"Turkey Names Hard-Liner Military Chief
By SUZAN FRASER
The Associated Press
Monday, July 31, 2006; 5:50 PM
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey named a new military chief Monday who favors a tougher line against Kurdish rebels and negotiations on the secular Muslim country joining the European Union.
The change comes as the United States is pressing Turkey to contribute to a possible peacekeeping force along the Israeli-Lebanese border. Turkey, NATO's only Muslim member, had expressed a readiness to contribute troops to a peacekeeping force if there were first a cease-fire and if the force were backed by a U.N. resolution."
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Monday, July 31, 2006
PKK Mine Blasts Kill Children
"PKK Mine Blasts Kill Children
By Emrullah Bayrak, Bingol, Diyarbakir
zaman.com
One child was killed and three others were injured in land mines planted by the terrorist organization (PKK) in a rural area near the southeastern province of Bingol."
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By Emrullah Bayrak, Bingol, Diyarbakir
zaman.com
One child was killed and three others were injured in land mines planted by the terrorist organization (PKK) in a rural area near the southeastern province of Bingol."
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Irish Examiner>Blair and Turkish leader consider sending force to Lebanon
"Blair and Turkish leader consider sending force to Lebanon :: latest
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and British prime minister Tony Blair today discussed the possibility of deploying a peacekeeping force along the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Turkey, Nato’s only Muslim member, had expressed a readiness to contribute troops to a peacekeeping force if there were first a ceasefire and if the force were backed by a UN resolution."
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Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and British prime minister Tony Blair today discussed the possibility of deploying a peacekeeping force along the Lebanese-Israeli border.
Turkey, Nato’s only Muslim member, had expressed a readiness to contribute troops to a peacekeeping force if there were first a ceasefire and if the force were backed by a UN resolution."
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Istanbul metro tunnels under way
"Istanbul metro tunnels under way
The Gülermak-Dogusis jv is proceeding in its latest expansion of the Istanbul Metro.
Using a Lovat 6.5 m diameter mixed-face EPB-TBM, the contractor completed the first 250 Rings (including 99 before the Portal) of Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete in its drive to Bagcilar Station."
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The Gülermak-Dogusis jv is proceeding in its latest expansion of the Istanbul Metro.
Using a Lovat 6.5 m diameter mixed-face EPB-TBM, the contractor completed the first 250 Rings (including 99 before the Portal) of Prefabricated Reinforced Concrete in its drive to Bagcilar Station."
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Fashion Giant Harvey Nichols Targets Istanbul's Elite
"Fashion Giant Harvey Nichols Targets Istanbul's Elite
By Abdulhamit Yildiz, Edinburgh
Monday, July 31, 2006
zaman.com
The UK’s premier fashion retailer offering many of the world's most prestigious brands, Harvey Nichols, will open its tenth store in Istanbul."
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By Abdulhamit Yildiz, Edinburgh
Monday, July 31, 2006
zaman.com
The UK’s premier fashion retailer offering many of the world's most prestigious brands, Harvey Nichols, will open its tenth store in Istanbul."
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People's Daily Online -- Turkish PM expresses sorrow over Qana deaths
"Turkish PM expresses sorrow over Qana deaths
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed sorrow over the killing of more than 50 civilians in an Israeli air raid on southern Lebanese village Qana, Turkey's Anatolia news agency reported on Monday.
The UN Security Council should call for a cease-fire, Erdogan was quoted as saying on the phone with his Lebanese counterpart Fuad Siniora on Sunday night.
'We will discuss the issue at the meeting of Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC),' Erdogan said."
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed sorrow over the killing of more than 50 civilians in an Israeli air raid on southern Lebanese village Qana, Turkey's Anatolia news agency reported on Monday.
The UN Security Council should call for a cease-fire, Erdogan was quoted as saying on the phone with his Lebanese counterpart Fuad Siniora on Sunday night.
'We will discuss the issue at the meeting of Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC),' Erdogan said."
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Assessing Turkey's Future As an Energy Transit Country
"Assessing Turkey's Future As an Energy Transit Country
Daniel Fink
On July 13, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline (BTC) was formally opened, connecting the Caspian oil basin with the Mediterranean and providing a more direct route to Western markets. The pipeline also represents one of several developments that may propel Turkey into a central role in the global energy industry.
To discuss these developments, The Washington Institute is pleased to present a new entry in its Research Note series. The paper offers a comprehensive assessment of all completed, ongoing, and planned pipeline projects in the Black Sea littoral and beyond, covering output statistics, construction and maintenance costs, key political issues, and numerous other factors. It also outlines the domestic measures Turkey will need to pursue in order to take advantage of the pipelines transiting its territory. From European dependence on Russian oil to pipeline security in regional hot spots, Turkey's future direction as an energy corridor will have potentially profound implications for a wide array of issues affecting global oil and gas markets."
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Daniel Fink
On July 13, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline (BTC) was formally opened, connecting the Caspian oil basin with the Mediterranean and providing a more direct route to Western markets. The pipeline also represents one of several developments that may propel Turkey into a central role in the global energy industry.
To discuss these developments, The Washington Institute is pleased to present a new entry in its Research Note series. The paper offers a comprehensive assessment of all completed, ongoing, and planned pipeline projects in the Black Sea littoral and beyond, covering output statistics, construction and maintenance costs, key political issues, and numerous other factors. It also outlines the domestic measures Turkey will need to pursue in order to take advantage of the pipelines transiting its territory. From European dependence on Russian oil to pipeline security in regional hot spots, Turkey's future direction as an energy corridor will have potentially profound implications for a wide array of issues affecting global oil and gas markets."
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JTW News - European Public Support for Turkey Increases
"European Public Support for Turkey Increases
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Monday , 31 July 2006
Support for Turkey's EU membership among the European public has surprisingly increased, whereas an opposite trend has been observed within Turkey.
Nearly 38 percent of Europeans now support Turkey's aspirations to join the wealthy bloc, according to a new Eurobarometer poll. The corresponding figure for the autumn of 2005 was just 31 percent. "
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Monday , 31 July 2006
Support for Turkey's EU membership among the European public has surprisingly increased, whereas an opposite trend has been observed within Turkey.
Nearly 38 percent of Europeans now support Turkey's aspirations to join the wealthy bloc, according to a new Eurobarometer poll. The corresponding figure for the autumn of 2005 was just 31 percent. "
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Turkish PM condemns 'new culture of violence' in Mideast
"Turkish PM condemns 'new culture of violence' in Mideast
Published: 7/31/2006
ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose country is one of Israel's few Muslim friends, condemned Monday the killing of civilians in Lebanon as 'a new culture of violence' that would fuel more hatred and terrorism in the region."
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Published: 7/31/2006
ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose country is one of Israel's few Muslim friends, condemned Monday the killing of civilians in Lebanon as 'a new culture of violence' that would fuel more hatred and terrorism in the region."
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LA Times: US may Overlook a Limited Turkish Incursion into Iraq
"LA Times: US may Overlook a Limited Turkish Incursion into Iraq
By Los Angeles, Ankara
Monday, July 31, 2006
zaman.com
Henri J. Barkey, chairman of the International Relations Department at Lehigh University in an article in Los Angeles Times acclaimed that the United States was insensitive to Turkey’s PKK problems in Northern Iraq.
The article reads, “The US, especially the Central Command, has shown little understanding of the political costs to Turks of the PKK's presence in Iraq.”"
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By Los Angeles, Ankara
Monday, July 31, 2006
zaman.com
Henri J. Barkey, chairman of the International Relations Department at Lehigh University in an article in Los Angeles Times acclaimed that the United States was insensitive to Turkey’s PKK problems in Northern Iraq.
The article reads, “The US, especially the Central Command, has shown little understanding of the political costs to Turks of the PKK's presence in Iraq.”"
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West Asia 101
"West Asia 101
From Greg Cruey,
Your Guide to Asia for Visitors.
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Most people don't think of West Asia when idea of Asia comes up. There are a number of reasons. The most obvious is the rise of a geo-political concept that ignores continental boundaries: the 'Middle East.' In common usage, the Middle East extends from Morocco across the entire coast of North Africa to take in at least the whole Arab world (usually stopping in Iraq and the Persian Gulf) and often the Persian world (Iran, Afghanistan, and sometimes Pakistan). Turkey is usually included, as well. But Turkey provides problems of it's own. The nation of Turkey is a member of the European Union. And most of the ethnically Turkic world is in Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, etc."
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From Greg Cruey,
Your Guide to Asia for Visitors.
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Most people don't think of West Asia when idea of Asia comes up. There are a number of reasons. The most obvious is the rise of a geo-political concept that ignores continental boundaries: the 'Middle East.' In common usage, the Middle East extends from Morocco across the entire coast of North Africa to take in at least the whole Arab world (usually stopping in Iraq and the Persian Gulf) and often the Persian world (Iran, Afghanistan, and sometimes Pakistan). Turkey is usually included, as well. But Turkey provides problems of it's own. The nation of Turkey is a member of the European Union. And most of the ethnically Turkic world is in Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, etc."
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Tragic Partnership With The U.S.
"Tragic Partnership With The U.S.
Published: 7/31/2006
BY MUSTAFA BALBAY
CUMHURIYET- When US State Secretary Condoleezza Rice said during her visit to Israel last week that it was time for a 'new Middle East,' the new map of the Middle East again went on the table. Not only the context of such remarks, but also their basis is important. Rice made this remark in Israel! I will deal with details of the US plans for the Middle East in a future column, but here are a few issues:"
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Published: 7/31/2006
BY MUSTAFA BALBAY
CUMHURIYET- When US State Secretary Condoleezza Rice said during her visit to Israel last week that it was time for a 'new Middle East,' the new map of the Middle East again went on the table. Not only the context of such remarks, but also their basis is important. Rice made this remark in Israel! I will deal with details of the US plans for the Middle East in a future column, but here are a few issues:"
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Turkey proposes peace force | | The Australian
"Turkey proposes peace force
From correspondents in Istanbul
July 30, 2006
TURKEY could take part in an international stability force in Lebanon if a ceasefire is established and both Israel and Lebanon approve such a mission, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said overnight.
'We, as Turkey, will not take part unless a complete ceasefire is put in place,' Mr Erdogan said, the Anatolia news agency reported."
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From correspondents in Istanbul
July 30, 2006
TURKEY could take part in an international stability force in Lebanon if a ceasefire is established and both Israel and Lebanon approve such a mission, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said overnight.
'We, as Turkey, will not take part unless a complete ceasefire is put in place,' Mr Erdogan said, the Anatolia news agency reported."
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Hürriyet - Turkish doctors work to help kidney patients in Lebanon
"Turkish doctors work to help kidney patients in Lebanon
Two Turkish doctors and the head of the Turkish Kidney Foundation have decided to help children with kidney ailments in Beirut, who might otherwise not be able to receive treatment during this turbulent time. "
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Two Turkish doctors and the head of the Turkish Kidney Foundation have decided to help children with kidney ailments in Beirut, who might otherwise not be able to receive treatment during this turbulent time. "
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Global-Çelebi partnership buys Antalya port for $60.5 mln - Turkish Daily News Jul 31, 2006
"Global-Çelebi partnership buys Antalya port for $60.5 mln
Monday, July 31, 2006
With an estimated price of $74 million set by TMSF, Global-Çelebi partnership wins the tender with their highest bid of $60.5 million. The partnership will manage the port for 22 years. "
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Monday, July 31, 2006
With an estimated price of $74 million set by TMSF, Global-Çelebi partnership wins the tender with their highest bid of $60.5 million. The partnership will manage the port for 22 years. "
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Secularism betrayed - Turkish Daily News Jul 31, 2006
"Secularism betrayed
Monday, July 31, 2006
Opinion by Dog?u ERGI?L
I was awestruck when I heard from the very mouth of the minister of education and top officials of the Religious Affairs Directorate that if the Alawite children of this country do not want a Sunni-Hanefi religious education, they should declare themselves to be non-Muslim. How should we take this statement? It stinks all over. First of all, the only formal state organization created to serve the religious needs of the citizens of the republic is discriminating against all those who are not Muslim. Secondly, it discriminates against those who do not embrace the Sunni-Hanefi interpretation of Islam. Thirdly, it is declaring itself to be a partisan organization catering only to the needs those Muslims who adhere to the philosophy and practice of Islam that the Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) represents and preaches. All these positions totally betray the secular nature of the state. The question is then whether the directorate and the state are non-secular. Keep in mind that the directorate is a branch of the state. "
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Monday, July 31, 2006
Opinion by Dog?u ERGI?L
I was awestruck when I heard from the very mouth of the minister of education and top officials of the Religious Affairs Directorate that if the Alawite children of this country do not want a Sunni-Hanefi religious education, they should declare themselves to be non-Muslim. How should we take this statement? It stinks all over. First of all, the only formal state organization created to serve the religious needs of the citizens of the republic is discriminating against all those who are not Muslim. Secondly, it discriminates against those who do not embrace the Sunni-Hanefi interpretation of Islam. Thirdly, it is declaring itself to be a partisan organization catering only to the needs those Muslims who adhere to the philosophy and practice of Islam that the Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) represents and preaches. All these positions totally betray the secular nature of the state. The question is then whether the directorate and the state are non-secular. Keep in mind that the directorate is a branch of the state. "
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Reuters AlertNet - Security hawk seen taking over Turkish military
"Security hawk seen taking over Turkish military
31 Jul 2006 08:51:37 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Gareth Jones
ANKARA, July 31 (Reuters) - Turkey is widely expected this week to confirm General Yasar Buyukanit, a blunt-speaking hawk, as head of its powerful military, increasing the chances of a heavier crackdown on Kurdish separatist rebels.
He would replace General Hilmi Ozkok, who has helped keep the armed forces quiescent during a period of sensitive liberal reforms, including curbs on the military, that are aimed at preparing Turkey for European Union membership."
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31 Jul 2006 08:51:37 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Gareth Jones
ANKARA, July 31 (Reuters) - Turkey is widely expected this week to confirm General Yasar Buyukanit, a blunt-speaking hawk, as head of its powerful military, increasing the chances of a heavier crackdown on Kurdish separatist rebels.
He would replace General Hilmi Ozkok, who has helped keep the armed forces quiescent during a period of sensitive liberal reforms, including curbs on the military, that are aimed at preparing Turkey for European Union membership."
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Sunday, July 30, 2006
Turkey, at EU door, sees conservatives gain - Europe - International Herald Tribune
"Turkey, at EU door, sees conservatives gain
By Sebnem Arsu The New York Times
Published: July 30, 2006
ISTANBUL With the European Union acting more unsure about whether to admit Turkey, there are signs that conservatism is growing across the nation, both politically and culturally.
The prolonged road to membership, and the many economic, legal and cultural adjustments made to pave the way, have soured some attitudes toward the European Union, according to a large recent survey of Turks."
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By Sebnem Arsu The New York Times
Published: July 30, 2006
ISTANBUL With the European Union acting more unsure about whether to admit Turkey, there are signs that conservatism is growing across the nation, both politically and culturally.
The prolonged road to membership, and the many economic, legal and cultural adjustments made to pave the way, have soured some attitudes toward the European Union, according to a large recent survey of Turks."
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Parisian Turkish Immigrants Hope for Amnesty from Sarkozy
"Parisian Turkish Immigrants Hope for Amnesty from Sarkozy
By Ali Ihsan Aydin, Paris
Sunday, July 30, 2006
zaman.com
In France, the status of illegal immigrants, of which thousands are Turkish citizens, will be strongly revamped."
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By Ali Ihsan Aydin, Paris
Sunday, July 30, 2006
zaman.com
In France, the status of illegal immigrants, of which thousands are Turkish citizens, will be strongly revamped."
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The Return of Turkey's Kurdish Problem - Los Angeles Times
"The Return of Turkey's Kurdish Problem
The U.S. might still be able to head off a Turkish attack on Iraqi's Kurds.
By Henri J. Barkey, HENRI J. BARKEY, chairman of the International Relations Department at Lehigh University, is a former member of the State Department's policy planning staff.
