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Chelsea F.C. is an English 'soccer' club, currently in the third spot of the Premiere League. They are also in the quarterfinals of the Champions League (a feat that Fenerbahce of Turkey accomplished as well). In Manhattan, there is a West Side neighborhood called Chelsea. In fact, along with another neighborhood Clinton, Chelsea-Clinton is referred to as Manhattan West. How...
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- Fight the culture of forced marriages and honour killings
- 2007 Turkish Labor and Education Statistics
- MODEL FROM WOMEN'S GROUP
- Holland's Muslim-bashing populist MP thrives on redneck reputation
- Turkish president calls on Kurdish rebels to lay down arms | Jerusalem Post
- The Associated Press: Report: Kurdish Rebels Kill 1 Civilian
- Turk business lobby set to raise criticism vs AKP
- JTW News - USAK Paper on Turkish Economy
- Ranieri On Turkey's EU Membership
- Ankara Hosts Workshop On Turkey's Africa Policy
- A Turkish Cypriot In Forbes List Of World's Billionaires
- Where Is The Support For Womenâs Employment?
- Turkish PM urges women to have at least three kids
- Court acquits controversial Turkish sect leader
- Turkish project aims to give Muslims guidance | Special Coverage | Reuters
- TURKEY For Turkish women the veil hides marginalisation - Asia News
- Bianet :: The Country of âChild Womenâ and Women Who Forgot Their Womanhood
- Turkish cuisine promoted in Paris
- U.S. is playing both sides of Kurd-Turkey conflict | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register
- Turkey to send letter of intent to IMF for 7th review
- Cyprus: Unification on the Table
- âMaleâ Honor Murders
- Trend Capital : EU Backs Trans-Caspian Pipelines
- Turkish commission passes pensions reform
- Turkish Erdemir says to invest $4.2 bln by 2012 | Industries | Industrials, Materials & Utilities | Reuters
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Fight the culture of forced marriages and honour killings
"Fight the culture of forced marriages and honour killings
By StatGuy
In the city of Bradford, England, 33 school children are missing and unaccounted for. It is feared that they and other missing pupils have been forced into arranged marriages.
This and other disturbing information has been gathered recently by the Home Affairs select committee. Independent columnist Joan Smith argues that âmulticulturalismâ is far less important than protecting the dignity of women and girls."
More:Magic Statistics - âI accept no responsibility for statistics, which are a form of magic beyond my comprehension.â â" Robertson Davies » Fight the culture of forced marriages and honour killings
2007 Turkish Labor and Education Statistics
"2007 Turkish Labor and Education Statistics
Posted on March 7th, 2008 by Jenny White
The Turkish Statistics Institute (TSI) released new labor force figures yesterday. Among the interesting facts:
The unemployment rate remained stuck where it has been for some years, 10% , although the actual number of unemployed increased with the population. Most were men and around half had less than a high school education.
The labor force participation rate for men is 71%, for women 24% ."
More:Kamil Pasha » 2007 Turkish Labor and Education Statistics
MODEL FROM WOMEN'S GROUP
"MODEL FROM WOMEN'S GROUP
08 Mart 2008 Cumartesi Saat 00:11
Anatolia aims to create âa feminist women entrepreneur modelâ that is a 100 percent on women's side and that will enter the market and compete there...."
More:SANLIURFA.COM Urfa Gündemini Belirliyor | MODEL FROM WOMEN'S GROUP
Holland's Muslim-bashing populist MP thrives on redneck reputation
"Holland's Muslim-bashing populist MP thrives on redneck reputation
By Agence France Presse (AFP)
Saturday, March 08, 2008
THE HAGUE: Living in a secret location with 24-hour bodyguards, Dutch far-right MP Geert Wilders faces even tougher security after his film on Islam prompted an increased terror alert even before its release. The 44-year-old politician with a striking mane of blonde hair thrives on the publicity he gets calling for an end to immigration from Muslim countries and for Turkey to be kept out of the European Union."
More:The Daily Star - Arts & Culture - Holland's Muslim-bashing populist MP thrives on redneck reputation
Turkish president calls on Kurdish rebels to lay down arms | Jerusalem Post
"Turkish president calls on Kurdish rebels to lay down arms
The Turkish president is calling on Kurdish rebels to lay down their arms, saying Turkey will never tolerate those who engage in "terrorism.""
