"Turkey Dials Back Plan To Expand Censorship
BY AYLA ALBAYRAK
ISTANBUL—Turkey is stepping back from plans to toughen Internet censorship and will make it harder to ban access to websites, after the announcement of harsh new Internet laws triggered street protests and international criticism.
A plan to require Turkish Internet users to choose one of four state-mandated browsing filters starting this month has been scrapped, said Serhat Ozeren, head of the Internet Board at the Ministry of Transport and Communications, in an interview on Friday."
More:Turkey Dials Back Online Censorship - WSJ.com
Friday, August 05, 2011
Turkey stops arms shipment to Syria
"Turkey stops arms shipment to Syria
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's foreign minister says the country's authorities have intercepted an arms shipment from Iran to Syria.
Ahmet Davutoglu confirmed Friday a report saying a truck containing weapons had been intercepted"
More:Turkey stops arms shipment to Syria | ajc.com
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's foreign minister says the country's authorities have intercepted an arms shipment from Iran to Syria.
Ahmet Davutoglu confirmed Friday a report saying a truck containing weapons had been intercepted"
More:Turkey stops arms shipment to Syria | ajc.com
A New Republic in Turkey?
"The Battle between Army and GovernmentA New Republic in Turkey?
Ahead of a key military meeting this week, chaired by the country's prime minister, the Turkish army has been rocked by a series of top-level resignations. Fatma Kayabal investigates the latest developments in Ankara's ongoing power struggle between the military and civil spheres"
More:A New Republic in Turkey? - Qantara.de
Ahead of a key military meeting this week, chaired by the country's prime minister, the Turkish army has been rocked by a series of top-level resignations. Fatma Kayabal investigates the latest developments in Ankara's ongoing power struggle between the military and civil spheres"
More:A New Republic in Turkey? - Qantara.de
Syrian violence unacceptable: Turkey: News24: World: News
"Syrian violence unacceptable: Turkey
2011-08-05 15:51
Ankara - Turkey said on Friday the Syrian regime's deadly crackdown on civilian protesters is 'unacceptable' and 'illegitimate', Anatolia news agency reported."
More:Syrian violence unacceptable: Turkey: News24: World: News
2011-08-05 15:51
Ankara - Turkey said on Friday the Syrian regime's deadly crackdown on civilian protesters is 'unacceptable' and 'illegitimate', Anatolia news agency reported."
More:Syrian violence unacceptable: Turkey: News24: World: News
The region’s only real democracy?
"The region’s only real democracy?
It’s a long way from a conservative agenda to state-supported religious coercion.
By Louis Fishman
The Turkish military elite, known for decades as the defender of the secular Turkish republic, found itself checkmated this week by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Long gone are the days when the army dictated politics, carrying out three coups d’etat − in 1960, 1971 and 1980 − and forcing the resignation of Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan in 1997. In today’s Turkey, few people, whether from the government or the opposition, would support such interference by the military, or the military elite’s radical form of secularism, which actively discriminated against religious women choosing to wear head scarves in educational institutions and government offices. "
More:The region’s only real democracy? - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
It’s a long way from a conservative agenda to state-supported religious coercion.
By Louis Fishman
The Turkish military elite, known for decades as the defender of the secular Turkish republic, found itself checkmated this week by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Long gone are the days when the army dictated politics, carrying out three coups d’etat − in 1960, 1971 and 1980 − and forcing the resignation of Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan in 1997. In today’s Turkey, few people, whether from the government or the opposition, would support such interference by the military, or the military elite’s radical form of secularism, which actively discriminated against religious women choosing to wear head scarves in educational institutions and government offices. "
More:The region’s only real democracy? - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
Turkish Central Bank May Sell Dollars After Interest Rate Cut Weakens Lira - Bloomberg
"Turkish Central Bank May Sell Dollars After Interest Rate Cut Weakens Lira
By Steve Bryant and Selcuk Gokoluk - Aug 5, 2011 8:50 AM ET
Turkey’s central bank has $93 billion to defend a currency whose slide is accelerating after a surprise rate cut. Photographer: Kerem Uzel/Bloomberg
Enlarge image Turkey Joining EU Would Pose Border Risks
Turkey’s central bank began dollar sales today with $93 billion available to defend a currency whose slide accelerated after a surprise rate cut.
The bank sold $50 million in an auction, receiving $91 million of bids, and said future sales may be larger to help protect the lira. The currency plunged to a two-year low after the central bank reduced its benchmark yesterday, citing the risk of a recession imported from Europe. The lira pared losses, adding 0.3 percent to 1.735 per dollar at 3 p.m. in Istanbul. "
More:Turkish Central Bank May Sell Dollars After Interest Rate Cut Weakens Lira - Bloomberg
By Steve Bryant and Selcuk Gokoluk - Aug 5, 2011 8:50 AM ET
Turkey’s central bank has $93 billion to defend a currency whose slide is accelerating after a surprise rate cut. Photographer: Kerem Uzel/Bloomberg
Enlarge image Turkey Joining EU Would Pose Border Risks
Turkey’s central bank began dollar sales today with $93 billion available to defend a currency whose slide accelerated after a surprise rate cut.
The bank sold $50 million in an auction, receiving $91 million of bids, and said future sales may be larger to help protect the lira. The currency plunged to a two-year low after the central bank reduced its benchmark yesterday, citing the risk of a recession imported from Europe. The lira pared losses, adding 0.3 percent to 1.735 per dollar at 3 p.m. in Istanbul. "
More:Turkish Central Bank May Sell Dollars After Interest Rate Cut Weakens Lira - Bloomberg
Turkey Ministers Back Rate Cut - WSJ.com
"Turkey Ministers Back Rate Cut
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkish authorities moved Friday to support the central bank's controversial decision to lower its benchmark interest rate and for the first time ruled out making cuts to public spending."
More:Turkey Ministers Back Rate Cut - WSJ.com
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkish authorities moved Friday to support the central bank's controversial decision to lower its benchmark interest rate and for the first time ruled out making cuts to public spending."
More:Turkey Ministers Back Rate Cut - WSJ.com
When ‘Cape Cod’ flew to Istanbul
"When ‘Cape Cod’ flew to Istanbul
Written by Lee Roscoe
New documentary celebrates pioneering achievement
The documentary Cape Cod to Istanbul premiered on July 31 at the Cape Cod Cultural Center in South Yarmouth to commemorate the 80th anniversary of an historic flight taken in 1931. They flew on a mix of skill, good mechanics, know-how and daring. In a little over two days (49 hours), a specially designed airplane flew from New York City’s Floyd Bennett Field, 5,011.8 miles to Istanbul, Turkey. The pilots were John L. Polando and Russell N. Boardman, who named their plane the “Cape Cod” and painted it on their fuselage because it was the first area discovered in America."
More:The Barnstable Patriot - When ‘Cape Cod’ flew to Istanbul
Written by Lee Roscoe
New documentary celebrates pioneering achievement
The documentary Cape Cod to Istanbul premiered on July 31 at the Cape Cod Cultural Center in South Yarmouth to commemorate the 80th anniversary of an historic flight taken in 1931. They flew on a mix of skill, good mechanics, know-how and daring. In a little over two days (49 hours), a specially designed airplane flew from New York City’s Floyd Bennett Field, 5,011.8 miles to Istanbul, Turkey. The pilots were John L. Polando and Russell N. Boardman, who named their plane the “Cape Cod” and painted it on their fuselage because it was the first area discovered in America."
More:The Barnstable Patriot - When ‘Cape Cod’ flew to Istanbul
Turks Ponder Prime Minister Erdogan’s Power After Military Resignations - NYTimes.com
"Turks Question Power of Prime Minister
Nichole Sobecki for The New York Times
Residents of Silivri, where the secular and religious share the beach, are expressing concern about the accumulation of power by Turkey's prime minister after resignations by military leaders.
By ANTHONY SHADID
SILIVRI, Turkey — The retired men in this town of rolling hills, red shingles and resentment of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan paused their card game to voice their fears over the protest resignations of most of Turkey’s military command, an event that underlined Mr. Erdogan’s stamp on an era he can call his own."
More:Turks Ponder Prime Minister Erdogan’s Power After Military Resignations - NYTimes.com
Nichole Sobecki for The New York Times
Residents of Silivri, where the secular and religious share the beach, are expressing concern about the accumulation of power by Turkey's prime minister after resignations by military leaders.
By ANTHONY SHADID
SILIVRI, Turkey — The retired men in this town of rolling hills, red shingles and resentment of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan paused their card game to voice their fears over the protest resignations of most of Turkey’s military command, an event that underlined Mr. Erdogan’s stamp on an era he can call his own."
More:Turks Ponder Prime Minister Erdogan’s Power After Military Resignations - NYTimes.com
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Singapore Airlines Launches Istanbul-Athens Service
"Singapore Airlines Launches Istanbul-Athens Service
Published by Ozgur Tore
Thursday, 04 August 2011 22:11
From 31 October, Singapore Airlines will commence new flights between Istanbul and Athens. In addition, the current non-stop services between Singapore and Istanbul will increase from four to six times weekly from 30 October, subject to regulatory approval.
Of these, three of the flights will carry on from Istanbul to Athens.
These new services will present customers from Turkey and around the region more travel options."
More:Singapore Airlines Launches Istanbul-Athens Service
Published by Ozgur Tore
Thursday, 04 August 2011 22:11
From 31 October, Singapore Airlines will commence new flights between Istanbul and Athens. In addition, the current non-stop services between Singapore and Istanbul will increase from four to six times weekly from 30 October, subject to regulatory approval.
Of these, three of the flights will carry on from Istanbul to Athens.
These new services will present customers from Turkey and around the region more travel options."
More:Singapore Airlines Launches Istanbul-Athens Service
Greece builds a trench to keep out illegal migrants from Turkey | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 04.08.2011
"Greece builds a trench to keep out illegal migrants from Turkey
A group of people behind coiled razor wire
Greek authorities are taking matters in their own hands
Greece has begun work on a trench along its border with Turkey. The trench, originally intended to relieve flood pressure on the river Evros, is also intended to keep out thousand of illegal migrants from Turkey. "
Moore:Greece builds a trench to keep out illegal migrants from Turkey | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 04.08.2011
A group of people behind coiled razor wire
Greek authorities are taking matters in their own hands
Greece has begun work on a trench along its border with Turkey. The trench, originally intended to relieve flood pressure on the river Evros, is also intended to keep out thousand of illegal migrants from Turkey. "
Moore:Greece builds a trench to keep out illegal migrants from Turkey | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 04.08.2011
Storage facility opposed by locals in NW Turkish province
"Storage facility opposed by locals in NW Turkish province
Thursday, August 4, 2011
GÖKHAN KURTARAN
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
Locals strongly object the construction of a storage facility for bulk liquids, planned for Yalova, a province located in one of the most active fault lines
Dutch firm Royal Vopak, a leading provider of storage facilities for bulk liquids, is preparing for a new investment in northwestern Turkey, but the project might bring the region to the edge of an environmental disaster in the future, a local businessmen told the Hürriyet Daily News on Thursday."
