Turkey has just launched a fresh set of air raids against PKK targets in northern Iraq, continuing from last weekend into this week, following a series of PKK attacks in Turkey that killed four civilians and six soldiers. The New Anatolian reported yesterday that after the PKK's attacks, "The Turkish military retaliated with artillery strikes against the PKK hideouts in northern Iraq while the ter
What a revelation! What people suspected in our blog it was confirmed. Turkey coach Fatih Terim has named a provisional 26-man squad for the EURO 2008 and the striker Hakan Sukur wasn´t there. The historical Top Scorer of Turkey National Team has been played eight matches during the qualifying and participated in the EURO´s 1996 and 2000 and the World Cup in 2002 when Turkey was third, but Teri
Kusadasi - tourist stronghold on the Turkish Aegean
Sun-bathing, attractive night life, numerous sports facilities and important evidence of past offers Kusadasi. Not for nothing is the city’s leading tourist resorts in Turkey. The port is every year hundreds of [...]
This was race that could have been a little boring, but with Lewis Hamilton on a 3 stop strategy and more passing and re passing on the track than usual, there was plenty to watch. In the end, Felipe Massa does own Istanbul Park as he won his 3rd consecutive Turkish Grand Prix.
The race [...]
Istanbul (TR). The BMW Sauber F1 Team was able to defend second in the constructors’ championship in the FIA Formula One Word Championship by scoring nine points in the Turkish Grand Prix. Robert Kubica came fourth in Istanbul, and Nick Heidfeld followed him home in fifth.
Robert Kubica: 4th
BMW Sauber F1.08-03 / BMW P86/8
Fastest Lap: 1.26.780 [...]
Felipe Massa won the Turkish Grand Prix today, with a four-second lead at the Istanbul circuit for the Ferrari team, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Kimi Raikkonen in a strategy packed race.
The race got underway on a dry track today, and after a delay with the lights, Massa held his pole position to take the [...]
1. Katibim 2:21 2. Gemilerde Talim Var 3:29 3. Zeytinyagli Yiyemem Ben 3:22 4. Telgrafin Tellerine Kuslarmi Konar 3:38 5. Istanbuldan Üsküdara Yol Gider 3:32 6. Entarisi Ala Benziyor 4:25 7. Bir Dalda Iki Kiraz 4:31 8. Indim Havuz Basina 4:38 9. Kizilciklar Oldu Mu 3:09 10. Yüksek Yüksek Tepelere 3:36 11. Cemberimde Gül Oya 3:15 12. Iki Keklik 3:04##Look more Istabul
It was raining today at the Istanbul Park circuit in Turkey for the practice sessions, but the reigning world Champion, Kimi Raikkonen was at the top of the time sheets for the second session.
Riakkonen had a disastrous first session due to a gear box problem leaving Massa to take the quickest time, but had no [...]
Ferrari once again showed their dominance by finishing 1 - 2 in the second practice session today. Raikkonen who had gearbox problems in session 1 and only did 3 laps, had it repaired successfully in time for this second session.
Massa who was setting the fastest lap times early ended up with the 3rd fastest [...]
Pos No Driver Team Time/Retired Gap Laps1 1 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:27.543 2 22 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:27.579 0.036 3 2 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:27.682 0.139 4 9 David Coulthard Red Bull-Renault 1:27.763 0.220 5 23 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 1:27.954 0.411 6 4 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1:28.431 0.888 7 11 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:28.619 1.076 8 8 Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:28.664 1.121 9 5 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:28.681 1.138 10 3 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber 1:28.817 1.274 11 16 Jenson Button Honda 1:28
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Turkish ballet dancer Tanyeli charges a high $5,000 per day, but director Apoorva Lakhia still roped in the exorbitantly expensive dancer for a special song in 'Mission Istanbul' with Zayed Khan.
