Turks in the Netherlands demand Turkish lessons
The campaign launched by the Turkish community in the Netherlands in order to have Turkish language back in curriculum, draws great attention
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Police clash with hundreds of protesters in Istanbul — RT In motion
Police clash with hundreds of protesters in Istanbul
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Turkish police have clashed with hundreds of people protesting in support of 14-year-old Berkin Elvan, who was seriously injured during an anti-government demonstration to save Istanbul's central Gezi Park in June and has been in coma ever since.
Officers fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse protesters, who threw rocks and Molotov cocktails.
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Turkish police have clashed with hundreds of people protesting in support of 14-year-old Berkin Elvan, who was seriously injured during an anti-government demonstration to save Istanbul's central Gezi Park in June and has been in coma ever since.
Officers fired tear gas and used water cannon to disperse protesters, who threw rocks and Molotov cocktails.
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Turkey: Protester killed in clash with police during Syria sit-in - CNN.com
Turkey: Protester killed in clash with police during Syria sit-in
By Ivan Watson and Gul Tuysuz, CNN
September 10, 2013 -- Updated 0923 GMT (1723 HKT)
Hatay, Turkey (CNN) -- A 22-year-old Turkish man died early Tuesday in the Turkish border city of Hatay as violence broke out between police and demonstrators protesting against military intervention in neighboring Syria.
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By Ivan Watson and Gul Tuysuz, CNN
September 10, 2013 -- Updated 0923 GMT (1723 HKT)
Hatay, Turkey (CNN) -- A 22-year-old Turkish man died early Tuesday in the Turkish border city of Hatay as violence broke out between police and demonstrators protesting against military intervention in neighboring Syria.
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Istanbul clashes over teen left in coma since June | GlobalPost
Istanbul clashes over teen left in coma since June
Police and hundreds of protesters clashed Monday in Istanbul in the latest unrest over a 14-year-old left in a coma during anti-government demonstrations in June.
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Police and hundreds of protesters clashed Monday in Istanbul in the latest unrest over a 14-year-old left in a coma during anti-government demonstrations in June.
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Istanbul Set To Be The Global Hub of Air Travel - Dr Temel Kotil Trivandrum
Istanbul Set To Be The Global Hub of Air Travel - Dr Temel Kotil Trivandrum
Trivandrum, Kerala, September 10, 2013 /India PRwire/ -- Dr Temel Kotil, Chief Executive Officer, Turkish Airlines has said that the Turkish capital city of Istanbul is ideally positioned to be the global connection point for air travel within 10 years.
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Trivandrum, Kerala, September 10, 2013 /India PRwire/ -- Dr Temel Kotil, Chief Executive Officer, Turkish Airlines has said that the Turkish capital city of Istanbul is ideally positioned to be the global connection point for air travel within 10 years.
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Turkey assures investment in energy sector
Turkey assures investment in energy sector
Tuesday, 10 September 2013 12:15
Posted by Parvez Jabri
ANKARA: Turkish Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Taner in a meeting here with Ambassador of Pakistan Muhammad Haroon Shaukat assured full support of his government for initiating various development and investment projects in the energy sector. The meeting took place in the backdrop of the forthcoming Turkey visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Tuesday, 10 September 2013 12:15
Posted by Parvez Jabri
ANKARA: Turkish Minister for Energy and Natural Resources Taner in a meeting here with Ambassador of Pakistan Muhammad Haroon Shaukat assured full support of his government for initiating various development and investment projects in the energy sector. The meeting took place in the backdrop of the forthcoming Turkey visit of the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
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Turkish Lira Snaps 2-Day Rally as Funding at Lowest Rate Resumes - Bloomberg
Turkish Lira Snaps 2-Day Rally as Funding at Lowest Rate Resumes
By Selcuk Gokoluk - Sep 10, 2013 11:07 AM GMT+0200
The lira weakened for the first time in three days as the Turkish central bank resumed funding for lenders at its lowest interest rate. Government bond yields rose.
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By Selcuk Gokoluk - Sep 10, 2013 11:07 AM GMT+0200
The lira weakened for the first time in three days as the Turkish central bank resumed funding for lenders at its lowest interest rate. Government bond yields rose.
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Ahmet Atakan, Turkish protester, dies after being hit by tear gas canister: Report | GlobalPost
Ahmet Atakan, Turkish protester, dies after being hit by tear gas canister: Report
REYHANLI, Turkey — Ahmet Atakan, a 22-year-old protester, has died in southern Turkey after allegedly being hit by a tear gas canister during a demonstration there, according to Turkey's Hurriyet.
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REYHANLI, Turkey — Ahmet Atakan, a 22-year-old protester, has died in southern Turkey after allegedly being hit by a tear gas canister during a demonstration there, according to Turkey's Hurriyet.
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Turkey needs to launch a Cyprus ‘charm offensive’ | Cyprus Mail
Turkey needs to launch a Cyprus ‘charm offensive’
By Stefanos Evripidou
IF TURKEY wants to solve the Cyprus problem, as the most powerful party in the equation, it needs to launch a charm offensive on Greek Cypriots, who are currently in a completely weak position, said regional conflict analyst Hugh Pope.
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By Stefanos Evripidou
IF TURKEY wants to solve the Cyprus problem, as the most powerful party in the equation, it needs to launch a charm offensive on Greek Cypriots, who are currently in a completely weak position, said regional conflict analyst Hugh Pope.
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Turkey cautiously welcomes Russian proposal on Syria | Business Standard
Turkey cautiously welcomes Russian proposal on Syria
Turkey cautiously welcomed a Russian plan to avert a U.S. strike on Syria by securing a deal to destroy its chemical weapons but warned "massacres could escalate" if the plan intends to gain time for Damascus, Turkish media reported on Tuesday.
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Turkey cautiously welcomed a Russian plan to avert a U.S. strike on Syria by securing a deal to destroy its chemical weapons but warned "massacres could escalate" if the plan intends to gain time for Damascus, Turkish media reported on Tuesday.
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Turkish GDP rises more-than-expected By Investing.com
Turkish GDP rises more-than-expected
By Investing.com | Economic Indicators News | Sep 10, 2013 07:00AM GMT
Investing.com - Turkish gross domestic product rose more-than-expected last month, official data showed on Thursday.
In a report, Turkish Statistical Institute said that Turkish GDP rose to 4.4%, from 3.0% in the preceding month.
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By Investing.com | Economic Indicators News | Sep 10, 2013 07:00AM GMT
Investing.com - Turkish gross domestic product rose more-than-expected last month, official data showed on Thursday.
In a report, Turkish Statistical Institute said that Turkish GDP rose to 4.4%, from 3.0% in the preceding month.
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Turkey should intervene in Syrian Civil War | Free Malaysia Today
Turkey should intervene in Syrian Civil War
September 10, 2013
FMT LETTER: From V Thomas, via e-mail
A US-led strike on Syria will be futile as apart from knocking down communications towers and damaging some military installations, it will have minimal impact on the 30-month Civil War in Syria which has killed a 100,000 people and driven about two million refugees to neighbouring countries like Turkey, Jordon, Lebanon and Iraq.
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September 10, 2013
FMT LETTER: From V Thomas, via e-mail
A US-led strike on Syria will be futile as apart from knocking down communications towers and damaging some military installations, it will have minimal impact on the 30-month Civil War in Syria which has killed a 100,000 people and driven about two million refugees to neighbouring countries like Turkey, Jordon, Lebanon and Iraq.
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Two Turkish defense firms in top 100 list, showing relative success
Two Turkish defense firms in top 100 list, showing relative success
Burak BEKDİL
Turkey can boast two companies in the top-100 list of defense contractors, but experts say this is hardly a success story for a G-20 country with a population of 76 million
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Burak BEKDİL
Turkey can boast two companies in the top-100 list of defense contractors, but experts say this is hardly a success story for a G-20 country with a population of 76 million
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What Do Brazil, Turkey, Peru and Bulgaria Have in Common? - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
What Do Brazil, Turkey, Peru and Bulgaria Have in Common?
Views on BG | September 9, 2013, Monday // 16:41| Views: 785 | Comments: 0
This year's protests have less to do with ideology and specific grievances than a new architecture of protest.
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Views on BG | September 9, 2013, Monday // 16:41| Views: 785 | Comments: 0
This year's protests have less to do with ideology and specific grievances than a new architecture of protest.
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A Muslim Country Should Host the Olympics | TIME.com
A Muslim Country Should Host the Olympics
Awarding the 2020 Games to Tokyo and not Turkey highlights an unfair pattern
By Arsalan Iftikhar @TheMuslimGuySept. 09, 201323 Comments
Correction appended: Sept. 10, 2013, 3:42 a.m. E.T.
