Bugged out
Jan 6th 2012, 17:49 by A.Z. | ISTANBUL
HIS NATO colleagues hailed him as a "soldier-intellectual." But yesterday Ilker Başbuğ, a former chief of Turkey's general staff, was jailed in Istanbul on charges of belonging to a terrorist gang bent on overthrowing Turkey's mildly Islamist government.
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Friday, January 06, 2012
Turkish ambassador to return to Paris - Israel News, Ynetnews
Turkish ambassador to return to Paris
Envoy returns after he was recalled last month, following draft French law proposing to illegalize denial of Armenian genocide
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Envoy returns after he was recalled last month, following draft French law proposing to illegalize denial of Armenian genocide
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When silence is wisdom
When silence is wisdom
By having its education committee hold a hearing on the subject of the Armenian tragedy, the Knesset is setting a dangerous course, morally, politically and historically.
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By having its education committee hold a hearing on the subject of the Armenian tragedy, the Knesset is setting a dangerous course, morally, politically and historically.
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France Reiterates Call For Easing Of Tensions With Turkey
France Reiterates Call For Easing Of Tensions With Turkey
Written by: KUNA
January 5, 2012
Amid the risk of a new spiral in tensions with Turkey, French officials on Thursday reiterated a call at the highest level for calm relations between the two nations over the Armenian “genocide” issue which has poisoned links between the two nations since December.
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Written by: KUNA
January 5, 2012
Amid the risk of a new spiral in tensions with Turkey, French officials on Thursday reiterated a call at the highest level for calm relations between the two nations over the Armenian “genocide” issue which has poisoned links between the two nations since December.
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Crunch time for Cyprus leaders: Downer
Crunch time for Cyprus leaders: Downer
January 6, 2012 - 8:34AM
Divided Cyprus' rival Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders have hosted a dinner for UN officials, a day after UN envoy Alexander Downer said they have until January 22 to agree on several 'core' issues.
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January 6, 2012 - 8:34AM
Divided Cyprus' rival Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders have hosted a dinner for UN officials, a day after UN envoy Alexander Downer said they have until January 22 to agree on several 'core' issues.
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Is Israel ‘trembling’ and ‘on its knees,’ or is Ankara dreaming?
Is Israel ‘trembling’ and ‘on its knees,’ or is Ankara dreaming?
EHUD TOLEDANO
Last week, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu briefed the Turkish Parliament Foreign Relations Committee on several issues, but the Turkish press reported mostly about his statement regarding Israel. Mr. Davutoğlu said Turkish policy was to “bring Israel to its knees,” which he maintained has indeed been achieved. This type of empty and self-damaging talk reminded me of another, similarly unhelpful incident that had taken place in New York during the September U.N. General Assembly.
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EHUD TOLEDANO
Last week, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu briefed the Turkish Parliament Foreign Relations Committee on several issues, but the Turkish press reported mostly about his statement regarding Israel. Mr. Davutoğlu said Turkish policy was to “bring Israel to its knees,” which he maintained has indeed been achieved. This type of empty and self-damaging talk reminded me of another, similarly unhelpful incident that had taken place in New York during the September U.N. General Assembly.
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TURKEY - Ajax wants to ‘do a Fener’ in Dutch game
Ajax wants to ‘do a Fener’ in Dutch game
Some 40,000 women fans of Fener filled the stands in a remarkable game. Hürriyet photo
Inspired by Fenerbahçe, Ajax Amsterdam has asked the Dutch football association (KNVB) to allow women and children to attend the “behind closed doors” rematch of its cup game against AZ Alkmaar Jan. 19, Reuters reported.
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Some 40,000 women fans of Fener filled the stands in a remarkable game. Hürriyet photo
Inspired by Fenerbahçe, Ajax Amsterdam has asked the Dutch football association (KNVB) to allow women and children to attend the “behind closed doors” rematch of its cup game against AZ Alkmaar Jan. 19, Reuters reported.
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Iran sanctions bode ill for Turkey’s economy
Iran sanctions bode ill for Turkey’s economy
As the West tightens the noose on Iran with toughening sanctions, Turkey may find itself trapped in the middle - and strong economic ties with a neighbor could be the first to suffer.
On the last day of 2011, U.S. President Barack Obama signed into law new sanctions to be imposed on financial institutions dealing with Iran’s central bank. The measures aim at hurting Iran’s ability to export oil. On Jan. 4, EU governments have “in principle” agreed to ban oil imports from Iran. How these decisions will be implemented remains to be seen - many countries including Turkey are reportedly seeking exemptions
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As the West tightens the noose on Iran with toughening sanctions, Turkey may find itself trapped in the middle - and strong economic ties with a neighbor could be the first to suffer.
On the last day of 2011, U.S. President Barack Obama signed into law new sanctions to be imposed on financial institutions dealing with Iran’s central bank. The measures aim at hurting Iran’s ability to export oil. On Jan. 4, EU governments have “in principle” agreed to ban oil imports from Iran. How these decisions will be implemented remains to be seen - many countries including Turkey are reportedly seeking exemptions
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Transformation of Turkish intelligence service
Transformation of Turkish intelligence service
The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MİT) is opening the gates of its headquarters in Ankara for a media opportunity today in a rare occasion to leave behind its 85 years tomorrow; it was founded on Jan. 6, 1926. The last time such a large scale media trip had been organized was 10 years ago for the 75th anniversary; a summary of the MİT history was publicized on that occasion as well.
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The Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MİT) is opening the gates of its headquarters in Ankara for a media opportunity today in a rare occasion to leave behind its 85 years tomorrow; it was founded on Jan. 6, 1926. The last time such a large scale media trip had been organized was 10 years ago for the 75th anniversary; a summary of the MİT history was publicized on that occasion as well.
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Protest Held In NYC Over France's Armenian Genocide Legislation
Protest Held In NYC Over France's Armenian Genocide Legislation
January 06, 2012
NEW YORK -- About two dozen people of Turkish origin or descent gathered in front of the French Consulate in New York on January 5 to protest the French genocide bill, which would criminalize the denial that the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915 constituted genocide.
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January 06, 2012
NEW YORK -- About two dozen people of Turkish origin or descent gathered in front of the French Consulate in New York on January 5 to protest the French genocide bill, which would criminalize the denial that the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks in 1915 constituted genocide.
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Ten days for conscript who criticised Turkish military - Cyprus Mail
Ten days for conscript who criticised Turkish military
By Simon Bahceli Published on January 6, 2012
TURKISH Cypriot police blocked traffic leading to a military court yesterday in order to prevent lawyers, journalists and relatives from attending the trial of a young conscript accused of bringing the Turkish military into disrepute.
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By Simon Bahceli Published on January 6, 2012
TURKISH Cypriot police blocked traffic leading to a military court yesterday in order to prevent lawyers, journalists and relatives from attending the trial of a young conscript accused of bringing the Turkish military into disrepute.
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Nestlé continues to expand breakfast cereals market with new factory in Turkey | Reuters
Nestlé continues to expand breakfast cereals market with new factory in Turkey
Fri Jan 6, 2012 4:40am EST
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Cyprus Can Be Reunified Before Gas Exports to EU, Minister Says - Businessweek
Cyprus Can Be Reunified Before Gas Exports to EU, Minister Says
January 06, 2012, 9:14 AM EST
By Stelios Orphanides
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Cyprus, the divided Mediterranean island that announced its first offshore gas find last week, said revenues will benefit Greek and Turkish Cypriots because reunification will be achieved before the fuel is shipped.
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January 06, 2012, 9:14 AM EST
By Stelios Orphanides
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Cyprus, the divided Mediterranean island that announced its first offshore gas find last week, said revenues will benefit Greek and Turkish Cypriots because reunification will be achieved before the fuel is shipped.
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Police probe bomb attacks on Turkish community | News
Police probe bomb attacks on Turkish community
Emine Sinmaz and Justin Davenport
6 Jan 2012
Counter terrorism detectives are investigating a suspected co-ordinated series of arson attacks which has left a London community living in fear.
Police are linking attacks on cafés and cultural centres associated with north London's Turkish community in the past three months.
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Emine Sinmaz and Justin Davenport
6 Jan 2012
Counter terrorism detectives are investigating a suspected co-ordinated series of arson attacks which has left a London community living in fear.
Police are linking attacks on cafés and cultural centres associated with north London's Turkish community in the past three months.
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Iran to double power exports to Turkey
Iran to double power exports to Turkey
Fri Jan 6, 2012 1:11PM GMT
Total length of Iran's power transfer grid currently exceeds 780,000 km.
An Iranian electricity industry official says Tehran is considering a twofold increase in power exports to neighboring Turkey after a new electricity transfer line between the two countries becomes operational.
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Fri Jan 6, 2012 1:11PM GMT
Total length of Iran's power transfer grid currently exceeds 780,000 km.
An Iranian electricity industry official says Tehran is considering a twofold increase in power exports to neighboring Turkey after a new electricity transfer line between the two countries becomes operational.
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Top military chief arrested in alleged plot against Turkish government - CNN.com
Top military chief arrested in alleged plot against Turkish government
By the CNN Wire Staff
January 6, 2012 -- Updated 1345 GMT (2145 HKT)
Istanbul (CNN) -- A civilian court in Turkey has arrested the nation's former top military commander, charging him in a plot to overthrow the government.
He is the highest-ranking officer to be accused in a long-running tussle between the Islamic-backed government and Turkey's secular establishment, defended by the military.
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By the CNN Wire Staff
January 6, 2012 -- Updated 1345 GMT (2145 HKT)
Istanbul (CNN) -- A civilian court in Turkey has arrested the nation's former top military commander, charging him in a plot to overthrow the government.
He is the highest-ranking officer to be accused in a long-running tussle between the Islamic-backed government and Turkey's secular establishment, defended by the military.