More:Storage facility opposed by locals in NW Turkish province - Hurriyet Daily News
Thursday, August 4, 2011
GÖKHAN KURTARAN
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet Daily News
Locals strongly object the construction of a storage facility for bulk liquids, planned for Yalova, a province located in one of the most active fault lines
Dutch firm Royal Vopak, a leading provider of storage facilities for bulk liquids, is preparing for a new investment in northwestern Turkey, but the project might bring the region to the edge of an environmental disaster in the future, a local businessmen told the Hürriyet Daily News on Thursday."
More:Storage facility opposed by locals in NW Turkish province - Hurriyet Daily News
Tension still high over Istanbul table raids
"Tension still high over Istanbul table raids
Thursday, August 4, 2011
ISTANBUL - Daily News with wires
Tension remains high between municipality officers and business owners in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu district over the recent removal of outdoor tables and chairs at restaurants and cafes in the area."
More:Tension still high over Istanbul table raids - Hurriyet Daily News
Thursday, August 4, 2011
ISTANBUL - Daily News with wires
Tension remains high between municipality officers and business owners in Istanbul’s Beyoğlu district over the recent removal of outdoor tables and chairs at restaurants and cafes in the area."
More:Tension still high over Istanbul table raids - Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey's Trabzon kept out of Champs League
"Turkey's Trabzon kept out of Champs League
Thursday, August 4, 2011
ISTANBUL - Daily News with wires
Turkish runner-up Trabzonpor waved goodbye to the prospect of a maiden Champions League campaign on Wednesday night after failing to turn around a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Portuguese giant Benfica, drawing 1-1 in Istanbul."
More:Turkey's Trabzon kept out of Champs League - Hurriyet Daily News
Thursday, August 4, 2011
ISTANBUL - Daily News with wires
Turkish runner-up Trabzonpor waved goodbye to the prospect of a maiden Champions League campaign on Wednesday night after failing to turn around a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Portuguese giant Benfica, drawing 1-1 in Istanbul."
More:Turkey's Trabzon kept out of Champs League - Hurriyet Daily News
The Turkish hate-affair with the color ‘gray’
"The Turkish hate-affair with the color ‘gray’
Thursday, August 4, 2011
BURAK BEKDİL
We Turks are an interesting species.
Once we signed government cables that led to the deaths of over 1 million Armenians. One day we marched upon the killing of an Armenian, shouting “We are all Armenians!”
We loved a man, the founder of our country. No, we did not love him; we worshipped him. We jailed anyone who did not worship him. Now we jail anyone who still worships him."
More:The Turkish hate-affair with the color ‘gray’ - Hurriyet Daily News
Thursday, August 4, 2011
BURAK BEKDİL
We Turks are an interesting species.
Once we signed government cables that led to the deaths of over 1 million Armenians. One day we marched upon the killing of an Armenian, shouting “We are all Armenians!”
We loved a man, the founder of our country. No, we did not love him; we worshipped him. We jailed anyone who did not worship him. Now we jail anyone who still worships him."
More:The Turkish hate-affair with the color ‘gray’ - Hurriyet Daily News
On Europe’s Fringes: Russia, Turkey and the European Union
"On Europe’s Fringes: Russia, Turkey and the European Union
August 4, 2011 23:15
Source: Chatham House
Summary points:
Russia and Turkey, significant powers on the fringes of the European Union, both have awkward relations with Brussels.
As Russia’s and Turkey’s strength becomes greater and the EU’s declines, the relationships between them will increasingly involve political as well as economic factors."
More:DocuBase Article: On Europe’s Fringes: Russia, Turkey and the European Union
August 4, 2011 23:15
Source: Chatham House
Summary points:
Russia and Turkey, significant powers on the fringes of the European Union, both have awkward relations with Brussels.
As Russia’s and Turkey’s strength becomes greater and the EU’s declines, the relationships between them will increasingly involve political as well as economic factors."
More:DocuBase Article: On Europe’s Fringes: Russia, Turkey and the European Union
Turkey Match Fixing Scandal: Galatasaray hit by latest wave
"Turkey Match Fixing Scandal: Galatasaray hit by latest wave
04 August, 2011 | 12:30
Turkey Match Fixing Scandal : Is Galatasaray also involved?
After Besiktas and Fenerbahce, two of three biggest clubs of turkish football, involved in the match fixing probe , the third ”big’ club Galatasaray is also hit by the latest investigations."
More:Turkey Match Fixing Scandal: Galatasaray hit by latest wave
04 August, 2011 | 12:30
Turkey Match Fixing Scandal : Is Galatasaray also involved?
After Besiktas and Fenerbahce, two of three biggest clubs of turkish football, involved in the match fixing probe , the third ”big’ club Galatasaray is also hit by the latest investigations."
More:Turkey Match Fixing Scandal: Galatasaray hit by latest wave
UPDATE 3-Turkish lira weakens after c.bank's surprise rate cut | Reuters
"UPDATE 3-Turkish lira weakens after c.bank's surprise rate cut
ISTANBUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira weakened some 2 percent, bond yields fell and stocks dropped 3 percent on Thursday in surprise at the central bank's move to cut its policy rate to stimulate an already fast-growing economy."
More:UPDATE 3-Turkish lira weakens after c.bank's surprise rate cut | Reuters
ISTANBUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira weakened some 2 percent, bond yields fell and stocks dropped 3 percent on Thursday in surprise at the central bank's move to cut its policy rate to stimulate an already fast-growing economy."
More:UPDATE 3-Turkish lira weakens after c.bank's surprise rate cut | Reuters
The EU and Turkey – to join or not to join? | euronews, U talk
"The EU and Turkey – to join or not to join?
05/08 10:30 CET
Cyprus - EU Enlargement - EU-Turkey - European Union - Turkey
This week in U talk, our first question is from Ceren, a student from Istanbul. She says:
“I’d like to know what you think about Turkey joining the EU? What would be the advantages and disadvantages for both the EU and Turkey?”
Answering her question is Dorothée Schmid, the researcher responsible for the contemporary Turkey program at IFRI, the French Institute of International Relations:"
More:The EU and Turkey – to join or not to join? | euronews, U talk
05/08 10:30 CET
Cyprus - EU Enlargement - EU-Turkey - European Union - Turkey
This week in U talk, our first question is from Ceren, a student from Istanbul. She says:
“I’d like to know what you think about Turkey joining the EU? What would be the advantages and disadvantages for both the EU and Turkey?”
Answering her question is Dorothée Schmid, the researcher responsible for the contemporary Turkey program at IFRI, the French Institute of International Relations:"
More:The EU and Turkey – to join or not to join? | euronews, U talk
Guardians of secularism no more
"Guardians of secularism no more
Umit Bektas, Reuters
To read of the stunning news, of the almostovernight liquidation of Turkey's Ataturkist or secularist military caste, and to try to do so from the standpoint of a seriously secular Turk, is to have a small share in the sense of acute national vertigo that must have accompanied the proclamation of a new system in the second two decades of the 20th century."
More:Guardians of secularism no more
Umit Bektas, Reuters
To read of the stunning news, of the almostovernight liquidation of Turkey's Ataturkist or secularist military caste, and to try to do so from the standpoint of a seriously secular Turk, is to have a small share in the sense of acute national vertigo that must have accompanied the proclamation of a new system in the second two decades of the 20th century."
More:Guardians of secularism no more
Report: Turkey foils Iranian arms shipment to Syria
"Report: Turkey foils Iranian arms shipment to Syria
Diplomatic sources tell German newspaper weapons were meant for Hezbollah
AFP
Published: 08.04.11, 07:38 / Israel News
Turkish authorities seized an Iranian arms shipment meant for Syria, a German newspaper reported Thursday.
The Munich-based Süddeutsche Zeitung quoted diplomatic sources as saying the weapons were meant for Hezbollah. "
More:Report: Turkey foils Iranian arms shipment to Syria - Israel News, Ynetnews
Diplomatic sources tell German newspaper weapons were meant for Hezbollah
AFP
Published: 08.04.11, 07:38 / Israel News
Turkish authorities seized an Iranian arms shipment meant for Syria, a German newspaper reported Thursday.
The Munich-based Süddeutsche Zeitung quoted diplomatic sources as saying the weapons were meant for Hezbollah. "
More:Report: Turkey foils Iranian arms shipment to Syria - Israel News, Ynetnews
Turkey absent again from naval drills with Isr... JPost - Defense
"Turkey absent again from naval drills with Israel, US
By YAAKOV KATZ
08/04/2011 10:29
In sign of Jerusalem's deteriorating ties with Ankara, Turkish military refuses to participate in joint exercise for 2nd straight year."
More:Turkey absent again from naval drills with Isr... JPost - Defense
By YAAKOV KATZ
08/04/2011 10:29
In sign of Jerusalem's deteriorating ties with Ankara, Turkish military refuses to participate in joint exercise for 2nd straight year."
More:Turkey absent again from naval drills with Isr... JPost - Defense
Turkish scientist's discoveries draw world's attention
"Turkish scientist's discoveries draw world's attention
Assistant Professor Utkan Demirci of Medicine and Health Sciences and Technology developed a number of micro-devices including a microchip which diagnoses HIV/AIDS within a few minutes."
More:Turkish scientist's discoveries draw world's attention | Family & Health | World Bulletin
Assistant Professor Utkan Demirci of Medicine and Health Sciences and Technology developed a number of micro-devices including a microchip which diagnoses HIV/AIDS within a few minutes."
More:Turkish scientist's discoveries draw world's attention | Family & Health | World Bulletin
Turkey appoints new military leaders
"Turkey appoints new military leaders
General Necdet Ozel among officers to head military following shock resignations last week of high-ranking officers.
The new appointments followed a four-day annual meeting of the Supreme Military Council (YAS) [Reuters]
Turkey's president has appointed four new generals to lead the country's armed forces, nearly a week after four senior generals quit in protest against the government.
Abdullah Gul approved the appointments on Thursday, during a major gathering of Turkey's Supreme Military Council, which reviews annually the promotion prospects of senior officers, a presidential spokesman said. The appointees will take up the posts after the cabinet approves the promotions."
More:Turkey appoints new military leaders - Europe - Al Jazeera English
General Necdet Ozel among officers to head military following shock resignations last week of high-ranking officers.
The new appointments followed a four-day annual meeting of the Supreme Military Council (YAS) [Reuters]
Turkey's president has appointed four new generals to lead the country's armed forces, nearly a week after four senior generals quit in protest against the government.
Abdullah Gul approved the appointments on Thursday, during a major gathering of Turkey's Supreme Military Council, which reviews annually the promotion prospects of senior officers, a presidential spokesman said. The appointees will take up the posts after the cabinet approves the promotions."
More:Turkey appoints new military leaders - Europe - Al Jazeera English
Turkey Surprises With Rate Cut - WSJ.com
"Turkey Surprises With Rate Cut
BY JOE PARKINSON
ISTANBUL—Turkey's central bank unexpectedly cut its key interest rate to a fresh record low Thursday, sending the lira plunging as markets appeared to reject the bank's strategy to counter gathering global risks. "
More:Turkey Surprises With Rate Cut - WSJ.com
BY JOE PARKINSON
ISTANBUL—Turkey's central bank unexpectedly cut its key interest rate to a fresh record low Thursday, sending the lira plunging as markets appeared to reject the bank's strategy to counter gathering global risks. "
More:Turkey Surprises With Rate Cut - WSJ.com
Altug: Turkey must increase its production of value-added products rather than simply increase output
"Altug: Turkey must increase its production of value-added products rather than simply increase output
bne - 04.08.2011
Research from the Turkish Exporters' Assembly showing that exports were up 23% in July from the year before is a healthy sign for Turkey's economy. However, experts say to close the trade gap Turkey needs to foster more value-added domestic production and end the habit of assembling products that other countries make more cheaply."