Before we recently learned that the 2020 Summer Olympic Games were officially awarded to Tokyo by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), there were literally hundreds of millions of people around the world who had our fingers crossed and earnestly hoped that Istanbul would finally become the first Muslim-majority country in history to ever host the Summer Olympic Games.
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Awarding the 2020 Games to Tokyo and not Turkey highlights an unfair pattern
By Arsalan Iftikhar @TheMuslimGuySept. 09, 201323 Comments
Correction appended: Sept. 10, 2013, 3:42 a.m. E.T.
Before we recently learned that the 2020 Summer Olympic Games were officially awarded to Tokyo by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), there were literally hundreds of millions of people around the world who had our fingers crossed and earnestly hoped that Istanbul would finally become the first Muslim-majority country in history to ever host the Summer Olympic Games.
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Anish Kapoor opens his first exhibition in Turkey at the Sakip Sabanci Museum
Anish Kapoor opens his first exhibition in Turkey at the Sakip Sabanci Museum
ISTANBUL.- S.U. Sakıp Sabancı Museum in collaboration with Akbank, hosts the first major exhibition in Turkey by leading international artist, Anish Kapoor. Sponsored by Akbank, on the occasion of their 65th year, Anish Kapoor’s works are presented at SSM from 10 September 2013 to 5 January 2014.
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ISTANBUL.- S.U. Sakıp Sabancı Museum in collaboration with Akbank, hosts the first major exhibition in Turkey by leading international artist, Anish Kapoor. Sponsored by Akbank, on the occasion of their 65th year, Anish Kapoor’s works are presented at SSM from 10 September 2013 to 5 January 2014.
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Allegations Resurface Of Azerbaijani Support of PKK | EurasiaNet.org
Allegations Resurface Of Azerbaijani Support of PKK
September 9, 2013 - 5:21pm, by Joshua Kucera
A defector from Azerbaijan's security services says that his government has secretly been funneling arms and ammunition to Kurdish rebels in Turkey, renewing attention to long-rumored ties between Azerbaijan and the biggest enemy of its closest friend.
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September 9, 2013 - 5:21pm, by Joshua Kucera
A defector from Azerbaijan's security services says that his government has secretly been funneling arms and ammunition to Kurdish rebels in Turkey, renewing attention to long-rumored ties between Azerbaijan and the biggest enemy of its closest friend.
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Turkey clashes leave one dead | theSundaily
Turkey clashes leave one dead
Posted on 10 September 2013 - 02:00pm
Last updated on 10 September 2013 - 02:34pm
ANKARA (Sept 10, 2013): A 22-year-old man was killed in southern Turkey after fresh protests over a 14-year-old left in a coma during anti-government demonstrations in June, a news agency reported on Tuesday.
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Posted on 10 September 2013 - 02:00pm
Last updated on 10 September 2013 - 02:34pm
ANKARA (Sept 10, 2013): A 22-year-old man was killed in southern Turkey after fresh protests over a 14-year-old left in a coma during anti-government demonstrations in June, a news agency reported on Tuesday.
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Turkey’s Islamist Prime Minister Accuses Olympics of Islamophobia for Picking Tokyo | FrontPage Magazine
Turkey’s Islamist Prime Minister Accuses Olympics of Islamophobia for Picking Tokyo
September 9, 2013 By Daniel Greenfield 7 Comments
Prime Minister Erdogan, fresh from defeating another telekinesis plot by the Deep State, locking up most of his army and half the reporters in Turkey for plotting to overthrow him and terrorizing his own people in Gezi, strutted out with a serious case of sour grapes.
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September 9, 2013 By Daniel Greenfield 7 Comments
Prime Minister Erdogan, fresh from defeating another telekinesis plot by the Deep State, locking up most of his army and half the reporters in Turkey for plotting to overthrow him and terrorizing his own people in Gezi, strutted out with a serious case of sour grapes.
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Monday, September 09, 2013
Istanbul's old shops swept away by property boom - The National
Istanbul's old shops swept away by property boom
Thomas Seibert
Sep 10, 2013
ISTANBUL // As property prices in the centre of Istanbul shoot up during Turkey's unprecedented economic boom, traditional shops are being forced to make way for trendy boutiques, cafes and hotels.
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Thomas Seibert
Sep 10, 2013
ISTANBUL // As property prices in the centre of Istanbul shoot up during Turkey's unprecedented economic boom, traditional shops are being forced to make way for trendy boutiques, cafes and hotels.
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Gezi felt like Berkeley 1968, says US Consul General
Gezi felt like Berkeley 1968, says US Consul General
Cansu ÇAMLIBEL ISTANBUL - Hürriyet
US Consul General to Istanbul Scott Kilner says he recalled his memories of Berkeley 1968 when he visited Gezi Park during the protests, while, adding thet ‘all was not perfect with the movement’
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Cansu ÇAMLIBEL ISTANBUL - Hürriyet
US Consul General to Istanbul Scott Kilner says he recalled his memories of Berkeley 1968 when he visited Gezi Park during the protests, while, adding thet ‘all was not perfect with the movement’
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Individual Freedoms in Turkey - Carnegie Europe
Individual Freedoms in Turkey
Marc Pierini Paper September 9, 2013
What is at stake in Turkey is the issue of fundamental freedoms in the daily life of Turkish citizens and the limits on an elected government’s way to exercise authority.
Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has witnessed economic success and launched major reforms, in particular writing a new constitution, negotiating with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, passing four judicial reform packages, and installing an ombudsman. In sharp contrast, the AKP’s exclusive reliance on its election victories for legitimacy and increasingly authoritarian practices in the fields of freedom of cultural expression and coexistence of different lifestyles are at odds with its stated objective of establishing an advanced democracy. Popular discontent with these practices and unending restrictions on media freedom resulted in major protests in May and June 2013.
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Marc Pierini Paper September 9, 2013
What is at stake in Turkey is the issue of fundamental freedoms in the daily life of Turkish citizens and the limits on an elected government’s way to exercise authority.
Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has witnessed economic success and launched major reforms, in particular writing a new constitution, negotiating with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, passing four judicial reform packages, and installing an ombudsman. In sharp contrast, the AKP’s exclusive reliance on its election victories for legitimacy and increasingly authoritarian practices in the fields of freedom of cultural expression and coexistence of different lifestyles are at odds with its stated objective of establishing an advanced democracy. Popular discontent with these practices and unending restrictions on media freedom resulted in major protests in May and June 2013.
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Turkey Decides Jabhat Al-Nusra Is a Threat - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turkey Decides Jabhat Al-Nusra Is a Threat
By: Kadri Gursel for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 9.
Some may be wondering about the title of this article. After all, although Jabhat al-Nusra is fighting a regime Ankara wants to eliminate in Syria, shouldn’t the radical Islamist group's announcement of its affiliation with al-Qaeda be enough reason to consider it a threat to the "secular and democratic” Turkish republic?
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By: Kadri Gursel for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 9.
Some may be wondering about the title of this article. After all, although Jabhat al-Nusra is fighting a regime Ankara wants to eliminate in Syria, shouldn’t the radical Islamist group's announcement of its affiliation with al-Qaeda be enough reason to consider it a threat to the "secular and democratic” Turkish republic?
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Take In The Beauty of Istanbul, Turkey At The Boutique Saint Sophia | stupidDOPE.com | Music, Fashion, Travel, Art & More!
Take In The Beauty of Istanbul, Turkey At The Boutique Saint Sophia
Istanbul, Turkey is a vacation destination that is less traveled. While most people have the sand and surf on their minds, Turkey holds its traditions and cultures as part of their vacation offerings. The beautiful Boutique Saint Sophia is a luxury hotel property that is located minutes away from shops, entertainment venues, and a variety of cultural attractions.
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Istanbul, Turkey is a vacation destination that is less traveled. While most people have the sand and surf on their minds, Turkey holds its traditions and cultures as part of their vacation offerings. The beautiful Boutique Saint Sophia is a luxury hotel property that is located minutes away from shops, entertainment venues, and a variety of cultural attractions.
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Lira Surges to One-Week High as U.S. Sees ‘Small’ Syria Strike - Bloomberg
Lira Surges to One-Week High as U.S. Sees ‘Small’ Syria Strike
By Selcuk Gokoluk - Sep 9, 2013 3:13 PM GMT+0200
The lira strengthened to its highest level in a week as the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said an “unbelievably small, limited” military strike will be enough against Syria, Turkey’s neighbor.
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By Selcuk Gokoluk - Sep 9, 2013 3:13 PM GMT+0200
The lira strengthened to its highest level in a week as the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said an “unbelievably small, limited” military strike will be enough against Syria, Turkey’s neighbor.
