"Turkey and Armenia: Will Ankara’s Armenian initiative work?
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Thursday , 26 April 2007
By LALE SARIIBRAHIMOGLU
Yet another April 24 was commemorated by many countries as the day to mourn for the Armenians believed to have been subjected to a so-called genocide during World War I at the hands of Ottoman Turks. "
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Monday, April 30, 2007
Khaleej Times Online - The Army: Turkey’s most respected institution
"The Army: Turkey’s most respected institution
(AFP)
29 April 2007
ANKARA - The Turkish army, which on Friday threatened action to protect the country’s secularist system, regularly tops opinion polls as the country’s most respected institution.
After toppling four governments in as many decades, most recently ten years ago, the military also remains a potent political force that many outside Turkey -- particularly in the European Union -- fail to grasp."
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(AFP)
29 April 2007
ANKARA - The Turkish army, which on Friday threatened action to protect the country’s secularist system, regularly tops opinion polls as the country’s most respected institution.
After toppling four governments in as many decades, most recently ten years ago, the military also remains a potent political force that many outside Turkey -- particularly in the European Union -- fail to grasp."
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Riehl World View: Turkish Timebomb
"Turkish Timebomb
via Gateway Pundit
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Up to a million people rallied in a sea of red Turkish flags on Sunday, accusing the government of planning an Islamist state and demanding it withdraw its presidential candidate.
But despite the Istanbul protests and a threat from the powerful army to intervene in the election, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, architect of Turkey's EU membership drive, said he would remain the ruling AK Party's candidate for head of state."
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ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Up to a million people rallied in a sea of red Turkish flags on Sunday, accusing the government of planning an Islamist state and demanding it withdraw its presidential candidate.
But despite the Istanbul protests and a threat from the powerful army to intervene in the election, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, architect of Turkey's EU membership drive, said he would remain the ruling AK Party's candidate for head of state."
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Turkish distractions | Dt Leaders | Opinion | Telegraph
"Turkish distractions
Last Updated: 12:01am BST 30/04/2007
What mighty contests rise from trivial things.
A row over whether the Turkish President's wife should wear a headscarf has brought millions of demonstrators on to the streets, agitated the army and reheated the familiar argument about Turkish secularism. In the eyes of many foreign critics, this is an argument that Turkey cannot win. If Ankara tolerates the outward symbols of religious devotion, it is sliding into Islamism; if it bans them, it is a dictatorship."
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Last Updated: 12:01am BST 30/04/2007
What mighty contests rise from trivial things.
A row over whether the Turkish President's wife should wear a headscarf has brought millions of demonstrators on to the streets, agitated the army and reheated the familiar argument about Turkish secularism. In the eyes of many foreign critics, this is an argument that Turkey cannot win. If Ankara tolerates the outward symbols of religious devotion, it is sliding into Islamism; if it bans them, it is a dictatorship."
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the Dry Bones Blog: Eurological Problem
"Eurological Problem
Under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the modern secular state of Turkey was born in the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the aftermath of World War II. "
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Friendly Atheist » Secular Turkey
"Secular Turkey
According to the BBC, Turkey is adamant that church and state be kept separate:
[Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal] Ataturk was determined that this mainly Muslim nation would be a modern, secular country, and he introduced wide-ranging reforms, including the emancipation of women, the introduction of western dress, legal code and alphabet, and the abolition of Islamic institutions.
Turkey’s ruling elite and the powerful military have seen it as their job to protect what Ataturk set up."
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According to the BBC, Turkey is adamant that church and state be kept separate:
[Turkey’s founder Mustafa Kemal] Ataturk was determined that this mainly Muslim nation would be a modern, secular country, and he introduced wide-ranging reforms, including the emancipation of women, the introduction of western dress, legal code and alphabet, and the abolition of Islamic institutions.
Turkey’s ruling elite and the powerful military have seen it as their job to protect what Ataturk set up."
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JTW News - Is the Turkish military in favor of EU accession?
"Is the Turkish military in favor of EU accession?
Monday , 30 April 2007
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Officially speaking, yes; the military leadership has declared many times that Turkey’s EU membership was a strategic target for Turkey and as such they support accession. Yet, the mindset of the higher command as revealed through their public speeches throws significant doubt on the “official stance.” The latest example of this can be seen in what the chief of general staff said in a press conference last week. "
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Monday , 30 April 2007
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Officially speaking, yes; the military leadership has declared many times that Turkey’s EU membership was a strategic target for Turkey and as such they support accession. Yet, the mindset of the higher command as revealed through their public speeches throws significant doubt on the “official stance.” The latest example of this can be seen in what the chief of general staff said in a press conference last week. "
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Turkish Markets Plunge on Army Intervention in Poll
"Turkish Markets Plunge on Army Intervention in Poll
By Ayla Jean Yackley and Steve Bryant
April 30 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's lira headed for its biggest drop in 11 months and bonds and stocks also slumped after the military threatened to block the government's presidential candidate because of his Islamist past."
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By Ayla Jean Yackley and Steve Bryant
April 30 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's lira headed for its biggest drop in 11 months and bonds and stocks also slumped after the military threatened to block the government's presidential candidate because of his Islamist past."
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Guardian Unlimited | Comment is free | Tension turns into crisis
"Tension turns into crisis
Leader
Monday April 30, 2007
The Guardian
Turkey's political future is hanging in the balance. The cause of the crisis is the nomination of the foreign minister Abdullah Gul as the country's next president. Mr Gul is a founder of the neo-Islamic AK party, which has a large parliamentary majority and could normally expect to get its nominee elected. On Friday, that prospect provoked the Turkish army to say it viewed Mr Gul's election 'with concern'. The threat that the Turkish military might remove the civilian government, as it has done before, drew warnings from both the AK party and the European Union. Yesterday, more than 300,000 rallied in Istanbul - echoing an equally large protest in Ankara two weeks ago. The Istanbul rally called for three things: no sharia law, no coup d'etat and a fully democratic Turkey. Yet Turkey's ability to keep all three is uncertain."
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Monday April 30, 2007
The Guardian
Turkey's political future is hanging in the balance. The cause of the crisis is the nomination of the foreign minister Abdullah Gul as the country's next president. Mr Gul is a founder of the neo-Islamic AK party, which has a large parliamentary majority and could normally expect to get its nominee elected. On Friday, that prospect provoked the Turkish army to say it viewed Mr Gul's election 'with concern'. The threat that the Turkish military might remove the civilian government, as it has done before, drew warnings from both the AK party and the European Union. Yesterday, more than 300,000 rallied in Istanbul - echoing an equally large protest in Ankara two weeks ago. The Istanbul rally called for three things: no sharia law, no coup d'etat and a fully democratic Turkey. Yet Turkey's ability to keep all three is uncertain."
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Coups prevent Turkey from becoming a strong and rich EU member
"Coups prevent Turkey from becoming a strong and rich EU member
by
KAZIM BERZEG*
The Ottoman Empire expanded its territory in Europe very shortly after it was founded. It continued to expand until the beginning of the 20th century, becoming one of the Empires to own the most territory in Europe."
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KAZIM BERZEG*
The Ottoman Empire expanded its territory in Europe very shortly after it was founded. It continued to expand until the beginning of the 20th century, becoming one of the Empires to own the most territory in Europe."
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In Turkey, fear about religious lifestyle - International Herald Tribune
"In Turkey, fear about religious lifestyle
By Sabrina Tavernise
Published: April 30, 2007
ISTANBUL: When hundreds of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Istanbul on Sunday, it may have looked like a protest of government policy.
It was not.
Behind the slogans and signs of marchers in Istanbul on Sunday and in Ankara two weeks ago was something much more basic: a fear of the lifestyles of their more religious compatriots."
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By Sabrina Tavernise
Published: April 30, 2007
ISTANBUL: When hundreds of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Istanbul on Sunday, it may have looked like a protest of government policy.
It was not.
Behind the slogans and signs of marchers in Istanbul on Sunday and in Ankara two weeks ago was something much more basic: a fear of the lifestyles of their more religious compatriots."
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International Maritime Fair Kicks Off In Istanbul
"International Maritime Fair Kicks Off In Istanbul
Published: 4/30/2007
ISTANBUL - 'The 9th Exposhipping Europort Eurasia International Maritime Exhibition', organized by NTSR Fairs and Ahoy Rotterdam, was inaugurated in Istanbul on Wednesday."
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Published: 4/30/2007
ISTANBUL - 'The 9th Exposhipping Europort Eurasia International Maritime Exhibition', organized by NTSR Fairs and Ahoy Rotterdam, was inaugurated in Istanbul on Wednesday."
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Istanbul Introduced In "Bon Appetit" Magazine
"Istanbul Introduced In 'Bon Appetit' Magazine
Published: 4/30/2007
ANKARA - Bon Appetit, a popular American food and entertainment magazine, introduced Istanbul in its May issue with an article titled 'Istanbul Inside Out'."
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Published: 4/30/2007
ANKARA - Bon Appetit, a popular American food and entertainment magazine, introduced Istanbul in its May issue with an article titled 'Istanbul Inside Out'."
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U.S. Politics Today - News Media Monitoring
"Turkey Demonstrates for a Secular State- Ataturk Would Be Proud
By Tracy Dove, Ph.D
Editor, Russia Today
April 30, 2007
As many as 1 million Turks crowded the streets of Istanbul this weekend in support of preserving the secular state that Turkey has enjoyed since the modern nation's founding after World War I. Demonstrators carried posters of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk- the founder of the republic- and called on the army to secure the country against the ruling AK Party's designs at capturing the country's symbolic but highest office- the Presidency."
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By Tracy Dove, Ph.D
Editor, Russia Today
April 30, 2007
As many as 1 million Turks crowded the streets of Istanbul this weekend in support of preserving the secular state that Turkey has enjoyed since the modern nation's founding after World War I. Demonstrators carried posters of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk- the founder of the republic- and called on the army to secure the country against the ruling AK Party's designs at capturing the country's symbolic but highest office- the Presidency."
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JTW News - Interview: ‘US-Turkish relations should not remain hostage to Armenian issue’
"Interview: ‘US-Turkish relations should not remain hostage to Armenian issue’
Monday , 30 April 2007
* ’Turkey should not relax thinking that April 24 is over. Actually Turkey should intensify its efforts. The resolution has the potential to come to the [US] General Assembly, and if it does it is likely to pass. If it comes up for a general vote then unfortunately, with the current power distribution in the House of Representatives, for the first time there is a serious danger that it may pass’ "
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Monday , 30 April 2007
* ’Turkey should not relax thinking that April 24 is over. Actually Turkey should intensify its efforts. The resolution has the potential to come to the [US] General Assembly, and if it does it is likely to pass. If it comes up for a general vote then unfortunately, with the current power distribution in the House of Representatives, for the first time there is a serious danger that it may pass’ "
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Protesters and military see red as Islamist heads for the presidency-News-World-Europe-TimesOnline
"Protesters and military see red as Islamist heads for the presidency
Hundreds of thousands of secularist Turks took to the streets for the second time in two weeks yesterday after a dramatic intervention by the military in an attempt to stop Abdullah Gul becoming the first Turkish President with an Islamist past.
Demonstrators in Istanbul carried blood-red national flags and posters of Kemal Atatürk, the founder of a secular Turkey. Banners read: “Sharia (Islamic law) shall not rise to the Presidential Palace.” "
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Hundreds of thousands of secularist Turks took to the streets for the second time in two weeks yesterday after a dramatic intervention by the military in an attempt to stop Abdullah Gul becoming the first Turkish President with an Islamist past.
Demonstrators in Istanbul carried blood-red national flags and posters of Kemal Atatürk, the founder of a secular Turkey. Banners read: “Sharia (Islamic law) shall not rise to the Presidential Palace.” "
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Sunday, April 29, 2007
Gul defiant as secular Turks rally - CNN.com
"ANKARA, Turkey (CNN) -- Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul has vowed to continue in his bid to become the country's next president despite opposition from lawmakers, business leaders and military chiefs and a massive public demonstration in Istanbul on Sunday.
Gul's nomination, supported by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has raised concerns among Turkey's secular establishment over growing Islamist influence within government."
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Gul's nomination, supported by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has raised concerns among Turkey's secular establishment over growing Islamist influence within government."
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How Will Media Report Turkish Protests Against Islamic-Rooted Government? | NewsBusters.org
"How Will Media Report Turkish Protests Against Islamic-Rooted Government?
Posted by Noel Sheppard on April 29, 2007 - 13:08.
In case you hadn’t heard, there was a huge protest in Turkey on Sunday as reported by the Associated Press (h/t NBer Gary Hall and LGF, emphasis added throughout):
At least 300,000 Turks waving the red national flag flooded central Istanbul on Sunday to demand the resignation of the government, saying the Islamic roots of Turkey's leaders threatened to destroy the country's modern foundations."
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Posted by Noel Sheppard on April 29, 2007 - 13:08.
In case you hadn’t heard, there was a huge protest in Turkey on Sunday as reported by the Associated Press (h/t NBer Gary Hall and LGF, emphasis added throughout):
At least 300,000 Turks waving the red national flag flooded central Istanbul on Sunday to demand the resignation of the government, saying the Islamic roots of Turkey's leaders threatened to destroy the country's modern foundations."
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Turkish anti-Islamic rally draws 500,000 | International News | News | Telegraph
"Turkish anti-Islamic rally draws 500,000
By Duncan Hooper and agencies
Last Updated: 2:51pm BST 29/04/2007
Around half a million people gathered in Istanbul today demanding the resignation of the pro-Islamic government.
The rally will spur fears of a military coup as it follows a steep rise in tensions between Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country's prime minister, and the pro-secular army, which accuses the government of tolerating the activities of radical Muslims.
"Turkey is secular and will remain secular," the protesters chanted, waving the national flag.
Ahmet Yurdakul, 63 year-old a retired government employee accused the government of wanting to "drag Turkey to the dark ages." "
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Four Jewish groups back Turkey on Armenian genocide - Turkish Daily News Apr 26, 2007
"Four Jewish groups back Turkey on Armenian genocide
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Four large U.S. Jewish groups have lent support to Turkey's position in opposing the passage of two resolutions pending in Congress that call for officialrecognition of World War I-era killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide."
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Four large U.S. Jewish groups have lent support to Turkey's position in opposing the passage of two resolutions pending in Congress that call for officialrecognition of World War I-era killings of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as genocide."
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Leave Turkey's presidential election alone, says EU — EUbusiness - EU business, legal and financial news and information - EUbusiness.com
"Leave Turkey's presidential election alone, says EU
28 April 2007, 19:00 CET
(BERLIN) - Turkey's presidential election must be fully democratic and untainted by outside interference, the EU said Saturday amid fears the army could step in to defend the country's secular system.
'The presidency of the European Union is following closely the situation in Turkey ahead of the first round of the presidential election,' the German EU presidency said in a statement issued in Berlin."
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28 April 2007, 19:00 CET
(BERLIN) - Turkey's presidential election must be fully democratic and untainted by outside interference, the EU said Saturday amid fears the army could step in to defend the country's secular system.
'The presidency of the European Union is following closely the situation in Turkey ahead of the first round of the presidential election,' the German EU presidency said in a statement issued in Berlin."
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JTW News - Turkey: We want no military coup!
"Turkey: We want no military coup!
