"Turkey Gets USA And Sunnis of Iraq Together
Iraqi Islamic Party’s Secretary General Al-Hashimi and US Baghdat Ambassador Khalilzad came together at Iraq Summit in Istanbul. The participation of Sunnis in the elections were discussed in the meeting which was maintained secretly.
The American authoritatives and the Iraqian Sunnis except the groups which are the supporters of Saddam and did not participate in the elections, came together in İstanbul with the support of Turkey as the host country. The most important subject of the agenda was the participation of Sunni groups in the elections in December. US represantatives met four Sunni Arab groups in the summit to get the support of Iraq people. USA Ambassador of Iraq Khalilzad
attended yesterday to the meetings which were kept secret by the participants. Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, US Ambassodor of Iraq and as the represantative of four groups Iraqi Islamic Party’s Secretary General Al-Hashimi gave a brief information about the meetings yesterday in Conrad Hotel İstanbul. "
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Monday, December 05, 2005
Radio New Zealand - Turkish PM says Gallipoli will be respected
"Turkish PM says Gallipoli will be respected
Posted at 5:59pm on 5 Dec 2005
The Turkish Prime Minister has given his assurance that Turkey is doing its utmost to preserve and respect historical sites on Gallipoli Peninsula.
Tayip Erdogan is on the second day of his four-day trip to New Zealand.
At a media conference on Monday, Mr Erdogan said New Zealanders should not believe all they have heard about the impact of road works underway in Gallipoli."
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Posted at 5:59pm on 5 Dec 2005
The Turkish Prime Minister has given his assurance that Turkey is doing its utmost to preserve and respect historical sites on Gallipoli Peninsula.
Tayip Erdogan is on the second day of his four-day trip to New Zealand.
At a media conference on Monday, Mr Erdogan said New Zealanders should not believe all they have heard about the impact of road works underway in Gallipoli."
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Hürriyet-Retired professor slams Armenian claims of genocide
"Retired professor slams Armenian claims of genocide
Speaking at a conference in Mugla called 'Turks, Armenians, and the Truth in History,' Professor Turkkaya Ataov, noting that many Turkish intellectuals have been killed for their stance on the so-called Armenian genocide, said 'We have put on our grave shrouds. We are determined to go down this path, and whatever happens doesn't matter, since we'll die anyway. We might as well fall as fighters for our country.'
'1,000 years of peace with Armenians' "
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Speaking at a conference in Mugla called 'Turks, Armenians, and the Truth in History,' Professor Turkkaya Ataov, noting that many Turkish intellectuals have been killed for their stance on the so-called Armenian genocide, said 'We have put on our grave shrouds. We are determined to go down this path, and whatever happens doesn't matter, since we'll die anyway. We might as well fall as fighters for our country.'
'1,000 years of peace with Armenians' "
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JTW News - Anti-Turkey News Made Written in the US
"Anti-Turkey News Made Written in the US
By Erdal Şen
zaman.com
A news story in the American newspaper, Washington Times, earlier this week provoked a harsh reaction from the Turkish government.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was warned by some military officials for his words that the Ulama (a group of Muslim scholars) ought to be consulted about the headscarf issue, the newspaper claimed in its story that Ankara accused of being a 'defective libel'."
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By Erdal Şen
zaman.com
A news story in the American newspaper, Washington Times, earlier this week provoked a harsh reaction from the Turkish government.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was warned by some military officials for his words that the Ulama (a group of Muslim scholars) ought to be consulted about the headscarf issue, the newspaper claimed in its story that Ankara accused of being a 'defective libel'."
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Israel not to let 'Peshmerga Claims' Spoil Dual Relations
"Israel not to let 'Peshmerga Claims' Spoil Dual Relations
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Monday, December 05, 2005
zaman.com
The claims about retired Israeli soldiers training peshmerga troops in northern Iraq and providing them with equipment increased the tension between Turkey and Israel relations. Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth wrote Israeli Foreign Ministry authorities are making efforts to prevent damage in bilateral relations."
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By Cihan News Agency
Published: Monday, December 05, 2005
zaman.com
The claims about retired Israeli soldiers training peshmerga troops in northern Iraq and providing them with equipment increased the tension between Turkey and Israel relations. Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth wrote Israeli Foreign Ministry authorities are making efforts to prevent damage in bilateral relations."
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Turkish Daily News - US study focuses on PKK fronts inside EU
"US study focuses on PKK fronts inside EU
Monday, December 5, 2005
The Washington Institute report says the PKK problem is damaging Turkish-US ties but notes northern Iraq is not the only front on which the PKK is active "
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Monday, December 5, 2005
The Washington Institute report says the PKK problem is damaging Turkish-US ties but notes northern Iraq is not the only front on which the PKK is active "
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Turkish Daily News - US House candidate of Turkish origin wants troops out of Iraq
"US House candidate of Turkish origin wants troops out of Iraq
Monday, December 5, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A Democratic U.S. congressional candidate of Turkish origin, Oz Bengur, announced his specific plan for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq to coincide with and in contrast to U.S. President George W. Bush's speech at the U.S. Naval Academy last Wednesday, according to the candidate's Web site, www.ozbengur.com."
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Monday, December 5, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
A Democratic U.S. congressional candidate of Turkish origin, Oz Bengur, announced his specific plan for U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq to coincide with and in contrast to U.S. President George W. Bush's speech at the U.S. Naval Academy last Wednesday, according to the candidate's Web site, www.ozbengur.com."
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Turkish Daily News - US study focuses on PKK fronts inside EU
"US study focuses on PKK fronts inside EU
Monday, December 5, 2005
The Washington Institute report says the PKK problem is damaging Turkish-US ties but notes northern Iraq is not the only front on which the PKK is active
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The surge in terrorist attacks at the hands of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is damaging relations between Turkey and the United States because most Turks blame Washington for renewed PKK violence emanating from northern Iraq, but the Iraqi bases are not the only front on which the group is active, a U.S. think tank report said."
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Monday, December 5, 2005
The Washington Institute report says the PKK problem is damaging Turkish-US ties but notes northern Iraq is not the only front on which the PKK is active
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
The surge in terrorist attacks at the hands of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is damaging relations between Turkey and the United States because most Turks blame Washington for renewed PKK violence emanating from northern Iraq, but the Iraqi bases are not the only front on which the group is active, a U.S. think tank report said."
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Turkish Daily News - PASOK: Fight over memories and memoirs
"PASOK: Fight over memories and memoirs
Monday, December 5, 2005
By his own definition, he is an old man who refuses to rot in frappe coffeehouses or sink in the 'in bars' of contemporary Greece. This is Yannis Kapsis, a die-hard print journalist for more than half a century who left his mark as the tough editor in chief of Ta Nea, a centrist newspaper, until the age of 82, when he left professional journalism for politics as a trusted aide of Andreas Papandreou. "
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Monday, December 5, 2005
By his own definition, he is an old man who refuses to rot in frappe coffeehouses or sink in the 'in bars' of contemporary Greece. This is Yannis Kapsis, a die-hard print journalist for more than half a century who left his mark as the tough editor in chief of Ta Nea, a centrist newspaper, until the age of 82, when he left professional journalism for politics as a trusted aide of Andreas Papandreou. "
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Turkish Daily News - Free society: A goal
"Free society: A goal
Monday, December 5, 2005
Yusuf KANLI
One question colleagues from other countries often ask me is to what extent freedom of the press exists in Turkey. Another question they frequently ask is: �How do you manage to stay out of prison and continue to write on the most contentious issues?�"
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Monday, December 5, 2005
Yusuf KANLI
One question colleagues from other countries often ask me is to what extent freedom of the press exists in Turkey. Another question they frequently ask is: �How do you manage to stay out of prison and continue to write on the most contentious issues?�"
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Turkish Daily News - The party is over
"The party is over
Monday, December 5, 2005
Opinion by Robert ELLIS
Turkey has to implement some basic changes if it is to hope for EU membership
Robert ELLIS
'The party is over and now comes the time of delivery.'
Olli Rehn, the EU's commissioner for enlargement, made no bones about it last week in Brussels when he spoke at a meeting of the EU-Turkey Joint Consultative Committee."
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Monday, December 5, 2005
Opinion by Robert ELLIS
Turkey has to implement some basic changes if it is to hope for EU membership
Robert ELLIS
'The party is over and now comes the time of delivery.'
Olli Rehn, the EU's commissioner for enlargement, made no bones about it last week in Brussels when he spoke at a meeting of the EU-Turkey Joint Consultative Committee."
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Independent Online Edition: The Lion, the Witch & the Turkish Delight
The Lion, the Witch & the Turkish Delight
It was invented 300 years ago to soothe a sultan's troubled harem. Today, sales are soaring. The reason? Its key role in the forthcoming film of the CS Lewis novel
By Jonathan Brown
Published: 05 December 2005
Abdul Hamid might not have been much of a military leader - his reluctant forays into battle with the Russians nearly cost the Ottomans their empire. But he did know a thing or two about women. If legend is to be believed, the 27th sultan's understanding of the needs of his closest female companions left the world an all-together more congenial legacy than his bellicose relatives; one that has seen his fame live way beyond imperial decline.
Faced with the sticky problem of how to keep happy the four wives and hundreds of mistresses maintained behind the elegant façade of the Topkapi Palace, Hamid hit on a sweet solution.
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It was invented 300 years ago to soothe a sultan's troubled harem. Today, sales are soaring. The reason? Its key role in the forthcoming film of the CS Lewis novel
By Jonathan Brown
Published: 05 December 2005
Abdul Hamid might not have been much of a military leader - his reluctant forays into battle with the Russians nearly cost the Ottomans their empire. But he did know a thing or two about women. If legend is to be believed, the 27th sultan's understanding of the needs of his closest female companions left the world an all-together more congenial legacy than his bellicose relatives; one that has seen his fame live way beyond imperial decline.
Faced with the sticky problem of how to keep happy the four wives and hundreds of mistresses maintained behind the elegant façade of the Topkapi Palace, Hamid hit on a sweet solution.
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Sunday, December 04, 2005
Scoop: No Right Turn: Turkish PM Erdogan In Wellington
"No Right Turn: Turkish PM Erdogan In Wellington
Monday, 5 December 2005, 1:55 pm
Opinion: No Right Turn
No Right Turn
Turkish PM Erdogan In Wellington
http://norightturn.blogspot.com
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan touches down in Auckland tomorrow on the first state visit of a Turkish PM to New Zealand. I've been wondering what to say about this since I saw the government's press release on the visit last month. Turkey has a poor human rights record: according to the US State Department's 2004 country report on Human Rights Practices in Turkey, while the Turkish government 'generally respected the human rights of its citizens',"
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Monday, 5 December 2005, 1:55 pm
Opinion: No Right Turn
No Right Turn
Turkish PM Erdogan In Wellington
http://norightturn.blogspot.com
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan touches down in Auckland tomorrow on the first state visit of a Turkish PM to New Zealand. I've been wondering what to say about this since I saw the government's press release on the visit last month. Turkey has a poor human rights record: according to the US State Department's 2004 country report on Human Rights Practices in Turkey, while the Turkish government 'generally respected the human rights of its citizens',"
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The Anatolia Times-Turkey Re-elected I.M.O. Council Member For Two Years
"Turkey Re-elected I.M.O. Council Member For Two Years
ANKARA - Turkey was re-elected a council member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for two years.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated on Friday that the 24th General Assembly Meeting of IMO was held in London between November 21st and December 2nd. Turkey was re-elected IMO council member for two years into category C.
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of IMO will hold its 82nd term meeting in Istanbul between November 29th and December 8th, 2006, the ministry added."
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ANKARA - Turkey was re-elected a council member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for two years.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated on Friday that the 24th General Assembly Meeting of IMO was held in London between November 21st and December 2nd. Turkey was re-elected IMO council member for two years into category C.
Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of IMO will hold its 82nd term meeting in Istanbul between November 29th and December 8th, 2006, the ministry added."
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Turkish - Greek Cooperation In Cancer Treatment
"Turkish - Greek Cooperation In Cancer Treatment
ISTANBUL - Turkish and Greek medical oncology associations have initiated a training program to exchange information about new developments in treatment of cancer with medication."
