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TURKEY-PRESS SCAN (3)
ANKARA (A.A) - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on May 20, 2011. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
TURKIYE
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DEATH MAY COME, IF NEEDED
In an exclusive interview with daily Turkiye, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave harsh messages to those who turn Turkey's east and southeast into a battle field. "Death may come, if necessary. Is there a further point than that? Everything will happen according to God's will".
Erdogan also said that Turkey would never give into the threats of the terrorist organization and its supporters. "I will travel to every region. We will explain ourselves to our citizens no matter what. We will never take a step back," he said.
NEW ISTANBUL WILL HAVE NO WATER PROBLEM FOR 50 YEARS
Even if Istanbul's population increases to 35 million with Canal Istanbul project and the two new cities to be built, the city will have no problems regarding water. As Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI) struggled with corruption and scandals in 1991, dams of the city had gone dry. In the last 20 years, the city's population has doubled and number of subscribers has increased by 4 times. During the term Prime Minister Erdogan was the mayor, water problem was solved thanks to giant investments. Even if there are no new investments, there will be no water problem for 50 years.
ZAMAN
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QUAKE IN KUTAHYA SHAKES AEGEAN AND MARMARA
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter located in Simav town, shook western province of Kutahya at around 11:16 p.m last night. The earthquake was felt in a number of northwestern provinces including Istanbul, Bursa and Yalova, as well as Thrace and Aegean regions. Citizens evacuated their homes after the earthquake.
SAME JOY, SAME EXCITEMENT FOR 92 YEARS
The 92nd anniversary of Ataturk's firing the national war torch in Turkey's northern Samsun province was celebrated with joy all across the country. Young people displayed sensational performances in stadiums, as top state officials met at a ceremony at Ataturk's Mausoleum Anitkabir. Signing the Anitkabir Special Register, Turkish President Abdullah Gul wrote, "Turkey is a country which spreads the idea of stability to the world and acts as a source of inspiration for others".
THIRD TURK IN REAL MADRID
Following transfers of Mesut Ozil and Nuri Sahin, Real Madrid has transferred one more Turkish soccer star. Turkey's national footballer Hamit Altintop signed a 4-year contract with the Spanish soccer giant.
YENI SAFAK
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EARTHQUAKE PANIC IN 12 PROVINCES
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shook Simav town of western province of Kutahya on late Thursday. The earthquake was felt in 12 provinces in the region. Some buildings in Kutahya were damaged due to the mid-size earthquake.
3RD TERIM TERM AT GALATASARAY
Galatasaray Soccer Club's new President Unal Aysal announced Thursday that Fatih Terim would be the new coach of the team. Terim served as Galatasaray Coach between 1996 and 2000 as well as in 2002-2003. Terim's new tenure would begin on Friday.
TURKIYE
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DEATH MAY COME, IF NEEDED
In an exclusive interview with daily Turkiye, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave harsh messages to those who turn Turkey's east and southeast into a battle field. "Death may come, if necessary. Is there a further point than that? Everything will happen according to God's will".
Erdogan also said that Turkey would never give into the threats of the terrorist organization and its supporters. "I will travel to every region. We will explain ourselves to our citizens no matter what. We will never take a step back," he said.
NEW ISTANBUL WILL HAVE NO WATER PROBLEM FOR 50 YEARS
Even if Istanbul's population increases to 35 million with Canal Istanbul project and the two new cities to be built, the city will have no problems regarding water. As Istanbul Water and Sewerage Administration (ISKI) struggled with corruption and scandals in 1991, dams of the city had gone dry. In the last 20 years, the city's population has doubled and number of subscribers has increased by 4 times. During the term Prime Minister Erdogan was the mayor, water problem was solved thanks to giant investments. Even if there are no new investments, there will be no water problem for 50 years.
ZAMAN
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QUAKE IN KUTAHYA SHAKES AEGEAN AND MARMARA
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake, with its epicenter located in Simav town, shook western province of Kutahya at around 11:16 p.m last night. The earthquake was felt in a number of northwestern provinces including Istanbul, Bursa and Yalova, as well as Thrace and Aegean regions. Citizens evacuated their homes after the earthquake.
SAME JOY, SAME EXCITEMENT FOR 92 YEARS
The 92nd anniversary of Ataturk's firing the national war torch in Turkey's northern Samsun province was celebrated with joy all across the country. Young people displayed sensational performances in stadiums, as top state officials met at a ceremony at Ataturk's Mausoleum Anitkabir. Signing the Anitkabir Special Register, Turkish President Abdullah Gul wrote, "Turkey is a country which spreads the idea of stability to the world and acts as a source of inspiration for others".
THIRD TURK IN REAL MADRID
Following transfers of Mesut Ozil and Nuri Sahin, Real Madrid has transferred one more Turkish soccer star. Turkey's national footballer Hamit Altintop signed a 4-year contract with the Spanish soccer giant.
YENI SAFAK
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EARTHQUAKE PANIC IN 12 PROVINCES
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale shook Simav town of western province of Kutahya on late Thursday. The earthquake was felt in 12 provinces in the region. Some buildings in Kutahya were damaged due to the mid-size earthquake.
3RD TERIM TERM AT GALATASARAY
Galatasaray Soccer Club's new President Unal Aysal announced Thursday that Fatih Terim would be the new coach of the team. Terim served as Galatasaray Coach between 1996 and 2000 as well as in 2002-2003. Terim's new tenure would begin on Friday.