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Istanbul's ballots may have helped Tokyo win - The Japan News
Istanbul's ballots may have helped Tokyo win
September 10, 2013
The Yomiuri Shimbun BUENOS AIRES—Some votes for Istanbul by International Olympic Committee members in a tie-breaking round between the city and Madrid may have been intended to give Tokyo a landslide victory in the final round of voting to decide the host of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
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September 10, 2013
The Yomiuri Shimbun BUENOS AIRES—Some votes for Istanbul by International Olympic Committee members in a tie-breaking round between the city and Madrid may have been intended to give Tokyo a landslide victory in the final round of voting to decide the host of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
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Erdogan says Istanbul rejection as 2020 host was unfair | Reuters
Erdogan says Istanbul rejection as 2020 host was unfair
ANKARA | Mon Sep 9, 2013 4:04pm IST
(Reuters) - The choice of Tokyo instead of Istanbul to host the 2020 Olympic Games was unfair and meant the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was turning its back on the Muslim world, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Monday.
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ANKARA | Mon Sep 9, 2013 4:04pm IST
(Reuters) - The choice of Tokyo instead of Istanbul to host the 2020 Olympic Games was unfair and meant the International Olympic Committee (IOC) was turning its back on the Muslim world, Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan was quoted as saying on Monday.
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ECONOMICS - Restrictions on alcohol sales go into effect today in Turkey
Restrictions on alcohol sales go into effect today in Turkey
Güneş Kömürcüler ISTANBUL / ANKARA – Hürriyet Daily News
A series of controversial regulations placing limits on the sale and advertising of alcoholic beverages in Turkey takes effect as of today, despite criticism from many small shop owners
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Güneş Kömürcüler ISTANBUL / ANKARA – Hürriyet Daily News
A series of controversial regulations placing limits on the sale and advertising of alcoholic beverages in Turkey takes effect as of today, despite criticism from many small shop owners
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Myndos city becomes new tourist attraction
Myndos city becomes new tourist attraction
MUĞLA - Doğan News Agency
Myndos ancient city is set to become a new major tourist attraction in the western province of Muğla, with excavation works ongoing.
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MUĞLA - Doğan News Agency
Myndos ancient city is set to become a new major tourist attraction in the western province of Muğla, with excavation works ongoing.
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CINEMA-TV - ‘Present Tense’: A woman’s film in a coffee cup
‘Present Tense’: A woman’s film in a coffee cup
Emrah Güler ANKARA – Hürriyet Daily News
Director Belmin Söylemez's ‘Şimdiki Zaman’ (Present Tense) puts a young woman with no hope of a future at its center, as she reads the futures of other women through their coffee cups
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Emrah Güler ANKARA – Hürriyet Daily News
Director Belmin Söylemez's ‘Şimdiki Zaman’ (Present Tense) puts a young woman with no hope of a future at its center, as she reads the futures of other women through their coffee cups
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Turkish industrial production rises less-than-expected By Investing.com
Turkish industrial production rises less-than-expected
By Investing.com | Economic Indicators News | Sep 09, 2013 07:00AM GMT | Add a Comment
Investing.com - Industrial production in Turkey rose less-than-expected last month, official data showed on Thursday.
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Investing.com - Industrial production in Turkey rose less-than-expected last month, official data showed on Thursday.
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Commentary: Erdogan's Kurdish Dilemma | The National Interest
Erdogan's Kurdish Dilemma
Morton Abramowitz, Omer Zarpli
September 9, 2013
Arab states are disintegrating, and their Kurds are emerging as one of the few winners in the Middle East’s turmoil. All this is increasing pressures on Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to somehow solve Turkey’s own massive Kurdish issue now or later face a seriously deteriorating internal problem. Indeed, unless Assad were to fall, finding a solution to Turkey’s Kurdish issue may be Erdogan’s only way of reversing his declining reputation before important nationwide elections next year particularly as the economy also declines. Conversely after almost a year of peace the possible return of PKK violence would be shattering for Turkey. But Erdogan’s Kurdish peace process seems to have lost steam, along with his diminishing hopes of becoming president with strong executive powers.
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Morton Abramowitz, Omer Zarpli
September 9, 2013
Arab states are disintegrating, and their Kurds are emerging as one of the few winners in the Middle East’s turmoil. All this is increasing pressures on Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to somehow solve Turkey’s own massive Kurdish issue now or later face a seriously deteriorating internal problem. Indeed, unless Assad were to fall, finding a solution to Turkey’s Kurdish issue may be Erdogan’s only way of reversing his declining reputation before important nationwide elections next year particularly as the economy also declines. Conversely after almost a year of peace the possible return of PKK violence would be shattering for Turkey. But Erdogan’s Kurdish peace process seems to have lost steam, along with his diminishing hopes of becoming president with strong executive powers.
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Kurdish militants say halting withdrawal from Turkey | Reuters
Kurdish militants say halting withdrawal from Turkey
By Seyhmus Cakan
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey | Mon Sep 9, 2013 4:04am EDT
(Reuters) - Kurdish militants said on Monday they had stopped withdrawing from Turkish soil, citing failures by the government to take steps agreed under a peace process, but pledged to maintain a ceasefire for now.
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By Seyhmus Cakan
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey | Mon Sep 9, 2013 4:04am EDT
(Reuters) - Kurdish militants said on Monday they had stopped withdrawing from Turkish soil, citing failures by the government to take steps agreed under a peace process, but pledged to maintain a ceasefire for now.
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EUROPE - Greek Cyprus ‘punished for blackmailing Europe’
Greek Cyprus ‘punished for blackmailing Europe’
ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News
Greek Cypriots are receiving their comeuppance for abusing their position in the EU to punish Turks back when they joined the bloc, says Hugh Pope
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ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News
Greek Cypriots are receiving their comeuppance for abusing their position in the EU to punish Turks back when they joined the bloc, says Hugh Pope
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Turkey: New restrictions on sale and use of alcoholic beverages come into force - FOCUS Information Agency
Turkey: New restrictions on sale and use of alcoholic beverages come into force
09 September 2013 | 10:49 | FOCUS News Agency
Home / Southeast Europe and Balkans
Ankara. New restrictions on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages come into force across Turkey at midnight, CNN Turk television channel reported.
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09 September 2013 | 10:49 | FOCUS News Agency
Home / Southeast Europe and Balkans
Ankara. New restrictions on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages come into force across Turkey at midnight, CNN Turk television channel reported.
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Turks left looking for answers after fifth Games rejection | Reuters
Turks left looking for answers after fifth Games rejection
By Ece Toksabay and Humeyra Pamuk
ISTANBUL | Sun Sep 8, 2013 2:25pm IST
(Reuters) - Disappointed and disillusioned Turks have begun the now-familiar routine of trying to understand why the IOC again overlooked their bid to host the Olympics over two continents after Istanbul was beaten by Tokyo in the race to host the 2020 Games.
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By Ece Toksabay and Humeyra Pamuk
ISTANBUL | Sun Sep 8, 2013 2:25pm IST
(Reuters) - Disappointed and disillusioned Turks have begun the now-familiar routine of trying to understand why the IOC again overlooked their bid to host the Olympics over two continents after Istanbul was beaten by Tokyo in the race to host the 2020 Games.
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IOC opts for stability, money in picking Tokyo - Chicago Tribune
IOC opts for stability, money in picking Tokyo
September 07, 2013|Karolos Grohmann | Reuters
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee was in no mood for new adventures when it picked Tokyo as the host of the 2020 summer Olympics, opting for a "safe pair of hands" that could also boost its finances.
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September 07, 2013|Karolos Grohmann | Reuters
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee was in no mood for new adventures when it picked Tokyo as the host of the 2020 summer Olympics, opting for a "safe pair of hands" that could also boost its finances.
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Turkey’s Dialogue Deficit: Less Schadenfreude, More Ubuntu - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turkey’s Dialogue Deficit: Less Schadenfreude, More Ubuntu
By: Riada Ašimović Akyol for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 8.
No, you are not confused, the title of this article is not a secret code that only Tom Cruise can decipher in a "Mission Impossible" movie to save Turkey, let alone the world. Still, these possibly unfamiliar terms represent very important concepts related to Turkey's political culture. Whereas the first one is excessively present, the latter is painfully lacking.
More:Turkey’s Dialogue Deficit: Less Schadenfreude, More Ubuntu - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
By: Riada Ašimović Akyol for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 8.
No, you are not confused, the title of this article is not a secret code that only Tom Cruise can decipher in a "Mission Impossible" movie to save Turkey, let alone the world. Still, these possibly unfamiliar terms represent very important concepts related to Turkey's political culture. Whereas the first one is excessively present, the latter is painfully lacking.
