Cypriot government to challenge Turkey's drilling plans
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 10
02/10/2012
By Eric Watkins
Oil Diplomacy Editor
The government of the Republic of Cyprus plans to protest any exploratory drilling for oil and gas in the Turkish-occupied northern part of the politically divided island.
“We are investigating the issue, and have already brought it to the attention of the UN representation in Cyprus,” said Cyprus’ Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou Markouli.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Shopping Monsters go Dutch
Shopping Monsters go Dutch
Dutch broadcaster RTL5 is launching its own version of Turkish format Shopping Monsters, following the debut of a local adaptation of the show in Germany.
Shopping Monsters, produced in-house by RTL5, will debut in the Netherlands this spring a year after it first aired in Turkey as part of Kanal D’s daytime schedule.
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Dutch broadcaster RTL5 is launching its own version of Turkish format Shopping Monsters, following the debut of a local adaptation of the show in Germany.
Shopping Monsters, produced in-house by RTL5, will debut in the Netherlands this spring a year after it first aired in Turkey as part of Kanal D’s daytime schedule.
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Turkish media demands apology for German spoof of Turks
Turkish media demands apology for German spoof of Turks
Hurriyet newspaper's Europe edition and the German Foreign Council have demanded an official apology for a German television channel’s “discriminatory” skit that presented stereotypes associated with Turkish immigrants living in Germany, according to the Süddeutsche newspaper’s website.
Hessian Broadcasting presented a character on its show “Frankfurt Helau” that was clad in a headscarf and made remarks and jokes that were meant to highlight negative stereotypes associated with Turkish immigrants.
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Hurriyet newspaper's Europe edition and the German Foreign Council have demanded an official apology for a German television channel’s “discriminatory” skit that presented stereotypes associated with Turkish immigrants living in Germany, according to the Süddeutsche newspaper’s website.
Hessian Broadcasting presented a character on its show “Frankfurt Helau” that was clad in a headscarf and made remarks and jokes that were meant to highlight negative stereotypes associated with Turkish immigrants.
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Silicosis Kills 50th Worker At Turkish Denim Sandblasting Factory | Green Prophet
Silicosis Kills 50th Worker At Turkish Denim Sandblasting Factory
Julia Harte | February 10th, 2012 | Comment | Email this
“Distressed” jeans are commonly made by blasting the denim with silica (pictured above) after it has been pressurized into miniscule dust particles. But this fashion trend has been lethal for workers in denim sandblasting factories around the world.
In Turkey, İdris Oral has become the 50th factory worker to die from inhaling too much silica dust, according to Bianet Independent Media. The 28-year-old spent the last two months of his life at the hospital in his home district of Bingöl, in southeastern Turkey: a province where there are 320 other known cases of silicosis.
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Julia Harte | February 10th, 2012 | Comment | Email this
“Distressed” jeans are commonly made by blasting the denim with silica (pictured above) after it has been pressurized into miniscule dust particles. But this fashion trend has been lethal for workers in denim sandblasting factories around the world.
In Turkey, İdris Oral has become the 50th factory worker to die from inhaling too much silica dust, according to Bianet Independent Media. The 28-year-old spent the last two months of his life at the hospital in his home district of Bingöl, in southeastern Turkey: a province where there are 320 other known cases of silicosis.
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Turkey has a strong economy, it now needs strengthened democracy - Public Service Europe
Turkey has a strong economy, it now needs strengthened democracy
by Bulent Gokay
10 February 2012
Turkey will become a real global power only when the high level of its economic progress is matched by a strong, stable and functioning democratic system – writes academic
Ragýp Zarakolu - the arrested journalist, publisher, writer and human rights advocator - has been nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize by Swedish parliamentarians. A group of MPs from the Swedish Left Party and the Green Party stressed that Zarakolu was an internationally-recognised human rights defender, who became a symbol for press freedom and freedom of expression. For his courage, patience, intellectual rigour and pursuit of genuine democracy - Zarakolu received awards from the International Publishers Association in 1998 and 2008. In 1995 and 2007, he was also recognised by the Turkey Publishers Association. And in 2003, he was commended by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture as well as being the National Library Award of Armenia in 2010.
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by Bulent Gokay
10 February 2012
Turkey will become a real global power only when the high level of its economic progress is matched by a strong, stable and functioning democratic system – writes academic
Ragýp Zarakolu - the arrested journalist, publisher, writer and human rights advocator - has been nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize by Swedish parliamentarians. A group of MPs from the Swedish Left Party and the Green Party stressed that Zarakolu was an internationally-recognised human rights defender, who became a symbol for press freedom and freedom of expression. For his courage, patience, intellectual rigour and pursuit of genuine democracy - Zarakolu received awards from the International Publishers Association in 1998 and 2008. In 1995 and 2007, he was also recognised by the Turkey Publishers Association. And in 2003, he was commended by the Norwegian Ministry of Culture as well as being the National Library Award of Armenia in 2010.
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Arrest warrant issued for former Turkish intelligence chief - CNN.com
Arrest warrant issued for former Turkish intelligence chief
By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN
updated 2:51 PM EST, Fri February 10, 2012
Istanbul (CNN) -- Arrest warrants have been issued for Turkey's former intelligence chief, his deputy and two other intelligence agents, the semi-official Anatolian Agency reported Friday.
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By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN
updated 2:51 PM EST, Fri February 10, 2012
Istanbul (CNN) -- Arrest warrants have been issued for Turkey's former intelligence chief, his deputy and two other intelligence agents, the semi-official Anatolian Agency reported Friday.
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Europe’s cold snap leaves many of Turkey’s quake survivors shivering in tents - The Washington Post
Europe’s cold snap leaves many of Turkey’s quake survivors shivering in tents
By Associated Press, Updated: Friday, February 10, 10:02 AM
ANKARA, Turkey — Freezing temperatures and heavy snow in Turkey are making life miserable for the more than 140,000 residents who were left homeless by the nation’s devastating earthquake four months ago and who are still living in tents or temporary shelters.
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By Associated Press, Updated: Friday, February 10, 10:02 AM
ANKARA, Turkey — Freezing temperatures and heavy snow in Turkey are making life miserable for the more than 140,000 residents who were left homeless by the nation’s devastating earthquake four months ago and who are still living in tents or temporary shelters.
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Hit Film 'Zenne Dancer' Explores Turkish Gay Community | Animated and Foreign | English
Hit Film 'Zenne Dancer' Explores Turkish Gay Community
Dorian Jones | Istanbul
A controversial and groundbreaking film has hit movie theater screens in Turkey. Zenne Dancer is inspired by the true story of a gay man, Ahmet Yildiz, who police suspect was murdered by his father in 2008, in what the media describes as Turkey's first gay "honor killing." Its haunting soundtrack can be heard in cinemas across Turkey, as Zenne Dancer continues to enjoy box office success.
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Dorian Jones | Istanbul
A controversial and groundbreaking film has hit movie theater screens in Turkey. Zenne Dancer is inspired by the true story of a gay man, Ahmet Yildiz, who police suspect was murdered by his father in 2008, in what the media describes as Turkey's first gay "honor killing." Its haunting soundtrack can be heard in cinemas across Turkey, as Zenne Dancer continues to enjoy box office success.
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U.S. Supports Turkey Playing a Leading Role on Syria Crisis - Businessweek
U.S. Supports Turkey Playing a Leading Role on Syria Crisis
February 10, 2012, 6:41 AM EST
By Emre Peker and Nicole Gaouette
Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. is supporting a leading role for Turkey in organizing international pressure on Syria, as the two allies seek to build a coalition able to back the Syrian opposition movement and help broker an end to the violence.
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February 10, 2012, 6:41 AM EST
By Emre Peker and Nicole Gaouette
Feb. 10 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. is supporting a leading role for Turkey in organizing international pressure on Syria, as the two allies seek to build a coalition able to back the Syrian opposition movement and help broker an end to the violence.
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Istanbul hosts Van Gogh Alive exhiibit
Istanbul hosts Van Gogh Alive exhibit
February 10, 2012 - 10:54 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Van Gogh Alive, an international traveling exhibition that presents the life and work of the 19th-century Dutch artist in a novel perspective, opened in Istanbul on Feb 9.
According to Today’s Zaman, the exhibit will remain on display until May 15, in the first of the show's two Turkish stops. It will later travel to Ankara for a month-and-a-half display from Oct. 15-Dec. 30 at the Cer Modern museum.
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February 10, 2012 - 10:54 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Van Gogh Alive, an international traveling exhibition that presents the life and work of the 19th-century Dutch artist in a novel perspective, opened in Istanbul on Feb 9.
According to Today’s Zaman, the exhibit will remain on display until May 15, in the first of the show's two Turkish stops. It will later travel to Ankara for a month-and-a-half display from Oct. 15-Dec. 30 at the Cer Modern museum.
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Turkey Vows to Help Syrian Refugees -- NTDTV.com
Turkey Vows to Help Syrian Refugees
They may have fled Syria with their families, but these children in the Turkish Boynuyogun refugee camp can still make time to play.
About 12,000 refugees are registered in six camps across Turkey's Hatay province near the Syrian border.
"For the time being, 1,750 Syrians are lodged in 548 tents at Boynuyogun camp. As the Turkish Red Crescent, we assist them in all humanitarian issues, we provide them with food, cleaning products, and hygiene kits."
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They may have fled Syria with their families, but these children in the Turkish Boynuyogun refugee camp can still make time to play.
About 12,000 refugees are registered in six camps across Turkey's Hatay province near the Syrian border.
"For the time being, 1,750 Syrians are lodged in 548 tents at Boynuyogun camp. As the Turkish Red Crescent, we assist them in all humanitarian issues, we provide them with food, cleaning products, and hygiene kits."
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Korea, Turkey to resume nuclear power plant talks
Korea, Turkey to resume nuclear power plant talks
ANKARA (Yonhap) -- Korea and Turkey agreed to resume suspended negotiations later this month on a project to build a nuclear power plant in the Eurasian nation, an official said Monday.
