"Turkey's Dervis says not in running for IMF job
By Lesley Wroughton and Mark Felsenthal
WASHINGTON | Fri May 20, 2011 12:57pm EDT
(Reuters) - Former Turkish Economy Minister Kemal Dervis, who had been widely cited as a possible candidate to succeed Dominique Strauss-Kahn as head of the IMF, said on Friday he will not seek the job."
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Friday, May 20, 2011
Erdoğan’s misguided approach to the Kurdish question
"Erdoğan’s misguided approach to the Kurdish question
Thursday, May 19, 2011
SEMİH İDİZ
The Kurdish question continues to be Turkey’s number one problem. The much-touted Kurdish initiative begun by the Justice and Development Party, or AKP, administration has gone awry. Matters are coming to a dangerous head today more than at any time."
More:Erdoğan’s misguided approach to the Kurdish question - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Thursday, May 19, 2011
SEMİH İDİZ
The Kurdish question continues to be Turkey’s number one problem. The much-touted Kurdish initiative begun by the Justice and Development Party, or AKP, administration has gone awry. Matters are coming to a dangerous head today more than at any time."
More:Erdoğan’s misguided approach to the Kurdish question - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkish Cypriot protesters dragged off by police - Cyprus Mail
"Turkish Cypriot protesters dragged off by police
By Simon Bahceli Published on May 20, 2011
ELEVEN protesters, one of them a prominent Turkish Cypriot human rights lawyer, were dragged away and arrested as they took part in a peaceful sit down demonstration in support of sacked Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) workers in the north of Nicosia on Wednesday night."
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By Simon Bahceli Published on May 20, 2011
ELEVEN protesters, one of them a prominent Turkish Cypriot human rights lawyer, were dragged away and arrested as they took part in a peaceful sit down demonstration in support of sacked Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) workers in the north of Nicosia on Wednesday night."
More:Turkish Cypriot protesters dragged off by police - Cyprus Mail
LIVE in Istanbul: EU will beg Turkey to join says Templeton star - Citywire
"LIVE in Istanbul: EU will beg Turkey to join says Templeton star
by Angus Foote on May 20, 2011 at 11:18
ISTANBUL: Joining the EU is irrelevant to Turkey and Europe will eventually beg the Turks to join, says Franklin Templeton frontier markets manager Carlos von Hardenberg."
More:LIVE in Istanbul: EU will beg Turkey to join says Templeton star - Citywire
by Angus Foote on May 20, 2011 at 11:18
ISTANBUL: Joining the EU is irrelevant to Turkey and Europe will eventually beg the Turks to join, says Franklin Templeton frontier markets manager Carlos von Hardenberg."
More:LIVE in Istanbul: EU will beg Turkey to join says Templeton star - Citywire
UPDATE 1-Soccer-Galatasaray name Terim coach for third time | Reuters
"UPDATE 1-Soccer-Galatasaray name Terim coach for third time
By Daren Butler
ISTANBUL, May 20 (Reuters) - Galatasaray are to appoint Fatih Terim coach for the third time, new chairman Unal Aysal said late on Thursday, hoping he will restore the club's fortunes after a bitterly disappointing season. "
More:UPDATE 1-Soccer-Galatasaray name Terim coach for third time | Reuters
By Daren Butler
ISTANBUL, May 20 (Reuters) - Galatasaray are to appoint Fatih Terim coach for the third time, new chairman Unal Aysal said late on Thursday, hoping he will restore the club's fortunes after a bitterly disappointing season. "
More:UPDATE 1-Soccer-Galatasaray name Terim coach for third time | Reuters
Political risks in Turkey appear to have toned down-RBS
"Political risks in Turkey appear to have toned down-RBS
We visited Istanbul and Ankara on May 16-19 meeting with officials from the Treasury, the IMF, the World Bank, plus a range of diplomats, Turkish corporates (white goods, electrical good, autos, Telekom and food/beverages) and local analysts/journalists. The CBRT is continuing with its new policy of not meeting investors on a small group basis, but is instead requesting that economists/investors attend their quarterly investor road-shows. Hence we were unable to discuss key issues with the CBRT which was hugely disappointing, given market concerns over the widening current account deficit. In our view the new modus operandi of the CBRT risks leaving the CBRT short of regular two way flow in terms of key market info. "
More:Balkans.com Business News : Political risks in Turkey appear to have toned down-RBS
