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Turkish delight as Arab numbers soar
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsTurkish delight as Arab numbers soar Rory Jones Popular Turkish soap operas, shopping festivals and the chance to invest in propertyare driving a huge increase in the number of Arab... -
Turkey’s PM threatens theatres after actor ‘humiliates’ daughter
Posted on May 18, 2012 | 1 CommentRecep Tayyip Erdogan condemns ‘despotic arrogance’ of intellectuals and says he will cut state funding Fiachra Gibbons in Istanbul guardian.co.uk Protesters gather to protest the closing of the National Theater... -
Hyundai to Double Annual Production Capacity in Turkey by the End of 2013
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsHyundai announced plans on Thursday to double its annual production capacity at its Hyundai Assan Otomotiv Sanayi (HAOS) facility in Turkey from 100,000 units today to 200,000 by the end... -
The Bosphorous: Tale of two continents told at sea
Posted on May 18, 2012 | No CommentsBy Jim Eagles Jim Eagles cruises down the watery divide between Europe and Asia. Ortakoy Mosque, built by an Ottoman sultan, is a vision of wealth and power. Photo /... -
Turkey Feels Sway of Reclusive Cleric in the U.S.
Posted on May 17, 2012 | No CommentsBy DAN BILEFSKY and SEBNEM ARSU / The New York Times ISTANBUL — When Ahmet Sik was jailed last year on charges of plotting to overthrow the government, he had little doubt... -
Turkey’s woman at the top
Posted on May 17, 2012 | No CommentsArzuhan Dogan Yalcindag is one of several women from prominent Turkish families in a key leadership position. How she does it. Yasemin Ergin ISTANBUL — Two years ago, Turkish businesswoman... -
SPECIAL REPORT: The Greeks of Turkey; Is it too late?
Posted on May 17, 2012 | 1 CommentBy Tania Karas *This story appeared in the Spring 2012 print edition of Greek America Magazine and has been provided exclusively for digital publication in the Pappas Post. Greek America... -
Turkey Turns to Region – Follows China
Posted on May 17, 2012 | No CommentsTurkey is now emulating China’s push to boost trade with East Africa, on top of eroding the market share of Africa’s traditional European and North American trading partners. The Turkish... -
Armenian school in Istanbul at closing risk
Posted on May 17, 2012 | 1 CommentArmenian school in Istanbul at closing risk Armenian elementary school in Turkey is facing a risk to be closed. Levon Vartuhyan school in Topkap block, Istanbul is 200 years old,... -
With Sarkozy gone, Turkey shows renewed interest in EU membership bid
Posted on May 17, 2012 | No CommentsBy Associated Press, Published: May 16 ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey is showing renewed interest in reviving its stalled bid to join the European Union, now that one of its key... -
Under the spell of Istanbul
Posted on May 17, 2012 | No CommentsMagnificent historical structures in the Turkish city speak volumes of its rich history, writes Rizauddin Ibrahim AHH… historic Istanbul! This crosses my mind the moment I lay my eyes on... -
Turkey’s Attack on Civilians Tied to U.S. Military Drone
Posted on May 17, 2012 | 2 CommentsBy ADAM ENTOUS And JOE PARKINSON ULUDERE, Turkey—After winding along a narrow mountain ridge, a caravan of 38 men and mules paused on the Turkish-Iraqi border. Then they... -
End France’s Block on Turkey’s EU Bid, President Hollande
Posted on May 16, 2012 | No CommentsAs Francois Hollande drives through Paris to his inauguration today, he should add an item to his daunting list of priorities as president of France: End his country’s block on... -
Scotland, Wales and Republic of Ireland interested in Euro 2020 bid
Posted on May 16, 2012 | No CommentsHampden Park Countries have until midnight on Tuesday night to declare an interest in hosting Euro 2020. Photograph: Bongarts/Getty Images Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formally declared... -
Turkey Thinks This Bird Is an Israeli Spy Because Its Nostril Is Big Enough to Hold Microchips
Posted on May 16, 2012 | 1 CommentTurkey Thinks This Bird Is an Israeli Spy Because Its Nostril Is Big Enough to Hold Microchips Turkish authorities announced Tuesday that they have recovered the body of a daring... -
Dutch Masters Travel to Istanbul
Posted on May 16, 2012 | No CommentsThe Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede,” circa 1670, by the Dutch artist Jacob Isaacksz van Ruisdael. Turkey and the Netherlands are celebrating 400 years of diplomatic relations this year, and... -
Armenians in Egypt: Dwindling Yet Resilient in a Country in Turmoil
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsBy Harut Sassounian Publisher, The California Courier I just returned from a fascinating trip to Egypt. The Primate of the Armenian Church had invited me on behalf... -
Please Be a Little More Quiet When Shouting at Your Customers
Posted on May 15, 2012 | 1 CommentIn Istanbul’s Rowdy Bazaars, Police Say ‘Shhh’ and Some Whisper, Is the City Losing Its Soul? Turkish bazaars are a noisy place, with vendors straining to out shout, and out... -
Nederlander to Open Theatre Center in Istanbul in 2013
Posted on May 15, 2012 | 1 CommentAccording to Variety, Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment has joined forces with Zorlu Property Group in Turkey to create an Istanbul-based performing arts center. Scheduled to open in 2013, the center will... -
Otokar Rises in Istanbul Trading on Armored Vehicle Contract
Posted on May 15, 2012 | No CommentsOtokar Otomotiv & Savunma Sanayi AS (OTKAR), a producer of buses and military trucks, rose in Istanbul after it received a contract for armored vehicles worth about 39.5 million liras...
