State media regulation? Ask the reporters in Turkey's jails how it works
When journalists make trouble for the PM in Istanbul, the tax inspectors or counter-terrorism officials soon appear in the newsroom. So now almost no one makes trouble
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Sunday, December 09, 2012
Saturday, December 08, 2012
Turkey to exempt 50 countries from visa restrictions - MENAFN
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MENAFN - Arab News - 08/12/2012
Dr. Kamil Eren
(MENAFN - Arab News) Turkey is planning to exempt 50 countries from visa entry, which is already applied to many Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, as part of the government's ambitious policy to open Turkey to the Islamic world.
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MENAFN - Arab News - 08/12/2012
Dr. Kamil Eren
(MENAFN - Arab News) Turkey is planning to exempt 50 countries from visa entry, which is already applied to many Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, as part of the government's ambitious policy to open Turkey to the Islamic world.
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If it does not preserve the cultural heritage by UNESCO in Istanbul will looted / Turkey News
If it does not preserve the cultural heritage by UNESCO in Istanbul will looted / Turkey News
08 December, 2012 | 16:11
The world’s most ancient cities of Istanbul gona loot. The city’s cultural heritage Old Pera is being destroyed by council, UNESCO has to do something.
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08 December, 2012 | 16:11
The world’s most ancient cities of Istanbul gona loot. The city’s cultural heritage Old Pera is being destroyed by council, UNESCO has to do something.
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Atatürk monument to be removed from Istanbul square
Atatürk monument to be removed from Istanbul square
ISTANBUL
The Atatürk monument in Istanbul's Kadıköy square will be removed in line with an upcoming building project, private broadcaster NTV has reported.
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ISTANBUL
The Atatürk monument in Istanbul's Kadıköy square will be removed in line with an upcoming building project, private broadcaster NTV has reported.
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INTERNATIONAL - We will help if Greek Cyprus recognizes us, says Turkish Cypriot FM
We will help if Greek Cyprus recognizes us, says Turkish Cypriot FM
ISTANBUL
Turkish Cyprus is willing to help financially strained Greek Cyprus if the Greek government recognizes Turkish Cyprus, Foreign Minister Hüseyin Özgürgün has said, according to daily Akşam.
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ISTANBUL
Turkish Cyprus is willing to help financially strained Greek Cyprus if the Greek government recognizes Turkish Cyprus, Foreign Minister Hüseyin Özgürgün has said, according to daily Akşam.
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Syrian child refugees brace for bitter winter | GulfNews.com
Syrian child refugees brace for bitter winter
Fears rise that infections and diseases could spread in colder months
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Fears rise that infections and diseases could spread in colder months
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ENERGY - Russia starts 16 bln-euro gas project
Russia starts 16 bln-euro gas project
ANAPA, Russia - Hürriyet Daily News
Headed by Russian natural gas giant Gazprom, the South Stream pipeline is estimated to cost 16.5 billion euros, with 7.5 billion coming from Russia. Its planned capacity is 63 billion cubic meters
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ANAPA, Russia - Hürriyet Daily News
Headed by Russian natural gas giant Gazprom, the South Stream pipeline is estimated to cost 16.5 billion euros, with 7.5 billion coming from Russia. Its planned capacity is 63 billion cubic meters
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GÜVEN SAK - Why Turkey wants Kurdish oil
Why Turkey wants Kurdish oil
There are two types of countries in the world – those in which you get to your email as soon as you turn on your smart phone at the airport and those in which you do not. Arbil’s sleek International Airport in northern Iraq puts its country in the first type. It is part of our civilization. The airport was modernized in 2010, by a Turkish construction company of course. That didn’t mean, however, that Turkey’s energy minister was welcome. Baghdad did not allow his private jet to land, preventing the minister from participating at an oil and gas conference in the city.
