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TURKEY - NATIONAL

One soldier dies in clash with PKK in southeastern Turkey

One soldier died and one was injured in a conflict with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party, or PKK, in the southeastern province of Hakkari on Sunday.

Comment 2010-03-14

TURKEY - DIPLOMACY

British parliament takes center stage in 'genocide' recognition row

Following the Swedish parliament's adoption of an Armenian 'genocide' resolution, many people who support using this terminology are looking to Britain next.

2 Comments 2010-03-14

Tears of hope and happiness filled the eyes of members of Turkey's Roma community as they stepped off the buses that brought them from around the country to a historic meeting.
The passing of a resolution in the Swedish parliament labeling the 1915 killings of Armenians as 'genocide,' has prevented the signing of a partnership with Turkey.
The passing of a resolution in the Swedish parliament labeling the 1915 killings of Armenians as 'genocide,' has prevented the signing of a partnership with Turkey.
Swedish Ambassador to Turkey Christer Asp. AA photo
Diyarbakırspor risks being dropped to a lower division after its second game in seven days was called off by the referee Sunday.
Diyarbakırspor risks being dropped to a lower division after its second game in seven days was called off by the referee Sunday.
AA photo
Turkey's government will present constitutional changes to Parliament within seven to 10 days to stop top judges from 'exceeding their powers' and to make it harder to ban political parties.
Turkey's government will present constitutional changes to Parliament within seven to 10 days to stop top judges from 'exceeding their powers' and to make it harder to ban political parties.
Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin. DHA photo
Daily Cumhuriyet cartoonist Turhan Selçuk was buried Sunday in the Hacibektaş district of the central Anatolian city of Nevşehir.
Daily Cumhuriyet cartoonist Turhan Selçuk was buried Sunday in the Hacibektaş district of the central Anatolian city of Nevşehir.
AA photo

Regionscape: A look at our near abroad




ECONOMIC REVIEW - NATIONAL

Turkish banks still 'safe bet,' C Suisse says

Turkish banks remain a good investment in 2010, according to a new report by Credit Suisse.

Comment 2010-03-14

CULTURE - ARTS

New architecture trends on display at Istanbul gallery

Unique designs by architects from eight European countries and seven in the Asia-Pacific region are on display in Istanbul at the Milli Reasürans Art Gallery.

Comment 2010-03-14


TURKEY - NATIONAL
Adana mayor threatens Turkish newspaper

The mayor of the southern city of Adana has threatened daily Vatan for reporting on an argument between the mayor and his former right-hand man.

1 hour ago Comment 2010-03-14

TURKEY - DIPLOMACY
EU enlargement commissioner to visit Turkey

EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Füle will pay his first visit to Turkey on Monday and Tuesday.

1 hour ago 1 Comment 2010-03-14

TURKEY - NATIONAL
Foreigners in Alanya eager to learn Turkish

Language courses in the Mediterranean town of Alanya, organized free of charge for locals by the municipality, are attracting great interest from both Turks and foreigners.

3 hours ago 1 Comment 2010-03-14

TURKEY - DIPLOMACY
Swedish PM Reinfeldt apologizes to Erdoğan after Armenian resolution

6 hours ago 16 Comments 2010-03-14

TURKEY - NATIONAL
Turkish Press Scan March 14
TURKEY - NATIONAL
Ukrainian expat finds success in Istanbul hotel business
TURKEY - NATIONAL
Newly discovered thefts upset Turkish art scene

CULTURE - MUSIC
Folk songs and dances by amateurs and professionals on same stage

The first show of 'From Seven Regions to Seven Hills' will host folksongs and dance performances at the New Concert Hall in Bahçelievler at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

44 min. ago Comment 2010-03-14

CULTURE
Culture capital 'sister city' hosts largest stamp collection

Pecs, known as a rich city in terms of architecture, is now home to the widest exhibition of stamps ever displayed.

3 hours ago Comment 2010-03-14

CULTURE
Famous Turkish, German novelists to meet Istanbul readers

6 hours ago Comment 2010-03-14

CULTURE
Noble flower: Past, present, future of tulips in Turkey
CULTURE - MOVIES
Up-and-coming Turkish movies screen in Ankara
CULTURE
Cihangir's beloved Miss Pizza branches out to Şişhane
CULTURE
Treasures from Kremlin Palace at Topkapı

SPORTS
Bursaspor extends winning streak

Bursaspor wins 1-0 at home over Manisaspor on Sunday to increase pressure on Turkcell Super League leader Galatasaray.

