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- 12:21 (ECO) TURKISH EXPORTERS' ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCES EXPORT FIGURES FOR JULY
- Turkey's exports amounted to 9.4 billion USD in
July 2010.
Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TIM) made public Turkey's exports figures for
July at a press conference held in Aliaga town of Aegean province of Izmir on
Sunday.
TIM said Turkish exports were up 5.97 percent year-on-year in July 2010,
reaching 9.4 billion USD.
Turkey's exports in January-July period rose by 13.14 percent and amounted
to 64.2 billion USD, while its 12-month exports reached 109.59 billion USD, TIM
said.
Automotive industry made the highest exports in July with 1.38 billion USD,
followed by ready-made-clothes industry with 1.37 billion USD and chemical
products industry with an export figure of 1.09 billion USD.
(DO-AY) - 12:16 (GEN) TURKISH PRIVATE SCHOOL BECOMES POPULAR IN ZANZIBAR
- A Turkish private school has recently become
popular in Tanzania's semi-autonomous island Zanzibar.
Feza Kindergarten and Primary School, opened in Zanzibar in 2005, currently
offers education to 251 students, the school's principal Ahmet Borekci told AA on
Sunday.
A total of 19 teachers, 4 of whom are Turks, work at the private school
offering education on a wide range of subjects including Turkish, English,
Arabic, Swahili, mathematics, science, social sciences and arts, Borekci said.
"There are numerous private schools from foreign countries in Zanzibar. This
Turkish school, located 7,000 km away from Turkey, has made a remarkable
reputation in a very short time thanks to its education, image and vision," the
headmaster said.
Borekci also noted that many high-level officials from Zanzibar, including
the agriculture minister, president's advisor and deputies, preferred to send
their children to Feza Kindergarten and Primary School.
"We are trying hard to represent Turkey in the best way in Zanzibar,"
Borekci said.
(DO-AY) - 11:53 (GEN) LAND-MINE BLAST KILLS FOUR PEOPLE IN BATMAN
- Four people died when they stepped on land-mine
in southeastern province of Batman on Saturday.
A group of terrorists came to Guney Raman oil field on Saturday evening,
opened oil valve and fired it. The terrorists also tied the two guards.
Four villagers who came to the spot to extinguish the fire and rescue the
guards died when they stepped on land-mine.
(AY) - 11:42 (GEN) CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT IS A PROJECT OF NATION, TURKISH PREMIER
- Turkey's prime minister said on Saturday that the
constitutional amendment package was a project of the nation and a voting against
the coup constitution.
Addressing citizens in southern Adana province, Turkish Prime Minister and
chairman of Justice and Development (AK) Party Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, "This
is not a project of AK Party or mine. This project does not belong to a couple of
people, but it belongs to the nation".
Erdogan noted that the referendum to be held in September would leave aside
the "law of superiors" and provide a transition to "the rule of law" in Turkey.
The constitutional amendment would make significant contributions to daily
life, rights & freedoms, democracy and economy, moreover, it would expand
horizons and strengthen visions, the Turkish prime minister said.
Commenting on recent acts of terrorism, Erdogan said, "Our civilization is
based on love and brotherhood. Some evil circles have staged dirty scenarios in
some of our towns. Do not ever forget that they want us to get angry".
Noting that such circles desired to keep citizens away from common sense,
Erdogan also said, "We have never fallen into this trap throughout history and we
will not fall today or in the future".
(DO-AY) - 11:30 (DIP) TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER TALKS TO UN SG ON PHONE
- Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had a
telephone conversation with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Saturday and
exchanged views on important matters.
Diplomatic sources said Davutoglu and Ban discussed recent developments
regarding Iran's nuclear file, inquiry commission envisaged to be established
regarding Israel's attack on aid ship as well as the recent situation in
Afghanistan after Kabul Conference.
Davutoglu and UN SG lately met in Afghanistan where they attended the Kabul
Conference.
(AY) - 11:11 (SPO) TURKEY'S YANIT WINS GOLD MEDAL AT EUROPEAN ATLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS IN
BARCELONA
- Turkish athlete Nevin Yanit won the gold
medal at 100 meters hurdles category at the 20th European Athletics Championships
in Barcelona, Spain on Saturday.
Nevin, who has dragged down her Turkey record to 12.71 at the semi-finals,
broke a new record with 12.63 at the finals and became the champion of Europe.
Irish Derval O'Rourke ranked the second and Germany's Carolin Nytra ranked
the third.
