NEWS ON TURKEY MAY 2007 11-20 May 2007 Keywords: Turkey, Turkish, TRNC, Northern Cyprus, Turkish World. EP elections - press conferences Focus News, Bulgaria - May 20, 2007 Siderov termed the MRF as pro-Turkish party. Our main opponent remains this coalition, he added. He criticized the BSP and the MRF in his speech, ... Black Sea Natural Gas Starts Flowing Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 On the other hand, Murat Altiparmak, deputy director general of Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO), said that they expected that 4-4.5 million cubic ... 7th IFRC European Conference Begins In Istanbul Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 Delivering a speech in the inauguration of the conference at Grand Cevahir Hotel, Turkish State Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Ali Sahin said that ... 5th Turkey - Iran Cultural Relations Symposium Kicks Off In Tehran Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 The symposium is held under the protocol that was signed in 2003 between Turkish Historical Society (TTK) and Iran Islamic and Cultural Relations Institute. ... Turkish Day Parade Ball In New York Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 NEW YORK - Turkish Day Parade Ball took place in Manhattan as the American-Turks prepare for the 26th Turkish Day Parade in New York that will take place on ... New Nordic Enters Turkish Markets As Of June Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ISTANBUL - Swedish New Nordic firm selling vitamin & herbal support products will enter Turkish markets with 6 new products as of June. ... Conference On "offsets In Turkish Defense Procurements" Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - Executives of giant defense industry companies will get together in Ankara at a conference on "Offsets in Turkish Defense Procurements" to be held ... Greek Jets Intercept Turkish Training F-16s In International Air ... Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - Turkish F-16 jets were intercepted by Greek jets over the international air space near the Lesbos Island, on Saturday. ... Disciplined Macroeconomic Policies Are Essential To Preserve ... Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 John Lipsky released a statement regarding the recent developments in Turkish economy where he said, "Turkey's macroeconomic performance has remained strong ... The shame of the EU: exclusion of Turkish Cyprus (KKTC ... Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 20, 2007 The exclusion of universities in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC - TRNC) from the Bologna Process, in other words a further embargo on the ... Yachts Attending Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally In Girne Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ... countries participating in the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally (EMYR) arrived in Girne, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on Saturday. ... N Cyprus President Talat Receives EP Member Watson Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 Division of Cyprus negatively affects both peoples in the island," said President Mehmet Ali Talat of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) who ... Ercakica On Proposal To Include Greek Cypriots In Euro Zone Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ... might deepen the deadlock and make the division on the island permanent," said TRNC Presidential spokesman Hasan Ercakica, commenting on European ... May 19th : Turkey To Celebrate 88th Anniversary Of The Start Of ... Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 May 19th Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day will be celebrated on Saturday throughout Turkey, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and ... Ending N Cyprus's Isolation Is Inevitable, Talat Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 This is a shame of humanity," Mehmet Ali Talat, the President of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), said on Thursday. ... Black Sea Natural Gas Starts Flowing Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ... gas processing facilities, Guler noted that natural gas from offshore Akcakoca could meet one-tenth of natural gas consumed in dwellings in Turkey. ... Commanders Of Naval Forces Meet In Istanbul Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - Commanders of Black Sea navies met in Istanbul on May 16th at a meeting hosted by Turkish Naval Forces Commander Yener Karahaoglu to discuss safety ... Egyptian Businessmen In Izmir Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 Taskin said at the meeting that trade relations between Turkey and Egypt have changed after Turkish businessmen's investments in Egypt. ... Whoever Wins The Elections, Turkey's Basic Policies Will Remain ... Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 Speaking at a seminar in Madrid on Friday organized under the theme "Energy Security in Europe and the Mediterranean: A Spanish-Turkish Contribution", ... Treasury Undersecretary Canakci Leaves For Tatarstan Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - Turkish Treasury Undersecretary Ibrahim Canakci left for Tatarstan to attend the 16th governors board meeting of European Bank for Reconstruction ... Minister Babacan Attends Tbcci Ball Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 State minister Babacan who is London in order to attend to the annual ball of Turkish British Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TBCCI) replied questions of ... Press Scan Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on May 19th, 2007. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and ... Turkish Ambassador: "Ganja is very important historical place for us Today.Az, Azerbaijan - May 20, 2007 Turkish love Azerbaijanis, but do not know Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan and its regions should be recognized. All know Nizami but do not know where he is from and ... IMF Approves Turkey's Letter Of Intent, Releasing Loan Tranche Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ... stand-by arrangement of Turkey, and released the loan tranche worth of nearly 1.135 billion USD, stated Turkish Treasury Undersecretariat on Friday. ... Airplane That Crashed In Trabzon Was Not Being Traced By Turkish ... Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) denied all allegations on Friday that the single engined private airplane that crashed around Trabzon ... Turkish - Korean Friendship Monument Inaugurated Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ESKISEHIR - Turkish-Korean Friendship Monument was inaugurated in Turkish central Anatolian city of Eskisehir on Friday. The monument was built within the ... N Cyprus President Talat Receives EP Member Watson Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 LEFKOSA - "Turkish Cypriots want a solution for Cyprus question. Division of Cyprus negatively affects both peoples in the island," said President Mehmet ... IMF Approves Turkey's Letter Of Intent, Releasing Loan Tranche Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ... stand-by arrangement of Turkey, and released the loan tranche worth of nearly 1.135 billion USD, stated Turkish Treasury Undersecretariat on Friday. ... 26th Turkish Day Parade To Take Place In New York Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 The parade will kick off at noon (07.00 pm Turkish local time) at the intersection of Madison Avenue and 56th Street. It will end at the Dag Hammarskjold ... Turkey Hosts 42 Young Diplomats From Various Countries Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ... "12th International Young Diplomats Training Program", at the invitation of the Turkish MFA between April 9th and May 18th, sources said on Friday. ... Baykal: Demand Expressed At Demonstrations Guided Us Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 Assessing Turkey-EU relations, Baykal claimed that the problems encountered in relations stemmed from the mistakes in (Turkish) foreign policy. ... President Sezer Calls On Citizens To Vote In General Elections Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - "Every Turkish citizen must cast his/her vote in the upcoming general elections. This is vital for the future of Turkish Republic," Turkish ... Anti-terrorism Higher Board Meeting Held In Ankara Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - Anti-Terrorism Higher Board held a meeting under the chairmanship of Turkish FM Abdullah Gul in Ankara on Friday. ... Turkey Sends Food Assistance To Mosul Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - Turkey will send 8 tons of foodstuff to assist Iraqis living in Mosul, Turkish (MFA) announced on Thursday. According to a statement by the MFA, ... Georgian Bureaucrats To Be Trained At Turkish Parliament Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - Several Georgian bureaucrats will be trained on Turkish parliament's legislation activities within the framework of inter-parliamentary cooperation ... Press Scan Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on May 18th, 2007. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and ... Noah's Ark Against Global Warming Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 In an interview with the AA, Gerward Here, coordinator of the project said on Friday that a 19-member team of Turkish and German carpenters were currently ... Turkish - Egyptian Trade Volume To Reach 2 Bln Usd, Savas Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ISTANBUL - Trade volume between Turkey and Egypt is expected to reach 2 billion USD at the end of 2007, Bulent Savas, the chairman of Turkish-Egyptian ... Ending N Cyprus's Isolation Is Inevitable, Talat Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 This is a shame of humanity," Mehmet Ali Talat, the President of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), said on Thursday. ... Greek Jets Intercept Turkish F-16s In Aegean, General Staff Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - Greek jets intercepted a Turkish F-16 squadron which were training in the international air space over the Aegean Sea, Turkish General Staff ... IMF Executive Board To Discuss Turkey Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 The sixth review talks between Turkish authorities and the IMF delegation ended on April 11th, and Turkey submitted its new letter of intent to the IMF. UN Counter-terrorism Symposium Begins In Vienna Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 Turkish Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Baki Ilkin represents Turkey at the symposium. Ilkin is expected to deliver a speech later in the day on ... Textile Exports On Rise, Tuzmen Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 Textile exports are up 24 percent and ready-to-wear exports are up 16 percent this year when compared with last year," Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen ... Nigeria's Single Car Producer Factory Seeks Partnership In Turkey Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ... Duada, currently in Turkey to attend a meeting on "Turkey-Africa Foreign Trade Bridge", expressed his willingness to talk with Turkish companies in ... Cooperation In Mediterranean And Europe Are Two Different Things, Gul Turkish Press, MI - May 20, 2007 ANKARA - "Cooperation in the Mediterranean and Europe (EU) are two different things," Turkish FM Abdullah Gul said on Thursday when commenting on newly ... Bulgarian Socialists win 23.9% in EU vote The Brunei Times, Brunei Darussalam - May 20, 2007 The ethnic Turkish party, one of the Socialists' two coalition partners, won 18.7 per cent of the vote. But their centrist allies, the National Movement ... Northern Cyprus Passport Holders May Enter Eight