1 hour ago Comment 2010-03-14

SPORTS
Alonso marks Ferrari debut with Bahrain victory

2 hours ago Comment 2010-03-14

SPORTS
Philippines celebrates Pacquiao's latest victory

5 hours ago Comment 2010-03-14

SPORTS
Champs in limelight as curtain rises on new Formula One season
SPORTS
Pole vault queen Isinbayeva eyes new world record
SPORTS
Beckham dons anti-Glazer scarf on Man U homecoming
SPORTS
Beşiktaş and Galatasaray: Neither deserved to win
TURKEY - NATIONAL

Turkish municipality employs youth with Down syndrome

The municipality-run Müzisyenler Kahvesi (Musician's Teahouse) in Istanbul differs from similar establishments by employing waiters with Down syndrome.

Comment 2010-03-14

TURKEY - DIPLOMACY

US must update policy to shift alliances in Mideast, analysts say

President Barack Obama has failed to show the expected performance in shifting U.S. policy toward the Middle East, according to the International Crisis Group.

1 Comment 2010-03-14


ECONOMIC REVIEW - NATIONAL
A new step for Turkish defense, hi-tech

A new 'technopark' will put Turkey on the map in the defense, space, aviation and nanotech industries, Turkey's defense minister said during a ceremony Friday in Istanbul.

2 days ago 5 Comments 2010-03-12

ECONOMIC REVIEW - NATIONAL
Scheduled Turkish visits to US in doubt after Swedish resolution passes

2 days ago 37 Comments 2010-03-12

ECONOMIC REVIEW - NATIONAL
'Turkish Ponzi' revealed in US

2 days ago 4 Comments 2010-03-11

ECONOMIC REVIEW - NATIONAL
Italian bank aims to grow with Turkey

2 days ago Comment 2010-03-12

ECONOMIC REVIEW - NATIONAL
Turkey does not need IMF, says state minister
ECONOMIC REVIEW - INTERNATIONAL
Eurozone faces big danger of decoupling
ECONOMIC REVIEW - NATIONAL
Kuwait to invest $3 billion in Turkey
ECONOMIC REVIEW - SECTORS
First EU-compliant meat-production facility opens

REGIONSCAPE - EUPHRATES
Israel's Netanyahu urges calm over row with US

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to project calm amid a deepening crisis with the United States, seen as the worst rift between the close allies in decades.

1 hour ago Comment 2010-03-14

REGIONSCAPE - AMU DERYA
Taliban assault on Afghanistan's Kandahar kills 35

1 hour ago Comment 2010-03-14

REGIONSCAPE - EUPHRATES
Iraq PM takes lead in key province, Kurds hold off 'Change'

1 hour ago Comment 2010-03-14

REGIONSCAPE - DANUBE
France set to censure Sarkozy in regional vote
REGIONSCAPE - DANUBE
Irish police free 4 in alleged artist murder plot
REGIONSCAPE - EUPHRATES
Turkey supports Palestine as Arab world comatose, says Druze leader
REGIONSCAPE - DANUBE
4.6 magnitude quake rattles southern Greece

INTERNATIONAL
Protesters surge into Bangkok, demand new election

Tens of thousands of red-shirted protesters rallied in Thailand's capital to press their demand that the government dissolve Parliament or face massive demonstrations at key sites in the city.

1 hour ago Comment 2010-03-14

INTERNATIONAL
Kremlin: Russia-US nuclear treaty ready soon

US President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev have agreed that Washington and Moscow are close to reaching agreement on a new nuclear disarmament treaty, the Kremlin said.

1 hour ago Comment 2010-03-14

INTERNATIONAL
US State Department criticizes Doğan tax levy

2 days ago 3 Comments 2010-03-12

INTERNATIONAL
Deal could pay $657M to sickened WTC responders
INTERNATIONAL
Turkish Red Cross sends aid to Chile
INTERNATIONAL
7.2-magnitude aftershock shakes Chile
INTERNATIONAL
'Jihad Jane' indictment shows terror's evolution









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