This was the first time Nevin was competing in a European Championship.
Speaking to Turkish journalists, Yanit said, "it was really a great
happiness. That was something I was always dreaming of. I deserved this. I worked
very hard".
(AY) - 10:49 (MIL) TURKEY'S SUPREME MILITARY COUNCIL CONVENES
- Turkey's Supreme Military Council (YAS) convened
on Sunday under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the
General Staff HQ in Ankara.
The Council convened to make a series of new appointments within the Turkish
army and to assess retirements of several military members.
The status of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) personnel to retire or to be
promoted to a higher rank will be discussed during the council's regular meeting.
Generals and admirals to be promoted to a higher rank and colonels to be
appointed as generals and admirals will be determined during the gathering that
will reshape TSK's command chain, officials said.
Turkey's Chief of General Staff Gen. Ilker Basbug and Gendarmerie Forces
Commander Gen. Atila Isik are reaching the end of their terms of office as of
August 30, 2010. Accordingly, new names are expected to be appointed to the posts
that will become vacant upon Basbug and Isik's retirement.
Turkish Land Forces Commander Gen. Isik Kosaner is expected to be assigned
as Turkey's new General Staff Chief during the YAS meeting. If selected, Kosaner
will carry out such post for 3 years.
During the gathering, new names will also be appointed as the head
commanders of Turkish Land Forces and Gendarmerie Forces. On the other hand,
Naval Forces Commander Admiral Esref Ugur Yigit and Air Forces Commander Gen.
Hasan Aksay will carry on with their duties for one more year.
During the YAS meeting, retirement of 134 generals and admirals will be
discussed, nearly 35 generals and admirals will be promoted to a higher rank and
45 colonels will be appointed as generals and admirals, officials noted.
The decisions to be taken at the council meeting will be made public after
they are presented to President Abdullah Gul on August 4.
(AY) - 10:27 TURKEY-PRESS SCAN (3)
- These are some of the major headlines and their
summaries in Turkish press on August 1, 2010. The Anadolu Agency does not verify
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
TURKIYE
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WE WILL RUIN THE DIRTY GAME
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan pointed to the timing of provocations
and called for unity. Erdogan gave important messages at southern Hatay province,
which has been the venue of a series of incidents following the killing of 4
policemen. "The terrorist organization wants chaos and desires to push citizens
to streets before the referendum. Do not fall into this trap," Erdogan said.
TWO IMPORTANT SUMMITS BEFORE CRITICAL YAS MEETING
Prior to the Supreme Military Council (YAS) meeting during which Turkish
army's new command chain will be determined, President Abdullah Gul held separate
talks with Prime Minister Erdogan and General Staff Chief Ilker Basbug. Gul held
a meeting lasting more than 3 hours with Erdogan in Istanbul, while he received
Basbug in capital Ankara.
ZAMAN
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"YES" CALL FROM FETHULLAH GULEN TO REFERENDUM
Fethullah Gulen said historical referendum that would take place on
September 12 was an important step in the name of democracy. He said political
accounts should be left aside and "yes" should be said to the package.
Gulen responded to the questions in Herkul.org web-page and suggested people
to approach the matter considering what the referendum would bring to the nation.
"There are very important items in the package for the future of our nation.
To this end, the amendment package should be supported and 'yes' votes should be
given with such an intention," Gulen said.
PRIME MINISTER MAKES CALL FROM HATAY FOR COMMON SENSE
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed citizens in Hatay which came
to the agenda with "provocation actions" within the scope of referendum
demonstrations.
Erdogan started his address expressing his condolences for four policemen
who died in Dortyol and pointed to the timing of the attacks.
Erdogan underlined that a dirty trick was underway prior to the referendum
and made a call for common sense.
"As Turkey is on the eve of a very important decision for its future,
democracy and freedom, some try to provoke the streets. This is a dirty trick and
a sneaky trap. Don't be deceived by this trick," Erdogan said.
YENI SAFAK
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THERE WILL BE SHAME LEFT WHEN ANGER DISAPPEARS
Noting that the recent incidents in Dortyol town of southern Hatay province
aimed at dragging Turkey into a trap of chaos, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip
Erdogan called on citizens not to be fooled.
"We are one, we are together and we are brothers. Anger comes and makes our
eyes blind. But when anger disappears, one feels ashamed," Erdogan said.