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ANKARA (Yonhap) -- Korea and Turkey agreed to resume suspended negotiations later this month on a project to build a nuclear power plant in the Eurasian nation, an official said Monday.
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The gender gap in Turkey's education system has virtually disappeared but the workplace is still a struggle - World Bank
The gender gap in Turkey's education system has virtually disappeared but the workplace is still a struggle - World Bank
Balkans.com Business news correspondent - 10.02.2012
The gender gap in Turkey's education system has virtually disappeared. But women struggle in the workplace. Only 24 percent of Turkish women are employed. And that low percentage has an impact on everything in Turkish society, from the economy to family life.
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Balkans.com Business news correspondent - 10.02.2012
The gender gap in Turkey's education system has virtually disappeared. But women struggle in the workplace. Only 24 percent of Turkish women are employed. And that low percentage has an impact on everything in Turkish society, from the economy to family life.
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We need Turkey's voice - Rasmussen
We need Turkey's voice - Rasmussen
Fri 10 February 2012 06:14 GMT | 1:14 Local Time
Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Thursday that he had no doubts that the Turkish government would remain attached to NATO.
Answering questions of the Turkish media at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Rasmussen said that they needed "Turkey's voice in NATO".
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Fri 10 February 2012 06:14 GMT | 1:14 Local Time
Secretary General of NATO Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Thursday that he had no doubts that the Turkish government would remain attached to NATO.
Answering questions of the Turkish media at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, Rasmussen said that they needed "Turkey's voice in NATO".
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gulfnews : Suspected woman suicide bomber dies in Istanbul: media
Suspected woman suicide bomber dies in Istanbul: media
A woman whom Turkish police suspect of having been a suicide bomber died in Istanbul late on Thursday after explosives that she was carrying went off, media reports said on Friday
Istanbul: A woman whom Turkish police suspect of having been a suicide bomber died in Istanbul late on Thursday after explosives that she was carrying went off, media reports said on Friday.
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A woman whom Turkish police suspect of having been a suicide bomber died in Istanbul late on Thursday after explosives that she was carrying went off, media reports said on Friday
Istanbul: A woman whom Turkish police suspect of having been a suicide bomber died in Istanbul late on Thursday after explosives that she was carrying went off, media reports said on Friday.
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EU-Turkey Roadmap To Intensify Energy Cooperation
EU-Turkey Roadmap To Intensify Energy Cooperation
2/9/2012 11:23 PM ET
(RTTNews) - European Union and Turkey have agreed to intensify cooperation in the energy sector.
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2/9/2012 11:23 PM ET
(RTTNews) - European Union and Turkey have agreed to intensify cooperation in the energy sector.
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Thursday, February 09, 2012
Turkish PM Erdogan's security service in spotlight - AlertNet
Turkish PM Erdogan's security service in spotlight
09 Feb 2012 13:47
By Daren Butler
ISTANBUL, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The national intelligence agency controlled by Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan was ordered by state prosecutors to answer questions on Thursday about secret talks it held with Kurdish rebels.
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09 Feb 2012 13:47
By Daren Butler
ISTANBUL, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The national intelligence agency controlled by Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan was ordered by state prosecutors to answer questions on Thursday about secret talks it held with Kurdish rebels.
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Kurdish consensus at home can serve Ankara abroad - The National
Kurdish consensus at home can serve Ankara abroad
Gonul Tol
Feb 10, 2012
Despite his popularity at home and abroad, it’s not all roses for Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Far from having zero problems with neighbours, Turkey these days is virtually surrounded by neighbours with problems – Greece’s imploding economy, Syria’s civil war, Iraq’s tenuous stability and Iran’s troublesome nuclear programme.
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Gonul Tol
Feb 10, 2012
Despite his popularity at home and abroad, it’s not all roses for Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Far from having zero problems with neighbours, Turkey these days is virtually surrounded by neighbours with problems – Greece’s imploding economy, Syria’s civil war, Iraq’s tenuous stability and Iran’s troublesome nuclear programme.
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Bahrain banks buy Turkish juice company
Bahrain banks buy Turkish juice company
Manama: Tue, 07 Feb 2012
Bahraini banks Venture Capital and Bank Alkhair (formerly Unicorn Investment Bank) have joined hands to acquire 65 per cent of Goknur Foods Import Export Trading and Production Company, a key producer of fruit juice concentrate and puree in Turkey.
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Manama: Tue, 07 Feb 2012
Bahraini banks Venture Capital and Bank Alkhair (formerly Unicorn Investment Bank) have joined hands to acquire 65 per cent of Goknur Foods Import Export Trading and Production Company, a key producer of fruit juice concentrate and puree in Turkey.
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Erdogan's decision to talk to Kurdish rebels being questioned by courts - The National
Erdogan's decision to talk to Kurdish rebels being questioned by courts
Thomas Seibert
Feb 10, 2012
ISTANBUL // The Turkish prime minister yesterday faced a challenge by the country's judiciary over government-ordered secret talks by Ankara's main intelligence agency with a Kurdish rebel group.
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Thomas Seibert
Feb 10, 2012
ISTANBUL // The Turkish prime minister yesterday faced a challenge by the country's judiciary over government-ordered secret talks by Ankara's main intelligence agency with a Kurdish rebel group.
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Turkish Islamists Turn Church Into Mosque « Commentary Magazine
Turkish Islamists Turn Church Into Mosque
Jonathan S. Tobin | @tobincommentary 02.09.2012 - 2:18 PM
A story in today’s International Herald Tribune (read here on the New York Times website) provides an interesting insight into exactly what happens when a secular state is taken over by Islamists. The piece concerned the Hagia Sophia of Iznik, an ancient church that brought 40,000 tourists to the town south of Istanbul much to the delight of the locals. Iznik was once known as Nicaea, and it was there the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church met at the Hagia Sophia in the year 325. But the Islamist government of Turkey has put a damper on the prosperity of those who profited from the museum by formally converting the building into a mosque.
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Jonathan S. Tobin | @tobincommentary 02.09.2012 - 2:18 PM
A story in today’s International Herald Tribune (read here on the New York Times website) provides an interesting insight into exactly what happens when a secular state is taken over by Islamists. The piece concerned the Hagia Sophia of Iznik, an ancient church that brought 40,000 tourists to the town south of Istanbul much to the delight of the locals. Iznik was once known as Nicaea, and it was there the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church met at the Hagia Sophia in the year 325. But the Islamist government of Turkey has put a damper on the prosperity of those who profited from the museum by formally converting the building into a mosque.
more:Turkish Islamists Turn Church Into Mosque « Commentary Magazine
Germany upholds its opposition to Turkey's EU membership
Germany upholds its opposition to Turkey's EU membership
Germany Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel
Thu Feb 9, 2012 6:6PM
Turkish news media highlight Germany’s opposition against Ankara’s bid for European Union membership which continues despite the Eurasian country’s favors for the West.
In December meeting of EU leaders in Brussels, German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed Berlin’s disagreement for the 27-member bloc to admit Turkey.
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Germany Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel
Thu Feb 9, 2012 6:6PM
Turkish news media highlight Germany’s opposition against Ankara’s bid for European Union membership which continues despite the Eurasian country’s favors for the West.
In December meeting of EU leaders in Brussels, German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed Berlin’s disagreement for the 27-member bloc to admit Turkey.
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Turkish spy chief summoned over PKK talks - FT.com
Turkish spy chief summoned over PKK talks
By Daniel Dombey in London
A power struggle within the Turkish government has been laid bare by a court summons for the country’s intelligence chief over government negotiations with alleged Kurdish terrorists.
In an unprecedented move, Hakan Fidan, the head of the country’s powerful MIT intelligence agency, was asked to give evidence on Thursday on government contacts with Kurdish militants – including negotiations with the Kurdistan Workers’ party, or PKK, which is classified as a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the US and the European Union.
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By Daniel Dombey in London
A power struggle within the Turkish government has been laid bare by a court summons for the country’s intelligence chief over government negotiations with alleged Kurdish terrorists.
In an unprecedented move, Hakan Fidan, the head of the country’s powerful MIT intelligence agency, was asked to give evidence on Thursday on government contacts with Kurdish militants – including negotiations with the Kurdistan Workers’ party, or PKK, which is classified as a terrorist organisation by Turkey, the US and the European Union.
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Why Turkey is tightening the pressure on Assad - CNN.com
Why Turkey is tightening the pressure on Assad
By Fadi Hakura, Special to CNN
updated 11:51 AM EST, Thu February 9, 2012
Editor's note: Fadi Hakura is the associate fellow and manager of the Turkey Project at the London-based think-tank Chatham House. He has written and lectured extensively on Turkey's political, economic and foreign policy and the relationship between the European Union and Turkey.
(CNN) -- Syria is heading to an "intolerable situation" according to Turkey's hyperactive Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, whose country is at the forefront of global efforts to engineer the downfall of the Bashar Al-Assad leadership.
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By Fadi Hakura, Special to CNN
updated 11:51 AM EST, Thu February 9, 2012
Editor's note: Fadi Hakura is the associate fellow and manager of the Turkey Project at the London-based think-tank Chatham House. He has written and lectured extensively on Turkey's political, economic and foreign policy and the relationship between the European Union and Turkey.
(CNN) -- Syria is heading to an "intolerable situation" according to Turkey's hyperactive Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, whose country is at the forefront of global efforts to engineer the downfall of the Bashar Al-Assad leadership.
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Turkey has a star role in more than just TV drama - The National
Turkey has a star role in more than just TV drama
Thomas Seibert
Feb 8, 2012
ISTANBUL // During a recent visit to the UAE, Abdullah Gul, Turkey's president, was confronted with an unexpected request.
"Please tell us how the Turkish soap operas on television will end. Otherwise, we will not be able to pry our women away from their TV sets," Mr Gul quoted his Emirati hosts as saying last week.
