"Istanbul Bourse Floats Sharia Index
The Istanbul Stock Exchange has launched a new index that includes 30-listed companies, Reuters reports. The Participation Index will include discount retailer BIM, Turk Telekom, and the main landline operator and builder, Enka Insaat."
More:emii.com: Istanbul Bourse Floats Sharia Index
Friday, January 07, 2011
Greek PM visits Turkey amid debates on border barrier
"Greek PM visits Turkey amid debates on border barrier
Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is visiting Turkey amid debates over Athens’ plans to build a barrier along its border with Turkey in a bid to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the EU. Meanwhile, during a special panel chaired by FM Ahmet Davutoğlu, the Afghan FM praises Turkish contributions in Afghanistan"
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Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou is visiting Turkey amid debates over Athens’ plans to build a barrier along its border with Turkey in a bid to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the EU. Meanwhile, during a special panel chaired by FM Ahmet Davutoğlu, the Afghan FM praises Turkish contributions in Afghanistan"
More:Greek PM visits Turkey amid debates on border barrier - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Greek community in Turkey fears for its survival
"Greek community in Turkey fears for its survival
By Jonathan Head BBC News, Istanbul
Yorgo Istefanopulos (l) and pupil Valendi Mihailidis (r) Valendi Mihailidis (r) is the only pupil at Kadikoy Greek Primary School
This week members of the Greek Orthodox Church celebrated one of the most important dates in their calendar, the Feast of Epiphany, with young men competing to retrieve crosses thrown by priests into rivers and seas around the world. "
More:BBC News - Greek community in Turkey fears for its survival
By Jonathan Head BBC News, Istanbul
Yorgo Istefanopulos (l) and pupil Valendi Mihailidis (r) Valendi Mihailidis (r) is the only pupil at Kadikoy Greek Primary School
This week members of the Greek Orthodox Church celebrated one of the most important dates in their calendar, the Feast of Epiphany, with young men competing to retrieve crosses thrown by priests into rivers and seas around the world. "
More:BBC News - Greek community in Turkey fears for its survival
Three Arab countries, Turkey set stage for economic integration - Arab News
"Three Arab countries, Turkey set stage for economic integration
By ABDUL JALIL MUSTAFA | ARAB NEWS
Published: Jan 6, 2011 23:55 Updated: Jan 6, 2011 23:55
AMMAN: Four Middle East countries adopted preliminary steps on Thursday in the run-up for forging economic integration ties starting with key sectors-transport, energy, tourism and industry."
More:Three Arab countries, Turkey set stage for economic integration - Arab News
By ABDUL JALIL MUSTAFA | ARAB NEWS
Published: Jan 6, 2011 23:55 Updated: Jan 6, 2011 23:55
AMMAN: Four Middle East countries adopted preliminary steps on Thursday in the run-up for forging economic integration ties starting with key sectors-transport, energy, tourism and industry."
More:Three Arab countries, Turkey set stage for economic integration - Arab News
SSRN-Could the US Holocaust Memorial Museum Have Erred in a Major Exhibit? by Arnold Reisman
"Could the US Holocaust Memorial Museum Have Erred in a Major Exhibit?
Arnold Reisman
Reisman and Associates
December 31, 2010
Abstract:
Not long after the Nazi takeover of Germany and proclamation of their Jewish agenda, Armenian propaganda efforts were directed toward establishing a linkage between their own historical experiences and those of European Jewry. Following WWII the cornerstone in the Armenian case has been Adolf Hitler's purported remark “Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?” This sentence is widely known, quoted, taught, and believed worldwide. National and local governments in several countries have used it to justify resolutions declaring that the alleged slaughter of Armenians by Turks was genocide. The veracity of this statement, however, cannot be confirmed anywhere in the transcripts of evidence admitted into record by the Nuremberg War Crimes Tribunal. Quite the contrary. Transcripts of the speech in which that statement was supposedly made by Hitler on August 22, 1939, and admitted into evidence are devoid of that sentence. Believed to be Hitler’s justification for the invasion of Poland and his “final solution,” that sentence may, in fact, be a contrived statement. Using archival documents, this paper casts doubt upon the veracity of that statement and questions the validity of its use on a USHMM wall in a memorial to victims of genocide. "
More:SSRN-Could the US Holocaust Memorial Museum Have Erred in a Major Exhibit? by Arnold Reisman
Arnold Reisman
Reisman and Associates
December 31, 2010
Abstract:
Not long after the Nazi takeover of Germany and proclamation of their Jewish agenda, Armenian propaganda efforts were directed toward establishing a linkage between their own historical experiences and those of European Jewry. Following WWII the cornerstone in the Armenian case has been Adolf Hitler's purported remark “Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?” This sentence is widely known, quoted, taught, and believed worldwide. National and local governments in several countries have used it to justify resolutions declaring that the alleged slaughter of Armenians by Turks was genocide. The veracity of this statement, however, cannot be confirmed anywhere in the transcripts of evidence admitted into record by the Nuremberg War Crimes Tribunal. Quite the contrary. Transcripts of the speech in which that statement was supposedly made by Hitler on August 22, 1939, and admitted into evidence are devoid of that sentence. Believed to be Hitler’s justification for the invasion of Poland and his “final solution,” that sentence may, in fact, be a contrived statement. Using archival documents, this paper casts doubt upon the veracity of that statement and questions the validity of its use on a USHMM wall in a memorial to victims of genocide. "
More:SSRN-Could the US Holocaust Memorial Museum Have Erred in a Major Exhibit? by Arnold Reisman
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Turkish fans gather to celebrate Elvis' birthday in Istanbul
"Turkish fans gather to celebrate Elvis' birthday in Istanbul
Though the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘left the building’ far too early, fans the world over continue to gather to celebrate his birth. On Friday, his Turkish fans will come together to commemorate Elvis’ life and music with an event in Istanbul. The fan group is helping to keep alive the great singer’s music, according to Kemal Öznoyan, head of the group"
More:Turkish fans gather to celebrate Elvis' birthday in Istanbul - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Though the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘left the building’ far too early, fans the world over continue to gather to celebrate his birth. On Friday, his Turkish fans will come together to commemorate Elvis’ life and music with an event in Istanbul. The fan group is helping to keep alive the great singer’s music, according to Kemal Öznoyan, head of the group"
More:Turkish fans gather to celebrate Elvis' birthday in Istanbul - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey's Poverty Rate Up To 18.08 Pct In 2009
"Turkey's Poverty Rate Up To 18.08 Pct In 2009
Thursday, 6 January 2011
ANKARA (A.A) - The rate of poverty in Turkey rose up to 18.08 percent in 2009.
According to 'Poverty Study' in 2009 of Turkish statistics authority, TurkStat, Turkey's poverty rate had been 17.11 percent in 2008. "
More:Turkey's Poverty Rate Up To 18.08 Pct In 2009
Thursday, 6 January 2011
ANKARA (A.A) - The rate of poverty in Turkey rose up to 18.08 percent in 2009.
According to 'Poverty Study' in 2009 of Turkish statistics authority, TurkStat, Turkey's poverty rate had been 17.11 percent in 2008. "
More:Turkey's Poverty Rate Up To 18.08 Pct In 2009
Turks view U.S., Israel as biggest threats - UPI.com
"Turks view U.S., Israel as biggest threats
Published: Jan. 6, 2011 at 7:14 AM
ANKARA, Turkey, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Some 43 percent of Turks view the United States as the biggest threat to Turkey, followed by Israel, a poll indicated."
More:Turks view U.S., Israel as biggest threats - UPI.com
Published: Jan. 6, 2011 at 7:14 AM
ANKARA, Turkey, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Some 43 percent of Turks view the United States as the biggest threat to Turkey, followed by Israel, a poll indicated."
More:Turks view U.S., Israel as biggest threats - UPI.com
Turkey will be in the EU, says Sweden's foreign minister
"Turkey will be in the EU, says Sweden's foreign minister
Historical experience shows that a democracy that knocks on the door of the democratic European Union will at the end of the day never be refused, according to Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt."
More:Turkey will be in the EU, says Sweden's foreign minister - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Historical experience shows that a democracy that knocks on the door of the democratic European Union will at the end of the day never be refused, according to Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt."
More:Turkey will be in the EU, says Sweden's foreign minister - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey’s $1 Billion International Bond Rises in 1st Trading Day - BusinessWeek
"Turkey’s $1 Billion International Bond Rises in 1st Trading Day
January 06, 2011, 5:20 AM EST
By Jason Webb
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s $1 billion bond due 2041 rose in its first day of trading, driving the yield lower, according to prices from ING Groep NV and HSBC Holdings Plc."
More:Turkey’s $1 Billion International Bond Rises in 1st Trading Day - BusinessWeek
January 06, 2011, 5:20 AM EST
By Jason Webb
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s $1 billion bond due 2041 rose in its first day of trading, driving the yield lower, according to prices from ING Groep NV and HSBC Holdings Plc."
More:Turkey’s $1 Billion International Bond Rises in 1st Trading Day - BusinessWeek
Opinion: How Washington misreads Turkey
"Opinion: How Washington misreads Turkey
Those who fear Turkey's 'Islamism' miss its dynamism.
LONDON, United Kingdom — I'm going to type a word.
Islamist.
What images come to mind?
Now I'm going to type a phrase.
Most dynamic city in the world.
What does it make you think of?
Can you reconcile the two?
Think Islamist, and you probably imagine some un-democratic place with a stagnant, corrupt economy and women encased from head to toe in black cloth. It is joyless and puritanical in the pejorative sense, with innate hostility to America and the West."
More:Turkey | US Relations | Recep Tayyip Erdogan | Islamist
Those who fear Turkey's 'Islamism' miss its dynamism.
LONDON, United Kingdom — I'm going to type a word.
Islamist.
What images come to mind?
Now I'm going to type a phrase.
Most dynamic city in the world.
What does it make you think of?
Can you reconcile the two?
