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Syrian refugee families short on options - Washington Post Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:26:58 GMT

The Daily Star

Syrian refugee families short on options Washington Post The extended family of more than 60 people shares three bedrooms and very little food in Davutpasa, Turkey. The refrigerator held only a small bowl of dried yogurt that a neighbor had brought, half a stuffed baby eggplant left over from breakfast and a ... Nearly 4000 Syrians Crossed into Turkey in Past 3 DaysJournal of Turkish Weekly all 45 news articles »

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To End Kurdish Conflict, Turkey Calls on Archenemy - New York Times (blog) Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:03:07 GMT

New York Times (blog)

To End Kurdish Conflict, Turkey Calls on Archenemy New York Times (blog) LONDON — Turkish intelligence agents have been making the short hop from Istanbul across the Sea of Marmara to the prison Island of Imrali in recent weeks for talks with a jailed Kurdish separatist leader who was once Turkey's most wanted man ... Best Of Enemies: Turkey Talks To Ocalan To Broker Kurdish DisarmamentInternational Business Times Turkey and PKK's Ocalan in talks 'on disarmament'BBC News Turkey opens disarmament talks with PKKFinancial Times Haaretz -ABC News -The Australian all 201 news articles »

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Turkey sees exports record with $152 bln - Hurriyet Daily News Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:08:27 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey sees exports record with $152 bln Hurriyet Daily News Gold sales also supported the annual figures with a 42 percent increase from a year earlier, as Turkey has started using gold as an indirect payment tool for gas from Iran to bypass the U.S. embargo on money transactions with the Islamic Republic ... Turkey's exports hit record-high in 2012Shanghai Daily (subscription) Turkey's exports increase to record-high $151.9 bln in 2012Trend.az Rebar exports from Turkey in Nov slow versus yearly rateSteel Business Briefing (subscription) SteelOrbis (registration) -American Metal Market all 13 news articles »

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Look east to Turkey as source of growth and trade - Herald Scotland Thu, 03 Jan 2013 03:07:20 GMT

Look east to Turkey as source of growth and trade Herald Scotland Scotland is a market of only five million people, and the UK and the EU are in difficult economic times. Faced with these realities, Scottish companies seeking growth need to once more look outwith the European trading areas and outwith their comfort ...

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Turkey Real Estate Companies Fall on Home Taxes: Istanbul Mover - Bloomberg Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:45:58 GMT

Turkey Real Estate Companies Fall on Home Taxes: Istanbul Mover Bloomberg The index dropped 1.5 percent, the only of 21 Turkey industry gauges tracked by Bloomberg to fall on the day. The Istanbul Stock Exchange National 100 (XU100) added 1.1 percent to 79,050.82, a record high on a closing basis. The new legislation raises ... and more »

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Turkey has direct contact with Israel: Ambassador - Hurriyet Daily News Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:11:19 GMT

Hurriyet Daily News

Turkey has direct contact with Israel: Ambassador Hurriyet Daily News Turkey says unless Israel issues a formal apology for the killing of nine Turks in a raid on the Mavi Marmara ship in 2012, pays compensation to the families of the victims and lifts a blockade on the Gaza Strip, ties won't be restored. Ambassador Tan ... and more »

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Turkey accuses EU of bigotry - EurActiv Wed, 02 Jan 2013 08:16:10 GMT

EurActiv

Turkey accuses EU of bigotry EurActiv Turkey began accession talks in 2005 but the process has ground to a halt due to an intractable dispute over Cyprus, the divided island state which Turkey does not recognise, and opposition from core EU members France and Germany. Despite waning ... Turkey hits back at EU criticism over membership bidBBC News FM: Unity of Syria, Iraq crucial for TurkeyTrend.az "Maliki Preferred to Go to Washington and Complain about Turkey"Journal of Turkish Weekly Reuters -Bernama all 46 news articles »

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The Adventures of Travel Cat: Gumusluk, Turkey - Jaunted Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:46:55 GMT

The Adventures of Travel Cat: Gumusluk, Turkey Jaunted Kitty cats. They rule the internet and, whether we realize it or not, pretty much the world too. Ever noticed how cats sometimes stake out the coolest spots in a city? This new feature—Travel Cat—focuses on exactly that. Submit a photo to be featured ...

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Turkey bans headscarves at schools, public offices - Press TV Thu, 03 Jan 2013 01:33:32 GMT

Press TV

Turkey bans headscarves at schools, public offices Press TV The hijab has been banned by Turkish governments since the creation of Republic of Turkey in 1923. According to polls 97.8% of the Turkish population is Muslim. Despite the fact that it's an obligation in Islam to wear the hijab, Turkish citizens say ... and more »

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Gunaysu: My Views on Post-Genocidal Turkey - Armenian Weekly Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:50:05 GMT

Gunaysu: My Views on Post-Genocidal Turkey Armenian Weekly I thank the Grotowski Institute for inviting me, and for their generous hospitality. And I thank you, dear audience, for taking the time and coming to listen to us. I feel privileged to be here with you. I'm a Muslim Turk by birth. In other words, a ...