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Thomas Seibert
Feb 8, 2012
ISTANBUL // During a recent visit to the UAE, Abdullah Gul, Turkey's president, was confronted with an unexpected request.
"Please tell us how the Turkish soap operas on television will end. Otherwise, we will not be able to pry our women away from their TV sets," Mr Gul quoted his Emirati hosts as saying last week.
More:Turkey has a star role in more than just TV drama - The National
Turkey foresees bitter end to Syrian regime - Monsters and Critics
Turkey foresees bitter end to Syrian regime
By Carsten Hoffmann Feb 9, 2012, 16:59 GMT
Istanbul - The Syrian regime faces a bloody demise, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned.
'Sooner or later you will be held to account for Homs,' Erdogan said in a clear warning to President Bashir al-Assad. 'Bashir, it will all come back down on you.'
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By Carsten Hoffmann Feb 9, 2012, 16:59 GMT
Istanbul - The Syrian regime faces a bloody demise, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned.
'Sooner or later you will be held to account for Homs,' Erdogan said in a clear warning to President Bashir al-Assad. 'Bashir, it will all come back down on you.'
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Turkish Stocks: Akbank, Sabanci Holding, Usas Ucak Were Active - Bloomberg
Turkish Stocks: Akbank, Sabanci Holding, Usas Ucak Were Active
By Benjamin Harvey - Feb 9, 2012 11:20 AM ET
Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index fell the most in more than a month, sliding 1.7 percent to 60,162.52 at the close in Istanbul.
The following were among the active equities in the Turkish market today. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
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By Benjamin Harvey - Feb 9, 2012 11:20 AM ET
Turkey’s benchmark ISE National 100 Index fell the most in more than a month, sliding 1.7 percent to 60,162.52 at the close in Istanbul.
The following were among the active equities in the Turkish market today. Stock symbols are in parentheses.
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Archaeology: Istanbul to launch replica of Byzantine ship - Turkey - ANSAMed.it
Archaeology: Istanbul to launch replica of Byzantine ship
Part of the world's largest fleet of shipwrecks
09 February, 15:51
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, FEBRUARY 9 - Turkey is going to build the perfect replica of a Byzantine ship for scientific purposes. The copy of the medieval ship, nearly 10 metres long and more than 2.5 metres wide, will be put to sea next year under the name ''Yenikapi 12''.
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Part of the world's largest fleet of shipwrecks
09 February, 15:51
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, FEBRUARY 9 - Turkey is going to build the perfect replica of a Byzantine ship for scientific purposes. The copy of the medieval ship, nearly 10 metres long and more than 2.5 metres wide, will be put to sea next year under the name ''Yenikapi 12''.
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Syria risks civil war, sanctions pointless:Turkey | Reuters
Syria risks civil war, sanctions pointless:Turkey
By Justyna Pawlak and Sebastian Moffett
BRUSSELS | Thu Feb 9, 2012 9:52am EST
(Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad still has support from Syria's middle class and the opposition is fragmented, raising the risk of a slide into full-scale civil war that inflames the region, Turkey's ambassador to the European Union has warned.
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By Justyna Pawlak and Sebastian Moffett
BRUSSELS | Thu Feb 9, 2012 9:52am EST
(Reuters) - President Bashar al-Assad still has support from Syria's middle class and the opposition is fragmented, raising the risk of a slide into full-scale civil war that inflames the region, Turkey's ambassador to the European Union has warned.
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The Case for Organizing a Military Force from the Muslim World to Intervene in Syria
The Case for Organizing a Military Force from the Muslim World to Intervene in Syria
By Soner Cagaptay
New Republic, February 9, 2012
The ongoing crisis in Syria is that rare international issue that should unite both humanitarians and foreign policy realists. Intervening to terminate the Assad regime is the only way to end the Middle East's bloodiest humanitarian tragedy in decades. It's also the most effective way to get rid of the most anti-American regime in the Levant, a strategic area for U.S. interests. That's not to say that intervention will be simple. Ill-conceived action could escalate the conflict. That's why the intervention in Syria needs to be velveteen in nature, soft to the touch and woven patiently over time.
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By Soner Cagaptay
New Republic, February 9, 2012
The ongoing crisis in Syria is that rare international issue that should unite both humanitarians and foreign policy realists. Intervening to terminate the Assad regime is the only way to end the Middle East's bloodiest humanitarian tragedy in decades. It's also the most effective way to get rid of the most anti-American regime in the Levant, a strategic area for U.S. interests. That's not to say that intervention will be simple. Ill-conceived action could escalate the conflict. That's why the intervention in Syria needs to be velveteen in nature, soft to the touch and woven patiently over time.
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Joshua W. Walker: Turkish Foreign Minister Dr. Davutoğlu Comes to Washington
Turkish Foreign Minister Dr. Davutoğlu Comes to Washington
Posted: 02/ 8/2012 11:37 am
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's visit to Washington this week comes at a pivotal time in U.S.-Turkish relations. The importance of Turkey to the U.S. administration can be traced by the number of high-level visits by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in July 2011, Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Vice President Joe Biden in December 2011 while this is Davutoğlu's first reciprocal visit since his last trip to Washington in November 2010. While there is a sense of deja vu given the frenetic pace of meetings, speaking and awards including his selection for the second time to Foreign Policy's top 100 Global Thinkers list for "imagining a new role for Turkey in the world - and making it happen," there is much that has changed since the last time Dr. Minister came to Washington.
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Posted: 02/ 8/2012 11:37 am
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's visit to Washington this week comes at a pivotal time in U.S.-Turkish relations. The importance of Turkey to the U.S. administration can be traced by the number of high-level visits by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in July 2011, Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta and Vice President Joe Biden in December 2011 while this is Davutoğlu's first reciprocal visit since his last trip to Washington in November 2010. While there is a sense of deja vu given the frenetic pace of meetings, speaking and awards including his selection for the second time to Foreign Policy's top 100 Global Thinkers list for "imagining a new role for Turkey in the world - and making it happen," there is much that has changed since the last time Dr. Minister came to Washington.
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Greek 'wall' is negative symbol, Turkey says
Greek 'wall' is negative symbol, Turkey says
Today @ 09:23
By Andrew Rettman
BRUSSELS - Turkey's EU affairs minister has described the Greek anti-migrant fence as a symbol of division between the Union and outside countries.
More:EUobserver.com / Enlargement / Greek 'wall' is negative symbol, Turkey says
Today @ 09:23
By Andrew Rettman
BRUSSELS - Turkey's EU affairs minister has described the Greek anti-migrant fence as a symbol of division between the Union and outside countries.
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Turkish clashes with PKK militants kill 14 | Reuters
Turkish clashes with PKK militants kill 14
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey | Thu Feb 9, 2012 8:30am EST
(Reuters) - Turkish security forces killed 13 Kurdish militants in fighting in southeast Turkey overnight, security sources said, marking an escalation in violence at a time when cold winter weather normally limits clashes.
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DIYARBAKIR, Turkey | Thu Feb 9, 2012 8:30am EST
(Reuters) - Turkish security forces killed 13 Kurdish militants in fighting in southeast Turkey overnight, security sources said, marking an escalation in violence at a time when cold winter weather normally limits clashes.
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Ankara in shock over probe on intel chiefs
Ankara in shock over probe on intel chiefs
Ankara has been left perplexed after a special-authority prosecutor summoned the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and two retired officials for questioning over past talks with outlawed Kurdish militants in Oslo.
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Ankara has been left perplexed after a special-authority prosecutor summoned the National Intelligence Organization (MİT) and two retired officials for questioning over past talks with outlawed Kurdish militants in Oslo.
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French law forbidding denial of Armenian genocide sent to Constitutional Council
French law forbidding denial of Armenian genocide sent to Constitutional Council
By Antoine Lerougetel
9 February 2012
On January 31a law penalising the denial of the Armenian genocide was referred to France’s Constitutional Council by 77 senators and 65 deputies, who aim to have the law pronounced unconstitutional.
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By Antoine Lerougetel
9 February 2012
On January 31a law penalising the denial of the Armenian genocide was referred to France’s Constitutional Council by 77 senators and 65 deputies, who aim to have the law pronounced unconstitutional.
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Taking a Second Look at Today's 'Nazi Brides' - NYTimes.com
Taking a Second Look at Today’s ‘Nazi Brides’
By MELISSA EDDY
| February 9, 2012, 1:00 am2
BERLIN — A recent film and a high-profile arrest in Germany have caused many here to take a closer look at a small, but growing, female contingent of far-right extremists.
Germans were shocked to learn in November that a trio of neo-Nazis calling themselves the Nationalist Socialist Underground appeared linked to a series of unsolved murders of small businessmen of Turkish or Greek descent and a female police office, dating from 2000 to 2007. Even more shocking was that one of the members of the group was a woman, Beate Zschäpe.
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By MELISSA EDDY
| February 9, 2012, 1:00 am2
BERLIN — A recent film and a high-profile arrest in Germany have caused many here to take a closer look at a small, but growing, female contingent of far-right extremists.
Germans were shocked to learn in November that a trio of neo-Nazis calling themselves the Nationalist Socialist Underground appeared linked to a series of unsolved murders of small businessmen of Turkish or Greek descent and a female police office, dating from 2000 to 2007. Even more shocking was that one of the members of the group was a woman, Beate Zschäpe.
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Turkey’s Foreign Policy: Zero Problems with Neighbors Revisited | Foreign Policy Journal
Turkey’s Foreign Policy: Zero Problems with Neighbors Revisited
by Richard Falk
February 9, 2012
Pundits in Europe and North America in recent months have delighted in citing with a literary smirk ‘zero problems with neighbors,’ which has been the centerpiece of Ahmet Davutoglu’s foreign policy agenda since he became Foreign Minister on May 1, 2009. Mr. Davutoglu had previously served as Chief Advisor to both the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister ever since the AKP came to power in 2002, and was known in those years as the ‘architect’ behind the scenes. Critics of the zero problems approach point to the heightened Turkish tensions with Syria and Iraq, the persisting inability of Ankara to overcome the hostile fallout from Mavi Marmara incident with Israel, and even the revived salience of the long unresolved dispute with the Armenian diaspora sparked by a new French law that makes the denial of genocide associated with the 1915 massacres a crime and has led to a dramatic worsening of Turkish-French relations.
