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HRANT Dink paid the ultimate price for speaking the truth. Last Friday, the newspaper editor was shot to death outside his office in Istanbul, Turkey.Nationalism behind editor s murder worries Turkey s Jewish community JTA - Jan 25 3:07 PM
ISTANBUL, Jan. 25 (JTA) The murder of an outspoken Armenian journalist has sent shockwaves throughout Turkey, raising questions about whether a recent nationalist upsurge in the country has taken a violent turn against the country s minorities.Turkey to send 20 mln dollars additional aid to Lebanon People's Daily - Jan 25 4:15 PM
Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said Thursday that Turkey would extend 20 million U.S. dollars additional aid to Lebanon, the semi-official Anatolia news agency reported.In Turkey, Hopes for Reconciliation Fade FOX 5 Atlanta - Jan 25 12:27 PM
ANKARA, Turkey -- As mourners streamed through the streets this week to honor slain ethnic Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, many liberal Turks were swept up in a sense that an unprecedented chance for ethnic and political reconciliation was at hand. Turkey-Bulgaria trade balance expected to reach $4 billion in 2007 Turks.US - Jan 25 1:43 PM
Bulgaria and Turkey picture bright prospects for their economic ties in the next few yeas, expecting trade balance to reach $4 billion in 2007. Tesco Kipa opens $15 million-mall in Usak Turkey Turks.US - Jan 25 1:44 PM
Supermarket chain Tesco Kipa has opened a 21m Turkish lira (E11.4m) shopping centre in Usak in southern Turkey. The mall has 24 retail outlets and a total net sales area of 5,500 sq m, a staff of 200, and a parking with a capacity of 420 vehicles.Kaner hails 'historic' Turkey UEFA News - Jan 25 2:57 AM
Turkey coach Ömer Kaner says his players "have made history" after progressing past the UEFA European Futsal Championship preliminary round in their debut.Ismail Cem, 67; as Turkey's foreign minister, mended fences with Greece Los Angeles Times - Jan 25 12:28 AM
ANKARA, TURKEY Ismail Cem, a former Turkish foreign minister who together with his Greek counterpart was the driving force behind the thawing relations between the two archrivals, died of lung cancer Wednesday, an Istanbul hospital and his family said. He was 67. Turkish Foreign Minister: Turkey is willing to establish friendly ties with Armenia PanARMENIAN.Net - Jan 25 3:30 AM
"Turkey wants to establish friendly relations with neighboring countries based on mutual trust and respect, including with Armenia," stated Abdullah Gül.Harut Sassounian: Murder of an Armenian Journalist In Istanbul Causes Unexpected Public Outcry in Turkey HuffingtonPost - Jan 25 2:03 PM
The cold-blooded murder in Istanbul of Hrant Dink , the editor of the bilingual Armenian/Turkish Agos newspaper, has been condemned by leading officials and prominent individuals throughout the world. Turkish leaders who reviled and mistreated him and took him to court repeatedly on trumped up charges of "Insulting Turkishness" are now expressing their "sincerest" condolences to his family. ... Italian PM Prodi asks Turkey to stay on track in EU talks Turks.US - Jan 24 7:28 PM
Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi has urged Turkey not to stray from its goal of joining the European Union despite a partial suspension of its accession talks and upcoming elections.Turkey prepares for 2011 Universiade Games in Erzurum People's Daily - Jan 24 4:51 PM
Turkey's Erzurum Metropolitan Mayor Ahmet Kucukler said that preparations for the 2011 Universiade games are underway and all facilities would be completed by 2011, Turkish Daily News reported on Wednesday.Youth turkey hunt opportunities expanded The Pilot-Independent - Jan 24 4:00 PM
Up to 170 first-time youth turkey hunters will get a chance at bagging a wild turkey this spring during the 2007 special youth turkey hunts. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will sponsor 15 hunts.Iran observes no limits to expansion of ties with Turkey - MP Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 24 12:47 PM
Iran - Turkey - Ties Head of Parliament's Energy Commission said here Wednesday Iran observes no limits to expansion of ties with its brother neighbor, Turkey.Ismail Cem Former Turkish Foreign Minister, 67, Dies New York Times - Jan 25 5:27 PM
