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TURKEY PRESS SCAN FOR APRIL 26, 2011
These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on April 26, 2010. Cumhuriyet English does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
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These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on April 26, 2010. Cumhuriyet English does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
CUMHURIYET
TURKEY TO BE REDEFINED
A ceremony was held to mark the anniversary of the foundation of Turkey's Constitutional Court. Speaking at the ceremony that was boycotted by the heads of Supreme Court of Appeals and Council of State, Constitutional Court's President Hasim Kilic said ethnical and religious identities had gained significance due to demands of cultural and individual freedom. Kilic also said that Turkey, with a confident understanding about its future, would soon redefine itself.
LETTER TO ERDOGAN
Rosa Maria Burillo Velasco, the head of International Association of Arts, a non-governmental organization in operational relations with UNESCO, sent a letter to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the recent attack against Turkish painter Bedri Baykam and the decision to demolish the "Humanity Monument" in eastern province of Kars. Velasco said in the letter that her organization was deeply concerned about the latest developments concerning the freedom of expression in Turkey.
HURRIYET
EFFICIENCY MEASURED BY ECONOMY
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a country's efficiency in the world was not measured by armies, weapons or tanks, but it was measured by economic power, diplomatic and cultural activities of that country. Speaking at a meeting of Turkish trade counsellors in capital Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey did not have eye on sovereignty of any country.
EU REACTS TO DEMOLITION OF MONUMENT
The European Union is against demolition of monument symbolizing humanism that was called "ugly" by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in eastern province of Kars. Helene Flautre, co-chair of Turkey-EU Joint Parliamnetary Committee, said that demolishing a monument was a censor against artifacts, stating that it was a worrying development. Flautre said that the monument was a project of friendship between Turks and Armenians and demolition meant elimination of this message.
MILLIYET
GUL ALSO FEELS UNEASY
President Abdullah Gul, who earlier met with the Student Selection and Replacement Center (OSYM) head after allegations of cypher in Student Selection Examination, had said he was satisfied with the statements of chairman Ali Demir.
Gul responded to the questions of reporters while leaving for Serbia on Monday.
When asked about the allegations regarding irregular booklet in Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) and whether he would intervene, Gul said, "we are all uneasy over the developments. In the past, there was the idea that there would not be any privilege to anybody in those exams in Turkey. I am very uneasy that this understanding has been damaged."
Gul said everybody would be satisfied with the statements of the prosecutor who is examining the issue with the experts.
AMBUSH WITH SNOW MASK
An assailant wearing snow mask opened fire on two soldiers walking in the street killing one and injuring the other in Yuksekova town of southeastern province of Hakkari.
COLLABORATION IN ENERGY
Demiroren Conglomerate and Swiss Energy Company EGL concluded their talks and signed an agreement in Ankara. Two companies were established with the names, "Demiroren EGL Energy" and "Demiroren EGL Gas". The companies are expected to focus on energy trade.
RADIKAL
YOU SHOULD RESIGN!
A scandal took place in ALES as well, an examination demanded by most postgraduate programs at Turkish universities, after the ones in other exams of Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM). Five hundred questionnaire booklets distributed in a classroom in Izmir contained errors. Two leading names from the Justice and Development Party said that Ali Demir, head of OSYM, should resign. Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said that they felt uneasy about these developments.
WIND PREVENTS DEMOLITION
Wind hindered demolition of Monument of Humanity that was called "ugly" by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in eastern province of Kars. Demolition was suspended on Monday due to strong wind.
VATAN
HE IS ALSO OUT OF PATIENCE
Scandals one after the other in Student Selection and Replacement Center (OSYM) examinations made President Abdullah Gul angry. "In the past, there was no privilege in those exams whether you are the son of the president or the richest person. I am very uneasy that this understanding has been harmed."
NEW COOPERATION IN ENERGY
Demiroren Group signed a cooperation agreement with Swiss energy giant EGL to assess opportunities in energy mainly shipping natural gas of Azerbaijan and the Middle East to Europe.
The agreement was signed under the supervision of Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz and Swiss Federal Energy Agency Chairman Walter Steinman.
BOTAS also signed memorandum of understanding and committed to be a bridge in transmission of the gas.
SABAH
CIA CHIEF'S SECRET TALKS
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Leon Panetta has recently set up a camp in the Turkish capital of Ankara for 5 days in order to discuss with Turkey the uprisings in Arab countries. Ankara had an unusual visitor during the days the rebellious acts in Arab countries spread to Syria. At the end of last month, CIA's head Panetta stayed in the city for 5 days and his visit was kept confidential. During his stay, Panetta held talks with the head of the Turkish Intelligence Organization (MIT), members of the government and officials from the General Staff.
WE GREW BY 3 TIMES IN 10 YEARS
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed Turkish trade counsellors who represent Turkey all over the world. During his speech, Erdogan said, "We have grown by 3 times since 2002 and our national income has reached 736 billion USD. We will increase Turkey's national income per capita to 25,000 USD and its national income to 2 trillion USD in the next 12 years".