Think Islamist, and you probably imagine some un-democratic place with a stagnant, corrupt economy and women encased from head to toe in black cloth. It is joyless and puritanical in the pejorative sense, with innate hostility to America and the West."
More:Turkey | US Relations | Recep Tayyip Erdogan | Islamist
Turkish Cypriot leader meets UN envoy
"Turkish Cypriot leader meets UN envoy
Turkish Cypriot President Derviş Eroğlu met Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General Lisa Buttenheim on Wednesday to discuss the island’s stalled reunification process."
More:Turkish Cypriot leader meets UN envoy - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkish Cypriot President Derviş Eroğlu met Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General Lisa Buttenheim on Wednesday to discuss the island’s stalled reunification process."
More:Turkish Cypriot leader meets UN envoy - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
UPDATE 1-Turkish markets extend rally on upgrade hopes | Reuters
"UPDATE 1-Turkish markets extend rally on upgrade hopes
ISTANBUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Turkish bond yields hit a fresh all-time low and shares gained for a fourth straight day on Thursday, boosted by a successful government bond issue and growing hopes of a sovereign rating upgrade."
More:UPDATE 1-Turkish markets extend rally on upgrade hopes | Reuters
ISTANBUL, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Turkish bond yields hit a fresh all-time low and shares gained for a fourth straight day on Thursday, boosted by a successful government bond issue and growing hopes of a sovereign rating upgrade."
More:UPDATE 1-Turkish markets extend rally on upgrade hopes | Reuters
Traditional Greek Orthodox cross-throwing ceremony held in Istanbul
"Traditional Greek Orthodox cross-throwing ceremony held in Istanbul
Orthodox Christians in Istanbul reenacted the baptism of Christ with a traditional cross-throwing ceremony Wednesday at several waterfront locations in the city."
More:Traditional Greek Orthodox cross-throwing ceremony held in Istanbul - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Orthodox Christians in Istanbul reenacted the baptism of Christ with a traditional cross-throwing ceremony Wednesday at several waterfront locations in the city."
More:Traditional Greek Orthodox cross-throwing ceremony held in Istanbul - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
International insurance services group Eureko B.V. focus on Turkey
"International insurance services group Eureko B.V. focus on Turkey
Balkans Business News Correspondent - 06.01.2011
Star - International insurance services group Eureko B.V. has made Turkey central to its future plans. The Dutch company’s focus remains on Turkey, and the country will be like a “second home” to Eureko, according to David Sanderse, Eureko’s Regional Director for Europe. "
More:Balkans.com Business News : International insurance services group Eureko B.V. focus on Turkey
Balkans Business News Correspondent - 06.01.2011
Star - International insurance services group Eureko B.V. has made Turkey central to its future plans. The Dutch company’s focus remains on Turkey, and the country will be like a “second home” to Eureko, according to David Sanderse, Eureko’s Regional Director for Europe. "
More:Balkans.com Business News : International insurance services group Eureko B.V. focus on Turkey
Israel says Turkey like Iran before revolution | World | Reuters
"Israel says Turkey like Iran before revolution
Thu Jan 6, 2011 6:57am GMT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has likened Turkey to Iran on the eve of its 1979 Islamic revolution, saying Ankara's policies were to blame for the breakdown of ties with the Jewish state."
More:Israel says Turkey like Iran before revolution | World | Reuters
Thu Jan 6, 2011 6:57am GMT
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has likened Turkey to Iran on the eve of its 1979 Islamic revolution, saying Ankara's policies were to blame for the breakdown of ties with the Jewish state."
More:Israel says Turkey like Iran before revolution | World | Reuters
In Istanbul, Trying to Figure out Where All the Fish Have Gone | EurasiaNet.org
"In Istanbul, Trying to Figure out Where All the Fish Have Gone
January 5, 2011 - 10:35pm, by Yigal Schleifer
In Istanbul, Trying to Figure out Where All the Fish Have Gone
Yigal Schleifer
Some That Didn't Get Away
The waters off Istanbul used to be teeming with large tuna, mackerel and other prized fish (that's what the city's old-timers say, at least). But those fish have not been seen in the city's vicinity in decades. And while there's lots of fishing activity going on in the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Istanbul's Asian and European sides, there is concern that the city's waters are being overfished. As a recent Wall Street Journal article points out, this year's run of lufer -- a bluefish that's very popular in Istanbul fish restaurants -- has yet to materialize. "
More:In Istanbul, Trying to Figure out Where All the Fish Have Gone | EurasiaNet.org
January 5, 2011 - 10:35pm, by Yigal Schleifer
In Istanbul, Trying to Figure out Where All the Fish Have Gone
Yigal Schleifer
Some That Didn't Get Away
The waters off Istanbul used to be teeming with large tuna, mackerel and other prized fish (that's what the city's old-timers say, at least). But those fish have not been seen in the city's vicinity in decades. And while there's lots of fishing activity going on in the Bosphorus, the strait that divides Istanbul's Asian and European sides, there is concern that the city's waters are being overfished. As a recent Wall Street Journal article points out, this year's run of lufer -- a bluefish that's very popular in Istanbul fish restaurants -- has yet to materialize. "
More:In Istanbul, Trying to Figure out Where All the Fish Have Gone | EurasiaNet.org
Passengers overpower hijacker on Norway-Turkey flight | Reuters
"Passengers overpower hijacker on Norway-Turkey flight
ISTANBUL | Wed Jan 5, 2011 5:00pm EST
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Oslo overpowered a would-be hijacker as the plane landed at Istanbul airport on Wednesday, fellow passengers told Turkish media."
More:Passengers overpower hijacker on Norway-Turkey flight | Reuters
ISTANBUL | Wed Jan 5, 2011 5:00pm EST
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight from Oslo overpowered a would-be hijacker as the plane landed at Istanbul airport on Wednesday, fellow passengers told Turkish media."
More:Passengers overpower hijacker on Norway-Turkey flight | Reuters
An alternative approach to Turkey | European Voice
"An alternative approach to Turkey
By Heather Grabbe and Sinan Ülgen
06.01.2011 / 05:15 CET
A suggestion for a unique arrangement to advance Turkey's and the EU's strategic interests – and, possibly, help end the impasse over Turkey's accession talks. "
More:An alternative approach to Turkey | European Voice
By Heather Grabbe and Sinan Ülgen
06.01.2011 / 05:15 CET
A suggestion for a unique arrangement to advance Turkey's and the EU's strategic interests – and, possibly, help end the impasse over Turkey's accession talks. "
More:An alternative approach to Turkey | European Voice
The Paradigm of Sustainability In Turkey's Energy Sector - Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy
"The Paradigm of Sustainability In Turkey's Energy Sector
Author: K. Kaygusuza
Abstract
The concept of sustainability can be a way to understand the dynamics of reality and to consider not only the economic growth but also the social, environmental and cultural aspects of development. This new paradigm questions the role of nature as an instrument only to satisfy human needs and brings into consideration the rational use of natural resources through responsible environmental policies keeping in mind the needs of future generations. Economic growth, considered as the notion of progress, brings intrinsically not only the extensive nature of exploitation but also the intensification of energy use."
More:The Paradigm of Sustainability In Turkey's Energy Sector - Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy
Author: K. Kaygusuza
Abstract
The concept of sustainability can be a way to understand the dynamics of reality and to consider not only the economic growth but also the social, environmental and cultural aspects of development. This new paradigm questions the role of nature as an instrument only to satisfy human needs and brings into consideration the rational use of natural resources through responsible environmental policies keeping in mind the needs of future generations. Economic growth, considered as the notion of progress, brings intrinsically not only the extensive nature of exploitation but also the intensification of energy use."
More:The Paradigm of Sustainability In Turkey's Energy Sector - Energy Sources, Part B: Economics, Planning, and Policy
Van Way Airlines plans to carry out flights to Yerevan
"Van Way Airlines plans to carry out flights to Yerevan
05.01.2011 20:10
An entrepreneur from Turkey’s eastern province of Van has founded a new air carrier company, which would go by the name 'Van Way Airlines.' "
More:Public Radio of Armenia
05.01.2011 20:10
An entrepreneur from Turkey’s eastern province of Van has founded a new air carrier company, which would go by the name 'Van Way Airlines.' "
More:Public Radio of Armenia
The EU to get its own 'Berlin Wall' | The Economic Voice
"The EU to get its own ‘Berlin Wall’
January 5th, 2011
Author: Jeff Taylor
While EU chiefs set up Quangos to try and oversee what is left of the EU ‘economy’, Greece draws up plans to build a 128 mile long wall along the Greece / Turkey border."
More:The EU to get its own 'Berlin Wall' | The Economic Voice
January 5th, 2011
Author: Jeff Taylor
While EU chiefs set up Quangos to try and oversee what is left of the EU ‘economy’, Greece draws up plans to build a 128 mile long wall along the Greece / Turkey border."
More:The EU to get its own 'Berlin Wall' | The Economic Voice
Rise, fall and rise again of the Turkish Empire | Seattle Times Newspaper
"Rise, fall and rise again of the Turkish Empire
A Turkey as resurgent as at any time since its Ottoman glory is projecting influence through a turbulent Iraq, from the boomtowns of the...
By ANTHONY SHADID
Ottoman Empire
Around 1300, the Ottoman Empire, based in Turkey, began a 600-year rule that at its height included more than 2 million square miles taking Muslim culture to the doorstep of Christian Europe in the Balkans, south into modern day Yemen, and as far west as modern-day Algeria. The Western-leaning, highly developed social, economic and military institutions sustained it until declining after its defeat by the Habsburg army in Vienna in 1683. Its ill-fated alliance with Germany in World War I, led to its division by European colonial powers, with the resulting demographically problematic boundaries created mainly by the British and French generally seen as the source of much of the Middle East turmoil that followed.
ZAKHO, Iraq —
A Turkey as resurgent as at any time since its Ottoman glory is projecting influence through a turbulent Iraq, from the boomtowns of the north to the oil fields near southernmost Basra, in a show of power that illustrates its growing heft across an Arab world long suspicious of it."
