Turkish Digest

ISSN No 1554-8414

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

"Istanbul concert in New York

Pledging their support to the second “Istanbulive” concert to be held this summer in New York’s Central Park, Turkish singers Sertab Erener and Demir Demirkan will perform “My Turkish Songs” on April 9."

More:Istanbul concert in New York - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

posted by Turkish Digest @ 12:00 AM

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Turkish PM threatens to expel Armenian workers

"Turkish PM threatens to expel Armenian workers
ANKARA (AFP) - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to expel thousands of illegal Armenians workers amid tensions over allegations that Armenians were victims of genocide under the Ottoman Empire."

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posted by Turkish Digest @ 9:46 PM

Cypriot leaders discuss European Union in latest round of UN-backed talks

"Cypriot leaders discuss European Union in latest round of UN-backed talks
[UNFICYP on patrol]

UNFICYP on patrol
16 March 2010 – European Union (EU) issues were the focus today of the latest round in the United Nations-backed process of reunification talks between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders, one of the last meetings before an expected break for elections in the north."

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posted by Turkish Digest @ 9:45 PM

Erdogan cancels visit to US

"Erdogan cancels visit to US
Tuesday, 16 March 2010 12:32

Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan has canceled his visit to the United States due on April 13-14.

He told reporters in the airport before the visit to Great Britain that the Cabinet decided to cancel his visit to the United States and send another government member there."

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posted by Turkish Digest @ 3:33 PM

Turkish Airlines unveils a special Manchester United logojet

"Turkish Airlines unveils a special Manchester United logojet

Turkish Airlines (Istanbul) this month has unveiled this special color scheme to celebrate its new relationship with the Premier League Champions. The airliner is marked as the "Official Partner of Manchester United"."

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posted by Turkish Digest @ 3:09 PM

Turkey pushes again for EU visa exemption - UPI.com

"Turkey pushes again for EU visa exemption

ANKARA, Turkey, March 16 (UPI) -- The Turkish government has renewed its call for the European Union to remove visa requirements on its citizens within Europe."

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posted by Turkish Digest @ 3:08 PM

EU, US want to break up Turkey, says Azerbaijani analyst

"EU, US want to break up Turkey, says Azerbaijani analyst

The European Union and the United States are conducting policy of breaking the Greater Middle East states into pieces, said Azerbaijani political scientist Rasim Musabekov in an interview with correspondent of Azerbaijan-News agency."

More:EU, US want to break up Turkey, says Azerbaijani analyst - aysor.am - Hot news from Armenia

posted by Turkish Digest @ 2:57 PM

Protest on Istanbul bridge closes traffic

"Protest on Istanbul bridge closes traffic

Police have detained 13 people for organizing a demonstration Tuesday on Istanbul’s Bosphorus Bridge to protest a friend’s alleged disappearance while in police custody, the Anatolia news agency reported."

More:Protest on Istanbul bridge closes traffic - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

posted by Turkish Digest @ 2:56 PM

Exxon Mobil goes deep in Turkey

"Exxon Mobil goes deep in Turkey

ANKARA, Turkey, March 16 (UPI) -- U.S. supermajor Exxon Mobil announced Tuesday it would deploy a specially designed vessel to explore for oil in the deep waters of the Turkish Black Sea."

More:Exxon Mobil goes deep in Turkey - UPI.com

posted by Turkish Digest @ 2:52 PM

HRD Antwerp Opens First Intl. Lab in Istanbul

"HRD Antwerp Opens First Intl. Lab in Istanbul

By Avi Krawitz Posted: 03/16/10 09:45

RAPAPORT... With the launch of operations in Turkey, HRD Antwerp has opened its first gemological laboratory outside Antwerp. The company reported on Tuesday that its new operation is located in the jewelry and commercial center in Istanbul and comes as part of its strategy to link Antwerp with international diamond jewelry hubs."

MOre:Diamonds.net News - HRD Antwerp Opens First Intl. Lab in Istanbul

posted by Turkish Digest @ 2:50 PM

Turkish stocks jump 1 pct, consumer data gives support | Markets | Reuters

"Turkish stocks jump 1 pct, consumer data gives support
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:43am GMT

ISTANBUL, March 16 (Reuters) - Turkish stocks rose more than 1 percent on Tuesday, helped by an uptick in consumer confidence last month and gains for automaker Tofas (TOASO.IS)."

