"IMF resumes loan accord talks with Turkey
Thu Jan 8, 2009 6:23pm IST
ANKARA, Jan 8 (Reuters) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team resumed talks in Ankara on Thursday on a new agreement between the Fund and Turkey, a Turkish Treasury source said."
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Thursday, January 08, 2009
Turkey Aiming To Be Self-Sufficient In Arms Industry
"Turkey Aiming To Be Self-Sufficient In Arms Industry
(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: There is a growing clamor among Turkish political and business leaders to create a larger Turkish arms industry, so that the country is not so dependent on foreign suppliers. Part of this dispute comes from the success Israeli arms manufacturers have had in Turkey."
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(NSI News Source Info) January 7, 2009: There is a growing clamor among Turkish political and business leaders to create a larger Turkish arms industry, so that the country is not so dependent on foreign suppliers. Part of this dispute comes from the success Israeli arms manufacturers have had in Turkey."
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Turkey’s Circassians Press Ankara to Reopen Sea Route to Abkhazia
"Turkey’s Circassians Press Ankara to Reopen Sea Route to Abkhazia
January 08, 2009
WINDOW ON EURASIA
Paul Goble
Vienna, January 8 – Leaders of the six-million-strong Circassian community of Turkey met with that country’s President Abdulla Gul this week to press for the reopening of ferry service from Trabzon to the Abkhaz port of Sukhumi, a link that was suspended in 2006 when the CIS imposed an embargo on that breakaway republic."
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January 08, 2009
WINDOW ON EURASIA
Paul Goble
Vienna, January 8 – Leaders of the six-million-strong Circassian community of Turkey met with that country’s President Abdulla Gul this week to press for the reopening of ferry service from Trabzon to the Abkhaz port of Sukhumi, a link that was suspended in 2006 when the CIS imposed an embargo on that breakaway republic."
More:georgiandaily.com - Turkey’s Circassians Press Ankara to Reopen Sea Route to Abkhazia
Transit passengers tour Istanbul while waiting for flights -
"Transit passengers tour Istanbul while waiting for flights
Transit passengers tour Istanbul while waiting for flights
Photograph by Nelson Alcantara
By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador | Jan 08, 2009
ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - Turkish Airlines' (THY) transit passengers, who come from abroad and change flights in Istanbul, can tour the city instead of waiting for the next flight at the airport."
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Transit passengers tour Istanbul while waiting for flights
Photograph by Nelson Alcantara
By Unal Basusta, eTN Ambassador | Jan 08, 2009
ISTANBUL, Turkey (eTN) - Turkish Airlines' (THY) transit passengers, who come from abroad and change flights in Istanbul, can tour the city instead of waiting for the next flight at the airport."
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Iraq resumes its crude oil exports through Turkey this week
"Iraq resumes its crude oil exports through Turkey this week
Iraq resumes its crude oil exports through Turkey this week
Translated by IRAQdirectory.com - [1/8/2009]
A source in the marine shipping office stated on Monday that Iraq has resumed exports of Kirkuk crude oil through the northern pipeline to Turkey this week."
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Iraq resumes its crude oil exports through Turkey this week
Translated by IRAQdirectory.com - [1/8/2009]
A source in the marine shipping office stated on Monday that Iraq has resumed exports of Kirkuk crude oil through the northern pipeline to Turkey this week."
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Turkish Trademark Law
"Turkish Trademark Law
Staff Attorneys, IBLS Editorial Board
Turkish Patent Institute maintains the Turkish register of trademarks under Decree-Law No.556, pertaining to the protection of trademarks and the implementing regulations. Trademark protection in Turkey is obtained by registration with the Turkish Patent Institute. Additionally, Turkey recognizes international trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol."
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Staff Attorneys, IBLS Editorial Board
Turkish Patent Institute maintains the Turkish register of trademarks under Decree-Law No.556, pertaining to the protection of trademarks and the implementing regulations. Trademark protection in Turkey is obtained by registration with the Turkish Patent Institute. Additionally, Turkey recognizes international trademark applications under the Madrid Protocol."
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Turkey's Industrial Production Declines Further In November
"Turkey's Industrial Production Declines Further In November
Industrial production in Turkey declined 13.9% year-on-year in November, at a faster pace than the 8.5% fall in October, a report by the Turkish Statistical Institute or Turkstat said Thursday. The November fall represented the fourth consecutive month of decline in production."
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Industrial production in Turkey declined 13.9% year-on-year in November, at a faster pace than the 8.5% fall in October, a report by the Turkish Statistical Institute or Turkstat said Thursday. The November fall represented the fourth consecutive month of decline in production."
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Turkish stocks fall near 5 pct on domestic politics - Forbes.com
"Turkish stocks fall near 5 pct on domestic politics
01.08.09, 08:28 AM EST
ISTANBUL, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Turkish stocks fell nearly 5 percent on Thursday due to global market losses and growing domestic political tensions after high profile military detentions on Wednesday, traders said."
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01.08.09, 08:28 AM EST
ISTANBUL, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Turkish stocks fell nearly 5 percent on Thursday due to global market losses and growing domestic political tensions after high profile military detentions on Wednesday, traders said."
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Turkish army discusses Ergenekon operation in an emergency meeting
"Turkish army discusses Ergenekon operation in an emergency meeting
The highest rank commanders of the Turkish army held an emergency meeting late on Wednesday after three retired general as well as a colonel was detained in the so-called Ergenekon operation."
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The highest rank commanders of the Turkish army held an emergency meeting late on Wednesday after three retired general as well as a colonel was detained in the so-called Ergenekon operation."
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Production halted at three power stations in Turkey due to cut in gas
"Production halted at three power stations in Turkey due to cut in gas
Electricity production was halted at three power stations due to the cut in gas supplies from Russia, an energy source told Reuters on Thursday."
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Electricity production was halted at three power stations due to the cut in gas supplies from Russia, an energy source told Reuters on Thursday."
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EU's Solana in Turkey for Gaza talks with President Gul, PM Erdogan
"EU's Solana in Turkey for Gaza talks with President Gul, PM Erdogan
EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana held talks with the Turkish president and prime minister in Ankara on the Gaza conflict and the situation in the region."
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EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana held talks with the Turkish president and prime minister in Ankara on the Gaza conflict and the situation in the region."
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Meeting planned for Azerbaijani and Turkish politicians: Ana Vatan party
"Meeting planned for Azerbaijani and Turkish politicians: Ana Vatan party
08.01.09 10:25 Meeting planned for Azerbaijani and Turkish politicians: Ana Vatan party
“Depending on how events unfold, we may hold a conference,” Azerbaijani State Deputy and Ana Vatan Party Chairman Fazail Agamali told Trend News on Jan. 7. “If the situation becomes serious, we will send invitations to the parties of the Turkish Parliament.”"
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08.01.09 10:25 Meeting planned for Azerbaijani and Turkish politicians: Ana Vatan party
“Depending on how events unfold, we may hold a conference,” Azerbaijani State Deputy and Ana Vatan Party Chairman Fazail Agamali told Trend News on Jan. 7. “If the situation becomes serious, we will send invitations to the parties of the Turkish Parliament.”"
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Turkish FM meets Abbas, underlines Palestinian unity
"Turkish FM meets Abbas, underlines Palestinian unity
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan met Wednesday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in New York."
More:World Bulletin [ Turkish FM meets Abbas, underlines Palestinian unity ]
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan met Wednesday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in New York."
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Turkish police find ammunition at suspect houses in coup probe
"Turkish police find ammunition at suspect houses in coup probe
Police searched houses of Sabih Kanadoglu, honorary chief judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals."
More:World Bulletin [ Turkish police find ammunition at suspect houses in coup probe ]
Police searched houses of Sabih Kanadoglu, honorary chief judge of the Supreme Court of Appeals."
