Germany's Merkel Meets Turkish Leaders in Ankara
ANKARA, Turkey February 24, 2013 (AP)
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is holding talks with Turkish leaders amid growing frustration in Turkey over its slow-moving European Union membership and a perceived reluctance by European nations to crackdown on Turkish militants operating in their nations.
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Thursday, February 28, 2013
Syriac Orthodox Christians in Turkey ''This Is Simply Our Home'' - Qantara.de
Syriac Orthodox Christians in Turkey''This Is Simply Our Home''
In recent years, around 60-100 Syriac Orthodox families have returned from central Europe to Turkey. Encouraged by changes in the political atmosphere, the minority nonetheless faces a host of problems, from the expropriation of land belonging to a monastery, to a ban on special schools and kindergartens, and also a lack of places of worship in Istanbul. By Ekrem Eddy Güzeldere
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In recent years, around 60-100 Syriac Orthodox families have returned from central Europe to Turkey. Encouraged by changes in the political atmosphere, the minority nonetheless faces a host of problems, from the expropriation of land belonging to a monastery, to a ban on special schools and kindergartens, and also a lack of places of worship in Istanbul. By Ekrem Eddy Güzeldere
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Turkey's Imprisoned Press - Qantara.de
Turkey's Imprisoned Press
According human rights organisations, there were never as many journalists in prison in Turkey since the end of the military regime in 1983 as during the past year. Aryeh Neier, founding member of "Human Rights Watch", criticizes the state of media freedom of Turkey, which in his view conflicts with the nation's general human rights situation
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According human rights organisations, there were never as many journalists in prison in Turkey since the end of the military regime in 1983 as during the past year. Aryeh Neier, founding member of "Human Rights Watch", criticizes the state of media freedom of Turkey, which in his view conflicts with the nation's general human rights situation
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The Eternal Theologian - Qantara.de
The Eternal Theologian
Pope Benedict XVI was only just in the process of becoming a Pope. He will be remembered by the Turks as someone who got lost in this process. How Turkish Muslims viewed Benedict XVI. By Kerim Balci
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Pope Benedict XVI was only just in the process of becoming a Pope. He will be remembered by the Turks as someone who got lost in this process. How Turkish Muslims viewed Benedict XVI. By Kerim Balci
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Good to see a 'real' social democrat in Turkey, EU minister tells SPD chief
Good to see a 'real' social democrat in Turkey, EU minister tells SPD chief
ANKARA – Anatolia News Agency
Turkey’s EU Minister Egemen Bağış mocked social democrats in Turkey today as he received Sigmar Gabriel, head of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) in the capital of Ankara.
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ANKARA – Anatolia News Agency
Turkey’s EU Minister Egemen Bağış mocked social democrats in Turkey today as he received Sigmar Gabriel, head of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) in the capital of Ankara.
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2,500 CEOs Convene in Istanbul for YPO Global Leadership Summit - pymnts.com
2,500 CEOs Convene in Istanbul for YPO Global Leadership Summit
More than 2,500 chief executives are gathered in Istanbul today and tomorrow for the 2013 Global Leadership Summit hosted by YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), a not-for-profit, global network of young chief executives connected around the shared mission of becoming Better Leaders Through Education and Idea ExchangeTM.
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More than 2,500 chief executives are gathered in Istanbul today and tomorrow for the 2013 Global Leadership Summit hosted by YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization), a not-for-profit, global network of young chief executives connected around the shared mission of becoming Better Leaders Through Education and Idea ExchangeTM.
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Will Turkey Make Peace With the Kurds? - NYTimes.com
Will Turkey Make Peace With the Kurds?
By HARVEY MORRIS
LONDON — There is growing optimism that a ceasefire in Turkey’s three-decade war with Kurdish guerrillas will be declared to coincide with the Kurdish New Year in three weeks.
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By HARVEY MORRIS
LONDON — There is growing optimism that a ceasefire in Turkey’s three-decade war with Kurdish guerrillas will be declared to coincide with the Kurdish New Year in three weeks.
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Merkel backs new EU talks for Turkey - FT.com
Merkel backs new EU talks for Turkey
By Quentin Peel in Berlin and Daniel Dombey in Istanbul
Angela Merkel has declared her support for reviving Turkey’s stalled membership talks with the EU, even while remaining sceptical about whether Ankara will ever join.
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By Quentin Peel in Berlin and Daniel Dombey in Istanbul
Angela Merkel has declared her support for reviving Turkey’s stalled membership talks with the EU, even while remaining sceptical about whether Ankara will ever join.
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Kurdish rebel leader airs frustrations in Turkey peace process | Reuters
Kurdish rebel leader airs frustrations in Turkey peace process
(Reuters) - From his island prison, Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has accused the fighters he commands of hampering his efforts to end a decades-old conflict and warned the Turkish government against any attempt to dictate terms.
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By Ayla Jean Yackley
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Turkey: The prisoner on Imrali - FT.com
Turkey: The prisoner on Imrali
By Daniel Dombey
Out in the sea beyond Istanbul, among scraps of land where Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans once exiled their enemies, lies the prison island of Imrali. There, for the past 14 years, a person of interest has been confined in a cell never bigger than 13 square metres.
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By Daniel Dombey
Out in the sea beyond Istanbul, among scraps of land where Byzantine emperors and Ottoman sultans once exiled their enemies, lies the prison island of Imrali. There, for the past 14 years, a person of interest has been confined in a cell never bigger than 13 square metres.
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Police confiscate US consulate building plans in Istanbul
Police confiscate US consulate building plans in Istanbul
TEKIRDAG
Security forces have confiscated explosives along with a series of building plans of the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, a synagogue and a church, in a recent operation against al-Qaeda in several cities, Doğan news agency reported today.
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TEKIRDAG
Security forces have confiscated explosives along with a series of building plans of the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul, a synagogue and a church, in a recent operation against al-Qaeda in several cities, Doğan news agency reported today.
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Kurdish rebels offer Turkey ‘road map’ for peace - International - Scotsman.com
Kurdish rebels offer Turkey ‘road map’ for peace
By DAREN BUTLER
Published on Thursday 28 February 2013 00:00
ABDULLAH Ocalan, the jailed leader of Kurdish rebels who has been held on a prison island since 1999, has outlined a peace plan in which his fighters would declare a ceasefire by March, then lay down arms, and begin retreating from Turkey in the summer.
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By DAREN BUTLER
Published on Thursday 28 February 2013 00:00
ABDULLAH Ocalan, the jailed leader of Kurdish rebels who has been held on a prison island since 1999, has outlined a peace plan in which his fighters would declare a ceasefire by March, then lay down arms, and begin retreating from Turkey in the summer.
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U.N. Official for Refugees Says Syria Is Near Crisis - NYTimes.com
U.N. Warns of Dire Rise in Refugees From Syria
By RICK GLADSTONE and ANNE BARNARD
Published: February 27, 2013
The top United Nations refugee official told the Security Council on Wednesday that the number of registered Syrians who had fled their homeland for safety elsewhere in the region could surpass one million by next month — much sooner than expected — and that the Syrian conflict threatens to overwhelm the international response.
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By RICK GLADSTONE and ANNE BARNARD
Published: February 27, 2013
The top United Nations refugee official told the Security Council on Wednesday that the number of registered Syrians who had fled their homeland for safety elsewhere in the region could surpass one million by next month — much sooner than expected — and that the Syrian conflict threatens to overwhelm the international response.
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Number of Syrian refugees in Turkey reaches over 184,000 - Xinhua | English.news.cn
Number of Syrian refugees in Turkey reaches over 184,000
ANKARA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- A total of 184,977 Syrian refugees are currently taking shelter in Turkey, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) said Thursday.
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ANKARA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- A total of 184,977 Syrian refugees are currently taking shelter in Turkey, Turkey's Disaster and Emergency Management Directorate (AFAD) said Thursday.
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Syrian opposition delays meeting to choose PM | Reuters
Syrian opposition delays meeting to choose PM
BEIRUT | Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:24am EST
(Reuters) - Syria's political opposition has postponed talks to choose the leader of a provisional government, two opposition sources said on Thursday, hours after a meeting with Western powers produced few tangible results for President Bashar al-Assad's foes.
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BEIRUT | Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:24am EST
(Reuters) - Syria's political opposition has postponed talks to choose the leader of a provisional government, two opposition sources said on Thursday, hours after a meeting with Western powers produced few tangible results for President Bashar al-Assad's foes.
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ANKARA, Turkey: Report: 11 al-Qaida suspects detained in Turkey - World Wires - MiamiHerald.com
Report: 11 al-Qaida suspects detained in Turkey
The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish police have detained 11 people suspected of links to al-Qaida and seized 25 kilograms (55 pounds) of plastic explosives as well as alleged diagrams of the U.S. Consulate and other possible targets in Istanbul, a news agency reported Thursday.
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The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish police have detained 11 people suspected of links to al-Qaida and seized 25 kilograms (55 pounds) of plastic explosives as well as alleged diagrams of the U.S. Consulate and other possible targets in Istanbul, a news agency reported Thursday.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Taksim excavations reveal historic Ottoman structures
Taksim excavations reveal historic Ottoman structures
ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
The controversial renewal project in Istanbul’s Taksim Square has been ongoing as remains of historical structures continue to surface during excavations, the latest being two water outlets
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ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
The controversial renewal project in Istanbul’s Taksim Square has been ongoing as remains of historical structures continue to surface during excavations, the latest being two water outlets
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Kerry goes to Ankara - The Hill's Congress Blog
Kerry goes to Ankara
By Bulent Aras and Emirhan Yorulmazlar - 02/27/13 04:20 PM ET
Before Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Turkey on March 1, he would better reconsider the trajectory of relations with Turkey. Kerry is known to value the Transatlantic ties and is keen on an active U.S. role in Turkey’s broader neighborhood. But he needs to contextualize his case against the current misfit between the two countries’ foreign policy agendas.
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By Bulent Aras and Emirhan Yorulmazlar - 02/27/13 04:20 PM ET
Before Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Turkey on March 1, he would better reconsider the trajectory of relations with Turkey. Kerry is known to value the Transatlantic ties and is keen on an active U.S. role in Turkey’s broader neighborhood. But he needs to contextualize his case against the current misfit between the two countries’ foreign policy agendas.
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Turkish Women Speak Up: My Body, My Decision · Global Voices
Turkish Women Speak Up: My Body, My Decision
Posted 27 February 2013 21:00 GMT
Written byBaran Mavzer
Two weeks ago, Turkish courts [tr] released Fatih Nerede, who has a criminal history of rape and robbery, after he raped a woman in Diyarbakir, a city in the southeast region of Turkey, in front of her three year-old child. The reason behind the decision to release him by the court pending trial is, that as the institution of forensic medicine told to the court “It is not possible to decide if the rape victim was psychologically damaged by the rape or not, before 18 months after the incident.” This incident might be shocking but unfortunately it is not the only one.
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Posted 27 February 2013 21:00 GMT
Written byBaran Mavzer
Two weeks ago, Turkish courts [tr] released Fatih Nerede, who has a criminal history of rape and robbery, after he raped a woman in Diyarbakir, a city in the southeast region of Turkey, in front of her three year-old child. The reason behind the decision to release him by the court pending trial is, that as the institution of forensic medicine told to the court “It is not possible to decide if the rape victim was psychologically damaged by the rape or not, before 18 months after the incident.” This incident might be shocking but unfortunately it is not the only one.
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Women's participation in labor force is a must in Turkey , 27 February 2013
Women's participation in labor force is a must in Turkey
27 February 2013
World Bank's Turkey Director Raiser said if Turkey wants more productivity then women need to take part in the labor market too
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27 February 2013
World Bank's Turkey Director Raiser said if Turkey wants more productivity then women need to take part in the labor market too
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Turkey Provides Schools for Syrian Refugee Children
Turkey Provides Schools for Syrian Refugee Children
February 27, 2013
GAZIANTEP, TURKEY — As the Syrian conflict approaches the end of its second year, authorities in neighboring Turkey have set up schools for refugee children. Most schools are in camps where some 200,000 Syrian refugees now live. But for the thousands who are living in apartments or with extended family, no schooling was available until recently.
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February 27, 2013
GAZIANTEP, TURKEY — As the Syrian conflict approaches the end of its second year, authorities in neighboring Turkey have set up schools for refugee children. Most schools are in camps where some 200,000 Syrian refugees now live. But for the thousands who are living in apartments or with extended family, no schooling was available until recently.
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Istanbul Uses Economy, Youth in Push for Olympic Games - Bloomberg
Istanbul Uses Economy, Youth in Push for Olympic Games
By Danielle Rossingh - Feb 26, 2013 7:01 PM ET
Istanbul, which failed in four previous attempts to stage the Olympics, is counting on its fast-growing economy and young population to land the 2020 Games.
The city, which bid to host the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics, is competing with Madrid and Tokyo to organize the world’s biggest sports event. The International Olympic Committee will select the host city in Buenos Aires in September.
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By Danielle Rossingh - Feb 26, 2013 7:01 PM ET
Istanbul, which failed in four previous attempts to stage the Olympics, is counting on its fast-growing economy and young population to land the 2020 Games.
The city, which bid to host the 2000, 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics, is competing with Madrid and Tokyo to organize the world’s biggest sports event. The International Olympic Committee will select the host city in Buenos Aires in September.
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Destination: East meets west in the Turkish city of Istanbul - Birmingham Mail
Destination: East meets west in the Turkish city of Istanbul
27 Feb 2013 09:05
From Birmingham Airport it will take 3 hours 50mins and 2.657km to reach Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.
It is the city where two continents collide, their cultures and heritage blending in a unique atmosphere.
