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Turkey Moves to Ease Strains Over Cyprus 
New York Times - Dec 07 6:36 PM
Turkey offered trade links to Cyprus, but the overture did little to narrow divisions within the E.U. on resuming membership talks.Turkey offers to open seaport to Cyprus AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 10:57 AM
Turkey has offered to open a major seaport and an airport to longtime foe Cyprus to try to keep its European Union entry talks on track, Turkish and EU officials said Thursday. The EU called the step positive but insufficient.Turkey makes last-minute offer to salvage EU accession talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 10:28 AM
Turkey, a possible freeze of its European Union accession talks just days away, made a last-minute offer to ease a trade row with Cyprus, but its proposals were quickly rejected by Nicosia.Turkey makes offer to end Cyprus standoff, faced with EU talks freeze AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 8:21 AM
Turkey, faced with a possible freeze on its European Union talks within days, has made an offer to ease a trade row with Cyprus which is thwarting its EU membership ambitions.Turkey to open port, airport to Cyprus traffic: EU Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 4:55 AM
Turkey has offered to open a port and an airport to traffic from Cyprus in a last-minute bid to avert a partial suspension of its European Union membership talks, EU President Finland said on Thursday.Turkey plans only reciprocal steps on Cyprus: source Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 6:20 AM
Turkey will only take simultaneous and reciprocal steps with the Greek Cypriots in opening its ports and airports to traffic from Cyprus, a government source said on Thursday.Turkey agrees to open port, airport to Cyprus AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 3:04 AM
Turkey, faced with the suspension of its European Union membership talks, has agreed to open a port and an airport to Greek Cypriot craft.Turkey reportedly offers to open port to Cyprus International Herald Tribune - Dec 07 2:46 AM
Turkey made the offer to open a port and airport as part of a bid to avert a partial freeze of EU entry talks, reports said Thursday.Turkey agrees to open port and airport to Greek Cypriots AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 1:58 AM
Turkey, faced with the possible suspension of its EU membership talks, has agreed to open a port and an airport to Greek Cypriot ships and planes.Turkey says no comment on proposal to open port, airport to Cyprus AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 12:44 AM
Turkey refused to comment on reports that it will open one sea port and one airport to Cyprus to resolve a trade row that is threatening to derail its accession talks with the European Union.Turkey Plans to Open Ports to Cyprus to Save EU Bid (Update2) Bloomberg.com - Dec 07 9:51 AM
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey proposed opening one seaport and one airport to traffic from Cyprus in a bid to prevent the breakdown of its European Union membership talks.Turkey Proposes Opening Port to Cyprus, EU Head Says (Update8) Bloomberg.com - Dec 07 7:36 AM
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey will propose opening one seaport and possibly one airport to traffic from Cyprus in a bid to prevent the breakdown of its European Union membership talks, the EU presidency said.Cyprus deadlock: Turkey's bid falters NDTV - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Turkey's last-minute bid to break the deadlock over Cyprus faltered on Thursday as the European Union (EU) said Ankara's offer to open one sea port and an airport to Greek Cypriot trade was not enough.Turkey offers to trade with Cyprus Times Online - Dec 07 4:52 PM
Turkey yesterday made an eleventh-hour offer to begin limited trade with Cyprus in an attempt to save its application to join the European Union....Turkey in softer line on Cyprus dispute Financial Times - Dec 07 6:25 PM
Turkey yesterday sought to defuse the crisis over its European Union membership hopes by softening its stance in a dispute that had threatened to bring its bid to a halt.Turkey's ports move keeps EU hopes alive Independent - Dec 07 4:53 PM
Turkey seized the initiative in its battle to stave off the collapse of EU membership talks with a surprise offer to start opening ports and possibly airports to traffic from Cyprus.German, Italian Leaders Discuss Middle East, Turkey Voice of America - Dec 07 2:31 PM
The Italian prime minister met with Germany's chancellor in Milan Thursday to discuss Turkey's bid to join the European Union, as well as the situation in the Middle East and the Balkans. Sabina Castelfranco reports for VOA from Rome.Turkey 'will open up to Cyprus' BBC News - Dec 07 12:56 AM
