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17 JULY 1998

CONTENTS

[01] TURKEY AND GEORGIA SIGN PROTOCOL FORESEEING COOPERATION IN TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

[02] IVANOWSKY, RUSSIAN CONSUL GENERAL, IN BURSA - ''WE WANT STAVROPOL TO BECOME SISTER CITY WITH BURSA'' - ''ONLY A RECONCILIATION TOWARDS DISARMAMENT OF CYPRUS CAN AFFECT THE AGREEMENT OF S-300 MISSILES''

[03] GENERAL KARADAYI, CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF, IN THE US - GENERAL KARADAYI MEETS WITH SHELTON AND COHEN - PENTAGON: ''WE THINK TURKEY AND GREECE HAVE UNDERSTOOD THAT WE NEED A STABLE NATO AND THIS MAKES NECESSARY THE COOPERATION BETWEEN ALL MEMBER STATES''

[04] EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT REQUESTS THE EU TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF THE MAJOR EARTHQUAKE THAT HIT ADANA PROVINCE AND SURROUNDINGS

[05] SOLANA, SECRETARY GENERAL OF NATO, IN THE US - SOLANA: ''DEPLOYMENT OF THE S-300 MISSILES ISN'T A GOOD DECISION'' - ''WE AIM TO DEEPEN THE CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES IN AEGEAN''

[06] A SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE SHAKES ADANA

[07] GEN. KARADAYI, CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF: ''CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES IN THE AEGEAN HAVE A CHARACTERISTIC OF POSTPONING PROBLEMS''

[08] EXPLOSION AT THE EGYPTIAN BAZAAR IN ISTANBUL - ''PRE-REPORT'' RELATED TO THE REPORT CONCLUDED

[09] 40 ILLEGAL IRAQI IMMIGRANTS CAPTURED

[10] TURKISH PRESS REVIEW (1)

[11] TURKISH PRESS REVIEW (2)

[12] TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN SIGN SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT - 7 THOUSAND TURKS LIVING IN AZERBAIJAN TO MAKE USE OF THE AGREEMENT

[13] 24TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRNC'S FOUNDATION - CETIN, SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT: - ''TURKEY WILL CONTINUE TO BE GUARANTEE OF PEACE AND STABILITY FOR TRNC''

[14] PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ DUE IN THE TRNC - YILMAZ TO ATTEND PEACE AND FREEDOM FESTIVAL AND MEET WITH PRESIDENT DENKTAS OF THE TRNC

[15] JOINT COMMISSION DECIDES TO LIFT IMMUNITY OF KALEMLI, FORMER PARLIAMENT SPEAKER

[16] GERMAN INDUSTRIALISTS VISIT THE TUSIAD

[17] BASESGIOGLU, INTERION MINISTER: - ''TERROR ORGANIZATIONS ARE COMPLETELY PACIFIED'' - ''SEPARATIST ORGANIZATION COMES TO POINT OF COLLAPSE''

[18] FORD'S INVESTMENT IN TURKEY - BARANOGLU, MEMBER OF ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF GUNSIAD, REQUESTS FORD TO MAKE INVESTMENTS IN SOUTHEASTERN ANATOLIA REGION

[19] PRESIDENT DENKTAS OF THE TRNC: - ''TURKEY AND THE TRNC STRUGGLE TOGETHER FOR A JOINT NATIONAL CAUSE''

[20] A NEW PERIOD BEGINS IN EXCAVATIONS AT PATARA - PATARA BECOMES ONE OF THE LARGEST EXCAVATIONS UNDERTAKEN BY TURKISH ARCHAEOLOGISTS - DURING THE EXCAVATIONS LASTING FOR 9 YEARS, TEPECIK NECROPOLIS AND 50 UNDERGROUND TOMBS BELONGING TO THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD ARE FOUND

[21] CINDORUK, LEADER OF DTP: ''DECREE TO BE SIGNED AT COUNCIL OF MINISTERS IF OUR VIEWS ARE ADOPTED''

[22] BUILDING COLLAPSES: EIGHT WOUNDED

[23] NARCOTICS OFFICIALS SEIZE 4.4 KG OF HEROIN IN UZUNKOPRU HAVING MARKET VALUE OF NEARLY 46 BILLION TURKISH LIRAS

[01] TURKEY AND GEORGIA SIGN PROTOCOL FORESEEING COOPERATION IN TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS

Necdet Menzir, Merab Adeishvili, the Minister of Transportation of Georgia, and Phridon Injia, the Minister of Postal Affairs and Communications of Georgia, signed the protocal foreseeing a cooperation between Turkey and Georgia in the fields of transportation and communications.

Following the signing ceremony at the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Necdet Menzir said that they decided to prepare a master plan for the improvement and expansion of the Batumi Airport and for making it appropriate for international passenger and cargo traffic.