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by Richard Falk
February 9, 2012
Pundits in Europe and North America in recent months have delighted in citing with a literary smirk ‘zero problems with neighbors,’ which has been the centerpiece of Ahmet Davutoglu’s foreign policy agenda since he became Foreign Minister on May 1, 2009. Mr. Davutoglu had previously served as Chief Advisor to both the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister ever since the AKP came to power in 2002, and was known in those years as the ‘architect’ behind the scenes. Critics of the zero problems approach point to the heightened Turkish tensions with Syria and Iraq, the persisting inability of Ankara to overcome the hostile fallout from Mavi Marmara incident with Israel, and even the revived salience of the long unresolved dispute with the Armenian diaspora sparked by a new French law that makes the denial of genocide associated with the 1915 massacres a crime and has led to a dramatic worsening of Turkish-French relations.
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EMITT is Opening Doors with Turkish Tourism Minister
EMITT is Opening Doors with Turkish Tourism Minister
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Thursday, 09 February 2012 00:56
Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mr. Ertugrul Günay will open the 16th East Mediterranean International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (EMITT) on Thursday February 9, 2012.
emitt2012EMITT is taking place 9-12 February 2012 at Tüyap Exhibition Center, in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul.
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Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mr. Ertugrul Günay will open the 16th East Mediterranean International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (EMITT) on Thursday February 9, 2012.
emitt2012EMITT is taking place 9-12 February 2012 at Tüyap Exhibition Center, in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2012
The Church That Politics Turned Into a Mosque - NYTimes.com
The Church That Politics Turned Into a Mosque
By SUSANNE GUSTEN
Published: February 8, 2012
ISTANBUL — As worshipers knelt to face the Qiblah for noon prayers in the Hagia Sophia of Iznik last week, a caretaker beckoned to a couple of tourists tiptoeing around behind them.
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By SUSANNE GUSTEN
Published: February 8, 2012
ISTANBUL — As worshipers knelt to face the Qiblah for noon prayers in the Hagia Sophia of Iznik last week, a caretaker beckoned to a couple of tourists tiptoeing around behind them.
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Rousing welcome awaits Mayor of Istanbul | Business Recorder
Rousing welcome awaits Mayor of Istanbul
February 09, 2012
Business Recorder Logo Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that a rousing welcome will be given to Mayor of Istanbul Kadir Topbas on his arrival in the provincial metropolis and Lahorites, in line with their traditions, will extend maximum hospitality to the Turk guests.
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February 09, 2012
Business Recorder Logo Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that a rousing welcome will be given to Mayor of Istanbul Kadir Topbas on his arrival in the provincial metropolis and Lahorites, in line with their traditions, will extend maximum hospitality to the Turk guests.
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ICEC Hosted 2012 Turkey Tourism Summit
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Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC) hosted 2012 Turkey Tourism Summit on Wednesday February 8th, 2012.
turkey-tou-summit12The summit tried to answer “How the global economic crisis will affect Turkey’s tourism industry both in terms of opportunities and risks?”.
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Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC) hosted 2012 Turkey Tourism Summit on Wednesday February 8th, 2012.
turkey-tou-summit12The summit tried to answer “How the global economic crisis will affect Turkey’s tourism industry both in terms of opportunities and risks?”.
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Turkey Sees Development Increase
Turkey Sees Development Increase
February 8, 2012 By: Jena Tesse Fox
As the Central Asia & Turkey Hotel Investment Conference begins in Istanbul, it seems worthwhile to take a look at notable recent developments in the city and Turkey as a whole. On our sister site Hotel Management, we looked at some recent projects in Istanbul from late 2011, and one month and one week into 2012, the city has already seen some significant projects announced.
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February 8, 2012 By: Jena Tesse Fox
As the Central Asia & Turkey Hotel Investment Conference begins in Istanbul, it seems worthwhile to take a look at notable recent developments in the city and Turkey as a whole. On our sister site Hotel Management, we looked at some recent projects in Istanbul from late 2011, and one month and one week into 2012, the city has already seen some significant projects announced.
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Is Istanbul a smart city?
Is Istanbul a smart city?
Last Friday I had the opportunity to do a radio interview with IBM’s Business Development Executive Esra Çizmeci Yetkin about smart cities.
Previously I had the pleasure of discussing the very same concept with Ali Rıza Ersoy from Siemens, who leads the company’s efforts in making cities a little smarter. Furthermore, last week at the IBITIG meeting led by Faruk Eczacıbaşı and Leyla Arsan there was a long debate about whether Istanbul was a smart city.
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Last Friday I had the opportunity to do a radio interview with IBM’s Business Development Executive Esra Çizmeci Yetkin about smart cities.
Previously I had the pleasure of discussing the very same concept with Ali Rıza Ersoy from Siemens, who leads the company’s efforts in making cities a little smarter. Furthermore, last week at the IBITIG meeting led by Faruk Eczacıbaşı and Leyla Arsan there was a long debate about whether Istanbul was a smart city.
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EU refuses to fund Greek border fence with Turkey
EU refuses to fund Greek border fence with Turkey
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Police cars are parked under an observation tower, on the construction site of a border fence with Turkey. AP photo
The European Commission rejected Feb. 7 a request from Greece to help pay to build a fence along its porous border with Turkey, calling the project “pointless.” Greece started building the 10-kilometer long, 2.5-meter high barrier along the Turkish border Feb. 6 to prevent thousands of illegal migrants from streaming into the EU.
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BRUSSELS - Agence France-Presse
Police cars are parked under an observation tower, on the construction site of a border fence with Turkey. AP photo
The European Commission rejected Feb. 7 a request from Greece to help pay to build a fence along its porous border with Turkey, calling the project “pointless.” Greece started building the 10-kilometer long, 2.5-meter high barrier along the Turkish border Feb. 6 to prevent thousands of illegal migrants from streaming into the EU.
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The Istanbulian: Is the AKP Splitting or Is It the End of the Ergenekon Epic?
Is the AKP Splitting or Is It the End of the Ergenekon Epic?
Something is rotten in the state of Turkey.
Surely, something important is going on behind the scenes, but I don't really believe that the governing AKP is splitting now. The latest developments may only be regarded as hints that the Ergenekon case is about to be downsized by the AKP.
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Something is rotten in the state of Turkey.
Surely, something important is going on behind the scenes, but I don't really believe that the governing AKP is splitting now. The latest developments may only be regarded as hints that the Ergenekon case is about to be downsized by the AKP.
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The boom of the Turkish art market - CNN.com
The boom of the Turkish art market
By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN
updated 2:30 PM EST, Wed February 8, 2012
Istanbul (CNN) -- The auctioneer rattled off prices and artists' names with breathtaking speed, punctuating every sale with the announcement "Saa ... saa ... saa -- TIM!" meaning sold in English.
The bidding was fast and sometimes competitive at the Nisantasi Auction House, in one of Istanbul's most posh neighborhoods. Within an hour, auctioneer Ali Ulukaya sold off more than $300,000 worth of paintings, almost all of them by living Turkish artists.
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By Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert, CNN
updated 2:30 PM EST, Wed February 8, 2012
Istanbul (CNN) -- The auctioneer rattled off prices and artists' names with breathtaking speed, punctuating every sale with the announcement "Saa ... saa ... saa -- TIM!" meaning sold in English.
The bidding was fast and sometimes competitive at the Nisantasi Auction House, in one of Istanbul's most posh neighborhoods. Within an hour, auctioneer Ali Ulukaya sold off more than $300,000 worth of paintings, almost all of them by living Turkish artists.
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Istanbul Tops European Real Estate Trends Report, Followed by Munich and Warsaw - International Business Times
Istanbul Tops European Real Estate Trends Report, Followed by Munich and Warsaw
By Stephen Smith: Subscribe to Stephen's RSS feed
February 8, 2012 11:33 AM EST
PricewaterhouseCooper and the Urban Land Institute released their Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2012 report last month, with Istanbul topping out the list, followed by Munich, Warsaw, Berlin, and Stockholm.
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February 8, 2012 11:33 AM EST
PricewaterhouseCooper and the Urban Land Institute released their Emerging Trends in Real Estate Europe 2012 report last month, with Istanbul topping out the list, followed by Munich, Warsaw, Berlin, and Stockholm.
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WAMC: Turks seek world action as Syria's Homs bleeds (2012-02-08)
Turks seek world action as Syria's Homs bleeds
(2012-02-08)
(Reuters) -
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syria's army pounded the rebel city of Homs on Wednesday as Turkey sought international action to protect civilians from former ally President Bashar al-Assad, a move that risks the wrath of Russia and China.
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(2012-02-08)
(Reuters) -
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis
AMMAN (Reuters) - Syria's army pounded the rebel city of Homs on Wednesday as Turkey sought international action to protect civilians from former ally President Bashar al-Assad, a move that risks the wrath of Russia and China.
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Turkey Offers 10-Year Bonds in Second 2012 Sale as Borrowing Costs Slide - Bloomberg
Turkey Offers 10-Year Bonds in Second 2012 Sale as Borrowing Costs Slide
By Steve Bryant and Selcuk Gokoluk - Feb 8, 2012 9:40 AM ET
Turkey is offering 10-year dollar bonds for the second time in three weeks, seeking to benefit from the lowest borrowing costs in two months as concern about the crisis in Europe eased.
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By Steve Bryant and Selcuk Gokoluk - Feb 8, 2012 9:40 AM ET
Turkey is offering 10-year dollar bonds for the second time in three weeks, seeking to benefit from the lowest borrowing costs in two months as concern about the crisis in Europe eased.