They prescribe a strong Western curriculum, with courses, taught in English, from math and science to English literature and Shakespeare. They do not teach religion beyond the one class in Islamic studies that is required by the state. Unlike British-style private schools, however, they encourage Islam in their dormitories, where teachers set examples in lifestyle and prayer. "Whatever the West has of science, let our kids have it," said Erkam Aytav, a Turk who works in the new schools. "But let our kids have their religion as well." That approach appeals to parents in Pakistan, who want their children to be capable of competing with the West without losing their identities to it. Allahdad Niazi, a retired Urdu professor in Quetta, a frontier town near the Afghan border, took hi
Turkish Delight lyrics:Stumbled through the doorwayInto the strangest thingAn unexpected magic landWith snow beneathe my feetCame across a lady whoDressed herself in whiteShe took her coat to cover meThen a query cold as iceWhat do you want?ChorusTurkish Delight(It's my favorite thing) It's my favorite thingTurkish Delight(All I want to do) What I wouldn't do, what I wouldn't doTurkish Delight(It's my favorite thing) It gets me every timeTurkish Delight(All I want to do) What I wouldn't give, what I wouldn't give(What I wouldn't do for her?)Wouldn't think I'd fall for itWouldn't think I'd lieBut I think I'd do anythingFor that tiny bit of pieI would sell you outI'd give you all awayA life of treats might do me inBut I gotta get another tasteChorusTurkish Delight(It's my favorite thing) It'
A strange silence was heard in the absence of comments from European nations regarding the brutalilty shown toward Turkish workers on May 1. May Day, a traditional workers’ holiday, is ordinarily marked by festivities and workers marching with banners to proclaim their solidarity with the working class. But, in Turkey, it is normal work day, [...]
Let me tell you a joke today.
My client from Turkey was here for the exhibition last week, he brought so many of the Turkish Delights to share it with the local Malaysian exhibition visitors.
Before hand, I will do some explanation here. Turkish Delight is a kind of sweet manufactured in Turkey, it tastes very very [...]
Let me tell you a joke today.
My client from Turkey was here for the exhibition last week, he brought so many of the Turkish Delights to share it with the local Malaysian exhibition visitors.
Before hand, I will do some explanation here. Turkish Delight is a kind of sweet manufactured in Turkey, it tastes very very [...]
Let me tell you a joke today.
My client from Turkey was here for the exhibition last week, he brought so many of the Turkish Delights to share it with the local Malaysian exhibition visitors.
Before hand, I will do some explanation here. Turkish Delight is a kind of sweet manufactured in Turkey, it tastes very very [...]
Facing well-entrenched insurgencies and numerous acts of terrorism, Turkey and Pakistan have initiated cooperative efforts to increase their security in the face of these threats. Following a two-day, high-level official visit to Pakistan by Turkish Foreign Minister Ali Babacan, the two nations announced “strategic” cooperation on a number of fronts, including defense, trade, and diplomacy.....The full article may be read at www.jamestown.org....(read more)
The European Union continues having misgivings concerning the attitude of the Turkish government toward the trade union movement. An EU report in 2004 noted: “the percentge of the labor force covered by collective greements remains extremely low.” Even as labor unions prepare for May Day celebrations the Turkish government is still hesitante about even allowing [...]
The NEFA Foundation has obtained and translated an interview of a Turkish Islamic Jihad Union (IJU) fighter . According to the IJU, Abu Yasir Al-Turki “left everything he had in Turkey, following the verse of Allah c.c. to do Jihad, migrated to live the life of the companions of Muhammed, and is presently fighting in the ranks of the Islamic Jihad Alliance.” During the interview, Al-Turki comments, “America and its allies have woken up a sleeping giant. I mean they re-lit the fire...(read more)
The evening after we had dinner at Restaurant Saloma Bistro, we headed to Zouk Club, which is just a walking distance away from the restaurant.
Meet Gokcen & Kubilay from Turkey!
Me, Gokcen & Kubilay
Thomaz from Brazil, Lea & Gokcen
So Now You Know … !
The evening after we had dinner at Restaurant Saloma Bistro, we headed to Zouk Club, which is just a walking distance away from the restaurant.
Meet Gokcen & Kubilay from Turkey!
Me, Gokcen & Kubilay
Thomaz from Brazil, Lea & Gokcen
So Now You Know … !
The evening after we had dinner at Restaurant Saloma Bistro, we headed to Zouk Club, which is just a walking distance away from the restaurant.
Meet Gokcen & Kubilay from Turkey!
Me, Gokcen & Kubilay
Thomaz from Brazil, Lea & Gokcen
So Now You Know … !
The presidency of George Bush has virtually lost all credibility in the Middle East due to its blatant one-sided support for Israel. Prime Minister Recep Erdogan, of Turkey, is attempting to step into the American vacuum of power by presenting himself as a neutral mediator who has the respect and confidence of both Israel and [...]