Europe and Asia meet in Istanbul, and throughout this vibrant city you’ll find centuries-old mosques, churches and markets happily rubbing shoulders with modern restaurants, galleries and nightclubs.
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27 Feb 2013 09:05
From Birmingham Airport it will take 3 hours 50mins and 2.657km to reach Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.
It is the city where two continents collide, their cultures and heritage blending in a unique atmosphere.
Europe and Asia meet in Istanbul, and throughout this vibrant city you’ll find centuries-old mosques, churches and markets happily rubbing shoulders with modern restaurants, galleries and nightclubs.
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Scuffle in Syrian refugee camp in Turkey leaves 30 injured people - Trend.Az
Scuffle in Syrian refugee camp in Turkey leaves 30 injured people
27 February 2013, 10:42 (GMT+04:00)
Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb.27 / Trend, A.Taghiyeva /
Scuffle occurred in the Syrian refugee camp in Turkish Province of Sanliurfa, CNN Turk TV channel reported on Wednesday.
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27 February 2013, 10:42 (GMT+04:00)
Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb.27 / Trend, A.Taghiyeva /
Scuffle occurred in the Syrian refugee camp in Turkish Province of Sanliurfa, CNN Turk TV channel reported on Wednesday.
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Syria claims Turkey enabling al-Qaida - JPost - Middle East
Syria claims Turkey enabling al-Qaida
By MICHAEL WILNER
02/27/2013 02:10
Damascus complains to UN that Ankara enables terrorist organizations "to receive funding and arms, enter Syrian territory.”
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By MICHAEL WILNER
02/27/2013 02:10
Damascus complains to UN that Ankara enables terrorist organizations "to receive funding and arms, enter Syrian territory.”
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Kurdish rebel leader sees August withdrawal from Turkey -media
Kurdish rebel leader sees August withdrawal from Turkey -media
ISTANBUL, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan envisages the withdrawal of his fighters from Turkey by August under a draft peace plan sent to his group's leadership and Kurdish politicians, media reports said on Wednesday.
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ISTANBUL, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan envisages the withdrawal of his fighters from Turkey by August under a draft peace plan sent to his group's leadership and Kurdish politicians, media reports said on Wednesday.
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Istanbul to host poets at a fest
Istanbul to host poets at a fest
ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
The 2nd International Istanbulensis Poetry Festival, organized by Sultanbeyli Municipality, will be held from March 6 to 9 with the participation of 52 poets from Turkey and around the world.
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ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
The 2nd International Istanbulensis Poetry Festival, organized by Sultanbeyli Municipality, will be held from March 6 to 9 with the participation of 52 poets from Turkey and around the world.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Turkey Can Improve Democratic Record for EU Bid - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turkey Can Improve Democratic Record for EU Bid
ANKARA Turkey — Turkey’s effort to join the European Union is still far from being realized. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has justifiably expressed his frustration with this, which was set as a state policy since more than a half-century ago. As he is, however, openly lambasting the country’s past at any given opportunity, starting from the military coups to the generals' role in policy-making; from the alleged state restrictions that prevented pious Muslims like him from practicing Islam to the previous governments’ economic failures, the Europeans take even a more critical look at Turkey — coupled with all of the things that Erdogan has been critical about this country’s past as well as the size of its population, belonging to a different culture, tradition and religion.
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By: Tulin Daloglu for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse. Posted on February 26. |
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Ocalan negotiations bring Turkey a step closer to peace with Kurds - The National
Ocalan negotiations bring Turkey a step closer to peace with Kurds
Thomas Seibert
Feb 26, 2013
ISTANBUL // Peace talks between Turkey and Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed Kurdish rebel leader, are gaining momentum with Ocalan expected to call a ceasefire on March 21, the day of the Kurdish spring festival of Newroz, analysts and politicians said today.
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Thomas Seibert
Feb 26, 2013
ISTANBUL // Peace talks between Turkey and Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed Kurdish rebel leader, are gaining momentum with Ocalan expected to call a ceasefire on March 21, the day of the Kurdish spring festival of Newroz, analysts and politicians said today.
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Turkey’s wind not blowing enough
Turkey’s wind not blowing enough
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet
Turkey lags far behind developed countries when it comes to generating wind energy, while the world’s wind energy leaders, China and the United States, installed more than 13,000 megawatts (MW) of new capacity last year, according to statistics released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
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ISTANBUL - Hürriyet
Turkey lags far behind developed countries when it comes to generating wind energy, while the world’s wind energy leaders, China and the United States, installed more than 13,000 megawatts (MW) of new capacity last year, according to statistics released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
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Germany revises position on Turkey's EU bid to boost economic cooperation - Xinhua | English.news.cn
Germany revises position on Turkey's EU bid to boost economic cooperation
ANKARA, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel's two-day visit to Turkey has demonstrated that Germany is ready to accentuate its support to Turkey's accession talks with the European Union (EU) despite lingering concerns for the eventual membership prospects.
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ANKARA, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel's two-day visit to Turkey has demonstrated that Germany is ready to accentuate its support to Turkey's accession talks with the European Union (EU) despite lingering concerns for the eventual membership prospects.
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'Dare you,’ EU minister tells Berlin over Cyprus
‘Dare you,’ EU minister tells Berlin over Cyprus
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey’s EU Minister Egemen Bağış has challenged German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the Ankara protocol, saying that Ankara is ready to open its ports to Greek Cypriots if a German airline starts flights to Ercan Airport in Turkish Cyprus.
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ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey’s EU Minister Egemen Bağış has challenged German Chancellor Angela Merkel over the Ankara protocol, saying that Ankara is ready to open its ports to Greek Cypriots if a German airline starts flights to Ercan Airport in Turkish Cyprus.
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Iraq Says Turkey to Cancel Kurdistan Pipeline | Atlantic Sentinel
Iraq Says Turkey to Cancel Kurdistan Pipeline
Nick Ottens, February 26, 2013
Iraq’s oil minister Abdul Karim Luaibi was quoted on Monday as saying that neighboring Turkey agreed to cancel plans to extend oil and natural gas pipelines from Iraqi Kurdistan across the border which would have allowed the region to sell natural resources independently of the central government in Baghdad.
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Nick Ottens, February 26, 2013
Iraq’s oil minister Abdul Karim Luaibi was quoted on Monday as saying that neighboring Turkey agreed to cancel plans to extend oil and natural gas pipelines from Iraqi Kurdistan across the border which would have allowed the region to sell natural resources independently of the central government in Baghdad.
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Karl Mayer to show its calibre in Istanbul
Karl Mayer to show its calibre in Istanbul
26th February 2013, Obertshausen
Karl Mayer will be exhibiting at this year’s ITM Texpo Eurasia 2013, which takes place from 29 May-1 June in Istanbul. The world leader in warp knitting machinery and warp preparation units will have an ML 46 machine on its exhibition stand and will demonstrate the advantages of the latest generation electronic multibar Raschel machine.
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26th February 2013, Obertshausen
Karl Mayer will be exhibiting at this year’s ITM Texpo Eurasia 2013, which takes place from 29 May-1 June in Istanbul. The world leader in warp knitting machinery and warp preparation units will have an ML 46 machine on its exhibition stand and will demonstrate the advantages of the latest generation electronic multibar Raschel machine.
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Turkey reaches out to EU while embracing Islamicization | Full Comment | National Post
Turkey reaches out to EU while embracing Islamicization
Araminta Wordsworth | Feb 26, 2013 7:00 AM ET | Last Updated: Feb 25, 2013 4:52 PM ET
Only about 33% of them now think it’s a good idea, down from more than 70% in 2005, when talks began.
From European nations, the silence is deafening. They remain nervous about letting in a Muslim country, with a history of repression of minority groups, most notably Kurds. There are also worries about freedom of the press — more than 70 journalists are in jail, most just for doing their jobs.
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Araminta Wordsworth | Feb 26, 2013 7:00 AM ET | Last Updated: Feb 25, 2013 4:52 PM ET
Only about 33% of them now think it’s a good idea, down from more than 70% in 2005, when talks began.
From European nations, the silence is deafening. They remain nervous about letting in a Muslim country, with a history of repression of minority groups, most notably Kurds. There are also worries about freedom of the press — more than 70 journalists are in jail, most just for doing their jobs.
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Merkel, Erdoğan cross swords on Cyprus | EurActiv
Merkel, Erdoğan cross swords on Cyprus
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed support yesterday (25 February) for opening a new chapter in Turkey’s paralised EU accession talks, but crossed swords with Ankara on the deadlock surrounding divided Cyprus.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed support yesterday (25 February) for opening a new chapter in Turkey’s paralised EU accession talks, but crossed swords with Ankara on the deadlock surrounding divided Cyprus.
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Istanbul bid wants wrestling back for 2020 Games - - SI.com
Istanbul bid wants wrestling back for 2020 Games
LONDON (AP) - The head of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics hopes a winning vote coincides with wrestling's reinstatement.
The International Olympic Committee executive board voted this month to drop wrestling from 2020, but the final decision will be made at the assembly in September in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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LONDON (AP) - The head of Istanbul's bid for the 2020 Olympics hopes a winning vote coincides with wrestling's reinstatement.
The International Olympic Committee executive board voted this month to drop wrestling from 2020, but the final decision will be made at the assembly in September in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Kurdish rebel leader warns of disaster if no Turkey peace | Reuters
Kurdish rebel leader warns of disaster if no Turkey peace
(Reuters) - Emerging briefly from solitary confinement in his island prison near Istanbul, Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan said Turkey could become as troubled as Syria or Iraq if it does not take steps to end his group's decades-old insurgency.
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(Reuters) - Emerging briefly from solitary confinement in his island prison near Istanbul, Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan said Turkey could become as troubled as Syria or Iraq if it does not take steps to end his group's decades-old insurgency.
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Israel sends message to Turkey:Let’s clear the air
Israel sends message to Turkey: Let’s clear the air
By HERB KEINON
02/25/2013 02:06
Israel tells Ankara it's interested in creating a more “positive dynamic” in its relationship with the country.
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By HERB KEINON
02/25/2013 02:06
Israel tells Ankara it's interested in creating a more “positive dynamic” in its relationship with the country.
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Kurdish militant leader to call ceasefire next month: reports - Yahoo! News
Kurdish militant leader to call ceasefire next month: reports
By Daren Butler | Reuters – Mon, Feb 25, 2013
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan will call a ceasefire at the Kurdish New Year next month, moving forward a peace process with Turkey aimed at ending his group's 28-year-old insurgency, media reports said on Monday.
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By Daren Butler | Reuters – Mon, Feb 25, 2013
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Jailed Kurdish militant leader Abdullah Ocalan will call a ceasefire at the Kurdish New Year next month, moving forward a peace process with Turkey aimed at ending his group's 28-year-old insurgency, media reports said on Monday.
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Maternity Leave Boost May Backfire in Turkey | Womens eNews
Maternity Leave Boost May Backfire in Turkey
By Jennifer Hattam
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Amid calls for Turkish women to have more children, a proposal to lengthen the paid maternity leave allowance raises fears that it may actually hinder women's work force participation.
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By Jennifer Hattam
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Amid calls for Turkish women to have more children, a proposal to lengthen the paid maternity leave allowance raises fears that it may actually hinder women's work force participation.
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Siemens to power 600MW coal-fired plant in Samsun, Turkey - Energy Business Review
Siemens to power 600MW coal-fired plant in Samsun, Turkey
EBR Staff Writer Published 26 February 2013
Germany-based Siemens will power the Samsun Cengiz Enerji coal-fired plant in Turkey with a single-shaft power island with H-Class technology.
Under the new order, the company will supply the equipment to Cengiz Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret, an independent power production (IPP) company and developer of the coal-fired power plant.
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EBR Staff Writer Published 26 February 2013
Germany-based Siemens will power the Samsun Cengiz Enerji coal-fired plant in Turkey with a single-shaft power island with H-Class technology.
Under the new order, the company will supply the equipment to Cengiz Enerji Sanayi ve Ticaret, an independent power production (IPP) company and developer of the coal-fired power plant.
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Merkel Seeks Momentum in EU Talks on Turkish Membership - Bloomberg
Merkel Seeks Momentum in EU Talks on Turkish Membership
By Patrick Donahue & Selcan Hacaoglu - Feb 25, 2013 12:08 PM ET
German Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to give momentum to talks on Turkey’s bid to join the European Union even as she voiced skepticism on full membership and urged the country to normalize relations with Cyprus.
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By Patrick Donahue & Selcan Hacaoglu - Feb 25, 2013 12:08 PM ET
German Chancellor Angela Merkel sought to give momentum to talks on Turkey’s bid to join the European Union even as she voiced skepticism on full membership and urged the country to normalize relations with Cyprus.
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It is time for Israel and Turkey to remember their deep common history | Opinion | Jewish Journal
It is time for Israel and Turkey to remember their deep common history
by Sinem Tezyapar
I am a Turkish Muslim and every time I have a conversation with an Israeli friend, they keep asking me why the relations between Israel and Turkey have reached such a nadir, why Turkey seemingly has an antagonistic stance against Israel.
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by Sinem Tezyapar
I am a Turkish Muslim and every time I have a conversation with an Israeli friend, they keep asking me why the relations between Israel and Turkey have reached such a nadir, why Turkey seemingly has an antagonistic stance against Israel.
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Restaurant 34 Re-opens at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Istanbul Offering a Unique Dining Experience - MarketWatch
Restaurant 34 Re-opens at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Istanbul Offering a Unique Dining Experience
ISTANBUL, February 26, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Grand Hyatt Hotel Istanbul, located in the heart of Taksim's business and entertainment districts, has always taken great pride in providing excellent food and memorable guest experiences and will now continue to do this in a modern and innovative setting; introducing Restaurant 34.
