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Turkish press today
ANKARA (A.A) - 08.03.2011 - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on March 8, 2011. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
HURRIYET
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JUNE 12 TO BE A MILESTONE
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the ground-breaking ceremony of Alakopru Dam which will be built on Dragon Creek to provide water for Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in Anamur town of the southern province of Mersin. Noting that Turkey would have a historical general election 96 days later, Erdogan said, "I hope Republic of Turkey will live the milestone of the 100th anniversary of its foundation with these elections."
I BURN MYSELF, IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY SON
Fatma Sik, mother of arrested journalist Ahmet Sik, said that she and her blind husband were together following the developments after his son's arrest. She said, "I lost my brother during the clashes between rightists and leftists before 1980. If something happens to my son, I will burn myself."
MILLIYET
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TUSIAD CHIEF CALLS FOR MORE WOMEN EMPLOYMENT
Head of the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association Umit Boyner, who is a woman herself, has called for more women participation in the labor force, saying Turkey lagged behind developed countries in women employment. "In 2010 women participation is over 57 percent in developed countries while it is only 24 percent in Turkey," Boyner said. "We need a policy that seeks gender equality yet not from a man's point of view. We need to set strict targets for that matter," she said.
FENERBAHCE RECLAIMS LEAD IN TURKEY PREMIER LEAGUE
Istanbul side Fenerbahce of the Turkish Spor Toto Super League was crowned once again on Monday with leaders title after a strong win of 4-2 against Ankara side Genclerbirligi. Fenerbahce won eight games in a row to collect 24 points from 30 points. Fenerbahce scorers were Lugano, Alex, Niang and Santos.
SABAH
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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS SHAMEFULNESS
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated March 8 International Women's Day and relayed a clear message: "nobody can legalize violence against women under the name of honor".
Erdogan said, "discrimination against women is something inhumane. Unfortunately, violence against women was always hidden. This is nonsense. We have always protected women who were exposed to violence and we will continue to do so."
HE IS AT UNIVERSITY WITH DECISION OF ECHR
Mursel Eren could not win University Selection Exam for three years. He went to course for one year and he was among the first 100 students who won the university exam in 1997. However, Student Selection and Placement Center did not register his name to the Faculty of Law as his condition was "suspicious".
Eren applied to European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) as he could not get a result from his application to Council of State. ECHR said Eren must be given 5,000 euro as compensation and noted, "decision of jurisdiction should be removed and Eren's registration should be done".
OSYM registered him but appealed the case. Council of State Committee said OSYM was found unjust.
VATAN
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GALATASARAY'S NEW CONGRESS MEMBER
Prosecutor of Ergenekon investigation Zekeriya Oz became congress member of Galatasaray Club. The club's President Adnan Polat himself gave the membership card with the number 15,286 to Oz who is a Galatasaray fan.
SNOW TO CONTINUE THREE DAYS IN ISTANBUL
Snowfall, which began in Istanbul yesterday, will continue till Thursday. Blizzard with 80-100 km/h will also be influential. Temperature will drop 8-10 degrees to -2 degrees in Celsius.
WATER MELTS THE ICE
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had a resentment with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), made peace. The foundation of Alakopru Dam, which will provide water for TRNC, was laid. The water will be sent under the water. Erdogan said, "we will never let people spoil our relations with our brothers in Cyprus."
CUMHURIYET
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INCREASE OF TURKEY'S GRADE PUT OFF
Credit Rating Institution Moody's said it could increase Turkey's credit rating only depending on financial discipline and drop of current account deficit.
Statement of Moody's about Turkey was perceived as putting off increase of Turkey's rating in the markets. There was 2 percent loss in Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMKB).
SNOW ALARM IN ISTANBUL
Heavy snowfall which started in Istanbul on Monday is expected to be influential till Thursday. The snowfall which also started in Ankara on Monday is expected to be influential till Friday.
Also, transportation can not be made to many villages in southeastern Anatolia region. Istanbul Governor Huseyin Mutlu said Istanbul would be under the wave of cold weather on Tuesday and warned inhabitants of Istanbul not to use their cars, if possible.
RADIKAL
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MILITARY TO HAND OVER INTELLIGENCE UNIT TO CIVILIAN CONTROL
The Turkish General Staff is set to hand over the control of a technical intelligence compound to Turkey's National Intelligence Organization or MIT. The military intelligence compound, the Bayrak Garison, is reportedly capable of conducting technical surveillance on all electronic communication in Turkey and in the country's immediate region. Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered for the handover, which is a turning point in relations between the military and the civilian authority.
