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News by Date for June 1997
Sunday, 1 June 1997Reuters Turkey's Islamist Erbakan calls for snap election (Sun 1 Jun 19:37 EDT)Associated Press United States wins World Cup as Humbert scores three goals. (02.38 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Ciller to Take Over Premiership (Jun. 1, 11:27 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan says coalition seeks early polls (Sun 1 Jun 10:24 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Ciller says to lead country by end-June (Sun 1 Jun 10:46 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 1 (Sun 1 Jun 3:03 EDT) CNN Americans, Greece reach final (May 31, 16:40 EDT) CNN Turkish military grills Islamic prime minister (May 31, 20:12 EDT) Monday, 2 June 1997ClariNet-Reuters PKK to hit Turkish tourism, U.S., Israeli targets (Jun. 2, 12:52 PDT)ClariNet-Reuters Turk coalition party fires MP, cutting govt margin (Jun. 2, 9:22 PDT) Reuters Mideast suffering sharp investment drop-U.N. (Mon 2 Jun 13:12 EDT) Reuters Arab League demands Turkey withdraw from Iraq (Mon 2 Jun 9:34 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Kurd rebels kill two lorry drivers (Mon 2 Jun 8:20 EDT) Reuters Turkey's coalition sees elections by year end (Mon 2 Jun 10:21 EDT) Reuters Erbakan, Turkey's first Islamist leader, announced on Sunday (Mon 2 Jun 5:06 EDT) Associated Press Greek patriarch won't attend European Ecumenical Assembly (01.32 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Large explosion rocks downtown Tirana, casualties reported (08.05 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkey's president blocking power-swap (11.14 a.m. EDT) Reuters Turkish Conservative Says Polls This Year (10.30 a.m. EDT) CNN Turk president leaves for Lithuania amid crisis (Jun. 2, 14:58 CEST) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 2 (Mon 2 Jun 1:24 EDT) The Times Rome's Albania policy plunged into crisis (Jun 2) The Washington Post Beleaguered Prime Minister Calls Early Vote in Turkey (Jun 2) The New York Times Turkey's Leader to Call for New Elections (Jun 2) The Daily Telegraph Premier calls early polls for Turkey (Jun 2) Associated Press Turkey's deputy premier to take power; hopes to heal religious rift (04.13 p.m. EDT) Tuesday, 3 June 1997Reuters Morocco urges Turkey to withdraw troops from Iraq (Tue 3 Jun 16:16 EDT)Associated Press Turkey's Islamic premier might hang on to post until elections (03.39 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Pope says united Europe can't be a club for the rich (03.56 p.m. EDT) Reuters Cyprus accuses Turkey of violating its airspace (Tue 3 Jun 7:13 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan says polls will be democracy test (Tue 3 Jun 7:46 EDT) The Los Angeles Times A Dangerous Tilt by Turkey (Jun. 3) Reuters No Albania vote would be ``suicide''-Greek minister (Tue 3 Jun 10:58 EDT) Reuters Cyprus to auction 91-day t-bills worth 20 million (Tue 3 Jun 1:14 EDT) Reuters Greek court upholds seizure of ex-king's property (Tue 3 Jun 11:36 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 3 (Tue 3 Jun 1:56 EDT) Reuters Cyprus police arrest granny on drugs charge (Tue 3 Jun 4:02 EDT) Reuters At Least 27 Wounded in Albania Bombs (05.42 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Explosions rock Albanian capital (05.22 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Pope tells European leaders to push Christian unity (10.44 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish opposition tries to hamper government's plans to save coalition (09.37 p.m. EDT) Wednesday, 4 June 1997ClariNet-UPI Holbrooke to be new Cyprus envoy (Jun. 4, 12:01 PDT)ClariNet-UPI Turkish court jails 32 Kurd politicians (Jun. 4, 8:52 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Kurdish party leaders jailed in Turkish flag case (Jun. 4, 11:51 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkish copter crash in Iraq kills 11 (Jun. 4, 7:25 PDT) Reuters Bosnia mediator Holbrooke to tackle Cyprus problem (Wed 4 Jun 17:19 EDT) Reuters Britain welcomes Holbrooke Cyprus appointment (Wed 4 Jun 15:50 EDT) Reuters Tough-talking U.S. Cyprus envoy forged Bosnia deal (Wed 4 Jun 16:33 EDT) Reuters U.S. appoints Holbrooke special emissary on Cyprus (Wed 4 Jun 15:23 EDT) Reuters Holbrooke will replace Richard Beattie, who was named last (Wed 4 Jun 13:43 EDT) Reuters Macedonia court tells town to remove Albanian flag (Wed 4 Jun 13:08 EDT) Associated Press Bosnia peace architect Holbrooke takes on Cyprus partition (04.53 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Holbrooke to seek settlement in Cyprus (02.05 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Islamic-led party seeks to avoid closure (03.02 p.m. EDT) Reuters Holbrooke expected to be new U.S. Cyprus envoy (Wed 4 Jun 10:54 EDT) Reuters Turkey court jails Kurdish party leaders (Wed 4 Jun 5:51 EDT) Reuters Turkey's rebel Kurds kill four village guards (Wed 4 Jun 9:22 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 4 (Wed 4 Jun 1:11 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 4 (Wed 4 Jun 4:13 EDT) Reuters Cyprus AIDS case woman did not pass on virus-doctor (Wed 4 Jun 8:55 EDT) Associated Press Sources: Holbrooke to get Cyprus nod today (12.03 p.m. EDT) Reuters Turkish Army Helicopter Crashes in Iraq (10.32 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish helicopter crashes in northern Iraq, 11 soldiers killed (06.29 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Taught to fear foreigners, Albanians now pin hopes on them (11.37 a.m. EDT) Reuters Turkey denies overflying Cyprus, U.S. says (Tue 3 Jun 18:09 EDT) The Times Deal over EU veto clears way for new Union treaty (Jun. 4) The Washington Post Trying to Smooth Things Over in Cyprus (Jun. 4) Associated Press Cyprus protests overflights by Turkish warplanes (11.02 p.m. EDT) CNN Rebel Kurds say heavy Turkish troop losses in Iraq (Jun. 4, 3:40 GST) The Times Britain offers extra help for Albania poll (Jun. 4) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Erbakan accused of power abuse on haj (Jun. 3, 11:32 PDT) Thursday, 5 June 1997CNN Greek officials, striking trash haulers move toward showdown (Jun. 5, 19:57 CEST)The Los Angeles Times Leaders of Kurdish Party Are Jailed (Jun. 5) Reuters Belgium's Dehaene supports UK borders opt-out (Thu 5 Jun 12:42 EDT) Reuters Albania pushes to resolve pyramid loss before vote (Thu 5 Jun 12:05 EDT) Reuters Turkey's leaders mourn dead in rebel Kurd conflict (Thu 5 Jun 13:19 EDT) Associated Press Holbrooke doesn't consider Dayton accord for Bosnia a model (03.49 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Syrian leader urges Turkey to reconsider Israel ties (02.02 p.m. EDT) The Washington Post Holbrooke Named Envoy For Cyprus (Jun. 5) Reuters Greece welcomes Holbrooke as Cyprus envoy (Thu 5 Jun 7:55 EDT) Reuters Lebanese parliament committee assails Turkey (Thu 5 Jun 4:47 EDT) Reuters 15 dead in Turkey's Kurdish conflict (Thu 5 Jun 10:24 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 5 (Thu 5 Jun 2:02 EDT) Reuters Damaged wheat ship raises Sri Lanka pollution fear (Thu 5 Jun 2:55 EDT) Reuters Tonnes of uncollected garbage choke Athens (Thu 5 Jun 5:01 EDT) Associated Press Division of Cyprus is a diplomatic headache (03.14 a.m. EDT) The New York Times Clinton Names Holbrooke Envoy for Cyprus (Jun. 5) Associated Press Man throws what looks like grenade at Albanian president (10.15 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Kurds say they downed Turkish helicopter in northern Iraq (07.46 p.m. EDT) Friday, 6 June 1997Reuters EU inflation fell to 1.5 percent in April (Fri 6 Jun 9:17 EDT)Reuters Cyprus ready for concessions to Turkish Cypriots (Fri 6 Jun 15:56 EDT) Reuters Cyprus promises concessions at New York talks (Fri 6 Jun 12:43 EDT) Reuters Turkey says Kurd guerrillas shot down helicopters (Fri 6 Jun 11:34 EDT) Reuters Turkey says Kurds hit two helicopters with missiles (Fri 6 Jun 12:02 EDT) Reuters