Sunday , 29 April 2007
Turkey condemned on Saturday an army threat to intervene in the nation's presidential contest while the EU and the United States urged a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
The army, which has ousted four governments in the past 50 years, issued a toughly worded statement on Friday expressing concern over the election and said it was ready to act in defense of the secular system separating state and religion. "
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Sunday , 29 April 2007
Turkey condemned on Saturday an army threat to intervene in the nation's presidential contest while the EU and the United States urged a peaceful resolution of the crisis.
The army, which has ousted four governments in the past 50 years, issued a toughly worded statement on Friday expressing concern over the election and said it was ready to act in defense of the secular system separating state and religion. "
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Top Turk Business Group Urges General Elections
"Top Turk Business Group Urges General Elections
Turkey's leading business forum called on Sunday for early parliamentary elections to help safeguard democracy.
Reuters
Turkey's leading business forum called on Sunday for early parliamentary elections to help safeguard democracy amid a row between the government and powerful army generals over a presidential election.
'To preserve the inseparable principles of democracy and secularism, an early general election is indispensable,' Turkish television channels quoted a TUSIAD statement as saying."
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Turkey's leading business forum called on Sunday for early parliamentary elections to help safeguard democracy.
Reuters
Turkey's leading business forum called on Sunday for early parliamentary elections to help safeguard democracy amid a row between the government and powerful army generals over a presidential election.
'To preserve the inseparable principles of democracy and secularism, an early general election is indispensable,' Turkish television channels quoted a TUSIAD statement as saying."
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United Press International - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
"Turkish army warned off political role
Published: April 29, 2007 at 7:30 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, April 29 (UPI) -- The government of Turkey has told the military to stop making coup threats amid parliamentary bickering over electing a new president.
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in Istanbul on Sunday in support of the country's secular political system, the BBC said."
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Published: April 29, 2007 at 7:30 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, April 29 (UPI) -- The government of Turkey has told the military to stop making coup threats amid parliamentary bickering over electing a new president.
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in Istanbul on Sunday in support of the country's secular political system, the BBC said."
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JTW News - Turkey Protests: We are All Kemalists, We are All Turkish
"Turkey Protests: We are All Kemalists, We are All Turkish
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Sunday , 29 April 2007
* Istanbul Rally: ‘Neither European Union, nor the United States, but Independent Turkey’
Hundreds of thousands of people are rallying in Istanbul against the conservative AK Party Government amid a row over a vote for the country's next president. "
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Sunday , 29 April 2007
* Istanbul Rally: ‘Neither European Union, nor the United States, but Independent Turkey’
Hundreds of thousands of people are rallying in Istanbul against the conservative AK Party Government amid a row over a vote for the country's next president. "
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Weazl's Revenge: Trouble in Turkey. Democracy really sucks when the people you dislike win. Or so it seems
"Trouble in Turkey. Democracy really sucks when the people you dislike win. Or so it seems
Turkey's Gul defies army and protests
By Paul de Bendern and Thomas Grove
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul refused on Sunday to withdraw from Turkey's presidential vote, defying pressure from the army and calls from hundreds of thousands of demonstrators worried about his Islamist past."
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Turkey's Gul defies army and protests
By Paul de Bendern and Thomas Grove
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul refused on Sunday to withdraw from Turkey's presidential vote, defying pressure from the army and calls from hundreds of thousands of demonstrators worried about his Islamist past."
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Corporate Governance: Turkish Companies Need to Face the Music - Grandstanding Traction
"Corporate Governance: Turkish Companies Need to Face the Music
One of the motivating forces behind Grandstanding Traction was my friend Erkan from Knowledge Revisited (http://governanceturkey.blogspot.com), a blog about corporate governance issues in Turkey. Erkan has a passion and deep knowledge of governance issues, and therefore a lack therof in Turkey. When it comes to evangelizing the reasons why companies should be doing the upmost to use fair and ethical practices in business, he is very motivated."
ore:Corporate Governance: Turkish Companies Need to Face the Music - Grandstanding Traction
One of the motivating forces behind Grandstanding Traction was my friend Erkan from Knowledge Revisited (http://governanceturkey.blogspot.com), a blog about corporate governance issues in Turkey. Erkan has a passion and deep knowledge of governance issues, and therefore a lack therof in Turkey. When it comes to evangelizing the reasons why companies should be doing the upmost to use fair and ethical practices in business, he is very motivated."
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Music mogul Ertegun's life examined with care on PBS
"Music mogul Ertegun's life examined with care on PBS
Randy Cordova
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 29, 2007 12:00 AM
The story would make a great motion picture: A young Turkish immigrant comes to the United States and falls in love with the African-American music he hears in nightclubs.
He becomes a music-industry mogul, helps create several timeless records and remains the definition of suave until his death at 83. "
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Randy Cordova
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 29, 2007 12:00 AM
The story would make a great motion picture: A young Turkish immigrant comes to the United States and falls in love with the African-American music he hears in nightclubs.
He becomes a music-industry mogul, helps create several timeless records and remains the definition of suave until his death at 83. "
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More Americans visiting Turkey
"More Americans visiting Turkey
April 29, 2007
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK -- Visits by Americans to Turkey have returned to pre-2001 levels, with 532,000 U.S. visitor arrivals in 2006, according to statistics from the Turkish government.
In the year 2000, some 515,000 Americans visited Turkey, but that number dropped following 9/11; there were only 222,000 U.S. visitors in 2003. The numbers have been rebounding since then, although tourism officials say that Peter Frank, editor of Concierge.com, is predicting that travel to Turkey by Americans will continue to grow."
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April 29, 2007
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW YORK -- Visits by Americans to Turkey have returned to pre-2001 levels, with 532,000 U.S. visitor arrivals in 2006, according to statistics from the Turkish government.
In the year 2000, some 515,000 Americans visited Turkey, but that number dropped following 9/11; there were only 222,000 U.S. visitors in 2003. The numbers have been rebounding since then, although tourism officials say that Peter Frank, editor of Concierge.com, is predicting that travel to Turkey by Americans will continue to grow."
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Turkey's democratic institutions labor in shadow of military - International Herald Tribune
"Turkey's democratic institutions labor in shadow of military
ISTANBUL, Turkey: A decade ago, the Turkish military sent tanks into the streets in a pressure campaign that forced the pro-Islamic prime minister to resign. Now Turks are wondering again how far the armed forces will go to settle another power struggle between their government and the secular establishment."
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ISTANBUL, Turkey: A decade ago, the Turkish military sent tanks into the streets in a pressure campaign that forced the pro-Islamic prime minister to resign. Now Turks are wondering again how far the armed forces will go to settle another power struggle between their government and the secular establishment."
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American Chronicle: European Manichaeism, the End of Turkey, and the Subversion of Europe
"European Manichaeism, the End of Turkey, and the Subversion of Europe
In an earlier article concerning the 50-year celebration of European treaties and reunification efforts, we characterized European establishments as Manichaean in terms of contents and form, predicting a total failure in the ill-conceived and malignantly-executed patchwork of grandeur and arrogance. The recent developments in Turkey, the first turn of the presidential vote, the General Staff statement, and the aberrational stand European authorities have taken corroborate our verdict. This Europe has no future."
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In an earlier article concerning the 50-year celebration of European treaties and reunification efforts, we characterized European establishments as Manichaean in terms of contents and form, predicting a total failure in the ill-conceived and malignantly-executed patchwork of grandeur and arrogance. The recent developments in Turkey, the first turn of the presidential vote, the General Staff statement, and the aberrational stand European authorities have taken corroborate our verdict. This Europe has no future."
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The Elephant Bar: Turkey is pivotal in the battle between secularism and Islamism
"Turkey is pivotal in the battle between secularism and Islamism
Huge rally for Turkish secularism Hat tip: desert rat
The rally is being described as a huge show of force
Tens of thousands of people are rallying in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey, amid a row over a vote for the country's next president.
The protesters are concerned that the ruling party's candidate for the post remains loyal to his Islamic roots."
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Huge rally for Turkish secularism Hat tip: desert rat
The rally is being described as a huge show of force
Tens of thousands of people are rallying in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey, amid a row over a vote for the country's next president.
The protesters are concerned that the ruling party's candidate for the post remains loyal to his Islamic roots."
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Reuters AlertNet - Two soldiers, five rebels killed in SE Turkey
"TUNCELI, Turkey, April 29 (Reuters) - Two Turkish soldiers and five Kurdish guerrillas have been killed in the past two days in clashes in mainly Kurdish southeast Turkey, a security official said on Sunday.
"The military anti-terrorist operation is going to widen to cover five provinces and will continue for a long time. Troops are backed up by helicopters," the official said."
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"The military anti-terrorist operation is going to widen to cover five provinces and will continue for a long time. Troops are backed up by helicopters," the official said."
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Thousands of Turks Protest Government (Asharq Alawsat Newspaper)
"Thousands of Turks Protest Government
29/04/2007
ISTANBUL, Turkey, (AP) -Tens of thousands of secular Turks gathered in Istanbul Sunday, chanting slogans against the pro-Islamic government that has faced severe criticism from the country's powerful military.
It was the second large demonstration against the government in just two weeks and shows a deepening division between secular and Islamist camps in Turkish society. More than 300,000 secular Turks staged a similar rally in Ankara two weeks ago."
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29/04/2007
ISTANBUL, Turkey, (AP) -Tens of thousands of secular Turks gathered in Istanbul Sunday, chanting slogans against the pro-Islamic government that has faced severe criticism from the country's powerful military.
It was the second large demonstration against the government in just two weeks and shows a deepening division between secular and Islamist camps in Turkish society. More than 300,000 secular Turks staged a similar rally in Ankara two weeks ago."
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Turkish FM insists on presidential bid despite army warning - Breaking News - World - Breaking News
"Turkish FM insists on presidential bid despite army warning
April 29, 2007 - 9:22PM
The presidential candidate of Turkey's Islamist-rooted government on Sunday ruled out withdrawing from the election depite the army's threat of action to protect the secular regime.
As the country faced an unprecedented political crisis, scores of thousands of people gathered here for a mass rally to support the country's secular order and reject the military threat of intervention."
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April 29, 2007 - 9:22PM
The presidential candidate of Turkey's Islamist-rooted government on Sunday ruled out withdrawing from the election depite the army's threat of action to protect the secular regime.
As the country faced an unprecedented political crisis, scores of thousands of people gathered here for a mass rally to support the country's secular order and reject the military threat of intervention."
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Huge rally for Turkish secularism
"Huge rally for Turkish secularism
Protesters with flags at demonstration - 29/04/07
The rally is being described as a huge show of force
Tens of thousands of people are rallying in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey, amid a row over a vote for the country's next president."
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Protesters with flags at demonstration - 29/04/07
The rally is being described as a huge show of force
Tens of thousands of people are rallying in Istanbul in support of secularism in Turkey, amid a row over a vote for the country's next president."
More:BBC NEWS | Europe | Huge rally for Turkish secularism
Saturday, April 28, 2007
A collection of Armenian stamps in the Ottoman Empire - Turkish Daily News Apr 28, 2007
"A collection of Armenian stamps in the Ottoman Empire
Saturday, April 28, 2007
If there is anyone who thinks that Turkish-Armenian reconciliation is impossible they should get to see Mihran Adman's stamp collection. Adman, an Armenian who was born and raised in Istanbul, now resides in New York and brings two communities together every time he exhibits his amazing collection of Armenian postal history in the Ottoman Empire. "
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Saturday, April 28, 2007
If there is anyone who thinks that Turkish-Armenian reconciliation is impossible they should get to see Mihran Adman's stamp collection. Adman, an Armenian who was born and raised in Istanbul, now resides in New York and brings two communities together every time he exhibits his amazing collection of Armenian postal history in the Ottoman Empire. "
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FT.com / World - Turkish government hits out at military
"Turkish government hits out at military
By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: April 28 2007 17:28 | Last updated: April 28 2007 17:28
Turkey’s government on Saturday slammed the country’s powerful military in a furious dispute over secularism and the appointment of a new president.
Senior ministers held an unplanned meeting hours after an unusually tough statement by the Turkish general staff that has thrown the constitutional process of choosing a new president into disarray."
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By Vincent Boland in Ankara
Published: April 28 2007 17:28 | Last updated: April 28 2007 17:28
Turkey’s government on Saturday slammed the country’s powerful military in a furious dispute over secularism and the appointment of a new president.
Senior ministers held an unplanned meeting hours after an unusually tough statement by the Turkish general staff that has thrown the constitutional process of choosing a new president into disarray."
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Turkish Military Questions Vote for a New President
"Turkish Military Questions Vote for a New President
By Mark Bentley and Ayla Jean Yackley
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's military, which has deposed three governments since 1960, warned it may not allow a candidate with Islamist roots to be president, provoking condemnation from the government and European Union."
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By Mark Bentley and Ayla Jean Yackley
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's military, which has deposed three governments since 1960, warned it may not allow a candidate with Islamist roots to be president, provoking condemnation from the government and European Union."
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U.S. urges Turkey to heed constitution, democracy - washingtonpost.com
"U.S. urges Turkey to heed constitution, democracy
By Paul Taylor
Reuters
Saturday, April 28, 2007; 8:09 AM
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United States called on Saturday for Turkey's constitution to be respected but stopped short of criticising a statement by the military that voiced concern at the conduct of a presidential election."
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By Paul Taylor
Reuters
Saturday, April 28, 2007; 8:09 AM
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The United States called on Saturday for Turkey's constitution to be respected but stopped short of criticising a statement by the military that voiced concern at the conduct of a presidential election."
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EU official: Turkish turmoil 'key test'
"EU official: Turkish turmoil 'key test'
By ROBERT WIELAARD -- Associated Press Writer
Published: Saturday, April 28, 2007
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) A senior EU official said Saturday the political turmoil in Turkey over the election of a new president was a 'test case' for the Turkish military's respect for democracy.
The election has been marked by tensions between the Islamic-rooted government and defenders of Turkey's secular ideals, including the military."
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By ROBERT WIELAARD -- Associated Press Writer
Published: Saturday, April 28, 2007
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) A senior EU official said Saturday the political turmoil in Turkey over the election of a new president was a 'test case' for the Turkish military's respect for democracy.
The election has been marked by tensions between the Islamic-rooted government and defenders of Turkey's secular ideals, including the military."
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News & Features - EU warns Turkish military about politics - ArcaMax Publishing
"EU warns Turkish military about politics
ISTANBUL, Turkey (UPI) -- Military leaders in Turkey were warned by the European Union not to interfere with parliament's fractious election of a new president.
On Friday, the military threatened to overthrow the government if it strays from the country's secular tradition, but EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Saturday military intervention would be counterproductive, the BBC reported. "
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ISTANBUL, Turkey (UPI) -- Military leaders in Turkey were warned by the European Union not to interfere with parliament's fractious election of a new president.
On Friday, the military threatened to overthrow the government if it strays from the country's secular tradition, but EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Saturday military intervention would be counterproductive, the BBC reported. "
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Turk govt condemns army threat to intervene in poll - Yahoo! News
"Turk govt condemns army threat to intervene in poll
By Gareth Jones and Hidir Goktas 24 minutes ago
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's Islamist-rooted government condemned on Saturday an army threat to intervene in the nation's presidential contest while the EU and the United States urged a peaceful resolution of the crisis. "
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By Gareth Jones and Hidir Goktas 24 minutes ago
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's Islamist-rooted government condemned on Saturday an army threat to intervene in the nation's presidential contest while the EU and the United States urged a peaceful resolution of the crisis. "
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RIA Novosti - World - Growing unrest in Turkey over divisive presidential election
"Growing unrest in Turkey over divisive presidential election
ANKARA, April 28 (RIA Novosti) - Growing unrest in Turkey stemming from a divisive presidential vote in which the leading candidate failed to win the first round of a parliamentary ballot may prompt early legislative elections, local media reported Saturday."