More:Turkey’s Dialogue Deficit: Less Schadenfreude, More Ubuntu - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turkey, The Loner State | The Majalla Magazine
Turkey, The Loner State
Without strong allies, Turkey remains diplomatically weak
In recent years, the Turkish government has claimed that Turkey is one of the big powers in the world. Yiğit Bulut, a top adviser to Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, recently stated that Erdoğan is one of the only two leaders in the world. This does not appear to be the reality, as Turkey has been left standing alone in its stances on Syria and Egypt, in its EU accession bid, and in many other international matters.
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Without strong allies, Turkey remains diplomatically weak
In recent years, the Turkish government has claimed that Turkey is one of the big powers in the world. Yiğit Bulut, a top adviser to Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, recently stated that Erdoğan is one of the only two leaders in the world. This does not appear to be the reality, as Turkey has been left standing alone in its stances on Syria and Egypt, in its EU accession bid, and in many other international matters.
More:Turkey, The Loner State | The Majalla Magazine
Syria clouds 2020 vision for Istanbul - The Standard
Syria clouds 2020 vision for Istanbul
Monday, September 09, 2013
The Syrian civil war cost Istanbul votes in its bid to host the world's biggest sporting event in 2020, influential International Olympic Committee members said.
Istanbul reached the final round of voting for the first time after four previous failed attempts.
More:Syria clouds 2020 vision for Istanbul - The Standard
Monday, September 09, 2013
The Syrian civil war cost Istanbul votes in its bid to host the world's biggest sporting event in 2020, influential International Olympic Committee members said.
Istanbul reached the final round of voting for the first time after four previous failed attempts.
More:Syria clouds 2020 vision for Istanbul - The Standard
Differences between Turkey and Egypt must be ironed out - The National
Differences between Turkey and Egypt must be ironed out
Arabic News Digest
The continuing falling out between Egypt and Turkey is "no longer justified and simply meaningless", especially as western allies are preparing to launch a punitive strike on Syria, a situation that calls for key Middle East players to take a unified stance to brace against all sorts of eventualities, wrote Shamlan Yussef Al Essa in the Abu Dhabi-based daily Al Ittihad on Saturday.
More:Differences between Turkey and Egypt must be ironed out - The National
Arabic News Digest
The continuing falling out between Egypt and Turkey is "no longer justified and simply meaningless", especially as western allies are preparing to launch a punitive strike on Syria, a situation that calls for key Middle East players to take a unified stance to brace against all sorts of eventualities, wrote Shamlan Yussef Al Essa in the Abu Dhabi-based daily Al Ittihad on Saturday.
More:Differences between Turkey and Egypt must be ironed out - The National
Turkish officials blame protesters for failed Olympics bid - The National
Turkish officials blame protesters for failed Olympics bid
Thomas Seibert
Sep 9, 2013
ISTANBUL // Bitter Turkish officials yesterday blamed anti-government protesters who staged countrywide demonstrations in June for Istanbul's failed bid to host the Olympic Games.
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Thomas Seibert
Sep 9, 2013
ISTANBUL // Bitter Turkish officials yesterday blamed anti-government protesters who staged countrywide demonstrations in June for Istanbul's failed bid to host the Olympic Games.
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Turkey and the world, post-Gezi
Turkey and the world, post-Gezi
MARC PIERINI
Last January I published a report entitled “Press Freedom in Turkey.” It depicted a grim situation, which only got worse afterwards. Soon after, I started research into the issues of freedom of cultural expression and coexistence of different lifestyles, the results of which are being published today.
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MARC PIERINI
Last January I published a report entitled “Press Freedom in Turkey.” It depicted a grim situation, which only got worse afterwards. Soon after, I started research into the issues of freedom of cultural expression and coexistence of different lifestyles, the results of which are being published today.
More:CONTRIBUTOR - Turkey and the world, post-Gezi
Sunday, September 08, 2013
Why Istanbul lost out on the 2020 Olympics - Alarabiya.net English | Front Page
Why Istanbul lost out on the 2020 Olympics
Sunday, 8 September 2013
Mahir Zeynalov
All of Turkey held its breath on Saturday night, waiting for the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to announce Istanbul as a host city for the 2020 Olympics. But the honor went to Tokyo, for the second time.
More:Why Istanbul lost out on the 2020 Olympics - Alarabiya.net English | Front Page
Sunday, 8 September 2013
Mahir Zeynalov
All of Turkey held its breath on Saturday night, waiting for the head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to announce Istanbul as a host city for the 2020 Olympics. But the honor went to Tokyo, for the second time.
More:Why Istanbul lost out on the 2020 Olympics - Alarabiya.net English | Front Page
Four disadvantages lead to Istanbul loss in Olympics bid - Xinhua | English.news.cn
Four disadvantages lead to Istanbul loss in Olympics bid
English.news.cn 2013-09-08 18:06:45
ANKARA, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Istanbul, the largest city of Turkey with 15 million residents, lost the 2020 Olympics bid on Saturday to Tokyo due to Syria crisis, doping scandals, lack of infrastructure and flurry of anti-government protests.
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English.news.cn 2013-09-08 18:06:45
ANKARA, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Istanbul, the largest city of Turkey with 15 million residents, lost the 2020 Olympics bid on Saturday to Tokyo due to Syria crisis, doping scandals, lack of infrastructure and flurry of anti-government protests.
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Armenian church on Akdamar Island hosts first baptism in 98 years
Armenian church on Akdamar Island hosts first baptism in 98 years
VAN – Anadolu Agency
Armenians from Turkey and around the world have descended on Akdamar (Akhtamar in Armenian) Island on Lake Van for an annual Divine Liturgy on the island’s 10th-century church, which was reopened to occasional prayer in 2010 after a hiatus of close to 100 years.
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VAN – Anadolu Agency
Armenians from Turkey and around the world have descended on Akdamar (Akhtamar in Armenian) Island on Lake Van for an annual Divine Liturgy on the island’s 10th-century church, which was reopened to occasional prayer in 2010 after a hiatus of close to 100 years.
More:RELIGION - Armenian church on Akdamar Island hosts first baptism in 98 years
Olympics: Turks give vent to collective groan as Istanbul's hopes are dashed - Sport - NZ Herald News
Olympics: Turks give vent to collective groan as Istanbul's hopes are dashed
5:30 AM Monday Sep 9, 2013
A groan went up in the old city of Istanbul where hundreds of hopeful Turks heard the announcement that Tokyo had been chosen to host the 2020 Olympics.
More:Olympics: Turks give vent to collective groan as Istanbul's hopes are dashed - Sport - NZ Herald News
5:30 AM Monday Sep 9, 2013
A groan went up in the old city of Istanbul where hundreds of hopeful Turks heard the announcement that Tokyo had been chosen to host the 2020 Olympics.
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Returning Terim chasing a miracle with Turkey - FIFA World Cup - News - UEFA.com
Returning Terim chasing a miracle with Turkey
Published: Sunday 8 September 2013, 17.00CET
Having kicked off his third stint as Turkey coach with a win, Fatih Terim is determined to reverse his side's fortunes by "achieving the impossible" and reaching Brazil 2014.
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Published: Sunday 8 September 2013, 17.00CET
Having kicked off his third stint as Turkey coach with a win, Fatih Terim is determined to reverse his side's fortunes by "achieving the impossible" and reaching Brazil 2014.
More:Returning Terim chasing a miracle with Turkey - FIFA World Cup - News - UEFA.com
For 2020 Olympics, I.O.C. Picks Tokyo, Considered Safe Choice - NYTimes.com
For 2020 Olympics, I.O.C. Picks Tokyo, Considered Safe Choice
Tokyo to Host 2020 Summer Olympic Games: The International Olympic Committee picked the Japanese city over rivals Istanbul and Madrid.
By JERÉ LONGMAN and MARTIN FACKLER
Published: September 7, 2013
BUENOS AIRES — Tokyo was selected Saturday to host the 2020 Summer Olympics in what was considered a safe rather than transformative choice in a time of political and economic uncertainty around the globe.
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Tokyo to Host 2020 Summer Olympic Games: The International Olympic Committee picked the Japanese city over rivals Istanbul and Madrid.
By JERÉ LONGMAN and MARTIN FACKLER
Published: September 7, 2013
BUENOS AIRES — Tokyo was selected Saturday to host the 2020 Summer Olympics in what was considered a safe rather than transformative choice in a time of political and economic uncertainty around the globe.
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Turkey starts to build new military base near Syria - Xinhua | English.news.cn
Turkey starts to build new military base near Syria
English.news.cn 2013-09-08 20:05:17
ANKARA, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Turkish army started to build a new military base on the top of Kel Mountain, which is located near the Syrian coastal city of Latakia, Turkish Daily News reported on Sunday.