With his Greek counterpart, Ismail Cem was a driving force behind the thaw in relations between the archrivals Turkey and Greece.Evansville artist wins turkey stamp contest Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Jan 24 2:42 PM
Minnesota's 2008 wild turkey stamp will feature an Evansville artist's painting of three wild turkeys in a cornfield that runs along a wooded area. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources chose the design by John House for the stamp. A design by Stephen Hamrick of Lakeville placed second and a design by Mark Kness of Albert Lea finished third in the DNR's contest. The Minnesota wild turkey ...Evansville artist wins turkey stamp contest WKBT La Crosse - Jan 24 2:12 PM
ST. PAUL Minnesota's 2008 wild turkey stamp will feature an Evansville artist's painting of three wild turkeys in a cornfield that runs along a wooded area.Evansville artist wins turkey stamp contest KAALtv.com - Jan 24 2:16 PM
ST. PAUL (AP) - Minnesota's 2008 wild turkey stamp will feature an Evansville artist's painting of three wild turkeys in a cornfield that runs along a wooded area.Thousands express grief for writer slain in Turkey Denver Post - Jan 23 11:59 PM
Tens of thousands of mourners wound through the heart of this ancient city Tuesday in the funeral procession for an ethnic Armenian journalist whose murder triggered soul-searching over national identity, freedom of expression and the historical ghosts that shadow Turkey.Armenia ready for diplomatic relations with Turkey Turks.US - Jan 24 11:47 AM
Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosyan telling that everybody was in sorrowful at the funeral of Hrant Dink stated on Wednesday that they were ready to start diplomatic relations with Turkey without pre-conditions after he had presented his condolences to Hrant Dink s family.Turkey Names Bks For Euro 12Yr Bond Seen Swaps+1.70 Area Nasdaq - Jan 24 3:26 AM
LONDON -(Dow Jones)- Turkey is looking to issue a euro-denominated, benchmark- size bond with price guidance in the area of 170 basis points over mid-swaps, one of the lead managers on the deal said Wednesday.Turkey 12-yr euro bond seen swaps +170bps -bankers Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 24 2:25 AM
LONDON, Jan 24 (Reuters) - Turkey's planned 12-year, benchmark-sized euro bond will be priced to yield about 170 basis points over mid-swaps, two bankers familiar with the deal said on Wednesday.Emre denies FA racism charge AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 25 11:28 AM
Newcastle United's Turkey international midfielder Emre denied a Football Association (FA) charge of using racially-aggravated and/or insulting words against Everton last month.Turkey s Armenian tragedy Turks.US - Jan 24 6:16 AM
Is there a curse hanging over Turkey? Each time the country achieves sustained development, something trips it up. This time it was the assassination last Friday of Hrant Dink, a newspaper editor, peacemaker and one of Turkey s most prominent Armenians.AZERBAIJAN NATIONAL FUTSAL TEAM TO CLASH WITH TURKEY AzerTag - Jan 24 11:04 AM
Azerbaijan national futsal team will face Turkey as a part of the build-up to the European championship. Azerbaijani athletes will leave for Turkey on February 18, and play friendlies on 19 and 20 February.Easy take on stuffed turkey NorthJersey.com - Jan 25 9:12 AM
Through February, The Record's writers and editors are sharing special recipes from our families -- dishes we turned to for comfort at various times in our lives.DAVOS-Turkey's Dogus eyes Halkbank sale, expansion Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 25 9:20 AM
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Turkish services conglomerate Dogus Group has at least $600 million for acquisitions and will bid in the privatisation of Halkbank later this year to try to create a regional consumer finance firm, Dogus Chairman Ferit Sahenk said on Thursday.Bahrain-Turkey companies sign $38m Letters of Intent Gulf Daily News - Jan 25 5:19 PM
MANAMA: Seventy-three letters of intent (LoIs) worth an estimated $38 million were signed between Turkish and Bahraini companies at the second Bahraini-Turkish Entrepreneurs Investment Forum, it was revealed yesterday.5 charged in Turkey with killing of journalist International Herald Tribune - Jan 24 1:53 PM