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ISTANBUL, February 26, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Grand Hyatt Hotel Istanbul, located in the heart of Taksim's business and entertainment districts, has always taken great pride in providing excellent food and memorable guest experiences and will now continue to do this in a modern and innovative setting; introducing Restaurant 34.
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Turkey asks Merkel to back its EU aspirations | News | DW.DE | 25.02.2013
Turkey asks Merkel to back its EU aspirations
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has met with Turkish leaders during a two-day visit to the country. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he asked Merkel to support Turkey's stalled EU accession bid.
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The German Chancellor Angela Merkel has met with Turkish leaders during a two-day visit to the country. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he asked Merkel to support Turkey's stalled EU accession bid.
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Merkel's difficult dialogue with Erdogan | Europe | DW.DE | 25.02.2013
Merkel's difficult dialogue with Erdogan
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan could not bridge their differences on key topics but agreed to continue an open dialogue. Both leaders hailed strong economic ties.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan could not bridge their differences on key topics but agreed to continue an open dialogue. Both leaders hailed strong economic ties.
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Envoy anticipates Qatari investment as Turkey seeks FDI in tourism
Envoy anticipates Qatari investment as Turkey seeks FDI in tourism
By Zia Khan/Staff Reporter
Turkey has the potential to become a favourite destination for Qatari business houses planning to venture into overseas projects as the Eurasian country prepares to further liberalise the key hospitality sector to seek more foreign investment.
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By Zia Khan/Staff Reporter
Turkey has the potential to become a favourite destination for Qatari business houses planning to venture into overseas projects as the Eurasian country prepares to further liberalise the key hospitality sector to seek more foreign investment.
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Turkey has granted 39 licenses to generate electricity from waste materials
Turkey has granted 39 licenses to generate electricity from waste materials
Balkans.com Business News Correspondent - 26.02.2013
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has given 39 licenses to facilities that generate electricity from waste materials, said Energy Minister Taner Yıldız reports Hurriyet.
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Balkans.com Business News Correspondent - 26.02.2013
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has given 39 licenses to facilities that generate electricity from waste materials, said Energy Minister Taner Yıldız reports Hurriyet.
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Cyprus remains stumbling block in Turkey's EU ambition: Merkel | Reuters
Cyprus remains stumbling block in Turkey's EU ambition: Merkel
By Andreas Rinke and Gulsen Solaker
ANKARA | Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:03pm EST
(Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday she was in favor of reviving Turkey's stalled talks on its relationship with the European Union but a dispute over the divided island of Cyprus remained a stumbling block.
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By Andreas Rinke and Gulsen Solaker
ANKARA | Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:03pm EST
(Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday she was in favor of reviving Turkey's stalled talks on its relationship with the European Union but a dispute over the divided island of Cyprus remained a stumbling block.
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Kurdish peace process to start after PKK leave Turkey: PM -- Shanghai Daily | 上海日报 -- English Window to China New
Kurdish peace process to start after PKK leave Turkey: PM
Source: XINHUA | 2013-2-25 | ONLINE EDITION
ISTANBUL, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that the Kurdish peace process will start after the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) militants leave Turkey.
"This process will truly begin at the moment the terrorists in Turkey cross the border for another country," Erdogan told Turkish media when he was on the airplane back to Turkey from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Source: XINHUA | 2013-2-25 | ONLINE EDITION
ISTANBUL, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday that the Kurdish peace process will start after the Kurdish Workers' Party (PKK) militants leave Turkey.
"This process will truly begin at the moment the terrorists in Turkey cross the border for another country," Erdogan told Turkish media when he was on the airplane back to Turkey from the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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EU-Turkey: adhesion negotiations to restart in 2013 - Turkey - ANSAMed.it
EU-Turkey: adhesion negotiations to restart in 2013
After French and German overtures, but speed is up to EU members
25 February, 17:02
(ANSAmed) - BRUSSELS, FEBRUARY 25 - Following overtures by France and Germany including a visit by Chancellor Angela Merkel, negotiations for Turkey's EU adhesion are back on the diplomatic agenda for 2013, European Commission officials said Monday.
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After French and German overtures, but speed is up to EU members
25 February, 17:02
(ANSAmed) - BRUSSELS, FEBRUARY 25 - Following overtures by France and Germany including a visit by Chancellor Angela Merkel, negotiations for Turkey's EU adhesion are back on the diplomatic agenda for 2013, European Commission officials said Monday.
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Could Turkey Be the Next Eastern Europe?
Could Turkey Be the Next Eastern Europe?
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Property booms aren't a new thing. But between 2000 and 2008 we can honestly say that we saw the first overseas property boom, a boom in people buying foreign property. If you were to pick an epicentre for the explosion Eastern Europe would definitely make the short-list. You would have to have been living under a stone between 2000 and 2008 to have missed the massive explosion of the Eastern European emerging markets onto the overseas property scene.
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Monday, February 25, 2013
Property booms aren't a new thing. But between 2000 and 2008 we can honestly say that we saw the first overseas property boom, a boom in people buying foreign property. If you were to pick an epicentre for the explosion Eastern Europe would definitely make the short-list. You would have to have been living under a stone between 2000 and 2008 to have missed the massive explosion of the Eastern European emerging markets onto the overseas property scene.
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Germany's Merkel holds talks with Turkish leaders frustrated by slow-moving EU talks
Germany's Merkel holds talks with Turkish leaders frustrated by slow-moving EU talks
ANKARA, Turkey - German Chancellor Angela Merkel is holding talks with Turkish leaders amid growing frustration in Turkey over its slow-moving European Union membership and a perceived reluctance by European nations to crackdown on Turkish militants operating in their nations.
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ANKARA, Turkey - German Chancellor Angela Merkel is holding talks with Turkish leaders amid growing frustration in Turkey over its slow-moving European Union membership and a perceived reluctance by European nations to crackdown on Turkish militants operating in their nations.
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Iraq says Turkey rejects Kurd export pipelines - Yahoo! News
Iraq says Turkey rejects Kurd export pipelines
By Ahmed Rasheed | Reuters – 2 hrs 48 mins ago
Reuters/Reuters - Iraqi Kurdish Minister for Natural Resources Ashti Hawrami speaks during a news conference in Arbil, about 350 km (217 miles) north of Baghdad February 7, 2013.REUTERS/Azad Lashkari
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Turkey has told Iraq it will reject any extension of oil and gas pipelines from Kurdistan without the approval of the Baghdad government, Iraq's oil minister Abdul Kareem Luaibi was quoted as saying by the state media network on Monday.
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By Ahmed Rasheed | Reuters – 2 hrs 48 mins ago
Reuters/Reuters - Iraqi Kurdish Minister for Natural Resources Ashti Hawrami speaks during a news conference in Arbil, about 350 km (217 miles) north of Baghdad February 7, 2013.REUTERS/Azad Lashkari
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Turkey has told Iraq it will reject any extension of oil and gas pipelines from Kurdistan without the approval of the Baghdad government, Iraq's oil minister Abdul Kareem Luaibi was quoted as saying by the state media network on Monday.
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A roadmap for a solution to Turkey’s Kurdish problem
A roadmap for a solution to Turkey’s Kurdish problem
By Murat Yetkin
Sunday, 24 February 2013
The Turkish government has given permission for three more deputies from the Kurdish problem focused Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) to go and talk to Abdullah Öcalan, the for-life leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), who is currently serving a life sentence in İmralı island prison.
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By Murat Yetkin
Sunday, 24 February 2013
The Turkish government has given permission for three more deputies from the Kurdish problem focused Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) to go and talk to Abdullah Öcalan, the for-life leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), who is currently serving a life sentence in İmralı island prison.
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Syrian interim govt leader to be announced in Istanbul , 25 February 2013
Syrian interim govt leader to be announced in Istanbul
Name of leader of Syrian interim government will be announced in Istanbul on March 2
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Name of leader of Syrian interim government will be announced in Istanbul on March 2
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Merkel backs 'open-ended' Turkey's EU talks - US News and World Report
Merkel backs 'open-ended' Turkey's EU talks
February 25, 2013 RSS Feed Print
By SUZAN FRASER, Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday the European Union should move forward with its talks with Turkey about joining the bloc, but that she remains skeptical about the nation becoming a full member.
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By SUZAN FRASER, Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday the European Union should move forward with its talks with Turkey about joining the bloc, but that she remains skeptical about the nation becoming a full member.
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APA - Those who attacked Khojaly stand in Ankara were members of communist and Kurdish groups
Those who attacked Khojaly stand in Ankara were members of communist and Kurdish groups
Baku. Malahat Najafova – APA. “The persons, who destroyed the stands on Khojaly genocide in Kizilay square, Ankara, were pro-Armenian communists and Kurds,” Ege Goztoklusu, one of the organizers of the stand on Khojaly genocide in Kizilay square and member of the Board of Directors of Gokboru Turkists Association told APA. According to him, the persons, who attacked their members, chanted various slogans such as “We are all Armenians, we are all Kurds, we are all Hrant Dink”.
More:APA - Those who attacked Khojaly stand in Ankara were members of communist and Kurdish groups
Baku. Malahat Najafova – APA. “The persons, who destroyed the stands on Khojaly genocide in Kizilay square, Ankara, were pro-Armenian communists and Kurds,” Ege Goztoklusu, one of the organizers of the stand on Khojaly genocide in Kizilay square and member of the Board of Directors of Gokboru Turkists Association told APA. According to him, the persons, who attacked their members, chanted various slogans such as “We are all Armenians, we are all Kurds, we are all Hrant Dink”.
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Armenian ministry: Yerevan not holding talks with Ankara - Trend.Az
Armenian ministry: Yerevan not holding talks with Ankara
25 February 2013, 13:15 (GMT+04:00)
The Armenian Foreign Ministry denied any negotiations with Turkey, Armenian Report said today.
"Armenia is not conducting negotiations with Turkey in any format," spokesman for the Armenian Foreign Ministry Tigran Balayan said.
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25 February 2013, 13:15 (GMT+04:00)
The Armenian Foreign Ministry denied any negotiations with Turkey, Armenian Report said today.
"Armenia is not conducting negotiations with Turkey in any format," spokesman for the Armenian Foreign Ministry Tigran Balayan said.
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Abu Dhabi's Rotana to operate two hotels in Istanbul - MENAFN
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MENAFN - - 24/02/2013
(MENAFN) Abu Dhabi hotelier Rotana has ratified a deal with Dap-Yapi to manage two of its hotels in Turkey, as part of its plans to extend its business geographically, Arabian Business reported.
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MENAFN - - 24/02/2013
(MENAFN) Abu Dhabi hotelier Rotana has ratified a deal with Dap-Yapi to manage two of its hotels in Turkey, as part of its plans to extend its business geographically, Arabian Business reported.
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
Majority of Germans opposed to Turkey EU entry: Poll
Majority of Germans opposed to Turkey EU entry: Poll
BERLIN - Agence France-Presse
Six out of 10 Germans are opposed to Turkey joining the European Union, a survey published on Sunday showed, as Chancellor Angela Merkel embarked on a two-day visit to the country. Sixty percent of those surveyed in the Emnid poll for the Bild am Sonntag weekly said they were against Ankara gaining membership of the EU bloc. Thirty percent said they were in favor, the rest undecided.
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BERLIN - Agence France-Presse
Six out of 10 Germans are opposed to Turkey joining the European Union, a survey published on Sunday showed, as Chancellor Angela Merkel embarked on a two-day visit to the country. Sixty percent of those surveyed in the Emnid poll for the Bild am Sonntag weekly said they were against Ankara gaining membership of the EU bloc. Thirty percent said they were in favor, the rest undecided.
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ANKARA, Turkey: Merkel visits troops operating Patriots in Turkey - World Wires - MiamiHerald.com
Merkel visits troops operating Patriots in Turkey
The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting German troops deployed to operate Patriot missile batteries in Turkey.
The Patriots were sent to Turkey, a NATO member, to protect it from spillover from Syria's civil war.
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The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel is visiting German troops deployed to operate Patriot missile batteries in Turkey.
The Patriots were sent to Turkey, a NATO member, to protect it from spillover from Syria's civil war.
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Turkey's close encounters of the Kurd kind - Israel News | Haaretz Daily Newspaper
Turkey's close encounters of the Kurd kind
After 30 years and 40,000 deaths, Turkey is now openly seeking a political solution to its Kurdish problem/ The peace move also aids the presidential ambitions of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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After 30 years and 40,000 deaths, Turkey is now openly seeking a political solution to its Kurdish problem/ The peace move also aids the presidential ambitions of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
More:Turkey's close encounters of the Kurd kind - Israel News | Haaretz Daily Newspaper
Turkish diplomatic gains at Islamic Summit must be challenged - Cyprus Mail
Turkish diplomatic gains at Islamic Summit must be challenged
By Dr Andrestinos Papadopoulos Published on February 24, 2013
At the Twelfth Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) held in Cairo (February 6-7) Turkish diplomacy was again very active in promoting its positions on the Cyprus problem.
More:Turkish diplomatic gains at Islamic Summit must be challenged - Cyprus Mail
By Dr Andrestinos Papadopoulos Published on February 24, 2013
At the Twelfth Islamic Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Co-operation (OIC) held in Cairo (February 6-7) Turkish diplomacy was again very active in promoting its positions on the Cyprus problem.
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Turkish PM: Syrian Leader 'Mute Devil' - ABC News
Turkish PM: Syrian Leader 'Mute Devil'
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates February 24, 2013 (AP)
Turkey's prime minister denounced Syria's leader Sunday, calling him a "mute devil" for carrying out attacks on his own people but not standing up to Israel's occupation of Syrian territory.