We visited Istanbul and Ankara on May 16-19 meeting with officials from the Treasury, the IMF, the World Bank, plus a range of diplomats, Turkish corporates (white goods, electrical good, autos, Telekom and food/beverages) and local analysts/journalists. The CBRT is continuing with its new policy of not meeting investors on a small group basis, but is instead requesting that economists/investors attend their quarterly investor road-shows. Hence we were unable to discuss key issues with the CBRT which was hugely disappointing, given market concerns over the widening current account deficit. In our view the new modus operandi of the CBRT risks leaving the CBRT short of regular two way flow in terms of key market info. "
More:Balkans.com Business News : Political risks in Turkey appear to have toned down-RBS
Turkey: WUWM 27th congress declaration
"Turkey: WUWM 27th congress declaration
On the occasion of the 27th World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Congress held in Istanbul, Turkey under the theme: 'Globalising wholesale markets: ensuring demand and supply between east and west', delegates from 30 countries gather here today to express unanimous agreement of the following:"
More:Turkey: WUWM 27th congress declaration
On the occasion of the 27th World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Congress held in Istanbul, Turkey under the theme: 'Globalising wholesale markets: ensuring demand and supply between east and west', delegates from 30 countries gather here today to express unanimous agreement of the following:"
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Quake hits western Turkey; 3 dead
"Quake hits western Turkey; 3 dead
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish rescue workers and soldiers scrambled Friday to set up tents to shelter hundreds of people left homeless after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake damaged buildings in western Turkey, killing at least three people."
More:Quake hits western Turkey; 3 dead - USATODAY.com
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish rescue workers and soldiers scrambled Friday to set up tents to shelter hundreds of people left homeless after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake damaged buildings in western Turkey, killing at least three people."
More:Quake hits western Turkey; 3 dead - USATODAY.com
Arabs and Turkey Should Worry About the Precedent Obama Has Set on Borders « Commentary Magazine
"Arabs and Turkey Should Worry About the Precedent Obama Has Set on Borders
Michael Rubin 05.20.2011 - 6:46 AM
Many Arab states and Turkey are already cheering President Obama’s decision to endorse Palestinian territorial demands regardless of past American commitments and the direction of past negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. They should beware the precedent, because as every Arab leader and Turkey knows—but few care to acknowledge—is that the Middle East is full of secession struggles."
More:Arabs and Turkey Should Worry About the Precedent Obama Has Set on Borders « Commentary Magazine
Michael Rubin 05.20.2011 - 6:46 AM
Many Arab states and Turkey are already cheering President Obama’s decision to endorse Palestinian territorial demands regardless of past American commitments and the direction of past negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. They should beware the precedent, because as every Arab leader and Turkey knows—but few care to acknowledge—is that the Middle East is full of secession struggles."
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Suspect released in email forgery case in Turkey
"Suspect released in email forgery case in Turkey
Thursday, May 19, 2011
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
The person who allegedly forged an email impersonating State Minister Hayati Yazıcı was released Thursday in Ankara after being questioned by a prosecutor."
More:Suspect released in email forgery case in Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Thursday, May 19, 2011
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
The person who allegedly forged an email impersonating State Minister Hayati Yazıcı was released Thursday in Ankara after being questioned by a prosecutor."
More:Suspect released in email forgery case in Turkey - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Thursday, May 19, 2011
AFP: 5.9-magnitude quake hits northwest Turkey: one dead
"5.9-magnitude quake hits northwest Turkey: one dead
(AFP) – 4 hours ago
ANKARA — An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale hit northwest Turkey late Thursday, killing one person and causing material damage, local governor Kenan Ciftci told news channel NTV."
More:AFP: 5.9-magnitude quake hits northwest Turkey: one dead
(AFP) – 4 hours ago
ANKARA — An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale hit northwest Turkey late Thursday, killing one person and causing material damage, local governor Kenan Ciftci told news channel NTV."