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ISTANBUL - Turkish and Greek medical oncology associations have initiated a training program to exchange information about new developments in treatment of cancer with medication."
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The Anatolia Times-Turkish Scientist Prof. Ozbay Wins E.U.'s Descartes Prize
"Turkish Scientist Prof. Ozbay Wins E.U.'s Descartes Prize
LONDON - Prof. Dr. Ekmel Ozbay, chairman of Nanotechnology Research Center of Bilkent University in Ankara, won ''Descartes Research Prize'' which is released for the best scientific projects by the EU.
Prof. Ozbay initiated a project on 'Extending Electromagnetism Through Novel Artificial Materials' in 1999 together with scientists from Greece, United States and Britain."
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LONDON - Prof. Dr. Ekmel Ozbay, chairman of Nanotechnology Research Center of Bilkent University in Ankara, won ''Descartes Research Prize'' which is released for the best scientific projects by the EU.
Prof. Ozbay initiated a project on 'Extending Electromagnetism Through Novel Artificial Materials' in 1999 together with scientists from Greece, United States and Britain."
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Tuzmen: 15 Percent Of Our Trade Deficit Is Caused By China
"Tuzmen: 15 Percent Of Our Trade Deficit Is Caused By China
ISTANBUL - Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen has indicated today that Turkey's foreign trade has a deficit. ''We can turn this around but 15 percent of the deficit is caused by our Chinese friends,'' said Tuzmen."
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ISTANBUL - Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen has indicated today that Turkey's foreign trade has a deficit. ''We can turn this around but 15 percent of the deficit is caused by our Chinese friends,'' said Tuzmen."
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Radio New Zealand - Turkish PM in Wellington for talks
"Turkish PM in Wellington for talks
Posted at 6:03am on 5 Dec 2005
The Turkish Prime Minister will be hosted at Parliament today and hold bi-lateral talks with the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Recep Tayip Erdogan is accompanied by several ministers and officials as well as a business delegation on a four-day visit to New Zealand.
Mr Erdogan will meet National Party leader Don Brash this morning before laying a wreath at a war memorial.
After the Government talks and an official lunch, Mr Erdogan will address a New Zealand -Turkey business forum.
The delegation travels to Christchurch tomorrow."
Radio New Zealand - Turkish PM in Wellington for talks
Posted at 6:03am on 5 Dec 2005
The Turkish Prime Minister will be hosted at Parliament today and hold bi-lateral talks with the Prime Minister and Cabinet.
Recep Tayip Erdogan is accompanied by several ministers and officials as well as a business delegation on a four-day visit to New Zealand.
Mr Erdogan will meet National Party leader Don Brash this morning before laying a wreath at a war memorial.
After the Government talks and an official lunch, Mr Erdogan will address a New Zealand -Turkey business forum.
The delegation travels to Christchurch tomorrow."
Radio New Zealand - Turkish PM in Wellington for talks
Today's Home News-First Greek-Turkish commercial bank on the horizon
"First Greek-Turkish commercial bank on the horizon
An application to establish the first-ever joint Greek-Turkish commercial bank is expected to be filed with the Bank of Greece this month under the name Aegean Business Bank.
According to a business plan unveiled by the venture's investors, the new bank aims to open 26 branches in Greece and Turkey over the next five years, along with its listing on both the Athens and Istanbul stock exchanges.
A share capital of 60 million euros is envisioned for the new retail bank.
The venture was unveiled in Athens by the president of the Greek-Turkish chamber of commerce, Panayiotis Koutsikos; the representative of the founders' committee, Dimitris Alexopoulos, and the representative of the Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Ali Tuna Turkay. "
Today's Home News-First Greek-Turkish commercial bank on the horizon
An application to establish the first-ever joint Greek-Turkish commercial bank is expected to be filed with the Bank of Greece this month under the name Aegean Business Bank.
According to a business plan unveiled by the venture's investors, the new bank aims to open 26 branches in Greece and Turkey over the next five years, along with its listing on both the Athens and Istanbul stock exchanges.
A share capital of 60 million euros is envisioned for the new retail bank.
The venture was unveiled in Athens by the president of the Greek-Turkish chamber of commerce, Panayiotis Koutsikos; the representative of the founders' committee, Dimitris Alexopoulos, and the representative of the Izmir Chamber of Commerce, Ali Tuna Turkay. "
Today's Home News-First Greek-Turkish commercial bank on the horizon
The Anatolia Times-Turkey - E.U. Talks On Agriculture To Start On December 5th
"Turkey - E.U. Talks On Agriculture To Start On December 5th
ANKARA - Turkey-EU talks on agriculture will start on December 5th.
Sources said that a delegation of nearly 50 officials headed by Turkish Agriculture & Rural Affairs Ministry Deputy Undersecretary Vedat Mirmahmutoglu will leave for Brussels for talks.
During introductory meetings within the scope of screening process, the EU will inform Turkish delegation about regulations in agriculture and rural development. On the second stage of these meetings which will start on January 23rd, 2006 in Brussels, Turkey will explain its regulations on agriculture and rural development.
Agriculture talks will be pursued under 3 chapters, which are 'agriculture and rural development', 'veterinary medicine, vegetal production and food' and 'fishery and related issues with agriculture on other phases'."
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ANKARA - Turkey-EU talks on agriculture will start on December 5th.
Sources said that a delegation of nearly 50 officials headed by Turkish Agriculture & Rural Affairs Ministry Deputy Undersecretary Vedat Mirmahmutoglu will leave for Brussels for talks.
During introductory meetings within the scope of screening process, the EU will inform Turkish delegation about regulations in agriculture and rural development. On the second stage of these meetings which will start on January 23rd, 2006 in Brussels, Turkey will explain its regulations on agriculture and rural development.
Agriculture talks will be pursued under 3 chapters, which are 'agriculture and rural development', 'veterinary medicine, vegetal production and food' and 'fishery and related issues with agriculture on other phases'."
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Halacoglu: I Won't Give Testimony In Switzerland
"Halacoglu: I Won't Give Testimony In Switzerland
BODRUM - Chairman of the Turkish Historical Society Yusuf Halacoglu has indicated today that he will not give testimony in Switzerland.
Halacoglu was called to appear at a Swiss court after his remarks on the so-called Armenian genocide. Halacoglu's remarks carried comments that disproved all Armenian allegations."
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BODRUM - Chairman of the Turkish Historical Society Yusuf Halacoglu has indicated today that he will not give testimony in Switzerland.
Halacoglu was called to appear at a Swiss court after his remarks on the so-called Armenian genocide. Halacoglu's remarks carried comments that disproved all Armenian allegations."
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The Anatolia Times-Turkish Businesswomen Depart For Britain
"Turkish Businesswomen Depart For Britain
ISTANBUL - Turkish Businesswomen's Association (TIKAD) Chairwoman Nilufer Bulut and three other representatives have departed from Istanbul today to attend a meeting in Britain.
''The meeting we will attend is an annual one. Representatives from 34 states, including those from Europe, the Mediterranean and Middle East attend this annual meeting,'' said Bulut.
According to Bulut, TIKAD will be represented by 10 women members 6 of whom went to Britain yesterday.
TIKAD's Deputy Chairwoman Demet Cetindogan Sabanci indicated that TIKAD will convey the status of the political and economic milieu in Turkey and elaborate on opportunities that exist for foreign investors in the Turkish market."
The Anatolia Times
ISTANBUL - Turkish Businesswomen's Association (TIKAD) Chairwoman Nilufer Bulut and three other representatives have departed from Istanbul today to attend a meeting in Britain.
''The meeting we will attend is an annual one. Representatives from 34 states, including those from Europe, the Mediterranean and Middle East attend this annual meeting,'' said Bulut.
According to Bulut, TIKAD will be represented by 10 women members 6 of whom went to Britain yesterday.
TIKAD's Deputy Chairwoman Demet Cetindogan Sabanci indicated that TIKAD will convey the status of the political and economic milieu in Turkey and elaborate on opportunities that exist for foreign investors in the Turkish market."
The Anatolia Times
The Anatolia Times-Ankara To Host A Seminar On Turkish - Italian Cooperation
"Ankara To Host A Seminar On Turkish - Italian Cooperation
ANKARA - Turkish and Italian parliamentary delegations will hold a seminar within the scope of cooperation protocol (signed between Turkey and Italy on January 26th, 2005) in Ankara on December 5th.
A statement released by the Turkish Parliamentary Press and Public Relations Department noted that sessions on ''climate change and natural disasters'', ''fight against illegal migration in Mediterranean region'' and ''EU enlargement process and Turkey'' would be held during the seminar."
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ANKARA - Turkish and Italian parliamentary delegations will hold a seminar within the scope of cooperation protocol (signed between Turkey and Italy on January 26th, 2005) in Ankara on December 5th.
A statement released by the Turkish Parliamentary Press and Public Relations Department noted that sessions on ''climate change and natural disasters'', ''fight against illegal migration in Mediterranean region'' and ''EU enlargement process and Turkey'' would be held during the seminar."
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P.K.K. Problem Is Hurting Turkish - American Relations, Washington Institute
"P.K.K. Problem Is Hurting Turkish - American Relations, Washington Institute
WASHINGTON - In a report prepared on the terrorist PKK organization, the Washington Institute for Near Eastern Policy remarked that PKK's acts are hurting Turkish-American relations and PKK is freely operating media tools in certain European countries."
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WASHINGTON - In a report prepared on the terrorist PKK organization, the Washington Institute for Near Eastern Policy remarked that PKK's acts are hurting Turkish-American relations and PKK is freely operating media tools in certain European countries."
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New U.S. Ambassador To Turkey Wilson Arrives In Ankara
"New U.S. Ambassador To Turkey Wilson Arrives In Ankara
ANKARA - Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson has arrived in Ankara on Saturday.
Wilson has indicated, in the Turkish language, that he is very pleased to be in Turkey. Wilson will present his diplomatic credentials to Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer in the upcoming days. "
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ANKARA - Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson has arrived in Ankara on Saturday.
Wilson has indicated, in the Turkish language, that he is very pleased to be in Turkey. Wilson will present his diplomatic credentials to Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer in the upcoming days. "
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Muslim girls in Austria fighting forced marriages / Program for women helps them escape from family pressures, unwanted weddings -- and violence
"Muslim girls in Austria fighting forced marriages
Program for women helps them escape from family pressures, unwanted weddings -- and violence
- Eric Geiger, Chronicle Foreign Service
Sunday, December 4, 2005
Vienna -- When 15-year-old Fatima traveled to Turkey last year to attend the wedding of a male cousin she had never met, she was eager to meet the bride and groom.
But after she arrived in the small Turkish village where her parents had lived before immigrating to Austria, the Vienna high school pupil's enthusiasm quickly turned to panic when she learned that she was the bride.
Despite Fatima's frantic resistance -- her father beat her until she consented -- the dark-haired teen went ahead with the marriage planned by the couple's parents.
"Marriage once meant bliss and great happiness, but it turned out to be a horrible ordeal that I will never forget," said Fatima, who asked a reporter not to use her last name for fear of reprisal. "
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Program for women helps them escape from family pressures, unwanted weddings -- and violence
- Eric Geiger, Chronicle Foreign Service
Sunday, December 4, 2005
Vienna -- When 15-year-old Fatima traveled to Turkey last year to attend the wedding of a male cousin she had never met, she was eager to meet the bride and groom.
But after she arrived in the small Turkish village where her parents had lived before immigrating to Austria, the Vienna high school pupil's enthusiasm quickly turned to panic when she learned that she was the bride.
Despite Fatima's frantic resistance -- her father beat her until she consented -- the dark-haired teen went ahead with the marriage planned by the couple's parents.