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SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates February 24, 2013 (AP)
Turkey's prime minister denounced Syria's leader Sunday, calling him a "mute devil" for carrying out attacks on his own people but not standing up to Israel's occupation of Syrian territory.
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Kurdish leader calls talks with Turkey `historic step`
Kurdish leader calls talks with Turkey 'historic step'
Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 10:38 A- A A+
Ankara (Turkey): Imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has called talks with Turkish officials aiming to halt a decades-long conflict a historic step and urged all sides involved to show "care and sensitivity".
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Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 10:38 A- A A+
Ankara (Turkey): Imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has called talks with Turkish officials aiming to halt a decades-long conflict a historic step and urged all sides involved to show "care and sensitivity".
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Why Israel Should Recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus | The Jewish Press
Why Israel Should Recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Israel must respond to its Western neighbor's recognition of Palestinian statehood.
By: Rachel Avraham
The Republic of Cyprus has decided to upgrade the Palestinian delegation to Cyprus in order to make it an “embassy.” The Republic of Cyprus did this despite the fact that they are opposed to other countries recognizing the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, also known as Northern Cyprus, which comprises the north eastern portion of the Island and desires recognition as a state.
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Israel must respond to its Western neighbor's recognition of Palestinian statehood.
By: Rachel Avraham
The Republic of Cyprus has decided to upgrade the Palestinian delegation to Cyprus in order to make it an “embassy.” The Republic of Cyprus did this despite the fact that they are opposed to other countries recognizing the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, also known as Northern Cyprus, which comprises the north eastern portion of the Island and desires recognition as a state.
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
Official Song, Match Ball put on display at Istanbul event - FIFA.com
Official Song, Match Ball put on display at Istanbul event
(FIFA.com) Saturday 23 February 2013
The Istinye Park Shopping Mall in Istanbul proved the place to be on Saturday drawing a bumper crowd to see Turkish indie rockers Gece perform Yıldızlar Buradan Yükseliyor, the Official Song for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013.
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(FIFA.com) Saturday 23 February 2013
The Istinye Park Shopping Mall in Istanbul proved the place to be on Saturday drawing a bumper crowd to see Turkish indie rockers Gece perform Yıldızlar Buradan Yükseliyor, the Official Song for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013.
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ANKARA, Turkey: Kurdish leader calls talks 'historic step' | World | Idahostatesman.com
Kurdish leader calls talks 'historic step'
Published: February 23, 2013
The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey — Imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has called talks with Turkish officials aiming to halt a decades-long conflict a historic step and urged all sides involved to show "care and sensitivity."
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Published: February 23, 2013
The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey — Imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has called talks with Turkish officials aiming to halt a decades-long conflict a historic step and urged all sides involved to show "care and sensitivity."
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A new chapter in Turkey's EU bid? | Europe | DW.DE | 23.02.2013
A new chapter in Turkey's EU bid?
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to start a two-day visit to Turkey on Sunday. Topping the agenda are talks with Turkish Premier Erdogan on economic relations and the sluggish pace of EU membership talks.
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German Chancellor Angela Merkel is scheduled to start a two-day visit to Turkey on Sunday. Topping the agenda are talks with Turkish Premier Erdogan on economic relations and the sluggish pace of EU membership talks.
More:A new chapter in Turkey's EU bid? | Europe | DW.DE | 23.02.2013
Indoor smoking ban has Istanbul's shisha smokers in a fit - The National
Indoor smoking ban has Istanbul's shisha smokers in a fit
Thomas Seibert
Feb 24, 2013
ISTANBUL // For several years Ahmet Akkaya has spent most of his mornings and evenings in his favourite cafe in Istanbul, chatting with friends and smoking shisha.
But a new law banning indoor smoking of shisha, or nargile as it is known in Turkey, is threatening to leave him out in the cold.
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Thomas Seibert
Feb 24, 2013
ISTANBUL // For several years Ahmet Akkaya has spent most of his mornings and evenings in his favourite cafe in Istanbul, chatting with friends and smoking shisha.
But a new law banning indoor smoking of shisha, or nargile as it is known in Turkey, is threatening to leave him out in the cold.
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Kurdish militant leader signals Turkish prisoners may be freed | Reuters
Kurdish militant leader signals Turkish prisoners may be freed
By Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL | Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:54pm EST
(Reuters) - The jailed leader of Turkey's Kurdish rebellion on Saturday signaled that his followers could release captives and further a fledgling peace process that may be the best hope in years of ending the decades-long conflict.
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By Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL | Sat Feb 23, 2013 3:54pm EST
(Reuters) - The jailed leader of Turkey's Kurdish rebellion on Saturday signaled that his followers could release captives and further a fledgling peace process that may be the best hope in years of ending the decades-long conflict.
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Poll Shows Weak Support For Turkey’s Syria Policies - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Poll Shows Weak Support
For Turkey’s Syria Policies
By: Kadri Gursel for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse. Posted on February 22.
Read in Turkish
In Turkey, it has been widely assumed that the new Turkish foreign policy managed by Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has been a major source of popularity and support for the AKP rule and for Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But that hasn't been so for a while now.
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For Turkey’s Syria Policies
By: Kadri Gursel for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse. Posted on February 22.
Read in Turkish
In Turkey, it has been widely assumed that the new Turkish foreign policy managed by Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has been a major source of popularity and support for the AKP rule and for Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. But that hasn't been so for a while now.
More:Poll Shows Weak Support For Turkey’s Syria Policies - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Istanbul’s documentary festival calls for movies for a new award
Istanbul’s documentary festival calls for movies for a new award
ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
Organizers of the sixth Documentarist documentary days festival have issued a call for submissions to this year’s event, which provides a platform for Turkish documentaries to promote themselves to the world.
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ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
Organizers of the sixth Documentarist documentary days festival have issued a call for submissions to this year’s event, which provides a platform for Turkish documentaries to promote themselves to the world.
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CHP hints at Sarıgül candidacy for Istanbul
CHP hints at Sarıgül candidacy for Istanbul
ANKARA
Polls conducted by the main opposition Republican People’s Party point at Şişli Mayor Mustafa Sarıgül, a colorful figure who had changed parties several times, for assertive Istanbul mayor seat
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ANKARA
Polls conducted by the main opposition Republican People’s Party point at Şişli Mayor Mustafa Sarıgül, a colorful figure who had changed parties several times, for assertive Istanbul mayor seat
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Abdullah Ocalan: Is The Famed Kurdish Leader A Double Agent Working For Turkish Intelligence Against His Own Party, The PKK?
Abdullah Ocalan: Is The Famed Kurdish Leader A Double Agent Working For Turkish Intelligence Against His Own Party, The PKK?
BY Palash R. Ghosh | February 22 2013 6:42 PM
The name Abdullah Öcalan may not sound familiar to most people, but is known to everybody in Turkey. For a few months in early 1999 he even made international headlines, when the Kurdish independence leader turned up in Rome, where he provoked a diplomatic brouhaha as the guest of an uneasy Italian government -- before fleeing to Kenya and eventually being captured there by Turkish agents.
More:Abdullah Ocalan: Is The Famed Kurdish Leader A Double Agent Working For Turkish Intelligence Against His Own Party, The PKK?
BY Palash R. Ghosh | February 22 2013 6:42 PM
The name Abdullah Öcalan may not sound familiar to most people, but is known to everybody in Turkey. For a few months in early 1999 he even made international headlines, when the Kurdish independence leader turned up in Rome, where he provoked a diplomatic brouhaha as the guest of an uneasy Italian government -- before fleeing to Kenya and eventually being captured there by Turkish agents.
More:Abdullah Ocalan: Is The Famed Kurdish Leader A Double Agent Working For Turkish Intelligence Against His Own Party, The PKK?
Friday, February 22, 2013
THY magazine fined for censoring article critcizing an alcohol ban
THY magazine fined for censoring article critcizing an alcohol ban
ISTANBUL
Writer Buket Uzuner has won a case against a magazine distributed only in Turkish Airlines (THY) flights, for the censoring of her article criticizing an alcohol ban imposed by the Istanbul Municipality in Moda, daily Hürriyet reported yesterday.
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ISTANBUL
Writer Buket Uzuner has won a case against a magazine distributed only in Turkish Airlines (THY) flights, for the censoring of her article criticizing an alcohol ban imposed by the Istanbul Municipality in Moda, daily Hürriyet reported yesterday.
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Gangnam Style craze takes over Istanbul as PSY conquers a frenzied crowd
Gangnam Style craze takes over Istanbul as PSY conquers a frenzied crowd
ISTANBUL
The South Korean YouTube sensation PSY, who brought the whole world to its knees with his irresistible ‘Gangnam style’ hit, gave a much-anticipated concert in Istanbul on Feb. 21. PSY took the stage for a short 15 minute show as part of the Tepebaşı Blue Night Istanbul festival with a group of Korean dancers in front of 20,000 frenetic fans.
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ISTANBUL
The South Korean YouTube sensation PSY, who brought the whole world to its knees with his irresistible ‘Gangnam style’ hit, gave a much-anticipated concert in Istanbul on Feb. 21. PSY took the stage for a short 15 minute show as part of the Tepebaşı Blue Night Istanbul festival with a group of Korean dancers in front of 20,000 frenetic fans.
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Ankara defends right to conduct hydrocarbon drilling in eastern Aegean
Ankara defends right to conduct hydrocarbon drilling in eastern Aegean
One day after Athens submitted a diplomatic note to the United Nations, in which it notified international officials of Turkey’s granting of exploration permits for areas deemed to cover the Greek continental shelf, Ankara on Friday issued a statement defending its decision.
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One day after Athens submitted a diplomatic note to the United Nations, in which it notified international officials of Turkey’s granting of exploration permits for areas deemed to cover the Greek continental shelf, Ankara on Friday issued a statement defending its decision.
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Turkish jets strike Kurd rebels in Iraq: military source
Turkish jets strike Kurd rebels in Iraq: military source
Thursday, 21 February 2013
By AFP
DIYARBAKIR
Turkey sent jets across its border with Iraq to strike separatists from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a local military source said Thursday.
The jets bombed 12 targets in the Kandil Mountains in the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq on Wednesday, the source told AFP without providing any casualty figures.
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Thursday, 21 February 2013
By AFP
DIYARBAKIR
Turkey sent jets across its border with Iraq to strike separatists from the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), a local military source said Thursday.
The jets bombed 12 targets in the Kandil Mountains in the autonomous Kurdistan region of Iraq on Wednesday, the source told AFP without providing any casualty figures.
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Turkey eyes Karabakh step from Armenia to open ways
Turkey eyes Karabakh step from Armenia to open ways
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey offers for Armenia to take part in its regional transportation project linking Europe to Asia, if there are concrete developments in solving the thorny issue of Nagorno-Karabakh with Baku
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ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey offers for Armenia to take part in its regional transportation project linking Europe to Asia, if there are concrete developments in solving the thorny issue of Nagorno-Karabakh with Baku
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2,500 Syrian children born in Turkish refugee camps
2,500 Syrian children born in Turkish refugee camps
Friday, 22 February 2013 19:00
Anadolu Agency reported that the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey has confirmed the birth of 2,500 children in the Syrian refugee camps across Turkey since the first flow of Syrian refugees in May 2011.
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Friday, 22 February 2013 19:00
Anadolu Agency reported that the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency of Turkey has confirmed the birth of 2,500 children in the Syrian refugee camps across Turkey since the first flow of Syrian refugees in May 2011.
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Syria's opposition to chose provisional PM in Istanbul: source | Reuters
Syria's opposition to chose provisional PM in Istanbul: source
CAIRO | Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:15pm EST
(Reuters) - Syria's National Coalition will meet in Istanbul on March 2 to chose a prime minister to head a provisional government to operate in rebel-held areas of the country, a coalition source said on Friday.
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CAIRO | Fri Feb 22, 2013 1:15pm EST
(Reuters) - Syria's National Coalition will meet in Istanbul on March 2 to chose a prime minister to head a provisional government to operate in rebel-held areas of the country, a coalition source said on Friday.
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Turkey hopes new Greek Cyprus president won't be 'a joke'
Turkey hopes new Greek Cyprus president won't be 'a joke'
ANKARA - Agence France-Presse
Turkey voiced hope that a presidential runoff in Greek Cyprus Sunday would yield a "serious counterpart" for Ankara and pave the way for a peace deal between the island's Greek government in the south and its northern occupiers.
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ANKARA - Agence France-Presse
Turkey voiced hope that a presidential runoff in Greek Cyprus Sunday would yield a "serious counterpart" for Ankara and pave the way for a peace deal between the island's Greek government in the south and its northern occupiers.
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Turkish media: Israel mulling apology for flotilla raid | The Times of Israel
Turkish media: Israel mulling apology for flotilla raid
Partial apology for ‘operational errors’ may have been discussed in secret talks between Jerusalem and Ankara
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Partial apology for ‘operational errors’ may have been discussed in secret talks between Jerusalem and Ankara
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Mott MacDonald appointed on Ankara Bilkent Integrated Health Campus PPP, Turkey
Mott MacDonald appointed on Ankara Bilkent Integrated Health Campus PPP, Turkey
Mott MacDonald has been named lenders' technical and environmental advisor by Bilkent Ankara Entegre Saglik Hizmetleri Yatirim Ve Isletme Anonim Sirketi on the Ankara Bilkent Integrated Health Campus development in Turkey. The consultancy will also provide construction and operational monitoring services for subsequent phases of the project.