More:Turkish president calls on Kurdish rebels to lay down arms | Jerusalem Post
The Associated Press: Report: Kurdish Rebels Kill 1 Civilian
"Report: Kurdish Rebels Kill 1 Civilian
3 hours ago
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) â" Suspected Kurdish rebels killed a civilian and took another hostage Friday in a southern Turkish province near the border with Syria, a local official told state-run media."
More:The Associated Press: Report: Kurdish Rebels Kill 1 Civilian
Turk business lobby set to raise criticism vs AKP
"Turk business lobby set to raise criticism vs AKP
Turkey's powerful business association said on Friday they will hold a highest level meeting to discuss whether to stiffen its the warning tone against government over economy policies."
More:Turk business lobby set to raise criticism vs AKP
JTW News - USAK Paper on Turkish Economy
"USAK Paper on Turkish Economy
Friday , 07 March 2008
International Strategic Research Organization (ISRO) has published 2008âs first Working Paper on Turkish Economy. The title of the USAK Paper is âFrom Crisis to Recovery: Quo Vadis Turkish Economyâ in which the major developments within the macro economic field and the financial sector in Turkey from post-crisis period up to 2008 is scrutinized. The paper also reveals the basic problems of Turkish Economy and offers solution proposals to these problems. Here is the executive summary of the paper."
More:JTW News - USAK Paper on Turkish Economy
Ranieri On Turkey's EU Membership
"Ranieri On Turkey's EU Membership
Published: 3/7/2008
ROME - Italian Parliament Foreign Affairs Commission chairman Umerto Ranieri said on Thursday that Turkey`s European Union (EU) membership was very important for relations between the Islamic world and the West."
More:Ranieri On Turkey's EU Membership
Ankara Hosts Workshop On Turkey's Africa Policy
"Ankara Hosts Workshop On Turkey's Africa Policy
Published: 3/7/2008
ANKARA - A workshop on Turkey`s Africa policy took place in Ankara on Thursday."
More:Ankara Hosts Workshop On Turkey's Africa Policy
A Turkish Cypriot In Forbes List Of World's Billionaires
"A Turkish Cypriot In Forbes List Of World's Billionaires
Published: 3/7/2008
LEFKOSA - Suat Gunsel, founder rector of Yakin Dogu University in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), took place in The World`s Billionaires list of Forbes magazine in 2008."
More:A Turkish Cypriot In Forbes List Of World's Billionaires
Where Is The Support For Womenâs Employment?
"Where Is The Support For Womenâs Employment?
Published: 3/7/2008
BY GILA BENMAYOR
HURRIYET- The Turkish Women Entrepreneursâ Association recently opened an office in Brussels and took out a newspaper ad saying that the European Union is the only way to ensure that Turkeyâs women are strong and free. Everyone dreams of such women. Iâm among those who believe that EU membership can make this dream come true. Even if EU looks distant now, I would never give up my dream of strong, free women. But whatâs the situation of Turkish women today? To mark tomorrow, March 8, International Womenâs Day, letâs take a look:"
More:Where Is The Support For Womenâs Employment?
Turkish PM urges women to have at least three kids
"Turkish PM urges women to have at least three kids
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan urged women on Friday to give birth to at least three kids in order to keep the population young."
More:Turkish PM urges women to have at least three kids
Court acquits controversial Turkish sect leader
"Court acquits controversial Turkish sect leader
A top Turkish court on Friday endorsed the acquittal of sect leader Fettullah Gulen, paving the way of his return from exile in U.S.. Gulen, the most controversial preacher in Turkey, has good relations with Islamist AKP government and has a wide following but many in Turkey believe he is plotting to destroy the secular state."
More:Court acquits controversial Turkish sect leader
Turkish project aims to give Muslims guidance | Special Coverage | Reuters
"Turkish project aims to give Muslims guidance
By Gareth Jones
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey's Muslims are to receive guidance on how to understand and practice their religious faith in the modern world, a leading Islamic theologian overseeing the state-backed project said on Thursday."
More:Turkish project aims to give Muslims guidance | Special Coverage | Reuters
TURKEY For Turkish women the veil hides marginalisation - Asia News
"For Turkish women the veil hides marginalisation
by Mavi Zambak
Despite being half of the active workforce, women are victims of family violence, arranged marriages, marginalisation on the job, and illiteracy. A rally is planned for tomorrow in favour of a truly secular state."
More:TURKEY For Turkish women the veil hides marginalisation - Asia News
Bianet :: The Country of âChild Womenâ and Women Who Forgot Their Womanhood
"The Country of âChild Womenâ and Women Who Forgot Their Womanhood
Five women from Turkey, all in their twenties. Marking International Women's Day, we have explored what they associate with womanhood, what their attitudes towards their sexuality are, and how they envisage their future."
