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CNN.com - Oct 31 8:50 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (Reuters) -- Six players and a member of the backroom staff at Turkish second division leaders Alanyaspor were injured when they were struck by lightning at the training ground on Tuesday.EU plans crisis talks on Turkey BBC News - Oct 31 8:52 AM
EU diplomats try to arrange emergency talks as Turkey's EU bid looks increasingly shaky.EU Seeks Emergency Talks on Turkey Before Release of Key Report Bloomberg.com - Oct 31 10:05 AM
Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union is trying to organize an emergency meeting to prevent the breakdown of Turkey's EU membership bid before the release of a report that will highlight recent EU criticism of the government in Ankara.Turkey accession threatened by EU report on human rights Independent - Oct 31 4:02 PM
Emergency talks have been planned for this weekend to try to stave off the collapse of Turkey's bid to join the EU, as Ankara faces scathing criticism over its record on civil rights.'Torture' taint to Turkey's EU entry Times Online - Oct 31 4:18 PM
THE EU scrambled to rescue Turkey s membership application last night after a leaked assessment found the country s progress stalling in a number of key areas. 'Negative Remarks on Turkey Should be Avoided' Turks.US - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn stated that negative remarks on Turkey s EU membership bid should be particularly avoided.Leaked report shows EU reluctance to admit Turkey Times Online - Oct 31 10:48 AM
Crisis talks to try to put Turkey back on track to join the European Union were called tonight as a leaked assessment found the country s progress stalling in a number of key areas.Finland To Hold Turkey EU Accession Meeting At Weekend Nasdaq - Oct 31 8:45 AM
BRUSSELS -(Dow Jones)- The Finnish presidency of the European Union said Tuesday it will host a crisis meeting on Turkey's accession to the bloc this weekend, as negotiations over Turkey's membership stumble.EU report to criticise Turkey over Cyprus, pace of reforms TurkishPress.com - Oct 31 1:47 PM
BRUSSELS - The European Commission is set to deal a blow to Turkey's EU membership hopes next week with the publication of a key report which criticises Ankara's pace of reform and its stance on Cyprus, European sources said Tuesday.Turkey signals intent to buy 100 F-35 fighters TurkishPress.com - Oct 31 1:31 PM
ANKARA - Defence Minister Vecdi Gonul has signalled Turkey's intention to buy 100 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in a multi-billion dollar procurement project, Turkish newspapers reported Tuesday.WHO: H5N1 cases in Turkey targeted children, youth CIDRAP - Oct 31 3:51 PM
Oct 31, 2006 (CIDRAP News) A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report on 10 of the 12 confirmed H5N1 avian influenza cases that occurred in Turkey last winter adds to evidence that children and youth may be particularly susceptible to the infection.McChord sending 100 airmen to Turkey for four months KXLY-TV Spokane - Oct 31 11:18 AM
MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WASH. -- McChord is sending 100 airmen Wednesday to locations in Europe, Southwest Asia and the Middle East. They'll run a squadron of C-17 cargo planes operating out of an air base in Turkey to support missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.Archery-hunting turkey season kicks off Lancaster Eagle-Gazette - Oct 31 9:40 AM
FAIRFIELD COUNTY The archery-only season of the fall turkey hunt started Monday and goes until Nov. 26. Hunting hours are from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour before sunset.Islam challenges secularism in Turkey's east Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 8:32 AM
In the heartland of Turkey's southeast, plagued by decades of conflict between separatist Kurdish rebels and the state, a new threat to secularism is emerging -- Islamist groups.Report: Turkey behind on EU schedule UPI - Oct 31 8:30 AM
BRUSSELS, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- A forthcoming European Commission report on Turkey's bid for EU accession says the country is lagging on freedom of expression and torture.EU Report to Criticize Turkey Over Cyprus, Pace of Reforms Deutsche Welle - Oct 31 6:57 AM
The European Commission is set to deal a blow to Turkey's EU membership hopes next week with the publication of a key report that criticizes the pace of Ankara's reform and Turkey's stance on Cyprus.Huge amount of drugs seized in Turkey in first nine months of 2006 AngolaPress - Oct 31 9:04 AM
ANKARA, 10/31 - Turkish police seized a large quantity of drugs throughout Turkey in first nine months of 2006, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Monday.Two-hour turkey Los Angeles Daily News - Oct 30 9:09 PM
