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Pope visit seen as aid to Turkey tourism 
AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 8:05 AM
Pope Benedict XVI's successful visit to Turkey was the answer to Turkish tourism operators' prayers. In the tension-filled days before the pontiff's arrival, tour operators confessed Friday, they prayed he wouldn't say anything that could be taken as an offense to Islam, that he wouldn't pray at the Haghia Sophia and that the anti-Vatican demonstrations wouldn't be too large or violent.Bush assures Turkey of US support for its EU bid: Turkish official AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 7:04 AM
US President George W. Bush, in a telephone conversation, assured Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Washington's support for Turkey's troubled bid to join the European Union, a Turkish government source said.Turkey's Offer On Cyprus Is Seen by E.U. As Inadequate Washington Post - Dec 08 4:55 AM
ANKARA, Turkey, Dec. 7 -- 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 E.U. officials said Thursday. The European Union called the step positive but insufficient. Cyprus warns as EU puzzles over Turkey offer Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 3:47 AM
Cyprus fired a warning shot across the bows of its European Union partners on Friday as ambassadors met to consider an apparent softening of Turkey's refusal to open its ports to trade with the Greek Cypriots.EU nations seek to resolve Turkey impasse AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 3:25 AM
Ambassadors of the 25 EU member states were meeting here for negotiations dominated by Turkey's bid to ease a trade row with Cyprus which is hampering Ankara's membership talks with the bloc.Turkey's Port Offer Isn't Enough for EU Talks (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Dec 08 11:06 AM
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey's proposal to open one seaport and one airport to Greek Cypriot trade isn't enough to avert a partial suspension of European Union membership talks, said Matti Vanhanen, prime minister of Finland, which holds the EU's presidency.Turkey Hopes Papal Visit Boosts Tourism AP via Yahoo! Finance - Dec 08 9:58 AM
Pope Benedict XVI's successful visit to Turkey was the answer to Turkish tourism operators' prayers. In the tension-filled days before the pontiff's arrival, tour operators said Friday, they prayed he wouldn't say anything that could be taken as an offense to Islam, that he wouldn't pray at the Haghia Sophia museum and that the anti-Vatican demonstrations wouldn't be too large or violent.Turkey's offer seen as 'insufficient' Financial Times - Dec 08 6:11 PM
The presidency of the European Union yesterday rejected an offer by Turkey as insufficient to break the deadlock over its membership hopes.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 Hopes Papal Visit Boosts Tourism KiplingerForecasts.com - Dec 08 10:07 AM
Pope Benedict XVI's successful visit to Turkey was the answer to Turkish tourism operators' prayers. Turkey s Legal Victory Zaman Online - Dec 08 2:10 PM
The Council of Europe authorities term the decision as a legal victory for Turkey. Though the ECHR regards the Property Compensation Commission as a court supervised by Turkey, the ECHR recognizing a court established by Turkish Cyprus is considered as a serious diplomatic success.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 cash primary surplus surges in November Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 08 8:53 AM
ISTANBUL, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Turkey produced a cash primary surplus of 4.74 billion lira in November, the treasury said on Friday, exceeding the treasury's target of 3.6 billion lira and higher than October's surplus of 1.023 billion lira. Turkey will not take any steps alone on ports Turks.US - Dec 08 3:44 PM
Ongoing bargaining is continuing in talks between Turkey and the European Union over the possible opening up of ports to Southern Cyprus. According to Reuters news, an EU spokesperson has announced that Turkey may in fact be willing to open one sea port and one airport to Southern Cypriots.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.Bush Tells Erdogan He Still Backs Turkey's EU Ambitions Nasdaq - Dec 08 8:07 AM
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- U.S. President George W. Bush on Friday repeated his backing for Turkey to join European Union, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said.Eye on EU, Turkey says Cyprus can access port Boston Globe - Dec 08 1:24 AM
ANKARA, Turkey -- Trying to keep talks on track in its bid to enter the European Union , Turkey has offered to open a major seaport and an airport to longtime foe Cyprus, Turkish and EU officials said yesterday. The EU called the step positive but insufficient.Turkey Creek Residents Want To Preserve Wetlands WLOX-TV Biloxi - Dec 08 11:14 AM
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 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.EU Says Turkey's Trade Concession on Cyprus Is Insufficient Deutsche Welle - Dec 08 9:34 AM
Turkey's offer to ease a trade dispute with Cyprus is insufficient to stop the European Union discussing a freeze on its membership bid, Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen said Friday.Turkey Oct. Industrial Production Up 2.5% On Year Vs. 4.0% In September Nasdaq - Dec 08 4:38 AM
(RTTNews) - Turkey industrial production index rose 2.5% year-over-year in October, the statistical office said Friday.Turkey to share Caspian gas quota with Georgia, Azerbaijan Russian Information Agency Novosti - Dec 08 11:21 AM