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There are two types of countries in the world – those in which you get to your email as soon as you turn on your smart phone at the airport and those in which you do not. Arbil’s sleek International Airport in northern Iraq puts its country in the first type. It is part of our civilization. The airport was modernized in 2010, by a Turkish construction company of course. That didn’t mean, however, that Turkey’s energy minister was welcome. Baghdad did not allow his private jet to land, preventing the minister from participating at an oil and gas conference in the city.
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Turkey as a ‘Role Model’ in the MENA Region after the Arab Spring
Turkey as a ‘Role Model’ in the MENA Region after the Arab Spring
Posted by Ozgur Unal Eris on December 8, 2012 in Columns, Features, Opinions | 0
The Arab revolutions of 2011 have brought into immediate focus the following question related to Turkey’s foreign policy: ‘Can Turkey’s economic and political model become a reference-point for the region’s post-autocratic societies, similar to the EU for east-central Europe after 1989?’.
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Posted by Ozgur Unal Eris on December 8, 2012 in Columns, Features, Opinions | 0
The Arab revolutions of 2011 have brought into immediate focus the following question related to Turkey’s foreign policy: ‘Can Turkey’s economic and political model become a reference-point for the region’s post-autocratic societies, similar to the EU for east-central Europe after 1989?’.
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UN Chief Renews Plea for Syrian Refugee Aid
UN Chief Renews Plea for Syrian Refugee Aid
Dorian Jones
December 07, 2012
ISTANBUL — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made an appeal Friday for additional international support for the hundreds of thousands of refugees who have fled conflict in Syria.
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Dorian Jones
December 07, 2012
ISTANBUL — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon made an appeal Friday for additional international support for the hundreds of thousands of refugees who have fled conflict in Syria.
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World Champion Vettel and Red Bull receive 2012 rewards in Istanbul | News | Motorsport.com
World Champion Vettel and Red Bull receive 2012 rewards in Istanbul
History repeating for Vettel and Red Bull Racing as FIA Prize Giving Gala honors and celebrates the three-consecutive time Formula One champion driver and team. Alonso and Räikkönen also reap rewards.
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History repeating for Vettel and Red Bull Racing as FIA Prize Giving Gala honors and celebrates the three-consecutive time Formula One champion driver and team. Alonso and Räikkönen also reap rewards.
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An Oscar Contender Exorcises His Childhood Demons of Violence in Turkey | The Wrap Awards
An Oscar Contender Exorcises His Childhood Demons of Violence in Turkey
Published: December 07, 2012 @ 12:49 pm
By Dana Feldman
"Where the Fire Burns" director Ismail Gunes is exorcizing his childhood demons.
“All my childhood was all in violence, and I am from a period where at least 10 people were murdered in Turkey a day,” Gunes said during a Q&A following a showing of the film Thursday night at L.A.’s Landmark Theatre, part of TheWrap’s Awards Screening Series. “This is my way to express myself and fight against violence."
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Published: December 07, 2012 @ 12:49 pm
By Dana Feldman
"Where the Fire Burns" director Ismail Gunes is exorcizing his childhood demons.
“All my childhood was all in violence, and I am from a period where at least 10 people were murdered in Turkey a day,” Gunes said during a Q&A following a showing of the film Thursday night at L.A.’s Landmark Theatre, part of TheWrap’s Awards Screening Series. “This is my way to express myself and fight against violence."
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Friday, December 07, 2012
Michael Phelps Invited to Istanbul Short Course Worlds, 7 December 2012 Friday 13:45
Michael Phelps Invited to Istanbul Short Course Worlds
Friday, 7 December 2012
Turkey Swimming Federation has invited former U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps to the FINA World Swimming Championships in Istanbul.
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Friday, 7 December 2012
Turkey Swimming Federation has invited former U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps to the FINA World Swimming Championships in Istanbul.
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ISTANBUL 2020 BID LEADERS ATTEND EOC GENERAL ASSEMBLY
ISTANBUL 2020 BID LEADERS ATTEND EOC GENERAL ASSEMBLY
12/7/2012
Senior delegation in Rome to listen and learn from Olympic family
Rome; 7 December 2012: A top-level Istanbul 2020 delegation is in Rome for the European Olympic Committees [EOC] General Assembly to listen and learn as Olympic family delegates discuss London 2012 and the most pressing needs and priorities of the Olympic Movement in Europe.