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ANKARA, April 28 (RIA Novosti) - Growing unrest in Turkey stemming from a divisive presidential vote in which the leading candidate failed to win the first round of a parliamentary ballot may prompt early legislative elections, local media reported Saturday."
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EUX.TV - EU Commissioner Rehn warns Turkish military to stay out of politics
"EU Commissioner Rehn warns Turkish military to stay out of politics
Brussels (dpa) - EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn on Saturday warned the Turkish military to stay out of the country's presidential election.
'It is important that the military leaves the remit of democracy to the democratically elected government, and this is a test case if the Turkish armed forces respect democratic secularism and the democratic arrangement of civil-military relations,' Rehn told journalists in Brussels. "
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Brussels (dpa) - EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn on Saturday warned the Turkish military to stay out of the country's presidential election.
'It is important that the military leaves the remit of democracy to the democratically elected government, and this is a test case if the Turkish armed forces respect democratic secularism and the democratic arrangement of civil-military relations,' Rehn told journalists in Brussels. "
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Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net | Armenian News Agency - Turkish parliament may declare pre-term election
"Turkish parliament may declare pre-term election
28.04.2007 13:28 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Turkey’s powerful military said on Friday it was watching the parliamentary election of a new president with concern, hours after an inconclusive first round split Turkish secularists and the Islamist-rooted government.
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, the ruling AK Party’s candidate, failed to win sufficient votes in the first round of voting after opposition parties boycotted the session.
'The Turkish armed forces are watching this (election) situation with concern,' the General Staff said in an unusually blunt statement late on Friday that also reminded the politicians the military is the ultimate defender of secularism."
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28.04.2007 13:28 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Turkey’s powerful military said on Friday it was watching the parliamentary election of a new president with concern, hours after an inconclusive first round split Turkish secularists and the Islamist-rooted government.
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, the ruling AK Party’s candidate, failed to win sufficient votes in the first round of voting after opposition parties boycotted the session.
'The Turkish armed forces are watching this (election) situation with concern,' the General Staff said in an unusually blunt statement late on Friday that also reminded the politicians the military is the ultimate defender of secularism."
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Defending the secular 'faith'
"Defending the secular 'faith'
By Stephanie Irvine
BBC Eurasia editor
Army Commander Gen Yasar Buyukanit sits beneath a portrait of Ataturk
The army sees itself as the guardian of Ataturk's legacy
Why is the Turkish army so determined to defend secularism, the separation of religion and state?
Secularism is fundamental to Turkey's identity as a nation."
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By Stephanie Irvine
BBC Eurasia editor
Army Commander Gen Yasar Buyukanit sits beneath a portrait of Ataturk
The army sees itself as the guardian of Ataturk's legacy
Why is the Turkish army so determined to defend secularism, the separation of religion and state?
Secularism is fundamental to Turkey's identity as a nation."
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Peters urges talk as the best way to honour war dead
"New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters used his address at the Anzac commemorations in Gallipoli in Turkey to ask countries to honour the dead by talking, instead of initiating war.
Almost 8500 men were in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in 1915. More than one in four were killed.
Mr Peters quoted the Turkish commander Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who said nations need to commit to resolving their differences without resorting to war.
Mr Peters said that is the best way to honour men who fought and died in Gallipoli."
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Almost 8500 men were in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force in 1915. More than one in four were killed.
Mr Peters quoted the Turkish commander Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who said nations need to commit to resolving their differences without resorting to war.
Mr Peters said that is the best way to honour men who fought and died in Gallipoli."
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Greek and Turkish Cypriots remain at odds
"Greek and Turkish Cypriots remain at odds
Jean Christou
NICOSIA
28-Apr-07
THE decision to open crossing points on the ethnically divided island of Cyprus in 2003 did little to facilitate closer contacts between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, a UN-commissioned poll released on Tuesday showed."
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Jean Christou
NICOSIA
28-Apr-07
THE decision to open crossing points on the ethnically divided island of Cyprus in 2003 did little to facilitate closer contacts between Greek and Turkish Cypriots, a UN-commissioned poll released on Tuesday showed."
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Turkey's Next President
"Turkey's Next President
By kgajendra singh
Abdullah Gul -
There was this young man, with 1960s Turkish matinee idol looks, smiling to attract my attention , in that throng of media and TV cameramen around us. Suddenly the penny dropped .Yes , a few weeks earlier while I had a few drinks at my First secretary's flat in Ankara, he sipped lemon water. He was very keen to meet with me .So , I now went over and shook his hands . That was in end 1992."
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By kgajendra singh
Abdullah Gul -
There was this young man, with 1960s Turkish matinee idol looks, smiling to attract my attention , in that throng of media and TV cameramen around us. Suddenly the penny dropped .Yes , a few weeks earlier while I had a few drinks at my First secretary's flat in Ankara, he sipped lemon water. He was very keen to meet with me .So , I now went over and shook his hands . That was in end 1992."
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Hyundai introduces Matrix, says Turkey a gateway to Europe
"Hyundai introduces Matrix, says Turkey a gateway to Europe
South Korean auto producer Hyundai introduced its new Matrix model to the markets in a ceremony yesterday in İzmit.
Mong Koo Chung
Hyundai Motor Company's Chairman and CEO Mong Koo Chung said at the event that 2007 was the 50th anniversary of the eternal friendship between Turkey and S. Korea and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a factory in Turkey."
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South Korean auto producer Hyundai introduced its new Matrix model to the markets in a ceremony yesterday in İzmit.
Mong Koo Chung
Hyundai Motor Company's Chairman and CEO Mong Koo Chung said at the event that 2007 was the 50th anniversary of the eternal friendship between Turkey and S. Korea and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a factory in Turkey."
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Turks to Protest Against Sharia and Islamism
"Turks to Protest Against Sharia and Islamism...
Another mass protest against Sharia and the creeping Islamist threat in Turkey is planned for this weekend. This rally will be held in Instanbul and like the previous Ankara protest, hundreds of thousands are expected to attend."
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Another mass protest against Sharia and the creeping Islamist threat in Turkey is planned for this weekend. This rally will be held in Instanbul and like the previous Ankara protest, hundreds of thousands are expected to attend."
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Turkish Cypriot spoof paper criticizes EU
"Turkish Cypriot spoof paper criticizes EU
A group of Turkish Cypriots published a spoof newspaper on Thursday in protest of what they said was foot dragging by the European Union to end a de facto trade embargo on the territory.
The one-off newspaper published in English and Turkish by the 'Thank You Europe Committee' described the north of Cyprus as a forgotten corner of Europe touched by political farce. Spoof articles included a sarcastic piece on officials renaming the North's Ercan airport after EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and a warning that global warming could further divide the island."
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A group of Turkish Cypriots published a spoof newspaper on Thursday in protest of what they said was foot dragging by the European Union to end a de facto trade embargo on the territory.
The one-off newspaper published in English and Turkish by the 'Thank You Europe Committee' described the north of Cyprus as a forgotten corner of Europe touched by political farce. Spoof articles included a sarcastic piece on officials renaming the North's Ercan airport after EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and a warning that global warming could further divide the island."
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Turkey’s first-ever music museum to open this summer
"Turkey’s first-ever music museum to open this summer
A long-running project to establish a Turkish music museum, which will be the first of its kind in Turkey, is currently in its final stages in İstanbul.
Preliminary problems have been rectified and the museum is likely to open toward the end of June. Bayram Bilge Tokel, the Culture and Tourism Ministry's director general of fine arts, said that Turkish music would get the attention it deserves for its notation and form, already appreciated by international music and art authorities."
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A long-running project to establish a Turkish music museum, which will be the first of its kind in Turkey, is currently in its final stages in İstanbul.
Preliminary problems have been rectified and the museum is likely to open toward the end of June. Bayram Bilge Tokel, the Culture and Tourism Ministry's director general of fine arts, said that Turkish music would get the attention it deserves for its notation and form, already appreciated by international music and art authorities."
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Swedish resident asks to be buried in Turkey
"Swedish resident asks to be buried in Turkey
Since she was so touched by her Turkish neighbors’ kindness and efforts to console her after her husband’s death, a Swedish citizen has requested in her will that she be buried in Side, a town in Antalya’s Manavgat district.
Mayvor Ström, a 68-year-old retired Swedish nurse who first visited Side 13 years ago and bought a house there two years after her first visit, has adopted Turkey as her second homeland. Emphasizing that she has spent six months of every year since 1996 in Turkey, Ström said her Turkish neighbors in Side helped console her pain when she lost her husband four years ago. Despite having been born in Sweden and saying that she carries Turkey in her heart, Ström said she didn’t want to live in Sweden because she is fascinated by Turkish helpfulness and hospitality"
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Since she was so touched by her Turkish neighbors’ kindness and efforts to console her after her husband’s death, a Swedish citizen has requested in her will that she be buried in Side, a town in Antalya’s Manavgat district.
Mayvor Ström, a 68-year-old retired Swedish nurse who first visited Side 13 years ago and bought a house there two years after her first visit, has adopted Turkey as her second homeland. Emphasizing that she has spent six months of every year since 1996 in Turkey, Ström said her Turkish neighbors in Side helped console her pain when she lost her husband four years ago. Despite having been born in Sweden and saying that she carries Turkey in her heart, Ström said she didn’t want to live in Sweden because she is fascinated by Turkish helpfulness and hospitality"
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Turk elected vice president of international rights group
"Turk elected vice president of international rights group
Lawyer Yusuf Alataş, president of the Ankara-based Human Rights Association (İHD), has been elected the new vice president of the Paris-based International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH), the İHD announced in a brief written statement."
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Lawyer Yusuf Alataş, president of the Ankara-based Human Rights Association (İHD), has been elected the new vice president of the Paris-based International Federation of Human Rights (FIDH), the İHD announced in a brief written statement."
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Turkey's presidential vote challenged by opposition - Independent Online Edition > Europe
"Turkey's presidential vote challenged by opposition
By Suzan Fraser in Ankara
Published: 28 April 2007
The ruling party's presidential candidate failed to win enough votes in a first round of balloting in Parliament yesterday, as opposition parties boycotted the vote and appealed to the Constitutional Court for cancellation of the process.
A second round of voting was scheduled for 2 May, and the candidate, Abdullah Gul, the current Foreign Minister, was likely to prevail by a third round if voting proceeds. But the row over his candidacy, which the opposition views as a threat to the separation of state and religion, has tested Turkey's democracy at a time when it seeks entry into the European Union."
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By Suzan Fraser in Ankara
Published: 28 April 2007
The ruling party's presidential candidate failed to win enough votes in a first round of balloting in Parliament yesterday, as opposition parties boycotted the vote and appealed to the Constitutional Court for cancellation of the process.
A second round of voting was scheduled for 2 May, and the candidate, Abdullah Gul, the current Foreign Minister, was likely to prevail by a third round if voting proceeds. But the row over his candidacy, which the opposition views as a threat to the separation of state and religion, has tested Turkey's democracy at a time when it seeks entry into the European Union."
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After centuries, Turkey keeps its bridging role in Bosnia
"After centuries, Turkey keeps its bridging role in Bosnia
While you are strolling down the streets of Bascarsija in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you could almost believe yourself in the Turkish cities of Bursa or Safranbolu.
The streets are lined with examples of Ottoman architecture, and later Viennese."
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While you are strolling down the streets of Bascarsija in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you could almost believe yourself in the Turkish cities of Bursa or Safranbolu.
The streets are lined with examples of Ottoman architecture, and later Viennese."
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Turkey looks to boost trade with Asia
"Turkey looks to boost trade with Asia
Turkey, one of the world's largest exporters and among the world's top 20 economies, says that it wants to dramatically increase trade with Thailand and the 10 Asean countries over the next couple of years.
"Trade with the Asia Pacific countries stands at about $23 billion, or a mere 3% of our overall global trade, and to me this is small. We need to grow this," said Kursad Tuzmen, Turkey's Minister of State for Foreign Trade. "
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Turkey, one of the world's largest exporters and among the world's top 20 economies, says that it wants to dramatically increase trade with Thailand and the 10 Asean countries over the next couple of years.
"Trade with the Asia Pacific countries stands at about $23 billion, or a mere 3% of our overall global trade, and to me this is small. We need to grow this," said Kursad Tuzmen, Turkey's Minister of State for Foreign Trade. "
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Turkish Military Issues Threat as Voting Is Derailed - New York Times
"Turkish Military Issues Threat as Voting Is Derailed
ANKARA, Turkey, Saturday, April 28 — A revolt by Turkey’s secular opposition on Friday derailed the first round of voting on a presidential candidate with a background in political Islam, and in a harsh warning, the military hinted that it might act against the government if it strayed too far from secularism."
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ANKARA, Turkey, Saturday, April 28 — A revolt by Turkey’s secular opposition on Friday derailed the first round of voting on a presidential candidate with a background in political Islam, and in a harsh warning, the military hinted that it might act against the government if it strayed too far from secularism."
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Friday, April 27, 2007
Istanbul gives example of caring for murals
"When the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople in 1453 they decided to convert the thousand-year-old St. Sophia church into a mosque.
The church walls, which had been covered with beautiful glass mosaics, were painted with several layers of whitewash."
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The church walls, which had been covered with beautiful glass mosaics, were painted with several layers of whitewash."
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Turkish Weekly Opinion - President Abdullah Gul and the Future of Turkish Foreign Policy
"President Abdullah Gul and the Future of Turkish Foreign Policy
Mehmet Ozcan
Friday , 27 April 2007
Abdullah Gul, who has been the Prime Minister of Turkey, will most probably become the President in May. He drew a successful profile as a foreign minister during his period in the office. Although his achievements are not enough in order to find solutions for the main problems, his period can not be named as unsuccessful if considered in terms of the current political and legal conditions in the world."
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Mehmet Ozcan
Friday , 27 April 2007
Abdullah Gul, who has been the Prime Minister of Turkey, will most probably become the President in May. He drew a successful profile as a foreign minister during his period in the office. Although his achievements are not enough in order to find solutions for the main problems, his period can not be named as unsuccessful if considered in terms of the current political and legal conditions in the world."
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Digital TV broadcasting in Turkey to start in six months
"Digital TV broadcasting in Turkey to start in six months
Digital TV broadcasting will begin in 13 major Turkish cities within the next six months, Nuri Colakoglu, Chairman of the Anten Corp Executive Board, said.
Anten Corp, which was established to unite TV transmitter operations in Turkey under a single roof in order to start broadcasts through a common antenna, held its first Executive Board meeting on Tuesday."
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Digital TV broadcasting will begin in 13 major Turkish cities within the next six months, Nuri Colakoglu, Chairman of the Anten Corp Executive Board, said.
Anten Corp, which was established to unite TV transmitter operations in Turkey under a single roof in order to start broadcasts through a common antenna, held its first Executive Board meeting on Tuesday."