Even a little pollution may kill, study finds (Thu 5 Jun 17:21 EDT) Reuters New way out for Greek conscientious objectors (Fri 6 Jun 8:24 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 6 (Fri 6 Jun 1:49 EDT) Reuters AIDS case Cypriot was open about illness - witness (Fri 6 Jun 8:17 EDT) Associated Press Cypriot diplomat welcomes increased U.S. role (12.32 p.m. EDT) Associated Press U.S. concerned about missile purchase by Cyprus (04.03 p.m. EDT) Reuters Cyprus Vows Concessions in U.S. Talks (01.36 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish military admits helicopters were downed by rebel missiles (03.16 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Report: Turkish military boycotting Islamic businesses (07.39 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Traumatized by communism, violence, Albania faces bleak future (02.23 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Athens mayor faces prosecution for failing to pick up garbage (03.08 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Greek officials, striking trash haulers move toward showdown (12.58 p.m. EDT) The Christian Science Monitor US Grabs Reins in New Drive to Reunite Cyprus (Jun. 6) The Christian Science Monitor Latest Plan Recalls a Flawed One (Jun. 6) The Daily Telegraph Turkey outlaws casinos (Jun. 6) ClariNet-Reuters Two sides on Cyprus welcome Holbrooke posting (Jun. 5, 12:11 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish Cypriot leader welcomes Holbrooke posting (Jun. 5, 5:13 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turk policemen charged with casino boss murder (Jun. 5, 13:22 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish army wants case against Muslim firebrand (Jun. 5, 9:53 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish coalition allies at odds over elections (Jun. 5, 9:33 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Syrian envoys talk Turkey in Lebanon (Jun. 5, 7:01 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Syria says it wants good relations with Turkey (Jun. 5, 6:41 PDT) Associated Press Leftist militants hurl bomb at Turkish military building (01.00 p.m. EDT) Saturday, 7 June 1997The Foreign Office Daily Bulletin CYPRUS: APPOINTMENT OF US SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL EMISSARY (Jun. 5)Reuters Turkish PM denies military complaint on funding (Sat 7 Jun 9:58 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Makinen and McRae clash in Acropolis (Sat 7 Jun 3:16 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 7 (Sat 7 Jun 3:58 EDT) Associated Press Turkish military reportedly orders boycott of Islamic businesses (05.17 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Bomb damages Turkish military residences (03.46 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Shipowner George Livanos Dead (12.21 a.m. EDT) The New York Times George Livanos, 70, Greek Shipping Magnate [Obituary] (Jun. 7) The Financial Times Serbia: OTE, Stet to take stake (Jun. 5) ClariNet-Reuters Dutch Euro Presidency to meet new French govt (Jun. 6, 8:41 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Intl investors offered more equity in Greek OTE (Jun. 6, 6:31 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turk workers, employers in anti-Islamist protest (Jun. 6, 11:32 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turks reveal PKK downed 2 helicopters (Jun. 6, 9:31 PDT) Sunday, 8 June 1997Associated Press Opposition withdraws election boycott threat (Jun 8 07.28 p.m. EDT)Reuters Britain's David Hannay in Cyprus ahead of UN talks (Sun 8 Jun 13:41 EDT) Reuters Iran urges Turkey to pull troops from north Iraq (Sun 8 Jun 13:23 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Greek rally leading positions (Sun 8 Jun 8:14 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Acropolis Rally positions at end of first day (Sun 8 Jun 11:57 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Kankunnen grabs early lead in Acropolis Rally (Sun 8 Jun 12:49 EDT) Reuters Rallying-McRae forced out of Acropolis Rally after accident (Sun 8 Jun 8:47 EDT) Reuters ICTS wins Cypriot security contract (Sun 8 Jun 6:34 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 8 (Sun 8 Jun 3:47 EDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Erbakan says Iraq operation nearing end (Jun. 8, 10:40 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Iran denies helping Kurdish rebels against Turkey (Jun. 8, 00:01 PDT) Associated Press Acropolis auto rally starts; champion forced out (02.47 p.m. EDT) CNN Cyprus [Q&A TV Program, with Richard Holbrooke as guest] (Jun. 11) Associated Press Curfew reduced in Albania, crowd attacks hospital (09.32 p.m. EDT) Monday, 9 June 1997ClariNet-Reuters Turk right-wing party says not joining new govt (Jun. 9, 11:51 PDT)ClariNet-UPI Turkey's military upset by money delay (Jun. 9, 9:11 PDT) Reuters Turkish business urges elections this year (Mon 9 Jun 5:44 EDT) CNN UK diplomat flown to Italy after Albania knifing (Jun. 9, 15:44 CEST) Reuters Low Air Pollution Not Low Enough? (Jun 9 02.18 p.m. EDT) Reuters Turks Surrender as Plane Hijack Ends (Jun 9 05.31 p.m. EDT) Reuters Sebastian Coe Announces Support for Athens 2004 Olympic Bid (Mon 9 Jun 17:43 EDT) Reuters Greek police confiscate six tonnes of hashish (Mon 9 Jun 16:04 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Acropolis Rally second day positions (Mon 9 Jun 12:21 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Ford lead the way in Acropolis Rally (Mon 9 Jun 13:02 EDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Erbakan says Iraq operation not over (Jun. 9, 2:11 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Hijacker demands release of Ali Agca (Jun. 8, 23:21 PDT) Reuters Balkan foreign ministers meet on regional problems (Mon 9 Jun 4:37 EDT) Reuters Britain's David Hannay in talks on Cyprus divide (Mon 9 Jun 5:24 EDT) Reuters CORRECTED - CORRECTED - Soccer-FIFA-backed friendlies called off (Mon 9 Jun 7:37 EDT) Reuters Soccer-FIFA-backed friendlies in divided Cyprus called off (Mon 9 Jun 7:11 EDT) Reuters FEATURE - Albanian pyramid ``timebombs'' still tick (Sun 8 Jun 21:23 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 9 (Mon 9 Jun 1:40 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Acropolis Rally leading positions (Mon 9 Jun 8:27 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Kankkunen leads in Acropolis as Makinen hits trouble (Mon 9 Jun 8:50 EDT) Associated Press Italian and Greek companies buy 49 percent of Serbian PTT (Jun 9 10.05 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Hijacked plane with more than 80 on board lands at Cologne (Jun 9 01.46 a.m. EDT) Reuters Hijacker Wants Release of Pope's Attacker (Jun 9 02.05 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Hijacking of more than 80 at Cologne ends with surrender (Jun 9 02.40 a.m. EDT) The Times Nights of violence daunt southern Berisha bastion (Jun. 9) Associated Press Military denies that Turkish offensive in northern Iraq is over (Jun 8 10.21 p.m. EDT) Tuesday, 10 June 1997Reuters Annan urges Cyprus leaders to preach reconciliation (Tue 10 Jun 14:01 EDT)Reuters Cyprus talks invitations to be sent in next few days (Tue 10 Jun 16:29 EDT) Reuters Greeks hold all-night rally against Schengen pact (Tue 10 Jun 15:25 EDT) Reuters Iran minister holds talks in Turkey on tense ties (Tue 10 Jun 14:18 EDT) Associated Press Carlos Sainz wins Acropolis Rally (Jun 10 02.10 p.m. EDT) CNN Cyprus [Q&A TV Program, with Richard Holbrooke as guest] (Jun. 11) ClariNet-Reuters Turk judges attend army talk despite Islamist call (Jun. 10, 10:41 PDT) Reuters Key disputes must be settled in Cyprus, envoy says (Tue 10 Jun 13:38 EDT) Associated Press Nuggets draftee about to sign contract in Spain (Jun 10 06.52 a.m. EDT) Reuters Russia, Greece launch Balkan stability initiative (Tue 10 Jun 5:52 EDT) Reuters Balkan foreign ministers push to end conflicts (Tue 10 Jun 8:53 EDT) Reuters Greece to adopt EU border pact despite