"Diana West: Admitting Turkey to EU means Eurabia
By: Diana West
Examiner Columnist
August 1, 2010
Whether to admit Turkey to the European Union seems to be an eternal battle, at least among the EU's rulers. Among the peoples of Europe, when granted the rare chance to go to the ballot box -- increasingly window dressing as far as the EU's soft totalitarians are concerned -- there is little argument."
More:Diana West: Admitting Turkey to EU means Eurabia | Washington Examiner
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Turkish-Azerbaijani association will work to eliminate Armenian lies - president
"Turkish-Azerbaijani association will work to eliminate Armenian lies - president
01.08.2010 03:21
Turkish-Azerbaijani association will work to eliminate Armenian lies - president
Azerbaijan, Baku, July 31 /Trend, U.Sadikhova /
The Turkish-Azerbaijani association created in Ankara will primarily work towards the elimination of false facts on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Khojaly tragedy being disseminated by the Armenians in the Western media, the president of the Association Sinan Ogan told Trend."
More:Trend News: Turkish-Azerbaijani association will work to eliminate Armenian lies - president
01.08.2010 03:21
Turkish-Azerbaijani association will work to eliminate Armenian lies - president
Azerbaijan, Baku, July 31 /Trend, U.Sadikhova /
The Turkish-Azerbaijani association created in Ankara will primarily work towards the elimination of false facts on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and Khojaly tragedy being disseminated by the Armenians in the Western media, the president of the Association Sinan Ogan told Trend."
More:Trend News: Turkish-Azerbaijani association will work to eliminate Armenian lies - president
Windows on the World - Turkish Delight - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com
"Turkish Delight
By ORHAN PAMUK and MATTEO PERICOLI.
A series in which writers from around the world describe the view from their windows.
Most of my writing time is spent forming the next sentence in my imagination. When my mind is busy with words, all by itself my eye moves away from the page and the tip of the fountain pen.This is the landscape I have gazed upon through my Istanbul window for the last 15 years. On the left side is Asia and in the middle the Bosphorus and its opening to the Sea of Marmara, as well as the islands I have been going to each summer for 58 years. To the right is the entrance to the Golden Horn and the part of the city that Istanbul residents refer to as the Old Town, home of the Ottoman dynasty for four centuries, including Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque."
More:Windows on the World - Turkish Delight - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com
By ORHAN PAMUK and MATTEO PERICOLI.
A series in which writers from around the world describe the view from their windows.
Most of my writing time is spent forming the next sentence in my imagination. When my mind is busy with words, all by itself my eye moves away from the page and the tip of the fountain pen.This is the landscape I have gazed upon through my Istanbul window for the last 15 years. On the left side is Asia and in the middle the Bosphorus and its opening to the Sea of Marmara, as well as the islands I have been going to each summer for 58 years. To the right is the entrance to the Golden Horn and the part of the city that Istanbul residents refer to as the Old Town, home of the Ottoman dynasty for four centuries, including Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque."
More:Windows on the World - Turkish Delight - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com
Tony Blair – Turkey, EU And Cyprus | Tom Wilt News
"Tony Blair – Turkey, EU And Cyprus
Tony Blair – Turkey, EU And Cyprus
The stalling of US and UK ambitions for Turkey to become a member of the EU during December 2006 has presented a challenge for Tony Blair during his sunset period as British Prime Minister.
Turkey is a longstanding member of NATO, and was actively supported by successive US administrations during the Cold War with the USSR, due to its strategic location. After the collapse of communism, Turkey assumed a new importance as a model for a secular and democratic Muslim state. In addition, its boundaries with Syria, Iraq and Iran place it adjacent to several ‘axis of evil’ states."
More:Tony Blair – Turkey, EU And Cyprus | Tom Wilt News
Tony Blair – Turkey, EU And Cyprus
The stalling of US and UK ambitions for Turkey to become a member of the EU during December 2006 has presented a challenge for Tony Blair during his sunset period as British Prime Minister.
Turkey is a longstanding member of NATO, and was actively supported by successive US administrations during the Cold War with the USSR, due to its strategic location. After the collapse of communism, Turkey assumed a new importance as a model for a secular and democratic Muslim state. In addition, its boundaries with Syria, Iraq and Iran place it adjacent to several ‘axis of evil’ states."
More:Tony Blair – Turkey, EU And Cyprus | Tom Wilt News
Experts skeptical about new Armenian-American lawsuit against Turkey
"Experts skeptical about new Armenian-American lawsuit against Turkey
SEVİL KÜÇÜKKOŞUM
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Armenian-Americans file a federal lawsuit against two Turkish state-owned banks, T.C. Ziraat Bankası and the Central Bank of Turkey, but some international law experts say a local court cannot sue a state in this way. Others say there is a possibility for the court to accept the case "
More:Experts skeptical about new Armenian-American lawsuit against Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
SEVİL KÜÇÜKKOŞUM
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Armenian-Americans file a federal lawsuit against two Turkish state-owned banks, T.C. Ziraat Bankası and the Central Bank of Turkey, but some international law experts say a local court cannot sue a state in this way. Others say there is a possibility for the court to accept the case "
More:Experts skeptical about new Armenian-American lawsuit against Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Friday, July 30, 2010
Iran, Turkey share intel on PKK, PJAK - UPI.com
"Iran, Turkey share intel on PKK, PJAK
Published: July 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM
ANKARA
, Turkey, July 30 (UPI) -- Ankara and Tehran have agreed to share intelligence information on the activity of Kurdish guerrillas along their shared border, a ministerial delegate said."
More:Iran, Turkey share intel on PKK, PJAK - UPI.com
Published: July 30, 2010 at 2:00 PM
ANKARA
, Turkey, July 30 (UPI) -- Ankara and Tehran have agreed to share intelligence information on the activity of Kurdish guerrillas along their shared border, a ministerial delegate said."
More:Iran, Turkey share intel on PKK, PJAK - UPI.com
UNESCO decision gives Istanbul another chance
"UNESCO decision gives Istanbul another chance
UNESCO’s decision not to remove Istanbul from its World Heritage List is a win for the city, but should not excuse complacency in protecting its historical sites, experts said after the decision was made public Friday."
MOre:UNESCO decision gives Istanbul another chance - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
UNESCO’s decision not to remove Istanbul from its World Heritage List is a win for the city, but should not excuse complacency in protecting its historical sites, experts said after the decision was made public Friday."
MOre:UNESCO decision gives Istanbul another chance - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Q&A With Mustafa Tan, National Olive Oil Council of Turkey | Olive Oil Times
"Q&A With Mustafa Tan, National Olive Oil Council of Turkey
Posted on July 30 2010 | Categorized in: Africa and The Middle East
Q&A With Mustafa Tan, National Olive Oil Council of Turkey
By Umut Egitimci
Olive Oil Times Contributor | Reporting from Istanbul
After Turkey left the International Olive Oil Council in 1998, the National Olive and Olive Oil Council (UZZK) was organized. Today, it has become one of the main organizations in Turkey that help to develop the olive oil industry and culture. Dr. Mustafa Tan, Chairman of National Olive and Olive Oil Council, agreed recently to answer questions about the organization and the olive industry in Turkey."
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Posted on July 30 2010 | Categorized in: Africa and The Middle East
Q&A With Mustafa Tan, National Olive Oil Council of Turkey
By Umut Egitimci
Olive Oil Times Contributor | Reporting from Istanbul
After Turkey left the International Olive Oil Council in 1998, the National Olive and Olive Oil Council (UZZK) was organized. Today, it has become one of the main organizations in Turkey that help to develop the olive oil industry and culture. Dr. Mustafa Tan, Chairman of National Olive and Olive Oil Council, agreed recently to answer questions about the organization and the olive industry in Turkey."
More:Q&A With Mustafa Tan, National Olive Oil Council of Turkey | Olive Oil Times
Why Turkey sits outside the tent
"Why Turkey sits outside the tent
By Christopher Caldwell
Published: July 30 2010 22:01 | Last updated: July 30 2010 22:01
It cannot be easy finding the right words for a joint public appearance with Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan – and prime minister David Cameron did not find them this week. European leaders have always seen Turkey as a “bridge” between the west and the Muslim world. But since the European Union opened negotiations with Turkey for full membership in 2005, Mr Erdogan has in many ways turned from the west. He has accused the Israeli government of war crimes while absolving the Sudanese government of them. He has accused Germany of “hatred” for Turkey, while his aides have cast doubt on the idea that Iran’s nuclear-weapons programme is meant to produce nuclear weapons."
More:FT.com / Columnists / Christopher Caldwell - Why Turkey sits outside the tent
By Christopher Caldwell
Published: July 30 2010 22:01 | Last updated: July 30 2010 22:01
It cannot be easy finding the right words for a joint public appearance with Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan – and prime minister David Cameron did not find them this week. European leaders have always seen Turkey as a “bridge” between the west and the Muslim world. But since the European Union opened negotiations with Turkey for full membership in 2005, Mr Erdogan has in many ways turned from the west. He has accused the Israeli government of war crimes while absolving the Sudanese government of them. He has accused Germany of “hatred” for Turkey, while his aides have cast doubt on the idea that Iran’s nuclear-weapons programme is meant to produce nuclear weapons."
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Turkey’s generals now taking orders, not giving them - The Globe and Mail
"Turkey’s generals now taking orders, not giving them
Susan Sachs
Istanbul — From Saturday's Globe and Mail Published on Friday, Jul. 30, 2010 8:06PM EDT
Every Turk is born a soldier, or so all schoolchildren here are taught. The corollary, writ large in the constitution and in political tradition, is that the military is the unassailable guarantor of Turkey’s very existence."
More:Turkey’s generals now taking orders, not giving them - The Globe and Mail
Susan Sachs
Istanbul — From Saturday's Globe and Mail Published on Friday, Jul. 30, 2010 8:06PM EDT
Every Turk is born a soldier, or so all schoolchildren here are taught. The corollary, writ large in the constitution and in political tradition, is that the military is the unassailable guarantor of Turkey’s very existence."
More:Turkey’s generals now taking orders, not giving them - The Globe and Mail
Turkey to Pick Military Head as Sides Jockey for Power - WSJ.com
"Turkey to Pick Military Head as Sides Jockey for Power
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey's top generals and government meet this weekend to choose a new military command, in what promises to be a crucial front in a divisive battle over this country's political future."
More:Turkey to Pick Military Head as Sides Jockey for Power - WSJ.com
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey's top generals and government meet this weekend to choose a new military command, in what promises to be a crucial front in a divisive battle over this country's political future."
More:Turkey to Pick Military Head as Sides Jockey for Power - WSJ.com
Turkey and the EU need to sustain economic growth with more jobs and greater social cohesion. « Yerelce
"Turkey and the EU need to sustain economic growth with more jobs and greater social cohesion.
30/07/2010 Nusret ÖZGÜL
EIB provides EUR 150 million innovative recovery support loan to SMEs in Turkey
The European Investment Bank today signed two loans for a total amount of EUR 150 million in support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Turkey. The two EIB loans of EUR 75 million each went to Akbank and Halk Bank. They consist of a combination of EIB funds (80%) and European Union grants (20%) for onlending concessional financing to smaller Turkish companies. The loans reflect the common goal of the EIB and the EU to support these companies as part of an integrated European response in favour of Turkish SMEs whose funding prospects have become more vulnerable given the impact of the global economic crisis. The financing is put in place in cooperation with the Turkish Treasury."
More:Turkey and the EU need to sustain economic growth with more jobs and greater social cohesion. « Yerelce
30/07/2010 Nusret ÖZGÜL
EIB provides EUR 150 million innovative recovery support loan to SMEs in Turkey
The European Investment Bank today signed two loans for a total amount of EUR 150 million in support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Turkey. The two EIB loans of EUR 75 million each went to Akbank and Halk Bank. They consist of a combination of EIB funds (80%) and European Union grants (20%) for onlending concessional financing to smaller Turkish companies. The loans reflect the common goal of the EIB and the EU to support these companies as part of an integrated European response in favour of Turkish SMEs whose funding prospects have become more vulnerable given the impact of the global economic crisis. The financing is put in place in cooperation with the Turkish Treasury."
More:Turkey and the EU need to sustain economic growth with more jobs and greater social cohesion. « Yerelce
IMF Encourages Turkey To Hasten Exit From Stimulus Spending - WSJ.com
"IMF Encourages Turkey To Hasten Exit From Stimulus Spending
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The Turkish government should accelerate an exit from stimulus spending to tackle an expanding current account deficit that could undermine a strong recovery, the International Monetary Fund said late Friday."
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WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The Turkish government should accelerate an exit from stimulus spending to tackle an expanding current account deficit that could undermine a strong recovery, the International Monetary Fund said late Friday."
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Conservatives blast Westerwelle over Turkey EU bid - The Local
"Conservatives blast Westerwelle over Turkey EU bid
Published: 30 Jul 10 10:25 CET
Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has angered conservatives in his own government coalition this week by keeping open the possibility of full European Union membership for Turkey.
The Christian Social Union, the Bavarian sister party of Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats, demanded on Friday that Westerwelle take a stronger and clearer stance that Turkey should remain a “privileged partner” of Europe, rather than a full member."
More:Conservatives blast Westerwelle over Turkey EU bid - The Local
Published: 30 Jul 10 10:25 CET
Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle has angered conservatives in his own government coalition this week by keeping open the possibility of full European Union membership for Turkey.
The Christian Social Union, the Bavarian sister party of Angela Merkel’s Christian Democrats, demanded on Friday that Westerwelle take a stronger and clearer stance that Turkey should remain a “privileged partner” of Europe, rather than a full member."
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Events in Turkey From 1915 Find Way to Los Angeles Federal Court - Law Blog - WSJ
"Events in Turkey From 1915 Find Way to Los Angeles Federal Court
By Ashby Jones
turkeyarmeniaIn recent years, most of the debate in this country concerning the events that led to the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians in 1915 has revolved around whether they should be classified as genocide on the part of Turkey."
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By Ashby Jones
turkeyarmeniaIn recent years, most of the debate in this country concerning the events that led to the deaths of 1.5 million Armenians in 1915 has revolved around whether they should be classified as genocide on the part of Turkey."
More:Events in Turkey From 1915 Find Way to Los Angeles Federal Court - Law Blog - WSJ
British girl, 9, killed in rafting tragedy in Turkey | Mail Online
"British girl, 9, killed in rafting tragedy in Turkey
By Fay Schlesinger
Last updated at 11:36 PM on 30th July 2010
A girl of nine was killed and a 12-year-old boy was seriously hurt when their inflatable boat capsized during a white water rafting trip with their family in Turkey. "
More:British girl, 9, killed in rafting tragedy in Turkey | Mail Online
By Fay Schlesinger
Last updated at 11:36 PM on 30th July 2010
A girl of nine was killed and a 12-year-old boy was seriously hurt when their inflatable boat capsized during a white water rafting trip with their family in Turkey. "
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Anti-Government Cartoons in the Turkish Press
"Anti-Government Cartoons in the Turkish Press
Since the rise of the AKP party in 2002, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has filed lawsuits against various journalists, politicians, writers, and private citizens who have criticized his actions and the policies of his government. Erdogan's lawyers have argued in court that these critics insulted him by using 'defamatory language,' violated his rights, and caused him mental anguish."
More:MEMRI - The Middle East Media Research Institute
Since the rise of the AKP party in 2002, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has filed lawsuits against various journalists, politicians, writers, and private citizens who have criticized his actions and the policies of his government. Erdogan's lawyers have argued in court that these critics insulted him by using 'defamatory language,' violated his rights, and caused him mental anguish."
More:MEMRI - The Middle East Media Research Institute
All a Façade
"World Heritage Site Istanbul
All a Façade
Construction companies instead of restorers: For years, Istanbul's Old Town has been systematically 'disimproved'. UNESCO now wants to strike it from the list of World Heritage Sites. By Kai Strittmatter"
More:Qantara.de - All a Façade
All a Façade
Construction companies instead of restorers: For years, Istanbul's Old Town has been systematically 'disimproved'. UNESCO now wants to strike it from the list of World Heritage Sites. By Kai Strittmatter"
More:Qantara.de - All a Façade
Istanbul landmark seeks return to glory era
"Istanbul landmark seeks return to glory era
By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA (AP) – 2 hours ago
ISTANBUL — It was the last stop on the Orient Express, a grand hotel with Istanbul's first electric elevator where artists and aristocrats sipped champagne beneath chandeliers as the Ottoman Empire dissolved and the world drifted toward war."
