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Turkey's relations with EU face deeper strains 
The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Nov 09 12:00 AM
It's no secret that Turkey's recent engagement with the European Union has not boded well for a happy marriage between the Muslim majority country and its Western neighbors.European Commission warns Turkey AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 08 5:58 PM
In a tough progress report Wednesday, the European Commission threatened Turkey with possible suspension of EU membership talks unless Ankara does more to protect human rights and implements a customs pact with EU member Cyprus.Cyprus problem should not hurt Turkey's accession to EU: spokesman People's Daily - Nov 09 5:13 PM
Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Namik Tan said on Thursday that the Cyprus problem should not be used as a pretext to hurt Turkey's EU accession, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.Turkey Allows Confiscated Religious Minority Property Return Nasdaq - Nov 09 10:53 AM
ANKARA (AP)--Turkey's parliament on Thursday passed a law allowing properties confiscated by the state to be returned to Christian and Jewish minority foundations, a day after the E.U. urged Ankara to do more for non-Muslim minorities.Nicosia doesn't expect "pleasant surprise" from Turkey's stance towards Cyprus People's Daily - Nov 09 4:59 PM
Cyprus said on Thursday that prospects for a change in Turkey's stance towards Cyprus are rather slim and Nicosia doesn't expect a "pleasant surprise" from Ankara in this respect.Vandals slash neck of inflatable turkey Dayton Daily News - Nov 09 12:17 PM
The neck of an inflatable decorative turkey was cut with a knife in the yard of a south Troy home overnight Tuesday, police reported.EU sets deadline for Turkey to open ports to Cyprus Los Angeles Times - Nov 09 12:23 AM
BRUSSELS The European Commission on Wednesday set a mid-December deadline for Turkey to open its ports to shipping from Cyprus or risk a new setback for its troubled bid to join the European Union.Denmark Asks Turkey for more Evidence on Pro-PKK Roj TV Zaman Online - Nov 09 2:13 PM
Evidence sent to Denmark in regard to Roj TV, the media arm of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has claimed the lives of some 37,000 in Turkey in two decades, was found insufficient and incredible by Danish officials.Cyprus predicts Turkey will miss EU deadline to accept shipping The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 09 1:18 PM
Cyprus seriously doubts that Turkey will meet a mid-December EU deadline to honor trade obligations to the divided island and bolster its bid for European Union membership, the island nation's foreign minister said on Thursday. "There is nothing significant that could arise between now and December that would lead to a change in Turkey's stance.Turkey rejects Cyprus warning, urges EU to keep own promises AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 08 12:05 PM
Turkey rejected an EU warning that its failure to grant trade privileges to Cyprus might derail its accession to the bloc, but pledged commitment to reforms and said the responsibility of keeping membership talks on track "falls more on the EU."Turkey's Vakifbank posts 65 pct profit rise Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 09 8:03 AM
ISTANBUL, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Turkey's fifth largest bank Vakifbank posted a 65 percent rise in nine-month net profit on Thursday, but said market turbulence made for a slowdown in the third quarter.Turkey and the EU, Part I: Truth and Consequences Blogcritics.org - Nov 09 2:37 PM
I love the Economist for how clear its biases are. They re not always in the words. Sometimes it s in the arrangement. Turkish affairs, no matter what side of the Bosporus they take place on, are covered in the Europe section of the magazine never Asia or Middle East . Turkey, we are given to understand, is a European country. And though the Economist very conscientiously reports BBC: Girls With and Without Headscarves Arm-in Arm in Turkey Zaman Online - Nov 09 2:12 PM
In an article on the headscarf ban in Turkey, the BBC wrote that 63 percent of Turkish women cover their heads outside the home with the majority choosing a traditional, non-Islamic head covering.Nobel novelist reflects on Turkey CNN.com - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