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Turkey: Complaint filed against Twitter user alias @allah - Turkey - ANSAMed.it
Turkey: Complaint filed against Twitter user alias @allah
User has 200,000 followers, sued by television presenter
08 February, 17:12
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, FEBRUARY 8 - A Twitter user has gained almost 200 thousand followers under the username ''@allah''.
Charges have been filed against him and while the result of the case is uncertain, it has drawn the attention of an information website. The lawsuit against the account ''twitter.com/allahcc'' was opened by television presenter Serdar Tuncer, who claims that the more than 4,600 tweets sent by this tweeter mock the Islam and other religions and humiliate their faithful. Tuncer, who presents television programmes dedicated to Ramadan, as the website Bianet reports, has said that ''the correspondence between the person called @allah (cc) and his readers'' violates article 216/3 of Turkish Criminal Law on ''denigration of religious values".
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User has 200,000 followers, sued by television presenter
08 February, 17:12
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, FEBRUARY 8 - A Twitter user has gained almost 200 thousand followers under the username ''@allah''.
Charges have been filed against him and while the result of the case is uncertain, it has drawn the attention of an information website. The lawsuit against the account ''twitter.com/allahcc'' was opened by television presenter Serdar Tuncer, who claims that the more than 4,600 tweets sent by this tweeter mock the Islam and other religions and humiliate their faithful. Tuncer, who presents television programmes dedicated to Ramadan, as the website Bianet reports, has said that ''the correspondence between the person called @allah (cc) and his readers'' violates article 216/3 of Turkish Criminal Law on ''denigration of religious values".
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Turkey Offers 10-Year Bonds in Second 2012 Sale as Borrowing Costs Slide - Bloomberg
Turkey Offers 10-Year Bonds in Second 2012 Sale as Borrowing Costs Slide
By Steve Bryant and Selcuk Gokoluk - Feb 8, 2012 9:40 AM ET
Turkey is offering 10-year dollar bonds for the second time in three weeks, seeking to benefit from the lowest borrowing costs in two months as concern about the crisis in Europe eased.
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By Steve Bryant and Selcuk Gokoluk - Feb 8, 2012 9:40 AM ET
Turkey is offering 10-year dollar bonds for the second time in three weeks, seeking to benefit from the lowest borrowing costs in two months as concern about the crisis in Europe eased.
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Turkey prosecutors to question spy chief over Kurds - AlertNet
Turkey prosecutors to question spy chief over Kurds
08 Feb 2012 13:44
ISTANBUL, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Prosecutors have summoned Turkey's top spy and his predecessor for questioning over reports of secret peace talks in Norway between Turkish intelligence agents and Kurdish militant leaders, Turkish media said on Wednesday.
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08 Feb 2012 13:44
ISTANBUL, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Prosecutors have summoned Turkey's top spy and his predecessor for questioning over reports of secret peace talks in Norway between Turkish intelligence agents and Kurdish militant leaders, Turkish media said on Wednesday.
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Turkey Banks to Struggle Renewing Loans, HSBC’s Erelcin Says - Businessweek
Turkey Banks to Struggle Renewing Loans, HSBC’s Erelcin Says
February 08, 2012, 9:26 AM EST
By Benjamin Harvey
(Updates with central bank data in fourth paragraph, governor in sixth, Akbank in eighth, JPMorgan in ninth.)
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Turkish banks may struggle to renew their syndicated loans this year as European banks reduce their exposure and increase capital, according to Ahmet Erelcin, managing director for HSBC Investment Services in Turkey.
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February 08, 2012, 9:26 AM EST
By Benjamin Harvey
(Updates with central bank data in fourth paragraph, governor in sixth, Akbank in eighth, JPMorgan in ninth.)
Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Turkish banks may struggle to renew their syndicated loans this year as European banks reduce their exposure and increase capital, according to Ahmet Erelcin, managing director for HSBC Investment Services in Turkey.
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Turkey's Syria Imperative | The National Interest
Turkey's Syria Imperative
Leon Hadar
February 8, 2012
Turkey's foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu has famously pursued an ambitious zero-problems-with-the-neighbors policy. But Davutoglu, Turkey’s would-be Kissinger, has been trying to demonstrate that he can just as easily turn his back on the West.
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Leon Hadar
February 8, 2012
Turkey's foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu has famously pursued an ambitious zero-problems-with-the-neighbors policy. But Davutoglu, Turkey’s would-be Kissinger, has been trying to demonstrate that he can just as easily turn his back on the West.
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Turkey's intelligence chief to testify for contacts with PKK | The New Age Online
Turkey's intelligence chief to testify for contacts with PKK
An Istanbul prosecutor will summon Turkey's intelligence chief Hakan Fidan to testify Thursday for his contacts with the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), reported the Anatolia news agency.
Two other officials from the National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) have also been called to testify, said Anatolia.
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An Istanbul prosecutor will summon Turkey's intelligence chief Hakan Fidan to testify Thursday for his contacts with the rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), reported the Anatolia news agency.
Two other officials from the National Intelligence Organisation (MIT) have also been called to testify, said Anatolia.
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Turkey plans conference on Syria, says Assad dares not to use ‘Kurds as a card’
Turkey plans conference on Syria, says Assad dares not to use ‘Kurds as a card’
Wednesday, 08 February 2012
By Al Arabiya with agencies
Turkey plans an international conference “as soon as possible” with regional players and world powers to solve the Syrian crisis, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.
“We are determined to establish a broad-based forum to promote international understanding with all countries concerned” with the developments in Syria, Ahmet Davutoglu said in a televised interview.
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Wednesday, 08 February 2012
By Al Arabiya with agencies
Turkey plans an international conference “as soon as possible” with regional players and world powers to solve the Syrian crisis, its foreign minister said on Wednesday.
“We are determined to establish a broad-based forum to promote international understanding with all countries concerned” with the developments in Syria, Ahmet Davutoglu said in a televised interview.
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Turkey Wants to Set Up Group to Pressure Syria - WSJ.com
Turkey Wants to Set Up Group to Pressure Syria
BY JOE PARKINSON
ISTANBUL—Turkey said Wednesday that it was seeking to form an international grouping on Syria "as soon as possible" to coordinate policy between regional players and world powers after a United Nations Security Council resolution to pressure President Bashar al-Assad was vetoed by China and Russia.
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BY JOE PARKINSON
ISTANBUL—Turkey said Wednesday that it was seeking to form an international grouping on Syria "as soon as possible" to coordinate policy between regional players and world powers after a United Nations Security Council resolution to pressure President Bashar al-Assad was vetoed by China and Russia.
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Turkish minister appeals for quick resolution to Cyprus problem: theparliament.com
Turkish minister appeals for quick resolution to Cyprus problem
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By Martin Banks - 8th February 2012
" I am encouraging both sides to reach a comprehensive settlement"
Egemen Bagis
Turkish EU affairs minister Egemen Bagis has called for a speedy resolution of the Cyprus problem.
Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, he voiced hope that the long-running dispute would be resolved by the summer when Cyprus is due to take over the EU rotating presidency.
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By Martin Banks - 8th February 2012
" I am encouraging both sides to reach a comprehensive settlement"
Egemen Bagis
Turkish EU affairs minister Egemen Bagis has called for a speedy resolution of the Cyprus problem.
Speaking in parliament on Tuesday, he voiced hope that the long-running dispute would be resolved by the summer when Cyprus is due to take over the EU rotating presidency.
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Midnight Express: How Hollywood Manipulates, Distorts, Defames, Libels and Propagandizes - International Business Times
Midnight Express: How Hollywood Manipulates, Distorts, Defames, Libels and Propagandizes
By Palash R. Ghosh: Subscribe to Palash's RSS feed
February 8, 2012 8:07 AM EST
...The sights and sounds from this spectacularly well-made film stayed with me for years, unlike any other piece of cinema I had watched up to that point.
However, as I got older, learned more about the world and travelled a bit, my attitude towards Midnight Express changed... quite dramatically.
I eventually realized that Parker's masterpiece was a brilliant example of Hollywood propaganda designed to vilify and demonize Turkey and the Turkish people...
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By Palash R. Ghosh: Subscribe to Palash's RSS feed
February 8, 2012 8:07 AM EST
...The sights and sounds from this spectacularly well-made film stayed with me for years, unlike any other piece of cinema I had watched up to that point.
However, as I got older, learned more about the world and travelled a bit, my attitude towards Midnight Express changed... quite dramatically.
I eventually realized that Parker's masterpiece was a brilliant example of Hollywood propaganda designed to vilify and demonize Turkey and the Turkish people...
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Turkish Buyouts Seen Increasing as Buyers Bid More - Bloomberg
Turkish Buyouts Seen Increasing as Buyers Bid More
By Benjamin Harvey - Feb 8, 2012 4:34 AM ET
Turkey may see more of its companies acquired as buyers raise offers to match premiums demanded by sellers, according to Utku Ozay, an executive director at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
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By Benjamin Harvey - Feb 8, 2012 4:34 AM ET
Turkey may see more of its companies acquired as buyers raise offers to match premiums demanded by sellers, according to Utku Ozay, an executive director at Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
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Parties given talks positions
Parties given talks positions
By Stefanos Evripidou Published on February 8, 2012
PRESIDENT DEMETRIS Christofias yesterday distributed among National Council members a document containing all the positions of the Greek Cypriot side in the peace talks, said government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou.
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By Stefanos Evripidou Published on February 8, 2012
PRESIDENT DEMETRIS Christofias yesterday distributed among National Council members a document containing all the positions of the Greek Cypriot side in the peace talks, said government spokesman Stefanos Stefanou.
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Revered Turkish Cypriot religious leader ailing - Cyprus Mail
Revered Turkish Cypriot religious leader ailing
Published on February 8, 2012
HUNDREDS of followers gathered outside the commune of Turkish Cypriot Sufi mystic Sheikh Nazim Kibrisli in Lefka yesterday after a sudden decline in the religious leader’s health Monday night.
