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DORTMUND, Germany (AP) -- Brazil drew 0-0 with Turkey on Tuesday in a lackluster final test before the country starts the defense of its Copa America title in three weeks.
The Brazilians changed most of its lineup from the 1-1 draw against England four days earlier, and it showed in ragged play.
Steady jeers came from the crowd of 26,700 in Borussia Dortmund's 80,000-seat Westfalen Stadium.
The Turks controlled play and earned most of the scoring chances, especially before halftime."
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Tuesday, June 05, 2007
EU concerned over possible Turkish cross-border operation; plans new accession talks this month (SETimes.com)
"EU concerned over possible Turkish cross-border operation; plans new accession talks this month
05/06/2007
Brussels supports Turkey's efforts to contain PKK terrorism, but does not want to see an incursion into northern Iraq, officials said at a high-level meeting Monday in Ankara."
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05/06/2007
Brussels supports Turkey's efforts to contain PKK terrorism, but does not want to see an incursion into northern Iraq, officials said at a high-level meeting Monday in Ankara."
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People's Daily Online -- Turkey to bid for 17th Mediterranean Games
"Turkey to bid for 17th Mediterranean Games
Turkey's southern Mediterranean city of Mersin will bid for the 17th Mediterranean Games to be held in 2013, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Tuesday.
Delivering a speech at a meeting held to promote the city's candidacy for the multi-sport games, Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen said, 'Mersin is the pearl of the Mediterranean. Mersin's people have been lobbying to be the host city of 17th Mediterranean Games.'"
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Turkey's southern Mediterranean city of Mersin will bid for the 17th Mediterranean Games to be held in 2013, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Tuesday.
Delivering a speech at a meeting held to promote the city's candidacy for the multi-sport games, Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen said, 'Mersin is the pearl of the Mediterranean. Mersin's people have been lobbying to be the host city of 17th Mediterranean Games.'"
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Opodo travel news - Ancient Turkish tree is tourist attraction - 05 - June - 2007
"Ancient Turkish tree is tourist attraction
05 June 2007
An ancient tree in Turkey is proving to be a popular tourist attraction among foreign visitors.
The Monument Tree in Alanozu's Guneysinir City is said to be at least 2,000 years old, with some experts predicting that it is older than that."
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05 June 2007
An ancient tree in Turkey is proving to be a popular tourist attraction among foreign visitors.
The Monument Tree in Alanozu's Guneysinir City is said to be at least 2,000 years old, with some experts predicting that it is older than that."
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Turkey's Clothing Exports are Rebounding (Country Report)
"Turkey's Clothing Exports are Rebounding (Country Report)
5 June 2007- Turkey's textile and clothing exports are this year rebounding in value terms after sales to the European Union stagnated in 2006. The recent rise in the lira may limit the growth in exports in the second part of the year, however, while elimination of EU's quota may result in additional competition from China. Textile and apparel imports continued surging in the first months of 2007, in addition."
Textile Trade Information - Emerging Textiles - Textile Information
5 June 2007- Turkey's textile and clothing exports are this year rebounding in value terms after sales to the European Union stagnated in 2006. The recent rise in the lira may limit the growth in exports in the second part of the year, however, while elimination of EU's quota may result in additional competition from China. Textile and apparel imports continued surging in the first months of 2007, in addition."
Textile Trade Information - Emerging Textiles - Textile Information
TURKEY: 'WAKE UP! YOU'LL NEVER BE PART OF E.U.' AUTHOR SAYS
"TURKEY: 'WAKE UP! YOU'LL NEVER BE PART OF E.U.' AUTHOR SAYS
Rome, 5 June (AKI) - Author Feridun Zaimoglu is known as 'the voice' of Germany's Turkish immigrant community. It is a reputation earned through fiction which has dealt with the sense of loss of identity loss but also discovery of new opportunities that so many tens of thousands of Zaimoglu's countrymen and women who left their native Turkey for a better life in Germany have experienced. His book of the same name, Kanak Sprack, the curious mix of German and Turkish spoken by the so-called 'Gast-Arbeiters' or guest workers, has won cult status."
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Rome, 5 June (AKI) - Author Feridun Zaimoglu is known as 'the voice' of Germany's Turkish immigrant community. It is a reputation earned through fiction which has dealt with the sense of loss of identity loss but also discovery of new opportunities that so many tens of thousands of Zaimoglu's countrymen and women who left their native Turkey for a better life in Germany have experienced. His book of the same name, Kanak Sprack, the curious mix of German and Turkish spoken by the so-called 'Gast-Arbeiters' or guest workers, has won cult status."
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A Turkish report on chess in Greece
"A Turkish report on chess in Greece
05.06.2007 – 'Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in the world,' says Ali Nihat Yazici, President of the Turkish Chess Federation. 'It has a strong chess tradition for 25 years'. Ali should know – he is one of the most dynamic organisers in the world today. He writes about the Third World School Championships 2007 and the First International Chess Marketing Seminar in Kallithea. Pictorial report."
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05.06.2007 – 'Greece is one of the most beautiful countries in the world,' says Ali Nihat Yazici, President of the Turkish Chess Federation. 'It has a strong chess tradition for 25 years'. Ali should know – he is one of the most dynamic organisers in the world today. He writes about the Third World School Championships 2007 and the First International Chess Marketing Seminar in Kallithea. Pictorial report."
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IntelliBriefs: Turkey must build a deterrent image
"Turkey must build a deterrent image
TDN editorial by Yusuf KANLI
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Are we still discussing the ‘legitimacy’ of a Turkish incursion, or have we started considering how we can build a deterrent image that may prevent the use of force? Remember the example of Syria..."
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TDN editorial by Yusuf KANLI
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Are we still discussing the ‘legitimacy’ of a Turkish incursion, or have we started considering how we can build a deterrent image that may prevent the use of force? Remember the example of Syria..."
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CHP calls for limits on foreign involvement in Turkish banking
"CHP calls for limits on foreign involvement in Turkish banking
Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) announced on Monday that they were in favor of limiting foreign shares in Turkey's banking industry and against the privatization of public banks.
In a written statement CHP Deputy Chairman Mustafa Özyürek said the CHP will protect the public's shares in Ziraat Bank and Halkbank."
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Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) announced on Monday that they were in favor of limiting foreign shares in Turkey's banking industry and against the privatization of public banks.
In a written statement CHP Deputy Chairman Mustafa Özyürek said the CHP will protect the public's shares in Ziraat Bank and Halkbank."
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Turkey eases concerns of EU on a possible cross border operation
"Turkey eases concerns of EU on a possible cross border operation
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul assured his European counterparts on Monday that the recent military reinforcement in Turkey’s southeast and the Iraq border was not aiming at an invasion but securing the border, diplomats said."
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Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul assured his European counterparts on Monday that the recent military reinforcement in Turkey’s southeast and the Iraq border was not aiming at an invasion but securing the border, diplomats said."
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Armenian delegation to participate in BSECO jubilee summit in Istanbul
"Armenian delegation to participate in BSECO jubilee summit in Istanbul
05.06.2007 16:01 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenia will be represented in the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization’s (BSECO) jubilee summit in Istanbul, RA MFA Acting Spokesman Vladimir Karapetyan told the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. He said, currently consultations are on the way on the level of delegations. “We have already received invitation from Turkey as the host country,” Karapetyan said.
BSECO was founded on June 25, 1992 in Yalta, where leaders of Azerbaijan, Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Turkey and Ukraine undersigned the charter of the organization. The jubilee summit is scheduled for June 25 in Istanbul."
Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net | Armenian News Agency - Armenian delegation to participate in BSECO jubilee summit in Istanbul
05.06.2007 16:01 GMT+04:00 Print version Send to mail In Russian In Armenian
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Armenia will be represented in the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization’s (BSECO) jubilee summit in Istanbul, RA MFA Acting Spokesman Vladimir Karapetyan told the PanARMENIAN.Net journalist. He said, currently consultations are on the way on the level of delegations. “We have already received invitation from Turkey as the host country,” Karapetyan said.
BSECO was founded on June 25, 1992 in Yalta, where leaders of Azerbaijan, Albania, Armenia, Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Turkey and Ukraine undersigned the charter of the organization. The jubilee summit is scheduled for June 25 in Istanbul."
Armenian News - PanARMENIAN.Net | Armenian News Agency - Armenian delegation to participate in BSECO jubilee summit in Istanbul
Parties submit candidates lists to YSK
"Parties submit candidates lists to YSK
Political parties that will participate in the upcoming general elections to be held on July 22, on Monday submitted candidates lists to Supreme Board of Elections (YSK) until 5 p.m."
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Political parties that will participate in the upcoming general elections to be held on July 22, on Monday submitted candidates lists to Supreme Board of Elections (YSK) until 5 p.m."
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People's Daily Online -- Turkey, Romania stage joint military exercise
"Turkey, Romania stage joint military exercise
The Turkish-Romanian Joint Airborne Commando Exercise took place in central Anatolian province of Kayseri on Tuesday, Turkey's semi-official Anatolia news agency reported."
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The Turkish-Romanian Joint Airborne Commando Exercise took place in central Anatolian province of Kayseri on Tuesday, Turkey's semi-official Anatolia news agency reported."
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People's Daily Online -- Turkish football team to take on Brazil in friendly match
"Turkish football team to take on Brazil in friendly
Turkish national football team will take on Brazil in a friendly match in Germany on Tuesday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
The match, which will be Turkish team's 5th with the Brazilians, will be played at Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park."
More:People's Daily Online -- Turkish football team to take on Brazil in friendly match
Turkish national football team will take on Brazil in a friendly match in Germany on Tuesday, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.
The match, which will be Turkish team's 5th with the Brazilians, will be played at Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park."
