"Women craft new working style
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Bringing more than a potential fashion trend to the counter, the 60 women who began their first jobs with Çöp (M)adam Ltd. a few months ago are pioneering a new type of business. In addition to quality craftsmanship – one bag takes 12 hours to make – their focus is empowering each other in work that contributes to society while honoring the environment and fair trade practices"
More:Women craft new working style - Turkish Daily News Nov 01, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
EU top official urges Turkey to set up child courts
"EU top official urges Turkey to set up child courts
Saturday, November 1, 2008
EU monitors children’s rights in EU-candidate countries and is ready to support Turkey in this respect, both financially and institutionally, says deputy head of the EU Commission Delegation in Turkey"
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
EU monitors children’s rights in EU-candidate countries and is ready to support Turkey in this respect, both financially and institutionally, says deputy head of the EU Commission Delegation in Turkey"
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Turkish developer builds new symbol of Miami
"Turkish developer builds new symbol of Miami
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Miami-based Flagstone Property Group entered a contract bid and won with the Island Gardens Miami project, only six days after the largest terror attack in the United States. It is now breaking ground amid a global financial crisis."
More:Turkish developer builds new symbol of Miami - Turkish Daily News Nov 01, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Miami-based Flagstone Property Group entered a contract bid and won with the Island Gardens Miami project, only six days after the largest terror attack in the United States. It is now breaking ground amid a global financial crisis."
More:Turkish developer builds new symbol of Miami - Turkish Daily News Nov 01, 2008
Global crisis and Turkey
"Global crisis and Turkey
Saturday, November 1, 2008
GİLA BENMAYOR
The World Economic Forum, or WEF, once again convenes in Istanbul for a regional meeting.
The forum, which started two days ago and ended yesterday, is important in two aspects. It is, first of all, the first meeting bringing Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East together since the beginning of the global financial crisis. "
More:Global crisis and Turkey - Turkish Daily News Nov 01, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
GİLA BENMAYOR
The World Economic Forum, or WEF, once again convenes in Istanbul for a regional meeting.
The forum, which started two days ago and ended yesterday, is important in two aspects. It is, first of all, the first meeting bringing Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East together since the beginning of the global financial crisis. "
More:Global crisis and Turkey - Turkish Daily News Nov 01, 2008
EU positive on Turkey, but work remains - Middle East Times
"EU positive on Turkey, but work remains
Published: October 31, 2008
BRUSSELS, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Turkey has a productive role in the contribution to regional stability, but still needs improvement on several fronts before joining Europe, a draft says."
More:EU positive on Turkey, but work remains - Middle East Times
Published: October 31, 2008
BRUSSELS, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Turkey has a productive role in the contribution to regional stability, but still needs improvement on several fronts before joining Europe, a draft says."
More:EU positive on Turkey, but work remains - Middle East Times
Bringing Atatürk down from his pedestal
"Bringing Atatürk down from his pedestal
Saturday, November 1, 2008
The new documentary ‘Mustafa,’ by the renowned documentary director and biographer Can Dündar, sheds a whole new light on Turkey’s greatest hero, depicting the deified leader as a human being, perhaps, for the first time. Turkey’s reaction? Rapturous applause or petty controversies. And appreciation of a good biopic only by a handful of people"
More:Bringing Atatürk down from his pedestal - Turkish Daily News Nov 01, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
The new documentary ‘Mustafa,’ by the renowned documentary director and biographer Can Dündar, sheds a whole new light on Turkey’s greatest hero, depicting the deified leader as a human being, perhaps, for the first time. Turkey’s reaction? Rapturous applause or petty controversies. And appreciation of a good biopic only by a handful of people"
More:Bringing Atatürk down from his pedestal - Turkish Daily News Nov 01, 2008
US Energy Official Visit To Turkey May Spur Gas, Oil Routes
"US Energy Official Visit To Turkey May Spur Gas, Oil Routes
Dow Jones
October 31, 2008: 08:33 PM EST
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- High-level meetings between U.S. and Turkish officials this week could help build the case for a southern pipeline corridor through the country, bringing Caspian Sea natural gas and oil to Western markets."
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Dow Jones
October 31, 2008: 08:33 PM EST
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- High-level meetings between U.S. and Turkish officials this week could help build the case for a southern pipeline corridor through the country, bringing Caspian Sea natural gas and oil to Western markets."
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Fodor's Travel Announces Israel and Turkey Photo Contests
"Fodor's Travel Announces Israel and Turkey Photo Contests
Fodors.com users will have the opportunity to share their photos of Israel and Turkey with other travelers and enter to win a library of Fodor's new full-color travel guides. Until November 10, registered Fodors.com users are invited to 'Show Us Your Israel' and 'Show Us Your Turkey' by submitting favorite photos and descriptions of those popular destinations. The winning photographers in each contest will win complete libraries of Fodor's guidebooks, will be featured on www.Fodors.com and may appear in future Fodor's guidebooks. Our members travel to some of the world's most beautiful and amazing destinations. We provide them with the information they need to bring home equally beautiful and amazing photos, by featuring extensive travel photo tips on Fodors.com."
More:Travel / Tourism - Fodor's Travel Announces Israel and Turkey Photo Contests
Fodors.com users will have the opportunity to share their photos of Israel and Turkey with other travelers and enter to win a library of Fodor's new full-color travel guides. Until November 10, registered Fodors.com users are invited to 'Show Us Your Israel' and 'Show Us Your Turkey' by submitting favorite photos and descriptions of those popular destinations. The winning photographers in each contest will win complete libraries of Fodor's guidebooks, will be featured on www.Fodors.com and may appear in future Fodor's guidebooks. Our members travel to some of the world's most beautiful and amazing destinations. We provide them with the information they need to bring home equally beautiful and amazing photos, by featuring extensive travel photo tips on Fodors.com."
More:Travel / Tourism - Fodor's Travel Announces Israel and Turkey Photo Contests
Newsweek Launches Edition in Turkey - MarketWatch
"Newsweek Launches Edition in Turkey
Last update: 4:41 p.m. EDT Oct. 31, 2008
NEW YORK, Oct 31, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Newsweek magazine launched 'Newsweek Turkey,' in Istanbul this week, its latest non-English language edition. The new edition, published in collaboration with Ciner Gazete Dergi Basim Yayincilik San. veTic A.S., went on sale on Monday, Oct. 27. Its cover report, written by editor Selcuk Tepeli, analyzed where Turkey -- which is celebrating its 85th anniversary as a republic -- would fit into the new economic world order. Other reports included a piece written by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and an assessment of what Ankara should do about Kurdish rebels."
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Last update: 4:41 p.m. EDT Oct. 31, 2008
NEW YORK, Oct 31, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Newsweek magazine launched 'Newsweek Turkey,' in Istanbul this week, its latest non-English language edition. The new edition, published in collaboration with Ciner Gazete Dergi Basim Yayincilik San. veTic A.S., went on sale on Monday, Oct. 27. Its cover report, written by editor Selcuk Tepeli, analyzed where Turkey -- which is celebrating its 85th anniversary as a republic -- would fit into the new economic world order. Other reports included a piece written by Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and an assessment of what Ankara should do about Kurdish rebels."
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US to invest in Turkish renewable energy-Turk min - Forbes.com
"US to invest in Turkish renewable energy-Turk min
ISTANBUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) will invest up to $500 million each in renewable energy in Turkey, Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler told Reuters on Friday. "
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ISTANBUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) and the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) will invest up to $500 million each in renewable energy in Turkey, Turkish Energy Minister Hilmi Guler told Reuters on Friday. "
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FIFA/CIES launch in Turkey
"FIFA/CIES launch in Turkey
(FIFA.com) Friday 31 October 2008
CIES opened last week the first edition of the FIFA/CIES Sport Management Programme in Egypt and Turkey.
Cairo University and Bahcesehir University in Istanbul are the two academic partners in charge of the teaching of the six modules (law, management, finance, communication, marketing and event management) and of their adaptation to the economic, social and cultural realities of their respective country."
More:FIFA.com - FIFA/CIES launch in Turkey
(FIFA.com) Friday 31 October 2008
CIES opened last week the first edition of the FIFA/CIES Sport Management Programme in Egypt and Turkey.
Cairo University and Bahcesehir University in Istanbul are the two academic partners in charge of the teaching of the six modules (law, management, finance, communication, marketing and event management) and of their adaptation to the economic, social and cultural realities of their respective country."
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Internationally, it's all Obama
"Internationally, it's all Obama
COMMENTARY | October 31, 2008
The overseas press: Obama’s half hour on TV Wednesday seems to have sealed the deal. A Turkish writer puts it this way: “People want to see a new America.”"
More:Nieman Watchdog > Commentary > Internationally, it's all Obama
COMMENTARY | October 31, 2008
The overseas press: Obama’s half hour on TV Wednesday seems to have sealed the deal. A Turkish writer puts it this way: “People want to see a new America.”"
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Turkey looks to build up its regional muscle (News Feature)
"Turkey looks to build up its regional muscle (News Feature)
Istanbul - European countries like to view Turkey as a bridge between the West and the Orient.
But as the Islamic-conservative AKP government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan grows in self-confidence, it is looking beyond this, anxious to build its regional muscle alongside Iran to form a presence that the Arab and southern Caucasian states cannot ignore. "
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Istanbul - European countries like to view Turkey as a bridge between the West and the Orient.
But as the Islamic-conservative AKP government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan grows in self-confidence, it is looking beyond this, anxious to build its regional muscle alongside Iran to form a presence that the Arab and southern Caucasian states cannot ignore. "
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Turkish banks need approval for dividends-watchdog
"Turkish banks need approval for dividends-watchdog
ISTANBUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Turkish banks will need to ask for the banking watchdog BDDK's permission before paying dividends to shareholders from their 2008 profits, the BDDK said in a statement on Friday."
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ISTANBUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Turkish banks will need to ask for the banking watchdog BDDK's permission before paying dividends to shareholders from their 2008 profits, the BDDK said in a statement on Friday."
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Turkish talks Debating the post-crisis world - Lloydslist.com
"Turkish talks Debating the post-crisis world
Friday 31 October 2008
TURKISH Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday addressed the opening plenary at the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul. Organisers hope the three-day regional meeting will help to shape solutions to the global economic crisis."
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Friday 31 October 2008
TURKISH Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday addressed the opening plenary at the World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul. Organisers hope the three-day regional meeting will help to shape solutions to the global economic crisis."
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Pakistan to study Turkish education model: PM Gilani
"Pakistan to study Turkish education model: PM Gilani
ANKARA Oct. 31 (APP) Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Friday said Turkey’s secular and modern education system could inspire Pakistan to change its methods and system to face the challenges of extremism and terrorism. In an exclusive interview published in the leading English Turkish newspaper, “Turkish Daily News” Prime Minister Gilani spoke about the reforms planned by the democratic government. He said, “I sent my team of educationists here to study the system (in Turkey).”"
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ANKARA Oct. 31 (APP) Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani Friday said Turkey’s secular and modern education system could inspire Pakistan to change its methods and system to face the challenges of extremism and terrorism. In an exclusive interview published in the leading English Turkish newspaper, “Turkish Daily News” Prime Minister Gilani spoke about the reforms planned by the democratic government. He said, “I sent my team of educationists here to study the system (in Turkey).”"
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Turkish military: 124 PKK members run away from militant group
"Turkish military: 124 PKK members run away from militant group
www.chinaview.cn 2008-10-31 19:23:09
ANKARA, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Turkish military said Friday that 124 members of the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) have fled the terrorist organization after Turkish warplanes and artillery pounded its bases in northern Iraq in recent weeks."
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www.chinaview.cn 2008-10-31 19:23:09
ANKARA, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- The Turkish military said Friday that 124 members of the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) have fled the terrorist organization after Turkish warplanes and artillery pounded its bases in northern Iraq in recent weeks."
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U.S. urges Turkey to continue dialogue with N. Iraq administration
"U.S. urges Turkey to continue dialogue with N. Iraq administration
The U.S. sees Turkey’s bilateral relations with the Iraqi authorities as an important step in the solution of the PKK problem and pledged to support Ankara’s efforts to crackdown the terror organization’s activities in Europe."
More:U.S. urges Turkey to continue dialogue with N. Iraq administration
The U.S. sees Turkey’s bilateral relations with the Iraqi authorities as an important step in the solution of the PKK problem and pledged to support Ankara’s efforts to crackdown the terror organization’s activities in Europe."
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Turkey’s Growth Rate Set to Continue According to EU - news for overseas property investors (Istanbul) « Overseaspropertyinvestor’s Weblog
"Turkey’s Growth Rate Set to Continue According to EU - news for overseas property investors (Istanbul)
Posted on October 31, 2008 by overseaspropertyinvestor
European Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry Günter Verheugen has said the growth rate of the Turkish economy is well above average despite the global crisis, predicting that Turkey’s high growth rates will continue in 2009 as well."
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Posted on October 31, 2008 by overseaspropertyinvestor
European Commissioner for Enterprise and Industry Günter Verheugen has said the growth rate of the Turkish economy is well above average despite the global crisis, predicting that Turkey’s high growth rates will continue in 2009 as well."
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IMF says Turkey economy in good shape, but obstacles ahead - Summary : Business
"IMF says Turkey economy in good shape, but obstacles ahead - Summary
Ankara - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said the Turkish economy was in better shape than it was in the past but that the global credit crunch is a danger for an economy dependent on external financing. "The Turkish economy is more resilient today than in the past, but will unavoidably be affected by the retrenchment of inflows to emerging market countries," the IMF said in a statement posted on its website."
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Ankara - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday said the Turkish economy was in better shape than it was in the past but that the global credit crunch is a danger for an economy dependent on external financing. "The Turkish economy is more resilient today than in the past, but will unavoidably be affected by the retrenchment of inflows to emerging market countries," the IMF said in a statement posted on its website."
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Trend News : Turkey’s EU Membership to Embody Qualitative Expansion: Former FM
"Turkey’s EU Membership to Embody Qualitative Expansion: Former FM
31.10.08 14:07
Israel, Jerusalem, 31 October /Trend News corr. A.Gut/ “Azerbaijan is our strategic and friendly country. The two countries maintain deep historic relations, formed over many hundreds of years,” former Speaker of the Turkish Parliament and former Foreign Minister Hikmet Cetin said to Trend News."
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31.10.08 14:07
Israel, Jerusalem, 31 October /Trend News corr. A.Gut/ “Azerbaijan is our strategic and friendly country. The two countries maintain deep historic relations, formed over many hundreds of years,” former Speaker of the Turkish Parliament and former Foreign Minister Hikmet Cetin said to Trend News."
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Ottoman Silver Jewelry Collection on display - Jewelry News - JCK India
"Ottoman Silver Jewelry Collection on display
Staff, Oct 31 2008
The Ottoman Jewellery collection designed in Milan and crafted in Istanbul, is being exclusively showcased in Noosa, Australia at The Jewellery Gallery."
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Staff, Oct 31 2008
The Ottoman Jewellery collection designed in Milan and crafted in Istanbul, is being exclusively showcased in Noosa, Australia at The Jewellery Gallery."