The EU says Turkey's offer to admit Cypriot traffic could be an "important step" in reviving its EU membership bid.Turkey offers to open seaport, airport to Cyprus in bid to keep EU talks going Boston Herald - Dec 07 11:54 AM
ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey has offered to open a major seaport and an airport to longtime foe Cyprus to try to keep its European Union entry talks on track, Turkish and EU officials said Thursday. The EU...Cyprus rejects Turkey's proposal for provisional opening of ports People's Daily - Dec 07 5:08 PM
Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos on Thursday rejected Turkey's new proposal to provisionally open some ports to Cypriot vessels and said his government would make no concession in exchange for the implementation of Turkish obligation.EU envoys to continue to discuss Turkey's new proposals on ports People's Daily - Dec 07 5:08 PM
The Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER) of the European Union (EU) member countries in Brussels would continue on Friday to discuss Turkey's plan to open some of its ports to the Republic of Cyprus.EU leaders will meet on December 14 and 15 to decide whether to suspend talks with Turkey Aljazeera - Dec 07 3:03 PM
Turkey's last minute bid to break the deadlock over Cyprus has faltered as the EU says Ankara's offer to open one sea port and an airport to Greek Cypriot trade is not enough.Turkey makes last-minute offer on Cyprus to salvage EU accession hopes Japan Today - Dec 07 2:44 PM
ANKARA Turkey, facing a possible freeze of its European Union accession talks, made a last-minute offer Thursday to ease a trade row with Cyprus, but its proposals were quickly rejected by Nicosia.EU sees Turkey's proposal important step but seeks clarification People's Daily - Dec 07 4:08 PM
European Commission (EC) President Jose Manuel Durao Barroso said on Thursday that Turkey's plan to open some of its ports to Cyprus would be "an important step" toward meeting the country's pledges to the European Union (EU).Turkey, bear hunting permit deadlines set Appleton Post-Crescent - Dec 07 2:04 PM
MADISON Hunters have a day longer to apply for next years spring turkey and bear harvest permits. The 2007 spring turkey and bear permit applications are due Monday.Turkey Agrees to Open Up to Cyprus Voice of America - Dec 07 9:01 AM
EU officials say Turkey has agreed to open one port and one airport to Cyprus, after the bloc threatened to slow membership negotiations with Ankara. Lisa Bryant has more for VOA from Paris.Austrian Coalition Reaches Agreement to Oppose Turkey s Membership Zaman Online - Dec 07 2:14 PM
After general elections held on Oct.1, Austria s two leading parties, currently in talks to establish a coalition government, have reached an agreement opposing Turkey s EU membership.Turkey offers to open seaport, airport to Cyprus CNews - Dec 07 12:05 PM
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) Turkey has offered to open a major seaport and an airport to longtime foe Cyprus to try to keep its European Union entry talks on track, Turkish and EU officials said Thursday. The EU called the step positive but insufficient.Turkey Creek Residents Want To Preserve Wetlands WLOX-TV Biloxi - Dec 07 12:41 PM
Turkey Creek Residents met Wednesday night in Gulfport to find out what the city has planned to help preserve their wetland areas. The city of Gulfport is using funds from the Coastal Impact Assistant Program to buy land in Turkey Creek for conservation.Turkey seeks allies in EU newcomers to unfreeze accession talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 10:55 AM
Turkey's chief EU negotiator tried to rally the bloc's Baltic newcomers to Ankara's side after the European Union moved to freeze its accession talks because of its stance over Cyprus.Turkey moves to break Cyprus trade deadlock Times Online - Dec 07 6:07 AM
Turkey has offered to open up a port and an airport to trade and traffic with Cyprus in an attempt to break a deadlock that is threatening to derail negotiations on its accession to the European Union....Cyprus Rejects Turkey's Proposal to Break EU Deadlock Deutsche Welle - Dec 07 10:48 AM
While European officials voiced cautious optimism, Cyprus said Thursday it rejected as a "mockery" Turkey's proposals to open up two ports to Cypriot traffic in order to break a deadlock over its EU membership talks.Freedom of expression in Turkey International Herald Tribune - Dec 06 9:46 AM
What is the defining line between a civilized and uncivilized country? In my own experience in Turkey, it is freedom of expression.Turkey to open port, aiport to Cyprus traffic Khaleej Times - Dec 07 10:50 AM
