"Turkish PM to the U.S Congress: 'Armenian genocide bill would shadow relations'
Turkey's Prime Minister Erdoğan has sent messages to the House of Representatives in the U.S Congress about the pending Armenian Genocide bill: 'We are not expecting any negative decisions. However, I have concerns that if you approve the bill, this would shadow the strategic partnership of Turkey and the US government. For all of our history, we have never lived and shall not live with such stain.'"
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Monday, February 19, 2007
Watchman's Report: Retired general: Turkey warns US with Putin speech
"Retired general: Turkey warns US with Putin speech
Putting Putin’s ‘US-bashing’ speech on the Web site of the Turkish Office of the Chief of General Staff amounts to a warning to Washington, says retired Maj. Gen. Kuloğlu. Meanwhile, the Russian leader promoted defense minister Ivanov to first vice premiership in another move seen as a sign of Putin’s consolidating his power.
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Putting Putin’s ‘US-bashing’ speech on the Web site of the Turkish Office of the Chief of General Staff amounts to a warning to Washington, says retired Maj. Gen. Kuloğlu. Meanwhile, the Russian leader promoted defense minister Ivanov to first vice premiership in another move seen as a sign of Putin’s consolidating his power.
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Turkey showcases EU bid in Netherlands
"Turkey showcases EU bid in Netherlands
The Dutch capital of Amsterdam has been hosting an exhibition that illustrates Turkey's European Union membership process via posters.
A poster exhibition held by the İzmir Alsancak Soroptimist Club was opened over the weekend as part of the 'Turkey Now Festival.' While participating in the opening ceremony for the exhibition, Turkey's Ambassador to the Netherlands Selahattin Alpar praised the event for having a positive impact on Turkey's EU bid. "
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The Dutch capital of Amsterdam has been hosting an exhibition that illustrates Turkey's European Union membership process via posters.
A poster exhibition held by the İzmir Alsancak Soroptimist Club was opened over the weekend as part of the 'Turkey Now Festival.' While participating in the opening ceremony for the exhibition, Turkey's Ambassador to the Netherlands Selahattin Alpar praised the event for having a positive impact on Turkey's EU bid. "
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SABAH Newspaper English Edition - National - "Good relations with Turkey is for the EU's benefit"
"Angela Merkel to remove isolations on Northern Cyprus
German Chancellor Angela Markel gave an interview to Greek Kathimeniri Newspaper and said: 'Good relations with Turkey are for the Union's benefit. The EU is now applying the agreements it made for the membership of Turkey. There are requirements to be met however, for further progress.'"
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German Chancellor Angela Markel gave an interview to Greek Kathimeniri Newspaper and said: 'Good relations with Turkey are for the Union's benefit. The EU is now applying the agreements it made for the membership of Turkey. There are requirements to be met however, for further progress.'"
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Various Artists: Beyond Istanbul: Underground Grooves of Turkey - PopMatters Music Review
"Turkish songs, filtered through the sleek aesthetic of European pop
How do you like your world music anyway? Do prefer that it comes to you more or less untouched by Western hands—archival, authentic, unamplified, and produced in the hollows and crevices of the world where ESPN hasn’t yet been piped in? Or are you interested in how deeply rooted, traditional sounds mesh with the modern world ... in the discos and rock clubs and commercial recording studios of the big city? "
More:Various Artists: Beyond Istanbul: Underground Grooves of Turkey - PopMatters Music Review
How do you like your world music anyway? Do prefer that it comes to you more or less untouched by Western hands—archival, authentic, unamplified, and produced in the hollows and crevices of the world where ESPN hasn’t yet been piped in? Or are you interested in how deeply rooted, traditional sounds mesh with the modern world ... in the discos and rock clubs and commercial recording studios of the big city? "
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Germans beat British in Turkish property ownership
"Germans beat British in Turkish property ownership
According to the Turkish Daily News the Germans have beaten the British in ownership of property in Turkey. Whilst this may be good news for Germans living in Turkey the Turkish government are now examining the effects that overseas buyers are having on the country."
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According to the Turkish Daily News the Germans have beaten the British in ownership of property in Turkey. Whilst this may be good news for Germans living in Turkey the Turkish government are now examining the effects that overseas buyers are having on the country."
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Poker.com's Poker Blog: Osman Kibar wins $45,885 at Harrah’s Rincon
"Osman Kibar wins $45,885 at Harrah’s Rincon
Monday, February 19, 2007
At last year’s World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Osman Kibar was one player and one big hand away from winning a gold bracelet. He ended up finishing second in the $1,500 buy-in hold’em event (#37). As a consolation prize, he received a whopping $420,870 in prize money. But that was still no substitute for the satisfaction of victory."
