"Analysis: Turkey's shift toward Iran, Syria is no short-term blip
Last weekend, a conference held under the title "Gaza the victory" took place at hotel near Istanbul's Ataturk airport. The conference brought 200 Sunni clerics and activists together with senior, Damascus-based Hamas officials. "
More:Analysis: Turkey's shift toward Iran, Syria is no short-term blip | International | Jerusalem Post
Friday, February 20, 2009
Miyamoto International Opens Istanbul Office | SYS-CON MEDIA
"Miyamoto International Opens Istanbul Office
By: Marketwire .
Feb. 19, 2009 01:33 PM
LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/19/09 -- Miyamoto International is expanding its international seismic engineering reach to include Turkey with the opening of a new office in Istanbul. "
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By: Marketwire .
Feb. 19, 2009 01:33 PM
LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/19/09 -- Miyamoto International is expanding its international seismic engineering reach to include Turkey with the opening of a new office in Istanbul. "
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Turkish Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate to 11.5%
"Turkish Central Bank Cuts Benchmark Rate to 11.5%
By Steve Bryant
Feb. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s central bank reduced its benchmark interest rate by 1.5 percentage points, three times more than economists expected, as industrial output plummets and inflation slows."
More:Bloomberg.com: Europe
By Steve Bryant
Feb. 19 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s central bank reduced its benchmark interest rate by 1.5 percentage points, three times more than economists expected, as industrial output plummets and inflation slows."
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
Turkish equities outperform EM peers, lira firms | Industries | Financial Services & Real Estate | Reuters
"Turkish equities outperform EM peers, lira firms
ISTANBUL, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Turkish equities rose on Thursday in line with gains in global stocks and outperformed other emerging market indexes, while bonds strengthened and the lira firmed against the dollar."
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ISTANBUL, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Turkish equities rose on Thursday in line with gains in global stocks and outperformed other emerging market indexes, while bonds strengthened and the lira firmed against the dollar."
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Friendship between Turkey and Iraq's Kurds | An unusual new friendship | The Economist
"Iraq's Kurds and Turkey
An unusual new friendship
Feb 19th 2009 | ERBIL
From The Economist print edition
Turkey and Iraq’s Kurds are getting on a lot better than usual
AN AUDIENCE of Turks and Kurds, gathered in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital, waited with bated breath as the Turkish consul-general took the stage. He was to address a gathering organised by followers of Turkey’s most powerful Sunni cleric, Fetullah Gulen, who has long preached friendship between Turks and Iraqi Kurds. During his short speech, the Turkish envoy, Huseyin Avni Botsali, uttered the word “Kurdish” only twice: a measure of how edgy Turkey still feels about the Iraqi Kurds’ autonomy and the impact it may have on its own 14m-odd Kurds. That is also why Mr Botsali is based in Mosul, a dangerous city in Arab Iraq, rather than in Erbil, in the safety of Iraqi Kurdistan."
More:Friendship between Turkey and Iraq's Kurds | An unusual new friendship | The Economist
An unusual new friendship
Feb 19th 2009 | ERBIL
From The Economist print edition
Turkey and Iraq’s Kurds are getting on a lot better than usual
AN AUDIENCE of Turks and Kurds, gathered in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan’s capital, waited with bated breath as the Turkish consul-general took the stage. He was to address a gathering organised by followers of Turkey’s most powerful Sunni cleric, Fetullah Gulen, who has long preached friendship between Turks and Iraqi Kurds. During his short speech, the Turkish envoy, Huseyin Avni Botsali, uttered the word “Kurdish” only twice: a measure of how edgy Turkey still feels about the Iraqi Kurds’ autonomy and the impact it may have on its own 14m-odd Kurds. That is also why Mr Botsali is based in Mosul, a dangerous city in Arab Iraq, rather than in Erbil, in the safety of Iraqi Kurdistan."
