Summary of the political and economic news in the Turkish press this morning
CONTENTS
Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit, who is currently visiting the U.S.,
said that his target was to carry Turco-U.S. relations into the
21st century in the best way possible and as two equal partners.
Reports prior to Ecevit's meetings have stated that no compromise
will be made on Turkey's attitude towards the Cyprus issue.
Ecevit will stay at the Blair House during his visit. Deputy
Prime Minister and Energy and Natural Resources Minister Cumhur
Ersumer, Foreign Minister Ismail Cem, State Minister Recep Onal
and Trade and Industry Minister Kenan Tanrikulu are also
accompanying Ecevit. Ecevit will meet U.S. President Bill Clinton
today. Prior to his meeting with Clinton, Ecevit will attend a
reception to be given by the Turkish Banks' Union because of the
IMF and World Bank meeting. /Cumhuriyet/
Turkish Prime Minister, Bulent Ecevit, and the American
President, Bill Clinton, are meeting today. The meeting at the
White House will begin with a discussion between Ecevit and
Vice-President Al Gore. Then, Clinton, Ecevit and the delegations
with them will hold a study meeting including a working lunch.
During the Turco-American Summit, the Turkish Minister of Foreign
Affairs, Ismail Cem, some Ministers and high-ranking bureaucrats
will join Ecevit. International Security Advisor Sandy Berger,
Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright and the Ministers and
diplomats responsible for the various issues will accompany
Clinton. /Milliyet/
Greek Foreign Minister George Papandreu issued a statement
concerning Turco-Greek relations and the Cyprus issue yesterday.
Papandreu spoke to the 'Ta Nea' newspaper and said that if the
barriers between the nations were demolished, then the Cyprus
problem could be solved. He also pointed out that the recent
dialogue between Greece and Turkey had been welcomed by the
Greek-Cypriot Administration. /Cumhuriyet/
As a result of an explosion in a dye factory in Pendik, Istanbul
yesterday, six people died and 20 people were injured. The
Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Yasar Okuyan, issued a
statement yesterday in which he expressed his sorrow over the
accident. He stated that an investigation into the explosion was
underway. /Cumhuriyet/
The President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC),
Rauf Denktas, said that views and comments claiming that
decisions concerning the Cyprus issue will be taken during the
visit of Turkish Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit to the U.S. were
unfounded. He added, "The Cyprus issue is a matter between the
two nations on the Island. Washington wants to help. However, it
would be wrong to expect that the problem will be solved in
Washington". Denktas arrived in Aydin yesterday to attend a
ceremony during which he was to receive a honorary scientific
doctorate from the Adnan Menderes University (ADU) Senate.
/Cumhuriyet/
An agreement concerning the 'Exchange and Protection of
Sensivitive Defence Industry Information and Materials' was
signed between Turkey and Slovakia; National Defence Minister
Sabahattin Cakmakoglu signed the agreement on behalf of Turkey,
while Defence Minister Pavol Kanis signed it on behalf of
Slovakia. Before signing the agreement, the two Ministers held a
meeting prior to which Cakmakoglu stated that the Slovakian
Defence Minister was in Ankara for the opening of the 'Fourth
International Defence Industry Aviation and Naval Fair'.
Cakmakoglu remarked that friendly relations between Turkey and
Slovakia were continuing to be further developed. Slovakian
Defence Minister Kanis said for his part that Slovakian and
Turkish relations had shown a positive improvement and added that
Turkey's support for Slovakia's acceptance into NATO was
important for his country. He expressed his desire to further
develop relations with Turkey in the area of defence, the
Anatolia News Agency reports.
Foreign Trade Undersecretary Kursat Tuzmen, who has been
attending the meetings in Washington concerning an increase in
textile quotas said that a consensus could be reached between
Turkey and the U.S. in the next couple of days. Tuzmen delivered
a speech at the briefing by the Turkish Ambassador to Washington,
Baki Ilkin, of Turkish businessmen accompanying Prime Minister
Bulent Ecevit on his visit to the U.S. The Head of the
Turco-American Business Council, Mustafa Koc, also made a speech
at the meeting and stated that business circles were playing a
greater role in the determination of U.S. policies. Koc remarked
that it would be beneficial if Turkish businessmen used their
influence on these business circles. Foreign Trade Undersecretary
Tuzmen will meet U.S. Undersecretary of Trade, David Aaron.