TURKISH PREMIER LAUNCHES TURKISH CYPRUS WATER PIPELINE PROJECT
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday laid the foundation of the Alakopru Dam, part a wider project to carry potable and irrigation water from Turkey's southern Merisn province to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The project will be completed in March 2013 and it will carry 75 million cubic meters of water to the Turkish Cyprus.
TURKIYE
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GUNES OFFENDED
Trabzonspor soccer club's coach Senol Gunes had been sent to tribunes due to the reaction he showed against the referee during his team's game against Besiktas. Gunes said, "I may not be on the fields again."
GOAL RAINS IN ANKARA
Fenerbahce soccer team defeated Genclerbirligi 4-2 in a Spor Toto Super League game in Ankara yesterday. With this result, Fenerbahce took back the leadership seat in the league.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS COWARDICE
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, "women abuse is the worst. Nobody can justify it." Participating in women's congress, Erdogan defined violence against women as "remorselessness and cowardice".
ZAMAN
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TURKISH PREMIER DENOUNCES VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday participated in a meeting to mark March 8th, the International Women's Day. The Turkish premier was greeted by a shower of roses at the venue of meeting, which was hosted by a workers' union. Erdogan harshly criticized use of violence against women. "This cannot be legitimized in any way. Resorting to violence against women is simply cowardice," Erdogan said.
JUSTICE MINISTER REJECTS PROBE PETITION ON OPPOSITION FIGURE
Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin has turned down a request to launch a probe into remarks by Suheyl Batum, a major figure with Turkey's main opposition CHP, under the Article 301 of the country's penal code. "He will not be probed over his remarks," Ergin told reporters. A prosecutor in the Black Sea province of Zonguldak has asked the justice minister to give clearance to indict Batum who has likened the Turkish Armed Forces to "a tiger made out of paper."
YENI SAFAK
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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS SHAMEFULNESS
Speaking at the 16th Women Convention of Turk Metal Union, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said discrimination was bad but discrimination against women was the worst and inhumane.
Erdogan said there has been zero tolerance against torture, and violence against women and children in the past 8 years. Erdogan said 30 women MPs of Justice & Development (AK) Party would increase more during the elections on June 12.
WE WILL BUILD OUR OWN SATELLITE
Transportation Minister Binali Yildirim announced satellite and space strategy of the government. He said, "we will procure two satellites in 2013 and 2014. We are starting initiatives to manufacture TURKSAT 5A in Turkey. We are targeting to be among to ten in space activities."
HURRIYET
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JUNE 12 TO BE A MILESTONE
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the ground-breaking ceremony of Alakopru Dam which will be built on Dragon Creek to provide water for Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in Anamur town of the southern province of Mersin. Noting that Turkey would have a historical general election 96 days later, Erdogan said, "I hope Republic of Turkey will live the milestone of the 100th anniversary of its foundation with these elections."
I BURN MYSELF, IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY SON
Fatma Sik, mother of arrested journalist Ahmet Sik, said that she and her blind husband were together following the developments after his son's arrest. She said, "I lost my brother during the clashes between rightists and leftists before 1980. If something happens to my son, I will burn myself."
MILLIYET
--------
TUSIAD CHIEF CALLS FOR MORE WOMEN EMPLOYMENT
Head of the Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association Umit Boyner, who is a woman herself, has called for more women participation in the labor force, saying Turkey lagged behind developed countries in women employment. "In 2010 women participation is over 57 percent in developed countries while it is only 24 percent in Turkey," Boyner said. "We need a policy that seeks gender equality yet not from a man's point of view. We need to set strict targets for that matter," she said.
FENERBAHCE RECLAIMS LEAD IN TURKEY PREMIER LEAGUE
Istanbul side Fenerbahce of the Turkish Spor Toto Super League was crowned once again on Monday with leaders title after a strong win of 4-2 against Ankara side Genclerbirligi. Fenerbahce won eight games in a row to collect 24 points from 30 points. Fenerbahce scorers were Lugano, Alex, Niang and Santos.
SABAH
-----
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS SHAMEFULNESS
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated March 8 International Women's Day and relayed a clear message: "nobody can legalize violence against women under the name of honor".
Erdogan said, "discrimination against women is something inhumane. Unfortunately, violence against women was always hidden. This is nonsense. We have always protected women who were exposed to violence and we will continue to do so."
HE IS AT UNIVERSITY WITH DECISION OF ECHR
Mursel Eren could not win University Selection Exam for three years. He went to course for one year and he was among the first 100 students who won the university exam in 1997. However, Student Selection and Placement Center did not register his name to the Faculty of Law as his condition was "suspicious".
Eren applied to European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) as he could not get a result from his application to Council of State. ECHR said Eren must be given 5,000 euro as compensation and noted, "decision of jurisdiction should be removed and Eren's registration should be done".
