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1. Greek PM Makes First Official Visit to Cyprus
October 20, 2009
Greece and Cyprus have said they support Turkey's bid to become a full member of the European Union and needed its help to end the island's decades-old division. The announcement comes as Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou paid his first official visit to Nicosia. Greek PM George Papandreou, lower right, addresses parliament as a Cypriot President Dimitris Christofias, top left, listens, 20 Oct 2009 The division of Cyprus has defied mediation for decades and remains a key obstacle to Turkey joining the EU, but the UN continues to believe that this problem can be solved and the arrival o... (read more)
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2. Demands For More Reform by Turkey Lessen EU Membership Chances
October 15, 2009
The European Commission's annual progress report on Turkish membership says Ankara has improved its handling of human rights issues and the Kurdish minority. But it says that a lot more work needs to be done for it to become an EU member. The report is being met with little enthusiasm in Turkey as doubts over its bid to become a member continues to grow.The European Commission's annual progress report on Turkish membership said Ankara has made some improvements on handling of human rights but said Turkey needs to speed up reforms to boost its chances of joining the bloc.The EU and Turkey start... (read more)
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3. Earn Money by Teaching English Abroad
October 02, 2009
Do you want to live abroad and work as a teacher?
You can teach English to non-English speaking countries. There as a high demand for these professionals especially all across Asia. Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Turkey, Thailand and Taiwan are just some of the Asian countries looking for English speaking teachers. Even European countries like Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Poland, and France and also some South American countries like, Mexico, Chile, Peru, Brazil and Argentina offer teaching opportunities
English is the widely accepted secondary language of the world.... (read more)
Author: Tyson Hale
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4. Iran Nuclear Talks Likely in Turkey, says EU Foreign Policy Chief
September 15, 2009
Javier Solana (file photo)European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana says talks concerning Iran's nuclear program are likely to be held in Turkey. EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana told a group of reporters that talks between world powers and Iran will "very likely" be held October 1 in Turkey.Turkey is seen as an ideal host, says co-executive director of the British-American Information Security Council Paul Ingram because not only is it a member of NATO, but it has economic and energy ties to Iran."Turkey is very keen to play a mediating role between the West and Iran," he said. ... (read more)
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5. Report says 'Vicious Cycle' Between EU and Ankara Impedes Turkey's EU Accession
September 09, 2009
'Turkey in Europe: Breaking the Vicious Circle'It has been 50 years since Turkey was asked to join the European community. Although Turkey's leaders say they remain committed to joining the European Union, a report published this week by an influential group accuses some European leaders of trying to derail Turkey's membership bid. The report by the Independent Commission on Turkey accuses some EU leaders of inciting fears over Turkish membership. It says negative statements from some leaders are highlighting such issues as immigration, jobs, Islam and a general dissatisfaction with the Eur... (read more)
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6. All about Kusadasi
September 10, 2009
Kusadasi is a unique touristic township along Turkey’s Aegean coastline, where the local population expands ten-fold during the summer months. The modern, European style resort town of 50,000 is heavily reliant upon the touristic trade generated from cruise ships. Arriving to the local port, cruise ships assist with the growth of the local population to around 500,000 every summer.
Included in the population growth are Turkish employees who head to the town each year for the extensive variety of employment in the service sector. Located between another popular resort town of Bodrum to the... (read more)
Author: Melissa Chappell
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7. All about Bodrum
September 10, 2009
Nestled on the southern Aegean coast of the Bodrum Peninsula, facing the Greek Island of Kos is the Turkish town of Bodrum. Featuring a notably predominant artistic and intellectual recent history, the area is currently growing, adopting a variety of European expats attracted to the climate, lifestyle and investment potential of the area.
Historically known as Halicarnassus of Caria, the town of Bodrum has a long, largely peaceful history based around the port area. For many years the port of Bodrum was the most important in the region, yet these days the area is more aimed towards yachti... (read more)
Author: Melissa Chappell
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8. Why Invest in Turkey?
September 09, 2009
Turkey is continuing to gain strength as a renowned ideal overseas investment market. The varied reasons why ever increasing numbers of buyers are looking into the Turkish market can be summarised into the main points mentioned below. While every investor has their own personal preferences for investing in particular markets, the selection revised below comprises of five of the location’s main selling points.