More:The Associated Press: Istanbul landmark seeks return to glory era
By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA (AP) – 2 hours ago
ISTANBUL — It was the last stop on the Orient Express, a grand hotel with Istanbul's first electric elevator where artists and aristocrats sipped champagne beneath chandeliers as the Ottoman Empire dissolved and the world drifted toward war."
More:The Associated Press: Istanbul landmark seeks return to glory era
Turkey expands influence - South Eastern Europe - The Sofia Echo
"Turkey expands influence
Turkey's bid to enter the European Union remains uncertain despite the start of key meetings with EU officials in Istanbul earlier in July. But, Turkey's uncertain future as a bona fide European power is not stopping Ankara from flexing its political muscle in the region."
More:Turkey expands influence - South Eastern Europe - The Sofia Echo
Turkey's bid to enter the European Union remains uncertain despite the start of key meetings with EU officials in Istanbul earlier in July. But, Turkey's uncertain future as a bona fide European power is not stopping Ankara from flexing its political muscle in the region."
More:Turkey expands influence - South Eastern Europe - The Sofia Echo
BBC News - Iran sanctions: Turkey's dilemma
"Iran sanctions: Turkey's dilemma
30 July 2010 Last updated at 04:27 ET Help
Turkey is facing a difficult decision after the EU approved an embargo on foreign trade with Iran this week.
Ankara voted against the latest UN sanctions on its neighbour, with whom it racked up $10bn worth of trade last year alone."
More:BBC News - Iran sanctions: Turkey's dilemma
30 July 2010 Last updated at 04:27 ET Help
Turkey is facing a difficult decision after the EU approved an embargo on foreign trade with Iran this week.
Ankara voted against the latest UN sanctions on its neighbour, with whom it racked up $10bn worth of trade last year alone."
More:BBC News - Iran sanctions: Turkey's dilemma
Grassroots leader: Turkish citizens want visa-free EU travel | EurActiv
"Grassroots leader: Turkish citizens want visa-free EU travel
Published: 30 July 2010
Turkish citizens derive much stress and frustration from the fact that they can only visit the EU with a visa, which is difficult to obtain and applications are sometimes refused, Murat Dinç, a local youth leader for Turkey's main opposition party CHP, told EurActiv in an interview."
More:Grassroots leader: Turkish citizens want visa-free EU travel | EurActiv
Published: 30 July 2010
Turkish citizens derive much stress and frustration from the fact that they can only visit the EU with a visa, which is difficult to obtain and applications are sometimes refused, Murat Dinç, a local youth leader for Turkey's main opposition party CHP, told EurActiv in an interview."
More:Grassroots leader: Turkish citizens want visa-free EU travel | EurActiv
Armenian-Americans sue for century-old losses
"Armenian-Americans sue for century-old losses
By LINDA DEUTSCH (AP) – 11 hours ago
LOS ANGELES — Armenian-American lawyers filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Turkish government and two banks seeking compensation for the heirs of Armenians whose property was allegedly seized nearly a century ago as they were driven from the Turkish Ottoman Empire."
More:The Associated Press: Armenian-Americans sue for century-old losses
By LINDA DEUTSCH (AP) – 11 hours ago
LOS ANGELES — Armenian-American lawyers filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Turkish government and two banks seeking compensation for the heirs of Armenians whose property was allegedly seized nearly a century ago as they were driven from the Turkish Ottoman Empire."
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Italian and Turkish companies discuss joint energy project in Turkey
"Italian and Turkish companies discuss joint energy project in Turkey
Alexandra Popovic - 30.07.2010
Haber Turk Ekonomi - Italian energy group ENI is in talks with the Turkish company Alpet to join forces in Turkey’s growing energy market. Initially planned as an acquisition, ENI’s efforts later turned into a partnership deal with Altinbas Holding’s fuel retailing unit, according to a Reuters report. ENI is also involved in Turkey’s strategic Samsun-Ceyhan oil pipeline project, partnering with the Calik Group and Russia’s Transneft and Rosneft. source; invest in Turkey"
More:Balkans.com Business News : Italian and Turkish companies discuss joint energy project in Turkey
Alexandra Popovic - 30.07.2010
Haber Turk Ekonomi - Italian energy group ENI is in talks with the Turkish company Alpet to join forces in Turkey’s growing energy market. Initially planned as an acquisition, ENI’s efforts later turned into a partnership deal with Altinbas Holding’s fuel retailing unit, according to a Reuters report. ENI is also involved in Turkey’s strategic Samsun-Ceyhan oil pipeline project, partnering with the Calik Group and Russia’s Transneft and Rosneft. source; invest in Turkey"
More:Balkans.com Business News : Italian and Turkish companies discuss joint energy project in Turkey
Change we must believe in
"Change we must believe in
By Caroline Glick Friday, July 23, 2010
Change has come to the Middle East. Over the past several weeks, multiple press reports indicate that Turkey is collaborating militarily with Syria in a campaign against the Kurds of Syria, Iraq and Turkey."
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By Caroline Glick Friday, July 23, 2010
Change has come to the Middle East. Over the past several weeks, multiple press reports indicate that Turkey is collaborating militarily with Syria in a campaign against the Kurds of Syria, Iraq and Turkey."
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Heritage Foundation Turns On Turkey | TPMCafe
"Heritage Foundation Turns On Turkey
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By M.J. Rosenberg - July 29, 2010, 2:17PM
It looks like the Heritage Foundation has discovered that Turkey -- our once staunch NATO ally -- is a country made up of...Muslims.
But Heritage has learned that and is none too pleased. Even worse, from Heritage's point of view, the Turks are sympathetic to the Palestinians."
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By M.J. Rosenberg - July 29, 2010, 2:17PM
It looks like the Heritage Foundation has discovered that Turkey -- our once staunch NATO ally -- is a country made up of...Muslims.
But Heritage has learned that and is none too pleased. Even worse, from Heritage's point of view, the Turks are sympathetic to the Palestinians."
More:Heritage Foundation Turns On Turkey | TPMCafe
Turkish Airlines Flies High
"Turkish Airlines Flies High
BY MARC CHAMPION
Most global airlines have had a tough few years, but Turkish Airlines has never made so much money.
While the others were cutting routes, Turkish Airlines loaded them on, with 19 new destinations—including Los Angeles; Toulouse, France; Basra, Iraq; and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—on the menu for this year alone. The airline has talked about buying the Polish and Serbian carriers, LOT and Jat, though a company statement says the board has yet to make a decision."
More:Turkish Airlines Flies High - WSJ.com
BY MARC CHAMPION
Most global airlines have had a tough few years, but Turkish Airlines has never made so much money.
While the others were cutting routes, Turkish Airlines loaded them on, with 19 new destinations—including Los Angeles; Toulouse, France; Basra, Iraq; and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam—on the menu for this year alone. The airline has talked about buying the Polish and Serbian carriers, LOT and Jat, though a company statement says the board has yet to make a decision."
More:Turkish Airlines Flies High - WSJ.com
Turkey: Petkim Negotiates With Dutch Firm on Aliaga Port Development
"Petkim Negotiates With Dutch Firm on Aliaga Port Development
Posted on Jul 30th, 2010 with tags about, Aliaga, development, Dutch, Europe, firm, negotiates, News, Petkim, plan, port, turkey, with.
Turkish petrochemicals producer Petkim is in talks with a Dutch terminal operating company to expand and operate the port of Aliağa, which is projected to have a larger capacity than the port of İzmir by 2018, Batu Aksoy, a Petkim board member, has said."
More:Dredging Today – Turkey: Petkim Negotiates With Dutch Firm on Aliaga Port Development
Posted on Jul 30th, 2010 with tags about, Aliaga, development, Dutch, Europe, firm, negotiates, News, Petkim, plan, port, turkey, with.
Turkish petrochemicals producer Petkim is in talks with a Dutch terminal operating company to expand and operate the port of Aliağa, which is projected to have a larger capacity than the port of İzmir by 2018, Batu Aksoy, a Petkim board member, has said."
More:Dredging Today – Turkey: Petkim Negotiates With Dutch Firm on Aliaga Port Development
Turkey isn't just for Thanksgiving
"Turkey isn't just for Thanksgiving
July 29, 2010 – Comments (0) | RELATED TICKERS: TKF
My portfolios are full but when screening on Barchart for stocks hitting the most frequent new highs I came across the Turkish Investment Fund (TKF). It's a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company managed by Morgan Stanley. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of Turkish corporations. The fund is concentrated in 23 issues and the top 5 comprise over 45% of the portfolio. 87% of the fund is in 5 sectors: Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Telecom, Industrial and Energy."
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July 29, 2010 – Comments (0) | RELATED TICKERS: TKF
My portfolios are full but when screening on Barchart for stocks hitting the most frequent new highs I came across the Turkish Investment Fund (TKF). It's a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company managed by Morgan Stanley. The Fund's investment objective is long-term capital appreciation through investments primarily in equity securities of Turkish corporations. The fund is concentrated in 23 issues and the top 5 comprise over 45% of the portfolio. 87% of the fund is in 5 sectors: Financial Services, Consumer Goods, Telecom, Industrial and Energy."
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Turkey, Britain And Oil
"Turkey, Britain And Oil
29 Jul 2010 02:05 pm
Sometimes in the world (if not so often in the US), foreign policy really isn't about Israel. A reader writes:
The recent screeching coming from the neocon stands with regard to Turkey seem to miss the fact Turkey is emerging as the major energy broker of the region with the help of the UK. Take the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline for instance. As its name implies, this pipeline takes crude oil from the Caspian fields all the way to the Mediterranean Turkish sea port of Ceyhan. The pipeline, which came into full operation in May 2006, has for its largest shareholder a company called BP (30.1%). Then there is the South Caucasus pipeline (December 2006), which takes natural gas along the same route as the previously mentioned pipeline but ends up at Erzurum in Turkey instead, where it is joined by the Tabriz-Ankara pipeline coming from the gas fields of Iran (yes, Iran). BP is also an important shareholder of the South Caucasus pipeline (25.5%). The geo-strategic aims of these two projects were to diversify the energy supplies and lessen Europe's dependence on Russian oil and gas."
More:Turkey, Britain And Oil - The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan
29 Jul 2010 02:05 pm
Sometimes in the world (if not so often in the US), foreign policy really isn't about Israel. A reader writes:
The recent screeching coming from the neocon stands with regard to Turkey seem to miss the fact Turkey is emerging as the major energy broker of the region with the help of the UK. Take the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan pipeline for instance. As its name implies, this pipeline takes crude oil from the Caspian fields all the way to the Mediterranean Turkish sea port of Ceyhan. The pipeline, which came into full operation in May 2006, has for its largest shareholder a company called BP (30.1%). Then there is the South Caucasus pipeline (December 2006), which takes natural gas along the same route as the previously mentioned pipeline but ends up at Erzurum in Turkey instead, where it is joined by the Tabriz-Ankara pipeline coming from the gas fields of Iran (yes, Iran). BP is also an important shareholder of the South Caucasus pipeline (25.5%). The geo-strategic aims of these two projects were to diversify the energy supplies and lessen Europe's dependence on Russian oil and gas."
More:Turkey, Britain And Oil - The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan
Turkish unrest not political, Ankara says - UPI.com
"Turkish unrest not political, Ankara says
Published: July 29, 2010 at 1:20 PM
ANKARA, Turkey, July 29 (UPI) -- There are no underlying conspiracies linking two separate clashes in Turkey this week, the country's interior minister said."
More:Turkish unrest not political, Ankara says - UPI.com
Published: July 29, 2010 at 1:20 PM
ANKARA, Turkey, July 29 (UPI) -- There are no underlying conspiracies linking two separate clashes in Turkey this week, the country's interior minister said."
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Police block Kurdish lawmakers from Turkish town - CNN.com
"Police block Kurdish lawmakers from Turkish town
By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN
July 29, 2010 3:57 p.m. EDT
Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- Armed police carrying riot shields blocked a convoy of Kurdish lawmakers from entering a district in southern Turkey. Local government officials say the decision was made to prevent clashes from erupting between Turkish and Kurdish nationalists."
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By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN
July 29, 2010 3:57 p.m. EDT
Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- Armed police carrying riot shields blocked a convoy of Kurdish lawmakers from entering a district in southern Turkey. Local government officials say the decision was made to prevent clashes from erupting between Turkish and Kurdish nationalists."
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The future of EU and Turkey’s accession bid - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
"The future of EU and Turkey’s accession bid
DIMITRIS TSAROUHAS
The recent visits by German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and British Prime Minister David Cameron to Ankara testify to the importance both countries attach to Turkey and the latter’s regional role."
More:The future of EU and Turkey’s accession bid - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
DIMITRIS TSAROUHAS
The recent visits by German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and British Prime Minister David Cameron to Ankara testify to the importance both countries attach to Turkey and the latter’s regional role."
More:The future of EU and Turkey’s accession bid - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Media Association releases Turkish Internet censorship report - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
"Media Association releases Turkish Internet censorship report
The Media Association has released a report called "Turkey's Internet Censorship Problem," in Turkish and English, demanding freer web access for the country.
The report listed significant past events regarding Internet censorship in Turkey, such as the YouTube ban and the tax problem with Google."
More:Media Association releases Turkish Internet censorship report - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
The Media Association has released a report called "Turkey's Internet Censorship Problem," in Turkish and English, demanding freer web access for the country.
The report listed significant past events regarding Internet censorship in Turkey, such as the YouTube ban and the tax problem with Google."
More:Media Association releases Turkish Internet censorship report - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Cameron raises false hopes for Turkey's EU bid | The Australian
"Cameron raises false hopes for Turkey's EU bid
EUROPE already has enough Islamic influence without adding Ankara.
On Wednesday, The Independent newspaper announced that '(David) Cameron uses Turkish visit to launch ferocious attack on Israel'. The Guardian reported that he 'likened the experience of Palestinians in the blockaded Gaza Strip to that of a 'prison camp'.' Having just been to Washington, was the British Prime Minister doing a transmission job for US President Barack Obama?"
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EUROPE already has enough Islamic influence without adding Ankara.
On Wednesday, The Independent newspaper announced that '(David) Cameron uses Turkish visit to launch ferocious attack on Israel'. The Guardian reported that he 'likened the experience of Palestinians in the blockaded Gaza Strip to that of a 'prison camp'.' Having just been to Washington, was the British Prime Minister doing a transmission job for US President Barack Obama?"
More:Cameron raises false hopes for Turkey's EU bid | The Australian
Tour boat sinks off Turkey, Spaniard missing
"Tour boat sinks off Turkey, Spaniard missing
(AP) – 6 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey — A Spanish tourist is missing at sea after a Turkish tour boat caught fire and sank in the Mediterranean.
Turkish officials say 18 tourists and five crew jumped into the water after flames engulfed the Kayhan-9 on its way from the Turkish resort of Marmaris to Fethiye on Wednesday night."
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(AP) – 6 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey — A Spanish tourist is missing at sea after a Turkish tour boat caught fire and sank in the Mediterranean.
Turkish officials say 18 tourists and five crew jumped into the water after flames engulfed the Kayhan-9 on its way from the Turkish resort of Marmaris to Fethiye on Wednesday night."
More:The Associated Press: Tour boat sinks off Turkey, Spaniard missing
Turkish Bank Raises Foreign Currency Reserve Ratio to Reduce Liquidity - Bloomberg
"Turkish Bank Raises Foreign Currency Reserve Ratio to Reduce Liquidity
By Steve Bryant - Jul 29, 2010 3:32 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 07:32:11 UTC 2010
Turkey’s central bank raised the foreign currency requirement that banks must deposit, reversing part of a step it took to increase liquidity during the global financial crisis.