More:Balkans.com Business News : Altug: Turkey must increase its production of value-added products rather than simply increase output
bne - 04.08.2011
Research from the Turkish Exporters' Assembly showing that exports were up 23% in July from the year before is a healthy sign for Turkey's economy. However, experts say to close the trade gap Turkey needs to foster more value-added domestic production and end the habit of assembling products that other countries make more cheaply."
More:Balkans.com Business News : Altug: Turkey must increase its production of value-added products rather than simply increase output
Turkey to host second annual Iraq 2011: Future Energy Conference | The Energy Exchange | AMEinfo.com
"Turkey to host second annual Iraq 2011: Future Energy Conference
The Energy Exchange announced that the second annual Iraq 2011: Future Energy conference will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, from 26-29 September 2011. The event will witness leading industry experts and decision makers unveil the significant investment opportunities in Iraq's oil and gas, power, electricity and its related infrastructure sectors."
More:Turkey to host second annual Iraq 2011: Future Energy Conference | The Energy Exchange | AMEinfo.com
The Energy Exchange announced that the second annual Iraq 2011: Future Energy conference will be held in Istanbul, Turkey, from 26-29 September 2011. The event will witness leading industry experts and decision makers unveil the significant investment opportunities in Iraq's oil and gas, power, electricity and its related infrastructure sectors."
More:Turkey to host second annual Iraq 2011: Future Energy Conference | The Energy Exchange | AMEinfo.com
Online Istanbul guide launched | World First Travel Insurance
"Online Istanbul guide launched
04 August 2011 09:29
An online database of buildings has unveiled a new guide focusing on the attractions on offer in Istanbul.
OpenBuildings, a directory of buildings from across the globe, provides a series of guided online tours in the largest city of Turkey."
More:Online Istanbul guide launched | World First Travel Insurance
04 August 2011 09:29
An online database of buildings has unveiled a new guide focusing on the attractions on offer in Istanbul.
OpenBuildings, a directory of buildings from across the globe, provides a series of guided online tours in the largest city of Turkey."
More:Online Istanbul guide launched | World First Travel Insurance
Turkish lira firms, eyes on MPC meeting ending 0900 GMT | Reuters
"Turkish lira firms, eyes on MPC meeting ending 0900 GMT
Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira extended its gains against the dollar and bond yields fell on Thursday on expectations that the central bank will announce fresh steps to support the currency after an interim monetary policy committee meeting due to end at 0900 GMT.
The lira strengthened to 1.6890 against the dollar by 0630 GMT on Thursday after a previous close at 1.6980.
The central bank, battling a widening current account deficit and weakening lira, said it was holding the interim meeting to assess concerns over the euro zone's debt problems and global growth."
More:Turkish lira firms, eyes on MPC meeting ending 0900 GMT | Reuters
Aug 4 (Reuters) - The Turkish lira extended its gains against the dollar and bond yields fell on Thursday on expectations that the central bank will announce fresh steps to support the currency after an interim monetary policy committee meeting due to end at 0900 GMT.
The lira strengthened to 1.6890 against the dollar by 0630 GMT on Thursday after a previous close at 1.6980.
The central bank, battling a widening current account deficit and weakening lira, said it was holding the interim meeting to assess concerns over the euro zone's debt problems and global growth."
More:Turkish lira firms, eyes on MPC meeting ending 0900 GMT | Reuters
Dimitar Bechev: Turkey and the EU have no stimulus to unblock the negotiations
"Dimitar Bechev: Turkey and the EU have no stimulus to unblock the negotiations
Published: 11:50, Adelina Marini, Sofia
The facts in the negotiations process of EU with Turkey are brutal, commented Dimitar Bechev from the European Council on Foreign Relations, who was the second speaker in the discussion organised by euinside, the European Institute for Strategies and Policies|ESPI and StratCom on the topic Turkey And The EU: Formulas For Common Future. Each of the speakers spoke on a topic of their choice. The first speaker was Vladimir Shopov. Mr Bechev chose The EU And Turkish Foreign Policy - a very hot topic, given the level to which the zero-problems-with-the-neighbours policy, led by Turkey in the past 10 years, brought the country not only in the region but globally as well."
More:Dimitar Bechev: Turkey and the EU have no stimulus to unblock the negotiations
Published: 11:50, Adelina Marini, Sofia
The facts in the negotiations process of EU with Turkey are brutal, commented Dimitar Bechev from the European Council on Foreign Relations, who was the second speaker in the discussion organised by euinside, the European Institute for Strategies and Policies|ESPI and StratCom on the topic Turkey And The EU: Formulas For Common Future. Each of the speakers spoke on a topic of their choice. The first speaker was Vladimir Shopov. Mr Bechev chose The EU And Turkish Foreign Policy - a very hot topic, given the level to which the zero-problems-with-the-neighbours policy, led by Turkey in the past 10 years, brought the country not only in the region but globally as well."
More:Dimitar Bechev: Turkey and the EU have no stimulus to unblock the negotiations
APA - Political analyst Omer Lutem: Most Armenian politicians are trying to gain political capital by speaking against Azerbaijan and Turkey
"Political analyst Omer Lutem: Most Armenian politicians are trying to gain political capital by speaking against Azerbaijan and Turkey
[ 04 Aug 2011 11:16 ]
“No doubt Sargsyan’s statement will influence the peace process, I am not sure there is any peace process”
Istanbul. Mayis Alizadeh – APA. “No doubt the statement of Armenian President will influence the peace process. I am not sure there is any peace process,” chairman of the Center for Eurasian Studies, retired Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Omer Lutem told APA’s Turkey bureau."
More:APA - Political analyst Omer Lutem: Most Armenian politicians are trying to gain political capital by speaking against Azerbaijan and Turkey
[ 04 Aug 2011 11:16 ]
“No doubt Sargsyan’s statement will influence the peace process, I am not sure there is any peace process”
Istanbul. Mayis Alizadeh – APA. “No doubt the statement of Armenian President will influence the peace process. I am not sure there is any peace process,” chairman of the Center for Eurasian Studies, retired Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Omer Lutem told APA’s Turkey bureau."
More:APA - Political analyst Omer Lutem: Most Armenian politicians are trying to gain political capital by speaking against Azerbaijan and Turkey
Executive - The generals' last stand
"The generals' last stand
By Sean Cox on August 03, 2011
Mass resignation hails Erdogan's triumph over military rivals
The rift between Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Turkish military reached a critical breaking point with the resignation of the military’s top command staff. The resignations of four of the country’s five top generals is perhaps the most poignant protest in Turkey’s history, with those stepping down including the chief of staff and the leading commanders of the Army, Navy and Air Force."
More:Executive - The generals' last stand
By Sean Cox on August 03, 2011
Mass resignation hails Erdogan's triumph over military rivals
The rift between Turkey’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) and the Turkish military reached a critical breaking point with the resignation of the military’s top command staff. The resignations of four of the country’s five top generals is perhaps the most poignant protest in Turkey’s history, with those stepping down including the chief of staff and the leading commanders of the Army, Navy and Air Force."
More:Executive - The generals' last stand
Ben Affleck Tours Istanbul | PerezHilton.com
"Ben Affleck Tours Istanbul
Filed under: Ben Affleck > Film Flickers > Justin Bieber
Oh, you know. Just another day in the life of Mr. Ben Affleck.
The actor was spotted wearing his Biebs hair in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square where he met with the city's Mayor Mustafa Demir. Ben is currently scouting the plaza for his upcoming directorial project Ago, starring himself, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, and Alan Arkin."
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Oh, you know. Just another day in the life of Mr. Ben Affleck.
The actor was spotted wearing his Biebs hair in Istanbul's Sultanahmet Square where he met with the city's Mayor Mustafa Demir. Ben is currently scouting the plaza for his upcoming directorial project Ago, starring himself, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, and Alan Arkin."
More:Ben Affleck Tours Istanbul | PerezHilton.com
TURKSOY Youth Chamber Orchestra gives concert in Ankara
"TURKSOY Youth Chamber Orchestra gives concert in Ankara
Thu 04 August 2011 04:18 GMT | 0:18 Local Time
International Youth Chamber Orchestra of TURKSOY has launched mini-concert tour in the frame of International Ramadan festival."
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Thu 04 August 2011 04:18 GMT | 0:18 Local Time
International Youth Chamber Orchestra of TURKSOY has launched mini-concert tour in the frame of International Ramadan festival."
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Wednesday, August 03, 2011
The New Turkish Order - WSJ.com
"The New Turkish Order
Is Erdogan the new Ataturk?
The group resignation of Turkey's military leadership late last week was dramatic but unsurprising. Long before Friday night's fireworks, the generals had lost the mantle of 'sole protector' of Kemal Ataturk's historic Turkish republic and ceded pre-eminence to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "
More:Review & Outlook: The New Turkish Order - WSJ.com
Is Erdogan the new Ataturk?
The group resignation of Turkey's military leadership late last week was dramatic but unsurprising. Long before Friday night's fireworks, the generals had lost the mantle of 'sole protector' of Kemal Ataturk's historic Turkish republic and ceded pre-eminence to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. "
More:Review & Outlook: The New Turkish Order - WSJ.com
Moldova's Gagauz Region Struggles To Find Common Language With Chisinau - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2011
"Moldova's Gagauz Region Struggles To Find Common Language With Chisinau
By Valentina Ursu, Robert Coalson
About 10 percent of the graduating students in the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova failed their final exams in Romanian language and literature this year.
The poor showing sent tremors through the fault lines separating the tiny Gagauz minority from the rest of the country."
More:Moldova's Gagauz Region Struggles To Find Common Language With Chisinau - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2011
By Valentina Ursu, Robert Coalson
About 10 percent of the graduating students in the Gagauz Autonomous Region of Moldova failed their final exams in Romanian language and literature this year.
The poor showing sent tremors through the fault lines separating the tiny Gagauz minority from the rest of the country."
More:Moldova's Gagauz Region Struggles To Find Common Language With Chisinau - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2011
Report: Kobe Bryant to meet Besiktas on Thursday - CBSSports.com
"Report: Kobe Bryant to meet Besiktas on Thursday
Posted on: August 3, 2011 5:22 pm
Turkish club Besiktas will not relent on its tumultuous courtship of Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant.
Turkish media outlet NTV SPOR reports that the club's prsident Yildirim Demiroren is scheduled to meet with Bryant and his agent, Rob Pelinka, on Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles. NTV Sport is the same outlet that broke Besiktas' agreement with New Jersey Nets All-Star point guard Deron Williams earlier this summer."
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Posted on: August 3, 2011 5:22 pm
Turkish club Besiktas will not relent on its tumultuous courtship of Los Angeles Lakers All-Star guard Kobe Bryant.
Turkish media outlet NTV SPOR reports that the club's prsident Yildirim Demiroren is scheduled to meet with Bryant and his agent, Rob Pelinka, on Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles. NTV Sport is the same outlet that broke Besiktas' agreement with New Jersey Nets All-Star point guard Deron Williams earlier this summer."