NEW YORK (AP) -- In another life, Orhan Pamuk could have been an escape artist.Turkey must change Cyprus stance or jeopardize talks: EU AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 08 10:04 AM
The European Commission issued a highly critical report on Turkey, stopping short of suspending EU membership talks now but telling Ankara to make progress on the key Cyprus problem within five weeks.Turkey cash primary surplus dips in October Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 09 7:52 AM
ISTANBUL, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Turkey produced a cash primary surplus of 1.023 billion lira ($707 million) in October, the Treasury said on Thursday, dipping slightly from 1.032 billion a month earlier.EU sets defiant Turkey a deadline on Cyprus Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 08 10:36 AM
The European Commission set Turkey a mid-December deadline on Wednesday to open its ports to shipping from Cyprus or risk a new setback for its troubled bid to join the European Union.Analysis: German govt split over Turkey UPI - Nov 09 10:08 AM
BERLIN, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The European Union's growing dispute with Turkey is sure to dominate the German EU presidency, which starts on Jan. 1, 2007, but the two top politicians in Berlin are at odds over whether to push for Turkey's EU accession or not.NRC expected to approve new spring turkey regs Michigan Outdoor News - Nov 09 11:27 AM
Lansing Getting and using a turkey permit should be easier next spring, with changes proposed by the DNR to the Natural Resources Commission that oversees it.EU rebukes Turkey but will not suspend membership talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 08 8:55 AM
The European Commission has issued a critical report on Turkey, stopping short of suspending EU membership talks now but telling Ankara to make progress on Cyprus within five weeks.Israel's ally Turkey slams Gaza strikes, urges peace AlertNet - Nov 09 7:38 AM
Source: Reuters ANKARA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Turkey, one of Israel's few allies in the Muslim world, on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli army strikes in Gaza that killed 18 Palestinian civilians, and it appealed for ... EU gives Turkey deadline on Cyprus but Turks demur Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 08 7:48 AM
The European Commission set Turkey a mid-December deadline on Wednesday to open its ports to shipping from Cyprus or face consequences for its troubled European Union membership bid.Copper Country Sportsman Wants Bigger Turkey Population WLUC TV 6 - Nov 09 12:58 PM
A sportsman in the Copper Country wants to help the wild turkey population grow in the Western Upper Peninsula. Todd Stryka visited the Dollar Bay 5th grade to show students the box that turkeys are transported in and the process of helping a population thrive.European Commission set to partially suspend Turkey talks - analysts Sharewatch - Nov 09 10:41 AM
In a highly critical annual report on Turkey issued Wednesday, the Commission highlighted human rights and corruption problems as well as the influence of the army in politics.Daily Herald seeks turkey blunders stories Wausau Daily Herald - Nov 09 8:39 AM
Did you ever ruin your wifes beloved mixer while making the Thanksgiving Day mashed potatoes Did you ever end up eating Chinese takeout because somebody forgot to thaw the turkey We want to hear about your Thanksgiving Day cooking mishaps and well publish your stories in the Daily Herald or on our Web site. Call or e-mail reporter Keith Uhlig at 845-0651, kuhlig@wdhprint.com by Nov. 16. Be sure Runners, walkers to start First Annual Turkey Trot Mendocino Beacon - Nov 09 8:30 AM
Families, groups of co-workers and friends as well as individual walkers are invited to join runners in the fun at the 1st Annual Turkey Trot, 5K Race and 5K Fun Walk, on Nov. 11 at the Old Haul Road, a coastal view trail just north of Fort Bragg.Turkey blasts Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza TurkishPress.com - Nov 09 7:22 AM
ANKARA - Turkey, one of Israel's few Muslim allies, on Thursday slammed its deadly offensive in the Gaza Strip and repeated a call for an immediate end to military operations there.Klaus not opposed to Turkey's entry into EU eské noviny - Nov 09 8:23 AM
