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Turkey not to be silent over Armenia votes, Davutoglu says

2010-03-14T21:26:00.000-04:00

"Turkey not to be silent over Armenia votes, Davutoglu says
The Turkish foreign minister said that nobody could put pressure on Turkey.
Sunday, 14 March 2010 09:46

The Turkish foreign minister said on Saturday that nobody could put pressure on Turkey.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said that if the aim of the decision of the Swedish parliament was to put pressure on Turkey, nobody could put pressure on Turkey."

More:Turkey not to be silent over Armenia votes, Davutoglu says [ WORLD BULLETIN- TURKEY NEWS, WORLD NEWS ]

Sweden's PM apologizes for 'genocide' vote

2010-03-14T21:24:00.000-04:00

"Sweden's PM apologizes for 'genocide' vote
ANKARA (AFP) - Sweden's prime minister has called his Turkish counterpart to distance himself from a parliament move branding the massacres of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as genocide, Ankara said Sunday."

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No partnership deal with Sweden after 'genocide' vote

2010-03-14T21:22:00.000-04:00

"No partnership deal with Sweden after 'genocide' vote

FULYA ÖZERKAN
ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News
Following the passage of a ‘genocide' resolution by a US House committee, the Swedish legislature adopts a similar measure, drawing a strong response from Turkey and the canceling of PM Erdoğan's visit to Stockholm. Another casualty of the vote is Turkey's refusal to sign a strategic-partnership deal with Sweden"

More:No partnership deal with Sweden after 'genocide' vote - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

Turkey's army chief denies mass resignations

2010-03-14T21:21:00.000-04:00

"Turkey's army chief denies mass resignations: report
ISTANBUL
Sun Mar 14, 2010 11:54am EDT

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's military chief denied reports that top commanders had threatened to resign en masse after more than 30 officers were arrested last month on charges of planning a coup in 2003, Milliyet said on Sunday."

More:Turkey's army chief denies mass resignations: report | Reuters

Turkish match abandoned after fans rush pitch | Football | Reuters

2010-03-14T21:19:00.000-04:00

"Turkish match abandoned after fans rush pitch
15:29 GMT, Sun 14 Mar 2010

A Diyarbakirspor fan jumps over a hoarding during a Turkish Super League soccer match between Diyarbakirspor and Buyuksehir Belediyespor in Istanbul March 14, 2010. A Turkish championship match involving Diyarbakirspor was abandoned on Sunday when up to 60 of the team's fans rushed on to the pitch after a goal by opponents Buyuksehir Belediyespor, state-run Anatolian news agency said. REUTERS/Stringer (TURKEY - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

ISTANBUL, March 14 (Reuters) - A Turkish championship match involving Diyarbakirspor was abandoned on Sunday when up to 60 of the team's fans rushed on to the pitch after a goal by opponents Buyuksehir Belediyespor, state-run Anatolian news agency said."

More:Turkish match abandoned after fans rush pitch | Football | Reuters

New architecture trends on display at Istanbul gallery

2010-03-14T21:17:00.000-04:00

"New architecture trends on display at Istanbul gallery

A new exhibition at Milli Reasürans Art Gallery, 'New Trends in Architecture in Europe and Asia-Pacific,' is included in both the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture events and the 2010 Japanese Year in Turkey events"

More:New architecture trends on display at Istanbul gallery - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

Turkish, Dutch firms to cooperate on agriculture

2010-03-14T10:50:00.000-04:00

"Turkish, Dutch firms to cooperate on agriculture

Representatives from Dutch agricultural institutions, in Turkey for the “SeraCulture” program, have visited with their Turkish counterparts in the southern city of Antalya."

More:Turkish, Dutch firms to cooperate on agriculture - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

First EU-compliant meat-production facility opens

2010-03-14T10:49:00.000-04:00

"First EU-compliant meat-production facility opens

Turkish livestock and meat-products firm Namet opened the country’s first meat-production facility fully compliant with European Union standards Friday in Kocaeli’s Çayırova district."

More:First EU-compliant meat-production facility opens - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

Turkey calls for more EU influence

2010-03-14T03:49:00.000-04:00

"Turkey calls for more EU influence

HELSINKI
, Finland, March 13 (UPI) -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu Saturday called for the European Union to seek more influence in the Middle East and the South Caucasus."

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Ukrainian expat finds success in Istanbul hotel business

2010-03-14T03:44:00.000-04:00

"Ukrainian expat finds success in Istanbul hotel business

Running two hotels in the heart of Sultanahmet is not too much work for Iryna Doljnenco, a Ukrainian expat who has been living in Istanbul for nine years. “If you want to work, you will,” she said. “There is always something to do for hardworking people.”"