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Thursday, January 05, 2012
Turkish Minister's Tehran Visit - WSJ.com
Turkish Visit Aims to Smooth Ankara's Ties With Tehran
BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday reassured Iran that Ankara wouldn't allow Turkish soil to be used for any attack against a neighbor, during a trip to Tehran focused on averting a Sunni-Shia "cold war" in the region.
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BY MARC CHAMPION
ISTANBUL—Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Thursday reassured Iran that Ankara wouldn't allow Turkish soil to be used for any attack against a neighbor, during a trip to Tehran focused on averting a Sunni-Shia "cold war" in the region.
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More on Turkish Monetary Policy
More on Turkish Monetary Policy
Author: Emre Deliveli · January 5th, 2012
My 3200 character limit again prevented me from saying all I wanted to say in my latest Hurriyet Daily News column, which was also posted here at the blog. So I would like to provide a little bit more detail on some of the topics I touched upon, but before I do that, let me summarize the latest monetary policy developments- I know it has been three days since the column was published, but nothing is quiet on the Turkish monetary policy front these days:
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Author: Emre Deliveli · January 5th, 2012
My 3200 character limit again prevented me from saying all I wanted to say in my latest Hurriyet Daily News column, which was also posted here at the blog. So I would like to provide a little bit more detail on some of the topics I touched upon, but before I do that, let me summarize the latest monetary policy developments- I know it has been three days since the column was published, but nothing is quiet on the Turkish monetary policy front these days:
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Turkish Prosecutor Calls for Arrest of Retired Armed Forces Chief | Middle East | English
Turkish Prosecutor Calls for Arrest of Retired Armed Forces Chief
A Turkish prosecutor has called for a former chief of the armed forces to be taken into custody over alleged involvement in a scheme to discredit the government.
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A Turkish prosecutor has called for a former chief of the armed forces to be taken into custody over alleged involvement in a scheme to discredit the government.
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Gloomy Greeks forget woes with lavish Turk TV dramas - chicagotribune.com
Gloomy Greeks forget woes with lavish Turk TV dramas
Karolina Tagaris Reuters
9:40 a.m. CST, January 5, 2012
ATHENS (Reuters) - When an Athens taxi driver learned his passenger was the boss of an Istanbul-based company that brings Turkish TV dramas to Greece he reached for his phone, called his wife and put her through to the man sitting in the back seat.
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Karolina Tagaris Reuters
9:40 a.m. CST, January 5, 2012
ATHENS (Reuters) - When an Athens taxi driver learned his passenger was the boss of an Istanbul-based company that brings Turkish TV dramas to Greece he reached for his phone, called his wife and put her through to the man sitting in the back seat.
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Press freedom on trial in Turkey | GlobalPost
Press freedom on trial in Turkey
Defense says case is aimed at intimidating journalists.
Gul TuysuzJanuary 5, 2012 12:19
ISTANBUL — Defendants in Turkey's most crucial press freedom case gave their statements in court today.
It was the 8th hearing of the OdaTV court case, which alleges that journalists were involved directly or indirectly with an alleged ultranationalist terrorist organization plotting to overthrow the democratically-elected government.
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Defense says case is aimed at intimidating journalists.
Gul TuysuzJanuary 5, 2012 12:19
ISTANBUL — Defendants in Turkey's most crucial press freedom case gave their statements in court today.
It was the 8th hearing of the OdaTV court case, which alleges that journalists were involved directly or indirectly with an alleged ultranationalist terrorist organization plotting to overthrow the democratically-elected government.
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Turkey to Buy Two Lockheed F-35 Jets, 15 Textron Helicopters - Bloomberg
Turkey to Buy Two Lockheed F-35 Jets, 15 Textron Helicopters
By Ali Berat Meric and Emre Peker - Jan 5, 2012 9:46 AM ET
Turkey will purchase two Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) F-35 fighter jets and and 15 helicopters from Textron Inc. (TXT) for the police department, the Defense Industries Undersecretary said today in a statement.
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By Ali Berat Meric and Emre Peker - Jan 5, 2012 9:46 AM ET
Turkey will purchase two Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) F-35 fighter jets and and 15 helicopters from Textron Inc. (TXT) for the police department, the Defense Industries Undersecretary said today in a statement.
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Pierre v. Hooijdonk learned his sacking by Turkey Football Fed. via letter!
Pierre v. Hooijdonk learned his sacking by Turkey Football Fed. via letter!
05 Ocak, 2012 | 15:28
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has parted ways with Pierre van Hooijdonk, delivering him the dire news via letter not personally.
Istanbul / Turkey – Ex Dutch and Fenerbahce striker, current Football coach Pierre van Hooijdonk was shown the door, following ex Turkey manager coach Guus Hiddink. Pierre van Hooijdonk was coach of Turkey B Team reserve squad.
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05 Ocak, 2012 | 15:28
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has parted ways with Pierre van Hooijdonk, delivering him the dire news via letter not personally.
Istanbul / Turkey – Ex Dutch and Fenerbahce striker, current Football coach Pierre van Hooijdonk was shown the door, following ex Turkey manager coach Guus Hiddink. Pierre van Hooijdonk was coach of Turkey B Team reserve squad.
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Seasonal Drinks to Warm Up Winter in Istanbul - NYTimes.com
Seasonal Drinks to Warm Up Winter in Istanbul
By SUSANNE FOWLER
Once winter arrives in full force, with wind whipping down the Bosporus from the Black Sea, and the snow flurries gathering atop minarets, Turks start to take refuge in seasonal drinks like sweet sahlep, or hearty boza, to help them fortify against the elements.
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By SUSANNE FOWLER
Once winter arrives in full force, with wind whipping down the Bosporus from the Black Sea, and the snow flurries gathering atop minarets, Turks start to take refuge in seasonal drinks like sweet sahlep, or hearty boza, to help them fortify against the elements.
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Turkish envoy defends policy against Israel | The Jewish Chronicle
Turkish envoy defends policy against Israel
By Simon Rocker, January 5, 2012
A senior diplomat from Turkey's UK embassy braved a battery of questions on his country's rocky relations with Israel in one of the closing sessions of the winter Limmud conference.
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By Simon Rocker, January 5, 2012
A senior diplomat from Turkey's UK embassy braved a battery of questions on his country's rocky relations with Israel in one of the closing sessions of the winter Limmud conference.
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Berlin attack may be work of Kurdish terrorists - The Local
Berlin attack may be work of Kurdish terrorists
Published: 5 Jan 12 06:58 CET
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Police believe a Molotov cocktail attack on a Turkish cultural association Tuesday evening may have been the work of a terrorist group banned from the European Union.
Although seven people were in the headquarters of the “Turkish Idealists” organization when the attack happened, no-one was hurt when the five masked men burst into the building and began hurling firebombs, according to Berlin's BZ newspaper.
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Police believe a Molotov cocktail attack on a Turkish cultural association Tuesday evening may have been the work of a terrorist group banned from the European Union.
Although seven people were in the headquarters of the “Turkish Idealists” organization when the attack happened, no-one was hurt when the five masked men burst into the building and began hurling firebombs, according to Berlin's BZ newspaper.
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Deputy prime minister says Turkey’s economic growth likely to slow to 4 percent in 2012 - The Washington Post
Deputy prime minister says Turkey’s economic growth likely to slow to 4 percent in 2012
By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, January 5, 6:36 AM
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s economic growth will likely slow down to 4 percent this year from about 7.5 percent last year, a top government official said on Thursday.
Ali Babacan, one of four deputy prime ministers, said the government might further adjust its forecast for growth of 4 percent depending on developments in Europe’s financial crisis. He said the economy was expected to have grown by more than 7.5 percent in 2011.
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By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, January 5, 6:36 AM
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s economic growth will likely slow down to 4 percent this year from about 7.5 percent last year, a top government official said on Thursday.
Ali Babacan, one of four deputy prime ministers, said the government might further adjust its forecast for growth of 4 percent depending on developments in Europe’s financial crisis. He said the economy was expected to have grown by more than 7.5 percent in 2011.
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Trade: Low EU demand worries Turkish auto exporters - Europe - ANSAMed.it
Trade: Low EU demand worries Turkish auto exporters
05 January, 10:38
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, JANUARY 5 - Following a year of record sales, Turkish automotive exporters' concerns grew as debt-hit European economies signal weak growth and poor demand in accordance, daily Hurriyet reports quoting the head of a sector union. Turkey aims to compensate the loss in exports in the European market with expansion in Russia and South Africa this year, Orhan Sabuncu, chairman of the Automotive Industry Exporters Association (OIB), told Hurriyet. "Last year's total export numbers might not be achieved in 2012 due to increasing concerns about the European economic crisis," said Sabuncu on the sidelines of a press meeting in Istanbul. Turkey's automotive exports hit 20.4 billion USD by the end of last year.
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05 January, 10:38
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, JANUARY 5 - Following a year of record sales, Turkish automotive exporters' concerns grew as debt-hit European economies signal weak growth and poor demand in accordance, daily Hurriyet reports quoting the head of a sector union. Turkey aims to compensate the loss in exports in the European market with expansion in Russia and South Africa this year, Orhan Sabuncu, chairman of the Automotive Industry Exporters Association (OIB), told Hurriyet. "Last year's total export numbers might not be achieved in 2012 due to increasing concerns about the European economic crisis," said Sabuncu on the sidelines of a press meeting in Istanbul. Turkey's automotive exports hit 20.4 billion USD by the end of last year.
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Turkish State-Run Halkbank Falls on Iran; BGC Says Buy - Bloomberg
Turkish State-Run Halkbank Falls on Iran; BGC Says Buy
By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 5, 2012 7:27 AM ET
Turkey’s state-run Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS (HALKB), which has an office in Tehran and handles oil payments to Iran, dropped on concern that it might be affected by additional sanctions on financial institutions dealing with Tehran.
