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TURKEY-PRESS SCAN (2)
ANKARA (A.A) - 26.02.2011 - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on February 26, 2011. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
VATAN
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DON'T PLAY GAME WITH US
Six-hour Ankara visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who wanted to close doors of EU to Turkey, was uneasy. From the very beginning, Turkey was not affirmative to visit of Sarkozy to Turkey as the rotating president of G20. Furthermore, it was conveyed to Paris with a diplomatic language that it would be better if he does not come. However, Sarkozy insisted and came.
Gul spoke clearly with Sarkozy. "Turkish public thinks a play is underway in the EU against Turkey. Opposition against us led to disappointment and reaction," he said.
In the tete-a-tete meeting, Sarkozy said, "you saw me responsible as I clearly express my views. But there are others who do not want you in the EU. They do not say it to your face. I think my stance is more valuable."
ALARM FOR DIDEM
Didem Yaman, a lecturer in 18 Mart University in Canakkale, went to New Zealand for a 2-day holiday. Didem Yaman is in the list of missing people in the city of New Zealand which was hit by 6.3 magnitude earthquake that killed 102 people.
Yaman's school friends, relatives and Turkish embassy are looking for her.
Father of Didem, Izzet Yaman said, "telephone of my daughter is ringing but she does not open it."
CUMHURIYET
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HE SPOKE CLEARLY ALSO IN ANKARA
French President Nicolas Sarkozy who came to Turkey as the rotating president of G20, welcomed reluctantly.
President Abdullah Gul, speaking at a meeting with Sarkozy, stated that, "don't play game with us. We are resolved to walk on EU path despite you."
Sarkozy said many leaders opposed to Turkey's membership, noting only he talked explicitly. He said it was many times told Turkey that there would not be partnership.
CLINTON TO BE IN TURKEY IN MARCH
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will pay her postponed visit to Turkey in March.
CNN Turk said Clinton will come to Turkey in the second week of March. Clinton was earlier planned to visit Turkey in February but her visit was postponed because of the developments in the Middle East.
RADIKAL
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FOR TURKS VISA-FREE EU DELAYED
Turkey's hope to win visa-free entrance for its nationals to the European Union countries saw a backlash as an EU council of justice and interior ministers have refused to authorize European Commission to negotiate visa exemption for Turks. Turkey had reacted by declaring that it would not sign a readmission agreement with the EU, seen in Europe as a major step ward off illegal immigration. "Our European friends need to realize that we are not a country of second class citizens. Turkey will not sign or implement the Readmission Agreement unless the council authorizes the Commission for negotiations aimed at visa exemption," Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Twitter.
TURKEY TO CUT TAX RATE ON ELECTRIC CARS
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said the government is set to reduce private consumption tax to as low as 3 percent for on electric cars under 85 kilowatt of power. Private consumption tax for electric cars with 85-120 kilowatt and over 120 kilowatt power will be 7 percent and 15 percent, respectively.
VATAN
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DON'T PLAY GAME WITH US
Six-hour Ankara visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who wanted to close doors of EU to Turkey, was uneasy. From the very beginning, Turkey was not affirmative to visit of Sarkozy to Turkey as the rotating president of G20. Furthermore, it was conveyed to Paris with a diplomatic language that it would be better if he does not come. However, Sarkozy insisted and came.
Gul spoke clearly with Sarkozy. "Turkish public thinks a play is underway in the EU against Turkey. Opposition against us led to disappointment and reaction," he said.
In the tete-a-tete meeting, Sarkozy said, "you saw me responsible as I clearly express my views. But there are others who do not want you in the EU. They do not say it to your face. I think my stance is more valuable."
ALARM FOR DIDEM
Didem Yaman, a lecturer in 18 Mart University in Canakkale, went to New Zealand for a 2-day holiday. Didem Yaman is in the list of missing people in the city of New Zealand which was hit by 6.3 magnitude earthquake that killed 102 people.
Yaman's school friends, relatives and Turkish embassy are looking for her.
Father of Didem, Izzet Yaman said, "telephone of my daughter is ringing but she does not open it."
CUMHURIYET
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HE SPOKE CLEARLY ALSO IN ANKARA
French President Nicolas Sarkozy who came to Turkey as the rotating president of G20, welcomed reluctantly.
President Abdullah Gul, speaking at a meeting with Sarkozy, stated that, "don't play game with us. We are resolved to walk on EU path despite you."
Sarkozy said many leaders opposed to Turkey's membership, noting only he talked explicitly. He said it was many times told Turkey that there would not be partnership.
CLINTON TO BE IN TURKEY IN MARCH
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will pay her postponed visit to Turkey in March.
CNN Turk said Clinton will come to Turkey in the second week of March. Clinton was earlier planned to visit Turkey in February but her visit was postponed because of the developments in the Middle East.
RADIKAL
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FOR TURKS VISA-FREE EU DELAYED
Turkey's hope to win visa-free entrance for its nationals to the European Union countries saw a backlash as an EU council of justice and interior ministers have refused to authorize European Commission to negotiate visa exemption for Turks. Turkey had reacted by declaring that it would not sign a readmission agreement with the EU, seen in Europe as a major step ward off illegal immigration. "Our European friends need to realize that we are not a country of second class citizens. Turkey will not sign or implement the Readmission Agreement unless the council authorizes the Commission for negotiations aimed at visa exemption," Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Twitter.
TURKEY TO CUT TAX RATE ON ELECTRIC CARS
Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said the government is set to reduce private consumption tax to as low as 3 percent for on electric cars under 85 kilowatt of power. Private consumption tax for electric cars with 85-120 kilowatt and over 120 kilowatt power will be 7 percent and 15 percent, respectively.