Besides the alleged gunman, four others, including a man who has confessed to inciting the killing, were charged with membership in an armed gang and of involvement in Hrant Dink's slaying.Turkey's AK Party delegation visits China Turks.US - Jan 25 11:47 AM
A rapprochement between the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) and the Communist Party of China (CCP) has turned into a friendship, with the CCP hosting an AK Party delegation in Beijing and Shanghai for a week.Funeral of slain journalist in Turkey draws more than 100,000 mourners Southeast Missourian - Jan 23 10:05 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey -- More than 100,000 mourners choked the streets of Istanbul for the funeral Tuesday of an Armenian journalist whose slaying sparked debate about freedom of expression and whether...Armenian Official Calls On Turkey To Establish Diplomatic Ties Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jan 24 10:54 AM
January 24, 2007 -- Armenia's deputy foreign minister today again expressed his country's readiness to establish diplomatic ties with Turkey without preconditions.Status quo for turkey season The Patriot-News - Jan 23 9:20 PM
State game commissioners yesterday decided against cutting the length of the fall turkey hunting season in a huge area of north-central Pennsylvania.Saudi Foreign Minister in Turkey Turks.US - Jan 25 11:46 AM
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al-Faisal had talks with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayip Erdo an on Tuesday in stanbul. At the meeting, which was closed to the pres, the leaders talked primariy about the problems of the Middle East.Turkey asks for Kuwaiti mediation to facilitate signing FTA with GCC The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 24 3:16 AM
Turkey called here Tuesday for Kuwaiti mediation between Ankara and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states to facilitate the signing of the Turkey-GCC free trade agreement (FTA).Turkey's Petrol Ofisi stock suspended Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 25 3:57 AM
ISTANBUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Trading in shares of Turkish fuel distributor Petrol Ofisi was suspended on Thursday, pending information from the firm, the stock market said.TURKEY: Journalist's funeral draws huge crowd AsiaMedia - Jan 25 11:29 AM
Istanbul --- More than 100,000 people marched in a funeral procession on Tuesday for a slain ethnic Armenian journalist who had angered Turkish nationalists, suggesting that the grieving for Hrant Dink may become a catalyst for liberal values and overcoming a century of antagonism between Turks and Armenians.Funeral of slain journalist draws 100,000 mourners in Turkey San Diego Union-Tribune - Jan 23 4:08 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, 1:11 p.m. Jan. 23 (AP): More than 100,000 mourners choked the streets of Istanbul for the funeral Tuesday of an Armenian journalist whose slaying sparked debate about freedom of expression and whether Turks of different ethnic groups can live together.UT community mourns journalist slain in Turkey The Daily Texan - Jan 24 1:19 AM
Mourners were given red carnations and copies of Armenian journalist Hrant Dink's last article as they entered the memorial service held for him in the Sinclair Suite at the Texas Union last night. Dink was shot to death in Turkey on Jan. 19, 2007.Erdogan: The Real Target Of Friday's Attack On Dink Was Turkey, Turkish Nation, Democracy And Freedoms TurkishPress.com - Jan 23 7:46 PM
ANKARA - "The real target of Friday`s attack on journalist Hrant Dink was Turkey, Turkish nation, democracy and freedoms. It was a heinous murder," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.Erdogan: Italy Has Always Supported Turkey In Its EU Process TurkishPress.com - Jan 23 7:46 PM
ANKARA - "Italy has always supported Turkey in its EU process since the day I became the prime minister," Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.OECD To Examine The Implementation Of Anti-bribery Convention In Turkey TurkishPress.com - Jan 23 7:24 PM
ISTANBUL - Patrick Moulette, chairman of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Working Group on Bribery, said that an evaluation team from OECD would visit Turkey in May in order to examine the implementation of the Anti-Bribery Convention and prepare a report on the issue till the end of October.Italian PM Arrives In Turkey TurkishPress.com - Jan 23 7:25 PM
