"Lynchburg Police Chief Training Turkish Officers
Lynchburg, VA - He commands the police force in Lynchburg. He's also training officers overseas. Chief Chuck Bennett is headed to Turkey. He'll join many other police agencies from around the world there. And he already knows some Turkish."
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Sunday, June 10, 2007
Saturday, June 09, 2007
Key Notes from Turkey
"Key Notes from Turkey
Richa Gupta
When he was eight years old, Muammer Ketencoglu would swing under the plum tree at his home in Turkey’s Izmir province and listen to the radio. Since he could not see, he would tune in to Greek and Balkan stations and enjoy the sound of music while kids his age played and squabbled outside. Seeing his interest in music, his uncle gifted him an accordion, which became his constant companion. “I dropped out of Bosphorus University in Istanbul where I was studying psychology and channelised all my energies into studying and playing folk music,” says Ketencoglu, who will be presenting his repertoire with two others at the India International Centre (IIC) today evening."
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Richa Gupta
When he was eight years old, Muammer Ketencoglu would swing under the plum tree at his home in Turkey’s Izmir province and listen to the radio. Since he could not see, he would tune in to Greek and Balkan stations and enjoy the sound of music while kids his age played and squabbled outside. Seeing his interest in music, his uncle gifted him an accordion, which became his constant companion. “I dropped out of Bosphorus University in Istanbul where I was studying psychology and channelised all my energies into studying and playing folk music,” says Ketencoglu, who will be presenting his repertoire with two others at the India International Centre (IIC) today evening."
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Putin: Missile interceptors could be placed in Turkey, Iraq or at sea (Asharq Alawsat Newspaper)
"Putin: Missile interceptors could be placed in Turkey, Iraq or at sea
09/06/2007
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens while facing the media during his press conference after the G8 summit in Heiligendamm, 08 June 2007 (EPA)
Some of the G8 and African leaders, look for the markers indicating their position for the group photo in Heiligendamm, Germany, 08 June 2007 (EPA)
A protester holds up a rainbow coloured flag at the closing rally in Rostock, Germany, 08 June 2007 (EPA)
HEILIGENDAMM, Germany (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to counter U.S. plans for a missile defense shield in eastern Europe by suggesting that missile interceptors be deployed in Turkey or even Iraq, closer to potential threats."
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09/06/2007
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens while facing the media during his press conference after the G8 summit in Heiligendamm, 08 June 2007 (EPA)
Some of the G8 and African leaders, look for the markers indicating their position for the group photo in Heiligendamm, Germany, 08 June 2007 (EPA)
A protester holds up a rainbow coloured flag at the closing rally in Rostock, Germany, 08 June 2007 (EPA)
HEILIGENDAMM, Germany (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to counter U.S. plans for a missile defense shield in eastern Europe by suggesting that missile interceptors be deployed in Turkey or even Iraq, closer to potential threats."
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Southeastern provinces brace for anti-PKK rallies
"Southeastern provinces brace for anti-PKK rallies
Demonstrators in mostly-Kurdish southeastern Anatolia will rally this weekend against separatist violence amid rising fears of a Turkish military incursion into nearby Iraq and a military call for civilian reaction against separatist terrorism."
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Demonstrators in mostly-Kurdish southeastern Anatolia will rally this weekend against separatist violence amid rising fears of a Turkish military incursion into nearby Iraq and a military call for civilian reaction against separatist terrorism."
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Ottoman women, freer than you think - Turkish Daily News Jun 09, 2007
"Ottoman women, freer than you think
Saturday, June 9, 2007
What would one call a strong, dominant Turkish woman? A sultan! Yes, the word is both masculine and feminine but is only rarely applied to the latter.
Although such a woman is an exception in Turkish society today, she does exist. Actually in western society, one might refer to such a woman as your majesty even if there was no royal connection at all - but this has connotations of mockery. How is it that the Turks came to use the title of sultan in this way? "
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Saturday, June 9, 2007
What would one call a strong, dominant Turkish woman? A sultan! Yes, the word is both masculine and feminine but is only rarely applied to the latter.
Although such a woman is an exception in Turkish society today, she does exist. Actually in western society, one might refer to such a woman as your majesty even if there was no royal connection at all - but this has connotations of mockery. How is it that the Turks came to use the title of sultan in this way? "
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Kurds in a corner trying to face PKK issue, Turkish anger
"Kurds in a corner trying to face PKK issue, Turkish anger
Ilnur Cevik - The New Anatolian / Erbil
09 June 2007
The Iraqi Kurdish leaders have been pushed into a corner facing a dilemma on how to address the PKK terrorist presence in their mountains and how to ease Ankara's growing anger as separatist terrorist violence continues to claim lives in Turkey."
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Ilnur Cevik - The New Anatolian / Erbil
09 June 2007
The Iraqi Kurdish leaders have been pushed into a corner facing a dilemma on how to address the PKK terrorist presence in their mountains and how to ease Ankara's growing anger as separatist terrorist violence continues to claim lives in Turkey."
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Turkish markets slide on global weakness - Turkish Daily News Jun 09, 2007
"Turkish markets slide on global weakness
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Turkey's lira fell more than 2 percent and its dollar bond yields hit 6-month highs on Friday as concerns over possible Turkish military action in northern Iraq exacerbated the effects of a global sell-off."
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Saturday, June 9, 2007
Turkey's lira fell more than 2 percent and its dollar bond yields hit 6-month highs on Friday as concerns over possible Turkish military action in northern Iraq exacerbated the effects of a global sell-off."
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US concerned over unrest at Turkish-Iraqi border
"US concerned over unrest at Turkish-Iraqi border
By Jerome Bernard
AFP
WASHINGTON
Petroleumworld.com 06 11 07
The United States on Friday voiced concern over the current unrest at the Iraqi-Turkish border, after recently warning Ankara against any cross-border military action in pursuit of Kurdish rebels."
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By Jerome Bernard
AFP
WASHINGTON
Petroleumworld.com 06 11 07
The United States on Friday voiced concern over the current unrest at the Iraqi-Turkish border, after recently warning Ankara against any cross-border military action in pursuit of Kurdish rebels."
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A profile of Turkey’s coming elections: Baskin Oran
"A profile of Turkey’s coming elections: Baskin Oran
08.06.2007
Umut Uras
“Those who define themselves as Kemalist today in Turkey do not seek to reach the Western standards as Ataturk tried to. They are only trying to spread fear to the public in order to stand against the new dynamics.”
Turkey is going through a very tough period, which is very hard for foreigners to comprehend, even for me. Many citizens in Turkey are having a hard time finding a party that supports democratic rights, the rule of law and social democracy in the way it is perceived in the West.
Out of this mess, real social democrat circles including various NGOs and political parties, have decided to follow a method in order to make their way to the Turkish Parliament by avoiding the 10% threshold of the Turkish Electoral System. The movement came up after an article that appeared in the Turkish daily Radikal by Prof. Ahmet Insel and P"
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08.06.2007
Umut Uras
“Those who define themselves as Kemalist today in Turkey do not seek to reach the Western standards as Ataturk tried to. They are only trying to spread fear to the public in order to stand against the new dynamics.”
Turkey is going through a very tough period, which is very hard for foreigners to comprehend, even for me. Many citizens in Turkey are having a hard time finding a party that supports democratic rights, the rule of law and social democracy in the way it is perceived in the West.
Out of this mess, real social democrat circles including various NGOs and political parties, have decided to follow a method in order to make their way to the Turkish Parliament by avoiding the 10% threshold of the Turkish Electoral System. The movement came up after an article that appeared in the Turkish daily Radikal by Prof. Ahmet Insel and P"
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Friday, June 08, 2007
Mackerel farms pollute Turkey’s seas, activists claim
"Mackerel farms pollute Turkey’s seas, activists claim
All six of Turkey’s marine fisheries producing mackerels are located on the Çeşme Peninsula, off the Aegean, causing significant pollution of seawater in the area, claimed Ümit Bora, a spokesperson for the Gerence Civilian Initiative, in an interview with the Anatolia news agency."
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All six of Turkey’s marine fisheries producing mackerels are located on the Çeşme Peninsula, off the Aegean, causing significant pollution of seawater in the area, claimed Ümit Bora, a spokesperson for the Gerence Civilian Initiative, in an interview with the Anatolia news agency."
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IraqSlogger: Kurdish Officials Defiant on Turkish Threats
"Kurdish Officials Defiant on Turkish Threats
War of Words in North; Erdogan Calls Barzani 'Tribal Leader'
Posted 3 hr. 56 min. ago
The war of words escalated between Turkish and Kurdish leaders, amid reports of Turkish shelling across the border into northern Iraq.
Masoud Barzani, president of the Kurdish autonomous region, and leader of the Kurdish Democratic Party, one of the two major Iraqi Kurdish parties, rejected Turkish conditions for dialogue with Iraqi Kurds, on the condition that the Iraqi Kurdish authorities took measures against PKK rebels on the Iraqi side of the border."
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War of Words in North; Erdogan Calls Barzani 'Tribal Leader'
Posted 3 hr. 56 min. ago
The war of words escalated between Turkish and Kurdish leaders, amid reports of Turkish shelling across the border into northern Iraq.
Masoud Barzani, president of the Kurdish autonomous region, and leader of the Kurdish Democratic Party, one of the two major Iraqi Kurdish parties, rejected Turkish conditions for dialogue with Iraqi Kurds, on the condition that the Iraqi Kurdish authorities took measures against PKK rebels on the Iraqi side of the border."
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MHP decides to change EU policy
"MHP decides to change EU policy
The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), which two years ago organized a rally in Ankara to declare that Brussels would never be Turkey’s capital, has sharply changed its stance regarding the EU in the run-up to the parliamentary elections."
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The Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), which two years ago organized a rally in Ankara to declare that Brussels would never be Turkey’s capital, has sharply changed its stance regarding the EU in the run-up to the parliamentary elections."
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Waiting to Strike: Turkish Military Leaders Pushing For Invasion of Northern Iraq - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
"Turkish Military Leaders Pushing For Invasion of Northern Iraq
By Jürgen Gottschlich in Istanbul
The threat of an invasion didn't materialize, and yet the Turkish army's activities in northern Iraq Wednesday revealed that it is only waiting for the right opportunity to launch strikes against the Kurdish separatist organization PKK in northern Iraq. Emotions are running dangerously high."