"Marriage once meant bliss and great happiness, but it turned out to be a horrible ordeal that I will never forget," said Fatima, who asked a reporter not to use her last name for fear of reprisal. "
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NPR : Turkey's Censorship Could Harm Bid to Join EU
"Turkey's Censorship Could Harm Bid to Join EU
Listen to this story... by Ivan Watson
Morning Edition, November 28, 2005 � According to the PEN association of writers, about 60 publishers, writers, and journalists are under judicial process in Turkey. Many are charged with the crime of 'insulting the Turkish state.' European officials have warned Turkey that assaults on freedom of expression could derail the its bid to become the first Islamic country to join the European Union."
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Listen to this story... by Ivan Watson
Morning Edition, November 28, 2005 � According to the PEN association of writers, about 60 publishers, writers, and journalists are under judicial process in Turkey. Many are charged with the crime of 'insulting the Turkish state.' European officials have warned Turkey that assaults on freedom of expression could derail the its bid to become the first Islamic country to join the European Union."
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Hürriyet-Turkish journalists charged in new test of free speech
"Turkish journalists charged in new test of free speech
In a fresh test of Turkey's human rights record and its bid to join the EU, a state prosecutor has filed charges against five journalists for comments they made on a conference about World War One massacres of Armenians, reported Reuters news agency on Saturday."
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In a fresh test of Turkey's human rights record and its bid to join the EU, a state prosecutor has filed charges against five journalists for comments they made on a conference about World War One massacres of Armenians, reported Reuters news agency on Saturday."
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Hürriyet-Azerbaijan extradites Kurds to Turkey
"Azerbaijan extradites Kurds to Turkey
Two suspected members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) were extradited to Turkey on December 1, according to the Trend news agency. The two Turkish nationals, Kirbog Ahmet Yusifoglu and Edip Ates Mehsetsahoglu, were deported from Azerbaijan immediately following a Baku court ruling approving the Turkish extradition request. "
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Two suspected members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) were extradited to Turkey on December 1, according to the Trend news agency. The two Turkish nationals, Kirbog Ahmet Yusifoglu and Edip Ates Mehsetsahoglu, were deported from Azerbaijan immediately following a Baku court ruling approving the Turkish extradition request. "
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Hürriyet-Turkey to reopen consulate in northern Iraq
"Turkey to reopen consulate in northern Iraq
Speaking at a press briefing in Ankara on Friday,Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said that Turkey would reopen its consulate in the northern Iraqi town of Mosul. Gul described the Kurdish-dominated area around the northern Iraqi town as a Turkish 'hinterland'. 'Northern Iraq is an area of interest for Turkey, it`s our hinterland,' he told reporters. "
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Speaking at a press briefing in Ankara on Friday,Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said that Turkey would reopen its consulate in the northern Iraqi town of Mosul. Gul described the Kurdish-dominated area around the northern Iraqi town as a Turkish 'hinterland'. 'Northern Iraq is an area of interest for Turkey, it`s our hinterland,' he told reporters. "
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Kurdish Info - Interest in the Kurdish Play in Ankara
"Interest in the Kurdish Play in Ankara
ANKARA (DIHA) - In the Drama Festival of Ankara, the Kurdish play called 'Rojniviska Dineki' has been acclaimed by theatre appreciators.
The play 'Rojniviska Dineki' (The Diary of a Madman) translated from the Russian author Nikolay Gogol's works into Kurdish has been staged in French Cultural Centre. The play, directed by Cihan Şan and staged by Aydın Orak from Tiyatro Avesta, was watched by many people among whom Kurdish politician Canip Yıldırım was present. The play dealing with the life of a common civil servant called Aksentiy Ivanovich who thinks he is the Spanish King and closed in a lunatic asylum, has taken great acclamation.
After the show, Orak was given a plaquette by the Culture and Arts Association of Social Researches. "
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ANKARA (DIHA) - In the Drama Festival of Ankara, the Kurdish play called 'Rojniviska Dineki' has been acclaimed by theatre appreciators.
The play 'Rojniviska Dineki' (The Diary of a Madman) translated from the Russian author Nikolay Gogol's works into Kurdish has been staged in French Cultural Centre. The play, directed by Cihan Şan and staged by Aydın Orak from Tiyatro Avesta, was watched by many people among whom Kurdish politician Canip Yıldırım was present. The play dealing with the life of a common civil servant called Aksentiy Ivanovich who thinks he is the Spanish King and closed in a lunatic asylum, has taken great acclamation.
After the show, Orak was given a plaquette by the Culture and Arts Association of Social Researches. "
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Worldandnation: The culture: Turkish. The address: German.
"The culture: Turkish. The address: German.
Turks have long lived in Germany. But their lack of assimilation may ultimately thwart their homeland's EU plans.
By SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN, Times Senior Correspondent
Published December 4, 2005
BERLIN - For all of his 15 years, Ali Bagleci has lived in Germany. He speaks German, holds German citizenship, has many German friends.
Yet as he leaves the playing field on this crisp fall day, his red soccer jersey bears a star and crescent - the symbol of Turkey.
'I'm a good Turkish boy, and I'm proud of it,' he says."
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Turks have long lived in Germany. But their lack of assimilation may ultimately thwart their homeland's EU plans.
By SUSAN TAYLOR MARTIN, Times Senior Correspondent
Published December 4, 2005
BERLIN - For all of his 15 years, Ali Bagleci has lived in Germany. He speaks German, holds German citizenship, has many German friends.
Yet as he leaves the playing field on this crisp fall day, his red soccer jersey bears a star and crescent - the symbol of Turkey.
'I'm a good Turkish boy, and I'm proud of it,' he says."
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In Turkey, discussing what once was taboo - Europe - International Herald Tribune
"In Turkey, discussing what once was taboo
By Stephen Kinzer The New York Times
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2005
VAN, Turkey The 10th-century Akhtamar Church, its stone facade alive with vivid images of birds, animals, saints and warriors, dominates a small island just off the southern shore of Lake Van. For nearly a millennium, this spectacular Armenian monument was a seat of great religious and political power.
Then the Ottoman Empire expelled and wiped away the Armenian population here in the massacres of 1915, and the church fell into near ruin. Its condition symbolized the abysmal relations between many Armenians, who believe their ancestors were victims of genocide in 1915, and the Turkish Republic, which rejects that claim."
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By Stephen Kinzer The New York Times
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2005
VAN, Turkey The 10th-century Akhtamar Church, its stone facade alive with vivid images of birds, animals, saints and warriors, dominates a small island just off the southern shore of Lake Van. For nearly a millennium, this spectacular Armenian monument was a seat of great religious and political power.
Then the Ottoman Empire expelled and wiped away the Armenian population here in the massacres of 1915, and the church fell into near ruin. Its condition symbolized the abysmal relations between many Armenians, who believe their ancestors were victims of genocide in 1915, and the Turkish Republic, which rejects that claim."
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Ynetnews - News - Damage to Israel-Turkey relations feared
"Damage to Israel-Turkey relations feared
Foreign Ministry sends calming messages to Ankara following publication on contracts won by Israeli companies to train Kurdish security forces in northern Iraq, claiming companies acted on their own initiative "
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Foreign Ministry sends calming messages to Ankara following publication on contracts won by Israeli companies to train Kurdish security forces in northern Iraq, claiming companies acted on their own initiative "
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Turkish Daily News - Gourmand's Corner
"Gourmand's Corner
Sunday, December 4, 2005
SARIYER BÖREĞİ
Sarıyer is an outlying district of Istanbul on the European shore of the Bosporus famous for its pastry shops. This pastry is clearly a legacy of palace cuisine whose chefs utilized all their skills and imagination in the creation of outstanding dishes for the sultan and his family."
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Sunday, December 4, 2005
SARIYER BÖREĞİ
Sarıyer is an outlying district of Istanbul on the European shore of the Bosporus famous for its pastry shops. This pastry is clearly a legacy of palace cuisine whose chefs utilized all their skills and imagination in the creation of outstanding dishes for the sultan and his family."
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Turkish Daily News - 'Turkish Pavarotti' Hakan Aysev as Othello
"'Turkish Pavarotti' Hakan Aysev as Othello
Sunday, December 4, 2005
From my notebook
YÜKSEL SÖYLEMEZ
Thanks to William Shakespeare, Giuseppe Verdi and librettist Arrigo Boito, the sad and sadistic life of the Moorish Venetian general, Othello, who was appointed governor of the island of Cyprus just before the Ottoman Turks took over in the 16th century, has been immortalized."
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Sunday, December 4, 2005
From my notebook
YÜKSEL SÖYLEMEZ
Thanks to William Shakespeare, Giuseppe Verdi and librettist Arrigo Boito, the sad and sadistic life of the Moorish Venetian general, Othello, who was appointed governor of the island of Cyprus just before the Ottoman Turks took over in the 16th century, has been immortalized."
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Turkish Daily News - Ankara looks to Iraqi polls
"Ankara looks to Iraqi polls
Sunday, December 4, 2005
Turkey in cautious rapprochement with Kurds
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkey's decision to allow chartered flights by a private airline company to the Kurdish region in northern Iraq represents a change compared to the recent past, when Ankara and Iraqi Kurdish leaders were exchanging threats of declaring war and turning the streets of northern Iraq into graveyards for Turkish soldiers. However, despite the visible easing of tension, Ankara says the basic parameters of its broad �Iraq policy� remains unchanged."
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Sunday, December 4, 2005
Turkey in cautious rapprochement with Kurds
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkey's decision to allow chartered flights by a private airline company to the Kurdish region in northern Iraq represents a change compared to the recent past, when Ankara and Iraqi Kurdish leaders were exchanging threats of declaring war and turning the streets of northern Iraq into graveyards for Turkish soldiers. However, despite the visible easing of tension, Ankara says the basic parameters of its broad �Iraq policy� remains unchanged."
More:Turkish Daily News - Ankara looks to Iraqi polls
Turkish Daily News - Support for Turkey's EU membership diminishes
"Support for Turkey's EU membership diminishes
Sunday, December 4, 2005
A recent survey conducted in the six largest European Union member states displays decreasing support for Turkey’s future accession to the bloc"
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Sunday, December 4, 2005
A recent survey conducted in the six largest European Union member states displays decreasing support for Turkey’s future accession to the bloc"
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Turkish Daily News - Cornell-educated, rally driver, businesswoman and now Ankara's DYP deputy leader
"Cornell-educated, rally driver, businesswoman and now Ankara's DYP deputy leader
Sunday, December 4, 2005
KEMAL SAYDAMER
ANKARA - TDN Parliament Bureau
While the media has covered many female politicians in Turkey who have actually entered the Turkish Parliament upon being elected, the Turkish Daily News today takes a look at a woman involved in politics outside the walls of Parliament. Her name is Ömür Kütük, and she is the deputy regional head for Ankara's True Path Party (DYP)."
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Sunday, December 4, 2005
KEMAL SAYDAMER
ANKARA - TDN Parliament Bureau
While the media has covered many female politicians in Turkey who have actually entered the Turkish Parliament upon being elected, the Turkish Daily News today takes a look at a woman involved in politics outside the walls of Parliament. Her name is Ömür Kütük, and she is the deputy regional head for Ankara's True Path Party (DYP)."
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Turkish Daily News - New generation of women in politics
"New generation of women in politics
Sunday, December 4, 2005
ANKARA - TDN Parliament Bureau
While the media has covered many female politicians in Turkey who have actually entered the Turkish Parliament upon being elected, the Turkish Daily News today takes a look at a woman involved in politics outside the walls of Parliament. Her name is �m�r K�t�k, and she is the deputy regional head for Ankara's True Path Party (DYP). K�t�k's grandfather was a bodyguard for Ataturk. Her father is Hakki K�t�k, a former chief of police, and her mother, Berrin K�t�k, was chief of records for the police department."
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Sunday, December 4, 2005
ANKARA - TDN Parliament Bureau
While the media has covered many female politicians in Turkey who have actually entered the Turkish Parliament upon being elected, the Turkish Daily News today takes a look at a woman involved in politics outside the walls of Parliament. Her name is �m�r K�t�k, and she is the deputy regional head for Ankara's True Path Party (DYP). K�t�k's grandfather was a bodyguard for Ataturk. Her father is Hakki K�t�k, a former chief of police, and her mother, Berrin K�t�k, was chief of records for the police department."