HELSINKI - Turkey plans to open a port and an airport to traffic from Cyprus, among the demands set by the European Union for Turkey to make progress in talks on membership of the bloc, EU President Finland said on Thursday.Turkey makes offer to end Cyprus standoff, faced with EU talks freeze AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Dec 07 4:51 AM
Turkey, faced with a possible freeze on its European Union talks within days, has made an offer to ease a simmering trade row with Cyprus, its biggest obstacle to EU membership.Wildshots turkey The Union - Dec 07 11:04 AM
Michael Morgan A turkey struts its stuff.Turkey makes offer to end Cyprus standoff, faced with EU talks freeze TODAYonline - Dec 07 8:59 AM
Turkish fishermen work at the Mediterranean port of Iskenderun in March 2003. Turkey, faced with a possible freeze on its European Union talks within days, has made an offer to ease a trade row with Cyprus which is thwarting its EU membership ambitions.Turkey makes offer to end Cyprus standoff Nine O'Clock - Dec 07 12:32 PM
The European Commission welcomed the initiative, saying it is an important step forward, regulating Turkey s customs relations with the EU.IndianOil to be part of Turkey's pipeline project Yahoo! India News - Dec 07 8:09 AM
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) State-owned energy major Indian Oil Corporation Ltd is planning to participate in the Samsun-Ceyhan crude oil pipeline project in Turkey by acquiring 12.5 percent shares of the Trans-Anatolian Pipeline Company (TAPCO).Cyprus Rejects Turkey Proposal To Open Up Ports TurkishPress.com - Dec 07 9:21 AM
NICOSIA - Cyprus said Thursday it rejected as a "mockery" Turkey's proposals to open up a port and an airport to Cypriot traffic to break a deadlock over its EU membership talks.Wear a seat belt, get a turkey The San Luis Obispo Tribune - Dec 07 9:23 AM
Seatbelts and child safety seats are what police are looking for in San Luis Obispo this holiday season, because properly using both just might get drivers a turkey as a reward.Turkey's Proposal On Cyprus TurkishPress.com - Dec 07 9:07 AM
ISTANBUL/ANKARA - "Turkey's opening its ports and airports to the Greek Cypriot traffic in anyway is out of question," Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen said on Thursday.Turkey Ready To Open Two Ports To Cyprus: Official TurkishPress.com - Dec 07 9:22 AM
ANKARA - Turkey is ready to open one seaport and one airport to Cyprus for one year to salvage its EU accession talks, but expects a solution to the Cyprus problem during that period of time, a senior Turkish official said Thursday.Tuomioja On Turkey's Proposal To E.U. TurkishPress.com - Dec 07 9:07 AM
BRUSSELLS - "I can confirm Turkey informed us that it may open one of its important ports temporarily," Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja of Finland said today.N Cyprus On Turkey's Proposal TurkishPress.com - Dec 07 9:07 AM
LEFKOSA - "We do not expect Turkey to take any steps to open its ports and airports to Greek Cypriots before steps are taken to end isolation of TRNC," said Hasan Ercakica, spokesman of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) Presidential Office.Greece: Turkey Must Open All Ports To Trade Nasdaq - Dec 07 3:38 AM
ATHENS (AP)--Turkey must open all its ports as part of the agreement it made with the European Union to begin membership talks, Greece said Thursday, calling on the E.U. to sanction Ankara for failing for failing to meet its obligations.Turkey shuns "fundamentalist degeneration": Pope Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 7:09 AM
Pope Benedict, speaking after a landmark trip to Turkey, described the country on Wednesday as an example of a secular Muslim state able to shun "fundamentalist degeneration."Turkey may soften Cyprus stance to rescue EU talks Belfast Telegraph - Dec 07 11:17 AM
The EU has been threatening to put the talks on hold due to concerns which include Turkey's ongoing occupation of northern Cyprus. Turkey has now apparently offered to open one of its ports and an airport to Greek Cypriots.Cyprus rejects Turkey proposal to open up ports UPDATE Sharewatch - Dec 07 10:12 AM
NICOSIA (AFX) - Cyprus rejected as a \"mockery\" Turkey\'s proposals to open up a port and an airport to Cypriot traffic to break a deadlock over its EU membership talks.Turkey moves to appease EU on ports Financial Times - Dec 07 2:32 AM
Turkey has offered to open a port and airport to traffic from Cyprus in a last-ditch effort to avoid the partial suspension of European Union membership talks.EU sets December 6 deadline on Turkey/Cyprus deal Tiscali - Dec 07 10:39 AM
HELSINKI (Reuters) - European Union president Finland said on Monday the deadline for a deal on trade with Cyprus to avoid a setback in Turkey s EU membership bid is before a European Commission meeting on December 6.Turkey offers Cyprus proposal, reports suggest Independent - Dec 07 4:50 AM
