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Disarmament negotiations started
Hasan Cemal’s impressions, which are based on statements by the No. 1 leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, Murat Karayılan, of northern Iraq and Kandil are full of signals showing that a new period has started for what can be called the most important issue in Turkey.
New exhibit connects Topkapı, Alhambra palaces
ISTANBUL - Because of their similar political symbols and meanings, Spain's Alhambra Palace and Turkey's Topkapı Palace are the subjects of a new exhibiton set to open as part of the Second Alliance of Civilizations Forum. The exhibition will include 19th century photos from artists such as Jean Laurent and Abdullah Biraderler
A new kind of ’Islamic rooted’ candidate
ISTANBUL - People know him as an out-of-the-ordinary Islamic scholar, as he does not hesitate to speak the truth in many TV programs on Islam. Zekeriya Beyaz, however, is now in the world of politics as part of a social-democratic party, the Democratic Left Party, or DSP, and will run for Istanbul’s Esenler district.
Greek Cypriots close newly-opened symbolic Ledra Street crossing
Greek Cypriot authorities in Nicosia have temporarily closed the symbolic Ledra Street crossing, hours after it was opened for the first time in 45 years. A Greek Cypriot spokesman said the crossing was closed because Turkish Cypriot police have illegally patrolled part of the street. The opening of the Ledra crossing was hailed by the international community as an important step in efforts to revive stalled peace talks. Turkish Cypriots police followed the move of Greek's and closed the door. They also reacted to the decision of Greek Cypriots. (UPDATED)
Greek Cypriots close newly-opened symbolic Ledra Street crossing
Greek Cypriot authorities in Nicosia have temporarily closed the symbolic Ledra Street crossing, hours after it was opened for the first time in 45 years. A Greek Cypriot spokesman said the crossing was closed because Turkish Cypriot police have illegally patrolled part of the street. The opening of the Ledra crossing was hailed by the international community as an important step in efforts to revive stalled peace talks. Turkish Cypriots police followed the move of Greek's and closed the door. T