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Saturday, December 03, 2005
Style and Status: Imperial Costumes from Ottoman Turkey
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Style and Status: Imperial Costumes from Ottoman Turkey
Through January 22, 2006
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
The first international exhibition devoted to sumptuous and graphically stunning imperial Turkish robes (kaftans) from the 16th and 17th century—the embodiment of the maxim that 'clothes make the man'—will be on view at the Sackler Gallery this fall and winter. 'Style and Status: Imperial Costumes from Ottoman Turkey' presents robes that dazzle with their audacious play of colors, bold designs, and rich finish."
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Style and Status: Imperial Costumes from Ottoman Turkey
Through January 22, 2006
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
The first international exhibition devoted to sumptuous and graphically stunning imperial Turkish robes (kaftans) from the 16th and 17th century—the embodiment of the maxim that 'clothes make the man'—will be on view at the Sackler Gallery this fall and winter. 'Style and Status: Imperial Costumes from Ottoman Turkey' presents robes that dazzle with their audacious play of colors, bold designs, and rich finish."
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Cyprus, US at odds over symbolic crossing
"Cyprus, US at odds over symbolic crossing
Published: 12/3/2005
NICOSIA - Cyprus hit out at the United States Friday after Washington said President Tassos Papadopoulos 'misled' the public over comments about an impasse in reopening a street that cuts through the buffer zone that divides the capital."
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Published: 12/3/2005
NICOSIA - Cyprus hit out at the United States Friday after Washington said President Tassos Papadopoulos 'misled' the public over comments about an impasse in reopening a street that cuts through the buffer zone that divides the capital."
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Turkey terror alert 'senseless' - The World - Breaking News 24/7 - NEWS.com.au
"Turkey terror alert 'senseless'
From: The Sunday Mail (Qld)
By Paul Dyer
December 04, 2005
THE Turkish Ambassador to Australia has slammed the Government's travel advisory warnings, saying they 'don't make sense'.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade this week boosted its warning to Australians visiting Turkey, advising them 'to exercise a high degree of caution . . . because of the high threat of terrorist attack'.
It says intelligence suggests terrorists plan attacks on places frequented by foreigners in Istanbul and Ankara.
But, on the eve of the first visit by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country's Canberra-based Ambassador Tansu Okandan slammed the warnings."
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From: The Sunday Mail (Qld)
By Paul Dyer
December 04, 2005
THE Turkish Ambassador to Australia has slammed the Government's travel advisory warnings, saying they 'don't make sense'.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade this week boosted its warning to Australians visiting Turkey, advising them 'to exercise a high degree of caution . . . because of the high threat of terrorist attack'.
It says intelligence suggests terrorists plan attacks on places frequented by foreigners in Istanbul and Ankara.
But, on the eve of the first visit by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the country's Canberra-based Ambassador Tansu Okandan slammed the warnings."
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Harold Doan and Associates Ltd. - Melbourne businesses encouraged to attend unique international networking opport
"Melbourne businesses encouraged to attend unique international networking opport
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his first visit to Melbourne, will lead the largest-ever business delegation from Turkey to visit Australia and will attend a business forum being held in Melbourne on Wednesday December 7.
Prime Minister Erdogan will deliver the keynote address to the Turkish-Australian Business Forum in Melbourne which will be attended by more than 130 representatives from leading Turkish companies to meet with Australian businesses and to strengthen trade and investment relations between the two countries. "
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in his first visit to Melbourne, will lead the largest-ever business delegation from Turkey to visit Australia and will attend a business forum being held in Melbourne on Wednesday December 7.
Prime Minister Erdogan will deliver the keynote address to the Turkish-Australian Business Forum in Melbourne which will be attended by more than 130 representatives from leading Turkish companies to meet with Australian businesses and to strengthen trade and investment relations between the two countries. "
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balkanalysis.com - Turkish Government Moves to Restore Ottoman Monuments in Macedonia
"Turkish Government Moves to Restore Ottoman Monuments in Macedonia
Posted on Friday, December 02 @ 02:00:00 EST by CDeliso
Macedonia Articles An ambitious 7-point plan agreed with the Macedonian Ministry of Culture foresees the restoration, and in some cases complete reconstruction, of some of the most important Ottoman monuments in the Balkans, as well as projects to benefit today’s living Turkish culture in Macedonia.
While the Turkish legacy in Macedonia goes back more than 500 years, when the descendents of the House of Osman began their aggressive expansion into Europe, the physical testaments to Ottoman culture have been relatively ignored. "
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Posted on Friday, December 02 @ 02:00:00 EST by CDeliso
Macedonia Articles An ambitious 7-point plan agreed with the Macedonian Ministry of Culture foresees the restoration, and in some cases complete reconstruction, of some of the most important Ottoman monuments in the Balkans, as well as projects to benefit today’s living Turkish culture in Macedonia.
While the Turkish legacy in Macedonia goes back more than 500 years, when the descendents of the House of Osman began their aggressive expansion into Europe, the physical testaments to Ottoman culture have been relatively ignored. "
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Reuters AlertNet - Turkey arrests two Kurd rebels on attack charges
"Turkey arrests two Kurd rebels on attack charges
03 Dec 2005 12:49:30 GMT
Source: Reuters
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities have captured two members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and charged them with planning an attack on security forces in southeast Turkey, officials said on Saturday.
The two were detained six days ago in the town of Batman after trying unsuccessfully to lure security forces into a trap by claiming that thieves were stealing oil from a local pipeline, the security officials said."
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03 Dec 2005 12:49:30 GMT
Source: Reuters
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Turkish authorities have captured two members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) and charged them with planning an attack on security forces in southeast Turkey, officials said on Saturday.
The two were detained six days ago in the town of Batman after trying unsuccessfully to lure security forces into a trap by claiming that thieves were stealing oil from a local pipeline, the security officials said."
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Metroactive Movies | 'A Touch of Spice'
"The Mister of Spices
A man eats the bitter dolmas of exile in 'A Touch of Spice,' a Greek story that combines food-porn and pithy sayings
By Richard von Busack
WHY DID Constantinople get the works? The musical question posed by They Might Be Giants isn't directly solved by the Greek import A Touch of Spice. Clearly, the wrong answer is 'It's nobody's business but the Turks'' when we see how Turkish nationalism is unleashed on a minority of Constantinople Greeks—a group forced into exile from the city they loved so much."
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A man eats the bitter dolmas of exile in 'A Touch of Spice,' a Greek story that combines food-porn and pithy sayings
By Richard von Busack
WHY DID Constantinople get the works? The musical question posed by They Might Be Giants isn't directly solved by the Greek import A Touch of Spice. Clearly, the wrong answer is 'It's nobody's business but the Turks'' when we see how Turkish nationalism is unleashed on a minority of Constantinople Greeks—a group forced into exile from the city they loved so much."
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Istanbul Armenians
"Istanbul Armenians
It is hard to be an immigrant...These people rejected and isolated in their own country have to travel to an unknown country and culture, probably without sufficient financial means to survive.
This adventure undertaken by them without knowing the language, rules, traditions of the country they are going to, leads them to lands in which they will be strangers and will always remain strangers... Their only hope and point of resistance is the new and secure life they will give to their children. The first generation sacrifices itself and expects this sacrifice to be praised even if it does not say it openly. However, even though it is somewhat possible to keep the next generation under cultural discipline, the grandchildren, in particular, adapt to this new culture and are detached from the traditional culture. Hence, alienation among generations surfaces and past sacrifices become a topic of conversation remembered only by its funny aspects. Elderliness for the first generation immigrants always implies sadness and solitude..."
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It is hard to be an immigrant...These people rejected and isolated in their own country have to travel to an unknown country and culture, probably without sufficient financial means to survive.
This adventure undertaken by them without knowing the language, rules, traditions of the country they are going to, leads them to lands in which they will be strangers and will always remain strangers... Their only hope and point of resistance is the new and secure life they will give to their children. The first generation sacrifices itself and expects this sacrifice to be praised even if it does not say it openly. However, even though it is somewhat possible to keep the next generation under cultural discipline, the grandchildren, in particular, adapt to this new culture and are detached from the traditional culture. Hence, alienation among generations surfaces and past sacrifices become a topic of conversation remembered only by its funny aspects. Elderliness for the first generation immigrants always implies sadness and solitude..."
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Parties meet for a fresh start
"Parties meet for a fresh start
By Jean Christou
NEW IDEAS from both sides are what is needed to move forward on the Cyprus issue, the Greek Cypriot European Party and the Turkish Cypriot Peace and Democracy Movement agreed yesterday.
The two parties met at the European Party's offices, and discussed the Turkish Cypriot party's proposals for the normalisation of the relationship of the two communities.
''We agreed that any new ideas and proposals could stimulate the discussion about the Cyprus problem. We are already more than one-and-a-half years after the referendum and we believe that new ideas can help an initiative on the problem,'' European Party's President Demetris Syllouris said in statements after the meeting.
Mustafa Akinci, leader of the Peace and Democracy Movement, said that the real need is for the Cypriots to move to try to find common ground for themselves and save the future of their country and of the new generations."
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By Jean Christou
NEW IDEAS from both sides are what is needed to move forward on the Cyprus issue, the Greek Cypriot European Party and the Turkish Cypriot Peace and Democracy Movement agreed yesterday.
The two parties met at the European Party's offices, and discussed the Turkish Cypriot party's proposals for the normalisation of the relationship of the two communities.
''We agreed that any new ideas and proposals could stimulate the discussion about the Cyprus problem. We are already more than one-and-a-half years after the referendum and we believe that new ideas can help an initiative on the problem,'' European Party's President Demetris Syllouris said in statements after the meeting.
Mustafa Akinci, leader of the Peace and Democracy Movement, said that the real need is for the Cypriots to move to try to find common ground for themselves and save the future of their country and of the new generations."
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Hürriyet-Turkish health personnel in Pakistan
"Turkish health personnel in Pakistan
Following the devastating earthquake in Pakistan on October 8th, 2005, a total of 135 Turkish health personnel went to this country and helped more than 100 thousand Pakistani citizens. Ali Coskun, an official from the Turkish Health Ministry, told that another medical team of 22 doctors and nurses will leave for Pakistan tomorrow. "
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Following the devastating earthquake in Pakistan on October 8th, 2005, a total of 135 Turkish health personnel went to this country and helped more than 100 thousand Pakistani citizens. Ali Coskun, an official from the Turkish Health Ministry, told that another medical team of 22 doctors and nurses will leave for Pakistan tomorrow. "
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Turk journalists charged in new test of free speech
"Turk journalists charged in new test of free speech
ANKARA (Reuters) - In a fresh test of Turkey's human rights record and its bid to join the EU, a state prosecutor has filed charges against five journalists for comments they made on a conference about World War One massacres of Armenians.
The five respected newspaper columnists face between six months and 10 years in jail if found guilty of the charges of 'trying to influence the judicial process' and 'insulting state judicial organs', Turkish media reported on Saturday. "
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ANKARA (Reuters) - In a fresh test of Turkey's human rights record and its bid to join the EU, a state prosecutor has filed charges against five journalists for comments they made on a conference about World War One massacres of Armenians.
The five respected newspaper columnists face between six months and 10 years in jail if found guilty of the charges of 'trying to influence the judicial process' and 'insulting state judicial organs', Turkish media reported on Saturday. "
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Sofia News Agency-13 Injured in THY Plane Dusseldorf - Istanbul
"13 Injured in THY Plane Dusseldorf - Istanbul
2005-12-03
Thirteen passengers, aboard a Turkish Airlines (THY) plane flying from Dusseldorf to Istanbul, were injured when the plane entered turbulence.
The accident occurred as the plane was landing at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.
Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported that the injured were hospitalized after the plane finally landed at the airport."
Sofia News Agency
2005-12-03
Thirteen passengers, aboard a Turkish Airlines (THY) plane flying from Dusseldorf to Istanbul, were injured when the plane entered turbulence.
The accident occurred as the plane was landing at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport.
Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported that the injured were hospitalized after the plane finally landed at the airport."
