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Turkey okays nuclear accord with U.S. 
World Tribune - Jul 11 5:14 PM
ANKARA Turkey has approved a nuclear power agreement with the United States. Officials said the government of Prime Minister Recep Erdogan has endorsed a civilian nuclear accord with the United States. They said the accord was signed with Washington in 2000 but delayed for years.Turkey: The Mood Swing Meter Newsweek - Jul 11 5:42 AM
Turkey finds itself at the core of a debate over whether the market boom was fueled by easy money, or more responsible management. Turkey Said Will Miss Inflation Target AP via Yahoo! Finance - Jul 11 3:32 AM
Turkey will miss its 2006 inflation target of 5 percent, the economy minister said Tuesday. Ali Babacan, who is also Turkey's negotiator for European Union accession, said worldwide market volatility had an especially large impact on Turkey in the past two months, and the government was now aiming to keep inflation in the single digits.VOA Debuts 'TGRT Live' in Turkey Voice of America - Jul 11 12:05 PM
PRESS RELEASE - Washington, D.C., July 11, 2006 Turkey s Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul was featured in an exclusive interview today on a new weekly television segment provided by the Voice of America s Turkish Service to Turkey's TGRT News TV network. Baseless News Discourages Gulf Capital Coming into Turkey Zaman Online - Jul 11 2:14 PM
The Washington, with a snack for criticism of Turkey, has this time brought up the subject of interest-free banking in Turkey.Turkey Said Will Miss Inflation Target KiplingerForecasts.com - Jul 11 3:49 AM
Turkey will miss its 2006 inflation target of 5 percent, the economy minister said Tuesday.Russia, Turkey have close positions in fighting with terrorism Itar-Tass - Jul 11 1:53 PM
MOSCOW, July 11 (Itar-Tass) - Russia and Turkey have close or identical positions and views regarding fighting with international terrorism, Chairman of the Grand National Assembly (parliament) of the Republic of Turkey Bulent Arinc said during Tuesday s meeting with State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov.Turkey looks to ease concerns over EU reforms Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 11 3:59 AM
ISTANBUL, July 11 (Reuters) - Turkey moved to ease concerns about the pace of European Union-linked reform on Tuesday as Economy Minister Ali Babacan said parliament may return early to push through bills delayed before the summer recess.Pamiro lu talks up Turkey UEFA News - Jul 11 4:23 AM
Cem Pamiro lu is confident his players can build on Turkey's fine recent record in youth competitions at the UEFA European U19 Championship in Poland.Hungary wants part of Russia to Turkey gas UPI - Jul 11 8:23 AM
BUDAPEST, Hungary, July 11 (UPI) -- Hungary's prime minister is urging Russia to include Hungarian access to a gas pipeline between Russia and Turkey. Denso Corp. (J.DNO or 6902) will begin selling in Turkey Turks.US - Jul 11 10:08 AM
Denso Corp. (J.DNO or 6902) will begin selling in Turkey starters and alternators in January 2003, and producing thermal products in February 2004, to meet increasing demand for car air conditioning in Europe.TURKEY: Turkey Will Miss 2006 Inflation Target of 5%, Says Babacan seeurope.net - Jul 11 7:42 AM
Ali Babacan, Turkey's negotiator for European Union, said worldwide market volatility had an especially large impact on Turkey in the past two months, and the government was now aiming to keep inflation in the single digits.The Estee Lauder Companies, a Leader in Prestige Cosmetics, Establishes a Wholly Owned Affiliate in Turkey [Press Release] Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Jul 11 3:00 PM
NEW YORK----July 11, 2006--The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. announced today that it has established a wholly owned affiliate in Turkey. The affiliate began operations on July 1, 2006.TURKEY: Halt of EU Bid's Impact "Beyond Imagination", Says Babacan seeurope.net - Jul 11 7:58 AM