Copenhagen- Czech President Vaclav Klaus is not opposed to the idea of the EU being extended to include Turkey, he said during his working visit to Denmark today, adding that the meeting of all required criteria by Ankara is a necessary condition for its EU integration.EU raps Turkey on rights progress UPI - Nov 09 6:07 AM
BRUSSELS, Nov. 9 (UPI) -- The European Union, considering Turkey's admission, has warned membership talks may be canceled unless Ankara improves its human rights record.EU gives Turkey deadline to open ports to Cyprus Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 08 5:29 AM
The European Commission gave Turkey until mid-December on Wednesday to open its ports to shipping from Cyprus or face consequences for its European Union membership talks.Turkey deflects Cyprus issue Miami Herald - Nov 09 12:19 AM
Turkey's government said Wednesday that its dispute over the divided island of Cyprus should not affect Ankara's prospects of joining the European Union.Turkey report: Reaction in quotes BBC News - Nov 08 1:34 PM
Turkish and European figures respond to the EU report warning Turkey it must speed up reform to keep EU membership hopes on track.Turkey With a Twist The Beatrice Daily Sun - Nov 09 8:19 AM
(Family Features) - This holiday season, enjoy the fun and great taste of deep-fried turkey - with zero guilt. Deep-fry your turkey in heart-healthy canola oil.EU threatens to quit Turkey entry talks over Cyprus row The Scotsman - Nov 09 3:50 AM
EUROPEAN Union leaders have threatened to suspend talks with Turkey over its membership of the EU unless it does more to protect human rights and implements a customs pact with Cyprus.Scholar analyzes Turkey and the Western world The Heights - Nov 09 8:13 AM
Gerald Robbins, associate scholar at the Foreign Policy Research Institute in Philadelphia, Pa., discussed Turkey's relationship with the European Union Monday evening in an event sponsored by the Political Science Association (PSA).EU issues stern warning to Turkey on progress International Herald Tribune - Nov 08 7:48 AM
The European Commission on Wednesday issued its strongest warning yet to Turkey to open its ports to Cyprus and make more progress on human rights or face a possible suspension of its membership talks.EU Warns Turkey to Speed Up Reforms AP via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 08 1:38 PM
In a tough progress report Wednesday, the European Commission threatened Turkey with possible suspension of membership talks unless Ankara does more -- by mid-December -- to protect human rights and implements a customs pact with EU member Cyprus.Turkey's Turkcell profit up 12 pct, shares firm Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 08 11:57 PM
ISTANBUL, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Turkey's leading mobile phone operator Turkcell saw net profits rise 12 percent to $311.8 million in the third quarter year-on-year, boosted by a better tax situation and a more stable currency.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-11-09 15:34 GMT: Turkey blasts Israeli 'massacre' in Gaza, urges end to military operation Interactive Investor - Nov 09 7:59 AM
ANKARA (AFX) - Turkey, one of Israel's few Muslim allies, today slammed its deadly offensive in the Gaza Strip and repeated a call for an immediate end to military operations there.Italian turkey is heavy on herbs The Cincinnati Post - Nov 08 9:47 PM
Dear Lynne: Is there such a thing as Italian roast turkey? We'd love a recipe for our Italian-style Thanksgiving. Many thanks. - The Dougherty ClanYouth Deer and Fall Firearms Turkey Harvests Strong Kansas City InfoZine - Nov 09 4:00 AM
By Jim Low - Missouri youths bettered last year's performance in the youth deer season, posting the second largest harvest in the season's six-year history. Fall turkey hunters checked more than 11,000 birds.Ultimatum may end Turkey EU hope Kurdish Media - Nov 09 6:11 AM
Turkey was told yesterday to open its ports and airports to Cypriot traffic within the next month or face the suspension of talks to join the European Union.Turkey's Turkcell profit up 12 pct in Q3 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 08 11:24 PM