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More US-European rivalry under way for Turkish fighter market - Turkish Daily News Jun 05, 2007
"More US-European rivalry under way for Turkish fighter market
Eurofighter, Lockheed Martin gear up for upcoming competition
ÜMİT ENGINSOY
ANKARA/WASHINGTON - Turkish Daily News
Boosting the Air Force's mid and long-term capabilities is Turkey's top defense procurement priority, resulting in two recent decisions to buy about 100 next-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft and 30 advanced F-16 Block fighters from the U.S. government. The two programs altogether will cost about $12.5 billion."
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Eurofighter, Lockheed Martin gear up for upcoming competition
ÜMİT ENGINSOY
ANKARA/WASHINGTON - Turkish Daily News
Boosting the Air Force's mid and long-term capabilities is Turkey's top defense procurement priority, resulting in two recent decisions to buy about 100 next-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft and 30 advanced F-16 Block fighters from the U.S. government. The two programs altogether will cost about $12.5 billion."
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Let's learn foreign languages! - Turkish Daily News Jun 05, 2007
"Let's learn foreign languages!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Is it terrible if different intermingled communities know the other’s language? With this, would not we have a better chance to know each other well?"
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Is it terrible if different intermingled communities know the other’s language? With this, would not we have a better chance to know each other well?"
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The cost of adopting EU environmental legislation estimated at 70-100 billion euros - Turkish Daily News Jun 05, 2007
"The cost of adopting EU environmental legislation estimated at 70-100 billion euros
Adopting European Union environmental legislation will be beneficial for Turkish enterprises yield a profit of E120 billion euros in the long-term, a report published by Turkish Industrialists and Businesspeople's Association (TÜSİAD) has found."
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Adopting European Union environmental legislation will be beneficial for Turkish enterprises yield a profit of E120 billion euros in the long-term, a report published by Turkish Industrialists and Businesspeople's Association (TÜSİAD) has found."
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Turkey among AIG's picks for emerging debt - Turkish Daily News Jun 05, 2007
"Turkey among AIG's picks for emerging debt
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
AIG Global Investment Group prefers fixed income investments in emerging markets, such as Brazil, Turkey and Mexico, mainly due to high interest rates in these countries, company executives said on Monday."
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
AIG Global Investment Group prefers fixed income investments in emerging markets, such as Brazil, Turkey and Mexico, mainly due to high interest rates in these countries, company executives said on Monday."
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Andris Piebalgs: "Turkey needs the EU, and the EU needs Turkey" (Original Text)
"Andris Piebalgs: 'Turkey needs the EU, and the EU needs Turkey' (Original Text)
Andris Piebalgs
Energy Commissioner
EU and Turkey: Together for a European Energy Policy
Speech at the conference 'Turkey and the EU'
Istanbul, 5 June 2007"
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Andris Piebalgs
Energy Commissioner
EU and Turkey: Together for a European Energy Policy
Speech at the conference 'Turkey and the EU'
Istanbul, 5 June 2007"
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JTW News - EU leaders open talks to review Ankara's progress in its accession process
"EU leaders open talks to review Ankara's progress in its accession process
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Tuesday , 05 June 2007
EU officials open talks over Turkey's membership bid
European Union (EU) leaders began talks with Turkish officials yesterday to review Ankara's progress in troubled bid to join the 27-nation bloc."
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Tuesday , 05 June 2007
EU officials open talks over Turkey's membership bid
European Union (EU) leaders began talks with Turkish officials yesterday to review Ankara's progress in troubled bid to join the 27-nation bloc."
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Greek and Turkish Cypriots remain polls apart
"Greek and Turkish Cypriots remain polls apart
05/06/2007
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that differences remain between the two sides in Cyprus concerning the interpretation of the 8 July Agreement, most notably on what constitutes a day-to-day matter, and the mechanism for resolving disagreements.
Despite the fact that the UN Secretary General report on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus has not yet been submitted to the UN Security Council, CNA has been informed that in his report, Ban also said that despite the commitment of the leaders of the two communities in July 2006 to ensuring that the “right atmosphere” prevails for the process to be successful, including by putting an end to the so-called blame game, the two sides continued to engage in mutual recriminations throughout the reporting period."
More:Financial Mirror
05/06/2007
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that differences remain between the two sides in Cyprus concerning the interpretation of the 8 July Agreement, most notably on what constitutes a day-to-day matter, and the mechanism for resolving disagreements.
Despite the fact that the UN Secretary General report on the United Nations Operation in Cyprus has not yet been submitted to the UN Security Council, CNA has been informed that in his report, Ban also said that despite the commitment of the leaders of the two communities in July 2006 to ensuring that the “right atmosphere” prevails for the process to be successful, including by putting an end to the so-called blame game, the two sides continued to engage in mutual recriminations throughout the reporting period."
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Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - Pigeon love and hate in Turkey
"Pigeon love and hate in Turkey
By Fazile Zahir
FETHIYE, Turkey - A Greek member of the European Parliament, Yiannis Glavakis, caused a furor in Turkey recently by asking the European Union to step in and pay for pigeon-prevention measures at the Ayasofya Mosque in the heart of historic Istanbul."
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By Fazile Zahir
FETHIYE, Turkey - A Greek member of the European Parliament, Yiannis Glavakis, caused a furor in Turkey recently by asking the European Union to step in and pay for pigeon-prevention measures at the Ayasofya Mosque in the heart of historic Istanbul."
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Olli Rehn: "EU is at Turkish side in fight against terrorism" (Original Text)
"Olli Rehn: 'EU is at Turkish side in fight against terrorism' (Original Text)
Olli Rehn
European Commissioner for Enlargement
Why Turkey and the EU need each other: co-operating on energy and other strategic issues
Conference on 'Turkey and the EU Together for a European Energy Policy'"
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Olli Rehn
European Commissioner for Enlargement
Why Turkey and the EU need each other: co-operating on energy and other strategic issues
Conference on 'Turkey and the EU Together for a European Energy Policy'"
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Turkish Weekly Opinion - N. Sarkozy: Tough French Mild European
"N. Sarkozy: Tough French Mild European
Mehmet Ozcan
Tuesday , 05 June 2007
In our previous article, we asserted that Turkey’s EU membership become open to discussions due to Sarkozy’s being as French new president and possible scenarios that may infer at the forthcoming Summit in June."
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Mehmet Ozcan
Tuesday , 05 June 2007
In our previous article, we asserted that Turkey’s EU membership become open to discussions due to Sarkozy’s being as French new president and possible scenarios that may infer at the forthcoming Summit in June."
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Infighting in Turkey - Editorials/Op-Ed - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
"Infighting in Turkey
TODAY'S COLUMNIST
By Tulin Daloglu
June 5, 2007
In 2002, Turkey elected the parliament that decided against giving the United States a northern front into Iraq over four years ago. The parliament chosen in this year's election will decide how -- or whether -- Turkey will cooperate with the United States on Iran."
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TODAY'S COLUMNIST
By Tulin Daloglu
June 5, 2007
In 2002, Turkey elected the parliament that decided against giving the United States a northern front into Iraq over four years ago. The parliament chosen in this year's election will decide how -- or whether -- Turkey will cooperate with the United States on Iran."
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Darcy in Turkey: Turkish troops heading for Iraq?
"Turkish troops heading for Iraq?
On occasion, Turks appear to be a remarkably complacent people. Their top general publicly asks for permission to cross over into Iraq; their Prime Minister publicly warns that Turkey's patience is at the breaking point; their UN representative is to present a dossier probably justifying an incursion; and a military build-up continues on the Iraqi border. Some 80,000 Turkish troops have been amassed opposite the newly-empowered peshmerga, and all that happens in the Turkish press is some short discussion on an extra few tanks being sent to the border. Turkey may be about to send troops into the most volatile area in the world, and a deafening silence reigns in the Turkish press. There is no discussion at all about the objectives, methods and time frame of such an action."
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On occasion, Turks appear to be a remarkably complacent people. Their top general publicly asks for permission to cross over into Iraq; their Prime Minister publicly warns that Turkey's patience is at the breaking point; their UN representative is to present a dossier probably justifying an incursion; and a military build-up continues on the Iraqi border. Some 80,000 Turkish troops have been amassed opposite the newly-empowered peshmerga, and all that happens in the Turkish press is some short discussion on an extra few tanks being sent to the border. Turkey may be about to send troops into the most volatile area in the world, and a deafening silence reigns in the Turkish press. There is no discussion at all about the objectives, methods and time frame of such an action."
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TURKEY: FRESH FACES AIM TO WOO VOTERS IN JULY ELECTION
"TURKEY: FRESH FACES AIM TO WOO VOTERS IN JULY ELECTION
Istanbul, 5 June (AKI) - Turkey's ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) has dropped almost half of its current parliamentarians from its list of candidates for the 22 July election - part of a trend by groups across the politcal spectrum to present fresh faces in an attempt to woo voters. The Islamic-rooted AKP has named 155 new candidates for the 550 odd seats it is contesting, including some surprise choices such as a prominent social-democrat, Ertugrul Gunay, whose name appears second after the party's top candidate in Istanbul, prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Istanbul, 5 June (AKI) - Turkey's ruling Justice and Development party (AKP) has dropped almost half of its current parliamentarians from its list of candidates for the 22 July election - part of a trend by groups across the politcal spectrum to present fresh faces in an attempt to woo voters. The Islamic-rooted AKP has named 155 new candidates for the 550 odd seats it is contesting, including some surprise choices such as a prominent social-democrat, Ertugrul Gunay, whose name appears second after the party's top candidate in Istanbul, prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Monday, June 04, 2007
Gulf Times – Qatar’s top-selling English daily newspaper - Opinion
"Reasons for welcoming Ankara into EU are stronger than ever
Published: Tuesday, 5 June, 2007, 02:02 AM Doha Time
By Peter Preston
ANKARA: The prime minister of Turkey asks a rasping, scornful question: “How many Frances are there?” Which, simply interpreted, means that he’s sick of Sarkozy, sick of Brussels’ temporising, sick of 40 years of diplomatic effort fading away — and (less obviously) sick at heart for the future of his country. "
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Published: Tuesday, 5 June, 2007, 02:02 AM Doha Time
By Peter Preston
ANKARA: The prime minister of Turkey asks a rasping, scornful question: “How many Frances are there?” Which, simply interpreted, means that he’s sick of Sarkozy, sick of Brussels’ temporising, sick of 40 years of diplomatic effort fading away — and (less obviously) sick at heart for the future of his country. "
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Gulfnews: Kurdish rebel action tests Turkey-US ties
"Kurdish rebel action tests Turkey-US ties
By Linda S. Heard, Special to Gulf News
There are growing signs that Turkey is running out of patience with Iraqi Kurdish rebels alleged to be responsible for terrorist attacks on Turkish soil.