Countries ... Turkish Press, MI - May 19, 2007 ANKARA - Holders of passports issued by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) may enter eight countries, according to a report prepared by British ... Turkish Cypriots Demonstrate Against EU In Brussels Turkish Press, MI - May 19, 2007 Led by the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (KTTO), several universities and NGOs in TRNC attended the demonstration. KTTO officials stated that European ... Ecevit: Alliance to carry DSP-CHP to power New Anatolian, Turkey - May 19, 2007 She also underlined that efforts should be made to assure the recognition of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) by the international community. ... Talat: no systematic destruction of Greek heritage Cyprus Mail, Cyprus - May 19, 2007 He said the ‘TRNC’ had made repeated requests to UNESCO and the EU for funding to protect cultural heritage but nothing had ever come through due to Greek ... Sarko’s ‘Club Med’ makes regional waves Times Online, UK - May 19, 2007 Israel also responded favour-ably but Turkey, a “big fish” of the Mediterranean pond, was not amused by what it regarded as a diversion from the main issue: ... GE Is Intending To Invest In Turkey Turkish Press, MI - May 19, 2007 Stating that GE invests in infrastructure in sectors such as energy, health and finance, he said the company's interest in investments in Turkey continues ... Turkmenistan: Multiple Pipelines Still Possible Institute for War and Peace Reporting, UK - May 19, 2007 If constructed, the pipeline would take Turkmen and possibly Kazak gas across the Caspian to feed into existing transit routes to Turkey. ... EU invites Turkey to adopt broader Caucasus policy Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 18, 2007 “Turkey and the EU have common interests in terms of reform and energy security in the region but this cooperation is limited because of problems between ... Energy regulators to meet in Istanbul Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 18, 2007 Emphasizing that the aim of the meeting is to attract foreign investors to the Turkish markets, "Turkey is lagging behind in energy privatizations when ... Istanbul joins major metropoles for Live Earth concerts Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 18, 2007 ... which was founded by Marcel Avram, Alan Cattanach and Cengizhan Yeldan to promote local and international concerts and shows in Turkey. ... Turkish Press Scanner Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 18, 2007 ... change in Turkey concluded that the development of nuclear energy would reduce emissions of carbon monoxide, reported the daily Milliyet yesterday. ... Gap Dams Produced 21 Bln Kw/h Energy Last Year, Ozgul Turkish Press, MI - May 19, 2007 SANLIURFA - "48.5 percent of the total hydroelectrical energy produced in Turkey last year were obtained from the dams in Southeastern Anatolia Project ... Turkey - Greece Natural Gas Pipeline To Be Inaugurated On July 14th Turkish Press, MI - May 19, 2007 ... of Energy Samuel Bodman. We discussed Nabucco project which will carry Azerbaijani natural gas to Greece via Turkey and then to Italy and Europe." ... Greek Cypriot gov't approves set of measures for Turkish Cypriots Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 18, 2007 At the time, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) President Mehmet Ali Talat reacted to the Greek Cypriot stance concerning the package, ... Turkey celebrates Youth and Sports Festival Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 18, 2007 ... with gun salutes and will continue throughout the day all over the country, in Turkish embassies and in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC). ... Turkey against 'Mediterranean Union' PRESS TV, Iran - May 18, 2007 ... as energy, security, counter-terrorism, immigration and trade. But Turkey is interested in cooperating with Europe rather than Mediterranean countries. ... [NEWS ANALYSIS] Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Yachi in Turkey Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 18, 2007 ... their interest in construction of the third Bosporus Bridge as well as in an electricity distribution plant for possible nuclear energy in Turkey. ... Turkey Slams Sarko's "Mediterranean Union" BusinessWeek - May 18, 2007 ... topical issues such as energy, security, counter-terrorism, immigration and trade. But the idea has met with anger in Ankara, with Mr Gul saying "Turkey ... Will Mr Sarkozy shift France from its close ties to the Arab world ? Times Online, UK - May 18, 2007 His idea is to start with a council of leaders of the nations that ring the Mediterranean — Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, ... Veto from Greek Cypriots to Turkish Cypriots: EU disregards its ... ABHaber, Belgium - May 18, 2007 ... of North Cyprus (YÖDAK) Prof. Dr. Tahir Çelik made the following announcement “Besides the earlier promises made to the Turkish Cypriots by the EU, ... Cyprus uses controversial Çeaş-Kapez case to demand recognition Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 18, 2007 Cyprus uses controversial Çeaş-Kapez case to demand recognition CANSU ÇAMLIBEL BRUSSELS – Turkish Daily News The Greek Cypriot government has raised the ... Turkish transporters on the way to The Hague Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 18, 2007 ... on the Cyprus problem. A high level Turkish diplomat told the Turkish Daily News that they would back the UND. “The decision of the courts, either local ... Talat: Turkish Cypriots remain pro-EU despite European failures New Anatolian, Turkey - May 18, 2007 Talat, the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), addressed a symposium on Wednesday in Brussels titled "Other Side of The Coin: ... Talat: Turkish Cypriots remain pro-EU despite European failures New Anatolian, Turkey - May 18, 2007 Talat, the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), addressed a symposium on Wednesday in Brussels titled "Other Side of The Coin: ... Alkan CHAGLAR Londra Toplum Postası, UK - May 17, 2007 Some legal experts in the TRNC point out that “local remedies” should permit the use of Greek Cypriot, Maronite and Armenian property for economic purposes, ... Turkey adopts nuclear legislation Nuclear Engineering, UK - May 17, 2007 Under the terms of the legislation, the energy ministry will the tender for the construction of nuclear plants and will determine both the size and location ... Özdil Nami: From toleration to representation ABHaber, Belgium - May 17, 2007 But when it comes to Turkish Cypriots these principles are however put on hold. Altough we are frequently told that all of Cyprus is in EU and that Turkish ... MERKEL SUPPORTS GREEK CYPRIOTS argument ON RELIGIOUS PROPERTIES Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 17, 2007 Merkel gave the example of damaged religious properties in northern Cyprus. German sources argue Merkel was just talking about the issues that were raised ... Turkey-EU Association Council meeting postponed once again Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 17, 2007 Turkey was hopeful to start negotiations on three chapters after the EU decided to suspend negotiations on eight chapters because of the Cyprus port issue. ... The game is not over… Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 16, 2007 A few days before that, news came from Turkmenistan that at a meeting with Russian President Putin in the Kazakh capital of Astana on May 10, ... Turkcell Announces Reopening of its ADR Programme PR Newswire (press release), NY - May 16, 2007 Turkcell has interests in international GSM operations in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Northern Cyprus and Ukraine. Turkcell has been listed on ... US to push Sarkozy on Turkey's EU process Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 16, 2007 ... EU moved to launch formal accession negotiations with Turkey, but talks on most of the key issues are presently frozen because of the dispute on Cyprus. ... Turkey appoints diplomats with Armenian language skill to ... Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan - May 16, 2007 Turkish Foreign Ministry will appoint diplomats who know Armenian language to diplomatic positions in the countries where Armenian Diaspora is strong. ... Delegation from US Congress to visit Turkey Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 15, 2007 Whitfield was among a group of US congressmen who flew into Turkish Cyprus' Ercan Airport in June 2005 in defiance of Greek Cypriot opposition, ... Turkey's foreign policy suffers blow amid political crisis at home Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 16, 2007 However, their individual ennui is perhaps an indicator of a more serious problem that is neither personal nor individual: Turkey, once again inward-looking ... Turkey eyes closer trade relations with African countries People's Daily Online, China - May 16, 2007 In addition, we signed free trade agreements with Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt," Tuzmen added. The Turkey-Africa Foreign Trade Bridge Program aims to ... Brothers from Turkey, Africa embrace on trade bridge Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 16, 2007 As was in the former trade bridge summits, Turkey's Foreign Trade Minister Kürşad Tüzmen was the representative of the Turkish government that welcomed ... Putin upstaged Krakow summit, but the show must go on Messenger.ge, Georgia - May 16, 2007 Georgia has staked a lot on being a strategically essential link in the southern energy corridor, but if the corridor ends at Azerbaijan, whose reserves, ... Khazar Ibrahim: Azerbaijan will protest to Armenians’ holding ... Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan - May 16, 2007 ... said as Armenia raised territorial claim against Turkey regarding Agridag, now raises new territorial claim against Azerbaijan regarding Murovdag. ... Top Turkish writer "saddened" by Turkish-EU relations EUbusiness (press release), UK - May 16, 2007 (CANNES) - Turkey's Nobel-prize winning author Orhan Pamuk said Wednesday he was saddened by the state of relations between his country and the European ... Rice states Turkey being pulled to Europe Nirvana International, UK - May 15, 2007 Rice told a hearing at the Senate that the US supports democracy in Turkey and applauded the Turkish government's attempts to amend laws in accordance with ... Turkish Air Force buys new aircraft: Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 ... F-16 Block 50 aircraft to Turkey. The new aircraft will supplement the Turkish Air Force's existing fleet of F-16s and contribute to its modernization. ... Turkey wishes Sarkozy well Nirvana International, UK - May 15, 2007 He described Turkey's refusal to accept Cyprus as an EU member similar to if a country wanted to become part of the United States but refused to acknowledge ... Erdogan warns Sarkozy against hostility towards Turkey EUbusiness (press release), UK - May 15, 2007 But a row over Ankara's refusal to grant trade privileges to arch-foe Cyprus led the EU in December to freeze talks in eight of the 35 policy areas that ... ROUNDUP: Merkel drops plan for 'Christian values' in new EU treaty Earthtimes.org - May 15, 2007 ... bid of Muslim Turkey which opened accession talks in 2005 but faced a partial freeze in negotiations last year over a row with EU member Cyprus. ... The sleeping giant awakens (Mehmet Ali Birand) Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 Greek Cyprus and Greece exchange points and the Scandinavians look after each other. But then, there are still those that act non-politically. ... Turkey criticizes PACE report on Greek minority Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 “The draft report is not impartial and it contains serious shortcomings,” Murat Mercan, head of the Turkish delegation in PACE, was quoted as saying by the ... Russia’s Energetic Return to the Central Asia and the Consequences ... Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 15, 2007 The timing of this summit coincides with the energy summit headed by Azerbaijan , Ukraine , Georgia and Lituania in Poland (as an intention to by pass ... Russian Foreign Minister to visit Azerbaijan Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan - May 15, 2007 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is scheduled to make an official visit to Azerbaijan on May 21-22, Ambassador Vasili Istratov told a news conference, ... Nabucco: The fat lady has sung Asia Times Online, Hong Kong - May 15, 2007 Nabucco, the gas pipeline, has been intended by US President George Bush, along with US allies in Turkey and Austria, to avoid Russian territory and deliver ... The European Union begins to think strategically about the Black Sea Caucaz.com, Georgia - May 15, 2007 The EU wants to coordinate three policies in the region: the enlargement process towards South-Eastern Europe and Turkey, the Strategic Partnership with ... “Kardak war averted by the CIA” Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 Tenet on the other hand refused to comment on the role of the CIA in capturing Abdullah Öcalan, leader of the outlawed PKK, in 1999. ISTANBUL-Turkish Daily ... Anadolu Group, Ülker join hands for Petkim Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 ... the Turkish petrochemical sector. “Polinas is the company using the largest amount of polypropylene, the most important petrochemical material in Turkey ... Antalya Airport passenger traffic up 7.2 pct Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 Seat also aims to form a joint venture with Turkey's Doğan Media Group to tackle that country's directory business, said Chief Executive Luca Majocchi. ... Tourists to rush to “Diving Festival” Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 The 37-meter-long military boat TCG Pınar 1, which served the Turkish Navy for 80 years and 29-meter-long coast security boat “TCSG 115” will be submerged ... Beauty sector takes an increasingly dominant place in Turkey Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 “Turkey holds a substantial place in higher quality, A and B group journals. At times, we are among the first three.” He says they, as Turkish surgeons, ... Turkish Press Scanner Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 Previously two separate ballots existed for elections in Turkey; one consisting of the parties' symbols, the other of independent candidates. ... TURKEY LAUNCHES MAJOR EXERCISE Middle East Newsline, Canada - May 15, 2007 The Turkish Navy said its Sea Tail-2007 exercise began on Monday. The navy said the maneuvers would take place in the Aegian and Mediterranean Sea until May ... Imported Muslim brides isolated in Germany Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 ... has made a name for herself in Germany with a book about "mail-order brides" brought from rural Turkey as wives for young Turkish men living in Germany. ... Germans can be also Turks, says a Berlin author Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 15, 2007 A prominent member of Germany's second generation of immigrants, Güngör is the daughter of Turkish guest workers. Born and raised in the small southern ... Turkey resorts continue to develop Holiday Lettings, UK - May 15, 2007 Properties within the centre of popular Turkish cities are enjoying a boom period as the housing market remains strong. Experts are predicting that the ... Amb. Wilson: World should be grateful for the strong efforts of ... New Anatolian, Turkey - May 15, 2007 ... the United States is "looking for how it can further help Turkish security forces find, go after and defeat those endangering the citizens of Turkey." ... Foreign property law pending Nirvana International, UK - May 15, 2007 The new law is proof that the Turkish property market is an extremely attractive proposition for outside investors, but also an admission that current legal ... The Right Revolution for France (By Dominique Moisi) Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 15, 2007 ... the current Turkish crisis. Why should the opposing forces in Turkey behave with restraint if the moderating prospect of EU membership no longer exists? ... Turkish PM says mistake to pit secularism against Islam Globe and Mail, Canada - May 15, 2007 "I am a secularist, in the sense that I am defending a secular state," said Mr. Erdogan, a pious Muslim distrusted by Turkey's powerful secular elite ... Turkey wishes Sarkozy well Nirvana International, UK - May 15, 2007 The Turkish are generally in support of newly elected French president Nicholas Sarkozy despite his insistence that Turkey should not be admitted into the ... Turkey's EU Membership Hopes Dim with New French President Voice of America - 14 May 2007 Mr. Sarkozy has repeatedly said Turkey does not belong in Europe. Amberin Zaman spoke to Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul about the impact of Mr. ... Turkey : Foreign trade bridge extends to Pacific Fibre2fashion.com, India - May 14, 2007 As the economy keeps growing and depending on foreign trade, Turkish businessmen are seeking to establish strong footholds in international markets to ... Tourism academics to meet in Ölüdeniz Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 14, 2007 ANK - Turkish Daily NewsThe Mediterranean resort town of Ölüdeniz will host academics with the 10th International Tourism Academics' Conference from May ... Russia's Energy Strategy Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - 21 hours ago The $6.1 billion, 3400-kilometer route, to run through Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and Austria, is an alternative to the Russian-Turkish Blue Stream ... Information Societies, New Terrorism: Its Impact on International ... Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - Thus, the information societies’ impact on Turkey ’s relations with the USA has been substantial in impacting the Turkish support to the USA . ... Turkish Is Bank Q1 net profit falls Reuters - ISTANBUL, May 14 (Reuters) - Turkey's Is Bank (ISCTR.IS: Quote, Profile, Research, the country's largest bank by assets, said on Monday it achieved a net ... No major shift expected in Armenia’s policy after polls Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 14, 2007 In 1993 Turkey also shut its border with Armenia in a show of solidarity with its close ally Azerbaijan, which was at war with Armenia over the ... Eurovision votes reflect political beliefs Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 14, 2007 Representing Turkey, Kenan Doğulu's “Shake It Up Shekerim” received 12 points out of 12 from countries where Turkish workers live in large numbers. ... Turkey's EU Membership Hopes Dim with New French President Voice of America - May 14, 2007 The most immediate problem stems from differences between Turkey and the EU government over the status of the divided Mediterranean island, Cyprus. ... EU, Turkey aim to step up entry talks by July Baku Sun, Azerbaijan - May 14, 2007 It opened entry talks in October, 2005, but the EU virtually halted these last December because of Ankara’s refusal to recognize EU member Cyprus. ... Turkish Press Scanner Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 14, 2007 “If I stayed in Turkey, my chance to become an academic in university would be zero. Lots of Turkish scientists conduct successful research abroad. ... Turkish Cypriots to launch campaign Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 14, 2007 The Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce will launch a campaign on Tuesday in Brussels to draw the attention of European Union parliamentarians to the direct ... Iran bound plane - missing Turkish official Independent Online, South Africa - May 14, 2007 Ankara - A private plane bound for Iran has gone missing after taking off from the northeastern Turkish city of Trabzon, a local official said Monday. ... Turks happy with quality of life Nirvana International, UK - May 14, 2007 "Although major differences still remain in comparison to the EU, significant advances have clearly been made in the quality of life for Turkish people." ... World leaders backing Turkey's EU ambitions Ready2invest, UK - May 14, 2007 Earlier this week a spokesperson from the Turkish Industrial Development Banks (TSKB) described how the country's economy had benefited from foreign ... EU, Turkey aim to step up entry talks by July Baku Sun, Azerbaijan - May 14, 2007 The announcement came two days after the election of Nicolas Sarkozy, who opposes Turkish EU membership, as French president. ... Minority newspapers in Turkey Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 14, 2007 Of course when it was started in 1925, there were many more Greeks of Turkish origin (known as Rums) in Turkey. Today there are 2000 or so Greeks and ... Washington Consensus: evolving or passing away? Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 14, 2007 One can also consider Turkey among those countries, although Turkish liberalization in various areas started before 1990. ... Turkey Orders 30 F-16C Block 50s et. al. for $2.9B Defense Industry Daily, MD - May 14, 2007 At the conclusion of these two programs all Turkish F-16s will be in a common, state-of-the-art configuration. The total LOA value for the 30 aircraft and ... US scrambles to keep Kirkuk from igniting USA Today - May 14, 2007 The Turkmen, a Turkish-speaking minority with ethnic ties to Turkey, consider Kirkuk to be their ancestral capital and cultural center. ... 'US + EU + AK Party = Axis of Evil' Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 14, 2007 The protesters anti-government banners, red-and-white Turkish flags and pictures of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who founded the secular republic in 1923. ... Turkish Cypriots launches campaign to end isolation Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 14, 2007 The Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce will launch a campaign on Tuesday in Brussels (Belgium) to draw the attention of European Union (EU) ... Turkey to be promoted in Iran Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 14, 2007 ... the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Turkish Airlines (THY) and Iranian Travel Agencies Union, Turkey will be promoted in the Islamic Republic of Iran. ... Turkey’s Armenians in crossfire between ‘fanatics’ on both sides Today's Zaman, Turkey - 13 May 2007 Archbishop Mesrob Mutafyan, patriarch to Turkey’s Armenian community, feels Turkish Armenians are caught in the crossfire as fanatics on either side attack ... Turkish opposition is in New Rally Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 13, 2007 IZMIR - Hundreds of thousands of Turks have rallied in the city of Izmir to protest AK Party government. The rally is organized by the leftist-nationalist ... Tapping into 'cool' Istanbul Chicago Tribune, IL - May 13, 2007 In a breezy renovated waterfront warehouse, this sleek gallery has a permanent collection of Turkish and international art from the past century, ... Tuğcu sees things differently Hürriyet, Turkey - May 13, 2007 Tülay Tuğcu, Chief Justice of the Turkish Supreme Court, said that parliament-approved changes to the constitution that would allow Turks to elect their ... Turkey's Sisecam Freezes Further Investment in Bulgaria Glass on Web, Italy - May 13, 2007 Turkish glassware maker Sisecam, one of the biggest green-field investors in Bulgaria, said it froze plans for further investment in the country until the ... Tofaş increases the number of