''This plan, which will also include the cargo and apron buildings, will be finalized in August 1998. Our goal is to give the start for the construction of the Batumi Airport in 1998. It is estimated that the construction process will take two years. Besides, the Sarp-Batumi motorway will be constructed to provide the connection between Turkey and the Batumi Airport. Every condition for the construction of the Kars-Tbilisi motorway's portion in the Turkish territories has been provided. We are seeking the opportunities for financing the 32.5 km section of the motorway in the Georgian territories. This railway carries vital importance for the uninterrupted transports between the Central Asian countries and the European countries,'' he mentioned.

Noting that they had reached a consensus about the increase in the existing quota of 2,000 vehicles for the land transports, Menzir said, ''however, the exact number will become definite within one month. During the meetings, we decided to start the initiatives for getting positive results on the subjects of keeping the transits with permit exempt from all kinds of taxes, of the improvement of passenger transport and of making the visas for drivers long-term and multiple entry-exit.''

''The Istanbul-Tbilisi flights of the Turkish Airlines are continuing four days a week. We have discussed positively the subjects of increasing the weekly flights in 1999 and starting direct flights between Trabzon and Tbilisi,'' Menzir said.

''We decided to develop cooperation opportunities to vary and increase the quality of postal services between our two countries. We have reached an agreement for the construction of a submarine fiber optic cable system between Trabzon and Poti and the all of the necessary preparations have been concluded. The tender related to this project is expected to be opened in the near future,'' he said.

Menzir added that the two countries had reached an agreement for the use of frequencies appropriate to the procedure of the International Telecommunications Union to which Turkey and Georgia have memberships, in order to remove frequency problems occurring at the Turkish-Georgian border region.

Merab Adeishvili said that the Kars-Tbilisi Railway Project is an important project to revive the Silk Road, adding, ''we hope the construction will start in two months.''

Pointing out that technical project studies for the Batumi Airport started, Adeishvili said that the construction of the cable railway system would start at first in Artvin, Turkey.

Phridon Injia said that with the signing of the protocol, an important step was taken between the two countries in the field of telecommunications, adding that he hoped the protocol would give positive results by the end of the year.

[02] IVANOWSKY, RUSSIAN CONSUL GENERAL, IN BURSA - ''WE WANT STAVROPOL TO BECOME SISTER CITY WITH BURSA'' - ''ONLY A RECONCILIATION TOWARDS DISARMAMENT OF CYPRUS CAN AFFECT THE AGREEMENT OF S-300 MISSILES''

Addressing the journalists, Ivanowsky who visited Orhan Tasanlar, the Governor of Bursa, noted that the S-300 missiles that are planned to be deployed at Southern Cyprus by the Greek Cypriot side Administration, were extremely exaggerated.

Ivanowsky stressed, ''Russia's attitude concerning the missiles is clear. It is a commercial agreement and a business connection and Russia will fulfill her obligations in accordance with the agreement reached between two independent and sovereign countries. A reconciliation between the two communities living on the island, towards the disarmament of Cyprus can affect the agreement concerning the sales of the missiles. The agreement can be abandoned only at that time. Russia isn't the country that sells most of the weapons in the region.''

[03] GENERAL KARADAYI, CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF, IN THE US - GENERAL KARADAYI MEETS WITH SHELTON AND COHEN - PENTAGON: ''WE THINK TURKEY AND GREECE HAVE UNDERSTOOD THAT WE NEED A STABLE NATO AND THIS MAKES NECESSARY THE COOPERATION BETWEEN ALL MEMBER STATES''

Addressing the journalists after the meetings, Kenneth Bacon, the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs of the US Department of Defense, said, ''we think Turkey and Greece have understood that we need a stable NATO and this makes necessary the cooperation between all the member states of the Alliance.''

Bacon noted that Javier Solana, the Secretary General of the NATO, works to bring to life the confidence-building measures in the Aegean.

Kenneth Bacon pointed out the issues such as the Peace Force in the Balkans, the confidence-building measures in the Aegean, making progress in order to reduce the tension on Cyprus.

Reminding that Jan Lodal, the US Assistant Secretary of Defense, visited Turkey, Bacon stressed that they are continuing contacts with Ankara and Athens in order to solve the Cyprus problem. Bacon added that they have offered a ''voluntary moratorium'' for the military flights over Cyprus.

Reiterating that the US is opposed to the deployment of the Russian-made S- 300 missiles at Southern Cyprus, Bacon emphasized that deployment of the missiles on the island will accelerate the tension between the sides. He added that they scrutinize all alternatives in order to reduce the tension.

Meanwhile General Karadayi laid a wreath at the Monument of Unknown Soldier at the Arlington State Cemetery and received information about the monument.

[04] EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT REQUESTS THE EU TO HELP THE VICTIMS OF THE MAJOR EARTHQUAKE THAT HIT ADANA PROVINCE AND SURROUNDINGS

The recommendatary decision expressed condolences to the families of people who lost their lives in the earthquake.

The decision also requested international cooperation on the research concerning the early earthquake warning alarm systems.