TBILISI, December 8 (RIA Novosti) - Turkey's energy minister agreed Friday to transfer part of his country's quota for natural gas produced in Azerbaijan's section of the Caspian to Georgia and Azerbaijan.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.EU Tells Turkey 'No Shortcuts' To Membership Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Dec 08 7:53 AM
December 8, 2006 -- Finland, the current holder of the rotating EU Presidency, says a reported offer by Turkey to open one of its ports to traffic from Cyprus is insufficient to fulfill customs obligations with the bloc.Cyprus threatens EU line on Turkey EU Politix - Dec 08 5:05 AM
Cyprus will not accept Turkey s latest attempt to salvage its EU accession talks and has threatened to block future talks.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.Vodafone Turkey contracts Motorola to upgrade GSM network Digital Media Europe - Dec 08 9:50 AM
Cellco Vodafone has contracted mobile solutions provider Motorola to upgrade, extend and manage Vodafone's nationwide GSM network in Turkey.Cyprus issue hurts Turkey's EU chances Miami Herald - Dec 08 12:09 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.Editorial: Turkey gives its EU ambitions a chance Financial Times - Dec 08 3:10 AM
Turkey needs the European Union and the EU needs Turkey. The stakes are so high that no trifling dispute should divide Ankara from Europe.EU says Turkey's offer to open one port for Cyprus is not enough EARTHtimes.org - Dec 08 9:03 AM
Turkey's bid Thursday to save the talks on its admission to the European Union by agreeing to open a port for Cypriot vessels seems to have not cut the ice. While the EU said this is not enough, Cyprus, which holds a veto, totally rejected it.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.EU split over Turkey offer EU Politix - Dec 08 2:50 AM
EU member states are split over how to respond to Turkey s offer to open some trade links with Cyprus.Turkey: Military Not Consulted On Cyprus India Daily - Dec 08 8:25 AM
Turkish military head Gen. Yasar Buyukanit said Dec. 8 he was not consulted on changes in Turkey's policy towards Cyprus and that he learned of the news on television.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.German Expert: Turkey Ties to Split EU PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 08 6:23 AM
"Anyway there won t be a unanimous decision on Turkey," Elmar Brock says.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 Cheats on EU, Cyprus Says PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 08 6:08 AM
Cyprus Foreign Minister stated that his country can go back to the previous tough position on Turkey.Turkey shows signs of bowing to EU pressure Times of Malta - Dec 08 1:21 AM
In an unexpected move yesterday Turkey conceded it is ready to open one of its ports to Cypriot vessels, signalling it will be bowing to EU pressure.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 offer on Cyprus not enough: EU presidency Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 6:36 AM
EU President Finland said on Friday a Turkish offer to open one port to Cypriot ships did not go far enough and expected member states next week to agree on a partial freeze of accession talks with Ankara.Joseph Knollenberg: Before Entering EU Turkey Must Respect Armenia PanARMENIAN.Net - Dec 08 2:53 AM
The regional policies of Turkey causes strain in the South Caucasus region and unfairly harms the welfare of their neighbor country, Armenia, congressman Joseph Knollenberg stated.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.UK: Guide still puts turkey top for Christmas Just Food - Dec 08 2:51 AM
According to the Which? Good Food Guide, turkey is still the number one choice for the British Christmas dinner, in spite of the range of options available.Cyprus deadlock: Turkey's bid falters NDTV - Dec 07 7:19 PM
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 ready to end Cyprus standoff Gulf Times - Dec 08 1:48 AM
BRUSSELS: Turkey, faced with a possible freeze on its European Union talks within days, made an offer yesterday to ease a simmering trade row with Cyprus, its biggest obstacle to EU membership, officials said.Parents search for missing daughter in Turkey Prague Daily Monitor - Dec 07 11:05 PM
Prague, Dec 7 (CTK) - Appearance on the Turkish TGRT national TV channel in end of November has been the latest step a Czech, Alois Uhlir, has taken in a search for his daughter Ivana who went missing in Turkey five years ago, Mlada fronta Dnes (MfD) writes today.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.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 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....EU Bewildered by Turkey's Eleventh-Hour Offer Deutsche Welle - Dec 07 10:48 AM
Turkey made an unexpected last-minute offer Thursday to ease a trade row with Cyprus. The EU is wondering if the move isn't just a way to avert partial suspension of membership talks.EU nations reject 'vague' Turkish offer on Cyprus AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 11:16 AM
EU nations rejected a "vague" Turkish offer to ease a trade dispute with Cyprus and thereby stop the European Union discussing a partial freeze of Turkey's membership talks, officials said.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.EU nations in prolonged talks on Turkish initiative AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 6:27 AM
Turkey's offer to ease its trade dispute with Cyprus is insufficient to stop the European Union discussing a freeze on Ankara's membership talks, Finnish Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen has said.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.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.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.