Vons is offering consumers three leaflets detailing how to make turkey day dinner preparations with convenience and ease in just three hours.Turkey faces EU censure EU Politix - Oct 31 3:14 AM
Turkey will be criticised for a lack of progress on freedom of expression, torture and accountability of the military in a European commission report out next week.Biting EU Report on Turkey ERT.gr - Oct 31 6:07 AM
The European Commission report on Turkey s performance with regard to human rights and its refusal to full honour the customs union protocol is expected to be rather biting.EU Commission declines comment on reported paper on Turkey The Forex Market - Oct 31 5:27 AM
BRUSSELS (AFX) - The European Commission declined to comment on a press report that it will conclude that would-be EU member Turkey has failed to make enough progress on freedom of expression, curbing the use of torture and establishing civilian control over the military.After Japan, modern-art champion sets to shake up Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 31 10:59 AM
In the five years since he became Japan's first foreign museum director, David Elliott has shaken up the Tokyo scene by pulling in crowds to modern art exhibitions on the 53rd floor of a skyscraper.Helsinki tables crisis meeting on Cyprus-Turkey problem Euro Observer - Oct 31 12:30 AM
31.10.2006 - 09:29 CET | By Lucia Kubosova The Finnish EU presidency is organising a meeting between EU, Turkey, Greece, Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot authorities in an attempt to prevent a collapse in EU-Turkey accession talks.TURKEY: Diageo could quit Turkey amid tax row Just Drinks - Oct 31 3:55 AM
Diageo could close its operations in Turkey if it is forced to pay up in a tax row with the country s government, just-drinks understands. The UK drinks giant is in the middle of a two-year dispute with Turkey over the level of duty levied on spirits imports.Finland Tries to Prevent Failure of EU-Turkey Talks PanARMENIAN.Net - Oct 31 6:03 AM
November 5-6 a meeting is expected with participation of representatives of Turkey, Greece, as well as the Greek and Turkish communities of Cyprus.Turkey: Academic, 92, Tried Over Head Scarf ?Insult? New York Times - 17 minutes ago
Muazzez Ilmiye Cig, left, a 92-year-old academic who specializes in Sumerian culture and history, went on trial on charges that she ?insulted the people? and incited hatred in a book last summer in which she wrote that the head scarf was first used in religious rites by women who worked in Sumerian temples to initiate young men in sex, in order to differentiate them from women who worked as (AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-31 09:07 GMT: EU Commission to rap Turkey for slow progress on pre-membership reform -report Interactive Investor - Oct 31 1:38 AM
FRANKFURT (AFX) - A European Commission report is set to conclude that would-be EU member Turkey has failed to make enough progress on freedom of expression, curbing the use of torture and establishing civilian control over the military, Financial Times Deutschland said.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-31 09:43 GMT: Ariana in MoU for partnership in eastern Turkey; to start exploration in 2007 Interactive Investor - Oct 31 2:07 AM
LONDON (AFX) - Ariana Resources PLC said its Turkish unit has signed a memorandum of understanding with a local partner for exploration in eastern Turkey, which will begin in 2007.EU Commission to rap Turkey for slow progress on pre-membership reform -report Sharewatch - Oct 31 12:53 AM
The findings are from a draft Commission report obtained by the newspaper. \"We would have hoped that Turkey would have delivered a lot more during the past 18 months, certainly since the beginning of negotiations in October last year,\" the Financial Times quoted one EU official as saying.Report puts Turkey's EU hopes in jeopardy Financial Times - Oct 30 6:19 PM
Turkey's effort to get European Union membership is set to receive a blow from a long-awaited report that says the country has failed to make enough progress on freedom of expression, curbing the use of torture and establishing civilian control over the military.Turkey signals intent to buy 100 F-35 fighters - report Sharewatch - Oct 31 3:54 AM
Gonul told Turkish reporters during an official visit to the United States that Turkey and eight other countries involved in the F-35 project would sign a memorandum of understanding by the end of November.EU progress report to fault Turkey: FT Khaleej Times - Oct 30 7:23 PM
LONDON - The European Commission is set to criticise Turkey on human rights and its failure to resolve a shipping row with Cyprus, according to a draft report on Ankara s efforts to join the European Union seen by a newspaper.TURKEY S NATIONAL HOLIDAY MARKED IN BAKU AzerTag - Oct 31 12:10 AM
