2 hrs ago | www.todayszaman.com | Posted by Mehmet Zeki
YOK president reveals plans for higher education entry
The president of the Higher Education Board has announced plans to introduce a new testing system for students seeking to pursue degrees in higher education in Turkey.
4 hrs ago | Tehran Times
Iran-Turkey trade projected to hit $20b by 2011
Iran and Turkey expect their bilateral trade volume to reach $20 billion annually in the next three years. via Tehran Times
9 hrs ago | Horncastle Today
Queen Begins Turkey State Visit
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are beginning a four-day state visit to Turkey. via Horncastle Today
14 hrs ago | Balkan Times
Babacan: Kurds should join fight against PKK
Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan on Monday hailed the renewed dialogue with Iraqi Kurds, but warned that closer ties depend on their support in Turkey's fight against the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party . via Balkan Times
19 hrs ago | Christian Science Monitor | Posted by Christian Science Monitor
Women on two wheels: A Middle East dialogue tour
“I believe in women taking a role to make peace in the area”
As President George Bush visits the Middle East this week, more than 250 women are spreading their own message for peace - on bicycles.
The "Follow the Women" bike tour kicked off in the mountains outside of Beirut on May 4 with women pedaling from nearly 30 countries, including Turkey, Iran, Europe, and the US. The group is cycling through Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the West Bank. The tour ends in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem on Thursday, May 15.
"We're hoping to dispel the myth that this region is only full of conflicts. We want to tell stories of the hospitality and the love of the people," says the tour's founder, Detta Regan of Berkshire, England. This year she's cycling with her two grown daughters, Pippa and Becky. "Meeting the people and watching how welcoming they are is always the best part." Read more
23 hrs ago | The Associated Press | Posted by The Associated Press
Iraqi officials: Turkey hit Kurdish rebel bases in Iraq
Iraqi Kurdish officials say Turkish jets have struck Kurdish rebel positions in northern Iraq, close to the Turkish border.
The Web site of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan says Turkish warplanes bombed several border areas near the towns Neroye, Rekan and Dahuk on Sunday night.
There was no immediate confirmation from the Turkish military.
The Web site said Turkish jets also bombed mountainous areas near Zakho earlier on Sunday.
The Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is Iraqi President Jalal Talabani's political party. Read more
Yesterday | The Daily Star
Turkish military 'kills two more PKK fighters'
ANKARA: Turkish border troops have killed two Kurdish rebels attempting to cross into Turkey from Iraq for attacks, the army said Monday. via The Daily Star
Yesterday | SETimes news
Leaders of divided Cyprus to meet on May 23rd
“I don't think really you can say there will be progress or no progress; there will be all shades; there will be black, white and shades of grey”
The leaders of the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities reportedly plan to meet on May 23rd to review progress in preparations for opening new negotiations. via SETimes news
Yesterday | IranMania News
Yarani wins gold in Izmir taekwondo tournament
Iranian taekwondoka Amir Yarani clinched the gold medal in the 7th World Junior Taekwondo Championships which are underway in Izmir, Turkey, MNA reported. via IranMania News
Sunday | AME Info
Polaris Lebanon wins gold at regional LG forum
Polaris Public Relations agency, part of The Holding Group of marketing communications companies, earned the Gold Award at the LG Marketing and Public Relations Forum held recently in Istanbul, Turkey for ... via AME Info