July 30, 2006
IF IRAN'S NUCLEAR ambitions, Iraq's low-level civil war and the Israeli-Hezbollah war were not enough, President Bush may face a new dilemma. The Turkish government has ordered its military to prepare for an attack on 3,000 Kurdistan Workers Party insurgents living in Kurdish-dominated northern Iraq. Although the incursion by Turkey, a U.S. ally of 50 years, would be mostly for show, it would severely embarrass the Bush administration. No wonder the president twice talked to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan last week."
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The U.S. might still be able to head off a Turkish attack on Iraqi's Kurds.
By Henri J. Barkey, HENRI J. BARKEY, chairman of the International Relations Department at Lehigh University, is a former member of the State Department's policy planning staff.
July 30, 2006
IF IRAN'S NUCLEAR ambitions, Iraq's low-level civil war and the Israeli-Hezbollah war were not enough, President Bush may face a new dilemma. The Turkish government has ordered its military to prepare for an attack on 3,000 Kurdistan Workers Party insurgents living in Kurdish-dominated northern Iraq. Although the incursion by Turkey, a U.S. ally of 50 years, would be mostly for show, it would severely embarrass the Bush administration. No wonder the president twice talked to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan last week."
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The de-feminization of Turkish culture - Turkish Daily News Jul 30, 2006
"The de-feminization of Turkish culture
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Opinion by Elif ŞAFAK
According to Foucault, in modern societies individuals are extensively controlled through standards of normality disseminated by a wide range of knowledge, extending from diagnostic to normative knowledge such as criminology, medicine and psychiatry. Modern individuals become the agents of their own 'normalization.' Today, the Foucauldian understanding of power is widely used when analyzing Western societies. However, when it comes to exploring the Middle East or Muslim societies, even scholars who are notorious for borrowing so much from Foucault seem reluctant to employ the Foucauldian scheme. "
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Sunday, July 30, 2006
Opinion by Elif ŞAFAK
According to Foucault, in modern societies individuals are extensively controlled through standards of normality disseminated by a wide range of knowledge, extending from diagnostic to normative knowledge such as criminology, medicine and psychiatry. Modern individuals become the agents of their own 'normalization.' Today, the Foucauldian understanding of power is widely used when analyzing Western societies. However, when it comes to exploring the Middle East or Muslim societies, even scholars who are notorious for borrowing so much from Foucault seem reluctant to employ the Foucauldian scheme. "
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Kars battles for access to Armenia and beyond - Turkish Daily News Jul 30, 2006
"Kars battles for access to Armenia and beyond
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Reopening of the border with Armenia will be a move that will not only boost the local economy but will also be a major breakthrough for Turkish exporters "
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Sunday, July 30, 2006
Reopening of the border with Armenia will be a move that will not only boost the local economy but will also be a major breakthrough for Turkish exporters "
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Swiss-funded project proves fruitful - Turkish Daily News Jul 30, 2006
"Swiss-funded project proves fruitful
Sunday, July 30, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The second phase of a Swiss-funded project aimed at reducing socioeconomic disparity in southeastern Anatolia is nearly complete, with children, young people and women -- who account for a high percentage of the country's total population -- constituting the main focus of the project."
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Sunday, July 30, 2006
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The second phase of a Swiss-funded project aimed at reducing socioeconomic disparity in southeastern Anatolia is nearly complete, with children, young people and women -- who account for a high percentage of the country's total population -- constituting the main focus of the project."
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Gourmand's corner - Turkish Daily News Jul 30, 2006
"Gourmand's corner
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Nohutlu Etli Patlıcan Dolması (Stuffed Eggplant with Beef):
Ingredients (serves 2 ):
4 small eggplants
Filling:100 gr regular ground beef2 tbsp chickpeas (in a can)2 tbsp rice, washed and drained1 tbsp dill, chopped1 tbsp parsley, chopped2 fresh onion, chopped1 pinch powdered Cheyenne Pepper1 tsp saltPepper for taste
1 small tomato1 cup beef stock1 tbsp butter"
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Sunday, July 30, 2006
Nohutlu Etli Patlıcan Dolması (Stuffed Eggplant with Beef):
Ingredients (serves 2 ):
4 small eggplants
Filling:100 gr regular ground beef2 tbsp chickpeas (in a can)2 tbsp rice, washed and drained1 tbsp dill, chopped1 tbsp parsley, chopped2 fresh onion, chopped1 pinch powdered Cheyenne Pepper1 tsp saltPepper for taste
1 small tomato1 cup beef stock1 tbsp butter"
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Kayaköy: The ghost town of lonely spirits - Turkish Daily News Jul 30, 2006
"Kayaköy: The ghost town of lonely spirits
Sunday, July 30, 2006
In 1922, in accordance with a population exchange treaty signed by the Turkish and Greek governments, Kayaköy’s Greek residents replaced Turks living in Western Thrace. And thus started the process of the village becoming a ghost town as Turks who came from Western Thrace to replace the residents of Kayaköy started leaving the village in 1923. Kayaköy, for some 83 years now, has been struggling to survive against the forces of nature and its human foes. Each street in the village reflects traces of its sad history "
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Sunday, July 30, 2006
In 1922, in accordance with a population exchange treaty signed by the Turkish and Greek governments, Kayaköy’s Greek residents replaced Turks living in Western Thrace. And thus started the process of the village becoming a ghost town as Turks who came from Western Thrace to replace the residents of Kayaköy started leaving the village in 1923. Kayaköy, for some 83 years now, has been struggling to survive against the forces of nature and its human foes. Each street in the village reflects traces of its sad history "
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Turkey Continues Efforts To End Israeli - Palestinian Tension
"Turkey Continues Efforts To End Israeli - Palestinian Tension
Published: 7/29/2006
ANKARA - Turkey continues its efforts to end the Israeli-Palestinian tension, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday."
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Published: 7/29/2006
ANKARA - Turkey continues its efforts to end the Israeli-Palestinian tension, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday."
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Turkish Tourism Continues in Right Direction Despite Stagnation
"Turkish Tourism Continues in Right Direction Despite Stagnation
By Economy News Desk
Sunday, July 30, 2006
zaman.com
The head of one of Europe’s biggest tourism operators, TUI Netherlands, praised Turkey’s tourism industry.
Steven van der Heijden, CEO of TUI Netherlands, reported that the Israeli bombardment in Lebanon would not significantly diminish the number of tourists heading to Turkey."
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By Economy News Desk
Sunday, July 30, 2006
zaman.com
The head of one of Europe’s biggest tourism operators, TUI Netherlands, praised Turkey’s tourism industry.
Steven van der Heijden, CEO of TUI Netherlands, reported that the Israeli bombardment in Lebanon would not significantly diminish the number of tourists heading to Turkey."
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Hürriyet - Istanbul wins Red Bull Air Race
"Istanbul wins Red Bull Air Race
American pilot Kirby Chambliss won the Istanbul leg of the Red Bull Air Race yesterday with a time of 2:56.86.
But the real winner was the city of Istanbul. Thousands of people flocked to the shores of the Golden Horn to watch the spectacle, which included a special opening performance by Turkish acrobatics pilot Ali Ismet Öztürk. The race was watched live in over 80 countries around the world.
The next race takes place on the River Danube in Budapest, Hungary on 20th August."
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American pilot Kirby Chambliss won the Istanbul leg of the Red Bull Air Race yesterday with a time of 2:56.86.
But the real winner was the city of Istanbul. Thousands of people flocked to the shores of the Golden Horn to watch the spectacle, which included a special opening performance by Turkish acrobatics pilot Ali Ismet Öztürk. The race was watched live in over 80 countries around the world.
The next race takes place on the River Danube in Budapest, Hungary on 20th August."
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The Hindu News Update Service
"Turkish feminist writer Duygu Asena dies at 60
Aankara, July. 30 (AP): Duygu Asena, a best-selling writer and crusader for women's rights in Turkey, has died after a two-year battle with a brain tumor. She was 60.
Asena, author of the book ``Woman Has No Name,'' died in Istanbul's American Hospital early Sunday where she had been admitted on July 27 with a high temperature and respiratory problems, the hospital said."
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Aankara, July. 30 (AP): Duygu Asena, a best-selling writer and crusader for women's rights in Turkey, has died after a two-year battle with a brain tumor. She was 60.
Asena, author of the book ``Woman Has No Name,'' died in Istanbul's American Hospital early Sunday where she had been admitted on July 27 with a high temperature and respiratory problems, the hospital said."
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Balkanalysis.com » Blog Archives » Adventures with the CIA in Turkey: Interview with Philip Giraldi
"Adventures with the CIA in Turkey: Interview with Philip Giraldi
7/30/2006 (Balkanalysis.com)
In the following exclusive interview, Balkanalysis.com Director Christopher Deliso speaks with Philip Giraldi, a former CIA deputy chief of base in Turkey. Through the interview, readers get a first-hand introduction to the cloak-and-dagger reality of undercover work in one of the world’s most important strategic areas. Iranian assassinations, Turkish eavesdropping and other eye-opening stories allow the reader an intimate inside look into the shadowy, high-stakes game of international espionage."
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7/30/2006 (Balkanalysis.com)
In the following exclusive interview, Balkanalysis.com Director Christopher Deliso speaks with Philip Giraldi, a former CIA deputy chief of base in Turkey. Through the interview, readers get a first-hand introduction to the cloak-and-dagger reality of undercover work in one of the world’s most important strategic areas. Iranian assassinations, Turkish eavesdropping and other eye-opening stories allow the reader an intimate inside look into the shadowy, high-stakes game of international espionage."
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Saturday, July 29, 2006
Turkish Medical Equipment Aid Boat Arrives in Beirut
"Turkish Medical Equipment Aid Boat Arrives in Beirut
By Cihan News Agency
Saturday, July 29, 2006
zaman.com
A Turkish Sea Forces boat carrying an initial Turkish medical aid cargo arrived in Beirut on Saturday.
The Turkish Navy's TCG-Bafra has brought seven tons of Hemodialysis equipment and medicine to war-striken Lebanon. The aid includes Hemodialysis equipment which may be used in up to 1000 sessions for kidney patients."
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By Cihan News Agency
Saturday, July 29, 2006
zaman.com
A Turkish Sea Forces boat carrying an initial Turkish medical aid cargo arrived in Beirut on Saturday.
The Turkish Navy's TCG-Bafra has brought seven tons of Hemodialysis equipment and medicine to war-striken Lebanon. The aid includes Hemodialysis equipment which may be used in up to 1000 sessions for kidney patients."
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Bryza's Talks In Ankara
"Bryza's Talks In Ankara
Published: 7/29/2006
ANKARA - Matthew Bryza, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European & Eurasian Affairs, held talks on energy, Cyprus and fight against terrorist organization PKK in Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday."
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Published: 7/29/2006
ANKARA - Matthew Bryza, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European & Eurasian Affairs, held talks on energy, Cyprus and fight against terrorist organization PKK in Turkish capital of Ankara on Tuesday."
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Turkey proposes peace force | | The Australian
"Turkey proposes peace force
From correspondents in Istanbul
July 30, 2006
TURKEY could take part in an international stability force in Lebanon if a ceasefire is established and both Israel and Lebanon approve such a mission, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said overnight.
'We, as Turkey, will not take part unless a complete ceasefire is put in place,' Mr Erdogan said, the Anatolia news agency reported.
'Once a ceasefire has been established, then related parties, both Israel and Lebanon, must be consulted. If they say 'yes', then we would take part,' he added."
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From correspondents in Istanbul
July 30, 2006
TURKEY could take part in an international stability force in Lebanon if a ceasefire is established and both Israel and Lebanon approve such a mission, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said overnight.
'We, as Turkey, will not take part unless a complete ceasefire is put in place,' Mr Erdogan said, the Anatolia news agency reported.
'Once a ceasefire has been established, then related parties, both Israel and Lebanon, must be consulted. If they say 'yes', then we would take part,' he added."
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Turkish Company to Ship 20,000 Tons of Potatoes to Israel Despite Aggression
"Turkish Company to Ship 20,000 Tons of Potatoes to Israel Despite Aggression
By Cihan News Agency
Saturday, July 29, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish people may very be angry at the Israeli targeting of Lebanese civilians and infrastructure, however it has not discouraged a Turkish company from exporting 20,000 tons of potatoes to Israel."
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By Cihan News Agency
Saturday, July 29, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish people may very be angry at the Israeli targeting of Lebanese civilians and infrastructure, however it has not discouraged a Turkish company from exporting 20,000 tons of potatoes to Israel."
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Hürriyet - Istanbul skies turn red for Air Race
"Istanbul skies turn red for Air Race
Today the Istanbul skies will host the Red Bull Air Race, one of the biggest aviation events in recent years. Special gateways have been set up for the Istanbul leg, which takes place between the Old Galata Bridge and Atatürk Bridge, both situated on the Golden Horn."
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Today the Istanbul skies will host the Red Bull Air Race, one of the biggest aviation events in recent years. Special gateways have been set up for the Istanbul leg, which takes place between the Old Galata Bridge and Atatürk Bridge, both situated on the Golden Horn."
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PanARMENIAN.Net - Turkish EU Membership Probability Very High, Turkish Expert Believes
"Turkish EU Membership Probability Very High, Turkish Expert Believes
The probability of Turkey's membership at the EU is very high, Turkish expert Gultekin Burcu told a PanARMENIAN.Net reporter in Yerevan. In her words, firstly economic reforms are necessary. «However, these should be in line with human rights and freedom of expression reforms, reconsideration of some articles of the Criminal Code. I am an optimist however and I believe that Turkey is on a right way,» she noted."
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Knocking on Europe’s Door, Turkey Shows Growing Conservatism - New York Times
"Knocking on Europe’s Door, Turkey Shows Growing Conservatism
By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: July 29, 2006
ISTANBUL, July 28 — With the European Union acting more unsure about whether to admit Turkey, there are signs that conservatism is growing across the nation, both politically and culturally."
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By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: July 29, 2006
ISTANBUL, July 28 — With the European Union acting more unsure about whether to admit Turkey, there are signs that conservatism is growing across the nation, both politically and culturally."
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The New Anatolian-Volunteers train to save neighbors in disasters
"Volunteers train to save neighbors in disasters
Deren Mete - The New Anatolian / Ankara
29 July 2006
A pilot project sponsored by the Swiss government aiming to train Neighborhood Disaster Volunteers (MAGs) in Turkey to help save lives in disasters was addressed at press briefing organized by Swiss Ambassador Walter B. Gyger on Friday.
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Deren Mete - The New Anatolian / Ankara
29 July 2006
A pilot project sponsored by the Swiss government aiming to train Neighborhood Disaster Volunteers (MAGs) in Turkey to help save lives in disasters was addressed at press briefing organized by Swiss Ambassador Walter B. Gyger on Friday.
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Foremen become managers to get US visa - Turkish Daily News Jul 29, 2006
"Foremen become managers to get US visa
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Turkish businesspeople face various problems while trading with the US. One of the biggest problems is obtaining a visa. Memduh Boydak discusses his solution with visiting American businesspeople in Kayseri "
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Saturday, July 29, 2006
Turkish businesspeople face various problems while trading with the US. One of the biggest problems is obtaining a visa. Memduh Boydak discusses his solution with visiting American businesspeople in Kayseri "
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The New Anatolian-Numbers vs myth
"Numbers vs myth
The New Anatolian / Ankara
29 July 2006
More men than women are victims of customs-related crimes and there are more cases of murder in the west of Turkey than its east, contends a new police report that contrasts sharply with commonly held beliefs about customs and honor killings.
The report compiles findings on 1,091 customs-related crimes committed nationwide within the last six years. According to the statistics, 60 percent of victims of honor and customs killings are male. This makes 710 males out of 1,091 while the number of females is 480.
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
29 July 2006
More men than women are victims of customs-related crimes and there are more cases of murder in the west of Turkey than its east, contends a new police report that contrasts sharply with commonly held beliefs about customs and honor killings.