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By Jürgen Gottschlich in Istanbul
The threat of an invasion didn't materialize, and yet the Turkish army's activities in northern Iraq Wednesday revealed that it is only waiting for the right opportunity to launch strikes against the Kurdish separatist organization PKK in northern Iraq. Emotions are running dangerously high."
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Security Park - Milestone IP video platform protect Turkish historical world treasures
"Milestone IP video platform protect Turkish historical world treasures
One million tourists from all over the globe annually come to visit the palatial treasures of Turkey. The Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul is a main attraction, requiring 1,000 staff to run and maintain it - half of whom are temporary. The majestic architecture of the Dolmabahce Palace covers over 110,000 square meters including all the connected buildings with state apartments, offices, and the imperial harem. The main edifice has 285 rooms, 46 galleries, 6 Turkish baths, and 68 lavatories."
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One million tourists from all over the globe annually come to visit the palatial treasures of Turkey. The Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul is a main attraction, requiring 1,000 staff to run and maintain it - half of whom are temporary. The majestic architecture of the Dolmabahce Palace covers over 110,000 square meters including all the connected buildings with state apartments, offices, and the imperial harem. The main edifice has 285 rooms, 46 galleries, 6 Turkish baths, and 68 lavatories."
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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warns against `robust' Turkish sweep into northern Iraq
"U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warns against `robust' Turkish sweep into northern Iraq
NEW YORK (AP) - Turkey could risk expanding regional tensions with a «robust» move of troops into northern Iraq against Kurdish rebels, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday.
The statement by Rice, speaking to a panel of journalists and editors from The Associated Press, suggested that Washington could do little to halt limited
Turkish incursions across the rugged frontier against the separatist Kurdistan Workers' Party, also known as PKK, which launches raids into southeast Turkey from hideouts in Iraq."
More:U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warns against `robust' Turkish sweep into northern Iraq
NEW YORK (AP) - Turkey could risk expanding regional tensions with a «robust» move of troops into northern Iraq against Kurdish rebels, U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday.
The statement by Rice, speaking to a panel of journalists and editors from The Associated Press, suggested that Washington could do little to halt limited
Turkish incursions across the rugged frontier against the separatist Kurdistan Workers' Party, also known as PKK, which launches raids into southeast Turkey from hideouts in Iraq."
More:U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warns against `robust' Turkish sweep into northern Iraq
Business: Turkey to play key role in EU energy policy (SETimes.com)
"Business: Turkey to play key role in EU energy policy
08/06/2007
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn visited Istanbul to attend a high-level conference on energy. Also this week: Brussels lifts the Excessive Deficit Procedure imposed on Greece.
Istanbul hosted a high-level conference titled 'Turkey and the EU: Together for a European Energy Policy' on Tuesday (June 5th). Speaking at the conference, EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said negotiations on the Energy chapter will be a key part of Turkey's EU accession talks. The country will have an important role in the EU's energy policy, he said."
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08/06/2007
EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn visited Istanbul to attend a high-level conference on energy. Also this week: Brussels lifts the Excessive Deficit Procedure imposed on Greece.
Istanbul hosted a high-level conference titled 'Turkey and the EU: Together for a European Energy Policy' on Tuesday (June 5th). Speaking at the conference, EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn said negotiations on the Energy chapter will be a key part of Turkey's EU accession talks. The country will have an important role in the EU's energy policy, he said."
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International Property News | Blue Flag Awards
"...Second in line for the highest number of Blue Flags is Greece, with an impressive 430 for its beaches and 9 for marinas followed by Turkey with 235 Blue Flag standard beaches and 14 marinas. “Greece, with its thousands of islands, the combination of relatively low prices, a maturing and competitive mortgage market and now the second highest number of Blue Flag accolades in Europe, make it a great second home destination”, according to Irini Tzortzoglou, Head of Retail Banking for Piraeus Bank London.
Turkey is another country which has taken the spot light this year for overseas property purchasers, and it is clear why investors are lured to Greece’s neighbour, with affordable housing prices and now its undisputable fabulous Blue Flag beaches. Caroline Hollingworth of Hollingworth and Associates says, “We have seen interest in Turkey increase hugely in 2007; it has been a popular holiday destination with Britons and other Europeans for many years but now people are looking beyond the traditional second home markets for their property investments with Turkey sitting at the top of the list.”"
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Turkey is another country which has taken the spot light this year for overseas property purchasers, and it is clear why investors are lured to Greece’s neighbour, with affordable housing prices and now its undisputable fabulous Blue Flag beaches. Caroline Hollingworth of Hollingworth and Associates says, “We have seen interest in Turkey increase hugely in 2007; it has been a popular holiday destination with Britons and other Europeans for many years but now people are looking beyond the traditional second home markets for their property investments with Turkey sitting at the top of the list.”"
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BBC NEWS | Europe | Turkey 'determined' to defeat PKK
"Turkey 'determined' to defeat PKK
Gen Yasar Buyukanit (archive)
The Turkish military has declared its 'unshakable determination' to fight against terror and respond to attacks by Kurdish separatists."
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Gen Yasar Buyukanit (archive)
The Turkish military has declared its 'unshakable determination' to fight against terror and respond to attacks by Kurdish separatists."
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Turkish Troops in Northern Iraq?
"Turkish Troops in Northern Iraq?
By Soner Cagaptay and Ali Koknar
June 8, 2007
Yesterday, the Associated Press (AP) reported that thousands of Turkish troops had crossed into northern Iraq to pursue members of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), an organization on the State Department's list of foreign terrorist organizations. Later, the AP corrected this, reporting that only a few hundred Turkish troops were involved in the incursion. Meanwhile, the White House, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari issued statements that no Turkish troop incursion had taken place in Iraqi territory."
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By Soner Cagaptay and Ali Koknar
June 8, 2007
Yesterday, the Associated Press (AP) reported that thousands of Turkish troops had crossed into northern Iraq to pursue members of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), an organization on the State Department's list of foreign terrorist organizations. Later, the AP corrected this, reporting that only a few hundred Turkish troops were involved in the incursion. Meanwhile, the White House, the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari issued statements that no Turkish troop incursion had taken place in Iraqi territory."
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Turkey voices frustration at being snubbed by the EU - International Herald Tribune
"Turkey voices frustration at being snubbed by the EU
BRUSSELS: Turkey is considering withdrawing its military support for future European Union peacekeeping missions, a sign of its growing concern that the EU is snubbing it while unfairly exploiting the country's vast military resources, Turkish officials say."
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BRUSSELS: Turkey is considering withdrawing its military support for future European Union peacekeeping missions, a sign of its growing concern that the EU is snubbing it while unfairly exploiting the country's vast military resources, Turkish officials say."
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People's Daily Online -- NATO chief to visit Turkey for military talks
"NATO chief to visit Turkey for military talks
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NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer will pay a two-day visit to Ankara on Monday to hold a series of talks with Turkish authorities, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Friday.
After Turkey withdrew its military support to the European Union (EU) under the European Security and Defense Policy, Scheffer decided to pay a visit to Ankara on June 11 and 12, according to the report."
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NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer will pay a two-day visit to Ankara on Monday to hold a series of talks with Turkish authorities, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Friday.
After Turkey withdrew its military support to the European Union (EU) under the European Security and Defense Policy, Scheffer decided to pay a visit to Ankara on June 11 and 12, according to the report."
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Sezer vetoes draft for foreign employees - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
"Sezer vetoes draft for foreign employees
Friday, June 8, 2007
The draft bill exempting foreign employees from the need to produce academic and professional qualifications is against the principle of equality as it favors foreigners to Turkish nationals, says Sezer"
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Friday, June 8, 2007
The draft bill exempting foreign employees from the need to produce academic and professional qualifications is against the principle of equality as it favors foreigners to Turkish nationals, says Sezer"
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People's Daily Online -- 2,300-year-old chamber tombs founded in southeastern Turkey
"2,300-year-old chamber tombs founded in southeastern Turkey
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Two chamber tombs, which are nearly 2,300 years old, were unearthed in southwestern Turkish province of Mugla, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Friday.
The tombs were founded during excavations carried out at a construction site in Mugla's Milas town, the report said, adding that the excavations at the site were suspended after the discovery of the tombs."
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Two chamber tombs, which are nearly 2,300 years old, were unearthed in southwestern Turkish province of Mugla, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Friday.
The tombs were founded during excavations carried out at a construction site in Mugla's Milas town, the report said, adding that the excavations at the site were suspended after the discovery of the tombs."
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Hope’s Bag » Designer Clothing in a Tiny Box
"Designer Clothing in a Tiny Box
June 8th, 2007
You know the old saying - big things come in small packages! This is the perfect description for T-Box, an innovative and novel line of summertime apparel with a “twist”. Think T Shirts squeezed in a tiny box and you will have the general concept! Made in Turkey, T Box features compressed clothing – from T-shirts and headbands, to beach towels, sarongs to g-strings and boxer shorts. In fact, there are over 50 types of clothing available as well as a host of funky accessories. Prices start at $8.99 up."
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June 8th, 2007
You know the old saying - big things come in small packages! This is the perfect description for T-Box, an innovative and novel line of summertime apparel with a “twist”. Think T Shirts squeezed in a tiny box and you will have the general concept! Made in Turkey, T Box features compressed clothing – from T-shirts and headbands, to beach towels, sarongs to g-strings and boxer shorts. In fact, there are over 50 types of clothing available as well as a host of funky accessories. Prices start at $8.99 up."
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Michael Gerson - A Different Path in Turkey - washingtonpost.com
"A Different Path in Turkey
By Michael Gerson
Friday, June 8, 2007; Page A19
ISTANBUL -- The shining achievement of modern Turkey is declared by the darkness around it. In Saudi Arabia or northern Sudan, conversion from Islam is considered apostasy, a crime punishable by death. Even in traditionally tolerant Malaysia, a Christian convert was recently prevented from officially changing her religious status, being informed by a court that 'the plaintiff exists under the tenets of Islam until her death.' In Turkey, a legal change of religion on your identity card merely requires a notarized letter, and several hundred Christian converts have made the switch."