ISTANBUL, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Turkey's leader mobile phone operator Turkcell net profit rose 12 percent to $311.8 million in the third quarter versus the previous year and saidREFILE-Turkey's Turkcell profit up 12 pct in Q3 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 08 11:30 PM
(Corrects first paragraph phrasing to clarify, day of week in second paragraph to Wednesday) ISTANBUL, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Turkey's leading mobile phone operator Turkcell said net profit rose 12 percent to $311.8 million in the third quarter versus the previous year.Two illegal migrants freeze to death in eastern Turkey People's Daily - Nov 09 4:58 AM
Two illegal migrants froze to death in the eastern Turkish province of Van while sneaking into Turkey from Iran, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Thursday.Take some of the stress out of turkey time Texarkana Gazette - Nov 09 8:03 AM
As Thanksgiving approaches, we begin thinking about what needs to be done to prepare the traditional turkey. Do I buy a fresh turkey or a frozen one? What do I do with my turkey when I get it home?European Commission Report on Turkey Fails to Reflect Armenian Issues PanARMENIAN.Net - Nov 09 6:34 AM
Hilda Tchoboian: the Commission's report, most notably it failure to challenge Turkey's many restrictions of freedom of speech, represents a true setback in terms of the credibility of this European institutionWhy the European Union needs Turkey Financial Times - Nov 08 11:57 PM
Turkey has been an integral part the twists and turns of European history for 700 years. She has had her good days and bad days, she has played with strong hands and weak hands, but she has always been an influential player at the table of European politics.Turkey stance over Cyprus threatens bid to join EU Daily Mail - Nov 09 3:14 AM
The European Commission gave Turkey until the middle of next month to open its ports to shipping from Cyprus or risk harming its EU membership talks EU warns Turkey to back down on Cyprus Belfast Telegraph - Nov 09 2:46 AM
Turkey was criticised for human rights failings and corruption yesterday and told to make concessions over Cyprus if it wants to avert a breakdown of EU membership talks next month.EU Rebukes Turkey for Cyprus Ban, Threatening Entry (Update7) Bloomberg.com - Nov 08 11:35 AM
Nov. 8 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union scolded Turkey for its ban on ships and airplanes from Greek-speaking member state Cyprus, heightening the risk of a breakdown in the Turkish drive to join the EU.Turkey given Cyprus deadline Mail and Guardian - Nov 09 3:39 AM
Turkey was given a month on Wednesday to come into line with the European Union or risk a crisis in its EU accession talks.How to prepare a turkey properly Montana Standard - Nov 09 12:20 AM
Most of us look forward to feasting on turkey during the holidays. While we enjoy getting a turkey hangover that overstuffed, drowsy sensation caused by eating to excess, no one wants to get sick.Turkey stance on Cyprus unaltered after EU report Euro Observer - Nov 09 12:42 AM
09.11.2006 - 09:27 CET | By Honor Mahony Turkey has remained defiant in the face of a one month deadline issued by the European Commission on Wednesday (8 November) for the Cyprus issue to be solved.In Turkey, 2 men interrogated after Christian conversion Florida Baptist Witness - Nov 09 6:07 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (BP)-A Turkish prosecutor has filed criminal charges against two converts to Christianity, accusing them of "insulting Turkishness," inciting hatred against Islam and secretly compiling data on private citizens for a local Bible correspondence course, according to an Oct. 31 report by Compass Direct News, a Christian news agency based in Santa Ana, Calif.A turkey dinner prep timeline Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov 08 9:15 PM
Order turkey, if buying fresh, with about 2 pounds per person. Make make-ahead turkey gravy (see recipe )Turkey given Cyprus deadline to avoid EU crisis Guardian Unlimited - Nov 08 4:19 PM
Turkey has been given a month to come into line with the European Union or risk a crisis in its accession talks.Where can you get a Thanksgiving turkey dinner to take home? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Nov 08 9:15 PM