Turkey has offered to open a port and an airport to EU member Cyprus in return for trade to the breakaway Turkish Cypriot state in a bid to avert a partial freeze of EU entry talks, reports said today.Turkey to open port and airport to Cyprus traffic Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 07 1:15 AM
HELSINKI (Reuters) - Turkey has offered to open a port and an airport to traffic from Cyprus in a dramatic last-minute bid to avert a partial suspension of its European Union membership talks, EU President Finland said on Thursday.Mercer Co. Turkey Farm Destroyed In Fire WHIO-TV 7 Dayton - Dec 07 7:09 AM
MERCER COUNTY, Ohio -- Fire crews rushed to a turkey farm Wednesday night in Mercer County. The fire happened around 6 p.m. in the 6200 block of Huwer Road. Investigators said 5,200 turkeys died in the blaze.Turkey to open port to Cyprus People's Daily - Dec 07 5:54 AM
Turkey is planning to open a port and an airport to traffic from Cyprus, in an effort to break the deadlock in negotiations on its entry to the European Union (EU), according to Finnish media reports on Thursday.Nobel winner Pamuk saddened by EU-Turkey relations AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 4:45 AM
The winner of the 2006 Nobel Literature Prize, Orhan Pamuk, has said in Stockholm he was saddened by the state of relations between the European Union and his native Turkey.EU deadlock hope as Turkey offers to open up to Cyprus Daily Mail - Dec 07 5:21 AM
A Turkish offer to open up trade relations with Cyprus was hailed today as a 'significant turning point' in fraught EU membership negotiations. Turkey has until now refused because of the contested status of the Turkish northern part of the divided island Turkey must open all its ports to Cyprus: Greece Khaleej Times - Dec 07 5:14 AM
ATHENS - The Greek Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that Turkey must open all its ports on Cyprus as part of a deal its made with the European Union.Nobel winner gloomy about Turkey's EU prospects The Columbus Dispatch - Dec 07 4:51 AM
STOCKHOLM, Sweden Nobel literature laureate Orhan Pamuk said yesterday that he feels "sad" about the state of relations between the European Union and his native country, Turkey.Teck Cominco Excercises Earn-Back Rights on Four More Fronteer Gold Projects, Northwestern Turkey SYS-CON Media - Dec 07 3:52 PM
Fronteer Development Group Inc. ('Fronteer') (TSX: FRG)(AMEX: FRG) announces that Teck Cominco Limited's Turkish subsidiary, Teck Cominco Arama ve Madencilik Sanayi Ticaret A.S. ('TCAM'), has elected to exercise its right to earn a 60% interest in four more gold projects in northwestern Turkey. As a result of TCAM's election, Fronteer is deemed to have earned a 100% interest in the properties. Turkey: Waiting For EU Response India Daily - Dec 07 7:53 AM
Turkey is not naming which seaport and airport it is willing to open to Cypriot traffic in its efforts to avoid a breakdown in EU-Turkish accession talks, but is awaiting the EU's initial response to the prospect, sources indicated Dec. 7. Turkey has not indicated what concessions it will be seeking in return for the move.Disagreement intensifies over Turkey deadline European Voice - Dec 07 7:01 AM
Member states are in deep disagreement over attempts to set a fresh deadline for Turkey to open its ports and airports to Cypriot traffic, with member states picking apart European Commission recommendations on how to solve the crisis.Turkey "Cautiously Prepared" to Open Harbor, Airport to Cyprus Deutsche Welle - Dec 07 3:18 AM
Turkey, faced with partial suspension of its European Union membership talks, has signaled its willingness to open a port and an airport to Greek Cypriot craft, a spokesman for Finland's EU presidency said Thursday.Turkey moves on Cyprus in bid to end EU stand-off EU Politix - Dec 07 1:21 AM
Turkey has agreed to open an airport and a port to Cyprus to end the stand off with the EU.Turkey makes last-ditch EU offer CNN.com - Dec 07 8:30 AM
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- The European Union received a last-ditch Turkish proposal to open a major seaport to Greek Cypriot vessels, a top EU official said Thursday, describing the move as a positive step toward breaking a deadlock in Ankara's efforts to join the EU.Cyprus overture earns Turkey no quick rewards International Herald Tribune - Dec 07 12:45 PM
The proposal to open limited trade links with Cyprus did little to narrow sharp divisions within the European Union on resuming full membership negotiations with Ankara.Turkey offers to open port, airport to Cyprus Independent Online - Dec 07 4:42 AM
Turkey has offered to open a port and an airport to traffic from Cyprus in a last-minute bid to avert a partial suspension of its European Union membership talks.Turkey agrees to open port and airport to Greek Cypriots TODAYonline - Dec 07 2:29 AM
