"Turks in France to speak up for motherland’s EU bid
Thursday, September 22, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turks living in France are making preparations for a demonstration to be held in Strasbourg on Tuesday in a bid to attract public support from the French public, which has been regarded as perhaps the most skeptical towards Turkey's European Union aspirations."
More:Turkish Daily News - Turks in France to speak up for motherland’s EU bid
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Cyprus notes Turkish ''fierce reaction'' to EU statement
"Cyprus notes Turkish ''fierce reaction'' to EU statement
CNA - NICOSIA-Cyprus - 22/9/2005 16:27
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Cyprus notes Turkish ''fierce reaction'' to EU statement
Nicosia, Sep 22 (CNA) - Cypriot Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides spoke of a ''fierce reaction'' on behalf of Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots to the content of the EU counterstatement in response to a declaration issue by Ankara that it did not recognise the Republic of Cyprus.
''There is a fierce reaction on behalf of Turkey for the counterstatement,'' he said, adding that the counterstatement and Ankara's negotiating framework ''have the same political and legal importance and it is impossible to separate them.''
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CNA - NICOSIA-Cyprus - 22/9/2005 16:27
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Cyprus notes Turkish ''fierce reaction'' to EU statement
Nicosia, Sep 22 (CNA) - Cypriot Government Spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides spoke of a ''fierce reaction'' on behalf of Turkey and the Turkish Cypriots to the content of the EU counterstatement in response to a declaration issue by Ankara that it did not recognise the Republic of Cyprus.
''There is a fierce reaction on behalf of Turkey for the counterstatement,'' he said, adding that the counterstatement and Ankara's negotiating framework ''have the same political and legal importance and it is impossible to separate them.''
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eircom net: Turkey's EU quest gains favour in Mideast
eircom net Ireland
Turkey's EU quest gains favour in Mideast
Often the odd man out in the Middle East, Turkey's drive to join the European Union might push it even further out of step with its Arab and Muslim neighbours. But if it succeeds, they may well applaud.
Many Muslims, like some Europeans, view the EU as a "Christian club". Admitting Turkey, a predominantly Muslim nation of 72 million, would erode if not shatter this image. "It would send a message to the Arab world that a Muslim country can also become a part of Europe," Abdel Raouf el-Reedy, chairman of the Egyptian Council on Foreign Relations, said. He offered broad reasons why the Middle East should pay close attention to the process.
'Sword of Damocles' dangling over Turkey'
"'Sword of Damocles' dangling over Turkey
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Armenian genocide resolutions, if approved by the US House of Representatives, may paralyze already damaged Turkish-US relations
WASHINGTON - Exclusive by TDN Defense Desk
Turkey's relationship with the United States, already damaged by disputes over Iraq, may deteriorate at an unprecedented rate in the event the U.S. House of Representatives approves two 'Armenian genocide' resolutions passed by a house panel last week, Turkish diplomats warned."
More:Turkish Daily News - 'Sword of Damocles' dangling over Turkey
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Armenian genocide resolutions, if approved by the US House of Representatives, may paralyze already damaged Turkish-US relations
WASHINGTON - Exclusive by TDN Defense Desk
Turkey's relationship with the United States, already damaged by disputes over Iraq, may deteriorate at an unprecedented rate in the event the U.S. House of Representatives approves two 'Armenian genocide' resolutions passed by a house panel last week, Turkish diplomats warned."
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Ottoman Turkey and the troubled legacy of Kemal Ataturk
"Ottoman Turkey and the troubled legacy of Kemal Ataturk
BY MATEIN KHALID
22 September 2005
HIS memory still haunts the Dolma Bache Palace in Istanbul where he died, the magnificent mausoleum in Ankara where he is buried. His portraits and busts are prominent in Turkish embassies worldwide. The founder of the first secular state in Islamic history is a hero to reformers and anathema to mullahs from the Maghreb to Pakistan."
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BY MATEIN KHALID
22 September 2005
HIS memory still haunts the Dolma Bache Palace in Istanbul where he died, the magnificent mausoleum in Ankara where he is buried. His portraits and busts are prominent in Turkish embassies worldwide. The founder of the first secular state in Islamic history is a hero to reformers and anathema to mullahs from the Maghreb to Pakistan."
More:Khaleej Times Online
Turkish Cypriots protest extension of customs union to Greek Cypriots
"Turkish Cypriots protest extension of customs union to Greek Cypriots
Thursday, September 22, 2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
A group of Turkish associations protested in Istanbul on Wednesday the extension of the customs union pact with the European Union to include Greek Cyprus.