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Beyond Bananas: Hopes for the Kurdish Minority in 2009
"Beyond Bananas: Hopes for the Kurdish Minority in 2009
President Gül received praise from those serious about resolving the Kurdish problem when he invited Hakarri DTP deputy Hamit Geylati to Çankaya Palace this November. Geylati was invited to discuss the status of the Kurdish minority with the president, including cultural and political rights for the long oppressed minority. What made the meeting so remarkable was its contrast to the politics of Turkey's prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whose staunchly nationalist remarks in Hakarri in late October helped ignite protests against the prime minister throughout the region."
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President Gül received praise from those serious about resolving the Kurdish problem when he invited Hakarri DTP deputy Hamit Geylati to Çankaya Palace this November. Geylati was invited to discuss the status of the Kurdish minority with the president, including cultural and political rights for the long oppressed minority. What made the meeting so remarkable was its contrast to the politics of Turkey's prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, whose staunchly nationalist remarks in Hakarri in late October helped ignite protests against the prime minister throughout the region."
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Turks form group to celebrate Cologne carnival with decency : e Yugoslavia
"Turks form group to celebrate Cologne carnival with decency
By Vasilije Gallak on Jan 8, 2009 in Featured, Germany
Cologne, Germany - Turks living in Cologne, Germany, are forming an association to restore decency to the Rhein city’s carnival, an annual festival of parties and parades with its roots in Christianity."
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By Vasilije Gallak on Jan 8, 2009 in Featured, Germany
Cologne, Germany - Turks living in Cologne, Germany, are forming an association to restore decency to the Rhein city’s carnival, an annual festival of parties and parades with its roots in Christianity."
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The İstanbul Cobber and the Shoe Heard Round the World
"The İstanbul Cobber and the Shoe Heard Round the World
From Yigal Schleifer at his blog, Istanbul Calling:
I just spent some time today in the factory of the Turkish shoemaker who claims that it was his company's shoe that was thrown at George W. Bush and that his sales are now booming. Hard to verify his claims: the offending shoes have apparantly been destroyed, although I did see a group of men in the company's workshop feverishly making pairs of the shoe -- now renamed the 'Bye Bye Bush' model -- for delivery to Iraq."
More:Turkish Politics in Action: The İstanbul Cobber and the Shoe Heard Round the World
From Yigal Schleifer at his blog, Istanbul Calling:
I just spent some time today in the factory of the Turkish shoemaker who claims that it was his company's shoe that was thrown at George W. Bush and that his sales are now booming. Hard to verify his claims: the offending shoes have apparantly been destroyed, although I did see a group of men in the company's workshop feverishly making pairs of the shoe -- now renamed the 'Bye Bye Bush' model -- for delivery to Iraq."
More:Turkish Politics in Action: The İstanbul Cobber and the Shoe Heard Round the World
Taraf editor faces five year in prison
"Taraf editor faces five year in prison
A lawsuit has been filed against Adnan Demir, the Taraf daily’s responsible manager and representative of the daily’s owner, for publishing “confidential and prohibited documents” about deadly attack last October by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) on the Aktütün border outpost in Hakkari province. Zaman."
More:Transnational Middle-East Observer: Taraf editor faces five year in prison
A lawsuit has been filed against Adnan Demir, the Taraf daily’s responsible manager and representative of the daily’s owner, for publishing “confidential and prohibited documents” about deadly attack last October by the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) on the Aktütün border outpost in Hakkari province. Zaman."
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Indirect route for YouTube to direct profit
"Indirect route for YouTube to direct profit
ISTANBUL - The court ban on YouTube has been in place for months, but people are resorting to proxy servers. Gabriel Ramuglia, the administrator of hundreds of such servers, tells how traffic from Turkey has skyrocketed"
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ISTANBUL - The court ban on YouTube has been in place for months, but people are resorting to proxy servers. Gabriel Ramuglia, the administrator of hundreds of such servers, tells how traffic from Turkey has skyrocketed"
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More than 60,000 firms close up shop
"More than 60,000 firms close up shop
ISTANBUL - The global financial crisis seems to be taking a serious toll on Turkey's real economy. Due to the deepening crisis during the last quarter of the year, an increasing number of companies were forced to close-up-shop."
More:More than 60,000 firms close up shop
ISTANBUL - The global financial crisis seems to be taking a serious toll on Turkey's real economy. Due to the deepening crisis during the last quarter of the year, an increasing number of companies were forced to close-up-shop."
More:More than 60,000 firms close up shop
Tesco Kipa closes 10 stores in İzmir, Bursa
"Tesco Kipa closes 10 stores in İzmir, Bursa
ISTANBUL - Tesco’s Turkish unit, Tesco Kipa, closed 10 stores in the Turkish cities of İzmir and Bursa, the company said in a filing with the Istanbul Stock Exchange late Monday."
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ISTANBUL - Tesco’s Turkish unit, Tesco Kipa, closed 10 stores in the Turkish cities of İzmir and Bursa, the company said in a filing with the Istanbul Stock Exchange late Monday."
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Turkish assets fall on global markets politics, analysts warn on tension
"Turkish assets fall on global markets politics, analysts warn on tension
Turkish markets were hit hard tracking the falls in the global markets and on the political developments on Thursday as analysts warn that the tension could escalate further."
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Turkish markets were hit hard tracking the falls in the global markets and on the political developments on Thursday as analysts warn that the tension could escalate further."
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Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Güney’s citizenship on the agenda after Hikmet
"Güney’s citizenship on the agenda after Hikmet
ANKARA - Culture Minister Günay says, after restoring Nazım Hikmet’s citizenship, the government is ready to initiate a similar move for Turkish film director and actor Yılmaz Güney."
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ANKARA - Culture Minister Günay says, after restoring Nazım Hikmet’s citizenship, the government is ready to initiate a similar move for Turkish film director and actor Yılmaz Güney."
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Turkey ultranationalist probe widens
"Turkey ultranationalist probe widens
By Delphine Strauss in Ankara
Published: January 8 2009 02:00 | Last updated: January 8 2009 02:00
An investigation of ultranationalists suspected of plotting to destabilise Turkey's government widened yesterday as police detained more than 30 people, including retired generals, serving officers, a former mayor of Istanbul and a previous chairman of the higher education board."
More:FT.com / Europe - Turkey ultranationalist probe widens
By Delphine Strauss in Ankara
Published: January 8 2009 02:00 | Last updated: January 8 2009 02:00
An investigation of ultranationalists suspected of plotting to destabilise Turkey's government widened yesterday as police detained more than 30 people, including retired generals, serving officers, a former mayor of Istanbul and a previous chairman of the higher education board."
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Ideology and archaeology in Turkey
"Ideology and archaeology in Turkey
ÖZDOĞAN, M. 1998. Ideology and archaeology in Turkey, in L. Meskell (ed.). Archaeology under fire. Nationalism, politics and heritage in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East: 111-24. London: Routledge.
Mehmet Özdogan
Setting the stage
Archaeology, and the active interest in constructions of the the past, is an innovation that was initiated, and subsequently evolved, in Europe. One could define archaeology as a perspicacious perception of the past that developed as one of the key elements of modern “Western”1 culture. As a concept, archaeology is closely linked with Western ideology and it is no coincidence that—in spite of the extensive field work taking place all over the world—ideas on how archaeological data should be evaluated are still being undertaken primarily in the West."
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ÖZDOĞAN, M. 1998. Ideology and archaeology in Turkey, in L. Meskell (ed.). Archaeology under fire. Nationalism, politics and heritage in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East: 111-24. London: Routledge.
Mehmet Özdogan
Setting the stage
Archaeology, and the active interest in constructions of the the past, is an innovation that was initiated, and subsequently evolved, in Europe. One could define archaeology as a perspicacious perception of the past that developed as one of the key elements of modern “Western”1 culture. As a concept, archaeology is closely linked with Western ideology and it is no coincidence that—in spite of the extensive field work taking place all over the world—ideas on how archaeological data should be evaluated are still being undertaken primarily in the West."