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Islam and Politics in France and Turkey
"Islam and Politics in France and Turkey
In France, Sarkozy's subtle Islamophobia is in play for the run-off election. In Turkey, the Islamic Justice and Development Party (AKP) may win control of the government for the first time, and challenged to show the country (and the world) that there is nothing to fear from Islamic politics, says Patrick Seale."
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In France, Sarkozy's subtle Islamophobia is in play for the run-off election. In Turkey, the Islamic Justice and Development Party (AKP) may win control of the government for the first time, and challenged to show the country (and the world) that there is nothing to fear from Islamic politics, says Patrick Seale."
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Istanbul Readies For Next Mass Demonstration
"Istanbul Readies For Next Mass Demonstration
'Unite for the (secular) Republic, tomorrow will be too late' is the official slogan for another massive demonstration against AKP government that is to be held in Istanbul on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
The event, which follows the giant April 14 demonstration in Ankara, is supported by hundreds of NGOs, particularly women's organizations, and is expected to also draw hundreds of thousands."
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'Unite for the (secular) Republic, tomorrow will be too late' is the official slogan for another massive demonstration against AKP government that is to be held in Istanbul on Sunday, April 29, 2007.
The event, which follows the giant April 14 demonstration in Ankara, is supported by hundreds of NGOs, particularly women's organizations, and is expected to also draw hundreds of thousands."
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Soli Ozel at PostGlobal: PostGlobal on washingtonpost.com
"Turks Flirt with Picking Russia over EU
When Vladimir Putin made his hard-line speech at the February 10 Munich conference on security, the Turkish public got truly excited. Many saw in the speech the makings of a new Cold War, and this time around instead of fearing a rising Russia the sentiment was favorable towards Moscow – as a counterbalance to an arrogant, abrasive and in fact aggressive United States. In an unprecedented move, the Turkish general staff's website posted a Turkish translation of the speech."
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When Vladimir Putin made his hard-line speech at the February 10 Munich conference on security, the Turkish public got truly excited. Many saw in the speech the makings of a new Cold War, and this time around instead of fearing a rising Russia the sentiment was favorable towards Moscow – as a counterbalance to an arrogant, abrasive and in fact aggressive United States. In an unprecedented move, the Turkish general staff's website posted a Turkish translation of the speech."
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Turks split over presidential poll
"Turks split over presidential poll
Turkey's parliament has begun voting for a new president but the election could be overshadowed by an opposition boycott in what many perceive to be a power struggle.
Opposition parties overwhelmingly boycotted the vote, leaving the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) almost on its own in the 550-seat assembly, AFP reported."
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Turkey's parliament has begun voting for a new president but the election could be overshadowed by an opposition boycott in what many perceive to be a power struggle.
Opposition parties overwhelmingly boycotted the vote, leaving the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) almost on its own in the 550-seat assembly, AFP reported."
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Abramowitz: Major Political Clash in Turkey between ‘Secularists’ and ‘Islamists’ - Council on Foreign Relations
"Abramowitz: Major Political Clash in Turkey between ‘Secularists’ and ‘Islamists’
Interviewee:
Morton I. Abramowitz
Interviewer:
Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor
April 27, 2007
Morton I. Abramowitz Morton I. Abramowitz, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey during the first Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991, says many Turkish “Secularists” fear a government headed by the “Islamist” party of Prime Minister Erdogan could turn back the clock and introduce religion into public life. Abramowitz thinks these concerns are exaggerated. He adds that Turkey's nominee for president, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, is well known to the West for his conciliatory positions."
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Interviewee:
Morton I. Abramowitz
Interviewer:
Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor
April 27, 2007
Morton I. Abramowitz Morton I. Abramowitz, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey during the first Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991, says many Turkish “Secularists” fear a government headed by the “Islamist” party of Prime Minister Erdogan could turn back the clock and introduce religion into public life. Abramowitz thinks these concerns are exaggerated. He adds that Turkey's nominee for president, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, is well known to the West for his conciliatory positions."
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Abramowitz: Major Political Clash in Turkey between ‘Secularists’ and ‘Islamists’ - Council on Foreign Relations
"Abramowitz: Major Political Clash in Turkey between ‘Secularists’ and ‘Islamists’
Interviewee:
Morton I. Abramowitz
Interviewer:
Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor
April 27, 2007
Morton I. Abramowitz Morton I. Abramowitz, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey during the first Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991, says many Turkish “Secularists” fear a government headed by the “Islamist” party of Prime Minister Erdogan could turn back the clock and introduce religion into public life. Abramowitz thinks these concerns are exaggerated. He adds that Turkey's nominee for president, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, is well known to the West for his conciliatory positions."
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Interviewee:
Morton I. Abramowitz
Interviewer:
Bernard Gwertzman, Consulting Editor
April 27, 2007
Morton I. Abramowitz Morton I. Abramowitz, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey during the first Persian Gulf War in 1990-1991, says many Turkish “Secularists” fear a government headed by the “Islamist” party of Prime Minister Erdogan could turn back the clock and introduce religion into public life. Abramowitz thinks these concerns are exaggerated. He adds that Turkey's nominee for president, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, is well known to the West for his conciliatory positions."
More:Abramowitz: Major Political Clash in Turkey between ‘Secularists’ and ‘Islamists’ - Council on Foreign Relations
Turks split over presidential poll
"Turks split over presidential poll
Turkey's parliament has begun voting for a new president but the election could be overshadowed by an opposition boycott in what many perceive to be a power struggle.
Opposition parties overwhelmingly boycotted the vote, leaving the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) almost on its own in the 550-seat assembly, AFP reported."
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Turkey's parliament has begun voting for a new president but the election could be overshadowed by an opposition boycott in what many perceive to be a power struggle.
Opposition parties overwhelmingly boycotted the vote, leaving the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) almost on its own in the 550-seat assembly, AFP reported."
More:MWC News - A Site Without Borders - - Turks split over presidential poll
Kurdish War: Border War in Turkey
"Border War in Turkey
April 26, 2007: So far this spring the Turkish military has been very effective in limiting PKK guerilla operations to areas in southeastern Turkey and along the Iraqi border. Apparently, Turkish troops have been ambushing squad-sized PKK units (three to ten fighters) as they leave mountain hideouts in Turkey, or move across the border from Iraq. The PKK can still infiltrate into Turkey, mine roads, and engage in firefights, but the level of resistance presents no grave military threat. Still, Turkey claims that the PKK have approximately 2,000 fighters inside Turkey, and that is not an insignificant number of armed men threatening the peace."
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April 26, 2007: So far this spring the Turkish military has been very effective in limiting PKK guerilla operations to areas in southeastern Turkey and along the Iraqi border. Apparently, Turkish troops have been ambushing squad-sized PKK units (three to ten fighters) as they leave mountain hideouts in Turkey, or move across the border from Iraq. The PKK can still infiltrate into Turkey, mine roads, and engage in firefights, but the level of resistance presents no grave military threat. Still, Turkey claims that the PKK have approximately 2,000 fighters inside Turkey, and that is not an insignificant number of armed men threatening the peace."
More:Kurdish War: Border War in Turkey
Upcoming Elections in Turkey: Implications for Ankara's Foreign Policy
"Upcoming Elections in Turkey: Implications for Ankara's Foreign Policy
Featuring Soner Cagaptay, Ian Lesser, and Zeyno Baran
April 26, 2007
On April 16, 2007, Soner Cagaptay, Ian Lesser, and Zeyno Baran addressed a Washington Institute Special Policy Forum marking the release of Dr. Cagaptay's new Policy Focus, Secularism and Foreign Policy in Turkey: New Elections, Troubling Trends. Dr. Cagaptay is a senior fellow and director of the Turkish Research Program at the Institute. Ms. Baran is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Eurasian Policy at Hudson Institute. Dr. Lesser is senior transatlantic fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. The following is a rapporteur's summary of their remarks."
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Featuring Soner Cagaptay, Ian Lesser, and Zeyno Baran
April 26, 2007
On April 16, 2007, Soner Cagaptay, Ian Lesser, and Zeyno Baran addressed a Washington Institute Special Policy Forum marking the release of Dr. Cagaptay's new Policy Focus, Secularism and Foreign Policy in Turkey: New Elections, Troubling Trends. Dr. Cagaptay is a senior fellow and director of the Turkish Research Program at the Institute. Ms. Baran is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Eurasian Policy at Hudson Institute. Dr. Lesser is senior transatlantic fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States. The following is a rapporteur's summary of their remarks."
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World Politics Watch | The Real Challenge for U.S.-Turkish Relations: Turkish Kurds
"The Real Challenge for U.S.-Turkish Relations: Turkish Kurds
Handan T. Satiroglu | Bio | 26 Apr 2007
World Politics Watch Exclusive
In the past couple of months, news about Turkey has been littered with reports about the spasms of violence between Turkish troops and militants of the terrorist Kurdish Worker's Party (PKK) in the rugged, mountainous eastern part of the country. After a decade of cease-fire, old hatreds have resurfaced with a vengeance, costing the lives of more than 250 soldiers in the past year, and 10 soldiers and 29 Kurdish guerillas this month alone. Mothers and wives kneeling and wailing over their sehit (martyr) sons draped in the Turkish flag have become regular images on Turkish television screens and in Turkish newspapers. 'The last glance at his father,' read a recent headline in an emotionally charged article, juxtaposed with a picture of an infant gazing at his father's lifeless body at the funeral."
More:World Politics Watch | The Real Challenge for U.S.-Turkish Relations: Turkish Kurds
Handan T. Satiroglu | Bio | 26 Apr 2007
World Politics Watch Exclusive
In the past couple of months, news about Turkey has been littered with reports about the spasms of violence between Turkish troops and militants of the terrorist Kurdish Worker's Party (PKK) in the rugged, mountainous eastern part of the country. After a decade of cease-fire, old hatreds have resurfaced with a vengeance, costing the lives of more than 250 soldiers in the past year, and 10 soldiers and 29 Kurdish guerillas this month alone. Mothers and wives kneeling and wailing over their sehit (martyr) sons draped in the Turkish flag have become regular images on Turkish television screens and in Turkish newspapers. 'The last glance at his father,' read a recent headline in an emotionally charged article, juxtaposed with a picture of an infant gazing at his father's lifeless body at the funeral."
More:World Politics Watch | The Real Challenge for U.S.-Turkish Relations: Turkish Kurds
JTW News - Armenia’s Jewish Scepticism and Its Impact on Armenia-Israel Relations - Part II
"Armenia’s Jewish Scepticism and Its Impact on Armenia-Israel Relations - Part II
By Sedat LACINER
* ‘We Reject the Armenian Attempts’
Israel in the 1970s and 1980s opposed the Armenian attempts to draw similarities between Holocaust and 1915 Relocation event, yet it made extreme efforts not to alienate the Armenians. Therefore all Israeli efforts to prevent the Armenians were secret and ‘behind the curtain’.[89] Naturally there has been a pro-Armenian group in Israel as well and this group does not share the official policy. However the pro-Armenian politicians are not strong enough to shift the official Israeli position and does not reflect the official view. On the other hand the fragile political structure and coalition system allows the marginal groups to enter the cabinet. For instance Yossi Sarid’s, Israel’s Education Minister, efforts resulted in including some Armenian claims in the national curriculum. Similarly Yossi Beilin, then Deputy Foreign Minister, had given support to the radical Armenians in April 1994."
More:JTW News - Armenia’s Jewish Scepticism and Its Impact on Armenia-Israel Relations - Part II
By Sedat LACINER
* ‘We Reject the Armenian Attempts’
Israel in the 1970s and 1980s opposed the Armenian attempts to draw similarities between Holocaust and 1915 Relocation event, yet it made extreme efforts not to alienate the Armenians. Therefore all Israeli efforts to prevent the Armenians were secret and ‘behind the curtain’.[89] Naturally there has been a pro-Armenian group in Israel as well and this group does not share the official policy. However the pro-Armenian politicians are not strong enough to shift the official Israeli position and does not reflect the official view. On the other hand the fragile political structure and coalition system allows the marginal groups to enter the cabinet. For instance Yossi Sarid’s, Israel’s Education Minister, efforts resulted in including some Armenian claims in the national curriculum. Similarly Yossi Beilin, then Deputy Foreign Minister, had given support to the radical Armenians in April 1994."
More:JTW News - Armenia’s Jewish Scepticism and Its Impact on Armenia-Israel Relations - Part II
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Former Turkish parliament speaker: Presidential elections may fail if 367 MPs are not present in the voting
"Former Turkish parliament speaker: Presidential elections may fail if 367 MPs are not present in the voting
[ 26 Apr 2007 18:23 ]
“The presence of at least 367 MPs are necessary in the first round of elections”, former speaker of Turkish parliament, popular politician Husameddin Cindoruk exclusively told APA.
He said if 367 MPs do not attend the elections Republic People’s Party (CHP) will apply to the Constitutional Court. “If Constitutional Court announce verdict on necessity of presence of 367 MPs then parliament elections will be held instead of presidential. But Constitutional Court may give opposite verdict. So it is very important what will happen in Turkey tomorrow.”"
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[ 26 Apr 2007 18:23 ]
“The presence of at least 367 MPs are necessary in the first round of elections”, former speaker of Turkish parliament, popular politician Husameddin Cindoruk exclusively told APA.
He said if 367 MPs do not attend the elections Republic People’s Party (CHP) will apply to the Constitutional Court. “If Constitutional Court announce verdict on necessity of presence of 367 MPs then parliament elections will be held instead of presidential. But Constitutional Court may give opposite verdict. So it is very important what will happen in Turkey tomorrow.”"
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Two freed from collapsed apartment building - CNN.com
"Two freed from collapsed apartment building
POSTED: 3:07 p.m. EDT, April 26, 2007
ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Rescuers Thursday freed a girl and a man from the rubble of a multistory apartment building that collapsed in Istanbul, apparently as construction workers tried to tear down a building next door."
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POSTED: 3:07 p.m. EDT, April 26, 2007
ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- Rescuers Thursday freed a girl and a man from the rubble of a multistory apartment building that collapsed in Istanbul, apparently as construction workers tried to tear down a building next door."
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Cape Times: Prospect of a veiled first lady lays bare division in Turkish society
"Prospect of a veiled first lady lays bare division in Turkish society
April 26, 2007 Edition 2
ANKARA: The prospect of a veiled first lady has rekindled a highly divisive debate in Turkey over the Islamic headscarf, hated by secularists as a symbol of political Islam and the oppression of women.
Hayrunisa Gul, 42, wife of Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul - who has been named the ruling party's presidential candidate and is almost certain to win the post next month - has not been seen bareheaded in public."
More:Cape Times: Prospect of a veiled first lady lays bare division in Turkish society
April 26, 2007 Edition 2
ANKARA: The prospect of a veiled first lady has rekindled a highly divisive debate in Turkey over the Islamic headscarf, hated by secularists as a symbol of political Islam and the oppression of women.
Hayrunisa Gul, 42, wife of Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul - who has been named the ruling party's presidential candidate and is almost certain to win the post next month - has not been seen bareheaded in public."
More:Cape Times: Prospect of a veiled first lady lays bare division in Turkish society
Greek and Turkish Cypriots meet
"Greek and Turkish Cypriots meet
26/04/2007
Government Spokesman Christodoulos Pashiardes said UN Secretary General Special Representative to Cyprus Michael Moller has called a meeting Thursday between the Director of Cyprus' President Diplomatic Office Tasos Tzionis and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat’s aide Rasit Pertev.