Sofia News Agency
Hürriyet-Rice points to Turkish-US strategic partnership
"Rice points to Turkish-US strategic partnership
Following the approval of the Senate, Ross Wilson, appointed by President George W. Bush as the new US ambassador to Ankara, yesterday took his oath of office in a ceremony at the State Department. Former US Ambassadors to Ankara Robert Pearson, Mark Parris and Marc Grossman, as well as Turkey’s current Ambassador to Washington Faruk Lologlu, were present at the gathering. Speaking before the ceremony, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said that Turkey was a country that carries critical importance for the US, adding that for that reason, Washington appointed its most experienced diplomats there. "
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Following the approval of the Senate, Ross Wilson, appointed by President George W. Bush as the new US ambassador to Ankara, yesterday took his oath of office in a ceremony at the State Department. Former US Ambassadors to Ankara Robert Pearson, Mark Parris and Marc Grossman, as well as Turkey’s current Ambassador to Washington Faruk Lologlu, were present at the gathering. Speaking before the ceremony, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said that Turkey was a country that carries critical importance for the US, adding that for that reason, Washington appointed its most experienced diplomats there. "
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Friday, December 02, 2005
World News Article | Time not yet ripe to resume Cyprus talks
"Time not yet ripe to resume Cyprus talks
Sat Dec 3, 2005 12:03 AM GMT10
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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Friday the time was not yet ripe for new talks on unifying Cyprus and called for a six-month renewal of the U.N. peacekeeping force on the Mediterranean island.
'While calls have come from all concerned for the resumption of negotiations, it appears that the conditions surrounding such a resumption necessitate further clarifications,' Annan said.
Absent a comprehensive reunification deal, the presence of the peacekeepers 'continues to be necessary,' he said in his latest progress report on Cyprus to the U.N. Security Council."
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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Friday the time was not yet ripe for new talks on unifying Cyprus and called for a six-month renewal of the U.N. peacekeeping force on the Mediterranean island.
'While calls have come from all concerned for the resumption of negotiations, it appears that the conditions surrounding such a resumption necessitate further clarifications,' Annan said.
Absent a comprehensive reunification deal, the presence of the peacekeepers 'continues to be necessary,' he said in his latest progress report on Cyprus to the U.N. Security Council."
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Turkish Daily News - Classic films avaılable from TRT
"Classic films avaılable from TRT
Saturday, December 3, 2005
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) is offering for sale 443 unforgettable films from world cinematic history that have been kept in TRT archives and are now part of the public domain for reproduction. The movies will be available in VHS, VCD and DVD format."
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Saturday, December 3, 2005
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) is offering for sale 443 unforgettable films from world cinematic history that have been kept in TRT archives and are now part of the public domain for reproduction. The movies will be available in VHS, VCD and DVD format."
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J. Grant Swank, Jr.: ROME: CATHOLICS NOT TO MARRY MUSLIMS
"....This mentioning of 'cultural differences' reminds me of the German leadership informing Turkey that Germany is against the Turks moving into European Union membership. If Turkey were to become an EU member, Turkey would have to change certain 'cultural' basics. In other words, Germany knows of the Koran's killings passages as well as the Muslim intent on taking over the world for Allah; therefore Germany warns other European nations not to tap Turkey for membership in the EU...."
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Turkish Daily News - Faces from Turkish political circles through a journalist’s lens
"Faces from Turkish political circles through a journalist’s lens
Saturday, December 3, 2005
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Featuring former presidents, prime ministers and party leaders from Turkish politics, a photographic exhibition by veteran photojournalist Recep Peker Tanıtkan opened at An-Art Art Gallery on Wednesday."
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Saturday, December 3, 2005
ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Featuring former presidents, prime ministers and party leaders from Turkish politics, a photographic exhibition by veteran photojournalist Recep Peker Tanıtkan opened at An-Art Art Gallery on Wednesday."
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Turkish Daily News - Anthology of Turkish short stories translated into Dutch
"Anthology of Turkish short stories translated into Dutch
Saturday, December 3, 2005
Short stories by esteemed authors such as �mer Seyfettin, Sait Faik Abasıyanık, Adalet Ağaoğlu, Tarık Dursun K and Sevgi Soysal are included in the 600-page book, which provides an overview of Turkish literature from the 1880s to the present day "
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Saturday, December 3, 2005
Short stories by esteemed authors such as �mer Seyfettin, Sait Faik Abasıyanık, Adalet Ağaoğlu, Tarık Dursun K and Sevgi Soysal are included in the 600-page book, which provides an overview of Turkish literature from the 1880s to the present day "
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Europe’s Terror Problem: PKK Fronts Inside the EU
"Europe’s Terror Problem: PKK Fronts Inside the EU
By Soner Cagaptay and Fikret Cem S.
December 2, 2005
Since summer 2005, Turkish casualties resulting from attacks by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) have been mounting at a rate close to that experienced by U.S. forces in Iraq. Between July 1 and July 16, for example, when U.S. troops suffered nineteen deaths in Iraq, eleven Turks were killed by the PKK. The bloodshed is creating a nationalist backlash in Turkey, and because most Turks blame Washington for renewed PKK violence emanating from northern Iraq, it is also harming U.S.-Turkish relations. Given U.S. preoccupation with the Iraqi insurgency, a full-scale U.S campaign against the PKK in northern Iraq seems unlikely in the short term."
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By Soner Cagaptay and Fikret Cem S.
December 2, 2005
Since summer 2005, Turkish casualties resulting from attacks by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) have been mounting at a rate close to that experienced by U.S. forces in Iraq. Between July 1 and July 16, for example, when U.S. troops suffered nineteen deaths in Iraq, eleven Turks were killed by the PKK. The bloodshed is creating a nationalist backlash in Turkey, and because most Turks blame Washington for renewed PKK violence emanating from northern Iraq, it is also harming U.S.-Turkish relations. Given U.S. preoccupation with the Iraqi insurgency, a full-scale U.S campaign against the PKK in northern Iraq seems unlikely in the short term."
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In Germany, Muslims grow apart - Europe - International Herald Tribune
"In Germany, Muslims grow apart
On the night of Feb. 7, 2005, Hatun Surucu, 23, was killed on her way to a bus stop in Berlin by several shots to the head and upper body, fired at point-blank range. An investigation showed that months before, she had reported one of her brothers to the police for threatening her.
Now three of her five brothers are on trial for murder. According to the prosecutor, the oldest of them, 25, acquired the weapon; the middle brother, 24, lured his sister to the scene of the crime; and the youngest, 18, shot her. The trial began on Sept. 21."
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On the night of Feb. 7, 2005, Hatun Surucu, 23, was killed on her way to a bus stop in Berlin by several shots to the head and upper body, fired at point-blank range. An investigation showed that months before, she had reported one of her brothers to the police for threatening her.
Now three of her five brothers are on trial for murder. According to the prosecutor, the oldest of them, 25, acquired the weapon; the middle brother, 24, lured his sister to the scene of the crime; and the youngest, 18, shot her. The trial began on Sept. 21."
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Turkish Daily News - Istanbul seeks solution for transportation problems
"Istanbul seeks solution for transportation problems
Saturday, December 3, 2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
The Greater Istanbul Municipality has prepared a total of 116 different projects in an effort to solve the city's transportation problems, the Anatolia news agency reported."
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Saturday, December 3, 2005
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
The Greater Istanbul Municipality has prepared a total of 116 different projects in an effort to solve the city's transportation problems, the Anatolia news agency reported."
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The European Union’s Turkish dilemma Krzysztof Bobinski - openDemocracy
"The European Union’s Turkish dilemma
Krzysztof Bobinski
2 - 12 - 2005
A tough year for the European project could become a critical decade unless the prospect of Turkish accession becomes an imperative to a meeting of minds on both sides and at every level, says Krzysztof Bobinski.
Tony Blair’s bid to save the United Kingdom’s budget rebate by cutting funds for the ten new member-states that joined the European Union in May 2004 has shocked central European capitals. London, they have realised, is not willing to shoulder its share of the cost of enlargement. As the 15-16 December summit that will crown Britain’s disappointing six-month presidency of the union approaches, Blair is not alone. Other net contributors like Sweden and Germany would like the 2007-2013 budget to be limited to 1% of GDP, or to be reduced to less than it was when the EU had fifteen members rather than twenty-five. "
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Krzysztof Bobinski
2 - 12 - 2005
A tough year for the European project could become a critical decade unless the prospect of Turkish accession becomes an imperative to a meeting of minds on both sides and at every level, says Krzysztof Bobinski.
Tony Blair’s bid to save the United Kingdom’s budget rebate by cutting funds for the ten new member-states that joined the European Union in May 2004 has shocked central European capitals. London, they have realised, is not willing to shoulder its share of the cost of enlargement. As the 15-16 December summit that will crown Britain’s disappointing six-month presidency of the union approaches, Blair is not alone. Other net contributors like Sweden and Germany would like the 2007-2013 budget to be limited to 1% of GDP, or to be reduced to less than it was when the EU had fifteen members rather than twenty-five. "
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JTW News - TRNC FM Denktas: ‘Let's stop waiting for a solution'
"TRNC FM Denktas: ‘Let's stop waiting for a solution'
* TRNC Foreign Minister Serdar Denktas speaks to TNA
By Nursun EREL
TNA/Lefkosa
-‘We have to try to design our own policies to create an alternative world to live in'
-‘Under all the pressure sooner or later Turkey will suspend its EU process'
Within the next two years Turkish Cypriots must find a way to stand on their own two feet as a neighbor to the European Union on the island, warns Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Foreign Minister Serdar Denktas. According to Denktas, sooner or later Turkey will balk at the EU's proposed concessions on Cyprus and suspend its EU process. "
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* TRNC Foreign Minister Serdar Denktas speaks to TNA
By Nursun EREL
TNA/Lefkosa
-‘We have to try to design our own policies to create an alternative world to live in'
-‘Under all the pressure sooner or later Turkey will suspend its EU process'
Within the next two years Turkish Cypriots must find a way to stand on their own two feet as a neighbor to the European Union on the island, warns Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Foreign Minister Serdar Denktas. According to Denktas, sooner or later Turkey will balk at the EU's proposed concessions on Cyprus and suspend its EU process. "
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Top EU Negotiator Defends Pace of Turkey's Reforms
"Top EU Negotiator Defends Pace of Turkey's Reforms
By Cihan News Agency
Published: Friday, December 02, 2005
On Wednesday, Turkey’s Chief European Union (EU) negotiator Ali Babacan said the country favored the rule of law but not to satisfy Brussels or any one else.
In an apparent answer to EU's Turkey Representative Hans Jorg Kretschmer's recent remarks, Babacan said the criticisms directed at Turkey regarding its EU reforms were groundless and premature."
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By Cihan News Agency
Published: Friday, December 02, 2005
On Wednesday, Turkey’s Chief European Union (EU) negotiator Ali Babacan said the country favored the rule of law but not to satisfy Brussels or any one else.
In an apparent answer to EU's Turkey Representative Hans Jorg Kretschmer's recent remarks, Babacan said the criticisms directed at Turkey regarding its EU reforms were groundless and premature."
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Reuters AlertNet - Turks now see opportunities, not problems, in Iraq
"Turks now see opportunities, not problems, in Iraq
02 Dec 2005 13:13:33 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Daren Butler
HAKKARI, Turkey, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Turkey's mountainous border with Iraq was witness in 1991 to the desperate flight of some 400,000 Kurds seeking refuge from Saddam Hussein's troops.
Fourteen years on, fear has given way to hope and workers, goods and investment are flowing into northern Iraq, a region developing rapidly in the wake of Saddam's overthrow."
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02 Dec 2005 13:13:33 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Daren Butler
HAKKARI, Turkey, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Turkey's mountainous border with Iraq was witness in 1991 to the desperate flight of some 400,000 Kurds seeking refuge from Saddam Hussein's troops.
Fourteen years on, fear has given way to hope and workers, goods and investment are flowing into northern Iraq, a region developing rapidly in the wake of Saddam's overthrow."