Ingredients:3/4 lb fresh okra or 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra3 tomatoes1 eggplant, about a pound2 medium green bell peppers2 medium zucchini1 large onion2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup parsley, fresh, finely chopped1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf, preferably freshsalt, to taste Preparation:1. If using fresh okra, Trim away any tough stems (if you’re using fresh okra), or defrost and drain (if using frozen okra).2. Trim off the ends of the eggplant and cut the un-peeled eggplant into one-inch cubes.3. Trim the ends of the zucchini and cut the un-peeled zucchini into one-inch cubes.4. Using a vegetable peeler, peel away the skin of the bell peppers. Halve them and remove the cores, veins and seeds; cut them in
The German charity Hatun and Can, set up in memory of "honor killing" victim Hatun Sürücü, helps Turkish women who are in danger of becoming victims of violence. Two women who fled forced marriages tell their stories.Aylin (not her real name) had just turned 15 when her parents decided she should get married. She had finished her secondary school education and was studying nursing at a vocational school. Of course, she was still living with her parents, in a small town in the German state of Hesse.A potential husband was soon found, M. from Frankfurt. He had studied business administration and was 13 years older than Aylin. “My parents met him at a relative’s wedding,” she recalls. More...
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Curious enough about the MSI Wind to sit through a video of a couple of nerds talking about it endlessly in Turkish? Check it out after the break -- and we don't want to hear a word about how you want those three and a half minutes of your life back.[Via Mike Cane 2008]Continue reading MSI Wind gets Turkish video hands-onRead | Permalink | Email this | Comments
I have Turkish roots and would love to be able to speak the language someday. I'd love to visit Turkey, as well. I hear Istanbul is amazing. My mom visited there some 2 years ago and came back mesmerized. Do I need to say that I love Turkish Delight? :-)I used to hate Lokum until a friend brought me some on his last visit. Lokum with walnuts inside is to die for!!!On a linguistic note, I just have been told that görüşürüz means Good Night.Interesting!
The current Turkish government led by President Gul and Prime Minister Erdogan of the Justice and Development Party(AKP) received support from the Council of Europe which regards the current court case aimed at closing down political parties to be ill advised. The key issue for the Council of Europe is the presence of any evidence [...]
OverviewWe have prepared a small discount (9 Eur. instead of 12) for the first 40 customers (28 so far) that will buy Smart Settings!5th March: Dear friends, the testing is over! Expect soon our first official version with a few more bugs fixed.21th February: Thank you for your help! The following problems has been solved:* Start Menu: Visibility problem in dark themes* Start Menu: Show icons for
Turkish airplanes hit an are in northern Iraq as part of the campaign to wipe out members of the outlawed Kirdish Workers’ Party(PKK). As usual, planes attacked mountainous areas where the terrorists are hiding and according to Turk military sources the area was rendered “ineffective,” whatever that means. Prime Minister Erdogan told an Al Jazeera [...]
Turkey says a soldier is killed during clashes between troops and Kurdish rebels near its south-eastern border.
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A Turkish lawyer and human rights campaigner who was charged with insulting the military under the notorious Article 301 which makes it a crime to insult “Turkishnes” was found guilty and not guilty by two separate courts that heard the same case by mistake. Eren Keskin, a Human Rights Association branch chairwoman made a [...]
The people of Turkey are uneasy regarding attempts by Chief Prosecutor Abudurrahman Yacinkaya to have the Constitutional Court outlaw the Justice and Development Party which represents the views of moderate Muslims. A recent poll conducted in Turkey reveals that 70% of Turks oppose any attempt to declare illegal a political party which is currently governing [...]