OSYM registered him but appealed the case. Council of State Committee said OSYM was found unjust.
VATAN
-----
GALATASARAY'S NEW CONGRESS MEMBER
Prosecutor of Ergenekon investigation Zekeriya Oz became congress member of Galatasaray Club. The club's President Adnan Polat himself gave the membership card with the number 15,286 to Oz who is a Galatasaray fan.
SNOW TO CONTINUE THREE DAYS IN ISTANBUL
Snowfall, which began in Istanbul yesterday, will continue till Thursday. Blizzard with 80-100 km/h will also be influential. Temperature will drop 8-10 degrees to -2 degrees in Celsius.
WATER MELTS THE ICE
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who had a resentment with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), made peace. The foundation of Alakopru Dam, which will provide water for TRNC, was laid. The water will be sent under the water. Erdogan said, "we will never let people spoil our relations with our brothers in Cyprus."
CUMHURIYET
----------
INCREASE OF TURKEY'S GRADE PUT OFF
Credit Rating Institution Moody's said it could increase Turkey's credit rating only depending on financial discipline and drop of current account deficit.
Statement of Moody's about Turkey was perceived as putting off increase of Turkey's rating in the markets. There was 2 percent loss in Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMKB).
SNOW ALARM IN ISTANBUL
Heavy snowfall which started in Istanbul on Monday is expected to be influential till Thursday. The snowfall which also started in Ankara on Monday is expected to be influential till Friday.
Also, transportation can not be made to many villages in southeastern Anatolia region. Istanbul Governor Huseyin Mutlu said Istanbul would be under the wave of cold weather on Tuesday and warned inhabitants of Istanbul not to use their cars, if possible.
RADIKAL
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MILITARY TO HAND OVER INTELLIGENCE UNIT TO CIVILIAN CONTROL
The Turkish General Staff is set to hand over the control of a technical intelligence compound to Turkey's National Intelligence Organization or MIT. The military intelligence compound, the Bayrak Garison, is reportedly capable of conducting technical surveillance on all electronic communication in Turkey and in the country's immediate region. Turkish Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ordered for the handover, which is a turning point in relations between the military and the civilian authority.
TURKISH PREMIER LAUNCHES TURKISH CYPRUS WATER PIPELINE PROJECT
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday laid the foundation of the Alakopru Dam, part a wider project to carry potable and irrigation water from Turkey's southern Merisn province to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The project will be completed in March 2013 and it will carry 75 million cubic meters of water to the Turkish Cyprus.
TURKIYE
-------
GUNES OFFENDED
Trabzonspor soccer club's coach Senol Gunes had been sent to tribunes due to the reaction he showed against the referee during his team's game against Besiktas. Gunes said, "I may not be on the fields again."
GOAL RAINS IN ANKARA
Fenerbahce soccer team defeated Genclerbirligi 4-2 in a Spor Toto Super League game in Ankara yesterday. With this result, Fenerbahce took back the leadership seat in the league.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS COWARDICE
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, "women abuse is the worst. Nobody can justify it." Participating in women's congress, Erdogan defined violence against women as "remorselessness and cowardice".
ZAMAN
-----
TURKISH PREMIER DENOUNCES VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday participated in a meeting to mark March 8th, the International Women's Day. The Turkish premier was greeted by a shower of roses at the venue of meeting, which was hosted by a workers' union. Erdogan harshly criticized use of violence against women. "This cannot be legitimized in any way. Resorting to violence against women is simply cowardice," Erdogan said.
JUSTICE MINISTER REJECTS PROBE PETITION ON OPPOSITION FIGURE
Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin has turned down a request to launch a probe into remarks by Suheyl Batum, a major figure with Turkey's main opposition CHP, under the Article 301 of the country's penal code. "He will not be probed over his remarks," Ergin told reporters. A prosecutor in the Black Sea province of Zonguldak has asked the justice minister to give clearance to indict Batum who has likened the Turkish Armed Forces to "a tiger made out of paper."
YENI SAFAK
----------
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IS SHAMEFULNESS
Speaking at the 16th Women Convention of Turk Metal Union, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said discrimination was bad but discrimination against women was the worst and inhumane.
Erdogan said there has been zero tolerance against torture, and violence against women and children in the past 8 years. Erdogan said 30 women MPs of Justice & Development (AK) Party would increase more during the elections on June 12.
WE WILL BUILD OUR OWN SATELLITE
Transportation Minister Binali Yildirim announced satellite and space strategy of the government. He said, "we will procure two satellites in 2013 and 2014. We are starting initiatives to manufacture TURKSAT 5A in Turkey. We are targeting to be among to ten in space activities."