The bank in Ankara raised the requirement to 10 percent for foreign currency loans from 9.5 percent, according to a directive published in the Official Gazette today. The increase will reduce foreign exchange liquidity by about $720 million, the bank said in an e-mailed statement."
More:Turkish Bank Raises Foreign Currency Reserve Ratio to Reduce Liquidity - Bloomberg
By Steve Bryant - Jul 29, 2010 3:32 AM EDT Thu Jul 29 07:32:11 UTC 2010
Turkey’s central bank raised the foreign currency requirement that banks must deposit, reversing part of a step it took to increase liquidity during the global financial crisis.
The bank in Ankara raised the requirement to 10 percent for foreign currency loans from 9.5 percent, according to a directive published in the Official Gazette today. The increase will reduce foreign exchange liquidity by about $720 million, the bank said in an e-mailed statement."
More:Turkish Bank Raises Foreign Currency Reserve Ratio to Reduce Liquidity - Bloomberg
The EU position on energy cooperation in the Black Sea region :: The Baltic Course | Baltic States news & analytics
"The EU position on energy cooperation in the Black Sea region
Eugene Eteris, BC Scandinavian Office, 29.07.2010.Print version
Günther H. Oettinger, the EU Commissioner for Energy in his speech at the International Odessa Forum (27.07.2010) underlined the importance of closer energy cooperation in the Black Sear region for the EU and the participating states. He stressed the EU strategic importance of efficient energy supply through regional pipelines."
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Eugene Eteris, BC Scandinavian Office, 29.07.2010.Print version
Günther H. Oettinger, the EU Commissioner for Energy in his speech at the International Odessa Forum (27.07.2010) underlined the importance of closer energy cooperation in the Black Sear region for the EU and the participating states. He stressed the EU strategic importance of efficient energy supply through regional pipelines."
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Protesters to Descend on Atlanta Turkish business meeting | ATLANTA JEWISH NEWS
"Protesters to Descend on Atlanta Turkish business meeting
By MARCY J. LEVINSON-BROOKS
Friday, July 23 protesters representing the Jewish community will be at the World Trade Center of Atlanta, 303 Peachtree Street at noon to protest “the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce doing business with the government of Turkey,” according to one political group."
More:Protesters to Descend on Atlanta Turkish business meeting | ATLANTA JEWISH NEWS
By MARCY J. LEVINSON-BROOKS
Friday, July 23 protesters representing the Jewish community will be at the World Trade Center of Atlanta, 303 Peachtree Street at noon to protest “the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce doing business with the government of Turkey,” according to one political group."
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Turkey's Importance, Or The Lack Thereof - The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan
"Turkey's Importance, Or The Lack Thereof
28 Jul 2010 06:59 pm
Frum puts aside David Cameron's criticism of Israel to bash Cameron's kind words on Turkey:
Turkey is not determined to fight terrorism in all its forms, not when it is sending flotillas to support Hamas. Germany and Russia are European countries with much more important trade and strategic relationships with Iran. Egypt has much greater potential to build bridges with Israel than Turkey, a country still mistrusted by many in the Arab world it once ruled. Turkey cannot help press Israel and the Palestinians together, because Turkey has forfeited almost all its credibility with Israel by its recent behavior."
More:Turkey's Importance, Or The Lack Thereof - The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan
28 Jul 2010 06:59 pm
Frum puts aside David Cameron's criticism of Israel to bash Cameron's kind words on Turkey:
Turkey is not determined to fight terrorism in all its forms, not when it is sending flotillas to support Hamas. Germany and Russia are European countries with much more important trade and strategic relationships with Iran. Egypt has much greater potential to build bridges with Israel than Turkey, a country still mistrusted by many in the Arab world it once ruled. Turkey cannot help press Israel and the Palestinians together, because Turkey has forfeited almost all its credibility with Israel by its recent behavior."
More:Turkey's Importance, Or The Lack Thereof - The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan
Cameron alienates France and Germany over Turkey's EU bid | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 28.07.2010
"Cameron alienates France and Germany over Turkey's EU bid
The idea of Turkey joining the EU continues to be an uncomfortable one for many in the bloc. British Prime Minister David Cameron has thrown his support behind Turkey's bid, setting the UK apart from France and Germany."
More:Cameron alienates France and Germany over Turkey's EU bid | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 28.07.2010
The idea of Turkey joining the EU continues to be an uncomfortable one for many in the bloc. British Prime Minister David Cameron has thrown his support behind Turkey's bid, setting the UK apart from France and Germany."
More:Cameron alienates France and Germany over Turkey's EU bid | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 28.07.2010
Residents in NW Turkey speak about urban unrest
"Residents in NW Turkey speak about urban unrest
The İnegöl district of Bursa, where urban unrest broke out Sunday, is either a hotbed of anti-Kurdish sentiment or an exemplar of peaceful coexistence, based on the statements of some locals who spoke to two Turkish newspapers."
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The İnegöl district of Bursa, where urban unrest broke out Sunday, is either a hotbed of anti-Kurdish sentiment or an exemplar of peaceful coexistence, based on the statements of some locals who spoke to two Turkish newspapers."
More:Residents in NW Turkey speak about urban unrest - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
How to Win Turkey
"How to Win Turkey
British Prime Minister David Cameron has completed a visit to Turkey with a passionate defense of Ankara’s aspiration to join the European Union. The charismatic young leader, who also completed a successful Prime Ministerial visit to Washington this month, has joined leading figures, such as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, in accusing Brussels of not playing fair with Turkey. They’re right. When negotiations with Ankara began, Brussels set out 35 chapters of EU law for Ankara to discharge before a final vote on accession can be taken, but France, Greece, and Cyprus have repeatedly blocked the opening of many of these chapters."
More:How to Win Turkey | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
British Prime Minister David Cameron has completed a visit to Turkey with a passionate defense of Ankara’s aspiration to join the European Union. The charismatic young leader, who also completed a successful Prime Ministerial visit to Washington this month, has joined leading figures, such as U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, in accusing Brussels of not playing fair with Turkey. They’re right. When negotiations with Ankara began, Brussels set out 35 chapters of EU law for Ankara to discharge before a final vote on accession can be taken, but France, Greece, and Cyprus have repeatedly blocked the opening of many of these chapters."
More:How to Win Turkey | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
"Turkey Belongs in the EU!"
"Interview with Ruprecht Polenz
'Turkey Belongs in the EU!'
Chairman of the German Bundestag's Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ruprecht Polenz, argues in favour of Turkish accession to the EU, and grapples with negative western perceptions of the nation, as well as of Islam. He spoke to Eren Güvercin"
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'Turkey Belongs in the EU!'
Chairman of the German Bundestag's Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ruprecht Polenz, argues in favour of Turkish accession to the EU, and grapples with negative western perceptions of the nation, as well as of Islam. He spoke to Eren Güvercin"
More:Qantara.de - "Turkey Belongs in the EU!"
German FM pledges to support Turkey's EU bid
"German FM pledges to support Turkey's EU bid
Diverging from the stance of his country’s top leader, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle pledged his full support Wednesday to Turkey’s EU accession bid."
More:German FM pledges to support Turkey's EU bid - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Diverging from the stance of his country’s top leader, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle pledged his full support Wednesday to Turkey’s EU accession bid."
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Genre-Busting Designer Celebrated at Istanbul Show - In Transit Blog - NYTimes.com
"Genre-Busting Designer Celebrated at Istanbul Show
By SUSANNE FOWLER
Art, engineering and fashion intersect at the Istanbul Modern with the eye-catching exhibition, “Hussein Chalayan: 1994-2010.”"
More:Genre-Busting Designer Celebrated at Istanbul Show - In Transit Blog - NYTimes.com
By SUSANNE FOWLER
Art, engineering and fashion intersect at the Istanbul Modern with the eye-catching exhibition, “Hussein Chalayan: 1994-2010.”"
More:Genre-Busting Designer Celebrated at Istanbul Show - In Transit Blog - NYTimes.com
Iceland starts EU talks while Turkey's bid remains on ice | EurActiv
"Iceland starts EU talks while Turkey's bid remains on ice [fr] [de]
Published: 28 July 2010
On a visit to Turkey yesterday (27 July), UK Prime Minister David Cameron criticised those who are putting the brakes on Turkey's EU membership talks, highlighting a sharp contrast with Iceland, which started talks on the same day just one year after submitting its bid. EurActiv Turkey contributed to this article."
More:Iceland starts EU talks while Turkey's bid remains on ice | EurActiv
Published: 28 July 2010
On a visit to Turkey yesterday (27 July), UK Prime Minister David Cameron criticised those who are putting the brakes on Turkey's EU membership talks, highlighting a sharp contrast with Iceland, which started talks on the same day just one year after submitting its bid. EurActiv Turkey contributed to this article."
More:Iceland starts EU talks while Turkey's bid remains on ice | EurActiv
Germany insists Turkey's EU process is open-ended < German news | Expatica Germany
"Germany insists Turkey's EU process is open-ended
Germany wants Turkey anchored in Europe but the country's ultimate EU membership is not guaranteed, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said here Wednesday.
'Turkey's direction is Europe... We place great importance on deepening mutual ties and binding Turkey to Europe,' Westerwelle said through an interpreter after talks with Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu."
More:Germany insists Turkey's EU process is open-ended < German news | Expatica Germany
Germany wants Turkey anchored in Europe but the country's ultimate EU membership is not guaranteed, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said here Wednesday.
'Turkey's direction is Europe... We place great importance on deepening mutual ties and binding Turkey to Europe,' Westerwelle said through an interpreter after talks with Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu."
More:Germany insists Turkey's EU process is open-ended < German news | Expatica Germany
Ethnic tension flares in Turkey after police killings - Clashes : news, world | euronews
"Ethnic tension flares in Turkey after police killings
There has been fresh ethnic tension in Turkey, after Kurdish rebels were blamed for a gun attack in the south that left four police officers dead.
The latest disturbances occurred in Dortyol where the police were killed on Monday when their vehicle was fired on. The gunmens’ identity is unclear but local suspicions have been directed at Kurdish militants."
More:Ethnic tension flares in Turkey after police killings - Clashes : news, world | euronews
There has been fresh ethnic tension in Turkey, after Kurdish rebels were blamed for a gun attack in the south that left four police officers dead.
The latest disturbances occurred in Dortyol where the police were killed on Monday when their vehicle was fired on. The gunmens’ identity is unclear but local suspicions have been directed at Kurdish militants."
More:Ethnic tension flares in Turkey after police killings - Clashes : news, world | euronews
The EU will regret its dishonest, humiliating treatment of Turkey - Telegraph
"The EU will regret its dishonest, humiliating treatment of Turkey
By Daniel Hannan
Published: 6:21AM BST 28 Jul 2010
David Cameron was too polite to say it in so many words, but his audience of Turkish MPs got the point: the EU is treating them shabbily.
Singly, Europe's governments have perfectly consistent policies. Some countries want, in Gladstone's unhappy phrase, 'to bundle the Turk, bag and baggage, out of Europe'. France, Austria and (less vocally) Germany are in this camp. Others, led by Britain, see Turkish membership as strategically valuable: a way to bolster the world's chief Muslim democracy and perhaps, in the process, to dilute Euro-federalism."
More:The EU will regret its dishonest, humiliating treatment of Turkey - Telegraph
By Daniel Hannan
Published: 6:21AM BST 28 Jul 2010
David Cameron was too polite to say it in so many words, but his audience of Turkish MPs got the point: the EU is treating them shabbily.
Singly, Europe's governments have perfectly consistent policies. Some countries want, in Gladstone's unhappy phrase, 'to bundle the Turk, bag and baggage, out of Europe'. France, Austria and (less vocally) Germany are in this camp. Others, led by Britain, see Turkish membership as strategically valuable: a way to bolster the world's chief Muslim democracy and perhaps, in the process, to dilute Euro-federalism."
More:The EU will regret its dishonest, humiliating treatment of Turkey - Telegraph
Turkey refuses to open air corridor for Cyprus Airways - People's Daily Online
"Turkey refuses to open air corridor for Cyprus Airways
08:53, July 28, 2010
Turkey turned down requests on Tuesday for the use of is airspace by Greek Cypriot commercial planes, a move expected to cause more obstacles to its drive to join the European Union."
More:Turkey refuses to open air corridor for Cyprus Airways - People's Daily Online
08:53, July 28, 2010
Turkey turned down requests on Tuesday for the use of is airspace by Greek Cypriot commercial planes, a move expected to cause more obstacles to its drive to join the European Union."
More:Turkey refuses to open air corridor for Cyprus Airways - People's Daily Online
David Cameron is right: the EU is treating Turkey abominably – Telegraph Blogs
"David Cameron is right: the EU is treating Turkey abominably
By Daniel Hannan Politics Last updated: July 27th, 2010
The EU is treating Turkey shabbily. Singly, member states have perfectly consistent policies. Some countries want, in Gladstone’s phrase, to bundle the Turk, bag and baggage, out of Europe. France, Austria and (less vocally) Germany are in this camp. Others, led by Britain, see Turkish membership as strategically valuable: a way to bolster the world’s chief Muslim democracy and perhaps, in the process, to dilute Euro-federalism. Either of these two positions is individually defensible. But, when blended, they make for a policy based on deceit. The EU holds out promises of accession without any real intent to honour them. In consequence, it risks creating the very thing it purports to fear: an alienated, snarling Islamic power on its borders."
More:David Cameron is right: the EU is treating Turkey abominably – Telegraph Blogs
By Daniel Hannan Politics Last updated: July 27th, 2010
The EU is treating Turkey shabbily. Singly, member states have perfectly consistent policies. Some countries want, in Gladstone’s phrase, to bundle the Turk, bag and baggage, out of Europe. France, Austria and (less vocally) Germany are in this camp. Others, led by Britain, see Turkish membership as strategically valuable: a way to bolster the world’s chief Muslim democracy and perhaps, in the process, to dilute Euro-federalism. Either of these two positions is individually defensible. But, when blended, they make for a policy based on deceit. The EU holds out promises of accession without any real intent to honour them. In consequence, it risks creating the very thing it purports to fear: an alienated, snarling Islamic power on its borders."
More:David Cameron is right: the EU is treating Turkey abominably – Telegraph Blogs
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The UK's new partnership with Turkey
"The UK's new partnership with Turkey
David Cameron and Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan gave a joint press conference to Turkish and foreign media at the Turkish Prime Ministry in Ankara."
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David Cameron and Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan gave a joint press conference to Turkish and foreign media at the Turkish Prime Ministry in Ankara."
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Turkey Sees Hidden Hand in Kurd Riots - WSJ.com
"Turkey Sees Hidden Hand in Kurd Riots
BY MARC CHAMPION AND ERKAN ÖZ
ISTANBUL—Turkey's escalating battle with Kurdish insurgents has become caught up in the country's fiercely partisan domestic politics, as the government charged Tuesday that opponents of democratic change had triggered ethnic riots at both ends of the country."
More:Turkey Sees Hidden Hand in Kurd Riots - WSJ.com
BY MARC CHAMPION AND ERKAN ÖZ
ISTANBUL—Turkey's escalating battle with Kurdish insurgents has become caught up in the country's fiercely partisan domestic politics, as the government charged Tuesday that opponents of democratic change had triggered ethnic riots at both ends of the country."
More:Turkey Sees Hidden Hand in Kurd Riots - WSJ.com
Turkey Cuts Inflation Outlook - WSJ.com
"Turkey Cuts Inflation Outlook
BY JOE PARKINSON AND ERKAN OZ
ISTANBUL—Turkey's central bank on Tuesday issued a benign forecast on inflation, interest rates and a gathering economic recovery as the country's stock prices were soaring to a record high."
More:Turkey Cuts Inflation Outlook - WSJ.com
BY JOE PARKINSON AND ERKAN OZ
ISTANBUL—Turkey's central bank on Tuesday issued a benign forecast on inflation, interest rates and a gathering economic recovery as the country's stock prices were soaring to a record high."