More:Nation & World | Rise, fall and rise again of the Turkish Empire | Seattle Times Newspaper
A Turkey as resurgent as at any time since its Ottoman glory is projecting influence through a turbulent Iraq, from the boomtowns of the...
By ANTHONY SHADID
Ottoman Empire
Around 1300, the Ottoman Empire, based in Turkey, began a 600-year rule that at its height included more than 2 million square miles taking Muslim culture to the doorstep of Christian Europe in the Balkans, south into modern day Yemen, and as far west as modern-day Algeria. The Western-leaning, highly developed social, economic and military institutions sustained it until declining after its defeat by the Habsburg army in Vienna in 1683. Its ill-fated alliance with Germany in World War I, led to its division by European colonial powers, with the resulting demographically problematic boundaries created mainly by the British and French generally seen as the source of much of the Middle East turmoil that followed.
ZAKHO, Iraq —
A Turkey as resurgent as at any time since its Ottoman glory is projecting influence through a turbulent Iraq, from the boomtowns of the north to the oil fields near southernmost Basra, in a show of power that illustrates its growing heft across an Arab world long suspicious of it."
More:Nation & World | Rise, fall and rise again of the Turkish Empire | Seattle Times Newspaper
Ankara pledges to speed up criminal trials
"Ankara pledges to speed up criminal trials
By Delphine Strauss in Ankara
Published: January 6 2011 00:27 | Last updated: January 6 2011 00:27
Turkey’s justice minister on Wednesday promised “radical steps” to speed up criminal trials after new rules limiting pre-trial detention led to the release of Islamist militants whose convictions for decade-old killings had not yet been confirmed."
More:FT.com / Europe - Ankara pledges to speed up criminal trials
By Delphine Strauss in Ankara
Published: January 6 2011 00:27 | Last updated: January 6 2011 00:27
Turkey’s justice minister on Wednesday promised “radical steps” to speed up criminal trials after new rules limiting pre-trial detention led to the release of Islamist militants whose convictions for decade-old killings had not yet been confirmed."
More:FT.com / Europe - Ankara pledges to speed up criminal trials
Turkey enforces new law limiting suspect's detention time (SETimes.com)
"Turkey enforces new law limiting suspect's detention time
05/01/2011
ANKARA, Turkey -- Eighteen Turkish Hezbollah members were released from custody Tuesday (January 4th) and Monday after a new law restricting the amount of time suspects can spend in detention awaiting their final verdicts was enforced on January 1st. Under the law, enacted to harmonise Turkish legislation with EU standards, suspects can be held no longer than ten years."
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05/01/2011
ANKARA, Turkey -- Eighteen Turkish Hezbollah members were released from custody Tuesday (January 4th) and Monday after a new law restricting the amount of time suspects can spend in detention awaiting their final verdicts was enforced on January 1st. Under the law, enacted to harmonise Turkish legislation with EU standards, suspects can be held no longer than ten years."
More:Turkey enforces new law limiting suspect's detention time (SETimes.com)
With the P.K.K. in Iraq's Qandil Mountains - NYTimes.com
"With the P.K.K. in Iraq’s Qandil Mountains
By STEPHEN FARRELL, SHIHO FUKADA AND STEVEN LEE MYERS
QANDIL, Iraq — It is not easy to visit the mountainous borderlands of northern Iraq where the Kurdistan Workers’ Party operates, but it is not impossible either.
Such is the peculiar position of a group of committed insurgents against Turkish rule in Kurdish lands — even as Turkey and Iraq seek deeper and deeper ties, through diplomacy and trade, especially with Iraq’s semiautonomous Kurdish region. "
More:With the P.K.K. in Iraq's Qandil Mountains - NYTimes.com
By STEPHEN FARRELL, SHIHO FUKADA AND STEVEN LEE MYERS
QANDIL, Iraq — It is not easy to visit the mountainous borderlands of northern Iraq where the Kurdistan Workers’ Party operates, but it is not impossible either.
Such is the peculiar position of a group of committed insurgents against Turkish rule in Kurdish lands — even as Turkey and Iraq seek deeper and deeper ties, through diplomacy and trade, especially with Iraq’s semiautonomous Kurdish region. "
More:With the P.K.K. in Iraq's Qandil Mountains - NYTimes.com
Wednesday, January 05, 2011
Turkish painter's 'Cattoman Empire' reveals nature of cats
"Turkish painter's 'Cattoman Empire' reveals nature of cats
DENİZ İNCEOĞLU
Hürriyet
The main object in Efsun Güneş's paintings is cats; she spent her childhood with cats and their stories. Güneş has been working as a commercial art director for 10 years, but she still continues her oil painting and displays her work on her website. She thinks all animals, especially cats, have their own world just like people"
More:Turkish painter's 'Cattoman Empire' reveals nature of cats - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
DENİZ İNCEOĞLU
Hürriyet
The main object in Efsun Güneş's paintings is cats; she spent her childhood with cats and their stories. Güneş has been working as a commercial art director for 10 years, but she still continues her oil painting and displays her work on her website. She thinks all animals, especially cats, have their own world just like people"
More:Turkish painter's 'Cattoman Empire' reveals nature of cats - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkish Airlines flight safe after threat
"Turkish Airlines flight safe after threat
The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 5, 2011; 5:03 PM
ISTANBUL -- A Turkish Airlines passenger claiming to have a bomb tried to force his way into the cockpit on a flight from Norway to Istanbul on Wednesday, but he was subdued by others and the plane landed safely, Turkish media reported. "
More:Turkish Airlines flight safe after threat
The Associated Press
Wednesday, January 5, 2011; 5:03 PM
ISTANBUL -- A Turkish Airlines passenger claiming to have a bomb tried to force his way into the cockpit on a flight from Norway to Istanbul on Wednesday, but he was subdued by others and the plane landed safely, Turkish media reported. "
More:Turkish Airlines flight safe after threat
US Republican to be tough on Iran, and maybe Turkey
"US Republican to be tough on Iran, and maybe Turkey
ÜMİT ENGİNSOY
ANKARA- Hürriyet Daily News
As the Republicans take charge of the US House of Representatives, the new chairwoman of Congress’ powerful Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, will be a strong opponent of Iran and a constant supporter of Israel. Ros-Lehtinen may take steps that harm Turkey, as long as Ankara's relationship with Israel stays at its nadir, some Washington-based analysts suggest"
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ÜMİT ENGİNSOY
ANKARA- Hürriyet Daily News
As the Republicans take charge of the US House of Representatives, the new chairwoman of Congress’ powerful Committee on Foreign Affairs, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, will be a strong opponent of Iran and a constant supporter of Israel. Ros-Lehtinen may take steps that harm Turkey, as long as Ankara's relationship with Israel stays at its nadir, some Washington-based analysts suggest"
More:US Republican to be tough on Iran, and maybe Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
THY passenger detained in Istanbul after bomb threat
"THY passenger detained in Istanbul after bomb threat
Police on Wednesday detained a passenger who claimed to be wearing a bomb on a Turkish Airlines flight from Oslo to Istanbul, Turkish media reported."
More:THY passenger detained in Istanbul after bomb threat - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Police on Wednesday detained a passenger who claimed to be wearing a bomb on a Turkish Airlines flight from Oslo to Istanbul, Turkish media reported."
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Colin Kazim-Richards switches from Fenerbahce to Galatasaray | Football | guardian.co.uk
"Colin Kazim-Richards switches from Fenerbahce to Galatasaray
Colin Kazim-Richards has joined Galatasaray on a three and a half-year contract after being released by their Istanbul neighbours Fenerbahce, for whom he scored eight goals in 57 league appearances."
More:Colin Kazim-Richards switches from Fenerbahce to Galatasaray | Football | guardian.co.uk
Colin Kazim-Richards has joined Galatasaray on a three and a half-year contract after being released by their Istanbul neighbours Fenerbahce, for whom he scored eight goals in 57 league appearances."
More:Colin Kazim-Richards switches from Fenerbahce to Galatasaray | Football | guardian.co.uk
Arnold Reisman: On an Armenian Manifesto Circa 1923, II
"Roundup: Talking About History
Arnold Reisman: On an Armenian Manifesto Circa 1923, II
Source: Special to HNN (1-5-11)
[Arnold Reisman is an engineer and a retired professor of operations research at Case Western Reserve University. Born in Lodz in 1934, he came to the United States after World War II and is the author of numerous books about Holocaust refugees in Turkey, including Turkey's Modernization: Refugees from Nazism and Ataturk's Vision (New Academia, 2006).]"
More:History News Network
Arnold Reisman: On an Armenian Manifesto Circa 1923, II
Source: Special to HNN (1-5-11)
[Arnold Reisman is an engineer and a retired professor of operations research at Case Western Reserve University. Born in Lodz in 1934, he came to the United States after World War II and is the author of numerous books about Holocaust refugees in Turkey, including Turkey's Modernization: Refugees from Nazism and Ataturk's Vision (New Academia, 2006).]"
More:History News Network
Reports: 2 pilots survive military training plane crash in western Turkey - Winnipeg Free Press
"Reports: 2 pilots survive military training plane crash in western Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey - News reports say a military plane has crashed during training in western Turkey, injuring both pilots."
More:Reports: 2 pilots survive military training plane crash in western Turkey - Winnipeg Free Press
ANKARA, Turkey - News reports say a military plane has crashed during training in western Turkey, injuring both pilots."
More:Reports: 2 pilots survive military training plane crash in western Turkey - Winnipeg Free Press
Turkey Risk in 2011? It’s a Red Herring - New Europe - WSJ
"Turkey Risk in 2011? It’s a Red Herring
By Joe Parkinson
So, Turkey’s just entered an election year, which traditionally means political uncertainty and heightened investor nerves. Plus the country’s awash with hot money, which economists fear leaves its fast-growing but imbalanced economy exposed to a hard landing. Oh and in case we’d forgotten, the ruling AK party is believed to be regearing its policy away from Washington and Brussels in favor of a more Islamist agenda."