More:AFP: 5.9-magnitude quake hits northwest Turkey: one dead
Turkish operator opens shops at Riga Airport
"Turkish operator opens shops at Riga Airport
Thursday, May 19, 2011
ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
TAV Airports has opened shops as part of a 2 million-euro investment at the Riga Airport in Latvia after earlier taking over operations of the duty free, food & beverage and ground handling services at the airport."
More:Turkish operator opens shops at Riga Airport - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Thursday, May 19, 2011
ISTANBUL - Anatolia News Agency
TAV Airports has opened shops as part of a 2 million-euro investment at the Riga Airport in Latvia after earlier taking over operations of the duty free, food & beverage and ground handling services at the airport."
More:Turkish operator opens shops at Riga Airport - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Israel Sells Spy Camera to Turkey Despite Risk
"Israel Sells Spy Camera to Turkey Despite Risk
Written by Arieh O’Sullivan
Published Thursday, May 19, 2011
Honoring contract from friendlier days, Israel holds out hope for renewed warmth
In a carrot and stick move, Israel’s defense establishment has approved the sale of a sophisticated intelligence system to Turkey even the Knesset decided to debate a resolution recognizing the Armenian genocide, an issue that will almost certainly anger Ankara. "
More:The Media Line
Written by Arieh O’Sullivan
Published Thursday, May 19, 2011
Honoring contract from friendlier days, Israel holds out hope for renewed warmth
In a carrot and stick move, Israel’s defense establishment has approved the sale of a sophisticated intelligence system to Turkey even the Knesset decided to debate a resolution recognizing the Armenian genocide, an issue that will almost certainly anger Ankara. "
More:The Media Line
A look at possible candidates to be next IMF chief - seattlepi.com
"A look at possible candidates to be next IMF chief
The Associated Press,
Updated 02:47 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2011
A look at some possible candidates to succeed Dominique Strauss-Kahn as managing director of the International Monetary Fund.
KEMAL DERVIS: Turkey's former finance minister is widely considered to be the front-runner if the IMF looks outside the European Union for a replacement for Strauss-Kahn.
Dervis, 62, is no stranger to Washington, having spent 24 years at the World Bank, rising to be a vice president. He currently heads the global economy program at the Brookings Institution in the U.S. capital.
As Turkey's finance minister a decade ago, he helped the country recover from a deep economic crisis with an IMF-backed economic reform plan, which set the groundwork for Turkey's strong economic growth and its resilience during the recent global economic recession. He also taught at Princeton University in the 1970s."
More:A look at possible candidates to be next IMF chief - seattlepi.com
The Associated Press,
Updated 02:47 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2011
A look at some possible candidates to succeed Dominique Strauss-Kahn as managing director of the International Monetary Fund.
KEMAL DERVIS: Turkey's former finance minister is widely considered to be the front-runner if the IMF looks outside the European Union for a replacement for Strauss-Kahn.
Dervis, 62, is no stranger to Washington, having spent 24 years at the World Bank, rising to be a vice president. He currently heads the global economy program at the Brookings Institution in the U.S. capital.
As Turkey's finance minister a decade ago, he helped the country recover from a deep economic crisis with an IMF-backed economic reform plan, which set the groundwork for Turkey's strong economic growth and its resilience during the recent global economic recession. He also taught at Princeton University in the 1970s."
More:A look at possible candidates to be next IMF chief - seattlepi.com
Turkish exports changing course, heading to sub-Saharan Africa
"Turkish exports changing course, heading to sub-Saharan Africa
Thursday, May 19, 2011
GÖKHAN KURTARAN
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet daily News
Business opportunities in the heart of Africa are attracting Turkish exporters who have been hit by the turmoil in countries on the northern end of the continent. ‘Many Turkish investors are now exporting to countries that they couldn’t even locate on a map a few years ago,’ says a professional. Turkish exports to the region have increased more than 2.5-fold in the first quarter of the year"
More:Turkish exports changing course, heading to sub-Saharan Africa - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Thursday, May 19, 2011
GÖKHAN KURTARAN
ISTANBUL - Hürriyet daily News
Business opportunities in the heart of Africa are attracting Turkish exporters who have been hit by the turmoil in countries on the northern end of the continent. ‘Many Turkish investors are now exporting to countries that they couldn’t even locate on a map a few years ago,’ says a professional. Turkish exports to the region have increased more than 2.5-fold in the first quarter of the year"
More:Turkish exports changing course, heading to sub-Saharan Africa - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Turkish judge gets asylum in the Netherlands | Radio Netherlands Worldwide
"Turkish judge gets asylum in the Netherlands
Published on 19 May 2011 - 10:54pm
The Dutch authorities have decided to offer former Turkish judge Çagatay Çetin asylum.