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Government in Turkey turns squeamish on defense ties with Israel
"Government in Turkey turns squeamish on defense ties with Israel
ANKARA — The increasingly Islamist leadership in Turkey has been placed on the defenseive by the parliament over extensive defense relations with Israel."
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ANKARA — The increasingly Islamist leadership in Turkey has been placed on the defenseive by the parliament over extensive defense relations with Israel."
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Turkey Could Be Key Player in Gaza Peace - TIME
"Turkey Could Be Key Player in Gaza Peace
By Pelin Turgut / Istanbul Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009
There's a historic echo in the fact that Turkey is being tapped to provide the troops to keep the peace between Israel and the Palestinians in the latest Gaza cease-fire proposals: for hundreds of years, Istanbul was the seat of power for an empire that, among other things, maintained tranquility between Jews, Muslims and Christians in the Holy Land. But since its founding in 1923, modern Turkey has shied away from any involvement with the Muslim world, once ruled by the Ottomans, instead orienting its foreign policy firmly toward the West. The predominantly Muslim nation is officially secular — it's a long"
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By Pelin Turgut / Istanbul Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009
There's a historic echo in the fact that Turkey is being tapped to provide the troops to keep the peace between Israel and the Palestinians in the latest Gaza cease-fire proposals: for hundreds of years, Istanbul was the seat of power for an empire that, among other things, maintained tranquility between Jews, Muslims and Christians in the Holy Land. But since its founding in 1923, modern Turkey has shied away from any involvement with the Muslim world, once ruled by the Ottomans, instead orienting its foreign policy firmly toward the West. The predominantly Muslim nation is officially secular — it's a long"
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Greece complains to Turkey over Aegean incident - International Herald Tribune
"Greece complains to Turkey over Aegean incident
The Associated Press
Published: January 7, 2009
ATHENS, Greece: Greece has complained to Turkey that a search-and-rescue mission was harassed by Turkish jets over the Aegean Sea, the Greek Foreign Ministry said Wednesday."
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The Associated Press
Published: January 7, 2009
ATHENS, Greece: Greece has complained to Turkey that a search-and-rescue mission was harassed by Turkish jets over the Aegean Sea, the Greek Foreign Ministry said Wednesday."
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Kosovo Seeks Turkey Help on Islamic Recognition :: BalkanInsight.com
"Kosovo Seeks Turkey Help on Islamic Recognition
| 07 January 2009 |
Kosovo Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi has asked Turkish authorities to help the newly independent country get recognised by Islamic countries."
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| 07 January 2009 |
Kosovo Parliament Speaker Jakup Krasniqi has asked Turkish authorities to help the newly independent country get recognised by Islamic countries."
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Turkish Authorities Decide Not To Extradite Former Chechen Commander - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2009
"Turkish Authorities Decide Not To Extradite Former Chechen Commander
January 07, 2009
PRAGUE -- Turkish officials have decided not to extradite a former Chechen field commander to Russia.
Imran Abdulazimov, 51, told RFE/RL's North Caucasus Service that he received a Turkish residency permit in March 2008, but was arrested on November 19 on charges that Turkey's Interior Ministry refused to disclose"
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January 07, 2009
PRAGUE -- Turkish officials have decided not to extradite a former Chechen field commander to Russia.
Imran Abdulazimov, 51, told RFE/RL's North Caucasus Service that he received a Turkish residency permit in March 2008, but was arrested on November 19 on charges that Turkey's Interior Ministry refused to disclose"
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Turkey's carmaker Tofas lays off 657 workers, 241 leave - Forbes.com
"Turkey's carmaker Tofas lays off 657 workers, 241 leave
01.07.09, 01:38 PM EST
ANKARA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Turkish auto maker Tofas , a joint venture of Italy's Fiat and local group Koc, said on Wednesday it had laid off 657 workers amid poor demand for cars."
More:UPDATE 1-Turkey's carmaker Tofas lays off 657 workers, 241 leave - Forbes.com
01.07.09, 01:38 PM EST
ANKARA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Turkish auto maker Tofas , a joint venture of Italy's Fiat and local group Koc, said on Wednesday it had laid off 657 workers amid poor demand for cars."
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Turkish Karneval club wants to 'civilise' Cologne tradition - The Local
"Turkish Karneval club wants to 'civilise' Cologne tradition
Published: 7 Jan 09 15:41 CET
While the Rhineland readies for the traditional “fifth season,” or Karneval, the Turkish community in Cologne has founded the first foreign carnival club (TKVD) to take part in the wild and boozy festivities in their own way, the organisation revealed during Wednesday."
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Published: 7 Jan 09 15:41 CET
While the Rhineland readies for the traditional “fifth season,” or Karneval, the Turkish community in Cologne has founded the first foreign carnival club (TKVD) to take part in the wild and boozy festivities in their own way, the organisation revealed during Wednesday."
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Toreador to shop Turkish assets
"Toreador to shop Turkish assets
Dallas oil exploration firm Toreador Resources Corp. says it will hire an investment bank to look at divesting its assets in Turkey, and it has a preliminary deal to sell its assets in Romania."
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Dallas oil exploration firm Toreador Resources Corp. says it will hire an investment bank to look at divesting its assets in Turkey, and it has a preliminary deal to sell its assets in Romania."
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Turkey scores a hole in one with new golf courses | Turkey - SimpliGroup Property News - Overseas & UK Investment
"Turkey scores a hole in one with new golf courses
Wednesday, 07 January 2009 15:47
Turkey's overall popularity has risen significantly over the last few years. In the first half of 2008 alone, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) reported that tourist numbers were up by 20 per cent on the same time last year and that Turkey had even had more tourist numbers than perennial favourite Spain. And golf is becoming an increasingly important driver in attracting tourists, and indeed property purchasers, to Turkey - a development which was recently recognised when the International Association of Golf Tour Operators named Turkey as the best destination for golf."
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Wednesday, 07 January 2009 15:47
Turkey's overall popularity has risen significantly over the last few years. In the first half of 2008 alone, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) reported that tourist numbers were up by 20 per cent on the same time last year and that Turkey had even had more tourist numbers than perennial favourite Spain. And golf is becoming an increasingly important driver in attracting tourists, and indeed property purchasers, to Turkey - a development which was recently recognised when the International Association of Golf Tour Operators named Turkey as the best destination for golf."
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Always a Turk at Journalist in Turkey, background articles, news and weblog about Turkey and Istanbul
"Always a Turk
Published on: Wednesday 7 Jan 2009, 16:40 by Fréderike Geerdink in Blogs, Culture
Communist sympathies: in 1951 that was something that could result in your Turkish citizenship being taken away from you. And for decades it was why Nazim Hikmet, one of Turkey’s most famous poets, could not get his citizenship back, not even after his death in 1963."
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Published on: Wednesday 7 Jan 2009, 16:40 by Fréderike Geerdink in Blogs, Culture
Communist sympathies: in 1951 that was something that could result in your Turkish citizenship being taken away from you. And for decades it was why Nazim Hikmet, one of Turkey’s most famous poets, could not get his citizenship back, not even after his death in 1963."
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INTERVIEW-Turk contractors see $25 bln deals abroad in '09 | Reuters
"INTERVIEW-Turk contractors see $25 bln deals abroad in '09
Wed Jan 7, 2009 8:24pm IST
* Firms closed '08 with contracts worth $24.6 bln abroad * See '09 deals in the Middle East, North African countries
* Expect renewed interest in the domestic property market"
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Wed Jan 7, 2009 8:24pm IST
* Firms closed '08 with contracts worth $24.6 bln abroad * See '09 deals in the Middle East, North African countries
* Expect renewed interest in the domestic property market"
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Turkey 'developing high-end tourism market'
"Turkey 'developing high-end tourism market'
The number of luxury holiday resorts in Turkey is increasing to complement the country's reputation as a budget-friendly destination.
