a years-long arms embargo on Turkey but Ankara still keeps Swiss weapons suppliers on its �red list.�"
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JTW News - Armenian National Assembly Speaker Contradicts FM Oskanian
"Armenian National Assembly Speaker Contradicts FM Oskanian
Armenia is seeking to arrange partnership with Turkey, discuss the sensitive aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries and find mutually acceptable solutions, said speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Artur Bagdasarian while Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian rejected Turkey�s call for dialogue.
Bagdasarian claimed that Turkey blockaded Armenia by closing its territorial borders with Armenia: 'Armenia is actually being blockaded by Turkey today. But a country that is seeking to integrate into the European Union should abandon the double standard policy, which it is pursuing in relation to Armenia.'"
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Armenia is seeking to arrange partnership with Turkey, discuss the sensitive aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries and find mutually acceptable solutions, said speaker of the Armenian National Assembly Artur Bagdasarian while Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian rejected Turkey�s call for dialogue.
Bagdasarian claimed that Turkey blockaded Armenia by closing its territorial borders with Armenia: 'Armenia is actually being blockaded by Turkey today. But a country that is seeking to integrate into the European Union should abandon the double standard policy, which it is pursuing in relation to Armenia.'"
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Middle East Newsline -TURKEY'S ERDOGAN SAID TO EMPLOY ISLAMISTS
"TURKEY'S ERDOGAN SAID TO EMPLOY ISLAMISTS
ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has been employing thousands of Islamic fundamentalists in violation of its secular constitution.
An opposition parliamentary faction has accused Prime Minister Recep Erdogan of enabling the employment of thousands of Muslims who oppose Turkey as a secular state. The faction said the Islamic fundamentalists have entered all areas of government, including the Education Ministry."
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ANKARA [MENL] -- Turkey has been employing thousands of Islamic fundamentalists in violation of its secular constitution.
An opposition parliamentary faction has accused Prime Minister Recep Erdogan of enabling the employment of thousands of Muslims who oppose Turkey as a secular state. The faction said the Islamic fundamentalists have entered all areas of government, including the Education Ministry."
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The Daily Star - Business Articles - Increased interest in Turkey's financial sector
"Increased interest in Turkey's financial sector
Time of failed efforts to lure overseas investment may be over
By Agence France Presse (AFP)
Monday, April 18, 2005
ANKARA: A marked rise of foreign interest in Turkey's once ailing financial sector has raised hopes that the country's EU bid and spectacular economic recovery may end years of failed efforts to lure overseas investments. The Dutch-Belgian banking group Fortis made the headlines this week when it said it would pay a total of $1.3 billion for a 89.3 percent stake in the medium-sized Disbank and make a public offer for the remaining shares."
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Time of failed efforts to lure overseas investment may be over
By Agence France Presse (AFP)
Monday, April 18, 2005
ANKARA: A marked rise of foreign interest in Turkey's once ailing financial sector has raised hopes that the country's EU bid and spectacular economic recovery may end years of failed efforts to lure overseas investments. The Dutch-Belgian banking group Fortis made the headlines this week when it said it would pay a total of $1.3 billion for a 89.3 percent stake in the medium-sized Disbank and make a public offer for the remaining shares."
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