More:Ukrainian expat finds success in Istanbul hotel business - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

Sweden, Turkey jointly denounce genocide vote | Reuters

2010-03-14T03:38:00.000-04:00

"Sweden, Turkey jointly denounce genocide vote

(Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Turkey and Sweden condemned on Saturday a vote in the Swedish parliament that defined the early 20th-century killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks as genocide."

More:Sweden, Turkey jointly denounce genocide vote | Reuters

Spain hopes to accelerate Turkey's EU talks, minister says : Europe World

2010-03-13T11:26:00.000-05:00

"Spain hopes to accelerate Turkey's EU talks, minister says

Saariselka, Finland - Spain intends to accelerate Turkey's talks on joining the European Union by opening negotiations on four more legal areas by the end of June, Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos said Saturday. Spain currently holds the EU's rotating presidency and is tasked with leading accession talks until July 1. Recent presidencies have only managed to open talks on one or, at most, two legal areas in their six-month terms."

More:Spain hopes to accelerate Turkey's EU talks, minister says : Europe World

Turkey's jewelry show attracks foreigners in Istanbul [ WORLD BULLETIN- TURKEY NEWS, WORLD NEWS ]

2010-03-13T11:25:00.000-05:00

"Turkey's jewelry show attracks foreigners in Istanbul
The 30th Istanbul Jewelry Show opened at the Istanbul Exhibition Center.
Saturday, 13 March 2010 12:54

The 30th Istanbul Jewelry Show opened at the Istanbul Exhibition Center on Saturday.

Organized by Rotaforte Fairs, the Istanbul Jewelry Show is expected to create business contracts over one billion USD for Turkish and foreign entrepreneurs."

More:Turkey's jewelry show attracks foreigners in Istanbul [ WORLD BULLETIN- TURKEY NEWS, WORLD NEWS ]

Turkey calls for more active EU foreign policy

2010-03-13T11:24:00.000-05:00

"Turkey calls for more active EU foreign policy

Davutoglu: 'The EU is a good example of how countries who had serious difficulties, the worst tensions in the past, came together ' (Photo: Vassilena)

HONOR MAHONY

Today @ 14:26 CET

EUOBSERVER / SAARISELKA - Turkey has urged the European Union to seek more influence in the South Caucasus and the Middle East, regions where Ankara already considers itself to be a major player."

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Turkey’s Southeast Secret

2010-03-13T11:22:00.000-05:00

"Turkey’s Southeast Secret

As a popular tourist destination many people thinking of taking family holidays, Turkey believe that there is a little of the country that hasn’t yet been explored. The beaches of Bodrum, the Aegean at Antalya and the culture of Kas have all been extolled to the foreign visitor and as such people from all over the world are flocking to take a holiday in Turkey."

More:Travel Content Online | Turkey’s Southeast Secret

Sweden regrets parliament vote on Armenian 'genocide'

2010-03-13T11:20:00.000-05:00

"Sweden regrets parliament vote on Armenian 'genocide'

Sweden's foreign minister deplored Saturday a vote by his country's parliament branding the events of 1915 as genocide as counterproductive.

"It's regrettable because the politisation of history serves no useful purpose," Carl Bildt told journalists on the fringes of a meeting of European foreign ministers in Finland."

More:Sweden regrets parliament vote on Armenian 'genocide' - Hurriyet Daily News and Economic Review

Turkey to pass constitutional changes in March | Reuters

2010-03-13T11:18:00.000-05:00

"Turkey to pass constitutional changes in March
Ayla Jean Yackley
ISTANBUL
Sat Mar 13, 2010 10:37am EST

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's government plans to pass constitutional amendments that have pitted it against the judiciary in a week to 10 days and hold a referendum soon after, Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin said on Saturday."

More:Turkey to pass constitutional changes in March | Reuters

Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC | 3rd Annual Turkey Energy & Infrastructure Finance Conference 2010 | Project, Trade & Real Estate Finance | Euromoney Seminars, Project Finance

2010-03-13T11:17:00.000-05:00

"3rd Annual Turkey Energy & Infrastructure Finance Conference 2010

Venue: Movenpick

Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Dates: 25/05/2010 - 26/05/2010
This Euromoney Seminar will provide the perfect opportunity for those active in project finance inTurkey to convene and discuss financing opportunities in the region for 2010 and beyond."

More:Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC | 3rd Annual Turkey Energy & Infrastructure Finance Conference 2010 | Project, Trade & Real Estate Finance | Euromoney Seminars, Project Finance

Turkey protests Swedish genocide vote :: Cronlock Media Network

2010-03-13T07:44:00.000-05:00

"Turkey protests Swedish genocide vote
By Cronlock

(CNN) Istanbul, Turkey – Turkey has canceled a high-level summit scheduled to take place in Sweden next week in protest of a resolution passed by the Swedish Parliament, recognizing the 1915 killings of ethnic Armenians in Ottoman Turkey as genocide."