Although traditionally viewed as a 'good value' option for thrifty holidaymakers, Turkey is also targeting the high-end of the tourism market by investing in new hotels, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta)."
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The number of luxury holiday resorts in Turkey is increasing to complement the country's reputation as a budget-friendly destination.
Although traditionally viewed as a 'good value' option for thrifty holidaymakers, Turkey is also targeting the high-end of the tourism market by investing in new hotels, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta)."
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Cyprus Government continues gas supply to Turkish
"Cyprus Government continues gas supply to Turkish occupied north
January 07, 2009
The Cyprus government continues to supply the island’s northern Turkish occupied areas with gas, responding to a request by the Turkish Cypriot community."
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January 07, 2009
The Cyprus government continues to supply the island’s northern Turkish occupied areas with gas, responding to a request by the Turkish Cypriot community."
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Boarding.no : Finnair to launch direct flights to Istanbul
"Finnair to launch direct flights to Istanbul
Finnair will begin direct flights to Istanbul in March. Flights will start on 3 March with a twice-weekly service. The number of flights will be increased to four on 30 March, when Finnair will fly to Istanbul on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays."
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Finnair will begin direct flights to Istanbul in March. Flights will start on 3 March with a twice-weekly service. The number of flights will be increased to four on 30 March, when Finnair will fly to Istanbul on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays."
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Turkey’s main investors eye possible Islamic bond | Opalesque Islamic Finance Briefing
"Turkey’s main investors eye possible Islamic bond
Posted on 07 January 2009
From Reuters: Turkey’s biggest institutional investors said on Tuesday they are prepared to buy the Islamic bonds the government is thinking of issuing, indicating a strong chance of a good takeup."
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Posted on 07 January 2009
From Reuters: Turkey’s biggest institutional investors said on Tuesday they are prepared to buy the Islamic bonds the government is thinking of issuing, indicating a strong chance of a good takeup."
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Turkish gas to Greece below contract level-source | Reuters
"Turkish gas to Greece below contract level-source
Wed Jan 7, 2009 3:03pm IST
ANKARA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Turkey's natural gas exports to Greece were below the contract level on Wednesday and pressure on the pipeline was low, an Energy Ministry source told Reuters."
More:UPDATE 1-Turkish gas to Greece below contract level-source | Reuters
Wed Jan 7, 2009 3:03pm IST
ANKARA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Turkey's natural gas exports to Greece were below the contract level on Wednesday and pressure on the pipeline was low, an Energy Ministry source told Reuters."
More:UPDATE 1-Turkish gas to Greece below contract level-source | Reuters
Gazprom says supplies 200 mcm/day to EU and Turkey | Reuters
"Gazprom says supplies 200 mcm/day to EU and Turkey
Wed Jan 7, 2009 9:53am GMT
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Gazprom has raised supplies to the European Union and Turkey to around 200 million cubic metres per day via alternative routes after Ukraine shut down pipelines, a Gazprom executive told Reuters."
More:Gazprom says supplies 200 mcm/day to EU and Turkey | Reuters
Wed Jan 7, 2009 9:53am GMT
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Gazprom has raised supplies to the European Union and Turkey to around 200 million cubic metres per day via alternative routes after Ukraine shut down pipelines, a Gazprom executive told Reuters."
More:Gazprom says supplies 200 mcm/day to EU and Turkey | Reuters
Clout, politics behind Turkish diplomacy over Gaza | Reuters
"Clout, politics behind Turkish diplomacy over Gaza
Wed Jan 7, 2009 9:16am GMT
By Ibon Villelabeitia - Analysis
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's frenetic diplomacy to win a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas reflects its new-found clout in the Middle East and is also driven to appease a public opinion infuriated by the mounting death toll of civilians."
More:Clout, politics behind Turkish diplomacy over Gaza | Reuters
Wed Jan 7, 2009 9:16am GMT
By Ibon Villelabeitia - Analysis
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's frenetic diplomacy to win a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas reflects its new-found clout in the Middle East and is also driven to appease a public opinion infuriated by the mounting death toll of civilians."
More:Clout, politics behind Turkish diplomacy over Gaza | Reuters
Murphy's Law: Turkey And The Sword Of Israel
"Turkey And The Sword Of Israel
January 7, 2009: There is a growing clamor among Turkish political and business leaders to create a larger Turkish arms industry, so that the country is not so dependent on foreign suppliers."
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January 7, 2009: There is a growing clamor among Turkish political and business leaders to create a larger Turkish arms industry, so that the country is not so dependent on foreign suppliers."
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Somali pirates free Turkish cargo ship, ransom paid | Reuters
"Somali pirates free Turkish cargo ship, ransom paid
Wed Jan 7, 2009 4:53pm IST
ISTANBUL, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Somali pirates released a Turkish cargo ship hijacked in October after its owners paid a ransom, Turkey's Anatolian news agency said on Wednesday."
MOre:Somali pirates free Turkish cargo ship, ransom paid | Reuters
Wed Jan 7, 2009 4:53pm IST
ISTANBUL, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Somali pirates released a Turkish cargo ship hijacked in October after its owners paid a ransom, Turkey's Anatolian news agency said on Wednesday."
MOre:Somali pirates free Turkish cargo ship, ransom paid | Reuters
Turkish opposition slams Ergenekon detainees, says procedure illegal
"Turkish opposition slams Ergenekon detainees, says procedure illegal
Turkey's opposition parties slammed the Ergenekon detainments and expressed its concerns over the course of the case, while Republican People’s Party (CHP) claimed that irregularities exist in the detainment process."
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Turkey's opposition parties slammed the Ergenekon detainments and expressed its concerns over the course of the case, while Republican People’s Party (CHP) claimed that irregularities exist in the detainment process."
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Turkish-Jewish Ties Focus of Panel, 25 December 2004 Saturday 11:45
"Turkish-Jewish Ties Focus of Panel
Sandra Adelstein
WJW Intern
Turkey's star is rising. The country's inclusion into the European Union is on the horizon, enabling it to transcend hundreds of years of isolation as the only Muslim country in Europe."
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Sandra Adelstein
WJW Intern
Turkey's star is rising. The country's inclusion into the European Union is on the horizon, enabling it to transcend hundreds of years of isolation as the only Muslim country in Europe."
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Twenty-one parties to compete in Turkey local elections
"Twenty-one parties to compete in Turkey local elections
A total of twenty-one political parties are set to participate at Turkey's local elections in March, the Supreme Board of Election said Wednesday."
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A total of twenty-one political parties are set to participate at Turkey's local elections in March, the Supreme Board of Election said Wednesday."
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Prominent names detained in Turkey's Ergenekon probe
"Prominent names detained in Turkey's Ergenekon probe
Over a hundred prominant Turks, including former judges, high ranking militiary officicals, academics and members of the media, have been detained or questioned in Turkey's controversial Ergenekon probe. Here are some of the well-known names from the latest wave of the investigation."
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Over a hundred prominant Turks, including former judges, high ranking militiary officicals, academics and members of the media, have been detained or questioned in Turkey's controversial Ergenekon probe. Here are some of the well-known names from the latest wave of the investigation."
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Turkish assets slip on European market gloom - Forbes.com
"Turkish assets slip on European market gloom
01.07.09, 08:18 AM EST
ISTANBUL, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Turkish stocks slipped some 2 percent on Wednesday, tracking European markets lower on interim profit-taking after recent gains and gloomy euro zone economic data, while the Turkish lira weakened against the dollar."
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01.07.09, 08:18 AM EST
ISTANBUL, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Turkish stocks slipped some 2 percent on Wednesday, tracking European markets lower on interim profit-taking after recent gains and gloomy euro zone economic data, while the Turkish lira weakened against the dollar."