More:Report: Kobe Bryant to meet Besiktas on Thursday - CBSSports.com
Wake up and smell the coffee in Turkey's beautiful Izmir - Telegraph
"Wake up and smell the coffee in Turkey's beautiful Izmir
Travellers need only take a stroll down Izmir's Kordon promenade to be transported back into a forgotten world of Turkish coffee culture as Sarah Knapton found out. "
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Travellers need only take a stroll down Izmir's Kordon promenade to be transported back into a forgotten world of Turkish coffee culture as Sarah Knapton found out. "
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Museum Pass Istanbul Cards for International Travelers
"Museum Pass Istanbul Cards for International Travelers
Published by Ozgur Tore
Wednesday, 03 August 2011 23:44
Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister announced last week the introduction of the Museum Pass Istanbul Card for tourists visiting museums of Istanbul.
museum-pass-istanbulThe Museum Pass Istanbul Card allows travelers to enter into Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism -owned museums in İstanbul. It costs 72 Turkish Liras and permits a single entrance to the museums for a maximum of three days or 72 hours. International travelers can purchase The Museum Pass Istanbul at four- and five-star hotels, mobile card stores and Tourism Information Offices."
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Published by Ozgur Tore
Wednesday, 03 August 2011 23:44
Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister announced last week the introduction of the Museum Pass Istanbul Card for tourists visiting museums of Istanbul.
museum-pass-istanbulThe Museum Pass Istanbul Card allows travelers to enter into Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism -owned museums in İstanbul. It costs 72 Turkish Liras and permits a single entrance to the museums for a maximum of three days or 72 hours. International travelers can purchase The Museum Pass Istanbul at four- and five-star hotels, mobile card stores and Tourism Information Offices."
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Turkish Airlines Welcomes its Roster of Global Athletes - Kobe Bryant, Manchester United... -- WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
"Turkish Airlines Welcomes its Roster of Global Athletes - Kobe Bryant, Manchester United and FC Barcelona - in Washington D.C. this Weekend
TURKISH AIRLINES MANCHESTER UNITED TROPHY Kobe Bryant presented the 'Turkish Airlines' trophy to Manchester United's world-class defender Nemanja Vidic. (PRNewsFoto/Turkish Airlines, Lea Gallardo) WASHINGTON, DC UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Turkish Airlines celebrated the World Football Challenge with Manchester United and FC Barcelona during a weekend of festivities and a special appearance by Kobe Bryant, the Airline's Global Brand Ambassador."
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TURKISH AIRLINES MANCHESTER UNITED TROPHY Kobe Bryant presented the 'Turkish Airlines' trophy to Manchester United's world-class defender Nemanja Vidic. (PRNewsFoto/Turkish Airlines, Lea Gallardo) WASHINGTON, DC UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Turkish Airlines celebrated the World Football Challenge with Manchester United and FC Barcelona during a weekend of festivities and a special appearance by Kobe Bryant, the Airline's Global Brand Ambassador."
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Turkey charges Kurdish politicians over Ocalan appeal
"Turkey charges Kurdish politicians over Ocalan appeal
Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan on trial in 1999 Abdullah Ocalan was tried in 1999
Turkey has charged more than one 100 Kurdish politicians for demanding better conditions for the imprisoned ex-rebel leader, Abdullah Ocalan. "
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Kurdish rebel leader Abdullah Ocalan on trial in 1999 Abdullah Ocalan was tried in 1999
Turkey has charged more than one 100 Kurdish politicians for demanding better conditions for the imprisoned ex-rebel leader, Abdullah Ocalan. "
More:BBC News - Turkey charges Kurdish politicians over Ocalan appeal
UPDATE 1-Turkish bank Garanti's Q2 profit up, beats forecasts | Reuters
"UPDATE 1-Turkish bank Garanti's Q2 profit up, beats forecasts
ISTANBUL, Aug 3 - Turkish lender Garanti Bank , partly owned by Spain's BBVA , posted a 2.5 percent increase in its second-quarter profit as loans grew 16 percent in the year to date."
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ISTANBUL, Aug 3 - Turkish lender Garanti Bank , partly owned by Spain's BBVA , posted a 2.5 percent increase in its second-quarter profit as loans grew 16 percent in the year to date."
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Europe’s Cypriot Problem
"Europe’s Cypriot Problem
Failure to Negotiate in Good Faith May Cause Turkey to Turn Away
SOURCE: AP/Adem Altan
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and his counterpart Irsen Kucuk of Northern Cyprus.
By Morton Abramowitz, Michael Werz, Tyler Evans | August 3, 2011
With Brussels providing €219 billion ($314 billion) in financial life-support for the Greeks and likely more to come (and perhaps soon the Greek Cypriots, who face their own budget deficit crisis), French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel had the leverage not only to force the Greek government into austerity politics but also to induce a much more open-minded posture on the Greek side. But it seems France and Germany continue to use Greece to avoid a serious debate about the future of the European Union and Turkey. "
More:Europe’s Cypriot Problem
Failure to Negotiate in Good Faith May Cause Turkey to Turn Away
SOURCE: AP/Adem Altan
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and his counterpart Irsen Kucuk of Northern Cyprus.
By Morton Abramowitz, Michael Werz, Tyler Evans | August 3, 2011
With Brussels providing €219 billion ($314 billion) in financial life-support for the Greeks and likely more to come (and perhaps soon the Greek Cypriots, who face their own budget deficit crisis), French President Nicolas Sarkozy and German Chancellor Angela Merkel had the leverage not only to force the Greek government into austerity politics but also to induce a much more open-minded posture on the Greek side. But it seems France and Germany continue to use Greece to avoid a serious debate about the future of the European Union and Turkey. "
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Christopher Hitchens: Turkish military is no longer the guardian of secularism | Full Comment | National Post
"Christopher Hitchens: Turkish military is no longer the guardian of secularism
Christopher Hitchens Aug 3, 2011 – 2:31 PM ET
Adem Altan/AFP/Getty Images
Turkey's Gen. Isik Kosaner and Cmdr. Necdet Ozel walk at the Ataturk mausoleum in Ankara on July 31.
To read of the stunning news, of the almost-overnight liquidation of Turkey’s Ataturkist or secularist military caste, and to try to do so from the standpoint of a seriously secular Turk, is to have a small share in the sense of acute national vertigo that must have accompanied the proclamation of a new system in the second two decades of the 20th century."
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Christopher Hitchens Aug 3, 2011 – 2:31 PM ET
Adem Altan/AFP/Getty Images
Turkey's Gen. Isik Kosaner and Cmdr. Necdet Ozel walk at the Ataturk mausoleum in Ankara on July 31.
To read of the stunning news, of the almost-overnight liquidation of Turkey’s Ataturkist or secularist military caste, and to try to do so from the standpoint of a seriously secular Turk, is to have a small share in the sense of acute national vertigo that must have accompanied the proclamation of a new system in the second two decades of the 20th century."
More:Christopher Hitchens: Turkish military is no longer the guardian of secularism | Full Comment | National Post
Ankara Outlines New Role of Military
"Ankara Outlines New Role of Military
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey's government on Wednesday began laying out details of the civil-military order they want to see, making it clear even before a new command is announced that the country's next top soldier, Gen. Necdet Ozel, will face a tough job."
More:Ankara Outlines New Role of Military - WSJ.com
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey's government on Wednesday began laying out details of the civil-military order they want to see, making it clear even before a new command is announced that the country's next top soldier, Gen. Necdet Ozel, will face a tough job."
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Art Beat Istanbul: Turkey’s new contemporary art platform - Arab News
"Art Beat Istanbul: Turkey’s new contemporary art platform
“The Guide” by Burhan Kum. (X-ist gallery photo)
By ARAB NEWS, LIFE.STYLE@ARABNEWS.COM
Published: Aug 3, 2011 18:00 Updated: Aug 3, 2011 19:28
Art Beat Istanbul is a new contemporary art fair from Sept. 14-18. The annual event, which coincides this year with the opening of the 12th Istanbul Biennial (Sept. 17 – Nov. 13), will be a new platform for Turkish contemporary art. It will bring together both Turkish and international galleries — with exhibitors from the Middle East and the US. "
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“The Guide” by Burhan Kum. (X-ist gallery photo)
By ARAB NEWS, LIFE.STYLE@ARABNEWS.COM
Published: Aug 3, 2011 18:00 Updated: Aug 3, 2011 19:28
Art Beat Istanbul is a new contemporary art fair from Sept. 14-18. The annual event, which coincides this year with the opening of the 12th Istanbul Biennial (Sept. 17 – Nov. 13), will be a new platform for Turkish contemporary art. It will bring together both Turkish and international galleries — with exhibitors from the Middle East and the US. "
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UPDATE 1-Trading losses take toll on Yapi Kredi | Reuters
"UPDATE 1-Trading losses take toll on Yapi Kredi
ISTANBUL, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Turkish lender Yapi Kredi , part-owned by Italy's UniCredit , unveiled a 19.8 percent year-on-year decline in second-quarter net profit because of flat net interest income and trading losses."
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ISTANBUL, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Turkish lender Yapi Kredi , part-owned by Italy's UniCredit , unveiled a 19.8 percent year-on-year decline in second-quarter net profit because of flat net interest income and trading losses."
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Meet the “New” Republican Party in Turkey
"Meet the “New” Republican Party in Turkey
By Michael Werz, Tyler Evans | August 3, 2011
Turkey’s main opposition Republican Party seems poised to renew itself and re-engage in the Washington policy conversation for the first time in many years. U.S. policymakers have the opportunity to use changes underway in Turkey in order to broaden bilateral dialogue on the issues both countries have a stake in. In this piece we take a look at the changes underway in Turkey’s political landscape and in particular how shifts in the Republican Party offer potential new areas for engagement with the United States."
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By Michael Werz, Tyler Evans | August 3, 2011
Turkey’s main opposition Republican Party seems poised to renew itself and re-engage in the Washington policy conversation for the first time in many years. U.S. policymakers have the opportunity to use changes underway in Turkey in order to broaden bilateral dialogue on the issues both countries have a stake in. In this piece we take a look at the changes underway in Turkey’s political landscape and in particular how shifts in the Republican Party offer potential new areas for engagement with the United States."
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Turkish Surprise!!
"Turkish Surprise!!
Published: 3 August, 2011
written by: Bill Hubard , Chief Economist at Markets.com
The CBRT announces a surprise intermeeting session on Thursday in order to discuss “Eurozone debt problems and global growth outlook.” The Turkish announcement has raised the risk of some combination of an increase in the overnight borrowing rate, a decrease in reserve requirements, or a cut in the policy rate (1-week repo), likely in that order of probability. The focus for the CBRT looks to be more on trying to forestall further weakness in the currency, so raising the overnight borrowing rate would seem to help there both by narrowing the rate spread, as well as narrowing the corridor between it and the repo rate, which has been a particular source of angst and distrust of CBRT policy by the market. But while raising the overnight borrowing rate could kill 2 birds with 1 stone there, it would also represent a bit of an about face of policy, even if proves a somewhat temporary measure to strengthen the lira, as the CBRT explicitly began lowering the borrowing rate from 6.50% to 1.50% in the fourth quarter of 2010 in order to shift the focus of policy-making to the repo rate.