Here's an interesting news story out of Turkey of a Turkish barber sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for swearing at God during an argument with his neighbor. Oddly, the only complaining witness – an Egyptian – has disappeared. There also is no mention of corroborating testimony, which begs the question of what evidence they have against the defendant and whether he should have gone to trial in the first place. That is if he had a trial. Turk Barber Faces Execution for Swearing By Ali Guleryuz ADANA – Doğan News Agency A Turkish barber accused of swearing at God is sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, with his family back in Turkey calling on authorities to intervene. Sabri Boğday from the southern Hatay province went to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia 11 years ago and opened a barbersh
One Source - Every Turkish Mortgage. A Mortgage for Every Client! www.TurkishMortgageCentre.com Product Update for Residential Cross Border Mortgages: New - 4.80% 'Samurai' mortgage, (Mortgage Loan in Japanese Yen Currency), See below for rates on other currencies?. New - 100% Loan to Value, Residential Property in Turkey, Now available-Terms & Conditions apply. New - Turkish Equity Release, Up to 70% of appraised value, Not always require a UK credit report, Proof of income will be required. New - Self Certification, No proof of earnings required. Max LTV 50%; Ideal for: High Net-Worth Individuals, Property Portfolio Investors. New - Lower Interest Rates, The lowest interest rates for. EURO mortgage fixed periods are: 1yr - 6.40%, 3yrs - 6.70%, 5yrs - 6.90%. Lowest Interest Rates for Resi
Prme Minister Recp ERdogan reached out to his secular political opponents in an effort to reach some form of agreement which would satisfy their concerns over his religious minded Justice and Development Party’s(AKP) actions. There is great concern in Turkey over attempts by secular minded leaders to have the Constitutional Court declare the AKP as [...]
An intervention by a US congressional agency to prevent the ongoing demolition of Istanbul’s traditional Roma neighborhood known as “Sulukule” apparently has fallen flat since seven more homes fell to the wrecking ball and the Turkish government announced the controversial project will continue. On Sunday, the American Helsinki Commission, a human rights watchdog, sent a [...]
Main oppsition leader Deniz Baykal urged Prime Minister Erdogan to admit his party’s mistke in attempting to impose Islamic law on the secular nation of Turkey. He insisted the move to have Turkey’s hgh court close down the Justice and Development Party on grounds it violates the nation’s law by seeking to end the secular [...]
Today, the Turkish Government took the last step needed to affirm a decision years ago to freeze the assets of Yasin al-Qadi, who was designated on September 28, 2001, by United Nations Security Council following the U.S. Treasury's designation of him as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan tried to unfreeze al-Qadi's assets in Turkey, going so far as to say that "I believe in him as I believe in himself" and pressing the Council of Ministers to appeal the freeze...(read more)
Promotion Card For Tourists Turkish Culture & Tourism Ministry is getting prepared to dispense "Promotion Cards" to tourists who arrive in Turkey. Under the project, tourists will earn bonus points as they spend money in Turkey, like in credit cards. Companies in tourism sector such as hotels and restaurants will become part of the project and when tourists use services of these companies, they will earn discounts and gifts. The project`s budget is nearly 2.1 million YTL (one USD equals to 1.24 YTL). "Tourist Promotion Card" will be valid for five years, and its usage will be supported by a web portal. Officials said that tourists may visit Turkey again to use the bonus points they collected.
Prime Minister Recep attacked a decision by his nation’s top court to hear a case brought by the chief prosecutor which would declare the Justice and Development Party(AKP) to be an unconstitutional political organization because it threatens the existence of secular institutions in Turkey. “Attempts to weaken politics will not only hurt the nation [...]
Rocky: Recently my staff has failed to exhibit the proper respect for me. I have therefore conducted research to prove to them once and for all that I am a famous, legendary, historic, important and rare cat who must be revered at all times.Rumor has it that I was rescued from a pile of leaves beside a lake. (Water ... that was my first clue. ) There have long been rumors that I came from the heavens. But then I found this photo of purebred Turkish Van kittens:Just compare these kittens to moi ...As you can see, there is no doubt that I am an authentic Turkish Van, NOT just some ordinary formerly feral mongrel found in a pile of leaves! Here are more of my renowned relatives:Turkish Vans have a striking appearance, with luxurious white fur and stunning auburn butterfly markings on their he
Harem IV : Rhythm Forever - Turkish Percussion Group| MP3 192 kbps | 75 MB |TRACK LISTINGS01. Clap - The Buka02. Sunshine03. Heart Of Percussion04. Enta Omri05. Medusa06. Touch The Buka07. La Pasion Turca08. Prophecy09. Feel The Rhythm10. In The Fairground11. Dechire12. Ethnic Vibes
1 ½ c cold water4 tsp French Roast or Italian Roast coffee (grind as fine as possible)4 tsp sugarHeat water in 1 qt saucepan to luke warm. Add coffee and sugar, bring to boil, stiring occasionally. Pour ½ coffee mixture into espresso cups, and bring remaining coffee back to boil. Spoon off foam into cups, fill cups, but do not stir.