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IMF team arrives in Turkey for talks on new deal - Forbes.com
"IMF team arrives in Turkey for talks on new deal
01.07.09, 09:42 AM EST
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ANKARA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation arrived in Ankara on Wednesday for talks on a new agreement between the Fund and Turkey, a government source said."
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01.07.09, 09:42 AM EST
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ANKARA, Jan 7 (Reuters) - An International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation arrived in Ankara on Wednesday for talks on a new agreement between the Fund and Turkey, a government source said."
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Turkey sets yield guidance on dollar bond-source - Forbes.com
"Turkey sets yield guidance on dollar bond-source
01.07.09, 09:28 AM EST
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LONDON/ISTANBUL, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Turkey has set yield guidance on a benchmark dollar bond due July 2017 at 7.5-7.625 percent, a banking source close to the deal said on Wednesday."
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01.07.09, 09:28 AM EST
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LONDON/ISTANBUL, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Turkey has set yield guidance on a benchmark dollar bond due July 2017 at 7.5-7.625 percent, a banking source close to the deal said on Wednesday."
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Trend Capital : Petkim to become leading petrochemical producer in Europe: interview with company’s manager general
"Petkim to become leading petrochemical producer in Europe: interview with company’s manager general
07.01.09 11:11
Turkey, Istanbul, Jan. 5/ Trend Capital, T. Aliyev/ Interview of Kanan Yavuz, manager general of Petkim, Turkey’s largest petrochemical complex, with Trend Capital."
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07.01.09 11:11
Turkey, Istanbul, Jan. 5/ Trend Capital, T. Aliyev/ Interview of Kanan Yavuz, manager general of Petkim, Turkey’s largest petrochemical complex, with Trend Capital."
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ARBU (DIP) TURKISH BUSINESSMAN ON TURKEY-USA RELATIONS
"(DIP) TURKISH BUSINESSMAN ON TURKEY-USA RELATIONS
ISTANBUL, Jan 05, 2009 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) -- ARBU | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Turkish-American Business Association (TABA-AmCham) Chairman Ugur Terzioglu has said that the relations between Turkey and the United States would be much more better in 2009."
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ISTANBUL, Jan 05, 2009 (Asia Pulse Data Source via COMTEX) -- ARBU | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Turkish-American Business Association (TABA-AmCham) Chairman Ugur Terzioglu has said that the relations between Turkey and the United States would be much more better in 2009."
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Turkey’s Erdogan Showing His True Colors
"Turkey’s Erdogan Showing His True Colors
January 6th, 2009 By: Michael van der Galien
Secular Turks should pay attention to what their own prime minister says about the crisis in the Middle East. Like most Turks, Recep Tayyip Erdogan opposes the amount of force used by Israel against Hamas, resulting in many innocent deaths. As a result, secular Turks tend to ignore most objective remarks made by Erdogan.
This is a major mistake: one often shows one’s true colors in a crisis, and that is exactly what Erdogan just did."
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January 6th, 2009 By: Michael van der Galien
Secular Turks should pay attention to what their own prime minister says about the crisis in the Middle East. Like most Turks, Recep Tayyip Erdogan opposes the amount of force used by Israel against Hamas, resulting in many innocent deaths. As a result, secular Turks tend to ignore most objective remarks made by Erdogan.
This is a major mistake: one often shows one’s true colors in a crisis, and that is exactly what Erdogan just did."
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Another success from Turkish Airlines
"Another success from Turkish Airlines
WEBWIRE – Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Turkish Airlines concludes deal with Kevin Costner for a new commercial campaign
Turkish Airlines, in a statement issued today, said Oscar winning Hollywood actor Kevin Costner will come to Turkey to act in a commercial to be filmed for Turkish Airlines within the next days."
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WEBWIRE – Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Turkish Airlines concludes deal with Kevin Costner for a new commercial campaign
Turkish Airlines, in a statement issued today, said Oscar winning Hollywood actor Kevin Costner will come to Turkey to act in a commercial to be filmed for Turkish Airlines within the next days."
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Talat gives rare interview to Cyprus English language paper
"Talat gives rare interview to Cyprus English language paper
By STAFF REPORTER
Under the banner headline “Talat 1,240 days since our last interview”, Turkish Cypriot weekly 'Cyprus Observer' newspaper has published an interview with the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mehmet Ali Talat 1,240 days after his election to the 'presidency'."
More: Famagusta Gazette
By STAFF REPORTER
Under the banner headline “Talat 1,240 days since our last interview”, Turkish Cypriot weekly 'Cyprus Observer' newspaper has published an interview with the Turkish Cypriot leader, Mehmet Ali Talat 1,240 days after his election to the 'presidency'."
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Balkan Travellers - Istanbul, Turkey: Among Top Travel Destinations for 2009
"Istanbul, Turkey: Among Top Travel Destinations for 2009
6 January 2009 | Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, was included in Frommer’s list of Top Destinations for 2009.
Straddling the European and Asian side of the Bosphorus, the metropolis is in the company of eleven other destinations, including Cartagena (Colombia), Cape Town (South Africa), Saqqara (Egypt), Washington, D.C. (United States), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta (Canada), the Civil Rights Trail from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama (United States), Lassen Volcanic National Park, California (United States), Berlin (Germany), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Cambodia and Waiheke Island (New Zealand)."
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6 January 2009 | Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, was included in Frommer’s list of Top Destinations for 2009.
Straddling the European and Asian side of the Bosphorus, the metropolis is in the company of eleven other destinations, including Cartagena (Colombia), Cape Town (South Africa), Saqqara (Egypt), Washington, D.C. (United States), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta (Canada), the Civil Rights Trail from Selma to Montgomery in Alabama (United States), Lassen Volcanic National Park, California (United States), Berlin (Germany), Belfast (Northern Ireland), Cambodia and Waiheke Island (New Zealand)."
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Turkish fashion retailer Koton to expand this year - Related Stories - NRF Global SmartBrief
"Turkish fashion retailer Koton to expand this year
NRF Global SmartBrief | 01/06/2009
Koton, the Turkish fashion retailer, has unveiled plans to open eight locations in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Koton has 26 stores in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, most of them in Saudi Arabia."
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NRF Global SmartBrief | 01/06/2009
Koton, the Turkish fashion retailer, has unveiled plans to open eight locations in Bahrain, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Koton has 26 stores in the Gulf Cooperation Council region, most of them in Saudi Arabia."
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Erdogan's multi-pronged foreign policy
"Erdogan's multi-pronged foreign policy
By Sami Moubayed, Special to Gulf News
Published: January 06, 2009, 23:58
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan certainly added a new element to the ongoing Israel's war on Gaza, by appearing on Aljazeera TV and saying that his country will be conveying Hamas's conditions for a ceasefire to the international community through its new post as a rotating member of the UN Security Council, which started on January 1."
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By Sami Moubayed, Special to Gulf News
Published: January 06, 2009, 23:58
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan certainly added a new element to the ongoing Israel's war on Gaza, by appearing on Aljazeera TV and saying that his country will be conveying Hamas's conditions for a ceasefire to the international community through its new post as a rotating member of the UN Security Council, which started on January 1."
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Turks stop suspicious Iran cargo
"Turks stop suspicious Iran cargo
ANKARA - A Turkish customs official says a suspicious Iranian shipment bound for Venezuela contains laboratory equipment capable of producing explosives and is being held at a Mediterranean port."
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ANKARA - A Turkish customs official says a suspicious Iranian shipment bound for Venezuela contains laboratory equipment capable of producing explosives and is being held at a Mediterranean port."
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Interest rates to drop in Turkey, claims Deutsche Bank
"Interest rates to drop in Turkey, claims Deutsche Bank
WARSAW - Turkey’s Central Bank will lower interest rates by three percentage points in the next four months as inflation pressure weakens, according to Cem Akyürek, an economist at Deutsche Bank in Istanbul."