Turkey's chief EU negotiator Ali Babacan warned that if the European Union halted the country's EU membership bid because of problems over Cyprus, the impact across the Muslim world "could be far beyond imagination."TURKEY: CB Buys 400 mn YTL From Market seeurope.net - Jul 11 7:29 AM
Turkey's central bank announced that it bought 400 million lira (EUR 200 mln) from the market in two lira deposit purchase auctions on Tuesday under a policy launched late last month to support the currency.Turkey Pledges $1 Million to Palestinians AP via Yahoo! Finance - Jul 10 10:50 AM
Turkey signed an agreement Monday to give US$1 million to Palestinians for business development, saying such donations were intended to help them create their own state and fund its government.TURKEY: Natural Gas is Expensive, We Will Generate Electricity Burning Coal seeurope.net - Jul 11 2:43 AM
The rapid industrial expansion and population increase have led to increased demand for electricity in Turkey to six to eight percent a year.The rise in demand is has made private investment in electric power generation attractive.U.S. Delegation to Attend BTC Inaugural Ceremony in Turkey Civil Georgia - Jul 11 12:14 AM
U.S. President George W. Bush announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to Turkey to attend the opening of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan Pipeline on July 13, the White House reported on July 10.Bobcats steal the show on wild turkey hunt Dayton Daily News - Jul 10 8:35 PM
Shannon Mayes, a hunter who has spent a lot of time in the woods, said his last wild turkey hunt in Ohio gave him a scare.ISLAMIC BANKING STRUGGLES TO MAKE INROADS IN STAUNCHLY SECULAR TURKEY EurasiaNet.org - Jul 10 1:13 PM
Delays surrounding legislation that would enable Turkey to enter the interest-free bond market underscore the wariness of many Turks toward Muslim banking practices.Turkey: Donating Money To Gaza Strip India Daily - Jul 10 9:39 PM
Turkey will donate $1 million to fund Palestinian business development in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said July 10. The money is to be used to help Palestinians develop their own state, separate from Israeli institutions.Turkey- US Nuclear Energy Pact in Process Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:13 PM
The Cooperation for Peaceful Use of Nuclear Energy and the memorandum of understanding regarding between the US and Turkey has been ratified by the Cabinet and put into effect and published in official gazette.Turkey Prepares List of Artifacts with Cultural Heritage Value Zaman Online - Jul 10 2:13 PM
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry and the Turkish National Commission at UNESCO have jointly prepared the Protocol for Turkey s Cultural Heritage List. Pakistan, Iran, Turkey to set up ECO bank Business Recorder - Jul 10 4:46 PM
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Iran and Turkey will set up ECO trade and development bank a meeting of bank officials of the three countries decided in Ankara. This was reported in a private TV News channel. Head of Iran's Foreign Exchange Reserves, Muhammad Ja ....French-British investment bank Rothschild opens a bureau in Turkey India Daily - Jul 10 12:37 PM
French-British investment bank Rothschild Monday said it will open a bureau in Turkey to take advantage of the fast-growing Turkish economy.Turkey to rule on LUKOIL refinery by end of 2006 Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 10 3:16 AM
ANKARA, July 10 (Reuters) - Turkey's energy watchdog said on Monday it will decide by the end of the year on Russian oil company LUKOIL's application to build a 8 million to 10 million tonne refinery on the country's Black Sea coast.Russian firm to build refinery in Turkey UPI - Jul 10 6:08 AM
ZONGULDAK PROVINCE, Turkey, July 10 (UPI) -- Russian firm Lukoil, one of the world's largest energy companies, is planning to build an oil refinery in northern Turkey, the Turkish media reported Sunday.TURKEY: Women's Employment Should Double to Meet EU Targets seeurope.net - Jul 10 7:12 AM
