Turkey needs to pass tests before EU membership
Arabic News Digest
December 22, 2013 Updated: December 22, 2013 19:05:00
Ever since the Justice and Development Party acceded to power in Turkey, it has been tireless in its attempts to persuade Europe that its Islamic identity shouldn’t be a hurdle to Ankara’s membership of the European Union, said the columnist Mustafa Al Zain in the pan-Arab daily Al Hayat.
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
Urban rally turns into graft protest in Istanbul's Kadıköy
Urban rally turns into graft protest in Istanbul's Kadıköy
ISTANBUL
An Istanbul rally against the government’s urban planning projects turned into a protest on the ongoing corruption and bribery probe
More:LOCAL - Urban rally turns into graft protest in Istanbul's Kadıköy
ISTANBUL
An Istanbul rally against the government’s urban planning projects turned into a protest on the ongoing corruption and bribery probe
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Turkish minister offers resignation over scandal - Appeal-Democrat: Europe
Turkish minister offers resignation over scandal
Posted: Sunday, December 22, 2013 7:31 am | Updated: 8:00 am, Sun Dec 22, 2013.
Associated Press |
Turkey's interior minister says he has offered his resignation to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan over a corruption scandal that has resulted in his son's arrest.
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Posted: Sunday, December 22, 2013 7:31 am | Updated: 8:00 am, Sun Dec 22, 2013.
Associated Press |
Turkey's interior minister says he has offered his resignation to Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan over a corruption scandal that has resulted in his son's arrest.
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Turkey: 25 more police chiefs removed - Thegardenisland.com: World
Turkey: 25 more police chiefs removed
Posted: Sunday, December 22, 2013 2:32 am
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's state-run news agency says authorities have removed another 25 senior police officials from duty amid accusations from opposition parties that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government was trying to obstruct a corruption investigation that has targeted his allies.
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Posted: Sunday, December 22, 2013 2:32 am
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's state-run news agency says authorities have removed another 25 senior police officials from duty amid accusations from opposition parties that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government was trying to obstruct a corruption investigation that has targeted his allies.
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Turkey road crash: 9 killed
Turkey road crash: 9 killed
IANS
Ankara, Dec 22: At least nine people were killed and 26 injured on Saturday when a bus carrying university students in Turkey veered off highway and hit an electricity pole.
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IANS
Ankara, Dec 22: At least nine people were killed and 26 injured on Saturday when a bus carrying university students in Turkey veered off highway and hit an electricity pole.
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Fifty years later, we still don’t accept what we did in 1963 | Cyprus Mail
Fifty years later, we still don’t accept what we did in 1963
By Loucas Charalambous
YESTERDAY was the 50th anniversary of the blackest day in the modern history of Cyprus.
If we Greek Cypriots realised the role the events of December 21, 1963, played in our history, every year on this day we should go to the moat that surrounds the Venetian wall in Nicosia (which we should have re-named ‘wall of tears’) and hit our head on it, just like the members of the Jewish faith do at the ruins of the temple of Solomon.
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By Loucas Charalambous
YESTERDAY was the 50th anniversary of the blackest day in the modern history of Cyprus.
If we Greek Cypriots realised the role the events of December 21, 1963, played in our history, every year on this day we should go to the moat that surrounds the Venetian wall in Nicosia (which we should have re-named ‘wall of tears’) and hit our head on it, just like the members of the Jewish faith do at the ruins of the temple of Solomon.
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Police clash with demonstrators in Istanbul - Wandtv.com, NewsCenter17, StormCenter17, Central Illinois News-
Police clash with demonstrators in Istanbul
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Police in Istanbul have clashed with protesters denouncing Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government over a corruption and bribery scandal targeting his allies.
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Police in Istanbul have clashed with protesters denouncing Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government over a corruption and bribery scandal targeting his allies.
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Journalists banned from entering police stations across Turkey
Journalists banned from entering police stations across Turkey
ISTANBUL
Journalists will no longer be allowed to enter police departments, a statement released from the Turkish police has said.