TURKIYE
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND JOIN DAWN CEREMONY
Thousands of people from Australia and New Zealand have gathered in northwestern Turkey to pay their respects to their ancestors who lost their lives in the battlefields of Canakkale. As dawn broke at 5:30 a.m. when the Anzacs landed at the Gelibolu Peninsula 96 years ago, they sang hymns and sent their prayers to their beloved ones. Australian Cabinet Member for Veterans' Affairs Warren Snowdon said at the ceremony that the unwinnable and bloody war became a defining moment in their efforts to create a national identity. He added that the war also laid foundations of friendly relations among Turkish, Australian and New Zealander peoples.
TURKISH BUSINESSPEOPLE IN EVERY COUNTRY
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkish businesspeople undersigned important projects in several countries. Speaking at a meeting of Turkish trade counsellors in capital Ankara, Erdogan said trade Turkish businessmen travelled to all parts of the world to promote their products and services.
YENI SAFAK
DAWN CEREMONY
Thousands of people from Australia and New Zealand gathered at the Gelibolu Peninsula in northwestern Turkey and held a "Dawn Ceremony" to mark the 96th anniversary of the Canakkale Battles. Speaking at the ceremony, Australian Cabinet Member for Veterans' Affairs Warren Snowdon said all the soldiers who had lost their lives during the battles in Canakkale deserved respect.
MAY 1 TO BE CELEBRATED AT TAKSIM
Istanbul Governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu said that May 1, Labor Day, will be celebrated at Taksim Square. Mutlu said labor organizations would also attend the celebrations, adding that all necessary security measures had been taken.
ZAMAN
SPY SEARCH IN METEKSAN
Prosecutors investigating the cypher allegations in Passage to Higher Education Exam (YGS) concluded the examinations in Meteksan, where the exam booklets were published.
The expert delegation stayed in Meteksan for 52 hours and searched whether particularly the staff of the printing house could access the system. The delegation also examined any possible hackery to computer system.
MAY 1 TO BE MARKED IN TAKSIM SQUARE
Istanbul Governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu, speaking after meeting with the representatives of unions, said they decided to mark May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day in Taksim Square in Istanbul.
Mutlu said, "we have shared our requests with the chairmen of the unions and the issues to which utmost care should be shown. The unions will carry out the order in the area and they will be responsible for the organization. We will take security measures."
TURKEY PRESS
CUMHURIYET
TURKEY TO BE REDEFINED
A ceremony was held to mark the anniversary of the foundation of Turkey's Constitutional Court. Speaking at the ceremony that was boycotted by the heads of Supreme Court of Appeals and Council of State, Constitutional Court's President Hasim Kilic said ethnical and religious identities had gained significance due to demands of cultural and individual freedom. Kilic also said that Turkey, with a confident understanding about its future, would soon redefine itself.
LETTER TO ERDOGAN
Rosa Maria Burillo Velasco, the head of International Association of Arts, a non-governmental organization in operational relations with UNESCO, sent a letter to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the recent attack against Turkish painter Bedri Baykam and the decision to demolish the "Humanity Monument" in eastern province of Kars. Velasco said in the letter that her organization was deeply concerned about the latest developments concerning the freedom of expression in Turkey.
HURRIYET
EFFICIENCY MEASURED BY ECONOMY
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a country's efficiency in the world was not measured by armies, weapons or tanks, but it was measured by economic power, diplomatic and cultural activities of that country. Speaking at a meeting of Turkish trade counsellors in capital Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey did not have eye on sovereignty of any country.
EU REACTS TO DEMOLITION OF MONUMENT
The European Union is against demolition of monument symbolizing humanism that was called "ugly" by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in eastern province of Kars. Helene Flautre, co-chair of Turkey-EU Joint Parliamnetary Committee, said that demolishing a monument was a censor against artifacts, stating that it was a worrying development. Flautre said that the monument was a project of friendship between Turks and Armenians and demolition meant elimination of this message.
MILLIYET
GUL ALSO FEELS UNEASY
President Abdullah Gul, who earlier met with the Student Selection and Replacement Center (OSYM) head after allegations of cypher in Student Selection Examination, had said he was satisfied with the statements of chairman Ali Demir.
Gul responded to the questions of reporters while leaving for Serbia on Monday.
When asked about the allegations regarding irregular booklet in Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) and whether he would intervene, Gul said, "we are all uneasy over the developments. In the past, there was the idea that there would not be any privilege to anybody in those exams in Turkey. I am very uneasy that this understanding has been damaged."
Gul said everybody would be satisfied with the statements of the prosecutor who is examining the issue with the experts.
AMBUSH WITH SNOW MASK
An assailant wearing snow mask opened fire on two soldiers walking in the street killing one and injuring the other in Yuksekova town of southeastern province of Hakkari.
