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Turkish reporter describes Syrian detention - BusinessWeek Mon, 14 May 2012 19:37:15 GMT

Kansas City Star

Turkish reporter describes Syrian detention BusinessWeek Adem Ozkose, a writer for Turkey's Milat newspaper, also told The Associated Press in an interview that his Syrian captors heaped insults on Turkish leaders, saying they were working for the Americans and had betrayed Syria. "`You're working for the ... Turkish journalists detained in Syria releasedCNN all 496 news articles »

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End France's Block on Turkey's EU Bid, President Hollande - Bloomberg Mon, 14 May 2012 23:14:47 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News (press release)

End France's Block on Turkey's EU Bid, President Hollande Bloomberg As Francois Hollande drives through Paris to his inauguration today, he should add an item to his daunting list of priorities as president of France: End his country's block on Turkey's talks to join the European Union, and do it soon. Turkey wants to turn page in relations with FranceThe News International Turkey wants better French ties, minister tells AFPFRANCE 24 Turkish officials offer France olive branchHurriyet Daily News (press release) Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am all 8 news articles »

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Turkey seeks gasoil, diesel in June - document - Reuters Mon, 14 May 2012 16:01:22 GMT

Turkey seeks gasoil, diesel in June - document Reuters Turkey has issued regular tenders to import diesel over the past month, recently purchasing a cargo of diesel for delivery in the latter half of May. Over the same period, Tupras had instead exported gasoline, recently issuing a tender to sell a cargo ... and more »

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Inside Turkey's Islamic School Movement - The Atlantic Mon, 14 May 2012 13:19:09 GMT

The Atlantic

Inside Turkey's Islamic School Movement The Atlantic Reuters With conservative Muslim believers becoming more visible in Turkey these days, a movement founded by a charismatic Islamic theologian, Fetullah Gülen, is attracting increasing outside interest. The Gülen movement's public profile is defined ...

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Turkey Stocks: Bank Asya, Galatasaray, Otokar, Vestel Elektronik - Bloomberg Mon, 14 May 2012 10:16:11 GMT

Turkey Stocks: Bank Asya, Galatasaray, Otokar, Vestel Elektronik Bloomberg Turkey's benchmark ISE National 100 Index (XU100) fell 1.7 percent to 57853.86 at the close in Istanbul, declining for the first time in three days. The following shares were active. Stock symbols are in parentheses. Asya Katilim Bankasi AS (ASYAB) ... Turkey Stocks: Asya Katilim, Otokar, Vestel Elektronik MoveBusinessWeek all 4 news articles »

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Turkey: Ankara Seeks to Raise its Profile within NATO? - EurasiaNet Mon, 14 May 2012 17:56:44 GMT

Turkey: Ankara Seeks to Raise its Profile within NATO? EurasiaNet NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen (left) visits Ankara with Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in February 2012 during the 60th anniversary of the accession of Turkey to NATO. Turkey – a member of NATO but not in the European Union ... Turkey to Foster NATO Bid for Balkan NationsJournal of Turkish Weekly Finding ways to keep enlargement hopes aliveEurActiv all 3 news articles »

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Turkey Slower Loan Growth May Have Pushed Bank to Ease, EFG Says - Bloomberg Mon, 14 May 2012 10:36:17 GMT

Turkey Slower Loan Growth May Have Pushed Bank to Ease, EFG Says Bloomberg Slowing loan growth may have contributed to the Turkish central bank's surprise decision to resume funding at its lowest rate today, EFG Istanbul Securities chief economist Haluk Burumcekci said. The lira weakened 1.3 percent to 1.8070 at 12:50 pm in ... and more »

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Turkey Tightens Mandatory Quake-Insurance Rules, Hurriyet Says - Bloomberg Mon, 14 May 2012 06:51:04 GMT

Insurance Insight

Turkey Tightens Mandatory Quake-Insurance Rules, Hurriyet Says Bloomberg Turkey is tightening rules for mandatory earthquake insurance, making the government decree a law and limiting services to homeowners without protection, Hurriyet reported. Beginning in August, it won't be possible to sign up for electricity, ... Turkey cracks down on homeowners without quake insuranceInsurance Insight all 3 news articles »

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Turkeys can relax until 2014 - Columbia Daily Tribune Mon, 14 May 2012 19:28:36 GMT

Turkeys can relax until 2014 Columbia Daily Tribune By Todd Pridemore The first time I saw the turkey, he was only 30 steps from where I sat. I'm sure my eyes nearly jumped out of my head in surprise. The large oak tree I was hiding behind blocked me from seeing him sneak my direction.

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Turkey's Finansbank Q1 net profit falls 30 pct - Reuters Mon, 14 May 2012 14:35:43 GMT

Turkey's Finansbank Q1 net profit falls 30 pct Reuters | ISTANBUL May 14 (Reuters) - Finansbank, the Turkish unit of National Bank of Greece, said on Monday its profit fell 30 percent to 206.3 million lira ($115.6 million) in the first quarter. Finansbank's net interest revenues increased in the first ... and more »