opposition (Tue 10 Jun 5:58 EDT) Reuters Romania-Bulgaria row holds up Danube bridge plan (Tue 10 Jun 10:31 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 10 (Tue 10 Jun 1:38 EDT) Reuters Iran minister in Turkey amid increasing tension (Tue 10 Jun 10:56 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 10 (Tue 10 Jun 4:08 EDT) Reuters Egypt sending minister to Istanbul summit (Tue 10 Jun 10:57 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Acropolis Rally final positions (Tue 10 Jun 10:38 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Acropolis Rally leading positions (Tue 10 Jun 7:39 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Sainz wins Acropolis Rally (Tue 10 Jun 9:28 EDT) Reuters Rallying-Sainz handed victory, back in title contention (Tue 10 Jun 11:30 EDT) The Times British diplomat stabbed (Jun. 10) The Daily Telegraph Diplomat stabbed by Albanian fiancee (Jun. 10) Associated Press Ethnics boost campaign giving (Jun 9 02.13 p.m. EDT) Wednesday, 11 June 1997Reuters FEATURE - Greece renews bid to retrieve Parthenon marbles (Tue 10 Jun 21:36 EDT)Reuters Greek parliament adopts Schengen despite protests (Wed 11 Jun 6:47 EDT) Reuters EMU wobbles but 1999 launch still likely (Wed 11 Jun 10:18 EDT) Reuters Turkish Cypriot police arrest 120 after clashes (Wed 11 Jun 4:54 EDT) Reuters Albanian leader says poll will take place June 29 (Wed 11 Jun 7:18 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 11 (Wed 11 Jun 1:15 EDT) CNN Britons jailed in Cyprus for patents burglary (Jun. 11, 16:04 CEST) Associated Press U.N. sending invitations to Cyprus talks this week (Jun 11 02.44 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish military launches full campaign against Islamic influence (Jun 11 10.00 a.m. EDT) The Daily Telegraph Turkish premier and army clash over links with Iran (Jun. 11) CNN Rival Kurds said to clash near Iranian border (Jun. 11, 2:11 GST) The Daily Telegraph Secret police 'broke into flat of stabbed diplomat' (Jun. 11) Associated Press Judges, prosecutors defy ban on attending Turkish military briefing (Jun 10 05.13 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Kazakstan, Azerbaijan sign accord to build trans-Caspian oil pipeline (Jun 10 03.34 p.m. EDT) Thursday, 12 June 1997Associated Press Thirteen wounded as Albanian rally degenerates into shootouts (Jun 12 05.05 p.m. EDT)Reuters Greece launches world's biggest solar power plant (Thu 12 Jun 13:33 EDT) Reuters Cyprus cabbies temporarily seal off airport (Thu 12 Jun 17:29 EDT) Reuters Guerrilla in Israeli embassy blast on hunger strike (Thu 12 Jun 8:42 EDT) CNN Turkey's ruling Islamists try to save coalition (Jun. 12, 18:01 CEST) Associated Press Seven shot and wounded during Albanian president's rally (Jun 12 10.20 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish military says it will counter threat (Jun 12 03.22 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish military says it will counter threat of political Islam (Jun 12 10.42 a.m. EDT) The New York Times From Treasure Troves of Byzantium, a Wild Sail to New York (Jun. 12) The Irish Times Fears of 'satanic' Schengen quashed (Jun. 12) Reuters Countdown begins for Turkey's ruling Islamists (Thu 12 Jun 9:02 EDT) Reuters Turkey says 20 dead in clashes with Kurd rebels (Thu 12 Jun 10:43 EDT) Reuters Turkey's ruling Islamists in bid to save coalition (Thu 12 Jun 12:31 EDT) Reuters Moslem nations set for troubled Erbakan's summit (Thu 12 Jun 10:46 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 11 (Wed 11 Jun 2:54 EDT) Reuters Royal marine training banned in Cyprus after frolic (Thu 12 Jun 2:11 EDT) Reuters EU says Schengen will not create police state (Thu 12 Jun 10:32 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 12 (Thu 12 Jun 2:18 EDT) The Washington Post urkey: Troops Will Stay in Iraq to Fight Rebels (Jun. 12) CNN Turkish military vows to stem 'radical' Islam in politics (Jun. 11, 20:54 EDT) The Christian Science Monitor Secular Turkey Teeters Over Plan to Close Islamic Schools (Jun. 12) The Daily Telegraph Private eyes are jailed for burglary (Jun. 12) CNN Greece renews bid to retrieve Parthenon sculptures (Jun. 11, 17:15 EDT) Reuters U.S. renews reward over Greek killings (Wed 11 Jun 17:17 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Ciller says government change within days (Wed 11 Jun 6:10 EDT) Reuters Turkey's ruling Islamists foresee October elections (Wed 11 Jun 10:09 EDT) Reuters Conservatives threaten to quit Turkey coalition (Wed 11 Jun 15:30 EDT) ClariNet-UPI U.S. seeks info on American killings (Jun. 11, 12:31 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Seven die in Northern Iraq suicide raid, Kurdish TV (Jun. 11, 12:11 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkish general warns on Welfare Party (Jun. 11, 10:52 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Iran denies Turkey's PKK support claim (Jun. 11, 12:42 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Egypt's Mubarak meets Turkish envoy (Jun. 11, 6:22 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turk establishment reels from rebel Kurd missiles (Jun. 11, 5:59 PDT) Reuters Following is ranking of countries on UN index (Wed 11 Jun 21:59 EDT) Associated Press Italian coast guard fires across prow of Albanian refugee ship (Jun 11 07.51 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Officials say reimbursement possible for pyramid victims in Albania (Jun 10 05.36 p.m. EDT) Associated Press United States renews $2 million reward for Greek terrorists (Jun 11 04.52 p.m. EDT) Friday, 13 June 1997Associated Press Albright registers support for secular democracy amid crisis in Ankara (Jun 13 03.12 p.m. EDT)Associated Press Turkish ministry candidate with two wives withdraws, bowing to pressure (Jun 13 05.55 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Power blackout hits Turkey's tourist areas (Jun 13 12.56 p.m. EDT) The Los Angeles Times Lawmakers Warn of Military Coup (Jun. 13) Reuters British envoy says Cyprus talks to be lengthy (Fri 13 Jun 10:03 EDT) Reuters Turkey's ruling Islamists suffer fresh blows (Fri 13 Jun 12:45 EDT) Reuters Turkey's ruling Islamists reel from fresh blows (Fri 13 Jun 10:33 EDT) Reuters U.S. warns against unconstitutional move in Turkey (Fri 13 Jun 12:09 EDT) Reuters Turk forces, rebels keep up month-old fight in Iraq (Fri 13 Jun 11:28 EDT) Reuters Turkey recalls ambassador to Libya (Fri 13 Jun 13:47 EDT) ClariNet-Reuters Man from nowhere on hunger strike in Cyprus (Jun. 13, 10:51 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Greek OTE to post 97 profit over 320 bln drs-min (Jun. 13, 8:01 PDT) ClariNet-UPI More resignations weaken Turk coalition (Jun. 13, 10:51 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish investors wary of political worries (Jun. 13, 10:21 PDT) ClariNet-UPI U.S. warns Turkish generals (Jun. 13, 10:21 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish businessmen say politics troubling economy (Jun. 13, 10:11 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters AIOC signs pipeline deal with Azeri/Turkey venture (Jun. 13, 7:31 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish cabinet minister quits in Islamist row (Jun. 13, 6:23 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish minister quits Islamist-led cabinet (Jun. 13, 6:22 PDT) Reuters Albanian opposition leader campaigns in Athens (Fri 13 Jun 10:24 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 13 (Fri 13 Jun 1:28 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 13 (Fri 13 Jun 4:18 EDT) Reuters International Singer Nana Mouskouri Spearheads Pop Music Summit for European Parliament (Fri 13 Jun 9:00 EDT) Associated Press Turkey's Islamic leader to hand power to ally next week (Jun 13 07.09 a.m. EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 13 (Fri 13 Jun 1:28 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Ciller rebuffs Gaddafi criticism (Fri 13 Jun 3:49 EDT) The New York Times Turkish Generals Raise