More: Markets.com"
Published: 3 August, 2011
written by: Bill Hubard , Chief Economist at Markets.com
The CBRT announces a surprise intermeeting session on Thursday in order to discuss “Eurozone debt problems and global growth outlook.” The Turkish announcement has raised the risk of some combination of an increase in the overnight borrowing rate, a decrease in reserve requirements, or a cut in the policy rate (1-week repo), likely in that order of probability. The focus for the CBRT looks to be more on trying to forestall further weakness in the currency, so raising the overnight borrowing rate would seem to help there both by narrowing the rate spread, as well as narrowing the corridor between it and the repo rate, which has been a particular source of angst and distrust of CBRT policy by the market. But while raising the overnight borrowing rate could kill 2 birds with 1 stone there, it would also represent a bit of an about face of policy, even if proves a somewhat temporary measure to strengthen the lira, as the CBRT explicitly began lowering the borrowing rate from 6.50% to 1.50% in the fourth quarter of 2010 in order to shift the focus of policy-making to the repo rate.
More: Markets.com"
Bulgaria: Bulgarians, Germans Flock to Turkey to Work - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
"Bulgarians, Germans Flock to Turkey to Work
Business | August 3, 2011, Wednesday
Bulgaria: Bulgarians, Germans Flock to Turkey to Work
The economic downturn in Europe and the US has made many foreigners choose Turkey as their next work destination.
Bulgarians, followed by Germans, are the most numerous group of foreigners looking for a job in the Eurasian country, according to the news359 website."
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Business | August 3, 2011, Wednesday
Bulgaria: Bulgarians, Germans Flock to Turkey to Work
The economic downturn in Europe and the US has made many foreigners choose Turkey as their next work destination.
Bulgarians, followed by Germans, are the most numerous group of foreigners looking for a job in the Eurasian country, according to the news359 website."
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Turkey must tighten illegal migrant controls to join EU, says UK - The National
"Turkey must tighten illegal migrant controls to join EU, says UK
David Sapsted
Aug 2, 2011
LONDON // Turkey's quest to join the European Union could open the floodgates to illegal migrants from Asia, a British parliamentary committee warned yesterday.
The MPs also said that, unless Turkey dramatically enhanced its border controls with Iran, Iraq and Syria, EU states could find themselves more vulnerable to organised crime, especially drug smuggling."
More:Turkey must tighten illegal migrant controls to join EU, says UK - The National
David Sapsted
Aug 2, 2011
LONDON // Turkey's quest to join the European Union could open the floodgates to illegal migrants from Asia, a British parliamentary committee warned yesterday.
The MPs also said that, unless Turkey dramatically enhanced its border controls with Iran, Iraq and Syria, EU states could find themselves more vulnerable to organised crime, especially drug smuggling."
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Trade flow between Turkey and Syria dries up - FT.com
"Trade flow between Turkey and Syria dries up
By Abigail Fielding-Smith in Antakya and Funja Guler in Ankara
Rows of empty tables stretch across restaurants in Antakya, the capital of the Turkish province of Hatay which juts southward into neighbouring Syria.
“I don’t know how long it will last,” says Mehmet Deveci, the owner of a mountainside restaurant on the outskirts of the city which would normally be bustling with Syrian tourists at this time of year. “God knows.” "
More:Trade flow between Turkey and Syria dries up - FT.com
By Abigail Fielding-Smith in Antakya and Funja Guler in Ankara
Rows of empty tables stretch across restaurants in Antakya, the capital of the Turkish province of Hatay which juts southward into neighbouring Syria.
“I don’t know how long it will last,” says Mehmet Deveci, the owner of a mountainside restaurant on the outskirts of the city which would normally be bustling with Syrian tourists at this time of year. “God knows.” "
More:Trade flow between Turkey and Syria dries up - FT.com
Traditional fast-breaking at Istanbul’s Sultanahmet square
"Traditional fast-breaking at Istanbul’s Sultanahmet square
03 August, 2011 | 14:30
Thousands of people of many locals and tourists braek fast together as Ramadan’s tradition at the Sultanahmet square district this year, flocking to the area and bringing their own food."
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03 August, 2011 | 14:30
Thousands of people of many locals and tourists braek fast together as Ramadan’s tradition at the Sultanahmet square district this year, flocking to the area and bringing their own food."
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Turkish July Inflation Accelerated Less Than Expected 6.3% - Businessweek
"Turkish July Inflation Accelerated Less Than Expected 6.3%
August 03, 2011, 4:01 AM EDT
By Steve Bryant
(Updates with economist comment in fourth paragraph.)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Turkish inflation accelerated less than expected in July as food prices fell, backing central bank arguments that the economy is slowing and there is no threat to medium-term inflation goals."
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August 03, 2011, 4:01 AM EDT
By Steve Bryant
(Updates with economist comment in fourth paragraph.)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Turkish inflation accelerated less than expected in July as food prices fell, backing central bank arguments that the economy is slowing and there is no threat to medium-term inflation goals."
More:Turkish July Inflation Accelerated Less Than Expected 6.3% - Businessweek
Turkey tries Kurdish politicians over alleged terror links | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 03.08.2011
"Turkey tries Kurdish politicians over alleged terror links
Demonstration of Kurds in Istanbul
Kurds in Turkey are demanding more rights
Scores of Kurdish politicians have been detained by Turkish authorities under suspicion of conspiring with alleged terrorists. But critics say the crackdown is a politically motivated attempt to silence opposition."
More:Turkey tries Kurdish politicians over alleged terror links | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 03.08.2011
Demonstration of Kurds in Istanbul
Kurds in Turkey are demanding more rights
Scores of Kurdish politicians have been detained by Turkish authorities under suspicion of conspiring with alleged terrorists. But critics say the crackdown is a politically motivated attempt to silence opposition."
More:Turkey tries Kurdish politicians over alleged terror links | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 03.08.2011
Turkish Central Bank Announces Surprise Rates Policy Meeting - Businessweek
"Turkish Central Bank Announces Surprise Rates Policy Meeting
August 03, 2011, 5:23 AM EDT
By Steve Bryant
(Updates with lira in fifth paragraph, economist’s comment in seventh.)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s central bank announced plans to hold a previously unscheduled meeting of its rates-setting committee tomorrow that may decide to increase the overnight borrowing rate to support the lira."
More:Turkish Central Bank Announces Surprise Rates Policy Meeting - Businessweek
August 03, 2011, 5:23 AM EDT
By Steve Bryant
(Updates with lira in fifth paragraph, economist’s comment in seventh.)
Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s central bank announced plans to hold a previously unscheduled meeting of its rates-setting committee tomorrow that may decide to increase the overnight borrowing rate to support the lira."
More:Turkish Central Bank Announces Surprise Rates Policy Meeting - Businessweek
Turkey - Factors to Watch on Aug 3 | Reuters
"Turkey - Factors to Watch on Aug 3
ISTANBUL | Wed Aug 3, 2011 1:33am EDT
Aug 3 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Wednesday."
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ISTANBUL | Wed Aug 3, 2011 1:33am EDT
Aug 3 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Wednesday."
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12th Istanbul Biennial to Bring Together Artworks that Connect Political and Social Subjects
"12th Istanbul Biennial to Bring Together Artworks that Connect Political and Social Subjects
Letizia Battaglia, After the shots of the killer, he remained seated in the chair without falling down, Palermo, 1975. Courtesy the artist.
ISTANBUL.- Untitled (12th Istanbul Biennial), 2011 will bring together artworks that connect political and social subjects with aesthetic and formal concerns. The curatorial point of departure is the work of the Cuban American artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres (1957 1996), whose pieces in different media provide examples of an artistic practice that is both politically outspoken and aesthetically progressive. "
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Letizia Battaglia, After the shots of the killer, he remained seated in the chair without falling down, Palermo, 1975. Courtesy the artist.
ISTANBUL.- Untitled (12th Istanbul Biennial), 2011 will bring together artworks that connect political and social subjects with aesthetic and formal concerns. The curatorial point of departure is the work of the Cuban American artist Felix Gonzalez-Torres (1957 1996), whose pieces in different media provide examples of an artistic practice that is both politically outspoken and aesthetically progressive. "
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Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Turks to invest in crisis- hit Greece and Romania
"Turks to invest in crisis- hit Greece and Romania
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
Turkish firms will considerably increase their investments abroad in 2011, according to a top official at Ernst&Young. Eastern European countries, such as Greece and Romania, are the main destinations for these companies’ plans"
More:Turks to invest in crisis- hit Greece and Romania - Hurriyet Daily News
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
Turkish firms will considerably increase their investments abroad in 2011, according to a top official at Ernst&Young. Eastern European countries, such as Greece and Romania, are the main destinations for these companies’ plans"
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‘Turks lack knowledge, learn from television’
"‘Turks lack knowledge, learn from television’
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
The average Turkish family believes it has insufficient knowledge on a number of pertinent issues, yet 65 percent think it is “unnecessary” to attend educational programs that could help them rectify their problems, recent research has revealed."
More:‘Turks lack knowledge, learn from television’ - Hurriyet Daily News
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
The average Turkish family believes it has insufficient knowledge on a number of pertinent issues, yet 65 percent think it is “unnecessary” to attend educational programs that could help them rectify their problems, recent research has revealed."
More:‘Turks lack knowledge, learn from television’ - Hurriyet Daily News
Turkish director's film tipped for Oscar nominaton
"Turkish director's film tipped for Oscar nominaton
Monday, August 1, 2011
ISTANBUL - Radikal
Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s award-winning film “Bir Zamanlar Anadolu’da” (Once Upon A time in Anatolia) could be nominated for an Oscar based on a change in the Turkish cinema release date for the film, according to movie observers."
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Monday, August 1, 2011
ISTANBUL - Radikal
Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s award-winning film “Bir Zamanlar Anadolu’da” (Once Upon A time in Anatolia) could be nominated for an Oscar based on a change in the Turkish cinema release date for the film, according to movie observers."
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Terra Incognita: Humbling Turkey’s military
"Terra Incognita: Humbling Turkey’s military
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
08/02/2011 23:24
Countries that rely too much on institutions to ensure their values will be let down.
On the July 20, 1974, a young platoon commander in the Turkish Commando Brigade named Isık Kosaner found himself at sea off the coast of Cyprus. He was about to participate in the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, an event that came about due to Turkey’s desire to aid Muslim Cypriots in ongoing violence against their Greek neighbors."
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By SETH J. FRANTZMAN
08/02/2011 23:24
Countries that rely too much on institutions to ensure their values will be let down.
On the July 20, 1974, a young platoon commander in the Turkish Commando Brigade named Isık Kosaner found himself at sea off the coast of Cyprus. He was about to participate in the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, an event that came about due to Turkey’s desire to aid Muslim Cypriots in ongoing violence against their Greek neighbors."
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APA - Yusuf Halacoglu: Turkey and Azerbaijan come closer as Sargsyan admits occupation
"Yusuf Halacoglu: Turkey and Azerbaijan come closer as Sargsyan admits occupation
Istanbul. Mayis Alizadeh – APA. “Encouraged by some actions of the separatists in Turkey, Armenia has recently made senseless statements. But one must not forget that Turkey is not a weak country that will give way to the separatists and senseless Armenian claims,” former head of Turkish Historical Society, parliamentarian from the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), professor Yusuf Halacoglu told APA’s Turkey bureau."
