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- Kurds in Germany rally to support PKK
Some 4,000 Kurds demonstrated Saturday in the western German city of Dusseldorf in support of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its imprisoned leader Abdullah Öcalan, according to - Teen released from custody in sex abuse case returns to Germany
A German teenager who was held in a Turkish jail for eight months after he was accused of sexually abusing a 13-year-old British girl returned to Germany early Saturday. The 17-year-old b - US backs ErdoÄŸan bid to get PKK members to quit
The United States has voiced support for a plan proposed by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan to reform a law that allows some members of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) to avoid - Ankara concerned by Russian suspension of key treaty
Turkey is concerned that Russia's decision to suspend its participation in a key European arms treaty might threaten the already volatile - Turkey refuses to settle for less than full membership
Following last Friday's European Union summit that omitted the words “accession” and “membership” in line with the French demands to avoid reference to Turkey's membership, Ankara repeatedly - Swords raised as gov't offers ploughshares
As government talk of bringing down terrorists from the mountains by enhancing the repentance law continues, the Turkish Armed Forces undertook what appeared to be a comprehensive offensive on terrorist hideouts inside northern Iraq Saturday night. Turkish warplanes bombed outlawed - Ankara uneasy over new Israeli settlements
Foreign Minister Ali Babacan expressed concern yesterday over Israel's latest decision to build new homes in East Jerusalem, before departing for Paris. “It is a unilateral decision. Another point of - Papadopoulos holds slim lead in Cyprus poll
Greek Cypriot President Tassos Papadopoulos is holding a slim lead over communist rival Demetris - Agreement with Iran on PKK
The decisions taken by the Turkish-Iranian Frontier Commission appeared in the Saturday issue of - ‘No Turkish Cypriot isolation'
The Greek Cypriot government objected to a United Nations resolution that refers to the isolation of the Turkish Cypriots, - Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality office in Brussels
The European Union Committee of the Regions President Michel Delebarre visitised Istanbul - German politicians should exercise caution
Vural Öğer, member of the European Parliament and Turkish businessman, criticized some German - Turkey: Immigrants must receive protection
The Turkish Foreign Ministry said over the weekend that the lives of illegal immigrants, who flee to - Understanding both for EU and Turkey
New methods should be undertaken by Turkey, with the help of its friends in the 27-nation bloc, if it is to overcome the obstacles it faces on its way - sarkozy
The political turmoil that erupted in Turkey and particularly the army's intervention in politics won't help Turkey's bid for admission to the European - No jacket and tie required in summer
The Prime Ministry is preparing to introduce a set of measures next year in the public sector in the face of emerging energy shortages in the country. Male public employees will not have to wear jacket - Seven detained over immigrant boat tragedy
Police arrested seven suspected human traffickers Saturday following the deaths of at least 50 illegal migrants in a boat tragedy in the Aegean Sea, the Anatolia news agency reported. Police in the - Pro-Kurdish DTP's DemirtaÅŸ announces return
The leader of the pro-Kurdish Democratic Society Party (DTP) who allegedly evaded military service by forging a medical document, said in Germany over the weekend that he will return to Turkey - Police seize t-shirts with marihuana design
Police raided ten shops in the western province of Bursa that were selling t-shirts featuring designs police claim could encourage drug use, the DoÄŸan news agency reported on Saturday. Nine shop - Arts and politics focus of debate
Is Turkey giving its artists their proper due? Is the country drifting toward a “darkness of the middle ages?” These are questions brought up by an interview with world-renowned Turkish pianist and - Attack to priest in Ä°zmir
Adriano Francini, a priest at Church Saint Antuan in the Aegean city of Ä°zmir was injured in the stomach after being stabbed yesterday. Police arrested the 19-year-old suspect with the knife. - Gaziantep prepares for 2008
A series of projects are in the pipeline in the southeastern Anatolian city of Gaziantep in an effort to enliven cultural life and give a boost to tourism in the province. “We detailed the - Minister embraces next generation's paper
“Turkey's young population faces many challenges in today's globalizing world. Communication in foreign languages is only one of them. However, it is an important one and I appreciate the initiative - Film on little Turkish heroes
Snow was transported in trucks for the movie “120” named after the 120 children who died in 1915 carrying ammunition for the battle against the Russians during World War I. - Picante spices up in Istanbul's Ortaköy
Early in 1993, Hakan Arat established the much-celebrated Picante in the back streets of Bodrum. Along with its vibrant and tasty Mexican fare, Picante became an alternative hangout for hipsters - Curtains rise on opera hall
The historical Süreyya building, newly renamed the Kadıköy Municipality Süreyya Opera House, has opened to embrace the world of art once more. The leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP) - Alvin turns chipmunks into stars
Are singing chipmunks really so different from Britney Spears? In "Alvin and the Chipmunks," our furry, little singing friends have been turned into something like tiny Justin Timberlakes. They - Turkish, Greek tourism agents seek unity
Government support is needed in order to expand common destinations between Turkey and Greece, said the president of a Greek travel agencies union during Turkey's biggest tourism - 'Polyphonic music is like democracy'
Music and democracy… More precisely, polyphonic music and democracy: Is there a parallel between the two? The answer is undoubtedly “yes”, according to Professor Mustafa Apaydın of Ankara - Event
IstanbulConcerts / Parties Beyoğlu Hayal Kahvesi / Sarp Maden Quartet / 9:30 p.m. / Price: YTL 17 / Tel: 0212 244 2558Nardis Jazz Club / Nilüfer Verdi Trio / 9:30 p.m. / Tel: Tel: 0212 279 2710Art - French orders Spain's 'golden geese'
Eduardo Sousa cannot cope with the worldwide demand this Christmas holiday season for his "ethical"