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ISTANBUL
Journalists will no longer be allowed to enter police departments, a statement released from the Turkish police has said.
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Investigation secrecy lifted as Turkish government slams police for hiding corruption operation
Investigation secrecy lifted as Turkish government slams police for hiding corruption operation
ANKARA
The Turkish government has imposed a new requirement to oblige those working on investigations to inform superiors as it struggles to fight back against a corruption probe that was launched without its knowledge.
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ANKARA
The Turkish government has imposed a new requirement to oblige those working on investigations to inform superiors as it struggles to fight back against a corruption probe that was launched without its knowledge.
More:LOCAL - Investigation secrecy lifted as Turkish government slams police for hiding corruption operation
Saturday, December 21, 2013
US ambassador to Turkey refutes claims America participated in operation against corruption - FOCUS Information Agency
US ambassador to Turkey refutes claims America participated in operation against corruption
21 December 2013 | 17:45 | FOCUS News Agency
Ankara. US ambassador to Turkey Francis Ricciardone has firmly refuted any claims that the USA were involved in the large-scale operation against corruption and grafts, which was launched by the Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul, NTV television informed.
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21 December 2013 | 17:45 | FOCUS News Agency
Ankara. US ambassador to Turkey Francis Ricciardone has firmly refuted any claims that the USA were involved in the large-scale operation against corruption and grafts, which was launched by the Prosecutor’s Office in Istanbul, NTV television informed.
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Power struggle racks Erdogan government in Turkey - CNN.com
More arrests as power struggle racks Erdogan government in Turkey
By Gul Tuysuz, CNN
Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a message for foreign diplomats as a political division deepens in the government: Be careful.
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By Gul Tuysuz, CNN
Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has a message for foreign diplomats as a political division deepens in the government: Be careful.
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Egyptian ‘Spice Bazaar’ heats up Istanbul | ASHARQ AL-AWSAT
Egyptian ‘Spice Bazaar’ heats up Istanbul
A 350-year-old covered spice market where shopkeepers still call out their special offers in Arabic now sells everything under the sun
Istanbul, Asharq Al-Awsat—Founded 350 years ago, the Egyptian market in Istanbul—a hub for trading spices and seasonings between East and West—continues to entice customers. The port city of Istanbul’s geographical proximity to Europe made it a suitable destination for trading wide varieties of spices, many of which originated in India and were exported from Egyptian ports. The market was consequently dubbed the “Egyptian market” by locals.
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A 350-year-old covered spice market where shopkeepers still call out their special offers in Arabic now sells everything under the sun
Istanbul, Asharq Al-Awsat—Founded 350 years ago, the Egyptian market in Istanbul—a hub for trading spices and seasonings between East and West—continues to entice customers. The port city of Istanbul’s geographical proximity to Europe made it a suitable destination for trading wide varieties of spices, many of which originated in India and were exported from Egyptian ports. The market was consequently dubbed the “Egyptian market” by locals.
More:Egyptian ‘Spice Bazaar’ heats up Istanbul | ASHARQ AL-AWSAT
At least 11 university students killed in bus crash in Turkey - UPDATED
At least 11 university students killed in bus crash in Turkey - UPDATED
[ 22 December 2013 05:46 ]
Baku-APA. At least 11 people killed and 31 wounded in two consecutive crashes had by two buses that were carrying university students who went to ski trip in Mount Erciyes, APA reports quoting Turkish media
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[ 22 December 2013 05:46 ]
Baku-APA. At least 11 people killed and 31 wounded in two consecutive crashes had by two buses that were carrying university students who went to ski trip in Mount Erciyes, APA reports quoting Turkish media
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Erdogan Says Foreign Plot Behind Corruption Probe
Erdogan Says Foreign Plot Behind Corruption Probe
December 21, 2013
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to expel foreign ambassadors, blaming them for a vast corruption and bribery investigation being conducted against people close to his government.
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December 21, 2013
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to expel foreign ambassadors, blaming them for a vast corruption and bribery investigation being conducted against people close to his government.