The Turkish Angora is an out-going, intelligent, and social cat. It is very affectionate and loving toward people and other animals, making it a good family cat. It is playful, graceful, and adaptable, making it a good companion for children. It is a well-behaved breed. Though it has a long coat, the Turkish Angora requires infrequent grooming, since it has no wooly undercoat. They can be taught to retrieve and perform tricks. They have a long average life span of 15 or more years.
***Crocop to Fight Sergei Kharitonov at DREAM 4***This is why you don't mess with people who train and know combat sports. I have no idea why he was being attacked, if anyone knows the story please enlighten us in the comments.Ultimate MMA videos for your viewing pleasure. Also news and comments from the world of mma.
Christians Under Attack -- A high school senior and an elementary school student were attacked in the Mediterranean town of Mersin (Turkey) with strong acid spray. In two separate incidents within the same hour both girlswere approached from behind by a group of young men who commented on the length of their skirts and told them it was too short. The girls were sprayed with acidic substance that burnt and melted their stockings and caused deep lacerations on the back of their legs. The girls were treated in the hospital. The police is searching for the culprits that are believed to be the same ones, in both incidents.According to media reports, uncovered women in Mersin, who wear shorter length skirts, are in fear of similar attacks.
The Turkish bath, or Hamam, is a cultural institution in the Middle East. After a visit in the Hamam, a customer finds his muscles relaxed, his body cleansed and his mind refreshed. A customer arrives to the hamam, changes into a robe provided by the bath and enters a beautifully decorated, mosque-like sauna. A masseuse then massages the customer with soap and water for approximately 15 minutes and then bathes the customer with soap and water. The hamam is a body and mind-cleansing experience. Beyond being relaxing and hygenic, the hamam has also become ironically a place for conversation and deal-making. Source - whynotA new Hamam is open for business in Indianapolis, Indiana, after quite a bit of wrangling with the city planners and objections from local residents.Traditionally a hamam i
Develi Restaurants, which serve the Turkish Cuisine delightfully since 1912, continue to offer the sweet tastes and different pleasures for your palates with their quality service principle integrated with health and hygiene concept under the supervision of employed Food Engineers. You can taste the delicious Turkish Kebabs in Develi Restaurants. Develi has three restaurants in different towns of Istanbul.The contact informations of Develi:Address: Tepecik Yolu, No 22, Etiler/İstanbulTel : 0 212 263 25 71 - Faks : 0 212 263 57 05"Real Turkiye"
There is no graceful way to roll over on a slab of marble slippery with soap and water. Try it, you’ll quickly find out that you have to leave all your pretensions and inhibitions at the door. This, for me, was the lesson of the Turkish Hammam (Turkish bathhouse).
It was my first visit to Turkey, [...]
The divide between the Pentgon and the United States State Department is creating confusion within Turkey as to exactly what is the Bush policy toward Kurdish rebels. On one hand, Admiral Fallon, commander of the U.S,.Central Command which is responsbile for the war in Iraq, called, during a hearing before Congress, for “some kind of [...]
“Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread. Without it, it's flat.”Carmen McRae, Jazz vocalist and pianist Indian Flatbread ... Chapati / RotiWrapping it up...fresh,healthy & fun!Here's what I did with part of the Turkish Adana Kebabs I made a few days ago. I made Indian unleavened flatbreads, chapati or roti, & made wraps using the kebabs as the filling, with bell peppers, onions, a Yogurt dip & a new discovery...Pomegranate Molasses. Served it with a Mexican corn salad on the side. I find unleavened flatbreads very healthy & versatile. They are made out of whole wheat flour dough only, which just has to be kneaded (as the Daring Bakers tag line comes to mind...We need to knead), no question of leavening agents, prior preparation etc, & above all, no preservatives .
