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The smiles do not hide the cold atmosphere
On one of the most popular Greek news sites a sensational posting catches the eye. Under the headline, "New scoop by TO VIMA" you can see the first page of the newspaper with the headline, "For the opening of Acropolis Museum-Obama came," "Friendly to Karamanlis, hearty with Dora, Michelle Obama was an example of stylishness..." Besides the obvious sense of humor for which the site is known for, this grand blunder committed last week by some of the most respectable newspapers in Greece pointed out that journalism ethics is something that we teach in journalism classes but rarely exists in reality.
Italian photojournalist zooms in on Iraqi refugees
ISTANBUL - Through her camera lens Italian native Delizia Flaccavento explores the plight of Iraqi immigrants who have fled to Turkey. In a project this winter the photojournalist took over 6,000 photos of the Chaldean Christian Iraqi community in Turkey raising awareness on the 'other victims' of the Iraqi War.
Obama talks the talk, can he walk the walk?
ANKARA - The notorious image of the United States appears to have damaged the reliable image and appealing aura of U.S. President Barack Obama in Turkey. According to a survey published in June by the Ankara-based research company MetroPOLL Strategic and Social Research Center, Obama is the world leader most appreciated by Turks, but a majority finds him not reliable.
Israel, US row clouds Netanyahu’s France trip
PARIS - Reports of a fall-out between Washington and Tel-Aviv concerning Jewish settlements cloud Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit to France. The meeting between US Middle East envoy George Mitchell and PM has been postponed due to Israel’s refusal to freeze settlements, say reports while Israeli officials deny them.
We rate Moody’s as ’junk’
If we were trying to determine our health or wellness, our first choice would certainly be to consult a doctor. If a qualified physician were not available, we would probably work our way down a list of medical professionals: nurse, paramedic, veterinarian. If nothing else, we might hear the advice of a witch doctor shaking amulets. But we would be cautious about accepting it.
Hope floats for marine tourism
ANTALYA - Despite thousands of vessels from all around the world visiting the bays of Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris and Antalya every year, bringing approximately $4 million a year to the Turkish economy, sea tourism is an often underrated part of the country’s assets. The industry authorities believe that the country can at least double that amount if it is supported with new and improved facilities as well as creating laws that will protect the bays from many dangers
Measures for forest fires taken beforehand
ANTALYA - Fires in Turkey destroyed thousands of hectares of forests, but the Directorate of Forestry in various cities has already taken measures to stop fires. Authorities agree that forest fires occur by natural circumstances, negligence or deliberation and the necessary precautions should be taken
Sevgi’s engagement night
People are in possession of guns, licensed or not licensed. And that is another factor contributing to violence, claiming the lives of dozens. We, as a society, are becoming armed. Automatic weapons are causing the east to resort to violence, allowing quick and sudden deaths.
Expat kids build schools, awareness
ISTANBUL - Expat students in Istanbul are starting dodge ball tournaments and hot dog stands to build schools for kids half a world away. Another group raised enough money, and books, to build a school library in İzmir that was completed this week. Dozens of projects are going on at the Istanbul International Community School where service learning is part of the curriculum
Currency shocks hit corporate sector hard
ISTANBUL - The sharp depreciation of the Turkish Lira against the US dollar in the final quarter of 2008 has had a deep impact on companies’ balance sheets. Some firms post huge losses due to short foreign exchange positions, while others, such as Turkish Airlines, post higher-than-expected profits. First quarter results will provide a better insight, an analyst notes