ISTANBUL - Turkey’s Arbel Group, a leading processor of lentils and grains and the largest exporter of legumes in Turkey, and Alliance Grain Traders Income Fund are in talks. The fund, which is one of Canada's largest exporter of green lentils, has made an offer to purchase Arbel for $93 million cash and share deal.
ROME - Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives in Rome for the first leg of his EU tour in order to feel the pulse of one of Israel’s best ally in Europe concerning his recent statements. The fact that Netanyahu is beginning his tour in Rome reveals the good relations between the two countries, says an official.
"This opportunity should not be missed" is what we still hear and it is still valid. There has never been a better time to wipe out the PKK terror and progress in the Kurdish issue. For the first time those in Ankara holding the power and those in Çankaya are of the same opinion. They do not look in a different direction. No difference in opinion. And again for the first time is the command level in the TSK generally in line with the govenment, even if not in details. They believe that a step needs to be taken in order to wipe out the PKK terror.
Things are like that. If you are late in taking the necessary steps, your opponents will take action and put obstacles in your way. Turkey was late in negotiations with the EU regarding full membership, and Merkel and Sarkozy have immediately taken action. They have brought out the old "privileged partnership" formula.
JOUNIEH, Lebanon -A new high-brow literary journal looks through the eyes of voyeurs, clerics and foot fetish experts. This mix of gonzo reporting, scholarly study and old-school Playboy is fueling the ire of religious and women’s groups, but its editor doesn’t flinch: ’We have to stop condescending to the Arab reader’
ANTALYA - The International Pulses Trade and Industry Confederation’s annual convention, held in the southern city of Antalya, has contributed greatly to the development of trade between participating countries, says Lyle Stewart, Saskatchewan minister of enterprise and innovation. Stewart says trade relations between Canada and Turkey should be improved.
Baghdad- The visit of the president of the Republic of Turkey is being perceived by the Iraqis as very important. The plan for the withdrawal of the Americans has been put into effect, new elections have taken place and the new administration has begun its work.