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By Michael Gerson
Friday, June 8, 2007; Page A19
ISTANBUL -- The shining achievement of modern Turkey is declared by the darkness around it. In Saudi Arabia or northern Sudan, conversion from Islam is considered apostasy, a crime punishable by death. Even in traditionally tolerant Malaysia, a Christian convert was recently prevented from officially changing her religious status, being informed by a court that 'the plaintiff exists under the tenets of Islam until her death.' In Turkey, a legal change of religion on your identity card merely requires a notarized letter, and several hundred Christian converts have made the switch."
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Satisfying the stomach at the Grand Bazaar - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
"Satisfying the stomach at the Grand Bazaar
Friday, June 8, 2007
A guide to introduce Kapalıçarşı (Grand Bazaar), the largest and oldest covered shopping center of the world, has been published by Sarajans with the contributions of the Grand Bazaar Tradesmen Association. Grand Bazaar Guide 2007, the first guide to the Grand Bazaar has been arranged by classifying the participant companies according to their sectors."
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Friday, June 8, 2007
A guide to introduce Kapalıçarşı (Grand Bazaar), the largest and oldest covered shopping center of the world, has been published by Sarajans with the contributions of the Grand Bazaar Tradesmen Association. Grand Bazaar Guide 2007, the first guide to the Grand Bazaar has been arranged by classifying the participant companies according to their sectors."
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Turkey gets the European Union Cultural Heritage Great Award - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
"Turkey gets the European Union Cultural Heritage Great Award
Friday, June 8, 2007
Some historical churches in Turkey have been turned into areas where pigeon droppings pile up whilst others have been turned into cisterns used to water fields.
For the first time Turkey has been granted an international award in the field of cultural heritage conservation. Sarıca Church of Cappadocia on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage has been restored by Vasco Tourism and was opened to tourists in 2002. The church has won the European Union Cultural Heritage Great Award competing with 158 other projects across 32 countries. "
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Friday, June 8, 2007
Some historical churches in Turkey have been turned into areas where pigeon droppings pile up whilst others have been turned into cisterns used to water fields.
For the first time Turkey has been granted an international award in the field of cultural heritage conservation. Sarıca Church of Cappadocia on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage has been restored by Vasco Tourism and was opened to tourists in 2002. The church has won the European Union Cultural Heritage Great Award competing with 158 other projects across 32 countries. "
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FT Alphaville » Blog Archive » Aviva delights in Turkish venture
"Aviva delights in Turkish venture
British insurer Aviva and Aksigorta, the insurance company of the Sabanci Holding Group, said on Friday they would combine their Turkish life and pensions businesses, and announced a new bancassurance partnership with Akbank.
Amid a flurry of superlatives, Aviva Hayat ve Emeklilik will merge with Ak Emeklilik, Aksigorta’s life and pensions business."
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British insurer Aviva and Aksigorta, the insurance company of the Sabanci Holding Group, said on Friday they would combine their Turkish life and pensions businesses, and announced a new bancassurance partnership with Akbank.
Amid a flurry of superlatives, Aviva Hayat ve Emeklilik will merge with Ak Emeklilik, Aksigorta’s life and pensions business."
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Kurdish War: Turks Raid, Not Invade, Iraq
"Turks Raid, Not Invade, Iraq
June 8, 2007: Turkish special forces troops, in helicopters, landed inside Iraq, attacked a PKK target, then left. Turkish special ops units frequently pursue PKK rebels across the border ('hot pursuit'). They also cross the border on recon missions and meet with Iraqis (unofficial meetings to discuss subjects like preventing attacks, etc). Elsewhere, a bomb attack killed three Turkish soldiers and wounded six in one of the Turkish military's new 'temporary security zones' south of the Turkish city of Siir, near the Iraqi border."
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June 8, 2007: Turkish special forces troops, in helicopters, landed inside Iraq, attacked a PKK target, then left. Turkish special ops units frequently pursue PKK rebels across the border ('hot pursuit'). They also cross the border on recon missions and meet with Iraqis (unofficial meetings to discuss subjects like preventing attacks, etc). Elsewhere, a bomb attack killed three Turkish soldiers and wounded six in one of the Turkish military's new 'temporary security zones' south of the Turkish city of Siir, near the Iraqi border."
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UK-based Dana business to be sold to Turkish group - News - Auto Industry
"UK-based Dana business to be sold to Turkish group
8th June 2007
The U.S. automotive supplier in Chapter 11, Dana Corporation, has received United States Bankruptcy Court approval for the sale of the two businesses that comprise the Fluid Products business that the company put on sale in late 2005.
Dana's fluid products hose and tubing business will be sold to Orhan Holding, A.S., a Turkish joint-venture partner of Dana, for a purchase price of $85 million, and the company's coupled products business will be sold to Coupled Products Acquisition LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wanxiang (USA) Holdings Corporation, for a nominal price."
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8th June 2007
The U.S. automotive supplier in Chapter 11, Dana Corporation, has received United States Bankruptcy Court approval for the sale of the two businesses that comprise the Fluid Products business that the company put on sale in late 2005.
Dana's fluid products hose and tubing business will be sold to Orhan Holding, A.S., a Turkish joint-venture partner of Dana, for a purchase price of $85 million, and the company's coupled products business will be sold to Coupled Products Acquisition LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wanxiang (USA) Holdings Corporation, for a nominal price."
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Belgium to retry members of Turkish terror group
"Belgium to retry members of Turkish terror group
The whereabouts of a number of those on trial, including Fehriye Erdal, is currently unknown by Belgian authorities.
BRUSSELS - A Belgian court is to hold another trial for members of the Turkish terrorist group the DHKP-C, who have appealed sentences handed down for crimes committed in Belgium."
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The whereabouts of a number of those on trial, including Fehriye Erdal, is currently unknown by Belgian authorities.
BRUSSELS - A Belgian court is to hold another trial for members of the Turkish terrorist group the DHKP-C, who have appealed sentences handed down for crimes committed in Belgium."
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Turkish army not bullies: Chief of Staff
"Turkish army not bullies: Chief of Staff
The false reports that Turkish troops had crossed into Iraq were intentionally released.
ANKARA - The Turkish armed forces were not bullies and would not launch a military operation into Iraq without a decision of parliament to that effect, the Chief of the Turkish General Staff said late Thursday."
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The false reports that Turkish troops had crossed into Iraq were intentionally released.
ANKARA - The Turkish armed forces were not bullies and would not launch a military operation into Iraq without a decision of parliament to that effect, the Chief of the Turkish General Staff said late Thursday."
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Real estate prices drop on interest rates - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
"Real estate prices drop on interest rates
Friday, June 8, 2007
Prices in İzmir have dropped the most of the four cities surveyed in the index, with a drop of 6.3 percent"
More:Real estate prices drop on interest rates - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
Friday, June 8, 2007
Prices in İzmir have dropped the most of the four cities surveyed in the index, with a drop of 6.3 percent"
More:Real estate prices drop on interest rates - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
We Cannot Afford to Lose Our Armenians! - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
"We Cannot Afford to Lose Our Armenians!
Friday, June 8, 2007
Orhan Kemal Cengiz
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
I wish I had Armenian neighbors living in my block of flats. I wish I could see a Turkish colonel of ethnic Greek origin in the Turkish military talking about the relations between the Turkish and Greek militaries. I wish I could hear a Jewish judge in a Turkish courtroom reading her judgment with a Jewish accent. "
More:We Cannot Afford to Lose Our Armenians! - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
Friday, June 8, 2007
Orhan Kemal Cengiz
ISTANBUL - Turkish Daily News
I wish I had Armenian neighbors living in my block of flats. I wish I could see a Turkish colonel of ethnic Greek origin in the Turkish military talking about the relations between the Turkish and Greek militaries. I wish I could hear a Jewish judge in a Turkish courtroom reading her judgment with a Jewish accent. "
More:We Cannot Afford to Lose Our Armenians! - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
America aims to expand business relations with Turkey - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
"America aims to expand business relations with Turkey
Friday, June 8, 2007
Turkey is a bigger export market for U.S. products than Russia, said a top American trade official here yesterday. According to the Deputy Commerce Secretary David Sampson, the economic reforms underway, openness of the market and the degree of transparency makes Turkey a bigger export market than Russia. �There have been dramatic reforms that Turkey not only pursued but implemented in the course of the last 5 � 6 years,� said the American official in an interview with the Turkish Daily News. Conducting an official visit to Turkey, Sampson was in Istanbul Thursday following talks that he held in Ankara on Wednesday.Despite Turkey's economic recovery, American firms have not shown the same level of interest when compared with European and Arab capitals. Sampson agreed that the trade volume between the two countries does not reflect the potential. �Success breeds success. And there are some success stories to build on,� said Sampson, pointing to the fact that trade has increased by 17 percent to $11 billion.Emphasizing the fact that economic and commercial ties are undevelopeld compared to the diplomatic/military ties, Sampson said that his visit aims at sending a strong signal to strengthen the third leg in the relations."
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Friday, June 8, 2007
Turkey is a bigger export market for U.S. products than Russia, said a top American trade official here yesterday. According to the Deputy Commerce Secretary David Sampson, the economic reforms underway, openness of the market and the degree of transparency makes Turkey a bigger export market than Russia. �There have been dramatic reforms that Turkey not only pursued but implemented in the course of the last 5 � 6 years,� said the American official in an interview with the Turkish Daily News. Conducting an official visit to Turkey, Sampson was in Istanbul Thursday following talks that he held in Ankara on Wednesday.Despite Turkey's economic recovery, American firms have not shown the same level of interest when compared with European and Arab capitals. Sampson agreed that the trade volume between the two countries does not reflect the potential. �Success breeds success. And there are some success stories to build on,� said Sampson, pointing to the fact that trade has increased by 17 percent to $11 billion.Emphasizing the fact that economic and commercial ties are undevelopeld compared to the diplomatic/military ties, Sampson said that his visit aims at sending a strong signal to strengthen the third leg in the relations."
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U.S. Ambassador addresses areas of concern - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
"U.S. Ambassador addresses areas of concern
Friday, June 8, 2007
U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Ross Wilson, accompanying David Sampson in Istanbul, answered TDN's questions on whether problems encountered by Motorola and Cargill in Turkey still have an effect on the bilateral business relations of the two countries. He also shared his thoughts on visa problems that Turkish businesspeople are facing.“Success follows success. People see bad news as problems. It creates a reputation,” Ambassador Wilson said. “Any country in which an investor faces a problemmust address the problem. Turkey did address the Motorola problem. They came to an amicable agreement. Motorola resumed its investments here and Motorola is promoting Turkey as a strong place to invest for themselves and for other companies."