brands to five with Lancia Sabah, Turkey - May 13, 2007 Tofaş, the partnership of Fiat and Koç Holding, has started to represent all product range of Fiat Group in Turkey. The director of Alfa Romeo and Lancia in ... TEKEL has kept its promise, says GM Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 13, 2007 Turkey’s former alcohol and tobacco monopoly (TEKEL) made YTL 199 million in 2006, revealed General Manager Fahri Arıkan, adding that the board had kept it ... TPAO rolls up its sleeves in petroleum hunt Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 13, 2007 ... while its recent publication--Oil and Natural Gas Exploration Mobilization--mentions that Turkey has undertaken more seismic research in the last two ... Greeks driving the Cyprus settlement off the rails Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 13, 2007 Turkey’s “Cyprus Action Plan” dated Jan. 24, 2006 aimed to form a basis for a solution, but was turned down by the Greek Cypriot administration and Greece ... Mersin Port handed over to new owners Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 13, 2007 Finance Minister Kemal Unakıtan made a speech at the ceremony and said that developing countries like Turkey need foreign direct investment (FDI) to counter ... New law for property sales to foreigners still pending Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 13, 2007 Foreigners lose their desire to buy property in Turkey because of the length of the legal process. New arrangements removing the approval of local ... Turkey sends military aid to Afghanistan Hindu, India - May 13, 2007 In April, Turkey took over the regional Kabul Command under the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan from France. ... Shell praises Turkey’s stability, will invest more Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 13, 2007 Vice President of Shell Retail for Central and Southern Europe Istvan Kapitany said yesterday that Turkey’s recent economic performance has turned the ... The Turkish economy; a success story? Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 13, 2007 The AK Party complains in particular about baseless claims that the growth of the Turkish economy helped only the rich, while the poor continued to get ... Social security head says no retreat on reform Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 13, 2007 Speaking at the 168th anniversary of pharmaceutical education in Turkey, organized by the Antalya Chamber of Pharmacies on Saturday, Aydemir said Turkey had ... Turkish opposition is in New Rally Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - 13 May 2007 Protesters, many who had traveled to Izmir from other cities, carried anti-government banners, red-and-white Turkish flags and pictures of Mustafa Kemal ... Turkish army's role shifts, but power remains Baltimore Sun, MD - May 13, 2007 "It must be remembered that the Turkish armed forces are ... the absolute defenders of secularism," the army chieftains said in a sharply worded statement ... Mersin Port handed over to new owners Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 13, 2007 Finance Minister Kemal Unakıtan made a speech at the ceremony and said that developing countries like Turkey need foreign direct investment (FDI) to counter ... Heart of Turkish politics beats in rallies ahead of elections Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - 13 May 2007 Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators gathered in the Aegean province of İzmir in the latest anti-government rally ahead of the upcoming general elections, ... The Turkish economy; a success story? Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - 13 May 2007 The AK Party complains in particular about baseless claims that the growth of the Turkish economy helped only the rich, while the poor continued to get ... Will France be obliged to carry Turkey to the EU? Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - 13 May 2007 If this tendency continues, it can even forge a Turkish-French bloc. Turkey wouldn’t reject that, but how France can explain this to its other partners? Eurovision as a phenomenon that makes Turks, Turks Today's Zaman, Turkey - 12 May 2007 Tarhana soup exists in many parts of the Middle East and Mediterranean; the basic ingredient in the Turkish version is a powder made from cracked wheat or ... Rice says Turkey leaning toward Europe New Anatolian, Turkey - 12 May 2007 "Justice and Development (AK) Party is a party that is established within the confines of Turkish law and the Turkish constitution," said Sean McCormack, ... Rice says Turkey leaning toward Europe New Anatolian, Turkey - May 12, 2007 US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Thursday that Turkey's elected government is pulling the country toward Europe. Rice told lawmakers at a Senate ... Long live the EU! New Anatolian, Turkey - May 12, 2007 It is obvious that there is a major difference between the AKP's approach and that of the republican left CHP, republican right MHP (Nationalist Movement ... Russia to Control Gas Out of Central Asia Washington Post, DC - May 12, 2007 ... oil and gas pipelines from Central Asia that would cross under the Caspian Sea, avoiding Russia, and connect to Europe through Azerbaijan and Turkey. ... Politics uniting in the face of adversity Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 12, 2007 The only party, which is not searching for an alliance, is the far-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP). “We are not looking for partners. ... Azeri, Georgian, Turkish Transport Ministry officials to meet in Baku Today.Az, Azerbaijan - 12 May 2007 The loan will be spent on construction of a 29km long railroad in Georgia, a station in Turkish-Georgian border and rehabilitation of old railway. ... World Azerbaijanis Congress rescheduled Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan - May 12, 2007 The event had been fixed on May 28 in Istanbul but the date and venue was rescheduled because of current situation in Turkey in connection with the ... Strengthening Azerbaijani-Turkish Relations Meets Fraternal ... Trend News Agency, Azerbaijan - May 12, 2007 Tutguc spoke of the prospects of corporation between Turkey and appropriate legal bodies of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is at the stage of thorough development. Shukru Elekdag says Turkey not to grant visa to Armenian citizens Azeri Press Agency, Azerbaijan - “On one hand Armenia demands to open borders with Turkey, but on the other it denies Turkish representatives for visa. This shows Armenia pursues a ... A Turkic labor of endurance Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... always had trouble raising funds from a disinterested Turkish elite. A rare exception followed a visit to Greece by Turkey's main business association. Turkey will buy 30 F-16s Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - May 12, 2007 Lockheed announced Friday that the US and Turkish governments had agreed to terms for the sale, which had been in negotiations since mid-2006. ... Rice says Turkey leaning toward Europe New Anatolian, Turkey - May 12, 2007 It opened entry talks in October, 2005, but the EU virtually halted these because of Turkey's refusal to recognize EU member Cyprus. ... Long live the EU! New Anatolian, Turkey - May 12, 2007 But no one can keep them from using Cyprus problem, Armenian genocide allegations and the Kurdish issue as a tool for their ulterior motive, ... German Ambassador Kaiser at Europe Day activities in North Cyprus Observer, Cyprus - May 12, 2007 Kaiser also said that Cyprus had witnessed the times when two communities with different religions and languages had lived together in peace as good ... Turkish Navy holds exercise near south of island Cyprus Observer, Cyprus - May 12, 2007 Military sources in Northern Cyprus mentioned that the Turkish Naval and Air Force squads fulfilled their mission on Wednesday. The same sources attracted ... Prime Minister Soyer Explains “Reality of Cyprus” in Germany Cyprus Observer, Cyprus - May 12, 2007 The PM, who was the guest speaker at the “Reality of Cyprus” meeting held by the Frankfurt Turkish-German Club, stated that the European Union (EU) decision ... Barring DTP will not take us far (Mehmet Ali Birand ) Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 12, 2007 Blair, along with Schröder, played a substantial and constructive role for us to get over the Cyprus crisis during the Dec 17, 2006 summit. ... A Bird's Eye View Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 12, 2007 Then there are the issues with Greece and Cyprus amongst others. And all of this for what? For nothing, since the end result will most likely not be any ... Pamuk's ‘Memories and the City' in French Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 The French translation of Turkish Nobel Literature laureate Orhan Pamuk's autobiographical novel "İstanbul: Memories and the City" was released in France on ... 9 May: Symbol of Europeanness (?) Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 11, 2007 9 May is well-known as “Europe Day” which is celebrated around the EU member countries since 1964. It marks the date of the proposal presented by Robert ... 25 Dutch students help repair local schools in southeastern Turkey Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... and that they hoped to gain insight into the Turkish education system from up close while in Turkey and to help in the development of the students. ... [ROAMING RED-HEAD; ADVENTURES OF AN EXPAT IN TRANSIT] A foot in ... Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 I am not sure if there is an adage in Turkish similar to our “when it rains, it pours,” but if there is I want to learn it ASAP. ... Women aspiring to top candidate lists Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 The Turkish election system is based on constituencies, but these are very extensive areas geographically and may often be represented by more than one ... Pro-Kurdish party says it will not repeat past mistakes Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Intent on asserting his party’s intention to not arouse the wrath of Turkey’s sensitive authorities Sadak explained: “We will be sworn in in Turkish. ... Baykal expects Sezer to veto election reform Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Turkey has 84 years of a republican pillar: Sovereignty belongs to the nation. And that sovereignty is represented in Parliament. ... Champion wrestler Yerlikaya to be candidate from AK Party Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Olympic champion and member of the Turkish National Wrestling Team Hamza Yerlikaya has applied to the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) for ... Rice: AK Party pulling Turkey toward Europe Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - 1 hour ago The ruling party "has been dedicated to pulling Turkey west towards Europe," despite its Islamist roots, Rice noted. Whatever the ruling party's religious ... İMKB generates Turkey’s highest returns in April Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 The İstanbul Stock Exchange (İMKB) generated the highest returns in the Turkish financial investment market in April. According to Turkish Statistics ... 9 May: Symbol of Europeanness (?) Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey - May 11, 2007 9 May is well-known as “Europe Day” which is celebrated around the EU member countries since 1964. It marks the date of the proposal presented by Robert ... Competition Board allows BOTAŞ, Shell agrement Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 The Competition Board approved on Friday the agreement for the transfer of import contracts between the state-owned Turkish Pipeline Company (BOTAŞ) and the ...