Pashiardes said the Greek Cypriot side always responds to any invitation by Moller.
"
More:Financial Mirror
26/04/2007
Government Spokesman Christodoulos Pashiardes said UN Secretary General Special Representative to Cyprus Michael Moller has called a meeting Thursday between the Director of Cyprus' President Diplomatic Office Tasos Tzionis and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat’s aide Rasit Pertev.
Pashiardes said the Greek Cypriot side always responds to any invitation by Moller.
"
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Turkey's president | Discretion before valour | Economist.com
"Discretion before valour
Apr 26th 2007 | ISTANBUL
From The Economist print edition
The prime minister puts his foreign minister forward as president
TURKEY'S European Union dreams almost died on December 17th 2004 at a Brussels summit. After hours of wrangling over Cyprus, the mildly Islamist Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stormed out. Only one man could persuade him to return: Abdullah Gul, his foreign minister. The row was resolved and Turkey's EU candidacy was confirmed."
More:Turkey's president | Discretion before valour | Economist.com
Apr 26th 2007 | ISTANBUL
From The Economist print edition
The prime minister puts his foreign minister forward as president
TURKEY'S European Union dreams almost died on December 17th 2004 at a Brussels summit. After hours of wrangling over Cyprus, the mildly Islamist Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, stormed out. Only one man could persuade him to return: Abdullah Gul, his foreign minister. The row was resolved and Turkey's EU candidacy was confirmed."
More:Turkey's president | Discretion before valour | Economist.com
Turkey takes a major step in highway project - Turkish Daily News Apr 26, 2007
"Turkey takes a major step in highway project
Thursday, April 26, 2007
The latest step in the rapid development of Turkey's highways was just taken with the official opening of the Black Sea Highway two weeks ago. Starting from Samsun and continuing up to the Sarp border crossing, this highway is one of the prominent components of the international Black Sea Ring Road project. The project was presented to the media last week at a meeting held by the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)."
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
The latest step in the rapid development of Turkey's highways was just taken with the official opening of the Black Sea Highway two weeks ago. Starting from Samsun and continuing up to the Sarp border crossing, this highway is one of the prominent components of the international Black Sea Ring Road project. The project was presented to the media last week at a meeting held by the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)."
More:Turkey takes a major step in highway project - Turkish Daily News Apr 26, 2007
BMD Watch: BMD firms seek Turkish market - Intelligence and Terrorism
"BMD Watch: BMD firms seek Turkish market
By Martin Sieff Apr 25, 2007, 18:37 GMT
Iran`s Drive to Develop Nuclear Weapons Has Alarmed Neighboring Turkey. Now the Turkish Government is Planning to Buy Bmd Systems to Defend the Country. The New Policy Could Mean Big Contracts for Major U.S. Defense Contractors, but the Turks Are Looking at Chinese and Israeli Companies for Possible Orders, Too."
More:BMD Watch: BMD firms seek Turkish market - Intelligence and Terrorism
By Martin Sieff Apr 25, 2007, 18:37 GMT
Iran`s Drive to Develop Nuclear Weapons Has Alarmed Neighboring Turkey. Now the Turkish Government is Planning to Buy Bmd Systems to Defend the Country. The New Policy Could Mean Big Contracts for Major U.S. Defense Contractors, but the Turks Are Looking at Chinese and Israeli Companies for Possible Orders, Too."
More:BMD Watch: BMD firms seek Turkish market - Intelligence and Terrorism
Turkey has 7th-cheapest furniture in Europe
"Turkey has 7th-cheapest furniture in Europe
Turkey has the seventh-cheapest furniture among 33 European countries, according to the Turkish Statistics Institute (Turkstat).
Surveys on prices of household goods and services are cyclically carried out by National Statistics Institutes (NSIs) in the scope of the joint Eurostat-Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) program."
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Turkey has the seventh-cheapest furniture among 33 European countries, according to the Turkish Statistics Institute (Turkstat).
Surveys on prices of household goods and services are cyclically carried out by National Statistics Institutes (NSIs) in the scope of the joint Eurostat-Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) program."
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The Muslim News - Turkey watches Iraq with concern
"Turkey watches Iraq with concern
By Talip Küçükcan
Every day we see shocking pictures from Iraq. Hundreds of people, old and young, men and women, lose their lives while those who are lucky to survive are left to live with physical injuries and psychological trauma.
Iraq is going through turbulent times despite high expectations to the contrary. "
More:The Muslim News - Turkey watches Iraq with concern
By Talip Küçükcan
Every day we see shocking pictures from Iraq. Hundreds of people, old and young, men and women, lose their lives while those who are lucky to survive are left to live with physical injuries and psychological trauma.
Iraq is going through turbulent times despite high expectations to the contrary. "
More:The Muslim News - Turkey watches Iraq with concern
Jewish groups lobby against ‘Armenian genocide’ resolution in US Congress
"Jewish groups lobby against ‘Armenian genocide’ resolution in US Congress
In a letter addressing influential members of US Congress, including head of the House of Representatives' Foreign Relations Committee Tom Lantos, US-based Jewish groups demanded that voting on congressional resolutions urging the US administration to recognize an alleged genocide of Armenians be delayed. "
More:TODAY'S ZAMAN
In a letter addressing influential members of US Congress, including head of the House of Representatives' Foreign Relations Committee Tom Lantos, US-based Jewish groups demanded that voting on congressional resolutions urging the US administration to recognize an alleged genocide of Armenians be delayed. "
More:TODAY'S ZAMAN
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Islam and the Presidency in Turkey | TIME
"Islam and the Presidency in Turkey
Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2007 By ANDREW PURVIS
In Turkey, the choosing of a president is rarely the dramatic affair that it is in the United States. Turkey's president isn't even directly elected by the voters — he or she is chosen by the elected parliament — and the office carries limited powers. Still, the president does have the power to veto legislation, and is also considered an important symbol of the Turkish state. That's why the nomination for president this week by Turkey's ruling party of the country's Foreign Minister, Abdullah Gul, has reopened fierce debates about the place of Islam in the ferociously secular Turkish state."
More:Islam and the Presidency in Turkey | TIME
Wednesday, Apr. 25, 2007 By ANDREW PURVIS
In Turkey, the choosing of a president is rarely the dramatic affair that it is in the United States. Turkey's president isn't even directly elected by the voters — he or she is chosen by the elected parliament — and the office carries limited powers. Still, the president does have the power to veto legislation, and is also considered an important symbol of the Turkish state. That's why the nomination for president this week by Turkey's ruling party of the country's Foreign Minister, Abdullah Gul, has reopened fierce debates about the place of Islam in the ferociously secular Turkish state."
More:Islam and the Presidency in Turkey | TIME
Civil leader calls for European Turks to get involved
TODAY'S ZAMAN: "Civil leader calls for European Turks to get involved
Ali Gedikoğlu, chairman of the Strasbourg-based NGO COJEP International, said Turks living in Europe should break out of their shells and become a part of not only local but also international civil organizations."
Ali Gedikoğlu, chairman of the Strasbourg-based NGO COJEP International, said Turks living in Europe should break out of their shells and become a part of not only local but also international civil organizations."
Profile of a prospective first lady and the president - Turkish Daily News Apr 25, 2007
"Profile of a prospective first lady and the president
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Abdullah Gül, 57, is known to be a team player. From the very beginning of his political carrier, he had a special working team. And yesterday, Hayrünisa Gül sent her best wishes to her husband from the residence where she has resided since 2003."
More:Profile of a prospective first lady and the president - Turkish Daily News Apr 25, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Abdullah Gül, 57, is known to be a team player. From the very beginning of his political carrier, he had a special working team. And yesterday, Hayrünisa Gül sent her best wishes to her husband from the residence where she has resided since 2003."
More:Profile of a prospective first lady and the president - Turkish Daily News Apr 25, 2007
Fusion Muslim chic hits Europe's streets | Reuters.com
"Fusion Muslim chic hits Europe's streets
Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:16 PM IST140
By Alexandra Steigrad
PARIS/ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - Clad in skinny jeans, wrap dresses and carefully sculpted headscarves, a generation of young Muslim women is making its mark on Europe's urban street culture, and influencing mainstream fashion."
More:Fusion Muslim chic hits Europe's streets | Reuters.com
Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:16 PM IST140
By Alexandra Steigrad
PARIS/ROTTERDAM (Reuters) - Clad in skinny jeans, wrap dresses and carefully sculpted headscarves, a generation of young Muslim women is making its mark on Europe's urban street culture, and influencing mainstream fashion."
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Turkey polarized over prospect of veiled first lady - Women - Middle East Times
"Turkey polarized over prospect of veiled first lady
Burak Akinci
AFP
April 25, 2007
CANDIDATE: Turkey's FM Abdullah Gul poses with his wife Hayrunisa Gul in Davos. Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan April 24 confirmed Gul as their ruling AKP's candidate in a May presidential election.
(REUTERS)
ANKARA -- The prospect of a veiled first lady Wednesday rekindled a highly divisive debate in Turkey over the Islamic headscarf, hated by secularists as a symbol of political Islam and the oppression of women."
More:Turkey polarized over prospect of veiled first lady - Women - Middle East Times
Burak Akinci
AFP
April 25, 2007
CANDIDATE: Turkey's FM Abdullah Gul poses with his wife Hayrunisa Gul in Davos. Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan April 24 confirmed Gul as their ruling AKP's candidate in a May presidential election.
(REUTERS)
ANKARA -- The prospect of a veiled first lady Wednesday rekindled a highly divisive debate in Turkey over the Islamic headscarf, hated by secularists as a symbol of political Islam and the oppression of women."
More:Turkey polarized over prospect of veiled first lady - Women - Middle East Times
Wife of presidential candidate in Turkey draws controversy because of Islamic attire - International Herald Tribune
"Wife of presidential candidate in Turkey draws controversy because of Islamic attire
ANKARA, Turkey: Much of the controversy surrounding the selection of Turkey's foreign minister as a presidential candidate focuses on his wife, who once challenged restrictions on wearing the Muslim headscarf in an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights."
More:Wife of presidential candidate in Turkey draws controversy because of Islamic attire - International Herald Tribune
ANKARA, Turkey: Much of the controversy surrounding the selection of Turkey's foreign minister as a presidential candidate focuses on his wife, who once challenged restrictions on wearing the Muslim headscarf in an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights."
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Chief EU Negotiator Ali Babacan likely to be next Turkish Foreign Minister
"Chief EU Negotiator Ali Babacan likely to be next Turkish Foreign Minister
25.04.2007 19:38 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Chief EU Negotiator and State Minister Ali Babacan is likely to be the next Turkish Foreign Minister.
“With Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul now the official candidate for the Turkish presidency, and thus, barring any extraordinary circumstances, the future president, the empty spot at the helm of the Turkish Foreign Ministry looks likely to be filled by Ali Babacan. Babacan’s EU experience and foreign language skills make him the most likely candidate for the position among high ranked AKP officials. It is also thought that Abdullatif Sener will then be brought in to take over some of Babacan’s current responsibilities,” an AKP representative thinks, Hyuriet reported."
Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net | Armenian News Agency - Chief EU Negotiator Ali Babacan likely to be next Turkish Foreign Minister
25.04.2007 19:38 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Chief EU Negotiator and State Minister Ali Babacan is likely to be the next Turkish Foreign Minister.
“With Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul now the official candidate for the Turkish presidency, and thus, barring any extraordinary circumstances, the future president, the empty spot at the helm of the Turkish Foreign Ministry looks likely to be filled by Ali Babacan. Babacan’s EU experience and foreign language skills make him the most likely candidate for the position among high ranked AKP officials. It is also thought that Abdullatif Sener will then be brought in to take over some of Babacan’s current responsibilities,” an AKP representative thinks, Hyuriet reported."
Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net | Armenian News Agency - Chief EU Negotiator Ali Babacan likely to be next Turkish Foreign Minister
VOA News - Gunman Shoots At Turkish Education Chief's Guards
"Gunman Shoots At Turkish Education Chief's Guards
By VOA News
25 April 2007
Turkish officials say a man fired shots at security guards after being prevented from entering the offices of the head of Turkey's Higher Education Board."
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By VOA News
25 April 2007
Turkish officials say a man fired shots at security guards after being prevented from entering the offices of the head of Turkey's Higher Education Board."
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Turkey's Western Destiny - Preview
"Turkey's Western Destiny
By Morton Abramowitz and Henri J. Barkey
Word Count: 1,169
By midnight tomorrow, Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan will decide the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) candidate for president of Turkey. Ten days ago, in an unprecedented gathering demonstrating the polarization gripping that country, hundreds of thousands marched in Ankara against Mr. Erdogan choosing himself. They chanted such slogans as 'no imam in Cankaya' (the presidential palace) 'and the army should do its job' (getting rid of Mr. Erdogan)."
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By Morton Abramowitz and Henri J. Barkey
Word Count: 1,169
By midnight tomorrow, Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan will decide the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) candidate for president of Turkey. Ten days ago, in an unprecedented gathering demonstrating the polarization gripping that country, hundreds of thousands marched in Ankara against Mr. Erdogan choosing himself. They chanted such slogans as 'no imam in Cankaya' (the presidential palace) 'and the army should do its job' (getting rid of Mr. Erdogan)."
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Turkey: Turkish Academics Dispute 'Genocide' Label - RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY
"Turkey: Turkish Academics Dispute 'Genocide' Label
Armenia -- genocide, Turkey
The mass killings of Armenians has long cast a pall on Ottoman Turkey
(AFP)
April 23, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Turkish academics widely object to the characterization of the mass killings of Armenians in Ottoman Turkey from 1915-18 as 'genocide.' While it is accepted that killings took place during the relocation of Armenians within the Ottoman Empire during World War I, many Turkish scholars do not believe they were the result of a deliberate campaign. RFE/RL spoke with some prominent Turkish historians and lawmakers to hear their take"
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Armenia -- genocide, Turkey
The mass killings of Armenians has long cast a pall on Ottoman Turkey
(AFP)
April 23, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Turkish academics widely object to the characterization of the mass killings of Armenians in Ottoman Turkey from 1915-18 as 'genocide.' While it is accepted that killings took place during the relocation of Armenians within the Ottoman Empire during World War I, many Turkish scholars do not believe they were the result of a deliberate campaign. RFE/RL spoke with some prominent Turkish historians and lawmakers to hear their take"
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Turkey flexes muscle in international arena
"Turkey flexes muscle in international arena
Ilnur Cevik
24 April 2007
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
This is exactly what we want to see in Turkey: Ankara playing a constructive and decisive role in international mediation. This is exactly what Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey had in mind when he declared Turkey would strive for the principle of 'peace at home, peace in the world.'"
More:The New Anatolian
Ilnur Cevik
24 April 2007
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
This is exactly what we want to see in Turkey: Ankara playing a constructive and decisive role in international mediation. This is exactly what Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey had in mind when he declared Turkey would strive for the principle of 'peace at home, peace in the world.'"
More:The New Anatolian
Turkish films to be screened in New York - Turkish Daily News Apr 24, 2007
"Turkish films to be screened in New York
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Turkish films “Beş Vakit” (Times and Winds) and “Takva”, two of the most successful recent films in Turkish cinema, will be screened in New York, reported the Anatolia news agency. The films will be shown at the Tribeca International Film Festival between April 25 and May 6. The office of Turkish Tourism Information in New York that has been attempting to promote Turkish cinema in the American market, will organize a series of events to promote “Beş Vakit” and “Takva.”"
