"Girls rock out on Istanbul's metal scene
On a crisp Sunday night, most bars around Taksim are sleepy compared to the previous night’s debauchery, but the girls of Kırmızı manage to pack DoRock for those seeking their weekly dose of head-banging heavy metal.
MOre:Girls rock out on Istanbul's metal scene - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Thousands celebrate Nevruz in Zeytinburnu
"Thousands celebrate Nevruz in Zeytinburnu
Thousands gathered in Kazlıçeşme in Istanbul’s Zeytinburnu district Sunday to celebrate Nevruz, a festival that marks the beginning of spring, with Kurdish songs and the dance known as the halay."
More:Thousands celebrate Nevruz in Zeytinburnu - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Thousands gathered in Kazlıçeşme in Istanbul’s Zeytinburnu district Sunday to celebrate Nevruz, a festival that marks the beginning of spring, with Kurdish songs and the dance known as the halay."
More:Thousands celebrate Nevruz in Zeytinburnu - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Merkel to repeat offer to Turkey of EU "privileged partnership" - Monsters and Critics
"Merkel to repeat offer to Turkey of EU 'privileged partnership'
Mar 21, 2010, 12:50 GMT
Eds: Merkel to visit Turkey on March 29-30
Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will offer Turkey alternatives to full European Union (EU) membership during a visit to Turkey later this month, she said in a media interview on Sunday."
More:Merkel to repeat offer to Turkey of EU "privileged partnership" - Monsters and Critics
Mar 21, 2010, 12:50 GMT
Eds: Merkel to visit Turkey on March 29-30
Berlin (dpa) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel will offer Turkey alternatives to full European Union (EU) membership during a visit to Turkey later this month, she said in a media interview on Sunday."
More:Merkel to repeat offer to Turkey of EU "privileged partnership" - Monsters and Critics
Photographers Turkey | Yuz Bin Yuz-Turkish photographers take on the world
"Turkish photographers take on the world
A group of Istanbul-based artists has banded together with the modest aim of reintroducing everybody to everybody.
By Nichole Sobecki
Published: March 21, 2010 08:22 ET
ISTANBUL, Turkey — The entrance to their office is inauspicious, a dimly lit landing reminiscent of a New York tenement somehow misplaced halfway around the world. The greeting is anything but New York, however."
More:Photographers Turkey | Yuz Bin Yuz
A group of Istanbul-based artists has banded together with the modest aim of reintroducing everybody to everybody.
By Nichole Sobecki
Published: March 21, 2010 08:22 ET
ISTANBUL, Turkey — The entrance to their office is inauspicious, a dimly lit landing reminiscent of a New York tenement somehow misplaced halfway around the world. The greeting is anything but New York, however."
More:Photographers Turkey | Yuz Bin Yuz
El Al signs code share agreement with Turkish airline - Israel Travel, Ynetnews
"El Al signs code share agreement with Turkish airline
Israeli airline signs agreement with Turkey's Atlasjet through which it will operate daily flight to Istanbul starting in April"
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Israeli airline signs agreement with Turkey's Atlasjet through which it will operate daily flight to Istanbul starting in April"
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Kurds in Turkey celebrate amid increased security - NewsFlash - OregonLive.com
"Kurds in Turkey celebrate amid increased security
3/21/2010, 3:59 a.m. PDT
The Associated Press
(AP) — ISTANBUL - Turkish police have increased security as tens of thousands of Kurds celebrate a traditional spring holiday that has been marked by violence in the past."
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3/21/2010, 3:59 a.m. PDT
The Associated Press
(AP) — ISTANBUL - Turkish police have increased security as tens of thousands of Kurds celebrate a traditional spring holiday that has been marked by violence in the past."
More:Kurds in Turkey celebrate amid increased security - NewsFlash - OregonLive.com
Armenia proposes a non-aggression pact with Azerbaijan: Voice of Russia
"Armenia proposes a non-aggression pact with Azerbaijan
Boris Pavlishchev
Mar 21, 2010 12:45 Moscow Time
Armenian President Serge Sargsyan has appealed to Azerbaijan to sign a non-aggression pact which he hopes would prepare the ground for continued talks about the future of Nagorno Karabakh - an Armenian enclave which declared its independence from Azerbaijan in the wake of the 1992 Soviet breakup."
