GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON JUNE 27

HURRIYET

--ELECTRICITY PRICES TO RISE BY 21 PERCENT

After a 15 percent hike in electricity prices at the beginning of this year, there will be a 21 percent rise in prices as of July 1st. The price of electricity used in residences will be increased by 21 percent, while the price of electricity used in industry will rise by 22 percent as of  July 1.

--HARSH REPORT FROM PACE ON CLOSURE CASE

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) said a lawsuit to shut down Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) caused great concerns. PACE approved a report on "the functioning of democratic institutions in Turkey" which said the mechanism of monitoring process for Turkey should be reviewed if such a need arose.

MILLIYET

--IN HEART OF WORLD

Turkish national football team has returned home after losing the semi-final match against Germany with a last-minute goal. There was an enthusiastic welcoming ceremony in Istanbul for the team. Thousands of people waving Turkish flags in their hands gathered in famous Taksim Square to greet the soccer players.

Meanwhile, foreign press eulogized Turkish team's play. L'Equipe newspaper of France wrote that Turks were magnificent while the British daily Guardian said that Turkey stole impartial football lovers' hearts.

--PACE EXTENDS STRONG SUPPORT TO AKP

PACE has adopted a bill envisaging to establish a political monitoring mechanism for Turkey in case of closure of the ruling AKP. PACE said that a court ruling to outlaw the political party would be a judicial blow.

SABAH

--EU PROCESS DEPENDS ON LAWSUIT

PACE approved a report on "the functioning of democratic institutions in Turkey" prepared by Belgian MEP Luc Van den Brande. The report said the mechanism of monitoring process for Turkey should be reviewed, if such a need arose. It said PACE Monitoring Committee should closely inspect the efforts to prepare a new Turkish constitution as well as functioning of democracy in Turkey.

--21 PERCENT ELECTRICITY PRICE HIKE

Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) approved a 22 percent hike in electricity prices for industry and a rise of 21 percent in electricity prices for residences beginning on July 1.

VATAN

--BRAVE-HEARTS

The world press has eulogized the Turkish national football team who lost the semi-final match out to Germany with a last-minute goal.

British BBC said that Turkey was the most dangerous football team of the world after conceding goal from their opponents while the Independent wrote that Turks enlivened the tournament with their brave performance and endless energy.

German Berliner Kurier newspaper wrote, "farewell brave Turks..."

--WARNING

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has extended full support to the ruling AKP. PACE warned that Turkey might be included in the black list in case of closure of the AKP by the Constitutional Court.

The Assembly asked its Monitoring Committee to intensify its post-monitoring dialogue with Turkey, closely follow the development of the democratic functioning of its state institutions and, in particular, the constitutional drafting process, and if need be seriously consider the possibility of re-opening the monitoring procedure".

CUMHURIYET

--PKK OPENS FIRE ON MINIBUS, KILLING ONE

PKK terrorists opened fire on four civil vehicles carrying troops to the southeastern province of Diyarbakir with long-range weapons. Driver of one of the minibuses lost his life in the attack. Four troops were injured in the attack.

--22 PERCENT INCREASE IN ELECTRICITY TARIFF

Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has approved electricity distribution companies' demand to increase electricity fees. Accordingly, the price of electricity used in residences will be increased by 21 percent while the price of electricity used in industry will rise by 22 percent as of July 1.

RADIKAL

--LIKE CHAMPIONS

Turkish national soccer team impressed many with their fighting spirit, technical skills and strength in adversity that carried the team to the Euro 2008 semifinals. Although they were defeated by Germany 2-3, they have got full marks from the European sports executives. The Independent said: "Turks dazzled everyone". German Berliner Kurier said: "Goodbye brave Turks".

--A400M AIRCRAFT INTRODUCED

State Minister Kursad Tuzmen attended a ceremony in which the first A400M aircraft, Europe's biggest and most modern military transport aircraft, was introduced in Seville, Spain. Tuzmen said, "Turkish designers, engineers and technicians took part in this project."

YENI SAFAK

--YOU DESERVE IT

Turkish national football team have returned home after losing the semi-final match against Germany with a last-minute goal. There was an enthusiastic welcoming ceremony at the airport in Istanbul for the team. Thousands of people greeted the soccer players like champions.

Meanwhile, Turkish Football Federation Chairman Hasan Dogan said that Fatih Terim, coach of the national team, would not quit. "Terim will coach the team for the 2010 World Cup," he said.

--WARNING AGAINST JUDICIAL BLOW

PACE has expressed its concerns about the closure case against the ruling AKP. The Assembly warned that the EU entry negotiations could be halted in case of a court ruling to outlaw the political party.