Pressure on Premier (Jun. 13) The Irish Times Sovereignty a problem for EU summit meeting (Jun. 13) The Irish Times Dutch draft treaty a balancing act (Jun. 13) ClariNet-Reuters Turk MP with 2 wives spurns job as women's minister (Jun. 12, 12:22 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish court charges 49 for U.S. embassy protest (Jun. 12, 9:21 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Jordan's Prince Hassan goes to Turkey (Jun. 12, 8:31 PDT) The Washington Post Turkey's Military Gives Ruling Party `Last Warning' (Jun. 13) Reuters U.S. supports Turkey action in Iraq (Thu 12 Jun 19:43 EDT) The Times Marines' striptease undermines Cyprus clean-up (Jun. 13) Associated Press World's largest solar power plant to be built in Greece (Jun 12 08.04 p.m. EDT) Saturday, 14 June 1997Associated Press Albanian premier warns election preparations are behind schedule (Jun 14 04.31 p.m. EDT)CNN Muslim nations form group to promote economic ties (Jun. 14, 20:14 EDT) CNN Largest-ever Med Games possible test for Rome's 2004 bid (Jun. 13, 19:10 EDT) Associated Press Muslim nations prepare to inaugurate new group in Turkey (Jun 14 02.33 p.m. EDT) Reuters Nearly $1 Billion in Funding Adds to Growing Stream of Support For the New Greece (Fri 13 Jun 14:34 EDT) The Los Angeles Times 'No Coups,' U.S. Warns Turkish Military (Jun. 14) The New York Times Third World's Answer to the Group of 7 (Jun. 14) The New York Times Military Meddling in Turkey (Jun. 14) Reuters Beleaguered Erbakan hosts Moslem nations' summit (Sat 14 Jun 11:42 EDT) Reuters 36 killed in rebel Kurdish violence in Turkey (Sat 14 Jun 8:24 EDT) Reuters Cyprus cabbies step up strike (Sat 14 Jun 5:30 EDT) Associated Press Turkey removes some troops from northern Iraq, denies full withdrawal (Jun 14 12.52 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Main players in Turkey politics (Jun 14 01.26 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Chronology of Turkey's Islamic government (Jun 14 12.19 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Deeply rooted ideology behind Turkish army antagonism to Islamists (Jun 14 11.54 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish troops pull out from northern Iraq (Jun 14 08.47 a.m. EDT) The Times Bad week for Britain in Albania as chief election organiser storms out (Jun. 14) The Daily Telegraph Ciller to regain premiership in shift of power (Jun. 14) The Washington Post Turk Agrees To Give Up Ruling Post (Jun. 14) Sunday, 15 June 1997The Los Angeles Times To Save Its Democracy, Turkey May Destroy It (Jun. 15)ClariNet-Reuters Muslim nations declare cooperation at D8 summit (Jun. 15, 9:30 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Iran leader calls on summit defend Jerusalem (Jun. 15, 5:50 PDT) Reuters EU aspirants await summit to start enlargement (Sun 15 Jun 12:14 EDT) Reuters Turkish forces withdrawing from northern Iraq (Sun 15 Jun 9:52 EDT) Associated Press EU leaders meet to rescue single currency; adopt new constitution (Jun 15 01.52 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Eight Muslim leaders inaugurate group, pledge cooperation (Jun 15 02.59 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkey withdraws 100 tanks from northern Iraq (Jun 15 02.24 p.m. EDT) The Sunday Times Bosnia peace-broker takes on Cyprus (Jun. 15) Associated Press Syria opens border with Iraq 17 years after closure (Jun 14 09.42 p.m. EDT) Monday, 16 June 1997The Washington Post It Didn't Start With Clinton; How the Greek Connection Boosted the Nixon Campaign (Jun. 15)CNN Italy court says ex-minister overspent on Albania (Jun. 16, 20:37 CEST) Reuters Turkish warships dock in north Cyprus (Mon 16 Jun 10:14 EDT) Reuters Russia says committed to missile sale to Cyprus (Mon 16 Jun 8:27 EDT) Reuters Athletics-Leading Mediterranean Games results (Mon 16 Jun 15:32 EDT) Reuters EU investment bank to play key role in EMU deal (Mon 16 Jun 5:00 EDT) Reuters Coalition ally says Turkey's Erbakan to quit (Mon 16 Jun 8:09 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan to quit Wednesday - coalition MP (Mon 16 Jun 7:05 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Islamists positive on poll prospects (Mon 16 Jun 12:02 EDT) Reuters Turkey's PM says Moslem group ready for projects (Mon 16 Jun 7:36 EDT) Reuters NATO chief urges Turkey not to block expansion (Mon 16 Jun 13:02 EDT) Associated Press Turkey's Islamic premier challenges military (Jun 16 10.31 a.m. EDT) Mercury News Alarms sound over violence in Cyprus (Jun. 16) CNN Turkey's Ciller says PM Erbakan to resign in days (Jun. 16, 12:42 GMT) CNN Bari event's flaws could harm Rome's 2004 bid, official says (Jun. 16, 00:55 EDT) Reuters Soccer-Romanian trainer signs with AEK Athens for a year (Mon 16 Jun 3:27 EDT) The New York Times Deep Anxiety Over Coming Election in Albania (Jun. 16) The Washington Post Muslim Leaders Convene in Istanbul (Jun. 16) The Daily Telegraph Turkey's premier leads Islam group (Jun. 16) The Times Cheering crowds greet Berisha in former rebel city (Jun. 16) Tuesday, 17 June 1997Reuters U.S. concern at Turkish warship arrival in Cyprus (Tue 17 Jun 18:09 EDT)Associated Press U.S. voices concern over Turkish military maneuvers near Cyprus (Jun 17 04.46 p.m. EDT) ClariNet-Reuters Greek Lavipharm set for rights issue (Jun. 17, 10:21 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Political woes depress Turkey's markets (Jun. 17, 9:41 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish navy submarine, warships in Israeli port (Jun. 17, 9:12 PDT) Reuters EU does the minimum on foreign, defence policy (Tue 17 Jun 16:13 EDT) Reuters EU ministers agree 'spy-in-the-cab' rules (Tue 17 Jun 12:05 EDT) Reuters Macedonian leader wants peace troops in Balkans (Tue 17 Jun 15:20 EDT) Associated Press Turkish navy pays first visit to Israel (Jun 17 12.41 p.m. EDT) CNN Turkey's Ciller gains key support (Jun. 17, 13:29 EDT) The Washington Post Divided Cyprus [Editorial] (Jun. 17) The New York Times U.S. Has Undermined Turkish Democracy [Letters to the Editor] (Jun. 17) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish police to monitor Islamic centres (Jun. 17, 4:21 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish far-right leader says he backs polls plan (Jun. 17, 2:20 PDT) Reuters Cyprus protests at Turkish warship docking (Tue 17 Jun 6:32 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan tightlipped on resignation (Tue 17 Jun 9:50 EDT) Reuters Turkey's PM says polls plan has enough support (Tue 17 Jun 6:51 EDT) Reuters Turkey says rebel Kurds killed by own mines (Tue 17 Jun 6:21 EDT) Reuters Turkish Islamist PM silent on resignation reports (Tue 17 Jun 11:47 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 17 (Tue 17 Jun 3:05 EDT) Reuters Palestinian ends hunger strike in Cyprus (Tue 17 Jun 4:38 EDT) Reuters EU backs jobs, but whose idea was it? (Tue 17 Jun 11:32 EDT) Reuters Europe's pop music industry to demand an EU policy (Tue 17 Jun 6:02 EDT) Associated Press Secular leader in Turkey gains key support of small party (Jun 17 07.16 a.m. EDT) The Times All change as future coinage shows its face (Jun. 17) The Financial Times Turkish elections: Defiant Erbakan predicts victory for coalition (Jun. 17) The New York Times European Union Strengthens Commitment to Currency, Spending Restraint (Jun. 17) The Irish Times EU leaders put single currency back on track (Jun. 17) CNN EU leaders back 1999 single currency launch (Jun. 16, 14:33 EDT) The Irish Times Increase role of Parliament - President (Jun. 17) The Irish Times Leaders fail to agree formula on defence (Jun. 17) The Irish Times Compromise places jobs top of agenda (Jun. 17) The Daily Telegraph New EU coin puts Britain at the centre of Europe (Jun. 17) The Daily Telegraph EMU still on course thanks to Franco-German fudge (Jun. 17) The Times Euro rolled out after pact satisfies French honour (Jun. 17) The Times Jobs pact buries Franco-German monetary row (Jun. 17) The New York Times Turkey's Prime Minister, About