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WARSAW - Turkey’s Central Bank will lower interest rates by three percentage points in the next four months as inflation pressure weakens, according to Cem Akyürek, an economist at Deutsche Bank in Istanbul."
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Turkish basketball fans stop Israeli team playing
"Turkish basketball fans stop Israeli team playing
ANKARA, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Turkish basketball fans chanting 'Israel, killers' stopped the start of a game against an Israeli team on Tuesday by throwing objects onto the court in protest against Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip."
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ANKARA, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Turkish basketball fans chanting 'Israel, killers' stopped the start of a game against an Israeli team on Tuesday by throwing objects onto the court in protest against Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip."
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DALOGLU: Hamas and Turkey
"DALOGLU: Hamas and Turkey
Ankara tips Mideast scales
OP-ED:
Israel's operation into Gaza has brought disunity in both Europe and the Arab world. Even in this electrified environment, however, each country has its reasons and differences as to how it relates and plays its role in this conflict. And every decision has consequences. For that matter, here is a look into how Turkey plays its role. "
More:Washington Times - DALOGLU: Hamas and Turkey
Ankara tips Mideast scales
OP-ED:
Israel's operation into Gaza has brought disunity in both Europe and the Arab world. Even in this electrified environment, however, each country has its reasons and differences as to how it relates and plays its role in this conflict. And every decision has consequences. For that matter, here is a look into how Turkey plays its role. "
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Energy Overview in City of Ankara
"Energy Overview in City of Ankara
Summary/Abstract: In this document, your writer has evaluated the current energy/ electricity generation, distribution, consumption in City of Ankara, as well as best possible firing technologies that could be applied to our local lignite coal reserves, the problems of existing system(s), air/ water pollution, available new firing techniques, also applicable new green alternatives."
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Summary/Abstract: In this document, your writer has evaluated the current energy/ electricity generation, distribution, consumption in City of Ankara, as well as best possible firing technologies that could be applied to our local lignite coal reserves, the problems of existing system(s), air/ water pollution, available new firing techniques, also applicable new green alternatives."
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Turks won't go cold, minister says amid gas cutoff (Roundup)
"Turks won't go cold, minister says amid gas cutoff (Roundup)
Ankara - Russian gas supplies to Turkey via Ukrainian pipelines were cut early Tuesday morning amid an ongoing gas dispute between Kiev and Moscow, but authorities appealed for calm saying there would not be any domestic gas cuts. "
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Ankara - Russian gas supplies to Turkey via Ukrainian pipelines were cut early Tuesday morning amid an ongoing gas dispute between Kiev and Moscow, but authorities appealed for calm saying there would not be any domestic gas cuts. "
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Germany: Siege of Vienna tent to go on exhibit
"Germany: Siege of Vienna tent to go on exhibit
A Turkish tent pitched during the Ottoman's siege of Vienna in 1863 is being renovated in a monastery in St. Marienberg near Germany's Helmstedt and will soon be exhibited in Dresden."
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A Turkish tent pitched during the Ottoman's siege of Vienna in 1863 is being renovated in a monastery in St. Marienberg near Germany's Helmstedt and will soon be exhibited in Dresden."
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Turkish Prime Ministry spokesman resigns his post
"Turkish Prime Ministry spokesman resigns his post
Arif Beki, Prime Ministry spokesman and advisor to the Turkish prime minister, resigned from his post on Tuesday."
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Arif Beki, Prime Ministry spokesman and advisor to the Turkish prime minister, resigned from his post on Tuesday."
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Trend News : Turkey only country capable to ensure peace in Middle East
"Turkey only country capable to ensure peace in Middle East
06.01.09 13:28 Turkey only country capable to ensure peace in Middle East
Azerbaijan, Baku, Jan. 5 /corr. Trend News B.Hasanov / Based on the historical past, Turkey’s authority in the Middle East promotes Ankara’s posibility to ensure peace between Israel and Palestine."
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06.01.09 13:28 Turkey only country capable to ensure peace in Middle East
Azerbaijan, Baku, Jan. 5 /corr. Trend News B.Hasanov / Based on the historical past, Turkey’s authority in the Middle East promotes Ankara’s posibility to ensure peace between Israel and Palestine."
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TSYS Names Bulent Senver as New Business Development Director for Turkey
"TSYS Names Bulent Senver as New Business Development Director for Turkey
(Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- -- TSYS has announced Bulent Senver as Business Development Director for its entry into the Turkish payments market.
Senver brings more than 25 years experience and extensive knowledge of the Turkish banking and card payments industry. He has worked with more than 20 Turkish and foreign banks in an advisory role as a management consultant and as a senior executive in the bank environment, a position in which he was named 'Banker of the Year' by the Turkish Press Institution, the company noted. "
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(Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- -- TSYS has announced Bulent Senver as Business Development Director for its entry into the Turkish payments market.
Senver brings more than 25 years experience and extensive knowledge of the Turkish banking and card payments industry. He has worked with more than 20 Turkish and foreign banks in an advisory role as a management consultant and as a senior executive in the bank environment, a position in which he was named 'Banker of the Year' by the Turkish Press Institution, the company noted. "
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Petrol Ofisi-unable to make Black Sea gas purchase | Deals | Mergers & Acquisitions | Reuters
"Petrol Ofisi-unable to make Black Sea gas purchase
ISTANBUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Turkey's Petrol Ofisi (PTOFS.IS) said on Tuesday it had failed to complete its $80 million purchase of a 27 percent stake in a Black Sea natural gas production project led by Toreador Resources Corp (TRGL.O)."
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ISTANBUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Turkey's Petrol Ofisi (PTOFS.IS) said on Tuesday it had failed to complete its $80 million purchase of a 27 percent stake in a Black Sea natural gas production project led by Toreador Resources Corp (TRGL.O)."
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Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Xinhua: Basketball game between Turkey, Israel suspended after protests over Gaza
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Basketball game between Turkey, Israel suspended after protests over Gaza
European Basketball Cup (Group D) game between Turk Telekom and Bnei Hasharon of Israel in Ankara was suspended Tuesday due to protests in the arena against the Israeli offensive on Gaza, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported. About 30 minutes before the time the game was scheduled to start, Turkish spectators in the stadium started chanting slogans against Israel, said the report, adding that some started throwing rubbish into the basketball field. The police intervened in the uproar and forced the protestors outside of the arena, it said. Because of the chaos, Hasharon players and technical squad went to the changing room and did not return. The referees finally suspended the game and it was not clear when it will be held.
Russia gas to Turkey from west pipeline cut-minister | Markets | Reuters
"Russia gas to Turkey from west pipeline cut-minister
Tue Jan 6, 2009 2:24pm IST
ANKARA, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Russian gas supplies to Turkey from a western pipeline passing through Ukraine have been completely cut, Turkey's Energy Minister said on Tuesday, adding supplies from another pipeline would be raised to compensate."
More:UPDATE 1-Russia gas to Turkey from west pipeline cut-minister | Markets | Reuters
Tue Jan 6, 2009 2:24pm IST
ANKARA, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Russian gas supplies to Turkey from a western pipeline passing through Ukraine have been completely cut, Turkey's Energy Minister said on Tuesday, adding supplies from another pipeline would be raised to compensate."
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Iran may increase gas supply to Turkey | Reuters
"Iran may increase gas supply to Turkey
Tue Jan 6, 2009 8:57am GMT
ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran may be able to increase its natural gas supplies to Turkey if a shortfall is created by the cut off of Russian gas supplies, an Iranian embassy source told Reuters on Tuesday."
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Tue Jan 6, 2009 8:57am GMT
ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran may be able to increase its natural gas supplies to Turkey if a shortfall is created by the cut off of Russian gas supplies, an Iranian embassy source told Reuters on Tuesday."
