"Lawmakers' efforts to change EU report promising
Sunday, September 24, 2006
European parliamentarians come up with a series of proposals calling for removal of controversial articles in highly critical report before the final vote on Wednesday, which is likely to allow Ankara to relax a little "
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Sunday, September 24, 2006
Istanbul statue honours "great Pontiff" Benedict | World News | Reuters.co.uk
"Istanbul statue honours 'great Pontiff' Benedict
Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:26 AM BST184
By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Just off a busy main street in central Istanbul stands a towering statue of Pope Benedict, with a plaque hailing him as 'the benefactor of all people, regardless of nationality or religion'.
Pope Benedict, now under fire in the Muslim world for recent remarks about Islam, will visit the larger-than-life bronze statue during his delicate trip to Turkey in late November."
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By Tom Heneghan, Religion Editor
ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Just off a busy main street in central Istanbul stands a towering statue of Pope Benedict, with a plaque hailing him as 'the benefactor of all people, regardless of nationality or religion'.
Pope Benedict, now under fire in the Muslim world for recent remarks about Islam, will visit the larger-than-life bronze statue during his delicate trip to Turkey in late November."
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FM Gul Says Turkey-EU Negotiations have Hit Turbulence
"FM Gul Says Turkey-EU Negotiations have Hit Turbulence
By Emrah Ulker, New York
Sunday, September 24, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said that Turkey-EU negotiations had hit turbulence due to events in Europe."
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By Emrah Ulker, New York
Sunday, September 24, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said that Turkey-EU negotiations had hit turbulence due to events in Europe."
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
EUobserver.com-Centre-right MEPs suggest Pope clause in Turkey report
"Centre-right MEPs suggest Pope clause in Turkey report
22.09.2006 - 18:07 CET | By Lucia Kubosova
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS – Angry Muslim reaction to the Pope's recent remarks on Islam has seen some centre-right MEPs make a last-minute attempt to insert a paragraph condemning the Muslim outcry into a major report on Turkey's EU accession progress. "
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22.09.2006 - 18:07 CET | By Lucia Kubosova
EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS – Angry Muslim reaction to the Pope's recent remarks on Islam has seen some centre-right MEPs make a last-minute attempt to insert a paragraph condemning the Muslim outcry into a major report on Turkey's EU accession progress. "
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TURKEY'S MODERNIZATION:Refugees from Nazism and Ataturk's Vision
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In the story of the Righteous, there are many little-known aspects. One of these is The willingness of the Turkish Government of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and Ismet Inonu to take in German and Austrian Jews, and to use the talents of thes victims of race prejudice and persecution to the benefit of the Turkish Republic in its academic, scientific, and medical endeavours. This book gives a detailed and revealing account of how this was done and who were its beneficiaries. It thereby adds to our knowledge of an important aspect of the Holocaust, and of the behaviour of Nation States in the modern world of woe and grief."
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Refugees from Nazism and Ataturk's Vision
In the story of the Righteous, there are many little-known aspects. One of these is The willingness of the Turkish Government of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and Ismet Inonu to take in German and Austrian Jews, and to use the talents of thes victims of race prejudice and persecution to the benefit of the Turkish Republic in its academic, scientific, and medical endeavours. This book gives a detailed and revealing account of how this was done and who were its beneficiaries. It thereby adds to our knowledge of an important aspect of the Holocaust, and of the behaviour of Nation States in the modern world of woe and grief."
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Refugees from Nazism and Ataturk's Vision
Unemployment Drives Turkmen To Turkey
"Unemployment Drives Turkmen To Turkey
In a country where jobs are scarce, the possibility of well-paid work is tempting many Turkmen abroad.
By IWPR staff in London (RCA No. 465, 23-Sep-06)
Turkmen workers are flocking to Turkey to escape chronic unemployment and poverty at home.
Some say the long and expensive trip is worthwhile, while others complain of abuse and slave-like treatment at the hands of their Turkish employers. "
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In a country where jobs are scarce, the possibility of well-paid work is tempting many Turkmen abroad.
By IWPR staff in London (RCA No. 465, 23-Sep-06)
Turkmen workers are flocking to Turkey to escape chronic unemployment and poverty at home.