More:Friendship between Turkey and Iraq's Kurds | An unusual new friendship | The Economist
US hopes IMF-Turkey deal
"US hopes IMF-Turkey deal
ANKARA - The United States ambassador to Turkey has expressed hope that a new accord will be reached between Turkey and the International Monetary Fund, or IMF.
US hopes IMF-Turkey deal 'This is a decision on the part of Turkey and on the part of the IMF, but as a friend of Turkey we hope that an agreement can be achieved,' James Jeffrey said at meeting held by the Turkish-American Business Association in Ankara yesterday."
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ANKARA - The United States ambassador to Turkey has expressed hope that a new accord will be reached between Turkey and the International Monetary Fund, or IMF.
US hopes IMF-Turkey deal 'This is a decision on the part of Turkey and on the part of the IMF, but as a friend of Turkey we hope that an agreement can be achieved,' James Jeffrey said at meeting held by the Turkish-American Business Association in Ankara yesterday."
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Proxim's WiMAX Provides Wireless Backhaul for Turkey's Largest Video Surveillance Network
"Proxim's WiMAX Provides Wireless Backhaul for Turkey's Largest Video Surveillance Network
Marketwire
Turkey's Second Largest Tourist City Protects Tourists, Locals and Port With Ubiquitous Video Surveillance
February 19, 2009: 08:30 AM ET
Proxim Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXM), a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems that deliver the quadruple play, today announced that it has provided the wireless backhaul for Turkey's largest video surveillance network in the port city of Bodrum. Bodrum is Turkey's second largest tourist town, with a peak tourist population of over 1.5 million people during the summer months. To ensure the protection of both tourists and locals alike, as well as the port itself, the Bodrum Police Department commissioned the construction of a city-wide wireless video surveillance network, utilizing Proxim's Tsunami(TM) MP.16 3500 licensed band WiMAX radios as the wireless backhaul to connect over 70 video cameras."
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Marketwire
Turkey's Second Largest Tourist City Protects Tourists, Locals and Port With Ubiquitous Video Surveillance
February 19, 2009: 08:30 AM ET
Proxim Wireless Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXM), a leading provider of end-to-end broadband wireless systems that deliver the quadruple play, today announced that it has provided the wireless backhaul for Turkey's largest video surveillance network in the port city of Bodrum. Bodrum is Turkey's second largest tourist town, with a peak tourist population of over 1.5 million people during the summer months. To ensure the protection of both tourists and locals alike, as well as the port itself, the Bodrum Police Department commissioned the construction of a city-wide wireless video surveillance network, utilizing Proxim's Tsunami(TM) MP.16 3500 licensed band WiMAX radios as the wireless backhaul to connect over 70 video cameras."
More:Proxim's WiMAX Provides Wireless Backhaul for Turkey's Largest Video Surveillance Network
Turkey’s corruption fight just beginning
"Turkey’s corruption fight just beginning
ANKARA - Head of the European Union, or EU, delegation to Turkey Marc Pierini yesterday said, despite its efforts and progress, Turkey still has a considerable way to go to fight corruption and has to equip itself to cooperate at the EU-wide level."
More:Turkey’s corruption fight just beginning
ANKARA - Head of the European Union, or EU, delegation to Turkey Marc Pierini yesterday said, despite its efforts and progress, Turkey still has a considerable way to go to fight corruption and has to equip itself to cooperate at the EU-wide level."
More:Turkey’s corruption fight just beginning
US hopes IMF-Turkey deal
"US hopes IMF-Turkey deal
ANKARA - The United States ambassador to Turkey has expressed hope that a new accord will be reached between Turkey and the International Monetary Fund, or IMF."
More:US hopes IMF-Turkey deal
ANKARA - The United States ambassador to Turkey has expressed hope that a new accord will be reached between Turkey and the International Monetary Fund, or IMF."