The report compiles findings on 1,091 customs-related crimes committed nationwide within the last six years. According to the statistics, 60 percent of victims of honor and customs killings are male. This makes 710 males out of 1,091 while the number of females is 480.
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AzerTAj | STATE INFORMATION AGENCY OF AZERBAIJAN REPUBLIC
"IGDIR “AZERBAIJAN HOUSE” IN TURKEY MADE STATEMENT
[July 29, 2006, 12:59:04]
In a joint gathering held by Igdir Azerbaijan House in the Igdir Province of Turkey and the Association of Armenian Terror Victims in the WW I, it was adopted a Statement criticizing those who call to open the Turkey-Armenia borders. "
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[July 29, 2006, 12:59:04]
In a joint gathering held by Igdir Azerbaijan House in the Igdir Province of Turkey and the Association of Armenian Terror Victims in the WW I, it was adopted a Statement criticizing those who call to open the Turkey-Armenia borders. "
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The New Anatolian-Report: Turkish soldiers crossed border into N.Iraq
"Report: Turkish soldiers crossed border into N.Iraq
The New Anatolian / Ankara
29 July 2006
Some 200 Turkish soldiers accompanied by village guards crossed the border into northern Iraq in a military operation against Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants, an Iraqi Kurdish media source reported on Thursday.
Peyamner news agency, quoted Fahmi Sofi, an official with the Iraqi Kurdistan Democratic Party, as stating that Turkish soldiers penetrated into the Hork area near the border village of Kesta in Dahuk."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
29 July 2006
Some 200 Turkish soldiers accompanied by village guards crossed the border into northern Iraq in a military operation against Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants, an Iraqi Kurdish media source reported on Thursday.
Peyamner news agency, quoted Fahmi Sofi, an official with the Iraqi Kurdistan Democratic Party, as stating that Turkish soldiers penetrated into the Hork area near the border village of Kesta in Dahuk."
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A new media boss in Turkey: Murdoch - Turkish Daily News Jul 29, 2006
"A new media boss in Turkey: Murdoch
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Gila Benmayor
One of the world's biggest bosses, Rupert Murdoch, has come to dominate Turkey's agenda by purchasing TGRT television.
Though he is commonly referred as an American in newspapers, Murdoch, originally from Australia, was in the spotlight due to his operations in the British media during the term of Margaret Thatcher as prime minister."
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Saturday, July 29, 2006
Gila Benmayor
One of the world's biggest bosses, Rupert Murdoch, has come to dominate Turkey's agenda by purchasing TGRT television.
Though he is commonly referred as an American in newspapers, Murdoch, originally from Australia, was in the spotlight due to his operations in the British media during the term of Margaret Thatcher as prime minister."
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The New Anatolian-Turkish-Greek rapprochement
"Turkish-Greek rapprochement
The New Anatolian / Ankara
29 July 2006
The Turkish General Staff announced on Friday that Turkey and Greece will continue discussions on the details and implementation of a number of confidence-building measures between the two countries.
In a statement about the meeting of visiting Greek Chief of General Staff Adm. Panayiotis Hinofotis and his Turkish counterpart Hilmi Ozkok, the General Staff stated that confidence-building measures between the two countries, security developments in the world and issues related to measures that were agreed upon earlier agreed were discussed."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
29 July 2006
The Turkish General Staff announced on Friday that Turkey and Greece will continue discussions on the details and implementation of a number of confidence-building measures between the two countries.
In a statement about the meeting of visiting Greek Chief of General Staff Adm. Panayiotis Hinofotis and his Turkish counterpart Hilmi Ozkok, the General Staff stated that confidence-building measures between the two countries, security developments in the world and issues related to measures that were agreed upon earlier agreed were discussed."
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Reuters AlertNet - Fatal explosion at Turkish barracks caused by gas
"Fatal explosion at Turkish barracks caused by gas
29 Jul 2006 11:09:27 GMT
Source: Reuters
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, July 29 (Reuters) - An explosion at a military barracks in southeast Turkey on Saturday which killed four soldiers was caused by gas, the provincial governor told reporters.
Separately, Turkish media reported a bomb exploded in the western port city of Izmir on Friday night, injuring four people.
The explosion in the barracks in the southeastern province of Van -- an area where Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants often carry out attacks -- also injured 11 soldiers."
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29 Jul 2006 11:09:27 GMT
Source: Reuters
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, July 29 (Reuters) - An explosion at a military barracks in southeast Turkey on Saturday which killed four soldiers was caused by gas, the provincial governor told reporters.
Separately, Turkish media reported a bomb exploded in the western port city of Izmir on Friday night, injuring four people.
The explosion in the barracks in the southeastern province of Van -- an area where Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants often carry out attacks -- also injured 11 soldiers."
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Handmade sandals attract world celebrities as artisan struggles to sustain craft - Turkish Daily News Jul 29, 2006
"Handmade sandals attract world celebrities as artisan struggles to sustain craft
Saturday, July 29, 2006
Sandal master Ali Güven, who has been practicing his art for 40 years in Bodrum, designs sandals for famous fashion designers Donna Karan and Lakis Gavalas.
Working in a small shop in a Bodrum bazaar, Güven, 68, has famous male and female clients from all over the world as well as from Turkey's fashion and business circles. "
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Friday, July 28, 2006
Devotion to true Islam will defeat terrorists
"Devotion to true Islam will defeat terrorists
Jul. 29, 2006 12:00 AM
When I was invited to tour the nation of Turkey for 10 days in June, I did not expect to find the answer to the problem of radical Islam. However, when my intercultural dialogue tour wrapped up in Istanbul at Topkapi Palace, I could clearly see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Ever since 9/11, Americans have struggled trying to understand why Muslims from the other side of the planet would want to kill innocent women and children - all in the name of Allah.
Where on Earth, we wondered, did these people get the idea that God wants his children to kill innocent strangers, and that somehow suicide bombers would be rewarded in the afterlife? Can Islam, the second-largest religion in the world, be that insane?
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More:Devotion to true Islam will defeat terrorists
Jul. 29, 2006 12:00 AM
When I was invited to tour the nation of Turkey for 10 days in June, I did not expect to find the answer to the problem of radical Islam. However, when my intercultural dialogue tour wrapped up in Istanbul at Topkapi Palace, I could clearly see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Ever since 9/11, Americans have struggled trying to understand why Muslims from the other side of the planet would want to kill innocent women and children - all in the name of Allah.
Where on Earth, we wondered, did these people get the idea that God wants his children to kill innocent strangers, and that somehow suicide bombers would be rewarded in the afterlife? Can Islam, the second-largest religion in the world, be that insane?
"
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Atta Turk? No : HindustanTimes.com
"Atta Turk? No
Rakshanda Jalil
July 28, 2006
Turkey is constitutionally a secular republic. Any display of religion in public is banned since the Constitution was adopted in 1924. In a country with a 98 per cent Muslim population, this sounds improbable yet that is precisely what successive governments have tried to implement with varying degrees of success. In the early years, under Mustafa Kamal Ataturk, this was enforced with a near-missionary zeal. Islamic-style courts and seminaries were shut down, Sufi brotherhoods (tarikat) and dervish lodges (tekke) disbanded, the wearing of fez caps, veils and Eastern-style clothing banned and a Constitution modeled on western lines introduced, giving women equal rights. By 1928, Islam was no longer the state religion, polygamy was abolished, civil rather than religious marriages became the norm, Turkish was written in Roman instead of the Persian alphabet, children were given non-Arabic names and religious education was restricted, for a time even prohibited."
More:Atta Turk? No : HindustanTimes.com
Rakshanda Jalil
July 28, 2006
Turkey is constitutionally a secular republic. Any display of religion in public is banned since the Constitution was adopted in 1924. In a country with a 98 per cent Muslim population, this sounds improbable yet that is precisely what successive governments have tried to implement with varying degrees of success. In the early years, under Mustafa Kamal Ataturk, this was enforced with a near-missionary zeal. Islamic-style courts and seminaries were shut down, Sufi brotherhoods (tarikat) and dervish lodges (tekke) disbanded, the wearing of fez caps, veils and Eastern-style clothing banned and a Constitution modeled on western lines introduced, giving women equal rights. By 1928, Islam was no longer the state religion, polygamy was abolished, civil rather than religious marriages became the norm, Turkish was written in Roman instead of the Persian alphabet, children were given non-Arabic names and religious education was restricted, for a time even prohibited."
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The New Anatolian-Turkey brushes aside differences with Canada in evacuation effort
"Turkey brushes aside differences with Canada in evacuation effort
The New Anatolian / Ankara
28 July 2006
Turkey is winning praise and thanks from Canadians for its humanitarian efforts to save its people escaping from war-torn Lebanon, notwithstanding tense relations between the two countries since April.
Leaving aside tensions stemming from the Canadian government's decision to recognize the Armenian genocide claims and Ottawa's moral support for Israel in the current Lebanese fighting, a view strongly opposed by Ankara, Turkish authorities and even citizens rushed to help the evacuation of Canadians from Lebanon and to provide them with all kinds of assistance before they left for their homeland."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
28 July 2006
Turkey is winning praise and thanks from Canadians for its humanitarian efforts to save its people escaping from war-torn Lebanon, notwithstanding tense relations between the two countries since April.
Leaving aside tensions stemming from the Canadian government's decision to recognize the Armenian genocide claims and Ottawa's moral support for Israel in the current Lebanese fighting, a view strongly opposed by Ankara, Turkish authorities and even citizens rushed to help the evacuation of Canadians from Lebanon and to provide them with all kinds of assistance before they left for their homeland."
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Reuters AlertNet - FACTBOX-Evacuation of foreigners from Lebanon
"FACTBOX-Evacuation of foreigners from Lebanon
28 Jul 2006 14:52:43 GMT
Source: Reuters
July 28 (Reuters) - Here are some facts on the evacuation from Lebanon. More than 40,000 people have been evacuated from Lebanon through Cyprus and Turkey."
More:Reuters AlertNet - FACTBOX-Evacuation of foreigners from Lebanon
28 Jul 2006 14:52:43 GMT
Source: Reuters
July 28 (Reuters) - Here are some facts on the evacuation from Lebanon. More than 40,000 people have been evacuated from Lebanon through Cyprus and Turkey."
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Who do you write for? That is the question - Editorials & Commentary - International Herald Tribune
"Who do you write for? That is the question
Orhan Pamuk The New York Times Syndicate
ISTANBUL For the last 30 years - since I first became a writer - this is the question I've heard most often from both readers and journalists. Their motives depend on the time and the place, as do the things they wish to know. But they all use the same suspicious, supercilious tone of voice."
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Orhan Pamuk The New York Times Syndicate
ISTANBUL For the last 30 years - since I first became a writer - this is the question I've heard most often from both readers and journalists. Their motives depend on the time and the place, as do the things they wish to know. But they all use the same suspicious, supercilious tone of voice."
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USA and PKK
"[WASHINGTON] USA and PKK
Recent frequent terrorist attacks have once again aroused criticism about the US support of the struggle against the PKK in Northern Iraq.
Although Washington supports Israel’s incursions into Lebanon as the “right to self-defence,” they don’t approve of Turkey’s taking similar action in Northern Iraq."
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Recent frequent terrorist attacks have once again aroused criticism about the US support of the struggle against the PKK in Northern Iraq.
Although Washington supports Israel’s incursions into Lebanon as the “right to self-defence,” they don’t approve of Turkey’s taking similar action in Northern Iraq."
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Easy bourse -Iranian Volunteers For Hezbollah Blocked At Turkish Border
"Iranian Volunteers For Hezbollah Blocked At Turkish Border
Friday July 28th, 2006 / 21h29
TEHRAN (AP)--Iranians who wanted to fight for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah complained Friday that their government was stopping them from leaving the country.
A group of 120 Iranians who volunteered to fight for Hezbollah said they were refused permission to go through Bazargan crossing, near the eastern Turkish town of Dogubayazit. They planned to travel through Turkey and Syria to Lebanon. "
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Friday July 28th, 2006 / 21h29
TEHRAN (AP)--Iranians who wanted to fight for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah complained Friday that their government was stopping them from leaving the country.
A group of 120 Iranians who volunteered to fight for Hezbollah said they were refused permission to go through Bazargan crossing, near the eastern Turkish town of Dogubayazit. They planned to travel through Turkey and Syria to Lebanon. "
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TURKEY: SIX PER CENT OF FUTURE IMAMS DRINK ALCOHOL, SURVEY
"TURKEY: SIX PER CENT OF FUTURE IMAMS DRINK ALCOHOL, SURVEY
Istanbul, 28 July (AKI) - A survey of students in 60 universities across Turkey had revealed that some 6.1 percent of the students in theology departments use alcohol - two percent of them frequently. 'It is so surprising to me that students of theology drink. I see this rate as much higher than I had expected,' Professor Muammer Yaylali, the survey supervisor said. There are about seven thousand theology students in Turkey who mainly serve as imams in mosques after graduation. "
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Istanbul, 28 July (AKI) - A survey of students in 60 universities across Turkey had revealed that some 6.1 percent of the students in theology departments use alcohol - two percent of them frequently. 'It is so surprising to me that students of theology drink. I see this rate as much higher than I had expected,' Professor Muammer Yaylali, the survey supervisor said. There are about seven thousand theology students in Turkey who mainly serve as imams in mosques after graduation. "
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3,300-year-old Hittite walls add new dimension to Hittite capital - Turkish Daily News Jul 28, 2006
"3,300-year-old Hittite walls add new dimension to Hittite capital
Friday, July 28, 2006
ÖZGEN ACAR
ANKARA - TDN Guest Writer
The central Black Sea province of Çorum is set to become the new tourism capital of the region due to its newly restored Hittite-era city walls, reopened on the 100th anniversary of the start of excavations in the Hittite Empire's capital city of Hattusas, or Hattusa."
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Turbulence in Turkish economy hits deals, to stall IPOs - Turkish Daily News Jul 28, 2006
"Turbulence in Turkish economy hits deals, to stall IPOs
Friday, July 28, 2006
A slide in the lira along with rate hikes have helped scupper at least two acquisitions in Turkey and prompted renegotiation of others. According to bankers, Istanbul is unlikely to see more IPOs before 2007."
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Friday, July 28, 2006
A slide in the lira along with rate hikes have helped scupper at least two acquisitions in Turkey and prompted renegotiation of others. According to bankers, Istanbul is unlikely to see more IPOs before 2007."
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German-Turkish cartoon magazine launches anti-war campaign - Turkish Daily News Jul 28, 2006
"German-Turkish cartoon magazine launches anti-war campaign
Friday, July 28, 2006
An anti-war campaign titled �Stop the War in the Middle East!� launched on the Internet by German-Turkish cartoon magazine Don Quichotte has received a large amount of support from cartoonists worldwide."
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Friday, July 28, 2006
An anti-war campaign titled �Stop the War in the Middle East!� launched on the Internet by German-Turkish cartoon magazine Don Quichotte has received a large amount of support from cartoonists worldwide."
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Report praises Turkey's anti-corruptian success - Turkish Daily News Jul 28, 2006
"Report praises Turkey's anti-corruptian success
Friday, July 28, 2006
Turkey appears to be tackling corruption successfully through a wide variety of policy and institutional reforms, according to a World Bank report titled "Anti-Corruption in Transition, Who is Succeeding and Why."
Bribery is declining in many countries according to the World Bank report, but the level of corruption in transition countries is still higher than in Western Europe. "
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Friday, July 28, 2006
Turkey appears to be tackling corruption successfully through a wide variety of policy and institutional reforms, according to a World Bank report titled "Anti-Corruption in Transition, Who is Succeeding and Why."
Bribery is declining in many countries according to the World Bank report, but the level of corruption in transition countries is still higher than in Western Europe. "
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Turkish newspapers say it with photos, study shows - Turkish Daily News Jul 28, 2006
"Turkish newspapers say it with photos, study shows
Friday, July 28, 2006
A study conducted by Bahçeşehir University academics has revealed that Turkish newspapers use twice as many photographs as a popular daily published in the United States.