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Mott MacDonald has been named lenders' technical and environmental advisor by Bilkent Ankara Entegre Saglik Hizmetleri Yatirim Ve Isletme Anonim Sirketi on the Ankara Bilkent Integrated Health Campus development in Turkey. The consultancy will also provide construction and operational monitoring services for subsequent phases of the project.
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Turkey hopes new Cyprus president won't be 'a joke'
Turkey hopes new Cyprus president won't be 'a joke'
Turkey voiced hope that a presidential runoff in Cyprus Sunday would yield a "serious counterpart" for Ankara and pave the way for a peace deal between the island's Greek government in the south and its northern occupiers.
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Turkey voiced hope that a presidential runoff in Cyprus Sunday would yield a "serious counterpart" for Ankara and pave the way for a peace deal between the island's Greek government in the south and its northern occupiers.
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EU doubts, Kurdish rebels cloud Merkel visit to Turkey - swissinfo
EU doubts, Kurdish rebels cloud Merkel visit to Turkey
By Alexandra Hudson
BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel embarks on a tricky visit to Turkey on Sunday looking increasingly isolated in her personal opposition to its European Union entry bid and facing charges from Ankara that Germany is soft on Kurdish militants.
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By Alexandra Hudson
BERLIN (Reuters) - Angela Merkel embarks on a tricky visit to Turkey on Sunday looking increasingly isolated in her personal opposition to its European Union entry bid and facing charges from Ankara that Germany is soft on Kurdish militants.
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EU: Turkey leads GDP growth among membership candidates - Turkey - ANSAMed.it
EU: Turkey leads GDP growth among membership candidates
Serbia and Montenegro also grow in 2013, recession in Croatia
22 February, 14:48
(ANSAmed) - BRUSSELS, FEBRUARY 22 - Turkey will grow by 3% in 2013 and 3,8% in 2014, the EU membership candidate with the best perspective of economic development, according to the European Commission's winter forecast released on Friday. The Commission said GDP would gradually pick up in 2013 in Turkey, which went from the 8,5% registered in 2011 to the 2,5% in 2012.
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Serbia and Montenegro also grow in 2013, recession in Croatia
22 February, 14:48
(ANSAmed) - BRUSSELS, FEBRUARY 22 - Turkey will grow by 3% in 2013 and 3,8% in 2014, the EU membership candidate with the best perspective of economic development, according to the European Commission's winter forecast released on Friday. The Commission said GDP would gradually pick up in 2013 in Turkey, which went from the 8,5% registered in 2011 to the 2,5% in 2012.
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Kurdish Tribal chieftain in Turkey defines gravitas dignity | Tulsa World
Kurdish Tribal chieftain in Turkey defines gravitas, dignity
Published: 2/21/2013 3:39 PM
A few years ago I had the privilege of eating dinner in the home of a Kurdish tribal chieftain in a rural area of far eastern Turkey, not far from the Syrian border.
More:Scene - Blogs - Kurdish Tribal chieftain in Turkey defines gravitas dignity | Tulsa World
Published: 2/21/2013 3:39 PM
A few years ago I had the privilege of eating dinner in the home of a Kurdish tribal chieftain in a rural area of far eastern Turkey, not far from the Syrian border.
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Introducing the Next Food Hub in Turkey - Food ingredients Istanbul - MarketWatch
Introducing the Next Food Hub in Turkey - Food ingredients Istanbul
AMSTERDAM, February 22, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Turkey is the largest economy in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Black Sea basin and the Middle East. It is the European Union's 6th biggest trading partner and the world's 7th largest emerging economy. Furthermore, Turkey's food industry attracts more than USD 4 billion, offering vast opportunities for both regional and international food professionals.
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AMSTERDAM, February 22, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Turkey is the largest economy in Eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Black Sea basin and the Middle East. It is the European Union's 6th biggest trading partner and the world's 7th largest emerging economy. Furthermore, Turkey's food industry attracts more than USD 4 billion, offering vast opportunities for both regional and international food professionals.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Turkey Pressures Germany to Accept EU Accession - SPIEGEL ONLINE
'They Will Give In': Turkey Pressures Germany on EU Accession
By Jürgen Gottschlich in Istanbul
A European commissioner's remark that Germany and France would one day come crawling "on their knees" begging Turkey to join the EU has miffed Berlin and thrilled Ankara. As German Chancellor Merkel prepares for a visit to Turkey, the country is pushing for concessions.
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By Jürgen Gottschlich in Istanbul
A European commissioner's remark that Germany and France would one day come crawling "on their knees" begging Turkey to join the EU has miffed Berlin and thrilled Ankara. As German Chancellor Merkel prepares for a visit to Turkey, the country is pushing for concessions.
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Turkey and the European Union: A tiny thaw? | The Economist
Turkey and the European Union
A tiny thaw?
Many Turks have given up, but progress towards the EU inches forward
Feb 23rd 2013 | ISTANBUL |From the print edition
AFTER 30 months in the deep freeze Turkey’s bid to join the European Union is for once warming a bit. France, which under Nicolas Sarkozy’s presidency blocked five of the 35 chapters that must be completed, has lifted its veto on one to do with regional aid. In Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades has a big lead in the presidential election (see article). He backed a 2004 UN plan to reunify the island that was accepted by Turkish-Cypriots but rejected by Greek-Cypriots. He could give Cyprus’s settlement talks a new push that might lead to its dropping some of its own vetoes on new chapters. Queasiness over letting in a big, powerful and prickly Muslim country aside, the EU’s biggest gripe with Turkey is its refusal to open ports to Greek-Cypriot vessels.
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A tiny thaw?
Many Turks have given up, but progress towards the EU inches forward
Feb 23rd 2013 | ISTANBUL |From the print edition
AFTER 30 months in the deep freeze Turkey’s bid to join the European Union is for once warming a bit. France, which under Nicolas Sarkozy’s presidency blocked five of the 35 chapters that must be completed, has lifted its veto on one to do with regional aid. In Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades has a big lead in the presidential election (see article). He backed a 2004 UN plan to reunify the island that was accepted by Turkish-Cypriots but rejected by Greek-Cypriots. He could give Cyprus’s settlement talks a new push that might lead to its dropping some of its own vetoes on new chapters. Queasiness over letting in a big, powerful and prickly Muslim country aside, the EU’s biggest gripe with Turkey is its refusal to open ports to Greek-Cypriot vessels.
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Iran’s ambassador lashes out at Turkish media
Iran’s ambassador lashes out at Turkish media
Outgoing Iranian ambassador to Ankara, Bahman Hosseinpour, has warned the Turkish media to be careful not to deteriorate relations between the two countries.
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Outgoing Iranian ambassador to Ankara, Bahman Hosseinpour, has warned the Turkish media to be careful not to deteriorate relations between the two countries.
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Turkey agrees Kurdish delegation to meet jailed militant leader | Reuters
Turkey agrees Kurdish delegation to meet jailed militant leader
Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara February 19, 2013. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
ISTANBUL | Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:29am EST
(Reuters) - The Turkish government approved on Thursday a list of pro-Kurdish politicians to visit jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan, a justice ministry official said, a long-awaited step to advance peace talks on ending a 28-year-old insurgency.
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Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara February 19, 2013. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
ISTANBUL | Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:29am EST
(Reuters) - The Turkish government approved on Thursday a list of pro-Kurdish politicians to visit jailed militant leader Abdullah Ocalan, a justice ministry official said, a long-awaited step to advance peace talks on ending a 28-year-old insurgency.
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Turkey says aid pledge for Syrian refugees 'unfulfilled' | News , Middle East | THE DAILY STAR
Turkey says aid pledge for Syrian refugees 'unfulfilled'
February 21, 2013 04:04 PM
Agence France Presse
ANKARA: Turkey on Thursday accused the international community of failing to honour financial pledges made last month to help Syrian refugees who have fled their war-ravaged country.
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February 21, 2013 04:04 PM
Agence France Presse
ANKARA: Turkey on Thursday accused the international community of failing to honour financial pledges made last month to help Syrian refugees who have fled their war-ravaged country.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Imams already preach in Kurdish, says Turkey’s top imam
Imams already preach in Kurdish, says Turkey’s top imam
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
Imams are already able to preach in any language understood by the attendees of the mosque, including Kurdish and Arabic, Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate head Mehmet Görmez has said, describing the exclusion of any language or ethnicity as “a crime against humanity and the maker of all humanity.”
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ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
Imams are already able to preach in any language understood by the attendees of the mosque, including Kurdish and Arabic, Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate head Mehmet Görmez has said, describing the exclusion of any language or ethnicity as “a crime against humanity and the maker of all humanity.”
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Turkey defies allies to pursue Iraqi Kurd energy ties - Latest - New Straits Times
Turkey defies allies to pursue Iraqi Kurd energy ties
ANKARA: Turkey is defying Washington and Baghdad in developing a broad energy partnership with Iraqi Kurds as it pushes to secure affordable oil and gas supplies to fuel its rapid economic growth.
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ANKARA: Turkey is defying Washington and Baghdad in developing a broad energy partnership with Iraqi Kurds as it pushes to secure affordable oil and gas supplies to fuel its rapid economic growth.
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Turkey’s Secret Armenians - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turkey’s Secret Armenians
Translated from Radikal (Turkey).
The presence of “secret” Armenians in Anatolia has become the subject of a news report in the Argentine press. In an article titled “The Footprints of Secret Armenians in Turkey,” Argentine journalist Avedis Hadjian writes that people of Armenian origin, estimated to number hundreds of thousands, continue to live in Anatolia and Istanbul under false identities. Hadjian’s research begins in Istanbul’s Kurtulus neighborhood and then takes him to Amasya, Diyarbakir, Batman, Tunceli and Mus.
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Translated from Radikal (Turkey).
The presence of “secret” Armenians in Anatolia has become the subject of a news report in the Argentine press. In an article titled “The Footprints of Secret Armenians in Turkey,” Argentine journalist Avedis Hadjian writes that people of Armenian origin, estimated to number hundreds of thousands, continue to live in Anatolia and Istanbul under false identities. Hadjian’s research begins in Istanbul’s Kurtulus neighborhood and then takes him to Amasya, Diyarbakir, Batman, Tunceli and Mus.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Tourists get sick of noise and pollution in Muğla
Tourists get sick of noise and pollution in Muğla
Among the 995 calls received by Alo 179 Call and Information Center, which was put into service last year in the Aegean province of Muğla by the Governor’s Office, tourists complain about noise, environmental and sea pollution most.
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Among the 995 calls received by Alo 179 Call and Information Center, which was put into service last year in the Aegean province of Muğla by the Governor’s Office, tourists complain about noise, environmental and sea pollution most.
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Turkey Frees 10 Pro-Kurdish Politicians
Turkey Frees 10 Pro-Kurdish Politicians
February 19, 2013
A Turkish court has released 10 pro-Kurdish politicians accused of having ties to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
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February 19, 2013
A Turkish court has released 10 pro-Kurdish politicians accused of having ties to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).
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United Nations News Centre - Istanbul will host second International Jazz Day, UN announces
Istanbul will host second International Jazz Day, UN announces
19 February 2013 – The Turkish city of Istanbul will be the global host city of the second International Jazz Day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Government of Turkey announced today.
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19 February 2013 – The Turkish city of Istanbul will be the global host city of the second International Jazz Day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Government of Turkey announced today.
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Turkish Women’s Groups Gird for Abortion Rights Battle | WNN – Women News Network
Turkish Women’s Groups Gird for Abortion Rights Battle
Dorian Jones – Voice of America – Monday, 18 February 2013 (originally published 14 Feb)
Women group march in protest
ISTANBUL — Women rights groups demonstrated in Istanbul earlier this month in support of abortion rights, accusing state institutions of complying with a government campaign to systematically curtail the practice.
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Dorian Jones – Voice of America – Monday, 18 February 2013 (originally published 14 Feb)
Women group march in protest
ISTANBUL — Women rights groups demonstrated in Istanbul earlier this month in support of abortion rights, accusing state institutions of complying with a government campaign to systematically curtail the practice.
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ANKARA, Turkey: Turkish police detain suspected leftist militants | World | NewsObserver.com
Turkish police detain suspected leftist militants
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The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's state-run news agency says police is rounding up dozens of people suspected of membership in a left-wing militant group that has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara earlier this month.
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Psy to go “Gangnam Style” at Turkey’s ‘Istanbul Blue Night’
Psy to go “Gangnam Style” at Turkey’s ‘Istanbul Blue Night’
World sensation Psy will be visiting Turkey for the first time.
YG Entertainment revealed, “Psy will arrive in Turkey on February 20th. On the 21st to the 22nd, he will be participating in Istanbul’s festival ‘Istanbul Blue Night‘ as well as holding a press conference and appearing on a TV broadcast.”
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World sensation Psy will be visiting Turkey for the first time.
YG Entertainment revealed, “Psy will arrive in Turkey on February 20th. On the 21st to the 22nd, he will be participating in Istanbul’s festival ‘Istanbul Blue Night‘ as well as holding a press conference and appearing on a TV broadcast.”
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Istanbul Municipality rejects residents’ objections to Kadıköy project
Istanbul Municipality rejects residents’ objections to Kadıköy project
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality rejected 3,579 petitions submitted by Kadıköy residents in objection to a planned project that included transforming the historic Haydarpaşa Station into a hotel and removing an Atatürk monument in the area.
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ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality rejected 3,579 petitions submitted by Kadıköy residents in objection to a planned project that included transforming the historic Haydarpaşa Station into a hotel and removing an Atatürk monument in the area.