Foreign investors shift attention to housing Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Following their interest in Turkish hotels, shopping centers and residential projects, foreign investors are now interested in Turkey’s housing sector with ... Turkey and US sign $1.8 bln deal for F-16 purchase Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Turkish Defense Minister Vecdi Gönül, speaking during the signing ceremony with US Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson, said the final assembly of the ... Ahmet Cömert tournament continues Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Turkish boxers had a total of nine victories and 10 losses in the second day of the 22nd International Ahmet Cömert Boxing Tournament in İstanbul. ... MÜMTAZ’ER TÜRKÖNE Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Between 1999 and 2002 the Turkish government comprised a three party coalition, and it was during this period that Turkey suffered its worse economic crises ... Turkey’s healthy constitutional democracy Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 For the struggle between the military and the government is not a sign of the weakness of Turkish democracy, it is a sign of its health. ... Ankara expresses uneasiness over Greek Cypriot flag issue Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 The Turkish Foreign Ministry has verbally notified the Delegation of the European Commission to Turkey of its uneasiness over the fact that the Greek ... Turkey shelves plans for second border gate with Iraq Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 The state-run Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) sped up plans to drill for oil in northern Iraq after Iraqi Kurds dropped their demands for autonomy in ... Military’s think tank organizes security symposium Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 The Strategic Research and Study Center (SAREM), a Turkish military think tank established on Jan. 8, 2002 within the Military History and Strategic Studies ... AK Party pulling Turkey toward Europe, says Rice Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Last week while en route to Egypt Rice joined the EU in warning the Turkish military against interfering. “The United States fully supports Turkish ... Holbrooke denies favoring independent Kurdish state Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007 "On every side Turkey faces challenges of enormous proportions. To the south and southeast, neighbors called Iran and Iraq -- one a dangerous, ...