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Turkcell's fear of misunderstanding on 'Mustafa'
"Turkcell's fear of misunderstanding on 'Mustafa'
Friday, October 31, 2008
Turkey's largest mobile phone operator has sparked debates with its last-minute withdrawal of sponsorship for Can Dündar's controversial documentary �Mustafa.�"
More:Turkcell's fear of misunderstanding on 'Mustafa' - Turkish Daily News Oct 31, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Turkey's largest mobile phone operator has sparked debates with its last-minute withdrawal of sponsorship for Can Dündar's controversial documentary �Mustafa.�"
More:Turkcell's fear of misunderstanding on 'Mustafa' - Turkish Daily News Oct 31, 2008
Turkish CB increases 2008 year-end inflation expectation to 11 pct
"Turkish CB increases 2008 year-end inflation expectation to 11 pct
Turkey’s 2008 year-end inflation expectation has been revised up to 11.1 percent on the recent developments on foreign currency prices that has directly affect the country’s inflation, the central bank governor said on Friday."
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Turkey’s 2008 year-end inflation expectation has been revised up to 11.1 percent on the recent developments on foreign currency prices that has directly affect the country’s inflation, the central bank governor said on Friday."
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Turkey chooses Obama
"Turkey chooses Obama
Friday, October 31, 2008
Semih Idiz
Embedded in its own high-tension agenda, Turkey did not concern itself too much with the details of the U.S. presidential elections until recently. Likely winner Barack Obama was highlighted for the promises he made to anti-Turkish Greek and Armenian lobbies in America. "
More:Turkey chooses Obama - Turkish Daily News Oct 31, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Semih Idiz
Embedded in its own high-tension agenda, Turkey did not concern itself too much with the details of the U.S. presidential elections until recently. Likely winner Barack Obama was highlighted for the promises he made to anti-Turkish Greek and Armenian lobbies in America. "
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Turks in NBA open new season
"Turks in NBA open new season
Friday, October 31, 2008
Turkish players in the NBA began the new season Thursday morning Turkish time, with the Utah Jazz beating the Denver Nuggets 98-94, while the Orlando Magic went down to the Atlanta Hawks by 14 points, 85-99."
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Turkish players in the NBA began the new season Thursday morning Turkish time, with the Utah Jazz beating the Denver Nuggets 98-94, while the Orlando Magic went down to the Atlanta Hawks by 14 points, 85-99."
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Excavations put İzmir at 8,500 years old
"Excavations put İzmir at 8,500 years old
Friday, October 31, 2008
New excavations have revealed that İzmir, once believe to be 5,000 years old, may be as old as 8,500 years. "
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Friday, October 31, 2008
New excavations have revealed that İzmir, once believe to be 5,000 years old, may be as old as 8,500 years. "
More:Excavations put İzmir at 8,500 years old - Turkish Daily News Oct 31, 2008
400 years of solidarity of Anatolian brothers
"400 years of solidarity of Anatolian brothers
Friday, October 31, 2008
A recent academic study based on documents dating back four centuries sheds light on one of Anatolia’s oldest professions, 'hamallık,' or porter work"
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Friday, October 31, 2008
A recent academic study based on documents dating back four centuries sheds light on one of Anatolia’s oldest professions, 'hamallık,' or porter work"
More:400 years of solidarity of Anatolian brothers - Turkish Daily News Oct 31, 2008
Project to help female entrepreneurs access markets
"Project to help female entrepreneurs access markets
Friday, October 31, 2008
Over 865 female entrepreneurs will be able to take part in 167 domestic fairs in 2009 free of charge thanks to a TOBB-sponsored project"
More:Project to help female entrepreneurs access markets - Turkish Daily News Oct 31, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
Over 865 female entrepreneurs will be able to take part in 167 domestic fairs in 2009 free of charge thanks to a TOBB-sponsored project"
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Istanbul was delirious, Ankara dispassionate
"Istanbul was delirious, Ankara dispassionate
Friday, October 31, 2008
Mehmet Ali Birand
Istanbul put its mark on the 85th anniversary celebrations of the Republic of Turkey yesterday. It celebrated with a festival of color, the likes of which have never been seen before. Ankara on the contrary, with the splitting of the reception at Çankaya, was more organized and civilized compared to former times, but there was no enthusiasm. "
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Mehmet Ali Birand
Istanbul put its mark on the 85th anniversary celebrations of the Republic of Turkey yesterday. It celebrated with a festival of color, the likes of which have never been seen before. Ankara on the contrary, with the splitting of the reception at Çankaya, was more organized and civilized compared to former times, but there was no enthusiasm. "
More:Istanbul was delirious, Ankara dispassionate - Turkish Daily News Oct 31, 2008
Turkish PM says isolating Iran and Syria is a "misguided strategy"
"Turkish PM says isolating Iran and Syria is a 'misguided strategy'
Isolating Iran and Syria is a misguided strategy, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday during the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum's 'Europe and Central Asia' meeting in Istanbul."
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Isolating Iran and Syria is a misguided strategy, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said Thursday during the opening ceremony of the World Economic Forum's 'Europe and Central Asia' meeting in Istanbul."
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DTP denies it wants to create Turkish federation
"DTP denies it wants to create Turkish federation
Friday, October 31, 2008
The country's pro-Kurdish party yesterday denied allegations it is proposing to make the country into a federation. "
More:DTP denies it wants to create Turkish federation - Turkish Daily News Oct 31, 2008
Friday, October 31, 2008
The country's pro-Kurdish party yesterday denied allegations it is proposing to make the country into a federation. "
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Prime minister's office denies report on Turkey’s top general
"Prime minister's office denies report on Turkey’s top general
The Turkish prime minister's office denied Thursday the contents of newspaper reports citing highly classified information from a top-level anti-terror meeting."
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The Turkish prime minister's office denied Thursday the contents of newspaper reports citing highly classified information from a top-level anti-terror meeting."
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Commission hails Turkey's role in regional stability
"Commission hails Turkey's role in regional stability
ELITSA VUCHEVA
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Turkey's role as promoter of regional stability has improved in the last year, Brussels says in a draft report on Turkey and the western Balkans' progress towards the EU, while stressing that Ankara still has a lot to do in a number of areas before being judged fit to join the EU club."
More:EUobserver
ELITSA VUCHEVA
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Turkey's role as promoter of regional stability has improved in the last year, Brussels says in a draft report on Turkey and the western Balkans' progress towards the EU, while stressing that Ankara still has a lot to do in a number of areas before being judged fit to join the EU club."
More:EUobserver
Turkey's Yapi Kredi abandons insurance sale plans
"Turkey's Yapi Kredi abandons insurance sale plans
Turkish lender Yapi Kredi Bank said on Friday it had abandoned plans to sell its insurance activities because it could not get the price it wanted during the global financial crisis."
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Turkish lender Yapi Kredi Bank said on Friday it had abandoned plans to sell its insurance activities because it could not get the price it wanted during the global financial crisis."
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U.S. mulls financing mechanisms for energy projects in Turkey
"U.S. mulls financing mechanisms for energy projects in Turkey
ISTANBUL - The U.S. government is seeking to provide financial support to energy projects in Turkey, senior officials from the Washington administration said."
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ISTANBUL - The U.S. government is seeking to provide financial support to energy projects in Turkey, senior officials from the Washington administration said."
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Kyrgyz Premier starts official visit to Turkish Republic
"Kyrgyz Premier starts official visit to Turkish Republic
31/10-2008 09:22, Bishkek – News Agency “24.kg”
The Kyrgyz Premier Igor Chudinov starts his official visit to the Turkish Republic today. The official delegation headed by Chudinov took part in the World Economic Forum of Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul and headed to the capital of the country Ankara."
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31/10-2008 09:22, Bishkek – News Agency “24.kg”
The Kyrgyz Premier Igor Chudinov starts his official visit to the Turkish Republic today. The official delegation headed by Chudinov took part in the World Economic Forum of Europe and Central Asia in Istanbul and headed to the capital of the country Ankara."
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Turkey warns stopping EU expansion causes insecurity
"Turkey warns stopping EU expansion causes insecurity
Turkish FM Babacan said that 'a security problem would arise if the EU, an entity formed to bring peace to Europe, does not continue to expand.'"
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Turkish FM Babacan said that 'a security problem would arise if the EU, an entity formed to bring peace to Europe, does not continue to expand.'"
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Turkish Ambassador Hosts Event to Honour 85 Years of Independence
"Turkish Ambassador Hosts Event to Honour 85 Years of Independence
Amb. Ozmen Hosts Reception at Seoul Hotel
By Ted Gim
Staff Reporter
The Turkish Ambassador to Seoul Mr. Deniz Ozmen and his wife Mrs.Bilge Ozmen hosted a reception to honour the 85th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey at the Millennium Hilton Seoul on Oct. 29, 2008. "
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Amb. Ozmen Hosts Reception at Seoul Hotel
By Ted Gim
Staff Reporter
The Turkish Ambassador to Seoul Mr. Deniz Ozmen and his wife Mrs.Bilge Ozmen hosted a reception to honour the 85th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey at the Millennium Hilton Seoul on Oct. 29, 2008. "
More:The Seoul Times
InterChurch Families: CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM MARRIAGES
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CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM MARRIAGES
Gé Speelman of Utrecht University in the Netherlands spoke on Christian-Muslim marriages during the Graz European Ecumenical Assembly in 1997. "The Muslim partner is often confronted with what most people around him think is natural, obvious, self-evident; he/her is the other, the one who has to prove him/her self. Many Muslim partners find they have to defend their faith against attacks which associate Islam with intolerance, backwardness and irrationality. In reaction, many Muslims become very much aware of their cultural and religious heritage. As one Muslim man said: “I would never have known so much about Islam if I had stayed at home and married an Egyptian girl.”
Another factor is that interfaith partners are seen as representatives of their communities. The Turkish Muslim represents the “terrible Turks” who have shaped the history of so many Eastern European countries. The German wife is the “imperialist European” whose community has been responsible for so much repression and bloodshed. Many problems in an interfaith marriage are exactly the same as those experienced by many other couples. But in their case, family and friends are looking out for problems; when they occur, they are defined as arising from differences in culture. A Dutch woman said she did not want to recognize the serious communication problem in her relationship because she was determined to prove to those who said it would never work that her marriage was fantastically successful. The partners had put off talking about their problems until it was too late.
Loved ones want to be more than merely “that Christian”, or “that Muslim”. Of course, they are also “a Christian” and “a Muslim” – much of what we are ties up with our religious traditions. German theologian Ulrich Dietzfelbinger, who described, in a lecture he gave in 1989, his relationship with his Turkish Muslim wife. He describes his tendency to reduce the differences in their beliefs to minor points, the pull to reduce their faith to the lowest common denominator. “After all, we both believe in Almighty God.” In the end, he recognizes that this way of reducing their differences is a way of denying them, leaving both partners with very little faith at all. What he learns is that one should not try to make the other the same as oneself. With new eyes he looks at the doctrine of incarnation. It is strange that God has community with a human being (and therefore with all human beings) in such a way that God is in his/her utmost being qualified by that humanity, while at the same time human beings are not deified and God remains God. Is there not in this strange incarnation something analogous to his marriage, where only love is the guarantor that he respects his partner as being inalienably other, different, and yet at one with himself? Maybe we should just let this question stand."
Sabanci prepares for weak Turkish growth
"Sabanci prepares for weak Turkish growth
By Delphine Strauss in Istanbul
Published: October 31 2008 01:22 | Last updated: October 31 2008 01:22
One of Turkey’s corporate giants is taking austerity measures in preparation for a sharp economic slowdown.
With interests ranging from financial services and retail to cement, tyre-making and power generation, the Sabanci group is one of the country’s biggest family owned conglomerates – and its fortunes are a handy barometer for those of the wider economy."
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By Delphine Strauss in Istanbul
Published: October 31 2008 01:22 | Last updated: October 31 2008 01:22
One of Turkey’s corporate giants is taking austerity measures in preparation for a sharp economic slowdown.
With interests ranging from financial services and retail to cement, tyre-making and power generation, the Sabanci group is one of the country’s biggest family owned conglomerates – and its fortunes are a handy barometer for those of the wider economy."
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EBRD set to fund Turkey
"EBRD set to fund Turkey
By Stefan Wagstyl
Published: October 29 2008 02:00 | Last updated: October 29 2008 02:00
Turkey is set to secure nearly €1bn ($1.2bn, £800m) a year in extra foreign financing once the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development fully rolls out its funding programmes across the cash-strapped country. Thomas Mirow, EBRD president, announced yesterday that the bank had decided to expand its activities to Turkey."
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By Stefan Wagstyl
Published: October 29 2008 02:00 | Last updated: October 29 2008 02:00
Turkey is set to secure nearly €1bn ($1.2bn, £800m) a year in extra foreign financing once the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development fully rolls out its funding programmes across the cash-strapped country. Thomas Mirow, EBRD president, announced yesterday that the bank had decided to expand its activities to Turkey."
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Destruction of Turkish Outpost by PKK Leads to Counterterrorism Reforms
"Destruction of Turkish Outpost by PKK Leads to Counterterrorism Reforms
10/30/2008 - By Emrullah Uslu (from Terrorism Focus, October 30) - The PKK’s October 3 attack on the Aktutun military outpost sparked a controversy over whether Turkish counterterrorism strategy is on the right track. In its three decades old battle against the PKK, the Aktutun attack marked the first time the Turkish Armed Forces (Turk Silahli Kuvvetleri - TSK) was strongly criticized by mainstream media outlets. Two major factors played a role in the surprisingly harsh criticism. First, despite the fact that the PKK has organized four attacks on Aktutun outposts in the last year, the military failed to successfully defend its outpost, with 17 soldiers losing their lives. Second, the TSK failed to manage the sequence of events after the attack."
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10/30/2008 - By Emrullah Uslu (from Terrorism Focus, October 30) - The PKK’s October 3 attack on the Aktutun military outpost sparked a controversy over whether Turkish counterterrorism strategy is on the right track. In its three decades old battle against the PKK, the Aktutun attack marked the first time the Turkish Armed Forces (Turk Silahli Kuvvetleri - TSK) was strongly criticized by mainstream media outlets. Two major factors played a role in the surprisingly harsh criticism. First, despite the fact that the PKK has organized four attacks on Aktutun outposts in the last year, the military failed to successfully defend its outpost, with 17 soldiers losing their lives. Second, the TSK failed to manage the sequence of events after the attack."
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Int'l Istanbul Children's Film Festival
"Int'l Istanbul Children's Film Festival
Thursday, October 30, 2008
More than 100 films from 30 countries made for children ages two to 15 will be screened at the Sixth International Istanbul Children's Film Festival through Nov. 13 and in Izmir from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. Little directors aged six to 15 from Turkey, Argentina, Belgium and Bangladesh are competing in the Short Film Competition. Also, there are weekend acting and filmmaking workshops open throughout the festival. "
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
More than 100 films from 30 countries made for children ages two to 15 will be screened at the Sixth International Istanbul Children's Film Festival through Nov. 13 and in Izmir from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. Little directors aged six to 15 from Turkey, Argentina, Belgium and Bangladesh are competing in the Short Film Competition. Also, there are weekend acting and filmmaking workshops open throughout the festival. "
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Cyprus issue nearer to solution, Swedish FM be
"Cyprus issue nearer to solution, Swedish FM believes
October 30, 2008
Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt has expressed hope that the Cyprus problem is near its solution.