Embassy of Turkey in Baku on 30 October has arranged a reception on 83rd anniversary of the Turkish Republic. Ambassador Turan Morali welcomed the visitors, saying the Republic Day is marked in Azerbaijan very festively. As Azerbaijan and Turkey is two states, one nation .Belgian FM hopeful about solution to Cyprus issue in Turkey's EU entry bid People's Daily - Oct 30 6:12 PM
Visiting Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht said here on Monday that he was optimistic about finding a solution to the Cyprus issue in Turkey's European Union (EU) accession bid prior to the bloc's summit in December.European leaders head for showdown on Turkey Financial Times - Oct 30 2:15 PM
The European Union s decision to open membership talks with Turkey was always a gamble. At present, it looks like it may not come off.Cyprus asks Turkey to return fenced off area of Famagusta to lawful inhabitants People's Daily - Oct 30 6:58 PM
Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos on Monday urged that Turkey must agree to return the fenced off area of Famagusta (Varosha) to its lawful inhabitants if Ankara wants a meeting with Cyprus on its EU course to be held.Papadopoulos: Turkey's EU Bid Should be Kept Alive Zaman Online - Oct 30 2:14 PM
The Greek Cypriot leader Tasos Papadopoulos stated that Turkey s membership talks with the EU might be suspended because of its unwillingness to fulfill its obligations, but the door for Turkey s full membership to the EU should be kept open.Illegal Raids Following February 28 Get Turkey Convicted Zaman Online - Oct 30 2:14 PM
The actions that violated human rights following the fateful day of February 28 continue to haunt Turkey.Leave the turkey at home Traverse City Record-Eagle - Oct 30 7:12 AM
Leave the turkey at home (no, not your husband). That's the message from the Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula, who are now selling tickets for the 6th annual great Macaroni and Cheese Cook-off coming up Thanksgiving weekend, on Nov. 25.92-year-old Turkish archaeologist to be tried for saying head scarves linked to sex rites USA Today - Oct 31 10:58 AM
A 92-year-old retired archaeologist will stand trial in Turkey for claiming that Islamic-style head scarves date back more than 5,000 years several millennia before the birth of Islam and were worn by priestesses who initiated young men to sex.Veil row clouds Turkey's national day celebrations Middle East Times - Oct 30 4:40 AM
ANKARA -- Turkey marked the 83rd anniversary of its foundation Sunday, but fears that its strictly secular system is under mounting threat clouded celebrations, underscored by an embargo slapped on veiled women at a top presidential reception.OSCE Chairman In Turkey To Discuss EU Ties, Cyprus Nasdaq - Oct 30 4:29 AM
ANKARA (AP)--Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht arrived in Ankara Monday for a two-day visit expected to center on Turkey's bid to join the European Union and the divided island of Cyprus.Death toll rises to five in Turkey's floods AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 4:44 AM
Three more people, among them a child have been killed in floods in Turkey's impoverished mainly Kurdish southeast, raising the death toll to five.Turkey's Kurds back ceasefire Kurdish Media - Oct 30 6:06 AM
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey - In the "Republic" shanty town, children with toy guns play rebel against soldier, but their parents hope a ceasefire by separatist guerrillas will finally bring peace to Turkey's southeast.FYI: Cowboys play Bucs on Turkey Day The Lufkin Daily News - Oct 31 2:38 PM
Q: Who do the Dallas Cowboys have for their Thanksgiving Day opponent this year?IT'S TIME TO TALK TURKEY New York Post - Oct 30 2:29 AM
With Thanksgiving around the corner, Americans are dusting off their cookbooks and trying to find their big roasting pans. This month's food magazines offer a range of helpful Turkey Day tips. Saveur has been dubbed the National Geographic of...For the Ultimate Turkey -- Maybe You Baste...But Do You Glaze? [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 30 8:56 AM
No one needs to tell you how to roast a holiday turkey.Seven injured as lightning hits Turkey football pitch TurkishPress.com - Oct 31 1:37 PM
ANKARA - Seven members of a Turkish second division football team were hospitalized, two in serious condition, after lightning struck their pitch during training on Tuesday, the Anatolia news agency reported.Turkey s Joining EU Unreal in Foreseeable Future PanARMENIAN.Net - Oct 30 7:48 AM
Alexander Skakov: Turkey insists on its own policy proceeding from its national interests but not the European solidarity.Smokers: Go cold turkey for 24 hours for a chance at Thanksgiving bounty The Herald-Mail - Oct 30 4:50 AM
Go cold turkey for 24 hours - that's the challenge for area smokers during the Great American Smokeout Nov. 16. People who sign a pledge card and avoid using tobacco for 24 hours will have a chance to win a free turkey donated by area grocery stores.Row over headscarf hovers over Turkey s national day events Gulf Times - Oct 30 5:13 AM