ANKARA - Italian PM Romano Prodi arrived in Turkey today as the guest of Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Prodi will meet PM Erdogan, President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc, and participate in a dinner to be hosted in his honor by Erdogan during his stay in capital Ankara.Greek Orthodox Patriarch In Turkey Says His Community Fully Supports Country's EU Bid TurkishPress.com - Jan 23 7:24 PM
STRASBOURG - Turkey`s Greek Orthodox minority have always supported the country`s European Union perspective, Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew said on Monday.Funeral of slain journalist draws 100,000 mourners in Turkey Boston Herald - Jan 23 1:43 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey - More than 100,000 mourners choked the streets of Istanbul for the funeral Tuesday of an Armenian journalist whose slaying sparked debate about freedom of expression and whether Turks...Thousands mourn editor in Turkey TVNZ - Jan 23 2:43 PM
As many as 100,000 people filed silently through Istanbul on Tuesday to pay their last respects to Turkish Armenian editor Hrant Dink, whose murder has stirred debate about the influence of hardline nationalism in Turkey.Turkey, Poland vow to cooperate in EU integration process People's Daily - Jan 23 4:59 PM
Turkey and Poland agreed Tuesday to improve bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation in EU integration process.On the Aegean, Stone and Steel Surrender to the Breeze New York Times - Jan 24 9:43 PM
After a couple bought a one-third-acre lot in an ancient village in Turkey, they hired the Istanbul architect Han Tumertekin to design their home.Turkey's New Ambassador To Tel Aviv Presents Letter Of Credentials TurkishPress.com - Jan 23 7:36 PM
JERUSALEM - Namik Tan, Turkey`s new ambassador to Tel Aviv, presented his letter of credentials to Israeli President Moshe Katsav on Monday.Simon Tisdall: Turkey has risen above its ultra-nationalists over the murder of Hrant Dink Guardian Unlimited - Jan 23 9:57 AM
World briefing, Simon Tisdall: Turkey has risen above its extreme nationalists over Hrant Dink's killing.Turkish ex-foreign minister dies The Washington Times - Jan 25 5:41 PM
Ismail Cem, the former Turkish foreign minister who played a critical role in thawing relations with Greece, has died at age 67. Cem returned to Turkey a short time ago after several months of treatment in the United States for lung cancer.Polish President Kaczynski Due In Turkey TurkishPress.com - Jan 23 7:36 PM
ANKARA - Polish President Lech Kaczynski will arrive in Turkey tomorrow as the formal guest of President Ahmet Necdet Sezer.Turkey keeps nervous eye on Kirkuk Kurdish Media - Jan 25 3:08 AM
Turkish officials have recently voiced their concerns over the fate of the oil-rich Iraqi province of Kirkuk.Otto Reports on Turkish Drilling Rigzone - 1 hour, 38 minutes ago
Australian oil and gas exploration and development company Otto Energy Limited announced plans to drill the Yagci-1 gas exploration well in the Thrace Basin of Turkey and test the Umur-1 potential gas well when new equipment arrives and the drilling rig becomes available in about 3 months' time.Early Bird Expo: Black powder seminar on today's schedule The Daily Item - 24 minutes ago
BLOOMSBURG Dave Ehrig, of Mertztown, calls himself "Pennsylvania's Mr. Black Powder" and for good reason. He has authored six books, and "Muzzleloading for Deer and Turkey" was just published by Stackpole.Kurdish parliament criticize Turkey over its threats against northern Iraq Kurdish Media - Jan 25 3:08 AM
IRBIL, Iraq - The regional parliament in Iraq's semiautonomous Kurdish area held an extraordinary meeting Wednesday and discussed Turkish threats against it saying that such language does not scare Kurds.Turkish ex-foreign minister dies UPI - Jan 25 5:18 PM
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Ismail Cem, the former Turkish foreign minister who played a critical role in thawing relations with Greece, has died at age 67.Thousands mourn editor slain in Turkey Ararat Advertiser - Jan 23 3:30 PM
As many as 100,000 people have walked silently through Istanbul to pay their last respects to Turkish Armenian editor Hrant Dink, whose murder has stirred debate about the influence of hardline nationalism in Turkey.Sculptors Travel To Breckenridge For Competition CBS4 Denver - Jan 25 5:24 PM