The employment of women in Turkey should increase by at least two-and-a-half times to meet European Union standards, research carried out by the Turkish Confederation of Employers' Union (TISK) revealed last week.U.S. MILITARY TO REDUCE OPERATIONS IN TURKEY Middle East Newsline - Jul 10 5:58 AM
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The U.S. military plans to reduce activities in Turkey. U.S. European Command intends to end operations at the Yumurtalik Sea Terminal, an aviation fuel-handling site along Turkey's Mediterranean coast.TURKEY: Anti-inflation Fight Will Continue seeurope.net - Jul 10 7:13 AM
The fact that the price of oil is over USD 70 a barrel has affected inflation in Turkey, just as it has around the world, State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Abdullatif Sener said.TURKEY: Large Foreign-Exchange Reserves Spare Turkey from Fluctuation seeurope.net - Jul 10 5:30 AM
Measures taken by Turkey to counter the rise and fall in markets since early May were credited by international business authorities as being effective.TURKEY: CPI Figures Not Discouraging, Says Morgan Stanley seeurope.net - Jul 10 4:57 AM
The first inflation figure after the global volatility shock is rather encouraging. Global risk reduction has led to a sharp depreciation of the Turkish lira and consequently an increase in import prices and production costs, reports a survey from the Central bank of Turkey.Genocide Recognition Should Become Precondition for Turkey s Accession to EU PanARMENIAN.Net - Jul 10 3:35 AM
Finnish Foreign Ministry: the dialogue with Turkey can be stopped any moment if Ankara fails to meet commitments to the European Union.Turkey's EU Accession Process Can Be Affected By Domestic Politics Of EU Members, Babacan TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:22 AM
ANKARA - ``EU countries can sometimes use Turkey as a tool for their own political purposes. We will overcome these.Resumption of Cyprus talks could ease EU-Turkey tensions Euro Observer - Jul 10 1:02 AM
10.07.2006 - 09:57 CET | By Mark Beunderman The prospect of a major crisis in Turkey's EU entry negotiations later this year was defused somewhat over the weekend as Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders agreed to resume peace talks.Turkey To Donate 1 Mln Usd To Palestine TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:08 AM
ANKARA - Turkey will donate 1 million USD to Palestine to contribute to development of small and medium scale industries, Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Friday.Turkey Does Not Intervene In Judicial Matters, Erdogan TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:08 AM
ANKARA - ''Turkey does not intervene in judicial matters of any countries,'' told Turkish Recep Tayyip Erdogan to ambassadors of EU member states to Turkey, sources said.Pakistan, Iran, Turkey to Set up Eco Bank Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 09 7:44 PM
ISLAMABAD, July 10 Asia Pulse - Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have agreed to set up ECO trade and development bank.PAKISTAN, IRAN, TURKEY TO SET UP ECO BANK Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jul 09 7:45 PM
Middle East Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have agreed to set up ECO trade and development bank.Estee Lauder Forms Turkish Affiliate AP via Yahoo! Finance - Jul 11 3:23 PM
Estee Lauder Cos. said Tuesday it has established an affiliate to sell its cosmetic products in Turkey. The company formed ELCA Kozmetik Ltd. in Istanbul and expects it to have more than 300 employees.Israeli - Palestinian Dispute - Turkey Calls On Parties To Put An End To Acts Of Violence TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:08 AM
ANKARA - Turkey expressed its concerns about escalating tension in the Middle East, and called on Israeli and Palestinian parties to put an end to acts of violence immediately.LUKoil Mulls $2.5-billion Refinery Project in Turkey - Media The Russia Journal Daily - Jul 10 2:10 AM
ANKARA - LUKoil (RTS: LKOH), Russia s no.1 crude producer, is planning to invest $2-2.5 billion in the construction of an oil refinery in Turkey, Turkish media have reported.El Baradei Departs From Turkey TurkishPress.com - Jul 10 12:25 AM