Speaking during a debate at the Swedish Parliament on October 23, Bildt stressed that both the President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat are convinced this might be the last opportunity for the reunification of the island, which has been divided since 1974 Turkish invasion."
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October 30, 2008
Swedish Minister of Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt has expressed hope that the Cyprus problem is near its solution.
Speaking during a debate at the Swedish Parliament on October 23, Bildt stressed that both the President of the Republic of Cyprus Demetris Christofias and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat are convinced this might be the last opportunity for the reunification of the island, which has been divided since 1974 Turkish invasion."
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Gulf vehicle plans at least $150 mln Turkey investments | Industries | Financial Services & Real Estate | Reuters
"Gulf vehicle plans at least $150 mln Turkey investments
ISTANBUL, Oct 30 (Reuters) - A Gulf investment fund made up of three financial institutions plans to invest at least $150 million in 2009 in Turkey's agricultural sector, sources close to the deal told Reuters on Thursday."
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ISTANBUL, Oct 30 (Reuters) - A Gulf investment fund made up of three financial institutions plans to invest at least $150 million in 2009 in Turkey's agricultural sector, sources close to the deal told Reuters on Thursday."
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MNAs pay great tributes to the hospitality of Turks
"MNAs pay great tributes to the hospitality of Turks PDF Print E-mail
ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): The Parliamentarians presently visiting Turkey alongwith Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani while highly praising the hospitality of brotherly country said, they have found the Turks as they have heard about them.
Talking to PTV MNA Salauddin said that PM Gilani held meetings with his Turkish counterpart, the President, the Speaker and a number of people hailing from various walks of life."
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ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (APP): The Parliamentarians presently visiting Turkey alongwith Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani while highly praising the hospitality of brotherly country said, they have found the Turks as they have heard about them.
Talking to PTV MNA Salauddin said that PM Gilani held meetings with his Turkish counterpart, the President, the Speaker and a number of people hailing from various walks of life."
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Israel’s Livni urges Turkey to “isolate” Iran
"Israel’s Livni urges Turkey to “isolate” Iran
Washington, 30 October (IranVNC)—Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni today said she was disappointed by a visit of Iran’s president to Turkey last August and urged Ankara to isolate the Islamic Republic.
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008
Washington, 30 October (IranVNC)—Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni today said she was disappointed by a visit of Iran’s president to Turkey last August and urged Ankara to isolate the Islamic Republic."
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Washington, 30 October (IranVNC)—Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni today said she was disappointed by a visit of Iran’s president to Turkey last August and urged Ankara to isolate the Islamic Republic.
Published: Thursday, October 30, 2008
Washington, 30 October (IranVNC)—Israel’s Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni today said she was disappointed by a visit of Iran’s president to Turkey last August and urged Ankara to isolate the Islamic Republic."
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IMF says Turkish economy more resilient_English_Xinhua
"IMF says Turkish economy more resilient
www.chinaview.cn 2008-10-31 03:23:35
ANKARA, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement on Thursday Turkish economy was more resilient than that in the past.
But the statement also warned that it would unavoidably be affected by the retrenchment of inflows to emerging markets."
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www.chinaview.cn 2008-10-31 03:23:35
ANKARA, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement on Thursday Turkish economy was more resilient than that in the past.
But the statement also warned that it would unavoidably be affected by the retrenchment of inflows to emerging markets."
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Turkey not to face Iranian gas cut during winter-official
"Turkey not to face Iranian gas cut during winter-official
Turkey will face no energy supply cuts during winter as gas production in Iran has increased, Riza Kesaizade, director general of the Iranian Natural Gas Export Company said on Thursday, the Anatolian Agency (AA) reported."
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Turkey will face no energy supply cuts during winter as gas production in Iran has increased, Riza Kesaizade, director general of the Iranian Natural Gas Export Company said on Thursday, the Anatolian Agency (AA) reported."
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Why Turkey is important to U.S. : Columnists : gosanangelo.com
"Why Turkey is important to U.S.
James Harrington
The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks made Americans suddenly turn their attention to Muslim countries and Islam itself. Unfortunately, we had little to fall back on. Our school history books had painted general panoramas about the battles of civilizations and religious "infidels." The media and popular culture likewise had perpetrated crass stereotypes."
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James Harrington
The Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks made Americans suddenly turn their attention to Muslim countries and Islam itself. Unfortunately, we had little to fall back on. Our school history books had painted general panoramas about the battles of civilizations and religious "infidels." The media and popular culture likewise had perpetrated crass stereotypes."
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Ergenekon Stalling Tactics
"Ergenekon Stalling Tactics
Posted on October 30th, 2008 by Jenny White
The fifth session of the trial of 86 suspects on charges of involvement in Ergenekon, a criminal network accused of plotting to overthrow the government, will be held today. The session will be spent reading of the massive indictment, which is expected to take at least another three weeks…"
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Posted on October 30th, 2008 by Jenny White
The fifth session of the trial of 86 suspects on charges of involvement in Ergenekon, a criminal network accused of plotting to overthrow the government, will be held today. The session will be spent reading of the massive indictment, which is expected to take at least another three weeks…"
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Turkish ship hijacked off Somalia
"Report: Turkish ship hijacked off Somalia
By SUZAN FRASER – 10 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Pirates have hijacked a Turkish freighter carrying 20 crew members and a load of iron ore in the waters off Somalia, Turkey's maritime authorities said Thursday.
The vessel, named the Yasa Neslihan, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, an official at the Maritime Affairs Undersecretary said, but could not give further details. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to journalists."
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By SUZAN FRASER – 10 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Pirates have hijacked a Turkish freighter carrying 20 crew members and a load of iron ore in the waters off Somalia, Turkey's maritime authorities said Thursday.
The vessel, named the Yasa Neslihan, was hijacked in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, an official at the Maritime Affairs Undersecretary said, but could not give further details. He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to journalists."
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Turkish stocks soar 7.3 pct as risk appetite rises
"Turkish stocks soar 7.3 pct as risk appetite rises
Turkish stocks soared 7.38 percent on Thursday as Asian share markets rallied on initial signs that investors are rediscovering an appetite for risk in response to global efforts to prevent the financial crisis from leading to a deep recession."
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Turkish stocks soared 7.38 percent on Thursday as Asian share markets rallied on initial signs that investors are rediscovering an appetite for risk in response to global efforts to prevent the financial crisis from leading to a deep recession."
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Legendary musicians in Ankara
"Legendary musicians in Ankara
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Electric jazz legends John McLaughlin and Chick Corea have joined forces for the first time in 30 years and teamed up with Christian McBride, Kenny Garrett and Vinnie Colaiuta to create a five-piece band, called, appropriately, the Five Peace Band."
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Electric jazz legends John McLaughlin and Chick Corea have joined forces for the first time in 30 years and teamed up with Christian McBride, Kenny Garrett and Vinnie Colaiuta to create a five-piece band, called, appropriately, the Five Peace Band."
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Erdoğan adviser throws olive branch to Armenia
"Erdoğan adviser throws olive branch to Armenia
Thursday, October 30, 2008
ÜMİT ENGİNSOY
WASHINGTON - Turkish Daily News
The chief foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday that Turkey did not view Armenia as a threat or an enemy and that he was hopeful of reconciliation."
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
ÜMİT ENGİNSOY
WASHINGTON - Turkish Daily News
The chief foreign policy adviser to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Tuesday that Turkey did not view Armenia as a threat or an enemy and that he was hopeful of reconciliation."
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Two new chapters to be opened in Turkey-EU conference on Dec. 18
"Two new chapters to be opened in Turkey-EU conference on Dec. 18
Two new chapters in Turkey's EU accession talks would be opened to negotiation during the intergovernmental conference between Turkey and the bloc, which is expected to be held on Dec. 18, a French minister said on Wednesday."
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Two new chapters in Turkey's EU accession talks would be opened to negotiation during the intergovernmental conference between Turkey and the bloc, which is expected to be held on Dec. 18, a French minister said on Wednesday."
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40 Percent of Turkish Youth Unemployed, 80 Percent of Young Women
"40 Percent of Turkish Youth Unemployed, 80 Percent of Young Women
Posted on October 30th, 2008 by Jenny White
[A recent] report, titled “Investing in Turkey’s Future Generations: Transition from School to Job and Turkey’s Development,” prepared by the Human Development Dialogue, operating in Turkey under the supervision of the World Bank, shows that 40 percent of Turkey’s youth are neither economically active nor in education. Another 40 percent are in education, while only 30 percent are employed and contributing to the economy."
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Posted on October 30th, 2008 by Jenny White
[A recent] report, titled “Investing in Turkey’s Future Generations: Transition from School to Job and Turkey’s Development,” prepared by the Human Development Dialogue, operating in Turkey under the supervision of the World Bank, shows that 40 percent of Turkey’s youth are neither economically active nor in education. Another 40 percent are in education, while only 30 percent are employed and contributing to the economy."
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Bosnia picks Turkish Airlines as best bidder
"Bosnia picks Turkish Airlines as best bidder
Turkish Airlines has proposed to cover the 5 million euros ($6.37 million) cost of leasing two Boeing aircraft."
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Turkish Airlines has proposed to cover the 5 million euros ($6.37 million) cost of leasing two Boeing aircraft."
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French envoy says EU supports Turkey’s fight against PKK violence
"French envoy says EU supports Turkey’s fight against PKK violence
Emie, the French ambassador in Ankara, said that the EU would stand with Turkey on the fight against PKK since nothing could justify violence."
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Emie, the French ambassador in Ankara, said that the EU would stand with Turkey on the fight against PKK since nothing could justify violence."
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Gilani arrives in Istanbul to attend World Economic Forum
"Gilani arrives in Istanbul to attend World Economic Forum
ISTANBUL, Oct 30 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has arrived here from Ankara on a two‑day visit to attend the World Economic Forum, being held on Thursday. During his three‑day visit to Ankara, the Prime Minister held fruitful bilateral meetings with the Turkish President Abdullah Gul, his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish Speaker of National Assembly, besides attending the 85th Independence Day celebrations as chief guest."
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ISTANBUL, Oct 30 (APP): Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has arrived here from Ankara on a two‑day visit to attend the World Economic Forum, being held on Thursday. During his three‑day visit to Ankara, the Prime Minister held fruitful bilateral meetings with the Turkish President Abdullah Gul, his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish Speaker of National Assembly, besides attending the 85th Independence Day celebrations as chief guest."
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Turkish scientist discovers new mineral in Antarctica
"Turkish scientist discovers new mineral in Antarctica
A Turkish chemical engineer has discovered a new mineral species on earth and named it 'Meridianiite.'"
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A Turkish chemical engineer has discovered a new mineral species on earth and named it 'Meridianiite.'"
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Trial of Turkey’s 86 alleged Ergenekon coup plotters delayed | Silver Scorpio - International News | Spot News | Top News | Flash News | Live News
"Trial of Turkey’s 86 alleged Ergenekon coup plotters delayed
By admin on October 29th, 2008
Trial of Turkey's 86 alleged Ergenekon coup plotters delayed Ankara - The Istanbul trial of 86 alleged coup plotters hit a delay Monday when one of the accused insisted that the entire 2,455-page indictment be read out in court, CNN-Turk television reported."
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By admin on October 29th, 2008
Trial of Turkey's 86 alleged Ergenekon coup plotters delayed Ankara - The Istanbul trial of 86 alleged coup plotters hit a delay Monday when one of the accused insisted that the entire 2,455-page indictment be read out in court, CNN-Turk television reported."
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Turkish journalists' sentencing protested - UPI.com
"Turkish journalists' sentencing protested
Published: Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:39 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- A Turkish lawyer says he is appealing prison sentences given his two clients who published a declaration from Kurdish separatists in their newspaper.
Editor Mehmet Ugras Vatandas and Ahmet Sami Belek, publisher of the Daily Evrensel were given a year in prison Wednesday for printing the declaration from the Kurdish Workers Party, which is known by its Kurdish-language initials of PKK, last year."
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Published: Oct. 29, 2008 at 2:39 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- A Turkish lawyer says he is appealing prison sentences given his two clients who published a declaration from Kurdish separatists in their newspaper.
Editor Mehmet Ugras Vatandas and Ahmet Sami Belek, publisher of the Daily Evrensel were given a year in prison Wednesday for printing the declaration from the Kurdish Workers Party, which is known by its Kurdish-language initials of PKK, last year."
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Turkey tightens controls on Internet speech | csmonitor.com
"Turkey tightens controls on Internet speech
The country's courts and governments have banned 850 websites this year, including YouTube and Blogger.
By Yigal Schleifer | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
Istanbul, Turkey - For pioneering Turkish blogger Erkan Saka, these are dark days. Last week, he found himself cut off from a group of blogs that he belongs to and from hundreds of other websites he regularly reads.
A Turkish court had just banned Blogger, the popular blog-hosting site owned by Google, because of illegal material found on a few sites on its servers. It was just the latest among hundreds of sites banned by Turkey's courts and government this year, raising concerns about censorship in a country with an already troubling record on freedom of speech. "
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The country's courts and governments have banned 850 websites this year, including YouTube and Blogger.
By Yigal Schleifer | Correspondent of The Christian Science Monitor
Istanbul, Turkey - For pioneering Turkish blogger Erkan Saka, these are dark days. Last week, he found himself cut off from a group of blogs that he belongs to and from hundreds of other websites he regularly reads.
A Turkish court had just banned Blogger, the popular blog-hosting site owned by Google, because of illegal material found on a few sites on its servers. It was just the latest among hundreds of sites banned by Turkey's courts and government this year, raising concerns about censorship in a country with an already troubling record on freedom of speech. "
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Cruising: From Byzantium to the Cold War - Telegraph
"Cruising: From Byzantium to the Cold War
Joining a Black Sea cruise with Hebridean International, Sir John Ure finds each day ushering in not just a new port but a new chapter in a momentous history.
On our voyage around the Black Sea, we seemed to journey through time as well as space as different places hinted at past centuries and civilisations. We caught glimpses of the Ottoman Empire; of Stalin's Russia; of the Crimea at the time of the Charge of the Light Brigade; of Odessa's vibrant, musical heritage; and of the deliciously decadent world of Queen Marie of Romania. Only the sea could feasibly link these colourful, wonderfully evocative locations, bypassing the daunting frontier-post friction of an overland trip. "
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Joining a Black Sea cruise with Hebridean International, Sir John Ure finds each day ushering in not just a new port but a new chapter in a momentous history.
On our voyage around the Black Sea, we seemed to journey through time as well as space as different places hinted at past centuries and civilisations. We caught glimpses of the Ottoman Empire; of Stalin's Russia; of the Crimea at the time of the Charge of the Light Brigade; of Odessa's vibrant, musical heritage; and of the deliciously decadent world of Queen Marie of Romania. Only the sea could feasibly link these colourful, wonderfully evocative locations, bypassing the daunting frontier-post friction of an overland trip. "
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EU: Turkey's regional importance grew
"EU: Turkey's regional importance grew
29.10.2008 18:01 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Turkey's importance to the EU has increased in the areas of energy, and regional security and conflict prevention in the Caucasus, says the EU annual progress report on Turkey to be released on November 5.
The EU reforms, it says, makes Turkey 'a stronger force for stability' in the volatile region, which witnessed a Russian-Georgian war over the breakaway region of South Ossetia in August."
