Breaking Point

Savaşın kaderi buna bağlı... Çin şimdi ne yapacak?

İşgalin başında Rusya'ya açık destek veren Çin'den son günlerde gelen açıklamalar kafaları karıştırdı. Çin'in tavrı savaşın kaderini nasıl etkiler? İki ülke arasındaki ticari çıkmaz ne? İşte her geçen gün daha da karmaşıklaşan Çin Rusya ilişkilerinin tüm ayrıntıları...

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Ideology dividing the socialist party

ISTANBUL - Contrary to some media reports that the ongoing case on the alleged Ergenekon gang divided Parliament’s only socialist party, the newly elected head of the party has rejected claims that the case is the cause for disagreement within the party.

Credibility on trial in Ergenekon case

As we have said many times before, the allegations made as part of the sweeping "Ergenekon" investigation are serious ones. From insinuations of Cold War-era "stay behind networks" linked to the CIA, to charges of extra judicial killings in the Southeast to the more abstract allegations of a recent cell within the military plotting to overthrow the government, all are grave business.

Working couples opt for smaller apartments

ISTANBUL - The global economic crisis has had its expected impact on the real estate market in Turkey. Marketers say people prefer smaller houses due to high natural gas prices. White-collar couples prefer smaller units with a family room and a bedroom.

Anti-Semitism costs a lot

I have touched on this subject but it is so important that I’d like to draw your attention once again.

Dink legacy flourishes two years after death

ISTANBUL - The murder of Turkish Armenian journalist Hrant Dink two years ago, on Jan. 19, 2006, cut down a person who fought his whole life to eliminate barriers between Turks and Armenians. After the murder there emerged a need among the Turkish public to seek out and learn more about Dink and his convictions.

Turkey’s breaking point of 1955 on silver screen

ISTANBUL - The events of Sept. 6 and 7, also known as Istanbul Pogrom, are on the silver screen for the first time. One of the co-screenwriters of the movie is Etyen Mahçupyan, who is also the executive editor of weekly Agos newspaper and his family were eyewitnesses of the events.

One Ulusoy breaks silence

ISTANBUL - Not the global economic crisis, but a family dispute has brought "the end" to Ulusoy Holding, one of Turkey’s long-established firms with 71 years of history.

Derby promises more than just second best

ISTANBUL - It may always be overshadowed by the colossal presence of the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe rivalry, but relying on previous experiences, the ’Bird Derby’ is likely to offer a great deal of excitement come Saturday night, when Beşiktaş visits Fenerbahçe in the Turkcell Super League.

Derby promises more than just second best

ISTANBUL - It may always be overshadowed by the colossal presence of the Galatasaray-Fenerbah?e rivalry, but relying on previous experiences, the 'Bird Derby' is likely to offer a great deal of excitement come Saturday night, when Beşiktaş visits Fenerbah?e in the Turkcell Super League.

When a commitment phobe loves a woman

ISTANBUL - Popular Turkish director Çağan Irmak’s tear-jerker ’Issız Adam’ works as a powerful commentary of the modern urban man and the crumble of relations in big cities. But watch out for the occasional acting blunders and stilted dialogue. And prepare to shed a few tears.

Woman’s trip in a restricted country

ISTANBUL - Many large Turkish companies did not want to be associated with Bingöl Elmas’ documentary on Iran. Luckily for audiences, the Ministry of Culture stepped in to help out

2009: A turning point in relations

The progress report, as a mirror reflecting relations between Turkey and the European Community, has shown us the breaking point: 2009 will be a turning point. I’m sure you noticed. We are facing a situation that looks like Turkish and EU authorities have agreed to do their best to slow down the negotiations.

Turkish army to transfer attacked stations, bombs PKK posts in N.Iraq

Turkish warplanes hit outlawed PKK positions in northern Iraq on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ankara and military officials on Sunday warned the Kurdish administration in its southeastern neighbor to tackle the terrorist organization. (UPDATED)

Turkish army to transfer attacked stations, bombs PKK posts in N.Iraq

Turkish warplanes hit outlawed PKK positions in northern Iraq on Saturday. Meanwhile, Ankara and military officials on Sunday warned the Kurdish administration in its southeastern neighbor to tackle the terrorist organization.

Dow sinks 777 points after U.S. lawmakers reject bailout

Wall Street blue-chip stocks suffered their worst single-day point decline Monday as markets went into convulsions after U.S. lawmakers rejected a massive rescue of the financial system.

Dow sinks 777 points after U.S. lawmakers reject bailout

Wall Street blue-chip stocks suffered their worst single-day point decline Monday as markets went into convulsions after U.S. lawmakers rejected a massive rescue of the financial system.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON SEPT 17

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on September 17, 2008. Hurriyet English does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON SEPT 17

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on September 17, 2008. Hurriyet English does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON SEPT 12

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on September 12, 2008. Hurriyet English does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Extra measures against terror discussed in Turkey

The security, legal, economic, social-cultural, psychological and international dimensions of the struggle with terrorism were analyzed Thursday during a meeting attended by high-level Turkish officals, the Prime Ministry Office said. (UPDATED)

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON SEPT 6

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on September 6, 2008. Hurriyet English does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Turkish army signals new approach to reach out to terror-hit regions

The Turkish army launched a new approach in its fight against terrorism, combining armed operations with social and economic measures with the support of other state organs.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON SEPT 5

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on September 5, 2008. Hurriyet English does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Forty percent of Myanmar dead are children: aid group

At least 40 percent of those killed in Myanmar’s cyclone were children and hundreds more have lost their parents, a leading charity said on Tuesday as U.N. humanitarian agency said the number of dead ranged from 60,000 to 102,000.

Forty percent of Myanmar dead are children: aid group

At least 40 percent of those killed in Myanmar's cyclone were children and hundreds more have lost their parents, a leading charity said on Tuesday as U.N. humanitarian agency said the number of dead ranged from 60,000 to 102,000.

Talat: signing of the protocol will not damage TRNC