During the meeting, in addition to the increase in the textile
quotas, Turco-American relations within the guidelines of the
reconstruction of the earthquake disaster region in Turkey will
be discussed, the Anatolia News Agency reports.
President Suleyman Demirel conversed with Egyptian President
Husnu Mubarak on the telephone yesterday. According to a
statement issued by the Presidential Press Centre, Demirel
congratulated Mubarak who has been re-elected as the Egyptian
President, the Anatolia News Agency reports.
The U.S. has stated that it is pleased with the temporary release
of the former head of the Human Rights Association, Akin Birdal.
A statement issued by the U.S. State Department said, "The
release of Birdal is another positive step taken by the Turkish
Government headed by Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit in the field of
human rights. We appreciate all concrete steps taken in human
rights", the Anatolia News Agency reports.
A delegation from the Aegean Regional Chamber of Industry (EBSO)
went to Bosnia-Herzegovina yesterday. The delegation, headed by
EBSO Chairman Kemal Colakoglu, will also visit the ZEPS '99 Fair
to be held on September 28-October 3 in Zenica, a large economic
centre in Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Anatolia News Agency reports.
Azerbaijani and Georgian infantry units who will be stationed as
part of the Turkish Peace-Keeping Force in Kosovo and had arrived
in Turkey on September 1, 1999, will go to Kosovo tomorrow. A
fare-well ceremony was held to mark the occasion yesterday. The
First Mechanized Infantry Division's Commander, Major General
Melih Tunca delivered a speech at the ceremony and remarked that
the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) were actively participating in
many undertakings as part of the UN, the Western European Union
(WEU) and NATO, within the guidelines of the changing conjecture
in the world. /Cumhuriyet/
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) have started a cross-border
military operation against the PKK terrorist organization in
Northern Iraq. Nearly 5,000 security forces and 1,000 peshmergas
from the Iraqi Kurdistan democratic Party (IKDP) are taking part
in the operation. It is also reported that operations are being
carried out in three different parts of Sirnak. /Cumhuriyet/
President Suleyman Demirel issued a message on 'World Tourism
Day', saying that some troubles currently being experienced in
the tourism sector would be completely overcome. He added, "The
tendency towards progress in this sector should continue and
priorities should be re-determined". /Cumhuriyet/
Thirty-eight immigrants who illegally came to Turkey from Iran,
Northern Iraq, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Gambia and wanted to
pass through to European countries were captured in Avcilar,
Istanbul, yesterday. /Cumhuriyet/
A Turkish doctor, Ass.Prof.Sukran Sahin has discovered an
antibody which will be used in the diagnosis of Leukemia. Sahin
said that she had completed her research over a two-year period
and added that she had received the patent a few days ago. The
antibody has been named "MAR-1". /Cumhuriyet/
Demirbank has received a one-year syndication loan worth $80
million. The General Director of Demirbank, Selahattin Serbest,
said that the loan would be used to finance exports. Meanwhile,
Toprakbank has authorized four banks in a $40 million syndication
loan which will also be used to finance exports. /Aksam/
The Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Yasar Okuyan, said
that in order to resolve the problem of child labour, State,
workers' and employers' associations and voluntary organizations
have to establish a joint policy. Okuyan delivered the opening
speech at the seminar "Child Labour in Turkey and in the World"
organized by the Confederation of Turkish Employees' Unions in
Istanbul yesterday. /All papers/
World Bank data shows that Turkey lost 1.5 % of its national
output due to the August 17 quake, said Treasury Undersecretary
Selcuk Demiralp, who added that 'in spite of the quake, Turkey's
year 2000 projections will not change'. Demiralp delivered a
speech at the World Bank "Post-quake reconstruction in Turkey"
symposium held in Washington as part of the programme of annual
meetings of the IMF and the World Bank. He said that the
government is determined to achieve its privatization goals and
added that constitutional amendments pertaining to privatization
will be passed in order to attract foreign capital. /All papers/
Japanese loans of $28.9 million will be used to increase the
capacity of the natural gas pipelines currently importing gas
from Russia. An agreement was signed with the Japanese Mitsubishi
Corporation last week for this purpose. Meanwhile, South Korea
will offer $30 million worth of low-rate loans to Turkey in the
aftermath of the earthquake disaster. /Turkiye/
The Head of the Executive Board of the Yapi Kredi Bank, Rona
Yircali, has been invited to the World Congress of Chambers in
Marsailles to deliver a speech as the Head of the Balikesir
Chamber of Industry. A statement issued by the Yapi Kredi Bank
said that Yircali would be the only Turkish speaker during the
Congress to be held on September 30-October 1; he will brief
listeners about economic developments in the region but
especially in Turkey. /Turkiye/
Turkey has accelerated its efforts to develop rocket and missile
technology. The Defence Research and Development Institute, set
up as part of the Turkish Scientific and Technical Research
Institution (TUBITAK), which developed a complete rocket from its
engine to its oil, has completed its test-launch successfully.