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Friday, June 8, 2007
U.S. Ambassador to Ankara Ross Wilson, accompanying David Sampson in Istanbul, answered TDN's questions on whether problems encountered by Motorola and Cargill in Turkey still have an effect on the bilateral business relations of the two countries. He also shared his thoughts on visa problems that Turkish businesspeople are facing.“Success follows success. People see bad news as problems. It creates a reputation,” Ambassador Wilson said. “Any country in which an investor faces a problemmust address the problem. Turkey did address the Motorola problem. They came to an amicable agreement. Motorola resumed its investments here and Motorola is promoting Turkey as a strong place to invest for themselves and for other companies."
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US Ambassador Wilson: Turkey received $5B US investments in a year
"US Ambassador Wilson: Turkey received $5B US investments in a year
EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
08 June 2007
US Ambassador to Ankara Ross Wilson underlined that the bilateral commercial and investment relations between the U.S. and Turkey increased lately, adding, “The commodity commerce was 10 billion dollars in the last year and direct investment from the U.S. to Turkey was 5 billion dollars in the last 12 months.”
Speaking in a conference entitled, “Creating Added Value: Establishing an Environment for Innovation and Change,” organized by the American Firms Association (ABFT), Wilson said that when he was appointed as the ambassador to Turkey he told his senators that one of his aims is to update and modernize the U.S.-Turkish relations."
More:The New Anatolian
EkoTürk News Agency / Ankara
08 June 2007
US Ambassador to Ankara Ross Wilson underlined that the bilateral commercial and investment relations between the U.S. and Turkey increased lately, adding, “The commodity commerce was 10 billion dollars in the last year and direct investment from the U.S. to Turkey was 5 billion dollars in the last 12 months.”
Speaking in a conference entitled, “Creating Added Value: Establishing an Environment for Innovation and Change,” organized by the American Firms Association (ABFT), Wilson said that when he was appointed as the ambassador to Turkey he told his senators that one of his aims is to update and modernize the U.S.-Turkish relations."
More:The New Anatolian
Turkey withdraws from EU's security body - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
"Turkey withdraws from EU's security body
Friday, June 8, 2007
Turkey last week withdrew its commitment to contribute its air and naval units to the European Union's joint battle group, in a move to protest against the 27-nation union for excluding it from the decision-making bodies of NATO-EU cooperation."
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Friday, June 8, 2007
Turkey last week withdrew its commitment to contribute its air and naval units to the European Union's joint battle group, in a move to protest against the 27-nation union for excluding it from the decision-making bodies of NATO-EU cooperation."
More:Turkey withdraws from EU's security body - Turkish Daily News Jun 08, 2007
EU: Turkey should maintain democratic secularism - Turkish Daily News Jun 05, 2007
"EU: Turkey should maintain democratic secularism
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
"Erdogan is dealing with 'tribal' leaders
Ilnur Cevik
08 June 2007
A cross border operation into northern Iraq has become a fixation for some Turks believing that such a military action will be the golden solution for the PKK issue and that the killings in Turkey will stop. Our people should understand that this is a hallucination and that the Turkish leaders both civilian and military are actually using this as an alibi to fool the nation because they also know very well that the issue has to be solved inside Turkey…""
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
"Erdogan is dealing with 'tribal' leaders
Ilnur Cevik
08 June 2007
A cross border operation into northern Iraq has become a fixation for some Turks believing that such a military action will be the golden solution for the PKK issue and that the killings in Turkey will stop. Our people should understand that this is a hallucination and that the Turkish leaders both civilian and military are actually using this as an alibi to fool the nation because they also know very well that the issue has to be solved inside Turkey…""
More:EU: Turkey should maintain democratic secularism - Turkish Daily News Jun 05, 2007
Erdogan is dealing with 'tribal' leaders
"Erdogan is dealing with 'tribal' leaders
Ilnur Cevik
08 June 2007
A cross border operation into northern Iraq has become a fixation for some Turks believing that such a military action will be the golden solution for the PKK issue and that the killings in Turkey will stop. Our people should understand that this is a hallucination and that the Turkish leaders both civilian and military are actually using this as an alibi to fool the nation because they also know very well that the issue has to be solved inside Turkey…"
More:The New Anatolian
Ilnur Cevik
08 June 2007
A cross border operation into northern Iraq has become a fixation for some Turks believing that such a military action will be the golden solution for the PKK issue and that the killings in Turkey will stop. Our people should understand that this is a hallucination and that the Turkish leaders both civilian and military are actually using this as an alibi to fool the nation because they also know very well that the issue has to be solved inside Turkey…"
More:The New Anatolian
Thursday, June 07, 2007
Turkish Airlines picks Thai hub
"Turkish Airlines picks Thai hub
Turkish airlines, which chose Bangkok's Radisson Hotel yesterday as the official lodging for its crew, plans to make Thailand its Southeast Asian hub.
The airline increased its regional flight capacity by 50 per cent last year by launching new direct flights from Istanbul to Hong Kong and Singapore. Prior to that, passengers had to make a transit stop in Bangkok.
With its Star Alliance membership pending next year, Turkish Airlines' move to Bangkok is strategic, Bahri Yilmaz, director for Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong, said"
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Turkish airlines, which chose Bangkok's Radisson Hotel yesterday as the official lodging for its crew, plans to make Thailand its Southeast Asian hub.
The airline increased its regional flight capacity by 50 per cent last year by launching new direct flights from Istanbul to Hong Kong and Singapore. Prior to that, passengers had to make a transit stop in Bangkok.
With its Star Alliance membership pending next year, Turkish Airlines' move to Bangkok is strategic, Bahri Yilmaz, director for Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong, said"
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Iraq rejects Turkish call to curb PKK
"Iraq rejects Turkish call to curb PKK
Published: 6/7/2007
SALAHEDDIN - The president of Iraq's Kurdish region on Thursday rejected Ankara's declaration that it was ready for dialogue with Iraqi Kurds provided they took measures against Kurdish terrorists holed up in the autonomous enclave."
More:Iraq rejects Turkish call to curb PKK
Published: 6/7/2007
SALAHEDDIN - The president of Iraq's Kurdish region on Thursday rejected Ankara's declaration that it was ready for dialogue with Iraqi Kurds provided they took measures against Kurdish terrorists holed up in the autonomous enclave."
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Turkey and northern Iraq | To go or not to go | Economist.com
"Turkey and northern Iraq
To go or not to go
Jun 7th 2007 | ANKARA AND ARBIL
From The Economist print edition
The Turks ponder a cross-border incursion into northern Iraq
ON JUNE 6th a premature report of a big Turkish invasion of northern Iraq rocked markets. Certainly thousands of Turkish troops, backed by tanks and artillery, have massed for a possible offensive against Kurdish PKK rebels in Iraq. Martial law has been declared in three of Turkey's Kurdish provinces. This follows rising violence against soldiers in Turkey. On June 4th seven Turkish soldiers died when Kurdish rebels raided an outpost in the province of Tunceli. In May six civilians were killed by a suspected PKK suicide-bomber in Ankara."
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To go or not to go
Jun 7th 2007 | ANKARA AND ARBIL
From The Economist print edition
The Turks ponder a cross-border incursion into northern Iraq
ON JUNE 6th a premature report of a big Turkish invasion of northern Iraq rocked markets. Certainly thousands of Turkish troops, backed by tanks and artillery, have massed for a possible offensive against Kurdish PKK rebels in Iraq. Martial law has been declared in three of Turkey's Kurdish provinces. This follows rising violence against soldiers in Turkey. On June 4th seven Turkish soldiers died when Kurdish rebels raided an outpost in the province of Tunceli. In May six civilians were killed by a suspected PKK suicide-bomber in Ankara."
More:Turkey and northern Iraq | To go or not to go | Economist.com
Turkey's Front in Iraq War
"Tension builds on the northern border of Iraq, as Turkish military forces mass, and Iraq's Kurds work toward a separatist autonomy.
Turkey is Poised for War against Iraq’s Kurds
by Patrick Seale
Far from quelling Kurdish separatism in Iraq, the war might revive it in Turkey itself, home to some 15 million ethnic Kurds. Turkey fought a bitter war against the PKK from 1984 to 1999, which resulted in 35,000 dead and the displacement of some 2 million.
On both sides, memories of this war are very fresh, and there is great reluctance to see it break out again. The argument on the Turkish side is that a decisive campaign against the PKK is the best way to prevent its recurrence.
"
More:Pacific Free Press - Hard Truths for Hard Times - Turkey's Front in Iraq War
Turkey is Poised for War against Iraq’s Kurds
by Patrick Seale
Far from quelling Kurdish separatism in Iraq, the war might revive it in Turkey itself, home to some 15 million ethnic Kurds. Turkey fought a bitter war against the PKK from 1984 to 1999, which resulted in 35,000 dead and the displacement of some 2 million.
On both sides, memories of this war are very fresh, and there is great reluctance to see it break out again. The argument on the Turkish side is that a decisive campaign against the PKK is the best way to prevent its recurrence.
"
More:Pacific Free Press - Hard Truths for Hard Times - Turkey's Front in Iraq War
SABAH Newspaper English Edition - Economy - BNP Paribas starts Turkish chair in France
"BNP Paribas starts Turkish chair in France
Pierre Mariani, the head of International Retail Banking and Financial Services of BNP Paribas, said: 'Turkey is perceived as a country that kills the poor and the Kurds. We need to cooperate to change this.'"
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Pierre Mariani, the head of International Retail Banking and Financial Services of BNP Paribas, said: 'Turkey is perceived as a country that kills the poor and the Kurds. We need to cooperate to change this.'"
More:SABAH Newspaper English Edition - Economy - BNP Paribas starts Turkish chair in France
French President Sarkozy to propose strategy to end Turkey's EU membership bid - International Herald Tribune
"French President Sarkozy to propose strategy to end Turkey's EU membership bid
PARIS: French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Wednesday he would propose a strategy aimed at ending Turkey's bid for membership in the European Union.