More:Turkish stocks jump 1 pct, consumer data gives support | Markets | Reuters

posted by Turkish Digest @ 2:44 PM

Trains to Istanbul's Maslak to run until midnight

"Trains to Istanbul's Maslak to run until midnight

The running time of the metro line between 4.Levent and Atatürk Oto Sanayi Sitesi-Maslak will be extended from 9 p.m. to midnight as of March 16, the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has announced."

More:Trains to Istanbul's Maslak to run until midnight - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

posted by Turkish Digest @ 2:43 PM

Turkish EU Minister on the Armenian Genocide Controversy: 'We Are Very Sensitive About This Issue' - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

"Turkish EU Minister on the Armenian Genocide Controversy
'We Are Very Sensitive About This Issue'

In a SPIEGEL interview, Ankara's Minister for European Affairs Egemen Bagis discusses Turkey's journey to the West and his country's dispute with the United States over a resolution on the genocide of the Armenians recently passed by Congress."

More:Turkish EU Minister on the Armenian Genocide Controversy: 'We Are Very Sensitive About This Issue' - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News - International

posted by Turkish Digest @ 2:06 PM

Turkish prosecutors seek jail for admirals - paper | World | Reuters

"Turkish prosecutors seek jail for admirals - paper
Tue Mar 16, 2010 3:08pm IST

By Daren Butler

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkish prosecutors are seeking jail sentences of up to 15 years for three admirals over an alleged plot to destabilise the Islamist-rooted government with attacks on non-Muslim minorities, a newspaper has reported."

More:Turkish prosecutors seek jail for admirals - paper | World | Reuters

posted by Turkish Digest @ 1:20 PM

Passage of resolution may harm ties, Turkish Jewish group says

"Passage of resolution may harm ties, Turkish Jewish group says

If the Armenian “genocide” resolution gets the approval of a U.S. House committee, Turkish-American relations will be harmed, an organization called the Turkish Jewish Community said Tuesday."

More:Passage of resolution may harm ties, Turkish Jewish group says - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

posted by Turkish Digest @ 12:57 PM

Turkish Premier Erdogan aims to further promote ties with UK

"Turkish Premier Erdogan aims to further promote ties with UK

Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan who left for London on an official trip Monday said Turkey wanted to further enhance ties with United Kingdom.
Erdogan who will attend the Turkey-UK Business Forum in London, held a press conference before his departure, Anadolu Agency reported."

More:Trend News: Turkish Premier Erdogan aims to further promote ties with UK

posted by Turkish Digest @ 8:47 AM

Hiddink says Turkey will be sole focus CCTV-International

"Hiddink says Turkey will be sole focus

Guus Hiddink is vowing to vowed to focus fully on his new role as Turkey coach. Hiddink, speaking to the press in Istanbul on Monday, ruled out a similar job share like the one he experienced with Russia and Chelsea. "

More:Hiddink says Turkey will be sole focus CCTV-International

posted by Turkish Digest @ 8:46 AM

Armenian Defense Ministry holds first inspection in Turkey

"Armenian Defense Ministry holds first inspection in Turkey

Tue 16 March 2010 | 07:26 GMT Text size:

The inspection group of the Armenian Defense Ministry held the first inspection in Turkey.

The inspection group of the Armenian Defense Ministry held the first inspection in Turkey within the framework of the Viennese document of 1999, according to the news service for the Armenian Defense Ministry."

More:News.Az - Armenian Defense Ministry holds first inspection in Turkey

posted by Turkish Digest @ 8:44 AM

Turkish govt agrees EU Action Plan for 2010-2011

"Turkish govt agrees EU Action Plan for 2010-2011
Cicek said that they wanted these draft laws to be approved at Parliament as soon as possible."

More:Turkish govt agrees EU Action Plan for 2010-2011 [ WORLD BULLETIN- TURKEY NEWS, WORLD NEWS ]

posted by Turkish Digest @ 8:41 AM

Füle stumbles on Cyprus problem on first Turkey visit | EurActiv

"Füle stumbles on Cyprus problem on first Turkey visit [fr]
Published: 16 March 2010

On his first official visit to Turkey, EU Enlargement Commissioner Štefan Füle urged his hosts to fully normalise relations with EU member Cyprus, but heard from his interlocutors that the Cyprus issue should not affect their country's EU accession process. EurActiv Turkey reports."

More:Füle stumbles on Cyprus problem on first Turkey visit | EurActiv

posted by Turkish Digest @ 8:36 AM

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