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Dec 01, 2008 Homepage News Business Interviews Columnists Op-Ed Arts & Culture Expat Zone Features Travel Leisure Life Cartoons Weird But True Sports Health Briefs Turkish Press Review Today's think tanks Turkey in Foreign Press HOMEPAGE HEADLINE Recent survey shows nation yearns for ‘old Erdoğan’ A considerable segment of the Turkish nation prefers the old version of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who »» Central role of Turkey's National Security Council fades away Turkey has long neglected the vast potential of its National Security Council (MGK) in designing long-term »» Indian security chief resigns over Mumbai attacks; anger mounts The fallout from a three-day rampage that killed nearly 200 people in Mumbai threatened to unravel »» EP rapporteur: Government needs to bridge gender gap Although there have been encouraging projects in Turkey to curb violence against women and to increase the number »» [MONDAY TALK]‘Open border a win-win situation for Armenia, Turkey’ Richard Giragosian, an Armenian-American analyst who has been based in Armenia for the last »» Lashing out at critics, PM says AK Party stands by its actions Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who recently drew criticism for deviating from his pro-freedom»» AGENDA Erdoğan conducts phone diplomacy over India-Pakistan tension Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has conducted a series of telephone conversations with world leaders»» Toll in Nigeria clashes rises to around 400 Residents delivered more bodies to the main mosque in the central Nigerian city of Jos on Sunday, bringing the death»» LATEST NEWS More»» 15:49   Blast at Turkish AK Party building injures five 15:34   Obama to announce Clinton as secretary of state 15:32   Mumbai gunmen trained in Pakistan, investigators says 15:12   Two dead, 10 hurt in Turkey gas leak blast 12:00   Turkish exports go down by 22 percent in November 11:55   Serbia's state minister says bilateral relations will further improve Turkey sets sights on new export markets Foreign Trade Minister Kürşad Tüzmen has said Turkey aims to diversify its export markets in response to shrinking demand»» Two championship golds for Turkish women boxers Gülsüm Tatar of Turkey won a gold medal in the 5th IABA Women's World Boxing Championships in the Chinese city»» Lebanese artists on ‘Empty Speech’ Sabancı University’s Kasa Art Gallery in İstanbul is hosting a collection titled “Kalam Faregh / Empty Speech” by three young Lebanese»» Fener Canaries conquer another İstanbul rival İstanbul derbies are never dull affairs and the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby at the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium»» I'll take a kebab, but without meat, thank you! In traditional Turkish cooking, there is a special place reserved for meat, and for dishes made using meat. Maybe»» UN delays report on Kirkuk to avoid tensions The United Nations has delayed a report on disputed areas in Iraq, including the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, until after»» News Recent survey shows nation yearns for ‘old Erdoğan’ Lashing out at critics, PM says AK Party stands by its actions Central role of Turkey's National Security Council fades away [CAFE CAPITAL] Crisis lobby and the media’s loss of prestige EP rapporteur: Government needs to bridge gender gap Business Turkey sets sights on new export markets OPEC defers new oil supply cut as divisions emerge Auto manufacturers seek relief in easier vehicle loans Government should help tradesmen and artisans, says TESK chairman Fresh rate cuts in the cards as recession looms Op-Ed The era of Turkey's discontent by BİLAL SAMBUR* Living in history by CHRIS PATTEN* Time to hope by ALİNE ÖZİNAN* Business as usual with Russia? by RICHARD WEITZ* CHP and religious communities by MÜMTAZ’ER TÜRKÖNE Arts & Culture Lebanese artists on ‘Empty Speech’ Tykwer’s ‘International’ to open Berlin film fest Abdullah Oğuz’s ‘Hot’ to hit big screen on Dec. 19 Traditional Finnish, Turkish instruments share the stage Zaim’s ‘Dot’ named best digital film in Cairo Features From its Soviet past to a new era Yerevan Long day's journey into night Turkey needs a Präsenz Schweiz Cartoons tell political journey of Turkey Clocks have their own souls, says antique clock master Travel The road to Elmalı 'Senegal' a jewel on the west coast of Africa Ancient Sagalassos: Pride of Pisidia The perfect peace of Patara Spain and the exquisite Alhambra palace Leisure I'll take a kebab, but without meat, thank you! Barenboim leads passionate ‘Tristan’ [Movie Guide] [TV Guide] [Radio Guide] List of think tanks ASAM Istanbul Policy Center Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation More >> Turkish-Syrian relations: The Erdoğan legacy SAMI MOUBAYED, Oct 31, 2008, The rise to power of Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan marks a new era in positive Turkish-Syrian relations. The new Syrian attitude towards Turkey represents a break from past: Syria considers Turkey a reliable partner for brokering a peace deal between Syria and Israel, and Turkey offers opportunities for political and economic cooperation for improving the welfare and security of two countries. Turkish-Armenian relations: Will football diplomacy work? BÜLENT ARAS, FATIH ÖZBAY, Sep 24, 2008, The Georgian-Russian crisis, the political and economic alienation of Armenia in the Caucasus, Turkey’s new project to establish the Caucasus Stability Platform, and the Turkish and Armenian administrations’ willingness to normalize relations have created a suitable atmosphere in which to put an end to the problems between Turkey and Armenia. Ahmedinejad’s visit to Turkey: Two neighbors oscillate between threat and friendship NASUHI GÜNGÖR, Sep 16, 2008, This article considers the August 2008 visit to Turkey by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad, and analyzes relations between Turkey and Iran in general. The tensions and crises that followed the 1979 Iranian Revolution are briefly presented in order to provide a better understanding of the present state of relations. Turkey discovers Africa: implications and prospects MEHMET ÖZKAN*, Sep 12, 2008, There has been a revival in Turkey’s relation with Africa after 1998. Initially this revival came as a passive attempt, but after 2005 it became an offensive interest in developing relations with the continent. The recent Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit marks the latest stage in Turkey’s keen interest in developing relations with Africa, and should be seen as a turning point if it is followed with concrete projects in political and economic fields. The key challenge, however, lies in the mutual lack of knowledge and familiarity between the two regions, coupled with general uncertainty regarding how to further relations. Select Country Azerbaijan Bulgaria Europe Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Makedonya Romania Turkmenistan United States Copyright© Since 1994 Feza Newspaper Publishing Co. Fevzi Cakmak Mah. A. Taner Kislali Cad. No:6 34194 Bahcelievler / ISTANBUL Phone:+90 (212) 454 1 454 (pbx), e-mail: advertise@todayszaman.com This web-site is generated by Zaman Newspaper's Data Processing and Internet Services. Columnists The old Erdoğan versus the new Erdoğan BÜLENT KENEŞ Stress-free holidays CHARLOTTE MCPHERSON Which Erdoğan? YAVUZ BAYDAR So is the CHP a ‘market party’ after all? ŞAHİN ALPAY What ‘Mustafa’ tells us about Kemalism İHSAN DAĞI Turkey’s vulnerability to financial crisis ASIM ERDİLEK India and Pakistan’s elusive peace ÖMER TAŞPINAR Get prepared to file your taxes BERK ÇEKTİR Erdoğan defies critics in speech FATMA DİŞLİ Turkish Press Review The most read articles Recent survey shows nation yearns for ‘old Erdoğan’ Central role of Turkey's National Security Council fades away [MONDAY TALK]‘Open border a win-win situation for Armenia, Turkey’ Erdoğan conducts phone diplomacy over India-Pakistan tension Lashing out at critics, PM says AK Party stands by its actions EP rapporteur: Government needs to bridge gender gap *last storyspot* Turkey sets sights on new export markets I'll take a kebab, but without meat, thank you! 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