In an interview with Le Figaro daily, the conservative French leader said his priority remained winning support for a scaled-down EU treaty to replace the bloc's stalled constitution project."
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PARIS: French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Wednesday he would propose a strategy aimed at ending Turkey's bid for membership in the European Union.
In an interview with Le Figaro daily, the conservative French leader said his priority remained winning support for a scaled-down EU treaty to replace the bloc's stalled constitution project."
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Turkey: Ankara Seeks To Turn Geography Into Influence - RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY
"Turkey: Ankara Seeks To Turn Geography Into Influence
By Ahto Lobjakas
ISTANBUL, June 7, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Straddling a promising energy corridor running from east to west, Turkey is keen to turn its geographical position into political capital."
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By Ahto Lobjakas
ISTANBUL, June 7, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Straddling a promising energy corridor running from east to west, Turkey is keen to turn its geographical position into political capital."
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Israpundit » Blog Archive » Turkish War Drums
"Turkish War Drums
“Any unilateral Turkish invasion risks plunging the only stable, booming bit of Iraq into violence. Turks are doing great business in Iraqi Kurdistan, particularly in construction. Neither they, nor the U.S. or Iraqi governments, want a confrontation. The Turkish military, supposedly a conservative institution, ought to know the risks involved in pressing ahead”."
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“Any unilateral Turkish invasion risks plunging the only stable, booming bit of Iraq into violence. Turks are doing great business in Iraqi Kurdistan, particularly in construction. Neither they, nor the U.S. or Iraqi governments, want a confrontation. The Turkish military, supposedly a conservative institution, ought to know the risks involved in pressing ahead”."
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Italian foreign minister to visit Turkey next week — EUbusiness - EU business, legal and financial news and information - EUbusiness.com
"Italian foreign minister to visit Turkey next week
07 June 2007, 14:47 CET
(ANKARA) - Italian Foreign Minister Massimo d'Alema will visit Turkey next week to discuss bilateral relations and Ankara's troubled membership talks with the European Union, the Turkish foreign ministry said Thursday."
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07 June 2007, 14:47 CET
(ANKARA) - Italian Foreign Minister Massimo d'Alema will visit Turkey next week to discuss bilateral relations and Ankara's troubled membership talks with the European Union, the Turkish foreign ministry said Thursday."
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A CHALLENGE TO TURKEY'S IDEOLOGUES
"A CHALLENGE TO TURKEY'S IDEOLOGUES
Andrew Duff MEP
FT.com - 6 June 2007
Atilla Yayla is not a terrorist. He is not a Kurd. He is not an Armenian. He is not a Marxist. He is not a conscientious objector. He is not a gay activist. He is not a Christian. He is not a Muslim fundamentalist. He is not famous, like Orhan Pamuk. He is a quietly spoken Turk, a professor of politics at Gazi University in Ankara. He is, in fact, a liberal."
More:..:: ABHABER.COM ::.. AP üyesi Duff, Financial Times için kaleme aldığı bir yazıda Prof.Dr. Atilla Yayla’yı savundu(orjinal metin)
Andrew Duff MEP
FT.com - 6 June 2007
Atilla Yayla is not a terrorist. He is not a Kurd. He is not an Armenian. He is not a Marxist. He is not a conscientious objector. He is not a gay activist. He is not a Christian. He is not a Muslim fundamentalist. He is not famous, like Orhan Pamuk. He is a quietly spoken Turk, a professor of politics at Gazi University in Ankara. He is, in fact, a liberal."
More:..:: ABHABER.COM ::.. AP üyesi Duff, Financial Times için kaleme aldığı bir yazıda Prof.Dr. Atilla Yayla’yı savundu(orjinal metin)
Hürriyet - EU Commissioner Olli Rehn on Turkey: If this is football, we are in the half-time
"EU Commissioner Olli Rehn on Turkey: If this is football, we are in the half-time
Olli Rehn, the EU Commissioner for Expansion, spoke with the Hurriyet yesterday in Ankara, comparing the current situation between Turkey and the EU to a football match. Said Rehn, 'In the first half of the match, both teams kicked balls into their own goals. Now, in the halftime, we need to make some good analyses, and show some better playing.'"
More:Hürriyet - EU Commissioner Olli Rehn on Turkey: If this is football, we are in the half-time
Olli Rehn, the EU Commissioner for Expansion, spoke with the Hurriyet yesterday in Ankara, comparing the current situation between Turkey and the EU to a football match. Said Rehn, 'In the first half of the match, both teams kicked balls into their own goals. Now, in the halftime, we need to make some good analyses, and show some better playing.'"
More:Hürriyet - EU Commissioner Olli Rehn on Turkey: If this is football, we are in the half-time
Rehn's book published in Turkish - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
"Rehn's book published in Turkish
Thursday, June 7, 2007
A book titled �Europe's next Frontiers� penned by European Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn was published in Turkey after being translated into the Turkish language, reported the Anatolia news agency yesterday.
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül came up with the idea of publishing the book in Turkish, which has been on store shelves in Europe since last year. "
More:Rehn's book published in Turkish - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
Thursday, June 7, 2007
A book titled �Europe's next Frontiers� penned by European Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn was published in Turkey after being translated into the Turkish language, reported the Anatolia news agency yesterday.
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gül came up with the idea of publishing the book in Turkish, which has been on store shelves in Europe since last year. "
More:Rehn's book published in Turkish - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
Turkey calls for more US investment - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
"Turkey calls for more US investment
Thursday, June 7, 2007
State Minister for Foreign Trade Kürşad Tüzmen yesterday voiced the government's expectations of the United States for more investments in the production and services sector in Turkey. "
More:Turkey calls for more US investment - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
Thursday, June 7, 2007
State Minister for Foreign Trade Kürşad Tüzmen yesterday voiced the government's expectations of the United States for more investments in the production and services sector in Turkey. "
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Turkey | Trouble with Kurds | Economist.com
"Trouble with Kurds
Jun 5th 2007
From Economist.com
Tough talk raises fears of more conflict
AFP
A SPATE of attack has raised fears that Turkey’s long war with separatist Kurds in the country’s south-east may heat up again. Since the capture of a Kurdish leader, Abdullah Ocalan, who has been locked up in a Turkish jail since 1999, trouble has abated. But on Monday June 4th eight Turkish troops were killed in Tunceli province, in Turkey. And not long before that, 12 people were killed, including some soldiers, by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) it is thought. The organisation is also blamed for a suicide bombing shortly before in Ankara. The Turkish army has shelled Kurdish areas in response."
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Jun 5th 2007
From Economist.com
Tough talk raises fears of more conflict
AFP
A SPATE of attack has raised fears that Turkey’s long war with separatist Kurds in the country’s south-east may heat up again. Since the capture of a Kurdish leader, Abdullah Ocalan, who has been locked up in a Turkish jail since 1999, trouble has abated. But on Monday June 4th eight Turkish troops were killed in Tunceli province, in Turkey. And not long before that, 12 people were killed, including some soldiers, by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) it is thought. The organisation is also blamed for a suicide bombing shortly before in Ankara. The Turkish army has shelled Kurdish areas in response."
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swissinfo - Turk PM says Iraq incursion needs parliament approval
"Turk PM says Iraq incursion needs parliament approvalAdd story to my swissinfo panel
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has repeated that parliament's approval was needed for an incursion into northern Iraq after reports of a cross-border military operation against Kurdish rebels.
Turkey's foreign ministry and military denied a report on Wednesday it had launched a major incursion into northern Iraq in pursuit of separatist Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) rebels."
More:swissinfo - Turk PM says Iraq incursion needs parliament approval
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan has repeated that parliament's approval was needed for an incursion into northern Iraq after reports of a cross-border military operation against Kurdish rebels.
Turkey's foreign ministry and military denied a report on Wednesday it had launched a major incursion into northern Iraq in pursuit of separatist Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) rebels."
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Oil rises above $66 after Turkish troops raid Iraq - Jun. 7, 2007
"Oil above $66 after Turkish raid
Traders wary over exports from the Middle East after Turkish troops raid northern Iraq; U.S. refiners struggle, offsetting large build of gasoline stocks.
June 7 2007: 6:00 AM EDT
LONDON (Reuters) -- Oil prices rose above $66 a barrel Thursday after a raid by Turkish troops into northern Iraq revived worries over exports from the Middle East, which pumps a quarter of the world's oil.
Data showing U.S. refiners were struggling to boost summer fuel production and Cyclone Gonu's disruption of Omani oil and gas exports lent additional support to the market."
More:Oil rises above $66 after Turkish troops raid Iraq - Jun. 7, 2007
Traders wary over exports from the Middle East after Turkish troops raid northern Iraq; U.S. refiners struggle, offsetting large build of gasoline stocks.
June 7 2007: 6:00 AM EDT
LONDON (Reuters) -- Oil prices rose above $66 a barrel Thursday after a raid by Turkish troops into northern Iraq revived worries over exports from the Middle East, which pumps a quarter of the world's oil.
Data showing U.S. refiners were struggling to boost summer fuel production and Cyclone Gonu's disruption of Omani oil and gas exports lent additional support to the market."
More:Oil rises above $66 after Turkish troops raid Iraq - Jun. 7, 2007
Cadbury buys Turkish gum maker for 333m
"Cadbury buys Turkish gum maker for 333m
By Charlotte Eyre
07/06/2007 - Cadbury today announced the purchase of Intergum, a Turkish gum maker, from the Amram family in a deal worth $450m (€333m) in cash and assumed debt."
More:Cadbury buys Turkish gum maker for 333m
By Charlotte Eyre
07/06/2007 - Cadbury today announced the purchase of Intergum, a Turkish gum maker, from the Amram family in a deal worth $450m (€333m) in cash and assumed debt."
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Turkish army sets up security zones
"Turkish army sets up security zones
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:45:28
Turkish forces patrol the country's hot zones.
The Turkish Army has announced the creation of three temporary security zones in the southeast, as part of a major anti-Kurdish operation."
More:Press TV
Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:45:28
Turkish forces patrol the country's hot zones.
The Turkish Army has announced the creation of three temporary security zones in the southeast, as part of a major anti-Kurdish operation."