to Step Down, Defends Record (Jun. 17) ClariNet-Reuters Rocket hits Istanbul police HQ, far left blamed (Jun. 16, 13:51 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Erbakan gives no date for power handover (Jun. 16, 9:49 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish Islamists agree conditionally on handover (Jun. 16, 8:51 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkish leader says party's not over (Jun. 16, 8:02 PDT) Reuters FEATURE - Guns rule south Albania roads (Mon 16 Jun 21:23 EDT) Reuters EU leaders in race to thrash out treaty reforms (Mon 16 Jun 18:27 EDT) Reuters Prominent German politician has talks in Iran (Mon 16 Jun 6:06 EDT) Reuters Bonn deputy meets Iran officials on own initiative (Mon 16 Jun 10:34 EDT) Associated Press Turkish police station hit in rocket attack (Jun 16 04.28 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish leader says military the threat to democracy, not Islam (Jun 16 04.32 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish President vetoes casino closures (Jun 16 06.57 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Protesters refuse to budge in gold mine standoff in Greece (Jun 16 05.01 p.m. EDT) Wednesday, 18 June 1997CNN European Union reaches modest treaty agreement (Jun. 18, 12:08 EDT)ClariNet-Reuters U.S. concerned over Turkish naval exercises (Jun. 18, 16:01 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkish PM resigns, president to consult (Jun. 18, 13:51 PDT) ClariNet-CSM Turkish Power Switch May Not Soothe Army (Jun. 18, 12:31 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Islamist PM Erbakan steps down (Jun. 18, 12:21 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Erbakan seeks approval for govt revamp (Jun. 18, 12:09 PDT) Associated Press Clinton reaffirms support for U.S. troops guarding Macedonia borders (Jun 17, 06.26 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Holbrooke gives assurances on Cyprus, plans summer survey trip (Jun 18, 03.23 p.m. EDT) CNN Turkish Politics [Q&A TV Program] (Jun. 18) Reuters Turk Islamist Erbakan loses secularist battle (Wed 18 Jun 13:58 EDT) Associated Press Turkey's Islamic prime minister resigns under military pressure (Jun 18, 03.00 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Key events for Islamic government in Turkey (Jun 18, 03.16 p.m. EDT) ClariNet-Reuters EU gives Greece until 2001 to open telecoms market (Jun. 18, 8:20 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Erbakan seeks approval for govt revamp (Jun. 18, 8:01 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Two Islamist MPs resign from Turkish coalition (Jun. 18, 7:22 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish Islamist business feels secularist pinch (Jun. 18, 6:42 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's PM set to resign Wednesday - spokesman (Jun. 18, 2:40 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Allies give Turkey's Erbakan hours to quit - press (Jun. 18, 1:10 PDT) Reuters Europeans probe Kurdish charges against Turkey (Wed 18 Jun 13:44 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Islamist PM Erbakan says he resigns (Wed 18 Jun 12:30 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Islamist PM Erbakan close to resigning (Wed 18 Jun 4:08 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Islamist PM Erbakan Near Resigning (Wed 18 Jun 10:35 EDT) Reuters Human rights deteriorate in Arab world-group (Wed 18 Jun 10:08 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 18 (Wed 18 Jun 2:56 EDT) Reuters Candidate states content with EU summit deal (Wed 18 Jun 11:20 EDT) Reuters Spanish, Greek divas join chorus for EU pop policy (Wed 18 Jun 9:41 EDT) Reuters World's Largest Solar Power Plant In Greece, Olympic Village To Utilize Solar Energy (Wed 18 Jun 11:50 EDT) Associated Press Turkey's first Islamic-led government teetering on edge of breakup (Jun 18, 12.49 p.m. EDT) Reuters Turkey's Islamist PM Erbakan Near Resigning (Jun 18, 10.40 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Modest EU treaty seen clearing way for eastern expansion (Jun 18, 04.06 a.m. EDT) The Daily Telegraph EU forces lack the clout to take on Nato's role (Jun. 18) The Daily Telegraph Blair heads off European army (Jun. 18) The Daily Telegraph The Summit Outcome [Graphic] (Jun. 18) The Times Summit ends in stalemate after clash on voting rules (Jun. 18) The Times 'Son of Maastricht' scales down goals for Europe unity (Jun. 18) The Jerusalem Post Jerusalem doctor restores Cypriot woman's sight (Jun. 18) The New York Times Europe Focuses on Future and Impact of New Members (Jun. 18) CNN Italians continue to take medals; someone takes computers (Jun. 17, 20:45 EDT) The Irish Times France under EU pressure for failure to curb deficit (Jun. 18) The Irish Times Furious EU heads cave in to Kohl on immigrant (Jun. 18) The Irish Times Jobs, environment make treaty more relevant (Jun. 18) The Irish Times EU leaders still divided on voting change, veto (Jun. 18) The Irish Times EU leaders edge towards new treaty (Jun. 18) The Irish Times EU warns Belgrade to respect human rights (Jun. 18) Associated Press Albania's rival parties accuse each other of attacks (Jun 17 04.46 p.m. EDT) ClariNet-Reuters Syria says Israel wants Palestinians moved to Iraq (Jun. 17, 17:40 PDT) Thursday, 19 June 1997Reuters Albanian man killed in fight with foreign [Greek] troops (Thu 19 Jun 6:11 EDT)Reuters Tough monitors needed for Albania poll - OSCE (Thu 19 Jun 12:42 EDT) Reuters U.N. chief's Cyprus adviser briefs council president (Thu 19 Jun 13:18 EDT) Associated Press Nokia clinches $113 million cellular phone deal in Greece (Jun 19, 09.51 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Albania-Italy Soccer Marred by Tensions (Jun 19, 03.55 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Tensions mark Albania-Italy soccer (Jun 19, 01.47 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkey's president ponders choice of new premier (Jun 19, 02.11 p.m. EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Turkey - June 19 (Thu 19 Jun 3:04 EDT) Reuters Main players in Turkey government crisis (Thu 19 Jun 6:22 EDT) Reuters Turkey in partial withdrawal from northern Iraq (Thu 19 Jun 15:47 EDT) Reuters Much of the Arab world and some of Turkey's Western allies (Thu 19 Jun 15:08 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Islamists take the long view (Thu 19 Jun 10:21 EDT) Reuters Turkey starts partial pullout from northern Iraq (Thu 19 Jun 14:58 EDT) Reuters Turkey's president in tough search for coalition (Thu 19 Jun 13:09 EDT) Reuters Rebel groups kill eight soldiers in Turkey (Thu 19 Jun 7:13 EDT) Reuters Investors snap up rare Cyprus Eurobond (Thu 19 Jun 12:50 EDT) CNN Wrestler picks up Albania's first medal in Med Games [and other results] (Jun. 19, 1:20 EDT) Reuters Athletics-Mediterranean Games results (Wed 18 Jun 15:52 EDT) Reuters Cyprus Amax Minerals Announces Debt Tender Offer (Thu 19 Jun 11:13 EDT) Reuters Cyprus Amax Minerals Declares Common and Preferred Stock Dividends (Thu 19 Jun 13:28 EDT) Reuters Amax Gold Board Approves Dividend (Thu 19 Jun 13:41 EDT) Associated Press Turkey's president searches for successor for Islamic-oriented premier (Jun 19, 07.18 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Islamic movement and secular military struggle in Turkey (Jun 19, 03.50 a.m. EDT) The Los Angeles Times Pressured by the Military, Turkish Premier Resigns (Jun. 19) The New York Times Outlawing Islam [Editorial] (Jun. 19) The Washington Post Aging War Machines [How Hungary finances its defence needs] (Jun. 19) The Washington Post Turkish Premier Quits Under Army Pressure (Jun. 19) The Daily Telegraph Islamist premier hands reins to Ciller (Jun. 19) The Times Erbakan quits to outflank military (Jun. 19) The Christian Science Monitor Turkish Power Switch May Not Soothe Army (Jun. 19) The Christian Science Monitor Plan for Euro-Unity Wobbles Forward After Key Summit (Jun. 19) The New York Times Analysis: European Union Agrees to Do Something, Sometime Soon (Jun. 19) The Irish Times Islamist PM resigns to allow new Ciller govt (Jun. 19) The New York Times Pro-Islamic Premier Steps Down in Turkey Under Army Pressure(Jun. 19) The Financial Times Turkey: Erbakan resigns as prime minister (Jun. 19) CNN Turkish prime minister steps down (Jun. 18, 17:03 EDT) The Irish Times Moving Down The EU Road (Jun. 19) The Irish Times Key Treaty Changes (Jun. 19) The Irish Times Conference fails to agree on essential reforms (Jun. 19) The Irish Times Treaty's flexibility provision is big departure (Jun. 19) The Irish Times Reconciling aspirations on EU free movement (Jun. 19) The Irish Times Aim to strengthen decision making and create new role (Jun. 19) The Irish Times Tired and grey faces tell tale of grim disappointment (Jun. 19) Friday, 20 June 1997The Washington Post Bulgaria: Ready to Join Family [FYROM, Cyprus] (Jun. 20)Reuters Turkey withdraws more forces from northern Iraq (Fri 20 Jun 10:35 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz gets chance at anti-Islamist pact (Fri 20 Jun 12:49 EDT) Reuters More Turkish forces leave northern Iraq (Fri 20 Jun 8:10 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan says appointment undemocratic (Fri 20 Jun 13:25 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz in coalition talks with president (Fri 20 Jun 9:55 EDT) Reuters Serbia's Telekom sale seen boosting Milosevic (Fri 20 Jun 6:56 EDT) Reuters Italy's post office sets sights on privatisation (Fri 20 Jun 6:52 EDT) Reuters Bulgarian president to revitalise Turkish ties (Fri 20 Jun 8:02 EDT) Reuters Cyprus jails four Americans for police assault (Fri 20 Jun 13:10 EDT) Reuters Russian Patriarch attacks proselytism by rivals (Fri 20 Jun 15:18 EDT) Reuters Proposal backs Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan (Fri 20 Jun 17:19 EDT) Reuters POS systems now in 87 countries as Cyprus is added to list (Fri 20 Jun 7:31 EDT) Reuters Amax Gold Names Erdahl To Board Of Directors (Fri 20 Jun 16:33 EDT) Associated Press Main opposition leader asked to form next Turkish government (Jun 20, 03.19 p.m. EDT) The Christian Science Monitor Turk Cypriot Poet Nese Yasin Puts Unity Into Words (Jun. 20) The Daily Telegraph Violence mars Albania's poll campaign (Jun. 20) The Jerusalem Post Sources: Iran, Hizbullah plan to hit Israeli, US, Turkish targets (Jun. 20) The New York Times In Turkey, President Weighs Choice for Next Premier (Jun. 20) The Christian Science Monitor [Margaret] Papandreou to Greeks: End 'Lurking Insecurity' Toward 'So-Called Enemy' (Jun. 20) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish shares buoyed by PM's resignation (Jun. 19, 10:21 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey told to take steps against money laundering (Jun. 19, 10:31 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turk president consults party leaders (Jun. 19, 9:11 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turk farm sector faces doubts with new government (Jun. 19, 9:01 PDT) Reuters EU ministers agree road traffic pollution deal (Thu 19 Jun 21:29 EDT) Saturday, 21 June 1997The Washington Post U.S. Seeking Resolution Of Conflict in Caucasus (Jun. 21)ClariNet-Reuters Greece issues smog warning as temperatures soar (Jun. 21, 9:40 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Bomb explodes outside Turkish embassy in Brussels (Jun. 21, 10:40 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters More Turkish units said to leave north Iraq (Jun. 21, 8:00 PDT) Associated Press Turkish military effectively in charge while Islamics in office (Jun 21, 01.51 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish premier-designate seeks support for a majority government (Jun 21, 01.06 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkey withdraws bulk of troops from northern Iraq (Jun 21, 11.11 a.m. EDT) CNN As U.S. clamps down, Europe is smokers' paradise (Jun. 21, 2:58 CEST) ClariNet-Reuters Cyprus central bank calls first Eurobond a success (Jun. 20, 6:41 PDT) The Financial Times Turkey: Yilmaz gets call to lead government (Jun. 21) The Irish Times Army stresses its resolve to press secularist agenda [Turkey] (Jun. 20) The Daily Telegraph President ousts Turkey Islamists (Jun. 21) The Washington Post Secularist Asked to Form New Turkish Government (Jun. 21) CNN Main opposition leader to form Turkish government (Jun. 20, 16:32 EDT) CNN More Turkish forces leave northern Iraq (Jun. 21, 3:01 GST) The New York Times Turkish Secularist Is Asked to Form New Government (Jun. 21) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish shares jump on ``Islamist-free'' govt hopes (Jun. 20, 12:00 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Yilmaz to form new Turkish government (Jun. 20, 10:01 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkish forces withdraw from Iraq (Jun. 20, 9:11 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkey, Israel on Mediterranean maneuvers (Jun. 20, 8:41 PDT) ClariNet-AFP Turkish troops begin leaving northern Iraq: report (Jun. 19, 18:51 PDT) Sunday, 22 June 1997CNN Turkey secularists rally round half-chance Yilmaz (Jun. 22, 20:43 CEST)Reuters Albania's Berisha accuses rivals of criminal links (Sun 22 Jun 13:48 EDT) Associated Press Secular Turks fear the legacy of their hero is under siege (Jun 22, 04.12 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish deputy resigns in support of anti-Islamic bloc (Jun 22, 12.15 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Greeks ponder limits on private TV after suspect's death (Jun 22, 04.06 p.m. EDT) The New York Times Islam and Liberty: Struggles in Turkey and Iran (Jun. 22) Reuters Bulgaria asks Turkey to back NATO ambitions (Sat 21 Jun 8:46 EDT) CNN Albanian parties to sign accord in Rome on Monday (Jun. 21, 23:28 CEST) Monday, 23 June 1997Reuters Annan calls for ``sustained negotiations'' on Cyprus (Mon 23 Jun 10:06 EDT)Reuters Cyprus protests against visits by Turkish warships (Mon 23 Jun 13:07 EDT) Reuters Go-slow plays havoc with Greek island flights (Mon 23 Jun 10:59 EDT) CNN Turkey's Yilmaz confident of forming coalition (Jun. 23, 17:20 CEST) Reuters Turkey presses drive against Kurd rebels in Iraq (Mon 23 Jun 10:37 EDT) Reuters Turkey says killed 68 rebel Kurds in two days (Mon 23 Jun 11:33 EDT) Associated Press Violence intensifies as politicians prepare for elections (Jun 23, 11.24 a.m. EDT) ClariNet-Reuters Northern Cyprus to open stock exchange in July (Jun. 23, 5:12 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Hundreds demand prosecution of Turk Islamist MP (Jun. 23, 4:51 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish shares surge five percent on govt hopes (Jun. 23, 5:51 PDT) Reuters Turkey says northern Iraq operation goes on (Mon 23 Jun 7:18 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz in coalition strategy meeting (Mon 23 Jun 3:31 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 23 (Mon 23 Jun 3:08 EDT) Reuters Soccer-Intertoto Cup results (Mon 23 Jun 7:03 EDT) Associated Press Report: 11 countries look set to join single European currency (Jun 23, 04.43 a.m. EDT) CNN Delors blasts German arrogance" at EU summit (Jun. 22, 20:43 CEST) ClariNet-AFP Denver summit urges Cypriot leaders to show good faith (Jun. 22, 16:40 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Papandreou family feud mars memorial (Jun. 22, 11:10 PDT) ClariNet-AFP Philippine president on official visit to Greece (Jun. 22, 16:00 PDT) ClariNet-AFP Jordanian PM down plays Turkish operation in northern Iraq (Jun. 22, 18:00 PDT) Tuesday, 24 June 1997Reuters Council of Europe assembly backs Aromanian culture [Minority in Balkans] (24 Jun 16:34)CNN Election Watch: Albania [Elections are on June 29] ClariNet-Reuters Turk minister demands chapel turned into mosque (Jun. 24, 13:41 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turk journalist union slams media attacks (Jun. 24, 13:01 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish right-wing feud hinders secularist pact (Jun. 24, 14:41 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish shares retreat as coalition hopes melt (Jun. 24, 11:01 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkey's Ciller refuses coalition offer (Jun. 24, 10:11 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish police arrest man for anti-Jewish attack (Jun. 24, 9:32 PDT) ClariNet-AFP Greenpeace activists halt Izmir tannery production (Jun. 24, 8:41 PDT) Reuters Germany fears guns, drugs influx across borders (Tue 24 Jun 15:48 EDT) Reuters UN yearbook offers weird and wonderful data (Tue 24 Jun 12:58 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 24 (Tue 24 Jun 2:20 EDT) Reuters Basketball-Schedule for European basketball championships (Tue 24 Jun 15:24 EDT) Reuters Amax Gold Issues Shares in Kubaka Transaction (Tue 24 Jun 11:03 EDT) Associated Press Violence intensifies as politicians prepare for elections (Jun 23, 11.24 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Divide between secular tradition, Islamic movement growing in Turkey (Jun 24, 02.38 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Social Democrat pledges support for Yilmaz bid to form secular government (Jun 24, 09.28 a.m. EDT) The Financial Times Greece: Monks reject Schengen accord (Jun. 23) The Daily Telegraph New Turkish leader 'puppet of military' (Jun. 24) ClariNet-AFP Turkish-Cypriot leader meets French politicians (Jun. 23, 11:21 PDT) ClariNet-AFP Philippine president meets opposite number in Athens (Jun. 23, 9:51 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkish cabinet to be named Saturday (Jun. 23, 9:01 PDT) Reuters Albanian Parties Sign Fair Election Deal (Jun 23, 05.37 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkish premier-designate appeals to secular parties to join him (Jun 23, 10.15 p.m. EDT) Reuters Basketball-Yugoslavia favourites to retain European crown (Mon 23 Jun 20:17 EDT) Wednesday, 25 June 1997CNN Milosevic rejects Western pressure to negotiate on Kosovo (Jun. 25, 19:40 CEST)Reuters Cyprus talks to be held in upstate New York (Wed 25 Jun 15:44 EDT) Reuters Olympics-IOC warns bidding cities on commercialism (Wed 25 Jun 14:32 EDT) Reuters Basketball-European championship results (Wed 25 Jun 15:48 EDT) Reuters Cyprus Amax's Francis J. Kane Elected Chairman of The Mineral Information Institute (Wed 25 Jun 15:08 EDT) Reuters British Minister Backs Athens 2004 (Wed 25 Jun 11:40 EDT) Reuters Sixty-two countries sign Brussels landmine ban [Greece] (Wed 25 Jun 11:30 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Erbakan says MPs pledge to oppose Yilmaz (Wed 25 Jun 10:50 EDT) Reuters Power struggle at heart of Turkey political crisis (Wed 25 Jun 11:40 EDT) CNN Cypriot in AIDS trial blames lover for negligence (Jun. 25, 16:36 GMT) The Los Angeles Times Remain Cautious--Even in Europe [Travel Advisory, Greece] (Jun. 22) Reuters Southern Albanian vote aims to oust Berisha (Wed 25 Jun 6:22 EDT) The Daily Telegraph Violence precedes Albanian elections (Jun. 25) Reuters Yugoslav PM sees Greece trip boosting trade (Tue 24 Jun 19:49 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 25 (Wed 25 Jun 2:00 EDT) Thursday, 26 June 1997Reuters Norway to pick up bill for U.N. Cyprus talks (Thu 26 Jun 10:16 EDT)Reuters Cyprus's opposition join forces for elections (Thu 26 Jun 14:13 EDT) Reuters EU to meet aspiring members in pessimistic mood (Thu 26 Jun 9:39 EDT) Reuters Pre-election violence spreads in Albanian south (Thu 26 Jun 12:03 EDT) Reuters Armed gangs spread fear in lawless Albanian south (Thu 26 Jun 11:17 EDT) Reuters Albania parties should back vote despite violence (Thu 26 Jun 13:09 EDT) Reuters Vranitzky says Albania snap election will be safe (Thu 26 Jun 15:49 EDT) Reuters Turkey says pulled most troops out of north Iraq (Thu 26 Jun 8:43 EDT) Reuters Turkey says defence ties with Israel not alliance (Thu 26 Jun 11:30 EDT) Reuters Turkey says north Iraq pullout almost over (Thu 26 Jun 5:04 EDT) Reuters Turkey says most of its troops leave north Iraq (Thu 26 Jun 4:31 EDT) Reuters Olympic medallist to cross Aegean on surfboard (Thu 26 Jun 11:31 EDT) Reuters Olympic medallist to wind-surf across Aegean (Thu 26 Jun 12:07 EDT) Reuters In ATHENS story headlined, ``Olympic medallist to surf across (Thu 26 Jun 12:04 EDT) Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - June 26 (Thu 26 Jun 2:19 EDT) Associated Press President says elections last chance for democracy (Jun 25, 07.04 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkey's Islamic bloc counterattacks to bar secular government (Jun 25, 10.01 p.m. EDT) Associated Press No defense pact, but eight Arab states to consider common market (Jun 26, 01.20 p.m. EDT) The Christian Science Monitor Missionary Muslims Find Albania to Be Fertile Ground (Jun. 26) The Christian Science Monitor A Rush to Reach Ex-Atheist People [Albania] (Jun. 26) The Daily Telegraph Observers face heavy guard at Albania poll (Jun. 26) The Christian Science Monitor A Nation's Climb From Mob Rule to Ballot Box (Jun. 26) The Washington Post Violence Flares as Albanian Vote Nears (Jun. 26) The Daily Telegraph Italian deal opens door to illegal immigrants (Jun. 26) The Daily Telegraph Aids divorcee 'wanted to have unprotected sex' (Jun. 26) The Irish Times Government repudiates president's funds decree (Jun. 26) The Financial Times EU: Transport net cast wider [Egnatia] (Jun. 25) Reuters Rural New York hideaway to host Cypriot leaders (Wed 25 Jun 16:43 EDT) ClariNet-AFP Joan Baez, Anthony "Zorba" Quinn and Marlon Brando all in Greece (Jun. 25, 7:21 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Yugoslav PM calls for more trade with Greece (Jun. 25, 10:11 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Daewoo sells ships in Greece, France (Jun. 25, 2:40 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Gunmen shoot at Turkish TV station, no casualties (Jun. 25, 10:21 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish coalition plan boosted by resignation (Jun. 25, 6:11 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz to pursue secularist govt search (Jun. 25, 13:40 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkish cabinet ready next week (Jun. 25, 7:41 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz says no more Ciller talks (Jun. 25, 5:11 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Kurd rebels kill 3 soldiers in Turk oil well attack (Jun. 25, 2:40 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Syria condemns Israeli-Turkish military maneuvers (Jun. 25, 9:41 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Arab foreign ministers meet in Syria (Jun. 25, 9:21 PDT) Reuters Olympic Bidding Cities Warned on Commercialism (Wed 25 Jun 20:16 EDT) CNN Med Games chief says number of disciplines should be cut (Jun. 25, 21:10 EDT) Reuters Basketball-Favourites Yugoslavia pound Poland (Wed 25 Jun 19:50 EDT) Friday, 27 June 1997Associated Press People in the news [Anthony Quinn] (Jun. 27, 15:11 EDT)The Los Angeles Times Turkey's Ties to Israel Bind Arabs in Fear (Jun. 27) Reuters Basketball-European championship standings (Fri 27 Jun 14:21 EDT) Reuters Turkey European aspirations run hot, EU stays cool (Fri 27 Jun 9:42 EDT) Reuters Iraq condemns Turkey over U.S.