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Poland hails Turkish-Armenian ties
"Poland hails Turkish-Armenian ties
ISTANBUL - Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski hailed steps taken by Yerevan for reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia, during a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, who is on a formal visit to Warsaw, Web site PanArmenian.net reported yesterday."
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ISTANBUL - Poland’s President Lech Kaczynski hailed steps taken by Yerevan for reconciliation between Turkey and Armenia, during a meeting with Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian, who is on a formal visit to Warsaw, Web site PanArmenian.net reported yesterday."
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Russia could spend $7 bln on Turkish nuclear plants | Markets | Reuters
"Russia could spend $7 bln on Turkish nuclear plants
YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, Russia, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Russia's energy minister said on Thursday that a state-backed consortium could spend up to $7 billion on a project to build four nuclear reactors in Turkey, whose total cost is $18-20 billion."
More:Russia could spend $7 bln on Turkish nuclear plants | Markets | Reuters
YUZHNO-SAKHALINSK, Russia, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Russia's energy minister said on Thursday that a state-backed consortium could spend up to $7 billion on a project to build four nuclear reactors in Turkey, whose total cost is $18-20 billion."
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Balkans: France and Turkey Make Nice
"France and Turkey Make Nice
February 19, 2009: Many Europeans are not so sure that supporting Kosovo independence was the right thing to do. Most European nations have ethnic minorities that are concentrated in one part of the country. A few of these ethnic enclaves contain activists who agitate for independence. Kosovo is seen as the first step down a log road of ethnic separatism and rebellions. Time will tell."
More:Balkans: France and Turkey Make Nice
February 19, 2009: Many Europeans are not so sure that supporting Kosovo independence was the right thing to do. Most European nations have ethnic minorities that are concentrated in one part of the country. A few of these ethnic enclaves contain activists who agitate for independence. Kosovo is seen as the first step down a log road of ethnic separatism and rebellions. Time will tell."
More:Balkans: France and Turkey Make Nice
Enerjisa aims to supply 10 pct of Turkey's electricity needs by 2015
"Enerjisa aims to supply 10 pct of Turkey's electricity needs by 2015
Enerjisa, a joint venture of Turkey's Sabanci Holding and Austia's Verbund, said on Thursday that it aimed at providing at least 10 percent of Turkey's total electricity supply by 2015."
More:Enerjisa aims to supply 10 pct of Turkey's electricity needs by 2015
Enerjisa, a joint venture of Turkey's Sabanci Holding and Austia's Verbund, said on Thursday that it aimed at providing at least 10 percent of Turkey's total electricity supply by 2015."
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Turkey permanently to host D-8 Secretariat in Istanbul
"Turkey permanently to host D-8 Secretariat in Istanbul
D-8 is a group of developing countries that have formed an economic development alliance in 1997."
More:World Bulletin [ Turkey permanently to host D-8 Secretariat in Istanbul ]
D-8 is a group of developing countries that have formed an economic development alliance in 1997."
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Let's see how you play in Istanbul
"Let's see how you play in Istanbul
Galatasaray, who was able to achieve sufficient success in France, has left the determining round against Bordeaux for the UEFA Cup to be played in Istanbul. The UEFA Cup final is set to be played in Kadıköy's Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, which is just added incentive to succeed for Galatasaray. Last night Galatasaray had a 0-0 draw against Bordeaux in France for the third round of the UEFA Cup. This draw provides Galatasaray with a slight advantage after having lost last season to the French team 2-1."
More:SABAH Newspaper English Edition - Sports - Let's see how you play in Istanbul
Galatasaray, who was able to achieve sufficient success in France, has left the determining round against Bordeaux for the UEFA Cup to be played in Istanbul. The UEFA Cup final is set to be played in Kadıköy's Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, which is just added incentive to succeed for Galatasaray. Last night Galatasaray had a 0-0 draw against Bordeaux in France for the third round of the UEFA Cup. This draw provides Galatasaray with a slight advantage after having lost last season to the French team 2-1."