Fourteen teams of sculptors from around the world, and as far away as Turkey and the Czech Republic, are chiseling, sawing and sculpting 280 tons of snow in Breckenridge.England Emre denies FA racism charge FIFA - Jan 25 11:30 AM
Newcastle United's Turkey international midfielder Emre denied Thursday a Football Association (FA) charge of using racially-aggravated and/or insulting words against Everton last month.Happy Dragon tames post-holiday hunger Macon Telegraph - Jan 25 3:01 PM
'Tis the season to eat something other than turkey for a change, and if you live in south Bibb County you have a new option for just that. Located in Papa John's old spot on Houston at Hartley Bridge Road, Happy Dragon serves up plenty of food for a moderate price.One of America's Great Student Newspapers The Pitt News - 58 minutes ago
12:05 p.m. - Officers assisted city police with a pedestrian accident at Sennott and Bouquet streets. The incident was cleared. 4:21 p.m. - Officers reported a problem with a wild turkey on Roberto Clemente Drive. The state game warden was called, and the incident was cleared.Turkish mayor sentenced for supporting PKK AlertNet - Jan 25 9:21 AM
Source: Reuters DIYARBAKIR, Turkey, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The mayor of a province in southeastern Turkey was sentenced on Thursday to two years in jail for supporting the banned PKK in a speech at the funeral of one of ... turkey, eu: Ankara to accelerate pace of reform Monday Morning - Jan 23 11:32 AM
Turkey will step up the pace of legislative reform in an effort to give new impetus to talks on joining the European Union, which were partially frozen last month, the country s ambassador to the EU said in an interview published last week.Huge crowds at funeral of slain journalist in Turkey AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 23 4:40 PM
More than 100,000 people attended the funeral of slain ethnic Armenian journalist Hrant Dink, which was marked by calls for reconciliation between the Armenian and Turkish communities.Emre denies FA racism charge FOXSPORTS.com.au - Jan 25 11:56 AM
NEWCASTLE United's Turkey midfield player Emre has denied a Football Association (FA) charge of using racially aggravated and/or insulting words against Everton last month.Why do we prefer some foods over others? PhysOrg - Jan 25 1:24 PM
When your stomach grumbles at lunchtime, and it's your turn at the deli counter, what will it be? Wheat bread or rye bread? Turkey or pastrami? Mayonnaise or mustard? Hold the pickle!Turkey Invites Some Members Of Armenian Diaspora To Dink's Funeral TurkishPress.com - Jan 23 6:37 AM
ANKARA - Turkey invited some members of the Armenian administration and diaspora to participate in the funeral for journalist Hrant Dink, who was killed last Friday, said executives of the Turkish Foreign Ministry.Free Hunter Safety courses offered The Baker County Standard - Jan 25 10:59 AM
Don t wait get educated early by attending one of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission s (FWC) free pre-spring turkey season hunter safety courses.4-H kicks off spring plant sale Salisbury Post - Jan 25 6:49 AM
Rowan County 4-H is now taking orders for its annual Spring Plant Sale. Varieties available include: strawberries, Sweet Charlie; blueberries, Premier and Tifblue; blackberries, Apache and Arapaho; raspberries, Dormanred; and figs, Brown Turkey and Celeste.Killing of Dink shocks Turkey BBC News - Jan 22 12:53 PM
The murder of Turkish-Armenian editor Hrant Dink has been widely condemned as shameful in Turkey.The gift that keeps on giving Long Beach Press-Telegram - Jan 25 2:54 PM
As people gather around the table today, they should stop talking turkey and talk health instead. The U.S. surgeon general is advising families to take advantage of the holiday to discuss their health history and document this potentially life-saving information.Recommendations for inclusion on National Register of Historic Places announced The Clarion-Ledger - Jan 25 9:46 AM
The courthouse where the Emmett Till murder trial took place and Turkey Creek, a Gulf Coast community established by emancipated African Americans during Reconstruction, are among four recommendations for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places.Turkish body OKs tobacco sale, tender seen in Feb Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 25 3:48 AM