More:Turkey Cuts Inflation Outlook - WSJ.com
Assistant professor presents research paper in Istanbul, Turkey - Penn State Altoona NOW
"Assistant professor presents research paper in Istanbul, Turkey
Tulay Girard, assistant professor of marketing at Penn State Altoona, and her co-author Musa Pinar, of Valparaiso University, presented their research paper, titled 'Consumer Perceptions of (Consumer-Based) Brand Equity in Banking Industry: A Comparison of Domestic and Global Banks in Turkey,' at the recent Global Branding Conference held at Koc University in Istanbul, Turkey. The paper also was co-authored with Zeliha Eser of Baskent University in Turkey."
More:Assistant professor presents research paper in Istanbul, Turkey - Penn State Altoona NOW
Tulay Girard, assistant professor of marketing at Penn State Altoona, and her co-author Musa Pinar, of Valparaiso University, presented their research paper, titled 'Consumer Perceptions of (Consumer-Based) Brand Equity in Banking Industry: A Comparison of Domestic and Global Banks in Turkey,' at the recent Global Branding Conference held at Koc University in Istanbul, Turkey. The paper also was co-authored with Zeliha Eser of Baskent University in Turkey."
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Turkey’s Flying
"Turkey's Flying
July 27, 2010 - 1:16 pm
British Prime Minister Cameron traveled to Turkey today to press for Turkey to join the European Union. Turkey has been a candidate for the EU since 1999. With a population of approximately 75 million and an estimated 2009 GDP of about $863 billion, Turkey would be large and potentially important addition to the EU. Sixty-five percent of GDP is from the service sector, with about 25% in industry and another 9% in agriculture. 2009 public debt as a percentage of GDP was approximately 46% versus Greece at about 113%."
More:Turkey’s Flying « Intelligent Investing - Forbes.com
July 27, 2010 - 1:16 pm
British Prime Minister Cameron traveled to Turkey today to press for Turkey to join the European Union. Turkey has been a candidate for the EU since 1999. With a population of approximately 75 million and an estimated 2009 GDP of about $863 billion, Turkey would be large and potentially important addition to the EU. Sixty-five percent of GDP is from the service sector, with about 25% in industry and another 9% in agriculture. 2009 public debt as a percentage of GDP was approximately 46% versus Greece at about 113%."
More:Turkey’s Flying « Intelligent Investing - Forbes.com
Turkish Airlines hit by competition probe | beyondbrics | FT.com
"Turkish Airlines hit by competition probe
July 27, 2010 8:30am
by Delphine Strauss
Anyone who has tried flying through Istanbul’s Ataturk airport at peak hours knows it is bursting at the seams. The queues at passport control reflect thriving tourist traffic, Turks’ increasing ability to pay for air travel - and Turkish Airlines’ success in turning its base into a hub for transit between Europe and the Middle East."
More:Turkish Airlines hit by competition probe | beyondbrics | FT.com
July 27, 2010 8:30am
by Delphine Strauss
Anyone who has tried flying through Istanbul’s Ataturk airport at peak hours knows it is bursting at the seams. The queues at passport control reflect thriving tourist traffic, Turks’ increasing ability to pay for air travel - and Turkish Airlines’ success in turning its base into a hub for transit between Europe and the Middle East."
More:Turkish Airlines hit by competition probe | beyondbrics | FT.com
Turkey working to prevent Lebanese sail to Gaza - Israel News, Ynetnews
"Turkey working to prevent Lebanese sail to Gaza
According to Israeli officials, Ankara deems additional flotillas pointless after partial lifting of blockade on Gaza. 'Turkey wants to lower its profile, let diplomacy take its course,' official says "
More:Turkey working to prevent Lebanese sail to Gaza - Israel News, Ynetnews
According to Israeli officials, Ankara deems additional flotillas pointless after partial lifting of blockade on Gaza. 'Turkey wants to lower its profile, let diplomacy take its course,' official says "
More:Turkey working to prevent Lebanese sail to Gaza - Israel News, Ynetnews
Gunmen kill 4 policemen in SE Turkey
"Gunmen kill 4 policemen in SE Turkey
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:19:47 GMT
Unidentified assailants have opened fire on a police station in southeastern Turkey, killing four Turkish law enforcement officers.
In the attack, which occurred on Monday in the town of Dortyol in Hatay province, gunmen sprayed the victims with bullets from a delivery truck, Reuters reported, citing Turkey's state-run Anatolia news agency."
More:Gunmen kill 4 policemen in SE Turkey
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:19:47 GMT
Unidentified assailants have opened fire on a police station in southeastern Turkey, killing four Turkish law enforcement officers.
In the attack, which occurred on Monday in the town of Dortyol in Hatay province, gunmen sprayed the victims with bullets from a delivery truck, Reuters reported, citing Turkey's state-run Anatolia news agency."
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David Cameron's Turkophilia faces an uphill struggle | Denis MacShane | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
"David Cameron's Turkophilia faces an uphill struggle
Key partners in the European Union are out of step with Cameron's positive stance towards the accession of Turkey
David Cameron's adoption of Tony Blair's Turkophile diplomacy in Ankara today should be welcomed.
In 2004, in his last great surge of geopolitical activity, Blair single-handedly moved the European council to agree a start date for EU accession negotiations for Turkey."
More:David Cameron's Turkophilia faces an uphill struggle | Denis MacShane | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
Key partners in the European Union are out of step with Cameron's positive stance towards the accession of Turkey
David Cameron's adoption of Tony Blair's Turkophile diplomacy in Ankara today should be welcomed.
In 2004, in his last great surge of geopolitical activity, Blair single-handedly moved the European council to agree a start date for EU accession negotiations for Turkey."
More:David Cameron's Turkophilia faces an uphill struggle | Denis MacShane | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk
Turkish Stocks Rise to Record After Central Bank Cuts Inflation Forecast - Bloomberg
"Turkish Stocks Rise to Record After Central Bank Cuts Inflation Forecast
By Seda Sezer - Jul 27, 2010 4:47 AM EDT Tue Jul 27 08:47:12 UTC 2010
Turkish stocks rose to a record after the central bank lowered its forecast for inflation this year, raising speculation the central bank will delay rate increases."
More:Turkish Stocks Rise to Record After Central Bank Cuts Inflation Forecast - Bloomberg
By Seda Sezer - Jul 27, 2010 4:47 AM EDT Tue Jul 27 08:47:12 UTC 2010
Turkish stocks rose to a record after the central bank lowered its forecast for inflation this year, raising speculation the central bank will delay rate increases."
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Turkey is still too early to join the EU - Foreign Ministry of Germany
"Turkey is still too early to join the EU - Foreign Ministry of Germany
BERLIN, July 27. (UKRINFORM). According to the official Berlin, Turkey was not yet ready to join the European Union. 'Anyone who thinks that Turkey's EU accession has been on the agenda, is wrong', - declared German Deputy Chancellor and FM Guido Westerwelle published today in an interview with 'Bild' on the eve of his visit to Ankara, the correspondent UKRINFORM’s in Germany."
More:BSANNA News - BSANNA NEWS
BERLIN, July 27. (UKRINFORM). According to the official Berlin, Turkey was not yet ready to join the European Union. 'Anyone who thinks that Turkey's EU accession has been on the agenda, is wrong', - declared German Deputy Chancellor and FM Guido Westerwelle published today in an interview with 'Bild' on the eve of his visit to Ankara, the correspondent UKRINFORM’s in Germany."
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Steel Guru : Privatization of Turkish power grids attracts 39 bidders - 156921 - 2010-07-27
"Privatization of Turkish power grids attracts 39 bidders
Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010
Argus reported that the privatization of 4 electricity distribution grids in Turkey has attracted 39 bids including two from JV of Austrian utility Verbund."
More:Steel Guru : Privatization of Turkish power grids attracts 39 bidders - 156921 - 2010-07-27
Tuesday, 27 Jul 2010
Argus reported that the privatization of 4 electricity distribution grids in Turkey has attracted 39 bids including two from JV of Austrian utility Verbund."
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Editorial: Ataturk overturned?
"Editorial: Ataturk overturned?
01:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The bloom is off the rose in the long friendship between Turkey and the West. Ankara is now openly Islamist. Its support of Hamas — exposed in the recent “peace” flotilla episode off the Gaza Strip — ends any hope that Turkey might join the European Union anytime soon, and now opens the question of Turkey’s legitimacy as member of NATO."
More:Editorial: Ataturk overturned? | Editorials | projo.com | The Providence Journal
01:00 AM EDT on Tuesday, July 27, 2010
The bloom is off the rose in the long friendship between Turkey and the West. Ankara is now openly Islamist. Its support of Hamas — exposed in the recent “peace” flotilla episode off the Gaza Strip — ends any hope that Turkey might join the European Union anytime soon, and now opens the question of Turkey’s legitimacy as member of NATO."
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BBC News - David Cameron sees only delight in closer Turkish ties
"David Cameron sees only delight in closer Turkish ties
By Laura Kuenssberg Chief political correspondent, BBC News channel, Ankara
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan with British counterpart David Cameron. Mr Cameron believes Turkey's economic and political clout will only continue to rise
If clocking up air miles were a measure of how to make a political impact, then David Cameron would be scoring highly."
More:BBC News - David Cameron sees only delight in closer Turkish ties
By Laura Kuenssberg Chief political correspondent, BBC News channel, Ankara
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan with British counterpart David Cameron. Mr Cameron believes Turkey's economic and political clout will only continue to rise
If clocking up air miles were a measure of how to make a political impact, then David Cameron would be scoring highly."
More:BBC News - David Cameron sees only delight in closer Turkish ties
Monday, July 26, 2010
David Cameron warns EU not to shut Turkey out | Politics | The Guardian
"David Cameron warns EU not to shut Turkey out
PM to acccuse France and Germany of double standards in refusing EU membership in Ankara speech
David Cameron today challenges France and Germany over their opposition to Turkish membership of the EU when he issues a stark warning of the dangers of shutting Ankara 'out of the club'."
More:David Cameron warns EU not to shut Turkey out | Politics | The Guardian
PM to acccuse France and Germany of double standards in refusing EU membership in Ankara speech
David Cameron today challenges France and Germany over their opposition to Turkish membership of the EU when he issues a stark warning of the dangers of shutting Ankara 'out of the club'."
More:David Cameron warns EU not to shut Turkey out | Politics | The Guardian
Hussein Chalayan weaves stories in fabric at Istanbul Modern
"Hussein Chalayan weaves stories in fabric at Istanbul Modern
ELİF EREZ
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
As part of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture festivities, Istanbul Modern presents the most comprehensive exhibition by Hüseyin Çağlayan, aka Hussein Chalayan, one of the leading names in contemporary art and fashion. The exhibition 'Hussein Chalayan: 1994-2010,' comprises a selection of works that the designer created over the last 16 years"
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ELİF EREZ
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
As part of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture festivities, Istanbul Modern presents the most comprehensive exhibition by Hüseyin Çağlayan, aka Hussein Chalayan, one of the leading names in contemporary art and fashion. The exhibition 'Hussein Chalayan: 1994-2010,' comprises a selection of works that the designer created over the last 16 years"
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Sony Ericsson WTA Tour | Players | Player Blogs | Blog | Ipek Senoglu's Istanbul Blog: Monday
"Ipek Senoglu's Istanbul Blog: Monday
July 26, 2010
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Come along to the Istanbul Cup with Turkish tennis pioneer Ipek Senoglu, one of the favorites for this week's doubles title.
Ipek Senoglu
Monday, July 26, 2010
Merhaba to all of you... This is how we say hi in Turkish!
I will be writing the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Blog for you guys from my hometown of Istanbul during the Istanbul Cup this week.
When the Istanbul Cup was to be organized for the first time in 2005, many of my professional tennis colleagues asked me such questions as 'Is it safe to come to Turkey?' or 'Do you think the tournament will be okay to play?'"
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July 26, 2010
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Come along to the Istanbul Cup with Turkish tennis pioneer Ipek Senoglu, one of the favorites for this week's doubles title.
Ipek Senoglu
Monday, July 26, 2010
Merhaba to all of you... This is how we say hi in Turkish!
I will be writing the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Blog for you guys from my hometown of Istanbul during the Istanbul Cup this week.
When the Istanbul Cup was to be organized for the first time in 2005, many of my professional tennis colleagues asked me such questions as 'Is it safe to come to Turkey?' or 'Do you think the tournament will be okay to play?'"
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Turkey Going Nuclear – A Game Changer | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
"Turkey Going Nuclear – A Game Changer
The World Tribune’s Gregory Copley has broken the news that “U.S. powerlessness and EU confusion” have opened a “window of opportunity” for Turkey to seriously consider acquiring nuclear weapons. Just last month, Turkey defied its traditional allies, including the United States and Israel, by voting against a fourth round of U.N. sanctions against Iran, in punishments for Tehran’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons. Further, Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has displayed growing Islamist sympathies and exercises an undemocratic stranglehold on power, raising legitimate questions about Turkey’s commitment to secular democracy as well as to NATO"
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The World Tribune’s Gregory Copley has broken the news that “U.S. powerlessness and EU confusion” have opened a “window of opportunity” for Turkey to seriously consider acquiring nuclear weapons. Just last month, Turkey defied its traditional allies, including the United States and Israel, by voting against a fourth round of U.N. sanctions against Iran, in punishments for Tehran’s continued pursuit of nuclear weapons. Further, Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has displayed growing Islamist sympathies and exercises an undemocratic stranglehold on power, raising legitimate questions about Turkey’s commitment to secular democracy as well as to NATO"
More:Turkey Going Nuclear – A Game Changer | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
30 Turkish generals are among the 400 arrested, indicted for plotting against Islamist government
"30 Turkish generals are among the 400 arrested, indicted for plotting against Islamist government
ANKARA — The Turkish government has been orchestrating a campaign, culminating in new indictments of top generals, to erode the traditional authority of the country's military brass."
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ANKARA — The Turkish government has been orchestrating a campaign, culminating in new indictments of top generals, to erode the traditional authority of the country's military brass."
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Turkey to observe only UN sanctions on Iran: report
"Turkey to observe only UN sanctions on Iran: report
Monday, 26 Jul, 2010
ANKARA: Turkey will abide by UN sanctions on neighbouring Iran but will not follow tougher measures imposed by the United States and the European Union, a minister said in a newspaper interview Monday."
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Monday, 26 Jul, 2010
ANKARA: Turkey will abide by UN sanctions on neighbouring Iran but will not follow tougher measures imposed by the United States and the European Union, a minister said in a newspaper interview Monday."
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Turkish opposition wants 'better channels' with EU socialists | EurActiv
"Turkish opposition wants 'better channels' with EU socialists [de] [fr]
Published: 26 July 2010
Turkey's main opposition CHP party said it was deeply disappointed by the 'wrong advice' it said it had received from within the European socialist ranks to which it is affiliated, EurActiv has learned."
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Published: 26 July 2010
Turkey's main opposition CHP party said it was deeply disappointed by the 'wrong advice' it said it had received from within the European socialist ranks to which it is affiliated, EurActiv has learned."
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Cameron backs Turkey joining the EU
"Cameron backs Turkey joining the EU
By Alex Barker and Delphine Strauss in Ankara
Published: July 26 2010 20:23 | Last updated: July 26 2010 20:23
David Cameron will express his “anger” on Tuesday at Turkey’s European Union membership bid being “frustrated” by the bloc’s leaders, as he heaps praise on an emerging power increasingly at odds with Britain, the US and Europe on the world stage."
More:FT.com / Europe - Cameron backs Turkey joining the EU
By Alex Barker and Delphine Strauss in Ankara
Published: July 26 2010 20:23 | Last updated: July 26 2010 20:23
David Cameron will express his “anger” on Tuesday at Turkey’s European Union membership bid being “frustrated” by the bloc’s leaders, as he heaps praise on an emerging power increasingly at odds with Britain, the US and Europe on the world stage."