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Boris Pavlishchev
Mar 21, 2010 12:45 Moscow Time
Armenian President Serge Sargsyan has appealed to Azerbaijan to sign a non-aggression pact which he hopes would prepare the ground for continued talks about the future of Nagorno Karabakh - an Armenian enclave which declared its independence from Azerbaijan in the wake of the 1992 Soviet breakup."
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Berri Travels to Ankara to Consolidate Arab-Turkish Dialogue
"Berri Travels to Ankara to Consolidate Arab-Turkish Dialogue
Speaker Nabih Berri traveled to Turkey on Sunday for talks with top officials on regional issues and ways to consolidate Arab-Turkish dialogue, media reports said.
An Nahar said that Berri is scheduled to meet with Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The speaker will discuss with them bilateral ties and latest developments in the region."
More:Naharnet Newsdesk - Berri Travels to Ankara to Consolidate Arab-Turkish Dialogue
Speaker Nabih Berri traveled to Turkey on Sunday for talks with top officials on regional issues and ways to consolidate Arab-Turkish dialogue, media reports said.
An Nahar said that Berri is scheduled to meet with Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The speaker will discuss with them bilateral ties and latest developments in the region."
More:Naharnet Newsdesk - Berri Travels to Ankara to Consolidate Arab-Turkish Dialogue
Turkish PM under fire over Armenian deportation threat
"Turkish PM under fire over Armenian deportation threat
English.news.cn 2010-03-20 18:28:26
by Chen Ming, Bilge Eser
ISTANBUL, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Though seeking to appease the Armenian community on Friday, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan still faces the heat for his threat to expel thousands of Armenian illegal immigrants."
More:Turkish PM under fire over Armenian deportation threat
English.news.cn 2010-03-20 18:28:26
by Chen Ming, Bilge Eser
ISTANBUL, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Though seeking to appease the Armenian community on Friday, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan still faces the heat for his threat to expel thousands of Armenian illegal immigrants."
More:Turkish PM under fire over Armenian deportation threat
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Expat Pilates teacher looks on the bright side of life in Istanbul
"Expat Pilates teacher looks on the bright side of life in Istanbul
An expat who enjoys the simple daily life of the city, Pilates teacher Amy Yıldızlı has been living in Istanbul for seven years now. She started her career as a Pilates instructor after seeing how the fitness system soothed her neck and shoulder aches and has found many other things to love in Turkey. 'Living here has shown me that you can create a family from friends who support and care for you,' she says"
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An expat who enjoys the simple daily life of the city, Pilates teacher Amy Yıldızlı has been living in Istanbul for seven years now. She started her career as a Pilates instructor after seeing how the fitness system soothed her neck and shoulder aches and has found many other things to love in Turkey. 'Living here has shown me that you can create a family from friends who support and care for you,' she says"
More:Expat Pilates teacher looks on the bright side of life in Istanbul - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
From St.Petersburg to Istanbul: Cruise lines are falling over themselves offering more departure and itinerary options in Europe for 2011
Cruise lines are climbing over each other to announce their Europe itineraries for 2011, and with so many competing in that market, it may mean good news for consumers.
With Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and many of the deluxe and luxury lines sounding the European theme for next summer, and with more new European ships and Carnival returning to the continent, the confluence of all those ships could create the potential for too much capacity. Only time will tell if the fast-growing European market can fill those ships, or if the glut will lead to lower prices.
Princess is calling 2011 their most extensive summer ever in Europe. They're offering more departure and itinerary options, more overnight stays, seven new routes, and the most ships in Europe -- seven.
On some of Princess's routes, they will offer overnight stays inVenice , Alexandria, Dublin , Istanbul and Edinburgh , along with St. Petersburg , which is an overnight stop for most cruise lines.
For more: Cruise liners look to Europe for 2011
With Princess, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean and many of the deluxe and luxury lines sounding the European theme for next summer, and with more new European ships and Carnival returning to the continent, the confluence of all those ships could create the potential for too much capacity. Only time will tell if the fast-growing European market can fill those ships, or if the glut will lead to lower prices.
Princess is calling 2011 their most extensive summer ever in Europe. They're offering more departure and itinerary options, more overnight stays, seven new routes, and the most ships in Europe -- seven.
On some of Princess's routes, they will offer overnight stays in
For more: Cruise liners look to Europe for 2011
When is Daylight Saving Time worldwide? - EU changes clocks next Sunday
Today, approximately 70 countries utilize Daylight Saving Time in at least a portion of the country. Japan, India, and China are the only major industrialized countries that do not observe some form of daylight saving.