Some say the long and expensive trip is worthwhile, while others complain of abuse and slave-like treatment at the hands of their Turkish employers. "
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Costello a 'fool' over Turkey speech - National - theage.com.au
"Costello a 'fool' over Turkey speech
Jason Koutsoukis, Political Correspondent Canberra
September 24, 2006
Peter Costello addressing the Australian Christian Lobby's national conference yesterday.
Peter Costello addressing the Australian Christian Lobby's national conference yesterday.
Photo: Chris Lane
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Australian Muslim leaders have condemned Treasurer Peter Costello as an 'ignorant fool' after he invoked Turkey as a model for the modern Islamic world."
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Jason Koutsoukis, Political Correspondent Canberra
September 24, 2006
Peter Costello addressing the Australian Christian Lobby's national conference yesterday.
Peter Costello addressing the Australian Christian Lobby's national conference yesterday.
Photo: Chris Lane
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Australian Muslim leaders have condemned Treasurer Peter Costello as an 'ignorant fool' after he invoked Turkey as a model for the modern Islamic world."
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Foreign visitors to Turkey rise - Turkish Daily News Sep 23, 2006
"Foreign visitors to Turkey rise
Saturday, September 23, 2006
The number of foreigners visiting Turkey rose 1.6 percent year-on-year in August, in the peak season of a weak year for Turkish tourism, official data showed on Friday.
Militant attacks, instability in the Middle East and a bird flu outbreak have discouraged tourists from visiting Turkey this year and benefited rival markets such as Spain. "
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
The number of foreigners visiting Turkey rose 1.6 percent year-on-year in August, in the peak season of a weak year for Turkish tourism, official data showed on Friday.
Militant attacks, instability in the Middle East and a bird flu outbreak have discouraged tourists from visiting Turkey this year and benefited rival markets such as Spain. "
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Foreign investment to Turkey forecast to double in 2007 - Turkish Daily News Sep 23, 2006
"Foreign investment to Turkey forecast to double in 2007
Saturday, September 23, 2006
The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Turkey next year will double this year's amount to almost $20 billion, the head of the Institute of International Finance (IIF) predicted here on Friday.
Speaking at the annual joint meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the chief of the international association of banks and financial houses, Charles Dallara, said Turkey's continued performance in slashing inflation and improving other macroeconomic indicators sets the stage for continued investment -- particularly in the banking sector. "
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
The flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to Turkey next year will double this year's amount to almost $20 billion, the head of the Institute of International Finance (IIF) predicted here on Friday.
Speaking at the annual joint meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the chief of the international association of banks and financial houses, Charles Dallara, said Turkey's continued performance in slashing inflation and improving other macroeconomic indicators sets the stage for continued investment -- particularly in the banking sector. "
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JTW News - Christian Values: New EU Membership Criteria for Turkey?
"Christian Values: New EU Membership Criteria for Turkey?
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Saturday , 23 September 2006
* Edmund Stoiber, the Bavarian premier who is a key ally of Merkel, called for the EU to halt accession talks with Turkey. He said Turkish leaders had been 'especially aggressive' towards Pope Benedict XVI over a papal lecture last week in Bavaria state that quoted a 14th century Byzantine emperor badly criticizing Islam."
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Saturday , 23 September 2006
* Edmund Stoiber, the Bavarian premier who is a key ally of Merkel, called for the EU to halt accession talks with Turkey. He said Turkish leaders had been 'especially aggressive' towards Pope Benedict XVI over a papal lecture last week in Bavaria state that quoted a 14th century Byzantine emperor badly criticizing Islam."
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Month of Ramadan begins - Turkish Daily News Sep 23, 2006
"Month of Ramadan begins
Saturday, September 23, 2006
The holy month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow, with people who are fasting waking up early on Sunday morning and going through the day without food or drink. The last day of fasting will be on Oct. 22, to be followed by the Ramadan Holiday (Bayram)."
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
The holy month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow, with people who are fasting waking up early on Sunday morning and going through the day without food or drink. The last day of fasting will be on Oct. 22, to be followed by the Ramadan Holiday (Bayram)."