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Turkish PM faces major threat | eNCA
Turkish PM faces major threat
World
Saturday 21 December 2013 - 5:33am
ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's purge of the police command spread to other state institutions on Friday, widening a crackdown on what he described as a foreign-backed conspiracy to undermine him and create a "state within a state".
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World
Saturday 21 December 2013 - 5:33am
ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's purge of the police command spread to other state institutions on Friday, widening a crackdown on what he described as a foreign-backed conspiracy to undermine him and create a "state within a state".
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Arda: My football comes from the streets of Istanbul
Arda: My football comes from the streets of Istanbul
by TomConn | Posted on Saturday, December 21st, 2013
Atletico Madrid midfielder, Arda Turan recently discussed the team’s success under manager, Diego Someone and gave background into his playing style, which he reveals he learned on the narrow streets of Istanbul, Turkey.
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by TomConn | Posted on Saturday, December 21st, 2013
Atletico Madrid midfielder, Arda Turan recently discussed the team’s success under manager, Diego Someone and gave background into his playing style, which he reveals he learned on the narrow streets of Istanbul, Turkey.
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BBC News - Turkey corruption inquiry: More senior police 'fired'
Turkey corruption inquiry: More senior police 'fired'
At least 14 further senior police officials have been removed from their posts in Turkey, according to reports.
The dismissals are the latest round of police sackings following mass raids in a corruption inquiry on Tuesday.
More:BBC News - Turkey corruption inquiry: More senior police 'fired'
At least 14 further senior police officials have been removed from their posts in Turkey, according to reports.
The dismissals are the latest round of police sackings following mass raids in a corruption inquiry on Tuesday.
More:BBC News - Turkey corruption inquiry: More senior police 'fired'
Turkish cleric Gulen curses purge of police command
Turkish cleric Gulen curses purge of police command
Source: Reuters - Sat, 21 Dec 2013 09:29 AM
ANKARA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Influential Turkish Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen has cursed those responsible for a purge of police officers involved in a corruption investigation, in his first comments on the case that has struck at the heart of the ruling elite.
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Source: Reuters - Sat, 21 Dec 2013 09:29 AM
ANKARA, Dec 21 (Reuters) - Influential Turkish Islamic cleric Fethullah Gulen has cursed those responsible for a purge of police officers involved in a corruption investigation, in his first comments on the case that has struck at the heart of the ruling elite.
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Turkey’s Lira Weakens to Record as Erdogan Fights Graft Probe - SFGate
Turkey’s Lira Weakens to Record as Erdogan Fights Graft Probe
Taylan Bilgic, ©2013 Bloomberg News
Published 9:57 am, Friday, December 20, 2013
Dec. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s lira tumbled to a record against the dollar and euro while bonds fell as Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government purged police leadership in a fight back against a probe into official corruption.
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Taylan Bilgic, ©2013 Bloomberg News
Published 9:57 am, Friday, December 20, 2013
Dec. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s lira tumbled to a record against the dollar and euro while bonds fell as Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government purged police leadership in a fight back against a probe into official corruption.
More:Turkey’s Lira Weakens to Record as Erdogan Fights Graft Probe - SFGate
Ministers' sons, state bank chief charged in Turkish graft investigation - World | The Star Online
Ministers' sons, state bank chief charged in Turkish graft investigation
by humeyra pamuk AND ece toksabay
ANKARA (Reuters) - Sixteen people, including the sons of two ministers, were charged on Saturday in connection with a Turkish corruption investigation that has struck at the heart of the ruling elite and threatened the authority of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.
More:Ministers' sons, state bank chief charged in Turkish graft investigation - World | The Star Online
by humeyra pamuk AND ece toksabay
ANKARA (Reuters) - Sixteen people, including the sons of two ministers, were charged on Saturday in connection with a Turkish corruption investigation that has struck at the heart of the ruling elite and threatened the authority of Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan.
More:Ministers' sons, state bank chief charged in Turkish graft investigation - World | The Star Online
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