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By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 5, 2012 7:27 AM ET
Turkey’s state-run Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS (HALKB), which has an office in Tehran and handles oil payments to Iran, dropped on concern that it might be affected by additional sanctions on financial institutions dealing with Tehran.
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İzmit to Feature Turkey’s Largest Center for Women, 5 January 2012 Thursday 10:45
İzmit to Feature Turkey’s Largest Center for Women
Thursday, 5 January 2012
The northwestern province of İzmit will soon boast Turkey’s most comprehensive center exclusively for women, says the mayor. The center will include pools, baths, saunas, massage rooms and beauty and sports units
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Thursday, 5 January 2012
The northwestern province of İzmit will soon boast Turkey’s most comprehensive center exclusively for women, says the mayor. The center will include pools, baths, saunas, massage rooms and beauty and sports units
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Why Sarkozy Revived Armenian Genocide?
Why Sarkozy Revived Armenian Genocide?
Wednesday, 04 January 2012 15:14
By MWC News
by Dan Lieberman
Genocide is always ignored until the genocide is over. After its completion, eloquent and hypocritical words appear in defense of the murdered and departed. Genocide makes headlines, and people know how to use them for their own advantage.
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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 15:14
By MWC News
by Dan Lieberman
Genocide is always ignored until the genocide is over. After its completion, eloquent and hypocritical words appear in defense of the murdered and departed. Genocide makes headlines, and people know how to use them for their own advantage.
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Ex-army chief to be questioned in Turkey - Europe - Al Jazeera English
Ex-army chief to be questioned in Turkey
Prosecutor sends notice to General Ilker Basbug in connection with alleged plot to spread anti-government propaganda.
Last Modified: 05 Jan 2012 07:15
Turkey's former chief of army staff has been called to court for questioning over allegations of his involvement in the creation of websites to discredit Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the prime minister, and the governing Justice and Development Party, or AKP.
General Ilker Basbug is the highest ranking officer to be questioned in the investigation into the so-called Ergenekon network, an ultra-nationalist group accused of conspiring against Erdogan's government.
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Prosecutor sends notice to General Ilker Basbug in connection with alleged plot to spread anti-government propaganda.
Last Modified: 05 Jan 2012 07:15
Turkey's former chief of army staff has been called to court for questioning over allegations of his involvement in the creation of websites to discredit Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the prime minister, and the governing Justice and Development Party, or AKP.
General Ilker Basbug is the highest ranking officer to be questioned in the investigation into the so-called Ergenekon network, an ultra-nationalist group accused of conspiring against Erdogan's government.
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Norwegian Premier To Cook For Turkish Guests In Istanbul
Norwegian Premier To Cook For Turkish Guests In Istanbul
1/5/2012 12:14 AM ET
(RTTNews) - Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg scheduled to visit Turkey on Saturday will cook Norwegian food for his Turkish and Norwegian guests at a lunch organized in his honor at the Çiragan Palace in Istanbul.
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1/5/2012 12:14 AM ET
(RTTNews) - Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg scheduled to visit Turkey on Saturday will cook Norwegian food for his Turkish and Norwegian guests at a lunch organized in his honor at the Çiragan Palace in Istanbul.
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Punjab CM’s visit: Turkey offers to build power plants in Punjab – The Express Tribune
Punjab CM’s visit: Turkey offers to build power plants in Punjab
Published: January 5, 2012
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif during his four-day visit to Turkey met on Wednesday with Istanbul’s mayor, the governor and the energy minister and discussed issues of mutual interest with them. Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yaldez offered his country’s support to Sharif in overcoming the ongoing energy crisis in Pakistan.
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Published: January 5, 2012
Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif during his four-day visit to Turkey met on Wednesday with Istanbul’s mayor, the governor and the energy minister and discussed issues of mutual interest with them. Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yaldez offered his country’s support to Sharif in overcoming the ongoing energy crisis in Pakistan.
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Turkey’s Glow Dims as Government Limits Free Speech - NYTimes.com
Charges Against Journalists Dim the Democratic Glow in Turkey
Daniel Etter for The New York Times
ISTANBUL — A year ago, the journalist Nedim Sener was investigating a murky terrorist network that prosecutors maintain was plotting to overthrow Turkey’s Muslim-inspired government. Today, Mr. Sener stands accused of being part of that plot, jailed in what human rights groups call a political purge of the governing party’s critics.
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Daniel Etter for The New York Times
ISTANBUL — A year ago, the journalist Nedim Sener was investigating a murky terrorist network that prosecutors maintain was plotting to overthrow Turkey’s Muslim-inspired government. Today, Mr. Sener stands accused of being part of that plot, jailed in what human rights groups call a political purge of the governing party’s critics.
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Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Turkish Delights: Contemporary Art Highlights
Turkish Delights: Contemporary Art Highlights
For a country that only opened its first contemporary art museum a mere 10 years ago, Turkey has burst onto the scene with full force and fanfare. From its annual biennial to one of the biggest art fairs in the Middle East, the country (and Istanbul in particular) is quickly establishing itself as the place to discover art that bridges the East and West. This year’s 12th Istanbul Biennial saw a total 110,000 visitors and generated an energetic wave of media buzz, with some publications placing it on par with the Venice Biennale.
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For a country that only opened its first contemporary art museum a mere 10 years ago, Turkey has burst onto the scene with full force and fanfare. From its annual biennial to one of the biggest art fairs in the Middle East, the country (and Istanbul in particular) is quickly establishing itself as the place to discover art that bridges the East and West. This year’s 12th Istanbul Biennial saw a total 110,000 visitors and generated an energetic wave of media buzz, with some publications placing it on par with the Venice Biennale.
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Turkey: The Tricky Business of Confronting a Dark Past | EurasiaNet.org
Turkey: The Tricky Business of Confronting a Dark Past
January 4, 2012 - 5:22pm, by Yigal Schleifer
The Turko-file
Turkish Domestic Politics
Turkish Judicial System
Without a doubt, one of the major changes in Turkey in recent years has been the willingness of the state and of a growing segment of Turkish society to confront some of the dark chapters in the country's modern history. The way this is being done might be flawed (look at this previous post about Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's politically-charged apology for a 1930's mass killing in eastern Turkey), but the significance of what were once taboo subjects now being openly discussed should not be overlooked.
More:Turkey: The Tricky Business of Confronting a Dark Past | EurasiaNet.org
January 4, 2012 - 5:22pm, by Yigal Schleifer
The Turko-file
Turkish Domestic Politics
Turkish Judicial System
Without a doubt, one of the major changes in Turkey in recent years has been the willingness of the state and of a growing segment of Turkish society to confront some of the dark chapters in the country's modern history. The way this is being done might be flawed (look at this previous post about Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's politically-charged apology for a 1930's mass killing in eastern Turkey), but the significance of what were once taboo subjects now being openly discussed should not be overlooked.
More:Turkey: The Tricky Business of Confronting a Dark Past | EurasiaNet.org
Istanbul in Turkey gets 8 million tourists in 2011 - LANKA BUSINESS ONLINE
Istanbul in Turkey gets 8 million tourists in 2011
ISTANBUL, Jan 5 (AsiaPulse) - The number of foreign tourists visiting Istanbul reached 8 million in 2011.
According to a statement released by the Istanbul Culture and Tourism Department, a total of 8,057,879 foreign tourists came to Istanbul in 2011.
In 2010, 6.9 million foreign tourists had visited Istanbul.
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ISTANBUL, Jan 5 (AsiaPulse) - The number of foreign tourists visiting Istanbul reached 8 million in 2011.
According to a statement released by the Istanbul Culture and Tourism Department, a total of 8,057,879 foreign tourists came to Istanbul in 2011.
In 2010, 6.9 million foreign tourists had visited Istanbul.
More:Istanbul in Turkey gets 8 million tourists in 2011 - LANKA BUSINESS ONLINE
'Once Upon a Time in Anatolia' : NPR
'In Anatolia,' A Murder And A Meditation Or Three
by Ella Taylor
January 4, 2012
Once upon a time, long ago, I asked the late, great Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski why his Three Colors triptych was so operatic. He thought about this for a minute. "My dear," he said dryly, "life is boring," and then he tucked into his lunch.
More:Movie Review - 'Once Upon a Time in Anatolia' : NPR
by Ella Taylor
January 4, 2012
Once upon a time, long ago, I asked the late, great Polish director Krzysztof Kieslowski why his Three Colors triptych was so operatic. He thought about this for a minute. "My dear," he said dryly, "life is boring," and then he tucked into his lunch.
More:Movie Review - 'Once Upon a Time in Anatolia' : NPR
France's Armenian Genocide Bill An Attack On Free Speech @PolicyMic | William Bauer
France's Armenian Genocide Bill An Attack On Free Speech
William Bauer
Denying the historical veracity or authenticity of a genocide is wicked, untruthful, and immoral. It is a post-mortem affront to those many people who perished, to their descendants, and to the collective memory of humanity. It is truly one of the basest intellectual acts an individual can commit. However, the act of genocide denial, written or verbal, must never be made an illegal, criminal act.
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William Bauer
Denying the historical veracity or authenticity of a genocide is wicked, untruthful, and immoral. It is a post-mortem affront to those many people who perished, to their descendants, and to the collective memory of humanity. It is truly one of the basest intellectual acts an individual can commit. However, the act of genocide denial, written or verbal, must never be made an illegal, criminal act.
More:France's Armenian Genocide Bill An Attack On Free Speech @PolicyMic | William Bauer
Speculation swirls over Erdogan’s health - JPost - International
Speculation swirls over Erdogan’s health
By OREN KESSLER
01/05/2012 01:20
Turkish blogger: It’s an "open secret" premier has cancer; political jostling already begun in Ankara to replace him.