More:Turkey Risk in 2011? It’s a Red Herring - New Europe - WSJ
By Joe Parkinson
So, Turkey’s just entered an election year, which traditionally means political uncertainty and heightened investor nerves. Plus the country’s awash with hot money, which economists fear leaves its fast-growing but imbalanced economy exposed to a hard landing. Oh and in case we’d forgotten, the ruling AK party is believed to be regearing its policy away from Washington and Brussels in favor of a more Islamist agenda."
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Turkey Hires Banks for Sale of 30-Year Dollar Bonds - BusinessWeek
"Turkey Hires Banks for Sale of 30-Year Dollar Bonds
January 05, 2011, 7:48 AM EST
By Mark Bentley and Steve Bryant
(Updates with minister’s comment in third paragraph.)
Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey offered dollar-denominated bonds maturing in 2041, taking advantage of a drop in borrowing costs to finance budget spending."
More:Turkey Hires Banks for Sale of 30-Year Dollar Bonds - BusinessWeek
January 05, 2011, 7:48 AM EST
By Mark Bentley and Steve Bryant
(Updates with minister’s comment in third paragraph.)
Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey offered dollar-denominated bonds maturing in 2041, taking advantage of a drop in borrowing costs to finance budget spending."
More:Turkey Hires Banks for Sale of 30-Year Dollar Bonds - BusinessWeek
Rally in Turkey turns violent as student march nears AKP HQ
"Rally in Turkey turns violent as student march nears AKP HQ
A “battle” broke out between students and police in Ankara on Wednesday after students tried to march to the city’s headquarters of the ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP."
More:Rally in Turkey turns violent as student march nears AKP HQ - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
A “battle” broke out between students and police in Ankara on Wednesday after students tried to march to the city’s headquarters of the ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP."
More:Rally in Turkey turns violent as student march nears AKP HQ - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Istanbul Residents Vote On Two Ugly Tram Designs : TreeHugger
"Istanbul Residents Vote On Two Ugly Tram Designs : TreeHugger
Sigh. Just when I was feeling optimistic about the latest developments with Istanbul's public transportation system, the municipality goes and announces that it's running an online poll to let the public choose which vehicle design the city will produce for its new tram fleet. Sounds cool, right? It would be... if the two choices weren't so darn ugly."
More:Istanbul Residents Vote On Two Ugly Tram Designs : TreeHugger
Sigh. Just when I was feeling optimistic about the latest developments with Istanbul's public transportation system, the municipality goes and announces that it's running an online poll to let the public choose which vehicle design the city will produce for its new tram fleet. Sounds cool, right? It would be... if the two choices weren't so darn ugly."
More:Istanbul Residents Vote On Two Ugly Tram Designs : TreeHugger
Thieves Like Us on stage in Istanbul with new album
"Thieves Like Us on stage in Istanbul with new album
Performing in Turkey for the first time since releasing their new album “Again and Again,” Thieves Like Us will be taking the stage at Roxy in Istanbul on Friday to introduce their second successful electronic, dance-pop album."
More:Thieves Like Us on stage in Istanbul with new album - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Performing in Turkey for the first time since releasing their new album “Again and Again,” Thieves Like Us will be taking the stage at Roxy in Istanbul on Friday to introduce their second successful electronic, dance-pop album."
More:Thieves Like Us on stage in Istanbul with new album - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
RASFF report many problems with Turkish fruit and vegetables
"RASFF report many problems with Turkish fruit and vegetables
The European reporting system RASFF mentioned 492 reports of EU-member states about possible problems with food safety of fruit and vegetables. Residues of plant protection means were reported often, 235 reports against 140 in 2009, according to a Dutch newspaper. The member states kept each other informed about the problems with products from Turkey, as per Vilt.be."
More:RASFF report many problems with Turkish fruit and vegetables
The European reporting system RASFF mentioned 492 reports of EU-member states about possible problems with food safety of fruit and vegetables. Residues of plant protection means were reported often, 235 reports against 140 in 2009, according to a Dutch newspaper. The member states kept each other informed about the problems with products from Turkey, as per Vilt.be."
More:RASFF report many problems with Turkish fruit and vegetables
Turkish investigators find suspected mass grave - Forbes.com
"Turkish investigators find suspected mass grave
Associated Press, 01.05.11, 07:34 AM EST
ANKARA, Turkey -- A lawyer says Turkish prosecutors searching for alleged mass graves of missing Kurds have found the bones of eight people in a field in southeast Turkey."
More:Turkish investigators find suspected mass grave - Forbes.com
Associated Press, 01.05.11, 07:34 AM EST
ANKARA, Turkey -- A lawyer says Turkish prosecutors searching for alleged mass graves of missing Kurds have found the bones of eight people in a field in southeast Turkey."
More:Turkish investigators find suspected mass grave - Forbes.com
Turkey seeks to overhaul courts
"Turkey seeks to overhaul courts
(AP) – 5 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey promised to speed up its judicial system on Wednesday after a new EU-inspired law forced the government to free alleged Islamic militants accused of torturing and killing dozens, as well as suspected rapists, murderers and mobsters whose trials have lasted for years"
More:The Associated Press: Turkey seeks to overhaul courts
(AP) – 5 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey promised to speed up its judicial system on Wednesday after a new EU-inspired law forced the government to free alleged Islamic militants accused of torturing and killing dozens, as well as suspected rapists, murderers and mobsters whose trials have lasted for years"
More:The Associated Press: Turkey seeks to overhaul courts
Yemeni-Turkish talks on oil, gas, minerals held
"Yemeni-Turkish talks on oil, gas, minerals held
[05/January/2011]
SANA'A, Jan. 05 (Saba) - Yemen and Turkey held in Sana'a on Wednesday talk session on fields of oil, gas and minerals.
At the session gathered the concerned officials in Ministry of Oil and Minerals and representatives of a number of oil and energy companies Turkish Companies, Minister of Oil and Minerals Amir al-Aydarus reviewed the investment opportunities and privileges in areas of Minerals, oil and gas exploration and production in Yemen."
More:Saba Net - Yemen news agency
[05/January/2011]
SANA'A, Jan. 05 (Saba) - Yemen and Turkey held in Sana'a on Wednesday talk session on fields of oil, gas and minerals.
At the session gathered the concerned officials in Ministry of Oil and Minerals and representatives of a number of oil and energy companies Turkish Companies, Minister of Oil and Minerals Amir al-Aydarus reviewed the investment opportunities and privileges in areas of Minerals, oil and gas exploration and production in Yemen."
More:Saba Net - Yemen news agency
Turkish Poll Finds Little Support For Armenia Border Opening
"Turkish Poll Finds Little Support For Armenia Border Opening
PostDateIconWednesday, 05 January 2011 08:39
RFE/RL -- Only one in four Turks supports a quick and unconditional opening of Turkey’s border with Armenia, according to a new opinion poll released on Wednesday."
More:ArmeniaDiaspora.com - News from Armenia, Events in Armenia, Travel and Entertainment | Turkish Poll Finds Little Support For Armenia Border Opening
PostDateIconWednesday, 05 January 2011 08:39
RFE/RL -- Only one in four Turks supports a quick and unconditional opening of Turkey’s border with Armenia, according to a new opinion poll released on Wednesday."
More:ArmeniaDiaspora.com - News from Armenia, Events in Armenia, Travel and Entertainment | Turkish Poll Finds Little Support For Armenia Border Opening
Turkish Poll Finds Little Support For Armenia Border Opening
"Turkish Poll Finds Little Support For Armenia Border Opening
PostDateIconWednesday, 05 January 2011 08:39
RFE/RL -- Only one in four Turks supports a quick and unconditional opening of Turkey’s border with Armenia, according to a new opinion poll released on Wednesday."
More:ArmeniaDiaspora.com - News from Armenia, Events in Armenia, Travel and Entertainment | Turkish Poll Finds Little Support For Armenia Border Opening
PostDateIconWednesday, 05 January 2011 08:39
RFE/RL -- Only one in four Turks supports a quick and unconditional opening of Turkey’s border with Armenia, according to a new opinion poll released on Wednesday."
More:ArmeniaDiaspora.com - News from Armenia, Events in Armenia, Travel and Entertainment | Turkish Poll Finds Little Support For Armenia Border Opening
64% of Turks: Freeze ties with Israel
"64% of Turks: Freeze ties with Israel
Survey finds US, Israel seen by Turkish citizens as top threat, followed by Iran; only 27.9 percent say ties with Jewish state should be improved"
More:64% of Turks: Freeze ties with Israel - Israel News, Ynetnews
Survey finds US, Israel seen by Turkish citizens as top threat, followed by Iran; only 27.9 percent say ties with Jewish state should be improved"
More:64% of Turks: Freeze ties with Israel - Israel News, Ynetnews
Kebabs carve new niche in the food chain - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury
"Kebabs carve new niche in the food chain
BY MATTHEW JONES
06 Jan, 2011 04:00 AM
Once thought of as just a drunken craving, the humble kebab is now considered by many as a culinary treat.
A British newspaper has reported that an Antwerp kebab and falafel restaurant has scored a mention in the prestigious Gault Millau food guide.
Critics gave Finjan restaurant 13 out of 20 points, describing its meat as 'simple, pure and succulent', and apparently discovered the eatery after finding that chefs from local restaurants often ended up there for a late-night kebab."
More:Kebabs carve new niche in the food chain - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury
BY MATTHEW JONES
06 Jan, 2011 04:00 AM
Once thought of as just a drunken craving, the humble kebab is now considered by many as a culinary treat.
A British newspaper has reported that an Antwerp kebab and falafel restaurant has scored a mention in the prestigious Gault Millau food guide.
Critics gave Finjan restaurant 13 out of 20 points, describing its meat as 'simple, pure and succulent', and apparently discovered the eatery after finding that chefs from local restaurants often ended up there for a late-night kebab."