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Turkey focuses on its backyard
"Turkey focuses on its backyard
By Roula Khalaf
Published: July 26 2010 16:16 | Last updated: July 26 2010 16:16
Paul Doany recalls that before his boss, the billionaire and former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri, was assassinated in 2005, he had recommended his companies invest in Turkey, which he had spotted as a future success story."
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By Roula Khalaf
Published: July 26 2010 16:16 | Last updated: July 26 2010 16:16
Paul Doany recalls that before his boss, the billionaire and former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri, was assassinated in 2005, he had recommended his companies invest in Turkey, which he had spotted as a future success story."
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Guti expected in Istanbul to sign for Besiktas
"Guti expected in Istanbul to sign for Besiktas
Spanish midfielder Jose Maria Guti was expected to complete his move to Besiktas on Monday evening, the Turkish first division club announced.
The 33-year-old, who left Real Madrid on Sunday after a 15-year career with the Spanish giants, is due to undergo his medical on Tuesday morning before signing a deal that, according to Turkish daily Hurriyet, will earn him an annual salary of 2.7 million euros."
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Spanish midfielder Jose Maria Guti was expected to complete his move to Besiktas on Monday evening, the Turkish first division club announced.
The 33-year-old, who left Real Madrid on Sunday after a 15-year career with the Spanish giants, is due to undergo his medical on Tuesday morning before signing a deal that, according to Turkish daily Hurriyet, will earn him an annual salary of 2.7 million euros."
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Cameron is right to talk up Turkey's EU membership
"Cameron is right to talk up Turkey's EU membership
Posted by James Macintyre - 26 July 2010 17:15
The Tory right, and some in Labour, are getting Turkey's human rights record the wrong way around."
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Posted by James Macintyre - 26 July 2010 17:15
The Tory right, and some in Labour, are getting Turkey's human rights record the wrong way around."
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Saying 'Tel Aviv' on the streets of Istanbul
"Saying 'Tel Aviv' on the streets of Istanbul
By ELANA KIRSH
07/26/2010 17:45
Comment: Israelis and Turks have a lot in common.
I was speaking to a bartender recently who responded to my telling him that I live in Tel Aviv by saying “Ah, Falastine?” When I corrected him, saying that the area is not contested, though there are other areas that I hoped would one day be part of Palestine, he shrugged and said, “I really don't know enough to comment.” "
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By ELANA KIRSH
07/26/2010 17:45
Comment: Israelis and Turks have a lot in common.
I was speaking to a bartender recently who responded to my telling him that I live in Tel Aviv by saying “Ah, Falastine?” When I corrected him, saying that the area is not contested, though there are other areas that I hoped would one day be part of Palestine, he shrugged and said, “I really don't know enough to comment.” "
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Turkey's Petro-chemistry refinery gets license
"Turkey's Petro-chemistry refinery gets license
Burcu TANER
ANKARA – Doğan News Agency
Speaking at the licensing ceremony of Ege Petro-chemistry Refinery, Energy Minister Taner Yıldız said Turkey had a long coastal line that enabled energy and tourism investments and even fishing to take place side by side."
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Burcu TANER
ANKARA – Doğan News Agency
Speaking at the licensing ceremony of Ege Petro-chemistry Refinery, Energy Minister Taner Yıldız said Turkey had a long coastal line that enabled energy and tourism investments and even fishing to take place side by side."
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APA - Ambassador Hulusi Kilic: Turkey-Armenia borders will not be opened within the framework of the NATO exercises – INTERVIEW
"Ambassador Hulusi Kilic: Turkey-Armenia borders will not be opened within the framework of the NATO exercises – INTERVIEW
[ 26 Jul 2010 16:37 ]
“We expect Azerbaijan’s decision for the abolition of visa regime”
Baku. Elnur Mammadli – APA. APA’s interview with Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic"
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[ 26 Jul 2010 16:37 ]
“We expect Azerbaijan’s decision for the abolition of visa regime”
Baku. Elnur Mammadli – APA. APA’s interview with Turkish ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Kilic"
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Globalist - The Forgotten American
"The Forgotten American
By ROGER COHEN
Published: July 26, 2010
TROY, New York — The Dogans were a quiet family little noticed by their neighbors here in upstate New York. Ahmet Dogan had come to the area from Turkey to study accounting at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute."
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By ROGER COHEN
Published: July 26, 2010
TROY, New York — The Dogans were a quiet family little noticed by their neighbors here in upstate New York. Ahmet Dogan had come to the area from Turkey to study accounting at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute."
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Turkey Straddles East and West
"Ankara in the Middle
Once an unquestioning U.S. ally, and at odds with most of its neighbors, Turkey is now forging a new foreign policy, with itself at the very center.
Turkey, says the conventional wisdom, is “turning east.” Over the last two years Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proclaimed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad a “good friend” and blasted Israel for attacking a Turkish aid convoy to Gaza. He signed accords with Syria and Iraq and defended Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir as “a good Muslim.” Only last week Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu caused outrage in Israel by meeting with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal."
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Once an unquestioning U.S. ally, and at odds with most of its neighbors, Turkey is now forging a new foreign policy, with itself at the very center.
Turkey, says the conventional wisdom, is “turning east.” Over the last two years Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has proclaimed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad a “good friend” and blasted Israel for attacking a Turkish aid convoy to Gaza. He signed accords with Syria and Iraq and defended Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir as “a good Muslim.” Only last week Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu caused outrage in Israel by meeting with Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal."
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Iran to Transfer More Gas to Turkey
"Iran to Transfer More Gas to Turkey
By Helena Zhu
Epoch Times Staff Created: Jul 26, 2010 Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010
Iran has signed a $1.3 billion pipeline deal to export gas to Turkey, according to the country’s Oil Ministry.
The deal marks the start of a three-year construction project for the new pipeline, which will have a capacity of 2.1 billion cubic feet."
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By Helena Zhu
Epoch Times Staff Created: Jul 26, 2010 Last Updated: Jul 26, 2010
Iran has signed a $1.3 billion pipeline deal to export gas to Turkey, according to the country’s Oil Ministry.
The deal marks the start of a three-year construction project for the new pipeline, which will have a capacity of 2.1 billion cubic feet."
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6 soldiers wounded in Turkey's mine blast - People's Daily Online
"6 soldiers wounded in Turkey's mine blast
Six soldiers of the Turkish security forces were wounded in a land-mine blast in southeastern Turkey on Monday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
The road-side mine which was planted by members of the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) detonated while a military vehicle passed by in Lice town of Diyarbakir province, said the report."
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Six soldiers of the Turkish security forces were wounded in a land-mine blast in southeastern Turkey on Monday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
The road-side mine which was planted by members of the outlawed Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) detonated while a military vehicle passed by in Lice town of Diyarbakir province, said the report."
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MOU signed by Turkey with Ex-IM Bank for renewable energy projects
"MOU signed by Turkey with Ex-IM Bank for renewable energy projects
Balkan Business News Correspondent - 26.07.2010
Hurriyet - The Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of the US (Ex-Im Bank) to provide financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Turkey."
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Balkan Business News Correspondent - 26.07.2010
Hurriyet - The Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Export-Import Bank of the US (Ex-Im Bank) to provide financing for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Turkey."
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Iran Gas to Transit Turkey
"Iran Gas to Transit Turkey
26 July 2010
TEHRAN — Iran’s Oil Ministry said Friday that it had signed a 1 billion euro ($1.3 billion) pipeline deal to take gas to Turkey, while Ankara denied that the state was involved and a firm called Som Petrol said it was the partner."
More:Iran Gas to Transit Turkey | Business | The Moscow Times
26 July 2010
TEHRAN — Iran’s Oil Ministry said Friday that it had signed a 1 billion euro ($1.3 billion) pipeline deal to take gas to Turkey, while Ankara denied that the state was involved and a firm called Som Petrol said it was the partner."
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Honoring the Turkish sacrifice
"Honoring the Turkish sacrifice Print E-mail
By Lawrence Swaim, IFN Staff Columnist
Sunday, 25 July 2010
What a difference a month makes! Just a few weeks ago, on May 31st, the Israelis intercepted the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, killing at least nine people while boarding the Turkish ship Mava Marmara in international waters. That bloody tragedy changed everything, despite desperate attempts of the Israeli government and US proxies to spin the story. In fact, the propaganda of the Israelis—posturing themselves as pitiful victims, and portraying the real victims as terrorists who deserved to die—was so utterly lacking in remorse and coherence that millions around the world were shocked and disgusted."
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By Lawrence Swaim, IFN Staff Columnist
Sunday, 25 July 2010
What a difference a month makes! Just a few weeks ago, on May 31st, the Israelis intercepted the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, killing at least nine people while boarding the Turkish ship Mava Marmara in international waters. That bloody tragedy changed everything, despite desperate attempts of the Israeli government and US proxies to spin the story. In fact, the propaganda of the Israelis—posturing themselves as pitiful victims, and portraying the real victims as terrorists who deserved to die—was so utterly lacking in remorse and coherence that millions around the world were shocked and disgusted."
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
Turkish-Armenian dialogue gets boost from filmmakers
"Turkish-Armenian dialogue gets boost from filmmakers
EMRAH GÜLER
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The recent success of Turkish director Reha Erdem’s ‘Kosmos’ at Armenia’s Golden Apricot Film Festival is the latest among promising examples of growing relations between Turkey, Armenia and the diaspora. Çiğdem Mater, from the Armenia-Turkey Cinema Platform, tells the Daily News of her impressions of the festival, its history and its discussions"
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EMRAH GÜLER
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The recent success of Turkish director Reha Erdem’s ‘Kosmos’ at Armenia’s Golden Apricot Film Festival is the latest among promising examples of growing relations between Turkey, Armenia and the diaspora. Çiğdem Mater, from the Armenia-Turkey Cinema Platform, tells the Daily News of her impressions of the festival, its history and its discussions"
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Foreign investment in Istanbul on the rise
"Foreign investment in Istanbul on the rise
The number of foreign investors in Istanbul rose 6.53 percent in the first half of the year on an annual basis, as the capital pledged rose 27.16 percent in the same period."
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The number of foreign investors in Istanbul rose 6.53 percent in the first half of the year on an annual basis, as the capital pledged rose 27.16 percent in the same period."
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Distinguished International Hotels Appoints New Director in Istanbul
"Distinguished International Hotels Appoints New Director in Istanbul
July 25, 2010 in Accommodation
Distinguished International Hotels Appoints New Director in Istanbul(Forimmediaterelease.net) Distinguished International Hotels, Residences and Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Hülya Aslantas as Director of Development, Turkey."
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July 25, 2010 in Accommodation
Distinguished International Hotels Appoints New Director in Istanbul(Forimmediaterelease.net) Distinguished International Hotels, Residences and Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Hülya Aslantas as Director of Development, Turkey."
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Turkey says Iran may talk with EU about its nuclear program in September - Winnipeg Free Press
"Turkey says Iran may talk with EU about its nuclear program in September
By: The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey - Iran might hold talks on the country's nuclear program with the European Union in early September, after the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Turkey's foreign minister said on Sunday.
Ahmet Davutoglu spoke after meeting with his Iranian counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki and Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim. He said Mottaki 'confirmed the meeting might take place after Ramadan.'"
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By: The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey - Iran might hold talks on the country's nuclear program with the European Union in early September, after the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Turkey's foreign minister said on Sunday.
Ahmet Davutoglu spoke after meeting with his Iranian counterpart Manouchehr Mottaki and Brazilian Foreign Minister Celso Amorim. He said Mottaki 'confirmed the meeting might take place after Ramadan.'"
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Iran, Turkey and Brazil to discuss nuclear swap: Voice of Russia
"Iran, Turkey and Brazil to discuss nuclear swap
Jul 25, 2010 09:51 Moscow Time
Iranian nuclear issue. Photo: RIA Novosti
The foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey and Brazil are meeting in Istanbul later in the day to discuss the nuclear swap deal which they agreed in May, Reuters reports quoting a Turkish foreign ministry official in Ankara."
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Jul 25, 2010 09:51 Moscow Time
Iranian nuclear issue. Photo: RIA Novosti
The foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey and Brazil are meeting in Istanbul later in the day to discuss the nuclear swap deal which they agreed in May, Reuters reports quoting a Turkish foreign ministry official in Ankara."
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Fury as PM David Cameron supports Turkey's EU battle - mirror.co.uk
"Fury as PM David Cameron supports Turkey's EU battle
EXCLUSIVE: By Vincent Moss 25/07/2010
David Cameron will risk the fury of right-wing Conservatives this week by backing Turkey's fight to be allowed to join the European Union."
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EXCLUSIVE: By Vincent Moss 25/07/2010
David Cameron will risk the fury of right-wing Conservatives this week by backing Turkey's fight to be allowed to join the European Union."
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Surprises around Istanbul's corners | Europe | Travel | Toronto Sun
"Surprises around Istanbul's corners
By SUE-ANN LEVY, QMI Agency
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- I'm lying nude on a slab of marble -- for what seems like hours -- watching my own sweat form puddles of water around me.
Even my hair is dripping in this hot, cavernous room with a line-up of marble sinks standing like sentries along its outer walls."
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By SUE-ANN LEVY, QMI Agency
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- I'm lying nude on a slab of marble -- for what seems like hours -- watching my own sweat form puddles of water around me.
Even my hair is dripping in this hot, cavernous room with a line-up of marble sinks standing like sentries along its outer walls."
More:Surprises around Istanbul's corners | Europe | Travel | Toronto Sun
Cameron heading to Turkey for first official visit
"Cameron heading to Turkey for first official visit
(AFP)
25 July 2010
LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron pays his first visit to Turkey this week since taking power, with talks expected to focus on its troubled bid to join the European Union.
Cameron will meet his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the visit on Monday and Tuesday, when he is expected to be accompanied by Foreign Secretary William Hague."
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(AFP)
25 July 2010
LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron pays his first visit to Turkey this week since taking power, with talks expected to focus on its troubled bid to join the European Union.
Cameron will meet his counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during the visit on Monday and Tuesday, when he is expected to be accompanied by Foreign Secretary William Hague."
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High security for Israeli athletes in Turkey | ajc.com
"High security for Israeli athletes in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey defeated Israel 3-0 in a women's volleyball game Sunday that was guarded by hundreds of police because of concerns that pro-Palestinian demonstrators would try to disrupt the event."
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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey defeated Israel 3-0 in a women's volleyball game Sunday that was guarded by hundreds of police because of concerns that pro-Palestinian demonstrators would try to disrupt the event."
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
Syrians Show New Ardor for a Turkey Looking Eastward - NYTimes.com
"Syrians Show New Ardor for a Turkey Looking Eastward
Tyler Hicks/The New York Times
GAZIANTEP, Turkey — Well-heeled Syrians had already been coming to this ancient industrial city, drawn here by Louis Vuitton purses and storefront signs in Arabic. But local shop owners say Israel’s deadly raid on a Turkish-led flotilla to Gaza in May has solidified an already blossoming friendship between Syria and Turkey, the new hero of the Muslim world."
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Tyler Hicks/The New York Times
GAZIANTEP, Turkey — Well-heeled Syrians had already been coming to this ancient industrial city, drawn here by Louis Vuitton purses and storefront signs in Arabic. But local shop owners say Israel’s deadly raid on a Turkish-led flotilla to Gaza in May has solidified an already blossoming friendship between Syria and Turkey, the new hero of the Muslim world."
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Turkish Police Clash with Group Protesting Israeli Team | Middle East | English
"Turkish Police Clash with Group Protesting Israeli Team
Pro-Palestinian Turks clash with riot police as the Israeli volleyball team plays against Serbia in the CEV Women's European League tournament in Ankara, Turkey, 24 Jul 2010
Turkish police and protesters have clashed in Ankara near where an Israeli volleyball team was playing a tournament match against Serbia."
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Pro-Palestinian Turks clash with riot police as the Israeli volleyball team plays against Serbia in the CEV Women's European League tournament in Ankara, Turkey, 24 Jul 2010
Turkish police and protesters have clashed in Ankara near where an Israeli volleyball team was playing a tournament match against Serbia."