Talkbacks (7)
Speculation is mounting that Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cancer, and political jostling has already begun in Ankara to replace the rabble-rousing prime minister who is Turkey’s most popular leader since Kemal Ataturk.
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By OREN KESSLER
01/05/2012 01:20
Turkish blogger: It’s an "open secret" premier has cancer; political jostling already begun in Ankara to replace him.
Talkbacks (7)
Speculation is mounting that Recep Tayyip Erdogan has cancer, and political jostling has already begun in Ankara to replace the rabble-rousing prime minister who is Turkey’s most popular leader since Kemal Ataturk.
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Iran dealings put Turkey's Halkbank in spotlight | Reuters
Iran dealings put Turkey's Halkbank in spotlight
By Simon Cameron-Moore
ISTANBUL, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Turkish lender Halkbank , little known outside Turkey, has gained a reputation in the oil market over the past 18 months for handling transactions that other banks fear to touch - trade deals with Iran.
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By Simon Cameron-Moore
ISTANBUL, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Turkish lender Halkbank , little known outside Turkey, has gained a reputation in the oil market over the past 18 months for handling transactions that other banks fear to touch - trade deals with Iran.
More:Iran dealings put Turkey's Halkbank in spotlight | Reuters
UPDATE 1-Turkish lira falls despite cbank action, shares dip | Reuters
UPDATE 1-Turkish lira falls despite cbank action, shares dip
ISTANBUL, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Turkey's under-pressure lira fell despite central bank efforts to prop it up and shares dipped more than 2 percent, as regional tensions rose on an EU deal for sanctions against Iran and a muted German bond sale hit global risk sentiment.
More:UPDATE 1-Turkish lira falls despite cbank action, shares dip | Reuters
ISTANBUL, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Turkey's under-pressure lira fell despite central bank efforts to prop it up and shares dipped more than 2 percent, as regional tensions rose on an EU deal for sanctions against Iran and a muted German bond sale hit global risk sentiment.
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French senate to vote on Armenian genocide law this month
French senate to vote on Armenian genocide law this month
Published on Jan 5, 2012
PARIS (AFP) - France's upper house of parliament will vote this month on a bill to outlaw denial of the Armenian genocide, a government official told AFP, despite a furious diplomatic spat with Turkey.
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Published on Jan 5, 2012
PARIS (AFP) - France's upper house of parliament will vote this month on a bill to outlaw denial of the Armenian genocide, a government official told AFP, despite a furious diplomatic spat with Turkey.
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Turkey to Broach Kurdistan Issue in Tehran | News | English
Turkey to Broach Kurdistan Issue in Tehran
Dorian Jones | Istanbul
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is in Iran for talks that are expected to address the burgeoning political crisis in neighboring Iraq, where Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi has fled to the semiautonomous Kurdistan region to escape a warrant for his arrest.
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Dorian Jones | Istanbul
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu is in Iran for talks that are expected to address the burgeoning political crisis in neighboring Iraq, where Vice President Tariq al-Hashemi has fled to the semiautonomous Kurdistan region to escape a warrant for his arrest.
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Turkey warns against Shi'ite-Sunni Cold War - chicagotribune.com
Turkey warns against Shi'ite-Sunni Cold War
ANKARA (Reuters) - Middle East powerhouse Turkey on Wednesday warned against a sectarian Cold War in the region and said rising Sunni-Shi'ite tensions would be "suicide" for the whole region.
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ANKARA (Reuters) - Middle East powerhouse Turkey on Wednesday warned against a sectarian Cold War in the region and said rising Sunni-Shi'ite tensions would be "suicide" for the whole region.
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Istanbul Takes Measures To Attract Foreign Investors - Seeking Alpha
Istanbul Takes Measures To Attract Foreign Investors
January 4, 2012
Since 1998, the Istanbul Stock Exchange has spent $1 billion building 400 schools across Turkey. Now the Turkish administration is moving to assert greater regulatory control over the exchange. The government passed a decree last month aiming to consolidate the Istanbul Stock Exchange with TurkDex, the country’s derivatives exchange.
More:Istanbul Takes Measures To Attract Foreign Investors - Seeking Alpha
January 4, 2012
Since 1998, the Istanbul Stock Exchange has spent $1 billion building 400 schools across Turkey. Now the Turkish administration is moving to assert greater regulatory control over the exchange. The government passed a decree last month aiming to consolidate the Istanbul Stock Exchange with TurkDex, the country’s derivatives exchange.
More:Istanbul Takes Measures To Attract Foreign Investors - Seeking Alpha
Turkey’s Nuh Cimento Grew 20% in 2011, Chairman Tells Dunya - Bloomberg
Turkey’s Nuh Cimento Grew 20% in 2011, Chairman Tells Dunya
By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 4, 2012 4:19 AM ET
Nuh Cimento Sanayi AS (NUHCM), parent company of Turkey’s largest cement maker, grew 20 percent in 2011 after its best December ever, Dunya reported, citing Chairman Atalay Sahinoglu.
More:Turkey’s Nuh Cimento Grew 20% in 2011, Chairman Tells Dunya - Bloomberg
By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 4, 2012 4:19 AM ET
Nuh Cimento Sanayi AS (NUHCM), parent company of Turkey’s largest cement maker, grew 20 percent in 2011 after its best December ever, Dunya reported, citing Chairman Atalay Sahinoglu.
More:Turkey’s Nuh Cimento Grew 20% in 2011, Chairman Tells Dunya - Bloomberg
Anatolia gas pipeline races towards reality
Anatolia gas pipeline races towards reality
By Robert M Cutler
MONTREAL - Competition in the Southern Gas Corridor from the Caspian Sea basin to Europe continues to heat up, with more details about the Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline emerging and Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin bringing forward construction of the South Stream pipeline under the Black Sea.
More:Asia Times Online :: Anatolia gas pipeline races towards reality
By Robert M Cutler
MONTREAL - Competition in the Southern Gas Corridor from the Caspian Sea basin to Europe continues to heat up, with more details about the Trans-Anatolian gas pipeline emerging and Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin bringing forward construction of the South Stream pipeline under the Black Sea.
More:Asia Times Online :: Anatolia gas pipeline races towards reality
Turkish Cypriots and Kurds demonstrate - Cyprus Mail
Turkish Cypriots and Kurds demonstrate
By Simon Bahceli Published on January 4, 2012
AROUND 300 Kurds and Turkish Cypriots attempted to march on the Turkish ‘embassy’ in the north of Nicosia on Monday in protest at Turkish air force’s accidental killing of 35 Kurdish smugglers on December 28.
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By Simon Bahceli Published on January 4, 2012
AROUND 300 Kurds and Turkish Cypriots attempted to march on the Turkish ‘embassy’ in the north of Nicosia on Monday in protest at Turkish air force’s accidental killing of 35 Kurdish smugglers on December 28.
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WEAR ABC 3 :: International News
Turkish foreign minister to visit Iran
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Officials say Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will visit Iran for talks on the country's nuclear program and developments in Iraq and Syria.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) -- Officials say Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will visit Iran for talks on the country's nuclear program and developments in Iraq and Syria.
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Anxious Turning Point for Kurds in Iraq - NYTimes.com
Iraq’s Factional Chaos Threatens to Disrupt a Kurdish Haven
Michael Kamber for The New York Times
A thriving market in Erbil shows the Kurds' gains in northern Iraq.
By TIM ARANGO
Published: January 3, 2012
ERBIL, Iraq — For the Kurds here in this ancient city, the rewards of war are numerous and obvious. Construction cranes rise from the cityscape. Highway medians are green with shrubbery. A glittering shopping mall with an indoor ice skating rink stands as a totem of American-style consumerism. The only blast walls in sight are those that protect the regional parliament, decorated by sunflowers painted in muted shades of yellow.
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Michael Kamber for The New York Times
A thriving market in Erbil shows the Kurds' gains in northern Iraq.
By TIM ARANGO
Published: January 3, 2012
ERBIL, Iraq — For the Kurds here in this ancient city, the rewards of war are numerous and obvious. Construction cranes rise from the cityscape. Highway medians are green with shrubbery. A glittering shopping mall with an indoor ice skating rink stands as a totem of American-style consumerism. The only blast walls in sight are those that protect the regional parliament, decorated by sunflowers painted in muted shades of yellow.
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'Israeli drone spying on Turkey almost shot down' - Israel News, Ynetnews
'Israeli drone spying on Turkey almost shot down'
Turkish media outlet claims fighter jets called up to intercept unmanned aerial vehicle circling over missile batteries, radar equipment
More:'Israeli drone spying on Turkey almost shot down' - Israel News, Ynetnews
Turkish media outlet claims fighter jets called up to intercept unmanned aerial vehicle circling over missile batteries, radar equipment
More:'Israeli drone spying on Turkey almost shot down' - Israel News, Ynetnews
The saddle saga: meze from heaven in Turkey - Telegraph
The saddle saga: meze from heaven in Turkey
Our cyclists, Matt McDonald and Andy Madeley, load up on carbs to see them through cold, mountain nights on their 13,000-mile trip.
Luckily for us Turkish cuisine is not just limited to the doner kebab
Matt McDonald
7:00PM GMT 03 Jan 2012
When it’s -5°C outside of your sleeping bag there isn't a lot that you want to do. You’d like to burrow deeper into the warm, synthetic fabric until the sun's rays penetrate the layers and melt your frozen toes. What you don't want to do is unzip your toasty haven and put on ice-cold clothing, still damp with the sweat of yesterday's climb, and pedal up a mountain. But this is what we did during the first few days of our ride through Turkey.
More:The saddle saga: meze from heaven in Turkey - Telegraph
Our cyclists, Matt McDonald and Andy Madeley, load up on carbs to see them through cold, mountain nights on their 13,000-mile trip.
