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TURKEY-PRESS SCAN (3)

ANKARA (A.A) - 15.02.2011 - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on February 15, 2011. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

TURKIYE
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GUL SAYS CHANGE IN MIDDLE EAST NO SURPRISE
Turkish President Abdullah Gul has said a recent wave of political upheavals in Arab countries should not be considered as an unexpected turn of events. "We are witnessing very important and deep changes. What is going on is of no surprise," Gul told reporters covering his visit to Tehran, Iran. 

TURKEY TO RE-ENTER SAMURAI MARKET
The Turkish Treasury has authorized three Japanese banks for bond issuance at the Samurai bond market. A samurai bond is generally issued by an investor based in Europe but it is governed by the Japanese laws.  
     
ZAMAN
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GOVERNMENT TO INTRODUCE SECOND JUSTICE REFORM
Turkish government is set to submit a second package to reform the country's justice system to cut the work load of the first instance courts. The Justice Ministry has completed the draft law and asked for opinion from bar associations and scholars. The draft law includes arrangements that would help resolve legal disputes without resorting to the courts.

LIFE EXPECTANCY UP IN TURKEY
The increase in the life expectancy in Turkey has became a proof to the coutry's growth and its developing economy. Average life expectancy in Turkey rose to 73.7 years from 70.9 years from 2003 and to 2009. Life expectancy for women rose to 76.1 years from 73.4 years while it was up to 71.5 years from 68.6 for men.
        
YENI SAFAK
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GUL SAYS IRAN WAITING FOR TURKISH CONTRACTORS
President Abdullah Gul, who is visiting Iran, said that Iran aims to construct 1 million dwellings in the coming period. "Foreign capital will flow into this country. You (Turkish contractors) should follow these auctions for construction of those dwellings," he said. Gul who met with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that countries should implement both political and economic reforms in line with their peoples' requests. "Sometimes people push for the changes that cannot be realized by administrations and leaders. This is the current situation in our region. Public acts as the pioneer when leaders fail to do so. We hope all the countries and nations would get over the current process in a strong, honorable and happy way as soon as possible," he noted.

OUR LIFE-SPAN INCREASE 3 YEARS
Average life expectancy in Turkey went up to 73.7 years from 70.9 years in the period between 2003 and 2009, data showed. Life expectancy for women rose to 76.1 years from 73.4 years while it was up to stand at 71.5 years from 68.6 for men.
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