The Turks have stationed substantial troop contingents along its border with the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq for several years but in recent weeks have stepped up the numbers."
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By Linda S. Heard, Special to Gulf News
There are growing signs that Turkey is running out of patience with Iraqi Kurdish rebels alleged to be responsible for terrorist attacks on Turkish soil.
The Turks have stationed substantial troop contingents along its border with the semi-autonomous Kurdish region of northern Iraq for several years but in recent weeks have stepped up the numbers."
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Dispatch from Turkey and Jordan: Intersection of cultures
"Dispatch from Turkey and Jordan: Intersection of cultures
Monday, June 4, 2007
Josh Ambrose
In a series of dispatches produced by Research Penn State magazine, Josh Ambrose, a recent Penn State graduate from the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts, writes from the Middle East while exploring soils of ancient and modern civilizations. Ambrose and five classmates will spend four weeks traveling Turkey and Jordan with Kate Butler, senior lecturer in soil science. Stay tuned for dispatches as Ambrose discovers and describes the relationship between soils and society."
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Monday, June 4, 2007
Josh Ambrose
In a series of dispatches produced by Research Penn State magazine, Josh Ambrose, a recent Penn State graduate from the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts, writes from the Middle East while exploring soils of ancient and modern civilizations. Ambrose and five classmates will spend four weeks traveling Turkey and Jordan with Kate Butler, senior lecturer in soil science. Stay tuned for dispatches as Ambrose discovers and describes the relationship between soils and society."
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BGC Opens New Office In Istanbul, Turkey - Rapid Global Expansion With Addition In Continental Europe
"BGC Opens New Office In Istanbul, Turkey - Rapid Global Expansion With Addition In Continental Europe
04/06/07
BGC, a leading inter-dealer broker, providing integrated voice and electronic services for wholesale market participants worldwide, today announced the opening of a new office in Istanbul, Turkey strengthening BGC’s position in Continental Europe and further expanding its global footprint within financial markets."
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04/06/07
BGC, a leading inter-dealer broker, providing integrated voice and electronic services for wholesale market participants worldwide, today announced the opening of a new office in Istanbul, Turkey strengthening BGC’s position in Continental Europe and further expanding its global footprint within financial markets."
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A Turkey-Iraq War? Ankara Seething With Rage at Kurdish Terrorist Group by Peter Brookes
"A Turkey-Iraq War? Ankara Seething With Rage at Kurdish Terrorist Group
June 04, 2007 02:00 PM EST
Turkey could send troops into Iraq any day now. It's massing ground forces on its southeastern border for a possible strike against the terrorist/separatist group the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)."
More:A Turkey-Iraq War? Ankara Seething With Rage at Kurdish Terrorist Group by Peter Brookes
June 04, 2007 02:00 PM EST
Turkey could send troops into Iraq any day now. It's massing ground forces on its southeastern border for a possible strike against the terrorist/separatist group the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)."
More:A Turkey-Iraq War? Ankara Seething With Rage at Kurdish Terrorist Group by Peter Brookes
Former Turkish PMs nominate to run in July 22 election
"Former Turkish PMs nominate to run in July 22 election
In other election news, Prime Minister Erdogan has nominated to stand for Istanbul, rather than contest the seat he held in the south eastern province of Siirt."
More:Former Turkish PMs nominate to run in July 22 election
In other election news, Prime Minister Erdogan has nominated to stand for Istanbul, rather than contest the seat he held in the south eastern province of Siirt."
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Brand New Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat: Carpentry Against Climate Change - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
"BRAND NEW NOAH'S ARK ON MOUNT ARARAT
Carpentry Against Climate Change
Greenpeace likes to think big -- its latest publicity stunt is the recreation of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat. The idea is to focus the attention of world leaders on the need to address climate change and to prevent major catastrophes -- including floods -- in the future."
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Carpentry Against Climate Change
Greenpeace likes to think big -- its latest publicity stunt is the recreation of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat. The idea is to focus the attention of world leaders on the need to address climate change and to prevent major catastrophes -- including floods -- in the future."
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EU presses Turkey to pursue reforms — EUbusiness - EU business, legal and financial news and information - EUbusiness.com
"EU presses Turkey to pursue reforms
04 June 2007, 14:17 CET
EU presses Turkey to pursue reforms
Rehn - Gul
(ANKARA) - The European Union said Monday it is planning to open new chapters in its membership talks with Turkey, but urged Ankara to pursue reforms and uphold democracy for its accession bid to succeed.
'We are expecting some good news by the end of this month. We are planning and working in order to open up to three chapters (out of the 35 policy negotiating areas) in June,' EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said."
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04 June 2007, 14:17 CET
EU presses Turkey to pursue reforms
Rehn - Gul
(ANKARA) - The European Union said Monday it is planning to open new chapters in its membership talks with Turkey, but urged Ankara to pursue reforms and uphold democracy for its accession bid to succeed.
'We are expecting some good news by the end of this month. We are planning and working in order to open up to three chapters (out of the 35 policy negotiating areas) in June,' EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said."
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Suicide blast kills Turk soldiers - CNN.com
"Suicide blast kills Turk soldiers
POSTED: 7:52 a.m. EDT, June 4, 2007
TUNCELI, Turkey (Reuters) -- Three soldiers were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a police station in the eastern Turkish province of Tunceli on Monday, security sources said.
It was not clear who was behind the attack, which occurred in a region where Kurdish separatist guerrillas are active.
Ten people were injured in the attack."
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POSTED: 7:52 a.m. EDT, June 4, 2007
TUNCELI, Turkey (Reuters) -- Three soldiers were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a police station in the eastern Turkish province of Tunceli on Monday, security sources said.
It was not clear who was behind the attack, which occurred in a region where Kurdish separatist guerrillas are active.
Ten people were injured in the attack."
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Sex And Power In Turkey.Feminism, Islam And The Maturing Of Turkish Democracy
"Sex And Power In Turkey.
Feminism, Islam And The Maturing Of Turkish Democracy
Executive Summary
In the history of the Turkish Republic, there have been two periods when major improvements were made to the status of women. One was the 1920s, the early years of the Republic, when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk outlawed polygamy and abolished Islamic courts in favour of secular institutions. This first period of reforms is well known and celebrated in Turkey."
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Feminism, Islam And The Maturing Of Turkish Democracy
Executive Summary
In the history of the Turkish Republic, there have been two periods when major improvements were made to the status of women. One was the 1920s, the early years of the Republic, when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk outlawed polygamy and abolished Islamic courts in favour of secular institutions. This first period of reforms is well known and celebrated in Turkey."
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The ups and downs of democracy in Turkey
"The ups and downs of democracy in Turkey
Yuksel Soylemez
04 June 2007
Question: Turkey could not elect a President. Was this not a minus, or a poor show, for Turkish democracy?
Soylemez: Well, some people may think that it was, but I beg to differ. It was the unprecedented revolt of the parliamentary minority against the heavy handed imposition of the parliamentary majority in power. Seen from that angle, it was an expression of democratic freedom of choice, and as such it was an historic event that can be described not as the impotency of the TBMM but as a example of Turkish democracy on the rise."
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Yuksel Soylemez
04 June 2007
Question: Turkey could not elect a President. Was this not a minus, or a poor show, for Turkish democracy?
Soylemez: Well, some people may think that it was, but I beg to differ. It was the unprecedented revolt of the parliamentary minority against the heavy handed imposition of the parliamentary majority in power. Seen from that angle, it was an expression of democratic freedom of choice, and as such it was an historic event that can be described not as the impotency of the TBMM but as a example of Turkish democracy on the rise."
More:The New Anatolian
Turkey 'suicide raid kills three'
"Turkey 'suicide raid kills three'
BBC breaking news graphic
Three people have been killed in a suicide attack on a military outpost in eastern Turkey, media and police say."
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BBC breaking news graphic
Three people have been killed in a suicide attack on a military outpost in eastern Turkey, media and police say."
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DefenseNews.com - After Defeats, Eurofighter Renews Push in Turkey - 06/04/07 20:28
"After Defeats, Eurofighter Renews Push in Turkey
By BURAK EGE BEKDIL, ANKARA And UMIT ENGINSOY, WASHINGTON
Eurofighter, which recently lost out to Lockheed Martin in a multibillion-dollar deal with Turkey, is again pitching its Typhoon fighter jet to Ankara.
“The Typhoon would be a perfect complementary solution if the Turkish Air Force is to maximize its air deterrence,” said Enzo Casolini, vice president for Alenia Aeronautica, the Typhoon consortium partner assigned to market the plane to Turkey. “We expect Turkey to join our new phase. Turkey’s decision to choose the JSF [Joint Strike Fighter] does not exclude the Eurofighter option.”"