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Istanbul cultural center's fate uncertain
"Istanbul cultural center's fate uncertain
Şekib Avdagiç, the chairman of the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture agency's executive board, speaks to reporters in front of Atatürk Culture Center in Istanbul. DAILY NEWS photo, Mehveş KONUK
Istanbul’s longtime cultural center has now been closed for more than half of the city’s year as a European Capital of Culture, and its reopening remains mired in a legal dispute that shows no sign of ending."
More:Istanbul cultural center's fate uncertain - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Şekib Avdagiç, the chairman of the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture agency's executive board, speaks to reporters in front of Atatürk Culture Center in Istanbul. DAILY NEWS photo, Mehveş KONUK
Istanbul’s longtime cultural center has now been closed for more than half of the city’s year as a European Capital of Culture, and its reopening remains mired in a legal dispute that shows no sign of ending."
More:Istanbul cultural center's fate uncertain - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey exploits 'window of opportunity', moving rapidly to acquire nuclear weapons
"Turkey exploits 'window of opportunity', moving rapidly to acquire nuclear weapons
By Gregory R. Copley, Editor, Global Information System
A quiet but intense debate is ongoing within senior circles of the governing Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi (Justice and Development Party: AKP) in Turkey over whether or not this is the time to proceed rapidly with the development and acquisition of nuclear weapons."
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By Gregory R. Copley, Editor, Global Information System
A quiet but intense debate is ongoing within senior circles of the governing Adalet ve Kalkinma Partisi (Justice and Development Party: AKP) in Turkey over whether or not this is the time to proceed rapidly with the development and acquisition of nuclear weapons."
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SOCAR-Turcas gets license to build refinery in Turkey
"SOCAR-Turcas gets license to build refinery in Turkey
23.07.2010 19:53
SOCAR-Turcas gets license to build refinery in Turkey
Azerbaijan, Baku, July 23 / Trend /
On July 23, Ankara hosted a ceremony to grant a license to SOCAR-Turcas JV to build a new refinery in Turkey, SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan) reported on July 23."
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23.07.2010 19:53
SOCAR-Turcas gets license to build refinery in Turkey
Azerbaijan, Baku, July 23 / Trend /
On July 23, Ankara hosted a ceremony to grant a license to SOCAR-Turcas JV to build a new refinery in Turkey, SOCAR (State Oil Company of Azerbaijan) reported on July 23."
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Turkey won't turn its back on Israel
"Turkey won't turn its back on Israel
Although Ankara's officials have spoken out strongly in support of Palestinians, they still have eyes for Tel Aviv"
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Although Ankara's officials have spoken out strongly in support of Palestinians, they still have eyes for Tel Aviv"
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Verdict on Kosovo will not affect Turkey
"Verdict on Kosovo will not affect Turkey
FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
The International Court of Justice's ruling on Kosovo's independence prompts fears that the decision may encourage secessionist movements in disputed regions around the world. Analysts say it is wrong to compare the Kosovo situation with that in Turkey's Southeast, but say the verdict could help gain recognition for northern Cyprus"
Mopre:Verdict on Kosovo will not affect Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
The International Court of Justice's ruling on Kosovo's independence prompts fears that the decision may encourage secessionist movements in disputed regions around the world. Analysts say it is wrong to compare the Kosovo situation with that in Turkey's Southeast, but say the verdict could help gain recognition for northern Cyprus"
Mopre:Verdict on Kosovo will not affect Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
US envoy warns pro-Kurd deputies over separation - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
"US envoy warns pro-Kurd deputies over separation
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party should abandon any ideas of separating from the country lest the breakaway state become a “third-class” country, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Turkey has warned, daily Hürriyet reported Friday."
More:US envoy warns pro-Kurd deputies over separation - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey’s pro-Kurdish party should abandon any ideas of separating from the country lest the breakaway state become a “third-class” country, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Turkey has warned, daily Hürriyet reported Friday."
More:US envoy warns pro-Kurd deputies over separation - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
102 Military Officers Charged With Plotting Coup - NYTimes.com
"Turkey: 102 Military Officers Charged With Plotting Coup
By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: July 23, 2010
An Istanbul court on Friday ordered the arrest of 102 active and retired military officers, charging them with plotting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s government in 2003."
More:World Briefing - Europe - Turkey - 102 Military Officers Charged With Plotting Coup - NYTimes.com
By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: July 23, 2010
An Istanbul court on Friday ordered the arrest of 102 active and retired military officers, charging them with plotting to overthrow Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan’s government in 2003."
More:World Briefing - Europe - Turkey - 102 Military Officers Charged With Plotting Coup - NYTimes.com
Iran signs $1.3 billion Turkey pipeline deal
"Iran signs $1.3 billion Turkey pipeline deal
Posted on » Saturday, July 24, 2010
TEHRAN: Iran's Oil Ministry said the country had signed a one billion euro ($1.3bn) pipeline deal to take gas to Turkey and Turkish firm Som Petrol said it was the partner in the project.
'The one-billion-euro deal to build 660km gas pipeline was signed yesterday during the Iranian oil minister's trip to Turkey,' the Iranian ministry said yesterday."
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Posted on » Saturday, July 24, 2010
TEHRAN: Iran's Oil Ministry said the country had signed a one billion euro ($1.3bn) pipeline deal to take gas to Turkey and Turkish firm Som Petrol said it was the partner in the project.
'The one-billion-euro deal to build 660km gas pipeline was signed yesterday during the Iranian oil minister's trip to Turkey,' the Iranian ministry said yesterday."
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All Turk and all play
"All Turk and all play
We don’t need New York City, proclaims Istanbul. The ancient city continues to transform into a forward-thinking fashion hot spot, though modesty is encouraged.
We don’t need New York City, proclaims Istanbul. The ancient city continues to transform into a forward-thinking fashion hot spot, though modesty is encouraged.
Sarah Nicole Prickett, Weekend Post · Friday, Jul. 23, 2010
Crazy, maybe, to trust the taxi drivers in strange half-eastern lands. Crazier still to trust government tourism inducements saying that “everyone” is coming to the dream city formerly known as Constantinople. But then Bairuq the cabbie says, mid-careen through some byzantine byway, that tourism is up by half this summer. And sure. Why not?"
More:All Turk and all play
We don’t need New York City, proclaims Istanbul. The ancient city continues to transform into a forward-thinking fashion hot spot, though modesty is encouraged.
We don’t need New York City, proclaims Istanbul. The ancient city continues to transform into a forward-thinking fashion hot spot, though modesty is encouraged.
Sarah Nicole Prickett, Weekend Post · Friday, Jul. 23, 2010
Crazy, maybe, to trust the taxi drivers in strange half-eastern lands. Crazier still to trust government tourism inducements saying that “everyone” is coming to the dream city formerly known as Constantinople. But then Bairuq the cabbie says, mid-careen through some byzantine byway, that tourism is up by half this summer. And sure. Why not?"
More:All Turk and all play
Turkey issues arrest warrants for coup plot suspects - FOCUS Information Agency
"Turkey issues arrest warrants for coup plot suspects
24 July 2010 | 02:31 | FOCUS News Agency
Istanbul. Arrest warrants were issued Friday for 102 suspects of the Balyoz (Sledgehammer) coup plot, Xinhua informs.
The report said that Istanbul's 10th Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for the suspects of the ongoing 'Balyoz Plan Case. '"
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24 July 2010 | 02:31 | FOCUS News Agency
Istanbul. Arrest warrants were issued Friday for 102 suspects of the Balyoz (Sledgehammer) coup plot, Xinhua informs.
The report said that Istanbul's 10th Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for the suspects of the ongoing 'Balyoz Plan Case. '"
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Friday, July 23, 2010
Kurdistan Workers' Party
"Turkey: Reform falters as violence spreads
More people dying in clash between Turkey and Kurdish rebels than in Afghan war.
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — The shadow of war is again hanging heavily over Turkey.
After breaking a 14-month ceasefire this June, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party has stepped up bomb attacks and attacks on the Turkish military. At least 100 fighters, including 30 Turkish soldiers, have been killed over the past few weeks — many more than the casualties reported from the Afghan war for the same period."
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More people dying in clash between Turkey and Kurdish rebels than in Afghan war.
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey — The shadow of war is again hanging heavily over Turkey.
After breaking a 14-month ceasefire this June, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party has stepped up bomb attacks and attacks on the Turkish military. At least 100 fighters, including 30 Turkish soldiers, have been killed over the past few weeks — many more than the casualties reported from the Afghan war for the same period."
More:Turkey | Violence | Kurdistan Workers' Party
Wielding "Soft Power" for a Good Image
"Turkish Involvement in Afghanistan
Wielding 'Soft Power' for a Good Image
Although the AKP was critical of NATO's Afghanistan mission, Turkey remained part of it even after the party came to power in 2002. Turkey's main aim now is to introduce security to the country and assist with redevelopment. Cem Sey has the details"
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Wielding 'Soft Power' for a Good Image
Although the AKP was critical of NATO's Afghanistan mission, Turkey remained part of it even after the party came to power in 2002. Turkey's main aim now is to introduce security to the country and assist with redevelopment. Cem Sey has the details"
More:Qantara.de - Wielding "Soft Power" for a Good Image
Israel to return flotilla boats to Turkey
"Israel to return flotilla boats to Turkey
In bid to prevent further escalation in relations with Ankara, political echelon in Jerusalem decides to hand over Gaza-bound vessels raided by Navy. Decision made following negotiations between countries, after Israel demands boats will not take part in future sails"
More:Israel to return flotilla boats to Turkey - Israel News, Ynetnews
In bid to prevent further escalation in relations with Ankara, political echelon in Jerusalem decides to hand over Gaza-bound vessels raided by Navy. Decision made following negotiations between countries, after Israel demands boats will not take part in future sails"
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Turkish Airlines, Zorlu jointly to establish company [ WORLD BULLETIN- TURKEY NEWS, WORLD NEWS ]
"Turkish Airlines, Zorlu jointly to establish company
Turkish Airlines and Zorlu Enerji signed on Thursday joint venture contract to establish a company. "
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Turkish Airlines and Zorlu Enerji signed on Thursday joint venture contract to establish a company. "
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TrueStar Group Has Landed in Turkey and is Taking Important Steps Towards the Orient - PR.com
"TrueStar Group Has Landed in Turkey and is Taking Important Steps Towards the Orient
These new opportunities reinforce the Group’s position with 8 TrueStar Points stationed in the airports of Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir.
Milan, Italy, July 23, 2010 --(PR.com)-- A new opportunity for TrueStar Group S.p.A., active on an international level in the sector of airport services with the SecureBag brand, landing for the first time in Turkey, an important gateway to the Orient."
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These new opportunities reinforce the Group’s position with 8 TrueStar Points stationed in the airports of Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir.
Milan, Italy, July 23, 2010 --(PR.com)-- A new opportunity for TrueStar Group S.p.A., active on an international level in the sector of airport services with the SecureBag brand, landing for the first time in Turkey, an important gateway to the Orient."
More:TrueStar Group Has Landed in Turkey and is Taking Important Steps Towards the Orient - PR.com
Turkey awaits visit by German foreign minister < German news | Expatica Germany
"Turkey awaits visit by German foreign minister
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle will visit Turkey next week to discuss Ankara's limping bid to join the European Union and Cyprus, the Turkish foreign ministry said Thursday."
More:Turkey awaits visit by German foreign minister < German news | Expatica Germany
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle will visit Turkey next week to discuss Ankara's limping bid to join the European Union and Cyprus, the Turkish foreign ministry said Thursday."
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Thursday, July 22, 2010
Vietnam wants to boost cooperation with Turkey - Vietnam wants to boost cooperation with Turkey
"Vietnam wants to boost cooperation with Turkey
Vietnam wants to promote cooperation in the fields of culture, education, science and technology, said President Nguyen Minh Triet while receiving Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on July 22."
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Vietnam wants to promote cooperation in the fields of culture, education, science and technology, said President Nguyen Minh Triet while receiving Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on July 22."
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Urban, Anatolian sounds to blend in Istanbul's streets
"Urban, Anatolian sounds to blend in Istanbul's streets
The streets of Istanbul will be the scene of a special 11-day music event that will see 50 artists from all around the world perform with young musicians. A large concert will be organized following the workshop, which will be attended by the founders of the İsmet Sıral Creative Music Studio"
More:Urban, Anatolian sounds to blend in Istanbul's streets - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
The streets of Istanbul will be the scene of a special 11-day music event that will see 50 artists from all around the world perform with young musicians. A large concert will be organized following the workshop, which will be attended by the founders of the İsmet Sıral Creative Music Studio"
More:Urban, Anatolian sounds to blend in Istanbul's streets - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey passes law to keep Kurdish children out of jail
"Turkey passes law to keep Kurdish children out of jail
AFP/Ankara
Turkey’s parliament has passed a law to curb the imprisonment of Kurdish children who take part in violent protests, a practice that has further poisoned ties with the restive minority.
The ruling party drafted the bill after hundreds of minors, some as young as 12, landed in prison in recent years, sparking a nationwide outcry and accusations that Ankara is not truly committed to ending the bloody conflict in the mainly Kurdish southeast."
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AFP/Ankara
Turkey’s parliament has passed a law to curb the imprisonment of Kurdish children who take part in violent protests, a practice that has further poisoned ties with the restive minority.
The ruling party drafted the bill after hundreds of minors, some as young as 12, landed in prison in recent years, sparking a nationwide outcry and accusations that Ankara is not truly committed to ending the bloody conflict in the mainly Kurdish southeast."
More:Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Europe/World
Ankara revisiting Kurdish question?
"Ankara revisiting Kurdish question?
Published: July 22, 2010 at 12:58 PM
ANKARA, Turkey, July 22 (UPI) -- Ankara should pursue legal reforms that would allow former Kurdish militants to play a role in the country, a Turkish government report suggests."
More:Ankara revisiting Kurdish question? - UPI.com
Published: July 22, 2010 at 12:58 PM
ANKARA, Turkey, July 22 (UPI) -- Ankara should pursue legal reforms that would allow former Kurdish militants to play a role in the country, a Turkish government report suggests."
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Turkey and its rebel Kurds: An endless war | The Economist
"An endless war
Turkey’s long-running battle with Kurdish separatists is intensifying, again
Jul 22nd 2010 | istanbul
SHOULD the Turks and Kurds live together? The answer from many of Turkey’s restive Kurds has long been no. A vicious separatist campaign launched by rebels of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has been raging since 1984. In recent months the PKK has stepped up its attacks, killing dozens of Turkish soldiers in and beyond the predominantly Kurdish south-east. Most recently, on July 20th, a Kurdish raid near the town of Cukurca killed six Turkish troops and injured at least 15."
More:Turkey and its rebel Kurds: An endless war | The Economist
Turkey’s long-running battle with Kurdish separatists is intensifying, again
Jul 22nd 2010 | istanbul
SHOULD the Turks and Kurds live together? The answer from many of Turkey’s restive Kurds has long been no. A vicious separatist campaign launched by rebels of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has been raging since 1984. In recent months the PKK has stepped up its attacks, killing dozens of Turkish soldiers in and beyond the predominantly Kurdish south-east. Most recently, on July 20th, a Kurdish raid near the town of Cukurca killed six Turkish troops and injured at least 15."
More:Turkey and its rebel Kurds: An endless war | The Economist
Galatasaray looks to finish new Istanbul ground within three months
"Galatasaray looks to finish new Istanbul ground within three months
The construction of the Galatasaray football club’s new stadium will be completed by Oct. 29, according to club board member Işın Çelebi."
More:Galatasaray looks to finish new Istanbul ground within three months - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
The construction of the Galatasaray football club’s new stadium will be completed by Oct. 29, according to club board member Işın Çelebi."
More:Galatasaray looks to finish new Istanbul ground within three months - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
AFP: Vittek leaves Lille and heads for Ankara
"Vittek leaves Lille and heads for Ankara
(AFP) – 5 hours ago
LILLE, France — Slovakian international striker Robert Vittek completed his move on Thursday from French side Lille to Turkish outfit MKE Ankaragucu where he spent the second half of last season."