ANKARA, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Turkey's competition watchdog has approved the privatisation of state cigarette company Tekel, it said on Thursday, and an economy official said the tender was expected to be launched in February.KC 'turkey leg' dinner set The Woodland Daily Democrat Online - Jan 23 8:54 AM
The Holy Rosary Knights of Columbus, Council 2143, will be sponsoring a Turkey Leg dinner on Sunday, Jan. 28 from 12 to 5 p.m. The event will be held at the Holy Rosary Community Center, 575 California St., Woodland.(AFX UK Focus) 2007-01-23 16:19 GMT: Armenia, Turkey must work together after journalist's killing - minister Interactive Investor - Jan 23 8:49 AM
YEREVAN (AFX) - The killing of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink should prompt greater efforts to improve relations between Armenia and Turkey, Armenian Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian said as the journalist was buried today.Turk court suspends fines on 22 petrol firms -agency Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 25 4:37 AM
ISTANBUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Turkey's top administrative court has suspended a decision by energy regulators to impose fines on 22 petrol retailers, Anatolian news agency reported on Thursday.Our Lady of Grace greets its flock Westport Shorelines - Jan 25 8:53 AM
Capistrano's mission has its swallows, cathedrals celebrate doves, and lately Our Lady of Grace Church is home to a heavenly host of turkey vultures. The morning visits started a few years ago for reasons unclear.Dina Ezzat Al-Ahram Weekly - Jan 25 11:56 AM
The recent rise of racism in Turkey claimed its most prominent victim last week, with the murder of a well-known Turkish-Armenian journalist. Gareth Evans reports from IstanbulTop Turkish business group chooses first woman leader The Nation - Jan 25 5:23 AM
Istanbul - Turkey's top business group TUSIAD elected a woman as its leader for the first time on Thursday.Woman's Manslaughter Conviction Overturned CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 25 10:32 AM
An appeals panel Thursday overturned the voluntary manslaughter conviction of a Riverside County woman who was tried in Los Angeles federal court for the stabbing death of her Air Force sergeant husband on a base in Turkey. Kurds: Kirkuk about history, not oil EARTHtimes.org - Jan 25 1:11 PM
Iraqi Kurdistan's prime minister said the push for ownership of Kirkuk is about righting injustice, not oil, as Turkey makes a play at its border.UNESCO deplores killing of journalists, media workers in Turkey, Iraq Moldova.org - Jan 23 7:29 AM
Condemning the killings of journalists in Iraq and Turkey, the head of the United Nations body mandated to protect press freedom today once again stressed the vital role played by the media in establishing democracy and the rule of law. Those murdered in recent days included Hrant Dink, editor of the Turkish Armenian-language weekly Agos, and at least six Iraqi reporters and media workers. ...AZERBAIJAN PIANIST & VOCALIST AZIZA MUSTAFAZADE TO GIVE CONCERT IN TURKEY AzerTag - Jan 25 7:35 AM
Azerbaijan pianist and vocalist Aziza Mustafazade will perform concert at the Lutfi Kurdlar international congress saloon in Istanbul, February 23. Popular pianist is the winner of the numerous international contests. Aziza Mustafazade is known as pianist and jazz singer.Editor s Death Shocks Armenia Institute for War and Peace Reporting - Jan 25 9:33 AM
The murder of Armenian editor Hrant Dink in Istanbul has caused a wave of outrage in Armenia, with competing calls either for Turkey to be punished, or for a new dialogue between these historical enemies.Turk court suspends Petrol Ofisi fine ruling-agency Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 25 3:19 AM
ISTANBUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Turkey's top administrative court suspended a decision by energy regulators to impose a fine of 498.7 million lira ($353 million) on petrol retailer Petrol Ofisi , Anatolian news agency reported on Thursday.There Exists a Notion "State Within The State" in Turkey PanARMENIAN.Net - Jan 23 6:30 AM