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Tassos rejects link as Finns step up bid to break the deadlock
"Tassos rejects link as Finns step up bid to break the deadlock
By Elias Hazou
PRESIDENT Tassos Papadopoulos reiterated yesterday there could be connection between the breakaway regime’s economic ties to the EU and efforts to persuade Turkey to open its ports to Cypriot traffic.
He was making the statements at Larnaca airport, shortly after arriving from New York where he had attended the UN General Assembly.
Papadopoulos said the “so-called isolation” of the Turkish Cypriots was unrelated to Turkey’s compliance with the customs union protocol.
“We want a solution to the Cyprus problem yesterday,” Papadopoulos said, “but one which truly reunites the country.”"
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By Elias Hazou
PRESIDENT Tassos Papadopoulos reiterated yesterday there could be connection between the breakaway regime’s economic ties to the EU and efforts to persuade Turkey to open its ports to Cypriot traffic.
He was making the statements at Larnaca airport, shortly after arriving from New York where he had attended the UN General Assembly.
Papadopoulos said the “so-called isolation” of the Turkish Cypriots was unrelated to Turkey’s compliance with the customs union protocol.
“We want a solution to the Cyprus problem yesterday,” Papadopoulos said, “but one which truly reunites the country.”"
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Life is now easier for female entrepreneurs - Turkish Daily News Sep 23, 2006
"Life is now easier for female entrepreneurs
Saturday, September 23, 2006
None of us have forgotten that Turkey ranked at the bottom of the Gender Gap report released by the World Economic Forum last year, which was the reason European Parliament’s Turkish-Dutch member Emine Bozkurt prepared a report on the status of women in Turkey."
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
None of us have forgotten that Turkey ranked at the bottom of the Gender Gap report released by the World Economic Forum last year, which was the reason European Parliament’s Turkish-Dutch member Emine Bozkurt prepared a report on the status of women in Turkey."
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«Trend» news agency: News from Azerbaijan and South Caucasus
"Demand on Recognition of Armenian Genocide by Armenia Might fall Out of EU’s Document
Source: Trend
Author: A.Alasgarov
23.09.2006
Next Tuesday, 26 September, the European parliament is to consider a document on the cooperation with Turkey.
Trend Special Correspondent in Ankara reports the draft document was proposed to include the European Union’s (EU) demand for Turkey on the recognition of the Armenian genocide as one of terms for this country’s admission to the EU. However, the issue is expected to fall out of the document under pressures of Turkey and opponents of this item. "
«Trend» news agency: News from Azerbaijan and South Caucasus
Source: Trend
Author: A.Alasgarov
23.09.2006
Next Tuesday, 26 September, the European parliament is to consider a document on the cooperation with Turkey.
Trend Special Correspondent in Ankara reports the draft document was proposed to include the European Union’s (EU) demand for Turkey on the recognition of the Armenian genocide as one of terms for this country’s admission to the EU. However, the issue is expected to fall out of the document under pressures of Turkey and opponents of this item. "
«Trend» news agency: News from Azerbaijan and South Caucasus
Art historian David Elliot to head Istanbul Modern Art Museum - Turkish Daily News Sep 23, 2006
"Art historian David Elliot to head Istanbul Modern Art Museum
Saturday, September 23, 2006
British art historian and curator David Elliot has been appointed director of the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, museum officials announced on Thursday, and will take over the post in January 2007, reported the Anatolia news agency."
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Saturday, September 23, 2006
British art historian and curator David Elliot has been appointed director of the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, museum officials announced on Thursday, and will take over the post in January 2007, reported the Anatolia news agency."
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The New Anatolian - Ilnur Cevik - We've been warning about military's role
"We've been warning about military's role
Ilnur Cevik
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
23 September 2006
For several months we have been warning our authorities that the Turkey's image is being seriously damaged because it's regarded as a country where the military still plays a dominating role. While our colleagues in the Turkish press were busy buttering up the newly promoted military leaders, we were pointing out that such prominence only strengthened the conviction abroad that the Turkish military continues to play a dominant role in running the country.