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Published on February 8, 2012
HUNDREDS of followers gathered outside the commune of Turkish Cypriot Sufi mystic Sheikh Nazim Kibrisli in Lefka yesterday after a sudden decline in the religious leader’s health Monday night.
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Nabucco submits Environmental Impact Assessment Report to Turkey - Trend
Nabucco submits Environmental Impact Assessment Report to Turkey
8 February 2012, 10:47 (GMT+04:00)
Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 8 / Trend A.Badalova/
Nabucco Gas Pipeline International submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report to the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.
According to the statement of Nabucco Gas Pipeline International, published on its official website, the EIA report for the 760 km long section between Ankara and Turkish-Bulgarian Border was prepared according the format determined by the ministry in its decision given in July 2010.
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8 February 2012, 10:47 (GMT+04:00)
Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 8 / Trend A.Badalova/
Nabucco Gas Pipeline International submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report to the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization.
According to the statement of Nabucco Gas Pipeline International, published on its official website, the EIA report for the 760 km long section between Ankara and Turkish-Bulgarian Border was prepared according the format determined by the ministry in its decision given in July 2010.
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Turkey’s new wind farms established last year added 470 MWs to the country’s installed wind power capacity
Turkey’s new wind farms established last year added 470 MWs to the country’s installed wind power capacity
Balkans.com Business news correspondent - 08.02.2012
Milliyet - Turkey’s new wind farms established last year added 470 MWs to the country’s installed wind power capacity, taking the total to 1,799 MW, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). The 36 percent increase means that Turkey is now among the top 10 European wind energy producers for the first time. Germany and Spain are the top two wind energy producers in Europe.
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Balkans.com Business news correspondent - 08.02.2012
Milliyet - Turkey’s new wind farms established last year added 470 MWs to the country’s installed wind power capacity, taking the total to 1,799 MW, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). The 36 percent increase means that Turkey is now among the top 10 European wind energy producers for the first time. Germany and Spain are the top two wind energy producers in Europe.
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Turkish Parliamentary Bill Aims to Freeze Terrorism Assets
Turkish Parliamentary Bill Aims to Freeze Terrorism Assets
08/02/2012 05:30:00 By HEMIN KHOSHNAW
ERBIL, Iraqi Kurdistan -- A bill introduced by a member of the Turkish Parliament’s Internal Affairs Committee to freeze the “financial sources of terrorism” has triggered fears among Kurdish businesses that they might be targeted by government agencies.
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08/02/2012 05:30:00 By HEMIN KHOSHNAW
ERBIL, Iraqi Kurdistan -- A bill introduced by a member of the Turkish Parliament’s Internal Affairs Committee to freeze the “financial sources of terrorism” has triggered fears among Kurdish businesses that they might be targeted by government agencies.
More:Rudaw in English....The Happening: Latest News and Multimedia about Kurdistan, Iraq and the World - Turkish Parliamentary Bill Aims to Freeze Terrorism Assets
UPDATE 2-Turkey hit by Azeri, Iran gas flow problems | Reuters
UPDATE 2-Turkey hit by Azeri, Iran gas flow problems
By Orhan Coskun
ANKARA, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Turkey's gas imports from Azerbaijan and Iran tumbled on Tuesday due to technical problems in both countries, Turkish officials said, slashing supply to the country of 75 million people as it faces growing pressure to meet high winter demand.
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By Orhan Coskun
ANKARA, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Turkey's gas imports from Azerbaijan and Iran tumbled on Tuesday due to technical problems in both countries, Turkish officials said, slashing supply to the country of 75 million people as it faces growing pressure to meet high winter demand.
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Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Indiawest: Turkey: An Exciting Ensemble of History, Culture and Adventure
Turkey: An Exciting Ensemble of History, Culture and Adventure
Vikram Nath Sahni, Special to India-West
Feb 07, 2012
India-West contributor Vikram Nath Sahni traveled to the mysterious land of the Turks with his family to explore the gorgeous, yet sometimes rugged terrain of the nation and experience its rich culture and history. In this two-part series, Sahni narrates his journey…
In the picturesque sultanate of Istanbul, Turkey, one will find an amazingly captivating historical city which features multiple mosques; most notably the “Blue Mosque,” aptly named for its elegant sapphire tiles and stained glass windows.
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Vikram Nath Sahni, Special to India-West
Feb 07, 2012
India-West contributor Vikram Nath Sahni traveled to the mysterious land of the Turks with his family to explore the gorgeous, yet sometimes rugged terrain of the nation and experience its rich culture and history. In this two-part series, Sahni narrates his journey…
In the picturesque sultanate of Istanbul, Turkey, one will find an amazingly captivating historical city which features multiple mosques; most notably the “Blue Mosque,” aptly named for its elegant sapphire tiles and stained glass windows.
More:Indiawest: Turkey: An Exciting Ensemble of History, Culture and Adventure
Abraham H. Foxman: Turkey's Dangerous Diplomacy
Turkey's Dangerous Diplomacy
For a number of decades, I have been deeply engaged in promoting close relationships between the United States and Turkey and between Israel and Turkey.
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For a number of decades, I have been deeply engaged in promoting close relationships between the United States and Turkey and between Israel and Turkey.
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Yakçukur, the home of creamy Turkish butter
Yakçukur, the home of creamy Turkish butter
Wilco Van Herpen
‘I have seen milking before – actually I have also done it before – but every time I am amazed at the speed women can milk cows. Before I can take one picture the wife has already filled up one bucket’
More:TRAVEL - Yakçukur, the home of creamy Turkish butter
Wilco Van Herpen
‘I have seen milking before – actually I have also done it before – but every time I am amazed at the speed women can milk cows. Before I can take one picture the wife has already filled up one bucket’
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Gen Başbuğ, Gen Tolon in the same prison ward
Gen Başbuğ, Gen Tolon in the same prison ward
ISTANBUL - Doğan News Agency
Former chief of General Staff İlker Başbuğ is under arrest since Jan 6. REUTERS Photo
Former chief of General Staff İlker Başbuğ is under arrest since Jan 6. REUTERS Photo
Authorities have transferred former Gen. Hurşit Tolon to the same prison ward occupied by former Turkish Chief of Staff Gen. İlker Başbuğ, who remains under arrest pending trial in the ongoing Internet Memorandum case.
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ISTANBUL - Doğan News Agency
Former chief of General Staff İlker Başbuğ is under arrest since Jan 6. REUTERS Photo
Former chief of General Staff İlker Başbuğ is under arrest since Jan 6. REUTERS Photo
Authorities have transferred former Gen. Hurşit Tolon to the same prison ward occupied by former Turkish Chief of Staff Gen. İlker Başbuğ, who remains under arrest pending trial in the ongoing Internet Memorandum case.
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Turkey: Istanbul, Ottoman art auction of decade - Turkey - ANSAMed.it
Turkey: Istanbul, Ottoman art auction of decade
The book of the 'master calligrapher' will also be on sale
07 February, 19:09
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, FEBRUARY 7 - The most important auction of Ottoman artefacts of the past decade is to be held in Istanbul on 18 February. Turkish websites reported the event, referring to the initiative by the city's Asar-i Atika Antika art gallery, which will auction among other things, a prayer book by master calligrapher, Yakut Ibn-i Abdu'l Musta'simi .
More:Turkey: Istanbul, Ottoman art auction of decade - Turkey - ANSAMed.it
The book of the 'master calligrapher' will also be on sale
07 February, 19:09
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, FEBRUARY 7 - The most important auction of Ottoman artefacts of the past decade is to be held in Istanbul on 18 February. Turkish websites reported the event, referring to the initiative by the city's Asar-i Atika Antika art gallery, which will auction among other things, a prayer book by master calligrapher, Yakut Ibn-i Abdu'l Musta'simi .
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Turkish Minister Thumbs Nose at Swiss Authorities - Emerging Europe Real Time - WSJ
Turkish Minister Thumbs Nose at Swiss Authorities
By Ayla Albayrak
Turkey’s EU Affairs Minister Egemen Bagis had a defiant message on Tuesday for a Swiss prosecutor investigating him over allegations of denying the Armenian genocide.
Mr. Bagis is standing by his comments in Davos last month, and even repeated them.
On the final day of the World Economic Forum, debate was raging over the French Senate’s approval of a bill which makes it a crime to deny that the mass slaughter of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire’s dying days was genocide.
More:Turkish Minister Thumbs Nose at Swiss Authorities - Emerging Europe Real Time - WSJ
By Ayla Albayrak
Turkey’s EU Affairs Minister Egemen Bagis had a defiant message on Tuesday for a Swiss prosecutor investigating him over allegations of denying the Armenian genocide.
Mr. Bagis is standing by his comments in Davos last month, and even repeated them.
On the final day of the World Economic Forum, debate was raging over the French Senate’s approval of a bill which makes it a crime to deny that the mass slaughter of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire’s dying days was genocide.
More:Turkish Minister Thumbs Nose at Swiss Authorities - Emerging Europe Real Time - WSJ
Turkey plans new Syria initiative after U.N. fiasco | Reuters
Turkey plans new Syria initiative after U.N. "fiasco"
By Jonathon Burch and Tulay Karadeniz
ANKARA | Tue Feb 7, 2012 8:59am EST
(Reuters) - Turkey is preparing a new initiative with countries who oppose the Syrian government and its bloody crackdown on unrest, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, calling a veto by China and Russia of a U.N. resolution on Syria as a "fiasco."
More:Turkey plans new Syria initiative after U.N. fiasco | Reuters
By Jonathon Burch and Tulay Karadeniz
ANKARA | Tue Feb 7, 2012 8:59am EST
(Reuters) - Turkey is preparing a new initiative with countries who oppose the Syrian government and its bloody crackdown on unrest, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, calling a veto by China and Russia of a U.N. resolution on Syria as a "fiasco."
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Baku spies attempts to spoil its relations with Ankara
Baku spies attempts to spoil its relations with Ankara
Tue 07 February 2012 13:30 GMT | 8:30 Local Time
A senior Azerbaijani official has said that forces backed by the Armenian lobby are trying to damage relations between Baku and Ankara.