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By BURAK EGE BEKDIL, ANKARA And UMIT ENGINSOY, WASHINGTON
Eurofighter, which recently lost out to Lockheed Martin in a multibillion-dollar deal with Turkey, is again pitching its Typhoon fighter jet to Ankara.
“The Typhoon would be a perfect complementary solution if the Turkish Air Force is to maximize its air deterrence,” said Enzo Casolini, vice president for Alenia Aeronautica, the Typhoon consortium partner assigned to market the plane to Turkey. “We expect Turkey to join our new phase. Turkey’s decision to choose the JSF [Joint Strike Fighter] does not exclude the Eurofighter option.”"
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Turkey: Political allies of military move to unseat moderate Islamist government
"WSWS : News & Analysis : Middle East : Turkey
Turkey: Political allies of military move to unseat moderate Islamist government
By Sinan Ikinci
4 June 2007
Last week the leadership of the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) publicly announced that its election strategy to unseat the ruling moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party (AKP) would be based on criticisms of government corruption and the practice of parliamentary immunity. According to the declaration, the CHP leadership and its temporary ally, the Democratic Left Party (DSP), will emphasise that the AKP has failed to deal with these two closely interlinked issues, although they promised the opposite to the Turkish electorate before the 2002 national elections."
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Turkey: Political allies of military move to unseat moderate Islamist government
By Sinan Ikinci
4 June 2007
Last week the leadership of the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) publicly announced that its election strategy to unseat the ruling moderate Islamist Justice and Development Party (AKP) would be based on criticisms of government corruption and the practice of parliamentary immunity. According to the declaration, the CHP leadership and its temporary ally, the Democratic Left Party (DSP), will emphasise that the AKP has failed to deal with these two closely interlinked issues, although they promised the opposite to the Turkish electorate before the 2002 national elections."
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Turkey: Awesome trip back in time - 04 Jun 2007 - NZ Herald: Travel News and Information from New Zealand and around the World
"Turkey: Awesome trip back in time
Page 1 of 3 5:00AM Monday June 04, 2007
By Bridget Stott
Uchisar, where ancient caves have gained a luxury touch. Photo / Lonely Planet Images
It's 2am and outside it looks like Mars. I've just been jolted awake from an airport transfer doze. A huge full moon hangs low, illuminating the white, softly curving hills, pockmarked by abandoned cave dwellings."
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Page 1 of 3 5:00AM Monday June 04, 2007
By Bridget Stott
Uchisar, where ancient caves have gained a luxury touch. Photo / Lonely Planet Images
It's 2am and outside it looks like Mars. I've just been jolted awake from an airport transfer doze. A huge full moon hangs low, illuminating the white, softly curving hills, pockmarked by abandoned cave dwellings."
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Yoko Ono reaches out for peace in Istanbul
"Yoko Ono reaches out for peace in Istanbul
Ve Handojo, Contributor, Istanbul
Blazing Istanbul, with its rich culture of two continents, has become Yoko Ono's latest platform for her message of peace and love.
Ono is showing eight interactive installations in a solo exhibition titled Open City that runs from May 3 to June 30."
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Ve Handojo, Contributor, Istanbul
Blazing Istanbul, with its rich culture of two continents, has become Yoko Ono's latest platform for her message of peace and love.
Ono is showing eight interactive installations in a solo exhibition titled Open City that runs from May 3 to June 30."
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EU leaders start talks to review Turkey membership - Forbes.com
"EU leaders start talks to review Turkey membership
06.04.07, 6:08 AM ET
ANKARA (Thomson Financial) - European Union leaders began talks with Turkish officials today to review Ankara's progress in its troubled bid to join the 27-nation bloc, the Anatolia news agency reported."
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06.04.07, 6:08 AM ET
ANKARA (Thomson Financial) - European Union leaders began talks with Turkish officials today to review Ankara's progress in its troubled bid to join the 27-nation bloc, the Anatolia news agency reported."
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German foreign minister regrets Turkey's failure to take steps on Cyprus - International Herald Tribune
"German foreign minister regrets Turkey's failure to take steps on Cyprus
ANKARA, Turkey: Germany's foreign minister on Monday expressed regret that Turkey failed to take steps to recognize Cyprus and initiate direct trade as a way to make progress with its troubled EU membership bid."
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ANKARA, Turkey: Germany's foreign minister on Monday expressed regret that Turkey failed to take steps to recognize Cyprus and initiate direct trade as a way to make progress with its troubled EU membership bid."
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Turkey to submit report to U.N. on north Iraq - washingtonpost.com
"Turkey to submit report to U.N. on north Iraq
Reuters
Monday, June 4, 2007; 5:09 AM
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey will deliver a report to the United Nations this week spelling out its concerns about militant Kurdish separatists in Iraq and reaffirming its legal right to take action against them, an official said on Monday."
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Reuters
Monday, June 4, 2007; 5:09 AM
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey will deliver a report to the United Nations this week spelling out its concerns about militant Kurdish separatists in Iraq and reaffirming its legal right to take action against them, an official said on Monday."
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Turkey nabs PKK bombing suspect
"Turkey nabs PKK bombing suspect
Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:40:40
Turkish police in eastern country
Turkish police have arrested a Kurdish militant believed to be behind a bomb attack last month in the country's western city of Izmir."
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Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:40:40
Turkish police in eastern country
Turkish police have arrested a Kurdish militant believed to be behind a bomb attack last month in the country's western city of Izmir."
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Asia Times Online :: Middle East News, Iraq, Iran current affairs
"Turkish threat echoes across Iraq
By Sami Moubayed
DAMASCUS - Beleaguered Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who could be days away from losing US support and with it his job, is seeking renewed Kurdish support, even expressing his full backing for the Kurds in a potentially disastrous confrontation with Turkey."
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By Sami Moubayed
DAMASCUS - Beleaguered Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, who could be days away from losing US support and with it his job, is seeking renewed Kurdish support, even expressing his full backing for the Kurds in a potentially disastrous confrontation with Turkey."
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Turkish women gain voice in fight to stay secular | Reuters
"Turkish women gain voice in fight to stay secular
Mon Jun 4, 2007 3:17AM EDT
By Emma Ross-Thomas
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish women are on the street protesting as never before as the fight to preserve Turkey's secular status gives them a louder political voice that could translate into parliamentary seats in this summer's elections.
Women have dominated recent rallies in Turkish cities against the ruling Islamist-rooted AK Party, fearful of what the party might do if, as expected, it wins another big majority."
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Mon Jun 4, 2007 3:17AM EDT
By Emma Ross-Thomas
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish women are on the street protesting as never before as the fight to preserve Turkey's secular status gives them a louder political voice that could translate into parliamentary seats in this summer's elections.
Women have dominated recent rallies in Turkish cities against the ruling Islamist-rooted AK Party, fearful of what the party might do if, as expected, it wins another big majority."
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Young Greek and Turkish entrepreneurs strengthen ties in Istanbul - Turkish Daily News Jun 04, 2007
"Young Greek and Turkish entrepreneurs strengthen ties in Istanbul
Monday, June 4, 2007
Young Greek and Turkish entrepreneurs gathered in Istanbul last week to discuss how NGOs and the media could help them collaborate and find ways of engaging in business together and across their borders."
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Monday, June 4, 2007
Young Greek and Turkish entrepreneurs gathered in Istanbul last week to discuss how NGOs and the media could help them collaborate and find ways of engaging in business together and across their borders."
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Sunday, June 03, 2007
The Coming War with....., Turkey? « From the Left
"The Coming War with….., Turkey?
Turkey has built up its military forces on Iraq’s northern border in recent days. A move meant to pressure Iraq to rein in the rebels of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, also called the PKK. This separatist group launches raids into southeast Turkey’s Kurdish region from hideouts in Iraq."
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Turkey has built up its military forces on Iraq’s northern border in recent days. A move meant to pressure Iraq to rein in the rebels of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, also called the PKK. This separatist group launches raids into southeast Turkey’s Kurdish region from hideouts in Iraq."
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Laina Farhat-Holzman: In Turkey, a head scarf is a red flag - - - June 3, 2007
"Laina Farhat-Holzman: In Turkey, a head scarf is a red flag
Passionate public demonstrations have been held in Turkey recently against Prime Minister Erdogan's selection of Abdullah Gul to run for the republic's presidency. These thousands of demonstrators were Istanbul's secularists, who rear the creeping Islamism of Erdogan's government. Gul's wife wears the Islamic head scarf as a sign of her piety — a silly issue in Western eyes, but to the secularists, the head scarf is a red flag. Their freedoms, guaranteed since 1923, when the secular republic was created, are being challenged by resurgent Islam. The courts backed the demonstrators, as did the Turkish military, which has been a guarantor of a secular Turkey since the republic was created. Mr. Gul will not run."
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Passionate public demonstrations have been held in Turkey recently against Prime Minister Erdogan's selection of Abdullah Gul to run for the republic's presidency. These thousands of demonstrators were Istanbul's secularists, who rear the creeping Islamism of Erdogan's government. Gul's wife wears the Islamic head scarf as a sign of her piety — a silly issue in Western eyes, but to the secularists, the head scarf is a red flag. Their freedoms, guaranteed since 1923, when the secular republic was created, are being challenged by resurgent Islam. The courts backed the demonstrators, as did the Turkish military, which has been a guarantor of a secular Turkey since the republic was created. Mr. Gul will not run."
More:Laina Farhat-Holzman: In Turkey, a head scarf is a red flag - - - June 3, 2007
Centre-right parties fail to unite ahead of Turkish polls
"Centre-right parties fail to unite ahead of Turkish polls
Sunday 03 June 2007 15:34
A deal to merge Turkey's two main centre-right parties ahead of elections on July 22 failed over the weekend with the Motherland Party pulling out of the deal."
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Sunday 03 June 2007 15:34
A deal to merge Turkey's two main centre-right parties ahead of elections on July 22 failed over the weekend with the Motherland Party pulling out of the deal."
