Turkey
Massive bomb found, defused in Ankara
September 11, 2007A bomb, which officials said would have caused a catastrophic blast, was found Tuesday in a van in a parking garage in Ankara by Turkish police. The city's governor, Kemal Onal told reporters it was found in the multilevel garage because security...
Turkey to build up assistance to Gagauzia
July 26, 2007Infotag’s interview with Mr. Necdet Ertugrul, Chairman of the Society for Gagauz-Turkish Friendship Q: What is the sphere of the activities of the Society you head? A: The Society was established in 1995, and all these years we have worked...
UNESCO deplores killing of journalists, media workers in Turkey, Iraq
January 23, 2007Condemning the killings of journalists in Iraq and Turkey, the head of the United Nations body mandated to protect press freedom today once again stressed the vital role played by the media in establishing democracy and the rule of law. Those murdered...
Despite “islamophobia” Pope to foster peace between Christians and Muslims
November 30, 2006Pope Benedict XVI began his visit to Turkey Tuesday with a message of dialogue and "brotherhood" between Christians and Muslims in an attempt to ease anger over his perceived criticism of Islam. Two months after the Pope touched off fury...
Turkish security forces blanket capital before pope's arrival
November 28, 2006Turkish security teams fanned out across the Turkish capital on Tuesday before the arrival of Pope Benedict XVI on his first visit to a predominantly Muslim country, where he faces public anger over his remarks on violence and Islam. Before departing...