SENSITIVE MATTERS DISCUSSED AT CANKAYA
Capital Ankara had busy hours prior to the Supreme Military Council's (YAS)
gathering during which the status of the 11 Balyoz suspect commanders will be
discussed. President Abdullah Gul received General Staff Chief Ilker Basbug at
Cankaya Presidential Palace and had a 1.5 hour meeting with him. Moreover,
generals gathered to discuss the promotion decisions to be assessed at the YAS
meeting.
(End)
(DO-AY) - 10:08 TURKEY-PRESS SCAN (2)
- These are some of the major headlines and their
summaries in Turkish press on August 1, 2010. The Anadolu Agency does not verify
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
VATAN
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WE WANT FLAG AND AUTONOMY
Osman Baydemir, Mayor of southeastern province of Diyarbakir, came to
Tunceli to attend a panel discussion on "Democratic Autonomy".
Baydemir said, "How can a democratic prosperous Turkey be? There will be
autonomous East Black Sea, Autonomous Central Black Sea and at the same time
there will be 'Democratic Turkey Autonomous Kurdistan'. Turkish Parliament will
continue to exist. Definitely, there is not any opposition to this. But also
there will be a Kurdistan Regional Parliament."
"National Anthem will continue to be read out. Turkish flag will continue to
wave in Turkey. We have no opposition against this. However, besides the Turkish
flag, local colors of Kurdish people (green-red-yellow) will wave in the air,"
Baydemir said.
EUROPEAN UNION OF THE MIDDLE EAST
Turkey will sign the agreement with Syria, Jordan and Lebanon which will
ensure free movement of goods.
State Minister Zafer Caglayan said, "size of economies of four countries
exceeds one trillion USD. We will sign the historical agrement after Feast of
Ramadan."
THREE REPORTS, TWO OPINIONS
The critical Supreme Military Council (YAS) meeting starts today. For the 11
commanders wanted as part of the Balyoz case, defense ministry prepared a report
saying "they can be promoted", while the prime ministry and justice ministry said
"they cannot".
CUMHURIYET
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TURKEY LOCKS ON CRITICAL YAS MEETING
Accused officers had critical meetings prior to Supreme Military Council
(YAS) meeting. Following the long meeting between President Abdullah Gul and
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Gul received Chief of General Staff Gen.
Ilker Basbug.
Eyes turned to situation of defendants of Balyoz and Erzurum following the
views of National Defense Ministry jurists' that "arrest decision will not effect
promotions".
Full General Isik Kosaner will expected to become Chief of General Staff and
Full General Hasan Igsiz is expected to become Land Forces Commander.
Name of Full General Aslan Guner comes forefront for Gendarme General
Commander.
Full General Necdet Ozel, expected to become Chief of General Staff in 2013,
will become Commander of First Army.
ERDOGAN ACCUSES: THEY ACT SIMULTANEOUSLY
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan who addressed people in Hatay province
which became tense following killing of four police officers, said, "don't put
yourself in the place of police, prosecutor and judge."
Erdogan directed serious accusations to the opposition and said opposition
parties took offensive from Ankara simultaneously with the attacks of the
terrorist organization.
RADIKAL
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IF YOU WITHDRAW, TERROR WILL END
The controversy on "withdrawal" continues. Republican People's Party (CHP)
chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu delivered speeches at Elbistan and Kilis as part of
the "No to Constitution" campaign. Replying to Erdogan's recent remarks saying
"he might withdraw as the ruling party, if terrorism would end with such
withdrawal", Kilicdaroglu said, "What he should do now is quite simple. He can
write a short petition and walk away. We will all see what happens then".
DO NOT PUT YOURSELVES IN PLACE OF POLICE OR PROSECUTOR
Prime Minister Erdogan gave messages of common sense at southern Hatay
province, which has been under the shadow of an ethnical tension throughout the
week. Addressing the citizens, Erdogan said, "Do not put yourselves in the place
of a policeman, prosecutor or judge. Do not be the figure player of a dirty
game". Erdogan also blamed the opposition for "acting together with terrorist
organization PKK".
(More)
(DO-AY) - 09:33 TURKEY-PRESS SCAN (1)
- These are some of the major headlines and their
summaries in Turkish press on August 1, 2010. The Anadolu Agency does not verify
these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
HURRIYET
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LAST MINUTE SUMMIT
Turkish President Abdullah Gul received General Staf Chief Gen. Ilker Basbug
at Cankaya Presidential Palace and had a 1.5 hour meeting with him prior to the
critical Supreme Military Council (YAS) meeting to start today.