Turkey and US sign agreement for 1.8 bln usd sale of 30 Lockheed ...
Forbes, NY - May 11, 2007
The new aircraft will supplement the Turkish Air Force's existing fleet of F-16s and contribute to the upgrade and modernization of its fleet. ...

Turkish parliament reworks elections Philadelphia Inquirer, PA - May 11, 2007 ISTANBUL, Turkey - Parliament yesterday approved a constitutional amendment to elect Turkey's president by a popular vote, giving even greater weight to ...

Export crisis averted as Russia rushes transit permits to Turkish ... Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 The drop in their interest in Turkey triggered a decline in the permits thus available for Turks, precisely at the moment that Russian-Turkish trade headed ...

Turkey should stay the course - despite Sarkozy Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 And when everything goes to the right direction in Turkey and Turkish accession process speeds up, then there is a reverse kind of panic: “Turkey might end ...

Turkey Signs $1.78 Billion Deal To Buy F-16 Fighters DefenseNews.com (subscription) - May 11, 2007 Under the agreement, the aircraft will be produced, assembled, tested and delivered by Turkish aerospace firm Tusas in Ankara, said Defence Minister Vecdi ...

Turkey, United States Sign Agreement for Sale of Additional ... StreetInsider.com (subscription), MI - May 11, 2007 The new aircraft will supplement the Turkish Air Force's (TUAF) existing fleet of F-16s and contribute to the upgrade and modernization of the TUAF. ...

Strengthening economy 'buoying up Turkish investment'
Overseas Property and Investment News, UK - May 11, 2007
The Turkish property market is emerging as a popular destination for British inv ... Foreign investment in Turkey's real estate sector is on the up, ...

Lockheed wins order for 30 F-16s from Turkey in 1.78 bln usd deal Forbes, NY - May 11, 2007 ... Financial) - Turkey will buy 30 F-16 Block 50 aircraft in a 1.78 bln usd procurement deal with US defense giant Lockheed Martin Corp, Turkish Defence ... Turkey, US Sign $1.78 Billion Deal for 30 F-16s DefenseNews.com (subscription) - May 11, 2007 Turkey and the United States have a signed a $1.78 billion contract for the sale to the Turkish Air Force of 30 advanced F-16 Block 50 fighter aircraft, ... airflights, the home of flights to Dalaman: US tourism to Turkey ... Airflights, UK - May 11, 2007 Statistics quoted in the Turkish Daily News suggest that the number one reason visitors from the US are heading to Turkey is to find spiritual peace and ... Turkey: Gul Will Run If People Elect President Stratfor - May 11, 2007 Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said May 11 he will run for president if the people elect the position instead of parliament. ... Turkish Yapi Kredi net profit up 76 pct in 1st qtr Reuters - May 11, 2007 Demand for loans in Turkey's financial sector suffered in 2006 after Turkish benchmark interest rates rose by 4.25 percentage points to choke off a sharp ... IST:YKBNK - IST:KCHOL Italy, Turkey: Eurofighter Multifunctional Aircraft? Stratfor - May 11, 2007 Eurofighter also produces the Typhoon aircraft, which competes with the US F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in the Turkish market. Growing Unrest in Turkey The REAL TRUTH, OH - May 11, 2007 Nonetheless, in a move that slightly eased tensions, the Turkish high court called off what would have been the first round of parliamentary elections. ... Turkish FM to continue in presidential bid NTV MSNBC, Turkey - May 11, 2007 ISTANBUL - Despite conceding that he could not be elected as Turkey’s president under the present system, Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul vowed on Friday to ... Turkey signs $1.78 bln deal to buy warplanes Khaleej Times, United Arab Emirates - May 11, 2007 Under the agreement, the aircraft will be produced, assembled, tested and delivered by Turkish aerospace firm Tusas in Ankara, Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul ...

No US-Style Transition in France: Sarkozy Starts Work Next Week World Politics Watch - May 11, 2007 He is opposed to Turkey's bid ostensibly because he doesn't want further EU enlargement, even though negotiations for Turkish entry are already underway. ...