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English.news.cn 2013-09-08 20:05:17
ANKARA, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Turkish army started to build a new military base on the top of Kel Mountain, which is located near the Syrian coastal city of Latakia, Turkish Daily News reported on Sunday.
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Olympic disappointment felt in Istanbul for 5th time
Olympic disappointment felt in Istanbul for 5th time
A groan went out in the old city of Istanbul where hundreds of hopeful Turks heard the announcement Saturday that Tokyo had been chosen to host the 2020 Olympics
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A groan went out in the old city of Istanbul where hundreds of hopeful Turks heard the announcement Saturday that Tokyo had been chosen to host the 2020 Olympics
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Tokyo wins bid to host 2020 Olympics over Istanbul and Madrid as IOC plays it safe - The Washington Post
Tokyo wins bid to host 2020 Olympics over Istanbul and Madrid as IOC plays it safe
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The International Olympic Committee went for a familiar, trusted host, selecting Tokyo for the 2020 Games and signaling that playing it safe was preferable to more risky picks like Sochi and Rio.
More:Tokyo wins bid to host 2020 Olympics over Istanbul and Madrid as IOC plays it safe - The Washington Post
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — The International Olympic Committee went for a familiar, trusted host, selecting Tokyo for the 2020 Games and signaling that playing it safe was preferable to more risky picks like Sochi and Rio.
More:Tokyo wins bid to host 2020 Olympics over Istanbul and Madrid as IOC plays it safe - The Washington Post
MORE: Turkey Scrambles F-16s After Blast on Syria Border: Sabah - Bloomberg
MORE: Turkey Scrambles F-16s After Blast on Syria Border: Sabah
By Selcan Hacaoglu - Sep 8, 2013 9:32 AM GMT+0200
Several F-16 warplanes took off from base in southeastern Diyarbakir after large explosion close to Turkish border, Sabah newspaper reports, without citing anyone. * Warplanes headed toward Syrian border: Sabah * State hospital in border town of Reyhanli alerted to receive possible casualties from Syria following explosion, Milliyet newspaper reports, without citing anyone. * Missile allegedly landed near Syrian village of Sarmade: Milliyet
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By Selcan Hacaoglu - Sep 8, 2013 9:32 AM GMT+0200
Several F-16 warplanes took off from base in southeastern Diyarbakir after large explosion close to Turkish border, Sabah newspaper reports, without citing anyone. * Warplanes headed toward Syrian border: Sabah * State hospital in border town of Reyhanli alerted to receive possible casualties from Syria following explosion, Milliyet newspaper reports, without citing anyone. * Missile allegedly landed near Syrian village of Sarmade: Milliyet
More:MORE: Turkey Scrambles F-16s After Blast on Syria Border: Sabah - Bloomberg
Dh1 billion Paramount-themed Dubai tower will have own movie screen - The National
Dh1 billion Paramount-themed Dubai tower will have own movie screen
Sananda Sahoo
Sep 8, 2013
Damac Properties has awarded the Dh1 billion order to build its Paramount-branded luxury hotel in Dubai to Turkey’s TAV Construction.
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Sananda Sahoo
Sep 8, 2013
Damac Properties has awarded the Dh1 billion order to build its Paramount-branded luxury hotel in Dubai to Turkey’s TAV Construction.
More:Dh1 billion Paramount-themed Dubai tower will have own movie screen - The National
Chinese state media blunder hands 2020 Olympics to knocked-out Turkey | South China Morning Post
Chinese state media blunder hands 2020 Olympics to knocked-out Turkey
Chinese Internet users on Sunday mocked state media for mistakenly reporting Istanbul would host the 2020 Olympic Games, the latest in a series of gaffes by the government-backed press.
Xinhua News Agency reported that Istanbul had won, while state television ran a headline during a live broadcast saying “Tokyo eliminated”.
More:Chinese state media blunder hands 2020 Olympics to knocked-out Turkey | South China Morning Post
Chinese Internet users on Sunday mocked state media for mistakenly reporting Istanbul would host the 2020 Olympic Games, the latest in a series of gaffes by the government-backed press.
Xinhua News Agency reported that Istanbul had won, while state television ran a headline during a live broadcast saying “Tokyo eliminated”.
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Saturday, September 07, 2013
Turks Oppose War in Syria - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turks Oppose War in Syria
By: Kadri Gursel for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 7.
At a Sept. 4 press conference at Ankara Esenboga Airport, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, before his departure to the G20 summit in St. Petersburg, was asked whether he would be sharing with his bilateral contacts the evidence he has on the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
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By: Kadri Gursel for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 7.
At a Sept. 4 press conference at Ankara Esenboga Airport, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, before his departure to the G20 summit in St. Petersburg, was asked whether he would be sharing with his bilateral contacts the evidence he has on the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
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ISTANBUL: Istanbul feels Olympic disappointment for 5th time | Olympics | The News Tribune
Istanbul feels Olympic disappointment for 5th time
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ISTANBUL — A groan went out in the old city of Istanbul where hundreds of hopeful Turks heard the announcement that Tokyo had been chosen for the 2020 Olympics.
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NATO Chief: ‘We stand in strong solidarity with Turkey’ | neurope.eu
NATO Chief: ‘We stand in strong solidarity with Turkey’
07/09/2013 - 9:34pm
NATO will defend Turkey in the event of an attack from neighbouring Syria. So said the 28-nation alliance’s secretary-general, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, during his monthly press conference earlier this week.
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07/09/2013 - 9:34pm
NATO will defend Turkey in the event of an attack from neighbouring Syria. So said the 28-nation alliance’s secretary-general, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, during his monthly press conference earlier this week.
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Istanbul Games a message for peace: Erdogan
Istanbul Games a message for peace: Erdogan
Saturday, 07 September 2013 18:25
Posted by Imaduddin
BUENOS AIRES: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan said Saturday that were Istanbul to win the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games it would send out a powerful message to the Middle East region, which he said is in desperate need of peace.
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Saturday, 07 September 2013 18:25
Posted by Imaduddin
BUENOS AIRES: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdogan said Saturday that were Istanbul to win the right to host the 2020 Olympic Games it would send out a powerful message to the Middle East region, which he said is in desperate need of peace.
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4th International Halal and Healthy Food Fair begins in Istanbul
4th International Halal and Healthy Food Fair begins in Istanbul
Over 100 companies with 200 brands took part in the fair in the fields of food, cosmetics, medical and cleaning supplies, fashion textile and modest dress, pilgrimage materials
4th International Halal and Healthy Food Fair begins in Istanbul
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The International Halal and Healthy Food Fair held in Istanbul Fair Center (CNR Expo) began on Thursday.
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Over 100 companies with 200 brands took part in the fair in the fields of food, cosmetics, medical and cleaning supplies, fashion textile and modest dress, pilgrimage materials
4th International Halal and Healthy Food Fair begins in Istanbul
(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The International Halal and Healthy Food Fair held in Istanbul Fair Center (CNR Expo) began on Thursday.
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Madrid Out, Istanbul and Tokyo in Final Vote for 2020 Games
Madrid Out, Istanbul and Tokyo in Final Vote for 2020 Games
9/7/2013
The IOC Session. (Getty Images)
(ATR) Madrid is out in the first round of voting by the IOC for the 2020 Olympics. Either Istanbul or Tokyo will emerge as the winner of round two.
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9/7/2013
The IOC Session. (Getty Images)
(ATR) Madrid is out in the first round of voting by the IOC for the 2020 Olympics. Either Istanbul or Tokyo will emerge as the winner of round two.
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Syria Threat Shows Turkey's Need For Chemical Weapons Protection | Defense News | defensenews.com
Syria Threat Shows Turkey's Need For Chemical Weapons Protection
Sep. 7, 2013 - 01:14PM |
By BURAK EGE BEKDIL | Comments
ANKARA — Turkey borders three notoriously volatile countries, but its defenses against a potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) attack have been largely neglected, with the exception of two programs, according to industry sources.
More:Syria Threat Shows Turkey's Need For Chemical Weapons Protection | Defense News | defensenews.com
Sep. 7, 2013 - 01:14PM |
By BURAK EGE BEKDIL | Comments
ANKARA — Turkey borders three notoriously volatile countries, but its defenses against a potential chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) attack have been largely neglected, with the exception of two programs, according to industry sources.
More:Syria Threat Shows Turkey's Need For Chemical Weapons Protection | Defense News | defensenews.com
Turkey risks a new kind of economic collapse | Toronto Star
Turkey risks a new kind of economic collapse
Managers of the centuries-old Grand Bazaar say it's in danger of falling apart. The vendors aren't convinced.
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Managers of the centuries-old Grand Bazaar say it's in danger of falling apart. The vendors aren't convinced.