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Monday, February 19, 2007
At last year’s World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, Osman Kibar was one player and one big hand away from winning a gold bracelet. He ended up finishing second in the $1,500 buy-in hold’em event (#37). As a consolation prize, he received a whopping $420,870 in prize money. But that was still no substitute for the satisfaction of victory."
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Warsaw Business Journal Online - business in poland,warsaw,polish companies,companies database
"Opinion: Playing the Turkish Card
From Warsaw Business Journal
During his recent visit to Ankara, President Lech Kaczyński expressed unequivocal support for Turkey's accession to the European Union.
The President's unambiguous and uncritical declaration astounded not only Europe, but was also a surprise in Poland. Turkey's President Ahmet Necdet Sezer had rarely heard such praise for his country's efforts to join the Union as that which came from the mouth of the Polish President."
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From Warsaw Business Journal
During his recent visit to Ankara, President Lech Kaczyński expressed unequivocal support for Turkey's accession to the European Union.
The President's unambiguous and uncritical declaration astounded not only Europe, but was also a surprise in Poland. Turkey's President Ahmet Necdet Sezer had rarely heard such praise for his country's efforts to join the Union as that which came from the mouth of the Polish President."
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Anatolian ceramics on display in New York - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
"Anatolian ceramics on display in New York
Monday, February 19, 2007
The ceramic artist İbrahim Kuşlu's ceramic tile exhibition, featuring replicas of 13th Century Seljuk, early-Ottoman and mid-Ottoman era tiles, opened with a well-attended ceremony on Friday at the Turkish House in New York."
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Monday, February 19, 2007
The ceramic artist İbrahim Kuşlu's ceramic tile exhibition, featuring replicas of 13th Century Seljuk, early-Ottoman and mid-Ottoman era tiles, opened with a well-attended ceremony on Friday at the Turkish House in New York."
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Ankara invites controversial MEP for meeting - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
"Ankara invites controversial MEP for meeting
Monday, February 19, 2007
The Turkish government has extended invitations to European lawmakers of Turkish origin for a special meeting slated for Feb. 24-25 both in Ankara and Istanbul. However, one of the guest deputies on the list known to have close ties with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is creating controversy."
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Monday, February 19, 2007
The Turkish government has extended invitations to European lawmakers of Turkish origin for a special meeting slated for Feb. 24-25 both in Ankara and Istanbul. However, one of the guest deputies on the list known to have close ties with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is creating controversy."
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Greek diplomatic support for Turkey's EU membership - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
"Greek diplomatic support for Turkey's EU membership
Monday, February 19, 2007
Athina Yenimata-Kritiku, the wife of Greece's ambassador to Turkey, praised Ankara's efforts to become a member of the European Union. Speaking to the Anatolia news agency over the weekend, Yenimata-Kritiku said Turkey should be admitted into the EU. She also hailed ties between the neighboring countries."
Greek diplomatic support for Turkey's EU membership - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Athina Yenimata-Kritiku, the wife of Greece's ambassador to Turkey, praised Ankara's efforts to become a member of the European Union. Speaking to the Anatolia news agency over the weekend, Yenimata-Kritiku said Turkey should be admitted into the EU. She also hailed ties between the neighboring countries."
Greek diplomatic support for Turkey's EU membership - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
Merkel: Turkey-EU ties to benefit all - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
"Merkel: Turkey-EU ties to benefit all
Monday, February 19, 2007
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose country currently holds the term presidency of the European Union, said close ties between Turkey and the EU would benefit everyone. In an interview with the Greek daily Kathimerini, Merkel also said Germany would implement EU measures aimed at easing the economic isolation imposed on Turkish Cypriots in northern Cyprus. "
Merkel: Turkey-EU ties to benefit all - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, whose country currently holds the term presidency of the European Union, said close ties between Turkey and the EU would benefit everyone. In an interview with the Greek daily Kathimerini, Merkel also said Germany would implement EU measures aimed at easing the economic isolation imposed on Turkish Cypriots in northern Cyprus. "
Merkel: Turkey-EU ties to benefit all - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
Denktaş calls on party leaders to stand behind genocide denial - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
"Denktaş calls on party leaders to stand behind genocide denial
Monday, February 19, 2007
Former Turkish Cyprus President Rauf Denktaş, also head of the Talat Pasha Committee, which lobbies against Armenian genocide allegations, called on the leaders of all political parties in Turkey to participate in the court hearing of the Workers' Party (İP) leader Doğu Perinçek, who will be tried in March in Lausanne for publicly denying the genocide claims during his stay in Switzerland, reported the daily Hürriyet yesterday."