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Turkish automative industry sets new record
"Turkish automative industry sets new record
EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
02 June 2007
As the driving force of Turkey's exports, Turkish automotive sector's exports grew 34 percent in the first five months of this year and reached 7.78 billion USD.
This has been a new record for automotive manufacturers since 2003.
According to Uludağ Exporters' Association's (UİB) figures, automotive manufacturers sold their products to 162 countries and autonomous regions.
Exports mainly destined to European countries. Germany has been the major importer of Turkish automotive products while Italy, France, Britain and Spain were the other leading importer countries."
The New Anatolian
EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
02 June 2007
As the driving force of Turkey's exports, Turkish automotive sector's exports grew 34 percent in the first five months of this year and reached 7.78 billion USD.
This has been a new record for automotive manufacturers since 2003.
According to Uludağ Exporters' Association's (UİB) figures, automotive manufacturers sold their products to 162 countries and autonomous regions.
Exports mainly destined to European countries. Germany has been the major importer of Turkish automotive products while Italy, France, Britain and Spain were the other leading importer countries."
The New Anatolian
Abraaj eyes health firm
"Abraaj eyes health firm
United Arab Emirates: 10 hours, 32 minutes ago
Dubai-based Abraaj Capital is in talks to buy Turkish hospital operator Acibadem Health Services, Gulf News reports. The company is listed on Turkey's stock exchange with capital of $800m. Abraaj is expected to start due diligence process on Monday. Acibadem operates hospitals and clinics in more than 20 locations in Turkey."
Abraaj eyes health firm | Finance and Economy
United Arab Emirates: 10 hours, 32 minutes ago
Dubai-based Abraaj Capital is in talks to buy Turkish hospital operator Acibadem Health Services, Gulf News reports. The company is listed on Turkey's stock exchange with capital of $800m. Abraaj is expected to start due diligence process on Monday. Acibadem operates hospitals and clinics in more than 20 locations in Turkey."
Abraaj eyes health firm | Finance and Economy
Mustapha Kemal Ataturk: still worshipped after all these years
"Mustapha Kemal Ataturk: still worshipped after all these years
Founder of modern Turkey has his influence felt even today
NORMAN WEBSTER, The Gazette
Published: Sunday, June 03, 2007
'Revered' is too mean a word to describe how Mustapha Kemal Ataturk is regarded by his countrymen. Hero worship is closer to the mark, the way Mao Zedong was seen by Chinese in earlier days, but without the brainless hysteria that used to play such a part in Mao idolatry."
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Founder of modern Turkey has his influence felt even today
NORMAN WEBSTER, The Gazette
Published: Sunday, June 03, 2007
'Revered' is too mean a word to describe how Mustapha Kemal Ataturk is regarded by his countrymen. Hero worship is closer to the mark, the way Mao Zedong was seen by Chinese in earlier days, but without the brainless hysteria that used to play such a part in Mao idolatry."
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'Turkey, Korea Blood Brothers'(The Korea Times)
"'Turkey, Korea Blood Brothers'
Turkish Ambassador Deniz Ozmen
By Yoon Won-sup
Staff Reporter
The most often used term to express the relations between Korea and Turkey is ``blood brother'' largely because Turkey sent its 15,000 troops to Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War. But the top Turkish envoy in Seoul said that the relations also have developed based on special mentality held by Turks in their attitude toward Koreans."
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Turkish Ambassador Deniz Ozmen
By Yoon Won-sup
Staff Reporter
The most often used term to express the relations between Korea and Turkey is ``blood brother'' largely because Turkey sent its 15,000 troops to Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War. But the top Turkish envoy in Seoul said that the relations also have developed based on special mentality held by Turks in their attitude toward Koreans."
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Turkish economy to be promoted at strategical countries
"Turkish economy to be promoted at strategical countries
EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
02 June 2007
Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey is planning to initiate an intensive campaign which aims at the promotion of Turkish economy in USA, Gulf countries and East Asia region including China, India and Japan.
Alparslan Korkmaz, president of the agency, stressed that Turkey is a great country, a wide market and a huge base."
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EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
02 June 2007
Investment Support and Promotion Agency of Turkey is planning to initiate an intensive campaign which aims at the promotion of Turkish economy in USA, Gulf countries and East Asia region including China, India and Japan.
Alparslan Korkmaz, president of the agency, stressed that Turkey is a great country, a wide market and a huge base."
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US Cautions Turkey Against Sending Troops To Iraq
"US Cautions Turkey Against Sending Troops To Iraq []
6/3/2007 5:33:49 AM Sunday, the US Defense Secretary Robert Gates cautioned Turkey against sending troops into northern Iraq, to hunt down the retreating Kurdish rebels, after carrying out terrorist raids inside Turkey. “The Turks have a genuine concern with Kurdish terrorism that takes place on Turkish soil,' he said. Gates was in Singapore to attend an international security conference known as the Shangri-la Dialogue."
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6/3/2007 5:33:49 AM Sunday, the US Defense Secretary Robert Gates cautioned Turkey against sending troops into northern Iraq, to hunt down the retreating Kurdish rebels, after carrying out terrorist raids inside Turkey. “The Turks have a genuine concern with Kurdish terrorism that takes place on Turkish soil,' he said. Gates was in Singapore to attend an international security conference known as the Shangri-la Dialogue."
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"Turkey 'shells border area in Iraq'
"Turkey 'shells border area in Iraq'
Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:30:56
Turkey claim that Kurdish rebels use the northern parts of Iraq as a base to attack the country
Turkish military has allegedly shelled a border area in northern Iraq, targeting Kurdish separatist rebels' bases in the area."
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Sun, 03 Jun 2007 16:30:56
Turkey claim that Kurdish rebels use the northern parts of Iraq as a base to attack the country
Turkish military has allegedly shelled a border area in northern Iraq, targeting Kurdish separatist rebels' bases in the area."
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Kurds in a vice between militants, Turkish army - World - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
"Kurds in a vice between militants, Turkish army
By Charles J. Hanley
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
June 3, 2007
BAGHDAD -- Iraq's Kurdish region faced dual threats yesterday as saboteurs bombed a vital bridge to Baghdad in the south, and Turkish troops across the border massed for a possible strike."
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By Charles J. Hanley
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
June 3, 2007
BAGHDAD -- Iraq's Kurdish region faced dual threats yesterday as saboteurs bombed a vital bridge to Baghdad in the south, and Turkish troops across the border massed for a possible strike."
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In Turkey, It’s First Down and Miles to Go - New York Times
"In Turkey, It’s First Down and Miles to Go
Mark St. Amant
The Gazi Warriors and the Hacettepe Red Deers prepared last month in Ankara for the championship of the Turkish football league.
By MARK ST. AMANT
Published: June 3, 2007
Until recently, I never would have guessed that a football mecca could take shape anywhere near the actual Mecca. But then I received an e-mail message from a Hilmi Celtikciolu."
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Mark St. Amant
The Gazi Warriors and the Hacettepe Red Deers prepared last month in Ankara for the championship of the Turkish football league.
By MARK ST. AMANT
Published: June 3, 2007
Until recently, I never would have guessed that a football mecca could take shape anywhere near the actual Mecca. But then I received an e-mail message from a Hilmi Celtikciolu."
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Worldview: A Showdown In Ankara - Newsweek: International Editions - MSNBC.com
"A Showdown In Ankara
Turkey is increasingly divided, and the secular Turkey is increasingly divided, and the secular elite is terrified of losing more power to the akp.
By Morton Abramowitz
Newsweek International
June 11, 2007 issue - Turkey suffers a political crisis once a decade or so. The showdown now looming, however, may not end as such confrontations have in the past, with Islam in retreat. The conflict is also highlighting a key question with repercussions throughout the Muslim world and the West: namely, what role should Islam play in political life?"
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Turkey is increasingly divided, and the secular Turkey is increasingly divided, and the secular elite is terrified of losing more power to the akp.
By Morton Abramowitz
Newsweek International
June 11, 2007 issue - Turkey suffers a political crisis once a decade or so. The showdown now looming, however, may not end as such confrontations have in the past, with Islam in retreat. The conflict is also highlighting a key question with repercussions throughout the Muslim world and the West: namely, what role should Islam play in political life?"
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Saturday, June 02, 2007
EU, Turkey seek to boost energy cooperation - Irna
"EU, Turkey seek to boost energy cooperation
Brussels, June 2, IRNA
EU-Turkey-Energy
The European Union and Turkey have organized a high-level energy conference in Istanbul on Tuesday with the objective to boost energy cooperation.
'Turkey and the EU both have much to gain from closer energy co- operation. Turkey can help the EU secure its energy supply, while integration into the EU's internal energy market will enable Turkey to build the domestic energy market and infrastructure needed for its rapid economic growth,' said EU Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs in a statement Friday."
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Brussels, June 2, IRNA
EU-Turkey-Energy
The European Union and Turkey have organized a high-level energy conference in Istanbul on Tuesday with the objective to boost energy cooperation.
'Turkey and the EU both have much to gain from closer energy co- operation. Turkey can help the EU secure its energy supply, while integration into the EU's internal energy market will enable Turkey to build the domestic energy market and infrastructure needed for its rapid economic growth,' said EU Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs in a statement Friday."
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Turkish parliament approves measures to increase police powers
"Turkish parliament approves measures to increase police powers
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Parliament on Saturday approved a bill that would increase some powers of the police despite fears that the move would reverse some human rights reforms enacted as part of Turkey's EU membership bid."
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Parliament on Saturday approved a bill that would increase some powers of the police despite fears that the move would reverse some human rights reforms enacted as part of Turkey's EU membership bid."