If you think tackling the turkey and the trimmings on Thanksgiving is for the birds, but you still want to feast in the comfort of your own dining room -- and raid the fridge at midnight -- these restaurants, caterers and supermarkets are ready to be your personal chef. Some even deliver.Turkey season change a good idea if done for right reason Austin American-Statesman - Nov 08 5:59 PM
There's a rumor going around Texas Parks and Wildlife headquarters that the Wildlife Division plans to recommend a change in spring turkey season dates because a commissioner has a friend who hunts in another state and he didn't want to miss the opening date in either place.Credit Agricole, Standard Chartered bid for Turkey\'s Oyak Bank - report UPDATE Sharewatch - Nov 09 2:11 AM
PARIS (AFX) - Credit Agricole has made a bid of undisclosed size for Turkey\'s Oyak Bank, according to a report in Les Echos.Turkey given month to rescue EU bid Financial Times - Nov 08 6:27 PM
Turkey was yesterday given a month to rescue its bid to join the European Union, as Brussels sought to allay public concerns that the EU is expanding too far and too fast. In response, Ankara said it was up to the 25-nation bloc to keep the negotiations alive.Turkey and Europe: Why Strained Friendship Is Fraying New York Times - Nov 07 7:03 PM
Faced with a barrage of criticism, a dejected Turkey may look to the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa as alternatives to Europe and the United States.European Commission Releases Turkey's Progress Report TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:54 PM
BRUSSELS - The European Commission argued that there are communities which can be defined as a minority in Turkey other than Jews, Armenians and Greek Orthodox people, according to international and European standards.European Commission Releases Progress Report On Turkey TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:55 PM
BRUSSELS - The European Commission released the report on the progress made by Turkey in the membership talks with EU, and said that the EU will continue to monitor developments closely and make an assessment before this year ends.Gul: What Is Important For Turkey Is To Complete E.U. Accession Talks Successfully TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:52 PM
ROME - "What is important for Turkey is to complete EU accession talks successfully. It is transformation of Turkey," said Turkish FM Abdullah Gul.Financial Times Prepares Special Section On Turkey TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:37 PM
LONDON - The Financial Times, a daily economy and policy newspaper, prepared a special section on Turkey with the headline "A dead-end street? Why Turkey's long journey to the West is in jeopardy".Akca: Turkey's Renewable Energy Potential Must Be Used TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:37 PM
ANKARA - As a country 75 percent dependent on foreign sources in energy, with increasing demand in this sector, Turkey is not using her rich renewable energy resources enough, officials indicated.EU sets Turkey deadline over Cyprus concessions Daily Telegraph - Nov 08 6:07 PM
The European Commission yesterday issued a highly critical report on Turkey, stopping short of suspending EU membership talks but telling Ankara to make progress on the key Cyprus problem within five weeks.Credit Agricole, Standard Chartered bid for Turkey\'s Oyak Bank - report Sharewatch - Nov 09 12:42 AM
Oyak Bank, part of the privately-owned industrial group which represents Turkey\'s army pension fund, is the eighth largest bank in Turkey with assets of 6.3 bln usd and 2005 net profits of 186 mln usd.Turkey Is Not Backtracking, Rehn TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:54 PM
BRUSSELS - Turkey is not backtracking on reforms, said European Commissioner for enlargement Olli Rehn.Gul Returns To Turkey TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:55 PM
ANKARA - "Turkey's reform process will continue," said Turkish Foreign Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul on Wednesday. Gul returned to Turkey after attending the Third Turkish-Italian Forum meeting in Italian capital of Rome.Review on Turkey positive for national interests, say Athens and Nicosia Kathimerini - Nov 09 12:55 AM
Athens and Nicosia yesterday both expressed their satisfaction with a European Commission report criticizing Turkey for its lack of progress in accession efforts.Turkey parts ideal for smaller meals NorthJersey.com - Nov 08 2:16 PM