ANKARA: Turkey marked the 83rd anniversary of its foundation yesterday, but fears that its strictly secular system is under mounting threat clouded celebrations, underscored by an embargo slapped on veiled women at a top presidential reception.U.S. Young Turkey Meat Certified by State -- Oct 2006 Ag Report - Oct 31 12:23 PM
Subscribers get complete access to all articles on the AgReport website and a daily newsletter letting them know about all new stories and other additions to the website. Nearly 2,000 articles per month are added to website, covering all primary agricultural commodity markets.HANDS starts turkey drive for Gulf Coast The Clarion-Ledger - Oct 30 3:18 AM
Q: Jack, are any organizations doing something special for Hurricane Katrina victims this holiday season? - Wondering A: The largest Katrina-aid group in the metro area, HANDS (Helping Americans Needing Disaster Services), will begin a turkey drive Nov. 6, said Cindy Cheeks who works with the group.Annual turkey dinner slated for Sunday: Catholic community to continue yearly dinner tradition The Ironton Tribune - Oct 31 9:07 AM
For many, it s a jumpstart on the holidays and for others, it s a nice Sunday outing. For the Ironton Catholic Schools, its one of the largest and perhaps most popular fundraisers of the year.The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Experts Offer a Thanksgiving 'Cheat Sheet' [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 30 5:00 AM
Every year at the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line® , home economists and nutritionists answer thousands of questions from callers -- yet invariably the same stresses and questions come up. Turkey Annoyed by British PM Blair's Letter Turks.US - Oct 30 4:44 AM
The Times of London reported that Tony Blair has been accused of abusing his position by writing a secret personal appeal to the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, pleading with him to stop his country s courts from imposing heavy fines on a British company, which has angered Turkey.Turkey signals intent to buy 100 F-35 fighters Middle East Times - Oct 31 5:17 AM
DEFENSE TALKS: US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld (R) escorts Turkish minister of national defense Vecdi Gonul during an honor cordon on the steps of the Pentagon before a private meeting in Washington October 30.Cresbard: Turkey dinner set for Thursday Aberdeen American News - Oct 30 5:44 AM
The Cresbard Methodist Church annual turkey dinner will begin at noon Thursday in the Community Center. The event will include a mini-bazaar and Watkins products.President Sezer: Foundation Of Republic Of Turkey Was A Great Achievement Rarely Seen In History TurkishPress.com - Oct 29 9:22 PM
ANKARA - "Foundation of the Republic of Turkey was a great achievement rarely seen in the history of humanity," said Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer.Turkey Ranked Eighth In World With Its Tourism Incomes Of 18.2 Billion Usd TurkishPress.com - Oct 29 9:23 PM
ANKARA - Turkey was ranked the eighth among the countries having the highest amount of tourism incomes. According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO) data, Turkey's tourism income rose 14.2 percent from 15.9 billion USD in 2004 to 18.2 billion USD in 2005.83rd Anniversary Of Foundation Of Republic Of Turkey TurkishPress.com - Oct 29 9:22 PM
ANKARA - The 83rd anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey has been celebrated throughout Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).French Company Alcatel Sells Defective Satellite to Turkey Zaman Online - Oct 31 8:14 AM
The Turksat 2A satellite s 12 TWT transponders have exploded and can no longer be used. Alcatel, the satellite s manufacturer, wants satellite capacity to be kept low in an effort to avoid paying the $300 million dollars in compensation.Finns arrange urgent meeting to try to bridge Cyprus divide Guardian Unlimited - Oct 31 6:40 PM
An emergency summit involving foreign ministers from both sides of Cyprus and from Turkey is expected this weekend.CULINARY CALENDAR The Plain Dealer - 34 minutes ago
Thanksgiving at Laurel. The Laurel Run Cooking School will hold a class on how to keep Thanksgiving anxiety to a minimum. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 2600 North Ridge Road, Vermilion. Learn to brine, roast and carve a turkey and make side dishes. Turkey likely to face suspension of EU talks Navhind Times - Oct 29 11:31 PM
Nicosia, Oct 29: Turkey could face a suspension of European Union entry talks for failing to meet its obligations by the end of this year, but the door to Turkish EU membership should be left open, Cyprus said today.FEATURE-Turkey's Kurds back ceasefire, call on state to follow AlertNet - Oct 29 3:23 PM