Turkish fishermen work at the Mediterranean port of Iskenderun in March 2003. Turkey, faced with the possible suspension of its EU membership talks, has agreed to open a port and an airport to Greek Cypriot ships and planes.Teck Cominco Excercises Earn-Back Rights on Four More Fronteer Gold Projects, Northwestern Turkey [Press Release] CCNMatthews via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 07 11:56 AM
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Fronteer Development Group Inc. announces that Teck Cominco Limited's Turkish subsidiary, Teck Cominco Arama ve Madencilik Sanayi Ticaret A.S. , has elected to exercise its right to earn a 60% interest in four more gold projects in northwestern Turkey.EU-Turkey Talks May Be Postponed for at Least a Year PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 07 5:23 AM
Angela Merkel offers to toughen conditions for Turkey's EU bid.Turkey makes last-ditch offer on Cyprus Euro Observer - Dec 07 2:11 AM
07.12.2006 - 11:02 CET | By Mark Beunderman EUOBSERVER / BRUSSELS - Turkey has offered to open one port and one airport to traffic from Cyprus in a bid to avert a partial freeze of its EU membership negotiations.Turkey ready to open port, airport to Cyprus EARTHtimes.org - Dec 07 4:48 AM
Turkey is considering making an offer that will avoid a deadlock in its plans to secure a membership of the European Union. It is ready to agree to open a port and an airport to traffic from Cyprus in accordance with the EU directive of allowing its ports to be used for traffic from Cyprus as a pre-condition for the continuation of membership talks.Turkey agrees to open its airport, port to Greek Cypriots conditionally People's Daily - Dec 07 1:22 AM
Turkey has agreed to open an airport and a port to Greek Cypriots in return for the opening of a Turkish Cypriot airport and a port to the international community, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported on Thursday.Benedict XVI: Turkey Trip Aimed to Foster Fraternal Bonds Catholic Times - Dec 07 1:44 AM
Benedict XVI says that his trip to Turkey was meant to be an appeal to all believers, in particular Christians and Muslims, to give witness of "authentic fraternity."Turkey seeks 'new Europe' allies before EU talks verdict Euro Observer - Dec 07 12:41 AM
07.12.2006 - 09:28 CET | By Lucia Kubosova Turkey's chief negotiator with the EU Ali Babacan is touring the union's new member states, seeking their support before the bloc agrees its position on the future of Ankara's accession talks.Turkey 'will open port to Cyprus' Kurdish Media - Dec 07 2:48 AM
Turkey has agreed to open one port and one airport to traffic from Cyprus, in an effort to break the deadlock over its EU application, Finland says.Wellsburg turkey dinner was a great event Star-Gazette - Dec 07 12:25 AM
We would like to thank the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, the Wellsburg Fire Department and the great people who helped put on the wonderful turkey dinner on Nov. 18 at the firehouse.Turkey-EU: Ankara Crawfished PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 07 2:38 AM
Turkey will open an airport and a port for Cyprus.Orhan Pamuk Pessimistic about Turkey's Accession to EU PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 07 3:08 AM
''If Turkey enters EU, it will be beneficial for the European Union and democracy in Turkey'', says the Nobel Prize winner.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-12-07 08:26 GMT: Turkey agrees to open port and airport to Greek Cypriots Interactive Investor - Dec 07 1:31 AM
BRUSSELS (AFX) - Turkey, faced with the suspension of its EU accession negotiations, has agreed to open a port and an airport to Greek Cypriot ships and planes, a spokesman for the Finland's EU presidency said. newsdesk@afxnews.com afp/hjpTurkey fights off the festive competiton Publican - Dec 07 12:49 AM
More people will be eating Christmas dinner at the pub this year, and most of them expect to see turkey on the menu. New research carried out by The Which? Good Food Guide shows that 4 per cent of the population will eat their Christas dinner out this year.AZERBAIJAN STRENGTHENS MILITARILY COOPERATION WITH TURKEY AzerTag - Dec 07 12:42 AM
Defense Minister Safar Abiyev met December 6 with visiting General Commander of the Turkey s Gendarmerie forces Isik Kosaner. Defense Minister recalled national leader Heydar Aliyev s words One nation, two states , saying after regaining its independence, Azerbaijan has always been beside Turkey.No time for ultimatums on Turkey s obligations on Cyprus: Mandelson Gulf Times - Dec 07 12:18 AM