More:Press TV
Turkish officials say troops entered Iraq to chase rebels | Chicago Tribune
"Turkish officials say troops entered Iraq to chase rebels
By Selcan Hacaoglu
Associated Press
Published June 7, 2007
ANKARA, Turkey -- Hundreds of Turkish soldiers crossed into northern Iraq on Wednesday pursuing Kurdish guerrillas who stage attacks on Turkey from hideouts there, Turkish security officials and an Iraqi Kurd official said."
More:Turkish officials say troops entered Iraq to chase rebels | Chicago Tribune
By Selcan Hacaoglu
Associated Press
Published June 7, 2007
ANKARA, Turkey -- Hundreds of Turkish soldiers crossed into northern Iraq on Wednesday pursuing Kurdish guerrillas who stage attacks on Turkey from hideouts there, Turkish security officials and an Iraqi Kurd official said."
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An exhibit to commemorate the not very well known - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
"An exhibit to commemorate the not very well known
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Forced to flee their home country, nearly 100 German nationals arrived in Turkey during the Nazi era. Now, a new exhibition in the Milli Reasürans Art Gallery in Teşvikiye, aims to commemorate these people who became pioneers in many aspects of Turkish cultural life"
More:An exhibit to commemorate the not very well known - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Forced to flee their home country, nearly 100 German nationals arrived in Turkey during the Nazi era. Now, a new exhibition in the Milli Reasürans Art Gallery in Teşvikiye, aims to commemorate these people who became pioneers in many aspects of Turkish cultural life"
More:An exhibit to commemorate the not very well known - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
Interview with Zafer Yenal - On the Connection between Nationalism and Cuisine
"On the Connection between Nationalism and Cuisine
Zafer Yenal, assistant professor of sociology at the Bogazici University in Istanbul, explains the important connection between political processes and the cuisine – and why the term 'Turkish cuisine' is a new development only since the 1980s"
More:Qantara.de - Interview with Zafer Yenal - On the Connection between Nationalism and Cuisine
Zafer Yenal, assistant professor of sociology at the Bogazici University in Istanbul, explains the important connection between political processes and the cuisine – and why the term 'Turkish cuisine' is a new development only since the 1980s"
More:Qantara.de - Interview with Zafer Yenal - On the Connection between Nationalism and Cuisine
Electoral lists disappointed those in search of women's equality - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
"Electoral lists disappointed those in search of women's equality
Thursday, June 7, 2007
The unveiling of the electoral lists, deplete of any prominent women's activists and generally ranking women candidates low, frustrated various women's organizations that have been long campaigning for more female members of Parliament. The low placement of female candidates on the electoral lists makes it less likely for them to win a seat in Parliament."
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Thursday, June 7, 2007
The unveiling of the electoral lists, deplete of any prominent women's activists and generally ranking women candidates low, frustrated various women's organizations that have been long campaigning for more female members of Parliament. The low placement of female candidates on the electoral lists makes it less likely for them to win a seat in Parliament."
More:Electoral lists disappointed those in search of women's equality - Turkish Daily News Jun 07, 2007
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
What Spurred the Turkish Move into Iraqi Kurdistan?
"What Spurred the Turkish Move into Iraqi Kurdistan?
By Spencer Ackerman - June 6, 2007, 1:00 PM
Reports are extremely murky right now, but it appears that the Turkish Army has crossed the Iraqi border into the autonomous region of Kurdistan. While the AP reports that 'thousands' of Turkish troops deployed into Kurdistan, an anonymous Turkish official insisted to Reuters that the move 'cannot be called a cross-border operation, it is a limited operation.'"
More:TPMmuckraker June 6, 2007 01:00 PM
By Spencer Ackerman - June 6, 2007, 1:00 PM
Reports are extremely murky right now, but it appears that the Turkish Army has crossed the Iraqi border into the autonomous region of Kurdistan. While the AP reports that 'thousands' of Turkish troops deployed into Kurdistan, an anonymous Turkish official insisted to Reuters that the move 'cannot be called a cross-border operation, it is a limited operation.'"
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Key Notes from Turkey
"Key Notes from Turkey
Richa Gupta
When he was eight years old, Muammer Ketencoglu would swing under the plum tree at his home in Turkey’s Izmir province and listen to the radio. Since he could not see, he would tune in to Greek and Balkan stations and enjoy the sound of music while kids his age played and squabbled outside. Seeing his interest in music, his uncle gifted him an accordion, which became his constant companion. “I dropped out of Bosphorus University in Istanbul where I was studying psychology and channelised all my energies into studying and playing folk music,” says Ketencoglu, who will be presenting his repertoire with two others at the India International Centre (IIC) today evening."
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Richa Gupta
When he was eight years old, Muammer Ketencoglu would swing under the plum tree at his home in Turkey’s Izmir province and listen to the radio. Since he could not see, he would tune in to Greek and Balkan stations and enjoy the sound of music while kids his age played and squabbled outside. Seeing his interest in music, his uncle gifted him an accordion, which became his constant companion. “I dropped out of Bosphorus University in Istanbul where I was studying psychology and channelised all my energies into studying and playing folk music,” says Ketencoglu, who will be presenting his repertoire with two others at the India International Centre (IIC) today evening."
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CNS STORY: At Vatican, whirling dervishes mark anniversary of Muslim mystic
"At Vatican, whirling dervishes mark anniversary of Muslim mystic
By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a Vatican palace decorated with frescoes and directly under a ceiling medallion invoking 'the peace of Christ,' a group of Muslim mystics -- commonly known as whirling dervishes -- danced in prayer."
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By Cindy Wooden
Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- In a Vatican palace decorated with frescoes and directly under a ceiling medallion invoking 'the peace of Christ,' a group of Muslim mystics -- commonly known as whirling dervishes -- danced in prayer."
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Oil rises on report of Turkish troops in Iraq | Hot Stock News | Reuters.com
"Oil rises on report of Turkish troops in Iraq
Wed Jun 6, 2007 3:07pm ET19
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices rose above $71 a barrel on Wednesday after news Turkish troops conducted operations in northern Iraq rekindled concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Prices were also buoyed by a U.S. government report showing the nation's refineries struggling to boost fuel production at the start of the peak demand summer vacation season, and disruptions in oil and gas exports from Oman after a cyclone in the Arabian Sea shut loading operations."
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Wed Jun 6, 2007 3:07pm ET19
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices rose above $71 a barrel on Wednesday after news Turkish troops conducted operations in northern Iraq rekindled concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Prices were also buoyed by a U.S. government report showing the nation's refineries struggling to boost fuel production at the start of the peak demand summer vacation season, and disruptions in oil and gas exports from Oman after a cyclone in the Arabian Sea shut loading operations."
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Turkey 'will speed up reform process for EU accession aim'
"Turkey 'will speed up reform process for EU accession aim'
Turkey has said it will speed up its reform process to boost its chances of gaining accession to the EU sooner, according to a recent report."
More:News Article - Turkey 'will speed up reform process for EU accession aim'
Turkey has said it will speed up its reform process to boost its chances of gaining accession to the EU sooner, according to a recent report."
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Al Jazeera English - News - Turkey Denies Iraq Incursion Report
"Turkey denies Iraq incursion report
Turkish armoured vehicle roll along a street in the town of Cizre near the Iraqi border [AFP]
Turkey has denied a report that several thousand troops had been sent into northern Iraq to combat Kurdish separatists hiding there."
More:Al Jazeera English - News - Turkey Denies Iraq Incursion Report
Turkish armoured vehicle roll along a street in the town of Cizre near the Iraqi border [AFP]
Turkey has denied a report that several thousand troops had been sent into northern Iraq to combat Kurdish separatists hiding there."
More:Al Jazeera English - News - Turkey Denies Iraq Incursion Report
Turkey debates military operation against PKK (SETimes.com)
"Turkey debates military operation against PKK
04/06/2007
Following a suicide bombing in the Turkish capital last month, politicians and analysts are discussing the PKK's new tactics and whether or not a cross-border operation into northern Iraq would succeed in defusing the threat."
More:Turkey debates military operation against PKK (SETimes.com)
04/06/2007
Following a suicide bombing in the Turkish capital last month, politicians and analysts are discussing the PKK's new tactics and whether or not a cross-border operation into northern Iraq would succeed in defusing the threat."
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Turks and Kurds: What Happens When Both are US Allies?
"Turks and Kurds: What Happens When Both are US Allies?
I've just spent a morning meeting the dynamic and extremely impressive Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom -- followed by a talk I gave (but can't report on) in the most famous lion's den of movement conservatives about the positives and negatives of President Bush's foreign policy efforts. Now, I'm at Hay Adams preparing a talk for a group of visiting German journalists. There hasn't been much time for absorption of the news -- not to even speak of analysis.
But here's the 'news alert' I just got from the Associated Press:
Thousands of Turkish troops have crossed into northern Iraq to chase Kurdish guerrillas operating there, Turkish officials tell AP."
More:The Washington Note
I've just spent a morning meeting the dynamic and extremely impressive Mayor of San Francisco Gavin Newsom -- followed by a talk I gave (but can't report on) in the most famous lion's den of movement conservatives about the positives and negatives of President Bush's foreign policy efforts. Now, I'm at Hay Adams preparing a talk for a group of visiting German journalists. There hasn't been much time for absorption of the news -- not to even speak of analysis.
But here's the 'news alert' I just got from the Associated Press:
Thousands of Turkish troops have crossed into northern Iraq to chase Kurdish guerrillas operating there, Turkish officials tell AP."
More:The Washington Note
Sources: Thousands of Turkish troops enter Iraq - CNN.com
"Sources: Thousands of Turkish troops enter Iraq
POSTED: 12:07 p.m. EDT, June 6, 2007
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Several thousand Turkish troops crossed into northern Iraq early Wednesday to chase Kurdish guerrillas who operate from bases there, Turkish security officials said.
Two senior security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media, said the raid was limited in scope and that it did not constitute the kind of large incursion that Turkish leaders have been discussing in recent weeks."
More:Sources: Thousands of Turkish troops enter Iraq - CNN.com
POSTED: 12:07 p.m. EDT, June 6, 2007
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Several thousand Turkish troops crossed into northern Iraq early Wednesday to chase Kurdish guerrillas who operate from bases there, Turkish security officials said.