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Travel Video Television News-Big things are happening for Turkish tourism
"Big things are happening for Turkish tourism
Dec 01, 05 | 4:46 am
By Nelson Alcantara
Turkey has a booming tourism industry both for domestic and international visitors with some 22 million tourists expected to visit Turkey this year -- an increase of 25 percent over last year, according to figures from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The destination is gearing up for an airport expansion, taking timeshare to the next level, and is enjoying “strong growth” for its very own Turkish Airlines."
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Dec 01, 05 | 4:46 am
By Nelson Alcantara
Turkey has a booming tourism industry both for domestic and international visitors with some 22 million tourists expected to visit Turkey this year -- an increase of 25 percent over last year, according to figures from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The destination is gearing up for an airport expansion, taking timeshare to the next level, and is enjoying “strong growth” for its very own Turkish Airlines."
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JTW News - Turkish Official Says CIA Aircraft Landed in Baku
"Turkish Official Says CIA Aircraft Landed in Baku
An American secret aircraft of US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) landed in Baku on November 15, Turkish Hurriyet newspaper quoted the country’s minister of transport Binali Yildirim as saying.
The plane, owned by CIA’s undercover company Path Corporation, made a stopover in Istanbul on its way from Baku to Amsterdam. It made a ‘technical landing’ in the Turkish airport, Yildirim said.
The airplane services secret CIA jails, transporting persons suspected of terror from one country to another. "
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An American secret aircraft of US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) landed in Baku on November 15, Turkish Hurriyet newspaper quoted the country’s minister of transport Binali Yildirim as saying.
The plane, owned by CIA’s undercover company Path Corporation, made a stopover in Istanbul on its way from Baku to Amsterdam. It made a ‘technical landing’ in the Turkish airport, Yildirim said.
The airplane services secret CIA jails, transporting persons suspected of terror from one country to another. "
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Hürriyet-Mehmet Y. Yilmaz: Changing Turkish stance towards Northern Iraq; MIT meets with Barzani
"Mehmet Y. Yilmaz: Changing Turkish stance towards Northern Iraq; MIT meets with Barzani
Is there a difference in the current Turkish approach to what has emerged in Northern Iraq following the American invasion? As you may remember, the Chief of the Army's General Staff, General Hilmi Ozkok, spoke of Massoud Barzani at a reception at Cankaya Palace in Ankara earlier this year, saying 'The man used to be a tribal leader, and now he is a state president.' With these comments, General Ozkok gave the first signal of a difference in Turkey's stance towards Northern Iraq."
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Is there a difference in the current Turkish approach to what has emerged in Northern Iraq following the American invasion? As you may remember, the Chief of the Army's General Staff, General Hilmi Ozkok, spoke of Massoud Barzani at a reception at Cankaya Palace in Ankara earlier this year, saying 'The man used to be a tribal leader, and now he is a state president.' With these comments, General Ozkok gave the first signal of a difference in Turkey's stance towards Northern Iraq."
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A song to bridge the divide
"A song to bridge the divide
By Leo Leonidou
We’ve had the talks, the aborted walks and the meditation. A new group plans to
A SONG recorded in English, Greek and Turkish is attempting to bring people from both sides of the divide closer together.
Haji Mike, a musician on the island who raps on Music is Joy and was involved in the song’s production, yesterday told the Cyprus Mail that the project began as a workshop last summer with the involvement of 15 young people, both Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
“The end result took a week to organise, record and mix and includes artists such as Zeki Ali, Sofoz_MC, Bulmy, St3phani3, maxiMOOM, Funkit, MC G-Force, Mike Cherry, DJ Atesh, Mustafa Goyze and Constantinos Pissourios,” he said. “It was also facilitated by music producer Stand Out Selector from San Francisco and is released by the Olive Tree Music label.”"
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By Leo Leonidou
We’ve had the talks, the aborted walks and the meditation. A new group plans to
A SONG recorded in English, Greek and Turkish is attempting to bring people from both sides of the divide closer together.
Haji Mike, a musician on the island who raps on Music is Joy and was involved in the song’s production, yesterday told the Cyprus Mail that the project began as a workshop last summer with the involvement of 15 young people, both Greek and Turkish Cypriots.
“The end result took a week to organise, record and mix and includes artists such as Zeki Ali, Sofoz_MC, Bulmy, St3phani3, maxiMOOM, Funkit, MC G-Force, Mike Cherry, DJ Atesh, Mustafa Goyze and Constantinos Pissourios,” he said. “It was also facilitated by music producer Stand Out Selector from San Francisco and is released by the Olive Tree Music label.”"
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Britain ‘disappointed’ with Ledra obstacles
"Britain ‘disappointed’ with Ledra obstacles
BRITAIN HAS welcomed the idea of reopening Nicosia’s Ledra Street as a crossing point between the two sides and is disappointed with the obstacle emerging, a spokesman for the British Foreign Office said yesterday, adding that his country supports efforts made by the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) to overcome this obstacle.
Construction in the north side continued unabated yesterday amid protests from all Greek Cypriot political parties.
Turkish Cypriot workers yesterday knocked down a wall and installed the first part of a bridge while United Nations soldiers looked on.
Despite being in favour of bridging the two communities across the divide, Nicosia Mayor Michalakis Zambelas believes that the uniting of the two towns needs to come about with an agreed plan from both sides of the community."
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BRITAIN HAS welcomed the idea of reopening Nicosia’s Ledra Street as a crossing point between the two sides and is disappointed with the obstacle emerging, a spokesman for the British Foreign Office said yesterday, adding that his country supports efforts made by the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP) to overcome this obstacle.
Construction in the north side continued unabated yesterday amid protests from all Greek Cypriot political parties.
Turkish Cypriot workers yesterday knocked down a wall and installed the first part of a bridge while United Nations soldiers looked on.
Despite being in favour of bridging the two communities across the divide, Nicosia Mayor Michalakis Zambelas believes that the uniting of the two towns needs to come about with an agreed plan from both sides of the community."
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Turkish, Israeli, Ambassadors Meet Jewish Baltimore
"Turkish, Israeli, Ambassadors Meet Jewish Baltimore
Neil Rubin
Senior Editor
DECEMBER 02, 2005
turkish
As the Turkish saying goes, one remembers a good cup of coffee with a friend for 40 years. So when hearing Osman Faruk Logoglu talk, it's not surprising to learn that his interaction with Jews and Jewish affairs began more than four decades ago."
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Neil Rubin
Senior Editor
DECEMBER 02, 2005
turkish
As the Turkish saying goes, one remembers a good cup of coffee with a friend for 40 years. So when hearing Osman Faruk Logoglu talk, it's not surprising to learn that his interaction with Jews and Jewish affairs began more than four decades ago."
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Turkish Daily News - Turkish film receives international plaudits
"Turkish film receives international plaudits
Friday, December 2, 2005
'Meleğin Düşüşü' (Angel’s Fall), directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu, has received a number of awards at a European festival "
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Friday, December 2, 2005
'Meleğin Düşüşü' (Angel’s Fall), directed by Semih Kaplanoğlu, has received a number of awards at a European festival "
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Turkish Daily News - Five-year-olds on the streets in Istanbul
"Five-year-olds on the streets in Istanbul
Friday, December 2, 2005
Istanbul Governor’s office report on street children shows that more than 10 percent of the children living on Istanbul streets are between the ages of 5 and 9 "
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Friday, December 2, 2005
Istanbul Governor’s office report on street children shows that more than 10 percent of the children living on Istanbul streets are between the ages of 5 and 9 "
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Sufism comes to Nicosia - North gears up for a week of religious and cultural festivities
"Sufism comes to Nicosia - North gears up for a week of religious and cultural festivities
By Simon Bahceli
WITH SUFISM being one of the fastest growing religious/philosophical cults in the West, the upcoming week-long festivities organised by the Rumi Institute in north Nicosia are likely to raise interest both locally and abroad.
Even those unfamiliar with Sufism, will have heard of the Whirling Dervishes. But their dancing is not simply an enchanting visual spectacle: it is steeped in culture, belief and tradition.
The Sufi tradition sprung from the Anatolian city of Konya – a city once the capital of the Selcuk and Ottoman Empires. Its leader and chief inspiration was the poet Jelaluddin Rumi (also known as Mevlana) who hailed originally from Afghanistan and spoke and wrote in Persian."
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By Simon Bahceli
WITH SUFISM being one of the fastest growing religious/philosophical cults in the West, the upcoming week-long festivities organised by the Rumi Institute in north Nicosia are likely to raise interest both locally and abroad.
Even those unfamiliar with Sufism, will have heard of the Whirling Dervishes. But their dancing is not simply an enchanting visual spectacle: it is steeped in culture, belief and tradition.
The Sufi tradition sprung from the Anatolian city of Konya – a city once the capital of the Selcuk and Ottoman Empires. Its leader and chief inspiration was the poet Jelaluddin Rumi (also known as Mevlana) who hailed originally from Afghanistan and spoke and wrote in Persian."
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Turkish Daily News - Government defensive over EU warnings
"Government defensive over EU warnings
Friday, December 2, 2005
From November 2002 until now, the Justice and Development Party has put on a performance unlike anything seen in our recent history in opening up a path to the European Union for Turkey. The self-confidence resulting from these successes helped the government to duly prepare for the Dec. 17 summit and get the most deserved outcome at the summit, i.e., the decision to start full membership talks. As a result of these successes, the support of the Turkish people was therefore won. Today, unfortunately, the same administration is defending itself both at home and abroad and is working its way at an alarming rate through the credit it accumulated for itself. We have witnessed over the past few days three examples of the direction the government is currently heading. "
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Friday, December 2, 2005
From November 2002 until now, the Justice and Development Party has put on a performance unlike anything seen in our recent history in opening up a path to the European Union for Turkey. The self-confidence resulting from these successes helped the government to duly prepare for the Dec. 17 summit and get the most deserved outcome at the summit, i.e., the decision to start full membership talks. As a result of these successes, the support of the Turkish people was therefore won. Today, unfortunately, the same administration is defending itself both at home and abroad and is working its way at an alarming rate through the credit it accumulated for itself. We have witnessed over the past few days three examples of the direction the government is currently heading. "
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Turkish Daily News - Roj TV should not be holding the government hostage
"Roj TV should not be holding the government hostage
Friday, December 2, 2005
The struggle taking place between Turkey and Roj TV has, for a number of reasons, swerved onto the wrong road. Ankara neither shows the speed necessary in moving to prove its allegation nor does it accept the view that it is lacking in coordination in this effort."
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Friday, December 2, 2005
The struggle taking place between Turkey and Roj TV has, for a number of reasons, swerved onto the wrong road. Ankara neither shows the speed necessary in moving to prove its allegation nor does it accept the view that it is lacking in coordination in this effort."
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The Budapest Sun Online: St Nick, the original Santa Claus came from Myra Turkey
St Nick, the original Santa Claus came from Myra Turkey
DO you believe in Mikulás, we ask the children next door, and what would you like him to bring you? Matyi, aged five, wants coloring pencils. "I would like a nice warm pair of lined slippers," says his sister Lenke, three and a half years old, and not yet jaded by all the commercialized versions of the legendary Saint Nick, on display in supermarkets, shopping centers, and other public places. According to Christian tradition, Mikulás (Szent Miklós, or St Nicholas) comes during the night of Dec 5, on the vigil of his Feast Day, Dec 6, leaving candies and small gifts. The children (and often adults who enjoy this charming custom) go to sleep with great anticipation, and cannot wait till morning to see what the saintly Mikulás has left for them. This tradition has subsisted throughout the Christian world for 17 centuries. Mikulás has gone through transformations - the Reformation tried to do away with saints - and secularizations by creating versions such as Santa Claus and Father Winter. "During communism, religious practice was persecuted, so Mikulás was officially eradicated and was replaced with Tél Apó (Father Winter)," says Matyi's and Lenke's grandmother, Mrs Sarolta Szentkláray, who chants a song she was taught in the State school.