ISTANBUL - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Mohamed El Baradei departed from Turkey on Sunday. El Baradei paid a visit to Turkey at invitation of Turkish Energy & Natural Resources Minister Hilmi Guler.OUTDOORS: Turkeys, waterfowl show increases Richmond Times-Dispatch - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
From spring gobblers to green-winged teal, the numbers are up on two counts of significance to turkey lovers and waterfowl watchers.Pakistan, Iran, Turkey to set up ECO bank IranMania.com - Jul 09 10:00 PM
LONDON, July 10 (IranMania) - Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have agreed to set up ECO trade and development bank, IRNA reported. According to 'The News', this was decided in a meeting of bank officials of the three countries in Ankara.Bank of Japan Rate Hike Could Be Global Economy Godzilla TechNewsWorld.com - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
This is shaping up to be the year of the big global squeeze on easy money. The Fed, of course, has been in credit-tightening mode for about two years now, but the European Central Bank and monetary authorities in India, South Korea, Iceland, and Turkey have been ratcheting up interest rates in 2006 either to stamp out incipient signs of inflation or to defend a currency under attack.TURKEY: Negative Expectations in Economy Continue, Says Oyakbank seeurope.net - Jul 11 7:29 AM
Despite the correction in the YTL, negative expectations in the Turkish market continue, according to an article in Oyakbank's Monthly Economic Bulletin. High oil prices still pose a threat for the Turkish economy, the article argues.AEFJD Urges EU to Advance Strong Demands on Armenian Genocide Recognition to Turkey PanARMENIAN.Net - Jul 11 7:06 AM
"The European Armenian Federation for Justice and Democracy (EAFJD) hails the initiative of these MEPs, whose amendments are going to embed acknowledgement of the Armenian Genocide as "a prerequisite to accession," stated Hilda Tchoboian.Israel says Syria test-fires Scuds over Turkey Tiscali - Jul 09 9:13 PM
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Syria test-fired three Scud missiles last week, including one that broke up over Turkey, senior Israeli security officials said on Friday.TURKEY: Moody's Assigns Aaa.tr to Garanti Bankasi seeurope.net - Jul 11 5:45 AM
Moody's Investors Service has assigned Aaa.tr long-term and TR-1 short-term Turkish National Scale Ratings to Turkiye Garanti Bankasi (Garanti).Turkey Has Overcome Recent Shock, Vorkink TurkishPress.com - Jul 09 1:08 PM
ANKARA - World Bank Turkey Director Andrew Vorkink has said that Turkey has overcome the recent shock since it has enough foreign currency reserves, an independent Central Bank, sound banking sector and floating exchange rate regime.Allianz float had Turkey all over it Sydney Morning Herald - Jul 11 6:43 AM
Sometimes, says James Chessell persistence just doesn't pay. -BTC SECURITY QUESTIONS PERSIST EurasiaNet.org - Jul 11 12:43 PM
Touted as the biggest official event in Turkey s history, the July 13 launch of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline marks the long-awaited completion of a project that is as much about geopolitics as energy. But amid the celebrations, questions persist about pipeline security.Babacan: Reforms Made Turkey Resilient To Shocks And Fluctuations TurkishPress.com - Jul 09 1:09 PM
ANKARA - ''Structural reforms have made Turkey more resilient to shocks and fluctuations,'' said Turkish State Minister Ali Babacan on Friday. Babacan and World Bank Turkey Director Andrew Vorkink held a joint press conference in Ankara.Gul Returns To Turkey TurkishPress.com - Jul 09 1:07 PM
ANKARA - ''My visit to Washington D.C. coincided with a period of time when traditional relations between Turkey and the United States have gained momentum,'' said Turkish FM & Deputy PM Abdullah Gul on Friday.Polygamy Fosters Culture Clashes (and Regrets) in Turkey New York Times - Jul 09 8:43 PM