Luckily for us Turkish cuisine is not just limited to the doner kebab
Matt McDonald
7:00PM GMT 03 Jan 2012
When it’s -5°C outside of your sleeping bag there isn't a lot that you want to do. You’d like to burrow deeper into the warm, synthetic fabric until the sun's rays penetrate the layers and melt your frozen toes. What you don't want to do is unzip your toasty haven and put on ice-cold clothing, still damp with the sweat of yesterday's climb, and pedal up a mountain. But this is what we did during the first few days of our ride through Turkey.
More:The saddle saga: meze from heaven in Turkey - Telegraph
Israel scraps military deal with Turkey - UPI.com
Israel scraps military deal with Turkey
Published: Jan. 3, 2012 at 1:15 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Israel has escalated its bitter quarrel with Turkey, its erstwhile ally, by scrapping a $140 million deal for unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced intelligence-gathering systems the Israelis fear could end up in the hands of Iran.
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Published: Jan. 3, 2012 at 1:15 PM
TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- Israel has escalated its bitter quarrel with Turkey, its erstwhile ally, by scrapping a $140 million deal for unmanned aerial vehicles and advanced intelligence-gathering systems the Israelis fear could end up in the hands of Iran.
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Istanbul's Emek theater under threat | GlobalPost
Istanbul's Emek theater under threat
As Istanbul continues its march toward modernity, a classic theater gets the boot.
Gul TuysuzJanuary 3, 2012 13:42
ISTANBUL — Turkey's cultural capital is undergoing a major transformation in its bid to modernize. The latest victim? The city's iconic movie theaters.
Emek theater is one of those places where everyone has memories — just not recent memories.
More:Istanbul's Emek theater under threat | GlobalPost
As Istanbul continues its march toward modernity, a classic theater gets the boot.
Gul TuysuzJanuary 3, 2012 13:42
ISTANBUL — Turkey's cultural capital is undergoing a major transformation in its bid to modernize. The latest victim? The city's iconic movie theaters.
Emek theater is one of those places where everyone has memories — just not recent memories.
More:Istanbul's Emek theater under threat | GlobalPost
Turkish Lira Heads for Three-Week High as Bank Sells Dollars for Third Day - Bloomberg
Turkish Lira Heads for Three-Week High as Bank Sells Dollars for Third Day
By Selcuk Gokoluk - Jan 3, 2012 11:24 AM ET
The lira headed for the highest level in three weeks as the Turkish central bank sold dollars in the currency market for a third day and signaled it would raise the banks’ funding costs.
More:Turkish Lira Heads for Three-Week High as Bank Sells Dollars for Third Day - Bloomberg
By Selcuk Gokoluk - Jan 3, 2012 11:24 AM ET
The lira headed for the highest level in three weeks as the Turkish central bank sold dollars in the currency market for a third day and signaled it would raise the banks’ funding costs.
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Turkey Banks Climb Most Since November as Emerging Markets Gain - Businessweek
Turkey Banks Climb Most Since November as Emerging Markets Gain
January 03, 2012, 12:39 PM EST
By Benjamin Harvey
Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Turkish banks, the country’s most actively traded stocks by market value and volume, had their biggest gain since November as a pickup in manufacturing around the world boosted investor appetite for emerging-market assets.
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January 03, 2012, 12:39 PM EST
By Benjamin Harvey
Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Turkish banks, the country’s most actively traded stocks by market value and volume, had their biggest gain since November as a pickup in manufacturing around the world boosted investor appetite for emerging-market assets.
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Tuesday, January 03, 2012
US food groups develop taste for Greek yoghurt - FT.com
US food groups develop taste for Greek yoghurt
By Alan Rappeport in New York
chobani greek yoghurt
US food companies are gearing for battle in the market for Greek-style yoghurt, with big groups such as General Mills and Dannon looking to catch up with the start-ups that made the category mainstream.
More:US food groups develop taste for Greek yoghurt - FT.com
By Alan Rappeport in New York
chobani greek yoghurt
US food companies are gearing for battle in the market for Greek-style yoghurt, with big groups such as General Mills and Dannon looking to catch up with the start-ups that made the category mainstream.
More:US food groups develop taste for Greek yoghurt - FT.com
Turkey may withdraw military forces from Bosnia
Turkey may withdraw military forces from Bosnia
Published: 1/3/2012
Denmark has taken over the term-presidency of the European Union for a 6-month period. The Danish Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen said that “the European Cohesion policy was a major and important subject for the Danish presidency”.
More:Turkey may withdraw military forces from Bosnia
Published: 1/3/2012
Denmark has taken over the term-presidency of the European Union for a 6-month period. The Danish Minister for European Affairs Nicolai Wammen said that “the European Cohesion policy was a major and important subject for the Danish presidency”.
More:Turkey may withdraw military forces from Bosnia
Turkey weighs seeking U.S. waiver on Iran oil | Reuters
Turkey weighs seeking U.S. waiver on Iran oil
Tue Jan 3, 2012 9:57am EST
* Turkey gets about 30 pct of its oil from Iran
* New U.S. measures target Iran's central bank
* U.S. measures allow for exemptions
ANKARA, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Turkey is evaluating whether to seek a waiver from the United States to exempt Turkish oil importer Tupras from new U.S. sanctions on institutions that deal with Iran's central bank, a Turkish official said on Tuesday.
More:Turkey weighs seeking U.S. waiver on Iran oil | Reuters
Tue Jan 3, 2012 9:57am EST
* Turkey gets about 30 pct of its oil from Iran
* New U.S. measures target Iran's central bank
* U.S. measures allow for exemptions
ANKARA, Jan 3 (Reuters) - Turkey is evaluating whether to seek a waiver from the United States to exempt Turkish oil importer Tupras from new U.S. sanctions on institutions that deal with Iran's central bank, a Turkish official said on Tuesday.
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W Istanbul introduces OKKA
W Istanbul introduces OKKA
Written by Ozgur Tore
Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:27
From the inspired alchemy of master chef Tolga Atalay, W Istanbul presents OKKA.
w-istanbul-okka-restaurantOKKA, named after the food weight measurement unit from the Ottoman Empire, welcomes locals and international guests with classic Turkish cuisine in a contemporary bistro setting within the W Istanbul.
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Written by Ozgur Tore
Tuesday, 03 January 2012 15:27
From the inspired alchemy of master chef Tolga Atalay, W Istanbul presents OKKA.
w-istanbul-okka-restaurantOKKA, named after the food weight measurement unit from the Ottoman Empire, welcomes locals and international guests with classic Turkish cuisine in a contemporary bistro setting within the W Istanbul.
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23 Students in Police Custody at Istanbul University - Bianet
23 Students in Police Custody at Istanbul University
23 students were taken into police custody in the course of unrests on the Istanbul University Beyazıt Campus on 2 February. Hayat TV news centre editor Cem Şimşek is among the people in custody.
Işıl CİNMEN
Tensions occurred among students of the Istanbul University on Monday morning (2 January) when a right-wing group entered the Bezyazıt Campus in the old part of the city. 23 students were taken into police custody.
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23 students were taken into police custody in the course of unrests on the Istanbul University Beyazıt Campus on 2 February. Hayat TV news centre editor Cem Şimşek is among the people in custody.
Işıl CİNMEN
Tensions occurred among students of the Istanbul University on Monday morning (2 January) when a right-wing group entered the Bezyazıt Campus in the old part of the city. 23 students were taken into police custody.
More:English :: 23 Students in Police Custody at Istanbul University - Bianet
Report: Ex-military chief in Turkey faces questions over alleged activities against government - The Washington Post
Report: Ex-military chief in Turkey faces questions over alleged activities against government
By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 5:13 AM
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s state-run news agency says prosecutors want to question a former military chief as part of a trial of current and former officers alleged to have tried to destabilize the government through an Internet campaign.
More:Report: Ex-military chief in Turkey faces questions over alleged activities against government - The Washington Post
By Associated Press, Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 5:13 AM
ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey’s state-run news agency says prosecutors want to question a former military chief as part of a trial of current and former officers alleged to have tried to destabilize the government through an Internet campaign.
More:Report: Ex-military chief in Turkey faces questions over alleged activities against government - The Washington Post
Turkish Bond Yields Decline, Lira Gains as Core Inflation Slows - Bloomberg
Turkish Bond Yields Decline, Lira Gains as Core Inflation Slows
By Selcuk Gokoluk - Jan 3, 2012 5:10 AM ET
Turkish yields dropped for the first time in three days and the lira strengthened as core inflation slowed in December.
Yields on the two-year benchmark note fell six basis points, or 0.06 percentage point, to 11.42 percent at 10:51 a.m., according to the RBS Istanbul Benchmark Bond Index. The lira appreciated 0.3 percent to 1.8896 per dollar.
More:Turkish Bond Yields Decline, Lira Gains as Core Inflation Slows - Bloomberg
By Selcuk Gokoluk - Jan 3, 2012 5:10 AM ET
Turkish yields dropped for the first time in three days and the lira strengthened as core inflation slowed in December.
Yields on the two-year benchmark note fell six basis points, or 0.06 percentage point, to 11.42 percent at 10:51 a.m., according to the RBS Istanbul Benchmark Bond Index. The lira appreciated 0.3 percent to 1.8896 per dollar.
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Turkey Grants South Stream Construction Permit | Offshore Energy Today
Turkey Grants South Stream Construction Permit
Yesterday in Moscow the Turkish party officially handed a note by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the South Stream project at a meeting between Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Taner Yildiz, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey.
All necessary and unconditional permits were granted. These permits allow for unhampered execution of the project for construction and operation of the South Stream gas pipeline running from Russia via the exclusive economic zone of Turkey.