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DO you believe in Mikulás, we ask the children next door, and what would you like him to bring you? Matyi, aged five, wants coloring pencils. "I would like a nice warm pair of lined slippers," says his sister Lenke, three and a half years old, and not yet jaded by all the commercialized versions of the legendary Saint Nick, on display in supermarkets, shopping centers, and other public places. According to Christian tradition, Mikulás (Szent Miklós, or St Nicholas) comes during the night of Dec 5, on the vigil of his Feast Day, Dec 6, leaving candies and small gifts. The children (and often adults who enjoy this charming custom) go to sleep with great anticipation, and cannot wait till morning to see what the saintly Mikulás has left for them. This tradition has subsisted throughout the Christian world for 17 centuries. Mikulás has gone through transformations - the Reformation tried to do away with saints - and secularizations by creating versions such as Santa Claus and Father Winter. "During communism, religious practice was persecuted, so Mikulás was officially eradicated and was replaced with Tél Apó (Father Winter)," says Matyi's and Lenke's grandmother, Mrs Sarolta Szentkláray, who chants a song she was taught in the State school.
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Hürriyet: Yalcin Doğan:Mines exploding while money vanishes
"Yalcin Doğan:Mines exploding while money vanishes
"Get rid of this police station, this is Iraqi land." The person giving this order is not an Iraqi. It is an American wearing the outfit of a Kurdish peshmerha fighter. And the place he is giving this order is on the border between Turkey and Iraq. However, this police station is not in fact on Iraqi land. It is on Turkish land. And on top of this, it is one of the few police stations working to prevent the flow of PKK from northern Iraq into Turkey."
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The Anatolia Times: Steps Aiming To Make Turkey An Energy Corridor Will Continue, Erdogan
"In a televised address to the nation, Erdogan recalled that the Blue Stream Natural Gas Pipeline between Turkey and Russia was officially inaugurated two weeks ago.
Erdogan said, ''I would like to thank once again Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for their support to the project.'' Stating that this project would bring very important opportunities and advantages to Turkey, he indicated, ''Turkey will be one of the most significant energy corridors in the world.'' Noting that several international finance organizations eulogized Turkey, Erdogan said that the latest report of International Monetary Fund (IMF) once again confirmed the successes that have been achieved in Turkish economy.
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Erdogan said, ''I would like to thank once again Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi for their support to the project.'' Stating that this project would bring very important opportunities and advantages to Turkey, he indicated, ''Turkey will be one of the most significant energy corridors in the world.'' Noting that several international finance organizations eulogized Turkey, Erdogan said that the latest report of International Monetary Fund (IMF) once again confirmed the successes that have been achieved in Turkish economy.
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Thursday, December 01, 2005
Annan recommends extension of UN mission in Cyprus once again
"Annan recommends extension of UN mission in Cyprus once again
1 December 2005 – Saying the situation in Cyprus was calm but 'progress toward a political solution remains negligible at best,' United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today recommended that the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force there be extended for six-months, under its present authorized strength."
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1 December 2005 – Saying the situation in Cyprus was calm but 'progress toward a political solution remains negligible at best,' United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today recommended that the mandate of the UN peacekeeping force there be extended for six-months, under its present authorized strength."
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Turkey: Article 301 is a threat to freedom of expression and must be repealed now!
"AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Public Statement
AI Index: EUR 44/035/2005 (Public)
News Service No: 324
1 December 2005
Turkey: Article 301 is a threat to freedom of expression and must be repealed now!
Amnesty International is extremely concerned at the frequent use of Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code (TPC) to prosecute human rights defenders, journalists and other members of civil society peacefully expressing their dissenting opinion. Article 301, on the denigration of Turkishness, the Republic, and the foundation and institutions of the State, was introduced with the legislative reforms of 1 June 2005 and replaced Article 159 of the old penal code. Amnesty International repeatedly opposed the use of Article 159 to prosecute non-violent critical opinion and called on the Turkish authorities to abolish the article. "
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Public Statement
AI Index: EUR 44/035/2005 (Public)
News Service No: 324
1 December 2005
Turkey: Article 301 is a threat to freedom of expression and must be repealed now!
Amnesty International is extremely concerned at the frequent use of Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code (TPC) to prosecute human rights defenders, journalists and other members of civil society peacefully expressing their dissenting opinion. Article 301, on the denigration of Turkishness, the Republic, and the foundation and institutions of the State, was introduced with the legislative reforms of 1 June 2005 and replaced Article 159 of the old penal code. Amnesty International repeatedly opposed the use of Article 159 to prosecute non-violent critical opinion and called on the Turkish authorities to abolish the article. "
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Pekin & Pekin - Turkey - A Guide To Doing Business In Turkiye: ‘Removing Obstacles to Growth & Creating Jobs’ Part II (30/11/2005) from Mondaq
"Turkey: A Guide To Doing Business In Turkiye: ‘Removing Obstacles to Growth & Creating Jobs’ Part II
30 November 2005
Article by Hakan Hanli
II. TURKISH ECONOMY:‘FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY PROVISONS’
1. General Overview
The Turkish economy has undergone significant changes in the last 20 years. It has moved from a highly protected state-directed system to a market-orientated free-enterprise economy. Reforms initiated since 1980 have, among other things, largely removed price controls and reduced subsidies, reduced the role of the public sector in the economy, emphasized growth in the industrial and service sectors, liberalized foreign trade, reduced tariffs, promoted export growth, eased capital transfer and exchange controls, encouraged foreign investment, strengthened the independence of the Republic of Turkiye Central Bank (‘TCMB’), led to full convertibility of the Turkish Lira by accepting Article-VIII of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement and overhauled the tax system."
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30 November 2005
Article by Hakan Hanli
II. TURKISH ECONOMY:‘FINANCIAL AND BUDGETARY PROVISONS’
1. General Overview
The Turkish economy has undergone significant changes in the last 20 years. It has moved from a highly protected state-directed system to a market-orientated free-enterprise economy. Reforms initiated since 1980 have, among other things, largely removed price controls and reduced subsidies, reduced the role of the public sector in the economy, emphasized growth in the industrial and service sectors, liberalized foreign trade, reduced tariffs, promoted export growth, eased capital transfer and exchange controls, encouraged foreign investment, strengthened the independence of the Republic of Turkiye Central Bank (‘TCMB’), led to full convertibility of the Turkish Lira by accepting Article-VIII of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement and overhauled the tax system."
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Pekin & Pekin - Turkey - A Guide To Doing Business In Turkiye: ‘Removing Obstacles to Growth & Creating Jobs’ Part I (30/11/2005) from Mondaq
"Turkey: A Guide To Doing Business In Turkiye: ‘Removing Obstacles to Growth & Creating Jobs’ Part I
30 November 2005
Article by Hakan Hanli
The information relating to Turkiye is provided for background purposes only. The information presented herein has been extracted from and is presented on the authority of various public official documents and private publications."
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30 November 2005
Article by Hakan Hanli
The information relating to Turkiye is provided for background purposes only. The information presented herein has been extracted from and is presented on the authority of various public official documents and private publications."
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Turkish Daily News - AIDS day marked in Turkey
"AIDS day marked in Turkey
Thursday, December 1, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turan Buzgan, general manager of the Health Ministry's Basic Medical Services, said they had initiated a program aimed at providing an education in AIDs risk and prevention for hard-to-reach groups including gays and lesbians, prison inmates, prostitutes and drug addicts."
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Thursday, December 1, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turan Buzgan, general manager of the Health Ministry's Basic Medical Services, said they had initiated a program aimed at providing an education in AIDs risk and prevention for hard-to-reach groups including gays and lesbians, prison inmates, prostitutes and drug addicts."
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Turkish Daily News - TOBB: EU needs to pay for Turkey's adaptation
"TOBB: EU needs to pay for Turkey's adaptation
Thursday, December 1, 2005
BRUSSELS/ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodities Exchanges (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu believes there are no direct costs to political negotiations between Turkey and the European Union and that problems encountered are easily surmountable, but that the costs of economic harmonization will be huge and impossible for Turkey to bear alone. �There is a cost for Turkey's EU membership, and the EU should at least pay a portion of it,� said the TOBB official."
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Thursday, December 1, 2005
BRUSSELS/ANKARA – Turkish Daily News
Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodities Exchanges (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu believes there are no direct costs to political negotiations between Turkey and the European Union and that problems encountered are easily surmountable, but that the costs of economic harmonization will be huge and impossible for Turkey to bear alone. �There is a cost for Turkey's EU membership, and the EU should at least pay a portion of it,� said the TOBB official."
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Hürriyet-Kaplan granted retrial over charges of terrorism
"Kaplan granted retrial over charges of terrorism
An Islamic cleric, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting to kill members of the country's ruling elite, has been granted a retrial by Turkey's Supreme Court, reported the Anatolian news agency. The court order was issued on Wednesday according to the source. Metin Kaplan was convicted of plotting to overthrow Turkey's secular state with a plan hatched in 1998 to fly an airplane into the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – the Republic of Turkey's founding father. "
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An Islamic cleric, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for plotting to kill members of the country's ruling elite, has been granted a retrial by Turkey's Supreme Court, reported the Anatolian news agency. The court order was issued on Wednesday according to the source. Metin Kaplan was convicted of plotting to overthrow Turkey's secular state with a plan hatched in 1998 to fly an airplane into the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – the Republic of Turkey's founding father. "
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EUROPA - Rapid -Strengthening dialogue and cooperation between civil society players in the EU and Turkey
"Strengthening dialogue and cooperation between civil society players in the EU and Turkey
is essential for the negotiation process
Brussels, 30 November 2005
10th anniversary of the EU-Turkey JCC
Strengthening dialogue and cooperation between civil society players in the EU and Turkey
is essential for the negotiation process
The promotion of dialogue and cooperation between economic and social interest groups in the UE and Turkey, the involvement of civil society in the negotiation process, and trade union rights were the key themes of the 20th meeting of the EU-Turkey Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) held in Brussels on 28 and 29 November 2005.
The JCC welcomes Turkey’s progress as regards the adoption of the Community acquis and considers Turkey to be a functioning market economy. Mr Olli Rehn, Commissioner for Enlargement, argued that structural reforms in Turkey have been carried out in the political and legal spheres and called for the proper implementation of the reforms adopted in the spirit of shared democratic values, the rule of law and human rights.
Mr Dimitrios Dimitriadis, Vice-President of the EESC, insisted that the cooperation between civil society players in the EU and Turkey must be further improved. The JCC should continue to be an instrument enabling EU economic and social organisations to familiarise themselves with social structures and the economic and social impact of reforms in Turkey."
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is essential for the negotiation process
Brussels, 30 November 2005
10th anniversary of the EU-Turkey JCC
Strengthening dialogue and cooperation between civil society players in the EU and Turkey
is essential for the negotiation process
The promotion of dialogue and cooperation between economic and social interest groups in the UE and Turkey, the involvement of civil society in the negotiation process, and trade union rights were the key themes of the 20th meeting of the EU-Turkey Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) held in Brussels on 28 and 29 November 2005.
The JCC welcomes Turkey’s progress as regards the adoption of the Community acquis and considers Turkey to be a functioning market economy. Mr Olli Rehn, Commissioner for Enlargement, argued that structural reforms in Turkey have been carried out in the political and legal spheres and called for the proper implementation of the reforms adopted in the spirit of shared democratic values, the rule of law and human rights.
Mr Dimitrios Dimitriadis, Vice-President of the EESC, insisted that the cooperation between civil society players in the EU and Turkey must be further improved. The JCC should continue to be an instrument enabling EU economic and social organisations to familiarise themselves with social structures and the economic and social impact of reforms in Turkey."
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The Korea Herald : Which Turkey in what Europe?
"Which Turkey in what Europe?
'A tempest in a teapot' is perhaps the best description of the recent squabbles about opening the European Union's accession negotiations with Turkey. The election in Germany was in part fought on the issue, as Chancellor Angela Merkel ran on a platform of offering Turkey a 'privileged partnership,' rather than full admission. The Austrian government's posturing - motivated as much by its upcoming elections as genuine foreign policy concerns - seemed to threaten the opening of the accession talks themselves."