Polygamy is creating cultural clashes in a country struggling to reconcile the secularism of the republic with its Muslim traditions.Politics Of the Pipelines Washington Post - Jul 10 7:55 PM
For a low-profile State Department official, Matthew J. Bryza gets around. A member of the bureau of European and Eurasian affairs, he frequents places such as Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan. This year, he's also popped in on people in Brussels, Rome and Berlin. One key item on his agenda: ...SELCUK GULTASLI Zaman Online - Jul 11 2:16 PM
Did Anybody Die in Luxembourg that Night? Johnny Dymond, a former BBC Turkey correspondent, who covered another eventful June 12 in Luxembourg, had asked in his column, Did someone die that night? JAKES a day of fun Bland County News - Jul 11 2:56 PM
Michelle Cantrell wasn't just talking turkey.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 11 2:13 PM
The discussion of a report on Turkey filed by Dutch MEP Camiel Eurling at the European Parliament foreign relations commission has been put off until September.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 11 2:12 PM
Saudi King Abdullah is to pay a historic visit to Turkey on August 8-9 - the first for a Saudi king. Turkey puts great importance to the visit since it will be a turning point in the relations between Turkey and the Arab world, and also a major step in bilateral relations between the two countries.HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 11 2:14 PM
Turkey and the Russian Federation have signaled cooperation to ease the tensions in the Middle East, which have risen following the kidnapping of an Israeli soldier and the aggressive Israeli reaction.SAHIN ALPAY Zaman Online - Jul 11 2:15 PM
The report titled Almanac Turkey 2005: Security Sector and Democratic Control (May 2006) prepared by the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV) in conjunction with the Geneva Democratic Control Center of Armed Forces (DCAF) evaluates the state of the Turkish security sector at the start of accession talks with the European Union (EU).HOT NEWS Zaman Online - Jul 11 2:15 PM
Turkey's consolidated budget has recorded a surplus of YTL 2.4 billion in the first six months of 2006 - the first time in 22 years that a budget surplus has been recorded.Turkish author back in court UPI - Jul 11 1:23 PM
ANKARA, Turkey, July 11 (UPI) -- The case against Turkish author Elif Shafak, who is charged with "insulting Turkishness" under Article 301 in the Turkish Criminal Code, was reopened.Zebari Departs From Turkey TurkishPress.com - Jul 09 1:10 PM
ISTANBUL - Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari departed from Turkey on Friday. Zebari had several talks with Turkish authorities during his visit to Ankara and Istanbul.Select an Edition: AlertNet - Jul 11 9:25 AM
DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, July 11 (Reuters) - Kurdish rebels shot dead two Turkish police officers and injured two more late on Monday in the latest attack to hit the impoverished southeast region, security officials said on Tuesday.Turkish May c/a deficit $4.016 bln, above forecast Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 11 6:58 AM
ISTANBUL, July 11 (Reuters) - Turkey's current account deficit rose 73.8 percent year-on-year to $4.016 billion in May, central bank data showed on Tuesday.Turkcell adds new subscribers, watching volatility Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 11 7:15 AM
ISTANBUL, July 11 (Reuters) - Turkcell , Turkey's leading mobile phone operator, said subscriber numbers had risen 3.8 percent in the second quarter year-on-year to 29.83 million, despite a rise in interest rates.Daniel Fried IV CNN Turk: U.S.-Turkey Relations Scoop.co.nz - Jul 10 4:35 PM
Assistant Secretary Fried, at left, being interviewed by Yasemin Congar of CNN Turk. CNN Turk: Welcome to the program. Ambassador Fried: Thank you. CNN Turk: Thank you for being with us. Let me start by asking about this Shared Vision statement.TURKEY: Industrial Production up 9% in May seeurope.net - Jul 11 7:42 AM