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Russian gas supplies to Balkans halted
"Russian gas supplies to Balkans halted
55 minutes ago
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria's energy ministry says Russian gas supplies to Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and Macedonia have been suspended."
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55 minutes ago
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria's energy ministry says Russian gas supplies to Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and Macedonia have been suspended."
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Gaza and the Turkish Option
"Gaza and the Turkish Option
By CLAUDE SALHANI (Editor, Middle East Times)
Published: January 06, 2009
TURKEY, THE MEDIATOR -- Turkey's President Abdullah Gul (right) and Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Ankara on Dec. 22 to discuss indirect talks that Turkey was mediating between the Jewish state and Syria, just days before the Israeli attacks on Gaza. (ABACAPRESS.COM via Newscom)
The Turkish Republic, quite possibly the only country in the Greater Middle East to have officially adopted a strict ruling on separation of church and state (or in this case, mosque and state), appears to be making two fundamental deviations from this basic tenet which was encrusted in the very foundations of post-Ottoman modern day Turkey."
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By CLAUDE SALHANI (Editor, Middle East Times)
Published: January 06, 2009
TURKEY, THE MEDIATOR -- Turkey's President Abdullah Gul (right) and Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Ankara on Dec. 22 to discuss indirect talks that Turkey was mediating between the Jewish state and Syria, just days before the Israeli attacks on Gaza. (ABACAPRESS.COM via Newscom)
The Turkish Republic, quite possibly the only country in the Greater Middle East to have officially adopted a strict ruling on separation of church and state (or in this case, mosque and state), appears to be making two fundamental deviations from this basic tenet which was encrusted in the very foundations of post-Ottoman modern day Turkey."
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When Civilization Went Global -
"When Civilization Went Global
By MELIK KAYLAN
New York
The curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's current show about ancient Mesopotamia, Joan Aruz, is adamant that she intended no political comment, explicit or implicit, on present-day Iraq. 'In fact, I try to create a haven from politics. I had the idea for this before the U.S. even went into Iraq,' says Ms. Aruz, the Met's curator in charge of Ancient Middle Eastern Art."
More:When Civilization Went Global - WSJ.com
By MELIK KAYLAN
New York
The curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's current show about ancient Mesopotamia, Joan Aruz, is adamant that she intended no political comment, explicit or implicit, on present-day Iraq. 'In fact, I try to create a haven from politics. I had the idea for this before the U.S. even went into Iraq,' says Ms. Aruz, the Met's curator in charge of Ancient Middle Eastern Art."
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Turkey’s Moderate Prime Minister: Allah’s punishment for Israel’s “inhumane actions” will “lead to its destruction” | EuropeNews
"Turkey’s Moderate Prime Minister: Allah’s punishment for Israel’s “inhumane actions” will “lead to its destruction”
AndrewBostom.org January 5 2009
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan; in 1974, while serving as president of the Istanbul Youth Group of his Jew-hating mentor Necmettin Erbakan’s National Salvation Party, Erdogan wrote, directed, and played the leading role in a theatrical play entitled Maskomya, staged throughout Turkey during the 1970s."
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AndrewBostom.org January 5 2009
Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan; in 1974, while serving as president of the Istanbul Youth Group of his Jew-hating mentor Necmettin Erbakan’s National Salvation Party, Erdogan wrote, directed, and played the leading role in a theatrical play entitled Maskomya, staged throughout Turkey during the 1970s."
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Evil eye bead of Özpetek’s films
"Evil eye bead of Özpetek’s films
ISTANBUL - Italian and Turkish audiences appreciate Turkish actress Serra Yılmaz, the indispensable actress in Ferzan Özpetek’s films, for her characteristic physical features, strong acting ability and impressive blue eyes. She thinks her success is related to the success of Özpetek"
More:Evil eye bead of Özpetek’s films
ISTANBUL - Italian and Turkish audiences appreciate Turkish actress Serra Yılmaz, the indispensable actress in Ferzan Özpetek’s films, for her characteristic physical features, strong acting ability and impressive blue eyes. She thinks her success is related to the success of Özpetek"
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Germans restore Turk culture
"Germans restore Turk culture
ISTANBUL - A Turkish tent pitched during the Ottoman’s siege of Vienna in 1863 is being renovated in a monastery in St. Marienberg near Germany’s Helmstedt and will soon be exhibited in Dresden."
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ISTANBUL - A Turkish tent pitched during the Ottoman’s siege of Vienna in 1863 is being renovated in a monastery in St. Marienberg near Germany’s Helmstedt and will soon be exhibited in Dresden."
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Anatolia to get fast rails
"Anatolia to get fast rails
ANKARA - Test runs of the high-speed train between the capital Ankara and the Anatolian city of Eskişehir have been completed and tests with passengers onboard are set to start by the end of February, the transport minister says"
More:Anatolia to get fast rails
ANKARA - Test runs of the high-speed train between the capital Ankara and the Anatolian city of Eskişehir have been completed and tests with passengers onboard are set to start by the end of February, the transport minister says"
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Debate over the color of philanthropy
"Debate over the color of philanthropy
ISTANBUL - Numerous local foundations received a total of $40 million from overseas last year, as the motivation of the donors came under scrutiny."
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ISTANBUL - Numerous local foundations received a total of $40 million from overseas last year, as the motivation of the donors came under scrutiny."
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Thousands gather in camels' bout
"Thousands gather in camels' bout
BODRUM - Muğla hosted another round of camel wrestling events on the weekend, but this time the giant animals fought for a good cause."
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BODRUM - Muğla hosted another round of camel wrestling events on the weekend, but this time the giant animals fought for a good cause."
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Not many wingle in Istanbul
"Not many wingle in Istanbul
ISTANBUL - Istanbul consumers submitted a total of 5,289 complaints in 2008 to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Consumer Rights Police Headquarters.
The research of the consumer complaint bureau for 2008 has been released on the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Web site. Considering the number of people consuming goods each day and the size of the population, it is apparent that not too many people in Istanbul sound off."
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ISTANBUL - Istanbul consumers submitted a total of 5,289 complaints in 2008 to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Consumer Rights Police Headquarters.
The research of the consumer complaint bureau for 2008 has been released on the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's Web site. Considering the number of people consuming goods each day and the size of the population, it is apparent that not too many people in Istanbul sound off."
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Turkey could use troops to backup its diplomacy
"Turkey could use troops to backup its diplomacy
ANKARA-Turkey continues efforts to bring together all parties in the Gaza crisis to find a peaceful end to the conflict. Foreign Minister Babacan meets his Syrian counterpart to discuss ways to secure a cease-fire to end the bloodshed"
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ANKARA-Turkey continues efforts to bring together all parties in the Gaza crisis to find a peaceful end to the conflict. Foreign Minister Babacan meets his Syrian counterpart to discuss ways to secure a cease-fire to end the bloodshed"
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Connecting people in Istanbul and Kirkuk overland
"Connecting people in Istanbul and Kirkuk overland
ISTANBUL - As relations between Turkey and northern Iraq begin to heal, a bus company has started traveling between Istanbul and Kirkuk."
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ISTANBUL - As relations between Turkey and northern Iraq begin to heal, a bus company has started traveling between Istanbul and Kirkuk."
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Monday, January 05, 2009
Anti-Israeli rhetoric jeopardises Ankara’s bid to broker peace - The National Newspaper
"Anti-Israeli rhetoric jeopardises Ankara’s bid to broker peace
Thomas Seibert, Foreign Correspondent
* Last Updated: January 06. 2009 12:39AM UAE / January 5. 2009 8:39PM GMT
ISTANBUL // Drawing on its influence in the Middle East and new role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Turkey says it is working on a two-stage plan to end the bloodshed in Gaza and reach a new co-operation agreement among Palestinian groups in Gaza and the West Bank."