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'A tempest in a teapot' is perhaps the best description of the recent squabbles about opening the European Union's accession negotiations with Turkey. The election in Germany was in part fought on the issue, as Chancellor Angela Merkel ran on a platform of offering Turkey a 'privileged partnership,' rather than full admission. The Austrian government's posturing - motivated as much by its upcoming elections as genuine foreign policy concerns - seemed to threaten the opening of the accession talks themselves."
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Reuters AlertNet - Israelis training Kurds in northern Iraq - report
"Israelis training Kurds in northern Iraq - report
01 Dec 2005 13:56:15 GMT
Source: Reuters
JERUSALEM, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Private Israeli security firms have sent experts to Iraq's northern Kurdish region to give covert training to Kurdish security forces, an Israeli newspaper reported on Thursday.
The daily Yedioth Ahronoth said that over the past year and a half the Israeli companies had set up a secret training base in northern Iraq as part of a multi-million dollar project with the Kurdish regional government."
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01 Dec 2005 13:56:15 GMT
Source: Reuters
JERUSALEM, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Private Israeli security firms have sent experts to Iraq's northern Kurdish region to give covert training to Kurdish security forces, an Israeli newspaper reported on Thursday.
The daily Yedioth Ahronoth said that over the past year and a half the Israeli companies had set up a secret training base in northern Iraq as part of a multi-million dollar project with the Kurdish regional government."
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Muslim women take charge of their faith - Europe - International Herald Tribune
"Muslim women take charge of their faith
By Marlise Simons International Herald Tribune
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2005
PARIS Hanife Karakus, the softspoken daughter of Turkish immigrants, is a thoroughly European Muslim. She covers her hair with a veil, but she also has a law degree and married the man of her choice. There was no pressure from matchmakers. The couple met on the Internet.
Adding to this mix, Karakus recently became the first woman to preside over one of France's 25 regional Islamic councils."
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By Marlise Simons International Herald Tribune
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2005
PARIS Hanife Karakus, the softspoken daughter of Turkish immigrants, is a thoroughly European Muslim. She covers her hair with a veil, but she also has a law degree and married the man of her choice. There was no pressure from matchmakers. The couple met on the Internet.
Adding to this mix, Karakus recently became the first woman to preside over one of France's 25 regional Islamic councils."
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..:: ABHABER.COM -EU renews pressure on Turkey to admit Greek Cypriot planes
"EU renews pressure on Turkey to admit Greek Cypriot planes
EU redoubles campaign to force Ankara to allow Greek Cypriot planes to use Turkish airspace and airports, and takes first concrete step towards this aim by sending draft agreement on transportation
'Turkey can't discriminate between EU member states concerning air transportation issues,' agreement says
The European Union on Tuesday took a significant step towards forcing Turkey to allow Cypriot planes the use of Turkish airspace and airports, by sending a draft agreement to the Turkish Secretariat General for EU Affairs, concerning aviation services. "
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EU redoubles campaign to force Ankara to allow Greek Cypriot planes to use Turkish airspace and airports, and takes first concrete step towards this aim by sending draft agreement on transportation
'Turkey can't discriminate between EU member states concerning air transportation issues,' agreement says
The European Union on Tuesday took a significant step towards forcing Turkey to allow Cypriot planes the use of Turkish airspace and airports, by sending a draft agreement to the Turkish Secretariat General for EU Affairs, concerning aviation services. "
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The Jakarta Post - RI-Turkey hope to triple trade volume
"RI-Turkey hope to triple trade volume
Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta
Turkey and Indonesia are set to jack up bilateral trade volume threefold to some US$2 billion next year, by strengthening the existing trade in natural-resource products, while also seeking other potentials in the services sector and manufactured goods"
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Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta
Turkey and Indonesia are set to jack up bilateral trade volume threefold to some US$2 billion next year, by strengthening the existing trade in natural-resource products, while also seeking other potentials in the services sector and manufactured goods"
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H�rriyet-St. Andrews day celebrated in Istanbul
"St. Andrews day celebrated in Istanbul
At a liturgy which took place at the Greek-Orthodox Patriarchate in Istanbul on Wednesday to celebrate St. Andrews Day, Patriarch Bartholomew highlighted the importance of a dialogue between Christian churches. St. Andrew is celebrated as the first apostle to preach the Christian gospel in and around Istanbul in the years following Jesus' death. "
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At a liturgy which took place at the Greek-Orthodox Patriarchate in Istanbul on Wednesday to celebrate St. Andrews Day, Patriarch Bartholomew highlighted the importance of a dialogue between Christian churches. St. Andrew is celebrated as the first apostle to preach the Christian gospel in and around Istanbul in the years following Jesus' death. "
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EU Reconciliation
"EU Reconciliation
Brussels - Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodities Exchanges (TOBB) Chairman Rifat Hisarciklioglu pointing to representatives of labor unions such as DISK, Turk-Is, Hak-Is, TISK, TZOB and Kamu-Sen sitting around him, left to right, said, “We are no longer arguing, we can reconcile, and we have noticed this recently.” Each of the parties which sat around the table has rather different views about the European Union."
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Brussels - Turkish Union of Chambers and Commodities Exchanges (TOBB) Chairman Rifat Hisarciklioglu pointing to representatives of labor unions such as DISK, Turk-Is, Hak-Is, TISK, TZOB and Kamu-Sen sitting around him, left to right, said, “We are no longer arguing, we can reconcile, and we have noticed this recently.” Each of the parties which sat around the table has rather different views about the European Union."
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Financial Mirror-US says Papadadopoulos statements on Ledra “misleading”
"US says Papadadopoulos statements on Ledra “misleading”
The US Embassy in Cyprus has issued a statement by Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos “misleading” and emphasised that the US does not have the authority to decide about whether the buffer zone has been encroached.
“In his recent statements, President Papadopoulos has implied that the United States -- alone among permanent members of the Security Council -- has refused to condemn construction activities near the proposed Ledra Street crossing as an encroachment of the buffer zone, “ said the statement.
“That statement is misleading. It is UNFICYP, rather than the United States or other Security Council member states, which has the authority to determine whether either side has encroached on the buffer zone or otherwise violated the terms of the cease fire. We support UNFICYP in its authority to administer the buffer zone and underscore the importance of maintaining UN leadership on the Cyprus issue.”"
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The US Embassy in Cyprus has issued a statement by Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos “misleading” and emphasised that the US does not have the authority to decide about whether the buffer zone has been encroached.
“In his recent statements, President Papadopoulos has implied that the United States -- alone among permanent members of the Security Council -- has refused to condemn construction activities near the proposed Ledra Street crossing as an encroachment of the buffer zone, “ said the statement.
“That statement is misleading. It is UNFICYP, rather than the United States or other Security Council member states, which has the authority to determine whether either side has encroached on the buffer zone or otherwise violated the terms of the cease fire. We support UNFICYP in its authority to administer the buffer zone and underscore the importance of maintaining UN leadership on the Cyprus issue.”"
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Tax-News.com-Turkish Prime Minister Seeks Substantial Tax Cuts
"Turkish Prime Minister Seeks Substantial Tax Cuts, by Lorys Charalambous, Tax-News.com, Cyprus 01 December 2005
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, announced on Tuesday that the government will seek to bring about a substantial reduction in the country's personal and company tax burden in order to compete more effectively with the European Union and reduce tax evasion.
Mr Erdogan told the ruling Justice and Development Party conference that the standard rate of corporate tax will be cut by 10% to 20% while the overall tax burden for companies will be reduced to about 28% from the current 37%."
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, announced on Tuesday that the government will seek to bring about a substantial reduction in the country's personal and company tax burden in order to compete more effectively with the European Union and reduce tax evasion.
Mr Erdogan told the ruling Justice and Development Party conference that the standard rate of corporate tax will be cut by 10% to 20% while the overall tax burden for companies will be reduced to about 28% from the current 37%."
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Talat hits out at ‘ridiculous’ Ledra objections
"Talat hits out at ‘ridiculous’ Ledra objections
By Simon Bahceli
TURKISH Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat yesterday dismissed as “ridiculous” accusations that he was seeking political and military advantages through the construction of a footbridge at the proposed Ledra Street crossing in the Green Line.
“The military post we demolished was higher than the bridge. And no one will be able to sit on the bridge and look at the Greek side. That is ridiculous,” he told the Cyprus Mail, adding: “We could put up a curtain for them if they wish.”
But on a more serious note, Talat also claimed surprise at UN reaction to work so far carried out by Turkish Cypriot builders at the site of the proposed crossing.
“We discussed with the UN the kind of arrangements we would be making. The problem for the UN… is that they were not expecting such an expedited action from the Turkish Cypriots. Maybe it was done in a hurry, but it shows our enthusiasm,” he said.
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By Simon Bahceli
TURKISH Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat yesterday dismissed as “ridiculous” accusations that he was seeking political and military advantages through the construction of a footbridge at the proposed Ledra Street crossing in the Green Line.
“The military post we demolished was higher than the bridge. And no one will be able to sit on the bridge and look at the Greek side. That is ridiculous,” he told the Cyprus Mail, adding: “We could put up a curtain for them if they wish.”
But on a more serious note, Talat also claimed surprise at UN reaction to work so far carried out by Turkish Cypriot builders at the site of the proposed crossing.
“We discussed with the UN the kind of arrangements we would be making. The problem for the UN… is that they were not expecting such an expedited action from the Turkish Cypriots. Maybe it was done in a hurry, but it shows our enthusiasm,” he said.
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Hospitality Net - Industry News - Izmir to Become a Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Destination from 2006
"Izmir to Become a Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts Destination from 2006
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has just signed a management contract with Viltur Insaat Ve Turizm A.S. for the takeover of a business hotel in Izmir. The 5-star hotel is to open officially in mid-2006 following extensive renovations. It will be the second hotel to be run by the Swiss international hotel chain in Turkey after the Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul, which has been under Mövenpick’s successful management since 2003."
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Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has just signed a management contract with Viltur Insaat Ve Turizm A.S. for the takeover of a business hotel in Izmir. The 5-star hotel is to open officially in mid-2006 following extensive renovations. It will be the second hotel to be run by the Swiss international hotel chain in Turkey after the Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul, which has been under Mövenpick’s successful management since 2003."
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Turkish Daily News - Uğur Yücel's 'Toss-Up' wins FIPRESCI award at German film festival
"Uğur Yücel's 'Toss-Up' wins FIPRESCI award at German film festival
Thursday, December 1, 2005
The movie also garnered 11 awards at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in 2004, setting a record
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish director Uğur Yücel's award winning movie, 'Yazı Tura' (Toss Up), received the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the 54th International Mannheim-Heidelberg Film Festival in Germany."
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Thursday, December 1, 2005
The movie also garnered 11 awards at the Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival in 2004, setting a record
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News
Turkish director Uğur Yücel's award winning movie, 'Yazı Tura' (Toss Up), received the International Federation of Film Critics (FIPRESCI) award at the 54th International Mannheim-Heidelberg Film Festival in Germany."
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Turkish Daily News - EU apologizes on behalf of Greece
"EU apologizes on behalf of Greece
Thursday, December 1, 2005
ANKARA - TDN Parliament Bureau
World-renowned Turkish academic Professor Yıldırım Doğan, who was refused a visa by the Greek Embassy in Ankara for a visit to Thessaloniki earlier this year, has received an official apology from the European Union on behalf of Greece.
The academic was refused a visa for having a Turkish Republic of Cyprus (KKTC) visa in his passport. An EU official apologized to Turkey for what had happened and promised it would never be repeated. The rejection had caused the entire research team to cancel their trip, intended to wrap up work on a project supported by the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)."
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Thursday, December 1, 2005
ANKARA - TDN Parliament Bureau
World-renowned Turkish academic Professor Yıldırım Doğan, who was refused a visa by the Greek Embassy in Ankara for a visit to Thessaloniki earlier this year, has received an official apology from the European Union on behalf of Greece.
The academic was refused a visa for having a Turkish Republic of Cyprus (KKTC) visa in his passport. An EU official apologized to Turkey for what had happened and promised it would never be repeated. The rejection had caused the entire research team to cancel their trip, intended to wrap up work on a project supported by the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)."
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