The rocket weighs 150 kilos and has a 60-km range. /Turkiye/
U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said that she will
make every effort to solve the Cyprus problem. She added that
during the Summit to be held in Istanbul in October, President
Bill Clinton and the Prime Minister of Turkey, Bulent Ecevit, and
the Prime Minister of Greece, Kostas Simitis, would hold a
meeting. /Turkiye/
National Defence Minister Sabahattin Cakmakoglu said that the
Turkish Air Force had the greatest number of F-16 fighters,
second only to the U.S. He also said that the Air Force had the
greatest potential for training with its current staff, equipment
and opportunities in Europe. Cakmakoglu praised the Turkish Air
Force in an interview published in a recent issue of "Jane's
Defence Weekly". /Turkiye/
An initial consensus has been achieved concerning the Framework
Trade Agreement between Turkey and the U.S. The agreement will
include incentives and is expected to be signed by Prime Minister
Bulent Ecevit and U.S. Vice-President Al Gore. Following the
signing of the agreement, many U.S. businessmen will arrive in
Turkey and go on a tour of observation in the Eastern and
Southeastern Anatolian regions and the earthquake disaster zone.
/Sabah/
In a report on Turkey published by the Deutsche Bank, it is
reported that the markets are focused on the visit of Prime
Minister Bulent Ecevit to the U.S. The report said, "It is not
expected that Ecevit will return with a stand-by agreement.
However, there is a consensus of opinion that a stand-by
agreement will be signed with the IMF by the end of this year".
/Sabah/
Minister of Transport Enis Oksuz left for Bulgaria yesterday to
attend the '17th Term Meeting of the Turco-Bulgarian Joint
Transport Commission' to be held today in Sofia. Following the
two-day meetings, Oksuz will return to Turkey on September 30,
the Anatolia News Agency reports.
The Silk Road '99 International Black Sea Industry and Trade Fair
was opened on September 26 by Niyazi Surmen, the Acting Mayor of
Trabzon. Addressing the opening ceremony, Surmen said that he saw
foreign and Turkish automotive companies, various computer,
electronics and communications firms, food retailers and
manufacturers, detergent manufacturers, related industries,
heavy-industry and handicrafts manufacturers displaying their
wares. The Fair, which more than 200 thousand people are expected
to visit, will remain open till October 3, the Anatolia News
Agency reports.
A conference on "Cooperation between Turkish and European Union
(EU) Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises (SMSEs)" will take place
in Mersin on September 29, the Anatolia News Agency reports. The
conference was jointly organized by the Mediterranean Exporters'
Unions and Cag University.
The Izmit Municipal Theatre Group will take part in a theatrical
festival called "Targu Muresh Drama Fest-99" with a play entitled
"Kitchen Accidents" (Mutfak Kazalari). It will be the first time
that Turkey has taken part in this festival which will be held
between October 1 and 10. /Cumhuriyet/
The Vehbi Koc Foundation, established in 1969 by the founder of
the Koc Holding Company, Vehbi Koc, while celebrating its 30th
anniversary today has become one of the largest seven foundations
in Europe with its assets of 650 million dollars. The Foundation
has a 10% stake in the Koc Holding Company and is investing
donations from the group's firms. It has reached an annual
expenditure of 100 million dollars. Evren Artam, the Deputy
Chairman of the Koc Holding Company, responsible for the
foundations said, "Up to now, our aim was to establish centres of
excellence qualities and to train leaders. However, we will
support projects which reach a wider audience from now on."