For the complete report click here: When is Daylight Saving Time worldwide?
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What is the difference between the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and online travel? | Tnooz
"What is the difference between the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and online travel?
Posted by Siew Hoon Yeoh Singapore on 20 March 2010
I recently spent a morning wandering around the Spice Market in Istanbul and I think I lost my sense of smell just from the sheer assault on the olfactory system.
I then spent the next morning in the Grand Bazaar where again, I experienced a breakdown of the senses and quickly became disoriented (ie lost) and confused (ie lost) from all the choice of merchandise, combined chatter of the merchants and shoppers and always, someone trying to get your attention to sell you something.
It’s a bit like the internet really. You go in there with a vague sense of purpose and you end up distracted, diverted, confused and even flummoxed.
And just when you thought you had it all kind of figured out, another new alley opens up, full of promise – merchandise that looks about the same but wait, isn’t that the colour you want and maybe, just maybe, you could get it cheaper?"
More:What is the difference between the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and online travel? | Tnooz
Posted by Siew Hoon Yeoh Singapore on 20 March 2010
I recently spent a morning wandering around the Spice Market in Istanbul and I think I lost my sense of smell just from the sheer assault on the olfactory system.
I then spent the next morning in the Grand Bazaar where again, I experienced a breakdown of the senses and quickly became disoriented (ie lost) and confused (ie lost) from all the choice of merchandise, combined chatter of the merchants and shoppers and always, someone trying to get your attention to sell you something.
It’s a bit like the internet really. You go in there with a vague sense of purpose and you end up distracted, diverted, confused and even flummoxed.
And just when you thought you had it all kind of figured out, another new alley opens up, full of promise – merchandise that looks about the same but wait, isn’t that the colour you want and maybe, just maybe, you could get it cheaper?"
More:What is the difference between the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul and online travel? | Tnooz
Mouradian: ‘Memleketine Hosgeldin’: Dispatches from Turkey (Part II) | Armenian Weekly
"Mouradian: ‘Memleketine Hosgeldin’: Dispatches from Turkey (Part II)
By: Khatchig Mouradian
“So what will I do tomorrow? If necessary,
I will tell them ‘come on, back to your country’…
I will do it. Why? They are not my citizens.
I am not obliged to keep them in my country.
Those actions [genocide resolutions] unfortunately
have a negative impact on our sincere attitudes.”
—Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan
ANKARA, Turkey—“Memleketine hosgeldin” (roughly, “welcome to your country”). That’s what a Turkish journalist said to me in a message upon learning of my arrival to Turkey on March 17. Knowing her, she was not simply extending a welcome note."
More:Mouradian: ‘Memleketine Hosgeldin’: Dispatches from Turkey (Part II) | Armenian Weekly
By: Khatchig Mouradian
“So what will I do tomorrow? If necessary,
I will tell them ‘come on, back to your country’…
I will do it. Why? They are not my citizens.
I am not obliged to keep them in my country.
Those actions [genocide resolutions] unfortunately
have a negative impact on our sincere attitudes.”
—Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan
ANKARA, Turkey—“Memleketine hosgeldin” (roughly, “welcome to your country”). That’s what a Turkish journalist said to me in a message upon learning of my arrival to Turkey on March 17. Knowing her, she was not simply extending a welcome note."
More:Mouradian: ‘Memleketine Hosgeldin’: Dispatches from Turkey (Part II) | Armenian Weekly
Guest list, agenda hot topics for Turkish PM's summit with artists
"Guest list, agenda hot topics for Turkish PM's summit with artists
Işıl Eğrikavuk
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosts a second round of meetings with Turkish artists from various disciplines this weekend as part of the Justice and Development Party's 'democratic initiative.' Who's in, who's out and what's on the table for discussion continue to be a source of debate for musicians, writers and actors alike"
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Işıl Eğrikavuk
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan hosts a second round of meetings with Turkish artists from various disciplines this weekend as part of the Justice and Development Party's 'democratic initiative.' Who's in, who's out and what's on the table for discussion continue to be a source of debate for musicians, writers and actors alike"
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APA - Azerbaijani parliamentarians to attend events in Istanbul and Brussels
"Azerbaijani parliamentarians to attend events in Istanbul and Brussels
Baku. Elbrus Seyfullayev – APA. Azerbaijani parliamentarian Asef Hajiyev will leave for Istanbul on March 28 to attend the meeting of Budget and Auditing Committee of Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization Parliamentary Assembly. The parliament’s press service told APA that draft budget of the organization and a number of financial issues will be discussed at the meeting. The leadership of the organization’s international secretariat and Bureau members will meet with vice-president of the European Parliament Libor Roucek during the visit. They will exchange views on the current state and prospects of the relations. The visit will end on April 1."