The protesters, carrying Turkish and Turkish Cypriots flags, read a petition addressed to the Turkish Parliament demanding that the extension of the additional protocol of the Ankara Association Agreement with the EU to cover the Greek Cypriot administration not be ratified. "
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Thursday, September 22, 2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
A group of Turkish associations protested in Istanbul on Wednesday the extension of the customs union pact with the European Union to include Greek Cyprus.
The protesters, carrying Turkish and Turkish Cypriots flags, read a petition addressed to the Turkish Parliament demanding that the extension of the additional protocol of the Ankara Association Agreement with the EU to cover the Greek Cypriot administration not be ratified. "
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Turkey's EU quest gains favour in Mideast
"Turkey's EU quest gains favour in Mideast
Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:07 AM BST
By Alistair Lyon
LONDON (Reuters) - Often the odd man out in the Middle East, Turkey's drive to join the European Union might push it even further out of step with its Arab and Muslim neighbours. But if it succeeds, they may well applaud.
Many Muslims, like some Europeans, view the EU as a 'Christian club'. Admitting Turkey, a predominantly Muslim nation of 72 million, would erode if not shatter this image.
'It would send a message to the Arab world that a Muslim country can also become a part of Europe,' Abdel Raouf el-Reedy, chairman of the Egyptian Council on Foreign Relations, said.
He offered broad reasons why the Middle East should pay close heed to Turkey's EU accession talks, due to start on October 3."
More:World News Article | Reuters.co.uk
Thu Sep 22, 2005 8:07 AM BST
By Alistair Lyon
LONDON (Reuters) - Often the odd man out in the Middle East, Turkey's drive to join the European Union might push it even further out of step with its Arab and Muslim neighbours. But if it succeeds, they may well applaud.
Many Muslims, like some Europeans, view the EU as a 'Christian club'. Admitting Turkey, a predominantly Muslim nation of 72 million, would erode if not shatter this image.
'It would send a message to the Arab world that a Muslim country can also become a part of Europe,' Abdel Raouf el-Reedy, chairman of the Egyptian Council on Foreign Relations, said.
He offered broad reasons why the Middle East should pay close heed to Turkey's EU accession talks, due to start on October 3."
More:World News Article | Reuters.co.uk
Gul Addresses The 60th Session Of The U.N. General Assembly
"Gul Addresses The 60th Session Of The U.N. General Assembly
Published: 9/21/2005
NEW YORK - Turkish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul has indicated that the developments in Iraq are highly prominent for peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond. ''An Iraq in peace with its neighbors, democratic and rich will be created only with the inclusion of all the Iraqi groups in a coalition and with a new vision,'' stated Gul. "
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Published: 9/21/2005
NEW YORK - Turkish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul has indicated that the developments in Iraq are highly prominent for peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond. ''An Iraq in peace with its neighbors, democratic and rich will be created only with the inclusion of all the Iraqi groups in a coalition and with a new vision,'' stated Gul. "
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Athens gets EU deal it wanted
"Athens gets EU deal it wanted
Athens expressed its delight yesterday with the final version of the counter-declaration that sets out criteria for Turkey's EU membership process but a last-gasp objection from Nicosia prevented the document being adopted.
The statement, which was agreed on in principle by the 25 member states, is expected to be formally approved today. After marathon negotiations, Greece is satisfied that its goals have been achieved"
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Athens expressed its delight yesterday with the final version of the counter-declaration that sets out criteria for Turkey's EU membership process but a last-gasp objection from Nicosia prevented the document being adopted.
The statement, which was agreed on in principle by the 25 member states, is expected to be formally approved today. After marathon negotiations, Greece is satisfied that its goals have been achieved"
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CanWest consortium wins auction to acquire Turkish radio station for US$33.1M
"CanWest consortium wins auction to acquire Turkish radio station for US$33.1M
Canadian Press
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
WINNIPEG (CP) - A Canadian-Turkish consortium that includes CanWest Global Communications Corp. has won the right to buy a Turkish radio station for $33.1 million US, CanWest announced Wednesday. "
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Canadian Press
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
WINNIPEG (CP) - A Canadian-Turkish consortium that includes CanWest Global Communications Corp. has won the right to buy a Turkish radio station for $33.1 million US, CanWest announced Wednesday. "
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Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Harold Doan and Associates Ltd. - IFC Helps Expand Gas Distribution in Turkey
Harold Doan and Associates Ltd.
IFC Helps Expand Gas Distribution in Turkey
The International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has signed an agreement with Palmet Metal Endüstri ve Ticaret A.ª. in Turkey to provide $12 million for its gas distribution activities. This is IFC’s first financing of a company in Turkey’s natural gas distribution sector.