More:AFP: Vittek leaves Lille and heads for Ankara
(AFP) – 5 hours ago
LILLE, France — Slovakian international striker Robert Vittek completed his move on Thursday from French side Lille to Turkish outfit MKE Ankaragucu where he spent the second half of last season."
More:AFP: Vittek leaves Lille and heads for Ankara
Turkey: the record-breaker
"Turkey: the record-breaker
July 22, 2010 5:15pm
by Stefan Wagstyl
Turkey is trumps with global investors. The Istanbul stock market today hit a new record high, with the Istanbul’s National index briefly trading above 60,000 before closing 0.7 per cent up at 59,919.48."
More:Turkey: the record-breaker | beyondbrics | FT.com
July 22, 2010 5:15pm
by Stefan Wagstyl
Turkey is trumps with global investors. The Istanbul stock market today hit a new record high, with the Istanbul’s National index briefly trading above 60,000 before closing 0.7 per cent up at 59,919.48."
More:Turkey: the record-breaker | beyondbrics | FT.com
Turkish services seize 119kg of heroin - FOCUS Information Agency
"Turkish services seize 119kg of heroin
22 July 2010 | 16:01 | FOCUS News Agency
Ankara. Turkish security services seized 119 kilos of heroin in the frames of a special operation in East Turkey, The Anatolian Agency reports.
Responding to a signal, police stopped a heavy freight truck for a check-up. The vehicle was travelling to Istanbul.
During the search authorities found 23 packages full of a total of 119 kilos of heroin.
Two people have been detained over drug traffic."
More:Turkish services seize 119kg of heroin - FOCUS Information Agency
22 July 2010 | 16:01 | FOCUS News Agency
Ankara. Turkish security services seized 119 kilos of heroin in the frames of a special operation in East Turkey, The Anatolian Agency reports.
Responding to a signal, police stopped a heavy freight truck for a check-up. The vehicle was travelling to Istanbul.
During the search authorities found 23 packages full of a total of 119 kilos of heroin.
Two people have been detained over drug traffic."
More:Turkish services seize 119kg of heroin - FOCUS Information Agency
Turkey's southward strategy aims to boost clout in Middle East
"Turkey's southward strategy aims to boost clout in Middle East
English.news.cn 2010-07-22 15:22:45
BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Abdullah Gul's two-day visit to Egypt marked his first to the Middle East heavyweight since Israel's deadly raid on an international aid ship bound for Gaza in May."
More:Turkey's southward strategy aims to boost clout in Middle East
English.news.cn 2010-07-22 15:22:45
BEIJING, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Abdullah Gul's two-day visit to Egypt marked his first to the Middle East heavyweight since Israel's deadly raid on an international aid ship bound for Gaza in May."
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Turkey softens anti-terrorism law
"Turkey softens anti-terrorism law
Published: 07.22.10, 10:09 / Israel News
Turkey's parliament has passed an amendment to soften an anti-terrorism law used to jail Kurdish minors involved in violent protests in support of Kurdish rebels. The measure, which passed early Thursday, reduces or waives jail terms for youths convicted of throwing stones at police."
More:Turkey softens anti-terrorism law - Israel News, Ynetnews
Published: 07.22.10, 10:09 / Israel News
Turkey's parliament has passed an amendment to soften an anti-terrorism law used to jail Kurdish minors involved in violent protests in support of Kurdish rebels. The measure, which passed early Thursday, reduces or waives jail terms for youths convicted of throwing stones at police."
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U.S. alienating ally, Turkey, with our Iraq politics - Op-Ed - Kentucky.com
"U.S. alienating ally, Turkey, with our Iraq politics
By Robert Olson
On July 4, Vice President Joe Biden made his 17th visit to Iraq since the U.S. invasion in March 2003. His main objective was to cajole the political parties, especially the Arab parties of Nuri al-Maliki and Ayad Allawi, to form a government because there has not been one in Iraq since the March 7 elections. The U.S. is eager to have a government in place as it draws down its troops."
More:U.S. alienating ally, Turkey, with our Iraq politics - Op-Ed - Kentucky.com
By Robert Olson
On July 4, Vice President Joe Biden made his 17th visit to Iraq since the U.S. invasion in March 2003. His main objective was to cajole the political parties, especially the Arab parties of Nuri al-Maliki and Ayad Allawi, to form a government because there has not been one in Iraq since the March 7 elections. The U.S. is eager to have a government in place as it draws down its troops."
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Britain wants Turkey to access the EU | Greek Reporter Europe
"Britain wants Turkey to access the EU
Posted on 22 July 2010 by Anny Tzotzadini
The Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron will visit Turkey next week for two days to conduct discussions concerning the Turkish candidature for accession to the EU."
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Posted on 22 July 2010 by Anny Tzotzadini
The Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron will visit Turkey next week for two days to conduct discussions concerning the Turkish candidature for accession to the EU."
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Turkey means business in Kurdistan
"Turkey means business in Kurdistan
By Justin Vela
ISTANBUL - Take a drive through the Kurdish city of Sulaymaniyah in northern Iraq and it's easily to pick out buildings and shops with Turkish names like Istikbal, Istanbul Bazaar, Dogan and the Ozboy furniture shop. On the main street, two new overpasses were built by Turkish companies, as were the city's international airport and also dormitories at the local university."
More:Asia Times Online :: Middle East News, Iraq, Iran current affairs
By Justin Vela
ISTANBUL - Take a drive through the Kurdish city of Sulaymaniyah in northern Iraq and it's easily to pick out buildings and shops with Turkish names like Istikbal, Istanbul Bazaar, Dogan and the Ozboy furniture shop. On the main street, two new overpasses were built by Turkish companies, as were the city's international airport and also dormitories at the local university."
More:Asia Times Online :: Middle East News, Iraq, Iran current affairs
Turkey borrows $1 bln from US Eximbank for energy projects
"Turkey borrows $1 bln from US Eximbank for energy projects
U.S. Eximbank and the Turkish Energy Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding for a total of $1 billion loan, the country's energy minister, Yildiz, said."
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U.S. Eximbank and the Turkish Energy Ministry signed a memorandum of understanding for a total of $1 billion loan, the country's energy minister, Yildiz, said."
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Turkey’s Delay of Spending Law Threatens Investment, Group Says - BusinessWeek
"Turkey’s Delay of Spending Law Threatens Investment, Group Says
July 22, 2010, 7:52 AM EDT
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July 22 (Bloomberg) -- The Turkish government’s delay of legislation to limit public spending is jeopardizing long-term foreign investment, a business group said."
More:Turkey’s Delay of Spending Law Threatens Investment, Group Says - BusinessWeek
July 22, 2010, 7:52 AM EDT
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July 22 (Bloomberg) -- The Turkish government’s delay of legislation to limit public spending is jeopardizing long-term foreign investment, a business group said."
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Facebook's 500m users include one in three Britons - Telegraph
"Facebook's 500m users include one in three Britons
More than 25 million Britons, or one in three of the entire population, is now a member of Facebook.
By Alastair Jamieson
Published: 10:59AM BST 22 Jul 2010
The social networking site has announced it has reached 500 million members worldwide after gaining 100m users in the last five months.
The global figure means eight per cent of the world’s population is now on the site.
After the US, Britain has the second-largest membership of Facebook in the world, according to InsideFacebook, followed by Indonesia and Turkey."
More:Facebook's 500m users include one in three Britons - Telegraph
More than 25 million Britons, or one in three of the entire population, is now a member of Facebook.
By Alastair Jamieson
Published: 10:59AM BST 22 Jul 2010
The social networking site has announced it has reached 500 million members worldwide after gaining 100m users in the last five months.
The global figure means eight per cent of the world’s population is now on the site.
After the US, Britain has the second-largest membership of Facebook in the world, according to InsideFacebook, followed by Indonesia and Turkey."
More:Facebook's 500m users include one in three Britons - Telegraph
Blast Shuts Down Turkish Pipeline
"Turkey Shuts Bombed Pipeline
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey shut down a natural-gas pipeline from Iran on Wednesday, following an explosion on the line that came in the midst of an upsurge of attacks by Kurdish militants."
More:Blast Shuts Down Turkish Pipeline - WSJ.com
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey shut down a natural-gas pipeline from Iran on Wednesday, following an explosion on the line that came in the midst of an upsurge of attacks by Kurdish militants."
More:Blast Shuts Down Turkish Pipeline - WSJ.com
Turkish cement sector faces energy cost hit
"Turkish cement sector faces energy cost hit Thursday, 22 July 2010 01:31
ISTANBUL: Turkey’s cement sector growth could hit double-digits this year on domestic demand, although higher energy prices will likely sap profits, Turkey’s Cement Manufacturers’ Association (TCMA) said.
Chairman Adnan Ignebekcili said the industry association expected growth of 8 percent to 10 percent would feed into higher revenues, although profits would lag 2009.
“Revenues will rise slightly as prices increase, but costs will increase by a larger amount. Import coal and petrocoke prices have risen 100 percent since the start of the year,” he added."
More:Turkish cement sector faces energy cost hit
ISTANBUL: Turkey’s cement sector growth could hit double-digits this year on domestic demand, although higher energy prices will likely sap profits, Turkey’s Cement Manufacturers’ Association (TCMA) said.
Chairman Adnan Ignebekcili said the industry association expected growth of 8 percent to 10 percent would feed into higher revenues, although profits would lag 2009.
“Revenues will rise slightly as prices increase, but costs will increase by a larger amount. Import coal and petrocoke prices have risen 100 percent since the start of the year,” he added."
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Turkish Airlines to Fly LAX-Istanbul Beginning March 2011; New Flights Expected to Generate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Annual Regional Economic Activity
"Turkish Airlines to Fly LAX-Istanbul Beginning March 2011; New Flights Expected to Generate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Annual Regional Economic Activity
LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today cheered the announcement that Turkish Airlines will launch nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul, Turkey four times a week beginning March 3, 2011. The air service on brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft is expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually in economic activity in Southern California."
More:Turkish Airlines to Fly LAX-Istanbul Beginning March 2011; New Flights Expected to Generate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Annual Regional Economic Activity | Earth Times News
LOS ANGELES, July 21, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa today cheered the announcement that Turkish Airlines will launch nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul, Turkey four times a week beginning March 3, 2011. The air service on brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft is expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually in economic activity in Southern California."
More:Turkish Airlines to Fly LAX-Istanbul Beginning March 2011; New Flights Expected to Generate Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Annual Regional Economic Activity | Earth Times News
Poor quality, not politics, to blame for J-Lo film flop in Turkey
"Poor quality, not politics, to blame for J-Lo film flop in Turkey
FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkish moviegoers show little interest in Jennifer Lopez's latest film, 'The Back-up Plan.' But those involved in the movie industry say her decision to cancel a concert in northern Cyprus has little influence on the poor turnout, which they attribute instead to the timing of the movie's release as well as its quality"
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FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkish moviegoers show little interest in Jennifer Lopez's latest film, 'The Back-up Plan.' But those involved in the movie industry say her decision to cancel a concert in northern Cyprus has little influence on the poor turnout, which they attribute instead to the timing of the movie's release as well as its quality"
More:Poor quality, not politics, to blame for J-Lo film flop in Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Deputy Undersecretary from Ministry of Energy, Turkey to present update on the current nuclear power developments in Turkey
"Deputy Undersecretary from Ministry of Energy, Turkey to present update on the current nuclear power developments in Turkey
Establishing a successful, safe and financially viable nuclear power programme crucial for emerging nuclear power countries
Cairo, Egypt, 19.07.2010 - The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is poised for an accelerated growth in nuclear power. Egypt, Jordan, Algeria, Tunisia, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey have all expressed a keen and urgent need to add nuclear power to their future energy mix. Recently, a flurry of international and bilateral agreements has been signed with current nuclear players to aid these nuclear-aspirants with their nuclear power programme."
More:Deputy Undersecretary from Ministry of Energy, Turkey to present update on the current nuclear power developments in Turkey
Establishing a successful, safe and financially viable nuclear power programme crucial for emerging nuclear power countries
Cairo, Egypt, 19.07.2010 - The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is poised for an accelerated growth in nuclear power. Egypt, Jordan, Algeria, Tunisia, Syria, Saudi Arabia, Turkey have all expressed a keen and urgent need to add nuclear power to their future energy mix. Recently, a flurry of international and bilateral agreements has been signed with current nuclear players to aid these nuclear-aspirants with their nuclear power programme."
More:Deputy Undersecretary from Ministry of Energy, Turkey to present update on the current nuclear power developments in Turkey
Foreign capital flows into Turkish energy
"Foreign capital flows into Turkish energy
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:09:00
Turkey’s booming energy sector received more foreign direct investment, or FDI, then any other sector, despite an overall decrease in FDI figures, according to official data.
According to the official bulletin on international FDI data, Turkey received $1.4 billion in foreign capital in the first five months of the year. Between January and May, electricity, gas and water topped the list of attractions for foreign investors, followed by manufacturing, construction, wholesale and retail, real estate rental, transportation, communication and warehousing."
More:Foreign capital flows into Turkish energy
Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:09:00
Turkey’s booming energy sector received more foreign direct investment, or FDI, then any other sector, despite an overall decrease in FDI figures, according to official data.
According to the official bulletin on international FDI data, Turkey received $1.4 billion in foreign capital in the first five months of the year. Between January and May, electricity, gas and water topped the list of attractions for foreign investors, followed by manufacturing, construction, wholesale and retail, real estate rental, transportation, communication and warehousing."
More:Foreign capital flows into Turkish energy
Dams in Turkey's Black Sea region not as clean as presumed
"Dams in Turkey's Black Sea region not as clean as presumed
Dams in the Black Sea region have many negative effects on the environment and residents’ everyday lives, according to a report prepared by five experts working in the Kaçkar mountains located in the north of Turkey. There are also allegedly huge gaps in Turkey's legal framework as well as the implementation of existing laws, says the report, which was prepared last year, but only recently published "
More:Dams in Turkey's Black Sea region not as clean as presumed - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Dams in the Black Sea region have many negative effects on the environment and residents’ everyday lives, according to a report prepared by five experts working in the Kaçkar mountains located in the north of Turkey. There are also allegedly huge gaps in Turkey's legal framework as well as the implementation of existing laws, says the report, which was prepared last year, but only recently published "
More:Dams in Turkey's Black Sea region not as clean as presumed - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Turkish EU Visa-Free Deal Nearing Completion
"Turkish EU Visa-Free Deal Nearing Completion
A long-awaited visa facilitation deal that would ease procedures for Turkish citizens to obtain a Schengen visa from European Union countries is almost complete, diplomatic sources have said."
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A long-awaited visa facilitation deal that would ease procedures for Turkish citizens to obtain a Schengen visa from European Union countries is almost complete, diplomatic sources have said."
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Turkish PM's tears draw ire of families of 1980 coup victims
"Turkish PM's tears draw ire of families of 1980 coup victims
The prime minister’s attempt to turn the upcoming vote on constitutional reforms into a referendum on the 1980 military coup by conjuring bitter memories of that period has drawn the ire of some victims’ families."
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The prime minister’s attempt to turn the upcoming vote on constitutional reforms into a referendum on the 1980 military coup by conjuring bitter memories of that period has drawn the ire of some victims’ families."
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AP Exclusive: Turkey ill-prepared for earthquake
"AP Exclusive: Turkey ill-prepared for earthquake
By SELCAN HACAOGLU (AP) – 2 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey — More than a decade after a devastating earthquake revealed dangerously shoddy construction across Turkey, authorities are failing to enforce stricter building codes and protect people from another deadly quake, according to a new parliamentary report obtained by The Associated Press."
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By SELCAN HACAOGLU (AP) – 2 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey — More than a decade after a devastating earthquake revealed dangerously shoddy construction across Turkey, authorities are failing to enforce stricter building codes and protect people from another deadly quake, according to a new parliamentary report obtained by The Associated Press."