Sought After Emerging Market
Emerging markets often present several optimum investment opportunities for both capital growth and rental yield potential. Prior to an established ... (read more)
Author: Melissa Chappell
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9. Turkish Golf Tourism Set to Soar
August 27, 2009
Turkey is currently undergoing preparations to becoming the next European golf tourism hotspot. The present lack of operating courses in comparison to typical golfing destinations such as Spain and Portugal, is soon to be rectified with major expansion plans for Turkey.
The majority of courses currently present in the country are connected to hotels in the Belek area of the Mediterranean coast, with one course also operating in Bodrum. The remaining courses are located in Istanbul.
The tourism council understands the attraction of golf tourism to European visitors and property invest... (read more)
Author: Melissa Chappell
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10. The Up and Coming Centre of Attention for Investors in Turkey
July 30, 2009
Istanbul is the city of dreams and the hub of finance, providing substantially high capital returns to investors worldwide. According to a report, prepared by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute, the Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2009 Europe (ETRE 2009 Europe), Istanbul was ranked number one by European investors. “Confidence” was an important factor in this evaluation; and the preference was low risk investments, based on the current global crisis. In competition with Istanbul, Moscow was the at the forefront in the global real estate sector for the longest time, as the pr... (read more)
Author: turkeypropertyinvest turkey
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11. Nabucco Pipeline Competition for Russian Gas
July 14, 2009
Monday's agreement in Ankara between Turkey and four members of the European Union to construct the Nabucco pipeline for alternative fuel supplies to Europe has raised eyebrows in Russia. The project could force a rival Russian pipeline to compete with Nabucco for gas.Participants of the Nabucco Gas Pipeline signing ceremony in Ankara, 13 Jul, 2009Leading Russian newspapers are calling Monday's deal between Austria, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, and Turkey a setback for Moscow's pipeline projects to Europe. The official publication of the Russian government, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, says "experts ha... (read more)
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12. Bodrum Property - One of Best Place to Invest in Property
July 21, 2009
Bodrum Property is the most popular and easily accessible tourist place in Turkey where the people mostly comes from European countries in a summer to enjoy boat, windsurfing, baths and yacht tours to spend their holidays. Now a day, it becomes very popular so for the entire year whether it would be season of spring, autumn, or winter. In spring, many people are coming here for hiking and sightseeing. In the time of winter, people are enjoying the Tangerine Orchards and Camel Wrestling while autumn is the perfect season for sailing and yachting. There are enough to attract people who want to i... (read more)
Author: Roshan Dark
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13. Turkey, EU Nations Sign Landmark Gas Pipeline Agreement
July 13, 2009
Turkey and four European countries have signed a landmark deal aimed at reducing Europe's dependence on Russian natural gas.The prime ministers of Turkey, Bulgaria, Austria, Romania and Hungary met in Ankara Monday to approve the deal, which envisions a gas pipeline stretching from the Caspian Sea region to Western Europe.The U.S. State Department hailed the agreement, calling it a "significant milestone" in achieving the U.S.-European shared vision of a new energy corridor.The Nabucco pipeline will pass through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey, bypassing Russia and Ukraine. Azerbaijan is seen ... (read more)
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14. Holidaying In Turkey While Keeping In Touch With Home
July 03, 2009
Turkey will feature in a lot of people’s holiday plans this summer. Not only it is a largely unspoilt and beautiful country with many fantastic historical sites and a plethora of stunning beaches, but it's also attractive to many UK visitors due to it being a relative inexpensive country, compared to many other established European destinations. Although Turkey is a member of the EU, it has not adopted the Euro as its currency, just like the UK. So, the severe hike in prices seen across the Euro zone, due to the strength of the Euro relative to the British pound has not applied to Turkey, ... (read more)
Author: Daniel Collins
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15. Turkey Struggles to Cope With Annual Illegal Immigrant Influx
June 30, 2009
Turkey is considered to be a bridge between the East and WestWith the arrival of summer, the number of illegal immigrants entering European Union countries is spiking. This is posing a problem for Turkey, a transit point for people seeking to enter the EU It's neighbor, Greece is accusing Turkey of failing to stop the growing tide of clandestine immigration through Turkish territory, which has pushed Athens' resources to the limit. At the Gaziosmanpasha detention center, an hour's drive north of Istanbul, a police van delivers the latest batch of illegal migrants deported by Greece. The... (read more)
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16. Pharmaceutical Outsourcing: Opportunity for India!