Turkey signs contract to buy 30 F-16 aircraft Reuters - May 11, 2007 Under the deal, part of a wider programme to modernise NATO member Turkey's military, the aircraft will be produced, assembled and tested by Turkish ...

Turkey signs $1.78 bln deal to buy warplanes Reuters - May 11, 2007 Under the agreement, the aircraft will be produced, assembled, tested and delivered by Turkish aerospace firm Tusas in Ankara, Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul ...

Secretary of State says US to respect Turkey's democratic choice Trend News Agency, Azerbaijan - May 11, 2007 ... failed twice to garner enough votes from Turkish MPs to become president. One of the constitutional amendments would allow Turkey's president to be ...

Kuwait's NBK seeks 30 pct stake in Turkish bank Reuters - May 11, 2007 (NBK) in talks to buy a 30 percent stake in a listed Turkish bank in Istanbul, NBK's CEO said on Friday. "We want to buy 30 percent stake in a Turkish bank ...

Bulgaria-Turkey flights to increase Nirvana International, UK - May 11, 2007 ... the number of flights to Turkey in the belief that there will be a large demand among Bulgarian tourists for holidays in Turkish resorts this summer. ...

IRC: Kazaz set for Fiat Rally challenge. crash.net, UK - May 11, 2007 2006 Turkish Rally Champion Ercan Kazaz will be back in action this weekend in the Fiat Rally - the second round of the European Rally Championship and ...

IRC: Six manufacturers' to compete in 2007. crash.net, UK - May 11, 2007 ... Turkey in the historic city centre of Istanbul on Thursday, attended by some of the world's leading motor sport media and the president of the Turkish ...

Turkish Lawmakers Back Popular Vote To Elect President RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty, Czech Republic - May 11, 2007 May 11, 2007 -- Turkey's parliament has approved a major constitutional amendment that allows the president to be elected by the people rather than ...

The Environment And The Crisis Turkish Press, MI - May 11, 2007 Sarkozy’s presidential victory, on the other hand, may affect relations between Turkey and the EU. However, Sarkozy’s being anti-Turkish, as he has openly ...

Press Review Turkish Press, MI - May 11, 2007 Asked by Cem Ozdemir, a German Greens MEP born of Turkish parents, what the northern Iraqi Kurdish administration had done to talk to Turkey on the PKK ...

Press Review Turkish Press, MI - May 11, 2007 ... the co-chair of the EU-Turkey Joint Parliamentary Commission, yesterday. Speaking after a meeting of Turkish journalists with European parliamentarians ...

Is the European Union Another Empire of Evil?
African Path, MN - May 11, 2007
Furthermore, while Turkey is not a European country, its people however are more inclined and claim to be European than North Africans. In addition, Turkish ...

'A bullet at the heart of democracy' Asia Times Online, Hong Kong - May 11, 2007 ... the most thorough overhaul of Turkish laws in recent memory. The AKP has also been vigorously pursuing Turkey's full membership in the European Union. ...

Turkey stakes a Central Asian claim Asia Times Online, Hong Kong - May 11, 2007 At any rate, Turkey found a new track for channeling its Central Asian ambitions after September 2001. The US needed its Turkish ally for both ...

'Bright' future for Turkish property market
Ready2invest, UK - May 11, 2007
The real estate sector in Turkey will continue to experience a boom into the near future, an industry expert has predicted. ...

A fresh start? Guardian Unlimited, UK - May 11, 2007 Turkey has cancelled its holiday plans to prepare for early elections and the Pandora's box of political parties has popped wide open. ...

Sultana brings tasty Turkish cuisine to Menlo Park Inside Bay Area, CA - May 11, 2007 If the ambience doesn't totally transport you to Turkey, it's close enough. Especially with the fine cuisine and soothing ...

Turkish Nobel laureate Pamuk awarded doctorate by Belgian university NTV MSNBC, Turkey - May 11, 2007 BRUSSELS - Nobel prize winning Turkish author Orhan Pamuk has been awarded an honorary doctorate by a leading Belgian university. ...

Turkish PM stands by constitutional changes, despite veto threat NTV MSNBC, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Under Turkish law, the President can veto legislation once, but if passed unchanged by the parliament a second time must ratify it. ...

Rice says Turkish government moving country closer to Europe NTV MSNBC, Turkey - May 11, 2007 It would be difficult for Iraq’s neighbours such as Turkey not to defend their interests in Iraq if the US left before stability was assured, Rice said. ...

Senior Turkish military commander found guilty of abuse of office NTV MSNBC, Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... misusing his authority in connection with the tender for building work in eastern Turkey. General Ethem Erdagi, the commander of the Turkish Third Army, ...

Turkey invited to join Eurofighter project Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... for the Turkish market. In January, the Defense Industry Executive Committee, Turkey's top decision-making body on defense procurement, announced that ...

Turkey should invest more in information economy’ Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... in Turkey and the country cannot close the gap between education and economic growth, noted Zafer Ali Yavan permanent Ankara representative of Turkish ...

AKP-Israel 'affair' trapped between pragmatism and incompatibility Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 When the AKP came to power in Turkey in November 2002, the new Turkish ruling party's and Israel's pragmatism overcame prejudices, and trade and other ...

Fitch downgrades Turkey's currency debt Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 Turkey has been the scene in recent days of massive street demonstrations to defend the secular nature of Turkish government. The presidential elections had ...

Turkey delays social security law until next year Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 The Turkish parliament on Wednesday voted in favor of a motion from the ruling party to have the legislation take effect on January 1, 2008, Anatolia said. ...

Turkey and US sign $1.8 bln deal for F-16 purchase
Today's Zaman, Turkey - May 11, 2007
Representatives from Turkey and the US signed an agreement in Ankara yesterday for Turkey's purchase of an additional 30 F-16 Block 50 plus fighters ...

Competing to purchase Türkiye Finans Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... to be 7.8 pct Turkey's end of the year annual inflation is expected to be 7.8 percent, according to the results of a survey by the Turkish Central Bank. ... Halkbank makes a hot debut Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 Under the ticker symbol “HALKB,” investor demand was so high that it overloaded the computers handling the trades, reported Turkish business daily Referans. ... Number of American tourists doubles Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 The number of arrivals from the United States to Turkey has doubled this year compared to the figures of 2006. According to the Turkish tourism attaché in ... Concerts and Parties: Babylon / Nil Karaibrahimgil / 11 pm Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 One of the young bright stars of modern Turkish pop culture Nil Karaibrahimgil performs at Babylon tonight with her newest songs. Nil has gained notice for ... Poetry echoes in Beyoğlu's cosmopolitan environs Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 Thirty poets from around the world and 32 poets from Turkey will attend the festival held with the collaboration of the Turkish Ministry of Culture, ... The sweet and spicy tastes of Ottoman tradition Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 Specializing in dried fruits, nuts, spices as well as other creative “Turkish delights,” it demonstrates how an old Turkish company has became a successful ... Flying Broom takes off to highlight women issues Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 The “Our Cinema” section will feature four films starring veteran Turkish actress Müjde Ar, who will be awarded the Flying Broom Honorary Award at the ... Turkish winds at Cannes Film Festival Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 Turkish winds will breeze through the Cannes Film Festival. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism will cover cars with a slogan and pictures from Turkey ... Culture of fear, hate and denial= Santoro, Dink, Malatya Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... three strong wake up calls were not enough for the Turkish society and the government to be alarmed and reflect upon what is going on in Turkey. ... Do parties have plans for tomorrow? Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 Turkey is entering a fast track election process. Hoping to get elected to Parliament, scores of bureaucrats have tendered their resignations and flocked ...

