Cyprus responds to the EC’s recommendation for a partial freeze in Turkey’s EU bid by threatening to veto the bid if a stronger punishment is not found on Dec 11.
Entries from November 2006
Pope calls for religious freedom in Turkey
November 30, 2006 · Leave a Comment
The Pope and Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomeos call on the EU to make religious freedom a criterion for membership and to ensure “Christian roots” are preserved. link
Bolu Mountain tunnel to open in December
November 30, 2006 · Leave a Comment
The Bolu Mountain tunnel, which has been in the works for 13 years, is scheduled to open on December 15. It will shorten the Istanbul-Ankara drive to 3.5 hours.
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Bosporus shipping traffic is suspended
November 29, 2006 · Leave a Comment
A freighter ran into a pontoon being used to construct a tunnel under the Bosporus on Wednesday. Shipping traffic will be suspended until the ship is freed.
Roads closed in Istanbul in preparation for Pope’s visit
November 29, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Roads in Istanbul have been closed for the Pope’s visit and will not reopen until Friday. Among the closings are Cumhuriyet Avenue and roads leading to Taksim.
Istanbul taxi fares to increase by 15%
November 29, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Taxi and shared taxi (dolmus) fares in Istanbul will be increased by 15 percent on December 1. The base fare for Taxis will be raised from 1.50 TRY to 1.73 TRY.
EC to recommend partial suspension of EU negotiations
November 29, 2006 · Leave a Comment
In response to Turkey not opening its ports to Cyprus, the EC is expected to recommend a partial suspension of Turkey’s EU membership negotiations on Wednesday.
Spanish Film Week held in Ankara
November 28, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Spanish Film Week will be held at the Tuze Ankapol Cinema in Ankara from Nov 30-Dec 3. It will offer eight of the most recent films from Spanish cinema.
Court of appeals changes divorce law
November 28, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Turkey’s court of appeals rules on new divorce requirement. The new law says a couple cannot file for divorce until they have been married at least one year.
Pope Benedict XVI to arrive in Ankara
November 28, 2006 · Leave a Comment
Pope Benedict XVI to arrive in Ankara Tuesday afternoon to start off his four-day trip. This will be his first visit to a Muslim country since becoming pontiff.
