NEWS SCAN for Turkey – March 22nd, 2013
Down below you will find headlines from major Turkish papers and internet sites.
PM Erdoğan says Ocalan’s call a positive development though practice is essential
At a televised joint press meeting with his Dutch counterpart yesterday, Turkish Prime Minister said he thought Ocalan’s call for PKK to lay down arms and end the armed struggle which was announced during the Nevruz celebrations was a positive development. Erdoğan added that the essential point was the practice,
Newspaper reports Obama encourages Netanyahu to end diplomatic crisis with Turkey
US President Obama is reported to have encouraged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to take steps to end the diplomatic crisis between Israel and Turkey during their meeting on his first visit to Israel and the West Bank.
US Spokesperson Nuland says they support cease-fire call by Ocalan
Following the Nevruz celebrations in Diyarbakır on 21st March 2013, The U.S.A. was the among the the first group of countries to expressed its support for the on-going peace process between Turkey and the pro-Kurdish terror organization to stop the bloodshed prevailing for over 3 decades.
CHP leader to share his concerns about Ergenekon case on international platform
In an interview with the press CHP leader Kılıçdaroğlu voiced his concerns about the practices set forth in the ongoing Ergenekon case and accused prosecutors and judges for having ignored Article 90 of the Constitution which covers ratification of international treaties. He added that the main characteristic of said case was the fact that it was being controlled by the government.
Turkey aiming to make the best of Islamic banking opportunity
It is reported that Islamic banking is expected to grow by three fold to reach US$ 100 billion in the coming ten years and it offers Turkey great opportunities. A report says “non-interest, Islamic-compliant” banks operating in Turkey possess a market share of 5 percent corresponding to over US$ 30 billion.
Turkey’s Airlines join forces with Otokoç and Avis, car rental companies
Turkish Airlines, the fastest developing air transport company in the world has established partnerships with prominent car rental companies such as Otokoç and Avis Budget Group. The new project is called “Fly & Drive” and the idea is to combine flight services with rental car bookings to make life easier for travelers.
22.03.2013
SOURCE: MEDIA
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