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29.10.2008 18:01 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Turkey's importance to the EU has increased in the areas of energy, and regional security and conflict prevention in the Caucasus, says the EU annual progress report on Turkey to be released on November 5.
The EU reforms, it says, makes Turkey 'a stronger force for stability' in the volatile region, which witnessed a Russian-Georgian war over the breakaway region of South Ossetia in August."
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Does Turkey Need IMF Anchor?
"Does Turkey Need IMF Anchor?
According to the Economist’s latest article on Turkey, it’s not a question but rather a settled argument.
The article expends some generic language on how the Turkish economy has been influenced negatively by the current global crisis and how the country may be vulnerable to a crisis that several other countries are already facing. So after six years of non-stop growth, the Turkish stock market, its currency as well as the growth rate have finally taken a hit. The article is quick to point out that Turkish economy has done well after the last intervention by the IMF during the crisis of 2001. The article, unsurprisingly, assumes that IMF is responsible for the successful growth registered by Turkey (as opposed giving due credit to the “hot” money flow into emerging markets during this time period causing littler bubbles in their domestic scenes, for instance) and further elaborates that Turkish economy does well in the presence of “external anchors”."
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According to the Economist’s latest article on Turkey, it’s not a question but rather a settled argument.
The article expends some generic language on how the Turkish economy has been influenced negatively by the current global crisis and how the country may be vulnerable to a crisis that several other countries are already facing. So after six years of non-stop growth, the Turkish stock market, its currency as well as the growth rate have finally taken a hit. The article is quick to point out that Turkish economy has done well after the last intervention by the IMF during the crisis of 2001. The article, unsurprisingly, assumes that IMF is responsible for the successful growth registered by Turkey (as opposed giving due credit to the “hot” money flow into emerging markets during this time period causing littler bubbles in their domestic scenes, for instance) and further elaborates that Turkish economy does well in the presence of “external anchors”."
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Turkey to host "Netherlands Promotion Days"
"Turkey to host 'Netherlands Promotion Days'
Nearly 130 representatives of Dutch companies on banking, agriculture, food, infrastructure, automotive, information & communication technology and energy productivity sectors will visit Turkey."
More:World Bulletin [ Turkey to host "Netherlands Promotion Days" ]
Nearly 130 representatives of Dutch companies on banking, agriculture, food, infrastructure, automotive, information & communication technology and energy productivity sectors will visit Turkey."
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Groups say Web site bans hurt Turkey’s image | CyberLaw Blog
"Groups say Web site bans hurt Turkey’s image
Groups say Web site bans hurt Turkey’s image
Several Turkish nongovernmental organizations advocating freedom of speech and expression have stressed in a written statement that frequent Web site bans damage Turkey’s image abroad.
A large number of NGOs, including the Internet Technologies Association (İTD), Turkish Informatics Association (TBD) and Whole Internet Association (TİD), released the joint statement yesterday, emphasizing that Turkey is damaging its prestige and image in the eyes of other countries by frequently blocking access to various Web sites."
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Groups say Web site bans hurt Turkey’s image
Several Turkish nongovernmental organizations advocating freedom of speech and expression have stressed in a written statement that frequent Web site bans damage Turkey’s image abroad.
A large number of NGOs, including the Internet Technologies Association (İTD), Turkish Informatics Association (TBD) and Whole Internet Association (TİD), released the joint statement yesterday, emphasizing that Turkey is damaging its prestige and image in the eyes of other countries by frequently blocking access to various Web sites."
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Park Hyatt opens in Istanbul
"Park Hyatt opens in Istanbul
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hyatt chain of hotels and Doğuş Group opened its second joint venture hotel in Turkey yesterday. Park Hyatt Istanbul-Maçka Palas, at the Nişantaşı district, consists of 90 rooms including 10 suites and 25 spa rooms, ranging from 320 euros to 8,400 euros per night. The hotel will open to guests on Nov. 7."
More:Park Hyatt opens in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Hyatt chain of hotels and Doğuş Group opened its second joint venture hotel in Turkey yesterday. Park Hyatt Istanbul-Maçka Palas, at the Nişantaşı district, consists of 90 rooms including 10 suites and 25 spa rooms, ranging from 320 euros to 8,400 euros per night. The hotel will open to guests on Nov. 7."
More:Park Hyatt opens in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
EU envoys congratulate Turkey for UN seat
"EU envoys congratulate Turkey for UN seat
French Ambassador in Ankara Bernard Emie hosted a luncheon in honor of Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan in Ankara on Tuesday."
More:World Bulletin [ EU envoys congratulate Turkey for UN seat ]
French Ambassador in Ankara Bernard Emie hosted a luncheon in honor of Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan in Ankara on Tuesday."
More:World Bulletin [ EU envoys congratulate Turkey for UN seat ]
Thousands Attend Opening of New Mosque in Germany | Germany | Deutsche Welle | 26.10.2008
"Thousands Attend Opening of New Mosque in Germany
One of Germany's largest mosques with room for 1,200 was inaugurated Sunday in the western city of Duisburg with none of the recriminations that have soured a mosque building plan in nearby Cologne."
More:Thousands Attend Opening of New Mosque in Germany | Germany | Deutsche Welle | 26.10.2008
One of Germany's largest mosques with room for 1,200 was inaugurated Sunday in the western city of Duisburg with none of the recriminations that have soured a mosque building plan in nearby Cologne."
More:Thousands Attend Opening of New Mosque in Germany | Germany | Deutsche Welle | 26.10.2008
Gul warns Turkey loses time on EU bid
"Gul warns Turkey loses time on EU bid
Turkish president Gul asked concerned authorities to give priority to relations with the EU."
More:World Bulletin [ Gul warns Turkey loses time on EU bid ]
Turkish president Gul asked concerned authorities to give priority to relations with the EU."
More:World Bulletin [ Gul warns Turkey loses time on EU bid ]
Towards the EU
"Towards the EU
Monday, October 20, 2008
DERYA SAZAK
Milliyet
Turkey's non permanent membership to the United Nations Security Council became a diplomatic gain while the country is struggling with the global financial crisis and security problems on the northern Iraqi border. Prime Minister Erdoğan interpreted the result as �an opportunity to undertake a global role.� It is true that Turkey, applying for a membership in 2003, lobbied so much and even knocked on the doors of �genocide� leaders of Africa for five years. It did not actualize by saying �There is no friend of the Turk except the Turk!� "
More:Towards the EU - Turkish Daily News Oct 20, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
DERYA SAZAK
Milliyet
Turkey's non permanent membership to the United Nations Security Council became a diplomatic gain while the country is struggling with the global financial crisis and security problems on the northern Iraqi border. Prime Minister Erdoğan interpreted the result as �an opportunity to undertake a global role.� It is true that Turkey, applying for a membership in 2003, lobbied so much and even knocked on the doors of �genocide� leaders of Africa for five years. It did not actualize by saying �There is no friend of the Turk except the Turk!� "
More:Towards the EU - Turkish Daily News Oct 20, 2008
British couples 'choosing baby gender' at clinics abroad - Telegraph
"British couples 'choosing baby gender' at clinics abroad
British couples are choosing the sex of their babies at clinics abroad which offer the procedure illegally, according to an investigation.
Prospective parents are being offered in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and a type of embryo screening called Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) which is outlawed in Britain except for women at high risk of having a baby with a genetic condition linked to gender."
More:British couples 'choosing baby gender' at clinics abroad - Telegraph
British couples are choosing the sex of their babies at clinics abroad which offer the procedure illegally, according to an investigation.
Prospective parents are being offered in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and a type of embryo screening called Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) which is outlawed in Britain except for women at high risk of having a baby with a genetic condition linked to gender."
More:British couples 'choosing baby gender' at clinics abroad - Telegraph
85th year The Turkish Republic
"85th year The Turkish Republic
The 85th anniversary of foundation of Turkish Republic is celebrated all over Turkey, in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and by all Turks across the world."
More:SABAH Newspaper English Edition - National - 85th year The Turkish Republic
Recordati S.p.A. : acquires Yeni Ilac in Turkey - MarketWatch
"Recordati S.p.A. : acquires Yeni Ilac in Turkey
Last update: 4:22 a.m. EDT Oct. 29, 2008
MILAN, ITALY, Oct 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- RECORDATI ACQUIRES YENI ILAC IN TURKEY
Recordati announced the signature of an agreement for the acquisition of Yeni Ilac, a Turkish pharmaceutical company with headquarters near Istanbul. The price to be paid of EUR 48 million will be funded from existing liquidity. The closing of the transaction, expected to take place before the end of 2008, is subject to certain conditions, including clearance by the relevant competition authorities."
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Last update: 4:22 a.m. EDT Oct. 29, 2008
MILAN, ITALY, Oct 29, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- RECORDATI ACQUIRES YENI ILAC IN TURKEY
Recordati announced the signature of an agreement for the acquisition of Yeni Ilac, a Turkish pharmaceutical company with headquarters near Istanbul. The price to be paid of EUR 48 million will be funded from existing liquidity. The closing of the transaction, expected to take place before the end of 2008, is subject to certain conditions, including clearance by the relevant competition authorities."
More:Recordati S.p.A. : acquires Yeni Ilac in Turkey - MarketWatch
Turkish envoy agrees trade could reach $1b
"Turkish envoy agrees trade could reach $1b
On the occasion of Turkey’s National Day today, Viet Nam News spoke to the country’s ambassador to Viet Nam, Ates Oktem."
More:Viet Nam News
On the occasion of Turkey’s National Day today, Viet Nam News spoke to the country’s ambassador to Viet Nam, Ates Oktem."
More:Viet Nam News
World Countries Should Jointly Struggle against KLP Terrors
"World Countries Should Jointly Struggle against KLP Terrors
29.10.08 13:33
Azerbaijan, Baku, 29 October / TrendNews corr. A.Huseynbala / It is necessary to unite the world countries in struggle against the Kurdish Worker Party (KLP) terror organization in Turkey."
More:Trend News : World Countries Should Jointly Struggle against KLP Terrors
29.10.08 13:33
Azerbaijan, Baku, 29 October / TrendNews corr. A.Huseynbala / It is necessary to unite the world countries in struggle against the Kurdish Worker Party (KLP) terror organization in Turkey."
More:Trend News : World Countries Should Jointly Struggle against KLP Terrors
Tajikistan seeks Turkey's support to join WTO
"Tajikistan seeks Turkey's support to join WTO
29 October 2008, 13:44
CA-NEWS (TJ) - Tajikistan seeks support of Turkey to enter into World Trade Organization.
A meeting of co-chairs of Tajik-Turkish Business Council, Sharif Said, the chairman of the Tajik Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mahmoud Era, the General Manager of Turkish Company 'International Exhibition' was held on October 28, reported press center of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan."
More:CA-NEWS : Tajikistan seeks Turkey's support to join WTO
29 October 2008, 13:44
CA-NEWS (TJ) - Tajikistan seeks support of Turkey to enter into World Trade Organization.
A meeting of co-chairs of Tajik-Turkish Business Council, Sharif Said, the chairman of the Tajik Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Mahmoud Era, the General Manager of Turkish Company 'International Exhibition' was held on October 28, reported press center of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tajikistan."
More:CA-NEWS : Tajikistan seeks Turkey's support to join WTO
"Turkey’s head scarf ban prevents advance of Islamist agenda to undermine pluralism" | Human Rights Tribune - www.humanrights-geneva.info
"'Turkey’s head scarf ban prevents advance of Islamist agenda to undermine pluralism'
Farzana Hassan - The [turkish] court recently ruled that amendments to the constitution by the ruling [party] AKP in an effort to permit hijabs in universities would amount to rendering "nonfunctional the basic features of the republic." At the core of this decision is the recognition that the hijab continues to be a tool of oppression for Muslim women, severely undermining their right to express their faith in their own unique and personal way, if they so desire."
More:"Turkey’s head scarf ban prevents advance of Islamist agenda to undermine pluralism" | Human Rights Tribune - www.humanrights-geneva.info
Farzana Hassan - The [turkish] court recently ruled that amendments to the constitution by the ruling [party] AKP in an effort to permit hijabs in universities would amount to rendering "nonfunctional the basic features of the republic." At the core of this decision is the recognition that the hijab continues to be a tool of oppression for Muslim women, severely undermining their right to express their faith in their own unique and personal way, if they so desire."
More:"Turkey’s head scarf ban prevents advance of Islamist agenda to undermine pluralism" | Human Rights Tribune - www.humanrights-geneva.info
Northern economy dependent on Turkey
"Northern economy dependent on Turkey
By Kerin Hope
Published: October 29 2008 02:00 | Last updated: October 29 2008 02:00
More than anywhere else in north Cyprus, the five-star Kaya Artemis Hotel expresses Turkish Cypriot dreams of becoming an upmarket tourist destination."
More:FT.com / Home UK / UK - Northern economy dependent on Turkey
By Kerin Hope
Published: October 29 2008 02:00 | Last updated: October 29 2008 02:00
More than anywhere else in north Cyprus, the five-star Kaya Artemis Hotel expresses Turkish Cypriot dreams of becoming an upmarket tourist destination."
More:FT.com / Home UK / UK - Northern economy dependent on Turkey
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Urban, secular, liberal movement needed
"Urban, secular, liberal movement needed
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
EZGİ BAŞARAN
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet
Turkey needs an urban, secular and liberal political movement that can successfully utilize the inherent potential of society to complete the modernization process while addressing the Kurdish and secularist-anti-secularist clash, according to Dutch historian and Turkey expert Erik Jan Zürcher. "
More:Urban, secular, liberal movement needed - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
EZGİ BAŞARAN
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet
Turkey needs an urban, secular and liberal political movement that can successfully utilize the inherent potential of society to complete the modernization process while addressing the Kurdish and secularist-anti-secularist clash, according to Dutch historian and Turkey expert Erik Jan Zürcher. "
More:Urban, secular, liberal movement needed - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2008
Magazine warns British women on Turkish men
"Magazine warns British women on Turkish men
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ender Türkkan
MARMARİS - Doğan News Agency
A women's magazine based in the United Kingdom has asked its readers who are going to vacation in Turkey to sign a pledge, aimed at warning them of the �dangers of gigolos� in Turkey's tourist spots. "
More:Magazine warns British women on Turkish men - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Ender Türkkan
MARMARİS - Doğan News Agency
A women's magazine based in the United Kingdom has asked its readers who are going to vacation in Turkey to sign a pledge, aimed at warning them of the �dangers of gigolos� in Turkey's tourist spots. "
More:Magazine warns British women on Turkish men - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2008
European Union breaks its silence
"European Union breaks its silence
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The European Union criticizes the Ergenekon investigation in its most important annual document on Turkey. The report highlights the excessive duration of detention periods without indictment and the lack of safeguards for rights of defendants among the problematic aspects. ‘Corruption remains widespread in the country,' Brussels also warns."
More:European Union breaks its silence - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
The European Union criticizes the Ergenekon investigation in its most important annual document on Turkey. The report highlights the excessive duration of detention periods without indictment and the lack of safeguards for rights of defendants among the problematic aspects. ‘Corruption remains widespread in the country,' Brussels also warns."