More:APA - Yusuf Halacoglu: Turkey and Azerbaijan come closer as Sargsyan admits occupation
Istanbul. Mayis Alizadeh – APA. “Encouraged by some actions of the separatists in Turkey, Armenia has recently made senseless statements. But one must not forget that Turkey is not a weak country that will give way to the separatists and senseless Armenian claims,” former head of Turkish Historical Society, parliamentarian from the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), professor Yusuf Halacoglu told APA’s Turkey bureau."
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Lenient Courts: German Justice Slammed in Honor Killing Study - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International
"German Justice Slammed in Honor Killing Study
By Johannes Korge
What drives families to commit 'honor killings?' Who are the killers and where do they come from? A new study commissioned by the German police has found that the killers are almost always first-generation immigrants from poor backgrounds, that cases aren't increasing and that courts are making mistakes in their handling of them."
More:Lenient Courts: German Justice Slammed in Honor Killing Study - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International
By Johannes Korge
What drives families to commit 'honor killings?' Who are the killers and where do they come from? A new study commissioned by the German police has found that the killers are almost always first-generation immigrants from poor backgrounds, that cases aren't increasing and that courts are making mistakes in their handling of them."
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AFP: MPs warn over security risks if Turkey joins EU
"MPs warn over security risks if Turkey joins EU
(AFP) – 1 day ago
LONDON — British MPs expressed concern Monday about the security risks posed by Turkey's accession to the European Union, but said membership should bring long-term benefits to the bloc.
Parliament's home affairs committee warned that if Turkey joined the EU, the union's borders would extend to Syria, Iran and Iraq, 'which pose a considerable security risk, including as a source of large numbers of irregular migrants'."
More:AFP: MPs warn over security risks if Turkey joins EU
(AFP) – 1 day ago
LONDON — British MPs expressed concern Monday about the security risks posed by Turkey's accession to the European Union, but said membership should bring long-term benefits to the bloc.
Parliament's home affairs committee warned that if Turkey joined the EU, the union's borders would extend to Syria, Iran and Iraq, 'which pose a considerable security risk, including as a source of large numbers of irregular migrants'."
More:AFP: MPs warn over security risks if Turkey joins EU
UK Committee Warns Turkey Must Tighten Borders Before It Can Join EU - International Business Times
"UK Committee Warns Turkey Must Tighten Borders Before It Can Join EU
August 1, 2011 3:23 PM EDT
A group of British parliamentarians have warned Turkey that it cannot join the European Union (EU) until it seals up its porous eastern borders and cracks down on organized crime."
More:UK Committee Warns Turkey Must Tighten Borders Before It Can Join EU - International Business Times
August 1, 2011 3:23 PM EDT
A group of British parliamentarians have warned Turkey that it cannot join the European Union (EU) until it seals up its porous eastern borders and cracks down on organized crime."
More:UK Committee Warns Turkey Must Tighten Borders Before It Can Join EU - International Business Times
Istanbul marks Ramadan with spirit of tolerance - People's Daily Online
"Istanbul marks Ramadan with spirit of tolerance
08:45, August 02, 2011
The advent of Ramadan transforms the face of Europe's largest metropolis Istanbul, rendering it a unique place to witness the traditions associated with the holy month of Muslim and the spirit of coexistence among its residents."
More:Istanbul marks Ramadan with spirit of tolerance - People's Daily Online
08:45, August 02, 2011
The advent of Ramadan transforms the face of Europe's largest metropolis Istanbul, rendering it a unique place to witness the traditions associated with the holy month of Muslim and the spirit of coexistence among its residents."
More:Istanbul marks Ramadan with spirit of tolerance - People's Daily Online
Slobodan Milosevic and Armenian Terrorism
"Slobodan Milosevic and Armenian Terrorism
Maxime Gauin
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
In July 2011, the commemoration of the genocidal massacre at Srebrenica, particularly in Istanbul, and the more recently the arrest of GoranHadzic, recalled the extensive practice of ethnic cleansing by Serbian forces during the Yugoslav Civil War. If no one belligerent side was innocent of war crimes, the fact remains only Serbian forces engaged in the massacre of thousands of unarmed civilians with the intent to commit genocide, in the precise case of Srebrenica."
More:Slobodan Milosevic and Armenian Terrorism
Maxime Gauin
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
In July 2011, the commemoration of the genocidal massacre at Srebrenica, particularly in Istanbul, and the more recently the arrest of GoranHadzic, recalled the extensive practice of ethnic cleansing by Serbian forces during the Yugoslav Civil War. If no one belligerent side was innocent of war crimes, the fact remains only Serbian forces engaged in the massacre of thousands of unarmed civilians with the intent to commit genocide, in the precise case of Srebrenica."
More:Slobodan Milosevic and Armenian Terrorism
Erdogan’s planned facelift for the north - Cyprus Mail
"Erdogan’s planned facelift for the north
By Stefanos Evripidou Published on August 2, 2011
TURKISH PRIME Minister Tayyip Erdogan has promised structural changes and major projects to boost the north’s economy in an address to the nation."
More:Erdogan’s planned facelift for the north - Cyprus Mail
By Stefanos Evripidou Published on August 2, 2011
TURKISH PRIME Minister Tayyip Erdogan has promised structural changes and major projects to boost the north’s economy in an address to the nation."
More:Erdogan’s planned facelift for the north - Cyprus Mail
Opinion: Where are you going, Mr. Erdogan? | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 02.08.2011
"Opinion: Where are you going, Mr. Erdogan?
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The internal political revolution in Turkey has reached new dimensions with the resignation of several high-level military leaders. DW's Baha Güngör wonders whether the government is now heading down the right path."
More:Opinion: Where are you going, Mr. Erdogan? | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 02.08.2011
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The internal political revolution in Turkey has reached new dimensions with the resignation of several high-level military leaders. DW's Baha Güngör wonders whether the government is now heading down the right path."
More:Opinion: Where are you going, Mr. Erdogan? | Europe | Deutsche Welle | 02.08.2011
US Supports a Solution that Would Reunify Cyprus | USA.GreekReporter.com
"US Supports a Solution that Would Reunify Cyprus
Posted on 02 August 2011 by Apostolos Papapostolou
The United States strongly supports Cyprus negotiations aiming to reach a settlement reunifying the island as a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation, a US State Department spokesperson has said."
More:US Supports a Solution that Would Reunify Cyprus | USA.GreekReporter.com
Posted on 02 August 2011 by Apostolos Papapostolou
The United States strongly supports Cyprus negotiations aiming to reach a settlement reunifying the island as a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation, a US State Department spokesperson has said."
More:US Supports a Solution that Would Reunify Cyprus | USA.GreekReporter.com
Turkish national team's football player detained | Incident | Trend
"Turkish national team's football player detained
[02.08.2011 13:15]
Turkish national team's football player detained
Azerbaijan , Baku, Aug.2 / Trend /
The Turkish Fenerbahce national football team’s player Emre Belozoglu was detained today, accused of fixing matches, CNN Turk television channel reported."
More:Turkish national team's football player detained | Incident | Trend
[02.08.2011 13:15]
Turkish national team's football player detained
Azerbaijan , Baku, Aug.2 / Trend /
The Turkish Fenerbahce national football team’s player Emre Belozoglu was detained today, accused of fixing matches, CNN Turk television channel reported."
More:Turkish national team's football player detained | Incident | Trend
Turkey captain Emre Belozoglu questioned by authorities in match-fixing probe - The Washington Post
"Turkey captain Emre Belozoglu questioned by authorities in match-fixing probe
By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, August 2, 10:21 AM
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish prosecutors have questioned Emre Belozoglu, the captain of the Turkish national team, in a match-fixing probe that also involves his club Fenerbahce.
Belozoglu says he was released without charges on Tuesday. He refused to answer questions, saying he was tired and had “spoken enough” during his testimony."
More:Turkey captain Emre Belozoglu questioned by authorities in match-fixing probe - The Washington Post
By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, August 2, 10:21 AM
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish prosecutors have questioned Emre Belozoglu, the captain of the Turkish national team, in a match-fixing probe that also involves his club Fenerbahce.
Belozoglu says he was released without charges on Tuesday. He refused to answer questions, saying he was tired and had “spoken enough” during his testimony."
More:Turkey captain Emre Belozoglu questioned by authorities in match-fixing probe - The Washington Post
An (Organic) American Girl in Istanbul
"An (Organic) American Girl in Istanbul
Posted: 8/2/11 09:42 AM ET
by guest blogger Holly Walck, Iyengar yoga practitioner and teacher in Bethlehem, PA, and Istanbul, Turkey
What do you mean there's no celery?
For several years now, I have had the good fortune to be Maria's Yoga teacher. Most Sundays we meet for two hours, with a few minutes spent to catch up on the week's events before we begin. That time helps me decide if we're going to stick with the planned sequence or take a much-needed detour. For example, if Maria tells me she has been traveling all week, I'll teach her supported poses, which are deliciously refreshing, instead of practicing unsupported backbends, which require a lot of energy and can be dehydrating."
More:Maria Rodale: An (Organic) American Girl in Istanbul
Posted: 8/2/11 09:42 AM ET
by guest blogger Holly Walck, Iyengar yoga practitioner and teacher in Bethlehem, PA, and Istanbul, Turkey
What do you mean there's no celery?
For several years now, I have had the good fortune to be Maria's Yoga teacher. Most Sundays we meet for two hours, with a few minutes spent to catch up on the week's events before we begin. That time helps me decide if we're going to stick with the planned sequence or take a much-needed detour. For example, if Maria tells me she has been traveling all week, I'll teach her supported poses, which are deliciously refreshing, instead of practicing unsupported backbends, which require a lot of energy and can be dehydrating."
More:Maria Rodale: An (Organic) American Girl in Istanbul
Ramadan drummer of Istanbul hopes the beat will go on | World news | The Guardian
"Ramadan drummer of Istanbul hopes the beat will go on
Drummers fear for future of tradition dating back to Ottoman times in which they wake people for pre-dawn meal of Sahur
Just after two o'clock in the morning, Carli arranges his red velvet costume one last time. "The first night is always exciting", he says.
He is one of Istanbul's last few Ramadan drummers: upholders of a tradition going back to Ottoman times, they walk the streets with their drums, waking the inhabitants in time for Sahur, the last meal before a long day of fasting that starts with the call to prayer at sunrise."
More:Ramadan drummer of Istanbul hopes the beat will go on | World news | The Guardian
Drummers fear for future of tradition dating back to Ottoman times in which they wake people for pre-dawn meal of Sahur
Just after two o'clock in the morning, Carli arranges his red velvet costume one last time. "The first night is always exciting", he says.
He is one of Istanbul's last few Ramadan drummers: upholders of a tradition going back to Ottoman times, they walk the streets with their drums, waking the inhabitants in time for Sahur, the last meal before a long day of fasting that starts with the call to prayer at sunrise."
More:Ramadan drummer of Istanbul hopes the beat will go on | World news | The Guardian
Turkish Woman Entrepreneur Among Top Most Successful Entrepreneurs in Europe
"Turkish Woman Entrepreneur Among Top Most Successful Entrepreneurs in Europe
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
A Turkish woman entrepreneur has become one of the top ten most successful entrepreneurs in Europe.
