TURKEY-PRESS SCAN (1)

ANKARA (A.A) - 26.04.2011 - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on April 26, 2011. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

HURRIYET
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EFFICIENCY MEASURED BY ECONOMY
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that a country's efficiency in the world was not measured by armies, weapons or tanks, but it was measured by economic power, diplomatic and cultural activities of that country. Speaking at a meeting of Turkish trade counsellors in capital Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey did not have eye on sovereignty of any country.

EU REACTS TO DEMOLITION OF MONUMENT
The European Union is against demolition of monument symbolizing humanism that was called "ugly" by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in eastern province of Kars. Helene Flautre, co-chair of Turkey-EU Joint Parliamnetary Committee, said that demolishing a monument was a censor against artifacts, stating that it was a worrying development. Flautre said that the monument was a project of friendship between Turks and Armenians and demolition meant elimination of this message.

MILLIYET
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GUL ALSO FEELS UNEASY
President Abdullah Gul, who earlier met with the Student Selection and Replacement Center (OSYM) head after allegations of cypher in Student Selection Examination, had said he was satisfied with the statements of chairman Ali Demir. 
Gul responded to the questions of reporters while leaving for Serbia on Monday.
When asked about the allegations regarding irregular booklet in Academic Personnel and Postgraduate Education Entrance Exam (ALES) and whether he would intervene, Gul said, "we are all uneasy over the developments. In the past, there was the idea that there would not be any privilege to anybody in those exams in Turkey. I am very uneasy that this understanding has been damaged." 
Gul said everybody would be satisfied with the statements of the prosecutor who is examining the issue with the experts.

AMBUSH WITH SNOW MASK
An assailant wearing snow mask opened fire on two soldiers walking in the street killing one and injuring the other in Yuksekova town of southeastern province of Hakkari.

COLLABORATION IN ENERGY
Demiroren Conglomerate and Swiss Energy Company EGL concluded their talks and signed an agreement in Ankara. Two companies were established with the names, "Demiroren EGL Energy" and "Demiroren EGL Gas". The companies are expected to focus on energy trade.

SABAH
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CIA CHIEF'S SECRET TALKS
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Leon Panetta has recently set up a camp in the Turkish capital of Ankara for 5 days in order to discuss with Turkey the uprisings in Arab countries. Ankara had an unusual visitor during the days the rebellious acts in Arab countries spread to Syria. At the end of last month, CIA's head Panetta stayed in the city for 5 days and his visit was kept confidential. During his stay, Panetta held talks with the head of the Turkish Intelligence Organization (MIT), members of the government and officials from the General Staff. 

WE GREW BY 3 TIMES IN 10 YEARS
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed Turkish trade counsellors who represent Turkey all over the world. During his speech, Erdogan said, "We have grown by 3 times since 2002 and our national income has reached 736 billion USD. We will increase Turkey's national income per capita to 25,000 USD and its national income to 2 trillion USD in the next 12 years".