Industrial production increased by 9 percent during May, according to data provided by the Turkish Statistics Institute (TÜIK). In January industrial production had recorded a 6 percent decrease. In May 2005, the increase was 2.4 percent.Northwest to upgrade first-class meal options USA Today - Jul 11 5:46 AM
In a move aimed at retaining top customers, Northwest will offer more meal choices in its domestic first-class cabin. Instead of just taking that cold turkey sandwich for lunch, first-class passengers can now pick a meat or vegetarian meal for... ONLY 0.14% Sharewatch - Jul 11 3:35 PM
The company formed ELCA Kozmetik Ltd. in Istanbul and expects it to have more than 300 employees. The affiliate\'s general manager is Ahmet Ramiz, who previously was general manager of the exclusive distributor of Estee Lauder\'s brands in Turkey.Azerbaijan head to attend BTC unveiling UPI - Jul 11 8:08 AM
CEYHAN, Turkey, July 11 (UPI) -- Azerbaijan's president is expected to attend the unveiling of a new pipeline linking the Caspian Sea to Turkish ports for oil transport.Turkish Airlines plans to begin flights to Manila Manila Bulletin - Jul 11 9:48 AM
Turkish Airlines, one of Europe s fastest growing carriers, is expected to begin flights to the Philippines next year as part of a joint tourism and cultural program between Turkey and the Philippines, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.Turk parliament may return early to pass EU reforms Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 11 2:50 AM
ISTANBUL, July 11 (Reuters) - Turkey's parliament may return early to pass European Union-linked reforms after failing to do so as planned before the summer recess, Economy Minister Ali Babacan said on Tuesday.Cats and Azzurri come to the party The Age - Jul 11 7:45 AM
I WATCHED the World Cup final at Atilla's Getaway, a classic backpackers' place just outside of Selcuk (where the fruit and veg pedlars look like Leigh Matthews) in Turkey.Stephen Jones - 3G Credentials from 2000 to 2003 The 3G Portal - Jul 11 2:27 PM
Within Mobile operators in Slovenia, Turkey and Netherlands worked alongside Board members in providing an understanding of how 3G would fit within their 3-5 year business plans. World Bank says Turkey has finally overcome economic shock Turks.US - Jul 09 5:57 AM
Andrew Vorkink, representative for the World Bank in Turkey, stated, "Turkey has overcome the recent global fluctuation thanks to such shock absorbers as its high foreign exchange reserve, the increasing direct foreign capital, independent Central Bank and a healthy banking system. "The 3G Consultancy The 3G Portal - Jul 11 2:34 PM
Put my experience to work for you. Show Training. Knowledge Management. Career Development Plans. Team Direction. Belgium. Web Site Successes. Executive Counselling. Marketing Planning. Presentations. Process Improvement. Turkey. Workshop Benefits. Hong Kong. Mentoring.Hamas Prime Minister, Visiting Turkey, Says He Won t Give Up Jerusalem Israel National News - Jul 09 8:42 AM
(IsraelNN.com) PA prime minister Isma il Haniyeh (Hamas) told supporters at a rally in Istanbul, Turkey that his government would make no concessions to Israel, or give up the Arab claim to Jerusalem.Turkey Hill Attempted Robbery WPH CBS 21 - Jul 10 11:57 AM
A customer chased the robber out of the store and into a corn field across the street.Turkish c.bank withdraws 400 mln lira in auctions Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 11 1:35 AM
ISTANBUL, July 11 (Reuters) - Turkey's central bank said it withdrew 400 million lira ($260 million) from the market in two lira deposit purchase auctions on Tuesday under a policy launched late last month to support the currency.Pakistan, Iran, Turkey to set up ECO bank Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 09 1:22 AM
Pakistan - Iran - Turkey Pakistan, Iran and Turkey have agreed to set up ECO trade and development bank. According to 'The News', this was decided in a meeting of bank officials of the three countries in Ankara.Fall turkey registration begins South Bend Tribune - Jul 09 4:09 AM
