Turkish PM Erdogan in Netherlands
Turkish Ambassador in The Hague Ugur Dogan, Dutch Ambassador in Ankara Jan Paul Dirkse and senior diplomats from the Dutch Foreign Ministry greeted Prime Minister Erdogan at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
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Thursday, March 21, 2013
Turkish Cyprus on alert over southern cash flows, 20 March 2013
Turkish Cyprus on alert over southern cash flows
20 March 2013
Turkish Cyprus’ banks have decided to investigate strictly bank transfers from Greek Cyprus’ depositors. They will not accept any unidentified transfer to prevent involving in money-laundering.
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20 March 2013
Turkish Cyprus’ banks have decided to investigate strictly bank transfers from Greek Cyprus’ depositors. They will not accept any unidentified transfer to prevent involving in money-laundering.
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Turkey in EU talks push as travel links to Ireland rise - Independent.ie
Turkey in EU talks push as travel links to Ireland rise
John Mulligan – 21 March 2013
TURKEY'S efforts to join the European Union will be opened during Ireland's presidency of the trading bloc, the newly appointed Turkish ambassador to Ireland, Necip Eguz, said yesterday as Turkey and Ireland announced improved travel links.
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John Mulligan – 21 March 2013
TURKEY'S efforts to join the European Union will be opened during Ireland's presidency of the trading bloc, the newly appointed Turkish ambassador to Ireland, Necip Eguz, said yesterday as Turkey and Ireland announced improved travel links.
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Turkey awaits 'historic' ceasefire call by Kurdish rebel chief
Turkey awaits 'historic' ceasefire call by Kurdish rebel chief
Thursday, 21 March 2013 11:41
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, March 21, 2013 (AFP) - Jailed Kurdish rebel chief Abdullah Ocalan was set to call a “historic” ceasefire on Thursday, raising expectations for an end to a three-decade conflict with Turkey that has cost tens of thousands of lives.
The widely anticipated ceasefire call is to come in a letter penned by the leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) from his isolated island prison cell, and millions of people nationwide are set to tune in to hear his words read out on television and radio.
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Thursday, 21 March 2013 11:41
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, March 21, 2013 (AFP) - Jailed Kurdish rebel chief Abdullah Ocalan was set to call a “historic” ceasefire on Thursday, raising expectations for an end to a three-decade conflict with Turkey that has cost tens of thousands of lives.
The widely anticipated ceasefire call is to come in a letter penned by the leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) from his isolated island prison cell, and millions of people nationwide are set to tune in to hear his words read out on television and radio.
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BDP condemns attacks on ministry and AKP HQ in Ankara, warns of provocation
BDP condemns attacks on ministry and AKP HQ in Ankara, warns of provocation
ANKARA
The Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) condemned today simultaneous attacks targeting the Justice Ministry and the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) headquarters late March 19, while Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said some important information about the assaults was gathered.
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ANKARA
The Peace and Democracy Party (BDP) condemned today simultaneous attacks targeting the Justice Ministry and the ruling Justice and Development Party's (AKP) headquarters late March 19, while Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said some important information about the assaults was gathered.
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Orlando Bloom Greeted By Fans at Airport in Istanbul | Orlando Bloom : Just Jared
Orlando Bloom Greeted By Fans at Airport in Istanbul
Orlando Bloom is greeted by a mob of fans while arriving at Ataturk Airport on Tuesday (March 19) in Istanbul, Turkey.
The 36-year-old actor was all smiles while signing autographs for his admirers, many of whom were dressed up in costume!
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Orlando Bloom is greeted by a mob of fans while arriving at Ataturk Airport on Tuesday (March 19) in Istanbul, Turkey.
The 36-year-old actor was all smiles while signing autographs for his admirers, many of whom were dressed up in costume!
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British stand-up artist to perform in Istanbul
British stand-up artist to perform in Istanbul
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Eddie Izzard, world-renowned British stand-up artist, will be performing in Istanbul as part of his brand-new world tour for one show only.
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Eddie Izzard, world-renowned British stand-up artist, will be performing in Istanbul as part of his brand-new world tour for one show only.
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Orlando Bloom in Istanbul for ad shoot
Orlando Bloom in Istanbul for ad shoot
ISTANBUL – Doğan News Agency
Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom received a rapturous welcome from Turkish fans when he arrived in Istanbul from London on March 19 ahead of an advertising campaign in the city.
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ISTANBUL – Doğan News Agency
Hollywood actor Orlando Bloom received a rapturous welcome from Turkish fans when he arrived in Istanbul from London on March 19 ahead of an advertising campaign in the city.
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Turkish leftists claim attacks before Kurdish rebel ceasefire | Reuters
Turkish leftists claim attacks before Kurdish rebel ceasefire
By Daren Butler and Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL/DIYARBAKIR, Turkey | Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:24pm GMT
(Reuters) - A far leftist group claimed responsibility on Wednesday for bomb and missile attacks on Turkish government and ruling party offices overnight and poured scorn on a budding peace process with Kurdish militants.
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By Daren Butler and Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL/DIYARBAKIR, Turkey | Wed Mar 20, 2013 2:24pm GMT
(Reuters) - A far leftist group claimed responsibility on Wednesday for bomb and missile attacks on Turkish government and ruling party offices overnight and poured scorn on a budding peace process with Kurdish militants.
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Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University - Bianet / English - Bianet
Police Intervene Newroz Celebrations in Ankara University
Police and private security forces intervened Newroz celebrations in Ankara University this afternoon, casting tear gas bombs and wounding several students.
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Police and private security forces intervened Newroz celebrations in Ankara University this afternoon, casting tear gas bombs and wounding several students.