IFC’s financing package consists of a $5 million loan to Palmet’s subsidiary operating in Gebze, Palgaz Doðalgaz Daðitim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Þ. (Palgaz); a $2 million loan to Palmet’s subsidiary operating in Erzurum, Palen Enerji Doðalgaz Daðýtým Endüstri ve Ticaret A.Þ. (Palen); and a $5 million standby loan for future concessions. The proceeds of these loans will be used to fund the subsidiaries’ gas network expansion programs.
Established in 1984, Palmet’s main activities include IT and telecommunications infrastructure, high-precision air conditioning manufacturing, raised access floor manufacturing, and, most recently, natural gas distribution. Palmet has captured a significant market niche in the telecommunications areas and has worked with all major sector players in Turkey, including service providers and equipment suppliers.
Palmet made a strategic decision to invest in Turkey’s gas distribution sector six years ago, with a view to diversifying into a regulated utility business and to leveraging the close links to international contractors and utility service providers that it has established through its telecommunications work.
The Anatolia Times:Turkey Has To Make 50 Billion Euro Investment In Environment
The Anatolia Times
Turkey Has To Make 50 Billion Euro Investment In Environment
''Turkey has to make investments worth 50 billion Euro in environment within the framework of adjustment to European Union (EU),'' Turkish Environment and Forestry Ministry Undersecretary Hasan Zuhuri Sarikaya said on Wednesday.
''Turkish-French Colloquium on Environment'', where experiences of Turkey and France would be exchanged in urban and industrial areas, has started today.
Sarikaya said there were many investments Turkey should do during the process of adjustment to the EU, and noted that public and private sectors and the municipalities need sources to make investments in this area.
''The ministry is responsible for the coordination. Local administrations should act together to upgrade the quality of services,'' he noted.
People's Daily Online -- Cyprus satisfied with EU statement on Turkey
People's Daily Online
Cyprus satisfied with EU statement on Turkey
The Cypriot government on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with an agreement reached in Brussels on the content of the EU counterstatement to the Turkish unilateral declaration of non-recognition of the Republic of Cyprus.
Government spokesman Kypros Chrysostomides said the importance of the counterstatement must not be underestimated.
Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos also expressed satisfaction late Tuesday evening with the counterstatement, which will pave the way for the start of accession talks with Ankara on Oct. 3.
Speaking to reporters at Larnaca Airport upon his return from New York, where he addressed the UN General Assembly, Papadopoulos said that main aims of Cyprus concerning the counterstatement have been fulfilled.
The agreement between EU member Cyprus, which insists that Turkey recognize its government ahead of the membership talks, and Britain, the current EU presidency, was tabled early on Wednesday at a meeting of the 25 EU ambassadors.
"It seems that today we reached a satisfactory conclusion," Chrysostomides told the press.
JTW News - Merkel's CDU will have to find new excuse to block Turkey's drive toward EU
"Merkel's CDU will have to find new excuse to block Turkey's drive toward EU
Turning Turkey's potential EU membership into ingredients for opposition party campaign platforms has brought similar results now in both France and Germany. In this way, it would politicians in these countries will no longer be able to use warnings of a mass negative reaction to Turkish EU membership as an excuse for blocking Turkey's accession process."
More:JTW News - Merkel's CDU will have to find new excuse to block Turkey's drive toward EU
Turning Turkey's potential EU membership into ingredients for opposition party campaign platforms has brought similar results now in both France and Germany. In this way, it would politicians in these countries will no longer be able to use warnings of a mass negative reaction to Turkish EU membership as an excuse for blocking Turkey's accession process."
More:JTW News - Merkel's CDU will have to find new excuse to block Turkey's drive toward EU
Turkish politics play out in underwear drama - World News - MSNBC.com
"Turkish politics play out in underwear drama
Battle on Istanbul beaches reflects class warfare in a changing land
By Karl Vick
The Washington Post
Updated: 1:39 a.m. ET Sept. 21, 2005
ISTANBUL - The Turkish language has two words for underwear.
Kulot, pronounced like the word for pants-skirt, is actually French, and as such, snugly captures the delicate sensibilities, urbane airs and consuming aspirations of Turks who see themselves as Europeans. Known as "white Turks," they have long held sway in this beautiful city that stands half in Europe, half in Asia. By bridging the two, Istanbul has defined cosmopolitanism for a millennium."
More:Turkish politics play out in underwear drama - World News - MSNBC.com
Battle on Istanbul beaches reflects class warfare in a changing land
By Karl Vick
The Washington Post
Updated: 1:39 a.m. ET Sept. 21, 2005
ISTANBUL - The Turkish language has two words for underwear.