Source: Reuters (This story is part of a package of features on Turkey issued on Oct. 30 ahead of a European Union progress report next week) By Paul de Bendern DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, Oct 30 ( ... FEATURE-Islam challenges secularism in Turkey's east AlertNet - Oct 29 3:23 PM
Source: Reuters (Corrects name of lawyer in paragraphs 22-23, 26-27) (This story is part of a package of features on Turkey issued on Oct. 30 ahead of a European Union progress report next week ... Pace President Linden Departs From Turkey TurkishPress.com - Oct 29 9:25 PM
ISTANBUL - Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE) President Rene van der Linden departed from Turkey on Saturday. Linden met Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul in Ankara and held several talks in Istanbul and northwestern city of Canakkale.Super suppers Gazette.Net - 1 hour, 15 minutes ago
If it s the last Saturday in October, regulars know it s oyster and turkey day at Wesley Grove United Methodist Church in Woodfield. And if it s the first Saturday in November, it s holiday bazaar, oyster and turkey day at Damascus United Methodist Church.Obituary - Eddie McCall The Derrick - 1 hour, 26 minutes ago
Eddie McCall, 75, of Turkey City, Clarion County, died at 12:55 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, 2006, shortly after his arrival at Clarion Hospital.Turkey to train Iraqi diplomats Turks.US - Oct 31 5:53 AM
The Turkish Foreign Ministry will train Iraqi diplomats as part of efforts to help stabilize the situation in Iraq. The program to train Iraqi diplomats, a project undertaken by foreign ministry's Training Center upon the request of the Iraqi government, was initiated in the Turkish capital Ankara.Four people killed in floods in southeastern Turkey People's Daily - Oct 29 5:43 PM
Four Turkish people have been killed and two others were still missing in floods triggered by torrential rains in Turkey's southeastern province of Sanliurfa, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Sunday. PACE president in Turkey Turks.US - Oct 31 5:36 AM
ISTANBUL - The President of the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly (PACE), René van der Linden, is in Ankara at the beginning of a working visit that will take in meetings with senior Turkish leaders and human rights experts. Turkey: Celebration on the Bosphorus Turks.US - Oct 29 7:28 PM
Istanbul on Saturday night celebrated the 83rd anniversary of Turkey s becoming a republic with a concert in Dolmabahçe Square Saturday night, with magnificent shows including a concert by Turkish Pop Star Kenan Do ulu.For books and gifts with taste, we give thanks The State - 38 minutes ago
A preview of food shows, cookbooks and food books to consider in the month ahead. The Turkey: An American Story by Andrew F. Smith (University of Illinois Press, $29.95) should be required reading for all Americans. It is important to know the roots of the things we celebrate and Smith seeks to separate myth from truth. Did a first Thanksgiving with American Indians and Pilgrims really take PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - Oct 31 AlertNet - Oct 30 11:21 PM
Source: Reuters ANKARA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - These are the leading stories in the Turkish press on Tuesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. MILLIYET - Justice Minister ... Events for 11/23/2006 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 39 minutes ago
Savor a great turkey dinner with one of two cruises today: the first at 1:30 p.m. and the second at 5:00 p.m.Turkish Central Bank Forecasts Inflation AP via Yahoo! Finance - Oct 31 4:26 AM
Turkey's Central Bank president forecast Tuesday that year-end inflation for 2006 would be between 9.2 and 10.6 percent, he said in a news conference Tuesday.Eurocommission Intends to Criticize Turkey PanARMENIAN.Net - Oct 31 6:33 AM
The Eurocommission has already warned that in other case the talks will be stopped on the spot.EU Commission declines comment on reported paper on Turkey Sharewatch - Oct 31 4:09 AM
\"There is no final report and I am not commenting on reports that may have been leaked to the press,\" spokeswoman Krisztina Nagy said.French Bill on Genocide May Exacerbate EU-Turkey Dialogue PanARMENIAN.Net - Oct 31 2:18 AM
The document will not promote exacerbation of "not existing Armenian-Turkish relations," Armenian expert believes.Turkey: Tefal Third "Victim" of French Production Boycott PanARMENIAN.Net - Oct 31 2:18 AM
Consumers Union had initiated the boycott campaign with Total (Elf) petroleum retailer in the first week and brought L'Oreal under the boycott in the following week.Pumpkin-walnut cake passes the traditional test Summit Daily News - Oct 31 4:44 PM
Thanksgiving is coming and you know what that means: Turkey, cranberries and pumpkin are expected to be highlighted in the feast. If you're like me, you look for ways to serve these traditional tastes in less traditional ways. So, what can you do with pumpkin other than make the usual custard pie?MEHMET KAMIS Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:22 PM