For turkey-loving smaller households, November can be cruel. This is the month when supermarkets advertise gargantuan birds fit for a crowd. What's a small household to do?Fronteer Makes New Gold Discovery at Pirentepe Project, NW Turkey [Press Release] CCNMatthews via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 09 5:48 AM
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Fronteer Development Group Inc. is pleased to announce that the first round of drilling on its new Pirentepe Gold Project, in northwestern Turkey, has intersected thick intervals of near surface gold mineralization with encouraging grades in two out of four holes for which results have been received.New York Times: E.U.'s Breakup With Turkey Brings Great Consequences TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:36 PM
ANKARA - "The already reluctant partnership between Turkey and the EU looks increasingly as if it may be headed for a messy breakup, prompting many in Europe and the United States to ask an uncomfortable question: will the large, secular Muslim country then look east instead of west?When Europe Includes Turkey In Its Body, It Will Become A Global Economic And Geo-strategic Actor, D'alema TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:52 PM
ROME - When Europe includes Turkey in its body, it will become a global economic and geo-strategic actor, Italian Foreign Minister Massimo D'Alema said in the 3rd Turkish-Italian Forum in Rome on Wednesday.E.U. Commissioner Michel : E.U. Needs Turkey Very Much TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:55 PM
BRUSSELS - "EU needs Turkey very much" said Louis Michel, European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid, in his letter to Commissioner for Enlargement Olli Rehn.'Don't Go Cold Turkey' Week Tour Kicks Off November 11 In Cities across the Country [Press Release] PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance - Nov 09 4:00 AM
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, in partnership with the National Medical Association , will kick off the nationwide "Don't Go Cold Turkey" Week Tour on November 11.Paris Court Of Appeals Rejected Lawsuit Filed By Armenians Against Turkey's Consul General In Paris TurkishPress.com - Nov 08 8:54 PM
PARIS - Paris Court of Appeals rejected the lawsuit filed by Armenians in France against Aydin Sezgin, Turkey`s Consul General in Paris. Court affirmed today the earlier decision taken by the 17th Civil Court of First Instance regarding the lawsuit. EU to warns Turkey in progress report Turks.US - Nov 08 9:59 PM
The progress report on Turkey to be issued today by the EU will reveal the much anticipated answer to the question of whether the matter of the opening up of Turkey's air and sea ports to Southern Cyprus, and Ankara's continuing refusal to move on that front, are affecting accession talks negatively.TOFAS/FIAT Turkey, the Country's Largest Automaker, Ensures Business Continuity and Data Security with Enterasys Secure SYS-CON Media - Nov 08 6:43 PM
Enterasys Networks Inc., the Secure Networks Company(TM), announced today that TOFAS/FIAT Turkey, the country's largest automotive manufacturer, has deployed an Enterasys Secure Networks(TM) infrastructure at its updated manufacturing facility in Bursa. Designed to help ensure business continuity, improve operational efficiency and control costs, the new network supports the entire factory Psst Want the Real Recipe for a More Thankful and Giving Thanksgiving? Forget "What to do with Turkey Leftovers" and [Press Release] PR Web via Yahoo! News - Nov 09 4:00 AM
Armonk, NY (PRWEB) November 9, 2006 -- Google Thanksgiving + stress, and over 3 million hits come up nearly as many as if you look for Thanksgiving + turkey.EU issues new deadline to Turkey Gulf Times - Nov 08 11:02 PM
BRUSSELS: The European Union gave Turkey yesterday a mid-December deadline to open its ports to Greek Cypriot vessels, saying this was a key condition for keeping Ankara s EU entry bid on track.Merkel asks Turkey to open ports to planes, ships from Cyprus People's Daily - Nov 08 6:00 PM
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday urged Turkey to open its ports to planes and ships from Cyprus or face consequences for failing to do so.Cypriot government welcomes EU progress report on Turkey People's Daily - Nov 08 5:28 PM