/Hurriyet/
Turkish soldiers, including gendarmes and policemen, will
participate in the UN's Peacekeeping Force in East Timor. The
size of the Turkish Force will not be as large as that in
Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo or Somalia, but will be a token force
only. /Hurriyet/
Due to Prime Minister Ecevit's visit, all eyes in Athens have
turned to Washington. The Greek Press has been following the
visit carefully and has commented that it will determine the
destiny of the Island of Cyprus. The 'Eksusia' newspaper stated
that the President of the U.S. has become involved in the
situation and the Clinton-Ecevit meeting will signal whether the
Cyprus talks begin or not. The 'To Vima' newspaper issued the
headline 'The key to the solution of the Cyprus issue is the
Clinton-Ecevit meeting'. The 'Eleftorotopia' newspaper asserted
that Ecevit was not expected to make any concessions on Cyprus.
Additionally, the 'Fileleftheros' newspaper commented, 'The
'yes-no' day for Cyprus; Ecevit holds the key which may open the
path to new initiatives on Cyprus.' /Hurriyet/
Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit, pointing out that Turkey has
incurred losses of 35 billion dollars due to the embargo on Iraq,
said, "We needn't have sustained such losses since we are allied
to America. Turkey has suffered greatly from the Iraqi embargo.
Our loss, which now totals about 35 billion dollars, is
increasing. Also, we have difficulties in reaching the other
Arabian countries through Iraq, and the lack of the authority in
Northern Iraq encourages terrorism, and this worses the
situation." Ecevit also noted that he does not hold out much hope
of an increase in the textile quotas. /Hurriyet/
Netas has won a tender in Bangladesh, outshining
telecommunications firms from France, Germany, Japan, India and
China. Netas will construct transmission networks in various
regions in Bangladesh, as envisaged in the 9-million-dollar
project bid. The General Director of Netas, M. Sait Gozum,
stating they have been active in Bangladesh since 1998, said that
with these networks the infrastructure of Bangladesh will be
strengthened. He also emphasized that Netas aims to continue to
invest in this country, the Anatolia News Agency reports.
From the Southeastern Anatolia Region, during the January-August
period of this year, agricultural products amounting to 7,818
million dollars were exported to African countries, an 51.3% of
increase compared to last year. According to the data supplied by
the Union of Southeastern Anatolian Exporters, in the first eight
months of this year, 831 thousand dollars of cereals, pulses,
oily seeds and its by-products, 245 thousand dollars of dried
fruit and 6,742 thousand dollars of textile products were
exported to African countries. Of these countries, the largest
portion of exports was to Egypt, 2,699 million dollars worth of
products; knitted and cotton textiles were the most exported
products, the Anatolia News Agency reports.
Foreign exchange accounts held by Turkish people in commercial
banks and the Central Bank have reached 42 billion dollars. The
total held in deposit accounts climbed to 52 billion 278 million
dollars as from 9th September. This includes foreign exchange
deposits using loans, amounting to 11 billion 601 million
dollars, opened by the Turks and enhanced foreign exchange
accounts. Within the foreign exchange accounts, there was an
increase of 1.8 billion dollars in the first eight months of this
year. /Milliyet/
The Treasury sold two-year bonds of 575.5 million dollars with a
coupon rate which can be cashed in dollars. The bonds had been
sold through the Central Bank using the TAB system; According to
this system, the buyers can purchase as many of the
above-mentioned bonds as they can afford. /Milliyet/
Abdullah Ocalan, stating that the majority of the Turkish people
also want peace, added, "In most government institutions and
establishments, it is possible to come face to face with those
who favour peace." Ocalan issued a statement through his lawyers
and said, "It is not right to oppose the issue completely by
considering it to be separatism. It is vicious circle.