-led air patrols (Fri 27 Jun 6:12 EDT) Reuters Cyprus leaders urged to commit to negotiations (Fri 27 Jun 11:54 EDT) Reuters Cyprus denies it seeks removal of French diplomat (Fri 27 Jun 10:21 EDT) Reuters Darts match joins communities on divided Cyprus (Fri 27 Jun 4:17 EDT) Reuters Albania cauldron will bubble even after poll (Fri 27 Jun 9:30 EDT) Reuters Albanian parties poised for early general election (Fri 27 Jun 6:37 EDT) Reuters Violence-torn Albania, Europe's poorest country (Fri 27 Jun 6:02 EDT) Reuters EU tries to reassure aspiring new members (Fri 27 Jun 13:25 EDT) Reuters EU explains itself to easterners (Fri 27 Jun 3:45 EDT) Reuters Leaders from 10 eastern European candidates for EU entry -- (Fri 27 Jun 3:46 EDT) Reuters EU ministers agree long-distance call system (Fri 27 Jun 10:05 EDT) Reuters EU says Alitalia cash is state aid (Fri 27 Jun 11:41 EDT) Associated Press Gunmen attack president's motorcade in day of election violence in Albania (Jun 26, 05.53 p.m. EDT) The Financial Times Albania: Poll needs a fair wind (Jun. 27) The Daily Telegraph Armed and dangerous Albania votes in mood of anarchy (Jun. 27) Associated Press Gene linked to inherited form of Parkinson's disease [Univ. of Patras] (Jun. 26) The Times Albanian refugees slip net in Italy [Schengen] (Jun. 27) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish anti-Islamist alliance takes shape (Jun. 26, 12:11 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkey: ending Northern Iraq operation (Jun. 26, 11:11 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz says minority govt to be approved (Jun. 26, 7:31 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Another Turk anti-Islamist MP quits Ciller party (Jun. 26, 6:51 PDT) CNN Spain stifles Croatia; Greece trips Russia in European Basketball Championship (Jun. 26, 19:10 EDT) Reuters Basketball-European championship standings (Thu 26 Jun 16:39 EDT) Reuters Basketball-Spain surprise Croats in European championship (Thu 26 Jun 17:11 EDT) Reuters Basketball-Favourites Yugoslavia beaten by Italy (Thu 26 Jun 20:23 EDT) Saturday, 28 June 1997The Daily Telegraph Nine hurt in shooting at Albanian poll rally (Jun. 28)The Times Gunmen pierce Berisha election bluster (Jun. 28) Associated Press Political parties wrap up election campaigns in Albania (Jun 28, 01.51 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Albania president appeals for support before weekend elections (Jun 27, 05.36 p.m. EDT) Reuters Rival Parties in Albanian Vow End to Violence (Jun 27, 04.57 p.m. EDT) Associated Press $1.7 billion later, Atlanta Olympic committee shuts its doors (Jun 28, 10.06 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Turkey's Islamic-led bloc erodes against secular government (Jun 28, 11.12 a.m. EDT) Reuters Resignations boost Yilmaz's Turkey government bid (Sat 28 Jun 9:34 EDT) Reuters Ten thousand Albanians in Greece cross border to vote (Sat 28 Jun 14:22 EDT) Reuters Albania gunmen rule roost in anarchic south (Sat 28 Jun 7:16 EDT) Reuters Albania cauldron will bubble even after poll (Fri 27 Jun 9:30 EDT) Sunday, 29 June 1997Reuters Albania Socialists Claim Election Win (Jun 29, 07.02 p.m. EDT)Reuters Basketball-Italy and Greece through, Croatia stumble (Sun 29 Jun 19:03 EDT) Reuters Basketball-Group standings in the European championship (Sun 29 Jun 19:28 EDT) Reuters Europeans take to air to monitor Albania voting (Sun 29 Jun 16:27 EDT) Reuters South Albania revels in likely leftist victory (Sun 29 Jun 18:50 EDT) The New York Times In Violent and Fearful Mood, Albania Goes to the Polls (Jun. 29) Associated Press Albanians vote for parliament amid threats, violence (Jun 29, 06.02 p.m. EDT) Reuters Albanian Rivals Predict Good Election Outcome (Jun 29, 03.42 p.m. EDT) Reuters Ciller looks shaky in Turkey political upheaval (Sun 29 Jun 14:40 EDT) Reuters Europeans take to air to monitor Albania voting (Sun 29 Jun 16:27 EDT) Reuters Southern Albania votes in relative calm (Sun 29 Jun 14:08 EDT) Reuters Albanians Vote in Hope of Halting Chaos (Sun 29 Jun 7:33 EDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish secularists close to coalition agreement (Jun. 29, 5:50 PDT) Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz visits president in govt talks (Sun 29 Jun 13:25 EDT) The Financial Times Southeastern Turkey: Kurdish rebels send teenagers to war (Jun. 28) CNN Deadly shootings mar Albanian election (Jun. 29, 11:37 EDT) Reuters Official Dies in Make-or-Break Albania Vote (Jun 29, 01.58 p.m. EDT) Associated Press Amid threats, violence, Albania reaches election day (Jun 29, 03.52 a.m. EDT) Associated Press Political parties wrap up election campaigns in Albania (Jun 28, 01.51 a.m. EDT) Reuters Violence, desolation loom over south Albania polls (Sun 29 Jun 4:46 EDT) Reuters Albanians Vote in Hope of Halting Chaos (Sun 29 Jun 7:33 EDT) CNN Political stability the goal of Sunday's Albanian election (Jun. 28, 20:55 EDT) The Irish Times Five defections bring Yilmaz nearer to power (Jun. 28) The Irish Times Europe rebuilds on Frankish foundations (Jun. 28) ClariNet-Reuters Greek-Turkey squabble overshadows business forum (Jun. 28, 4:12 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters More Turkish MPs quit, Yilmaz secures majority (Jun. 28, 5:00 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish government hopes fuel shares leap to record high (Jun. 28, 11:02 PDT) ClariNet-UPI More leave Turkey's Islamic alliance (Jun. 28, 8:51 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turk MPs abandon Islamists, Yilmaz near majority (Jun. 28, 4:24 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Turkish MPs resign in boost to secularist Yilmaz (Jun. 28, 2:41 PDT) Reuters FEATURE - Violence dashes hopes for tourism boom in Albania (Sat 28 Jun 21:34 EDT) Reuters Albanian election may bring peace or more mayhem (Sat 28 Jun 18:24 EDT) Reuters Basketball-European championship second round schedule (Sat 28 Jun 12:15 EDT) Monday, 30 June 1997CNN Albanian president concedes defeat (Jun. 30, 14:46 EDT)Reuters Britain says will not return marbles to Greece (Mon 30 Jun 15:06 EDT) ClariNet-Reuters New secularist government boosts Turkish markets (Jun. 30, 8:51 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkey names new government list (Jun. 30, 7:51 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Procedure for MPs' approval of Turkish coalition (Jun. 30, 7:01 PDT) ClariNet-Reuters Run-up to Turkey's Yilmaz becoming prime minister (Jun. 30, 5:53 PDT) ClariNet-UPI Turkey sets up secularist Coalition (Jun. 30, 5:14 PDT) CNN Secularist coalition takes reins in Turkey (Jun. 30, 12:22 EDT) Reuters UN wants Cyprus talks to survive election lull (Mon 30 Jun 10:33 EDT) Reuters EU upbraids eight of its own on green records (Mon 30 Jun 9:24 EDT) Reuters Austria will join open-border pact by year end (Mon 30 Jun 8:33 EDT) Reuters EU upbraids eight of its own on green records (Mon 30 Jun 9:24 EDT) Reuters Austria will join open-border pact by year end (Mon 30 Jun 8:33 EDT) Reuters Record Number of Americans Will Travel to Europe This Summer Due to a Stable Economy, Low Airfa (Mon 30 Jun 10:25 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz takes over as anti-Islamist PM (Mon 30 Jun 7:48 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz squeezes Islamists out of govt (Mon 30 Jun 13:16 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz to present anti-Islamist coalition (Mon 30 Jun 5:08 EDT) Reuters New Turkey government says no ethnic Kurd problem (Mon 30 Jun 10:12 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Ciller in opposition for first time (Mon 30 Jun 11:58 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz says to debate polls in coalition (Mon 30 Jun 6:32 EDT) Reuters Turkey's Yilmaz is unlikely hero of secularists (Mon 30 Jun 7:05 EDT) Reuters Greece gratified by election calm in Albania (Mon 30 Jun 8:44 EDT) Reuters Greece moves to legalise illegal immigrants (Mon 30 Jun 5:31 EDT) Reuters Albania Monarchists Say Vote Favors King (Mon 30 Jun 8:22 EDT) Reuters Albania Monarchists say vote favours king's return (Mon 30 Jun 7:30 EDT) Associated Press Albanian Socialists claim victory, Democrats concede (Jun 30, 11.47 a.m. EDT) Associated Press President approves secular Turkish government (Jun 30, 07.36 a.m. EDT) The Washington Post Opposition Claims Victory In Albania (Jun. 30) The New York Times Albania Vote Quiet as Ruling Party Appears to Trail (Jun. 30) The Irish Times Election official killed (Jun. 30) The Times Albanians vote in shadow of the gun (Jun. 30) The Daily Telegraph Albania votes to sound of gunfire (Jun. 30) The Financial Times Albania: Renewed violence feared following poll fraud and intimidation (Jun. 30) |