Two senior security officials, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media, said the raid was limited in scope and that it did not constitute the kind of large incursion that Turkish leaders have been discussing in recent weeks."
More:Sources: Thousands of Turkish troops enter Iraq - CNN.com
People's Daily Online -- Turkey to host European Mountain Biking Championship
"Turkey to host European Mountain Biking Championship
Turkey will host the European Mountain Biking Championship between June 12 and 15, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Wednesday.
The championship will be held in the Cappadocia, one of the most famous Turkish tourism destinations with its cone-shaped geological formations."
More:People's Daily Online -- Turkey to host European Mountain Biking Championship
Turkey will host the European Mountain Biking Championship between June 12 and 15, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Wednesday.
The championship will be held in the Cappadocia, one of the most famous Turkish tourism destinations with its cone-shaped geological formations."
More:People's Daily Online -- Turkey to host European Mountain Biking Championship
Turkey says dialogue possible if Iraqi Kurds curb rebels
"Turkey says dialogue possible if Iraqi Kurds curb rebels
Turkey said on Wednesday it was ready for dialogue with Kurdish leaders in neighbouring northern Iraq if they took measures against Turkish Kurd rebels holed up in the autonomous enclave.
'Naturally, we need to see positive signals in order to take steps for dialogue, and by positive signals, we mean serious steps against the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party' (PKK), foreign ministry spokesman Levent Bilman was quoted by the Anatolia news agency as saying."
More:IC Publications
Turkey said on Wednesday it was ready for dialogue with Kurdish leaders in neighbouring northern Iraq if they took measures against Turkish Kurd rebels holed up in the autonomous enclave.
'Naturally, we need to see positive signals in order to take steps for dialogue, and by positive signals, we mean serious steps against the terrorist Kurdistan Workers' Party' (PKK), foreign ministry spokesman Levent Bilman was quoted by the Anatolia news agency as saying."
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Turkey, The Kurds and Paris Hilton::By Tony Blankley
"Turkey, The Kurds and Paris Hilton
By Tony Blankley
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Yesterday, I Googled "Turkey and the Kurds" and got 1,310,000 hits. Then I Googled "Paris Hilton" and got 45,800,000 hits. That seems about right. Who wouldn't prefer to reflect on the soft-porn potential of the spoiled, slinky, sexually incontinent, blonde heiress facing down the various titillating menaces of the prison shadows, rather than thinking about the prospect of yet another war in the Middle East?"
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By Tony Blankley
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Yesterday, I Googled "Turkey and the Kurds" and got 1,310,000 hits. Then I Googled "Paris Hilton" and got 45,800,000 hits. That seems about right. Who wouldn't prefer to reflect on the soft-porn potential of the spoiled, slinky, sexually incontinent, blonde heiress facing down the various titillating menaces of the prison shadows, rather than thinking about the prospect of yet another war in the Middle East?"
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Turkey Vs. PKK
"Turkey Vs. PKK
Wednesday June 06th 2007, 12:01 am
Fed up with Iraqi-Kurdish nationalist terrorists from the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) launching attacks into southeastern Turkey, Ankara has massed troops on the Iraqi border and is threatening to repeat its late-1990s incursions into Kurdistan. Meanwhile, Washington and Baghdad — both stretched by “surge” operations in Baghdad — are urging calm while quietly backing off, creating some diplomatic distance from the coming fighting."
More:War Is Boring
Wednesday June 06th 2007, 12:01 am
Fed up with Iraqi-Kurdish nationalist terrorists from the Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) launching attacks into southeastern Turkey, Ankara has massed troops on the Iraqi border and is threatening to repeat its late-1990s incursions into Kurdistan. Meanwhile, Washington and Baghdad — both stretched by “surge” operations in Baghdad — are urging calm while quietly backing off, creating some diplomatic distance from the coming fighting."
More:War Is Boring
Turkey - EU Relations Back On Track
"Turkey - EU Relations Back On Track
Published: 6/5/2007
ISTANBUL - Turkey`s relations with the European Union steered back on course after the March opening of the chapter on enterprise and industrial policy and the successful completion of the screening process on ten other chapters, Georg Boomgaarden, an undersecretary with the German Foreign Ministry, said Tuesday."
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Published: 6/5/2007
ISTANBUL - Turkey`s relations with the European Union steered back on course after the March opening of the chapter on enterprise and industrial policy and the successful completion of the screening process on ten other chapters, Georg Boomgaarden, an undersecretary with the German Foreign Ministry, said Tuesday."
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Twins together in military service, parted by death
"Twins together in military service, parted by death
It was not military service that separated Erden Erkaçtı from his identical twin, Erdem Erkaçtı, but the martyrdom of Erdem in Tunceli province."
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It was not military service that separated Erden Erkaçtı from his identical twin, Erdem Erkaçtı, but the martyrdom of Erdem in Tunceli province."
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American Society Decorates Turkish Professor With Gold Medal
"American Society Decorates Turkish Professor With Gold Medal
Published: 6/5/2007
ANTALYA - Society of Design and Process Science (SDPS), a Texas-based society, presented its 'Academy Gold Medal of Honor' to Turkish professor Oktay Sinanoglu for his distinguished contribution to the advancement of Transdisciplinary Foundational ideas and activities."
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Published: 6/5/2007
ANTALYA - Society of Design and Process Science (SDPS), a Texas-based society, presented its 'Academy Gold Medal of Honor' to Turkish professor Oktay Sinanoglu for his distinguished contribution to the advancement of Transdisciplinary Foundational ideas and activities."
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'Corporate generals' and beyond - Turkish Daily News Jun 06, 2007
"'Corporate generals' and beyond
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Do some business conglomerates have the habit of boasting about their ‘deep connections’ with the military establishment by showing up at posh restaurants with the retired generals on their payroll?"
More:'Corporate generals' and beyond - Turkish Daily News Jun 06, 2007
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Do some business conglomerates have the habit of boasting about their ‘deep connections’ with the military establishment by showing up at posh restaurants with the retired generals on their payroll?"
More:'Corporate generals' and beyond - Turkish Daily News Jun 06, 2007
Hürriyet - Reverberations continue to AKP's MP list; profile of candidates appears changed
"Reverberations continue to AKP's MP list; profile of candidates appears changed
With the ruling AKP having submitted its MP candidate list to the High Electoral Board (YSK) in Ankara, some prominent AKP figures whose names were not put on the list are aiming heavy criticisms at Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his inner circles for the choices involved in the list-making."
More:Hürriyet - Reverberations continue to AKP's MP list; profile of candidates appears changed
With the ruling AKP having submitted its MP candidate list to the High Electoral Board (YSK) in Ankara, some prominent AKP figures whose names were not put on the list are aiming heavy criticisms at Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his inner circles for the choices involved in the list-making."
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CHP Appeals For Invalidation Of Constitutional Amendments
"CHP Appeals For Invalidation Of Constitutional Amendments
Published: 6/5/2007
ANKARA - The Republican People`s Party (CHP) --main opposition-- has appealed Tuesday to the Constitutional Court asking for the invalidation of the constitutional amendment package re- arranging the process for presidential and parliamentary elections."
More:CHP Appeals For Invalidation Of Constitutional Amendments
Published: 6/5/2007
ANKARA - The Republican People`s Party (CHP) --main opposition-- has appealed Tuesday to the Constitutional Court asking for the invalidation of the constitutional amendment package re- arranging the process for presidential and parliamentary elections."
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MoreRFID - Istanbul Municipality Selects Alien RFID Solution for Vehicle Tracking in Turkey
"Istanbul Municipality Selects Alien RFID Solution for Vehicle Tracking in Turkey
Alien Technology Corporation, an industry leader for RFID products and services, in partnership with STS Technology, recently secured a vehicle tracking contract for the Municipality of Pendik in Istanbul , Turkey ."
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Alien Technology Corporation, an industry leader for RFID products and services, in partnership with STS Technology, recently secured a vehicle tracking contract for the Municipality of Pendik in Istanbul , Turkey ."
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Seapark to entertain in Kuşadası - Turkish Daily News Jun 06, 2007
"Seapark to entertain in Kuşadası
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Following the Safari Park, Rafting River and Dolphinpark, a Seapark will be opened in July at Adaland, the Doğan news agency reported. Based in Kuşadası, Adaland is one of the prominent water parks in the world. The preparations for the opening of the tourist season was exhibited to hoteliers and travel agencies last week at a show where dolphins and seals performed."
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Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Following the Safari Park, Rafting River and Dolphinpark, a Seapark will be opened in July at Adaland, the Doğan news agency reported. Based in Kuşadası, Adaland is one of the prominent water parks in the world. The preparations for the opening of the tourist season was exhibited to hoteliers and travel agencies last week at a show where dolphins and seals performed."
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Celebrities and independent candidates
"Celebrities and independent candidates
By showcasing big names from arts and sports, political parties have been trying to attract the public’s attention for the upcoming July 22nd elections.
Mesut Yılmaz - Rize
While the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) added one Olympic champion Hamza Yerlikaya to its list, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) added two to theirs, Naim Süleymanoğlu and Mahmut Demir. Demir currently tops the Amasya list and Süleymanoğlu is listed sixth for İstanbul’s second electoral district. Not to be left behind, the Democrat Party (DP) included artist Şebnem Kısaparmak and the Young Party (GP) brought in singer and TV host İbrahim Tatlıses."
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By showcasing big names from arts and sports, political parties have been trying to attract the public’s attention for the upcoming July 22nd elections.
Mesut Yılmaz - Rize
While the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) added one Olympic champion Hamza Yerlikaya to its list, the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) added two to theirs, Naim Süleymanoğlu and Mahmut Demir. Demir currently tops the Amasya list and Süleymanoğlu is listed sixth for İstanbul’s second electoral district. Not to be left behind, the Democrat Party (DP) included artist Şebnem Kısaparmak and the Young Party (GP) brought in singer and TV host İbrahim Tatlıses."
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Turkish politics too mean, says UNDP chief - Turkish Daily News Jun 06, 2007
"Turkish politics too mean, says UNDP chief
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Turkey has great potential but the overly aggressive and mean politics is a cause for concern, said United nations Development Fund chief Kemal Derviş over the weekend."
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Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Turkey has great potential but the overly aggressive and mean politics is a cause for concern, said United nations Development Fund chief Kemal Derviş over the weekend."