Turkish parliament backs direct presidential vote
Globe and Mail, Canada - May 11, 2007
Ankara -- Turkey's parliament yesterday approved a major constitutional amendment to allow the president to be elected directly by voters, rather than by ...

Oil ways Gazeta.KZ, Kazakhstan - May 11, 2007 Next is the situation around country's president elections with mass manifestations, rude statements of Turkish military men with practically threats to ...

Can the Turkish left pull it off? Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 The problem for genuine social democrats in Turkey, however, is that neither the CHP nor DSP are truly social democratic parties, contrary to what they may ... The DTP goes out of the PKK's field of influence Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 They tried the Turkish public's patience and understanding unnecessarily. Taking the oath in Kurdish toppled the balances. ... Why neo-Turcophiles are wrong on "Muslim democrats" Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... to see who Turkey's real anti-Zionists are.I agree I could be accused of making a hypothetical analysis, although anyone with any knowledge of Turkish ... Turkish Press Scanner Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... Society (YASED) President Tahir Uysal said that the vision of foreign investors of Turkey was much more positive than the vision of Turkish investors. ... DSP's Sezer stays out of parliament to protect his leadership Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 Turkish Daily News has learned that many DSP officials are criticizing Sezer for not negotiating with the CHP for more seats in the new Parliament. ... European youth confused on Turkish EU bid Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 In the wake of the current political crisis in Turkey it was concluded that both Turkey and the EU need time to adapt and integrate. ...

Satıcı: Turkey has the potential to make the European population ... New Anatolian, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) head Oğuz Satıcı said that Turkey will be a source of youth for Europe and has the potential to make the European ...

Çakıroğlu: First nuclear plant to be built by 2015 New Anatolian, Turkey - May 11, 2007 "The first nuclear power plant of Turkey will be built by 2015" said Okay Çakıroğlu, chairman of Turkish Atomic Energy Agency (TAEK) on Thursday. ...

Fitch revises Turkey's outlook to stable on political risks New Anatolian, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlooks on the Republic of Turkey's foreign currency and local currency Issuer Default ratings ("IDR") to Stable from ...

Finmeccanica Industry days held in Ankara New Anatolian, Turkey - May 11, 2007 ... held in Turkish capital of Ankara. Meanwhile, Italian Ambassador to Turkey Carlo Marsili said that his country is supporting Turkey in every platform. ...

INSIDE TURKEY Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 08Fitch downgrades Turkey's currency debtCredit rating agency Fitch downgraded the outlook for Turkish debt instruments on Thursday due to "heightened ...

Comment] Turkey may be France's price for the new EU treaty
EUobserver.com, Belgium - May 11, 2007
Recent rumblings from the Turkish military about the need to safeguard Kemal Attaturk's secular legacy were serious enough and led Olli Rehn, ...

EU leaders voice support for Turkey New Anatolian, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Italian President Giorgio Napolitano came strongly in favor of Turkish presence in the European Union while German Chancellor Angele Merkel said Turkey ...

Lamassoure: Sarkozy will break off negotiations New Anatolian, Turkey - May 11, 2007 "They did not consult anybody: not their Parliaments, governments, nor public opinion - hostility towards Turkish accession began in France and the ...

Parliament tries to restrict ability of DTP to organize New Anatolian, Turkey - May 11, 2007 Literacy is low and some people don't speak Turkish in the relatively poor, Kurdish-dominated southeast. Voters in the past had found it easier to pop an ...

Sezer: Judiciary relies on Constitution and laws New Anatolian, Turkey - May 11, 2007 President Ahmet Necdet Sezer yesterday said "Turkish judiciary makes decisions within the framework of the Constitution, laws and universal legal principles ...

Shortage of transit passes to Russia starts a black market Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 The drop in their interested in Turkey triggered a decline in the permits thus available for Turks, precisely at the moment that Russian-Turkish trade began ...

Gül: The real blow was on the "Turkish Model" Turkish Daily News (subscription), Turkey - May 11, 2007 “Turkey did not deserve this,” he begins to talk, and the rest of this conversation signals that Gül has returned to the office of foreign ministry and is ...

Turkish legislators open door to popular vote Boston Globe, MA - May 11, 2007 ISTANBUL -- Parliament yesterday approved a constitutional amendment to elect Turkey's president by a popular vote, giving even greater weight to midsummer ... Fantasies of power World Magazine - May 11, 2007 The Turkish defeat in the First World War and their replacement by British and French colonialist administrators meant that American missionaries could run ... Relationships between Baku Moscow in Deadlock Trend News Agency, Azerbaijan - May 11, 2007 ... Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Moldova), projects on new gas pipelines laid through Georgia and Turkey, which touch the interests of Russia, ... 30 Persons Arrested for Attempt to Cross Azerbaijani Frontier ... Право Выбора, Azerbaijan - May 11, 2007 For the absence of entry visa 20 citizens of Iran, 9 citizens of Turkey, 6 citizens of Uzbekistan, 5 citizens of India and by 2 citizens of Azerbaijan, ... Russian president calls for closer ties with energy-rich Turkmenistan International Herald Tribune, France - May 11, 2007 That would deal a blow to the United States and the European Union, which have lobbied strongly for a route under the Caspian Sea to Azerbaijan and Turkey ... Russia, Turkmenistan promise partnership on Caspian energy Anatolian Times, Turkey - May 11, 2007 The United States has given its backing to a different pipeline project that would link Turkmenistan to Turkey via Azerbaijan, crossing the Caspian Sea and ... MidEast Daily News The Media Line, NY - May 11, 2007 The Turkish electorate will vote for the state president rather than parliament selecting the head of state as a result of a constitutional change approved ... Turkey OKs plan to elect president Indianapolis Star, IN - May 10, 2007 ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkey's Parliament overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment Thursday that would allow the people, rather than legislators, ... Alfa Group may be eyeing larger stake in Turkcell RosBusinessConsulting, Russia - May 10, 2007 To gain ownership of Turkcell, Alfa Group has stated that the Turkish company Cukurova does not have the right to take out a loan in order to pay off a ... Germans are coming, Germans are going Turquie Européenne, France - May 10, 2007 ... of Turkish daily Radikal, when the deputy defense secretary had to leave early due to a call from a German general who was in Turkey for official ... More ballots may help fuel Turkey's religious tempest Los Angeles Times, CA - May 10, 2007 The ruling Justice and Development Party, known by its Turkish initials AKP, believes the changes will help solidify its hold on power. ... Turkey's Unholy Alliance: Dilip Hiro/Tom Engelhardt Antiwar.com, CA - May 10, 2007 She seemed oblivious to the finding of the Turkish Economic & Social Studies Foundation that nearly two-thirds of women in Turkey already wear a head scarf. ... Turkey Approves Amendment To Elect President by Popular Vote New York Sun, NY - May 10, 2007 The ruling Justice and Development Party, known by its Turkish initials AKP, believes the changes will help solidify its hold on power. ...