More:Kebabs carve new niche in the food chain - Local News - News - General - Illawarra Mercury
Turkish Political Physics, or Why the AKP Might Stay in Charge for a Long Time
"Turkish Political Physics, or Why the AKP Might Stay in Charge for a Long Time
By Soner Cagaptay
Hurriyet Daily News, January 2, 2011
In the past decade, developments in Turkish politics that correspond to the three laws of physics have altered the structure of the country's political system beyond recognition. "
More:Article or Op-Ed
By Soner Cagaptay
Hurriyet Daily News, January 2, 2011
In the past decade, developments in Turkish politics that correspond to the three laws of physics have altered the structure of the country's political system beyond recognition. "
More:Article or Op-Ed
So Far, So Good for Turkey's Pointy-Headed Policy Plan
"So Far, So Good for Turkey’s Pointy-Headed Policy Plan
By Joe Parkinson
Turkish policy makers’ hocus-pocus plan to simultaneously slow booming credit growth and curb the inflows of hot money that could destabilize the economy appears to be on track — for now."
More:So Far, So Good for Turkey's Pointy-Headed Policy Plan - New Europe - WSJ
By Joe Parkinson
Turkish policy makers’ hocus-pocus plan to simultaneously slow booming credit growth and curb the inflows of hot money that could destabilize the economy appears to be on track — for now."
More:So Far, So Good for Turkey's Pointy-Headed Policy Plan - New Europe - WSJ
Turkey Frees 23 Suspected Militants - NYTimes.com
"After a Court Ruling, Turkey Frees 23 Suspected Militants
By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: January 4, 2011
ISTANBUL — More than 20 suspected militants, including members of an extreme Islamist organization, were released from Turkish jails on Tuesday after a Supreme Court of Appeals ruling that limits to 10 years the time detainees can be held without being sentenced. "
More:Turkey Frees 23 Suspected Militants - NYTimes.com
By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: January 4, 2011
ISTANBUL — More than 20 suspected militants, including members of an extreme Islamist organization, were released from Turkish jails on Tuesday after a Supreme Court of Appeals ruling that limits to 10 years the time detainees can be held without being sentenced. "
More:Turkey Frees 23 Suspected Militants - NYTimes.com
Istanbul sets deadline for sea transport sale bids | Reuters
"Istanbul sets deadline for sea transport sale bids
ISTANBUL | Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:33am EST
ISTANBUL Jan 4 (Reuters) - The Istanbul Municipality on Tuesday set a deadline of March 31 for bids in the 100 percent block sale of the city's maritime passenger transport company IDO."
More:Istanbul sets deadline for sea transport sale bids | Reuters
ISTANBUL | Tue Jan 4, 2011 5:33am EST
ISTANBUL Jan 4 (Reuters) - The Istanbul Municipality on Tuesday set a deadline of March 31 for bids in the 100 percent block sale of the city's maritime passenger transport company IDO."
More:Istanbul sets deadline for sea transport sale bids | Reuters
Celebrating the most ancient Christmas Day
"Celebrating the most ancient Christmas Day
NIKKI GAMM
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The children’s choir at Surp Vartanants Armenian Church in Feriköy perform before Christmas Eve. Photo courtesy of Garo Hamamciyan from the Marmara newspaper.
The children’s choir at Surp Vartanants Armenian Church in Feriköy perform before Christmas Eve. Photo courtesy of Garo Hamamciyan from the Marmara newspaper.
Christmas is just around the corner – this time Armenian Christmas, which is held on Jan. 6, a tradition established to commemorate both the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ."
More:Celebrating the most ancient Christmas Day - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
NIKKI GAMM
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
The children’s choir at Surp Vartanants Armenian Church in Feriköy perform before Christmas Eve. Photo courtesy of Garo Hamamciyan from the Marmara newspaper.
The children’s choir at Surp Vartanants Armenian Church in Feriköy perform before Christmas Eve. Photo courtesy of Garo Hamamciyan from the Marmara newspaper.
Christmas is just around the corner – this time Armenian Christmas, which is held on Jan. 6, a tradition established to commemorate both the birth and baptism of Jesus Christ."
More:Celebrating the most ancient Christmas Day - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Militants celebrate as new law sets Turkish Hezbollah free - thestar.com
"Militants celebrate as new law sets Turkish Hezbollah free
Published On Tue Jan 04 2011
Selcan Hacaoglu Associated Press
ANKARA, TURKEY — Dozens of supporters of Kurdish militants have taken to the streets in celebration as Turkish Hezbollah members were released from custody in compliance with the introduction of a law restricting the amount of time suspects can be held while awaiting the final verdict in their cases."
More:Militants celebrate as new law sets Turkish Hezbollah free - thestar.com
Published On Tue Jan 04 2011
Selcan Hacaoglu Associated Press
ANKARA, TURKEY — Dozens of supporters of Kurdish militants have taken to the streets in celebration as Turkish Hezbollah members were released from custody in compliance with the introduction of a law restricting the amount of time suspects can be held while awaiting the final verdict in their cases."
More:Militants celebrate as new law sets Turkish Hezbollah free - thestar.com
GE, Gama to build 900 MW CCGT in Turkey - POWER-GEN WorldWide
"GE, Gama to build 900 MW CCGT in Turkey
Published: Jan 4, 2011
GE and Turkish firm Gama Energy have been awarded a contract by Akenerji to build a 900 MW gas fired combined-cycle power plant (CCGT) in the district of Erzin, in Turkey’s Mediterranean province of Hatay."
More:GE, Gama to build 900 MW CCGT in Turkey - POWER-GEN WorldWide
Published: Jan 4, 2011
GE and Turkish firm Gama Energy have been awarded a contract by Akenerji to build a 900 MW gas fired combined-cycle power plant (CCGT) in the district of Erzin, in Turkey’s Mediterranean province of Hatay."
More:GE, Gama to build 900 MW CCGT in Turkey - POWER-GEN WorldWide
Turkey Builds Sway in Iraq With Money and Culture - NYTimes.com
"Resurgent Turkey Flexes Its Muscles Around Iraq
Ayman Oghanna for The New York Times
ZAKHO, Iraq — A Turkey as resurgent as at any time since its Ottoman glory is projecting influence through a turbulent Iraq, from the boomtowns of the north to the oil fields near southernmost Basra, in a show of power that illustrates its growing heft across an Arab world long suspicious of it. "
More:Turkey Builds Sway in Iraq With Money and Culture - NYTimes.com
Ayman Oghanna for The New York Times
ZAKHO, Iraq — A Turkey as resurgent as at any time since its Ottoman glory is projecting influence through a turbulent Iraq, from the boomtowns of the north to the oil fields near southernmost Basra, in a show of power that illustrates its growing heft across an Arab world long suspicious of it. "
More:Turkey Builds Sway in Iraq With Money and Culture - NYTimes.com
Anglers Are in Dire Straits Along Istanbul's Bosphorus - WSJ.com
"Anglers Are in Dire Straits Along Istanbul's Bosphorus
Mass Fish Migration Celebrated by Aristotle Has Slowed; Why Tuna Steered Right
By MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Every fall, at least for the last couple of thousand years, people here have been going nuts for fish.
The cause is an annual mass migration, which has been late this year, of finned creatures as they head south from the cooling waters of the Black Sea toward the warmth of the Aegean. To make the journey, however, the bluefish, bonito, sea bass, horse mackerel and other species have to crowd from the open sea into the tiny Bosphorus strait, just 820 yards wide at its narrowest, past an estimated 10,000 waiting rods and nets on any given day."
More:Anglers Are in Dire Straits Along Istanbul's Bosphorus - WSJ.com
Mass Fish Migration Celebrated by Aristotle Has Slowed; Why Tuna Steered Right
By MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Every fall, at least for the last couple of thousand years, people here have been going nuts for fish.
The cause is an annual mass migration, which has been late this year, of finned creatures as they head south from the cooling waters of the Black Sea toward the warmth of the Aegean. To make the journey, however, the bluefish, bonito, sea bass, horse mackerel and other species have to crowd from the open sea into the tiny Bosphorus strait, just 820 yards wide at its narrowest, past an estimated 10,000 waiting rods and nets on any given day."
More:Anglers Are in Dire Straits Along Istanbul's Bosphorus - WSJ.com
Greek border fence plan faces strong EU opposition | AHN
"Greek border fence plan faces strong EU opposition
The unenthusiastic European Union attacked the Greek plan to construct a fence on its border with Turkey, saying that such attempts are only “short-term measures” and could not be able to address migration challenges."
More:Greek border fence plan faces strong EU opposition | AHN
The unenthusiastic European Union attacked the Greek plan to construct a fence on its border with Turkey, saying that such attempts are only “short-term measures” and could not be able to address migration challenges."
More:Greek border fence plan faces strong EU opposition | AHN
Turkey saw increased smuggling in 2010 - UPI.com
"Turkey saw increased smuggling in 2010
Published: Jan. 4, 2011 at 9:18 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Turkey saw an increase in 2010 in the amount of red meat and gasoline smuggled into the country, an official said. "
More:Turkey saw increased smuggling in 2010 - UPI.com
Published: Jan. 4, 2011 at 9:18 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Turkey saw an increase in 2010 in the amount of red meat and gasoline smuggled into the country, an official said. "
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Tuesday, January 04, 2011
All ethnic groups in Turkey are equal, PM says
"All ethnic groups in Turkey are equal, PM says
All the members of Turkey’s ethnic and religious groups are “first-class citizens,” Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said during Tuesday parliamentary group meetings while also criticizing the country’s main pro-Kurdish party."
More:All ethnic groups in Turkey are equal, PM says - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
All the members of Turkey’s ethnic and religious groups are “first-class citizens,” Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said during Tuesday parliamentary group meetings while also criticizing the country’s main pro-Kurdish party."