Considering relations in the right way and leading them to a
solution are big steps towards democracy. Solving problems
through violence should be a last resort." /Milliyet/
NATO, which implemented civil state of emergency plans after the
earthquake that hit the Marmara Region, has launched initiatives
within the Alliance in order to intervene in potential disaster
areas in the future. The Deputy Secretary-General of NATO met the
Turkish Minister of National Defence, Sabahattin Cakmakoglu, and
the Turkish Search and Rescue Society (AKUT) during his visit to
the earthquake-hit regions and then prepared a detailed report on
the issue. None of the NATO members rejected the report. While
work is underway, NATO has implemented a process within the
Alliance, in the committees involved, concerning ways to
intervene in disaster areas. In order to be prepared for
disasters, education projects, the stock-piling of essential
equipment and supplies and the supply of information to NATO by
potential disaster areas have been implemented. /Milliyet/
State Minister Abdulhaluk Cay left for Mongolia yesterday to pay
an official visit there; Cay will be welcomed by Mongolia's
President, N. Bagabandi, and meet many Ministers. In a statement
by the Ministry of State, "Minister Cay will inspect the Orhun
and Tonyukuk Monuments' maintenance, repair and restoration work
in situ. He will also aim to help establish a Turco-Mongol Work
Council. State Minister, Abdulhaluk Cay will hold meetings in
order to improve economic and industrial relations between Turkey
and Mongolia, acting as the Chairman of the Joint Economic
Council. During Cay's visit, a "Customs Agreement" will also be
signed between Turkey and Mongolia. Minister Cay and the
delegation with him will come back to Turkey on 4th September
1999." /Milliyet/
It was stated that Germany was at the top of the list of
countries which helped Turkey after the earthquake that hit the
Marmara Region. In a statement by the Turkish Red Crescent's
General Directorate, Germany continued to help Turkey as much as
possible after 17th August, partly due to the number of Turkish
people living in Germany. According to the statement, among those
countries who helped are Holland and Belgium (in which our
expatriates live) and the TRNC, England, France, Spain, Italy,
Iran, the U.S., Japan, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, China,
Jordan, Kazakhstan, Canada, Greece and Norway as well. /Milliyet/
It was stated that terrorist organizations in Turkey have used
the mass media in the course of time in order to spread their
ideologies. The banned books' list held by Security officials,
who have warned parents at this time as the schools are beginning
the new academic year, is therefore long. According to research
carried out by the Directorate General of Security's
Anti-Terrorism Department, organizations such as the PKK,
Hizbullah, DHKP-C and TKP-ML are publishing many magazines. The
PKK has a total of 46, 17 of which are in Turkey, Hizbullah's 8
and DHKP-C's 7 are still being published. /Milliyet/
Columnist Taha Akyol writes on the recent developments concerning
the PKK and their probable repercussions. A summary of his column
is as follows:
"Important developments are taking place: the PKK is trying to
build new strategies in order to force Turkey's hand in the
diplomatic arena. Ocalan is calling for peace and asking a group
of PKK militants to surrender symbolically.
Yesterday, the so-called Kurdish Parliament decided to dissolve
itself and partipicate in the Kurdish National Congress (KNK).
These are developments taken seriously, closely followed by those
supporting the PKK. They will inevitably have political
repercussions.
The PKK is trying to enter the political arena. In the "Ozgur
Gundem" newspaper, the organ of the PKK, Presidential Council
member Ahmet Aktas said that the political fight had taken the
place of armed conflict. However, he also added that the guerilla
organization had not been disbanded. In other words, the PKK
wants to be more influential in the West by politicizing itself,
and at the same keep the weapon of terrorism as a threat.
The Kurdish National Organization is an organization led by
Syrian academic Serif Vanli; Ocalan is its honorary Chairman and
a number of the Kurdish intelligentsia from all countries have
joined it. It can also be called a 'Pan-Kurdish' organization.
As it is not directly related to the PKK, nothing as unsavoury as
murder, narcotics trafficking and violence is seen in the KNK.
When the movement behind Ocalan stated that it will not be
engaged in terrorism and will enter the political arena, it means
it will be hiding behind the KNK. Most probably, after some time,
the PKK will change its name to leave its violent past behind.
The KNK is a small organization but will give the PKK a new
platform which will force Turkey into a corner politically.
The PKK may be gaining political ground but, as a society, is led
towards anarchy. Associate Professor Umit Ozdag's statements on
the subject are important. He said that, in essence, the PKK
which was defeated on military grounds was a rural movement; it
cannot lead a peaceful and diplomatic movement which gives
priority to politics. It won't be a surprise to see the rise of
an urban, peaceful, liberal Kurdish movement as the impact of
terrorism decreases apart from the PKK.
The question is what should Turkey do in such a situation. She
has to think of new formulas within the principle of a unitary
state, otherwise she could be left face to face with unexpected
developments outside her control.
Both Turks and Kurds are changing. No one can build a future
based on old words."
Columnist Mustafa Balbay comments on the recent incidents in the
prisons. A summary of his column is as follows:
"Before an investigation had been launched into the incidents at
Bayrampasa prison in Istanbul, fresh violence was erupting in
Ulucanlar prison in Ankara. There are great differences between
the circumstances leading to them, the start of the incidents and
their aftermath.