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Turkey to launch Bourse Istanbul in April-exchange official | Reuters
Turkey to launch Bourse Istanbul in April-exchange official
ISTANBUL | Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:09pm EST
Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Istanbul Stock Exchange is to come together with local gold and derivatives exchanges in April as part of plans to make the Turkish capital a regional financial centre, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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ISTANBUL | Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:09pm EST
Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Istanbul Stock Exchange is to come together with local gold and derivatives exchanges in April as part of plans to make the Turkish capital a regional financial centre, a senior official said on Tuesday.
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People to eat Istanbul bread for higher price
People to eat Istanbul bread for higher price
ISTANBUL
The price of 250 grams of bread in Istanbul, which used to be 85 kuruş, has been increased to 1 Turkish lira.
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ISTANBUL
The price of 250 grams of bread in Istanbul, which used to be 85 kuruş, has been increased to 1 Turkish lira.
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Futile Israeli Efforts to Win Ankara Back | Jewish & Israel News Algemeiner.com
Futile Israeli Efforts to Win Ankara Back
February 19, 2013 1:21 am 0 comments
The Government of Israel, we learned yesterday from a Turkish source, has delivered Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) equipment by ELTA, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries that gives military aircraft protection from electronic attacks. Not only will the AWACS planes, in the wording of the Today’s Zaman article, “greatly increase [the Turkish air force's] dominance over Turkey’s own airspace” but they will also be useful to it in the Syrian civil war and vis-à-vis “tensions with Israel and Greek Cyprus over the issue of gas drilling.”
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February 19, 2013 1:21 am 0 comments
The Government of Israel, we learned yesterday from a Turkish source, has delivered Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) equipment by ELTA, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries that gives military aircraft protection from electronic attacks. Not only will the AWACS planes, in the wording of the Today’s Zaman article, “greatly increase [the Turkish air force's] dominance over Turkey’s own airspace” but they will also be useful to it in the Syrian civil war and vis-à-vis “tensions with Israel and Greek Cyprus over the issue of gas drilling.”
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Turkey: 'World's biggest prison' for media - Features - Al Jazeera English
Turkey: 'World's biggest prison' for media
Jillian Kestler-DAmours Last Modified: 19 Feb 2013 09:40
Istanbul, Turkey - Former Noble Peace Prize nominee Ragip Zarakolu says he's been charged with crimes against the state more than 70 times in his life. But those experiences didn't prepare the Turkish publisher and journalist for his latest stint behind bars.
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Jillian Kestler-DAmours Last Modified: 19 Feb 2013 09:40
Istanbul, Turkey - Former Noble Peace Prize nominee Ragip Zarakolu says he's been charged with crimes against the state more than 70 times in his life. But those experiences didn't prepare the Turkish publisher and journalist for his latest stint behind bars.
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Holocaust commemorated in Istanbul - Israel Jewish Scene, Ynetnews
Holocaust commemorated in Istanbul
Ceremony at Ortaköy Etz Ahayim Synagogue attended by Jewish community members, Holocaust survivors, chief rabbi, Turkish government officials, Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew and local citizens
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Ceremony at Ortaköy Etz Ahayim Synagogue attended by Jewish community members, Holocaust survivors, chief rabbi, Turkish government officials, Fener Greek Patriarch Bartholomew and local citizens
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Monday, February 18, 2013
International Jazz Day To Be Held In Istanbul
International Jazz Day To Be Held In Istanbul
NEW YORK (February 18, 2013)--Pianist Herbie Hancock says he is looking forward to paying tribute to a special connection between Turkey and jazz music at celebrations of International Jazz Day on April 30 in Istanbul.
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NEW YORK (February 18, 2013)--Pianist Herbie Hancock says he is looking forward to paying tribute to a special connection between Turkey and jazz music at celebrations of International Jazz Day on April 30 in Istanbul.
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Turkey Launches Ship to Support Offshore Energy Exploration - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turkey Launches Ship to Support
Offshore Energy Exploration
By: Tulin Daloglu for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse. Posted on February 18.
With the discovery of hydrocarbon reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean bringing Turkey’s old and new rivalries together, the Ankara government is taking slow but steady steps toward a comeuppance for them. Only time will tell whether the effort will yield productive results.
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Offshore Energy Exploration
By: Tulin Daloglu for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse. Posted on February 18.
With the discovery of hydrocarbon reserves in the Eastern Mediterranean bringing Turkey’s old and new rivalries together, the Ankara government is taking slow but steady steps toward a comeuppance for them. Only time will tell whether the effort will yield productive results.
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Radio: Programs: Turkey’s Kurdish Question: a neverending story?: Voice of Russia
Turkey’s Kurdish Question: a neverending story?
Yekaterina Kudashkina, Ian Sumter
Feb 18, 2013 19:55 Moscow Time
Kurdish protesters have taken to the streets in Turkey and in other cities across Europe to demand the release of Kurdistan Workers’ Party leader Abdullah Öcalan who’s been imprisoned in Turkey since 1999. The PKK seeking autonomy in the southeast of the country is still considered a terrorist organization by Turkey and its allies. But recent months the Turkish Government has made indications that dialog may be possible to end the long conflict.
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Yekaterina Kudashkina, Ian Sumter
Feb 18, 2013 19:55 Moscow Time
Kurdish protesters have taken to the streets in Turkey and in other cities across Europe to demand the release of Kurdistan Workers’ Party leader Abdullah Öcalan who’s been imprisoned in Turkey since 1999. The PKK seeking autonomy in the southeast of the country is still considered a terrorist organization by Turkey and its allies. But recent months the Turkish Government has made indications that dialog may be possible to end the long conflict.
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Turkey vs. The Louvre: Ankara Renews Its Quest To Recover Antiquities - All News Is Global |
Turkey vs. The Louvre: Ankara Renews Its Quest To Recover Antiquities
ISTANBUL – The treasure of Troy is back. The collection of golden jewelry from the ancient city, which had been stolen during the 19th century, was handed back to Turkey by the University of Pennsylvania last September.
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ISTANBUL – The treasure of Troy is back. The collection of golden jewelry from the ancient city, which had been stolen during the 19th century, was handed back to Turkey by the University of Pennsylvania last September.
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Aksigorta Jumps on Outlook as Net Tops Estimates: Istanbul Mover - Bloomberg
Aksigorta Jumps on Outlook as Net Tops Estimates: Istanbul Mover
By Taylan Bilgic - Feb 18, 2013 11:11 AM ET
Aksigorta AS gained the most in more than three months as the Turkish insurer co-owned by Belgium’s Ageas said it would seek to boost earnings by as much as 30 percent this year after 2012 profit topped estimates.
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By Taylan Bilgic - Feb 18, 2013 11:11 AM ET
Aksigorta AS gained the most in more than three months as the Turkish insurer co-owned by Belgium’s Ageas said it would seek to boost earnings by as much as 30 percent this year after 2012 profit topped estimates.
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Istanbul Municipality Forces Neighborhood To Make Way For Planned Gentrification | Green Prophet
Istanbul Municipality Forces Neighborhood To Make Way For Planned Gentrification
Julia Harte | February 18th, 2013
Until a recent urban renewal project that forced most residents out, the neighborhood of Tarlabaşı was home to a diverse array of Istanbul’s minority populations.
In the early 20th century, Tarlabaşı’s winding streets and colorful buildings were home to many of the city’s Greek residents. After violence against the Greek population their mass emigration from Turkey, Roma and Kurdish families moved in. But today, a municipal plan to turn the area into a wealthier, more mainstream neighborhood has forced out most families — and is making life miserable for the residents who refuse to leave, reports independent media agency Bianet.
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Julia Harte | February 18th, 2013
Until a recent urban renewal project that forced most residents out, the neighborhood of Tarlabaşı was home to a diverse array of Istanbul’s minority populations.
In the early 20th century, Tarlabaşı’s winding streets and colorful buildings were home to many of the city’s Greek residents. After violence against the Greek population their mass emigration from Turkey, Roma and Kurdish families moved in. But today, a municipal plan to turn the area into a wealthier, more mainstream neighborhood has forced out most families — and is making life miserable for the residents who refuse to leave, reports independent media agency Bianet.
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UBM Organizes Buyer Delegations for Istanbul Show
UBM Organizes Buyer Delegations for Istanbul Show
Feb 18, 2013 12:58 PM By Jeff Miller
RAPAPORT... UBM Rotaforte hosts the Istanbul Jewelry Show from March 21 to 24 at the Istanbul Fair Center (CNR Expo) and anticipates 1,000 exhibitors from 25 countries. The Turk Ekonomi Bankasi (Turkish Economy Bank / TEB) is the main sponsor of event. UBM organized special buyer delegations this year from Jordan, Lebanon, Russia and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) in order to improve the business traffic from those emerging markets.
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Feb 18, 2013 12:58 PM By Jeff Miller
RAPAPORT... UBM Rotaforte hosts the Istanbul Jewelry Show from March 21 to 24 at the Istanbul Fair Center (CNR Expo) and anticipates 1,000 exhibitors from 25 countries. The Turk Ekonomi Bankasi (Turkish Economy Bank / TEB) is the main sponsor of event. UBM organized special buyer delegations this year from Jordan, Lebanon, Russia and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) in order to improve the business traffic from those emerging markets.
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Solen Istanbul — a treat from Turkey – The Express Tribune
Solen Istanbul — a treat from Turkey
By Saadia Qamar
Published: February 18, 2013
KARACHI: A Turkish man’s gastronomical obsession, a bit of dreaming and a great deal of destiny is what brought Turkish restaurant Solen Istanbul to Pakistan.
Restaurateur Mehmet Celal Ulutatar came to Karachi to set up a business venture, and realised during his stay how much potential the port city has. “I see a lot of potential in Karachi for Solen Istanbul. Destiny brought me here,” said Ulutatar at the opening of his restaurant at Dolmen City Mall in Clifton on Friday.
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By Saadia Qamar
Published: February 18, 2013
KARACHI: A Turkish man’s gastronomical obsession, a bit of dreaming and a great deal of destiny is what brought Turkish restaurant Solen Istanbul to Pakistan.
Restaurateur Mehmet Celal Ulutatar came to Karachi to set up a business venture, and realised during his stay how much potential the port city has. “I see a lot of potential in Karachi for Solen Istanbul. Destiny brought me here,” said Ulutatar at the opening of his restaurant at Dolmen City Mall in Clifton on Friday.
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Istanbul's Burger Battle Goes International | Culinary Backstreets
Istanbul’s Burger Battle Goes International
February 18, 2013, by Istanbul Eats
As chronicled by Istanbul Eats, the Tünel end of Istanbul’s famed İstiklal boulevard was some two years ago the site of a heated burger war. It all started when a former Turkish basketball-player-turned-restaurateur who had spent time studying in California opened up Mano Burger, a mostly successful recreation of the kind of burger joints the owner frequented in the United States.
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February 18, 2013, by Istanbul Eats
As chronicled by Istanbul Eats, the Tünel end of Istanbul’s famed İstiklal boulevard was some two years ago the site of a heated burger war. It all started when a former Turkish basketball-player-turned-restaurateur who had spent time studying in California opened up Mano Burger, a mostly successful recreation of the kind of burger joints the owner frequented in the United States.
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Istanbul airport tender receives applications from 16 firms -
Istanbul airport tender receives applications from 16 firms
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Balkans reported that the tender for the third airport to be built in Istanbul has received applications from 16 firms that have paid TRL 100,000 to obtain the specifications.
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Balkans reported that the tender for the third airport to be built in Istanbul has received applications from 16 firms that have paid TRL 100,000 to obtain the specifications.
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Sunday, February 17, 2013
US holds back ‘key arms from Turkey, presses for solution’
US holds back ‘key arms from Turkey, presses for solution’
ISTANBUL
The United States avoids selling military equipment that could give a deadly blow to the PKK, according to Nihat Ali Özcan, a prominent expert on terrorism. This is because US wants to push Turkey toward negotiation to solve the problem, he says adding Turkey has a five pillar strategy for negotiations
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ISTANBUL
The United States avoids selling military equipment that could give a deadly blow to the PKK, according to Nihat Ali Özcan, a prominent expert on terrorism. This is because US wants to push Turkey toward negotiation to solve the problem, he says adding Turkey has a five pillar strategy for negotiations
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!f Istanbul continues to inspire with !f Events
!f Istanbul continues to inspire with !f Events
Emrah Güler ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
This year’s !f Events include a workshop for blossoming online activists, a gathering with the featured families of LGBT people of the documentary ‘Benim Çocuğum’ and !f²: Istanbul Live, the simultaneous screening of five festival films in 31 cities in Turkey and its neighbors
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Emrah Güler ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
This year’s !f Events include a workshop for blossoming online activists, a gathering with the featured families of LGBT people of the documentary ‘Benim Çocuğum’ and !f²: Istanbul Live, the simultaneous screening of five festival films in 31 cities in Turkey and its neighbors
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Istanbul Jewelry Show in March Will be the Premiere Marketplace for Conducting Business and Networking - World News Report
Istanbul Jewelry Show in March Will be the Premiere Marketplace for Conducting Business and Networking
PR Newswire
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Turkey's number one jewellery show organised by UBM Rotaforte( http://www.ubmrotaforte.com ), Istanbul Jewelry Show( http://www.istanbuljewelryshow.com ), will be held from 21-24 March 2013 in five halls at the Istanbul Fair Center (CNR Expo). The four-day event will occupy more than 40,000 square metres of exhibition space and gather over 1,000 exhibitors from 25 countries with an extensive display of the latest products and trends exclusive for industry professionals.
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PR Newswire
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Turkey's number one jewellery show organised by UBM Rotaforte( http://www.ubmrotaforte.com ), Istanbul Jewelry Show( http://www.istanbuljewelryshow.com ), will be held from 21-24 March 2013 in five halls at the Istanbul Fair Center (CNR Expo). The four-day event will occupy more than 40,000 square metres of exhibition space and gather over 1,000 exhibitors from 25 countries with an extensive display of the latest products and trends exclusive for industry professionals.