He arrived in the Netherlands in January 2010 and claimed asylum. The judge has been prosecuted in Turkey for his statements about the 1915 Armenian genocide and the treatment of Turkey’s Kurdish population."
More:Turkish judge gets asylum in the Netherlands | Radio Netherlands Worldwide
Published on 19 May 2011 - 10:54pm
The Dutch authorities have decided to offer former Turkish judge Çagatay Çetin asylum.
He arrived in the Netherlands in January 2010 and claimed asylum. The judge has been prosecuted in Turkey for his statements about the 1915 Armenian genocide and the treatment of Turkey’s Kurdish population."
More:Turkish judge gets asylum in the Netherlands | Radio Netherlands Worldwide
US urges Turkey to stop Gaza flotilla, Ankara blames Israel
"US urges Turkey to stop Gaza flotilla, Ankara blames Israel
Thursday, May 19, 2011
SEVİL KÜÇÜKKOŞUM
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
As the U.S. administration openly warned the Turkish government for the first time against allowing another aid convoy to Gaza, Ankara responded by saying “Washington should first warn Israel to abstain from violence.”"
More:US urges Turkey to stop Gaza flotilla, Ankara blames Israel - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Thursday, May 19, 2011
SEVİL KÜÇÜKKOŞUM
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
As the U.S. administration openly warned the Turkish government for the first time against allowing another aid convoy to Gaza, Ankara responded by saying “Washington should first warn Israel to abstain from violence.”"
More:US urges Turkey to stop Gaza flotilla, Ankara blames Israel - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Quake hits western Turkey, reports of injuries
"Quake hits western Turkey, reports of injuries
(AP) – 1 hour ago
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 hit western Turkey on Thursday, and there were reports of casualties and damaged buildings in one town.
The Istanbul-based Kandilli Observatory said the quake in Kutahya province occurred at 23:15 p.m. (2015GMT) and was centered near the town of Simav. AHaber TV said there were casualties at a hospital in Simav, but did not say how many. Ambulances reportedly ferried the injured for treatment."
More:The Associated Press: Quake hits western Turkey, reports of injuries
(AP) – 1 hour ago
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 hit western Turkey on Thursday, and there were reports of casualties and damaged buildings in one town.
The Istanbul-based Kandilli Observatory said the quake in Kutahya province occurred at 23:15 p.m. (2015GMT) and was centered near the town of Simav. AHaber TV said there were casualties at a hospital in Simav, but did not say how many. Ambulances reportedly ferried the injured for treatment."
More:The Associated Press: Quake hits western Turkey, reports of injuries
Turkey would bring significant 'added value' to EU, Barroso says
"Turkey would bring significant 'added value' to EU, Barroso says
Thursday, May 19, 2011
BRUSSELS - Anatolia News Agency
Having Turkey as a member would not create a burden for the European Union, but would instead contribute significant added value to the bloc, the president of the European Commission said late Wednesday."
More:Turkey would bring significant 'added value' to EU, Barroso says - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Thursday, May 19, 2011
BRUSSELS - Anatolia News Agency
Having Turkey as a member would not create a burden for the European Union, but would instead contribute significant added value to the bloc, the president of the European Commission said late Wednesday."
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Turkey finding own path instead of waiting for EU, experts say
"Turkey finding own path instead of waiting for EU, experts say
Thursday, May 19, 2011
ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News
Far from “sitting in the waiting room” of the European Union, Turkey is following its own independent path in the area thanks to its regional weight, according to a number of foreign policy experts."
More:Turkey finding own path instead of waiting for EU, experts say - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
Thursday, May 19, 2011
ISTANBUL – Hürriyet Daily News
Far from “sitting in the waiting room” of the European Union, Turkey is following its own independent path in the area thanks to its regional weight, according to a number of foreign policy experts."
More:Turkey finding own path instead of waiting for EU, experts say - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review
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