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Turkish films “Beş Vakit” (Times and Winds) and “Takva”, two of the most successful recent films in Turkish cinema, will be screened in New York, reported the Anatolia news agency. The films will be shown at the Tribeca International Film Festival between April 25 and May 6. The office of Turkish Tourism Information in New York that has been attempting to promote Turkish cinema in the American market, will organize a series of events to promote “Beş Vakit” and “Takva.”"
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Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - Sporting a new style for women
"Sporting a new style for women
By Fazile Zahir
FETHIYE, Turkey - Soccer in Turkey is very popular but differs from the rest of Europe in that it is still largely a men's game. In fact, in Europe only Turkey and Albania lack professional women's soccer leagues. "
More:Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - Sporting a new style for women
By Fazile Zahir
FETHIYE, Turkey - Soccer in Turkey is very popular but differs from the rest of Europe in that it is still largely a men's game. In fact, in Europe only Turkey and Albania lack professional women's soccer leagues. "
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Of course, I could be wrong...: Turkish wisdom
"Madness Behind Madness In Malatya
BY HALUK SAHIN
Do you remember Hamlet by Shakespeare? Danish Prince Hamlet’s father is killed and Hamlet starts to pretend to be crazy in order to find the murderer and everybody gets surprised. While watching him, Grand Vizier Polonius says to himself that even if it is madness, there is a method behind it. When I heard the terrible news of murder in Malatya, I remembered these words. The signs, similarities and characteristics make us say that this is enough. Indeed, this is enough. A Catholic priest was killed by a 15-year-old-boy in Trabzon, which is madness! Journalist Hrant Dink who was one of the communal leaders of Armenians in Istanbul was killed by a 17-year-old-boy from Trabzon, which is the other madness! Three persons, one of whom was German (Protestant), were killed by five young people, as they were dealing with missionary work"
More:Of course, I could be wrong...: Turkish wisdom
BY HALUK SAHIN
Do you remember Hamlet by Shakespeare? Danish Prince Hamlet’s father is killed and Hamlet starts to pretend to be crazy in order to find the murderer and everybody gets surprised. While watching him, Grand Vizier Polonius says to himself that even if it is madness, there is a method behind it. When I heard the terrible news of murder in Malatya, I remembered these words. The signs, similarities and characteristics make us say that this is enough. Indeed, this is enough. A Catholic priest was killed by a 15-year-old-boy in Trabzon, which is madness! Journalist Hrant Dink who was one of the communal leaders of Armenians in Istanbul was killed by a 17-year-old-boy from Trabzon, which is the other madness! Three persons, one of whom was German (Protestant), were killed by five young people, as they were dealing with missionary work"
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Turkey : Textile attracts most capital inflows in Istanbul - Textile News Turkey
"Turkey : Textile attracts most capital inflows in Istanbul
April 24, 2007
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) statistics show that textile industry attracted maximum foreign investments in 2006 with Netherlands taking spot both in joint ventures as well as capital inflows.
The Netherlands accounted for over 14.8 percent of the total investments, followed by Germany at around 14.6 percent and England at 6.9 percent. "
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April 24, 2007
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) statistics show that textile industry attracted maximum foreign investments in 2006 with Netherlands taking spot both in joint ventures as well as capital inflows.
The Netherlands accounted for over 14.8 percent of the total investments, followed by Germany at around 14.6 percent and England at 6.9 percent. "
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Exports From Southeastern Anatolia To E.U. On Rise
"Exports From Southeastern Anatolia To E.U. On Rise
Published: 4/24/2007
GAZIANTEP - Exports from Southeastern Anatolia to EU member countries increased 44.3 percent in the first quarter of 2007, when compared to the same period of last year."
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Published: 4/24/2007
GAZIANTEP - Exports from Southeastern Anatolia to EU member countries increased 44.3 percent in the first quarter of 2007, when compared to the same period of last year."
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Iraqi Turkmen Front To Stage Demonstration In Ankara
"Iraqi Turkmen Front To Stage Demonstration In Ankara
Published: 4/24/2007
ANKARA - Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITC) celebrates the 12th anniversary of its establishment with festivities."
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Published: 4/24/2007
ANKARA - Iraqi Turkmen Front (ITC) celebrates the 12th anniversary of its establishment with festivities."
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Letter From Parliamentarians Of Turkish Origin To Merkel And Steinmeier
"Letter From Parliamentarians Of Turkish Origin To Merkel And Steinmeier
Published: 4/24/2007
BERLIN - A total of 20 parliamentarians & members of municipal assemblies of Turkish descent in European countries, addressed an open letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and FM Frank-Walter Steinmeier, asking them that Germany --as the rotating President of the EU-- should exert a more active policy to solve Cyprus problem."
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Published: 4/24/2007
BERLIN - A total of 20 parliamentarians & members of municipal assemblies of Turkish descent in European countries, addressed an open letter to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and FM Frank-Walter Steinmeier, asking them that Germany --as the rotating President of the EU-- should exert a more active policy to solve Cyprus problem."
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Turkey Sidesteps Secularism Debate: Erdogan Foregoes Presidency in Favor of Gül - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
"TURKEY SIDESTEPS SECULARISM DEBATE
Erdogan Foregoes Presidency in Favor of Gül
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pegged Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül as his party's candidate for president. The decision will likely deflate tensions amid concerns for Turkish secularism."
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Erdogan Foregoes Presidency in Favor of Gül
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pegged Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül as his party's candidate for president. The decision will likely deflate tensions amid concerns for Turkish secularism."
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RIA Novosti - World - Samsun-Ceyhan pipeline construction launched in Turkey
"Samsun-Ceyhan pipeline construction launched in Turkey
ANKARA, April 24 (RIA Novosti) - Construction has started on a pipeline in Turkey to pump oil to Europe and the Middle East, bypassing the country's crowded straits.
The $1.5-billion pipeline, which is being built by the Turkish holding Calik Energy and Italy's ENI, will extend 700 kilometers (435 miles) through Turkey from the Black Sea port of Samsun to the port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean."
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ANKARA, April 24 (RIA Novosti) - Construction has started on a pipeline in Turkey to pump oil to Europe and the Middle East, bypassing the country's crowded straits.
The $1.5-billion pipeline, which is being built by the Turkish holding Calik Energy and Italy's ENI, will extend 700 kilometers (435 miles) through Turkey from the Black Sea port of Samsun to the port of Ceyhan on the Mediterranean."
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People's Daily Online -- UN poll finds Cyprus communities not against federal solution
"UN poll finds Cyprus communities not against federal solution
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A UN-commissioned survey revealed on Tuesday that Greek Cypriots favor a unitary-state solution to the Cyprus problem while Turkish Cypriots wish for a two-state formula, but both communities are not against a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a compromised solution.
The poll, commissioned by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), was conducted in February 2007 with a sample of 1,000 Turkish Cypriots and 1,000 Greek Cypriots."
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A UN-commissioned survey revealed on Tuesday that Greek Cypriots favor a unitary-state solution to the Cyprus problem while Turkish Cypriots wish for a two-state formula, but both communities are not against a bizonal, bicommunal federation as a compromised solution.
The poll, commissioned by the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), was conducted in February 2007 with a sample of 1,000 Turkish Cypriots and 1,000 Greek Cypriots."
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Cyprus' ethnically divided communities not expect to be reunified - Pravda.Ru
"Cyprus' ethnically divided communities not expect to be reunified
Front page / World
04/24/2007 21:55 Source: AP ©
Cyprus' ethnically divided communities do not expect the Mediterranean island to be reunified soon.
The United Nations-commissioned poll found that 57 percent of Greek Cypriots and 70 percent of Turkish Cypriots do not see a settlement of the decades-old problem in the near future."
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Front page / World
04/24/2007 21:55 Source: AP ©
Cyprus' ethnically divided communities do not expect the Mediterranean island to be reunified soon.
The United Nations-commissioned poll found that 57 percent of Greek Cypriots and 70 percent of Turkish Cypriots do not see a settlement of the decades-old problem in the near future."
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In Turkey, a Sign of a Rising Islamic Middle Class - New York Times
"In Turkey, a Sign of a Rising Islamic Middle Class
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: April 25, 2007
ISTANBUL, April 24 — Turkey’s ruling party on Tuesday chose a presidential candidate with an Islamic background, a move that will extend the reach of the party — and the emerging class of devout Muslims it represents — into the heart of Turkey’s secular establishment for the first time."
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By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: April 25, 2007
ISTANBUL, April 24 — Turkey’s ruling party on Tuesday chose a presidential candidate with an Islamic background, a move that will extend the reach of the party — and the emerging class of devout Muslims it represents — into the heart of Turkey’s secular establishment for the first time."
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Turkish Party’s Pick for President Worries Secularists - New York Times
"Turkish Party’s Pick for President Worries Secularists
By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: April 24, 2007
ISTANBUL, April 24 — Turkey’s ruling party on Tuesday chose a presidential candidate with an Islamic background, a move that will extend the reach of the party — and the emerging class of devout Muslims it represents — into the heart of Turkey’s secular establishment for the first time."
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By SABRINA TAVERNISE
Published: April 24, 2007
ISTANBUL, April 24 — Turkey’s ruling party on Tuesday chose a presidential candidate with an Islamic background, a move that will extend the reach of the party — and the emerging class of devout Muslims it represents — into the heart of Turkey’s secular establishment for the first time."
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No clear choice for French Turks for the presidential elections
"No clear choice for French Turks for the presidential elections
With France’s first round of presidential elections having coming to a close, leaving UMP candidate Nikolas Sarkozy up against Socialist Party candidate Segolene Royal, Turks residing in France find themselves facing a tough election choice May 6.
Sarkozy’s stance against immigrants and his opposition to Turkish EU membership combined with Royal’s Socialist Party’s promise to bring the so-called Armenian genocide bill to life have put French Turks in a position of indecision."
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With France’s first round of presidential elections having coming to a close, leaving UMP candidate Nikolas Sarkozy up against Socialist Party candidate Segolene Royal, Turks residing in France find themselves facing a tough election choice May 6.
Sarkozy’s stance against immigrants and his opposition to Turkish EU membership combined with Royal’s Socialist Party’s promise to bring the so-called Armenian genocide bill to life have put French Turks in a position of indecision."
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Tosca and the Pearl Fisher Arias in Ethnic House music - Turkish Daily News Apr 21, 2007
"Tosca and the Pearl Fisher Arias in Ethnic House music
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Hakan Aysev, student of world-famous Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti and also the first Turkish Chanter in the Vienna State Opera, thinks Turkey has two main problems ‘jealousy and lost cultural values"
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
Hakan Aysev, student of world-famous Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti and also the first Turkish Chanter in the Vienna State Opera, thinks Turkey has two main problems ‘jealousy and lost cultural values"
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Turkish foreign minister, ruling party candidate for president, has to find balance - International Herald Tribune
"Turkish foreign minister, ruling party candidate for president, has to find balance
ANKARA, Turkey: Does Abdullah Gul command enough balance between secular and Islamic sensitivities to satisfy all sides of Turkey's anguished debate over national identity?
The foreign minister — announced Tuesday as the ruling party's candidate for president — would have a diverse and often divided audience: the country's Islamic-oriented hinterland, its secular business and military elite, and negotiators from the European Union who want Turkey to become a modern nation before any entry into their club."
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ANKARA, Turkey: Does Abdullah Gul command enough balance between secular and Islamic sensitivities to satisfy all sides of Turkey's anguished debate over national identity?
The foreign minister — announced Tuesday as the ruling party's candidate for president — would have a diverse and often divided audience: the country's Islamic-oriented hinterland, its secular business and military elite, and negotiators from the European Union who want Turkey to become a modern nation before any entry into their club."
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Turkey standardizes addresses with 10 digit address code
"Turkey standardizes addresses with 10 digit address code
All addresses in Turkey will soon have an exclusive 10-digit identity number that will be used in all official transactions instead of their old mailing addresses.
The application, which aims to make bureaucratic operations more efficient, will also remove the possibility of having “the wrong address.” The new implementation will make sending correspondence to and telephoning the PTT, banks, the Finance Ministry and any other public institution significantly easier."
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All addresses in Turkey will soon have an exclusive 10-digit identity number that will be used in all official transactions instead of their old mailing addresses.
The application, which aims to make bureaucratic operations more efficient, will also remove the possibility of having “the wrong address.” The new implementation will make sending correspondence to and telephoning the PTT, banks, the Finance Ministry and any other public institution significantly easier."
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Punk rockers face jail time over tune 'insulting' Turkey - World - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
"Punk rockers face jail time over tune 'insulting' Turkey
By Nicholas Birch
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
April 24, 2007
ISTANBUL -- Five Turkish punk rockers and their agent face up to 18 months in jail after a bureaucrat took umbrage at their song criticizing the country's unpopular university entrance exam. "
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By Nicholas Birch
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
April 24, 2007
ISTANBUL -- Five Turkish punk rockers and their agent face up to 18 months in jail after a bureaucrat took umbrage at their song criticizing the country's unpopular university entrance exam. "
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Turkish chefs replacing foreign chefs in hotel kitchens
"Turkish chefs replacing foreign chefs in hotel kitchens
A new generation of Turkish chefs is replacing their foreign counterparts in popular hotel chains such as the Hilton, Sheraton, Four Season, Prenses and Dedeman.
“Our European passion is over,” says Ali Rıza Dölkeleş, president of the Professional Kitchen Administrator Association (PMYD). Three to five years ago, 90 percent of hotels in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir employed foreign chefs, especially from France, Italy and Germany, Dölkeleş said. “Now these hotels employ Turkish chefs.”"
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A new generation of Turkish chefs is replacing their foreign counterparts in popular hotel chains such as the Hilton, Sheraton, Four Season, Prenses and Dedeman.
“Our European passion is over,” says Ali Rıza Dölkeleş, president of the Professional Kitchen Administrator Association (PMYD). Three to five years ago, 90 percent of hotels in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir employed foreign chefs, especially from France, Italy and Germany, Dölkeleş said. “Now these hotels employ Turkish chefs.”"
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Qantara.de - Interview with Hasan Karaca - Koran Verses in German and Turkish
"Koran Verses in German and Turkish
Many imams who preach in Germany don't speak German – their native language is Turkish. Ariana Mirza talked to Hasan Karaca, the German representative of the Turkish Office of Religious Affairs, Diyanet, about possible solutions"
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Many imams who preach in Germany don't speak German – their native language is Turkish. Ariana Mirza talked to Hasan Karaca, the German representative of the Turkish Office of Religious Affairs, Diyanet, about possible solutions"
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Qantara.de - Interview with Erol Özkoray - "The Conflict between Civilians and the Military Is Rooted in the Constitution"
"'The Conflict between Civilians and the Military Is Rooted in the Constitution'
One of the greatest obstacles on the road to Turkish membership of the European Union is the influence of the Turkish armed forces on the politics of the country, says journalist Erol Özkoray in this interview with Attila Azrak"
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One of the greatest obstacles on the road to Turkish membership of the European Union is the influence of the Turkish armed forces on the politics of the country, says journalist Erol Özkoray in this interview with Attila Azrak"
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Turkish chief: Action against Kurds possible: South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Turkish chief: Action against Kurds possible
By Sabrina Tavernise
The New York Times
Posted April 13 2007
ISTANBUL · The head of Turkey's armed forces said publicly on Thursday, in the military's sharpest language to date, that he was prepared to conduct operations in northern Iraq to crush Kurdish rebels hiding there."