Michigan's Department of Natural Resources today announced that the 2006 fall wild turkey application period is open until Aug. 1. More than 56,000 licenses will be made available through a lottery for the units open to hunting.Pocono Record - Story Pocono Record - Jul 11 4:03 AM
Police caught a man who they say confessed to robbing a Stroud Township market Friday night, but the man who robbed the Turkey Hill market in Stroudsburg Sunday night is still at large.Middle East crisis: Turkey steps in Baku Sun - Azerbaijan - Jul 11 12:08 AM
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We are about halfway through the state's annual turkey family counting period, and the feathered characters in my yard have yet to produce.Holding on to your laptop The Washington Times - Jul 10 9:48 PM
EPHESUS, Turkey -- The azure waters of the Aegean Sea lap against the shore 11 stories below my room. A gentle breeze wafts in through the balcony door. The staff at the Surmeli Resort Hotel are friendly and cheerful.EU welcomes Turkey-Cyprus talks EU Politix - Jul 10 5:50 AM
The European commission has welcomed an agreement to revive stalled talks on the future of Cyprus.U.S. EXPANDS MISSILE DEFENSE DIALOGUE WITH ISRAEL Middle East Newsline - Jul 11 5:28 AM
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration has expanded efforts for missile defense cooperation with Israel, a report said. A report by several leading national security think tanks asserted that the United States has sought to expand missile defense cooperation with Israel to include Turkey.JUN DEPARTS FOR TURKEY Give Me Football - Jul 11 1:08 AM
Sparta Prague have sold freescoring striker Tomas Jun to Turkish side Trabszonspor for £2.25million. The 22-year-old Czech Republic international, who was the Gambrinus Liga´s leading scorer last season, has penned a five-year contract with Trabszonspor.Balkan Briefs Kathimerini - Jul 11 3:06 AM
ISTANBUL (AP) - Turkey signed an agreement yesterday to give $1 million to Palestinians for business development, saying such donations were intended to help them create their own state and fund its government.The donation comes amid a push by Turkey to use international pressure to end Israel s offensive in the Gaza Strip, which began after the capture of an Israeli soldier by Hamas-linked Yeah, They Torture Jeans. But It s All for the Sake of Fashion. New York Times - Jul 11 6:10 PM
Sales of jeans with the beat-up look are booming on both sides of the Atlantic, making battered jeans a case study of global competition.Dexia Withdrawal From CEC Bid Was Expected New Ratings - Jul 11 2:17 AM
0744 GMT [Dow Jones] Dexia's (DEXB.BT) decision not to bid for CEC doesn't really come as a surprise, says Bank Degroof, given the size of its Denizbank acquisition in Turkey.Zimbabwe: Kawondera Quits Turkey AllAfrica.com - Jul 10 6:54 AM
ZIMBABWE international Shingi Kawondera has quit Turkish giants FC Gaziantepsor, four months into a two-and-a-half-year deal and has set his sights on joining the South African Premiership, Standardsport can reveal.Theater and TV actor Barnard Hughes dies USA Today - Jul 11 4:05 PM
Barnard Hughes, who won a Tony for his portrayal of the curmudgeonly title character in Hugh Leonard's Da, has died after a brief illness. He was 90. Among his many movies: Midnight Cowboy,The Lost Boys,Doc Hollywood,andSister Act 2.Greece and Cyprus unite in one voice Kathimerini - Jul 11 3:09 AM
The Cyprus issue has entered an extremely crucial phase. In October, the European Union is expected to make an assessment of Turkey s progress in meeting Brussels s demands for candidates.Theater and TV actor Barnard Hughes dies AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 11 3:49 PM
Barnard Hughes, who won a Tony for his portrayal of the curmudgeonly title character in Hugh Leonard's "Da," has died after a brief illness. He was 90.Iran, Turkey stress boosting of mutual ties IranMania.com - Jul 08 8:15 PM
LONDON, July 8 IranMania) - Iranian Minister of Road and Transportation Mohammad Rahmati met with Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan late on Friday when he stressed the need for strengthening of bilateral ties, IRNA reported.