More:Turkey Grants South Stream Construction Permit | Offshore Energy Today
Yesterday in Moscow the Turkish party officially handed a note by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the South Stream project at a meeting between Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Taner Yildiz, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey.
All necessary and unconditional permits were granted. These permits allow for unhampered execution of the project for construction and operation of the South Stream gas pipeline running from Russia via the exclusive economic zone of Turkey.
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Turkish Inflation Rate Rose in December, Straining Central Bank Rates Plan - Bloomberg
Turkish Inflation Rate Rose in December, Straining Central Bank Rates Plan
By Steve Bryant and Ali Berat Meric - Jan 3, 2012 3:38 AM ET
Inflation in Turkey accelerated to almost double the official target as the central bank sells dollars and squeezes liquidity to halt a decline in the lira that’s pushing prices up.
More:Turkish Inflation Rate Rose in December, Straining Central Bank Rates Plan - Bloomberg
By Steve Bryant and Ali Berat Meric - Jan 3, 2012 3:38 AM ET
Inflation in Turkey accelerated to almost double the official target as the central bank sells dollars and squeezes liquidity to halt a decline in the lira that’s pushing prices up.
More:Turkish Inflation Rate Rose in December, Straining Central Bank Rates Plan - Bloomberg
Turkey's ‘crazy’ Istanbul canal project is expected to be completed by 2023
Turkey's ‘crazy’ Istanbul canal project is expected to be completed by 2023
Hurriyet Daily - 03.01.2012
Almost nine months have passed since the prime minister’s announcement of Istanbul’s “crazy” canal project, and officials have started surveying land at proposed sites. While real estate developers also said land prices in the planned area have increased tremendously, others oppose the project for various reasons.
More:Balkans.com Business News : Turkey's ‘crazy’ Istanbul canal project is expected to be completed by 2023
Hurriyet Daily - 03.01.2012
Almost nine months have passed since the prime minister’s announcement of Istanbul’s “crazy” canal project, and officials have started surveying land at proposed sites. While real estate developers also said land prices in the planned area have increased tremendously, others oppose the project for various reasons.
More:Balkans.com Business News : Turkey's ‘crazy’ Istanbul canal project is expected to be completed by 2023
Turkey Moves Far Beyond Europe
Turkey Moves Far Beyond Europe
By Soner Cagaptay
CNN Global Public Square, December 22, 2011
The Turks are selling pasta to the Italians, educating Papua-New Guineans in their universities, building airports in Egypt, running schools in Nigeria and establishing diplomatic missions in Latin America. Turkey has not felt and acted like the confident global player it is today since the heyday of the Ottoman Empire in the sixteenth century.
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By Soner Cagaptay
CNN Global Public Square, December 22, 2011
The Turks are selling pasta to the Italians, educating Papua-New Guineans in their universities, building airports in Egypt, running schools in Nigeria and establishing diplomatic missions in Latin America. Turkey has not felt and acted like the confident global player it is today since the heyday of the Ottoman Empire in the sixteenth century.
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Monday, January 02, 2012
Film Review: Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
Film Review: Once Upon a Time in Anatolia
Turkish writer-director Nuri Bilge Ceylan's sixth feature film is about a murder investigation in which the lives of each of the men assigned to the methodical task of meting out justice are also under scrutiny—by their colleagues and by the filmmaker.
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Turkish writer-director Nuri Bilge Ceylan's sixth feature film is about a murder investigation in which the lives of each of the men assigned to the methodical task of meting out justice are also under scrutiny—by their colleagues and by the filmmaker.
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AFP: Turkey says will pay reparations to families of slain Kurds
Turkey says will pay reparations to families of slain Kurds
(AFP) – 1 hour ago
ISTANBUL — Turkey will pay reparations to the families of Kurdish villagers killed in air strikes near the Iraqi border, but will not apologise officially, Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said Monday.
"The reparations will be paid in a couple of days," Arinc said in televised remarks after a cabinet meeting. However, the government would not "officially" apologise for the killings, Arinc said.
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(AFP) – 1 hour ago
ISTANBUL — Turkey will pay reparations to the families of Kurdish villagers killed in air strikes near the Iraqi border, but will not apologise officially, Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said Monday.
"The reparations will be paid in a couple of days," Arinc said in televised remarks after a cabinet meeting. However, the government would not "officially" apologise for the killings, Arinc said.
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Shahbaz leaves for Turkey
Shahbaz leaves for Turkey
Lahore: Chief Minster Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Monday left for Turkey on four-day official visit to chart out plan for rapid completion by Turkish companies in Punjab.
Shahbaz Sharif said on departure that his visit would help to increase brotherhood and trade with Turkey.
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Lahore: Chief Minster Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Monday left for Turkey on four-day official visit to chart out plan for rapid completion by Turkish companies in Punjab.
Shahbaz Sharif said on departure that his visit would help to increase brotherhood and trade with Turkey.
More:ONLINE - International News Network
Darwin Clashes With the Quran in Turkey | Green Prophet
Julia Harte
Darwin Clashes With the Quran in Turkey
Julia Harte | January 2nd, 2012
Charles Darwin, the father of modern evolutionary theory, tried to reconcile his faith with his scientific observations about the origin of humans. But few religious fundamentalists in Turkey are willing to try the same: On November 22, the Turkish government instituted a new “Secure Internet” filtering system in the country. While a largely unfiltered version of the Internet is still available to the population, the new system offers two filters that did not previously exist: a “Child Profile” and a “Family Profile”. A few weeks ago, Turkish independent media network Bianet reported that all websites pertaining to Darwinian evolution are banned under the “Child Profile”.
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Darwin Clashes With the Quran in Turkey
Julia Harte | January 2nd, 2012
Charles Darwin, the father of modern evolutionary theory, tried to reconcile his faith with his scientific observations about the origin of humans. But few religious fundamentalists in Turkey are willing to try the same: On November 22, the Turkish government instituted a new “Secure Internet” filtering system in the country. While a largely unfiltered version of the Internet is still available to the population, the new system offers two filters that did not previously exist: a “Child Profile” and a “Family Profile”. A few weeks ago, Turkish independent media network Bianet reported that all websites pertaining to Darwinian evolution are banned under the “Child Profile”.
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Turkey Investigates Former Army Chief
Turkey Investigates Former Army Chief
2012-01-03 01:34:46
Turkey's Istanbul specially authorized prosecutor's office has launched an investigation on former chief of staff Gen. Ilker Basbug into allegations that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) set up websites to disseminate anti- government propaganda, local media reported Monday.
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2012-01-03 01:34:46
Turkey's Istanbul specially authorized prosecutor's office has launched an investigation on former chief of staff Gen. Ilker Basbug into allegations that the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) set up websites to disseminate anti- government propaganda, local media reported Monday.
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Brent E. Sasley: The Passions of Erdoğan
The Passions of Erdoğan
Posted: 01/ 2/12 11:38 AM ET
Students of international relations spend much time and energy studying leaders of countries, in order to be able to understand, explain, and if possible anticipate their foreign policies. Some of these leaders, though, confound our best efforts by alternating between what seem to be careful reasoned policy and then veering wildly in the opposite direction by letting their unfiltered emotions get the best of them.
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Posted: 01/ 2/12 11:38 AM ET
Students of international relations spend much time and energy studying leaders of countries, in order to be able to understand, explain, and if possible anticipate their foreign policies. Some of these leaders, though, confound our best efforts by alternating between what seem to be careful reasoned policy and then veering wildly in the opposite direction by letting their unfiltered emotions get the best of them.
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Steel Guru : Turkey gives Russia green light to build South Stream gas pipeline - 243740 - 2012-01-02
Turkey gives Russia green light to build South Stream gas pipeline
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According to Mr Vladimir Putin Prime Minister of Russia Turkey has given Russia a final permit to build the South Stream gas pipeline intended to carry Russian natural gas under the Black Sea to Europe.
Mr Putin said at a meeting with Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Mr Taner Yildiz that "I want to address the Turkish government with the words of special gratitude due to its decision to grant final permission to Gazprom to build the South Stream gas pipeline along the bed of the Black Sea in its exclusive economic zone."
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According to Mr Vladimir Putin Prime Minister of Russia Turkey has given Russia a final permit to build the South Stream gas pipeline intended to carry Russian natural gas under the Black Sea to Europe.
Mr Putin said at a meeting with Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Mr Taner Yildiz that "I want to address the Turkish government with the words of special gratitude due to its decision to grant final permission to Gazprom to build the South Stream gas pipeline along the bed of the Black Sea in its exclusive economic zone."
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A Turkish school opens in Iraqi Kurdistan: an Ottoman pawn? - General news - ANSAMed.it
A Turkish school opens in Iraqi Kurdistan: an Ottoman pawn?
behind the primary school, Erdogan's regional policy
02 January, 16:17
(by Stefano Secondino) (ANSAmed) - ROME, JANUARY 2 - Once upon a time they used to send in their henchmen the 'Janissaries', now they send in entrepreneurs and teachers. A Turkish-run private school has recently opened up a branch in northern Iraq, in the semi-autonomous Kurd majority part of the country.
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behind the primary school, Erdogan's regional policy
02 January, 16:17
(by Stefano Secondino) (ANSAmed) - ROME, JANUARY 2 - Once upon a time they used to send in their henchmen the 'Janissaries', now they send in entrepreneurs and teachers. A Turkish-run private school has recently opened up a branch in northern Iraq, in the semi-autonomous Kurd majority part of the country.