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By Sabrina Tavernise
The New York Times
Posted April 13 2007
ISTANBUL · The head of Turkey's armed forces said publicly on Thursday, in the military's sharpest language to date, that he was prepared to conduct operations in northern Iraq to crush Kurdish rebels hiding there."
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Intensive struggle against drug trafficking in Turkey increases narcotic prices in Europe
"Intensive struggle against drug trafficking in Turkey increases narcotic prices in Europe
While Turkey has stepped up its efforts against drug use and drug trafficking, prices in Europe have increased.
Dutch authorities have said the increases in prices are related to the large amount of drugs that were seized by Turkish authorities at the Kapikule custom gate."
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While Turkey has stepped up its efforts against drug use and drug trafficking, prices in Europe have increased.
Dutch authorities have said the increases in prices are related to the large amount of drugs that were seized by Turkish authorities at the Kapikule custom gate."
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The EU, Erdogan and Turkey's generals - International Herald Tribune
"The EU, Erdogan and Turkey's generals
After an almost three-year hiatus, Turkey's generals are flexing their political muscles once again. While EU officials are quite rightly critical of the military for its interference in politics, Brussels is itself to blame for the recent backsliding in Ankara."
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After an almost three-year hiatus, Turkey's generals are flexing their political muscles once again. While EU officials are quite rightly critical of the military for its interference in politics, Brussels is itself to blame for the recent backsliding in Ankara."
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Rajan Menon and S. Enders Wimbush - Is the U.S.-Turkey Alliance at an End? - washingtonpost.com
"Is the U.S.-Turkey Alliance at an End?
By Rajan Menon and S. Enders Wimbush
Special to washingtonpost.com's Think Tank Town
Tuesday, April 24, 2007; 12:00 AM
Turkey and the United States are approaching a critical strategic crossroad that will determine both the shape and the content of their relationship for the foreseeable future. The pressures forcing change on this long-standing alliance -- which has endured since the Truman Doctrine in 1947 -- are powerful. Neither Turkish nor American policymakers seem to grasp the emerging reality that this important friendship is fast eroding; alternatively, they have concluded that the alliance has run its course and are prepared to let it go. Neither side is taking serious remedial measures to recalibrate a vibrant friendship that has served both countries well for more than half a century. The consequences for both sides of a failure to make necessary course corrections will be significant."
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By Rajan Menon and S. Enders Wimbush
Special to washingtonpost.com's Think Tank Town
Tuesday, April 24, 2007; 12:00 AM
Turkey and the United States are approaching a critical strategic crossroad that will determine both the shape and the content of their relationship for the foreseeable future. The pressures forcing change on this long-standing alliance -- which has endured since the Truman Doctrine in 1947 -- are powerful. Neither Turkish nor American policymakers seem to grasp the emerging reality that this important friendship is fast eroding; alternatively, they have concluded that the alliance has run its course and are prepared to let it go. Neither side is taking serious remedial measures to recalibrate a vibrant friendship that has served both countries well for more than half a century. The consequences for both sides of a failure to make necessary course corrections will be significant."
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SABAH Newspaper English Edition - National - Swedish commander: emigration is correct; however genocide did not happen
"90 years old letter of a witness from the first hand: 'genocide did not happen'
The letter written by a Swedish commander witnessing the events in 1915 and published at a newspaper on 23 April 1917 has been revealed: I never saw Turks doing genocide. It is my responsibility to object to these claims. Emigration was a military compulsion for Turks.'"
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The letter written by a Swedish commander witnessing the events in 1915 and published at a newspaper on 23 April 1917 has been revealed: I never saw Turks doing genocide. It is my responsibility to object to these claims. Emigration was a military compulsion for Turks.'"
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Pelosi avoids Turkish parliamentary delegation - Turkish Daily News Apr 23, 2007
"Pelosi avoids Turkish parliamentary delegation
Monday, April 23, 2007
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi failed once again to respond to an appointment request by a Turkish parliamentary delegation that will hold talks with US officials in Washington D.C. to lobby against a resolution on the Armenian genocide allegations. Pelosi's office left appointment requests unanswered with an eye on not displeasing the Armenian Diaspora."
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi failed once again to respond to an appointment request by a Turkish parliamentary delegation that will hold talks with US officials in Washington D.C. to lobby against a resolution on the Armenian genocide allegations. Pelosi's office left appointment requests unanswered with an eye on not displeasing the Armenian Diaspora."
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Hospital tours by Corendon draw foreign doctors to Turkey - Turkish Daily News Apr 23, 2007
"Hospital tours by Corendon draw foreign doctors to Turkey
Monday, April 23, 2007
Tour operator Corendon, which prepares alternative tour packages like pedestrian, museum and nature tours to bring more tourists to Turkey from the Netherlands, has now started occupational tours for lawyers, doctors and dentists
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Tour operator Corendon, which prepares alternative tour packages like pedestrian, museum and nature tours to bring more tourists to Turkey from the Netherlands, has now started occupational tours for lawyers, doctors and dentists
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Anatolian wine needs promotion; debates regarding its sinfulness should be put aside - Turkish Daily News Apr 23, 2007
"Anatolian wine needs promotion; debates regarding its sinfulness should be put aside
In spite of a five-thousand year history of wine, the Turkish wine sector has not found its niche in the world market. Now it has stepped up efforts to introduce “Anatolian Wine” to the world, and companies want government support to set up a promotion group"
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In spite of a five-thousand year history of wine, the Turkish wine sector has not found its niche in the world market. Now it has stepped up efforts to introduce “Anatolian Wine” to the world, and companies want government support to set up a promotion group"
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EU urges liberalization of Turkish energy - Turkish Daily News Apr 23, 2007
"EU urges liberalization of Turkish energy
Monday, April 23, 2007
The European Commission recommended the opening of accession negotiations with Turkey on chapter energy. Turkey has maintained a satisfactory level of alignment in energy but particular attention needs to be given to the adoption and entry into force of the energy efficiency framework law, the Commission reported. While not proposing any opening benchmarks for energy chapter in its screening report, the Commission set out the areas of concern in Turkey`s internal energy market."
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Monday, April 23, 2007
The European Commission recommended the opening of accession negotiations with Turkey on chapter energy. Turkey has maintained a satisfactory level of alignment in energy but particular attention needs to be given to the adoption and entry into force of the energy efficiency framework law, the Commission reported. While not proposing any opening benchmarks for energy chapter in its screening report, the Commission set out the areas of concern in Turkey`s internal energy market."
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Turkey Should Be Ready For Surprises
"Turkey Should Be Ready For Surprises
Published: 4/23/2007
BY IBRAHIM KARAGUL
YENI SAFAK- While I am asking myself who is going to be the president in Turkey, I have noticed that I have clearer thoughts about France’s presidential election and that it is much more difficult to foresee the results in Turkey’s case, because everybody in Turkey has focused on the possible candidates. No one discusses what will happen then. France will elect its president on Sunday. This closely concerns the relations not only between Turkey and France but also between Turkey and the EU. Turkish-French relations may become much rougher if Sarkozy is elected."
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Published: 4/23/2007
BY IBRAHIM KARAGUL
YENI SAFAK- While I am asking myself who is going to be the president in Turkey, I have noticed that I have clearer thoughts about France’s presidential election and that it is much more difficult to foresee the results in Turkey’s case, because everybody in Turkey has focused on the possible candidates. No one discusses what will happen then. France will elect its president on Sunday. This closely concerns the relations not only between Turkey and France but also between Turkey and the EU. Turkish-French relations may become much rougher if Sarkozy is elected."
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Washington, Ankara face Kurdistan dilemma
"Washington, Ankara face Kurdistan dilemma
Tehran Times Political Desk
TEHRAN -- Middle Eastern affairs expert Hossein Ruyvaran said here on Saturday that any military action by Turkey in northern Iraq would significantly affect the political situation in the region."
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Tehran Times Political Desk
TEHRAN -- Middle Eastern affairs expert Hossein Ruyvaran said here on Saturday that any military action by Turkey in northern Iraq would significantly affect the political situation in the region."
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American Business Forum of Turkey Highlights 2007 Executive Survey - Grandstanding Traction
"American Business Forum of Turkey Highlights 2007 Executive Survey
23 April 2007
The American Business Forum of Turkey released their 2007 Executive Survey focusing on the Turkish investment environment. The ABFT represents more than 70 US companies doing business in Turkey and works toward continued trade and communication between the two countries. The survey consists of only about 50 responses from US company executives."
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23 April 2007
The American Business Forum of Turkey released their 2007 Executive Survey focusing on the Turkish investment environment. The ABFT represents more than 70 US companies doing business in Turkey and works toward continued trade and communication between the two countries. The survey consists of only about 50 responses from US company executives."
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Turkish Cinema Newsletter: Two Turkish movies en route to NY festival
"Two Turkish movies en route to NY festival
The Turkish Culture and Tourist Office in New York will send 'Beş Vakit' (Times and Winds) and 'Takva' (A Man's Fear of God) to the 6th Annual Tribeca International Film Festival between April 25 and May 6, reported the Anatolia news agency."
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The Turkish Culture and Tourist Office in New York will send 'Beş Vakit' (Times and Winds) and 'Takva' (A Man's Fear of God) to the 6th Annual Tribeca International Film Festival between April 25 and May 6, reported the Anatolia news agency."
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DefenseNews.com - Turkey Modernizes To Face Mideast Threats - 04/23/07 15:13
"Turkey Modernizes To Face Mideast Threats
By UMIT ENGINSOY, WASHINGTON And BURAK EGE BEKDIL, ANKARA
Turkey, which defended NATO’s southeastern flank against the former Soviet Union for decades, now is seeking to modernize its military to counter potential threats from its Middle Eastern neighbors."
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By UMIT ENGINSOY, WASHINGTON And BURAK EGE BEKDIL, ANKARA
Turkey, which defended NATO’s southeastern flank against the former Soviet Union for decades, now is seeking to modernize its military to counter potential threats from its Middle Eastern neighbors."
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Turkey celebrates April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
"Turkey celebrates April 23 National Sovereignty and Children’s Day
Turkey is today commemorating the 87th anniversary of the opening of Turkey’s Parliament on April 23, 1920, celebrated as National Sovereignty and Children’s Day since 1929."
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Turkey is today commemorating the 87th anniversary of the opening of Turkey’s Parliament on April 23, 1920, celebrated as National Sovereignty and Children’s Day since 1929."
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Turkey Launches Offensives on Rebels - Central Florida News 13
"Turkey Launches Offensives on Rebels
Thursday, April 12, 2007 10:08:45 AM
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ANKARA, Turkey(AP)
Turkey's army chief said Thursday the military had launched several 'large scale' offensives against rebels in the predominantly Kurdish southeast, and he asked the government for approval to launch an incursion into neighboring northern Iraq."
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ANKARA, Turkey(AP)
Turkey's army chief said Thursday the military had launched several 'large scale' offensives against rebels in the predominantly Kurdish southeast, and he asked the government for approval to launch an incursion into neighboring northern Iraq."
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Discussions between Iran, EU to resume in Turkey | Jerusalem Post
"Discussions between Iran, EU to resume in Turkey
By JPOST.COM STAFF
Turkey will host the next round of talks between Iran and the European Union regarding the Iranian nuclear program, a senior Iranian source told the Iranian news agency, 'Farse.'"
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By JPOST.COM STAFF
Turkey will host the next round of talks between Iran and the European Union regarding the Iranian nuclear program, a senior Iranian source told the Iranian news agency, 'Farse.'"
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Turks stage demo in US ahead of April 24
"Turks stage demo in US ahead of April 24
The Federation of Turkish-American Associations (TADF) and the Young Turks Association held a joint rally titled 'An End to Armenian Lies,' in a show of protest against Armenian allegations of genocide days before April 24, when Armenians mark the anniversary of what they claim was the beginning of a systematic genocide campaign at the hands of the late Ottoman Empire.
Addressing more than 500 participants ahead of the four-hour long rally on Saturday, TADF President Atilla Pak called on the US administration to be fair, while also saying that their primary goal was to give accurate information about the alleged genocide."
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The Federation of Turkish-American Associations (TADF) and the Young Turks Association held a joint rally titled 'An End to Armenian Lies,' in a show of protest against Armenian allegations of genocide days before April 24, when Armenians mark the anniversary of what they claim was the beginning of a systematic genocide campaign at the hands of the late Ottoman Empire.
Addressing more than 500 participants ahead of the four-hour long rally on Saturday, TADF President Atilla Pak called on the US administration to be fair, while also saying that their primary goal was to give accurate information about the alleged genocide."
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Secular Turks fear creeping Islamist threat
"Secular Turks fear creeping Islamist threat
ANKARA: “Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited,” reads the sign at the entrance of a sprawling park in Ankara’s Eryaman suburb. At a downtown swimming pool, men and women bathe on separate days.
The facilities are run by the Ankara municipality, held by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), a conservative movement with Islamist roots, which Turkey’s army-backed secularist establishment accuses of eroding this mainly Muslim nation’s fiercely guarded secular system. "
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ANKARA: “Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited,” reads the sign at the entrance of a sprawling park in Ankara’s Eryaman suburb. At a downtown swimming pool, men and women bathe on separate days.
The facilities are run by the Ankara municipality, held by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), a conservative movement with Islamist roots, which Turkey’s army-backed secularist establishment accuses of eroding this mainly Muslim nation’s fiercely guarded secular system. "
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Most foreign capital in İstanbul flows to textiles
"Most foreign capital in İstanbul flows to textiles
Foreign-based companies established in İstanbul participated in the textiles more than any other industry last year, with the Netherlands ranked first in terms of both partnership numbers and capital inflows, according to İstanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) data.
İTO announced the results of its 'Evaluation of Foreign Partners and Foreign Capital Shares in Companies Registered to İTO' research on Sunday. According to the research, EU countries took the top three places among foreign-based companies established in İstanbul. The Netherlands came in first with 14.85 percent of the total, followed by Germany with 14.64 percent and England with 6.98 percent."
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Foreign-based companies established in İstanbul participated in the textiles more than any other industry last year, with the Netherlands ranked first in terms of both partnership numbers and capital inflows, according to İstanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO) data.
İTO announced the results of its 'Evaluation of Foreign Partners and Foreign Capital Shares in Companies Registered to İTO' research on Sunday. According to the research, EU countries took the top three places among foreign-based companies established in İstanbul. The Netherlands came in first with 14.85 percent of the total, followed by Germany with 14.64 percent and England with 6.98 percent."
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Christian murder suspects charged
"Christian murder suspects charged
Mon, 23 Apr 2007 06:11:00
A Turkish court has charged four men and a woman for murdering three people working in a Christian publishing house in eastern Turkey. "
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Mon, 23 Apr 2007 06:11:00
A Turkish court has charged four men and a woman for murdering three people working in a Christian publishing house in eastern Turkey. "
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FEATURE - Vote puts Turkish headscarf battle back in spotlight
"Vote puts Turkish headscarf battle back in spotlight
By Emma Ross-Thomas
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The men and women stand separately but their chant is the same: 'Long live the fight for the headscarf!'