More:European Union breaks its silence - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2008
Ex-ambassador to Turkey named new Georgia PM
"Ex-ambassador to Turkey named new Georgia PM
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili named a new prime minister on Monday, saying the state needed 'new energy' to tackle fresh challenges after war with Russia in August."
More:World Bulletin [ Ex-ambassador to Turkey named new Georgia PM ]
Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili named a new prime minister on Monday, saying the state needed 'new energy' to tackle fresh challenges after war with Russia in August."
More:World Bulletin [ Ex-ambassador to Turkey named new Georgia PM ]
Republican leap in Turkey's economy
"Republican leap in Turkey's economy
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Despite the several economic crises it has encountered, the Turkish Republic's economy has grown 46.5-fold in the 85 years since its inception."
More:Republican leap in Turkey's economy - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Despite the several economic crises it has encountered, the Turkish Republic's economy has grown 46.5-fold in the 85 years since its inception."
More:Republican leap in Turkey's economy - Turkish Daily News Oct 29, 2008
Poll shows European youth prejudiced against Turks, Romanians
"Poll shows European youth prejudiced against Turks, Romanians
Turks and Romanians face the most prejudice from minors from 11 European countries, a recent report has indicated.
The EYCAdemy, a joint venture of the European Youth Card Association (EYCA) and the European Commission, cited Turkey's political problems with Greece and Armenia and issues related to Gypsies (Roma) living in countries throughout Europe as the primary reasons behind this prejudice."
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Turks and Romanians face the most prejudice from minors from 11 European countries, a recent report has indicated.
The EYCAdemy, a joint venture of the European Youth Card Association (EYCA) and the European Commission, cited Turkey's political problems with Greece and Armenia and issues related to Gypsies (Roma) living in countries throughout Europe as the primary reasons behind this prejudice."
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Two Turkish cities among top 50 emerging spots » Turkey Financial News
"Two Turkish cities among top 50 emerging spots
Posted by meb at October 28th, 2008
Istanbul and Ankara have been listed among the top 50 emerging cities in a recent study by MasterCard Worldwide, making Turkey the only European country other than Russia to be represented with more than one city."
More:Two Turkish cities among top 50 emerging spots » Turkey Financial News
Posted by meb at October 28th, 2008
Istanbul and Ankara have been listed among the top 50 emerging cities in a recent study by MasterCard Worldwide, making Turkey the only European country other than Russia to be represented with more than one city."
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GENERALS IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE ARE HARMING THE AKP - Eurasia Daily Monitor
"GENERALS IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE ARE HARMING THE AKP
By Emrullah Uslu
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
In recent months the visibility of military generals in the public sphere has increased, creating the impression that Turkey has two legislative and two executive bodies, one elected civilian and one military. Former minister Hasan Celal Guzel claims that the civilian Prime Minister Erdogan is, in fact, subservient to the military Prime Minister Basbug (Today’s Zaman, October 27). Three interrelated issues have made the military visible in the public sphere. First, the way the new Chief of Turkish General Staff, General Ilker Basbug performs his job makes him and his staff more visible. Second, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has increased its terror campaign, which has brought the military into the spotlight once again. Third, since the Ergenekon trial began, alleged ties between Ergenekon and the armed forces have also affected the public visibility of the military."
More:GENERALS IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE ARE HARMING THE AKP - Eurasia Daily Monitor
By Emrullah Uslu
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
In recent months the visibility of military generals in the public sphere has increased, creating the impression that Turkey has two legislative and two executive bodies, one elected civilian and one military. Former minister Hasan Celal Guzel claims that the civilian Prime Minister Erdogan is, in fact, subservient to the military Prime Minister Basbug (Today’s Zaman, October 27). Three interrelated issues have made the military visible in the public sphere. First, the way the new Chief of Turkish General Staff, General Ilker Basbug performs his job makes him and his staff more visible. Second, the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has increased its terror campaign, which has brought the military into the spotlight once again. Third, since the Ergenekon trial began, alleged ties between Ergenekon and the armed forces have also affected the public visibility of the military."
More:GENERALS IN THE PUBLIC SPHERE ARE HARMING THE AKP - Eurasia Daily Monitor
Netherlands: Turks/Moroccans go home for fertility treatments | EuropeNews
"Netherlands: Turks/Moroccans go home for fertility treatments
Islam in Europe October 28 2008
Two thirds of Turkish and Moroccan couples who want to have a child, go for counseling and treatment back to their homeland. The couples don't understand the treatment in the Netherlands and don't trust their doctor."
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Islam in Europe October 28 2008
Two thirds of Turkish and Moroccan couples who want to have a child, go for counseling and treatment back to their homeland. The couples don't understand the treatment in the Netherlands and don't trust their doctor."
More:Netherlands: Turks/Moroccans go home for fertility treatments | EuropeNews
Turkey's PM Erdogan receives Jewish Congress president
"Turkey's PM Erdogan receives Jewish Congress president
AA Anatolian Agency October 28, 2008 | The Turkish prime minister received on Tuesday the president of the European Jewish Congress (EJC). Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a meeting with Moshe Kantor, the president of the EJC, at the Prime Ministry Residence in the Turkish capital of Ankara. The meeting was close to the press and lasted about one and a half hours."
More:KeHaber Turkish Media Watch
AA Anatolian Agency October 28, 2008 | The Turkish prime minister received on Tuesday the president of the European Jewish Congress (EJC). Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had a meeting with Moshe Kantor, the president of the EJC, at the Prime Ministry Residence in the Turkish capital of Ankara. The meeting was close to the press and lasted about one and a half hours."
More:KeHaber Turkish Media Watch
Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Juilliard Students from Turkey
"Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Juilliard Students from Turkey
Published by Ozgur Tore
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
american-turkish-society.jpgThe American Turkish Society is proud to announce that the 2008-2009 Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to two Turkish students this fall, Kazim Cokogullu and Burak Ozdemir.
The scholarship, launched by The American Turkish Society last year in memory of the late Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records and long-time chairman of The Society, supports talented musicians of Turkish descent in their studies at The Julliard School in New York City."
More:FTN - Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Juilliard Students from Turkey
Published by Ozgur Tore
Tuesday, 28 October 2008
american-turkish-society.jpgThe American Turkish Society is proud to announce that the 2008-2009 Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to two Turkish students this fall, Kazim Cokogullu and Burak Ozdemir.
The scholarship, launched by The American Turkish Society last year in memory of the late Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records and long-time chairman of The Society, supports talented musicians of Turkish descent in their studies at The Julliard School in New York City."
More:FTN - Ahmet Ertegun Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Juilliard Students from Turkey
Turkey honors its best in tourism
"Turkey honors its best in tourism
Turkey honors its best in tourism
By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador | Oct 28, 2008
İSTANBUL, Turkey – The one and only awards ceremony among tourism professionals in Turkey is the glamorous SKALITE Awards ceremony, which was held Sunday night at İstanbul Hilton Hotel.
Recognized by Turkey’s tourism professionals as 'Oscars of the tourism industry,' the SKALITE Awards, on its 11th anniversary, is the most reputable and the only awards of its kind, honoring world class tourism businesses and people of exceptional quality and value in Turkey."
More:Turkey honors its best in tourism - Turkey Tourism
Turkey honors its best in tourism
By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador | Oct 28, 2008
İSTANBUL, Turkey – The one and only awards ceremony among tourism professionals in Turkey is the glamorous SKALITE Awards ceremony, which was held Sunday night at İstanbul Hilton Hotel.
Recognized by Turkey’s tourism professionals as 'Oscars of the tourism industry,' the SKALITE Awards, on its 11th anniversary, is the most reputable and the only awards of its kind, honoring world class tourism businesses and people of exceptional quality and value in Turkey."
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The Turks Are Coming...
"The Turks Are Coming...
EXCLUSIVE: Turkey has not been a traditional talent source for the A-League – but that could be changing, thanks to Adelaide's stunning Champions League success."
More:The Turks Are Coming... - Australian FourFourTwo - The Ultimate football Website
EXCLUSIVE: Turkey has not been a traditional talent source for the A-League – but that could be changing, thanks to Adelaide's stunning Champions League success."
More:The Turks Are Coming... - Australian FourFourTwo - The Ultimate football Website
Environment: Eco-tourism key to protecting Karpaz
"Environment: Eco-tourism key to protecting Karpaz
By Agnieszka Rakoczy
Published: October 28 2008 13:33 | Last updated: October 28 2008 13:33
On a Saturday afternoon in Buyukkonuk, a small village at the entrance to the remote Karpaz peninsula in north Cyprus, Lois Cemal is teaching three women how to make samsi, a traditional Cypriot almond baklava."
More:FT.com / Reports - Environment: Eco-tourism key to protecting Karpaz
By Agnieszka Rakoczy
Published: October 28 2008 13:33 | Last updated: October 28 2008 13:33
On a Saturday afternoon in Buyukkonuk, a small village at the entrance to the remote Karpaz peninsula in north Cyprus, Lois Cemal is teaching three women how to make samsi, a traditional Cypriot almond baklava."
More:FT.com / Reports - Environment: Eco-tourism key to protecting Karpaz
Showcase rouses a divided city
"Culture: Showcase rouses a divided city
By Tabitha Morgan
Published: October 28 2008 13:33 | Last updated: October 28 2008 13:33
When Cyprus holds the European Union presidency for the first time in 2012, the capital Nicosia will have a central square that ranks with grand public spaces in any of the EU’s 26 other member states."
More:FT.com / Reports - Culture: Showcase rouses a divided city
By Tabitha Morgan
Published: October 28 2008 13:33 | Last updated: October 28 2008 13:33
When Cyprus holds the European Union presidency for the first time in 2012, the capital Nicosia will have a central square that ranks with grand public spaces in any of the EU’s 26 other member states."
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Turkey lifts ban on world's largest blog hosting service : Internet Technology
"Turkey lifts ban on world's largest blog hosting service
Ankara - Turkish internet users regained access to millions of blogs Tuesday after a court ordered a temporary reversal of a ban on a blog hosting website imposed Friday. The move reopens access to Blogger, a blog hosting service owned by Google. The service was banned by court order out of Diyarbakir after a Turkish station complained that some 60 blogs were illegally showing videos of Turkish football matches. Attempts to visit the site diverted users to a notice in English and Turkish explaining that access had been suspended."
More:Turkey lifts ban on world's largest blog hosting service : Internet Technology
Ankara - Turkish internet users regained access to millions of blogs Tuesday after a court ordered a temporary reversal of a ban on a blog hosting website imposed Friday. The move reopens access to Blogger, a blog hosting service owned by Google. The service was banned by court order out of Diyarbakir after a Turkish station complained that some 60 blogs were illegally showing videos of Turkish football matches. Attempts to visit the site diverted users to a notice in English and Turkish explaining that access had been suspended."
More:Turkey lifts ban on world's largest blog hosting service : Internet Technology
Ataturk should be taught at U.S. schools- senator
"Ataturk should be taught at U.S. schools- senator
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey, should be taught to American children at schools, the Anatolian Agency quoted a U.S. senator as saying."
More:Ataturk should be taught at U.S. schools- senator
Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey, should be taught to American children at schools, the Anatolian Agency quoted a U.S. senator as saying."
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Turkey ranks the third in Blue Flag Project
"Turkey ranks the third in Blue Flag Project
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Turkey ranks third after Spain and Greece in the number of blue flags in marinas and beaches, according to participants at a meeting of the Blue Flag project."
More:Turkey ranks the third in Blue Flag Project - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Turkey ranks third after Spain and Greece in the number of blue flags in marinas and beaches, according to participants at a meeting of the Blue Flag project."
More:Turkey ranks the third in Blue Flag Project - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Luxury fair targets Turkish millionaires
"Luxury fair targets Turkish millionaires
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NİLGÜN KARATAŞ
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet
The global financial crisis, which has affected the entire world, does not seem to have had much effect on the globe's �super wealthy�, as they are getting ready to meet in Istanbul to indulge in a shopping spree. "
More:Luxury fair targets Turkish millionaires - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
NİLGÜN KARATAŞ
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet
The global financial crisis, which has affected the entire world, does not seem to have had much effect on the globe's �super wealthy�, as they are getting ready to meet in Istanbul to indulge in a shopping spree. "
More:Luxury fair targets Turkish millionaires - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Turkish officials to meet advisors of U.S. presidential candidates
"Turkish officials to meet advisors of U.S. presidential candidates
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan sent two foreign policy officials to meet the advisors of both U.S. presidential candidates Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain in the United States, Hurriyet daily reported on Tuesday."
More:Turkish officials to meet advisors of U.S. presidential candidates
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan sent two foreign policy officials to meet the advisors of both U.S. presidential candidates Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain in the United States, Hurriyet daily reported on Tuesday."
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Project launched to save Milas carpet
"Project launched to save Milas carpet
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
MİLAS- Doğan News Agency
A school in Muğla's Milas district is working to save the traditional handmade Milas carpets.
In order to protect the Milas tradition of carpet weaving, Milas Anatolian Vocational High School has established a council to come together with craftspeople to define the features of the Milas carpet. Later, conferences will be held, with appointed teachers. "
More:Project launched to save Milas carpet - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
MİLAS- Doğan News Agency
A school in Muğla's Milas district is working to save the traditional handmade Milas carpets.
In order to protect the Milas tradition of carpet weaving, Milas Anatolian Vocational High School has established a council to come together with craftspeople to define the features of the Milas carpet. Later, conferences will be held, with appointed teachers. "
More:Project launched to save Milas carpet - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Rising Islamophobia, changing perceptions
"Rising Islamophobia, changing perceptions
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
FULYA ÖZERKAN
BERLIN - Turkish Daily News
When discussing the problems of immigrants in Germany, the Turks are often first to come to mind.
“Turkish immigrants are always left to pay the price. This is not a constructive approach,” said Safter Çınar, spokesman for the Turkish Federation in Berlin. "
More:Rising Islamophobia, changing perceptions - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
FULYA ÖZERKAN
BERLIN - Turkish Daily News
When discussing the problems of immigrants in Germany, the Turks are often first to come to mind.
“Turkish immigrants are always left to pay the price. This is not a constructive approach,” said Safter Çınar, spokesman for the Turkish Federation in Berlin. "
More:Rising Islamophobia, changing perceptions - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Turkish-German exchange gives students new view of Turkey - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
"Turkish-German exchange gives students new view of Turkey
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
After spending the last week in Istanbul with Turkish exchange partners and their families, German students on a Turkish-German exchange program said they have a new perception of Turkey and Turkish people. Prior to the start of the program, the participating German students said they modeled their conceptions of Turkish people on Turks living in Germany, who they describe as �unfriendly people that often dressed like gangsters.�"
More:Turkish-German exchange gives students new view of Turkey - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
After spending the last week in Istanbul with Turkish exchange partners and their families, German students on a Turkish-German exchange program said they have a new perception of Turkey and Turkish people. Prior to the start of the program, the participating German students said they modeled their conceptions of Turkish people on Turks living in Germany, who they describe as �unfriendly people that often dressed like gangsters.�"
More:Turkish-German exchange gives students new view of Turkey - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Turkey to discuss financıal turmoil - Industry Press Releases
"World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Turkey to discuss financıal turmoil
The first World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia will be held from 30 October to 1 November in Istanbul, Turkey - a place which symbolizes the merging of continents and civilizations and remains the epitome of economic optimism."