More:APA - Azerbaijani parliamentarians to attend events in Istanbul and Brussels
Baku. Elbrus Seyfullayev – APA. Azerbaijani parliamentarian Asef Hajiyev will leave for Istanbul on March 28 to attend the meeting of Budget and Auditing Committee of Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization Parliamentary Assembly. The parliament’s press service told APA that draft budget of the organization and a number of financial issues will be discussed at the meeting. The leadership of the organization’s international secretariat and Bureau members will meet with vice-president of the European Parliament Libor Roucek during the visit. They will exchange views on the current state and prospects of the relations. The visit will end on April 1."
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Turkey, S.Korea to start free trade talks in late April [ WORLD BULLETIN- TURKEY NEWS, WORLD NEWS ]
"Turkey, S.Korea to start free trade talks in late April
Caglayan said on Friday that Turkey and South Korea would start talks on Free Trade Agreement in April 26 and 30, 2010."
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Caglayan said on Friday that Turkey and South Korea would start talks on Free Trade Agreement in April 26 and 30, 2010."
More:Turkey, S.Korea to start free trade talks in late April [ WORLD BULLETIN- TURKEY NEWS, WORLD NEWS ]
Turkey charges 33 suspects of destabilization of Government | News from Armenia - NEWS.am
"Turkey charges 33 suspects of destabilization of Government
13:20 / 03/20/2010
Turkish authorities charged 33 suspects with the implication in planning discredit and destabilization of incumbent government.
The suspects intended to kill prominent members of Christian and Jewish communities, as well as attack other ethnic minorities, Turkish officials said."
More:Turkey charges 33 suspects of destabilization of Government | News from Armenia - NEWS.am
13:20 / 03/20/2010
Turkish authorities charged 33 suspects with the implication in planning discredit and destabilization of incumbent government.
The suspects intended to kill prominent members of Christian and Jewish communities, as well as attack other ethnic minorities, Turkish officials said."
More:Turkey charges 33 suspects of destabilization of Government | News from Armenia - NEWS.am
Turkey as a fashion hub
"Turkey as a fashion hub
By Josh Sims
Published: March 20 2010 00:21 | Last updated: March 20 2010 00:21
Models walk at Istanbul fashion week
Turkish label Gizia at Istanbul fashion week
The Mod-inspired suits are fashionably cropped and double-breasted, the shirts printed, the knitwear outsized, the high-tech fabrics stretchy and lightweight. Small wonder that rock stars Ringo Starr and Liam Gallagher, and footballer Thierry Henry are fans. More surprising is that the label, Tween, does not hail from Milan, London or Paris, but from Istanbul."
More:FT.com / Style - Turkey as a fashion hub
By Josh Sims
Published: March 20 2010 00:21 | Last updated: March 20 2010 00:21
Models walk at Istanbul fashion week
Turkish label Gizia at Istanbul fashion week
The Mod-inspired suits are fashionably cropped and double-breasted, the shirts printed, the knitwear outsized, the high-tech fabrics stretchy and lightweight. Small wonder that rock stars Ringo Starr and Liam Gallagher, and footballer Thierry Henry are fans. More surprising is that the label, Tween, does not hail from Milan, London or Paris, but from Istanbul."
More:FT.com / Style - Turkey as a fashion hub
Friday, March 19, 2010
Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Istanbul - ABC News
"Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Istanbul
Turkey's Biggest City: Where Europe Meets Asia
By Simon Akam
March 19, 2010
ISTANBUL (Reuters Life!) - Turkey's largest city is a 2010 European Capital of Culture filled with the treasures of a glorious past from the Roman and Ottoman empires, while straddling the Bosphorous Strait where Europe meets Asia."
More:Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Istanbul - ABC News
Turkey's Biggest City: Where Europe Meets Asia
By Simon Akam
March 19, 2010
ISTANBUL (Reuters Life!) - Turkey's largest city is a 2010 European Capital of Culture filled with the treasures of a glorious past from the Roman and Ottoman empires, while straddling the Bosphorous Strait where Europe meets Asia."
More:Travel Postcard: 48 Hours in Istanbul - ABC News
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