Actions to be taken regarding the 11 generals and admirals, for whom arrest
warrants have been issued under the Balyoz case and whose situation will be
discussed by YAS, were on the agenda of the Gul-Basbug meeting.
GOLDEN GIRL NEVIN
Turkish athlete Nevin Yanit got the gold medal at 100 meters hurdles
category at the 20th European Athletics Championships in Barcelona, Spain. Nevin,
who has dragged down her Turkey record to 12.71 at the semi-finals, broke a new
record with 12.63 at the finals and became the champion of Europe.
MILLIYET
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CRITICAL MEETING BEFORE 22 HOURS
As difference of view continued between the government and the military
prior to Supreme Military Council meeting, President Abdullah Gul intervened and
met with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan for 3 hours and Chief of General
Staff General Ilker Basbug for 1.5 hours.
Both of the meetings took place upon an invitation by Gul and both of the
meetings lasted long.
According to the backstage, Gul suggested, "don't be insistent on some
points. Take into consideration the customs and sensitivity of public."
NEVIN WRITES HISTORY
After Elvan Abeylegesse, Turkey's Nevin Yanit won gold medal in 20th
European Athletics Championships at Barcelona's Olympic stadium.
Yanit became the European champion in women's 100 meters hurdle race with
12.63 seconds.
Nevin became the first Turkish athlete winning medal in this category.
SABAH
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DEMOCRATS SHOULD SAY YES
Republican People's Party (CHP) deputy Esref Erdem said, as a CHP member of
35 years, he explicitly says "Yes" to the amendment of the coup constitution.
Commenting on the referendum to be held on September 12, 2010, Erdem, who is
CHP's MP from Ankara and a former deputy chairman of the party, said, "The
constitutional package is not satisfactory with its current form, but I say 'Yes'
in order to erase the tracks of September 12 (1980)".
THERE IS A SIMULTANEOUS ATTACK
Speaking at the "Yes" rally in southern Hatay province, Turkish Prime
Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan harshly criticized the opposition. "The terrorist
organization hits from Semdinli, Samsun, Dortyol. The opposition wages a
simultaneous attack from capital Ankara," he said.
Noting that the terrorist organization desired to create chaos, Erdogan
called on the citizens not to fall into that trap.
(More)
(DO-AY) - 09:10 DIARY - Political and General News Events
- Here are the main topics that the English News
Desk of "Anadolu Agency" will cover on August 1, 2010:
1- Turkey's Supreme Military Council (YAS) will convene under the
chairmanship of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan at General Staff
Headquarters. (9.30 a.m.)
2- Turkish Exporters' Assembly Chairman Mehmet Buyukeksi will announce
exports figures for July in Aliaga town of Aegean province of Izmir. (10.30 a.m.)
(A.A) - 17:16 (DIP) TURKEY IS AT THE MOST IMPORTANT STAGE TO BE AN EU MEMBER, BAGIS
- Turkish State Minister & Chief Negotiator for EU
talks Egemen Bagis said on Saturday that Turkey was at the most important stage
to be a full member of the European Union.
Bagis released a message on the 51st anniversary of Turkey's application to
become a partner of the European Economic Community.
Bagis said this application dated July 31, 1959, was one of the most
important modernization actions of Turkey.
"Although this process, which started on July 31, 1959 was interrupted from
time to time because of some reasons like military coup, many important steps
have been made in the past 51 years," Bagis said.
Bagis said Ankara Agreement was signed in 1963, Added Protocol took effect
in 1973, and Turkey applied for full membership in 1987. "In 1995, Customs Union
was concluded and in 1999, candidacy status was granted to Turkey," Bagis said
adding that formal talks started with the EU in 2005.
"Definitely, our nation has very important tasks in this process. I
sincerely believe that Turkish nation will support constitutional amendment,
which is important for democratization and civilization of Turkey, in the
referendum," he said.
(AY) - 17:08 (ECO) IMF ON 2010 ARTICLE IV CONSULTATION & POST-PROGRAM MONITORING WITH
TURKEY
- The executive board of the International
Monetary Fund (IMF) has concluded its 2010 Article IV Consultation and
Post-Program Monitoring with Turkey.
Releasing a statement on the issue, IMF said almost a decade of sound
macroeconomic policies and reforms allowed Turkey to enter the global financial
crisis in a stronger position than many other countries in emerging Europe.