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Ankara starts new bargain over border | Armenia News - NEWS.am
"Ankara starts new bargain over border
July 21, 2010 | 15:59
Despite Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu’s statements, Turkish diplomatic sources are confident the Armenian-Turkish border will be reopened during NATO maneuvers."
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July 21, 2010 | 15:59
Despite Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu’s statements, Turkish diplomatic sources are confident the Armenian-Turkish border will be reopened during NATO maneuvers."
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Slow Progress in Turkish-Armenian Normalization
"Slow Progress in Turkish-Armenian Normalization
July 21, 2010
Saban Kardas
Turkey’s prospective participation in a six-day NATO exercise in Armenia in September, and the informal Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) meeting in Astana, reignited the debate on the stalled Turkish-Armenian normalization process. The Armenia 2010 exercise will focus on post-earthquake civil emergency drills."
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July 21, 2010
Saban Kardas
Turkey’s prospective participation in a six-day NATO exercise in Armenia in September, and the informal Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) meeting in Astana, reignited the debate on the stalled Turkish-Armenian normalization process. The Armenia 2010 exercise will focus on post-earthquake civil emergency drills."
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Russia, Syria and the Kurds
"Russia, Syria and the Kurds
DOĞU ERGİL
Turkey has recently been preoccupied with Israel’s ties with the Kurds of Iraq as well as the notorious Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). But what about Russia, with a long history of relations with Kurds since Tsarist times through the USSR and now federal Russia?"
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DOĞU ERGİL
Turkey has recently been preoccupied with Israel’s ties with the Kurds of Iraq as well as the notorious Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). But what about Russia, with a long history of relations with Kurds since Tsarist times through the USSR and now federal Russia?"
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AFP: Kurdish rebels offer to disarm for rights in Turkey
"Kurdish rebels offer to disarm for rights in Turkey
(AFP) – 10 hours ago
LONDON — The leader of a separatist Kurdish rebel group which has been locked in a guerrilla war against Turkey has said his fighters will disarm if Ankara meets certain conditions, in a BBC interview Wednesday.
Murat Karayilan, leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), said he would order his rebels to lay down their weapons under United Nations supervision if Turkey agreed to a ceasefire and his demands."
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(AFP) – 10 hours ago
LONDON — The leader of a separatist Kurdish rebel group which has been locked in a guerrilla war against Turkey has said his fighters will disarm if Ankara meets certain conditions, in a BBC interview Wednesday.
Murat Karayilan, leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), said he would order his rebels to lay down their weapons under United Nations supervision if Turkey agreed to a ceasefire and his demands."
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Suspected Kurd rebels blow up Iran-Turkey gas pipeline - Middle East - World - The Times of India
"Suspected Kurd rebels blow up Iran-Turkey gas pipeline
AFP, Jul 21, 2010, 02.38pm IST
ANKARA: Suspected Kurdish rebels blew up a pipeline carrying natural gas from Iran to Turkey, forcing the shutdown of the conduit, officials said Wednesday."
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AFP, Jul 21, 2010, 02.38pm IST
ANKARA: Suspected Kurdish rebels blew up a pipeline carrying natural gas from Iran to Turkey, forcing the shutdown of the conduit, officials said Wednesday."
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Turkey To Build First Nuclear Power Plant In Mersin Province
"Turkey To Build First Nuclear Power Plant In Mersin Province
ANKARA, July 21 (Bernama) -- Turkey will cooperate with Russia in constructing its first nuclear power plant in the southern province of Mersin, China's Xinhua news agency quoted an Official Gazette as reporting on Wednesday."
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ANKARA, July 21 (Bernama) -- Turkey will cooperate with Russia in constructing its first nuclear power plant in the southern province of Mersin, China's Xinhua news agency quoted an Official Gazette as reporting on Wednesday."
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Israel lifts Turkey travel ban | JTA
"Israel lifts Turkey travel ban
July 21, 2010
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Israel has lifted a travel advisory warning its citizens against traveling to Turkey.
The warning was issued following Israel's May 31 interception of an aid flotilla from Turkey bound for Gaza, in which nine Turkish passengers were killed."
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July 21, 2010
JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Israel has lifted a travel advisory warning its citizens against traveling to Turkey.
The warning was issued following Israel's May 31 interception of an aid flotilla from Turkey bound for Gaza, in which nine Turkish passengers were killed."
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
PKK 'would disarm for Kurdish rights in Turkey'
"PKK 'would disarm for Kurdish rights in Turkey'
Murat Karayilan (28 October 2009) Murat Karayilan said he would order his fighters to lay down their weapons under UN supervision
The leader of a Kurdish rebel group engaged in a guerrilla war with Turkey has told the BBC it is willing to disarm in return for greater political and cultural rights for Turkey's Kurds."
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Murat Karayilan (28 October 2009) Murat Karayilan said he would order his fighters to lay down their weapons under UN supervision
The leader of a Kurdish rebel group engaged in a guerrilla war with Turkey has told the BBC it is willing to disarm in return for greater political and cultural rights for Turkey's Kurds."
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PEPSICO OPENS R&D CENTER IN TURKEY | TradingMarkets.com
"PEPSICO OPENS R&D CENTER IN TURKEY
Posted on: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:42:02 EDT
KOCAELI, Jul 21, 2010 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) --
The PepsiCo beverage company opened an R&D center at the Frito Lay Factory in Turkey's northwestern province of Kocaeli on Tuesday.
PepsiCo, convenient snacks, food and beverage company, had closed the year 2009, which was a "year of global crisis", successfully, PepsiCo Europe's vice president for R&D Rob Hargrove said during the inauguration ceremony."
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Posted on: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:42:02 EDT
KOCAELI, Jul 21, 2010 (AsiaPulse via COMTEX) --
The PepsiCo beverage company opened an R&D center at the Frito Lay Factory in Turkey's northwestern province of Kocaeli on Tuesday.
PepsiCo, convenient snacks, food and beverage company, had closed the year 2009, which was a "year of global crisis", successfully, PepsiCo Europe's vice president for R&D Rob Hargrove said during the inauguration ceremony."
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‘Europe does not understand the sacrifices that Turkey has made’
"‘Europe does not understand the sacrifices that Turkey has made’
By Delphine Strauss
Published: July 20 2010 20:35 | Last updated: July 20 2010 20:35
The presence of prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Srebrenica this month to commemorate the 1995 massacre of 8,000 Bosnian Muslims was a sign of Turkey’s growing involvement in the fraught field of Balkan diplomacy, writes Delphine Strauss."
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By Delphine Strauss
Published: July 20 2010 20:35 | Last updated: July 20 2010 20:35
The presence of prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Srebrenica this month to commemorate the 1995 massacre of 8,000 Bosnian Muslims was a sign of Turkey’s growing involvement in the fraught field of Balkan diplomacy, writes Delphine Strauss."
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US Airways and Turkish Airlines Ink New Codeshare Agreement - MarketWatch
"US Airways and Turkish Airlines Ink New Codeshare Agreement
Pending Government Approval, New Agreement Boosts Customer Options Between Turkey and the U.S.
TEMPE, Ariz., Jul 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Customers of US Airways /quotes/comstock/13*!lcc/quotes/nls/lcc (LCC 8.84, -0.08, -0.90%) and Turkish Airlines will soon enjoy greater travel options to Turkey and the U.S., thanks to a new bilateral codeshare agreement between the two Star Alliance carriers announced today. The agreement is subject to both U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Turkish government approval. A bilateral codeshare agreement is when an airline markets flights operated by the other carrier as if the flying were its own."
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Pending Government Approval, New Agreement Boosts Customer Options Between Turkey and the U.S.
TEMPE, Ariz., Jul 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Customers of US Airways /quotes/comstock/13*!lcc/quotes/nls/lcc (LCC 8.84, -0.08, -0.90%) and Turkish Airlines will soon enjoy greater travel options to Turkey and the U.S., thanks to a new bilateral codeshare agreement between the two Star Alliance carriers announced today. The agreement is subject to both U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Turkish government approval. A bilateral codeshare agreement is when an airline markets flights operated by the other carrier as if the flying were its own."
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Turkey moves up launch date of spy satellite
"Turkey moves up launch date of spy satellite
ANKARA — Turkey has stepped up plans to launch its first spy satellite, now scheduled before the end of 2010."
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ANKARA — Turkey has stepped up plans to launch its first spy satellite, now scheduled before the end of 2010."
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Can America rely on Turkey? (Rep. John Sarbanes) - The Hill's Congress Blog
"Can America rely on Turkey? (Rep. John Sarbanes)
By Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) - 07/20/10 01:35 PM ET
Turkey has been getting a lot of attention recently. American foreign policymakers, among others, are beginning to realize that the United States cannot count on its ally Turkey in a pinch. But American surprise and dismay at Turkey's increasing petulance on the world stage and among its NATO peers reflects just how naive the U.S. has been in its interpretation of Turkish behavior over many decades. Turkey's unreliability as a NATO ally and its incompatibility with Western democratic values is well understood by those who have long suffered Turkish aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean."
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By Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.) - 07/20/10 01:35 PM ET
Turkey has been getting a lot of attention recently. American foreign policymakers, among others, are beginning to realize that the United States cannot count on its ally Turkey in a pinch. But American surprise and dismay at Turkey's increasing petulance on the world stage and among its NATO peers reflects just how naive the U.S. has been in its interpretation of Turkish behavior over many decades. Turkey's unreliability as a NATO ally and its incompatibility with Western democratic values is well understood by those who have long suffered Turkish aggression in the Eastern Mediterranean."
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan crying during AKP meeting
"Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan crying during AKP meeting
20 July, 2010 | 15:35
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan could not hold his tears back during the Justice and Development Party (AKP) group meeting while talking about the revolutionist, Mustafa Pehlivanoğlu who was killed during the September 12, 1980 military coup."
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20 July, 2010 | 15:35
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan could not hold his tears back during the Justice and Development Party (AKP) group meeting while talking about the revolutionist, Mustafa Pehlivanoğlu who was killed during the September 12, 1980 military coup."
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Ankara upset by Berlin's terror stance - UPI.com
"Ankara upset by Berlin's terror stance
Published: July 20, 2010 at 10:57 AM
ANKARA, Turkey, July 20 (UPI) -- Ankara is upset that Germany is lax in efforts to control Kurdish militancy after Berlin banned a Turkish charity tied to a deadly Israeli raid, officials said."
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Published: July 20, 2010 at 10:57 AM
ANKARA, Turkey, July 20 (UPI) -- Ankara is upset that Germany is lax in efforts to control Kurdish militancy after Berlin banned a Turkish charity tied to a deadly Israeli raid, officials said."
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Turkey: Crisis with Israel improved tourism - Israel Travel, Ynetnews
"Turkey: Crisis with Israel improved tourism
Officials in Ankara say country's tourist industry booming following flotilla incident. 'Decrease in Israeli visitors led to increase in visitors from neighboring countries like Iran,' says official"
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Officials in Ankara say country's tourist industry booming following flotilla incident. 'Decrease in Israeli visitors led to increase in visitors from neighboring countries like Iran,' says official"
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196 to face coup plot trial in Turkey
"196 to face coup plot trial in Turkey
(AFP)
20 July 2010,
ISTANBUL — Turkish prosecutors have indicted 196 people, including several former senior officers, over accusations they plotted a coup against the Islamist-rooted government, reports said on Monday.
According to the indictment cited by the Anatolia news agency, the plan was drawn up at the Istanbul base of the First Army shortly after the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in November 2002."
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(AFP)
20 July 2010,
ISTANBUL — Turkish prosecutors have indicted 196 people, including several former senior officers, over accusations they plotted a coup against the Islamist-rooted government, reports said on Monday.
According to the indictment cited by the Anatolia news agency, the plan was drawn up at the Istanbul base of the First Army shortly after the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in November 2002."
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Steel Guru : Turkish steel exports to EU up by 1pct in H1 - 155906 - 2010-07-20
"Turkish steel exports to EU up by 1pct in H1
Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010
According to the preliminary statistics provided by the Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters' Association, in the H1 of this year, Turkey's steel exports to the European Union rose by 1.32% in value as compared to the corresponding period of 2009 and totaled USD 948.28 million."
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Tuesday, 20 Jul 2010
According to the preliminary statistics provided by the Istanbul Mineral and Metals Exporters' Association, in the H1 of this year, Turkey's steel exports to the European Union rose by 1.32% in value as compared to the corresponding period of 2009 and totaled USD 948.28 million."
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Turkey and the EU: Don't blame Europe for Turkey's moves away from the West - latimes.com
"Don't blame Europe for Turkey's moves away from the West
Continued rejection by the European Union does not alone account for Turkey's embrace of Muslim nations. The U.S. must push the Turks to reform internally.
In an interview this month with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, President Obama suggested that the European Union's continued reluctance to accept Turkey into its ranks has pushed Turkish leadership to 'look for other alliances' and move toward closer relations with other Muslim nations in the Middle East. These comments echoed Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, who last month blamed Europe for Ankara's movement away from the West."
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Continued rejection by the European Union does not alone account for Turkey's embrace of Muslim nations. The U.S. must push the Turks to reform internally.
In an interview this month with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, President Obama suggested that the European Union's continued reluctance to accept Turkey into its ranks has pushed Turkish leadership to 'look for other alliances' and move toward closer relations with other Muslim nations in the Middle East. These comments echoed Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, who last month blamed Europe for Ankara's movement away from the West."
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New Citzen Netherlands: Yasin Karakus | Education | guardian.co.uk
"New Citzen Netherlands: Yasin Karakus
First language: Turkish
It took me a year and a half to prepare for the test of spoken Dutch as part of the civic integration programme in Holland. Foreign people who want to become Dutch have to do that programme."
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First language: Turkish
It took me a year and a half to prepare for the test of spoken Dutch as part of the civic integration programme in Holland. Foreign people who want to become Dutch have to do that programme."
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Luxury shopping mall opens in 'beleagured' Gaza
"Luxury shopping mall opens in 'beleagured' Gaza
Thomas Lifson
If Israel's blockade on shipping weapons and war materiel to Gaza were really so terrible, would Gaza have celebrated the opening of a new luxury shopping mall last weekend? To be sure, numbers of people are kept in tents to provide photo ops for the anti-Israel media, and to provide 'victims' to fire up Jew haters. But the realitry is that Gaza enjoys abundant supplies of necessities through channels obligingly kept open by The Zionist Entity, including the building materials necessary for a shopping mall filled with luxury goods."
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Thomas Lifson
If Israel's blockade on shipping weapons and war materiel to Gaza were really so terrible, would Gaza have celebrated the opening of a new luxury shopping mall last weekend? To be sure, numbers of people are kept in tents to provide photo ops for the anti-Israel media, and to provide 'victims' to fire up Jew haters. But the realitry is that Gaza enjoys abundant supplies of necessities through channels obligingly kept open by The Zionist Entity, including the building materials necessary for a shopping mall filled with luxury goods."
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BOOK RELEASE: Istanbul Eats | EurasiaNet.org
"BOOK RELEASE: Istanbul Eats
July 20, 2010 - 4:30am, by Dean C.K. Cox
Yigal Schleifer
A new food and photo book called 'Istanbul Eats: Exploring the Culinary Backstreets' hit the market mid July and breaks open the gastronomic mysteries of Turkey's largest city and biggest tourist destination. Co-written and shot by EurasiaNet contributor Yigal Schleifer and Ansel Mullins, the book is the first spin-off from the duos successful blog Istanbuleats.com. Currently the English-language book is only for sale in Turkey -- in stores and through online Turkish book sellers -- but may be available soon on Amazon.com and other international book sites."
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July 20, 2010 - 4:30am, by Dean C.K. Cox
Yigal Schleifer
A new food and photo book called 'Istanbul Eats: Exploring the Culinary Backstreets' hit the market mid July and breaks open the gastronomic mysteries of Turkey's largest city and biggest tourist destination. Co-written and shot by EurasiaNet contributor Yigal Schleifer and Ansel Mullins, the book is the first spin-off from the duos successful blog Istanbuleats.com. Currently the English-language book is only for sale in Turkey -- in stores and through online Turkish book sellers -- but may be available soon on Amazon.com and other international book sites."
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