The study is a comparison of seven newspapers in Turkey with a daily circulation greater than 250,000 and USA Today, whose circulation exceeds 2 million a day."
More:Turkish newspapers say it with photos, study shows - Turkish Daily News Jul 28, 2006
Friday, July 28, 2006
A study conducted by Bahçeşehir University academics has revealed that Turkish newspapers use twice as many photographs as a popular daily published in the United States.
The study is a comparison of seven newspapers in Turkey with a daily circulation greater than 250,000 and USA Today, whose circulation exceeds 2 million a day."
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World Golf News - Thomson Perrett & Lobb to create golf course on Turkish coast
"Thomson Perrett & Lobb to create golf course on Turkish coast
LONDON -- Thomson Perrett & Lobb, the international golf course architecture practice founded by five times Open Champion Peter Thomson with partners Ross Perrett and Tim Lobb, is to create a classic, heathland style course on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.
The Carya Golf Club in Belek Tourism Centre, Antalya, will be a championship golf course set on undulating sand hills and cutting through mature pine and eucalyptus forest."
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LONDON -- Thomson Perrett & Lobb, the international golf course architecture practice founded by five times Open Champion Peter Thomson with partners Ross Perrett and Tim Lobb, is to create a classic, heathland style course on Turkey’s Mediterranean coast.
The Carya Golf Club in Belek Tourism Centre, Antalya, will be a championship golf course set on undulating sand hills and cutting through mature pine and eucalyptus forest."
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Turkey: good growth perspectives, but challenges remain | European Union Enlargement
"Turkey: good growth perspectives, but challenges remain
In Short:
Turkey should develop a National Lisbon Reform Programme, says an expert report. Other reforms should tackle the issues of employment of women and trade union rights."
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In Short:
Turkey should develop a National Lisbon Reform Programme, says an expert report. Other reforms should tackle the issues of employment of women and trade union rights."
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The New Anatolian-The American-led 'Orient Express' is moving after Rome stop
"The American-led 'Orient Express' is moving after Rome stop
Cengiz Candar
ccandar@superonline.com
28 July 2006
Let's not fool ourselves. The long-waited Rome conference on the Middle East would have been doomed to failure if there had been expectations that it would declare an immediate and unconditional cease-fire in Lebanon. If you are unable to read into what Condoleezza Rice had been saying since the eruption of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, you would have had empty expectations for a cease-fire and then assume that the Rome conference was a disappointment."
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Cengiz Candar
ccandar@superonline.com
28 July 2006
Let's not fool ourselves. The long-waited Rome conference on the Middle East would have been doomed to failure if there had been expectations that it would declare an immediate and unconditional cease-fire in Lebanon. If you are unable to read into what Condoleezza Rice had been saying since the eruption of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, you would have had empty expectations for a cease-fire and then assume that the Rome conference was a disappointment."
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The New Anatolian-How realistic is the US promise to take effective measures against PKK?
"How realistic is the US promise to take effective measures against PKK?
Onder Aytac & Emre Uslu
aytac.uslu@gmail.com
28 July 2006
Terrorism by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) continues to claim lives in Turkey. A recent surge in the PKK's activities is feeding anti-Americanism and nationalist sentiments. Moreover, the PKK's terrorist attacks could drag the Turkish public into a confrontation with Kurdish communities. However the U.S.' reluctance to allow Turkish forces to conduct an operation in northern Iraq, where PKK terrorists have bases, places the Turkish government in a sensitive position in which it's forced to do something to appease popular pressure."
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Onder Aytac & Emre Uslu
aytac.uslu@gmail.com
28 July 2006
Terrorism by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) continues to claim lives in Turkey. A recent surge in the PKK's activities is feeding anti-Americanism and nationalist sentiments. Moreover, the PKK's terrorist attacks could drag the Turkish public into a confrontation with Kurdish communities. However the U.S.' reluctance to allow Turkish forces to conduct an operation in northern Iraq, where PKK terrorists have bases, places the Turkish government in a sensitive position in which it's forced to do something to appease popular pressure."
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Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Opinion
"Now Turkey demands right to ‘defend itself’
Published: Friday, 28 July, 2006, 01:06 PM Doha Time
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul last week summoned the US and Iraqi ambassadors to warn them that Ankara would act in self-defence if effective measures were not taken to end the presence in northern Iraq of the PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party). The PKK was responsible for the killing of 14 Turkish soldiers and policemen the previous weekend. The basically cautious government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, leader of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) is making what may prove to be its last attempt to make the US administration live up to its declaration that it opposes the PKK as it does any other terrorist organisation."
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Published: Friday, 28 July, 2006, 01:06 PM Doha Time
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul last week summoned the US and Iraqi ambassadors to warn them that Ankara would act in self-defence if effective measures were not taken to end the presence in northern Iraq of the PKK (Kurdistan Workers Party). The PKK was responsible for the killing of 14 Turkish soldiers and policemen the previous weekend. The basically cautious government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, leader of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) is making what may prove to be its last attempt to make the US administration live up to its declaration that it opposes the PKK as it does any other terrorist organisation."
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Hürriyet - Tufan Turenc: The world watches in silence as Israel bombs Lebanon
"Tufan Turenc: The world watches in silence as Israel bombs Lebanon
The other night, at Fenerbahce's Champions' League match, the stands were full of shouts of "Down with Israel!" I've gone to live matches since my childhood, and I well know the mosaic of people that fill these stands. The fans in the stands behind the goalposts are the real "people" of the country.
Of course, Fenerbahce's stadium in Kadikoy is Turkey's most modern stadium, and there really aren't those "open" stands behind the goal posts that there used to be in my childhood. Still, the more elite members of society still don't buy tickets to the areas behind the goal posts. Anyway, as the shouts of "Down with Israel" floated up from those seats, I thought to myself about the anger being expressed. It seems clear to me the reason: Israeli is discounting international law, human rights, and the values of the "new world" in its carrying out of its business. Every area of Lebanon has been bombed, without care, without regard for what may have been schools, or hospitals.
And the Turkish people can't accept this. But there is another reason they are angry. They are angry with Israel on account of the PKK. They hold America responsible for the mining of our roads, the shooting of PKK bullets at our soldiers. They believe that these bloody handed terrorists are using the US. And they know that Israel is America's pal. "
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The other night, at Fenerbahce's Champions' League match, the stands were full of shouts of "Down with Israel!" I've gone to live matches since my childhood, and I well know the mosaic of people that fill these stands. The fans in the stands behind the goalposts are the real "people" of the country.
Of course, Fenerbahce's stadium in Kadikoy is Turkey's most modern stadium, and there really aren't those "open" stands behind the goal posts that there used to be in my childhood. Still, the more elite members of society still don't buy tickets to the areas behind the goal posts. Anyway, as the shouts of "Down with Israel" floated up from those seats, I thought to myself about the anger being expressed. It seems clear to me the reason: Israeli is discounting international law, human rights, and the values of the "new world" in its carrying out of its business. Every area of Lebanon has been bombed, without care, without regard for what may have been schools, or hospitals.
And the Turkish people can't accept this. But there is another reason they are angry. They are angry with Israel on account of the PKK. They hold America responsible for the mining of our roads, the shooting of PKK bullets at our soldiers. They believe that these bloody handed terrorists are using the US. And they know that Israel is America's pal. "
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SFGate: World Views : For Turkey, challenges - and opportunities? - in the current Middle East crisis
"For Turkey, challenges - and opportunities? - in the current Middle East crisis
The fighting continues in the Israel-Hezbollah shootout for which Lebanon is the battlefield, and as an Israeli source told a reporter for Britain's Times after a meeting of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's security cabinet, 'At the moment, the army is not bound by time. It can act as long as needed.'"
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The fighting continues in the Israel-Hezbollah shootout for which Lebanon is the battlefield, and as an Israeli source told a reporter for Britain's Times after a meeting of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's security cabinet, 'At the moment, the army is not bound by time. It can act as long as needed.'"
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
CNNTraveller - Return of the Prince
"Outside looking in
While debate continues about when, if ever, Turkey will enter the EU. Istanbul's cultural and culinary life is enjoying a European-inspired renaissance. Dan Hayes reports
Outside the Haghia Sofia I get talking to three students from Istanbul University. The three, all women, are studying economics and, in their T-shirts and jeans, look much like students in any European city from Stockholm to Salerno.
They are looking for people on whom to practise their English. 'We study lots of theory and grammar,' says one, 'but you don't learn the language the way you do by talking to real people. And if you want to get a good job these days you have to speak English well.'
When we get talking about Turkey and the EU, the students have mixed feelings. 'It would be a good thing, I think,' says their spokeswoman. 'Even the preparations for possible entry have brought lots of positives. But what would be Turkey's role in Europe if we ever were to get into the EU? Providing cheap workers?'"
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While debate continues about when, if ever, Turkey will enter the EU. Istanbul's cultural and culinary life is enjoying a European-inspired renaissance. Dan Hayes reports
Outside the Haghia Sofia I get talking to three students from Istanbul University. The three, all women, are studying economics and, in their T-shirts and jeans, look much like students in any European city from Stockholm to Salerno.
They are looking for people on whom to practise their English. 'We study lots of theory and grammar,' says one, 'but you don't learn the language the way you do by talking to real people. And if you want to get a good job these days you have to speak English well.'
When we get talking about Turkey and the EU, the students have mixed feelings. 'It would be a good thing, I think,' says their spokeswoman. 'Even the preparations for possible entry have brought lots of positives. But what would be Turkey's role in Europe if we ever were to get into the EU? Providing cheap workers?'"
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Funds Required To Prevent Torture
"Funds Required To Prevent Torture
Turkey's Human Rights Foundation calls on Justice Ministry to allocate resources for free counseling in wake of TTB decision to halt services due to lack of funding. 'The right to access to counsel means prevention of torture. "
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Turkey's Human Rights Foundation calls on Justice Ministry to allocate resources for free counseling in wake of TTB decision to halt services due to lack of funding. 'The right to access to counsel means prevention of torture. "
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BWNS: New Baha'i representative at the United Nations
"New Baha'i representative at the United Nations
Fulya Vekiloglu, who joined the United Nations Office of the Baha'i International Community in New York as a representative to the United Nations in June 2006.
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UNITED NATIONS, 27 July 2006 (BWNS) -- Bringing wide-ranging experience in women's issues, civil society organization, and international development, Fulya Vekiloglu has joined the United Nations Office of the Baha'i International Community in New York as a representative to the United Nations.
A native of Turkey, Ms. Vekiloglu arrived in New York in June 2006. She will work alongside Bani Dugal, who is the Community's principal representative to the United Nations. Ms. Vekiloglu's focus will be on issues related to the advancement of women and social development."
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Fulya Vekiloglu, who joined the United Nations Office of the Baha'i International Community in New York as a representative to the United Nations in June 2006.
> Larger Photo
UNITED NATIONS, 27 July 2006 (BWNS) -- Bringing wide-ranging experience in women's issues, civil society organization, and international development, Fulya Vekiloglu has joined the United Nations Office of the Baha'i International Community in New York as a representative to the United Nations.
A native of Turkey, Ms. Vekiloglu arrived in New York in June 2006. She will work alongside Bani Dugal, who is the Community's principal representative to the United Nations. Ms. Vekiloglu's focus will be on issues related to the advancement of women and social development."
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The Muslim News - Understanding state, society and religion in Turkey (II)
"Understanding state, society and religion in Turkey (II)
By Talip Küçükcan
Turkey has a unique experience in state formation, in formulating state-religion relations but there are some painful periods in its history regarding democratisation.
The military intervention on September 12, 1980, suspended Turkey’s fragile democracy and caused a breakdown in party politics by banning all political parties and sending their leaders to trial. The first election after the military coup in 1983 was a turning point in Turkish political history, and the election results and subsequent government policies under Turgut Özal’s premiership changed the course of Turkish political culture for decades to come. "
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By Talip Küçükcan
Turkey has a unique experience in state formation, in formulating state-religion relations but there are some painful periods in its history regarding democratisation.
The military intervention on September 12, 1980, suspended Turkey’s fragile democracy and caused a breakdown in party politics by banning all political parties and sending their leaders to trial. The first election after the military coup in 1983 was a turning point in Turkish political history, and the election results and subsequent government policies under Turgut Özal’s premiership changed the course of Turkish political culture for decades to come. "
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An outspoken Turkish voice in Germany - Arts & Leisure - International Herald Tribune
"An outspoken Turkish voice in Germany
By Andreas Tzortzis International Herald Tribune
Published: July 27, 2006
BERLIN Stories about the German author Feridun Zaimoglu often begin with a description of what he looks like - namely, not much like a German author. They focus on his silver necklaces and bracelets, and the rings that clink against the sides of cups when he drinks coffee. The descriptions include his peaked eyebrows, and the dark, curly hair and sloping nose that reveal his Turkish heritage.
To some he looks like one of the sketchy, burnt-out characters of his novels. To others, "like a sought- after bouncer," as Spiegel Online wrote recently."
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By Andreas Tzortzis International Herald Tribune
Published: July 27, 2006
BERLIN Stories about the German author Feridun Zaimoglu often begin with a description of what he looks like - namely, not much like a German author. They focus on his silver necklaces and bracelets, and the rings that clink against the sides of cups when he drinks coffee. The descriptions include his peaked eyebrows, and the dark, curly hair and sloping nose that reveal his Turkish heritage.
To some he looks like one of the sketchy, burnt-out characters of his novels. To others, "like a sought- after bouncer," as Spiegel Online wrote recently."
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Teachers hope to introduce new culture to Forestville students
"Teachers hope to introduce new culture to Forestville students
Thursday, July 27, 2006
In August, when classes resume at Samuel P. Massie Elementary School students will be able to see the ancient ruins of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires.
All without leaving the walls of their Forestville school."
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
In August, when classes resume at Samuel P. Massie Elementary School students will be able to see the ancient ruins of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires.
All without leaving the walls of their Forestville school."
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Easy bourse - Turkish Author Cleared Of Turning People Against Military
"Turkish Author Cleared Of Turning People Against Military
Thursday July 27th, 2006 / 11h45
ANKARA (AP)--A court Thursday acquitted a Turkish author of charges she turned people against military service by defending a conscientious objector in a weekly magazine column - a decision rights groups hailed as a victory for freedom of expression. "
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Thursday July 27th, 2006 / 11h45
ANKARA (AP)--A court Thursday acquitted a Turkish author of charges she turned people against military service by defending a conscientious objector in a weekly magazine column - a decision rights groups hailed as a victory for freedom of expression. "
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WFTV.com - News - Turkish Student Jobs, Housing, Raise Questions at Universal
"Turkish Student Jobs, Housing, Raise Questions at Universal
POSTED: 9:18 pm EDT July 26, 2006
UPDATED: 10:44 pm EDT July 26, 2006
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Officials with the Universal Studios theme park have agreed to look into allegations that an international employment program for young students from other countries did not deliver what it promised.
“I wish I had never come to the United States,” said Ilhan Ozan, 19. The sociology student is one of a group of students from Turkey, who were expecting an enriching introduction to American Life.
“The name of the program is called ‘cultural exchange,’ Abdulsemet Aydenez told Channel 9 Eyewitness News. “But nobody can find anything about the culture.”"
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POSTED: 9:18 pm EDT July 26, 2006
UPDATED: 10:44 pm EDT July 26, 2006
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Officials with the Universal Studios theme park have agreed to look into allegations that an international employment program for young students from other countries did not deliver what it promised.
“I wish I had never come to the United States,” said Ilhan Ozan, 19. The sociology student is one of a group of students from Turkey, who were expecting an enriching introduction to American Life.
“The name of the program is called ‘cultural exchange,’ Abdulsemet Aydenez told Channel 9 Eyewitness News. “But nobody can find anything about the culture.”"