More:All ethnic groups in Turkey are equal, PM says - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Diplomat attacked with döner knives - The Local
"Diplomat attacked with döner knives
Published: 4 Jan 11 15:53 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.de/society/20110104-32215.html
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A high-ranking German diplomat in the Turkish capital Ankara has reportedly been attacked by three men wielding döner kebab knives following a traffic altercation."
More:Diplomat attacked with döner knives - The Local
Published: 4 Jan 11 15:53 CET
Online: http://www.thelocal.de/society/20110104-32215.html
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A high-ranking German diplomat in the Turkish capital Ankara has reportedly been attacked by three men wielding döner kebab knives following a traffic altercation."
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Iverson Breaks Media Silence in Turkey - NYTimes.com
"Iverson Breaks Media Silence in Turkey
By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
Allen Iverson finally spoke from overseas soil after dodging the Philadelphia media, having refused interviews even when reporters came to Istanbul, Turkey to see him."
More:Iverson Breaks Media Silence in Turkey - NYTimes.com
By JOANNE C. GERSTNER
Allen Iverson finally spoke from overseas soil after dodging the Philadelphia media, having refused interviews even when reporters came to Istanbul, Turkey to see him."
More:Iverson Breaks Media Silence in Turkey - NYTimes.com
Turkish-EU relations 'no worse than 1997'
"Turkish-EU relations 'no worse than 1997'
FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA – Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey’s chief European Union negotiator and foreign and justice ministers dispelled negative assessments regarding the current state of Turkey’s EU accession negotiations Tuesday, reaffirming the government’s commitment to reform and full membership, despite ongoing political obstacles."
More:Turkish-EU relations 'no worse than 1997' - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA – Hürriyet Daily News
Turkey’s chief European Union negotiator and foreign and justice ministers dispelled negative assessments regarding the current state of Turkey’s EU accession negotiations Tuesday, reaffirming the government’s commitment to reform and full membership, despite ongoing political obstacles."
More:Turkish-EU relations 'no worse than 1997' - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Ankara needs to make energy moves in 2011 - UPI.com
"Ankara needs to make energy moves in 2011
Published: Jan. 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM
ANKARA, Turkey, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Ankara needs to get to work on energy issues in 2011 by taking advantage of its geopolitical significance, an energy analyst said."
More:Ankara needs to make energy moves in 2011 - UPI.com
Published: Jan. 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM
ANKARA, Turkey, Jan. 4 (UPI) -- Ankara needs to get to work on energy issues in 2011 by taking advantage of its geopolitical significance, an energy analyst said."
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Turkish Central Bank Forecasts Inflation To Ease In Next Months
"Turkish Central Bank Forecasts Inflation To Ease In Next Months
1/4/2011 7:14 AM ET
(RTTNews) - Turkish inflation may continue to ease in the coming months due to slow growth in prices of unprocessed food, the central bank said Tuesday. "
More:Turkish Central Bank Forecasts Inflation To Ease In Next Months
1/4/2011 7:14 AM ET
(RTTNews) - Turkish inflation may continue to ease in the coming months due to slow growth in prices of unprocessed food, the central bank said Tuesday. "
More:Turkish Central Bank Forecasts Inflation To Ease In Next Months
Turkey’s eastern province gets own air carrier
"Turkey’s eastern province gets own air carrier
Published:
An entrepreneur from Turkey’s eastern province of Van has founded a new air carrier company, which would go by the name 'Van Way Airlines' - when pronounced in Turkish, 'Van' is phonetically similar to 'one.' "
More:Turkey’s eastern province gets own air carrier
Published:
An entrepreneur from Turkey’s eastern province of Van has founded a new air carrier company, which would go by the name 'Van Way Airlines' - when pronounced in Turkish, 'Van' is phonetically similar to 'one.' "
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Military air plane crashes in Turkey, two wounded
"Military air plane crashes in Turkey, two wounded
English.news.cn 2011-01-04 20:39:30
ISTANBUL/ANKARA, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- A military training plane crashed in western Turkey on Tuesday, with two Turkish military officers on board surviving the incident, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported."
More:Military air plane crashes in Turkey, two wounded
English.news.cn 2011-01-04 20:39:30
ISTANBUL/ANKARA, Jan. 4 (Xinhua) -- A military training plane crashed in western Turkey on Tuesday, with two Turkish military officers on board surviving the incident, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported."
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Westminster J&P joins delegation to observe mass trial in Turkey on Independent Catholic News
"Westminster J&P joins delegation to observe mass trial in Turkey
By: Father Joe Ryan
Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:11 pm
St John Vianney's, West Green
Father Joe Ryan, Parish Priest at St John Vianney's in West Green, north London, who chairs the Westminster Justice & Peace Commission, is joining an observer delegation at a mass trial of Kurdish politicians and human rights defenders, which resumes on 13 January 2011, in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Fr Joe writes:
While western politicians, including David Cameron, laud Turkey for its supposed democratic credentials, countless Kurds languish in Turkish prisons for non-violent political offences. In the last year and a half, between 840 and 1,700 Kurdish political activists have been thrown in jail on "terror" charges. Most of those targeted are from the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP), the leftist and pro-Kurdish political party that controls nearly 100 municipalities and has an influential group in parliament."
More:Westminster J&P joins delegation to observe mass trial in Turkey on Independent Catholic News
By: Father Joe Ryan
Posted: Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:11 pm
St John Vianney's, West Green
Father Joe Ryan, Parish Priest at St John Vianney's in West Green, north London, who chairs the Westminster Justice & Peace Commission, is joining an observer delegation at a mass trial of Kurdish politicians and human rights defenders, which resumes on 13 January 2011, in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Fr Joe writes:
While western politicians, including David Cameron, laud Turkey for its supposed democratic credentials, countless Kurds languish in Turkish prisons for non-violent political offences. In the last year and a half, between 840 and 1,700 Kurdish political activists have been thrown in jail on "terror" charges. Most of those targeted are from the Peace and Democracy Party (BDP), the leftist and pro-Kurdish political party that controls nearly 100 municipalities and has an influential group in parliament."
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Turkey releases Kurdish militants pending final verdict in their case - Winnipeg Free Press
"Turkey releases Kurdish militants pending final verdict in their case
By: The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey has set free at least 18 members of a Kurdish Islamic militant group pending the outcome of their trial.
The move complies with a law that came into effect Jan. 1, which restricts the amount of time people can be jailed before the final verdict in their case to a maximum of 10 years"
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By: The Associated Press
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey has set free at least 18 members of a Kurdish Islamic militant group pending the outcome of their trial.
The move complies with a law that came into effect Jan. 1, which restricts the amount of time people can be jailed before the final verdict in their case to a maximum of 10 years"
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Turkish Central Bank Forecasts Inflation To Ease In Next Months
"Turkish Central Bank Forecasts Inflation To Ease In Next Months
1/4/2011 7:14 AM ET
(RTTNews) - Turkish inflation may continue to ease in the coming months due to slow growth in prices of unprocessed food, the central bank said Tuesday. "
More:Turkish Central Bank Forecasts Inflation To Ease In Next Months
1/4/2011 7:14 AM ET
(RTTNews) - Turkish inflation may continue to ease in the coming months due to slow growth in prices of unprocessed food, the central bank said Tuesday. "
More:Turkish Central Bank Forecasts Inflation To Ease In Next Months
Turkey: Istanbul Gentrification Opens Second Front in Culture War
"Turkey: Istanbul Gentrification Opens Second Front in Culture War
January 3, 2011 - 12:10pm, by Jonathan Lewis
In Turkey these days the culture war raging between secularists and moderate Islamists grabs much of the attention. But in Istanbul, there is a second front to the culture war, one that centers on the issue of gentrification."
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January 3, 2011 - 12:10pm, by Jonathan Lewis
In Turkey these days the culture war raging between secularists and moderate Islamists grabs much of the attention. But in Istanbul, there is a second front to the culture war, one that centers on the issue of gentrification."
More:Turkey: Istanbul Gentrification Opens Second Front in Culture War | EurasiaNet.org
Loss of social memory and its effects on foreign policy
"Loss of social memory and its effects on foreign policy
It is a common psychological self-defense mechanism to forget, deny or repress a negative experience such as a rape or form of sexual harassment that happened in a younger period of our life, or the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one."
More:Loss of social memory and its effects on foreign policy - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
It is a common psychological self-defense mechanism to forget, deny or repress a negative experience such as a rape or form of sexual harassment that happened in a younger period of our life, or the sudden and unexpected death of a loved one."
More:Loss of social memory and its effects on foreign policy - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Cyprus criticizes Turkish antennas
"Cyprus criticizes Turkish antennas
NICOSIA, Cyprus, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Cypriot Minister of Defense Costas Papacostas has criticized antennas installed by the Turks along the buffer zone between the two states."
More:Cyprus criticizes Turkish antennas - UPI.com
NICOSIA, Cyprus, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Cypriot Minister of Defense Costas Papacostas has criticized antennas installed by the Turks along the buffer zone between the two states."
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Turkey talked of Iranian threat, secret cables said | Washington Examiner
"Turkey talked of Iranian threat, secret cables said
Despite Turkey's growing ties with Iran, the Turkish Defense Minister admitted to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on a visit to Ankara last year that a nuclear Iran is a threat to all of Europe, and endorsed the need for a missile defense shield pushed by the United States, recently released WikiLeaks documents confirmed."
More:Turkey talked of Iranian threat, secret cables said | Washington Examiner
Despite Turkey's growing ties with Iran, the Turkish Defense Minister admitted to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on a visit to Ankara last year that a nuclear Iran is a threat to all of Europe, and endorsed the need for a missile defense shield pushed by the United States, recently released WikiLeaks documents confirmed."
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Turkey plans to increase its defense industry exports
"Turkey plans to increase its defense industry exports
World (Pal Telegraph--Asia Pulse)--Turkey has decided to take yet another step in increasing its defense industry exports by launching three more promotional offices in Europe, Central Asia and the Gulf."