Berna Ilter, the owner of Kayseri-based (central Anatolia) BRN bed company, listed among 15,000 companies in European Business Awards event, and managed to become one of the top ten most successful entrepreneurs in Europe. "
More:Turkish Woman Entrepreneur Among Top Most Successful Entrepreneurs in Europe, 2 August 2011 Tuesday 12:28
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
A Turkish woman entrepreneur has become one of the top ten most successful entrepreneurs in Europe.
Berna Ilter, the owner of Kayseri-based (central Anatolia) BRN bed company, listed among 15,000 companies in European Business Awards event, and managed to become one of the top ten most successful entrepreneurs in Europe. "
More:Turkish Woman Entrepreneur Among Top Most Successful Entrepreneurs in Europe, 2 August 2011 Tuesday 12:28
APA - Hulusi Kilic: Ankara has no plans to use Gabala radar
"Hulusi Kilic: Ankara has no plans to use Gabala radar
[ 02 Aug 2011 16:15 ]
Baku. Rashad Suleymanov – APA. Military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey is developing, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Killic said at the press conference, APA reports."
More:APA - Hulusi Kilic: Ankara has no plans to use Gabala radar
[ 02 Aug 2011 16:15 ]
Baku. Rashad Suleymanov – APA. Military cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkey is developing, Turkish Ambassador to Azerbaijan Hulusi Killic said at the press conference, APA reports."
More:APA - Hulusi Kilic: Ankara has no plans to use Gabala radar
The Associated Press: Turkey sees police role in Kurdish fight
"Turkey sees police role in Kurdish fight
By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA, Associated Press – 1 hour ago
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish military casts itself as a defender of the nation against internal threats as well as external ones, and describes soldiers who die in combat with Kurdish rebels as martyrs. Now a government plan to deploy elite police squads in the fight could undercut the traditional role of the armed forces, even as civilian leaders move forcefully to reduce its political power."
More:The Associated Press: Turkey sees police role in Kurdish fight
By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA, Associated Press – 1 hour ago
ISTANBUL (AP) — The Turkish military casts itself as a defender of the nation against internal threats as well as external ones, and describes soldiers who die in combat with Kurdish rebels as martyrs. Now a government plan to deploy elite police squads in the fight could undercut the traditional role of the armed forces, even as civilian leaders move forcefully to reduce its political power."
More:The Associated Press: Turkey sees police role in Kurdish fight
PROFILE: General Necdet Ozel, army man who keeps out of politics - Monsters and Critics
"PROFILE: General Necdet Ozel, army man who keeps out of politics
By Jasper Mortimer Aug 2, 2011, 2:06 GMT
Ankara - The man favoured to take command of the Turkish armed forces this week, General Necdet Ozel, is a highly professional soldier known for avoiding taking sides politically."
More:PROFILE: General Necdet Ozel, army man who keeps out of politics - Monsters and Critics
By Jasper Mortimer Aug 2, 2011, 2:06 GMT
Ankara - The man favoured to take command of the Turkish armed forces this week, General Necdet Ozel, is a highly professional soldier known for avoiding taking sides politically."
More:PROFILE: General Necdet Ozel, army man who keeps out of politics - Monsters and Critics
Monday, August 01, 2011
Center to protect women in Turkey
"Center to protect women in Turkey
Monday, August 1, 2011
ISTANBUL – Daily News with wires
Ankara Governor Alaaddin Yüksel met with the Minister of Family and Social Policies Fatma Şahin and together spoke on violence towards women. 35 women a day indicate they are victims of violence in the capital,” Governor Yüksel said"
More:Center to protect women in Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News
Monday, August 1, 2011
ISTANBUL – Daily News with wires
Ankara Governor Alaaddin Yüksel met with the Minister of Family and Social Policies Fatma Şahin and together spoke on violence towards women. 35 women a day indicate they are victims of violence in the capital,” Governor Yüksel said"
More:Center to protect women in Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey not ready to join EU - UK Independence Party
"Turkey not ready to join EU
Monday, 1st August 2011
After the Westminster Home Affairs Committee displayed concerns about plans to allow Turkey to join the EU, UKIP leader Nigel Farage put the Party's response more bluntly, saying: 'Turkey should not be allowed to join the EU.'"
More:Turkey not ready to join EU - UK Independence Party
Monday, 1st August 2011
After the Westminster Home Affairs Committee displayed concerns about plans to allow Turkey to join the EU, UKIP leader Nigel Farage put the Party's response more bluntly, saying: 'Turkey should not be allowed to join the EU.'"
More:Turkey not ready to join EU - UK Independence Party
Muslims celebrate the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul | Demotix.com
"Muslims celebrate the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul
The first day of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is one of the most important times of the year for Muslims. Turkey. 1st August 2011
1 August 2011- Istanbul, Turkey - The first day of the holy month of Ramadan (Ramazan in Turkish). Ramazan is one of the most important times of the year for muslims.
Ramazan is a time of reflection, prayers, celebrations and fasting (believers are supposed to refrain from eating, drinking or smoking between sunrise and sunset. They have an early breakfast before dawn and enjoy festive dinners after dark)."
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The first day of the holy month of Ramadan. Ramadan is one of the most important times of the year for Muslims. Turkey. 1st August 2011
1 August 2011- Istanbul, Turkey - The first day of the holy month of Ramadan (Ramazan in Turkish). Ramazan is one of the most important times of the year for muslims.
Ramazan is a time of reflection, prayers, celebrations and fasting (believers are supposed to refrain from eating, drinking or smoking between sunrise and sunset. They have an early breakfast before dawn and enjoy festive dinners after dark)."
More:Muslims celebrate the first day of Ramadan in Istanbul | Demotix.com
Military climb down: Is it just for democracy?
"Military climb down: Is it just for democracy?
Monday, August 1, 2011
SEMİH İDİZ
The resignation by means of early retirement by Turkey’s four top generals created quite a stir abroad. I know this from friends who called me to ask “if this was the start of the long awaited coup in Turkey.” The highly charged reporting by an excitable Turkish media on the other hand contributed to this impression."
More:Military climb down: Is it just for democracy? - Hurriyet Daily News
Monday, August 1, 2011
SEMİH İDİZ
The resignation by means of early retirement by Turkey’s four top generals created quite a stir abroad. I know this from friends who called me to ask “if this was the start of the long awaited coup in Turkey.” The highly charged reporting by an excitable Turkish media on the other hand contributed to this impression."
More:Military climb down: Is it just for democracy? - Hurriyet Daily News
Turkey: Military Resignation Strategy Misfires | EurasiaNet.org
"Turkey: Military Resignation Strategy Misfires
August 1, 2011 - 3:24pm
It seems Turkey’s generals, so long a force in the country’s politics, are going out with a whimper, not a bang."
More:Turkey: Military Resignation Strategy Misfires | EurasiaNet.org
August 1, 2011 - 3:24pm
It seems Turkey’s generals, so long a force in the country’s politics, are going out with a whimper, not a bang."
More:Turkey: Military Resignation Strategy Misfires | EurasiaNet.org
Let Turkey into Europol, British MPs say
"Let Turkey into Europol, British MPs say
ANDREW RETTMAN
Today @ 18:21 CET
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Turkey should be allowed to become a member of the EU's joint police body, Europol, no matter what happens with its EU membership bid, a new report by the British parliament has said.
The study, published by MPs on the home affairs committee on Monday (1 August), cited Europol director Rob Wainwright and the head of the British Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca), Steve Coats, as favouring the move."
More:EUobserver / Let Turkey into Europol, British MPs say
ANDREW RETTMAN
Today @ 18:21 CET
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Turkey should be allowed to become a member of the EU's joint police body, Europol, no matter what happens with its EU membership bid, a new report by the British parliament has said.
The study, published by MPs on the home affairs committee on Monday (1 August), cited Europol director Rob Wainwright and the head of the British Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca), Steve Coats, as favouring the move."
More:EUobserver / Let Turkey into Europol, British MPs say
The Turkish Constitution and the Kurdish Question - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
"The Turkish Constitution and the Kurdish Question
Henri Barkey, Direnç Kadioglu Commentary, August 1, 2011
Turkey's Parliament Turkey’s Kurdish question is that country’s single most important problem. It is and has always been a political problem. Successive Turkish governments have sought to resolve it either through repressive military and occasionally economic means. The recently concluded June 12 Turkish elections promised to usher in a new approach. This is because, in the run-up to the elections, a consensus had emerged that the newly elected parliament would start the process of writing a new constitution. The current one was authored in 1982 by a military junta."
More:The Turkish Constitution and the Kurdish Question - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Henri Barkey, Direnç Kadioglu Commentary, August 1, 2011
Turkey's Parliament Turkey’s Kurdish question is that country’s single most important problem. It is and has always been a political problem. Successive Turkish governments have sought to resolve it either through repressive military and occasionally economic means. The recently concluded June 12 Turkish elections promised to usher in a new approach. This is because, in the run-up to the elections, a consensus had emerged that the newly elected parliament would start the process of writing a new constitution. The current one was authored in 1982 by a military junta."
More:The Turkish Constitution and the Kurdish Question - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Q&A: Two of Turkey's leading journalists speak from jail - Blog - Committee to Protect Journalists
"A: Two of Turkey's leading journalists speak from jail
By Robert Mahoney/CPJ Deputy Director
The arrest of Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener in March this year has put press freedom in Turkey under the international spotlight. Authorities said the journalists had not been detained because of their reporting but as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged ultranationalist plot to overthrow the government known as 'Ergenekon' On a recent visit to Turkey, I sent written questions to the reporters in their Istanbul jail through their lawyers and they replied in writing."
More:Q&A: Two of Turkey's leading journalists speak from jail - Blog - Committee to Protect Journalists
By Robert Mahoney/CPJ Deputy Director
The arrest of Ahmet Şık and Nedim Şener in March this year has put press freedom in Turkey under the international spotlight. Authorities said the journalists had not been detained because of their reporting but as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged ultranationalist plot to overthrow the government known as 'Ergenekon' On a recent visit to Turkey, I sent written questions to the reporters in their Istanbul jail through their lawyers and they replied in writing."
More:Q&A: Two of Turkey's leading journalists speak from jail - Blog - Committee to Protect Journalists
Turkey must further clip military wings - FT.com
"Turkey must further clip military wings
By David Gardner in London
Time was when Turkey’s powerful army would thunder into the nation’s cities, or simply make plain its refusal to tolerate this policy or that person, and the government of the day would fall. Last Friday the top military brass tried a different tack. General Isik Kosaner, the chief of staff, and the commanders of the army, air force and navy all downed tools and walked off the job. Turkish citizens barely noticed. How are the mighty fallen."
More:Turkey must further clip military wings - FT.com
By David Gardner in London
Time was when Turkey’s powerful army would thunder into the nation’s cities, or simply make plain its refusal to tolerate this policy or that person, and the government of the day would fall. Last Friday the top military brass tried a different tack. General Isik Kosaner, the chief of staff, and the commanders of the army, air force and navy all downed tools and walked off the job. Turkish citizens barely noticed. How are the mighty fallen."