The women at this protest in Istanbul's old quarter want to wear their headscarves in school, university and parliament, but Muslim Turkey's secular system forbids that, with laws pious Muslims see as a breach of their personal and religious freedom. "
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By Emma Ross-Thomas
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The men and women stand separately but their chant is the same: 'Long live the fight for the headscarf!'
The women at this protest in Istanbul's old quarter want to wear their headscarves in school, university and parliament, but Muslim Turkey's secular system forbids that, with laws pious Muslims see as a breach of their personal and religious freedom. "
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Sunday, April 22, 2007
TURKISH DELIGHT By V.A. MUSETTO - Movies - New York Post Online Edition
"TURKISH DELIGHT
April 22, 2007 -- OZGU Namal had a dream. As a teenager in Istanbul, she would stand in front of the mirror after taking a bath, wrap a towel around her head and pretend to be a Hollywood star."
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April 22, 2007 -- OZGU Namal had a dream. As a teenager in Istanbul, she would stand in front of the mirror after taking a bath, wrap a towel around her head and pretend to be a Hollywood star."
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PKK issue should be sorted out between Turkey and Iraqi Kurds, says Satterfield
"PKK issue should be sorted out between Turkey and Iraqi Kurds, says Satterfield
Washington has warned Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani over his provocative remarks that have further strained relations between Ankara and Iraqi Kurds, a senior US diplomat said on Friday following his talks with Turkish officials."
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Washington has warned Iraqi Kurdish leader Massoud Barzani over his provocative remarks that have further strained relations between Ankara and Iraqi Kurds, a senior US diplomat said on Friday following his talks with Turkish officials."
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IntelliBriefs: Turkey and America: the Corridors of Intelligence and Geopolitics
"Turkey and America: the Corridors of Intelligence and Geopolitics
by John Stanton
Global Research, April 5, 2007
“Turkey is not as politically stable or as secular domestically as they would have you believe”, said one long time observer of US-Turkish relations in Washington, DC. “The Turks do not have a large community across the United States like, say, the Armenians and the Greeks who have been here a long time. Because of this you see a very large Turkish presence inside Washington, DC”.
"
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by John Stanton
Global Research, April 5, 2007
“Turkey is not as politically stable or as secular domestically as they would have you believe”, said one long time observer of US-Turkish relations in Washington, DC. “The Turks do not have a large community across the United States like, say, the Armenians and the Greeks who have been here a long time. Because of this you see a very large Turkish presence inside Washington, DC”.
"
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Mavi Boncuk: American Missionaries in Anatolia and Ottoman Syria in the Nineteenth Century
"American Missionaries in Anatolia and Ottoman Syria in the Nineteenth Century
Mavi Boncuk |Trouble Wherever They Went: American Missionaries in Anatolia and Ottoman Syria in the Nineteenth Century
Jeremy Salt
Muslim World, Fall 2002, Vol. 92, Issue Nos. 3&4, pp. 287-314
When the first missionaries sent by the ABCFM (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) set off from New England early in the nineteenth century, the Ottoman Empire was about to enter a period of protracted reorganization and reform. The intention was to modernize and thereby strengthen the empire. Of all the principles and abstract ideas on which reforms were based, the equality of all the sultan's subjects before the law regardless of their religious background was perhaps the most difficult to approach and then put into practice. The first Tanzimat reform decree of 1839 'kindled the rage of the old Mussulmans'[1] and by 1870 the Grand Vizier himself was admitting that Ottoman bureaucrats 'could not understand the full adoption of a new system which was repugnant to all their old prejudices.'[2]
Dr. Jeremy Salt"
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Mavi Boncuk |Trouble Wherever They Went: American Missionaries in Anatolia and Ottoman Syria in the Nineteenth Century
Jeremy Salt
Muslim World, Fall 2002, Vol. 92, Issue Nos. 3&4, pp. 287-314
When the first missionaries sent by the ABCFM (American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions) set off from New England early in the nineteenth century, the Ottoman Empire was about to enter a period of protracted reorganization and reform. The intention was to modernize and thereby strengthen the empire. Of all the principles and abstract ideas on which reforms were based, the equality of all the sultan's subjects before the law regardless of their religious background was perhaps the most difficult to approach and then put into practice. The first Tanzimat reform decree of 1839 'kindled the rage of the old Mussulmans'[1] and by 1870 the Grand Vizier himself was admitting that Ottoman bureaucrats 'could not understand the full adoption of a new system which was repugnant to all their old prejudices.'[2]
Dr. Jeremy Salt"
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JTW News - Presidential authority in Turkey: Echoes of the Pashas?
"Presidential authority in Turkey: Echoes of the Pashas?
Sunday , 22 April 2007
By Mehmet KAMIS
21 April 2007
All of Turkey is now debating who should be the next president. All eyes are on the leader of the party that holds sole power in this administration and a majority in the Parliament: Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Sunday , 22 April 2007
By Mehmet KAMIS
21 April 2007
All of Turkey is now debating who should be the next president. All eyes are on the leader of the party that holds sole power in this administration and a majority in the Parliament: Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
"
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Greek, Turkish PMs to inaugurate new gas pipeline
"Greek, Turkish PMs to inaugurate new gas pipeline
Published: 4/21/2007
ATHENS - The Turkish and Greek prime ministers will this summer inaugurate a new pipeline bringing natural gas from Azerbaijan and other Caucasus producers, the Greek development minister said on Saturday."
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Published: 4/21/2007
ATHENS - The Turkish and Greek prime ministers will this summer inaugurate a new pipeline bringing natural gas from Azerbaijan and other Caucasus producers, the Greek development minister said on Saturday."
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JTW News - The last occupied territories of Europe need to be solved
"The last occupied territories of Europe need to be solved
Armenia has always accused Turkey for anything went wrong. The even accused Turkey for their bad economy and democracy. They complained about Turkey, and called the EU and other European countries to 'punish' the Turks.
Armenian Foreign Minister Oskanyan and other offcicials argue that the Armenian side does not put any preconditions to normalize relations with Turkey and expects that Turkey, too, won’t have preconditions. Mr. Oskanyan is funny man: Almost 20 percent of Azerbaijan has been under Armenian occupation, the Armenian Constitution does not recognise Turkey's territorial integrity, the Armenian President makes lobbying against Turkey anywhere in the World and Armenian Government tries to undermine Turkey's relations with any state in the World; and after all these 'friendly' acts, Mr. Oskanyan says that thye have no preconditions. Please have some..."
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Armenia has always accused Turkey for anything went wrong. The even accused Turkey for their bad economy and democracy. They complained about Turkey, and called the EU and other European countries to 'punish' the Turks.
Armenian Foreign Minister Oskanyan and other offcicials argue that the Armenian side does not put any preconditions to normalize relations with Turkey and expects that Turkey, too, won’t have preconditions. Mr. Oskanyan is funny man: Almost 20 percent of Azerbaijan has been under Armenian occupation, the Armenian Constitution does not recognise Turkey's territorial integrity, the Armenian President makes lobbying against Turkey anywhere in the World and Armenian Government tries to undermine Turkey's relations with any state in the World; and after all these 'friendly' acts, Mr. Oskanyan says that thye have no preconditions. Please have some..."
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Turkish woman detained over Christian murders - Region - Middle East Times
"Turkish woman detained over Christian murders
AFP
April 21, 2007
ANKARA -- Police have detained the girlfriend of the alleged leader of the assailants who brutally killed three Protestants in eastern Turkey, bringing the number of people in custody to 12, officials said Saturday.
She is the girlfriend of Emre Gunaydin, 19, who remains in hospital after jumping from the third-storey office of a Christian publishing house in Malatya, where two Turks and a German were slain Wednesday, Governor Halil Ibrahim Dasoz said in televised remarks. "
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AFP
April 21, 2007
ANKARA -- Police have detained the girlfriend of the alleged leader of the assailants who brutally killed three Protestants in eastern Turkey, bringing the number of people in custody to 12, officials said Saturday.
She is the girlfriend of Emre Gunaydin, 19, who remains in hospital after jumping from the third-storey office of a Christian publishing house in Malatya, where two Turks and a German were slain Wednesday, Governor Halil Ibrahim Dasoz said in televised remarks. "
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JTW News - The West’s Turkey dilemma: Laicist or democratic?
"The West’s Turkey dilemma: Laicist or democratic?
Sunday , 22 April 2007
By ABDULHAMIT BILICI
21 April 2007
Following the protest rally in Ankara on April 14, it has become obvious that the West, at least the Western media is so much confused about Turkey. "
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Sunday , 22 April 2007
By ABDULHAMIT BILICI
21 April 2007
Following the protest rally in Ankara on April 14, it has become obvious that the West, at least the Western media is so much confused about Turkey. "
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
Massacre stuns land of the apricot - Turkish Daily News Apr 21, 2007
"Massacre stuns land of the apricot
Saturday, April 21, 2007
The mourning starts on the way to Malatya, the scene of the horrific slaying of three Christians on Wednesday. Alternatively, you can describe this eastern city, surpassing 400,000 in population, as "the first city of the west for east Anatolians, and the first city of east Anatolia for the West.""
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
The mourning starts on the way to Malatya, the scene of the horrific slaying of three Christians on Wednesday. Alternatively, you can describe this eastern city, surpassing 400,000 in population, as "the first city of the west for east Anatolians, and the first city of east Anatolia for the West.""
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The banality of the murders of three Christians in Turkey - Turkish Daily News Apr 21, 2007
"The banality of the murders of three Christians in Turkey
Saturday, April 21, 2007
We will continue to pray in our churches for our nation, but our nation will continue to see us as enemies. And sooner or later, ‘birileri’ who loves their country will attack us again. As our bodies will lay there on the ground, their abis, in the most banal fashion, will declare that birileri is trying to destroy Turkey"
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
We will continue to pray in our churches for our nation, but our nation will continue to see us as enemies. And sooner or later, ‘birileri’ who loves their country will attack us again. As our bodies will lay there on the ground, their abis, in the most banal fashion, will declare that birileri is trying to destroy Turkey"
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Turkish Cypriot side searching for breakthrough
"Turkish Cypriot side searching for breakthrough
20.04.2007
Turkish Cypriot Presidency: As settlement should be acceptable to both sides, negotiation is the only means possible
The Turkish Cypriot side is continuously trying to find a way to move the July 8 Process forward despite the negative attitude of the Greek Cypriot side that has brought it to a standstill."
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20.04.2007
Turkish Cypriot Presidency: As settlement should be acceptable to both sides, negotiation is the only means possible
The Turkish Cypriot side is continuously trying to find a way to move the July 8 Process forward despite the negative attitude of the Greek Cypriot side that has brought it to a standstill."
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Turkey's secret diplomacy results positive, Iran and EU to meet - Turkish Daily News Apr 21, 2007
"Turkey's secret diplomacy results positive, Iran and EU to meet
Iran and the EU trio are meeting on April 25 with the help of FM Gül's secret diplomacy. Gül first met with Mottaki and phoned Solana to arrange a meeting next week
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Iran and the EU trio are meeting on April 25 with the help of FM Gül's secret diplomacy. Gül first met with Mottaki and phoned Solana to arrange a meeting next week
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Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - Turkey fears an imam in the palace
"What Turkey teaches about democracy
By M K Bhadrakumar
Last Saturday night, Orange Blossom, the rising star of European dance music, gave an open-air concert in Istanbul, the city of heart's desires. The French band, which played a mix of European electro-beat, West African polyrhythm, haunting Arabic and Middle Eastern melodies and all-stops-out rock, underscored that it knew no borders. "
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By M K Bhadrakumar
Last Saturday night, Orange Blossom, the rising star of European dance music, gave an open-air concert in Istanbul, the city of heart's desires. The French band, which played a mix of European electro-beat, West African polyrhythm, haunting Arabic and Middle Eastern melodies and all-stops-out rock, underscored that it knew no borders. "
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New trade law to change Turkish trade guidelines - Turkish Daily News Apr 21, 2007
"New trade law to change Turkish trade guidelines
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Along with its expected major effect on trade law in Turkey, the new Turkish Trade Law under discussion would also initiate a mandatory auditing system for Turkish companies. The law's founder, Dr. Ünal Tekinalp, believes the law will bring Turkey in line with EU standards"
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
Along with its expected major effect on trade law in Turkey, the new Turkish Trade Law under discussion would also initiate a mandatory auditing system for Turkish companies. The law's founder, Dr. Ünal Tekinalp, believes the law will bring Turkey in line with EU standards"
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AHN | Turkey's Bid For European Union Membership Not Helped By Slayings Of Three Christians | April 21, 2007
"Turkey's Bid For European Union Membership Not Helped By Slayings Of Three Christians
April 20, 2007 12:27 p.m. EST
Linda Young - All Headline News Staff Writer
Malatya, Turkey (AHN) - The slaying of three Christians on Wednesday has not helped Turkey's bid for membership in the European Union. Nor has it helped its citizens within Turkey. The slayings have left Christians in largely Muslim Turkey increasingly nervous."
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April 20, 2007 12:27 p.m. EST
Linda Young - All Headline News Staff Writer
Malatya, Turkey (AHN) - The slaying of three Christians on Wednesday has not helped Turkey's bid for membership in the European Union. Nor has it helped its citizens within Turkey. The slayings have left Christians in largely Muslim Turkey increasingly nervous."
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Markets wary of Turkish presidential election — EUbusiness - EU business, legal and financial news and information - EUbusiness.com
"Markets wary of Turkish presidential election
21 April 2007, 02:00 CET
(ANKARA) - Investors fear that five years of political stability in Turkey, which slashed chronic inflation and helped launch accession talks with the European Union, may be jeopardized if Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan runs for the presidency, analysts said."
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21 April 2007, 02:00 CET
(ANKARA) - Investors fear that five years of political stability in Turkey, which slashed chronic inflation and helped launch accession talks with the European Union, may be jeopardized if Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan runs for the presidency, analysts said."
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Ankara lectures American on the Kurdish mistakes
"Ankara lectures American on the Kurdish mistakes
Ilnur Cevik - The New Anatolian / Ankara
21 April 2007
U.S. Coordinator for Iraq David Satterfield was lectured by Turkish military and civilian officials on Friday about what Ankara saw as the mistakes of the Iraqi Kurdish leaders and the failure of the U.S. to convince the Kurds to be more facilitating."
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Ilnur Cevik - The New Anatolian / Ankara
21 April 2007
U.S. Coordinator for Iraq David Satterfield was lectured by Turkish military and civilian officials on Friday about what Ankara saw as the mistakes of the Iraqi Kurdish leaders and the failure of the U.S. to convince the Kurds to be more facilitating."
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Malatya civil groups jointly condemn recent attack
"Malatya civil groups jointly condemn recent attack
Forty civil society organizations in Malatya along with the governor and mayor have issued a joint declaration in which they strongly condemned recent murders in the city.
Mehmet Ali Şahin
The declaration, read out in public by Malatya Mayor Hüseyin Cemal Akın, says: 'This action does not represent Malatya or the people of this city. No local man could ever approve of these murders.' "
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Forty civil society organizations in Malatya along with the governor and mayor have issued a joint declaration in which they strongly condemned recent murders in the city.
Mehmet Ali Şahin
The declaration, read out in public by Malatya Mayor Hüseyin Cemal Akın, says: 'This action does not represent Malatya or the people of this city. No local man could ever approve of these murders.' "
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