Turkish Digest

ISSN No 1554-8414

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

"FM: Turkey can't keep slamming Israel
BY JPOST.COM STAFF
09/02/2010 12:57

In Baku, Lieberman says J'lem has backed relations with Ankara for 10 years.
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Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Tuesday leveled criticism at Turkey for what he called 'weekly' condemnations of Israel.

Speaking during a visit to Azerbaijan's capital Baku, Lieberman said that Israel had been 'supporting close relations with Turkey for 10 years.' He said that the recent change in Ankara's stance, since Operation Cast Lead against Hamas terrorists in Gaza, was 'unexpected.'"

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posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:05 AM

Monday, February 08, 2010

Council of Europe head praises Turkey's global role

"Council of Europe head praises Turkey's global role

DÖNDÜ SARIIŞIK
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Thorbjørn Jagland

Turkey has made significant contributions to the Council of Europe and is now playing an increasingly crucial role on the international stage, according to the body’s secretary-general."

More:Council of Europe head praises Turkey's global role - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

posted by Turkish Digest @ 8:36 PM

Things we've learned from the Tekel workers

"Things we've learned from the Tekel workers

The resistance of workers from the former state-owned alcohol and tobacco monopoly, or Tekel, has continued for about two months. Now they are on an indefinite hunger strike. Some may die in the end.

Of the strikers’ actions, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “This is their decision.” Human life is so cheap."

More:Things we've learned from the Tekel workers - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

posted by Turkish Digest @ 6:27 PM

US, Switzerland Deny Turkey Guarantees Over Historical Commission | Asbarez Armenian News

"US, Switzerland Deny Turkey Guarantees Over Historical Commission

ANKARA (Combined Sources)—The US and Switzerland have refrained from giving assurances to Turkey that limitations will not be placed on the “mission and methodology” of a historic commission to probe the veracity of the Armenian Genocide, the Turkish Hurriyet Daily reported Monday.

The creation of the so-called fact-finding body is outlined in fence-mending protocols signed between Ankara and Yerevan in October of last year. "

More:US, Switzerland Deny Turkey Guarantees Over Historical Commission | Asbarez Armenian News

posted by Turkish Digest @ 6:24 PM

"Turkey Slams U.S. Over Armenian Genocide Bill

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu (right) and his Armenian counterpart Eduard Nalbandian shake hands after a signing ceremony on fence-mending agreements in Zurich in October.
February 08, 2010
YEREVAN -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu has denounced a U.S. Congressional committee for scheduling a vote on a resolution about the Armenian genocide, RFE/RL's Armenian Service reports.

Davutoglu said over the weekend that passage of the resolution would seriously harm Turkey's relations with both the United States and Armenia."

More:Turkey Slams U.S. Over Armenian Genocide Bill - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty © 2010

posted by Turkish Digest @ 5:33 PM

The U.S. will set to work over Turkey - aysor.am - Hot news from Armenia

"The U.S. will set to work over Turkey

Commenting the statement by Turkey’s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu that the U.S. Congress is suppressing Turkey through making up the Armenian Genocide Resolution on March 4, former Advisor to President, political scientist Vafa Guluzade said the White House had decided to blackmail Turkey."

More:The U.S. will set to work over Turkey - aysor.am - Hot news from Armenia

posted by Turkish Digest @ 2:20 PM

Gates backs Turkey's PKK fight

"Gates backs Turkey's PKK fight

ANKARA, Turkey, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Washington supports Ankara in its effort to tackle Kurdish guerrillas, but military action is not the only solution available, the U.S. defense secretary said."

More:Gates backs Turkey's PKK fight - UPI.com

posted by Turkish Digest @ 2:17 PM

Turk fiscal law work seen completed in few months-Min

"Turk fiscal law work seen completed in few months-Min

By Hatice Aydogdu

ANKARA, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Legal preparations for a new Turkish fiscal rule law will be completed within a few months and a budget for 2011, to be prepared in May, will show the law's parameters, said Economy Minister Ali Babacan on Monday.
Much-awaited legislation on fiscal guidelines is seen going into force in 2011. It will be closely watched by investors and ratings agencies looking for reassurance that government spending will be kept under scrutiny in an election year."

More:Business finance news - currency market news - online UK currency markets - financial news - Interactive Investor

posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:45 AM

Koza of Turkey Says Gold Unit IPO Raises $435 Million (Update2) - BusinessWeek

"Koza of Turkey Says Gold Unit IPO Raises $435 Million (Update2)
February 08, 2010, 10:38 AM EST

By Ercan Ersoy

Feb. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Koza Anadolu Metal Madencilik Isletmeleri AS, a Turkish miner, said a share sale in its gold mining unit raised $435 million, making it the country’s biggest initial public offering since May 2008."