More:SABAH Newspaper English Edition - Sports - Let's see how you play in Istanbul
Most Istanbul firms in funding bottleneck -survey - Forbes.com
"Most Istanbul firms in funding bottleneck -survey
02.19.09, 06:15 AM EST
ISTANBUL, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A survey conducted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry showed that 70 percent of Istanbul-based companies faced a funding bottleneck and 23.8 percent posted losses in the second half of 2008."
More:UPDATE 1-Most Istanbul firms in funding bottleneck -survey - Forbes.com
02.19.09, 06:15 AM EST
ISTANBUL, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A survey conducted by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry showed that 70 percent of Istanbul-based companies faced a funding bottleneck and 23.8 percent posted losses in the second half of 2008."
More:UPDATE 1-Most Istanbul firms in funding bottleneck -survey - Forbes.com
APA - Turkish diplomacy remains silent – ANALYSIS
"Turkish diplomacy remains silent – ANALYSIS
[ 19 Feb 2009 12:32 ]
Turkish Foreign Ministry declined to answer insistent questions
Baku-APA. Official Ankara’s recent position on Nagorno Karabakh conflict is the subject of discussions of the country’s media. Radio Liberty’s Armenian service reports about the Turkey’s retracting of its term concerning Nagorno Karabakh for normalization of its relations with Armenia caused confusion. Turkish diplomacy remains silent. Turkish Foreign Ministry and Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan declined to answer whether Turkey retracted its term concerning Nagorno Karabakh or not."
More:APA - Turkish diplomacy remains silent – <font color=red> ANALYSIS </font>
[ 19 Feb 2009 12:32 ]
Turkish Foreign Ministry declined to answer insistent questions
Baku-APA. Official Ankara’s recent position on Nagorno Karabakh conflict is the subject of discussions of the country’s media. Radio Liberty’s Armenian service reports about the Turkey’s retracting of its term concerning Nagorno Karabakh for normalization of its relations with Armenia caused confusion. Turkish diplomacy remains silent. Turkish Foreign Ministry and Turkish Embassy in Azerbaijan declined to answer whether Turkey retracted its term concerning Nagorno Karabakh or not."
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Turkish Cyprus to hold early elections
"Turkish Cyprus to hold early elections
NICOSIA - Turkish Cypriot Parliament yesterday approved early general elections for April 19. The ruling Republican Turkish Party, or CTP, proposed holding the vote a year ahead of schedule, aiming to strengthen its standing in peace talks with Greek Cypriots."
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NICOSIA - Turkish Cypriot Parliament yesterday approved early general elections for April 19. The ruling Republican Turkish Party, or CTP, proposed holding the vote a year ahead of schedule, aiming to strengthen its standing in peace talks with Greek Cypriots."
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Five companies to invest in Turkey's Izmir, to create 3,000 new jobs
"Five companies to invest in Turkey's Izmir, to create 3,000 new jobs
Five companies, including U.S. auto parts giant Gates, Turkish-Dutch joint venture Cappadocia Textile and Italian automotive electronics giant Eldor have announced plans to build plants in Turkey's Aegean province of Izmir before the end of 2010."
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Five companies, including U.S. auto parts giant Gates, Turkish-Dutch joint venture Cappadocia Textile and Italian automotive electronics giant Eldor have announced plans to build plants in Turkey's Aegean province of Izmir before the end of 2010."
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Rising unemployment in Turkey hits AKP
"Rising unemployment in Turkey hits AKP
ANKARA - This week’s unemployment figures bode ill for the governing Justice and Development Party. The party, led by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been presiding six years of strong growth, but the picture is deteriorating rapidly"
More:Rising unemployment in Turkey hits AKP
ANKARA - This week’s unemployment figures bode ill for the governing Justice and Development Party. The party, led by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has been presiding six years of strong growth, but the picture is deteriorating rapidly"
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