More:News.Az - Baku spies attempts to spoil its relations with Ankara
Tue 07 February 2012 13:30 GMT | 8:30 Local Time
A senior Azerbaijani official has said that forces backed by the Armenian lobby are trying to damage relations between Baku and Ankara.
More:News.Az - Baku spies attempts to spoil its relations with Ankara
MachinePoint Group launches its new website in Turkish
MachinePoint Group launches its new website in Turkish
MachinePoint Used Machinery, the largest European Used Machinery trader, continues investmenting in the Turkish market and has just launched its web site in Turkish to better attend the local players of the plastics and beverage industries.
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MachinePoint Used Machinery, the largest European Used Machinery trader, continues investmenting in the Turkish market and has just launched its web site in Turkish to better attend the local players of the plastics and beverage industries.
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Venture Capital Bank and Bank Alkhair acquire Turkish food producer Goknur
Venture Capital Bank and Bank Alkhair acquire Turkish food producer Goknur
Equity stake in Goknur has been placed with investors in the GCC region
Venture Capital Bank and Bank Alkhair (formerly Unicorn Investment Bank) have acquired 65 per cent of Goknur Foods Import Export Trading and Production Co., which is one of the largest producers of fruit juice concentrate and fruit puree in Turkey. The equity stake in Goknur has been placed with investors in the GCC region.
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Equity stake in Goknur has been placed with investors in the GCC region
Venture Capital Bank and Bank Alkhair (formerly Unicorn Investment Bank) have acquired 65 per cent of Goknur Foods Import Export Trading and Production Co., which is one of the largest producers of fruit juice concentrate and fruit puree in Turkey. The equity stake in Goknur has been placed with investors in the GCC region.
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Feltman travels to Istanbul
Feltman travels to Istanbul
February 07, 2012 11:25 AM
BEIRUT: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman headed to Istanbul Tuesday after offering his condolences for the death of former MP Nassib Lahoud in Beirut.
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February 07, 2012 11:25 AM
BEIRUT: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jeffrey Feltman headed to Istanbul Tuesday after offering his condolences for the death of former MP Nassib Lahoud in Beirut.
More:THE DAILY STAR :: News :: Middle East :: Feltman travels to Istanbul
Tourism: Istanbul to host East Mediterranean fair - Saudi Arabia - ANSAMed.it
Tourism: Istanbul to host East Mediterranean fair
07 February, 13:16
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, FEBRUARY 7 - Istanbul city will host the East Mediterranean International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (EMITT) between February 9 and 12, as reported by Anatolia news agency. 4,500 participants from over 60 countries will attend the fair which grew 15% when compared to last year. The fair will be held on an area of 60,500 square meters.
More:Tourism: Istanbul to host East Mediterranean fair - Saudi Arabia - ANSAMed.it
07 February, 13:16
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, FEBRUARY 7 - Istanbul city will host the East Mediterranean International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (EMITT) between February 9 and 12, as reported by Anatolia news agency. 4,500 participants from over 60 countries will attend the fair which grew 15% when compared to last year. The fair will be held on an area of 60,500 square meters.
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2012 National Coal Policy for Turkey
2012 National Coal Policy for Turkey
Haluk Direskeneli
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Dear Energy Professionals and Colleagues,
In this article, we tried to evaluate the hard coal, lignite, and imported coal-firing new thermal power plants in our local market. We also explained the operational problems and advised new coal-firing technologies regarding their best use and efficient application with available local as well as international financing in the new local thermal power plant investments.
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Haluk Direskeneli
Tuesday, 7 February 2012
Dear Energy Professionals and Colleagues,
In this article, we tried to evaluate the hard coal, lignite, and imported coal-firing new thermal power plants in our local market. We also explained the operational problems and advised new coal-firing technologies regarding their best use and efficient application with available local as well as international financing in the new local thermal power plant investments.
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Turkey’s Star faces Jeopardy
Turkey’s Star faces Jeopardy
Long-running US quiz show Jeopardy is being remade for Turkish television, with a free-to-air entertainment network picking up the format for a spring launch.
More:Turkey’s Star faces Jeopardy | News | C21Media
Long-running US quiz show Jeopardy is being remade for Turkish television, with a free-to-air entertainment network picking up the format for a spring launch.
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Turkey partner country at forthcoming Tourism Fair :: EMGplus
Turkey partner country at forthcoming Tourism Fair
07. February 2012. | 07:54
Source: Emg.rs, Tanjug
Turkey will be the partner country of the 34th International Tourism Fair to be held on February 23-26 in Belgrade, which is yet another confirmation of good cooperation between the two countries in the area of tourism and culture.
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07. February 2012. | 07:54
Source: Emg.rs, Tanjug
Turkey will be the partner country of the 34th International Tourism Fair to be held on February 23-26 in Belgrade, which is yet another confirmation of good cooperation between the two countries in the area of tourism and culture.
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Iran exposes “Israeli-Turkish plot”
Iran exposes “Israeli-Turkish plot”
Israeli media have ironically reacted to Tehran’s that Israel and Turkey were preparing joint intervention in Syria. There is even less confidence in assumptions that Israel and Turkey have no crisis of relations, as though it was staged so that Israel could make a surprising attack on Iran from the territory of Turkey.
More:Iran exposes “Israeli-Turkish plot” | Vestnik Kavkaza
Israeli media have ironically reacted to Tehran’s that Israel and Turkey were preparing joint intervention in Syria. There is even less confidence in assumptions that Israel and Turkey have no crisis of relations, as though it was staged so that Israel could make a surprising attack on Iran from the territory of Turkey.
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Relations with France remain on thin ice
Relations with France remain on thin ice
Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan. Several Turkish figures came out after French lawmakers took the bill criminalizing the denial of Armenian genocide claims to the Constitutional Council.
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Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan. Several Turkish figures came out after French lawmakers took the bill criminalizing the denial of Armenian genocide claims to the Constitutional Council.
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Central Asia and Turkey Hotel Invedstment Conference gets underway in Istanbul | News | Breaking Travel News
Central Asia and Turkey Hotel Invedstment Conference gets underway in Istanbul
The second Central Asia and Turkey Hotel Investment Conference (CATHIC) is under way in Istanbul with the arrival of 350 delegates from 33 countries. A networking session, followed by a reception at the Istanbul’s newest hotel - Le Meridien Istanbul Etiler will launch proceedings.
More:Central Asia and Turkey Hotel Invedstment Conference gets underway in Istanbul | News | Breaking Travel News
The second Central Asia and Turkey Hotel Investment Conference (CATHIC) is under way in Istanbul with the arrival of 350 delegates from 33 countries. A networking session, followed by a reception at the Istanbul’s newest hotel - Le Meridien Istanbul Etiler will launch proceedings.
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Julio Iglesias has not sued the north, his promoters say - Cyprus Mail
Julio Iglesias has not sued the north, his promoters say
Published on February 7, 2012
CELEBRITY singer Julio Iglesias’ agency yesterday denied suing any Turkish Cypriot entity following media reports that he had filed a damages lawsuit against the state after a cancelled gig.
More:Julio Iglesias has not sued the north, his promoters say - Cyprus Mail
Published on February 7, 2012
CELEBRITY singer Julio Iglesias’ agency yesterday denied suing any Turkish Cypriot entity following media reports that he had filed a damages lawsuit against the state after a cancelled gig.
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York Mills takes delight in Turkish import - TownSPORTS - MyTownCrier.ca - the online home of Toronto's Town Crier Group of Community Newspapers
York Mills takes delight in Turkish import
Asli Ersozoglu assists in Titans’ perfect record
Tags: TDSB, Senior Girls, Volleyball, York Mills CI, Titans, Turkey, Asli Ersozoglu
By Brian Baker
February 7, 2012
GETTING THE JUMP ON OPPONENTS: York Mills’ power Asli Ersozoglu has been a big contributor to the Titans senior girls volleyball team. The squad is a perfect 8-0 through regular season play and look to represent the North at Citys.
Playing volleyball for fun at York Mills CI took some getting used to for Asli Ersozoglu.
More:York Mills takes delight in Turkish import - TownSPORTS - MyTownCrier.ca - the online home of Toronto's Town Crier Group of Community Newspapers
Asli Ersozoglu assists in Titans’ perfect record
Tags: TDSB, Senior Girls, Volleyball, York Mills CI, Titans, Turkey, Asli Ersozoglu
By Brian Baker
February 7, 2012
GETTING THE JUMP ON OPPONENTS: York Mills’ power Asli Ersozoglu has been a big contributor to the Titans senior girls volleyball team. The squad is a perfect 8-0 through regular season play and look to represent the North at Citys.
Playing volleyball for fun at York Mills CI took some getting used to for Asli Ersozoglu.
More:York Mills takes delight in Turkish import - TownSPORTS - MyTownCrier.ca - the online home of Toronto's Town Crier Group of Community Newspapers
Monday, February 06, 2012
Is there a passport to cheaper healthcare? - The Irish Times - Tue, Feb 07, 2012
Is there a passport to cheaper healthcare?
ISABEL CONWAY
FANCY A tummy tuck in Turkey? Or hip surgery, a facelift or extensive dental treatment in one of the increasing number of countries across Europe and beyond where you can combine a holiday with healthcare at low prices?
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ISABEL CONWAY
FANCY A tummy tuck in Turkey? Or hip surgery, a facelift or extensive dental treatment in one of the increasing number of countries across Europe and beyond where you can combine a holiday with healthcare at low prices?
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Turkey Paying a Price for Betrayal of Israel « Commentary Magazine
Turkey Paying a Price for Betrayal of Israel
Jonathan S. Tobin | @tobincommentary 02.06.2012 - 6:45 PM
I wrote earlier today about the human rights violations that have become routine under the regime of President Obama’s buddy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In addition to making hypocrites out of his friends in Washington, this also raises important questions about Turkey’s standing to criticize Israel for measures intended to defend their citizens against terrorist attack. Under Erdoğan, Turkey hasn’t merely abandoned its longstanding strategic alliance with Israel; it has also become Hamas’s new chief sponsor.
