Return Of The Pirates

Almanya’nın en büyük tema parkında gösteri sırasında kaza: 7 yaralı

Almanya’nın en büyük tema parkı Europark’ta dalış gösterisi sırasında sahne ve havuzun çökmesi sonucu 7 kişi yaralandı.

Türkiye'nin Mavi Marmara saldırısı raporu

Türkiye'nin Mavi Marmara saldırısıyla ilgili BM'ye sunduğu raporun tam metni:

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON APR 22

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on April 22, 2009. Hurriyet Daily News Online does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

New bid for hostage as Somali pirates defy West

MOGADISHU - Somali elders yesterday launched a new bid to free an American held hostage for days on a lifeboat after his pirate captors fired on a U.S. navy vessel and defied attempts to have them arrested.

Standoff with pirates for hostage

NAIROBI, Kenya - A U.S. destroyer kept watch yesterday on a drifting lifeboat where Somali pirates were holding an American ship captain hostage, a day after bandits hijacked a U.S.-flagged vessel before 20 crew members overpowered them.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON FEB 11

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on Feb. 11, 2009. Hurriyet Daily News Online does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON FEB 07

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on Feb. 7, 2009. Hurriyet Daily News Online does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Somali pirates free another Turkish cargo ship, crew safe

Somali pirates have freed Turkish-owned cargo MV Bosporus Prodigy and its crew of 11 after holding it for seven weeks, the ship's owners said Tuesday. (UPDATED)

Somali pirates free another Turkish cargo ship

Somali pirates have freed Turkish-owned cargo MV Bosporus Prodigy and its crew of 11 after holding it for seven weeks, a non-governmental organization said Tuesday. (UPDATED)

Istanbul’s overlooked Maritime Museum

ISTANBUL - It’s well known that Turks came from Central Asia on the backs of their horsesÉ Sailing was not one of their fortesÉ but they understood its importance as early as the 14th century when they sent a fleet to conquer İmrali Island in 1308.

Somali pirates release Turkish ship after ransom paid

The Turkish-owned ship seized by pirates off the coast of Somalia in late October has been released in return for a ransom, news agencies reported on Wednesday. (UPDATED)

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON DEC 17

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

Two Turkish ships still being held by pirates

Two ships belonging to Turkish maritime companies have been under seizure by pirates in the Gulf of Aden for more than one month, officials said on Monday.

Turkish ship hijacked off Yemen close to deal with pirates

A Turkish shipping company owner, whose vessel was hijacked by pirates for ransom off Yemen, is close to a deal, company's lawyer said on Tuesday. (UPDATED)

Turkish ship hijacked off Yemen close to deal with pirates

A Turkish shipping company owner, whose vessel was hijacked by pirates for ransom off Yemen, is close to a deal, company's lawyer said on Tuesday. (UPDATED)

Somali pirates demand 25 mln dollars for Saudi oil tanker

Somali pirates who hijacked Saudi oil super-tanker Sirius Star on Thursday demanded a $25 million ransom and set a 10-day deadline amid mounting calls for tougher action on sea bandits.

Somali pirates demand 25 mln dollars for Saudi oil tanker

Somali pirates who hijacked Saudi oil super-tanker Sirius Star on Thursday demanded a $25 million ransom and set a 10-day deadline amid mounting calls for tougher action on sea bandits.

The world shies away from action on Somalia

BRUSSELS - The world shows no united will to counteract the endemic internal problems that engulf Somalia amid widespread pessimism over the prospects of any peace process in the country. Meanwhile, this inaction is striking compared to the rush by the NATO and the EU to send naval ships to patrol the pirate-infested waters of the nation.

The world shies away from action on Somalia

BRUSSELS - The world shows no united will to counteract the endemic internal problems that engulf Somalia amid widespread pessimism over the prospects of any peace process in the country. Meanwhile, this inaction is striking compared to the rush by the NATO and the EU to send naval ships to patrol the pirate-infested waters of the nation.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON NOV 19

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on Nov. 19, 2008. Hurriyet Daily News Online does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON NOV 19

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on Nov. 19, 2008. Hurriyet Daily News Online does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON NOV 13

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on Nov. 13, 2008. Hurriyet Daily News Online does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

GOOD MORNING--TURKEY PRESS SCAN ON NOV 13

These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in the Turkish press on Nov. 13, 2008. Hurriyet Daily News Online does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

Pirates commandeeres Turkish tanker off Yemeni coast: official

Turkish maritime officials say pirates have commandeered a chemical Turkish tanker off the coast of Yemen.

Pirates commandeeres Turkish tanker off Yemeni coast: official

Turkish maritime officials say pirates have commandeered a chemical Turkish tanker off the coast of Yemen.

Ransom talks with pirates continue- Turkish company

Talks continued with the pirates, who have captured a Turkish-owned ship off Somalia, a company representative said late on Wednesday.

Ransom talks with pirates continue- Turkish company

Talks continued with the pirates, who have captured a Turkish-owned ship off Somalia, a company representative said late on Wednesday.

Somali pirates demand ransom for hijacked ship from Turkish gov't

Somali pirates have demanded the Turkish government pay a ransom for the return of a hijacked freighter and its crew, broadcaster NTV reported on Tuesday. (UPDATED)