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Feast of St Paul in Istanbul - timesofmalta.com
Feast of St Paul in Istanbul
The Consulate General of Malta in Istanbul celebrated the feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck on February 10 at the Franciscan Catholic church of St Anthony of Padua, located in Istiklal Caddesi, a famous avenue in the city of Istanbul.
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The Consulate General of Malta in Istanbul celebrated the feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck on February 10 at the Franciscan Catholic church of St Anthony of Padua, located in Istiklal Caddesi, a famous avenue in the city of Istanbul.
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Istanbul 2020 bid leader to appear at World Sports Congress 2013 in London - insidethegames.biz - Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games News
Istanbul 2020 bid leader to appear at World Sports Congress 2013 in London
Sunday, 17 February 2013
By Tom Degun
The Congress, which is due to take place at the Churchill Hyatt Regency London on February 26 and 27, will see Arat give an exclusive insight into Istanbul's bid with the vice-president of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey (NOCT) to take questions from delegates about how his team plan to maintain a strong bid case to the end.
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Sunday, 17 February 2013
By Tom Degun
The Congress, which is due to take place at the Churchill Hyatt Regency London on February 26 and 27, will see Arat give an exclusive insight into Istanbul's bid with the vice-president of the National Olympic Committee of Turkey (NOCT) to take questions from delegates about how his team plan to maintain a strong bid case to the end.
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Travel lonely planet's istanbul highlights | Stuff.co.nz
Best beside the Bosphorus
Dervishes whirl, muezzins duel from minarets, and continents are crossed multiple times in a day. Home to millennia-old monuments and cutting-edge art galleries (sometimes in the same block), it’s a destination where eating, drinking and dancing are local priorities, and where everyone is welcome to join the party.
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Dervishes whirl, muezzins duel from minarets, and continents are crossed multiple times in a day. Home to millennia-old monuments and cutting-edge art galleries (sometimes in the same block), it’s a destination where eating, drinking and dancing are local priorities, and where everyone is welcome to join the party.
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Saturday, February 16, 2013
Turkish opposition leader condemns 'dictator' Erdogan | World news | guardian.co.uk
Turkish opposition leader condemns 'dictator' Erdogan
Kemal Kilicdaroglu, chairman of the Republican People's party, warns that PM is driving Turkey towards constitutional 'disaster'
Turkey's prime minister is behaving like an "elected dictator" and inciting a constitutional crisis in a bid for greater personal power, the leader of the country's main opposition party has warned.
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Kemal Kilicdaroglu, chairman of the Republican People's party, warns that PM is driving Turkey towards constitutional 'disaster'
Turkey's prime minister is behaving like an "elected dictator" and inciting a constitutional crisis in a bid for greater personal power, the leader of the country's main opposition party has warned.
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Friday, February 15, 2013
A weekend in … Istanbul, Turkey | www.ajc.com
A weekend in … Istanbul, Turkey
By Clara Bosonetto
Visit Istanbul, Turkey, one of three ways: on a budget, spending a bit more, or when the getaway calls for a splurge.
Trip tips: When dialing direct, use the prefix 011 followed by 90 (country code) + 212 (city code) + phone number shown below. For practical visitor information, visit http://english.istanbul.gov.tr.
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By Clara Bosonetto
Visit Istanbul, Turkey, one of three ways: on a budget, spending a bit more, or when the getaway calls for a splurge.
Trip tips: When dialing direct, use the prefix 011 followed by 90 (country code) + 212 (city code) + phone number shown below. For practical visitor information, visit http://english.istanbul.gov.tr.
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Venturing to visit Istanbul’s famous walls
Venturing to visit Istanbul’s famous walls
When does a date become old history? These days, in the world of literature any novel set 20 years ago or more becomes part of the historical fiction genre. Does a true adventure that occurred nearly 25 years ago count as the past? Given all the recent articles on Istanbul’s city walls following the murder of an American tourist, perhaps you would be interested in excerpts from a firsthand account of people who lived inside the walls, which was published in this newspaper Sept. 15, 1989. It was a warm day when my colleague and friend Gül Demir and I walked the walls.
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When does a date become old history? These days, in the world of literature any novel set 20 years ago or more becomes part of the historical fiction genre. Does a true adventure that occurred nearly 25 years ago count as the past? Given all the recent articles on Istanbul’s city walls following the murder of an American tourist, perhaps you would be interested in excerpts from a firsthand account of people who lived inside the walls, which was published in this newspaper Sept. 15, 1989. It was a warm day when my colleague and friend Gül Demir and I walked the walls.
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Kurdish protesters clash with police in Turkey on anniversary of rebel leader's capture
Kurdish protesters clash with police in Turkey on anniversary of rebel leader's capture
By The Associated Press February 15, 2013
ANKARA, Turkey - A Turkish news agency says demonstrators have clashed with police during protests marking the 14th anniversary of the capture of Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan.
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By The Associated Press February 15, 2013
ANKARA, Turkey - A Turkish news agency says demonstrators have clashed with police during protests marking the 14th anniversary of the capture of Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan.
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KUNA : Syrian refugees in Turkey exceed 182,000
Syrian refugees in Turkey exceed 182,000
ISTANBUL, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- The number of Syrian refugees in Turkey has skyrocketed to 182,621, the Turkish Ikhlas news agency reported on Friday.
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ISTANBUL, Feb 15 (KUNA) -- The number of Syrian refugees in Turkey has skyrocketed to 182,621, the Turkish Ikhlas news agency reported on Friday.
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Istanbul city bus attacked with Molotov cocktails
Istanbul city bus attacked with Molotov cocktails
ISTANBUL – Doğan News Agency
A city bus was totally burned out in a Molotov cocktail attack in Istanbul’s Okmeydanı neighborhood today. No injuries have yet been reported.
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ISTANBUL – Doğan News Agency
A city bus was totally burned out in a Molotov cocktail attack in Istanbul’s Okmeydanı neighborhood today. No injuries have yet been reported.
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Turkish Air Set for 2-Week High as UBS Says Buy: Istanbul Mover - Businessweek
Turkish Air Set for 2-Week High as UBS Says Buy: Istanbul Mover
By Taylan Bilgic on February 15, 2013
Turkish Airlines, which almost tripled last year, headed for its highest level in two weeks after UBS AG upgraded it to buy on expectations of stronger fourth-quarter earnings and passenger growth this year.
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By Taylan Bilgic on February 15, 2013
Turkish Airlines, which almost tripled last year, headed for its highest level in two weeks after UBS AG upgraded it to buy on expectations of stronger fourth-quarter earnings and passenger growth this year.
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Raffles Hotel Istanbul to Open in 2013
Raffles Hotel Istanbul to Open in 2013
Luxury hotel group Raffles is to open a new residence in Istanbul, Turkey that will form part of a vast cultural and retail complex.
The hotel will take centre-stage in Istanbul’s new Zorlu Center, situated in the heart of Istanbul’s prime residential and commercial centre, and featuring an arts centre, offices, a shopping mall and private residences.
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Luxury hotel group Raffles is to open a new residence in Istanbul, Turkey that will form part of a vast cultural and retail complex.
The hotel will take centre-stage in Istanbul’s new Zorlu Center, situated in the heart of Istanbul’s prime residential and commercial centre, and featuring an arts centre, offices, a shopping mall and private residences.
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EMEA: Turkey – Istanbul airport bidders line-up | Daily News | PFIe
EMEA: Turkey – Istanbul airport bidders line-up
15 February 2013
A number of local firms are already gathering for Istanbul’s third airport. TAV Airports Holding, Turkey’s leading airport operator, Limak Holding, which manages Sabiha Gökçen airport, Alarko Holding, IC Holding and Sabanci, along with international names such as Germany’s Fraport, are believed to be interested in bidding the US$9bn 25-year BOT and what will be the world’s largest airport on completion.
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15 February 2013
A number of local firms are already gathering for Istanbul’s third airport. TAV Airports Holding, Turkey’s leading airport operator, Limak Holding, which manages Sabiha Gökçen airport, Alarko Holding, IC Holding and Sabanci, along with international names such as Germany’s Fraport, are believed to be interested in bidding the US$9bn 25-year BOT and what will be the world’s largest airport on completion.
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Hedo Turkoglu of Magic suspended for steroid use
Hedo Turkoglu of Magic suspended for steroid use
Alex Kennedy, USA TODAY Sports9:04p.m. EST February 13, 2013
2013-02-13 Hedo Turkoglu
On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu has been suspended for 20 games after testing positive for a banned substance.
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Alex Kennedy, USA TODAY Sports9:04p.m. EST February 13, 2013
2013-02-13 Hedo Turkoglu
On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu has been suspended for 20 games after testing positive for a banned substance.
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Turkish shells land on Syria’s soil: Turkish state media
Turkish shells land on Syria’s soil: Turkish state media
Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:12AM GMT
Turkish artillery has pounded Syria after a shell fired from the crisis-hit country landed near a town in southern Turkey, Turkish media report.
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Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:12AM GMT
Turkish artillery has pounded Syria after a shell fired from the crisis-hit country landed near a town in southern Turkey, Turkish media report.
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Turkish Artist Paints Cuts, Bruises on Old Masters | Womens eNews
Turkish Artist Paints Cuts, Bruises on Old Masters
By Jennifer Hattam
Friday, February 15, 2013
Artist Derya Kilic's recent exhibit portrayed familiar female faces from famous artworks all marred by cuts and bruises. Her intent is to reflect the pervasion of sexual violence by making viewers see that it afflicts women "they know."
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By Jennifer Hattam
Friday, February 15, 2013
Artist Derya Kilic's recent exhibit portrayed familiar female faces from famous artworks all marred by cuts and bruises. Her intent is to reflect the pervasion of sexual violence by making viewers see that it afflicts women "they know."
More:Turkish Artist Paints Cuts, Bruises on Old Masters | Womens eNews
ANKARA, Turkey: Turkey: 8 retired military officers arrested - World Wires - MiamiHerald.com
Turkey: 8 retired military officers arrested
The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's state-run news agency says authorities have arrested eight more retired officers over their alleged involvement in the ousting of an Islamic-led government in the late 1990s.
Anadolu Agency reports say the eight, including seven retired generals, were detained on Wednesday and late Thursday pending a trial over a military campaign that forced former Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan to resign. No trial date has been set.
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The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's state-run news agency says authorities have arrested eight more retired officers over their alleged involvement in the ousting of an Islamic-led government in the late 1990s.
Anadolu Agency reports say the eight, including seven retired generals, were detained on Wednesday and late Thursday pending a trial over a military campaign that forced former Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan to resign. No trial date has been set.
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Turkey's EU Membership And Perceptions - OpEd Eurasia Review | Eurasia Review
Turkey’s EU Membership And Perceptions – OpEd
By JTW -- (February 15, 2013)
By Yusuf Ibrahim Gamawa
Turkey is generally seen to be a Muslim country mainly as a result of its history. The history of a nation and its destiny always move hand in hand, though dynamic changes could always occur. That the Ottoman Empire had its roots in Turkish soil, makes it difficult for modern Turkey to separate itself from Ottoman culture, religion and society in the eyes of the world. The Turks can never separate themselves from the Islamic empire that the Ottoman was, nor deny that an Islamic empire once flourished on Turkish soil. It is a past that is still alive, and which kept hunting the advances that the modern republic of Turkey has constantly been making to become a member of the European Union amongst many other reasons. To many people, it was incomprehensible that Turkey could aspire to become a member of the EU, owing mainly to its Ottoman past. Though sometimes this point is not clearly made but one can understand the rationale behind such thoughts.
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By JTW -- (February 15, 2013)
By Yusuf Ibrahim Gamawa
Turkey is generally seen to be a Muslim country mainly as a result of its history. The history of a nation and its destiny always move hand in hand, though dynamic changes could always occur. That the Ottoman Empire had its roots in Turkish soil, makes it difficult for modern Turkey to separate itself from Ottoman culture, religion and society in the eyes of the world. The Turks can never separate themselves from the Islamic empire that the Ottoman was, nor deny that an Islamic empire once flourished on Turkish soil. It is a past that is still alive, and which kept hunting the advances that the modern republic of Turkey has constantly been making to become a member of the European Union amongst many other reasons. To many people, it was incomprehensible that Turkey could aspire to become a member of the EU, owing mainly to its Ottoman past. Though sometimes this point is not clearly made but one can understand the rationale behind such thoughts.
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Turkey: Abandoning the EU for the SCO?
Turkey: Abandoning the EU for the SCO?
The European Union is in a rut. Its once-vaunted economy and “ever closer” integration is facing the tough challenges of a dogged recession and anti-EU sentiment in some of its most powerful member states. It is therefore perhaps not surprising that some EU aspirants appear lukewarm about their prospects and continued desire to join the club. For Turkey, probably the most unfairly spurned EU aspirant, it makes a lot of sense to at least explore alternatives.
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The European Union is in a rut. Its once-vaunted economy and “ever closer” integration is facing the tough challenges of a dogged recession and anti-EU sentiment in some of its most powerful member states. It is therefore perhaps not surprising that some EU aspirants appear lukewarm about their prospects and continued desire to join the club. For Turkey, probably the most unfairly spurned EU aspirant, it makes a lot of sense to at least explore alternatives.
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Talabani’s No 2 testing Iraqi waters in Ankara - Trend.Az
Talabani’s No 2 testing Iraqi waters in Ankara
15 February 2013, 06:46 (GMT+04:00)
Jalal Talabani's heir apparent as Iraqi president visits Ankara in a possible bid to drum up support for a run at the job amid overtures from Baghdad to Turkey's main opposition, Hurriyet Daily News reports.