The Armenian issue constantly confronts Turkey. Everywhere in the world in France, America, Lebanon when Turkey is mentioned, some group appears hating Turkey and opposing them to the death. I have written on this story of hate in previous articles.Greeks, Turks clash again... in TV reality show AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 3:08 PM
For decades, politicians and arms dealers capitalized on the animosity between troubled neighbors Greece and Turkey -- now television producers are reaping the profits.Turn your mouse into a kitchen helper The State - 26 minutes ago
The Web has wealth of assistance for holiday meal planning. Here are a few sites you can go to for tips on cooking times, turkey sizes and menu options:A D V E R T I S E M E N T San Francisco Bay Guardian - Oct 31 5:23 PM
There would have been salmon and perhaps crab here, but the waters of New England were rich in striped bass and lobster. Oysters: plentiful on both coasts. Turkey? Trickier.Sample holiday fare The State - 26 minutes ago
Get a jump on the holiday season during a tasting from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Rosewood Market and Deli, 2803 Rosewood Drive. The deli will offer tastings of traditional foods as well as gluten-free versions and samples of free-range turkey, tofu turkey, locally roasted coffee, mulled cider and more.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:18 PM
Turkey's National Security Council (MGK) will convene on Tuesday under the chairmanship of President Ahmet Necdet Sezer in the Turkish capital Ankara.ETYEN MAHCUPYAN Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:20 PM
The adoption of the Armenian genocide bill by the French parliament was met with expected reactions from Turkey.First Step for National Satellite Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:16 PM
Turkey has launched four satellites so far. The first one, Turksat 1A, broke down and fell after the launch. 1B expired in June 2005 and became space garbage and two communications satellites remained.Ozdemir: CHP Hindering AKP's Brave Steps Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:14 PM
European Greens and European Parliament member Cem Ozdemir has stated that European parliamentary members backing Turkey s EU membership favor the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and its actions.SELCUK GULTASLI Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:20 PM
Is Turkey's EU Bid Becoming a Mirage? The EU progress report on Turkey, to be released on Nov. 8, is just as important as the one that paved the way for membership talks with Ankara two years ago.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:17 PM
Turkish Foreign Minister (FM) Abdullah Gul will leave on Tuesday for Moscow to represent Turkey at the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) Foreign Ministers meeting.EC polishes damaging report on Turkish entry bid The Daily Star Lebannon - Oct 31 1:29 PM
The European Commission is set to deal a blow to Turkey's EU membership hopes next week with the publication of a key report which criticizes Ankara's pace of reform and its stance on Cyprus, a European official said Tuesday. "This is a critical report, the pace of reforms has slowed," the official said.The best thing to do is to change article 301 Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:15 PM
Diplomatic sources who talked about Turkey s diplomatic performance with admiration before the start of negotiations expect similar steps from Turkey.MUMTAZER TURKONE Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:21 PM
Mehmet Agar, leader of Turkey s True Path Party (DYP), issued a call to the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) to make politics in the valley instead of holding guns in the mountain. This statement gave consolation to worries over the Kurdish problem.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Oct 31 2:18 PM
Heavy rains and storms paralyzed life in several cities in Turkey, especially in Istanbul, Turkey s biggest city. Rain-related incidents have been reported throughout the country.Turkish Cypriot leader to visit Brussels ahead of Cyprus talks TurkishPress.com - Oct 31 1:37 PM
NICOSIA - Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat will hold talks in Brussels Friday ahead of crucial weekend meetings on a rift between the European Union and Turkey over the divided island of Cyprus, his spokesman said.Turkish markets mixed amid inflation, EU worries Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 31 7:43 AM
ISTANBUL, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Turkish shares and the lira rose while bonds fell on Tuesday, with inflation worries and Turkey's troubled bid to join the European Union balancing the effects of bargain hunting following Monday's losses.