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Istanbul seeks Games as a "city of tolerance" with message of peace Eds: refiling with new fourth para | EUROPE ONLINE
Istanbul seeks Games as a "city of tolerance" with message of peace
Europe, Tallinn
07.09.2013
By our dpa-correspondent and Europe Online auf Facebook posten Auf Twitter posten
Buenos Aires (dpa) - Istanbul put forward a message of peace and tolerance Saturday, as it sought to convince International Olympic Committee members to elect it as host of the 2020 Olympics.
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Europe, Tallinn
07.09.2013
By our dpa-correspondent and Europe Online auf Facebook posten Auf Twitter posten
Buenos Aires (dpa) - Istanbul put forward a message of peace and tolerance Saturday, as it sought to convince International Olympic Committee members to elect it as host of the 2020 Olympics.
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How We Got Here: A Brief History of the 2020 Olympic Bid
How We Got Here: A Brief History of the 2020 Olympic Bid
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:29pm EDT Robert Livingstone
GamesBids.com is reporting from the scene at the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina as this historic week in the Olympic Movement unfolds.
More:GamesBids.com - How We Got Here: A Brief History of the 2020 Olympic Bid
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:29pm EDT Robert Livingstone
GamesBids.com is reporting from the scene at the 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires, Argentina as this historic week in the Olympic Movement unfolds.
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Islam: Turkey; halal food center stage in Istanbul - General news - ANSAMed.it
Islam: Turkey; halal food center stage in Istanbul
06 September, 13:36
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, SEPTEMBER 6 - Turkey's rising halal food sector was at the table during yesterday's Halal and Healthy Products Fair, the only such example in Turkey, as Anadolu Agency reports. The sector, based on products produced and processed with methods in compliance with Islam, has been facing a boom in past few years, and has even been creating its own sub-industries. The fair, which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc, convened prominent producer players in the sector as well as several purchasing groups from the U.S., Europe, the Far East and the Middle East. During his speech at the opening ceremony, Arinc said the halal sector would continue producing and exporting as long as it satisfied people's needs.
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06 September, 13:36
(ANSAmed) - ISTANBUL, SEPTEMBER 6 - Turkey's rising halal food sector was at the table during yesterday's Halal and Healthy Products Fair, the only such example in Turkey, as Anadolu Agency reports. The sector, based on products produced and processed with methods in compliance with Islam, has been facing a boom in past few years, and has even been creating its own sub-industries. The fair, which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc, convened prominent producer players in the sector as well as several purchasing groups from the U.S., Europe, the Far East and the Middle East. During his speech at the opening ceremony, Arinc said the halal sector would continue producing and exporting as long as it satisfied people's needs.
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The Emotional Scars of the Refugee Children
The Emotional Scars of the Refugee Children
The war in Syria has traumatized children as well as adults. Their nightmares and drawings are blood red. In Turkey, one center is providing a sense of stability for refugees of all ages - paintbrush included. Monika Griebeler reports from Antakya
More:The Emotional Scars of the Refugee Children
The war in Syria has traumatized children as well as adults. Their nightmares and drawings are blood red. In Turkey, one center is providing a sense of stability for refugees of all ages - paintbrush included. Monika Griebeler reports from Antakya
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Creating a Counter-public to Traditional Media
Creating a Counter-public to Traditional Media
Germany's Muslim bloggers offer alternative opinions and perspectives on Muslim life. In so doing, they correct the image of Muslims that is portrayed in traditional media. Canan Topçu reports
Rukiye Dogan blogs sporadically. Initially, she just wrote about the things she saw in her daily life, observed in the world around her, or discovered by chance. "There are so many stories on the streets; you just have to write them down," says the young blogger. But as time passed, the "stories from the street" on her blog were supplemented by a growing number of posts on other subjects.
More:Creating a Counter-public to Traditional Media
Germany's Muslim bloggers offer alternative opinions and perspectives on Muslim life. In so doing, they correct the image of Muslims that is portrayed in traditional media. Canan Topçu reports
Rukiye Dogan blogs sporadically. Initially, she just wrote about the things she saw in her daily life, observed in the world around her, or discovered by chance. "There are so many stories on the streets; you just have to write them down," says the young blogger. But as time passed, the "stories from the street" on her blog were supplemented by a growing number of posts on other subjects.
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Turkey popular with foreign producers
Turkey popular with foreign producers
ANKARA - Anadolu Agency
Turkey has gained popularity among foreign film and documentary makers in recent years. According to information provided by the Cinema General Directorate, many companies from various countries have applied to the Culture and Tourism Ministry to get permission for shooting in Turkey.
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ANKARA - Anadolu Agency
Turkey has gained popularity among foreign film and documentary makers in recent years. According to information provided by the Cinema General Directorate, many companies from various countries have applied to the Culture and Tourism Ministry to get permission for shooting in Turkey.
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Several suspects freed in Turkey coup trial
Several suspects freed in Turkey coup trial
Saturday, 07 September 2013
ANKARA: An Ankara court has released from jail 10 suspects, including high-ranking officers, pending the outcome of their trial for their alleged role in the 1997 bloodless coup that toppled the Islamist government.
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Saturday, 07 September 2013
ANKARA: An Ankara court has released from jail 10 suspects, including high-ranking officers, pending the outcome of their trial for their alleged role in the 1997 bloodless coup that toppled the Islamist government.
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Turkey police reputation at risk after crackdown on protesters
Turkey police reputation at risk after crackdown on protesters
Fri Sep 6, 2013 9:29PM GMT
The Turkish police force is the second largest in Europe standing at over 360,000 officers, and has been growing at an average rate of 10,000 over the past decade.
More:PressTV - Turkey police reputation at risk after crackdown on protesters
Fri Sep 6, 2013 9:29PM GMT
The Turkish police force is the second largest in Europe standing at over 360,000 officers, and has been growing at an average rate of 10,000 over the past decade.
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Pros and Cons of Turkey’s Olympic Bid - Emerging Europe Real Time - WSJ
Pros and Cons of Turkey’s Olympic Bid
By Yeliz Candemir and Emre Peker
ISTANBUL–Turkey may just be the most eager finalist vying to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, with the country’s top officials rushing to Buenos Aires to support their fifth and strongest bid to become the first Muslim host of the games.
More:Pros and Cons of Turkey’s Olympic Bid - Emerging Europe Real Time - WSJ
By Yeliz Candemir and Emre Peker
ISTANBUL–Turkey may just be the most eager finalist vying to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, with the country’s top officials rushing to Buenos Aires to support their fifth and strongest bid to become the first Muslim host of the games.
More:Pros and Cons of Turkey’s Olympic Bid - Emerging Europe Real Time - WSJ
Five Lessons From Turkey’s 1998 Standoff With Syria - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Five Lessons From Turkey’s 1998 Standoff With Syria
It tends to be forgotten, but in the fall of 1998 Turkey and Syria almost went to war. The crisis started when Gen. Atilla Ates, commander of the Turkish land forces, spoke near the Syrian border on Sept. 16. Ates, called on Damascus to expel Abdullah Ocalan and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the militant group that had been fighting the Turkish government since 1984. The drums of war echoed throughout the Middle East as Turkish tanks seemed poised to roll into Syria. Unwilling to go to war, the government of Hafez al-Assad, father of the current Syrian president, complied with Ankara’s demand and expelled Ocalan. Turkey would capture its public enemy number one in February 1999, five months after Ates’ speech.
More:Five Lessons From Turkey’s 1998 Standoff With Syria - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
It tends to be forgotten, but in the fall of 1998 Turkey and Syria almost went to war. The crisis started when Gen. Atilla Ates, commander of the Turkish land forces, spoke near the Syrian border on Sept. 16. Ates, called on Damascus to expel Abdullah Ocalan and the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the militant group that had been fighting the Turkish government since 1984. The drums of war echoed throughout the Middle East as Turkish tanks seemed poised to roll into Syria. Unwilling to go to war, the government of Hafez al-Assad, father of the current Syrian president, complied with Ankara’s demand and expelled Ocalan. Turkey would capture its public enemy number one in February 1999, five months after Ates’ speech.
More:Five Lessons From Turkey’s 1998 Standoff With Syria - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Friday, September 06, 2013
U.S. tightens embassy security in Lebanon and Turkey, warns Americans | Reuters
U.S. tightens embassy security in Lebanon and Turkey, warns Americans
(Reuters) - The United States tightened security at diplomatic missions in Lebanon and Turkey on Friday because of potential threats, ordering personnel out of Lebanon and offering to evacuate those in Adana in southeastern Turkey.
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(Reuters) - The United States tightened security at diplomatic missions in Lebanon and Turkey on Friday because of potential threats, ordering personnel out of Lebanon and offering to evacuate those in Adana in southeastern Turkey.