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Brain drain hits Turkey hard - Turkish Daily News Jun 06, 2007
"Brain drain hits Turkey hard
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Brain drain is becoming a problem not only for developing countries but also for developed ones. The increasing mobility of labor resulting from globalization and integration projects such as the European Union are possible cause for educated people to move from their home countries to other locations that offer better jobs and living conditions."
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Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Brain drain is becoming a problem not only for developing countries but also for developed ones. The increasing mobility of labor resulting from globalization and integration projects such as the European Union are possible cause for educated people to move from their home countries to other locations that offer better jobs and living conditions."
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İzmir Bird Paradise under threat - Turkish Daily News Jun 06, 2007
"İzmir Bird Paradise under threat
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
İzmir Bird Paradise is a shelter for 238 species of birds. It is also a breeding zone to 63 of these. However the place is no more a �Wild Life Protection Zone'. The two-month prior annulment of the regulation had paved the way for further annulments. This is according to Assistant Professor Dr. Mehmet Sıkı at Ege University comments with regards to the Ramsar and Natural Protected Area regulations that would jeopardize the paradise."
More:İzmir Bird Paradise under threat - Turkish Daily News Jun 06, 2007
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
İzmir Bird Paradise is a shelter for 238 species of birds. It is also a breeding zone to 63 of these. However the place is no more a �Wild Life Protection Zone'. The two-month prior annulment of the regulation had paved the way for further annulments. This is according to Assistant Professor Dr. Mehmet Sıkı at Ege University comments with regards to the Ramsar and Natural Protected Area regulations that would jeopardize the paradise."
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EU summit convenes without Turkey - Turkish Daily News Jun 06, 2007
"EU summit convenes without Turkey
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
DUYGU GÜVENÇ
ANKARA Turkish Daily News
Turkey is once again not invited to the European Council where the heads of EU states are coming together on June 21-22 in Brussels, and this will be the third EU summit Turkey is being excluded from since 2006."
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Wednesday, June 6, 2007
DUYGU GÜVENÇ
ANKARA Turkish Daily News
Turkey is once again not invited to the European Council where the heads of EU states are coming together on June 21-22 in Brussels, and this will be the third EU summit Turkey is being excluded from since 2006."
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Turkey Unimpressed by EU Energy Community
"Turkey Unimpressed by EU Energy Community (06/06/2007)
The European Union and business leaders appealed to Turkey yesterday to join a European Energy Community to help boost investment in its power sector, but the country’s energy minister cited several reasons for stalling."
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The European Union and business leaders appealed to Turkey yesterday to join a European Energy Community to help boost investment in its power sector, but the country’s energy minister cited several reasons for stalling."
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Van and the Urartuans « Ferrell’s Travel Blog
"Van and the Urartuans
June 5th, 2007
Lake Van is a large inland body of water of about 1400 square miles at an elevation of 5737 feet. The lake is fed by a number of rivers and is highly alkaline. It is said that folks sometimes wash their clothes in the lake. Our hotel is located on the lake side and the view is beautiful."
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June 5th, 2007
Lake Van is a large inland body of water of about 1400 square miles at an elevation of 5737 feet. The lake is fed by a number of rivers and is highly alkaline. It is said that folks sometimes wash their clothes in the lake. Our hotel is located on the lake side and the view is beautiful."
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Turkey’s lessons for Israel
"Turkey’s lessons for Israel
ecently my e-mail has been deluged with articles about Turkey and the intense confrontation going on there between Islamists and secularists, as well as between the elected government of an Islamic party and the secular army generals. I love the country I lived in for two years. You can’t easily figure it out because it is a living, breathing organism with a vigour that amazes me."
More:Canadian Jewish News
ecently my e-mail has been deluged with articles about Turkey and the intense confrontation going on there between Islamists and secularists, as well as between the elected government of an Islamic party and the secular army generals. I love the country I lived in for two years. You can’t easily figure it out because it is a living, breathing organism with a vigour that amazes me."
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Michael Gerson - An Islamic Test for Turkey - washingtonpost.com
"An Islamic Test for Turkey
By Michael Gerson
Wednesday, June 6, 2007; Page A23
ISTANBUL -- Here in Turkey, the matter of headgear is taken seriously. An edict in 1925 forbade the wearing of the fez, causing millions of Turkish men to don bowlers, which were seen as more Western and secular. In 1982, the government of Turkey banned the wearing of headscarves by women in university classrooms -- a symbolic statement that Turkey would not be taking the route of the Iranian revolution across the border, which mandated the veil. But colorful headscarves are common on the streets here, worn in piety and protest. And the resulting headscarf debate is the Turkish equivalent of the American abortion controversy -- heated, culturally defining, admitting no compromise."
More:Michael Gerson - An Islamic Test for Turkey - washingtonpost.com
By Michael Gerson
Wednesday, June 6, 2007; Page A23
ISTANBUL -- Here in Turkey, the matter of headgear is taken seriously. An edict in 1925 forbade the wearing of the fez, causing millions of Turkish men to don bowlers, which were seen as more Western and secular. In 1982, the government of Turkey banned the wearing of headscarves by women in university classrooms -- a symbolic statement that Turkey would not be taking the route of the Iranian revolution across the border, which mandated the veil. But colorful headscarves are common on the streets here, worn in piety and protest. And the resulting headscarf debate is the Turkish equivalent of the American abortion controversy -- heated, culturally defining, admitting no compromise."
More:Michael Gerson - An Islamic Test for Turkey - washingtonpost.com
Khaleej Times Online - Iraq gas could use Azeri-Turkish route: US
"Iraq gas could use Azeri-Turkish route: US
(Reuters)
6 June 2007
BAKU - The United States is holding talks with Iraq and Turkey to drum up investment to restart Iraqi gas production and exports to Europe, a US official said on Wednesday.
‘It could be linked up to the (Azeri-Turkish) Baku-Erzerum pipeline,’ US State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Matthew Bryza told a conference in Baku."
More:Khaleej Times Online - Iraq gas could use Azeri-Turkish route: US
(Reuters)
6 June 2007
BAKU - The United States is holding talks with Iraq and Turkey to drum up investment to restart Iraqi gas production and exports to Europe, a US official said on Wednesday.
‘It could be linked up to the (Azeri-Turkish) Baku-Erzerum pipeline,’ US State Department Deputy Assistant Secretary Matthew Bryza told a conference in Baku."
More:Khaleej Times Online - Iraq gas could use Azeri-Turkish route: US
Roberto Carlos signs with Turkey’s Fenerbahce
"Roberto Carlos signs with Turkey’s Fenerbahce
The Brazilian ace spent 11 years as one of the central pillars of the Real Madrid backline.
ISTANBUL - Fresh off claiming the Turkish Super League title, Istanbul side Fenerbahce has started building for next season, announcing the signing of Brazilian star Roberto Carlos late Tuesday."
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The Brazilian ace spent 11 years as one of the central pillars of the Real Madrid backline.
ISTANBUL - Fresh off claiming the Turkish Super League title, Istanbul side Fenerbahce has started building for next season, announcing the signing of Brazilian star Roberto Carlos late Tuesday."
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Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Athanasius Contra Mundum: Definitive: Pope Benedict has changed his position on Turkey's EU membership
"Definitive: Pope Benedict has changed his position on Turkey's EU membership
One might recall back in November a small media storm was created when our Holy Father visited Turkey. Apart from the problematic nature of certain things like entering the blue mosque (something I am still pondering since I don't have all the facts behind that), there were statements by the Turkish Prime Minister that Pope Benedict would support Turkey's EU bid."
More:Athanasius Contra Mundum: Definitive: Pope Benedict has changed his position on Turkey's EU membership
One might recall back in November a small media storm was created when our Holy Father visited Turkey. Apart from the problematic nature of certain things like entering the blue mosque (something I am still pondering since I don't have all the facts behind that), there were statements by the Turkish Prime Minister that Pope Benedict would support Turkey's EU bid."
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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."
More:Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - 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."
More:Asia Times Online :: Middle East News - Pigeon love and hate in Turkey
Babacan: Turkey must choose EU or Third World
"Babacan: Turkey must choose EU or Third World
Turkey will be relegated to the status of 'a Third World country' unless it applies EU standards of democracy and the rule of law, the country's chief EU negotiator State Minister Ali Babacan said on Tuesday."
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Turkey will be relegated to the status of 'a Third World country' unless it applies EU standards of democracy and the rule of law, the country's chief EU negotiator State Minister Ali Babacan said on Tuesday."
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Turkey and the EU: Together for a European Energy Policy
"Turkey and the EU: Together for a European Energy Policy - High-level conference in Istanbul on 5 June
Brussels, 1 June 2007
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. Chief Negotiator Ali Babacan and Energy Minister Güler will also participate to the conference"
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Brussels, 1 June 2007
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. Chief Negotiator Ali Babacan and Energy Minister Güler will also participate to the conference"
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Crunchy Con: Turkey and us - Rod Dreher, Conservative blog, Beliefnet conservative politics and religion blog
"Turkey and us
We just ended our opening session at my conference in Istanbul. Because of security reasons, I've been asked not to give too many details at this point, but I can speak generally about what was said. We had briefing us tonight a couple of top-level experts on the political situation in the country, both Turkish, who had opposing views."
More:Crunchy Con: Turkey and us - Rod Dreher, Conservative blog, Beliefnet conservative politics and religion blog
We just ended our opening session at my conference in Istanbul. Because of security reasons, I've been asked not to give too many details at this point, but I can speak generally about what was said. We had briefing us tonight a couple of top-level experts on the political situation in the country, both Turkish, who had opposing views."
More:Crunchy Con: Turkey and us - Rod Dreher, Conservative blog, Beliefnet conservative politics and religion blog
Zeugma to turn into archaeo-park in 5 years
"Zeugma to turn into archaeo-park in 5 years
The world-famous ancient city of Zeugma, located in the southeastern Anatolian province of Gaziantep's Nizip district, will be converted into an archaeo-park within five years, the archaeologists working at the site announced last week."
More:TODAY'S ZAMAN
The world-famous ancient city of Zeugma, located in the southeastern Anatolian province of Gaziantep's Nizip district, will be converted into an archaeo-park within five years, the archaeologists working at the site announced last week."
More:TODAY'S ZAMAN
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