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Turkey taking PKK complaints to UN, NATO
"Turkey taking PKK complaints to UN, NATO
Ankara's efforts on the diplomatic front to cement a firm stance among the international community -- which already condemns armed attacks by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) but has not yet taken firm action against it -- have recently gained a new momentum with a Foreign Ministry initiative to carry the issue to the agenda of international bodies such as the UN and NATO.
The first such step was taken during a recent weekly meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) of NATO, which has effective political authority and powers of decision and consists of permanent representatives of all member countries meeting together at least once a week."
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Ankara's efforts on the diplomatic front to cement a firm stance among the international community -- which already condemns armed attacks by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) but has not yet taken firm action against it -- have recently gained a new momentum with a Foreign Ministry initiative to carry the issue to the agenda of international bodies such as the UN and NATO.
The first such step was taken during a recent weekly meeting of the North Atlantic Council (NAC) of NATO, which has effective political authority and powers of decision and consists of permanent representatives of all member countries meeting together at least once a week."
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Director Fatih Akın films Turkish village’s battle against rubbish
"Director Fatih Akın films Turkish village’s battle against rubbish
When Hamburg-based film director Fatih Akın calls on Turkish Environment Minister Osman Pepe in Ankara, he is rebuffed: “You might know about making films, but you don’t know anything about environmental issues,” the minister tells him.
The chapter of the landfill site that is being established near the village of Çamburnu, with its 3,500 inhabitants in the tea-growing region near the Turkish Black Sea coast, was long closed, Pepe insisted. Akın, however, whose most recent film, “The Edge of Heaven,” has been nominated at the Cannes Film Festival, has only just begun to roll up his sleeves. His next project, a docu-thriller on the struggle of the Çamburnu villagers, is being filmed in Turkey under the working title “Rubbish in the Garden of Eden.”"
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When Hamburg-based film director Fatih Akın calls on Turkish Environment Minister Osman Pepe in Ankara, he is rebuffed: “You might know about making films, but you don’t know anything about environmental issues,” the minister tells him.
The chapter of the landfill site that is being established near the village of Çamburnu, with its 3,500 inhabitants in the tea-growing region near the Turkish Black Sea coast, was long closed, Pepe insisted. Akın, however, whose most recent film, “The Edge of Heaven,” has been nominated at the Cannes Film Festival, has only just begun to roll up his sleeves. His next project, a docu-thriller on the struggle of the Çamburnu villagers, is being filmed in Turkey under the working title “Rubbish in the Garden of Eden.”"
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Two billion people will watch Turkey on Live Earth - Turkish Daily News Jun 02, 2007
"Two billion people will watch Turkey on Live Earth
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Twenty-eight artists will appear on the largest stage ever set up in Turkey for the Live Earth concert to be held in Istanbul on July 7. There will be a giant 146 square meter screen on stage. A 24-hour uninterrupted broadcast will be made to 120 countries"
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
Twenty-eight artists will appear on the largest stage ever set up in Turkey for the Live Earth concert to be held in Istanbul on July 7. There will be a giant 146 square meter screen on stage. A 24-hour uninterrupted broadcast will be made to 120 countries"
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Noah's Ark back on Mount Ararat - Turkish Daily News Jun 02, 2007
"Noah's Ark back on Mount Ararat
Saturday, June 2, 2007
ONUR BURÇAK BELLİ
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Greenpeace finished building the replica of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat, where some say the original came to rest. The replica ark was celebrated with the release of 208 doves (one for each country) on Thursday. "
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
ONUR BURÇAK BELLİ
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Greenpeace finished building the replica of Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat, where some say the original came to rest. The replica ark was celebrated with the release of 208 doves (one for each country) on Thursday. "
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A museum in a university, founded to protect and promote Turkish art - Turkish Daily News Jun 02, 2007
"A museum in a university, founded to protect and promote Turkish art
Saturday, June 2, 2007
ASLI SAĞLAM
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Istanbul, one of the most popular metropolises of all times, with its long and impressive history, is being transformed with the construction of universities, art galleries, museums, etc. In addition to suffering from massive flows of migration, the city still welcomes everyone. Istanbul's Cibali district, in the Haliç area, is an eye witnes to an urban transformation with its newly opened Rezan Has Museum at the Kadir Has University. "
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
ASLI SAĞLAM
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
Istanbul, one of the most popular metropolises of all times, with its long and impressive history, is being transformed with the construction of universities, art galleries, museums, etc. In addition to suffering from massive flows of migration, the city still welcomes everyone. Istanbul's Cibali district, in the Haliç area, is an eye witnes to an urban transformation with its newly opened Rezan Has Museum at the Kadir Has University. "
More:A museum in a university, founded to protect and promote Turkish art - Turkish Daily News Jun 02, 2007
Trichet: Eurozone to benefit from emerging market growth - Turkish Daily News Jun 02, 2007
"Trichet: Eurozone to benefit from emerging market growth
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Strong growth in emerging markets is beneficial for the eurozone, both in terms of trade and economic reform, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said in Istanbul on Friday."
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
Strong growth in emerging markets is beneficial for the eurozone, both in terms of trade and economic reform, European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said in Istanbul on Friday."
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Turkey preparing to strike across border? » Kuwait Times Website
"Turkey preparing to strike across border?
Published Date: June 02, 2007
Twenty Turkish tanks began travelling from Mardin, near the Syrian border, to Turkey's border with Iraq on May 30. Large contingents of reinforcement soldiers and armored personnel carriers have also been dispatched to the Turkish-Iraqi border. Meanwhile, Turkey's special envoy to Iraq, Oguz Celikkol, said before departing to Iraq to discuss Turkish demands that his government hopes the Kurdish issue is resolved before Turkey decides to take unilateral action. This comes a day after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the United States and Iraq to destroy Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) bases in northern Iraq."
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Published Date: June 02, 2007
Twenty Turkish tanks began travelling from Mardin, near the Syrian border, to Turkey's border with Iraq on May 30. Large contingents of reinforcement soldiers and armored personnel carriers have also been dispatched to the Turkish-Iraqi border. Meanwhile, Turkey's special envoy to Iraq, Oguz Celikkol, said before departing to Iraq to discuss Turkish demands that his government hopes the Kurdish issue is resolved before Turkey decides to take unilateral action. This comes a day after Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the United States and Iraq to destroy Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) bases in northern Iraq."
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Rising to the occasion to keep secularism alive -- Turkish women in politics - Turkish Daily News Jun 02, 2007
"Rising to the occasion to keep secularism alive -- Turkish women in politics
Saturday, June 2, 2007
Referring to a panel on the wall of the Turkish Parliament quoting Atatürk’s words “Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people,” Suver asks whether ‘the people’ means only men. “As long as you do not give a chance for equal representation in Parliament, this saying is invalid – erase that saying and put ‘men’ instead of ‘public,’ so we know our place.” "I am convinced that the exercise of social and political rights by women is necessary for mankind’s happiness and pride. You can rest assured that Turkish women, together with the world’s women, will work towards world peace and security". Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, April 22, 1935, International Women’s Congress in Istanbul. “We are not asking for favors, we just want our rights as human beings. Woman should be a fully productive member of society – more than just for cooking, cleaning and raising children. She shouldn’t be a member who just consumes.”"
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
Referring to a panel on the wall of the Turkish Parliament quoting Atatürk’s words “Sovereignty belongs unconditionally to the people,” Suver asks whether ‘the people’ means only men. “As long as you do not give a chance for equal representation in Parliament, this saying is invalid – erase that saying and put ‘men’ instead of ‘public,’ so we know our place.” "I am convinced that the exercise of social and political rights by women is necessary for mankind’s happiness and pride. You can rest assured that Turkish women, together with the world’s women, will work towards world peace and security". Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, April 22, 1935, International Women’s Congress in Istanbul. “We are not asking for favors, we just want our rights as human beings. Woman should be a fully productive member of society – more than just for cooking, cleaning and raising children. She shouldn’t be a member who just consumes.”"
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Turkish Cypriots claim prison discrimination
"Turkish Cypriots claim prison discrimination
By Simon Bahceli
TURKISH Cypriot prisoners at the Nicosia Central Prison say they are being collectively punished after an alleged attempted breakout by two of their compatriots last Sunday.
“My brother asked us to tell the UN that all Turkish Cypriots in the open prison have been transferred back to high security since Sunday,” the sister of one of the prisoners who was not involved in the attempted escape told the Cyprus Mail yesterday. She added that Greek Cypriot prisoners in the open prison had been allowed to remain, accusing prison guards of discrimination against the Turkish Cypriots."
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By Simon Bahceli
TURKISH Cypriot prisoners at the Nicosia Central Prison say they are being collectively punished after an alleged attempted breakout by two of their compatriots last Sunday.
“My brother asked us to tell the UN that all Turkish Cypriots in the open prison have been transferred back to high security since Sunday,” the sister of one of the prisoners who was not involved in the attempted escape told the Cyprus Mail yesterday. She added that Greek Cypriot prisoners in the open prison had been allowed to remain, accusing prison guards of discrimination against the Turkish Cypriots."
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Turkish parliament considers measures to increase police powers
"Turkish parliament considers measures to increase police powers
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish legislators debated a bill Saturday that would increase the powers of the police _ a proposal critics fear will reverse some human rights reforms enacted as part of Turkey's EU membership bid.
A vote on the bill was expected later Saturday. If passed, the new powers would allow police to stop"
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkish legislators debated a bill Saturday that would increase the powers of the police _ a proposal critics fear will reverse some human rights reforms enacted as part of Turkey's EU membership bid.
A vote on the bill was expected later Saturday. If passed, the new powers would allow police to stop"
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EU Information Center to open Monday - Turkish Daily News Jun 02, 2007
"EU Information Center to open Monday
Saturday, June 2, 2007
A European Union Information Center will open in the Turkish capital on Monday. The office will be the second one in Turkey after the one located in Istanbul's Taksim area. EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and Turkey's chief negotiator for EU talks Ali Babacan will attend the official opening ceremony of the center, highlighting the importance attached by the Commission and the Turkish government to efforts to provide the Turkish public with more information on EU affairs."