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Heart Attack Forces Turkish Airliner To Make Emergency Landing In Canada
Heart Attack Forces Turkish Airliner To Make Emergency Landing In Canada
9/6/2013 7:49 AM ET
A Turkish airliner made an emergency landing in the eastern Canadian city of St. John's on Friday after two passengers aboard suffered heart attacks, Turkish media reported.
The Turkish Airlines Flight TK 12 bound for Istanbul from New York was forced to make an emergency landing after the two passengers had heart attacks during severe turbulence.
More:Heart Attack Forces Turkish Airliner To Make Emergency Landing In Canada
9/6/2013 7:49 AM ET
A Turkish airliner made an emergency landing in the eastern Canadian city of St. John's on Friday after two passengers aboard suffered heart attacks, Turkish media reported.
The Turkish Airlines Flight TK 12 bound for Istanbul from New York was forced to make an emergency landing after the two passengers had heart attacks during severe turbulence.
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Police close Istanbul Gezi Park ahead of support demo for ODTÜ
Police close Istanbul Gezi Park ahead of support demo for ODTÜ
ISTANBUL
Istanbul police have again closed Gezi Park tonight following a call for a demonstration in support of students at Ankara’s Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ), who have been opposing a road project that will lead to the demolition of a forested area on campus.
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ISTANBUL
Istanbul police have again closed Gezi Park tonight following a call for a demonstration in support of students at Ankara’s Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ), who have been opposing a road project that will lead to the demolition of a forested area on campus.
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WILD Eyes Growth in Turkish Beverage Sector
WILD Eyes Growth in Turkish Beverage Sector
ISTANBUL, ADANA, Turkey and ZUG, Switzerland—WILD Turkey, a subsidiary of WILD Flavors GmbH, and Limkon have entered into a partnership agreement to develop business in Turkey by providing a portfolio of beverages that feature a high juice content.
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ISTANBUL, ADANA, Turkey and ZUG, Switzerland—WILD Turkey, a subsidiary of WILD Flavors GmbH, and Limkon have entered into a partnership agreement to develop business in Turkey by providing a portfolio of beverages that feature a high juice content.
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Turkish intel now says most Kurdish fighters never left for Iraq | World Tribune
Turkish intel now says most Kurdish fighters never left for Iraq
Special to WorldTribune.com
ANKARA — The Turkish intelligence community has changed its assessment that the
Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) was withdrawing its fighters from the country for neighboring Iraq and Syria.
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ANKARA — The Turkish intelligence community has changed its assessment that the
Kurdish Workers Party (PKK) was withdrawing its fighters from the country for neighboring Iraq and Syria.
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Turkey police fire tear gas at Ankara protesters | GlobalPost
Turkey police fire tear gas at Ankara protesters
Turkish riot police on Friday confronted hundreds of university students in Ankara throwing stones and erecting barricades in protest against a project to build a road across part of their campus.
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Turkish riot police on Friday confronted hundreds of university students in Ankara throwing stones and erecting barricades in protest against a project to build a road across part of their campus.
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Turkey’s leader had high hopes, but ‘Obama has failed to deliver’ | World Tribune
Turkey’s leader had high hopes, but ‘Obama has failed to deliver’
ANKARA — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan, deemed the closest ally of President Barack Obama, has been moving away from the United States.
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ANKARA — Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan, deemed the closest ally of President Barack Obama, has been moving away from the United States.
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EUobserver.com / Foreign Affairs / US and France keen to mute EU critics on Syria
US and France keen to mute EU critics on Syria
By Andrew Rettman
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BRUSSELS - The US, France, Germany and the UK will try to quiet down EU critics of Syria intervention at a foreign ministers' meeting in Vilnius on Friday (6 September) and Saturday.
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By Andrew Rettman
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BRUSSELS - The US, France, Germany and the UK will try to quiet down EU critics of Syria intervention at a foreign ministers' meeting in Vilnius on Friday (6 September) and Saturday.
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Turkish Basketball Federation ramp-up social media activity as EuroBasket tips off - insidethegames.biz - Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games News
Turkish Basketball Federation ramp-up social media activity as EuroBasket tips off
Wednesday, 04 September 2013
By James Crook
As the EuroBasket gets underway in Slovenia, the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) have reached out to a global audience with new communications platformsSeptember 4 - As the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) EuroBasket gets underway in Slovenia today, the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) have announced plans to "reach out to basketball fans around the world" with new communications platforms.
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Wednesday, 04 September 2013
By James Crook
As the EuroBasket gets underway in Slovenia, the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) have reached out to a global audience with new communications platformsSeptember 4 - As the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) EuroBasket gets underway in Slovenia today, the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) have announced plans to "reach out to basketball fans around the world" with new communications platforms.
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Istanbul keen to bridge cultures as Olympics host | Europe | DW.DE | 06.09.2013
Istanbul keen to bridge cultures as Olympics host
This is the fifth time Istanbul has competed to host the Olympic Games. Critics say the Turkish metropolis lacks the necessary planning. Proponents say Istanbul is the perfect host - a hospitable bridge between cultures.
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This is the fifth time Istanbul has competed to host the Olympic Games. Critics say the Turkish metropolis lacks the necessary planning. Proponents say Istanbul is the perfect host - a hospitable bridge between cultures.
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Syria: Turkish military on standby
Syria: Turkish military on standby
Three Russian warships crossed the Bosphorus on Thursday en route to the eastern Mediterranean amid rising concerns over a potential military intervention by the U.S. in Syria.
Moscow is a key ally of the Syrian regime and has kept a constant presence of four warships in the region.
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Three Russian warships crossed the Bosphorus on Thursday en route to the eastern Mediterranean amid rising concerns over a potential military intervention by the U.S. in Syria.
Moscow is a key ally of the Syrian regime and has kept a constant presence of four warships in the region.
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A Turkish Majority Reject Military Intervention in Syria
A Turkish Majority Reject Military Intervention in Syria PDF Imprimir E-Mail
Ankara, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) A Turkish majority is against a possible military intervention of their country in Syria, with 72 percent of citizens opposed to that option, a survey revealed today.
The survey indicated that only 21 percent of the population favored the participation of Turkey in a possible armed attack, although the government of the nation is among the promoters of such action.
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Ankara, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) A Turkish majority is against a possible military intervention of their country in Syria, with 72 percent of citizens opposed to that option, a survey revealed today.
The survey indicated that only 21 percent of the population favored the participation of Turkey in a possible armed attack, although the government of the nation is among the promoters of such action.
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Turkey vs. Andorra World Cup 2014 Qualifiers: Live Stream, Score, Preview, Predictions, Start Time : Sports : Latinos Post
Turkey vs. Andorra World Cup 2014 Qualifiers
By Francisco Salazar | First Posted: Sep 06, 2013 01:40 AM EDT
Tags world cup, Turkey, Andorra
Turkey will look to get back in the race for second place when it takes on Andorra in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday.
The Dutch have a stronghold on first place and are likely to extend their lead when they face Estoniaon Friday. However, the race for second remains wide open in Group E. Currently leading the way is Hungary with 11 points. Romania sits in third with 10 and Turkey is just three points away with seven.
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By Francisco Salazar | First Posted: Sep 06, 2013 01:40 AM EDT
Tags world cup, Turkey, Andorra
Turkey will look to get back in the race for second place when it takes on Andorra in the World Cup qualifiers on Friday.
The Dutch have a stronghold on first place and are likely to extend their lead when they face Estoniaon Friday. However, the race for second remains wide open in Group E. Currently leading the way is Hungary with 11 points. Romania sits in third with 10 and Turkey is just three points away with seven.
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Young Turks form charm offensive | Reuters
Young Turks form charm offensive
By Ossian Shine
BUENOS AIRES | Thu Sep 5, 2013 10:09pm BST
(Reuters) - Young Turks will be thrust front and centre of Istanbul's bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games, as the city hopes to charm IOC members with the country's "greatest natural resource".
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By Ossian Shine
BUENOS AIRES | Thu Sep 5, 2013 10:09pm BST
(Reuters) - Young Turks will be thrust front and centre of Istanbul's bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games, as the city hopes to charm IOC members with the country's "greatest natural resource".
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Turkey’s Declining Coal Industry
Turkey’s Declining Coal Industry
By Eurasianet | Thu, 05 September 2013 22:00 | 0
Coal mining is among the more hazardous occupations in Turkey, underscored by a mishap earlier this year that claimed eight lives. But economic necessity is keeping the country reliant on coal, and pushing miners to risk their lives.
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By Eurasianet | Thu, 05 September 2013 22:00 | 0
Coal mining is among the more hazardous occupations in Turkey, underscored by a mishap earlier this year that claimed eight lives. But economic necessity is keeping the country reliant on coal, and pushing miners to risk their lives.