Ruben Safrastyan: The phenomenon of "Deep State" for Turkey is not new, this tradition comes still from the period of Young Turks.U.S. Got More Opportunity To Influence On Situation In Turkey PanARMENIAN.Net - Jan 23 6:31 AM
"Currently a strained situation has formed in Turkey: the relation between Islamists and Kemalists has worsened," stated Ruben Safrastyan.Murder of outspoken journalist tests Turkey's democratic gains The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 12:00 AM
The murder Friday of a prominent and outspoken Armenian journalist has sent shock waves throughout Turkey and raised questions about whether a recent nationalist upsurge in the country has taken a violent turn. It also presents the government with what many say is a serious challenge to its already embattled democratization and reform efforts.Suspect threatens Nobel novelist CNN.com - Jan 24 4:06 AM
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -- A man suspected of inciting the murder of a prominent journalist issued what appeared to be a threat against Nobel Prize-winning novelist Orhan Pamuk on Wednesday, a Turkish news agency reported.Turkish 2006 foreign visitors fall 6.2 percent Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 25 12:46 AM
ISTANBUL, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The number of foreigners visiting Turkey fell 6.2 percent last year to 19.82 million, the Turkish Statistics Institute said on Thursday.Former Turkish FM Ismail Cem dies at 67 AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 24 3:26 AM
Former foreign minister Ismail Cem, an architect of Turkey's improved ties with Greece and one of its most prominent social democrats, has died here at the age of 67, his family said.Turkey Lifts Quotas on Vietnamese Garment-Textile Exports Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 22 6:49 PM
HANOI, Jan 23 Asia Pulse - The Import-Export Department under the Trade Ministry announced that Turkey has decided to lift quotas on garment-textile exports from Vietnam since it became an official member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).Credit Agricole alters course on Turkey; not bidding for Oyak Bank - UPDATE Sharewatch - Jan 23 3:23 AM
PARIS (AFX) - Credit Agricole will not bid for Oyak Bank in Turkey, CEO Georges Pauget said in an interview with the daily Les Echos. The move signals a change in course for Credit Agricole's plan for the country.TURKEY LIFTS QUOTAS ON VIETNAMESE GARMENT-TEXTILE EXPORTS Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jan 22 6:55 PM
Regulations / Law The Import-Export Department under the Trade Ministry announced that Turkey has decided to lift quotas on garment-textile exports from Vietnam since it became an official member of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).Turkey Urged to Tackle Nationalism After Dink Murder (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Jan 22 8:10 AM
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Human-rights groups and European politicians urged Turkey's government and media to stop stoking chauvinist feelings, as police blamed the Jan. 19 killing of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink on nationalists.Iran nearing satellite launch, U.S. magazine says Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
Iran has converted a 30-ton ballistic missile into a satellite launch vehicle that will be used to send a satellite into space soon, a move that could have wider security implications, Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine reported on its Web site on Thursday.Turkey presents bill to overcome lottery veto Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 24 3:55 AM
ANKARA, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Turkish government has submitted a bill to parliament to overcome a court veto and allow a government agency to contract sports betting to private companies, the parliament's press bureau said on Wednesday.Turkey hoagies on elementary menu Plum Advance Leader - Jan 24 1:27 PM
Plum School DistrictWorld Scene The Washington Times - Jan 24 9:16 PM
TURKEY 100,000 mourn slain journalist ISTANBUL -- More than 100,000 mourners choked the streets of Istanbul for the funeral yesterday of an Armenian journalist whose slaying sparked debate about freedom of expression and whether Turks of different ethnic groups can live together.