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
A European Union Information Center will open in the Turkish capital on Monday. The office will be the second one in Turkey after the one located in Istanbul's Taksim area. EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn and Turkey's chief negotiator for EU talks Ali Babacan will attend the official opening ceremony of the center, highlighting the importance attached by the Commission and the Turkish government to efforts to provide the Turkish public with more information on EU affairs."
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Mediterranean project vs. EU: An illusion or reality for Turkey? - Turkish Daily News May 30, 2007
"Mediterranean project vs. EU: An illusion or reality for Turkey?
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Could a Mediterranean Union, an idea floated by France's Sarkozy, become an alternative for Turkey, replacing full membership in the EU? What is Sarkozy’s intention in shaping a different model for Ankara? Experts deem it ‘senseless rhetoric’ aimed at deviating Turkey from its EU path"
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Could a Mediterranean Union, an idea floated by France's Sarkozy, become an alternative for Turkey, replacing full membership in the EU? What is Sarkozy’s intention in shaping a different model for Ankara? Experts deem it ‘senseless rhetoric’ aimed at deviating Turkey from its EU path"
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Turkey issues warning to Iraqi Kurds
"Turkey issues warning to Iraqi Kurds
Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:49:23
Turkish armoured vehicles roll along a street in a Kurdish town southeastern Turkey
The Turkish army has warned Kurds in control of neighboring northern Iraq that Ankara will respond firmly if its soldiers there are harmed."
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Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:49:23
Turkish armoured vehicles roll along a street in a Kurdish town southeastern Turkey
The Turkish army has warned Kurds in control of neighboring northern Iraq that Ankara will respond firmly if its soldiers there are harmed."
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Istanbul becomes a plaza haven - Turkish Daily News Jun 02, 2007
"Istanbul becomes a plaza haven
Saturday, June 2, 2007
It’s high ranking on a list of cities with the most hi-rise buildings, Istanbul is unsurprisingly planning to continue its fast pace of real estate development with many projects on both the European and Asian sides"
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Saturday, June 2, 2007
It’s high ranking on a list of cities with the most hi-rise buildings, Istanbul is unsurprisingly planning to continue its fast pace of real estate development with many projects on both the European and Asian sides"
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PKK vows to resist any Turkish incursionStaff and agencies
"PKK vows to resist any Turkish incursion
Staff and agencies
02 June, 2007
By SELCAN HACAOGLU, Associated Press Writer 13 minutes ago
CIZRE, Turkey - The top commander of a Kurdish rebel group said his forces would resist any Turkish military incursion aimed at destroying rebel bases in northern Iraq , a news agency reported Saturday.
Military experts say it is unlikely that a Turkish incursion would lead to a decisive victory over the PKK rebels."
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Staff and agencies
02 June, 2007
By SELCAN HACAOGLU, Associated Press Writer 13 minutes ago
CIZRE, Turkey - The top commander of a Kurdish rebel group said his forces would resist any Turkish military incursion aimed at destroying rebel bases in northern Iraq , a news agency reported Saturday.
Military experts say it is unlikely that a Turkish incursion would lead to a decisive victory over the PKK rebels."
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EU, Turkey seek to boost energy cooperation - Irna
"EU, Turkey seek to boost energy cooperation
Brussels, June 2, IRNA
EU-Turkey-Energy
The European Union and Turkey have organized a high-level energy conference in Istanbul on Tuesday with the objective to boost energy cooperation.
"Turkey and the EU both have much to gain from closer energy co- operation. Turkey can help the EU secure its energy supply, while integration into the EU's internal energy market will enable Turkey to build the domestic energy market and infrastructure needed for its rapid economic growth," said EU Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs in a statement Friday."
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Brussels, June 2, IRNA
EU-Turkey-Energy
The European Union and Turkey have organized a high-level energy conference in Istanbul on Tuesday with the objective to boost energy cooperation.
"Turkey and the EU both have much to gain from closer energy co- operation. Turkey can help the EU secure its energy supply, while integration into the EU's internal energy market will enable Turkey to build the domestic energy market and infrastructure needed for its rapid economic growth," said EU Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs in a statement Friday."
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Friday, June 01, 2007
EU Energy Policy and Turkey (Original Text)
"EU Energy Policy and Turkey (Original Text)
EU EXTERNAL ENERGY POLICY
The European Union is developing a common European energy policy which essentially aims at tackling climate change, limiting the EU’s dependence on imported hydrocarbons and ensuring the supply of secure and affordable energy for consumers, while contributing to the competitiveness of its economy.
This will require a combination of internal and external policies. Climate change must be addressed globally. External policies will also have to address the EU’s increasing dependence on energy imports from sometimes politically unstable regions and supplier countries."
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EU EXTERNAL ENERGY POLICY
The European Union is developing a common European energy policy which essentially aims at tackling climate change, limiting the EU’s dependence on imported hydrocarbons and ensuring the supply of secure and affordable energy for consumers, while contributing to the competitiveness of its economy.
This will require a combination of internal and external policies. Climate change must be addressed globally. External policies will also have to address the EU’s increasing dependence on energy imports from sometimes politically unstable regions and supplier countries."
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Istanbul's conquest re-enacted for 554th anniversary celebrations - 01-06-2007
"Istanbul's conquest re-enacted for 554th anniversary celebrations
Visitors and residents of Istanbul witnessed a reconstruction of the conquest fought 554 years ago this week, which brought the medieval Byzantine Empire to an end."
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Visitors and residents of Istanbul witnessed a reconstruction of the conquest fought 554 years ago this week, which brought the medieval Byzantine Empire to an end."
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US supports Turkish efforts to foster improved Pak-Afghan relations
"US supports Turkish efforts to foster improved Pak-Afghan relations
WASHINGTON, June 1 (APP): The United States has expressed its support for Turkish efforts to foster improved relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the two key allies in the fight against terrorism, whose senior officials met on margins of G-8 Ministerial in Germany this week to assess progress on goals laid down in April 30 Ankara Declaration. 'We, along with the G-8 and the rest of the international community, support Turkish efforts to foster improved relations between these two key partners,' Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey said in a statement."
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WASHINGTON, June 1 (APP): The United States has expressed its support for Turkish efforts to foster improved relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the two key allies in the fight against terrorism, whose senior officials met on margins of G-8 Ministerial in Germany this week to assess progress on goals laid down in April 30 Ankara Declaration. 'We, along with the G-8 and the rest of the international community, support Turkish efforts to foster improved relations between these two key partners,' Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey said in a statement."
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Vahit Erdem: If NATO decides, Turkish soldiers will happily go to Karabakh
"Vahit Erdem: If NATO decides, Turkish soldiers will happily go to Karabakh
[ 01 Jun 2007 18:45 ]
“NATO has two strongest members, Turkey is one of them. Turkish soldiers participate almost in all peacekeeping operations of NATO- in Kosovo, Bosnia, Afghanistan and other regions. Turkey has historical background in the Balkans so its army is in high favor with the Balkans”, Vahit Erdem, Turkish parliament NATO group’s chairman, AKP member (Turkish Justice and Development Party) said."
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[ 01 Jun 2007 18:45 ]
“NATO has two strongest members, Turkey is one of them. Turkish soldiers participate almost in all peacekeeping operations of NATO- in Kosovo, Bosnia, Afghanistan and other regions. Turkey has historical background in the Balkans so its army is in high favor with the Balkans”, Vahit Erdem, Turkish parliament NATO group’s chairman, AKP member (Turkish Justice and Development Party) said."
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Hürriyet - Turkish voters to face more than once big decision at July 22 ballot boxes
"Turkish voters to face more than once big decision at July 22 ballot boxes
The ruling AKP, which promised the opposition Anavatan that in return for support for its Constitutional draft bill (proposing a consitutional change that would allow direct election of the president) it would not bring the referendum law to the agenda, has changed its decision."
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The ruling AKP, which promised the opposition Anavatan that in return for support for its Constitutional draft bill (proposing a consitutional change that would allow direct election of the president) it would not bring the referendum law to the agenda, has changed its decision."
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US supports Turkish efforts to foster improved Pak-Afghan relations
"US supports Turkish efforts to foster improved Pak-Afghan relations PDF Print E-mail
WASHINGTON, June 1 (APP): The United States has expressed its support for Turkish efforts to foster improved relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the two key allies in the fight against terrorism, whose senior officials met on margins of G-8 Ministerial in Germany this week to assess progress on goals laid down in April 30 Ankara Declaration. 'We, along with the G-8 and the rest of the international community, support Turkish efforts to foster improved relations between these two key partners,' Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey said in a statement."
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WASHINGTON, June 1 (APP): The United States has expressed its support for Turkish efforts to foster improved relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the two key allies in the fight against terrorism, whose senior officials met on margins of G-8 Ministerial in Germany this week to assess progress on goals laid down in April 30 Ankara Declaration. 'We, along with the G-8 and the rest of the international community, support Turkish efforts to foster improved relations between these two key partners,' Deputy Spokesman Tom Casey said in a statement."
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Teachers to take flight to Turkey
"Teachers to take flight to Turkey
By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
Turkey fascinates Linda Legman.
The teacher attended a seminar about Turkey at Cal Lutheran University recently and was surprised to learn that the government is secular, despite being a nation where nearly all the 71 million residents are Muslim."
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By Michelle Knight knight@theacorn.com
Turkey fascinates Linda Legman.
The teacher attended a seminar about Turkey at Cal Lutheran University recently and was surprised to learn that the government is secular, despite being a nation where nearly all the 71 million residents are Muslim."