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Ilnur Cevik
ilnurcevik@yahoo.com
23 September 2006
For several months we have been warning our authorities that the Turkey's image is being seriously damaged because it's regarded as a country where the military still plays a dominating role. While our colleagues in the Turkish press were busy buttering up the newly promoted military leaders, we were pointing out that such prominence only strengthened the conviction abroad that the Turkish military continues to play a dominant role in running the country.
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Turkish Becomes Official Language in Kosovo
"Turkish Becomes Official Language in Kosovo
By Cihan News Agency
Saturday, September 23, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish has become one of the official languages in Kosovo following the approval of a proposal in Kosovo’s parliament on Thursday.
The parliament adopted the proposal by a majority, allowing Turkish to be the third official language in the region, along with Albanian and Serbo-Croatian."
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By Cihan News Agency
Saturday, September 23, 2006
zaman.com
Turkish has become one of the official languages in Kosovo following the approval of a proposal in Kosovo’s parliament on Thursday.
The parliament adopted the proposal by a majority, allowing Turkish to be the third official language in the region, along with Albanian and Serbo-Croatian."
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What She Wrote - washingtonpost.com
"What She Wrote
Sunday, September 24, 2006; Page B04
Just what constitutes 'denigrating Turkishness'? That has been the question since Turkey's Article 301 was introduced on June 1, 2005 -- to be used repeatedly as a cudgel against the country's writers and intellectuals. Here are some of the passages from Elif Shafak's novel 'The Bastard of Istanbul,' reflecting the thoughts of Armenian characters, that raised the Turkish nationalists' hackles:"
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Sunday, September 24, 2006; Page B04
Just what constitutes 'denigrating Turkishness'? That has been the question since Turkey's Article 301 was introduced on June 1, 2005 -- to be used repeatedly as a cudgel against the country's writers and intellectuals. Here are some of the passages from Elif Shafak's novel 'The Bastard of Istanbul,' reflecting the thoughts of Armenian characters, that raised the Turkish nationalists' hackles:"
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Turkish Cypriot parties form new coalition government - iht,europe,Cyprus Government - Europe - International Herald Tribune
"Turkish Cypriot parties form new coalition government
The Associated Press
Published: September 23, 2006
NICOSIA, Cyprus Turkish Cypriot parties formed a new coalition government Saturday in the breakaway republic in the north of the divided island, officials said.
Premier-designate Ferdi Sabit Soyer, head of the Turkish Republican Party, formed the coalition with the Freedom and Reform party of Turgay Avci."
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The Associated Press
Published: September 23, 2006
NICOSIA, Cyprus Turkish Cypriot parties formed a new coalition government Saturday in the breakaway republic in the north of the divided island, officials said.
Premier-designate Ferdi Sabit Soyer, head of the Turkish Republican Party, formed the coalition with the Freedom and Reform party of Turgay Avci."
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JTW News - Round-table Meeting at ISRO: Comparison of Polish and Turkish EU Processes
"Round-table Meeting at ISRO: Comparison of Polish and Turkish EU Processes
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Saturday , 23 September 2006
Fatma Yilmaz, JTW/ Ankara - The round-table meetings organized by the International Strategic Research Organization (ISRO) keep taking place one after another. Once again, one of them was fulfilled on 22 September with the contribution of Mr. Boleslaw Wozniak from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. Mr. Wozniak is also the head of the sections “External Relations of the EU” and “EU Enlargement” of DemosEuropa, a think tank in Poland like ISRO. The ISRO experts and researchers and experts interested in the EU studies of the other think tank organizations located in Ankara participated in the meeting. "
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Saturday , 23 September 2006
Fatma Yilmaz, JTW/ Ankara - The round-table meetings organized by the International Strategic Research Organization (ISRO) keep taking place one after another. Once again, one of them was fulfilled on 22 September with the contribution of Mr. Boleslaw Wozniak from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. Mr. Wozniak is also the head of the sections “External Relations of the EU” and “EU Enlargement” of DemosEuropa, a think tank in Poland like ISRO. The ISRO experts and researchers and experts interested in the EU studies of the other think tank organizations located in Ankara participated in the meeting. "
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