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SIDEBAR: Istanbul reclaims Messi as lucky charm | EUROPE ONLINE
SIDEBAR: Istanbul reclaims Messi as lucky charm
Europe
Buenos Aires (dpa) - Argentine football legend Lionel Messi may have voiced support for Madrid to host the 2020 Olympics, but Istanbul‘s rival bid is not ready to let go just yet.
"Maybe the partnership can bring (Istanbul) the Games!" Turkish Airlines chief executive Temel Kotil told dpa Thursday in Buenos Aires.
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Europe
Buenos Aires (dpa) - Argentine football legend Lionel Messi may have voiced support for Madrid to host the 2020 Olympics, but Istanbul‘s rival bid is not ready to let go just yet.
"Maybe the partnership can bring (Istanbul) the Games!" Turkish Airlines chief executive Temel Kotil told dpa Thursday in Buenos Aires.
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A Hot Turkish Autumn :: Gatestone Institute
A Hot Turkish Autumn
by Robert Ellis
September 5, 2013 at 5:00 am
Since the Taksim events, Erdogan's behavior has seemed closer to that of an old-style Arab military ruler who considers any opposition or disagreement with his opinion a conspiracy." — Jihad al-Zein, former AKP supporter.
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by Robert Ellis
September 5, 2013 at 5:00 am
Since the Taksim events, Erdogan's behavior has seemed closer to that of an old-style Arab military ruler who considers any opposition or disagreement with his opinion a conspiracy." — Jihad al-Zein, former AKP supporter.
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Welcome to Post-Gezi Turkey - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Welcome to Post-Gezi Turkey
By: Orhan Kemal Cengiz for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 5.
The protests that erupted in Istanbul’s Gezi Park in late May and then spread across the country marked a watershed in Turkish politics. The protests aimed to stop the cutting of trees at Gezi Park, but quickly grew into mass demonstrations against the government of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and most particularly against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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By: Orhan Kemal Cengiz for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 5.
The protests that erupted in Istanbul’s Gezi Park in late May and then spread across the country marked a watershed in Turkish politics. The protests aimed to stop the cutting of trees at Gezi Park, but quickly grew into mass demonstrations against the government of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and most particularly against Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Report: Turkish official says normalization talks with Israel on track, can be concluded at any time | JPost | Israel News
Report: Turkish official says normalization talks with Israel on track, can be concluded at any time
By JPOST.COM STAFF
09/06/2013 00:38
"I do not see any political obstacle standing in the way of normalization," official says of J'lem-Ankara relations.
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By JPOST.COM STAFF
09/06/2013 00:38
"I do not see any political obstacle standing in the way of normalization," official says of J'lem-Ankara relations.
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The Master’s Saga: Erdogan’s Documentary - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
The Master’s Saga: Erdogan’s Documentary
By: Pinar Tremblay for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 5.
While many politicians write biographies prior to running for office and after their term is over, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan already has had a documentary made about him. Teasers and full-page newspaper ads were released about the documentary for weeks. On the evening of Sept. 3, the documentary aired on Beyaz TV, a channel that belongs to Osman Gokcek, son of Ankara's mayor. Serving his fourth term, Ankara's mayor is a longtime notable member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP). Just this fact was sufficient to initiate rumors that this was the mayor’s way to get into good graces with the “master” for the upcoming elections.
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By: Pinar Tremblay for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 5.
While many politicians write biographies prior to running for office and after their term is over, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan already has had a documentary made about him. Teasers and full-page newspaper ads were released about the documentary for weeks. On the evening of Sept. 3, the documentary aired on Beyaz TV, a channel that belongs to Osman Gokcek, son of Ankara's mayor. Serving his fourth term, Ankara's mayor is a longtime notable member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP). Just this fact was sufficient to initiate rumors that this was the mayor’s way to get into good graces with the “master” for the upcoming elections.
More:The Master’s Saga: Erdogan’s Documentary - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Istanbul’s Topkapı Palace in transformation, 6 September 2013
Istanbul’s Topkapı Palace in transformation
6 September 2013
Istanbul’s most important Ottoman heritage, Topkapı Palace has undergone many changes and gained a number of new practices within the scope of the works carried out recently
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6 September 2013
Istanbul’s most important Ottoman heritage, Topkapı Palace has undergone many changes and gained a number of new practices within the scope of the works carried out recently
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Turkey Calls for Help Receiving Syrian Refugees - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East
Turkey Calls for Help Receiving Syrian Refugees
By: Tulin Daloglu for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 5.
Meeting with the foreign ministers of countries bordering Syria on Sept. 4 in Geneva, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stated, “The number of Syrians in Turkey was around 50,000 last year, [and now that] number has reached 500,000 this year.”
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By: Tulin Daloglu for Al-Monitor Turkey Pulse Posted on September 5.
Meeting with the foreign ministers of countries bordering Syria on Sept. 4 in Geneva, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu stated, “The number of Syrians in Turkey was around 50,000 last year, [and now that] number has reached 500,000 this year.”
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Erdoğan meets Obama after G-20 working dinner focusing on Syrian crisis, 6 September 2013
Erdoğan meets Obama after G-20 working dinner focusing on Syrian crisis
6 September 2013
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the Syrian crisis with U.S. President Barack Obama on the sidelines of a G-20 Summit in St Petersburg on Sept. 5.
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6 September 2013
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed the Syrian crisis with U.S. President Barack Obama on the sidelines of a G-20 Summit in St Petersburg on Sept. 5.
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2020 Olympics: Tokyo, Madrid, Istanbul vie for Games golden ticket - CNN.com
2020 Olympics: Cities vie for Games golden ticket
By Tom McGowan, CNN
September 6, 2013 -- Updated 1031 GMT (1831 HKT)
The International Olympic Committee are meeting in Buenos Aires to decide whether to award the 2020 Olympic Games to Madrid, Istanbul or Tokyo. The International Olympic Committee are meeting in Buenos Aires to decide whether to award the 2020 Olympic Games to Madrid, Istanbul or Tokyo.
(CNN) -- It worked in 2005 with David Beckham, the impassioned pleas of London school children and the promise that an Olympic Games in the British capital would "Inspire a Generation."
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By Tom McGowan, CNN
September 6, 2013 -- Updated 1031 GMT (1831 HKT)
The International Olympic Committee are meeting in Buenos Aires to decide whether to award the 2020 Olympic Games to Madrid, Istanbul or Tokyo. The International Olympic Committee are meeting in Buenos Aires to decide whether to award the 2020 Olympic Games to Madrid, Istanbul or Tokyo.
(CNN) -- It worked in 2005 with David Beckham, the impassioned pleas of London school children and the promise that an Olympic Games in the British capital would "Inspire a Generation."
More:2020 Olympics: Tokyo, Madrid, Istanbul vie for Games golden ticket - CNN.com
Turkish police intervenes in Middle East Technical University ‘forest resistance’
Turkish police intervenes in Middle East Technical University ‘forest resistance’
ANKARA
Police intervened in a group of students opposing a road project that will lead to the demolition of a forested area in Ankara’s Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) campus this morning at 7 a.m., daily Hürriyet reported.
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ANKARA
Police intervened in a group of students opposing a road project that will lead to the demolition of a forested area in Ankara’s Middle East Technical University (ODTÜ) campus this morning at 7 a.m., daily Hürriyet reported.
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Wind brings money to Turkey's slow city Akyaka
Wind brings money to Turkey's slow city Akyaka
MUĞLA - Anadolu Agency
Muğla’s slow city, Akyaka, is popular among Turkish and foreign sportspeople for its wind and kite surfing area. The Akyaka Municipality takes advantage of the town’s windy climate
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MUĞLA - Anadolu Agency
Muğla’s slow city, Akyaka, is popular among Turkish and foreign sportspeople for its wind and kite surfing area. The Akyaka Municipality takes advantage of the town’s windy climate
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Turkish activist joins staff - News - The UConn Daily Campus - University of Connecticut
Turkish activist joins staff
Zebra Arat brings a passion for human rights to UConn
By Annie Pancak
This article is part of a series highlighting this year’s new professors who have outstanding achievements in their career and major plans to bring to UConn.
In her high school years, new professor Zehra Arat was an activist in Turkey. She moved to the U.S. to do graduate work in political science in 1980. Having taught for almost 30 years, she came to UConn to share her human rights background and plan on developing an exchange program with Turkish universities.
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Zebra Arat brings a passion for human rights to UConn
By Annie Pancak
This article is part of a series highlighting this year’s new professors who have outstanding achievements in their career and major plans to bring to UConn.
In her high school years, new professor Zehra Arat was an activist in Turkey. She moved to the U.S. to do graduate work in political science in 1980. Having taught for almost 30 years, she came to UConn to share her human rights background and plan on developing an exchange program with Turkish universities.
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