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Reproachful words on genocide decisions
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Moscow for ceremonies honoring the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII, took the opportunity to reproach the leaders of both Russia and Poland for their governments' recent decisions to recognize the Armenian claims of genocide.
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24 hours with Erdogan reveal PM
on hunt for new house
Some outtakes from 24 hours spent with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan by CNN Turk's Cuneyt Ozdemir have cast a light on some of the more interesting personal sides to the Prime Minister. From the kind of music he listens to in his official car, to the fact that he writes down everything that has happened to him that day at the end of each day, Erdogan reveals details which many might not have known before. Some notes by Ozdemir following his 24 hours with Erdogan: |
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Gul: Erdogan and Kocharian
to meet up in Warsaw
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul, in order to mark "Europe Day," gave a lunch yesterday in Ankara to which the Ambassadors from EU countries in Turkey were invited. At the lunch, Gul noted that the upcoming European Council summit in Warsaw will witness a meeting between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Armenian President Robert Kocharian. |
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Kemal Dervis gives up MP status prior to settling in at the UNDP
Republican People's Party (CHP) MP for Istanbul Kemal Dervis, who was recently chosen to head up the UN's Development Program (UNDP), officially served his resignation at the Turkish Parliament (TBMM) yesterday. Dervis said that he will make a final speech at tomorrow's general TBMM meeting. "I will bid everyone farewell" said Dervis. |
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Moscow brings about surprise step forward
for Cyprus peace process
The reception given by Russian President Vladimir Putin in honor of leaders attending ceremonies marking the 60th anniversary of the ending of WWII was the scene of an informal "Cyprus summit" by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, UN General Secretary Kofi Annan, and Greek Cypriot leader Tasos Papadopoulos. |
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Iraqi Cabinet sworn in for a second-time
The Iraqi cabinet, which is religiously and culturally diverse, went under oath for the second time, Monday, following a demand by Kurdish leaders that a reference to federalism which had been removed from the original text be reinserted. The clause was reinserted following concerns that it may spark a threat to the Kurdish-Shiite alliance. The issue of federalism is important to the Kurds who have enjoyed autonomy in the northern part of Iraq. |
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Greek Consul General backs Turkey's EU bid
Speaking at a panel on 'Cultural Values between Turkey and the European Union', Greek Consul-General in Istanbul Dr. Alexis Alexandris said that, "Turkey's membership would add a novel touch to the bloc's cultural mosaic." Alexandris went on to talk about how Turkey and Greece are brothers culturally and historically, noting that it was the capitalist movement that had empowered nationalism which was responsible for the Greeks secession. |
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Turkey on top of environmental issues
Good news for Turkey's environmental initiative as a report issued by the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) states that Turkey is among the first top 10 countries worldwide which have an increase in tree planting practices by 100%. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry has accelerated afforesting activities since 2003 as part of its commitment to the National Forestry Programs (FFP) as set out by the UN. |
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