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World (Pal Telegraph--Asia Pulse)--Turkey has decided to take yet another step in increasing its defense industry exports by launching three more promotional offices in Europe, Central Asia and the Gulf."
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Monday, January 03, 2011
When Turkish cinema went international in 2010
"When Turkish cinema went international in 2010
Last year, Turkish cinema saw a handful of films that were truly international, some of them bringing together non-Turkish directors with Turkish actors. The year 2010 was also one in which Turkish cinema began striving for more global recognition with ambitious projects taking on the world’s problems. Here is some Turkish cinema that went international"
More:When Turkish cinema went international in 2010 - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Last year, Turkish cinema saw a handful of films that were truly international, some of them bringing together non-Turkish directors with Turkish actors. The year 2010 was also one in which Turkish cinema began striving for more global recognition with ambitious projects taking on the world’s problems. Here is some Turkish cinema that went international"
More:When Turkish cinema went international in 2010 - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
New Kemalism: Religious but Not Conservative
"New Kemalism: Religious but Not Conservative
By Soner Cagaptay
Hurriyet Daily News, December 26, 2010
Can the Republican People's Party, or CHP, Turkey's main opposition movement and the heir of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's legacy of a Western and secular Turkey, challenge the governing Justice and Development Party, or AKP, in the upcoming 2011 elections? "
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By Soner Cagaptay
Hurriyet Daily News, December 26, 2010
Can the Republican People's Party, or CHP, Turkey's main opposition movement and the heir of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's legacy of a Western and secular Turkey, challenge the governing Justice and Development Party, or AKP, in the upcoming 2011 elections? "
More:Article or Op-Ed
WikiLeaks details US-Turkey arms negotiating
"WikiLeaks details US-Turkey arms negotiating
WikiLeaks has disclosed new cables on how US Secretary of State Robert Gates promoted Sikorsky helicopters and Raytheon Patriot PAC-3 systems during an Ankara visit. Cables also show how Turkey pressured the US for an urgent sale of Cobra helicopters due to a shortage in its fight against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK"
More:WikiLeaks details US-Turkey arms negotiating - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
WikiLeaks has disclosed new cables on how US Secretary of State Robert Gates promoted Sikorsky helicopters and Raytheon Patriot PAC-3 systems during an Ankara visit. Cables also show how Turkey pressured the US for an urgent sale of Cobra helicopters due to a shortage in its fight against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK"
More:WikiLeaks details US-Turkey arms negotiating - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey's Annual Inflation Slowed to 6.4% in December, Beats Expectations - Bloomberg
"Turkey's Annual Inflation Slowed to 6.4% in December, Beats Expectations
By Ali Berat Meric and Steve Bryant - Jan 3, 2011 1:36 PM GMT+0200
Turkey’s inflation rate fell to a year low in December, making it more likely the central bank will reduce interest rates further.
Consumer prices rose 6.4 percent from a year ago, after advancing 7.3 percent in November, the statistics office in Ankara said on its website today. Economists expected an increase of 6.8 percent, according to the median of five estimates in a Bloomberg News survey. Prices fell 0.3 percent from a month ago. "
More:Turkey's Annual Inflation Slowed to 6.4% in December, Beats Expectations - Bloomberg
By Ali Berat Meric and Steve Bryant - Jan 3, 2011 1:36 PM GMT+0200
Turkey’s inflation rate fell to a year low in December, making it more likely the central bank will reduce interest rates further.
Consumer prices rose 6.4 percent from a year ago, after advancing 7.3 percent in November, the statistics office in Ankara said on its website today. Economists expected an increase of 6.8 percent, according to the median of five estimates in a Bloomberg News survey. Prices fell 0.3 percent from a month ago. "
More:Turkey's Annual Inflation Slowed to 6.4% in December, Beats Expectations - Bloomberg
Besiktas signs Portuguese trio - USATODAY.com
"Besiktas signs Portuguese trio
Posted 2h 52m ago
ISTANBUL (AP) — Besiktas has officially unveiled Portugal internationals Simao Sabrosa, Hugo Almeida and Manuel Fernandes.
The three signings were presented Monday, joining fellow Portuguese Ricardo Quaresma and Spanish former Real Madrid captain Guti in Istanbul."
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Posted 2h 52m ago
ISTANBUL (AP) — Besiktas has officially unveiled Portugal internationals Simao Sabrosa, Hugo Almeida and Manuel Fernandes.
The three signings were presented Monday, joining fellow Portuguese Ricardo Quaresma and Spanish former Real Madrid captain Guti in Istanbul."
More:Besiktas signs Portuguese trio - USATODAY.com
Turkish Airlines targets $8 bln sales in 2011-paper | Reuters
"Turkish Airlines targets $8 bln sales in 2011-paper
ISTANBUL | Mon Jan 3, 2011 3:07am EST
ISTANBUL Jan 3 (Reuters) - Turkish Airlines , Turkey's national carrier, plans to boost its sales to $8 billion this year, and raise passenger numbers to 35 million, Dunya newspaper reported. "
More:Turkish Airlines targets $8 bln sales in 2011-paper | Reuters
ISTANBUL | Mon Jan 3, 2011 3:07am EST
ISTANBUL Jan 3 (Reuters) - Turkish Airlines , Turkey's national carrier, plans to boost its sales to $8 billion this year, and raise passenger numbers to 35 million, Dunya newspaper reported. "
More:Turkish Airlines targets $8 bln sales in 2011-paper | Reuters
Croatia Airlines to commence scheduled flights from Zagreb to Istanbul in 2011
"Croatia Airlines to commence scheduled flights from Zagreb to Istanbul in 2011
EX-YU Aviation News - 03.01.2011
Croatia Airlines will commence scheduled flights from Zagreb to Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, from March 27. Flights will operate 3 times per week every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday using the Airbus A320."
More:Balkans.com Business News : Croatia Airlines to commence scheduled flights from Zagreb to Istanbul in 2011
EX-YU Aviation News - 03.01.2011
Croatia Airlines will commence scheduled flights from Zagreb to Turkey’s largest city, Istanbul, from March 27. Flights will operate 3 times per week every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday using the Airbus A320."
More:Balkans.com Business News : Croatia Airlines to commence scheduled flights from Zagreb to Istanbul in 2011
Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: Greece threatens Turkey with border fence - FOCUS Information Agency
"Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: Greece threatens Turkey with border fence
03 January 2011 | 09:50 | FOCUS News Agency
Home / Southeast Europe and Balkans
Athens. Greece is going to build a fence at the border with Turkey in order to stop illegal immigration to Europe, German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung writes. "
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03 January 2011 | 09:50 | FOCUS News Agency
Home / Southeast Europe and Balkans
Athens. Greece is going to build a fence at the border with Turkey in order to stop illegal immigration to Europe, German Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung writes. "
More:Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: Greece threatens Turkey with border fence - FOCUS Information Agency
Turkish government to watch growth to keep deficit in check - The China Post
"Turkish government to watch growth to keep deficit in check
Turkey's current account deficit will pose more of a risk than inflation in 2011 but the country will uphold financial stability and keep the deficit in check by monitoring credit growth, the Economy Minister said."
More:Turkish government to watch growth to keep deficit in check - The China Post
Turkey's current account deficit will pose more of a risk than inflation in 2011 but the country will uphold financial stability and keep the deficit in check by monitoring credit growth, the Economy Minister said."
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Cobb Europe hosts Turkish industry in Istanbul
"Cobb Europe hosts Turkish industry in Istanbul
//03 Jan 2011
With cereal prices likely to remain relatively high, feed efficiency will continue to be one of the main drivers in increasing poultry production, according to Dr Osler Desouzart, Brazil-based food industry analyst."
More:World Poultry - News: Cobb Europe hosts Turkish industry in Istanbul
//03 Jan 2011
With cereal prices likely to remain relatively high, feed efficiency will continue to be one of the main drivers in increasing poultry production, according to Dr Osler Desouzart, Brazil-based food industry analyst."
More:World Poultry - News: Cobb Europe hosts Turkish industry in Istanbul
Turkish stock market pleases investors in 2010
"Turkish stock market pleases investors in 2010
The Istanbul Stock Exchange ranks among the best performing bourses in 2010, according to a report by a Turkish stock market association. A total of 22 companies offered their shares to the public in the past year, reaping $2.1 billion. The market capitalization of the stock exchange has neared $297 billion. Newer and bigger public offerings are also expected this year"
More:Turkish stock market pleases investors in 2010 - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
The Istanbul Stock Exchange ranks among the best performing bourses in 2010, according to a report by a Turkish stock market association. A total of 22 companies offered their shares to the public in the past year, reaping $2.1 billion. The market capitalization of the stock exchange has neared $297 billion. Newer and bigger public offerings are also expected this year"
More:Turkish stock market pleases investors in 2010 - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Fish catch inflation record in Istanbul
"Fish catch inflation record in Istanbul
Fish prices topped an annual inflation list for Istanbul, according to a recent survey by a trade chamber.
Fish prices rose by 79.40 percent last year, according to an announcement by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, or ICOC."
More:Fish catch inflation record in Istanbul - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Fish prices topped an annual inflation list for Istanbul, according to a recent survey by a trade chamber.
Fish prices rose by 79.40 percent last year, according to an announcement by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, or ICOC."
More:Fish catch inflation record in Istanbul - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Istanbul judged to be 2010's Most Dynamic City
"Istanbul judged to be 2010's Most Dynamic City
Turkish city beats Beijing, Shanghai: US study
05:55 AM Jan 03, 2011
ISTANBUL - In the run-up to the New Year, the tourists were haggling over Louis Vuitton and Prada rip-offs in Istanbul's fabled grand bazaar. But in the high-rise shopping centres on the other side of town, bargain hunters in the winter sales are battling to get their hands on the real thing."