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The New Anatolian-Should we send our forces to Lebanon? Yes
"Should we send our forces to Lebanon? Yes
Cengiz Candar
ccandar@superonline.com
26 July 2006
The publisher of this daily, my good old friend and colleague Ilnur Cevik, has doubts about the wisdom of such a choice. In a previous column when he raised this question he urged caution. He said such a mission should be well defined and asked, 'Is it just to disarm Hezbollah and give a free hand to Israel to bash Lebanon at will in the future?'"
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Cengiz Candar
ccandar@superonline.com
26 July 2006
The publisher of this daily, my good old friend and colleague Ilnur Cevik, has doubts about the wisdom of such a choice. In a previous column when he raised this question he urged caution. He said such a mission should be well defined and asked, 'Is it just to disarm Hezbollah and give a free hand to Israel to bash Lebanon at will in the future?'"
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Turks postpone home buying plans for another year - Turkish Daily News Jul 27, 2006
"Turks postpone home buying plans for another year
Thursday, July 27, 2006
SELMA ŞENOL
ISTANBUL - TDN/Referans
Some 65 percent of those who want to buy a home have postponed their plans for a minimum of one year, according to a recent survey published by real estate Web site Hurriyetemlak.com. Economists blame high interest rates. Real estate agents believe that the reason for the delay is political uncertainty. "
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
SELMA ŞENOL
ISTANBUL - TDN/Referans
Some 65 percent of those who want to buy a home have postponed their plans for a minimum of one year, according to a recent survey published by real estate Web site Hurriyetemlak.com. Economists blame high interest rates. Real estate agents believe that the reason for the delay is political uncertainty. "
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Bloomberg.com: Europe-World Bank Says Turkey Less Corrupt Than Many in Eastern Europe
"World Bank Says Turkey Less Corrupt Than Many in Eastern Europe
July 27 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's efforts to meet European Union membership criteria have helped rein in graft, especially in the courts, making the country less corrupt than many countries in eastern Europe, a World Bank report said.
Government policy changes, including tougher auditing and rules on disclosure, are reasons for the drop in corruption between 2002 and 2005, the World Bank said in the report, which included interviews with almost 10,000 companies in 27 countries in central and eastern Europe and in the former Soviet Union."
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July 27 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's efforts to meet European Union membership criteria have helped rein in graft, especially in the courts, making the country less corrupt than many countries in eastern Europe, a World Bank report said.
Government policy changes, including tougher auditing and rules on disclosure, are reasons for the drop in corruption between 2002 and 2005, the World Bank said in the report, which included interviews with almost 10,000 companies in 27 countries in central and eastern Europe and in the former Soviet Union."
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The New Anatolian-AKP releases booklet to tout its EU efforts
"AKP releases booklet to tout its EU efforts
The New Anatolian / Ankara
27 July 2006
The ruling party, which pledged to make Turkey a member of the European Union when it assumed power in 2002, yesterday published a booklet in a move to further inform the public about the body and tout EU accession.
The booklet -- 'The EU in 100 questions' -- was prepared by the AK Party's Foreign Relations Department and reportedly aims to introduce Turkey's EU accession process to the public."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
27 July 2006
The ruling party, which pledged to make Turkey a member of the European Union when it assumed power in 2002, yesterday published a booklet in a move to further inform the public about the body and tout EU accession.
The booklet -- 'The EU in 100 questions' -- was prepared by the AK Party's Foreign Relations Department and reportedly aims to introduce Turkey's EU accession process to the public."
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The New Anatolian-Number of exporter firms increases by 2 pct
"Number of exporter firms increases by 2 pct
27 July 2006
In line with the increase in Turkey’s exports, the number of the exporter firms rose during the first four-month period in 2006 and reached 29,000. The number of the exporter firms increased by 2 percent when compared to the same period in 2005."
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27 July 2006
In line with the increase in Turkey’s exports, the number of the exporter firms rose during the first four-month period in 2006 and reached 29,000. The number of the exporter firms increased by 2 percent when compared to the same period in 2005."
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APA-Azerbaijani-Turkish intergovernmental commission meets in Baku today
"Azerbaijani-Turkish intergovernmental commission meets in Baku today
[ 27 Jul. 2006 14:08 ]
Azerbaijani-Turkish intergovernmental commission meets in Baku for the third time today. The two-day gathering is co-chaired by Turkish minister of state Mehmet Aydin and Azerbaijani deputy Prime Minister Abid Sharifov (APA). "
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[ 27 Jul. 2006 14:08 ]
Azerbaijani-Turkish intergovernmental commission meets in Baku for the third time today. The two-day gathering is co-chaired by Turkish minister of state Mehmet Aydin and Azerbaijani deputy Prime Minister Abid Sharifov (APA). "
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The New Anatolian-Hisarcıklıoğlu: USA should open the way for more exports to prove real friendship
"Hisarcıklıoğlu: USA should open the way for more exports to prove real friendship
“Strengthening Turkish-US Business Partnership” seminar organized by the Union of Chambers & Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and US Chamber of Trade, started in Central Anatolian city of Kayseri on Wednesday.
Making opening remarks of the seminar, TOBB Chairman Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “we have to boost friendship between Turkish and US societies in order to strengthen relations between the two countries. Mutual trade and investment is a sound way for this rapprochement.”"
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“Strengthening Turkish-US Business Partnership” seminar organized by the Union of Chambers & Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and US Chamber of Trade, started in Central Anatolian city of Kayseri on Wednesday.
Making opening remarks of the seminar, TOBB Chairman Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “we have to boost friendship between Turkish and US societies in order to strengthen relations between the two countries. Mutual trade and investment is a sound way for this rapprochement.”"
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Turkey's regional position highlighted once again - Turkish Daily News Jul 27, 2006
"Turkey's regional position highlighted once again
Thursday, July 27, 2006
The only country that I have read about who is griping about Turkey over the Lebanese evacuation is Austria. Apparently, Ankara’s refusal to allow a Greek Cypriot plane carrying Austria-bound refugees through Turkish airspace has been latched on to by some in that country as 'further reason why Turkey should not be allowed into the EU' "
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
The only country that I have read about who is griping about Turkey over the Lebanese evacuation is Austria. Apparently, Ankara’s refusal to allow a Greek Cypriot plane carrying Austria-bound refugees through Turkish airspace has been latched on to by some in that country as 'further reason why Turkey should not be allowed into the EU' "
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Turkey placating all sides - Turkish Daily News Jul 27, 2006
"Turkey placating all sides
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Mehmet Ali Birand
I see the role Turkey is playing between Palestine vs. Israel and Iran vs. the United States-European Union as placating all sides. Turkey is trying to behave in a way to please all sides who have taken strong stances. There are crazy people in both Tehran and Washington-Brussels and Turkey is doing all it can so that the two sides don't sever relations. Turkey is trying tell each side what they should do in order to ensure there is some progress. "
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Mehmet Ali Birand
I see the role Turkey is playing between Palestine vs. Israel and Iran vs. the United States-European Union as placating all sides. Turkey is trying to behave in a way to please all sides who have taken strong stances. There are crazy people in both Tehran and Washington-Brussels and Turkey is doing all it can so that the two sides don't sever relations. Turkey is trying tell each side what they should do in order to ensure there is some progress. "
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Good is good, but ... - Turkish Daily News Jul 27, 2006
"Good is good, but ...
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Gündüz Aktan
Lebanon is being devastated, with women, children and the elderly covered in blood, dying. Meanwhile, in Turkey's southeastern region bombs explode and parents bury the torn-up remains of their sons in the prime of their youth. "
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Gündüz Aktan
Lebanon is being devastated, with women, children and the elderly covered in blood, dying. Meanwhile, in Turkey's southeastern region bombs explode and parents bury the torn-up remains of their sons in the prime of their youth. "
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CHP accuses US and Iraq of using PKK against Turkey - Turkish Daily News Jul 27, 2006
"CHP accuses US and Iraq of using PKK against Turkey
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Government and parliamentary opposition should remain united against terrorism, dangerous developments in neighboring countries and the new system the United States was trying to impose on the Middle east, says CHP parliamentary group deputy leader "
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Government and parliamentary opposition should remain united against terrorism, dangerous developments in neighboring countries and the new system the United States was trying to impose on the Middle east, says CHP parliamentary group deputy leader "
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US announces deal with Iraq on anti-PKK steps - Turkish Daily News Jul 27, 2006
"US announces deal with Iraq on anti-PKK steps
Thursday, July 27, 2006
ÜMİT ENGİNSOY
WASHINGTON - Turkish Daily News
U.S. President George W. Bush and Iraq's visiting Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki agreed on Tuesday on a number of steps to confront the terrorist Kurdistan Workers Party's (PKK) presence inside Iraq, a top U.S. official said. "
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
ÜMİT ENGİNSOY
WASHINGTON - Turkish Daily News
U.S. President George W. Bush and Iraq's visiting Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki agreed on Tuesday on a number of steps to confront the terrorist Kurdistan Workers Party's (PKK) presence inside Iraq, a top U.S. official said. "
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Thousands of foreigners evacuated via Turkey - Turkish Daily News Jul 27, 2006
"Thousands of foreigners evacuated via Turkey
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Latest arrivals have brought to 8,742 the number of foreigners to have been repatriated from Lebanon via Turkey, including evacuees who arrived by land through Syria, a Foreign Ministry statement says "
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Latest arrivals have brought to 8,742 the number of foreigners to have been repatriated from Lebanon via Turkey, including evacuees who arrived by land through Syria, a Foreign Ministry statement says "
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PACE reminds Turkey Kurds not threat, but richness - Turkish Daily News Jul 27, 2006
"PACE reminds Turkey Kurds not threat, but richness
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Turkey's struggle against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has not helped resolution of the Kurdish issue, but has instead nourished separatism and generated major costs for the entire country, according to a report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)."
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Thursday, July 27, 2006
Turkey's struggle against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has not helped resolution of the Kurdish issue, but has instead nourished separatism and generated major costs for the entire country, according to a report by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE)."
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
Corruption has fallen, according to survey - Business - International Herald Tribune
"Corruption has fallen, according to survey
Reuters
Published: July 26, 2006
WASHINGTON Former communist countries and Turkey have simplified taxation, overhauled regulations and reduced bureaucracy in a generally successful fight against corruption but Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Albania lag because of poor enforcement, the World Bank said Wednesday.
The survey was the third anti-corruption survey by the World Bank of 26 former communist countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and Turkey. It found that bribery was on the decline in many countries, but the level of corruption still tended to be higher than in Western Europe."
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Reuters
Published: July 26, 2006
WASHINGTON Former communist countries and Turkey have simplified taxation, overhauled regulations and reduced bureaucracy in a generally successful fight against corruption but Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Albania lag because of poor enforcement, the World Bank said Wednesday.
The survey was the third anti-corruption survey by the World Bank of 26 former communist countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia and Turkey. It found that bribery was on the decline in many countries, but the level of corruption still tended to be higher than in Western Europe."
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EU pledges to help overstretched Cyprus cope with influx of evacuees (SETimes.com)
"EU pledges to help overstretched Cyprus cope with influx of evacuees
26/07/2006
Cyprus has become the main transit point for people fleeing Lebanon by sea, and officials there say its capacities are being exceeded.
The EU will help Cyprus cope with the influx of evacuees from Lebanon, EU Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas indicated on Tuesday (25 July) during a visit to the Mediterranean island. Located less than 250km to the West, Cyprus has become the main transit point for people fleeing the violence in Lebanon by sea, and authorities say the country's resources are overstretched."
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26/07/2006
Cyprus has become the main transit point for people fleeing Lebanon by sea, and officials there say its capacities are being exceeded.
The EU will help Cyprus cope with the influx of evacuees from Lebanon, EU Environment Commissioner Stavros Dimas indicated on Tuesday (25 July) during a visit to the Mediterranean island. Located less than 250km to the West, Cyprus has become the main transit point for people fleeing the violence in Lebanon by sea, and authorities say the country's resources are overstretched."
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TURKEY: Little progress on religious freedom
"TURKEY: Little progress on religious freedom
By Dr. Otmar Oehring, head of the human rights office of Missio
Despite hopes, there has been little progress in achieving true religious freedom in Turkey, argues Otmar Oehring of the German Catholic charity Missio http://www.missio-aachen.de/menschen-kulturen/themen/menschenrechte. Delays in changing the Foundations Law; declining official interest in acting on EU and Council of Europe advice; the lack of concrete impact of limited changes in the way the state records individual religious affiliation; "massive nationalistic indoctrination" in schools; and continuing systematic discrimination against Muslim and non-Muslim minorities contribute to Turkey's religious freedom deficit. In this personal commentary for Forum 18 News Service http://www.forum18.org, Dr Oehring maintains that the Turkish government no longer seems willing to improve the religious freedom and human rights situation. Many think that EU accession negotiations may fail, and he suggests that this is likely to end any progress towards religious freedom."
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By Dr. Otmar Oehring, head of the human rights office of Missio
Despite hopes, there has been little progress in achieving true religious freedom in Turkey, argues Otmar Oehring of the German Catholic charity Missio http://www.missio-aachen.de/menschen-kulturen/themen/menschenrechte. Delays in changing the Foundations Law; declining official interest in acting on EU and Council of Europe advice; the lack of concrete impact of limited changes in the way the state records individual religious affiliation; "massive nationalistic indoctrination" in schools; and continuing systematic discrimination against Muslim and non-Muslim minorities contribute to Turkey's religious freedom deficit. In this personal commentary for Forum 18 News Service http://www.forum18.org, Dr Oehring maintains that the Turkish government no longer seems willing to improve the religious freedom and human rights situation. Many think that EU accession negotiations may fail, and he suggests that this is likely to end any progress towards religious freedom."
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If Peace Comes, Just Who'll Go In to Keep It? - Los Angeles Times
"...Turkey, a Muslim country and a North Atlantic Treaty Organization member with a respected army and a good relationship with Israel, has been mentioned as a possible contributor. Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora has said he would welcome Turkish participation.
In Ankara, the Turkish capital, a senior official said his government was open to the idea, but only if the Israelis and Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire.
'Obviously, we don't want to send our soldiers into an inferno and we want to know what the rules of engagement would be,' said the official, who declined to be identified when discussing the force because of its controversial nature..."
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In Ankara, the Turkish capital, a senior official said his government was open to the idea, but only if the Israelis and Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire.
'Obviously, we don't want to send our soldiers into an inferno and we want to know what the rules of engagement would be,' said the official, who declined to be identified when discussing the force because of its controversial nature..."
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..:: ABHABER.COM : Turkey wins Hungarian support for its EU bid
"Turkey wins Hungarian support for its EU bid
The Turkish president yesterday won his Hungarian counterpart's support for Turkey's European Union membership bid and Turkish efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem under United Nations auspices. "
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The Turkish president yesterday won his Hungarian counterpart's support for Turkey's European Union membership bid and Turkish efforts to find a peaceful solution to the Cyprus problem under United Nations auspices. "
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Munich Re's Ergo buys 75 pct stake in Turkish property/casualty insurer Isvicre - Forbes.com
"Munich Re's Ergo buys 75 pct stake in Turkish property/casualty insurer Isvicre
07.26.2006, 04:58 AM
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG's primary insurance unit ERGO said it purchased a 75 pct stake in the Turkish property/casualty insurer Isvicre for an undisclosed price. "
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07.26.2006, 04:58 AM
FRANKFURT (AFX) - Muenchener Rueckversicherungs AG's primary insurance unit ERGO said it purchased a 75 pct stake in the Turkish property/casualty insurer Isvicre for an undisclosed price. "
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Turkey condemned for not respecting freedom of expression | European Union Enlargement
"Turkey condemned for not respecting freedom of expression
In Short:
The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Turkey for having prosecuted an editor and the owner of a Turkish daily for pro-Kurdish content."
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In Short:
The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Turkey for having prosecuted an editor and the owner of a Turkish daily for pro-Kurdish content."