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Jonathan S. Tobin | @tobincommentary 02.06.2012 - 6:45 PM
I wrote earlier today about the human rights violations that have become routine under the regime of President Obama’s buddy Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In addition to making hypocrites out of his friends in Washington, this also raises important questions about Turkey’s standing to criticize Israel for measures intended to defend their citizens against terrorist attack. Under Erdoğan, Turkey hasn’t merely abandoned its longstanding strategic alliance with Israel; it has also become Hamas’s new chief sponsor.
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In the Arab World, Turkey’s on Top
In the Arab World, Turkey’s on Top
Written by David Rosenberg
Published Monday, February 06, 2012
Poll finds the country scores high for its foreign policy, domestic politics
The Arab Spring has been tough on Turkey. Its good friend, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, disappointed it with a violent crackdown on protestors. Relations with Iran have grown chillier, Ankara was forced to do an embarrassing about-face on the Libyan no-fly zone and Egypt’s Islamic leaders warned it against promoting the Turkish brand of Islam and democracy.
More:The Media Line
Written by David Rosenberg
Published Monday, February 06, 2012
Poll finds the country scores high for its foreign policy, domestic politics
The Arab Spring has been tough on Turkey. Its good friend, Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, disappointed it with a violent crackdown on protestors. Relations with Iran have grown chillier, Ankara was forced to do an embarrassing about-face on the Libyan no-fly zone and Egypt’s Islamic leaders warned it against promoting the Turkish brand of Islam and democracy.
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Meeting For Promotion Of Greek-Turkish Financial Relations | Greek Reporter Europe
Meeting For Promotion Of Greek-Turkish Financial Relations
By Fani Toli on February 6, 2012 in news, Turkey
A meeting was held on Thursday between the Deputy Tourism and Culture Minister of Greece, Giorgos Nikitiadis and the Chairman of Izmir Chamber of Commerce Ekrem Demirtas, focusing on Greek-Turkish financial relations with an emphasis on the sectors of business and tourism.
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By Fani Toli on February 6, 2012 in news, Turkey
A meeting was held on Thursday between the Deputy Tourism and Culture Minister of Greece, Giorgos Nikitiadis and the Chairman of Izmir Chamber of Commerce Ekrem Demirtas, focusing on Greek-Turkish financial relations with an emphasis on the sectors of business and tourism.
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Astas Holding brings Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to Turkey
Astas Holding brings Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to Turkey
Published by Ozgur Tore
Monday, 06 February 2012 19:56
Astaş Holding signs an agreement with one of the best global luxury hotel groups, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, to operate, its Bodrum Hotel and Residences project: Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
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Published by Ozgur Tore
Monday, 06 February 2012 19:56
Astaş Holding signs an agreement with one of the best global luxury hotel groups, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, to operate, its Bodrum Hotel and Residences project: Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum
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Turkey turns to coal and nuclear power | beyondbrics | News and views on emerging markets from the Financial Times – FT.com
Turkey turns to coal and nuclear power
February 6, 2012 4:39 pm by Daniel Dombey
Much of Europe may be moving towards cleaner power but in Turkey it is a different story.
EUAS, the country’s state-owned electricity company, was due on Monday to sign a memorandum of understanding with two South Korean groups on a $2bn coal fired power plant. It is also moving ahead with plans for two nuclear plants.
More:Turkey turns to coal and nuclear power | beyondbrics | News and views on emerging markets from the Financial Times – FT.com
February 6, 2012 4:39 pm by Daniel Dombey
Much of Europe may be moving towards cleaner power but in Turkey it is a different story.
EUAS, the country’s state-owned electricity company, was due on Monday to sign a memorandum of understanding with two South Korean groups on a $2bn coal fired power plant. It is also moving ahead with plans for two nuclear plants.
More:Turkey turns to coal and nuclear power | beyondbrics | News and views on emerging markets from the Financial Times – FT.com
Turkey summons Swiss envoy over genocide denial remarks
Turkey summons Swiss envoy over genocide denial remarks
ANKARA/ZURICH (Reuters) - Turkey summoned the Swiss ambassador on Monday to complain about a decision by Swiss officials to launch checks to see whether Turkey's EU affairs minister had breached the law by denying Ottoman Turks had committed genocide against Armenians nearly 100 years ago, a Turkish Foreign Ministry official said.
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ANKARA/ZURICH (Reuters) - Turkey summoned the Swiss ambassador on Monday to complain about a decision by Swiss officials to launch checks to see whether Turkey's EU affairs minister had breached the law by denying Ottoman Turks had committed genocide against Armenians nearly 100 years ago, a Turkish Foreign Ministry official said.
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EU: Turkey; Massari in Ankara, Italy sponsors EU accession - Turkey - ANSAMed.it
EU: Turkey; Massari in Ankara, Italy sponsors EU accession
06 February, 15:41
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, FEBRUARY 6 - Europe was also on the agenda of the talks held in Ankara by the Italian Foreign Minister's special envoy for the Middle East and Mediterranean, Maurizio Massari, who reminded that Italy ''sponsors'' Turkey's EU accession.
More:EU: Turkey; Massari in Ankara, Italy sponsors EU accession - Turkey - ANSAMed.it
06 February, 15:41
(ANSAmed) - ANKARA, FEBRUARY 6 - Europe was also on the agenda of the talks held in Ankara by the Italian Foreign Minister's special envoy for the Middle East and Mediterranean, Maurizio Massari, who reminded that Italy ''sponsors'' Turkey's EU accession.
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Greece begins construction of fence to curb illegal immigration - Monsters and Critics
Greece begins construction of fence to curb illegal immigration
Feb 6, 2012, 15:01 GMT
Athens - Greece said on Monday it had begun to construct a 12.5 kilometer fence along its land border with Turkey, intended to curb illegal immigration.
More:Greece begins construction of fence to curb illegal immigration - Monsters and Critics
Feb 6, 2012, 15:01 GMT
Athens - Greece said on Monday it had begun to construct a 12.5 kilometer fence along its land border with Turkey, intended to curb illegal immigration.
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Turkey summons Swiss envoy over genocide denial remarks
Turkey summons Swiss envoy over genocide denial remarks
ANKARA/ZURICH (Reuters) - Turkey summoned the Swiss ambassador on Monday to complain about a decision by Swiss officials to launch checks to see whether Turkey's EU affairs minister had breached the law by denying Ottoman Turks had committed genocide against Armenians nearly 100 years ago, a Turkish Foreign Ministry official said.
More:Turkey summons Swiss envoy over genocide denial remarks
ANKARA/ZURICH (Reuters) - Turkey summoned the Swiss ambassador on Monday to complain about a decision by Swiss officials to launch checks to see whether Turkey's EU affairs minister had breached the law by denying Ottoman Turks had committed genocide against Armenians nearly 100 years ago, a Turkish Foreign Ministry official said.
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Turkey's Petkim in accord with APM Terminals on port operation | Reuters
Turkey's Petkim in accord with APM Terminals on port operation
ISTANBUL | Mon Feb 6, 2012 6:22am EST
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Turkish petrochemicals company Petkim reached a preliminary agreement with Dutch-based APM Terminals for the long-term operation of its port, it said in a statement to the Istanbul bourse on Monday.
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ISTANBUL | Mon Feb 6, 2012 6:22am EST
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Turkish petrochemicals company Petkim reached a preliminary agreement with Dutch-based APM Terminals for the long-term operation of its port, it said in a statement to the Istanbul bourse on Monday.
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EU Parliament''s biggest group calls for setting up of humanitarian corridors at Syrian-Turkish border - Politics - 06/02/2012
EU Parliament''s biggest group calls for setting up of humanitarian corridors at Syrian-Turkish border
2/6/2012 3:44:00 PM
BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (KUNA) -- The European People's Party (EPP), the biggest group in the European Parliament, Monday called on EU High Representative Catherine Ashton to start discussions with Turkey, the Arab League and the Syrian opposition on arrangements for setting up humanitarian corridors at the Syrian-Turkish border.
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2/6/2012 3:44:00 PM
BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (KUNA) -- The European People's Party (EPP), the biggest group in the European Parliament, Monday called on EU High Representative Catherine Ashton to start discussions with Turkey, the Arab League and the Syrian opposition on arrangements for setting up humanitarian corridors at the Syrian-Turkish border.
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This Day in World History: Turkey holds first election that allows women to vote
Turkey holds first election that allows women to vote
Posted on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 6:30 am
This Day in World History
February 6, 1935
Turkey Holds First Election That Allows Women to Vote
On February 6, 1935, the women of Turkey were allowed to vote in national elections for the first time. Women were even allowed to stand for office — and eighteen female candidates were elected to Turkey’s parliament.
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Posted on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at 6:30 am
This Day in World History
February 6, 1935
Turkey Holds First Election That Allows Women to Vote
On February 6, 1935, the women of Turkey were allowed to vote in national elections for the first time. Women were even allowed to stand for office — and eighteen female candidates were elected to Turkey’s parliament.
More:OUPblog » Blog Archive » Turkey holds first election that allows women to vote
(LEAD) S. Korea, Turkey pledge to bolster all-round cooperation as strategic partners | YONHAP NEWS
S. Korea, Turkey pledge to bolster all-round cooperation as strategic partners
By Chang Jae-soon
ANKARA, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- Leaders of South Korea and Turkey pledged Monday to bolster all-round cooperation between the two countries, elevating their relations to a "strategic partnership" that builds on the traditional friendship forged during the 1950-53 Korean War.
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By Chang Jae-soon
ANKARA, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- Leaders of South Korea and Turkey pledged Monday to bolster all-round cooperation between the two countries, elevating their relations to a "strategic partnership" that builds on the traditional friendship forged during the 1950-53 Korean War.
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