We are faced with a dilemma. There is either a faltering of the
Government's willpower or there are carefully planned
developments; both of these theories are increasingly
frightening. At Bayrampasa prison two groups fought, guns were
drawn and seven people lost their lives. At Ulucanlar, when
information about a "tunnel" was received, guards wanted to enter
the wards but met with resistance; the number of dead was stated
to be 10.
In the search following the incidents, a large number of weapons
were found in both prisons. It cannot be explained how the
weapons were brought into the prison. It is believed that in
Bayrampasa, the Mafia has established a system which is protected
by the prison administration; weapons, drugs and money can be
sent both in and out of the prison. The sales and exchange are
carried out in an orderly fashion.
In Ulucanlar weapons were also found. It is claimed that all the
inmates involved in the riot are members of a terrorist
organization. But the question is, how did the weapons get in to
the prison? It shows that the problem lies not only within the
prisons, but outside as well.
The prisoners are considered to be held there under the
responsible care of the State. The incidents show that this is
not the case.
The TGNA is going to be opened on October 1. The question of the
Amnesty Law will be discussed soon after; itwill be deliberated
in the light of these developments. It is hard to say how the
Amnesty Bill will be passed. However, it is certain that the
latest incidents in the prisons show that there are great flaws
in the administration."
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FROM THE COLUMNS...FROM THE COLUMNS...FROM THE COLUMNS...
ECEVIT IN THE U.S.
ECEVIT AT THE WHITE HOUSE
PAPANDREU: "IF THE BARRIERS ARE DEMOLISHED, THEN THE PROBLEM IS
SOLVED"
EXPLOSION IN PENDIK
DENKTAS: "CYPRUS ISSUE CANNOT BE SOLVED IN THE U.S."
TURCO-SLOVAKIAN COOPERATION
TUZMEN: "A CONSENSUS BETWEEN TURKEY AND THE U.S. CAN BE REACHED"
DEMIREL CONGRATULATES MUBARAK
U.S. PLEASED WITH THE RELEASE OF AKIN BIRDAL
EBSO DELEGATION IN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
AZERBAIJANI AND GEORGIAN INFANTRY IN KOSOVO
TSK IN NORTHERN IRAQ
"TROUBLES IN TOURISM WILL BE OVERCOME"
ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS CAPTURED
STEP FORWARD AGAINST LEUKEMIA
DEMIRBANK RECEIVES SYNDICATION LOANS
OKUYAN: "JOINT POLICY NEEDED TO END CHILD LABOUR"
STRONG POLITICAL WILL KEY FOR IMF AGREEMENT
JAPANESE LOANS FOR BOTAS
RONA YIRCALI TO DELIVER SPEECH AT WORLD CONGRESS OF CHAMBERS
FIRST TURKISH ROCKET
TRI-PARTITE SUMMIT IN ISTANBUL
CAKMAKOGLU PRAISES TURKISH AIR FORCE
GREAT INCENTIVE
A REPORT ON TURKEY BY DEUTSCHE BANK
OKSUZ IN BULGARIA
SILK ROAD '99 INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY AND TRADE FAIR
'TURCO-EU COOPERATION' CONFERENCE
'KITCHEN ACCIDENTS' IN ROMANIA
VEHBI KOC FOUNDATION
TURKISH SOLDIERS DUE IN EAST TIMOR
ATHENS PAYS ATTENTION TO WASHINGTON
ECEVIT: "WE CANNOT SUSTAIN LOSS SINCE WE ARE ALLIES"
NETAS IN FAR EAST
HOPE FOR EXPORTS TO AFRICA
FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPOSITS 52 BILLION DOLLARS
BONDS OF 575.5 MILLION DOLLARS FROM THE TREASURY
OCALAN: "VIOLENCE IS THE LAST RESORT"
NATO PATCHING UP EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE
MINISTER CAY IN MONGOLIA
GERMANY HELPED MOST
THE PKK PUBLISHES IN 46 MAGAZINES
FROM THE COLUMNS...FROM THE COLUMNS...FROM THE COLUMNS...
THE PKK AND KURDS -BY TAHA AKYOL (MILLIYET)
FROM BAYRAMPASA TO ULUCANLAR -BY MUSTAFA BALBAY (CUMHURIYET)