"Prior to the crisis, a more contained foreign credit-induced boom, better
focus of policies on leaning against the cyclical upswing, and a more restrictive
regulatory environment for credit helped limit the build-up of vulnerabilities
and kept banks' and households' balance sheets strong," IMF said in its
statement.
"These strengths helped the Turkish economy rebound quickly from the steep
drop in output precipitated by the global financial crisis," the fund added.
IMF also said that it expected the recovery in the Turkish economy to remain
strong in the near term.
"Growth is likely to exceed 6 percent this year owing to base effects and
solid within-year momentum from credit-driven demand," IMF said, adding the
current account deficit was expected to widen to 4.75 percent of GDP on buoyant
import growth, with the resumption of growth and abundant global capital flows.
Commenting on Turkey's fiscal order as well, IMF said its directors welcomed
the preparation of a new fiscal rule, adding they expected such rule to
significantly strengthen the policy framework.
Directors waited for the rapid approval of the fiscal order draft
legislation and they hoped the delay in its consideration would not last for too
long, the statement also said.
(DO-AY) - 15:48 (GEN) TOURISM SECTOR SHOULD BE SUPPORTED MORE, MINISTER GUNAY
- Turkish Minister of Culture & Tourism Ertugrul
Gunay said on Saturday that tourism sector should be supported more in Turkey.
Speaking at a meeting titled "Turkey Tourism Economy and Monetary Policies"
held in southern province of Antalya, Gunay said Turkey needed a realistic point
of view, and added that Turkey needed to set goals and obtain results from the
targets.
"Tourism will be the driving force of economic and social development in the
next ten years in Turkey. Antalya is the admiral ship role of this," he said.
Gunay said Turkish economy resisted global economic crisis, "the leading
sector in this resistance is tourism. Despite all the problems, tourism sector
managed to conclude the year with a 2.8 percent growth," he said.
Gunay said there were some problems regarding deposits related to Eximbank
credits, "the letter of guarantee asked from the tourism sector is a serious
burden on us. It poses an obstacle in front of us to use loan. Facilities should
be provided on guaranty".
(AY) - 15:46 (ECO) ECONOMY TO GO BACK TO PRE-CRISIS LEVEL BY END OF YEAR, TURKISH
CENTRAL BANK HEAD
- The head official of Turkey's Central Bank said
on Saturday that the Turkish economy would go back to the pre-crisis level as of
the end of 2010.
Attending a meeting on "tourism economy and monetary policies" held in the
Mediterranean province of Antalya, Turkish Central Bank Governor Durmus Yilmaz
said the risks in global economy might affect Turkey's exports.
"If we take into consideration the fact that the European Union (EU) is our
biggest export market, the problems faced by EU economies constitute an important
risk for us as well," Yilmaz said.
Yilmaz noted that expectations would be another aspect of the global crisis'
potential effect on Turkey.
"The limited decrease in primary indicators in the recent term, as well as
the low level in the consumer confidence index show that the escalation in the
Turkish economy will be slow and lasting," he said.
Noting that developments in global economy might affect Turkey through
finance flows, Yilmaz said, "Our prediction is that our economy will go back to
the pre-crisis level as of the end of the year".
Yilmaz said that there was a more significant revival in developing
economies compared to developed ones.
"Turkey has been among rapidly growing countries both in Q4 of 2009 and Q1
of 2010. It is expected to be listed among these countries in 2010 as well," the
governor said.
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ISTANBUL- UNESCO World Heritage Committee unanimously rejected requests for removal of Istanbul from World Heritage List, Istanbul's metropolitan municipality said on Friday.
ISTANBUL - Turkey's national air carrier Turkish Airlines, or THY, will start direct flights to Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles in United States.
ISTANBUL - The European Investment Bank (EIB) provided a 75 million Euro long-term loan for Turkey's state-run lender Halkbank.
DAMASCUS - King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and President Bashar al-Asad of Syria have praised Turkey's honorable stance on the Palestine issue.
ANKARA (A.A) - 30.07.2010 - Turkey's exports rose 14.8% year-on-year in June.
ISTANBUL - Turkey's Akbank said it had signed a deal for a 75 million euro loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) under a European Union project to support small and medium sized enterprises hard-hit by the global financial crisis.
ANKARA - China placed Turkey among European countries
as a tourism destination in 2010 although Turkey was placed in Middle
Eastern and African catalogues in the past.
IZMIR/ANKARA - A vessel, hijacked by Somali pirates
in March off-coast of Somalia, has been released, a lawyer with the
vessel's Turkey-based owner company said.
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