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Europe : Turkey and the EU: Together for a European Energy Policy - High-level conference in Istanbul on 5 June
"Turkey and the EU: Together for a European Energy Policy - High-level conference in Istanbul on 5 June
Underlying the strategic importance of EU-Turkish co-operation in energy, Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn and Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs will address a high-level Energy Conference on Tuesday, 5 June in Istanbul, organised jointly by the Commission and the Turkish authorities."
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Underlying the strategic importance of EU-Turkish co-operation in energy, Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn and Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs will address a high-level Energy Conference on Tuesday, 5 June in Istanbul, organised jointly by the Commission and the Turkish authorities."
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Turkish Attack in Iraq Would Hit Trade | World Latest | Guardian Unlimited
"Turkish Attack in Iraq Would Hit Trade
Friday June 1, 2007 7:16 PM
By SELCAN HACAOGLU
Associated Press Writer
HABUR BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's government is pondering an attack on Kurdish separatists based in northern Iraq, raising fears among people along the frontier that military action will scuttle cross-border trade and wreck the region's rejuvenated economy."
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Friday June 1, 2007 7:16 PM
By SELCAN HACAOGLU
Associated Press Writer
HABUR BORDER CROSSING, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's government is pondering an attack on Kurdish separatists based in northern Iraq, raising fears among people along the frontier that military action will scuttle cross-border trade and wreck the region's rejuvenated economy."
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Turkey and the EU: Together for a European Energy Policy - High-level conference in Istanbul
"Turkey and the EU: Together for a European Energy Policy - High-level conference in Istanbul
Underlying the strategic importance of EU-Turkish co-operation in energy, Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn and Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs will address a high-level Energy Conference on Tuesday, 5 June in Istanbul, organised jointly by the Commission and the Turkish authorities. Chief Negotiator Ali Babacan and Energy Minister Güler will also participate to the conference"
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Underlying the strategic importance of EU-Turkish co-operation in energy, Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn and Commissioner for Energy Andris Piebalgs will address a high-level Energy Conference on Tuesday, 5 June in Istanbul, organised jointly by the Commission and the Turkish authorities. Chief Negotiator Ali Babacan and Energy Minister Güler will also participate to the conference"
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Talking Turkey | The Jewish Exponent
"Talking Turkey
Welcome mat put out for Jewish emigres
May 31, 2007
Among the winding, bustling corridors of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, at one of the thousands of small shops selling carpets, lamps, scarves, artwork and more, I chanced upon a jewelry store whose wares included pendants of the Israeli flag and several Stars of David."
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Welcome mat put out for Jewish emigres
May 31, 2007
Among the winding, bustling corridors of Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, at one of the thousands of small shops selling carpets, lamps, scarves, artwork and more, I chanced upon a jewelry store whose wares included pendants of the Israeli flag and several Stars of David."
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Firm drumming up business in Turkey for video phone maker - Philadelphia Business Journal:
"Firm drumming up business in Turkey for video phone maker
Philadelphia Business Journal - 4:52 PM EDT Thursday, May 31, 2007
WorldGate Communications Inc. said Thursday that a company has agreed to distribute its Ojo Shadow personal video phone in Turkey and surrounding areas.
WorldGate (NASDAQ:WGAT) of Trevose, Pa., didn't disclose the value of the agreement, but said it calls for BAB Communications to buy more than 3,000 Ojo Shadows, most of which are scheduled to be shipped in June."
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Philadelphia Business Journal - 4:52 PM EDT Thursday, May 31, 2007
WorldGate Communications Inc. said Thursday that a company has agreed to distribute its Ojo Shadow personal video phone in Turkey and surrounding areas.
WorldGate (NASDAQ:WGAT) of Trevose, Pa., didn't disclose the value of the agreement, but said it calls for BAB Communications to buy more than 3,000 Ojo Shadows, most of which are scheduled to be shipped in June."
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Turkey readies for incursion - baltimoresun.com
"Turkey readies for incursion
Army preparing for raid on Kurdish guerrillas in Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey // Turkey's top general said yesterday that his nation's army, which has been massing troops on the border with Iraq, is prepared to attack separatist Kurdish guerrillas in a cross-border offensive."
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Army preparing for raid on Kurdish guerrillas in Iraq
ANKARA, Turkey // Turkey's top general said yesterday that his nation's army, which has been massing troops on the border with Iraq, is prepared to attack separatist Kurdish guerrillas in a cross-border offensive."
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Central Bank reports on Turkey's thirst for energy - Turkish Daily News Jun 01, 2007
"Central Bank reports on Turkey's thirst for energy
Friday, June 1, 2007
Turkey's Central Bank released a report recently evaluating foreign economic developments and Turkey's stance in imports, especially in energy imports. Most notably, Turkey's energy consumption has risen 12.6 percent from the first quarter 2006 to first quarter 2007. Energy imports have increased accordingly by 20 percent."
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Friday, June 1, 2007
Turkey's Central Bank released a report recently evaluating foreign economic developments and Turkey's stance in imports, especially in energy imports. Most notably, Turkey's energy consumption has risen 12.6 percent from the first quarter 2006 to first quarter 2007. Energy imports have increased accordingly by 20 percent."
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Charleston, SC Latest Editorial News: Turkey's future filled with peril
"Turkey's future filled with peril
By R.L. SCHREADLEY
Friday, June 1, 2007
Hence, in all likelihood, tyranny takes its rise from no other form of government than democracy, the most complete and most intolerable despotism following, as I believe, the extremist liberty.
— Plato, The Republic
I've been bemused by commentary about the current situation in Turkey. The consensus seems to be that the overriding interest of the United States is that democracy there, as in Iraq, must prevail regardless of the character of the governments elected."
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By R.L. SCHREADLEY
Friday, June 1, 2007
Hence, in all likelihood, tyranny takes its rise from no other form of government than democracy, the most complete and most intolerable despotism following, as I believe, the extremist liberty.
— Plato, The Republic
I've been bemused by commentary about the current situation in Turkey. The consensus seems to be that the overriding interest of the United States is that democracy there, as in Iraq, must prevail regardless of the character of the governments elected."
More:Charleston, SC Latest Editorial News: Turkey's future filled with peril
What the US failed to see - Turkish Daily News Jun 01, 2007
"What the US failed to see
The secularists want to make Erdoğan out to be Washington’s lackey, so he is going out of his way to disprove this. This is why he is also taking a hard line now on the issue of Northern Iraq, and ties with the US"
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The secularists want to make Erdoğan out to be Washington’s lackey, so he is going out of his way to disprove this. This is why he is also taking a hard line now on the issue of Northern Iraq, and ties with the US"
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Turkish child violinist wins award in Italy - Turkish Daily News Jun 01, 2007
"Turkish child violinist wins award in Italy
Friday, June 1, 2007
Berfin Aksu, a nine-year-old Turkish violinist, won the jury special award at the 14th International Andrea Postacchini Violin Competition held in Italy.
A total of 88 violinists from 20 countries including France, Estonia, Singapore, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, China, Poland and the United States attended the competition. Berfin Aksu was also granted a training scholarship on music."
Turkish child violinist wins award in Italy - Turkish Daily News Jun 01, 2007
Friday, June 1, 2007
Berfin Aksu, a nine-year-old Turkish violinist, won the jury special award at the 14th International Andrea Postacchini Violin Competition held in Italy.
A total of 88 violinists from 20 countries including France, Estonia, Singapore, Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, China, Poland and the United States attended the competition. Berfin Aksu was also granted a training scholarship on music."
Turkish child violinist wins award in Italy - Turkish Daily News Jun 01, 2007
Underground city to open for tourism - Turkish Daily News Jun 01, 2007
"Underground city to open for tourism
Friday, June 1, 2007
Work has started to bring the eight-storey Çukurören Underground City, the largest underground city in the Central Anatolia region, into tourism. The underground city located within the borders of Gülpınar has a long history and was the largest underground city in the Cappadocia region, Aksaray's Gülpınar district Mayor Nizamettin Uğur told the Anatolia news agency. Research has revealed that Çukurören was an eight-storey underground city. �It is said that ground waters pass through the third and fourth storey of the underground city. But we cannot see it because we haven't come to that point yet. We reached the second storey of the city. There is a church, a winepress, food stores, living spaces and wells on this level," said Uğur. "Work has been carried out to reach lower levels.�"
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Friday, June 1, 2007
Work has started to bring the eight-storey Çukurören Underground City, the largest underground city in the Central Anatolia region, into tourism. The underground city located within the borders of Gülpınar has a long history and was the largest underground city in the Cappadocia region, Aksaray's Gülpınar district Mayor Nizamettin Uğur told the Anatolia news agency. Research has revealed that Çukurören was an eight-storey underground city. �It is said that ground waters pass through the third and fourth storey of the underground city. But we cannot see it because we haven't come to that point yet. We reached the second storey of the city. There is a church, a winepress, food stores, living spaces and wells on this level," said Uğur. "Work has been carried out to reach lower levels.�"
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reportonbusiness.com: Turkey's tug-of-war has some on edge
"Turkey's tug-of-war has some on edge
DALE JACKSON
June 1, 2007
International investors are keeping a close eye on Turkey now that the country's hard-won secular government is once again being challenged.
As Islamic fundamentalism gains a greater foothold in neighbouring states including Syria, Iraq and Iran, Turks are in the midst of a heated campaign heading into a July 22 presidential election."
More:reportonbusiness.com: Turkey's tug-of-war has some on edge
DALE JACKSON
June 1, 2007
International investors are keeping a close eye on Turkey now that the country's hard-won secular government is once again being challenged.
As Islamic fundamentalism gains a greater foothold in neighbouring states including Syria, Iraq and Iran, Turks are in the midst of a heated campaign heading into a July 22 presidential election."
More:reportonbusiness.com: Turkey's tug-of-war has some on edge
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