More:Koza of Turkey Says Gold Unit IPO Raises $435 Million (Update2) - BusinessWeek

posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:44 AM

US playing dirty against Turkey

"US playing dirty against Turkey

Mon 08 February 2010 | 12:56 GMT Text size:
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Vafa Guluzade

Political scientist Vafa Guluzade commented on the US policy in the region.

'It was clear from the beginning that the United States are playing dirty against Turkey, Ahmed Davutoglu is right when saying that it is impossible to blackmail Turkey. Unfortunately, Washington has chosen this tone in the relations with Turkey. But this may affect the US itself', said political scientist Vafa Guluzade, commenting on statements by Turkish Foreign Ministry Ahmed Davutoglu who said the discussion of the 'Armenian Genocide' in the US Congress is an element of pressure on Ankara."

More:News.Az - US playing dirty against Turkey

posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:42 AM

Turkey's Chief Eu Negotiator Vows to Continue Reforms

"Turkey's Chief Eu Negotiator Vows to Continue Reforms

Monday, 8 February 2010

Turkey's top official for European Union membership talks has pledged that his country would make more reforms in 2010 as well as opening new channels of communication with the EU countries."

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posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:40 AM

Turkey's Celebi says to invest $100 mln in India airports - International Business Times

"Turkey's Celebi says to invest $100 mln in India airports

08 February 2010 @ 4:40 pm IST
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Turkey's Celebi will invest $100 million this year in Indian airports, the ground-handling services company said in a statement on Monday."

More:Turkey's Celebi says to invest $100 mln in India airports - International Business Times

posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:39 AM

Turkey:Public transportation and hydrogen power: yet a long ways away | FuelCellsWorks

"Turkey:Public transportation and hydrogen power: yet a long ways away

Hydrogen could be the alternative fuel of choice given its zero-emission properties, but the age of hydrogen-powered public transportation roaming metropolitan cities seems ages away for a Turkey struggling to catch up to Europe."

More:Turkey:Public transportation and hydrogen power: yet a long ways away | FuelCellsWorks

posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:39 AM

Turkish PM: Israel Could Lose Turkish Friendship

"Turkish PM: Israel Could Lose Turkish Friendship
February 7, 2010

Jerusalem
JTA Wire Service

Israel should consider “what it would be like to lose a friend like Turkey,” Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned.

Erdogan made the threat last Sunday in an interview with Euronews, according to reports."

More:Baltimore Jewish Times - Israeli News | Turkish PM: Israel Could Lose Turkish Friendship

posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:35 AM

EU to become more active in South Caucasus conflict settlement

"EU to become more active in South Caucasus conflict settlement

Mon 08 February 2010 | 06:58 GMT Text size:

Russia is currently very active in the process to resolve the Karabakh conflict. What is likely to be the result of this activity?"

More:News.Az - EU to become more active in South Caucasus conflict settlement

posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:34 AM

Cyprus FM - 'Turkey will have to think seriously about its EU course'

"Cyprus FM - 'Turkey will have to think seriously about its EU course'
The Foreign Minister said that Turkey as well as the EU are approaching a point, when they will have to think seriously about Ankara’s EU course.

Foreign Minister Markos Kyprianou has said that Turkey will have to start thinking seriously about its EU accession course, since by the end of this year, this course will not be able to move forward due to the fact that many EU – Turkey negotiating chapters have been frozen."

More:Home | Famagusta Gazette Online | Breaking News, Cyprus Issues, Weather

posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:33 AM

Turkey, Istanbul, Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel

"Turkey to Host Several Industry Events

The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul will host the 2010 Global Spa Summit from May 16-19. Attended by top spa, hospitality and wellness executives from around the world, the invitation-only summit is expected to attract attendees from over 40 countries."

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posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:28 AM

Fans fight rain in Istanbul to watch Saints' victory in NFL Super Bowl

"Fans fight rain in Istanbul to watch Saints' victory in NFL Super Bowl

A rainy winter’s eve in Istanbul could not keep 25 people from gathering to watch a beautiful sunset in Miami, Florida, and the kickoff for the annual championship of American football, the Super Bowl."

More:Fans fight rain in Istanbul to watch Saints' victory in NFL Super Bowl - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

posted by Turkish Digest @ 11:27 AM

London, Brussels and Istanbul: A Week of Western War Councils - Media Monitors Network (MMN)

"London, Brussels and Istanbul: A Week of Western War Councils
by Rick Rozoff
(Monday, February 8, 2010)

'Permanent Security Council members Russia and China may occasionally - all too occasionally - block hostile Western actions against defenseless third parties in the United Nations, but Washington always walks away with a mandate and the final say in the selection of viceroys to complement U.S. and NATO military forces on the ground in subjugated nations.'"

More:Home / Headlines / London, Brussels and Istanbul: A Week of Western War Councils - Media Monitors Network (MMN)

posted by Turkish Digest @ 10:59 AM

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