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Körtiktepe excavations shed light on Neolithic civilizations - Turkish Daily News Jul 26, 2006
"Körtiktepe excavations shed light on Neolithic civilizations
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The Neolithic history of the Körtiktepe tumulus in Diyarbakır's Bismil district has started to gain new dimensions with new discoveries in the Karkamış, Batman and Ilısu salvation excavations, an archaeologist working at the site said on Monday."
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Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The Neolithic history of the Körtiktepe tumulus in Diyarbakır's Bismil district has started to gain new dimensions with new discoveries in the Karkamış, Batman and Ilısu salvation excavations, an archaeologist working at the site said on Monday."
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The New Anatolian-Turkey to host 1st Greek chief of Staff for decades
"Turkey to host 1st Greek chief of Staff for decades
The New Anatolian / Ankara
26 July 2006
Ankara is ready to host Gen. Panayotis Hinofotis, who will be the first Greek chief of General Staff to visit the country since Turkey intervened in Cyprus in 1974.
Gen. Hinofotis' visit to Turkey, which is set to begin today, is also remarkable as it will be first high-ranking visit from the Greek military after a deadly collision of Turkish and Greek F-16 fighter jets in the Aegean Sea in May."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
26 July 2006
Ankara is ready to host Gen. Panayotis Hinofotis, who will be the first Greek chief of General Staff to visit the country since Turkey intervened in Cyprus in 1974.
Gen. Hinofotis' visit to Turkey, which is set to begin today, is also remarkable as it will be first high-ranking visit from the Greek military after a deadly collision of Turkish and Greek F-16 fighter jets in the Aegean Sea in May."
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The New Anatolian-Those undecided Turks: Survey shows AKP holding onto its votes
"Those undecided Turks: Survey shows AKP holding onto its votes
The New Anatolian /Ankara
26 July 2006
A broad new survey shows that the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party has held onto a large portion of the support it received four years ago, while a large swathe of Turks feel either undecided or without viable alternatives when confronted with political issues."
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The New Anatolian /Ankara
26 July 2006
A broad new survey shows that the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party has held onto a large portion of the support it received four years ago, while a large swathe of Turks feel either undecided or without viable alternatives when confronted with political issues."
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Oil-based wealth gap buoys extremists - Orlando Sentinel : Opinion Oil-based wealth gap buoys extremists - Orlando Sentinel : Opinion
"Oil-based wealth gap buoys extremists
Alan Farago | Special to the Sentinel
Posted July 26, 2006
You have to walk in the shoes of a Turk to understand why America's reputation is spinning sand where we need full traction in the war against terror.
The average income in Turkey is slightly more than $8,000. But in forward-leaning cities like Istanbul, signs of wealth are everywhere.
Real-estate prices resemble those of U.S. coastal cities.
The streets of Istanbul teem with young Muslims, people who look just like anyone else you know, with the same aspirations of material comfort and happiness."
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Alan Farago | Special to the Sentinel
Posted July 26, 2006
You have to walk in the shoes of a Turk to understand why America's reputation is spinning sand where we need full traction in the war against terror.
The average income in Turkey is slightly more than $8,000. But in forward-leaning cities like Istanbul, signs of wealth are everywhere.
Real-estate prices resemble those of U.S. coastal cities.
The streets of Istanbul teem with young Muslims, people who look just like anyone else you know, with the same aspirations of material comfort and happiness."
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Turkey to Consider Role in Peacekeeping
"Turkey to Consider Role in Peacekeeping
By LOUIS MEIXLER
The Associated Press
Tuesday, July 25, 2006; 7:29 AM
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey, NATO's only Muslim member, would consider playing a major role in a peacekeeping force in Lebanon, a Foreign Ministry official said Tuesday.
The official, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject, said Turkey would first want to see a strong U.N. mandate for the force that would define its role, where it served and its rules of engagement."
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By LOUIS MEIXLER
The Associated Press
Tuesday, July 25, 2006; 7:29 AM
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey, NATO's only Muslim member, would consider playing a major role in a peacekeeping force in Lebanon, a Foreign Ministry official said Tuesday.
The official, who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject, said Turkey would first want to see a strong U.N. mandate for the force that would define its role, where it served and its rules of engagement."
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The New Anatolian-Moody's new rating for Turkish banks: Medium-term stable to positive outlook
"Moody's new rating for Turkish banks: Medium-term stable to positive outlook
EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
26 July 2006
The medium-term stable to positive outlook for Turkey's banking system reflects the banks' developing franchises and strong financial metrics, says Moody's Investors Service in its new Banking System Outlook for Turkey. The report also takes into consideration financial markets turbulence that could disrupt projected franchise development and hurt short-term financial performance, depending on its severity and duration. "
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EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
26 July 2006
The medium-term stable to positive outlook for Turkey's banking system reflects the banks' developing franchises and strong financial metrics, says Moody's Investors Service in its new Banking System Outlook for Turkey. The report also takes into consideration financial markets turbulence that could disrupt projected franchise development and hurt short-term financial performance, depending on its severity and duration. "
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IRAQ: U.S. SEEKS TO DEFUSE TENSION WITH TURKEY OVER KURDS
"IRAQ: U.S. SEEKS TO DEFUSE TENSION WITH TURKEY OVER KURDS
The US commander in Iraq General George Casey's visit to Sulaymaniya this week, during which he met the leader of Iraqi Kurdistan Massoud Barzani, is part of concerted efforts by Washington to contain the crisis between the Kurdish regional government and neighbouring Turkey. A senior figure of the Kurdish Patriotic Union - commenting the reported Turkish preparations for a possible attack to root out militants of the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) along the border - said Casey was 'trying to head off a showdown'. "
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The US commander in Iraq General George Casey's visit to Sulaymaniya this week, during which he met the leader of Iraqi Kurdistan Massoud Barzani, is part of concerted efforts by Washington to contain the crisis between the Kurdish regional government and neighbouring Turkey. A senior figure of the Kurdish Patriotic Union - commenting the reported Turkish preparations for a possible attack to root out militants of the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) along the border - said Casey was 'trying to head off a showdown'. "
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The New Anatolian-Turkish intelligence denies claims of 2nd sack incident
"Turkish intelligence denies claims of 2nd sack incident
The New Anatolian / Ankara
26 July 2006
The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) yesterday denied a newspaper report of a second 'sack incident,' claimed to have been committed by Massoud Barzani's peshmerga this time around against MIT officers in northern Iraq.
'There's no connection between our organization and personnel and the allegations reported under the headline 'Barzani's sack' in daily Takvim,' said the MIT in a written statement to deny the news."
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
26 July 2006
The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MIT) yesterday denied a newspaper report of a second 'sack incident,' claimed to have been committed by Massoud Barzani's peshmerga this time around against MIT officers in northern Iraq.
'There's no connection between our organization and personnel and the allegations reported under the headline 'Barzani's sack' in daily Takvim,' said the MIT in a written statement to deny the news."
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Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - Turks strike a hard bargain with the US
"Turks want a hard bargain with the US
By M K Bhadrakumar
The conflict in Lebanon is beginning to have an immediate effect on Turkish-US relations as Washington is in great need of involving Ankara in a lead role in Lebanon.
Turkey's credentials are unmatchable - its geographical location bridging Europe and the Middle East, being a Muslim country with secular background, a long-standing member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and least of all, its profound Ottoman legacy in the Levant. "
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By M K Bhadrakumar
The conflict in Lebanon is beginning to have an immediate effect on Turkish-US relations as Washington is in great need of involving Ankara in a lead role in Lebanon.
Turkey's credentials are unmatchable - its geographical location bridging Europe and the Middle East, being a Muslim country with secular background, a long-standing member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and least of all, its profound Ottoman legacy in the Levant. "
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Bloomberg.com: Worldwide-Merrill Names Semerci, D'Souza to Run FICC, Equities
"Merrill Names Semerci, D'Souza to Run FICC, Equities (Update3)
July 25 (Bloomberg) -- Merrill Lynch & Co., in the biggest shakeup at its investment-banking division in three years, promoted Osman Semerci and Rohit D'Souza to run fixed income and equities worldwide and said three executives in sales and trading will leave the firm.
Jeff Kronthal, 51, head of principal investments and secured financing, and Harry Lengsfield, 49, who oversaw interest-rate products and foreign exchange, are leaving to ``pursue other personal and professional interests,'' according to a memorandum distributed internally at Merrill today. The third departure is Doug DeMartin, 48, head of equity and debt sales."
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July 25 (Bloomberg) -- Merrill Lynch & Co., in the biggest shakeup at its investment-banking division in three years, promoted Osman Semerci and Rohit D'Souza to run fixed income and equities worldwide and said three executives in sales and trading will leave the firm.
Jeff Kronthal, 51, head of principal investments and secured financing, and Harry Lengsfield, 49, who oversaw interest-rate products and foreign exchange, are leaving to ``pursue other personal and professional interests,'' according to a memorandum distributed internally at Merrill today. The third departure is Doug DeMartin, 48, head of equity and debt sales."
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Aljazeera.Net - Artfully supporting Turkish minorities
"Artfully supporting Turkish minorities
Wednesday 26 July 2006, 1:56 Makka Time, 22:56 GMT
Artists' stickers plastered on Ankara streets
Two Danish artists have performed an 'art protest' on the streets of the Turkish capital, Ankara, to highlight concerns over freedom of speech in Turkey and show support for Turkish minorities.
'After the recent arrests of Turkish journalists for 'insulting Turkishness, we wanted to address the issue of freedom of speech in Turkey."
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Wednesday 26 July 2006, 1:56 Makka Time, 22:56 GMT
Artists' stickers plastered on Ankara streets
Two Danish artists have performed an 'art protest' on the streets of the Turkish capital, Ankara, to highlight concerns over freedom of speech in Turkey and show support for Turkish minorities.
'After the recent arrests of Turkish journalists for 'insulting Turkishness, we wanted to address the issue of freedom of speech in Turkey."
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
US is an Important Market for Food and Ceramic Exporters
"US is an Important Market for Food and Ceramic Exporters
By Zaman, Ankara
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
zaman.com
While the diplomacy between Turkey and the United States continues regarding approval for military intervention against the northern Iraqi camps of the terror network, the PKK (Kurdish Workers’ Party), efforts to develop commercial relationships between the US and Turkey also continue."
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By Zaman, Ankara
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
zaman.com
While the diplomacy between Turkey and the United States continues regarding approval for military intervention against the northern Iraqi camps of the terror network, the PKK (Kurdish Workers’ Party), efforts to develop commercial relationships between the US and Turkey also continue."
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Tensions mount at Iraq-Turkey border
"Tensions mount at Iraq-Turkey border
Oxford Analytica
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul last week summoned the U.S. and Iraqi ambassadors to warn them that his country would act in self-defense if effective measures were not taken to end the presence in northern Iraq of the PKK, or Kurdistan Workers Party.
The party was responsible for the killing of 14 Turkish soldiers and policemen the previous weekend. The basically cautious government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, leader of Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP), is making what may prove to be its last attempt to make the U.S. administration live up to its declaration that it opposes the PKK, as it does any other terrorist organization."
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Oxford Analytica
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul last week summoned the U.S. and Iraqi ambassadors to warn them that his country would act in self-defense if effective measures were not taken to end the presence in northern Iraq of the PKK, or Kurdistan Workers Party.
The party was responsible for the killing of 14 Turkish soldiers and policemen the previous weekend. The basically cautious government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, leader of Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP), is making what may prove to be its last attempt to make the U.S. administration live up to its declaration that it opposes the PKK, as it does any other terrorist organization."
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Turks' dilemma - Editorials/Op-Ed - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
"Turks' dilemma
TODAY'S COLUMNIST
By Tulin Daloglu
July 25, 2006
In the midst of the dangerous escalation in the Middle East, President Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice have assured their Turkish counterparts that the United States will not allow the separatist Kurdish terrorists to infiltrate Turkey via northern Iraq. But last week, 15 members of the Turkish security force died in PKK attacks, bringing the total number of Turks killed or wounded by the PKK to nearly 2,000 since the group unilaterally ended its cease-fire in 2003. The ongoing violence has prompted Turks to favor a military operation led by Turkey to target PKK safe havens in northern Iraq. The question is whether or not it makes sense to carry out such an operation. "
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TODAY'S COLUMNIST
By Tulin Daloglu
July 25, 2006
In the midst of the dangerous escalation in the Middle East, President Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice have assured their Turkish counterparts that the United States will not allow the separatist Kurdish terrorists to infiltrate Turkey via northern Iraq. But last week, 15 members of the Turkish security force died in PKK attacks, bringing the total number of Turks killed or wounded by the PKK to nearly 2,000 since the group unilaterally ended its cease-fire in 2003. The ongoing violence has prompted Turks to favor a military operation led by Turkey to target PKK safe havens in northern Iraq. The question is whether or not it makes sense to carry out such an operation. "
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Film Festival in Australia to Discuss Women & Cinema in Iran & Turkey
"Film Festival in Australia to Discuss Women & Cinema in Iran & Turkey
Tehran, 25 July 2006 (CHN) -- The role of women in the Iranian and Turkish cinemas will be discussed in a seminar entitled 'Unveiling Islam: Women and Cinema in Iran and Turkey' during the 15th Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) in Australia on August 3rd, 2006."
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Tehran, 25 July 2006 (CHN) -- The role of women in the Iranian and Turkish cinemas will be discussed in a seminar entitled 'Unveiling Islam: Women and Cinema in Iran and Turkey' during the 15th Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) in Australia on August 3rd, 2006."
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Hürriyet - Emin Colasan: When a wolf ages
"Emin Colasan: When a wolf ages
Here are the words from the mouth of the Talabani, who sits at the head of the puppet Iraqi government: 'Turkey cannot enter Northern Iraq. We will not give permission for such a thing....'
That's just what was missing, some words from Talabani on this matter. Anyway, we also know we cannot enter Northern Iraq. Maybe if there's a miracle, we will carry out some sort of operation for show, but nothing more.
However, it also looks like we will have to just deal with comments like this from leaders like Talabani and Barzani. Our ancestors said it so well:
'When a wolf ages, he becomes nothing but a buffoon for the lambs!'"
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Here are the words from the mouth of the Talabani, who sits at the head of the puppet Iraqi government: 'Turkey cannot enter Northern Iraq. We will not give permission for such a thing....'
That's just what was missing, some words from Talabani on this matter. Anyway, we also know we cannot enter Northern Iraq. Maybe if there's a miracle, we will carry out some sort of operation for show, but nothing more.
However, it also looks like we will have to just deal with comments like this from leaders like Talabani and Barzani. Our ancestors said it so well:
'When a wolf ages, he becomes nothing but a buffoon for the lambs!'"
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The New Anatolian-Turkey-US Business Partnership Memorandum of Understanding signed
"Turkey-US Business Partnership Memorandum of Understanding signed
EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
25 July 2006
Chairman of the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB), Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, noted that TOBB was not pleased with the current trade volume between Turkey and the US.
The memorandum of understanding for strengthening Turkey-US business partnerships was signed by TOBB Chairman Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Member of the Executive Board of the US Trade Chamber, John Bachmann. US Ambassador in Ankara, Ross Wilson also attended the signing ceremony held at the Union of Chambers."
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EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
25 July 2006
Chairman of the Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB), Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, noted that TOBB was not pleased with the current trade volume between Turkey and the US.
The memorandum of understanding for strengthening Turkey-US business partnerships was signed by TOBB Chairman Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Member of the Executive Board of the US Trade Chamber, John Bachmann. US Ambassador in Ankara, Ross Wilson also attended the signing ceremony held at the Union of Chambers."
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Without Secularism Turkey Couldn't be a Democracy - Worldpress.org
"An Interview with Yusuf Kanli
Without Secularism Turkey Couldn't be a Democracy
Manuela Paraipan
Arad, Romania
July 24, 2006
A statue of Kemal Ataturk, who is the founder of modern Turkey, is reflected in an Islamic garment shop window in downtown Ankara. (Photo: Tarik Tinazay / AFP-Getty Images)
Recently, Manuela Paraipan was in Turkey, where in addition to taking in the Tekfen Philharmonic, she had an opportunity to interview Yusuf Kanli, editor in chief of the English-language Turkish Daily News."