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A perfect beauty. A confusing work. You have to string all beads before starting crocheting. You have to be so careful about numbers of the beads you string. 1 yellow bead + 6 purple beads / 1 purple bead + 6 yellow beads
Today in Turkey, its another Saturday and Darussafaka, the basketball team my dad plays on, are going up against the #2 team in the Turkish league, Galatasaray. The star player of Galatasaray, Dee Brown, and another important American power-forward sat out this game which gave us the better chance of a win. I say that because Darussafaka wouldn’t have a chance without my dad, Eric Chatfield and our other American players. At the start of the game, we played our style of basketball and looked like professionals. We were playing good defense, taking a good selection of shots, and playing like a team. Galatasaray, on the other hand, weren’t playing too well and literally couldn’t make a single bucket.It seemed as if their basket had an invisible lid covering the rim so the ball couldn
Lahmacun is an Anatolian and Middle Eastern dish usually made up of a round, thin piece of dough topped with minced meat (most commonly beef and lamb). Lahmacun is often sprinkled with lemon juice, and then served rolled up with pickles or other vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, and onions. In big cities of Turkey, there are chain fast food restaurants that serve Lahmacun as the main dish.The famous lahmacun chain restaurant is Hacıoğlu in Turkey. You can find the restaurants of Hacıoğlu in the big cities of Turkey such as Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa..."Real Turkiye"
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A special oya (scarf edging) with sequins in form of flowers. It’s easy to make but finding these flowers in different countries can be difficult. Nowadays, beads and these kind of sequins are so trendy in Turkey.
Turkey is preparing to publish a document that represents a revolutionary reinterpretation of Islam - and a controversial and radical modernization of the religion.The country's powerful Department of Religious Affairs has commissioned a team of theologians at Ankara University to carry out a fundamental revision of the Hadith, the second most sacred text in Islam after the Koran.The Hadith is a collection of thousands of sayings reputed to come from the Prophet Muhammad. As such, it is the principal guide for Muslims in interpreting the Koran and the source of the vast majority of Islamic law, or Sharia.But the Turkish state has come to see the Hadith as having an often negative influence on a society it is in a hurry to modernize, and believes it responsible for obscuring the original v
"Do not dismiss the dish saying that it is just, simply food.The blessed thing is an entire civilization in itself"Abdulhak Sinasi Turkish Adana Kebabs...from a cuisine which is unique!Here's something new I made yesterday...Adana kebabs. The recipe comes from my younger sister who's known as the 'chicken queen' of our family. We're constantly digging into her reservoir of recipes because she's always trying different chicken recipes from cuisines across borders. These days she's exploring Turkish & North African cuisine, & I sit & wait for 'reviews & must try recommendations'! Lucky me...these kebabs from her Turkish-Mediterranean Cookbook were on the list of 'must tries' & were certainly worth the recommendations. The only hard work is the chopping...so for those of y
DescriptionThe Turkish Van is a naturally-occurring breed of cat born in the region of Lake Van, Turkey.Head: wedge-shaped and broadEars: largeEyes: large, slantedBody: large, with males around 20 pounds (9 kilograms) and females about half thatLegs: muscularPaws: largeTail: full-furredCoat: semi-longhair with only one layer of furPersonalityThe Turkish Van cat breed, despite having originated as a natural breed of the mountains, is quite companionable with humans. Vans are also known for being quite active and powerful jumpers. But perhaps their most famous characteristic is their reputation as "swimming cats." In Turkey, Van cats have been known to jump in Lake Van on hot days in order to cool off.HistoryTurkish Vans' origins in Turkey may go back thousands of years. There are references
DescriptionThe Turkish Angora cat breed is known for their beautiful, usually white, fur. But these beauties have a rugged history in the mountains of Turkey.Head: wide, longEars: large, pointedEyes: blue, amber, or green-or a combination, sometimes with one eye one color and the other eye another colorBody: medium-sized, fine-bonedLegs: long, with back legs longer than front legsPaws: round, smallTail: long, tapered, full-furredCoat: medium-long, silky-textured, and usually white, though other colors and patters also existPersonalitySome people claim that Turkish Angoras are comfortable around water, and can even bathe with people. After all, the Turkish Angora is related to the Turkish Van, which is known as the "swimming breed." It is also said that the Turkish Angora breed is not given