More:Bianet :: The Country of âChild Womenâ and Women Who Forgot Their Womanhood
Turkish cuisine promoted in Paris
"Turkish cuisine promoted in Paris
The New Anatolian / Ankara
07 March 2008
Turkish cuisine was promoted in a course at Le Cordon Bleu, worldwide renowned culinary arts school in French capital of Paris.
Sevim Gokyildiz, deputy chairman of Istanbul-based Kitchen Friends' Association, informed students from several countries about Turkish cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu."
More:The New Anatolian
U.S. is playing both sides of Kurd-Turkey conflict | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register
"U.S. is playing both sides of Kurd-Turkey conflict
It is disturbing to note that Turkey has been making more aggressive incursions into northern Iraq, apparently with the aid and support of U.S. intelligence. The Kurds in the north are now able to act with more aggression against Turkey, having been freed for all practical purposes from the control of Baghdad - a direct result of the U.S. invasion and occupation."
More:U.S. is playing both sides of Kurd-Turkey conflict | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register
Turkey to send letter of intent to IMF for 7th review
"Turkey to send letter of intent to IMF for 7th review
Turkey will send its letter of intent for the 7th review of stand-by arrangement to International Monetary Fund (IMF) in March.
Turkey to send letter of intent to IMF for 7th review
Turkey will send its letter of intent for the 7th review of stand-by arrangement to International Monetary Fund (IMF) in March."
More:Turkey to send letter of intent to IMF for 7th review
Cyprus: Unification on the Table
"Cyprus: Unification on the Table
March 7, 2008 | From theTrumpet.com
As Cyprusâs new president brings the nation closer to unification, the EU comes one step closer to Jerusalem.
The divided island of Cyprus could soon be unified. The new Cypriot president has made reunification his top priority. Cyprus is a strategic piece of real estate; throughout history it has been used as a launchpad to the Middle East. The Republic of Cyprus is already an EU member. Unification would cement Europeâs hold on the island."
More:theTrumpet.com
âMaleâ Honor Murders
"âMaleâ Honor Murders
By Stephen Brown
FrontPageMagazine.com | Friday, March 07, 2008
It was as swift and brutal an honor murder as any among the dozens committed in Germany over the years but with two noticeable differences.
First hit with baseball bats over the head by two Muslim men, the victim fell to the ground and was then viciously kicked to death. However, instead of the usual, crumpled form of a Muslim female lying lifeless before her attackers, who were out to restore their twisted notion of âhonorâ, the unfortunate victim this time round was male â" and German."
More:FrontPage Magazine
Trend Capital : EU Backs Trans-Caspian Pipelines
"EU Backs Trans-Caspian Pipelines
07.03.08 12:16
Azerbaijan, Baku, 7 March /TrendCapital corr K. Ramazanova/ The European Union supports the construction of the Trans-Caspian oil and gas pipelines due to their technical and economic attractiveness, the EU Special Representative for Central Asia Pierre Moreau told journalists in Baku on 7 March."
More:Trend Capital : EU Backs Trans-Caspian Pipelines
Turkish commission passes pensions reform
"Turkish commission passes pensions reform
ANKARA, March 7 (Reuters) - Turkish parliament's planning and budget commission approved late on Thursday a key social security reform which raises retirement ages in a bid to lower a ballooning deficit.
Passage of the reform is a condition set by the International Monetary Fund before it approves a $1.3 billion new loan tranche under Turkey's $10 billion standby deal.
The main parliamentary assembly is expected to start talks on the reform soon though no timetable has been set. Parliament is expected to approve the bill in late March."
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Turkish Erdemir says to invest $4.2 bln by 2012 | Industries | Industrials, Materials & Utilities | Reuters
"Turkish Erdemir says to invest $4.2 bln by 2012
ISTANBUL, March 7 (Reuters) - Turkish steel maker Erdemir EREGL.IS will make investments totalling $4.2 billion by 2012, the company's General Manager Oguz Ozgen said on Friday."
More:UPDATE 1-Turkish Erdemir says to invest $4.2 bln by 2012 | Industries | Industrials, Materials & Utilities | Reuters
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Daughters of Atatürk is proud to promote Turkish Heritage across the globe. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk shaped the legacy we proudly inherited.
His integrity and dynamism and vision constantly inspires us. We are thankful to him for walking the untrodden path, achieving the unimaginable dream, living the eternal vision. We are the Turks, we are the future of Turkey.
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