COLLABORATION IN ENERGY
Demiroren Conglomerate and Swiss Energy Company EGL concluded their talks and signed an agreement in Ankara. Two companies were established with the names, "Demiroren EGL Energy" and "Demiroren EGL Gas". The companies are expected to focus on energy trade.
RADIKAL
YOU SHOULD RESIGN!
A scandal took place in ALES as well, an examination demanded by most postgraduate programs at Turkish universities, after the ones in other exams of Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM). Five hundred questionnaire booklets distributed in a classroom in Izmir contained errors. Two leading names from the Justice and Development Party said that Ali Demir, head of OSYM, should resign. Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said that they felt uneasy about these developments.
WIND PREVENTS DEMOLITION
Wind hindered demolition of Monument of Humanity that was called "ugly" by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in eastern province of Kars. Demolition was suspended on Monday due to strong wind.
VATAN
HE IS ALSO OUT OF PATIENCE
Scandals one after the other in Student Selection and Replacement Center (OSYM) examinations made President Abdullah Gul angry. "In the past, there was no privilege in those exams whether you are the son of the president or the richest person. I am very uneasy that this understanding has been harmed."
NEW COOPERATION IN ENERGY
Demiroren Group signed a cooperation agreement with Swiss energy giant EGL to assess opportunities in energy mainly shipping natural gas of Azerbaijan and the Middle East to Europe.
The agreement was signed under the supervision of Turkish Energy Minister Taner Yildiz and Swiss Federal Energy Agency Chairman Walter Steinman.
BOTAS also signed memorandum of understanding and committed to be a bridge in transmission of the gas.
SABAH
CIA CHIEF'S SECRET TALKS
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Leon Panetta has recently set up a camp in the Turkish capital of Ankara for 5 days in order to discuss with Turkey the uprisings in Arab countries. Ankara had an unusual visitor during the days the rebellious acts in Arab countries spread to Syria. At the end of last month, CIA's head Panetta stayed in the city for 5 days and his visit was kept confidential. During his stay, Panetta held talks with the head of the Turkish Intelligence Organization (MIT), members of the government and officials from the General Staff.
WE GREW BY 3 TIMES IN 10 YEARS
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed Turkish trade counsellors who represent Turkey all over the world. During his speech, Erdogan said, "We have grown by 3 times since 2002 and our national income has reached 736 billion USD. We will increase Turkey's national income per capita to 25,000 USD and its national income to 2 trillion USD in the next 12 years".
TURKIYE
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND JOIN DAWN CEREMONY
Thousands of people from Australia and New Zealand have gathered in northwestern Turkey to pay their respects to their ancestors who lost their lives in the battlefields of Canakkale. As dawn broke at 5:30 a.m. when the Anzacs landed at the Gelibolu Peninsula 96 years ago, they sang hymns and sent their prayers to their beloved ones. Australian Cabinet Member for Veterans' Affairs Warren Snowdon said at the ceremony that the unwinnable and bloody war became a defining moment in their efforts to create a national identity. He added that the war also laid foundations of friendly relations among Turkish, Australian and New Zealander peoples.
TURKISH BUSINESSPEOPLE IN EVERY COUNTRY
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkish businesspeople undersigned important projects in several countries. Speaking at a meeting of Turkish trade counsellors in capital Ankara, Erdogan said trade Turkish businessmen travelled to all parts of the world to promote their products and services.
YENI SAFAK
DAWN CEREMONY
Thousands of people from Australia and New Zealand gathered at the Gelibolu Peninsula in northwestern Turkey and held a "Dawn Ceremony" to mark the 96th anniversary of the Canakkale Battles. Speaking at the ceremony, Australian Cabinet Member for Veterans' Affairs Warren Snowdon said all the soldiers who had lost their lives during the battles in Canakkale deserved respect.
MAY 1 TO BE CELEBRATED AT TAKSIM
Istanbul Governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu said that May 1, Labor Day, will be celebrated at Taksim Square. Mutlu said labor organizations would also attend the celebrations, adding that all necessary security measures had been taken.
ZAMAN
SPY SEARCH IN METEKSAN
Prosecutors investigating the cypher allegations in Passage to Higher Education Exam (YGS) concluded the examinations in Meteksan, where the exam booklets were published.
The expert delegation stayed in Meteksan for 52 hours and searched whether particularly the staff of the printing house could access the system. The delegation also examined any possible hackery to computer system.
MAY 1 TO BE MARKED IN TAKSIM SQUARE
Istanbul Governor Huseyin Avni Mutlu, speaking after meeting with the representatives of unions, said they decided to mark May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day in Taksim Square in Istanbul.
Mutlu said, "we have shared our requests with the chairmen of the unions and the issues to which utmost care should be shown. The unions will carry out the order in the area and they will be responsible for the organization. We will take security measures."
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