Kulot, pronounced like the word for pants-skirt, is actually French, and as such, snugly captures the delicate sensibilities, urbane airs and consuming aspirations of Turks who see themselves as Europeans. Known as "white Turks," they have long held sway in this beautiful city that stands half in Europe, half in Asia. By bridging the two, Istanbul has defined cosmopolitanism for a millennium."
More:Turkish politics play out in underwear drama - World News - MSNBC.com
JTW News - Defying Swiss police, Perincek addresses Armenian conference
"Defying Swiss police, Perincek addresses Armenian conference
Lausanne - Attempts yesterday by Swiss police to block Workers' Party (IP) leader Dogu Perincek from holding a conference on the so-called Armenian genocide were unsuccessful.
It was learned that prior to Perincek's arrival to the hall to address the conference, Swiss police warned him not to deny the so-called Armenian genocide. If Perincek speaks about the controversial issue and this includes an element of crime, as defined by Swiss law, this would be added to the ongoing investigation on him. "
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Lausanne - Attempts yesterday by Swiss police to block Workers' Party (IP) leader Dogu Perincek from holding a conference on the so-called Armenian genocide were unsuccessful.
It was learned that prior to Perincek's arrival to the hall to address the conference, Swiss police warned him not to deny the so-called Armenian genocide. If Perincek speaks about the controversial issue and this includes an element of crime, as defined by Swiss law, this would be added to the ongoing investigation on him. "
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Turkish Daily News - Ottoman clothing exhibit to dress up the Smithsonian
"Ottoman clothing exhibit to dress up the Smithsonian
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Culture and Tourism Minister Atilla Koc alludes to the privatization of the management, maintenance and promotion of Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia, two of the most important tourist destinations in Turkey"
More:Turkish Daily News - Ottoman clothing exhibit to dress up the Smithsonian
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Culture and Tourism Minister Atilla Koc alludes to the privatization of the management, maintenance and promotion of Topkapı Palace and Hagia Sophia, two of the most important tourist destinations in Turkey"
More:Turkish Daily News - Ottoman clothing exhibit to dress up the Smithsonian
Turkish Daily News - Patience is in order for Turkey's EU membership plans
"Patience is in order for Turkey's EU membership plans
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
GUL DEMİR
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Turkey-Europe Association executive board member Can Baydarol said in an exclusive interview with the Turkish Daily News that it will take Turkey quite a few years and many changes to get ready to join the European Union."
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Wednesday, September 21, 2005
GUL DEMİR
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Turkey-Europe Association executive board member Can Baydarol said in an exclusive interview with the Turkish Daily News that it will take Turkey quite a few years and many changes to get ready to join the European Union."
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Talat anger at EU declaration
"Talat anger at EU declaration
By Simon Bahceli
TURKISH Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat yesterday expressed disappointment at the EU’s response to Turkey’s Cyprus declaration, made upon its signing of the customs union with Cyprus and nine other EU newcomers in July, saying the EU was inadvertently preventing a solution to the Cyprus problem.
Turkey’s declaration insisted that despite signing the customs union, it was not willing to recognise the Cyprus government’s jurisdiction over the whole of the island. The EU responded late on Monday night by calling on Turkey formally to recognise the Republic of Cyprus at some point during the accession process."
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By Simon Bahceli
TURKISH Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat yesterday expressed disappointment at the EU’s response to Turkey’s Cyprus declaration, made upon its signing of the customs union with Cyprus and nine other EU newcomers in July, saying the EU was inadvertently preventing a solution to the Cyprus problem.
Turkey’s declaration insisted that despite signing the customs union, it was not willing to recognise the Cyprus government’s jurisdiction over the whole of the island. The EU responded late on Monday night by calling on Turkey formally to recognise the Republic of Cyprus at some point during the accession process."
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Tuesday, September 20, 2005
EU Plans Supervision of Turkish Economy
"EU Plans Supervision of Turkish Economy
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
The European Commission Director of Economic and Financial Affairs Dirk Verbeken said the European Union (EU) may take over the supervision of Turkish economy as of 2007, when International Monetary Fund (IMF) program will have been completed.
The stand-by process between the IMF and Turkey, Verbeken underlined, had led to good supervision in the reforms of the Turkish Economy."
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Plans Supervision of Turkish Economy
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Tuesday, September 20, 2005
The European Commission Director of Economic and Financial Affairs Dirk Verbeken said the European Union (EU) may take over the supervision of Turkish economy as of 2007, when International Monetary Fund (IMF) program will have been completed.
The stand-by process between the IMF and Turkey, Verbeken underlined, had led to good supervision in the reforms of the Turkish Economy."
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Plans Supervision of Turkish Economy
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