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From a Turkish correspondent | Norman G. Finkelstein
From a Turkish correspondent
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Dear Norman,
I didn’t want to have to deal with this media fiasco, but a big deal is being made of it: A French parliamentarian proposed a bill making it illegal to deny the Armenian Genocide. The AKP responded in populist fashion by attacking French history, which is dark indeed. So we are back to invented controversy, and here are my thoughts, briefly:
More:From a Turkish correspondent | Norman G. Finkelstein
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Dear Norman,
I didn’t want to have to deal with this media fiasco, but a big deal is being made of it: A French parliamentarian proposed a bill making it illegal to deny the Armenian Genocide. The AKP responded in populist fashion by attacking French history, which is dark indeed. So we are back to invented controversy, and here are my thoughts, briefly:
More:From a Turkish correspondent | Norman G. Finkelstein
Rebels Against The Pasdaran
Rebels Against The Pasdaran
By Jonathan Spyer January 2, 2012
In July, 2011, as the world focused on the bright hopes raised by the Arab Spring, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps launched a large-scale assault across the Iran-Iraq border. Their intention was to wipe out an armed challenge to the Islamist regime in Teheran. The target was PJAK (Party for a Free Life In Kurdistan), an Iranian Kurdish organization engaged in both political and military struggle against the regime. PJAK, closely aligned with the PKK, maintains bases in the southern Qandil mountain area, from where its fighters launched raids across the border into Iran. The intention of the Revolutionary Guards forces was to destroy this infrastructure. The operation would continue, an Iranian official told state television, ‘until all PJAK members were killed.’
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By Jonathan Spyer January 2, 2012
In July, 2011, as the world focused on the bright hopes raised by the Arab Spring, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps launched a large-scale assault across the Iran-Iraq border. Their intention was to wipe out an armed challenge to the Islamist regime in Teheran. The target was PJAK (Party for a Free Life In Kurdistan), an Iranian Kurdish organization engaged in both political and military struggle against the regime. PJAK, closely aligned with the PKK, maintains bases in the southern Qandil mountain area, from where its fighters launched raids across the border into Iran. The intention of the Revolutionary Guards forces was to destroy this infrastructure. The operation would continue, an Iranian official told state television, ‘until all PJAK members were killed.’
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Four killed in Turkish ammunition facility blast | World | DAWN.COM
Four killed in Turkish ammunition facility blast
AP
(8 hours ago) Today
An ambulance worker arrives as firefighters and security officials work at the site of a suspected car bomb explosion in a busy street in the Turkish capital Ankara. - AP Photo.
ANKARA: An official says an explosion at a military ammunitions disposal facility has killed four workers.
Ferhat Ozen, the district governor, says the early Monday blast caused a large fire in the military-owned four-story building in the town of Yahsihan, in the central Turkish province of Kirikkale.
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AP
(8 hours ago) Today
An ambulance worker arrives as firefighters and security officials work at the site of a suspected car bomb explosion in a busy street in the Turkish capital Ankara. - AP Photo.
ANKARA: An official says an explosion at a military ammunitions disposal facility has killed four workers.
Ferhat Ozen, the district governor, says the early Monday blast caused a large fire in the military-owned four-story building in the town of Yahsihan, in the central Turkish province of Kirikkale.
More:Four killed in Turkish ammunition facility blast | World | DAWN.COM
AFP: Turkey export growth 'hits record in 2011'
Turkey export growth 'hits record in 2011'
(AFP) – 6 hours ago
ANKARA — Turkey's exports increased by a record 18.2 percent in 2011, reaching $134.6 billion, Economy Minister Zafer Caglayan said on Monday.
"This is a record in the history of the republic," the minister was quoted as saying by the Anatolia news agency.
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(AFP) – 6 hours ago
ANKARA — Turkey's exports increased by a record 18.2 percent in 2011, reaching $134.6 billion, Economy Minister Zafer Caglayan said on Monday.
"This is a record in the history of the republic," the minister was quoted as saying by the Anatolia news agency.
More:AFP: Turkey export growth 'hits record in 2011'
Turkish Airlines Gains After Competition Board Rejects Fine - Bloomberg
Turkish Airlines Gains After Competition Board Rejects Fine
By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 2, 2012 3:40 AM ET
Turk Hava Yollari (THYAO) AO, or Turkish Airlines, rose after Turkey’s competition board ruled alleged violations of competition rules were groundless.
The shares climbed 2.8 percent to 2.18 liras at 10:35 a.m. in Istanbul trading, rising for the first day in five.
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By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 2, 2012 3:40 AM ET
Turk Hava Yollari (THYAO) AO, or Turkish Airlines, rose after Turkey’s competition board ruled alleged violations of competition rules were groundless.
The shares climbed 2.8 percent to 2.18 liras at 10:35 a.m. in Istanbul trading, rising for the first day in five.
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HAPPICH OTOMOTIV Starts its Operation in Turkey - World News Report
HAPPICH OTOMOTIV Starts its Operation in Turkey
PR Newswire
WUPPERTAL, Germany and ISTANBUL, January 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Production and distribution from one source
HAPPICH OTOMOTIVE is the name of the new HAPPICH subsidiary, which will start its operation at the beginning of the year as a distribution company in Gebze located 100 km east of Istanbul. The leading interior decorator for commercial vehicles is then already taking its second step into the important Turkish bus market. Since the middle of 2011, the Turkish ILERI group - as an official strategic partner - has been producing exclusively HAPPICH products using original HAPPICH tools. In addition to the familiar product quality, the company from Wuppertal also wants to ensure the best possible distribution at the Bosporus.
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PR Newswire
WUPPERTAL, Germany and ISTANBUL, January 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Production and distribution from one source
HAPPICH OTOMOTIVE is the name of the new HAPPICH subsidiary, which will start its operation at the beginning of the year as a distribution company in Gebze located 100 km east of Istanbul. The leading interior decorator for commercial vehicles is then already taking its second step into the important Turkish bus market. Since the middle of 2011, the Turkish ILERI group - as an official strategic partner - has been producing exclusively HAPPICH products using original HAPPICH tools. In addition to the familiar product quality, the company from Wuppertal also wants to ensure the best possible distribution at the Bosporus.
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Steel Guru : Consortium for the construction of Trans Anadolu Dogalgaz pipeline - 243738 - 2012-01-02
Consortium for the construction of Trans Anadolu Dogalgaz pipeline
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Interfax quoted Turkey's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources said in a statement that Azerbaijan and Turkey have reached an agreement to form a consortium for the construction of the gas pipeline, Trans Anadolu Dogalgaz Pipeline.
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Interfax quoted Turkey's Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources said in a statement that Azerbaijan and Turkey have reached an agreement to form a consortium for the construction of the gas pipeline, Trans Anadolu Dogalgaz Pipeline.
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Turkish Stocks: Enka, Turk Ekonomi Bankasi, Turkish Airlines - Bloomberg
Turkish Stocks: Enka, Turk Ekonomi Bankasi, Turkish Airlines
By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 2, 2012 5:55 AM ET
Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index (XU100) added 0.2 percent to 51,350.23 at 11:59 a.m. in Istanbul. The measure dropped 22 percent last year, declining for the first time since 2008.
The following are among the active equities in the Turkish market today. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
Enka Insaat & Sanayi AS (ENKAI) , an Istanbul-based builder, jumped the most in almost two weeks, rising 3.7 percent to 4.25 liras. The company was added to the ISE National 30 Index, which tracks the 30 biggest Turkish stocks, in a change effective today.
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By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 2, 2012 5:55 AM ET
Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index (XU100) added 0.2 percent to 51,350.23 at 11:59 a.m. in Istanbul. The measure dropped 22 percent last year, declining for the first time since 2008.
The following are among the active equities in the Turkish market today. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
Enka Insaat & Sanayi AS (ENKAI) , an Istanbul-based builder, jumped the most in almost two weeks, rising 3.7 percent to 4.25 liras. The company was added to the ISE National 30 Index, which tracks the 30 biggest Turkish stocks, in a change effective today.
More:Turkish Stocks: Enka, Turk Ekonomi Bankasi, Turkish Airlines - Bloomberg
Cyprus President calls for unity
Cyprus President calls for unity
CEM BARBER / FG ONLINE
• Mon, Jan 02, 2012
President Demetris Christofias has said that 2012 will be an optimistic year but at the same time very difficult.
He also said that talks for a Cyprus settlement are not going well, Turkey continues its threats against Cyprus, and the Republic will be holding the EU presidency during the second half of the year.
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CEM BARBER / FG ONLINE
• Mon, Jan 02, 2012
President Demetris Christofias has said that 2012 will be an optimistic year but at the same time very difficult.
He also said that talks for a Cyprus settlement are not going well, Turkey continues its threats against Cyprus, and the Republic will be holding the EU presidency during the second half of the year.
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Turkey Central Bank Tightens Policy as Inflation Accelerates - Businessweek
Turkey Central Bank Tightens Policy as Inflation Accelerates
January 02, 2012, 8:42 AM EST
By Steve Bryant
Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s central bank said it’s squeezing lira liquidity to combat price rises that may push year-end inflation above 10 percent for the first time since 2008.
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January 02, 2012, 8:42 AM EST
By Steve Bryant
Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s central bank said it’s squeezing lira liquidity to combat price rises that may push year-end inflation above 10 percent for the first time since 2008.
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Eastgate Capital to Buy Half of Turkish Textile Maker Fabeks - Bloomberg
Eastgate Capital to Buy Half of Turkish Textile Maker Fabeks
Q
By Ercan Ersoy - Jan 2, 2012 10:08 AM ET
Eastgate Mena LP, a private equity fund controlled by Eastgate Capital Group, will buy a 49.8 percent stake in Fabeks Dis Ticaret AS, a Turkish textile maker, Turkey’s antitrust board said.
Eastgate applied to the Ankara-based regulator on Dec. 28 for approval to buy the Fabeks stake from owners Aysen Zamanpur and Bijen Zamanpur, according to a statement on the board’s website. Members of the Zamanpur family and other owners will continue to hold the remaining 50.2 percent, it said.