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Thomas Seibert, Foreign Correspondent
* Last Updated: January 06. 2009 12:39AM UAE / January 5. 2009 8:39PM GMT
ISTANBUL // Drawing on its influence in the Middle East and new role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Turkey says it is working on a two-stage plan to end the bloodshed in Gaza and reach a new co-operation agreement among Palestinian groups in Gaza and the West Bank."
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Turkish FM: Syria, Israel Were Very Close To Direct Negotiations
"Turkish FM: Syria, Israel Were Very Close To Direct Negotiations
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan stated in an interview with Turkish television that Israel's adventure in Gaza had cut off indirect Syria-Israel negotiations just before their transition to the direct phase."
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Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan stated in an interview with Turkish television that Israel's adventure in Gaza had cut off indirect Syria-Israel negotiations just before their transition to the direct phase."
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Bodrum has become Turkish Monaco
"Bodrum has become Turkish Monaco
Monday, January 5, 2009
Accrording to the Daily Express travel writer Andrew Eames went on to highlight many of the attractions of Bodrum, such as its restaurants and nightlife. He said that visitors would also be able to enjoy a range of leisure activities such as water sports and it has a fabulous harbour."
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Accrording to the Daily Express travel writer Andrew Eames went on to highlight many of the attractions of Bodrum, such as its restaurants and nightlife. He said that visitors would also be able to enjoy a range of leisure activities such as water sports and it has a fabulous harbour."
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Turkish PM talks to European leaders over Israeli Gaza offensive
"Turkish PM talks to European leaders over Israeli Gaza offensive
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan spoke Monday with his Russian, British and Italian counterparts regarding Israel's ongoing military offensive on the Gaza Strip, TV channels reported."
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Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan spoke Monday with his Russian, British and Italian counterparts regarding Israel's ongoing military offensive on the Gaza Strip, TV channels reported."
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Turkey says Gaza ceasefire should involve international monitors
"Turkey says Gaza ceasefire should involve international monitors
Turkey is working for a ceasefire deal to end the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip that would involve international observers, Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said Monday.
Babacan criticised Western powers for failing to intervene in the crisis, warning that the conflict would fan global tensions."
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Turkey is working for a ceasefire deal to end the Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip that would involve international observers, Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said Monday.
Babacan criticised Western powers for failing to intervene in the crisis, warning that the conflict would fan global tensions."
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Turkish minister says Cabinet will restore citizenship of communist poet Nazim Hikmet -- chicagotribune.com
"Turkish minister says Cabinet will restore citizenship of communist poet Nazim Hikmet
By Associated Press
9:49 AM CST, January 5, 2009
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish Cabinet is restoring the citizenship of the country's most famous poet, a communist who died in exile."
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By Associated Press
9:49 AM CST, January 5, 2009
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Turkish Cabinet is restoring the citizenship of the country's most famous poet, a communist who died in exile."
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Turkey chooses sides | Editorials | Jerusalem Post
"Turkey chooses sides
Israel's founders had high hopes that the Jewish state, isolated in a sea of Arab hostility, could align itself informally with Iran and Turkey - Muslim countries which had their own differences with the Arabs. "
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Israel's founders had high hopes that the Jewish state, isolated in a sea of Arab hostility, could align itself informally with Iran and Turkey - Muslim countries which had their own differences with the Arabs. "
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Turkish minister signals legal amendment regarding YouTube ban
"Turkish minister signals legal amendment regarding YouTube ban
Turkey's transportation minister signaled a legal amendment regarding the ban on YouTube and said the country’s courts lack the experience to handle informatics crimes."
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Turkey's transportation minister signaled a legal amendment regarding the ban on YouTube and said the country’s courts lack the experience to handle informatics crimes."
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Turkey says international monitoring group should be formed for Gaza
"Turkey says international monitoring group should be formed for Gaza
An international monitoring group should be formed for a viable solution in Gaza and Turkey would not hesitate to take part in such formation if it is asked, Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said on Monday."
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An international monitoring group should be formed for a viable solution in Gaza and Turkey would not hesitate to take part in such formation if it is asked, Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said on Monday."
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Turkey to tender again for energy selloff advisor
"Turkey to tender again for energy selloff advisor
Article layout: raw
By Hatice Aydogdu
ANKARA, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Turkey plans to open a tender next month for an advisor to the privatisation of a group of power stations after its initial choice, Lehman Brothers, collapsed, privatisation agency OIB chairman Metin Kilci said on Monday."
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Article layout: raw
By Hatice Aydogdu
ANKARA, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Turkey plans to open a tender next month for an advisor to the privatisation of a group of power stations after its initial choice, Lehman Brothers, collapsed, privatisation agency OIB chairman Metin Kilci said on Monday."
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Trade Relations Between Turkey And Russia In 2008
"Trade Relations Between Turkey And Russia In 2008
Published: 1/5/2009
ANKARA - As economic relations between Turkey and the Russian Federation has seen a firm increase since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the trade volume between countries was expected to reach as high as 40 billion USD by the end of 2008."
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Published: 1/5/2009
ANKARA - As economic relations between Turkey and the Russian Federation has seen a firm increase since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the trade volume between countries was expected to reach as high as 40 billion USD by the end of 2008."
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Turkey In 2008
"Turkey In 2008
Published: 1/5/2009
ANKARA - The investigation 'Ergenekon', the constitutional amendment freeing headscarf in universities, the closure case against the ruling Justice & Development (AK) Party, the ground operation of Turkish Armed Forces into north of Iraq, and President Abdullah Gul's visit to Armenia were the highlights of the year 2008 in Turkey."
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Published: 1/5/2009
ANKARA - The investigation 'Ergenekon', the constitutional amendment freeing headscarf in universities, the closure case against the ruling Justice & Development (AK) Party, the ground operation of Turkish Armed Forces into north of Iraq, and President Abdullah Gul's visit to Armenia were the highlights of the year 2008 in Turkey."
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Erdogan may call off regular joint Turkish-Israeli military maneuvers
"Erdogan may call off regular joint Turkish-Israeli military maneuvers
DEBKAfile Special report
January 5, 2009, 12:28 PM (GMT+02:00)
Turkish prime minister breaks diplomatic bounds
The close, longstanding Turkish-Israel relationship may be the first strategic casualty of Israel's Gaza offensive against Hamas. Monday, Jan. 5, Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan outdid many of the Jewish state's enemies in vituperation when he accused Israel of 'perpetrating inhuman actions which would bring it to self-destruction. Allah will sooner or later punish those who transgress the rights of innocents,' he said. If his hostility toward Israel persists, the fallout for American Middle East policies and Israel's defense position in the region will be far-reaching."
DEBKAfile - Erdogan may call off regular joint Turkish-Israeli military maneuvers
DEBKAfile Special report
January 5, 2009, 12:28 PM (GMT+02:00)
Turkish prime minister breaks diplomatic bounds
The close, longstanding Turkish-Israel relationship may be the first strategic casualty of Israel's Gaza offensive against Hamas. Monday, Jan. 5, Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan outdid many of the Jewish state's enemies in vituperation when he accused Israel of 'perpetrating inhuman actions which would bring it to self-destruction. Allah will sooner or later punish those who transgress the rights of innocents,' he said. If his hostility toward Israel persists, the fallout for American Middle East policies and Israel's defense position in the region will be far-reaching."
DEBKAfile - Erdogan may call off regular joint Turkish-Israeli military maneuvers
Campaign to provide financial assistance to Meskhetian turks for their return to Georgia launched in Azerbaijan
"Campaign to provide financial assistance to Meskhetian turks for their return to Georgia launched in Azerbaijan
05 January 2009 [14:50] - Today.Az
A campaign to provide financial assistance to Meskhetian turks for their return to Georgia has been launched by initiative of the Veten association of Meskhetian Turks in Azerbaijan."
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05 January 2009 [14:50] - Today.Az
A campaign to provide financial assistance to Meskhetian turks for their return to Georgia has been launched by initiative of the Veten association of Meskhetian Turks in Azerbaijan."
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