Denktaş calls on party leaders to stand behind genocide denial - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Former Turkish Cyprus President Rauf Denktaş, also head of the Talat Pasha Committee, which lobbies against Armenian genocide allegations, called on the leaders of all political parties in Turkey to participate in the court hearing of the Workers' Party (İP) leader Doğu Perinçek, who will be tried in March in Lausanne for publicly denying the genocide claims during his stay in Switzerland, reported the daily Hürriyet yesterday."
Denktaş calls on party leaders to stand behind genocide denial - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
Winter games lure Western tourists to Palandöken - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
"Winter games lure Western tourists to Palandöken
Monday, February 19, 2007
The fact that Palandöken will be hosting the Winter Universiade 2011 is an advantage for the region that has so far attracted mostly Russian tourists. A ski-addicted French group has already made reservations to see the region. Hotel owners say the games will increase interest"
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Monday, February 19, 2007
The fact that Palandöken will be hosting the Winter Universiade 2011 is an advantage for the region that has so far attracted mostly Russian tourists. A ski-addicted French group has already made reservations to see the region. Hotel owners say the games will increase interest"
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Iran : Joint Economic meet with Turkey in Ankara - General News Iran
"Iran : Joint Economic meet with Turkey in Ankara
February 19, 2007
After the two preliminary sessions held in Ankara and Tehran, a four day session of 19th Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Commission started on February 18, 2007, was held in Ankara."
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February 19, 2007
After the two preliminary sessions held in Ankara and Tehran, a four day session of 19th Iran-Turkey Joint Economic Commission started on February 18, 2007, was held in Ankara."
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Ankara not expects negative decision on genocide resolution
"Ankara not expects negative decision on genocide resolution
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated over the weekend that Ankara doesn't expect a negative conclusion regarding the resolution on the so-called Armenian genocide about to be discussed at U.S. House of Representatives. "
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated over the weekend that Ankara doesn't expect a negative conclusion regarding the resolution on the so-called Armenian genocide about to be discussed at U.S. House of Representatives. "
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Armenia Says Ready For Ties With Turkey - RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY
"Armenia Says Ready For Ties With Turkey
Armenia -- Kocharian, Robert (President) x
Armenian President Robert Kocharian (file photo)
(AFP)
February 19, 2007 -- Armenia says it is ready to establish diplomatic ties with Turkey without preconditions.
In an interview with the French daily 'Le Figaro' printed today, Armenian President Robert Kocharian also said Armenia is ready to create a joint government commission to discuss the killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915, which Yerevan says was genocide."
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Armenia -- Kocharian, Robert (President) x
Armenian President Robert Kocharian (file photo)
(AFP)
February 19, 2007 -- Armenia says it is ready to establish diplomatic ties with Turkey without preconditions.
In an interview with the French daily 'Le Figaro' printed today, Armenian President Robert Kocharian also said Armenia is ready to create a joint government commission to discuss the killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915, which Yerevan says was genocide."
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Turkey’s trial by racism - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
"Turkey’s trial by racism
Monday, February 19, 2007
One can argue that the 1930s and 1940s were rife with nationalistic and racist ideologies and practices and Turkey had its share no more than other European countries. Fair enough. But what about today?"
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Monday, February 19, 2007
One can argue that the 1930s and 1940s were rife with nationalistic and racist ideologies and practices and Turkey had its share no more than other European countries. Fair enough. But what about today?"
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Turkey’s trial by racism - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
"Turkey’s trial by racism
Monday, February 19, 2007
One can argue that the 1930s and 1940s were rife with nationalistic and racist ideologies and practices and Turkey had its share no more than other European countries. Fair enough. But what about today?"
More:Turkey’s trial by racism - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
One can argue that the 1930s and 1940s were rife with nationalistic and racist ideologies and practices and Turkey had its share no more than other European countries. Fair enough. But what about today?"
More:Turkey’s trial by racism - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
Being Turkish or a citizen of Turkey - Turkish Daily News Feb 19, 2007
"Being Turkish or a citizen of Turkey
Monday, February 19, 2007
Having an ethnic Turkish background is not a condition for presidency. Irrespective of his ethnic background, anyone who possesses the conditions listed in the constitution can run for president"
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Monday, February 19, 2007
Having an ethnic Turkish background is not a condition for presidency. Irrespective of his ethnic background, anyone who possesses the conditions listed in the constitution can run for president"
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