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15 February 2013, 06:46 (GMT+04:00)
Jalal Talabani's heir apparent as Iraqi president visits Ankara in a possible bid to drum up support for a run at the job amid overtures from Baghdad to Turkey's main opposition, Hurriyet Daily News reports.
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Dialogue Should Not Legitimize Assad - Qantara.de
Interview with Turkish Foreign Minister DavutogluDialogue Should Not Legitimize Assad
In an interview with Kersten Knipp, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu warns against interpreting Syria's civil war as a religious conflict. This perception could play into the regime's hands, he says
Foreign Minister Davutoglu, many experts are indicating that the divide between the supporters and opponents of the Assad regime within the region is increasingly running along sectarian religious lines. Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other Sunni states have spoken out against Assad staying in power. In contrast, the Shiite dominated states of Iran and Iraq and also the Lebanese Islamist militia Hezbollah support Assad. In the light of these circumstances, can one now speak of a religious conflict?
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In an interview with Kersten Knipp, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu warns against interpreting Syria's civil war as a religious conflict. This perception could play into the regime's hands, he says
Foreign Minister Davutoglu, many experts are indicating that the divide between the supporters and opponents of the Assad regime within the region is increasingly running along sectarian religious lines. Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other Sunni states have spoken out against Assad staying in power. In contrast, the Shiite dominated states of Iran and Iraq and also the Lebanese Islamist militia Hezbollah support Assad. In the light of these circumstances, can one now speak of a religious conflict?
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
Turkish Women's Groups Gird for Abortion Rights Battle
Turkish Women's Groups Gird for Abortion Rights Battle
Dorian Jones
February 14, 2013
ISTANBUL — Women rights groups demonstrated in Istanbul earlier this month in support of abortion rights, accusing state institutions of complying with a government campaign to systematically curtail the practice.
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Dorian Jones
February 14, 2013
ISTANBUL — Women rights groups demonstrated in Istanbul earlier this month in support of abortion rights, accusing state institutions of complying with a government campaign to systematically curtail the practice.
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Turkish female lawmakers dance at Parliament to protest violence
Turkish female lawmakers dance at Parliament to protest violence
ANKARA
Female lawmakers and parliamentary correspondents joined a global Valentine’s Day event that has invited 1 billion women to oppose violence against woman through dancing.
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ANKARA
Female lawmakers and parliamentary correspondents joined a global Valentine’s Day event that has invited 1 billion women to oppose violence against woman through dancing.
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Turkey builds closer oil links with Kurds, angering US - The National
Turkey builds closer oil links with Kurds, angering US
Thomas Seibert
Feb 15, 2013
ISTANBUL // Turkey is pushing ahead with plans to extend economic cooperation with Iraq's Kurdistan region, brushing aside warnings from the United States that this approach could lead to the disintegration of the Iraqi state.
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Thomas Seibert
Feb 15, 2013
ISTANBUL // Turkey is pushing ahead with plans to extend economic cooperation with Iraq's Kurdistan region, brushing aside warnings from the United States that this approach could lead to the disintegration of the Iraqi state.
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Istanbul's Feminists Protest Valentine's Day - Bianet
Istanbul's Feminists Protest Valentine's Day
Istanbul's feminist groups protested the Valentine's Day, saying that several expressions of love in Turkish language only reminded them on women murders.
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Istanbul's feminist groups protested the Valentine's Day, saying that several expressions of love in Turkish language only reminded them on women murders.
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U.S. Supports Turkey’s Smart Energy Efforts
U.S. Supports Turkey’s Smart Energy Efforts
Thursday, 14 February 2013 13:08
At the United States–Turkey Smart Grid Workshop in Istanbul, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Director Leocadia I. Zak reasserted the Agency’s commitment to assisting Turkey achieve its energy sector expansion goals.
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Thursday, 14 February 2013 13:08
At the United States–Turkey Smart Grid Workshop in Istanbul, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) Director Leocadia I. Zak reasserted the Agency’s commitment to assisting Turkey achieve its energy sector expansion goals.
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France’s Holy Motors opens Istanbul film festival - HURRIYET DAILY NEWS - FRANCE 24
France’s Holy Motors opens Istanbul film festival
Istanbul’s twelfth independent film festival opened with French director Leos Carax’s much-anticipated Holy Motors on Wednesday, ending a 12-year hiatus from the esteemed director. The international “!f” festival runs until February 24.
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Istanbul’s twelfth independent film festival opened with French director Leos Carax’s much-anticipated Holy Motors on Wednesday, ending a 12-year hiatus from the esteemed director. The international “!f” festival runs until February 24.
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Demonstration at Swiss consulate in Istanbul
Demonstration at Swiss consulate in Istanbul
A large demonstration was held in front of the Swiss consulate in Istanbul in reaction to a traffic accident allegedly involving a diplomat’s wife.
According to the Turkish press, around 400 people protested outside the consulate yesterday.
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A large demonstration was held in front of the Swiss consulate in Istanbul in reaction to a traffic accident allegedly involving a diplomat’s wife.
According to the Turkish press, around 400 people protested outside the consulate yesterday.
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Turkey: Paris relaunches negotiations with Ankara | Presseurop (English)
Paris relaunches negotiations with Ankara
14 February 2013
"The first step towards a thaw after years of frozen talks,” remarks Le Monde in the wake of the February 12 meeting between French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu, which concluded with Paris announcing that it was in favour of relaunching negotiations on Turkish accession to the European Union.
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14 February 2013
"The first step towards a thaw after years of frozen talks,” remarks Le Monde in the wake of the February 12 meeting between French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and his Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu, which concluded with Paris announcing that it was in favour of relaunching negotiations on Turkish accession to the European Union.
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Turkey’s tourism income higher than previously thought: TÜİK
Turkey’s tourism income higher than previously thought: TÜİK
ANKARA - Anatolia News Agency
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has updated the methodology it uses to produce tourism statistics, meaning that last year’s tourism revenue, previously calculated at $23.4 billion, was actually $29.3 billion, an increase of $5.9 billion.
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ANKARA - Anatolia News Agency
The Turkish Statistical Institute (TÜİK) has updated the methodology it uses to produce tourism statistics, meaning that last year’s tourism revenue, previously calculated at $23.4 billion, was actually $29.3 billion, an increase of $5.9 billion.
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Turkey: Trying to Impose an Abortion Ban in Fact, if Not in Name? | EurasiaNet.org
Turkey: Trying to Impose an Abortion Ban in Fact, if Not in Name?
February 13, 2013 - 2:05pm, by Dorian Jones
After public pressure forced him to back away from a head-on effort to drastically curtail abortion rights in Turkey, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is resorting to back-door methods to get his way, women’s rights activists assert.
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February 13, 2013 - 2:05pm, by Dorian Jones
After public pressure forced him to back away from a head-on effort to drastically curtail abortion rights in Turkey, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is resorting to back-door methods to get his way, women’s rights activists assert.
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Italferr to design Ankara airport rail link - Rail News from rail.co
Italferr to design Ankara airport rail link
14 Feb 2013 ⋅ by Marc Johnson ⋅ in Rail News ⋅ 0 Comments
Italy’s state-owned engineering consultancy Italferr has been appointed by Turkey’s Ministry of Transport to design a new rail link between Ankara and Esenboğa airport.
The 1.5 million euro contract will include the completion of a feasibility study, as well as preliminary and final design of the 27 km line.
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14 Feb 2013 ⋅ by Marc Johnson ⋅ in Rail News ⋅ 0 Comments
Italy’s state-owned engineering consultancy Italferr has been appointed by Turkey’s Ministry of Transport to design a new rail link between Ankara and Esenboğa airport.
The 1.5 million euro contract will include the completion of a feasibility study, as well as preliminary and final design of the 27 km line.
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Mayor promises cable car over Istanbul’s Bosphorus
Mayor promises cable car over Istanbul’s Bosphorus
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The Istanbul mayor has revealed an assertive transportation plan that includes an exceptional cable car line over Istanbul’s Bosphorus. In addition to the new cable car, passengers will be able to pass onto “metrobus” stations that run between the two sides of Istanbul, forming a huge net of land transportation.
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ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The Istanbul mayor has revealed an assertive transportation plan that includes an exceptional cable car line over Istanbul’s Bosphorus. In addition to the new cable car, passengers will be able to pass onto “metrobus” stations that run between the two sides of Istanbul, forming a huge net of land transportation.
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EU squanders £100m on train line in Turkey
EU squanders £100m on train line in Turkey
BRUSSELS bureaucrats have handed more than £100million to Turkey to build a high-speed rail link - in case the country joins the EU.
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BRUSSELS bureaucrats have handed more than £100million to Turkey to build a high-speed rail link - in case the country joins the EU.
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Turkey's second nuke plant to cost $25 billion
Turkey's second nuke plant to cost $25 billion
ANKARA - Anatolia News Agency
Turkey’s second nuclear power plant, slated to be built in the northern province of Sinop, will cost around $25 billion, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yıldız said at a press event Feb. 12.
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ANKARA - Anatolia News Agency
Turkey’s second nuclear power plant, slated to be built in the northern province of Sinop, will cost around $25 billion, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yıldız said at a press event Feb. 12.
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For Turkish Cypriots, it's election, what election? - FRANCE 24
For Turkish Cypriots, it's election, what election?
AFP - In the coffee shops of Kyrenia, a picturesque Mediterranean harbour in the Turkish-held north, most people don't even know the candidates' names in Sunday's election for the island's new Greek Cypriot president.
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AFP - In the coffee shops of Kyrenia, a picturesque Mediterranean harbour in the Turkish-held north, most people don't even know the candidates' names in Sunday's election for the island's new Greek Cypriot president.
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Turkey and Europe - FT.com
Turkey and Europe
Both sides would benefit from reviving accession talks
If France’s decision to start dismantling roadblocks to Turkey’s membership of the EU, erected by Nicolas Sarkozy before he lost the presidency to François Hollande, is genuine, it is an overdue step towards sanity in managing a vital European relationship.
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Both sides would benefit from reviving accession talks
If France’s decision to start dismantling roadblocks to Turkey’s membership of the EU, erected by Nicolas Sarkozy before he lost the presidency to François Hollande, is genuine, it is an overdue step towards sanity in managing a vital European relationship.
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News Analysis: Turkey adds pressure on EU to crack down on terrorist networks
News Analysis: Turkey adds pressure on EU to crack down on terrorist networks
Source: XINHUA | 2013-2-14 | ONLINE EDITION
ANKARA, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Turkey has ratcheted up pressure on the European Union (EU) member countries to crack down on long- running terrorist networks that are operating in their territory with impunity.
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Source: XINHUA | 2013-2-14 | ONLINE EDITION
ANKARA, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Turkey has ratcheted up pressure on the European Union (EU) member countries to crack down on long- running terrorist networks that are operating in their territory with impunity.
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Top 5 things to do in Istanbul - Travel - NZ Herald News
Top 5 things to do in Istanbul
By Megan Singleton
12:00 PM Thursday Feb 14, 2013
Istanbul is one of those cities that leaves everyone who’s been there hankering to go back. But if you’re about to make your first appearance, here are five things you won’t want to miss.
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By Megan Singleton
12:00 PM Thursday Feb 14, 2013
Istanbul is one of those cities that leaves everyone who’s been there hankering to go back. But if you’re about to make your first appearance, here are five things you won’t want to miss.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
France ready to unblock EU-Turkey talks
France ready to unblock EU-Turkey talks
BERLIN - France wants to "give a new impetus" to Turkey's EU membership talks, allowing negotiations to resume this week after a break of almost three years.
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BERLIN - France wants to "give a new impetus" to Turkey's EU membership talks, allowing negotiations to resume this week after a break of almost three years.
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Frustrated Turkey still wants EU entry, but maybe not euro | Reuters
Frustrated Turkey still wants EU entry, but maybe not euro
Turkey's EU Affairs Minister Egemen Bagis talks during an interview with Reuters in Istanbul June 26, 2012. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
By Mohammed Abbas
LONDON | Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:14pm EST
(Reuters) - Turkey is committed to joining the European Union despite mounting frustration over decades of talks on the issue, but has little appetite for adopting the euro currency, a senior Turkish official said on Wednesday.
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Turkey's EU Affairs Minister Egemen Bagis talks during an interview with Reuters in Istanbul June 26, 2012. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
By Mohammed Abbas
LONDON | Wed Feb 13, 2013 2:14pm EST
(Reuters) - Turkey is committed to joining the European Union despite mounting frustration over decades of talks on the issue, but has little appetite for adopting the euro currency, a senior Turkish official said on Wednesday.
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Turkey gets boost on EU membership - The Irish Times - Wed, Feb 13, 2013
Turkey gets boost on EU membership
France said yesterday it was ready to unblock talks with Turkey on EU membership over the area of help to EU regions, marking an improvement in relations between the two countries since the arrival of President François Hollande last year.
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France said yesterday it was ready to unblock talks with Turkey on EU membership over the area of help to EU regions, marking an improvement in relations between the two countries since the arrival of President François Hollande last year.
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Turkey can show Britain the way on the economy: EU minister
Turkey can show Britain the way on the economy: EU minister
LONDON
Turkey can instruct Britain how to tackle the economic crisis while London can in turn show Ankara how to approach the difficulties of the EU accession process, Turkish EU Minister Egemen Bağış said Feb. 12.
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LONDON
Turkey can instruct Britain how to tackle the economic crisis while London can in turn show Ankara how to approach the difficulties of the EU accession process, Turkish EU Minister Egemen Bağış said Feb. 12.
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