May 19, 2009
The global pharmaceutical markets were estimated at US$712bn in the year 2008 growing at 6.4 percent over 2006. This has grown at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7 percent for the period 2002-07. The market size of USA is estimated at US$295-305bn with an estimated growth rate of 4-5 percent. It is followed by Top 5 European countries (EU-5) with an estimated market size of US$135-145bn growing at 4-5%, emerging markets VIZ., Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Russia, South Korea and Turkey with an estimated market size of US$85-90bn. (growing at 12-13%) and Japan with an estimated mar... (read more)
Author: shikha Suman
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17. EU Seeking Energy Independence From Russia
May 08, 2009
The European Union has signed an agreement with four nations to move ahead on creating new gas pipelines to reduce its energy dependence on Russia. Czech Republic's outgoing PM Mirek Topolanek, left, welcomes the President of Turkey, Abdullah Gul, in Prague, Czech Republic, 08 May 2009 The European Union signed the new energy deal during a summit in Prague with four countries - Egypt, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The agreement aims to help pave the way toward creating a series of gas pipelines from central Asia and the Middle East through Turkey and into Europe. Two of the countries ... (read more)
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18. Obama Wraps European Trip With Youth 'Town Hall' in Turkey
April 07, 2009
U.S. President Barack Obama says he is seeking a new chapter in American relations with the Muslim world. Mr. Obama stressed the importance of ongoing dialogue as he wrapped up a visit to Turkey.The president ended his first overseas trip in office by reaching out to Muslim youth in Turkey and elsewhere. US President Barack Obama speaks during a student roundtable discussion at the Tophane Cultural Centre in Istanbul, 07 Apr 2009At a cultural center in Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, Mr. Obama took part in a question and answer session with about 100 students.He said he wants to launch a... (read more)
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19. Turkey' Gul Gives Denmark PM Thumbs Up to Head NATO
March 27, 2009
Turkish President Abdullah Gul at the European Business Summit in Brussels, 26 March 2009Turkey said on Friday it was not opposed to Denmark's prime minister becoming the next head of NATO. That message was delivered by Turkish President Abdullah Gul in Brussels, where he was visiting to push Ankara's stalled candidacy to the European Union. Turkish President Abdullah Gul praised Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen, calling him one of the most important and successful prime ministers in Europe. Mr. Gul's remarks, made to reporters in Brussels, appeared to mark a turnaround.Key NATO mem... (read more)
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20. Where To Go On Holiday This Year
March 25, 2009
If you haven’t yet booked your holiday for this year the bad news is because of the very poor performance of sterling, European holidays are a lot more expensive this year with the press listing figures of price increases of twenty five to thirty percent.
The destinations to consider for a holiday this summer for a reasonable price are obviously those out of the euro zone, many have apparently booked for Turkey this year.
After researching Turkey I have discovered that it has a rich interesting east meets west culture. Turkey has a wonderful mix of religions and customs and is the me... (read more)
Author: Direct Traffic
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21. Aviation Industry and Economic Crisis in Turkey
March 11, 2009
There is a huge economic crisis all over the world and every single industry has affected. Aviation industry is one of them. According to European International Airline Alliances, 32 of its members were announced that their passengers has decreased in 2008 and in accord with its data, European aviation industry is reduced with an economic crisis. Because in last 25 years, the causes of other crisis was like Chernobyl Disaster and September 11th, not economic issues. But aviation sector did not so much affected in Turkey. All airlines companies offer a lot of campaings to travelers. But t... (read more)
Author: tuya naz
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22. Turkey holidays give a blissful mix of colour
March 04, 2009
East and West, vibrant and relaxing, ancient and modern; Turkey holidays are jam-packed with the colourful contradictions that have given the country a growing and glowing reputation as one of the central hubs of European tourism.
Taking over the mantle from the more traditional trio of France, Spain and Italy, Turkey holidays can give you all the weather, culture and activities you could possibly desire.
The bustling cultural capital of Istanbul is about as vibrant as it gets. Forget New York as the city that never sleeps, Istanbul is the city that never sleeps and makes sure all it... (read more)
Author: Direct Traffic
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23. The Spirituality of Turquoise
February 27, 2009
Ever since turquoise was first discovered in ancient Egypt some four thousand years ago, it has had a special place in civilizations and cultures all over the world. In ancient times, Turkey was the hub of international trade in turquoise. With its strategic location straddling Asia and Europe, it facilitated the spread of turquoise in Asian and European cultures. After it was first identified, this blue gemstone has always been associated with royalty. In ancient Egypt, it was used to adorn the palaces, temples, and tombs of kings and queens. The spiritual side of turquoise was brought o... (read more)
Author: Dale Arnold
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