More:World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia in Turkey to discuss financıal turmoil - Industry Press Releases
The first World Economic Forum on Europe and Central Asia will be held from 30 October to 1 November in Istanbul, Turkey - a place which symbolizes the merging of continents and civilizations and remains the epitome of economic optimism."
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Pipeline delay could hurt Turkey
"Pipeline delay could hurt Turkey
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Turkey could face a serious gas shortage at the beginning of next year if the planned pipeline to carry Iranian natural gas to Turkey is not completed on time, the state's Petroleum Pipeline Corporation, or BOTAŞ warned the government."
More:Pipeline delay could hurt Turkey - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Turkey could face a serious gas shortage at the beginning of next year if the planned pipeline to carry Iranian natural gas to Turkey is not completed on time, the state's Petroleum Pipeline Corporation, or BOTAŞ warned the government."
More:Pipeline delay could hurt Turkey - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Hundreds pages long indictment will be read - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
"Hundreds pages long indictment will be read
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Despite contradictory demands from suspects, prosecutors began reading the complete 2,455- page indictment in the Ergenekon case yesterday, even as lawyers of some defendants objected on behalf of their clients."
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Despite contradictory demands from suspects, prosecutors began reading the complete 2,455- page indictment in the Ergenekon case yesterday, even as lawyers of some defendants objected on behalf of their clients."
More:Hundreds pages long indictment will be read - Turkish Daily News Oct 28, 2008
Turkish pres expresses concern on rector appointments
"Turkish pres expresses concern on rector appointments
Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Monday he is ready to turn over his authority on rector appointments, as it creates deep problems in universities.
Turkish pres expresses concern on rector appointments
The appointment of university rectors leads to serious problems in universities and should not be the responsibility of Turkey's president, Gul told at a meeting held by the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) to discuss issues in higher education."
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Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Monday he is ready to turn over his authority on rector appointments, as it creates deep problems in universities.
Turkish pres expresses concern on rector appointments
The appointment of university rectors leads to serious problems in universities and should not be the responsibility of Turkey's president, Gul told at a meeting held by the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) to discuss issues in higher education."
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Ukraine, Turkey to Sign Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Diplomas of Higher Education, Scientific Degrees
"Ukraine, Turkey to Sign Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Diplomas of Higher Education, Scientific Degrees
28.10.08 10:42
Ukraine, Kiev, 27 October /Trend News corr. Z.Novosvitski/ Ukraine and Turkey plan to sign an agreement on mutual recognition of diplomas of higher education and scientific degrees, UNIAN quoted Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko as saying at a joint news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul in Ankara."
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28.10.08 10:42
Ukraine, Kiev, 27 October /Trend News corr. Z.Novosvitski/ Ukraine and Turkey plan to sign an agreement on mutual recognition of diplomas of higher education and scientific degrees, UNIAN quoted Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko as saying at a joint news conference with Turkish President Abdullah Gul in Ankara."
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Turkey, Afganistan cooperating over two kidnapped Turkish citizens
"Turkey, Afganistan cooperating over two kidnapped Turkish citizens
Turkish FM Babacan said that Turkey would continue to exert efforts to boost relations with Afghanistan."
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Turkish FM Babacan said that Turkey would continue to exert efforts to boost relations with Afghanistan."
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Istanbul Ramps up Marinas
"Istanbul Ramps up Marinas
Turkey is joining the race to create infrastructure for the world’s burgeoning boating community, laying plans for 10 marinas within the next two years.
ISPARK, one of the companies owned by the Istanbul city municipality, is planning the construction of 10 floating docks at sea, five on the city's Asian side and five on the European side. When they're finished, the marinas will have a total capacity of 5,500 vessels."
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Turkey is joining the race to create infrastructure for the world’s burgeoning boating community, laying plans for 10 marinas within the next two years.
ISPARK, one of the companies owned by the Istanbul city municipality, is planning the construction of 10 floating docks at sea, five on the city's Asian side and five on the European side. When they're finished, the marinas will have a total capacity of 5,500 vessels."
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Turkish army launches air operation against PKK bases in northern Iraq
"Turkish army launches air operation against PKK bases in northern Iraq
Turkish warplanes bombed Tuesday terror organization PKK positions in northern Iraq with the backing of artillery fire from Turkey, the army said in a statement posted on its website."
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Turkish warplanes bombed Tuesday terror organization PKK positions in northern Iraq with the backing of artillery fire from Turkey, the army said in a statement posted on its website."
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Turkish PM says IMF spending curbs not welcome
"Turkish PM says IMF spending curbs not welcome
ANKARA, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Turkey would not welcome excessive constraints by the International Monetary Fund on budget spending, tax rates and economic growth and public investments, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday."
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ANKARA, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Turkey would not welcome excessive constraints by the International Monetary Fund on budget spending, tax rates and economic growth and public investments, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday."
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Hilton plans over 40 hotels in Turkey in five years
"Hilton plans over 40 hotels in Turkey in five years
Hilton Hotels plans to increase the number of its hotels in Turkey by more than 40 over the next five years, a Hilton executive said on Tuesday."
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Hilton Hotels plans to increase the number of its hotels in Turkey by more than 40 over the next five years, a Hilton executive said on Tuesday."
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Turkish lira gains more than 4 percent vs dollar as demand eases
"Turkish lira gains more than 4 percent vs dollar as demand eases
Turkish lira currency rose against the U.S dollar and traded at 1.57 levels on Tuesday as Asian markets recovered and demand for the U.S. currency eased in Turkey."
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Turkish lira currency rose against the U.S dollar and traded at 1.57 levels on Tuesday as Asian markets recovered and demand for the U.S. currency eased in Turkey."
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Turkey to face gas shortage if Iranian pipeline delayed
"Turkey to face gas shortage if Iranian pipeline delayed
BOTAS, the state-run Petroleum Pipeline Corporation, has warned that the country could face a serious gas shortage at the beginning of 2009 if the pipeline carrying Iranian natural gas to Turkey is not completed on time, Referans daily reported on Monday."
More:Turkey to face gas shortage if Iranian pipeline delayed
BOTAS, the state-run Petroleum Pipeline Corporation, has warned that the country could face a serious gas shortage at the beginning of 2009 if the pipeline carrying Iranian natural gas to Turkey is not completed on time, Referans daily reported on Monday."
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Turkish League Preview
"Turkish League Preview
by: Jonathan Givony - President
October 27, 2008
The Turkish Basketball League (TBL) has gradually been getting stronger and stronger over the past few years, to the point that it may soon enough be able to lay claim to the distinction of being the third best domestic league in Europe, after Spain and Russia."
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by: Jonathan Givony - President
October 27, 2008
The Turkish Basketball League (TBL) has gradually been getting stronger and stronger over the past few years, to the point that it may soon enough be able to lay claim to the distinction of being the third best domestic league in Europe, after Spain and Russia."
More:DraftExpress: Turkish League Preview
New exhibition explores Young Turks’ Paris at turn of 20th century
"New exhibition explores Young Turks’ Paris at turn of 20th century
Unlike many other cultural events organized for the 100th anniversary of the 1908 Revolution in the Ottoman Empire during which the Young Turks restored Parliament after it was suspended by the sultan, the Osmanlı Bank Museum is currently hosting an exhibition not about the event itself, but about the atmosphere in Paris, where the intellectuals behind it lived and studied prior to staging the revolution."
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Unlike many other cultural events organized for the 100th anniversary of the 1908 Revolution in the Ottoman Empire during which the Young Turks restored Parliament after it was suspended by the sultan, the Osmanlı Bank Museum is currently hosting an exhibition not about the event itself, but about the atmosphere in Paris, where the intellectuals behind it lived and studied prior to staging the revolution."
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Common Values and Common Interests? The Bush Legacy in US-Turkish Relations
"Common Values and Common Interests? The Bush Legacy in US-Turkish Relations
Mark R. Parris
Insight Turkey, Vol. 10, No. 3, 2008, pp. 5-14
American and Turkish leaders typically describe ties between the U.S. and Turkey as based on “common values and interests.” Yet given that the Bush administration’s relationship with Turkey has been marked by dysfunction and crisis, is that still true? A tendency to see Turkey as a function of Washington’s big idea of the moment, insensitivity to a broadening perception in Turkey of U.S. disregard for Turkish interests, inaction in the face of PKK terror, weak leadership on energy security, and schizophrenia toward Turkey’s internal politics have left U.S.–Turkish relations worse than when George W. Bush came to office. If U.S. and Turkish interests remain largely convergent at the strategic level, a more independent Turkish diplomacy will likely be part of the Bush legacy. As for “common values,” there is reason to hope that the real damage done to mutual perceptions is reversible."
More:October – December 2008 (Volume 10, Number 4)
Mark R. Parris
Insight Turkey, Vol. 10, No. 3, 2008, pp. 5-14
American and Turkish leaders typically describe ties between the U.S. and Turkey as based on “common values and interests.” Yet given that the Bush administration’s relationship with Turkey has been marked by dysfunction and crisis, is that still true? A tendency to see Turkey as a function of Washington’s big idea of the moment, insensitivity to a broadening perception in Turkey of U.S. disregard for Turkish interests, inaction in the face of PKK terror, weak leadership on energy security, and schizophrenia toward Turkey’s internal politics have left U.S.–Turkish relations worse than when George W. Bush came to office. If U.S. and Turkish interests remain largely convergent at the strategic level, a more independent Turkish diplomacy will likely be part of the Bush legacy. As for “common values,” there is reason to hope that the real damage done to mutual perceptions is reversible."
More:October – December 2008 (Volume 10, Number 4)
Turkey's Underground City, a video from TravelChannelTV. travel, channel, bizarre, worlds, ruins
"Andrew Zimmern tours one of Turkey's ancient underground cities in this clip from Bizarre Worlds. Premieres October 28th at 9pm ET only on Travel Channel! http://www.travelchannel.com/TV_Shows/Bizarre_Worlds"
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THE COST OF LIFE IN ISTANBUL
"THE COST OF LIFE IN ISTANBUL
By Ozi on Monday, October 27 2008, 20:24
Autumn in İstanbul….. In those days the weather is too much changeable in İstanbul but generally is hot..
After a difficult and long lectures in school I am Taksim. ‘Taksim’ is mean water-distribution center, which was used by Sultan Mahmut I in 1732.Its in area which is most beautiful, most crowded place where different kind of people in it."
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By Ozi on Monday, October 27 2008, 20:24
Autumn in İstanbul….. In those days the weather is too much changeable in İstanbul but generally is hot..
After a difficult and long lectures in school I am Taksim. ‘Taksim’ is mean water-distribution center, which was used by Sultan Mahmut I in 1732.Its in area which is most beautiful, most crowded place where different kind of people in it."
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Turkish Red Crescent is ready to send emergency relief to Yemen's flood victims
"Turkish Red Crescent is ready to send emergency relief to Yemen's flood victims
With a view to supporting Yemen Red Crescent to access affectees caused by the flood as well as to providing to help for victims of flood, Turkish Red Crescent has started necessary action to dispatch relief items and relief team to Yemen."
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With a view to supporting Yemen Red Crescent to access affectees caused by the flood as well as to providing to help for victims of flood, Turkish Red Crescent has started necessary action to dispatch relief items and relief team to Yemen."
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International Transport Workers' Federation: News online
"Unions push for rights in Turkish dispute
27 October 2008
Turkish and international unions joined together on October 20 in Istanbul in a strong show of support for the struggle for trade union rights at subcontracted transport companies providing services for Unilever Turkey."
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27 October 2008
Turkish and international unions joined together on October 20 in Istanbul in a strong show of support for the struggle for trade union rights at subcontracted transport companies providing services for Unilever Turkey."
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Yushchenko addressed Tymoshenko from Ankara : Ukraine News by UNIAN
"Yushchenko addressed Tymoshenko from Ankara
President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko calls on Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko to help solve the political crisis in Ukraine, and, in particular, calls on her political force to not block the parliament’s rostrum."
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President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko calls on Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko to help solve the political crisis in Ukraine, and, in particular, calls on her political force to not block the parliament’s rostrum."
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Tighter security for Turkish institutions in Bulgaria
"Tighter security for Turkish institutions in Bulgaria
Author: Olga Yoncheva
Tighter security around the Turkish embassy, diplomatic buildings and Turkish banks and companies in Bulgaria undertakes the Ministry of foreign affairs."
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Author: Olga Yoncheva
Tighter security around the Turkish embassy, diplomatic buildings and Turkish banks and companies in Bulgaria undertakes the Ministry of foreign affairs."
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Lest we forget, the Turks paid dearly for Gallipoli too | The Daily Telegraph
"Lest we forget, the Turks paid dearly for Gallipoli too
Article from: The Daily Telegraph
By Warren Brown
October 28, 2008 12:00am
IF you've never been to Gallipoli, you might be a bit unnerved to learn that it looks and feels something like Sydney's Royal National Park."
More:Lest we forget, the Turks paid dearly for Gallipoli too | The Daily Telegraph
Article from: The Daily Telegraph
By Warren Brown
October 28, 2008 12:00am
IF you've never been to Gallipoli, you might be a bit unnerved to learn that it looks and feels something like Sydney's Royal National Park."
More:Lest we forget, the Turks paid dearly for Gallipoli too | The Daily Telegraph
Turks to limit crowd at Gallipoli centenary - World - smh.com.au
"Turks to limit crowd at Gallipoli centenary
THE Turkish ambassador has revealed visitor numbers will be restricted for the centenary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli. And he described as 'offensive' and 'ridiculous' claims that Turkey was not respecting the remains of fallen soldiers in allowing bones to be damaged by roadworks."
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THE Turkish ambassador has revealed visitor numbers will be restricted for the centenary of the Anzac landing at Gallipoli. And he described as 'offensive' and 'ridiculous' claims that Turkey was not respecting the remains of fallen soldiers in allowing bones to be damaged by roadworks."
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Hope on Cyprus reunification prospects remains guarded (SETimes.com)
"Hope on Cyprus reunification prospects remains guarded
27/10/2008
Peace talks have resumed in the most intensive push toward settlement since the failure of the Annan Plan in 2004.
(International Relations and Security Network, AP, Turkish Daily News, CIA Factbook -- 08/10/22, New York Times)
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Long before its division, Cyprus was a volatile place. Co-existence among ethnic Greeks and Turks had always been shaky, and when the island gained independence from Britain in 1960, intercommunal violence broke out."
More:Hope on Cyprus reunification prospects remains guarded (SETimes.com)
27/10/2008
Peace talks have resumed in the most intensive push toward settlement since the failure of the Annan Plan in 2004.
(International Relations and Security Network, AP, Turkish Daily News, CIA Factbook -- 08/10/22, New York Times)
photo
Long before its division, Cyprus was a volatile place. Co-existence among ethnic Greeks and Turks had always been shaky, and when the island gained independence from Britain in 1960, intercommunal violence broke out."
More:Hope on Cyprus reunification prospects remains guarded (SETimes.com)
Five men remanded in custody over Turkish Embassy firebombing
"Five men remanded in custody over Turkish Embassy firebombing
Five men in their 20s have been remanded in custody on suspicion of involvement in last Tuesday’s firebombing of the Turkish Embassy. The remand order was handed down by Helsinki District Court.
The five are suspected of perpetrating an act of destruction, punishable by between four months and four years imprisonment."
More:Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition - Home
Five men in their 20s have been remanded in custody on suspicion of involvement in last Tuesday’s firebombing of the Turkish Embassy. The remand order was handed down by Helsinki District Court.
The five are suspected of perpetrating an act of destruction, punishable by between four months and four years imprisonment."
More:Helsingin Sanomat - International Edition - Home
Turkey does not need IMF, but deal may be good-CB
"Turkey does not need IMF, but deal may be good-CB
ISTANBUL, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Turkish Central Bank Governor Durmus Yilmaz said on Monday that Turkey did not need help from the IMF, but he hinted that an arrangement with the Fund would be beneficial, according to state-run Anatolian news agency. "
More:UPDATE 1-Turkey does not need IMF, but deal may be good-CB - Forbes.com
ISTANBUL, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Turkish Central Bank Governor Durmus Yilmaz said on Monday that Turkey did not need help from the IMF, but he hinted that an arrangement with the Fund would be beneficial, according to state-run Anatolian news agency. "
More:UPDATE 1-Turkey does not need IMF, but deal may be good-CB - Forbes.com
Erdogan Won't `Darken' Turkey's Future With IMF Budget Curbs
"Erdogan Won't `Darken' Turkey's Future With IMF Budget Curbs
By Steve Bryant
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Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would refuse any International Monetary Fund loan agreement that imposes limits on budgetary spending.
``If you're prepared to reach an agreement based on flexibility on our budget and on our growth at this point then we'll sit down and sign,'' Erdogan said in Ankara yesterday in comments carried by the state-run Anatolia news agency. ``But if you're saying, here's our opportunity to squeeze their throat, then I'm sorry, we're not going to allow that at any price.''"
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By Steve Bryant
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Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would refuse any International Monetary Fund loan agreement that imposes limits on budgetary spending.
``If you're prepared to reach an agreement based on flexibility on our budget and on our growth at this point then we'll sit down and sign,'' Erdogan said in Ankara yesterday in comments carried by the state-run Anatolia news agency. ``But if you're saying, here's our opportunity to squeeze their throat, then I'm sorry, we're not going to allow that at any price.''"
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Human rights luxury for mentally disabled in Turkey: survey
"Human rights luxury for mentally disabled in Turkey: survey
Monday, October 27, 2008
A new survey points to the urgent need for a civilian and independent monitoring mechanism and a law in Turkey governing mental health"
More:Human rights luxury for mentally disabled in Turkey: survey - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
A new survey points to the urgent need for a civilian and independent monitoring mechanism and a law in Turkey governing mental health"
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Late diagnosis, late treatment
"Late diagnosis, late treatment
Monday, October 27, 2008
FULYA ÖZERKAN
BERLIN, COLOGNE – Turkish Daily News
Placing the immigrants' integration into the German society at the very heart of its state policy after many years of denial and neglect, Germany is finally dedicating time, money and energy for progress on this still unresolved matter.
From the Turkish perspective, any deviation from the old pattern, the so-called denial policy, and diagnosis of the “disease” by the coalition government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, a Christian Democrat, represent a significant turning point. The parallel societies built up from differing social, cultural and religious traditions in a multicultural setting could no longer be ignored by the Germans. "
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Monday, October 27, 2008
FULYA ÖZERKAN
BERLIN, COLOGNE – Turkish Daily News
Placing the immigrants' integration into the German society at the very heart of its state policy after many years of denial and neglect, Germany is finally dedicating time, money and energy for progress on this still unresolved matter.
From the Turkish perspective, any deviation from the old pattern, the so-called denial policy, and diagnosis of the “disease” by the coalition government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel, a Christian Democrat, represent a significant turning point. The parallel societies built up from differing social, cultural and religious traditions in a multicultural setting could no longer be ignored by the Germans. "
More:Late diagnosis, late treatment - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2008
Turkisfund targets Dutch, Irish clients
"Turkisfund targets Dutch, Irish clients
Monday, October 27, 2008
Reeta Paakkinen
ISTANBUL – Turkish Daily News
Turkisfund, a Luxemburg-based investment company managed by İş Asset Management, is focusing on the Netherlands and Ireland as potential new markets for its three Turkish investment funds. "
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Reeta Paakkinen
ISTANBUL – Turkish Daily News
Turkisfund, a Luxemburg-based investment company managed by İş Asset Management, is focusing on the Netherlands and Ireland as potential new markets for its three Turkish investment funds. "
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Turkey offers guidance in global anti-narcotics fight
"Turkey offers guidance in global anti-narcotics fight
Monday, October 27, 2008
Turkey has contributed to the global struggle against drug trafficking by training nearly 2,000 law enforcement officials from around the world."
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Monday, October 27, 2008
Turkey has contributed to the global struggle against drug trafficking by training nearly 2,000 law enforcement officials from around the world."
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Five-star dog hotel opens doors
"Five-star dog hotel opens doors
Monday, October 27, 2008
Inspired by a holiday camp for dogs in France, animal lover Bahadır Karabulut has created a five-star hotel for dogs in İzmir.
Bobyland Dog Hotel, founded by Karabulut, 26, and located in İzmir's Güzelbahçe district, is attracting attention from those traveling from Çeşme to İzmir. "
More:Five-star dog hotel opens doors - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Inspired by a holiday camp for dogs in France, animal lover Bahadır Karabulut has created a five-star hotel for dogs in İzmir.
Bobyland Dog Hotel, founded by Karabulut, 26, and located in İzmir's Güzelbahçe district, is attracting attention from those traveling from Çeşme to İzmir. "
More:Five-star dog hotel opens doors - Turkish Daily News Oct 27, 2008
Gov't aims to lessen energy dependence
"Gov't aims to lessen energy dependence
Monday, October 27, 2008
The Turkish government has started to focus on renewable energy, in an effort to decrease energy imports, which account for a large part of the current account deficit."
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Monday, October 27, 2008
The Turkish government has started to focus on renewable energy, in an effort to decrease energy imports, which account for a large part of the current account deficit."
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Turks say US pressure won't stop attack
"Turks say US pressure won't stop attack
ISTANBUL, Oct 26 (Agencies): Turkey warned Thursday that U.S. objections will not stop its troops from crossing into Iraq to pursue Kurdish separatists, while a steady stream of U.S.-made Turkish fighter jets roared across the skies along the borderHigh-level Iraqi officials arrived in Turkey as part of frantic efforts to persuade thegovernment not to order an attack on Kurdish guerrilla bases in northern Iraq, and the U.S. ambassador to Iraq sent American diplomats to join the delegation."
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ISTANBUL, Oct 26 (Agencies): Turkey warned Thursday that U.S. objections will not stop its troops from crossing into Iraq to pursue Kurdish separatists, while a steady stream of U.S.-made Turkish fighter jets roared across the skies along the borderHigh-level Iraqi officials arrived in Turkey as part of frantic efforts to persuade thegovernment not to order an attack on Kurdish guerrilla bases in northern Iraq, and the U.S. ambassador to Iraq sent American diplomats to join the delegation."
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Turkish court to read Ergenekon indictment, process to lengthen
"Turkish court to read Ergenekon indictment, process to lengthen
The panel of judges decided Monday to read the 2,455-page indictment in the third day of hearings in Turkey's controversial Ergenekon case. Reading the indictment in the trial is expected to take up to a month."
More:Turkish court to read Ergenekon indictment, process to lengthen
The panel of judges decided Monday to read the 2,455-page indictment in the third day of hearings in Turkey's controversial Ergenekon case. Reading the indictment in the trial is expected to take up to a month."
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Metyx Composites' Light-RTM training in Istanbul
"Metyx Composites' Light-RTM training in Istanbul
Event attendees engaging in friendly competition to complete their own molds. © Metyx Composites
Metyx Composites®, the Turkish high performance reinforcement manufacturer and distributor of composites related products, organized and hosted a three and a half day RTM and L-RTM training in Istanbul, September 9-12, 2008. The comprehensive event with practical training attracted a total of 36 attendees from Turkey, the Middle East, and Europe."
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Event attendees engaging in friendly competition to complete their own molds. © Metyx Composites
Metyx Composites®, the Turkish high performance reinforcement manufacturer and distributor of composites related products, organized and hosted a three and a half day RTM and L-RTM training in Istanbul, September 9-12, 2008. The comprehensive event with practical training attracted a total of 36 attendees from Turkey, the Middle East, and Europe."
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Women from Turkey, Syria organize conference in Damascus
"Women from Turkey, Syria organize conference in Damascus
The conference on 'Reshaping Women's Role in Society', organized with joint initiatives of Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan's wife Emine Erdogan and Syria's first lady Esma Asad."
More:World Bulletin [ Women from Turkey, Syria organize conference in Damascus ]
The conference on 'Reshaping Women's Role in Society', organized with joint initiatives of Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan's wife Emine Erdogan and Syria's first lady Esma Asad."
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Uzun elected chairman of Turkey's Motherland Party
"Uzun elected chairman of Turkey's Motherland Party
Salih Uzun was elected chairman of Turkey's Motherland Party (ANAP) in an extraordinary party congress held on Saturday."
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Salih Uzun was elected chairman of Turkey's Motherland Party (ANAP) in an extraordinary party congress held on Saturday."
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Turkish swimmer breaks world diving record
"Turkish swimmer breaks world diving record
Turkish national swimmer, Cenk Devrim Ulusoy, broke a world diving record on Sunday.
Turkish swimmer breaks world diving record
Ulusoy swam to a depth of 83 meters to break a new world free diving record off the coast of Kemer town in the Mediterranean province of Antalya."
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Turkish national swimmer, Cenk Devrim Ulusoy, broke a world diving record on Sunday.
Turkish swimmer breaks world diving record
Ulusoy swam to a depth of 83 meters to break a new world free diving record off the coast of Kemer town in the Mediterranean province of Antalya."
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Fatih Cekirge: Pro-Kurdish leader, Turk- I didn't even use “genocide” for Armenia’s claims
"Fatih Cekirge: Pro-Kurdish leader, Turk- I didn't even use “genocide” for Armenia’s claims
The course of the situation changed after the BBC and CNN reported a statement from Ahmet Turk's, the leader of pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party, saying 'Genocide was launched against Kurds,' in a subtitled news report. The claim grew and became a global issue. I called Turk following these developments."
More:Fatih Cekirge: Pro-Kurdish leader, Turk- I didn't even use “genocide” for Armenia’s claims
The course of the situation changed after the BBC and CNN reported a statement from Ahmet Turk's, the leader of pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party, saying 'Genocide was launched against Kurds,' in a subtitled news report. The claim grew and became a global issue. I called Turk following these developments."
More:Fatih Cekirge: Pro-Kurdish leader, Turk- I didn't even use “genocide” for Armenia’s claims
Turkish General Staff to brief Council of Ministers on terror fight
"Turkish General Staff to brief Council of Ministers on terror fight
The Turkish General Staff will brief members of the Council of Ministers on the military's ongoing fight against terrorism Monday."
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The Turkish General Staff will brief members of the Council of Ministers on the military's ongoing fight against terrorism Monday."
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Turkish Airline reduces fares to Europe, Asia, Far East
"Turkish Airline reduces fares to Europe, Asia, Far East
• Monday, Oct 27, 2008
Air travellers from Nigeria to Europe, Asia and the Far East will begin from November 1, 2008 to pay N47,880 ($399) as against N83,880 ($699) if they fly through Turkish Airlines.
The reduction in the flight fare is part of the promotion introduced by the Turkish airlines.
The airlines has also moved its Saturday flight to Sunday from Nigeria to Asia and Europe but still operates its thrice a week schedule."
More:The Tide Online
• Monday, Oct 27, 2008
Air travellers from Nigeria to Europe, Asia and the Far East will begin from November 1, 2008 to pay N47,880 ($399) as against N83,880 ($699) if they fly through Turkish Airlines.
The reduction in the flight fare is part of the promotion introduced by the Turkish airlines.
The airlines has also moved its Saturday flight to Sunday from Nigeria to Asia and Europe but still operates its thrice a week schedule."
More:The Tide Online
Review of The Museum of Innocence ( Masumiyet Müzesi )
"Review of The Museum of Innocence ( Masumiyet Müzesi )
Orhan Pamuk’s Masumiyet Muzesi
I was on business trip to Istanbul Turkey again between July and August.
29th of August 2008 Orhan Pamuk’s latest novel (Masumiyet Muzesi) was published in Turkey, so I wanted to buy before I flew back to USA. I was working in many locations; it was hard to find a bookstore that sells even Nobel Prize winner book. I could not find it in many local bookstores. Actually to my surprise, they had not even heard the book’s name. I stayed at my brother’s flat before leaving the country. He bought the book for me. There it was, I was eager to read it on the road. I put The Museum of Innocence into my carry-on and caught Istanbul- Amsterdam - Portland flight at 5 am in the morning."
More:Nur » Blog Archive » Review of The Museum of Innocence ( Masumiyet Müzesi )
Orhan Pamuk’s Masumiyet Muzesi
I was on business trip to Istanbul Turkey again between July and August.
29th of August 2008 Orhan Pamuk’s latest novel (Masumiyet Muzesi) was published in Turkey, so I wanted to buy before I flew back to USA. I was working in many locations; it was hard to find a bookstore that sells even Nobel Prize winner book. I could not find it in many local bookstores. Actually to my surprise, they had not even heard the book’s name. I stayed at my brother’s flat before leaving the country. He bought the book for me. There it was, I was eager to read it on the road. I put The Museum of Innocence into my carry-on and caught Istanbul- Amsterdam - Portland flight at 5 am in the morning."
More:Nur » Blog Archive » Review of The Museum of Innocence ( Masumiyet Müzesi )
Discussing Turkey previously blocked access to wordpress.com and richarddawkins.com at behest of Islamic creationist in U.S. Politics and the World
"Turkey previously blocked access to wordpress.com and richarddawkins.com at behest of Islamic creationist
Bird Eye Pro User says:
At the risk of tossing raw red meat to B & C and Davidb1 I would like to try to have a serious civil conversation about this depressing circumstance. IMO the best solution is to encourage moderate Muslims to challenge these sorts of irrational practices. IMO you attract more people with honey than vinegar YMMV of course:"
More:Flickr: Discussing Turkey previously blocked access to wordpress.com and richarddawkins.com at behest of Islamic creationist in U.S. Politics and the World
Bird Eye Pro User says:
At the risk of tossing raw red meat to B & C and Davidb1 I would like to try to have a serious civil conversation about this depressing circumstance. IMO the best solution is to encourage moderate Muslims to challenge these sorts of irrational practices. IMO you attract more people with honey than vinegar YMMV of course:"
More:Flickr: Discussing Turkey previously blocked access to wordpress.com and richarddawkins.com at behest of Islamic creationist in U.S. Politics and the World
Peace rally in Cyprus
"Peace rally in Cyprus
COMMENT: By Alfred A. Farrugia
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot women have gathered on National Women’s Action Day for Peace at the checkpoint in Ledra street to demand peace and the reunification of Cyprus.
In a joint declaration they adopted on Saturday, they sent a message of peace to all women in Cyprus and the world at large and called on them to strengthen the global struggle of women for peace in the whole world while they expressed their desire to end conflicts and wars."