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For Turkish Cypriots, 'paradise' lost in south
For Turkish Cypriots, 'paradise' lost in south
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It was business as usual for Turkish Cypriots on Wednesday, away from the financial turmoil of their better-off "cousins" on the divided island who have kept them under embargo and in effect out of the EU.
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It was business as usual for Turkish Cypriots on Wednesday, away from the financial turmoil of their better-off "cousins" on the divided island who have kept them under embargo and in effect out of the EU.
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Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu criticizes Ergenekon prosecutors
Main opposition leader Kılıçdaroğlu criticizes Ergenekon prosecutors
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu harshly criticized the prosecutors and judges of the Ergenekon case, vowing that they will settle accounts with those who destroyed the notion of justice in the country.
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ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu harshly criticized the prosecutors and judges of the Ergenekon case, vowing that they will settle accounts with those who destroyed the notion of justice in the country.
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Local administrator’s office, library targeted by explosions in Istanbul
Local administrator’s office, library targeted by explosions in Istanbul
ISTANBUL
A blast bomb thrown at the Maltepe Local Administrator’s office in Istanbul exploded in the garden, but no casualties or injuries occurred.
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A blast bomb thrown at the Maltepe Local Administrator’s office in Istanbul exploded in the garden, but no casualties or injuries occurred.
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Chinese man attempts suicide at Istanbul airport
Chinese man attempts suicide at Istanbul airport
A Chinese man attempted to committed suicide while sitting at a cafe at Istanbul Airport, Doğan news agency reported March 19.
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A Chinese man attempted to committed suicide while sitting at a cafe at Istanbul Airport, Doğan news agency reported March 19.
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The Istanbul That Might Have Been, and Might Still Be - Jennifer Hattam - The Atlantic Cities
The Istanbul That Might Have Been, and Might Still Be
Jennifer Hattam
Sometime in the not-so-distant future, visitors to Istanbul will be able to soar above the Bosphorus, crossing the famous strait on a transcontinental aerial tramway, the city’s mayor, Kadir Topbaş, announced last month.
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Sometime in the not-so-distant future, visitors to Istanbul will be able to soar above the Bosphorus, crossing the famous strait on a transcontinental aerial tramway, the city’s mayor, Kadir Topbaş, announced last month.
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Small blast near state offices in Istanbul, no casualties: media - chicagotribune.com
Small blast near state offices in Istanbul, no casualties: media
3:49 a.m. CDT, March 20, 2013
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A small bomb exploded near state offices on the Asian side of Istanbul on Wednesday, damaging windows but resulting in no casualties, Turkish media reports said, the latest in a series of blasts ahead of an expected Kurdish rebel ceasefire.
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3:49 a.m. CDT, March 20, 2013
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - A small bomb exploded near state offices on the Asian side of Istanbul on Wednesday, damaging windows but resulting in no casualties, Turkish media reports said, the latest in a series of blasts ahead of an expected Kurdish rebel ceasefire.
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Turkish capital Ankara hit by twin explosions
Turkish capital Ankara hit by twin explosions
One person has been injured in explosions at Turkey's justice ministry and the headquarters of the governing AK Party in Ankara, officials say.
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One person has been injured in explosions at Turkey's justice ministry and the headquarters of the governing AK Party in Ankara, officials say.
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New Director appointed to the Istanbul Design Biennial
New Director appointed to the Istanbul Design Biennial
ISTANBUL.- Özlem Yalım Özkaraoğlu, Director of the first Istanbul Design Biennial organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), is handing over her duties to Deniz Ova, Director of International Projects at İKSV.
Özlem Yalım Özkaraoğlu who has been the Director of Istanbul Design Biennial since 2010, will continue to contribute to the biennial as consultant and a member of the Istanbul Design Biennial Advisory Board, while pursuing her own projects in the field of design. Deniz Ova, who has worked for İKSV since 2007, has been appointed as the new director of the biennial.
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ISTANBUL.- Özlem Yalım Özkaraoğlu, Director of the first Istanbul Design Biennial organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), is handing over her duties to Deniz Ova, Director of International Projects at İKSV.
Özlem Yalım Özkaraoğlu who has been the Director of Istanbul Design Biennial since 2010, will continue to contribute to the biennial as consultant and a member of the Istanbul Design Biennial Advisory Board, while pursuing her own projects in the field of design. Deniz Ova, who has worked for İKSV since 2007, has been appointed as the new director of the biennial.
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Jailed Kurdish leader confirms Turkey ceasefire call for Thursday - Channel NewsAsia
Jailed Kurdish leader confirms Turkey ceasefire call for Thursday
Posted: 19 March 2013 0157 hrs
ISTANBUL: Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has confirmed he will call for a "historic" ceasefire on Thursday, the start of the Kurdish New Year, a lawmaker said after meeting the jailed PKK chief.
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Posted: 19 March 2013 0157 hrs
ISTANBUL: Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan has confirmed he will call for a "historic" ceasefire on Thursday, the start of the Kurdish New Year, a lawmaker said after meeting the jailed PKK chief.
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Kurdish deal would fuel Turkey’s goals - FT.com
Kurdish deal would fuel Turkey’s goals
By Daniel Dombey in Istanbul
Talks at home could help extend Turkish sway into oil-rich northern Iraq
President Lyndon Baines Johnson used to say he had one great skill – an understanding of power, “where to look for it and how to use it”. As events this week are likely to demonstrate, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s prime minister, believes he has the same gift.
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By Daniel Dombey in Istanbul
Talks at home could help extend Turkish sway into oil-rich northern Iraq
President Lyndon Baines Johnson used to say he had one great skill – an understanding of power, “where to look for it and how to use it”. As events this week are likely to demonstrate, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s prime minister, believes he has the same gift.
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