The Cyprus government on Wednesday welcomed the European Commission's progress report on Turkey, saying it notes down clearly and in an objective manner that Turkey has so far not implemented the European obligations it has undertaken.Greece welcomes EU report on Turkey People's Daily - Nov 08 6:00 PM
Greece welcomed on Wednesday a report by the European Commission giving candidate-state Turkey a mid-December deadline to open its ports and airports to Cypriot carriers.Non-profits Talk Turkey For Holiday Season KKCO Grand Junction - Nov 08 5:21 PM
It's time to talk turkey, and the Salvation Army and Western Slope Food Bank of the Rockies are doing the talking. Both non profits are looking for donations to be used to feed the less fortunate as the holidays approach.EU REPORT SHARPLY CRITICIZES TURKEY S REFORM RECORD EurasiaNet.org - Nov 08 10:41 AM
Turkey s accession negotiations with the European Union are entering a critical period after an EU report, released November 8, sharply criticized Ankara s reform performance.EU sets Turkey a Cyprus deadline TVNZ - Nov 08 12:33 PM
The European Commission set Turkey a mid-December deadline to open its ports to shipping from Cyprus or risk a new setback for its troubled bid to join the European Union.UPDATE:France Min:Turkey-Cyprus Issue May Threaten EU Bid Nasdaq - Nov 08 9:23 AM
PARIS (AP)--French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said Wednesday the European Union should rethink its timetable for membership talks with Turkey if Ankara fails to recognize Cyprus by the end of the year.Turkey human rights record criticised in European commission report Guardian Unlimited - Nov 08 7:20 AM
Europe: Hard-hitting document censures Turkey for slowing the pace of reform on human rights.Turkey's Denim Export Approaches $1 Billion Zaman Online - Nov 08 2:14 PM
Turkey s export of denim jeans reached $986.2 million during the first nine months of 2006 and is expected to exceed $1 billion by the end of the year.EU seeks more efforts by Turkey for accession Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 08 9:01 AM
_ The European Commission called on Turkey Wednesday to make greater efforts particularly on the issues of Cyprus and human rights, so that it will be allowed to acquire membership in the European Union.Bio-ethanol Car on Display in Turkey Zaman Online - Nov 08 2:12 PM
Saab, the Swedish luxury car maker, has introduced a new model running on bioethanol fuel to Turkey and other countries. Compared to a similar model with a petrol engine, the price for this model is 1,500 higher.Prepared holiday meals up in popularity AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 09 3:05 PM
Forget slaving away in the kitchen over that roast turkey and sweet potato pie this holiday season. Entire holiday spreads complete with sides, gravy and dessert can now be ordered at most major supermarkets.EU sets deadline for Turkey to accept Cypriot shipping The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 08 12:48 PM
The European Commission gave Turkey until mid-December on Wednesday to open its ports to shipping from Cyprus or face consequences for its European Union membership talks."Failure to implement its obligations in full will affect the overall progress in the negotiations," the EU executive said in a critical report on Turkey's progress.Turkey Allocates $55 Million to Bird Flu Prevention Zaman Online - Nov 08 2:14 PM
Turkey launched a new $55 million initiative to combat the bird flu over the next four years.Turkey human rights record criticised in European commission report Guardian Unlimited - Nov 08 5:33 AM
Turkey strongly criticised for slow pace of reform and for failing to open ports and airports to Greek Cypriots.US grant for Turkey to fight bird flu AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 11:20 AM
The United States extended two grants totaling 1.325 million dollars (1.04 million euros) to Turkey to help it prepare for a possible bird flu epidemic, the US embassy here said.Sportsmen Club Turkey Shoot The Islands' Sounder - Nov 08 11:26 AM
Orcas Island Sportsmen Club (OISC) Turkey Shoot will take place this year on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or "until it gets really dark," according to club president Alan Voorhees. Events include trap-shooting with a shotgun, and shooting paper targets with a .22 rifle.