More:Turkey must further clip military wings - FT.com
Turkey: Last week's mass military resignations signal the end of Ataturk's secular vision. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine
"The End of the Kemalist Affair
When was the last time a conservative NATO army pushed out its highest-ranking officers?
By Christopher HitchensPosted Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at 11:32 AM ET
(Left) Gen. Isik Kosaner. Click image to expand.Turkey's Gen. Isik Kosaner and Cmdr. Necdet Ozel To read of the stunning news, of the almost-overnight liquidation of the Ataturkist or secularist military caste, and to try to do so from the standpoint of a seriously secular Turk, is to have a small share in the sense of acute national vertigo that must have accompanied the proclamation of a new system in the second two decades of the 20th century."
More:Turkey: Last week's mass military resignations signal the end of Ataturk's secular vision. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine
When was the last time a conservative NATO army pushed out its highest-ranking officers?
By Christopher HitchensPosted Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at 11:32 AM ET
(Left) Gen. Isik Kosaner. Click image to expand.Turkey's Gen. Isik Kosaner and Cmdr. Necdet Ozel To read of the stunning news, of the almost-overnight liquidation of the Ataturkist or secularist military caste, and to try to do so from the standpoint of a seriously secular Turk, is to have a small share in the sense of acute national vertigo that must have accompanied the proclamation of a new system in the second two decades of the 20th century."
More:Turkey: Last week's mass military resignations signal the end of Ataturk's secular vision. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine
Three Turkish soldiers killed in rebel clash | Reuters
"Three Turkish soldiers killed in rebel clash
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey | Mon Aug 1, 2011 11:11am EDT
(Reuters) - Kurdish guerrillas fired on a military convoy in eastern Turkey Monday, killing three soldiers and wounding three others, security sources said."
More:Three Turkish soldiers killed in rebel clash | Reuters
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey | Mon Aug 1, 2011 11:11am EDT
(Reuters) - Kurdish guerrillas fired on a military convoy in eastern Turkey Monday, killing three soldiers and wounding three others, security sources said."
More:Three Turkish soldiers killed in rebel clash | Reuters
PressTV - Turkey's Constitutional reform
"Turkey's Constitutional reform
Mon Aug 1, 2011 5:18PM GMT
By Hassan Beheshtipour
General Kosaner
Through expansive changes in the army, Turkey intends to pave the way for constitutional reforms and eliminate the thought current associated with the officers who resigned.
Turkish President Abdullah Gul appointed General Nejdet Ozel as the Turkish Land Force Commander and Deputy Chief of General Staff."
More:PressTV - Turkey's Constitutional reform
Mon Aug 1, 2011 5:18PM GMT
By Hassan Beheshtipour
General Kosaner
Through expansive changes in the army, Turkey intends to pave the way for constitutional reforms and eliminate the thought current associated with the officers who resigned.
Turkish President Abdullah Gul appointed General Nejdet Ozel as the Turkish Land Force Commander and Deputy Chief of General Staff."
More:PressTV - Turkey's Constitutional reform
Turkey Takes Harder Line on Assad
"Turkey Takes Harder Line on Assad
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey on Monday sharply raised its public condemnation of Syria's regime following the attack on Hama, while a senior Turkish official said sanctions were now 'on the table,' but ruled out any attempt to intervene militarily by creating a security zone."
More:Turkey Takes Harder Line on Assad - WSJ.com
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey on Monday sharply raised its public condemnation of Syria's regime following the attack on Hama, while a senior Turkish official said sanctions were now 'on the table,' but ruled out any attempt to intervene militarily by creating a security zone."
More:Turkey Takes Harder Line on Assad - WSJ.com
The end of an era in Turkish politics
"The end of an era in Turkish politics
Recent resignations by Turkish military generals may mark a change in the military's historic role in politics.
Behlul Ozkan Last Modified: 01 Aug 2011 12:40
Anyone reading about the politics and history of Turkey is likely to be struck by the role played by the Turkish military. The Republic was established in 1923 under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and other soldier-statesmen. Since then the military establishment has positioned itself above civilians and acted as the guardian of the newly created Turkish state."
More:The end of an era in Turkish politics - Opinion - Al Jazeera English
Recent resignations by Turkish military generals may mark a change in the military's historic role in politics.
Behlul Ozkan Last Modified: 01 Aug 2011 12:40
Anyone reading about the politics and history of Turkey is likely to be struck by the role played by the Turkish military. The Republic was established in 1923 under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and other soldier-statesmen. Since then the military establishment has positioned itself above civilians and acted as the guardian of the newly created Turkish state."
More:The end of an era in Turkish politics - Opinion - Al Jazeera English
Istanbul Taxis Deliver a Costly Ride
"Istanbul Taxis Deliver a Costly Ride
Istanbul's transportation sector relies on taxi cabs to get tourists and locals around the vast city. However, many drivers have tarnished the industry's reputation by regularly cheating customers."
More:Istanbul Taxis Deliver a Costly Ride , 1 August 2011 Monday 9:18
Istanbul's transportation sector relies on taxi cabs to get tourists and locals around the vast city. However, many drivers have tarnished the industry's reputation by regularly cheating customers."
More:Istanbul Taxis Deliver a Costly Ride , 1 August 2011 Monday 9:18
European Chain Hotels Market Review: Istanbul shows the strongest growth in first half of 2011
"European Chain Hotels Market Review: Istanbul shows the strongest growth in first half of 2011
Hotels in Istanbul enjoyed an almost 50% profit growth during the first six months of this year according to European hotel market performance statistics from TRI Hospitality Consulting’s latest HotStats survey. "
More:European Chain Hotels Market Review: Istanbul shows the strongest growth in first half of 2011
Hotels in Istanbul enjoyed an almost 50% profit growth during the first six months of this year according to European hotel market performance statistics from TRI Hospitality Consulting’s latest HotStats survey. "
More:European Chain Hotels Market Review: Istanbul shows the strongest growth in first half of 2011
Istanbul on the Nile | Foreign Affairs
"Istanbul on the Nile
Summary:
Many Egyptian military officers and some civilian politicians are interested in replicating the so-called Turkish model for Egypt, in which the military would play a leading role in guiding society and politics. But such a strategy is a poor fit for the country."
More:Istanbul on the Nile | Foreign Affairs
Summary:
Many Egyptian military officers and some civilian politicians are interested in replicating the so-called Turkish model for Egypt, in which the military would play a leading role in guiding society and politics. But such a strategy is a poor fit for the country."
More:Istanbul on the Nile | Foreign Affairs
Turkey Joining EU Would Pose Border Risks - Bloomberg
"Turkey Joining EU Would Pose Border Risks
By Eddie Buckle - Jul 31, 2011 7:01 PM ET
Turkey's national flags fly near the Istanbul Convention Centre. Turkey’s bid to join the EU has stalled, with the country having completed negotiations in only one of 35 policy areas. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
A panel of U.K. lawmakers said it’s concerned about risks to the European Union from organized crime and illegal immigration if Turkey joins because of inadequate security along the country’s borders with Iran, Iraq and Syria. "
More:Turkey Joining EU Would Pose Border Risks - Bloomberg
By Eddie Buckle - Jul 31, 2011 7:01 PM ET
Turkey's national flags fly near the Istanbul Convention Centre. Turkey’s bid to join the EU has stalled, with the country having completed negotiations in only one of 35 policy areas. Photographer: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg
A panel of U.K. lawmakers said it’s concerned about risks to the European Union from organized crime and illegal immigration if Turkey joins because of inadequate security along the country’s borders with Iran, Iraq and Syria. "
More:Turkey Joining EU Would Pose Border Risks - Bloomberg
Erdogan Must Choose Peace After Taming Army, Kurdish Party Says - Bloomberg
"Erdogan Must Choose Peace After Taming Army, Kurdish Party Says
Q
By Emre Peker - Aug 1, 2011 6:08 AM ET
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has no more excuses for failing to engage in talks to end fighting in the largely Kurdish southeast, after he asserted control over the army, a top Kurdish politician said. "
More:Erdogan Must Choose Peace After Taming Army, Kurdish Party Says - Bloomberg
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By Emre Peker - Aug 1, 2011 6:08 AM ET
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has no more excuses for failing to engage in talks to end fighting in the largely Kurdish southeast, after he asserted control over the army, a top Kurdish politician said. "
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Turkish C.Bank is willing to take its time in hiking Rates
"Turkish C.Bank is willing to take its time in hiking Rates
TEB - 01.08.2011
The CBRT maintained its dovish stance in its Inflation Report. However, the Governor's comments during the press conference supported the TRY
The Bank kept its inflation forecasts unchanged at 6.9% for end-2011 and 5.2% for end-2012 in its Inflation Report, whereas the inflation targets remained at 5.5% for end-2011 and 5.0% for end-2012. Governor Basci stated that the CBRT's baseline scenario envisaged policy rates will be held constant at 6.25% until the year-end. The Bank's assumptions on the oil price (USD 115/bbl) and food inflation (7.5% y/y) were also unchanged for 2011. The report stated that, during the second half of the year, inflation is expected to fluctuate significantly mainly due to the base effects caused by food prices. According to the report, annual food inflation is expected to decline in the third quarter, and increase in the last quarter. Consequently, fluctuations in food prices will determine the trajectory of headline inflation."
More:Balkans.com Business News : Turkish C.Bank is willing to take its time in hiking Rates
TEB - 01.08.2011
The CBRT maintained its dovish stance in its Inflation Report. However, the Governor's comments during the press conference supported the TRY
The Bank kept its inflation forecasts unchanged at 6.9% for end-2011 and 5.2% for end-2012 in its Inflation Report, whereas the inflation targets remained at 5.5% for end-2011 and 5.0% for end-2012. Governor Basci stated that the CBRT's baseline scenario envisaged policy rates will be held constant at 6.25% until the year-end. The Bank's assumptions on the oil price (USD 115/bbl) and food inflation (7.5% y/y) were also unchanged for 2011. The report stated that, during the second half of the year, inflation is expected to fluctuate significantly mainly due to the base effects caused by food prices. According to the report, annual food inflation is expected to decline in the third quarter, and increase in the last quarter. Consequently, fluctuations in food prices will determine the trajectory of headline inflation."
More:Balkans.com Business News : Turkish C.Bank is willing to take its time in hiking Rates
G Capital, a subsidiary of GFH acquires Adabank in Turkey | Al Bawaba
"G Capital, a subsidiary of GFH acquires Adabank in Turkey
Published August 1st, 2011 - 12:11 GMT
G Capital a Dubai based company and a subsidiary of the Bahraini investment bank, Gulf Finance House (GFH), in partnership with Gürmen Group, has acquired Adabank in Turkey for US$ 75 million. Adabank is a Turkish Bank headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey and placed for sale by the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF)."
More:G Capital, a subsidiary of GFH acquires Adabank in Turkey | Al Bawaba
Published August 1st, 2011 - 12:11 GMT
G Capital a Dubai based company and a subsidiary of the Bahraini investment bank, Gulf Finance House (GFH), in partnership with Gürmen Group, has acquired Adabank in Turkey for US$ 75 million. Adabank is a Turkish Bank headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey and placed for sale by the Savings Deposit Insurance Fund (TMSF)."
More:G Capital, a subsidiary of GFH acquires Adabank in Turkey | Al Bawaba
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