More:TODAYonline | World | Istanbul judged to be 2010's Most Dynamic City
Turkish city beats Beijing, Shanghai: US study
05:55 AM Jan 03, 2011
ISTANBUL - In the run-up to the New Year, the tourists were haggling over Louis Vuitton and Prada rip-offs in Istanbul's fabled grand bazaar. But in the high-rise shopping centres on the other side of town, bargain hunters in the winter sales are battling to get their hands on the real thing."
More:TODAYonline | World | Istanbul judged to be 2010's Most Dynamic City
New ferries to ply Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait starting Jan 4
"New ferries to ply Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait starting Jan 4
Two new ferry routes will offer service starting Tuesday to Istanbul commuters traveling up and down the Bosphorus Strait on both the city’s European and Anatolian sides, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has announced."
More:New ferries to ply Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait starting Jan 4 - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Two new ferry routes will offer service starting Tuesday to Istanbul commuters traveling up and down the Bosphorus Strait on both the city’s European and Anatolian sides, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has announced."
More:New ferries to ply Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait starting Jan 4 - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkey's Armenian patriarch prevented from naming new archbishop
"Turkey's Armenian patriarch prevented from naming new archbishop
Confusion over the leadership of Turkey’s Armenian Patriarchate is continuing to create problems for the community as the church’s spiritual center has ignored a request by the acting patriarch to appoint a new archbishop."
More:Turkey's Armenian patriarch prevented from naming new archbishop - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Confusion over the leadership of Turkey’s Armenian Patriarchate is continuing to create problems for the community as the church’s spiritual center has ignored a request by the acting patriarch to appoint a new archbishop."
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Turkey to help set up power plant in Punjab: Shahbaz
"Turkey to help set up power plant in Punjab: Shahbaz
LAHORE (INP): Chief Minister of Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that a university and a power plant of having capacity of generating 150 Megawatts would be set up in Punjab with the cooperation of Turkey. He was talking to media persons at Allama Iqbal International Airport, after his arrival from Turkey, here on Sunday."
More:The Frontier Post
LAHORE (INP): Chief Minister of Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif has said that a university and a power plant of having capacity of generating 150 Megawatts would be set up in Punjab with the cooperation of Turkey. He was talking to media persons at Allama Iqbal International Airport, after his arrival from Turkey, here on Sunday."
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Sunday, January 02, 2011
Istanbul Boosts Options For Ferry Travel, Its Most Beautiful and Relaxing Way to Commute : TreeHugger
"Istanbul Boosts Options For Ferry Travel, Its Most Beautiful and Relaxing Way to Commute
by Jennifer Hattam, Istanbul, Turkey on 01. 2.11
Every time I'm on a bus inching its way along the shore road beside Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, a street often so packed with traffic that it's faster to walk than ride, I ask myself the same thing: Why the heck doesn't the city run ferry services on this route? Now, Istanbul is finally starting to take a step in that direction."
More:Istanbul Boosts Options For Ferry Travel, Its Most Beautiful and Relaxing Way to Commute : TreeHugger
by Jennifer Hattam, Istanbul, Turkey on 01. 2.11
Every time I'm on a bus inching its way along the shore road beside Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait, a street often so packed with traffic that it's faster to walk than ride, I ask myself the same thing: Why the heck doesn't the city run ferry services on this route? Now, Istanbul is finally starting to take a step in that direction."
More:Istanbul Boosts Options For Ferry Travel, Its Most Beautiful and Relaxing Way to Commute : TreeHugger
US readers select Istanbul favorite travel destination for 2010
"US readers select Istanbul favorite travel destination for 2010
Birmingham Star
Sunday 2nd January, 2011
Readers of the well-known U.S. daily 'The New York Times' has named the Turkish city of Istanbul as their favorite travel destination for 2010."
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Birmingham Star
Sunday 2nd January, 2011
Readers of the well-known U.S. daily 'The New York Times' has named the Turkish city of Istanbul as their favorite travel destination for 2010."
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Istanbul thrives as the new party capital of Europe | World news | The Observer
"Istanbul thrives as the new party capital of Europe
The Golden Horn is booming as the world's most dynamic city transforms its skyline and artists and students help make it buzz"
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The Golden Horn is booming as the world's most dynamic city transforms its skyline and artists and students help make it buzz"
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Saturday, January 01, 2011
Turkey’s Developing Role in Africa: Interview with Mehmet Ozkan and Birol Akgun - Turkey
"Turkey’s Developing Role in Africa: Interview with Mehmet Ozkan and Birol Akgun
January 1, 2011
In the following interview, Balkanalysis.com Director Chris Deliso gets the views of Mehmet Ozkan and Birol Akgun, two leading academic experts on Turkey’s burgeoning diplomatic and economic engagement with Africa."
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January 1, 2011
In the following interview, Balkanalysis.com Director Chris Deliso gets the views of Mehmet Ozkan and Birol Akgun, two leading academic experts on Turkey’s burgeoning diplomatic and economic engagement with Africa."
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Gas explosion at Turkish obstetrics hospital kills 1 person - Winnipeg Free Press
"Gas explosion at Turkish obstetrics hospital kills 1 person
By: The Associated Press
ISTANBUL - The state run news agency says a gas explosion at an obstetrics hospital in southeastern Turkey has killed one person.
The Anatolia news agency said the explosion occurred Saturday during maintenance work ub the hospital's basement and killed a gas company employee."
More:Gas explosion at Turkish obstetrics hospital kills 1 person - Winnipeg Free Press
By: The Associated Press
ISTANBUL - The state run news agency says a gas explosion at an obstetrics hospital in southeastern Turkey has killed one person.
The Anatolia news agency said the explosion occurred Saturday during maintenance work ub the hospital's basement and killed a gas company employee."
More:Gas explosion at Turkish obstetrics hospital kills 1 person - Winnipeg Free Press
Turkish university, association join forces for R&D center
"Turkish university, association join forces for R&D center
Istanbul Technical University, or İTÜ, and the Turkish Informatics Industry Association, or TÜBİSAD, are preparing to establish a Digital Base of Turkey on the university’s Maslak campus to build ties between the academy and the IT sector."
More:Turkish university, association join forces for R&D center - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Istanbul Technical University, or İTÜ, and the Turkish Informatics Industry Association, or TÜBİSAD, are preparing to establish a Digital Base of Turkey on the university’s Maslak campus to build ties between the academy and the IT sector."
More:Turkish university, association join forces for R&D center - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Greece planning border fence with Turkey - Monsters and Critics
"Greece planning border fence with Turkey
Jan 1, 2011, 9:34 GMT
Athens - Greece is planning to build a fence along its border with Turkey in a bid to keep out illegal immigrants, Citizen Protection Minister Christos Papoutsis said in an interview on Saturday. "
More:Greece planning border fence with Turkey - Monsters and Critics
Jan 1, 2011, 9:34 GMT
Athens - Greece is planning to build a fence along its border with Turkey in a bid to keep out illegal immigrants, Citizen Protection Minister Christos Papoutsis said in an interview on Saturday. "
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Turkey denies Cyprus compromise plan
"Turkey denies Cyprus compromise plan
Turkish officials denied Friday a television channel’s claim that Turkey had reached a compromise with the European Union on opening its ports to Greek Cyprus in return for the opening of negotiation chapters in Turkey’s EU accession process."
More:Turkey denies Cyprus compromise plan - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkish officials denied Friday a television channel’s claim that Turkey had reached a compromise with the European Union on opening its ports to Greek Cyprus in return for the opening of negotiation chapters in Turkey’s EU accession process."
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Istanbul – a surprise Byzantine church
"Istanbul – a surprise Byzantine church
One of the joys of Istanbul is stumbling upon old buildings, not listed in the guide books, and this one certainly was an interesting surprise.
Kalenderhane Church
We leave the Süleymaniye and head towards Beyazit through back streets we are walking along for the first time. Turn a corner and there is a this Byzantine church long converted into a mosque."
More:Fethiye Times.com | Istanbul – a surprise Byzantine church
One of the joys of Istanbul is stumbling upon old buildings, not listed in the guide books, and this one certainly was an interesting surprise.
Kalenderhane Church
We leave the Süleymaniye and head towards Beyazit through back streets we are walking along for the first time. Turn a corner and there is a this Byzantine church long converted into a mosque."
More:Fethiye Times.com | Istanbul – a surprise Byzantine church
Turkish 2011 gold imports seen around 50 tonnes
"Turkish 2011 gold imports seen around 50 tonnes
ISTANBUL: Turkey’s gold imports are expected to rise to around 50 tonnes next year from 42.4 this year, still far below pre-crisis levels as high prices and low jewellery demand keep scrap supply high, Istanbul Gold Exchange Chairman Osman Sarac told Reuters. "
More:Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan - Turkish 2011 gold imports seen around 50 tonnes
ISTANBUL: Turkey’s gold imports are expected to rise to around 50 tonnes next year from 42.4 this year, still far below pre-crisis levels as high prices and low jewellery demand keep scrap supply high, Istanbul Gold Exchange Chairman Osman Sarac told Reuters. "
More:Daily Times - Leading News Resource of Pakistan - Turkish 2011 gold imports seen around 50 tonnes
Turkey - 10 Suspects Held in Attack Plot - NYTimes.com
"Turkey: 10 Suspects Held in Attack Plot
By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: December 31, 2010
Turkish police officers detained 10 people with suspected links to Al Qaeda in operations conducted in Bursa and Istanbul, following tips that the group was plotting attacks ahead of New Year’s Eve, the semiofficial Anatolian Agency reported. During security operations on Wednesday, the antiterror units in Bursa, a town in the northwest, rounded up eight people, one of whom was the suspected leader of a local Qaeda cell, the report said. "
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By SEBNEM ARSU
Published: December 31, 2010
Turkish police officers detained 10 people with suspected links to Al Qaeda in operations conducted in Bursa and Istanbul, following tips that the group was plotting attacks ahead of New Year’s Eve, the semiofficial Anatolian Agency reported. During security operations on Wednesday, the antiterror units in Bursa, a town in the northwest, rounded up eight people, one of whom was the suspected leader of a local Qaeda cell, the report said. "
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