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2021’in Yabancı Albümleri
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Turk banks’ profit rally to slow down
ISTANBUL - As the Central Bank hints that the latest interest rate cut in June may be the last one, banking sector’s profitability may be negatively impacted. With 5 billion liras in profits in the first quarter, banks are expected to obtain less revenue from Treasury securities they hold in the second quarter.
Gül’s difficult decision
Under current presidential powers, President Abdullah Gül has to make a decision, for or against, a parliamentary legislation within 15 days after the legislation is submitted to the presidency for endorsement. That is, the president has until July 13 to make a decision on the midnight parliamentary operation of the ruling Justice and Development Party, or AKP, authorizing civilian courts to prosecute army officials and limiting the jurisdiction of the military courts.
Legendary Armstrong set for Tour de France
PARIS - Tour de France 2009 starts Saturday with a time trial in Monaco and cycling fans across the world are eager to see one thing, whether Lance Armstrong can produce the magic on his bicycle or not. A legend with a record seven straight wins, the 37-year-old cycyclist’s return is the highlight of this year’s Tour.
Kaş and Meis meet to mark peace, friendship
KAŞ - People of Turkey’s coastal town of Kaş and the Greek island of Meis, two sister towns, come together once again to mark the friendship and brotherhood between them. The three-day Lycian-Kaş Culture and Art Festival raises hopes for peace and the high spirit of the event will live longer in the memories of the people.
’Suicide rather than prosecution’
ISTANBUL - Ret. Gen. Kenan Evren says he would rather commit suicide than be prosecuted for the Sept. 12, 1980 military coup and have to live with such dishonor. Evren headed the military at the time of the coup and became president for seven years after retiring from active duty
Film telling of struggle between two languages gains appreciation
ISTANBUL - 'İki Dil Bir Bavul' (On the Way to School) was one of the most admired films at the Adana Golden Boll International Film Festival. The two directors have shot many documentaries over the years but they say this was their most successful. The documentary-like film's characters are from the real world. A young teacher who comes from Denizli tries to teach Turkish, instead of primary school classes, to Kurdish children who do not even speak a word of Turkish.
Ergenekon trial to get more space
ISTANBUL -The location where hearings are being held in the Ergenekon case will be changed in order to accomodate more people during sessions. The decision was taken by the Justice Ministry to relocate the trial room within the Silivri prison complex due to massive interest in the case.
Brown survives mutiny with pledge to improve
LONDON-The embattled British PMseeks to draw a line through his most tumultuous week since taking office after surviving an attempt by rebel MPs to force him out. Despite a historic defeat in the European Parliament elections, his key allies back Brown, who vows to improve his lackluster leadership
Turkish front in EP weak, but...
BRUSSELS - I’m writing this article from Brussels. The European Commission invited a group of journalists to Brussels and Berlin. The timing is important because last week there were elections in the European Parliament. The result of these elections will influence Turkey’s already slow-moving relations with the EU.
Federer the greatest player ever? Probably
PARIS-A comfortable win over Robin Soderling at the French Open finally fulfills Roger Federer’s big dream of tying Pete Sampras in Grand Slam victories, and now it is the high time to give a thought about the Swiss player’s place in the history of the game: is Fed-Ex really the best player ever to hold a tennis racket?