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İstediği alınmadığında ortalığı yıkan çocuklar

Alışveriş sırasında çocuğunuz her şeyi istemeye başlayınca eliniz ayağınız birbirine karışıyor, ne yapacağınızı bilemez hale mi geliyorsunuz? Psikolog İlkay Gedik, çocuğunuzla alışverişi nasıl keyifli hale getirebileceğinizi anlatıyor...

Yuvana hoş döndün kuşum...

Kuşadası bülbülleri, Çeşme kumruları, geceleri uykusuz geçiren Bodrum yarasaları... Yunan sevdalıları, Avrupa kaçkınları, tropikal meraklıları... Köyüne gidenler, yaylaya çıkanlar, yazlığa gömülenler... Dönüp dolaşıp kürkçü dükkanına hoşgeldiniz. Biz, yaz boyu İstanbul’da deli gibi çalışanlar, tabii ki dönüşünüzü de hesap ettik; güzel bir kış geçirmeniz için her şeyi düşündük. Ama durun, kıştan evvel peşrev niyetine, önce bir ‘yuvana hoş geldin’ kokteyli...

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Density, transparency of cities through photos

ISTANBUL - Images in which the concentration of the Asian population is visible through the architecture of Hong Kong are presented in two series, 'Transparent City' and 'Architecture of Density,' in Istanbul's Çukurcuma.

Artists’ ironic takes on militarism

ISTANBUL - Outlet Independent Art Space, which has been a breath of fresh air in Istanbul’s contemporary art scene for its distinctive works by Turkish and foreign artists, is presenting its last exhibition of the season through July 4.

Belgin Şahin’s ceramics at ArkeoPea

ISTANBUL - The ArkeoPera Art Gallery is hosting a ceramics exhibition by Belgin Şahin titled "Are We Trojan Women?" from now until June 13.

Germany turns 60, re-elects president

BERLIN - Huge crowds in Berlin celebrated on Saturday 60 years since Germany emerged from the ruins of World War II to lay the foundations for what became a democratic, peaceful and prosperous nation.

Last 10 finalists chosen for Eurovision

MOSCOW - Greece, represented by heart-throb pop star Sakis Rouvas, was among the last 10 countries chosen as finalists in the second semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 early Friday morning.

Celebrate Easter at luxurious locations

ISTANBUL - Easter, the annual religious feast of the Christian world, is celebrated this Sunday. Special Easter menus and programs have been prepared and await adults as well as children at Istanbul's five star hotels, Four Seasons, Ritz Carton and SwissÔtel

USrecession outlasts unemployed benefits

WASHINGTON -As US employers lay off hundreds of thousands of people each month, those laid off months ago are facing the exhaustion of their unemployment benefits, just when it has never been harder to find a job. Economist Wayne Vroman says that 700,000 Americans could exhaust even their extended benefits in the second half

Croatia, Macedonia, Turkey remain on track for EU membership

The European Union says Croatia, Macedonia and Turkey remain on track for eventual membership in the 27-nation bloc.

G-20 countries pledge sustained action on global financial crisis

Finance officials from rich and developing countries pledged Saturday to do "whatever is necessary" to fix the global economy, including supervision of freewheeling hedge funds and restoring bank lending by dealing with the shaky securities burdening their finances.

Signed sealed delivered: Living wage please

ISTANBUL - Postmen trek through rain, sleet and all sorts of weather for kilometers to deliver mail and on Feb. 25 a group of unionized postmen will begin a march to Ankara in the cold heart of winter to raise awareness of their working conditions.

Turkish Airlines starts direct flights to Kenya

Turkish Airlines (THY) launched direct flights to Kenya capital of Nairobi, making it the first international destination the airline company added to its flight network in 2009 and raising the international flight points to 110, company said on Friday.

Gas pipeline blows up a 12-million lira project

ISTANBUL - Istanbul’s Pendik coast was to become a bazaar and entertainment center with an investment of 12 million Turkish Liras. Yet, the opening was not allowed because of a natural gas pipeline running underneath the area.

Trips to see Ankara’s new metro sites

ANKARA - The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality is organizing trips to metro construction sites for the benefit of the public. The ongoing construction of the metro line in Sincan, Çayyolu and Keçiören districts will be open to visitors who are curious about the construction work.

London to Bodrum non-stop

BODRUM - The distance from London to Turkey's top holiday spot is about to be shortened, as the Europe-wide low price carrier, EasyJet announces the start of Gatwick to Bodrum flights. The company sees it as 'a great opportunity,' EasyJet spokesman says.

Say love with liquor sauce

ISTANBUL - Unexpected extravagance awaits you and yours this week. Think of it as a late annual bonus or a love investment. Whatever the rationale, this is your week to sink into layers of Balinese massage at home, learn Bollywood dance moves or wind things up, or down, with raspberry cheesecake covered in Turkish coffee sauce.

Economic crisis hits Turkish rakı

ISTANBUL - Turkey’s unofficial national drink rakı is loosing its popularity as the global crisis continues to bite into household budgets.

Only half Iraqi voters turn out for milestone election

Just over half of Iraq’s voters turned out for provincial elections that were hailed as a political milestone for the future of the war-torn nation, officials said on Sunday. (UPDATED)

Crisis claims first cabinet in Iceland

REYKJAVIK - Iceland's coalition government collapsed yesterday under the pressures of a financial meltdown, becoming the world's first cabinet to fall as a direct result of the global crisis.

Businessman bemoans too many holidays

ADANA - Complaining that Turkish citizens have "too many holidays," the president of the Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Association, or KOBİDER, has suggested Saturdays should be included in full-time working days.

Layoff alternatives

ISTANBUL - Firms hit by global credit crunch are getting creative with their savings methods. Some install motion sensor lighting systems to lower bills, others limit elevator usage. Replacing wooden hangers with plastic ones seem to yield results for the clothing sector. All this is done with the hopes of averting layoffs.

Daytrips to watch Whirling Dervishes

KONYA - The year 2007 was the year of Jalaladdin Rumi, a 13th century Persian poet, Islamic jurist and theologian. The year was celebrated with many events not only around Turkey, but also around the world. The Mevlevi Order (Sufi) was founded by Rumi and his followers in Konya

A museum in Istanbul where toys ARE us

ISTANBUL - The best present for Christmas is not always something one can buy and own, sometimes it is a place or a dream that can be shared. Istanbul’s toy museum offers a magical world for children and adults, and a trip there can be an unforgettable Christmas present.