More: Famagusta Gazette
COMMENT: By Alfred A. Farrugia
Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot women have gathered on National Women’s Action Day for Peace at the checkpoint in Ledra street to demand peace and the reunification of Cyprus.
In a joint declaration they adopted on Saturday, they sent a message of peace to all women in Cyprus and the world at large and called on them to strengthen the global struggle of women for peace in the whole world while they expressed their desire to end conflicts and wars."
More: Famagusta Gazette
Government requests halt to roadworks after diggers remains found | Herald Sun
"Government requests halt to roadworks after diggers remains found
Sarah Wotherspoon, wires
October 27, 2008 02:50pm
AUSTRALIAN officials have requested roadworks on the Gallipoli Peninsula be stopped after reports diggers' remains had been damaged.
Witnesses in Turkey say there are bones jutting out of the ground which show visible marks from where earth-moving equipment has sliced them in half, it has been reported. "
More:Government requests halt to roadworks after diggers remains found | Herald Sun
Sarah Wotherspoon, wires
October 27, 2008 02:50pm
AUSTRALIAN officials have requested roadworks on the Gallipoli Peninsula be stopped after reports diggers' remains had been damaged.
Witnesses in Turkey say there are bones jutting out of the ground which show visible marks from where earth-moving equipment has sliced them in half, it has been reported. "
More:Government requests halt to roadworks after diggers remains found | Herald Sun
Renewable energy to be encouraged in Turkey
"Renewable energy to be encouraged in Turkey
Soner Aksoy
A draft of a new law encouraging renewable energy usage in Turkey has been presented to Parliament as part of a move to decrease Turkey's energy dependence."
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Soner Aksoy
A draft of a new law encouraging renewable energy usage in Turkey has been presented to Parliament as part of a move to decrease Turkey's energy dependence."
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A bitter war has Kurds divided among themselves
"A bitter war has Kurds divided among themselves
The PKK risks losing popular support as its increasingly bloody conflict with Turkey threatens the stability of Iraqi Kurdistan
MARK MACKINNON
Globe and Mail Update
October 26, 2008 at 11:03 PM EDT
ZAKHO, IRAQ — The streets of this bustling frontier town are crowded with trucks sporting blue and white Turkish licence plates, and billboards advertising Turkish products that are popular in Iraq. Watching the hectic flow of commerce, you'd never think that hostilities are exchanged across this border almost as rapidly as goods are traded back and forth across the same line."
More:globeandmail.com: A bitter war has Kurds divided among themselves
The PKK risks losing popular support as its increasingly bloody conflict with Turkey threatens the stability of Iraqi Kurdistan
MARK MACKINNON
Globe and Mail Update
October 26, 2008 at 11:03 PM EDT
ZAKHO, IRAQ — The streets of this bustling frontier town are crowded with trucks sporting blue and white Turkish licence plates, and billboards advertising Turkish products that are popular in Iraq. Watching the hectic flow of commerce, you'd never think that hostilities are exchanged across this border almost as rapidly as goods are traded back and forth across the same line."
More:globeandmail.com: A bitter war has Kurds divided among themselves
Cyprus could be reunified by next year, says EU ambassador
"Cyprus could be reunified by next year, says EU ambassador
Cyprus’s new permanent representative to the EU admits there has been “no real progress” on the latest talks aimed at settling the Cyprus problem, but remains confident that the island can be reunified by next summer."
More:EU Politics News - theParliament.com
Cyprus’s new permanent representative to the EU admits there has been “no real progress” on the latest talks aimed at settling the Cyprus problem, but remains confident that the island can be reunified by next summer."
More:EU Politics News - theParliament.com
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Turkish Women's Fashion: Traditional and Modern Items.
"Turkish Women's Dress: Modern and Traditional
A multicolored silk square is at the center of a controversy which nearly toppled the Turkish Government, and modern Turkish women are at the hub. The question of whether or not the ban on head scarves in universities and official buildings is justified has occupied the highest Turkish court.The government survived by one vote. However, political considerations are not the subject of this article."
More:Turkish Women's Fashion: Traditional and Modern Items.
A multicolored silk square is at the center of a controversy which nearly toppled the Turkish Government, and modern Turkish women are at the hub. The question of whether or not the ban on head scarves in universities and official buildings is justified has occupied the highest Turkish court.The government survived by one vote. However, political considerations are not the subject of this article."
More:Turkish Women's Fashion: Traditional and Modern Items.
Turkish Airlines resumes Iraq flights after 17 yrs - Business - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News - BETA
"Turkish Airlines resumes Iraq flights after 17 yrs
10/26/2008 | 10:00 PM
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkish Airlines has restored flights to Baghdad that were suspended when the 1991 Gulf War broke out.
The flight will run three times a week between Istanbul and Baghdad."
More:GMANews.TV - Turkish Airlines resumes Iraq flights after 17 yrs - Business - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News - BETA
10/26/2008 | 10:00 PM
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkish Airlines has restored flights to Baghdad that were suspended when the 1991 Gulf War broke out.
The flight will run three times a week between Istanbul and Baghdad."
More:GMANews.TV - Turkish Airlines resumes Iraq flights after 17 yrs - Business - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News - BETA
Turks are banned from Blogger!
"Turks are banned from Blogger!
..unless you're outside of Turkey, as I am. Well. This is nothing short of a complete embarrassment. Talk about insulting Turkishness.. This is a shameful insult to the entire population of Turkey. You will go to jail for expressing a low opinion of a dead guy, but removing the freedom of 80 million people to access Blogger? That's fine and dandy, sweet as candy.. Which century is this?"
More:Amerikan Turk™: Turks are banned from Blogger!
..unless you're outside of Turkey, as I am. Well. This is nothing short of a complete embarrassment. Talk about insulting Turkishness.. This is a shameful insult to the entire population of Turkey. You will go to jail for expressing a low opinion of a dead guy, but removing the freedom of 80 million people to access Blogger? That's fine and dandy, sweet as candy.. Which century is this?"
More:Amerikan Turk™: Turks are banned from Blogger!
Turkish Weekly Comment - The Iran Letters – Part IV: A Comparison of Turkey and Iran[*]
"The Iran Letters – Part IV: A Comparison of Turkey and Iran[*]
Barın Kayaoglu
Sunday , 26 October 2008
For a Turk, one of the most pleasant features of Iran is how highly Iranians think of Turkey and Turkish people. It’s not that Turks dislike Iranians. But because of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and the government in Tehran, many – if not most – Turks have deep suspicions about their neighbors to the east. Especially with those Turks who have profound secular sensitivities, Iran – inaccurately thought of as “backward and fanatical” – is the symbol of what Turkey could become unless secularism is maintained no matter what."
More:Turkish Weekly Comment - The Iran Letters – Part IV: A Comparison of Turkey and Iran[*]
Barın Kayaoglu
Sunday , 26 October 2008
For a Turk, one of the most pleasant features of Iran is how highly Iranians think of Turkey and Turkish people. It’s not that Turks dislike Iranians. But because of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 and the government in Tehran, many – if not most – Turks have deep suspicions about their neighbors to the east. Especially with those Turks who have profound secular sensitivities, Iran – inaccurately thought of as “backward and fanatical” – is the symbol of what Turkey could become unless secularism is maintained no matter what."
More:Turkish Weekly Comment - The Iran Letters – Part IV: A Comparison of Turkey and Iran[*]
North defies headscarf ban
"North defies headscarf ban
By Simon Bahceli
EARLY in 2002, while working as an English teacher at the Eastern Mediterranean University in Famagusta, I was annoyed (but not surprised) to receive verbal instructions from the rector of the university telling my colleagues and I that we were to “inform” the school authorities if any female student was “caught” wearing a religious headscarf in class.
The instructions were read out by one of the rector’s minions at a staff meeting, during which we were also warned that some of the more devious students might try to get around the headscarf ban by wearing wigs. The only way to be sure was to give the wig a little tug, we were told."
More:Cyprus-mail.com
By Simon Bahceli
EARLY in 2002, while working as an English teacher at the Eastern Mediterranean University in Famagusta, I was annoyed (but not surprised) to receive verbal instructions from the rector of the university telling my colleagues and I that we were to “inform” the school authorities if any female student was “caught” wearing a religious headscarf in class.
The instructions were read out by one of the rector’s minions at a staff meeting, during which we were also warned that some of the more devious students might try to get around the headscarf ban by wearing wigs. The only way to be sure was to give the wig a little tug, we were told."
More:Cyprus-mail.com
French Energy Management Company To Grow In Turkey
"French Energy Management Company To Grow In Turkey
Published: 10/25/2008
ANTALYA - A French energy management company decided to grow in Turkey, an executive of the company said on Wednesday.
Christian Wiest, the chairman of the international department of French-based Schneider Electric and a member of the executive board of the company, said that the company would make new investments in Turkey."
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Published: 10/25/2008
ANTALYA - A French energy management company decided to grow in Turkey, an executive of the company said on Wednesday.
Christian Wiest, the chairman of the international department of French-based Schneider Electric and a member of the executive board of the company, said that the company would make new investments in Turkey."
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Turkish State Minister due to Syria
"Turkish State Minister due to Syria
Cubukcu is set to attend a meeting on 'Reshaping Women's Role in Society' to be held under the auspices of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's wife Emine Erdogan."
More:World Bulletin [ Turkish State Minister due to Syria ]
Cubukcu is set to attend a meeting on 'Reshaping Women's Role in Society' to be held under the auspices of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's wife Emine Erdogan."
More:World Bulletin [ Turkish State Minister due to Syria ]
Four, including anti-AKP journalist, detained in Turkey's Ergenekon
"Four, including anti-AKP journalist, detained in Turkey's Ergenekon
Four people, including opponent journalist Merdan Yanardag, were detained as part of Turkey's controversial Ergenekon investigation, Turkish TV channels reported on Sunday."
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Four people, including opponent journalist Merdan Yanardag, were detained as part of Turkey's controversial Ergenekon investigation, Turkish TV channels reported on Sunday."
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Drought-hit Cyprus anticipates emergency aid from EU | Welcome Everyone To Darithdeng.com
"Drought-hit Cyprus anticipates emergency aid from EU
October 25, 2008 |
NICOSIA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — The European Commission has proposed to grant Cyprus 7.6 million euros (9.58 million dollars) to help the drought-stricken island country cover emergency costs, local media reported Saturday."
More:Drought-hit Cyprus anticipates emergency aid from EU | Welcome Everyone To Darithdeng.com
October 25, 2008 |
NICOSIA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — The European Commission has proposed to grant Cyprus 7.6 million euros (9.58 million dollars) to help the drought-stricken island country cover emergency costs, local media reported Saturday."
More:Drought-hit Cyprus anticipates emergency aid from EU | Welcome Everyone To Darithdeng.com
U.N. Population Fund Forum In Istanbul - Faith-based Organizations Form A Global Interfaith Network
"U.N. Population Fund Forum In Istanbul - Faith-based Organizations Form A Global Interfaith Network
Published: 10/25/2008
ANKARA - More than 75 religious leaders and representatives of Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith-based organizations have formed a global interfaith network to strengthen cooperation against the global urgencies of maternal death, AIDS and poverty.
The interfaith network was formed in Istanbul at the conclusion of a two-day Global Forum of Faith-based Organizations, convened by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFDP), which has partnerships with over 400 different faith-based organizations in more than 100 countries.
The Interfaith Network on Population and Development was established after leaders of faith and of faith-based groups agreed on the principles of the network, which will also address violence against women and issues related to youth and migration. The leaders came from Africa; the Arab region; Asia and the Pacific; Eastern Europe; and Latin America and the Caribbean."
More:U.N. Population Fund Forum In Istanbul - Faith-based Organizations Form A Global Interfaith Network
Published: 10/25/2008
ANKARA - More than 75 religious leaders and representatives of Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jewish, Christian and Muslim faith-based organizations have formed a global interfaith network to strengthen cooperation against the global urgencies of maternal death, AIDS and poverty.
The interfaith network was formed in Istanbul at the conclusion of a two-day Global Forum of Faith-based Organizations, convened by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFDP), which has partnerships with over 400 different faith-based organizations in more than 100 countries.
The Interfaith Network on Population and Development was established after leaders of faith and of faith-based groups agreed on the principles of the network, which will also address violence against women and issues related to youth and migration. The leaders came from Africa; the Arab region; Asia and the Pacific; Eastern Europe; and Latin America and the Caribbean."
More:U.N. Population Fund Forum In Istanbul - Faith-based Organizations Form A Global Interfaith Network
"SHAKE IT, BABY !" is catching on
"'SHAKE IT, BABY !' is catching on.
'SHAKE IT, BABY!', a poem by Askin Ozcan, turned into a lovely song by 'Grace', is becoming more and more popular internationally.
PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 26, 2008 – 'SHAKE IT, BABY !' is a poem written by Askin Ozcan, an author and a poet whose five books have become popular , globally, in short time. You can read the poem on the website of www.poetry.com - world's largest poetry organisation. It has been published in
international poetry anthologies and qualified Askin Ozcan for the finals of the ISP (International Society of Poets) poetry contest."
More:"SHAKE IT, BABY !" is catching on.
'SHAKE IT, BABY!', a poem by Askin Ozcan, turned into a lovely song by 'Grace', is becoming more and more popular internationally.
PRLog (Press Release) – Oct 26, 2008 – 'SHAKE IT, BABY !' is a poem written by Askin Ozcan, an author and a poet whose five books have become popular , globally, in short time. You can read the poem on the website of www.poetry.com - world's largest poetry organisation. It has been published in
international poetry anthologies and qualified Askin Ozcan for the finals of the ISP (International Society of Poets) poetry contest."
More:"SHAKE IT, BABY !" is catching on.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Environmentalists want jeep safaris banned
"Environmentalists want jeep safaris banned
Posted on Saturday, October 25 @ 11:17:54 CDT by editor
ENVIRONMENTALISTS in Marmaris have applied to the local administrator's office and the Muğla governor's office seeking a ban on jeep safaris.
In response, organizers of the safaris have argued more regulations should be applied instead of an outright ban."
More:Voices Newspaper Altinkum Didim Turkey - Environmentalists want jeep safaris banned
Posted on Saturday, October 25 @ 11:17:54 CDT by editor
ENVIRONMENTALISTS in Marmaris have applied to the local administrator's office and the Muğla governor's office seeking a ban on jeep safaris.
In response, organizers of the safaris have argued more regulations should be applied instead of an outright ban."
More:Voices Newspaper Altinkum Didim Turkey - Environmentalists want jeep safaris banned
Turkish companies show interest to invest in Algeria
"Turkish companies show interest to invest in Algeria
Some Turkish operators, as well as the Ambassador of Turkey to Algeria, Mr. Ahmet Necati Bigali, taking part at the Turkish floating fair held in Algiers Port, have expressed their disposition to launch investment projects in Algeria, rather than focusing only on commercial exchanges. They further stressed on the importance of contacts established between Algerian and Turkish businessmen."
More:El Khabar
Some Turkish operators, as well as the Ambassador of Turkey to Algeria, Mr. Ahmet Necati Bigali, taking part at the Turkish floating fair held in Algiers Port, have expressed their disposition to launch investment projects in Algeria, rather than focusing only on commercial exchanges. They further stressed on the importance of contacts established between Algerian and Turkish businessmen."
More:El Khabar
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