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Without Secularism Turkey Couldn't be a Democracy
Manuela Paraipan
Arad, Romania
July 24, 2006
A statue of Kemal Ataturk, who is the founder of modern Turkey, is reflected in an Islamic garment shop window in downtown Ankara. (Photo: Tarik Tinazay / AFP-Getty Images)
Recently, Manuela Paraipan was in Turkey, where in addition to taking in the Tekfen Philharmonic, she had an opportunity to interview Yusuf Kanli, editor in chief of the English-language Turkish Daily News."
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Mayors renew moves to reopen Ledra crossing
The latest effort, it seems, has been partly instigated by north Nicosia’s newly-elected mayor Cemal Bulutoglulari, who, sources told the Cyprus Mail, is keen to see a bridge, built by his predecessor Kutlay Erk, demolished in order to end Greek Cypriot objections to the opening of the Ledra Street crossing.
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The New Anatolian-Lebanon backs Turkish contribution to peacekeeping force
"Lebanon backs Turkish contribution to peacekeeping force
The New Anatolian / Ankara
25 July 2006
The Lebanese ambassador to Ankara yesterday welcomed Turkey's possible contribution to an international peacekeeping force that may be deployed as part of an Israeli-Lebanese cease-fire plan, saying, "We believe Ankara would be successful in such a mission.""
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The New Anatolian / Ankara
25 July 2006
The Lebanese ambassador to Ankara yesterday welcomed Turkey's possible contribution to an international peacekeeping force that may be deployed as part of an Israeli-Lebanese cease-fire plan, saying, "We believe Ankara would be successful in such a mission.""
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Turkish MP Resigns From US and Israeli Friendship Groups Due to Israeli Attacks
"Turkish MP Resigns From US and Israeli Friendship Groups Due to Israeli Attacks
By Cihan News Agency
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
zaman.com
A member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly has resigned from Turkish parliamentary friendship groups with the USA and Israel in protest at Israel's attacks on civilians in Lebanon.
Mehmet Yildirim, deputy of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) for Kastamonu, said on Monday that he had resigned his membership from the Turkey-USA and Turkey-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Groups in protest at Israel's attacks on Lebanon which have been backed by the US."
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By Cihan News Agency
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
zaman.com
A member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly has resigned from Turkish parliamentary friendship groups with the USA and Israel in protest at Israel's attacks on civilians in Lebanon.
Mehmet Yildirim, deputy of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) for Kastamonu, said on Monday that he had resigned his membership from the Turkey-USA and Turkey-Israel Parliamentary Friendship Groups in protest at Israel's attacks on Lebanon which have been backed by the US."
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Young Serbs clinch Euro crown as Turkey wins silver - Turkish Daily News Jul 25, 2006
"Young Serbs clinch Euro crown as Turkey wins silver
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The Junior European Basketball Championships in İzmir saw Serbia emerge as the champions after overcoming the Turkish squad 64-58. Serbia dominated the first period which ended 20-16 as the Turks found it difficult to score free shots - but the red and whites held on with Ersan's effective game."
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
The Junior European Basketball Championships in İzmir saw Serbia emerge as the champions after overcoming the Turkish squad 64-58. Serbia dominated the first period which ended 20-16 as the Turks found it difficult to score free shots - but the red and whites held on with Ersan's effective game."
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JTW News - Ankara and Washington Develop Joint Strategies Against PKK
"Ankara and Washington Develop Joint Strategies Against PKK
Tuesday , 25 July 2006
The United States has expressed its support to Turkey over a joint operation against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
US Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson informed that the US is working to develop more functional methods for dealing with the PKK. "
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Tuesday , 25 July 2006
The United States has expressed its support to Turkey over a joint operation against the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
US Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson informed that the US is working to develop more functional methods for dealing with the PKK. "
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Azzaman in English-U.S., Turkish contacts unnerve Kurds
"U.S., Turkish contacts unnerve Kurds
By Marsi Abu Tauq
Azzaman, July 25, 2006
Iraqi Kurds, who have set up a semi-independent state in the north, are wary that instability in the Middle East will encourage Ankara to mount cross border operations in pursuit of its own Kurdish guerrillas.
The Turkish government has been citing the current crisis in Lebanon sparked by a cross-border attack by rebels from the Lebanese guerrilla group, Hizbollah, as a pretext to conduct its own war against Turkish Kurds.
Turkish officials say Kurdish rebels known as PKK have killed at least 15 Turkish troops in the past few days through cross-border attacks from inside Iraq and have escalated their operations."
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By Marsi Abu Tauq
Azzaman, July 25, 2006
Iraqi Kurds, who have set up a semi-independent state in the north, are wary that instability in the Middle East will encourage Ankara to mount cross border operations in pursuit of its own Kurdish guerrillas.
The Turkish government has been citing the current crisis in Lebanon sparked by a cross-border attack by rebels from the Lebanese guerrilla group, Hizbollah, as a pretext to conduct its own war against Turkish Kurds.
Turkish officials say Kurdish rebels known as PKK have killed at least 15 Turkish troops in the past few days through cross-border attacks from inside Iraq and have escalated their operations."
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Easy bourse - Turkish Evacuation Ferry Fired Upon By Israeli Navy
"Turkish Evacuation Ferry Fired Upon By Israeli Navy - Min
ANKARA (AP)--Israeli navy boats fired warning shots and stopped a Turkish ferry chartered to carry Australian evacuees from Lebanon before being allowed to proceed, Turkey's transport minister said Tuesday.
The ferry wasn't carrying any passengers at the time of the incident late Monday and no injuries were reported. "
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ANKARA (AP)--Israeli navy boats fired warning shots and stopped a Turkish ferry chartered to carry Australian evacuees from Lebanon before being allowed to proceed, Turkey's transport minister said Tuesday.
The ferry wasn't carrying any passengers at the time of the incident late Monday and no injuries were reported. "
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Turks stream out of Lebanon in biggest-ever operation - Turkish Daily News Jul 25, 2006
"Turks stream out of Lebanon in biggest-ever operation
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
A Turkish ship belonging to the Naval Forces docked at the port of Beirut yesterday to pick up 1,200 Turkish citizens stranded in war-torn Lebanon, which is the biggest evacuation operation in the history of Turkey."
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Tuesday, July 25, 2006
A Turkish ship belonging to the Naval Forces docked at the port of Beirut yesterday to pick up 1,200 Turkish citizens stranded in war-torn Lebanon, which is the biggest evacuation operation in the history of Turkey."
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The New Anatolian-Turkey ranks 3rd in industrial electricity price in OECD
"Turkey ranks 3rd in industrial electricity price in OECD
EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
25 July 2006
Turkey is third among OECD countries, using the most expensive electricity in industry, behind Italy and Japan, according to the figures released by International Energy Agency (IAE).
Italy is the OECD member where electricity is the most expensive. Italian industrialists pay 16.1 cents per kWH of electricity they use. Japan, where industrialists pay 12.7 cents is second in ranking, while Turkish industrialists pay 10.5 cents per kWh of electricity. "
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EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
25 July 2006
Turkey is third among OECD countries, using the most expensive electricity in industry, behind Italy and Japan, according to the figures released by International Energy Agency (IAE).
Italy is the OECD member where electricity is the most expensive. Italian industrialists pay 16.1 cents per kWH of electricity they use. Japan, where industrialists pay 12.7 cents is second in ranking, while Turkish industrialists pay 10.5 cents per kWh of electricity. "
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The New Anatolian-Will the PKK be finished with an operation at Mt. Kandil?
"Will the PKK be finished with an operation at Mt. Kandil?
Sedat Bozkurt
sedatbozkurt@thenewanatolian.com
25 July 2006
Turkey has come to an interesting point on the Kurdish issue and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) debates. The debate started -- as it always used to -- with the PKK's intensifying its terrorist attacks.
The point where the debate has come is the eradication of the PKK camps in northern Iraq on Mt. Kandil and handing over the PKK leadership to Turkey, by either U.S. or Iraqi officials."
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Sedat Bozkurt
sedatbozkurt@thenewanatolian.com
25 July 2006
Turkey has come to an interesting point on the Kurdish issue and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) debates. The debate started -- as it always used to -- with the PKK's intensifying its terrorist attacks.
The point where the debate has come is the eradication of the PKK camps in northern Iraq on Mt. Kandil and handing over the PKK leadership to Turkey, by either U.S. or Iraqi officials."
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Monday, July 24, 2006
The Secrets Behind 'State Secrets':How Turkey's Mafia-like 'Deep State' (and its Neocon Friends) Penetrated the American
"The Secrets Behind 'State Secrets':How Turkey's Mafia-like 'Deep State' (and its Neocon Friends) Penetrated the American
by Mike Mejia
http://www.opednews.com
French filmmaker Mathieu Verboud is set to release a new documentary for European television this fall, which will reveal important new insights into the case of former FBI translator and president of the National Security Whistleblower's Coalition Sibel Edmonds. Edmonds, a Turkish-American whose wrongful termination lawsuit was suppressed by the government's invocation of the all-too-common "state secrets privilege", reported to her superiors espionage and deliberate mistranslations on the part of fellow Turkish translator, Melek Can Dickerson. It seems Ms. Dickerson had relationships with targets of FBI investigation working at the Turkish Embassy and the American Turkish Council, a fact which meant that anything she translated was likely to be false. However, instead of receiving a promotion for bringing Ms. Dickerson's' espionage to the attention of her bosses, Edmonds was fired after she went in frustration to the U.S. Senate. "
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by Mike Mejia
http://www.opednews.com
French filmmaker Mathieu Verboud is set to release a new documentary for European television this fall, which will reveal important new insights into the case of former FBI translator and president of the National Security Whistleblower's Coalition Sibel Edmonds. Edmonds, a Turkish-American whose wrongful termination lawsuit was suppressed by the government's invocation of the all-too-common "state secrets privilege", reported to her superiors espionage and deliberate mistranslations on the part of fellow Turkish translator, Melek Can Dickerson. It seems Ms. Dickerson had relationships with targets of FBI investigation working at the Turkish Embassy and the American Turkish Council, a fact which meant that anything she translated was likely to be false. However, instead of receiving a promotion for bringing Ms. Dickerson's' espionage to the attention of her bosses, Edmonds was fired after she went in frustration to the U.S. Senate. "
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'Netherlands Rejects Turkish Imams'
" 'Netherlands Rejects Turkish Imams'
THE HAGUE, 25/07/06 - Turkish imams may no longer enter the Netherlands, as the Immigration Service (IND) does nor consider them sufficiently integrated. Eighteen Dutch mosques are now without a spiritual leader, the Algemeen Dagblad newspaper reports.
New immigrants must follow a course in Dutch language and culture since March before being allowed into the Netherlands. 'Under the new rules, all newcomers, including imams, must first take a test at the Dutch embassy in the country of origin. The imams have not done this,' IND spokesman Maud Bredero explained."
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THE HAGUE, 25/07/06 - Turkish imams may no longer enter the Netherlands, as the Immigration Service (IND) does nor consider them sufficiently integrated. Eighteen Dutch mosques are now without a spiritual leader, the Algemeen Dagblad newspaper reports.
New immigrants must follow a course in Dutch language and culture since March before being allowed into the Netherlands. 'Under the new rules, all newcomers, including imams, must first take a test at the Dutch embassy in the country of origin. The imams have not done this,' IND spokesman Maud Bredero explained."
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Opinion & Analysis-Shankar Acharya: Talking TurkeyA PIECE OF MY MIND
"Shankar Acharya: Talking Turkey
A PIECE OF MY MIND
Shankar Acharya / New Delhi July 25, 2006
July has been the cruellest month. It started with another unseemly exercise of state power by the health minister against the director of the country’s leading, government medical institution (and an outstanding cardiac surgeon). Just as people were wondering what authority the Prime Minister wielded over his cabinet colleague, the answer came, indirectly, through the speedy and humiliating reversal of his Cabinet’s decision to disinvest modest holdings of Nalco and Neyveli Lignite in the face of opposition from DMK “allies”. Once again, the events demonstrated that real political power resides outside the PMO (this emperor is seriously underclad) and sparked editorials questioning the viability of such an “anointed” PM. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, a few cloudbursts again showed up the massive infrastructure deficit in India’s commercial capital. Much greater tragedy struck the “maximum city” on July 11, when eight bombs ripped through carriages of Mumbai’s suburban trains, killing almost 200 innocent travellers and injuring many hundreds more. Preliminary investigations suggested the importance of home-grown terror networks, thriving in an ecology of weak governance and a compromised apparatus of law enforcement and justice. As if these very serious domestic setbacks to social harmony and development were not enough, the international environment worsened sharply. Massive Israeli overreaction to relatively minor Palestinian and Hezbollah provocations plunged the Middle East (especially Lebanon) into turmoil, sent oil prices above $75 a barrel and cast a shadow on global growth. The Doha round of trade negotiations staggered towards a possibly final breakdown without earning many column inches of global attention."
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A PIECE OF MY MIND
Shankar Acharya / New Delhi July 25, 2006
July has been the cruellest month. It started with another unseemly exercise of state power by the health minister against the director of the country’s leading, government medical institution (and an outstanding cardiac surgeon). Just as people were wondering what authority the Prime Minister wielded over his cabinet colleague, the answer came, indirectly, through the speedy and humiliating reversal of his Cabinet’s decision to disinvest modest holdings of Nalco and Neyveli Lignite in the face of opposition from DMK “allies”. Once again, the events demonstrated that real political power resides outside the PMO (this emperor is seriously underclad) and sparked editorials questioning the viability of such an “anointed” PM. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, a few cloudbursts again showed up the massive infrastructure deficit in India’s commercial capital. Much greater tragedy struck the “maximum city” on July 11, when eight bombs ripped through carriages of Mumbai’s suburban trains, killing almost 200 innocent travellers and injuring many hundreds more. Preliminary investigations suggested the importance of home-grown terror networks, thriving in an ecology of weak governance and a compromised apparatus of law enforcement and justice. As if these very serious domestic setbacks to social harmony and development were not enough, the international environment worsened sharply. Massive Israeli overreaction to relatively minor Palestinian and Hezbollah provocations plunged the Middle East (especially Lebanon) into turmoil, sent oil prices above $75 a barrel and cast a shadow on global growth. The Doha round of trade negotiations staggered towards a possibly final breakdown without earning many column inches of global attention."
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Young Turks stumble in the UEFA Under-19 European Championship
"Young Turks stumble in the UEFA Under-19 European Championship
Turkey had started the competition like a team on fire, scoring seven goals in their opening games against Portugal and Spain, only to fade out when it mattered.
NTV-MSNBC
ISTANBUL - Turkey's Under 19 football team has faded after a strong start in the UEFA Under-19 European Championship, bowing out to Scotland Sunday night."
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Turkey had started the competition like a team on fire, scoring seven goals in their opening games against Portugal and Spain, only to fade out when it mattered.
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ISTANBUL - Turkey's Under 19 football team has faded after a strong start in the UEFA Under-19 European Championship, bowing out to Scotland Sunday night."
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News Corp buys majority of Turkish broadcaster
"News Corp buys majority of Turkish broadcaster
Reuters
Monday, July 24, 2006; 3:58 AM
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - News Corp. (NWS.N) has agreed to buy 56.5 percent of Turkish Huzur Radyo TV (TGRT) from Ihlas Yayin Holding for 127.2 million lira ($82 million), Ihlas Holding (IHLAS.IS) said in a statement on Monday."
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Reuters
Monday, July 24, 2006; 3:58 AM
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - News Corp. (NWS.N) has agreed to buy 56.5 percent of Turkish Huzur Radyo TV (TGRT) from Ihlas Yayin Holding for 127.2 million lira ($82 million), Ihlas Holding (IHLAS.IS) said in a statement on Monday."