Auburn-and-White Turkish Van CatOften referred to as the “Turkish Swimming Cat”, this naturally evolved breed is said to be particularly fond of playing in water. It takes its name from the geographically isolated area around Lake Van, in south-eastern Turkey, where it has been domesticated for several hundred years. In some ways, it resembles its fellow countryman, the Angora, but it is sturdier in build and immediately recognizable for its distinctive coat pattern.HistoryTwo Turkish Vans were imported into Britain in the 1950s by a couple who were struck by the unusual markings of the cats they saw while on holiday in Turkey. The pair were found to breed true, and after a slow start, and the introduction of more Turkish stock, recognition was granted in 1969. The popularity of the br
.....Body: Medium sized cat, finely boned with firm muscularity. Slightly el ongated and slender body; medium long legs, feet round ed and dainty. Tail long and tapering to a pointed tip.Head: Medium long wedge; firm chin, fine jaw forming a gently rounded tip. Slightly curved profile.Ears: Large, set rather high; tapering from a medium wide base to a pointed tip at first in straight lines, then slightly rounded. They look almost transparent, but are well furnished inside.Eyes: Large and almond shaped; slightly slanted . Eye colour to be uniform and harmonizing with coat colour.Coat: Medium-long and flowing, of fine texture, with glossy crisp guard hair and no wool hair; hair particularly long on neck, chest, breeches and tail.Colour Varieties: Chocolate and cinnamon and the according dilu
....Body: Medium sized to large cat, medium strong build with substantial musculature. Neck and chestmassive and strong. Legs of medium length, round feet with toe tufts. Tail of medium length, with a full brush.Head: Blunt triangle of medium length. Profile almost straight; strong chin.Ears: Large, wide at base with slightly rounded tips. Set straight, rather high and upright on the head.Eyes: Large, oval and set slightly oblique; light amber, blue or odd in colour with pink rims.Coat: Medium long and silky to the roots; no woolly undercoat; shorter on shoulders and neck, longer on tail and breeches. Colour of the body chalk white with no trace of yellow. Auburn or cream markings at the ear base, separated by a white blaze. Ears are white with delicate shell pink inside. The tail brush is
Every domestic animal has a different characteristic. One of the cats attracting human beings' attention for centuries, having silky white fur, different colours, perfect hunting abilities and loving to play with water is Van cat.The fossil of ancestor primitive of modern domestic cats can be seen about 12 million years ago. It is known that domestication of cats was made by Egyptians in 3000 B.C. The domesticated cats were treated as holy creatures and respected as goddess. Although there are various arguments about the place and time of domestication, the thing that is certainly known is that Asians took part in domestication. On the other hand some resources suggest that the cats were semi-domesticated in 1900 B.C.Cats are carnivorous. When generalised, animals are nourished by proteins
A group of 300 Turkish troops crossed into Kurdish territory in northern Iraq overnight and moved about three kilometres deeper into Iraq on Tuesday morning. A senior Iraqi military source said the Turkish troops were lightly armed and moved into the Gali Rash area, a mountainous district near the border.This first ground incursion comes as Condoleezza Rice, the US secretary of state, made an unannounced visit to Kirkuk in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region.Turkey says it wants to flush out Kurdistan Workers' party (PKK) fighters that carry out attacks on Turkey from bases in Iraq.Jabbar Yawar, a spokesman for the Kurdish peshmerga security force, confirmed the incursion. Yawar said: "The area they entered is a deserted area and there is no Iraqi force or peshmerga deployed there."Fouad Hussein, head of the office of Kurdish regional president, Mahmoud Barzani, said: "We condemn this incursion. Turkey wants to transfer the problem on to the territory of Iraqi Kurdistan." A website
Turkish President Abdullah Gul on Thursday hailed growing openness from Turkmenistan's leadership at the start of a two-day trip to the gas-rich Central Asian state.
Gul welcomed "the active development of Turkmenistan's foreign policy" after talks with President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov that...
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1. Yeni Raki2. Efe Raki3. Burgaz Raki4. Beylerbeyi Raki I have searched but could not find an online shop that sells Turkish Raki, if you are interested in buying Turkish Raki, then send me an e-mail to realturkiye[at]gmail.com and I can send you it via courier. "Real Turkiye"
Back in April, 3 Christian bible publishers in Turkey had their throats cut by Turkish jihadists. The 5 murderers were arrested and now being tried, but the case is going slow. And now, to make matters worse, it turns out that Turkish police may have assisted the murderers in their attack (H/T: Michelle Malkin):
Turkey has launched an investigation into alleged collusion between police officers
As Turkey continues its move back to Islam, the very ideology that the Ottoman empire went by, they also take to legalizing rape in marriage (Hat tip: IRIS Blog):
In response to a ruling by Turkey's Supreme Court of Appeals that marital rape is not a crime, İsmet Berkan wrote in his column in Radikal that because of the ruling, if a woman "resists and is killed by her husband in the end, his
An Atlasjet plane crashed just before landing in central Turkey early Friday with 56 people aboard and a police helicopter detected the wreckage, state-run television reported.Read More... [Source: MSNBC.com: Top MSNBC Headlines - Posted by alexa]