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12/7/2012
Senior delegation in Rome to listen and learn from Olympic family
Rome; 7 December 2012: A top-level Istanbul 2020 delegation is in Rome for the European Olympic Committees [EOC] General Assembly to listen and learn as Olympic family delegates discuss London 2012 and the most pressing needs and priorities of the Olympic Movement in Europe.
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Turkish delight as new Formula One calendar opens door to Istanbul return
Turkish delight as new Formula One calendar opens door to Istanbul return
Thursday 6 Dec 2012 1:26 pm F1
The Formula One world championship could again have 20 races next season as the International Automobile Federation (FIA) reshuffles its calendar.
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Thursday 6 Dec 2012 1:26 pm F1
The Formula One world championship could again have 20 races next season as the International Automobile Federation (FIA) reshuffles its calendar.
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Istanbul Design Biennial celebrates imperfection | Reuters
Istanbul Design Biennial celebrates "imperfection"
By Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL | Fri Dec 7, 2012 7:34pm IST
(Reuters) - "Imperfection," the title of Istanbul's inaugural Design Biennial, pays tribute both to the dynamism of its host city as well as to the design world's shift away from mass production.
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By Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL | Fri Dec 7, 2012 7:34pm IST
(Reuters) - "Imperfection," the title of Istanbul's inaugural Design Biennial, pays tribute both to the dynamism of its host city as well as to the design world's shift away from mass production.
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Famous Istanbul patisserie, one of the landmarks of Beyoglu district shut down after court decision
Famous Istanbul patisserie, one of the landmarks of Beyoglu district shut down after court decision
07 December, 2012 | 16:18
The touristic Istanbul sweetshop famous for its tasty profiteroles and a symbol to Istanbul’s Beyoglu district saw its tragic end today after a local court decided to transfer its building to another firm.
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07 December, 2012 | 16:18
The touristic Istanbul sweetshop famous for its tasty profiteroles and a symbol to Istanbul’s Beyoglu district saw its tragic end today after a local court decided to transfer its building to another firm.
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Turkey would save Europe - Minister
Turkey would save Europe - Minister
Fri 07 December 2012 13:11 GMT | 8:11 Local Time
Turkey's EU Minister Egemen Bagis has said that Turkey would save Europe.
Speaking at a conference in Budapest, Hungary on Thursday, Bagis said that Turkey's motto in its membership negotiations with the EU was "hang on Europe, Turkey is coming to save you".
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Fri 07 December 2012 13:11 GMT | 8:11 Local Time
Turkey's EU Minister Egemen Bagis has said that Turkey would save Europe.
Speaking at a conference in Budapest, Hungary on Thursday, Bagis said that Turkey's motto in its membership negotiations with the EU was "hang on Europe, Turkey is coming to save you".
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Netherlands to send Patriot missiles to Turkey -- Shanghai Daily | 上海日报 -- English Window to China New
Netherlands to send Patriot missiles to Turkey
THE HAGUE, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch government decided to send Patriot air defense missiles to Turkey to protect the NATO member against possible air attacks from neighboring Syria, Minister of Foreign Affairs Frans Timmermans said on Friday after a meeting of Dutch Ministers.
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THE HAGUE, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch government decided to send Patriot air defense missiles to Turkey to protect the NATO member against possible air attacks from neighboring Syria, Minister of Foreign Affairs Frans Timmermans said on Friday after a meeting of Dutch Ministers.
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Turkey's Antalya one of world's top five destinations
Turkey's Antalya one of world's top five destinations
The top five destinations in the world are Paris, London, New York, Mediterranean resort Antalya, Turkey, and Singapore, the United Nations World Tourism Organization said.
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The top five destinations in the world are Paris, London, New York, Mediterranean resort Antalya, Turkey, and Singapore, the United Nations World Tourism Organization said.
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