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Financial Mirror-Bryza says use the momentum on Cyprus
"Bryza says use the momentum on Cyprus
24/07/2006
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US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Mathew Bryza expressed hope that the international community can build on the momentum created by the recent visit to Cyprus of UN Undersecretary General for Political Affairs Ibrahim Gambari.
Speaking to Greek and Turks journalists at the National Press Centre in Washington about the results of his visit to Cyprus, Bryza said he did not bring any “specific plan or set of ideas, other than what's been tossed around in the international community a lot lately, recently particularly in Brussels but also in EU member state capitals»."
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24/07/2006
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US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Mathew Bryza expressed hope that the international community can build on the momentum created by the recent visit to Cyprus of UN Undersecretary General for Political Affairs Ibrahim Gambari.
Speaking to Greek and Turks journalists at the National Press Centre in Washington about the results of his visit to Cyprus, Bryza said he did not bring any “specific plan or set of ideas, other than what's been tossed around in the international community a lot lately, recently particularly in Brussels but also in EU member state capitals»."
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JTW News - Papadopoulos warns: Don't use N. Cypriot soil for the Lebanon refugees!
"Papadopoulos warns: Don't use N. Cypriot soil for the Lebanon refugees!
Monday , 24 July 2006
While thousands of foreigners flee the violence in Lebanon, diplomatic tension between Southern and Northern Cyprus is adding a new dimension to the crisis. In recent days, it has emerged that Tasos Papadopoulos, the Southern Cypriot leader who has been proclaiming that 'the island is full' to the EU, has done everything he can to prevent the fleeing mass of humans from going to Northern Cyprus. "
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Monday , 24 July 2006
While thousands of foreigners flee the violence in Lebanon, diplomatic tension between Southern and Northern Cyprus is adding a new dimension to the crisis. In recent days, it has emerged that Tasos Papadopoulos, the Southern Cypriot leader who has been proclaiming that 'the island is full' to the EU, has done everything he can to prevent the fleeing mass of humans from going to Northern Cyprus. "
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Analysis: Turkey eyes nuclear energy
"Analysis: Turkey eyes nuclear energy
By Leah Krauss Jul 24, 2006, 13:47 GMT
TEL AVIV, Israel (UPI) -- Despite a recent visit to Turkey by Mohammed ElBaradei, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the country`s plans to add nuclear power are still in their earliest stages, IAEA officials said."
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By Leah Krauss Jul 24, 2006, 13:47 GMT
TEL AVIV, Israel (UPI) -- Despite a recent visit to Turkey by Mohammed ElBaradei, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the country`s plans to add nuclear power are still in their earliest stages, IAEA officials said."
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Turks Massing on Iraq Border
"Turks Massing on Iraq Border
July 24, 2006: It appears Turkey is preparing to conduct a larger anti-PKK operation in northern Iraq. The Turkish government told the US that (paraphrasing) 'Turkey will decide (not the US)' if Turkish troops enter Iraq in force.' Turkish intelligence consistently reports that from 4000 to 5000 PKK guerrillas are operating from bases inside northern Iraq. "
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July 24, 2006: It appears Turkey is preparing to conduct a larger anti-PKK operation in northern Iraq. The Turkish government told the US that (paraphrasing) 'Turkey will decide (not the US)' if Turkish troops enter Iraq in force.' Turkish intelligence consistently reports that from 4000 to 5000 PKK guerrillas are operating from bases inside northern Iraq. "
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EU Education System on Turkey's Agenda
"EU Education System on Turkey's Agenda
By Zaman, Istanbul
Monday, July 24, 2006
zaman.com
EU education system will be studied by the Ensar Foundation in view of accession negotiations with the EU.
The Ensar Foundation organized an week-long meeting to study EU education system. The theme was “Europe and Education”, and in his opening, remarks Foundation President Ahmet Sisman said, “Religious education is discussed at schools, but these discussions lead to political debates.” "
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By Zaman, Istanbul
Monday, July 24, 2006
zaman.com
EU education system will be studied by the Ensar Foundation in view of accession negotiations with the EU.
The Ensar Foundation organized an week-long meeting to study EU education system. The theme was “Europe and Education”, and in his opening, remarks Foundation President Ahmet Sisman said, “Religious education is discussed at schools, but these discussions lead to political debates.” "
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Guardian Unlimited Books | Special Reports | The colour of sorrow
"The colour of sorrow
A foggy morning is just beginning in Istanbul as a young refugee arrives in this extract from Elif Shafak's The Flea Palace "
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A foggy morning is just beginning in Istanbul as a young refugee arrives in this extract from Elif Shafak's The Flea Palace "
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Turkey : Handicraft exhibition ‘The Blue Eyes of Freedom’ begins - Textile Fashion News Fibre2Fashion
"Turkey : Handicraft exhibition ‘The Blue Eyes of Freedom’ begins
July 24, 2006
'Ozgurlugun Mavi Gozleri' (The Blue Eyes of Freedom), a handicraft exhibition has been opened by fashion designer Aybüke Baran.
Reason behind this exhibition is to promote and protect traditional Turkish handicrafts by showcasing 360 designs.
Baran collection, inspired by Ataruk’s blue eyes, has vast range of handicrafts including shirts, embroidered pillows, scarves, bedclothes, tablecloths, lacy dresses, accessories and lampshades."
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July 24, 2006
'Ozgurlugun Mavi Gozleri' (The Blue Eyes of Freedom), a handicraft exhibition has been opened by fashion designer Aybüke Baran.
Reason behind this exhibition is to promote and protect traditional Turkish handicrafts by showcasing 360 designs.
Baran collection, inspired by Ataruk’s blue eyes, has vast range of handicrafts including shirts, embroidered pillows, scarves, bedclothes, tablecloths, lacy dresses, accessories and lampshades."
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Focus English News-Terrorism Affects Southeastern Turkey Tourism
"Terrorism Affects Southeastern Turkey Tourism
24 July 2006 | 13:36 | FOCUS News Agency
Mardin. The terrorist acts, the number of which is gradually growing in the southeastern Anatolia region, have a negative effect on the economy as well, online edition of Turkish newspaper Zaman reads today.
The province of Mardin, which is one of the provinces with the highest revenue from tourism, has suffered a tough blow. Before the terrorist attacks in Diyarbakir and Kiziltepe Mardin attracted numerous tourists because of the co-existence of various cultures and civilizations but now the locals have lost a considerable part of their income. While last year 400,000 people visited the city the number of tourists this year is just under 25,000, the newspaper notes."
Focus English News
24 July 2006 | 13:36 | FOCUS News Agency
Mardin. The terrorist acts, the number of which is gradually growing in the southeastern Anatolia region, have a negative effect on the economy as well, online edition of Turkish newspaper Zaman reads today.
The province of Mardin, which is one of the provinces with the highest revenue from tourism, has suffered a tough blow. Before the terrorist attacks in Diyarbakir and Kiziltepe Mardin attracted numerous tourists because of the co-existence of various cultures and civilizations but now the locals have lost a considerable part of their income. While last year 400,000 people visited the city the number of tourists this year is just under 25,000, the newspaper notes."
Focus English News
The New Anatolian-Should we send our forces to Lebanon?
"Should we send our forces to Lebanon?
Ilnur Cevik
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
24 July 2006
The international community has started toying with the idea of establishing a military force for Lebanon to end the current round of violence that has turned into a full-scale war…
What this force will do and how is apparently still being discussed among world leaders. Turkey has reportedly been approached and is also looking into the pros and cons of being a part of such a military force."
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Ilnur Cevik
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
24 July 2006
The international community has started toying with the idea of establishing a military force for Lebanon to end the current round of violence that has turned into a full-scale war…
What this force will do and how is apparently still being discussed among world leaders. Turkey has reportedly been approached and is also looking into the pros and cons of being a part of such a military force."
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JTW News - TROOPSHIP SENT TO LEBANON TO EVACUATE TURKISH CITIZENS
"TROOPSHIP SENT TO LEBANON TO EVACUATE TURKISH CITIZENS
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Monday , 24 July 2006
A troopship of the Sea Forces Commandership was sent to Lebanon from the port of Mersin yesterday to evacuate Turkish citizens from the country. A Foreign Ministry official said that the ship would return to Turkey today. According to the Turkish Embassy in Beirut, 1,200 Turkish citizens applied for evacuation via ferryboat. In related news, Mersin Governor Huseyin Aksoy said that in total about 3,000 people have been evacuated through Mersin. "
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Monday , 24 July 2006
A troopship of the Sea Forces Commandership was sent to Lebanon from the port of Mersin yesterday to evacuate Turkish citizens from the country. A Foreign Ministry official said that the ship would return to Turkey today. According to the Turkish Embassy in Beirut, 1,200 Turkish citizens applied for evacuation via ferryboat. In related news, Mersin Governor Huseyin Aksoy said that in total about 3,000 people have been evacuated through Mersin. "
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MIDDLE EAST: TURKEY TO ATTEND ROME SUMMIT
"MIDDLE EAST: TURKEY TO ATTEND ROME SUMMIT
Istanbul, 24 July (AKI) - Turkey will also be represented at an international conference in Rome on the Middle East crisis, a Turkish foreign ministry spokesman, Namik Tan, confirmed on Monday. Turkey's foreign minister, Abdullah Gul, would attend the conference in the Italian captial on Wednesday, Tan said. Initial reports had indicated that Turkey had not been invited, sparking criticism from the Turkish media which said Ankara's attempts to mediate in the Middle East had been unjustly ignored. "
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Istanbul, 24 July (AKI) - Turkey will also be represented at an international conference in Rome on the Middle East crisis, a Turkish foreign ministry spokesman, Namik Tan, confirmed on Monday. Turkey's foreign minister, Abdullah Gul, would attend the conference in the Italian captial on Wednesday, Tan said. Initial reports had indicated that Turkey had not been invited, sparking criticism from the Turkish media which said Ankara's attempts to mediate in the Middle East had been unjustly ignored. "
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The Malach Ha-Mavis Moment
"The Malach Ha-Mavis Moment
By Dr. Gary K. Busch
Monday, July 24, 2006
The last few days have been a difficult period for the Middle East and its partner states. The attacks by Hamas and then Hizbollah on Israel were unexpected but, unfortunately, predictable. They derive from the needs of Iran to take pressure off its program of nuclear military capabilities and the internal Iranian debate which threatens Ahmedinejad’s ability to dictate Iranian military direction without reference to the ayatollahs and the moderates. The question of what one does to Iran in the light of this is not immediately obvious. What is clear is that the best response is to promote regime change in Syria"
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By Dr. Gary K. Busch
Monday, July 24, 2006
The last few days have been a difficult period for the Middle East and its partner states. The attacks by Hamas and then Hizbollah on Israel were unexpected but, unfortunately, predictable. They derive from the needs of Iran to take pressure off its program of nuclear military capabilities and the internal Iranian debate which threatens Ahmedinejad’s ability to dictate Iranian military direction without reference to the ayatollahs and the moderates. The question of what one does to Iran in the light of this is not immediately obvious. What is clear is that the best response is to promote regime change in Syria"
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Financial Mirror-Turkish banking system: positive but with challenges
"Turkish banking system: positive but with challenges
24/07/2006
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Moody’s Investors Service published a new Banking System Outlook for Turkey on Monday and reports that the medium-term stable outlook for Turkey's banking system is positive, reflecting the banks' developing franchises and strong financial metrics.
The report also takes into consideration financial markets turbulence that could disrupt projected franchise development and hurt short-term financial performance, depending on its severity and duration."
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24/07/2006
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Moody’s Investors Service published a new Banking System Outlook for Turkey on Monday and reports that the medium-term stable outlook for Turkey's banking system is positive, reflecting the banks' developing franchises and strong financial metrics.
The report also takes into consideration financial markets turbulence that could disrupt projected franchise development and hurt short-term financial performance, depending on its severity and duration."
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Middle East Newsline - U.S. URGES TURKEY TO DELAY ANTI-PKK OFFENSIVE
"U.S. URGES TURKEY TO DELAY ANTI-PKK OFFENSIVE
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has appealed to Turkey to delay its invasion of Iraq in an effort to destroy Kurdish insurgency strongholds.
Over the weekend, President George Bush telephoned Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan and urged a postponement of an invasion of Iraq. Officials said Bush, in his second phone call in three days, pledged to intensify U.S. efforts to eliminate strongholds of the Kurdish Workers Party, or PKK, in Iraq's Kandil mountains."
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WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has appealed to Turkey to delay its invasion of Iraq in an effort to destroy Kurdish insurgency strongholds.
Over the weekend, President George Bush telephoned Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan and urged a postponement of an invasion of Iraq. Officials said Bush, in his second phone call in three days, pledged to intensify U.S. efforts to eliminate strongholds of the Kurdish Workers Party, or PKK, in Iraq's Kandil mountains."
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Asia Times Online ::Winning the gender gap war in Turkey
"Winning the gender gap war in Turkey
By Fazile Zahir
FETHIYE, Turkey - The meeting was called for the early evening so that the men would not bake in the heat of the day. They gathered solemnly in the Guvecli village square and listened as the young father outlined his ideas to them. They would not be bullied, he said, they would stand firm and be united. No one should tell them how to bring up their families or how to run their lives. Other voices rose in support, dark brows nodding in encouragement as his arguments rang a common chord. Their way of life had sustained them for generations, and they had seen the benefits of their principles. "
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By Fazile Zahir
FETHIYE, Turkey - The meeting was called for the early evening so that the men would not bake in the heat of the day. They gathered solemnly in the Guvecli village square and listened as the young father outlined his ideas to them. They would not be bullied, he said, they would stand firm and be united. No one should tell them how to bring up their families or how to run their lives. Other voices rose in support, dark brows nodding in encouragement as his arguments rang a common chord. Their way of life had sustained them for generations, and they had seen the benefits of their principles. "
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Will Turkey FollowIsrael's Lead? - by Ann Berg
"Will Turkey Follow
Israel's Lead?
An attack on Iraqi Kurdistan
may be in the offing
by Ann Berg
Anyone who has spent time in Turkey will find its people civil, generous, educated, and open-minded. Just don't mention the Kurds. The day after I zigzagged through a sloped, ramshackle enclave to reach the ancient Alexandrian fort of Kadifekale overlooking the port city of Izmir, I received a stern lecture on this sinister group. While waving at little boys greeting me from the escarpment, I had wandered unwittingly into a ferment of terrorism."
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Israel's Lead?
An attack on Iraqi Kurdistan
may be in the offing
by Ann Berg
Anyone who has spent time in Turkey will find its people civil, generous, educated, and open-minded. Just don't mention the Kurds. The day after I zigzagged through a sloped, ramshackle enclave to reach the ancient Alexandrian fort of Kadifekale overlooking the port city of Izmir, I received a stern lecture on this sinister group. While waving at little boys greeting me from the escarpment, I had wandered unwittingly into a ferment of terrorism."
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Sunday, July 23, 2006
Turkish Cypriot President Still Supports Reunification
"Turkish Cypriot President Still Supports Reunification
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Sunday, July 23, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish Cypriot President Mehmet Ali Talat sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, reiterating that the Turkish side would continue support comprehensive peace on the island, despite the Greek Cypriot obstacles."
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By Cihan News Agency
Published: Sunday, July 23, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish Cypriot President Mehmet Ali Talat sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, reiterating that the Turkish side would continue support comprehensive peace on the island, despite the Greek Cypriot obstacles."
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Directions: Turkey tops fraud list - Sunday Times - Times Online
"Directions: Turkey tops fraud list
Travellers going to Turkey should keep an eye on their credit cards after research by Barclaycard put the country at the top of the list for overseas fraud.
France, Spain and America come close behind, with these four nations accounting for more than half of all credit-card fraud recorded in 2005. Italy, China, Thailand, Ireland, India and the Netherlands complete the top 10."
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Travellers going to Turkey should keep an eye on their credit cards after research by Barclaycard put the country at the top of the list for overseas fraud.
France, Spain and America come close behind, with these four nations accounting for more than half of all credit-card fraud recorded in 2005. Italy, China, Thailand, Ireland, India and the Netherlands complete the top 10."
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