More:Eastgate Capital to Buy Half of Turkish Textile Maker Fabeks - Bloomberg
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By Ercan Ersoy - Jan 2, 2012 10:08 AM ET
Eastgate Mena LP, a private equity fund controlled by Eastgate Capital Group, will buy a 49.8 percent stake in Fabeks Dis Ticaret AS, a Turkish textile maker, Turkey’s antitrust board said.
Eastgate applied to the Ankara-based regulator on Dec. 28 for approval to buy the Fabeks stake from owners Aysen Zamanpur and Bijen Zamanpur, according to a statement on the board’s website. Members of the Zamanpur family and other owners will continue to hold the remaining 50.2 percent, it said.
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79 People Died in Turkish Mines in 2011 - Bianet
79 People Died in Turkish Mines in 2011
A study by the Chamber of Mining Engineers revealed that 79 people died in mines in Turkey in 2011, two of whom were mining engineers. 117 people were wounded.
Ekin KARACA - Ayça SÖYLEMEZ
Ankara - BİA News Center
02 January 2012, Monday
A study prepared by the Chamber of Mining Engineers (MMO) for the year 2011 revealed that in the course of 86 mine accidents 77 miners and two mining engineers died. 117 workers were injured. According to the findings of the MMO, 62 of these occupational accidents happened in underground mines and 24 accidents occurred in the surface production.
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A study by the Chamber of Mining Engineers revealed that 79 people died in mines in Turkey in 2011, two of whom were mining engineers. 117 people were wounded.
Ekin KARACA - Ayça SÖYLEMEZ
Ankara - BİA News Center
02 January 2012, Monday
A study prepared by the Chamber of Mining Engineers (MMO) for the year 2011 revealed that in the course of 86 mine accidents 77 miners and two mining engineers died. 117 workers were injured. According to the findings of the MMO, 62 of these occupational accidents happened in underground mines and 24 accidents occurred in the surface production.
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Turkish Lira Heads for 2-Week High as Bank Combats Depreciation - Businessweek
Turkish Lira Heads for 2-Week High as Bank Combats Depreciation
January 02, 2012, 10:03 AM EST
By Selcuk Gokoluk
Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s lira headed for the strongest level in two weeks after the central bank sold dollars directly in the currency market for a second day.
More:Turkish Lira Heads for 2-Week High as Bank Combats Depreciation - Businessweek
January 02, 2012, 10:03 AM EST
By Selcuk Gokoluk
Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s lira headed for the strongest level in two weeks after the central bank sold dollars directly in the currency market for a second day.
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Turkish Stocks: Enka, Ericom, TEB, Turkish Airlines Are Active - Businessweek
Turkish Stocks: Enka, Ericom, TEB, Turkish Airlines Are Active
January 02, 2012, 8:49 AM EST
By Benjamin Harvey
Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index added 0.7 percent to 51,648.28 at 2:44 p.m. in Istanbul. The measure dropped 22 percent last year, declining for the first time since 2008.
More:Turkish Stocks: Enka, Ericom, TEB, Turkish Airlines Are Active - Businessweek
January 02, 2012, 8:49 AM EST
By Benjamin Harvey
Jan. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index added 0.7 percent to 51,648.28 at 2:44 p.m. in Istanbul. The measure dropped 22 percent last year, declining for the first time since 2008.
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A Photo Guide to 10 Turkish Culinary Delights
A Photo Guide to 10 Turkish Culinary Delights
Posted: 01/ 2/11 08:00 AM ET
Filling one's belly in Istanbul is not challenging as long as you are a carnivore, but finding an impressive place to eat is not so simple. If one comes to Istanbul from any Western country with a sizable Turkish population and sticks to only the restaurants into which they are reeled by the first man who doesn't shake a menu at them and block their path down whatever clogged alleyway they happen to be roaming hungrily, one will quickly come to the conclusion that Turkish food is best served outside of Turkey. But that is really not the case, really.
More:BootsnAll: A Photo Guide to 10 Turkish Culinary Delights
Posted: 01/ 2/11 08:00 AM ET
Filling one's belly in Istanbul is not challenging as long as you are a carnivore, but finding an impressive place to eat is not so simple. If one comes to Istanbul from any Western country with a sizable Turkish population and sticks to only the restaurants into which they are reeled by the first man who doesn't shake a menu at them and block their path down whatever clogged alleyway they happen to be roaming hungrily, one will quickly come to the conclusion that Turkish food is best served outside of Turkey. But that is really not the case, really.
More:BootsnAll: A Photo Guide to 10 Turkish Culinary Delights
Sunday, January 01, 2012
A Turkish Assad? - NYTimes.com
A Turkish Assad?
By GRAEME WOOD
ISTANBUL — Which is scarier: a government that hunts down and kills dozens in cold blood, or a government that hunts down and kills dozens by accident?
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By GRAEME WOOD
ISTANBUL — Which is scarier: a government that hunts down and kills dozens in cold blood, or a government that hunts down and kills dozens by accident?
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Turkish Central Bank’s Turhan Appointed Head of Stock Exchange - Bloomberg
Turkish Central Bank’s Turhan Appointed Head of Stock Exchange
By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 1, 2012 8:34 AM ET
Ibrahim Turhan, a deputy governor of Turkey’s central bank, was appointed head of the Istanbul Stock Exchange, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette today.
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By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 1, 2012 8:34 AM ET
Ibrahim Turhan, a deputy governor of Turkey’s central bank, was appointed head of the Istanbul Stock Exchange, according to a decision published in the Official Gazette today.
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Gaza's Hamas premier visits Turkey
Gaza's Hamas premier visits Turkey
(AP) – 2 hours ago
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's prime minister on Sunday welcomed efforts toward reconciliation between the rival Palestinian factions during a meeting with the Hamas premier of the Gaza Strip, Turkey's state-run news agency reported.
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(AP) – 2 hours ago
ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey's prime minister on Sunday welcomed efforts toward reconciliation between the rival Palestinian factions during a meeting with the Hamas premier of the Gaza Strip, Turkey's state-run news agency reported.
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France a target for Turkish nationalists over Armenia law | The Australian
France a target for Turkish nationalists over Armenia law
by: Matthew Campbell
From: The Australian
DEATH threats against politicians and "cyber attacks" on Paris by Turkish nationalists have followed the introduction of a law by France's national assembly that would make it illegal to deny Turkey's genocide against Armenia in the early years of the last century.
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by: Matthew Campbell
From: The Australian
DEATH threats against politicians and "cyber attacks" on Paris by Turkish nationalists have followed the introduction of a law by France's national assembly that would make it illegal to deny Turkey's genocide against Armenia in the early years of the last century.
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Turkey takes giant leap toward Africa, prioritizes Somalia on agenda
Turkey takes giant leap toward Africa, prioritizes Somalia on agenda
Updated:- 20 hours ago
Keeping up its wide-range initiative for closer ties with Africa, Turkey throughout the year added to its foreign missions and sped up ambassadorial appointments all over Africa, but its main focus stayed on Somalia as the country went through its most severe drought in a century in the summer of 2011.
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Updated:- 20 hours ago
Keeping up its wide-range initiative for closer ties with Africa, Turkey throughout the year added to its foreign missions and sped up ambassadorial appointments all over Africa, but its main focus stayed on Somalia as the country went through its most severe drought in a century in the summer of 2011.
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Istanbul Prices Increased 1.1% in December, Chamber Reports - Bloomberg
Istanbul Prices Increased 1.1% in December, Chamber Reports
By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 1, 2012 8:41 AM ET
Prices in Istanbul, Turkey’s biggest city, rose 1.1 percent in December from the previous month, the Chamber of Commerce said.
Prices increased an annual 9 percent, the chamber said in a statement published today.
Turkey’s state statistics agency is to announce nationwide inflation data for December on Jan. 5.
More:Istanbul Prices Increased 1.1% in December, Chamber Reports - Bloomberg
By Benjamin Harvey - Jan 1, 2012 8:41 AM ET
Prices in Istanbul, Turkey’s biggest city, rose 1.1 percent in December from the previous month, the Chamber of Commerce said.
Prices increased an annual 9 percent, the chamber said in a statement published today.
Turkey’s state statistics agency is to announce nationwide inflation data for December on Jan. 5.
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Turkey’s economy roaring but Euro crisis may end party
Turkey’s economy roaring but Euro crisis may end party
Sunday, 01 January 2012
With the economy growing at a record pace, Turkey’s leaders exude confidence it can dodge any eurozone crisis fallout, but analysts warn a slowdown in its top trading partner will hit in 2012.
Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan asserted recently that Turkey has managed to avoid any impact from the economic crisis troubling European countries.
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Sunday, 01 January 2012
With the economy growing at a record pace, Turkey’s leaders exude confidence it can dodge any eurozone crisis fallout, but analysts warn a slowdown in its top trading partner will hit in 2012.
Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan asserted recently that Turkey has managed to avoid any impact from the economic crisis troubling European countries.
More:Turkey’s economy roaring but Euro crisis may end party
BBC News - Istanbul prepares for major earthquake
Istanbul prepares for major earthquake
By Jonathan Head BBC News, Istanbul
Rescue workers search for earthquake survivors in Ercis, 23 October 2011 Ercis is close to a fault-line caused by the collision of the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates
The precise time and place of an earthquake cannot be predicted - that is what you will hear from any seismologist charged with monitoring the grinding and shuddering of the earth's surface in geologically active regions.
More:BBC News - Istanbul prepares for major earthquake
By Jonathan Head BBC News, Istanbul
Rescue workers search for earthquake survivors in Ercis, 23 October 2011 Ercis is close to a fault-line caused by the collision of the Arabian and Eurasian tectonic plates
The precise time and place of an earthquake cannot be predicted - that is what you will hear from any seismologist charged with monitoring the grinding and shuddering of the earth's surface in geologically active regions.
More:BBC News - Istanbul prepares for major earthquake
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