BRUSSELS: EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson urged European Union countries yesterday not to set a deadline for Turkey to meet its obligations toward Cyprus, amid crunch talks on its membership aspirations.Cyprus to push for timetable for Turkey to meet obligations People's Daily - Dec 06 5:22 PM
Cypriot Foreign Minister George Lillikas left on Wednesday for Paris to push for a timetable for Turkey to fulfill its obligations towards Cyprus during its EU accession talks.Health Alert: Talking turkey WIS News 10 Columbia - Dec 06 2:02 PM
There's something sizzling about turkey - and we're not just talking about it being the center of your holiday meal. Now it's tempting 12 months a year.World Sees Religious Tolerance in Turkey Turks.US - Dec 06 6:37 PM
Turkey's Religious Affairs Directorate Head Professor Ali Bardakoglu said time will show how Pope Benedict XVI s Turkey visit will affect adherents of dialogue between different religious group and cultures.Turkey May Open Port, Airport To Cyprus Traffic Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Dec 07 1:52 AM
December 7, 2006 -- Turkey has reportedly offered to open one port and one airport to traffic from Cyprus, in a move that could potentially resolve an impasse with the European Union over Turkish membership in the bloc.Turkey fined for abuse of far-left women prisoners Middle East Times - Dec 06 12:50 PM
STRASBOURG, France -- The European Court of Human Rights Tuesday found Turkey accountable for the abuse of three female political prisoners held on suspicion of belonging to an illegal far-left organization.Turkey Faces Setback in European Union Bid New York Times - Dec 05 11:51 AM
Turkey faced a suspension of negotiations because of a continuing dispute over Cyprus.Turkey Wants to Finish 2006 with Single-digit Inflation Zaman Online - Dec 06 2:10 PM
According to the numbers released by the Turkey Statistics Institution, a 9.9 percent inflation rate in consumer prices and an 11.7 percent inflation rate in producer prices as of November have supported the expectation that year end inflation rates will be single-digit.Vodafone Turkey Unit to Have Higher Margins, Lower Expenditures Bloomberg.com - Dec 05 11:50 PM
Dec. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Vodafone Group Plc, the world's largest mobile-phone company, said its Turkey unit will have a higher operating margin than previously forecast and said it will cost less to upgrade the unit's network.Election Concerns Might Affect Chirac's Stance on Turkey Zaman Online - Dec 06 2:11 PM
Contrary to stiff opposition within his governing party, the Union pour un Mouvement Populaire (UMP), and a majority of French society, French President Jacques Chirac resisted pressure and has been generally supportive of Turkey s EU membership process.Pope Says Turkey Visit a Success Voice of America - Dec 06 7:31 AM
Pope Benedict urged Christians and Muslims to work together for peace during his general audience at the Vatican. He spoke to the faithful about his recent visit to Turkey. Sabina Castelfranco reports for VOA from Rome.Merkel and Chirac soften call for Turkey EU deadline AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 05 11:11 AM
Germany and France backed away from their call to set a firm deadline for Turkey over its troubled EU candidacy as they warned Syria not to destabilise Lebanon.Coke taps new operating chief CNN Money - Dec 07 12:45 PM
Muhtar Kent, native of Turkey, named head of operations worldwide, sparking speculation he may fill CEO role at some point.Nigeria: The Pope in Turkey AllAfrica.com - Dec 06 11:24 AM
Pope Benedict XV1's historic visit to Turkey has, no doubt, given the much-needed fillip to Catholic-Orthodox dialogue, Christian-Muslim relations, and indeed, to ecumenical and peace talks in our broken world.Last-minute Turkish offer on Cyprus confuses EU Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 10:10 AM
A last-minute offer by Turkey to open a major port to traffic from Cyprus in a bid to avert a partial suspension of its European Union membership talks sowed confusion among EU governments on Thursday.Stratic Reports Mixed Results from Morocco and Turkey Rigzone - Dec 06 11:53 AM
Stratic Energy Corporation on Wednesday announced the results of recent exploration drilling in Turkey and Morocco. to a total depth ("TD") of 2200 meters.CAROLYN HAX: Future mate shuns turkey Detroit Free Press - 34 minutes ago
Dear Carolyn: Future husband attends a football game on Thanksgiving Day in another city every year.Nobel literature winner Pamuk pessimistic about EU-Turkey relations CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 06 7:20 AM
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) - Nobel literature laureate Orhan Pamuk said Wednesday he felt "sad" about the current state of relations between the European Union and his native Turkey.