More:Turkey protests Swedish genocide vote :: Cronlock Media Network

New Timelapse Stock Footage Clips Shot in Istanbul, Turkey and Glasgow, Scotland in HD, 2K, 4K Resolution Have Been Added on HDtimelapse.net - PR.com

2010-03-13T07:43:00.000-05:00

"New Timelapse Stock Footage Clips Shot in Istanbul, Turkey and Glasgow, Scotland in HD, 2K, 4K Resolution Have Been Added on HDtimelapse.net

New high definition (HD, 2K, 4K) royalty-free stock footage timelapse shot in Istanbul, Turkey and Glasgow, Scotland have been added in different categories (City and Marine) on HDtimelapse.net website.

Istanbul, Turkey, March 13, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Some of the locations from Istanbul are Golden Horn (inlet of the Bosphorus strait), Galata Tower, The Yeni Mosque near the Galata bridge, The Suleiman mosque (Suleymaniye Camii), fishing boats, view of the Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) from Sultanahmet square, fountain, by night, the famous Sultan Ahmed mosque (Sultanahmet) - Blue Mosque, palm trees, twilight, Ataturk bridge, Besiktas, Istanbul panorama, Ortakoy mosque, (Grand Imperial mosque of Sultan Abdulmecid), Bosphorus bridge, cargo ships, Asian side of Istanbul, Ciragan Palace."

More:New Timelapse Stock Footage Clips Shot in Istanbul, Turkey and Glasgow, Scotland in HD, 2K, 4K Resolution Have Been Added on HDtimelapse.net - PR.com

Clock ticking for Istanbul quake

2010-03-13T07:42:00.000-05:00

"Clock ticking for Istanbul quake
2010-03-13 15:00:00

Reports indicate that the clock is ticking for an earthquake to strike the city of Istanbul in Turkey.

The magnitude-6.1 earthquake that hit eastern Turkey on March 8 has provoked fresh concerns over whether Istanbul could be the next Turkish site to be hit by a major tremor - and whether it is adequately prepared should a quake strike."

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Turkish Ambassador to Sweden returned to Istanbul | News from Armenia - NEWS.am

2010-03-13T07:41:00.000-05:00

"Turkish Ambassador to Sweden returned to Istanbul
13:50 / 03/13/2010

Turkish Ambassador to Sweden Zergun Koruturk recalled after the adoption of Armenian Genocide Resolution by Swedish Parliament arrived in Turkey."

More:Turkish Ambassador to Sweden returned to Istanbul | News from Armenia - NEWS.am

History may be passing quietly in Turkey, but change is profound | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN

2010-03-13T07:39:00.000-05:00

"History may be passing quietly in Turkey, but change is profound

A column by Ron Coody

The past week witnessed what The New York Times described as history quietly passing in Turkey when police officers fanned out to make dozens of arrests of chief active and retired military personnel. For Turkish citizens, the newspaper images were unforgettable: young police officers, some not even born at the time of the last major military coup in 1980, rounding up white-haired retired Turkish generals."

More:History may be passing quietly in Turkey, but change is profound | The News-Sentinel - Fort Wayne IN

Claire Berlinski on Turkey as a Nation of Conspiracies - WSJ.com

2010-03-12T23:31:00.000-05:00

"A Nation of Conspiracies
Coup plots and growing extremism. Why the West can't ignore Turkey's paranoia

By CLAIRE BERLINSKI

Last fall, having observed that few women in Istanbul took martial-arts classes, I conceived the idea to work with local instructors on creating a women's self-defense initiative. My project met with initial enthusiasm, particularly among women concerned with the high rate of domestic violence in Turkey. But other martial arts instructors in the city grew uneasy, sensing a plot to swindle them out of their small pieces of the martial-arts pie. Istanbul quickened with lunatic rumors that the initiative was a conspiracy to disparage the other instructors' martial prowess and steal their students. Martial-arts cliques consumed themselves with plotting and counter-plotting. Secret tribunals were held, covert alliances formed, poison-pen letters sent, friends betrayed. I gave up in disgust."

More:Claire Berlinski on Turkey as a Nation of Conspiracies - WSJ.com

Turkey coup plot: What's behind the tumultuous identity crisis / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com

2010-03-12T13:04:00.000-05:00

"Turkey coup plot: What's behind the tumultuous identity crisis

In addition to the Armenian genocide resolutions roiling Turkey in recent days, the country has also been shaken up over the arrests of top military officials in an alleged Turkey coup plot. How the turmoil affects Turkey's EU bid and its regional ambitions."

More:Turkey coup plot: What's behind the tumultuous identity crisis / The Christian Science Monitor - CSMonitor.com