[05] SOLANA, SECRETARY GENERAL OF NATO, IN THE US - SOLANA: ''DEPLOYMENT OF THE S-300 MISSILES ISN'T A GOOD DECISION'' - ''WE AIM TO DEEPEN THE CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES IN AEGEAN''

Addressing a press conference, Solana pointed out that formulas should be found in order to prevent missiles from being deployed on the island, and added they continue to work on it.

Solana gave no further details on the putting an end to the military flights over Cyprus, but said that the NATO can be ready to monitor the flights.

Stressing that they work to realize the confidence-building measures between Turkey and Greece in order to prevent an unexcepted clash in the Aegean, Solana reminded that a memorandum was provided between Ankara and Athens. He emphasized, ''I want to deepen the confidence-building measures in the Aegean,'' describing the mentioned measures as very significant for regional stability. Ankara and Athens have reached a consensus on bringing to life the memorandum signed by the foreign ministers of that time, Mesut Yilmaz and Carolos Papulyas on 8 September 1988, as a result of the initiatives of Solana.

American senior officials described the memorandum as ''positive and encouraging'', noting, ''what we want is to prevent peace and stability between two of our allies in the Aegean from being damaged. The US stated that she supports the peace initiatives of Solana.

Solana's visit to the US came at the same period with the US visit of General Ismail Hakki Karadayi, the Chief of General Staff. General Karadayi and Solana won't come together for a meeting, but they will hold talks separately with Samuel Berger, the Assistant to the US President Bill Clinton for National Security.

[06] A SLIGHT EARTHQUAKE SHAKES ADANA

The Bogazici University Kandilli Observatory Earthquake Research Institute officials told the A.A correspondent that the earthquake occurred at 3:45 a.m.

The number of the earthquakes have reached 103 since the major earthquake on 27 June.

[07] GEN. KARADAYI, CHIEF OF GENERAL STAFF: ''CONFIDENCE-BUILDING MEASURES IN THE AEGEAN HAVE A CHARACTERISTIC OF POSTPONING PROBLEMS''

Addressing the Turkish journalists after concluding contacts in Washington, D.C., Karadayi said during his contacts in Norfolk that he met with Admiral Harold Gehman, NATO SACLANT Commander, and discussed the issues which are on the agenda of the alliance.

Noting that he held observations at several units in Norfolk, Karadayi said he was pleased to see that they were in full consensus of opinion on these issues.

Karadayi said he met with Gen. Henry Shelton, his American counterpart, William Cohen, the US Secretary of Defense and Samuel Berger, the Assistant to the US President for National Security, adding ''we have exchanged views on bilateral military relations and regional issues.''

Stressing that the Turkish-American relations were based on history, he added that the Armed Forces of the two countries united their efforts within the NATO and on the issue of protecting moral values of the West.

[08] EXPLOSION AT THE EGYPTIAN BAZAAR IN ISTANBUL - ''PRE-REPORT'' RELATED TO THE REPORT CONCLUDED

Sevil Atasoy, the Chairperson of the Experts Delegation which was formed by the Istanbul Republic Chief Prosecutor's Office, said that the observations made on the samples taken from the place of the explosion were concluded.

Atasoy noted that they observed the samples together with experts from the German Criminal Police. ''The German experts also couldn't identify the items'' she said.

Atasoy said the pre-report will be sent to the Chief Prosecutor's Office following the final meeting.

[09] 40 ILLEGAL IRAQI IMMIGRANTS CAPTURED

Officials told the A.A correspondent that the Gendarme teams stopped a bus for a control near the town of Canta of Silivri County, and captured the Iraqi immigrants.

The 40 Iraqis were later taken into custody for violating the Turkish borders and the passport law.

The investigation concerning the incident is underway.

[10] TURKISH PRESS REVIEW (1)

(Derived from the Newsspot of the Turkish General Directorate of Press and Information.)

YILMAZ TO VISIT TRNC
Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz will visit the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on 20 July. Yilmaz, who will share in the 20 July Peace Operation celebrations in the TRNC, will meet with Rauf Denktas, the TRNC President and Dervis Eroglu, the Prime Minister.Meanwhile, a project for the transfer of water from Turkey to the TRNC with huge semi-submersible balloons, will officially start during a ceremony to be attended by President Suleyman Demirel on 25 July. Dogan Altinbilek, the General Director of the State Water Works (DSI) said that a pipeline project for an annual transfer of 75 million cubic meters of water has also been started to solve the water shortage in the TRNC. /Sabah/

SPANISH PRIME MINISTER TO VISIT TURKEY
Jose Maria Anzar, the Spanish Prime Minister, will visit Turkey between 21- 23 July. It is expected that high level Spanish officials, businessmen and journalists will accompany Anzar during the visit. According to the Foreign Ministry, at the meetings between Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz and his Spanish counterpart Anzar, bilateral relations, international issues and recent developments will be discussed. /Cumhuriyet/

OPERATION IN SIVAS: THREE PKK TERRORISTS KILLED
As a result of operations carried out by the Turkish security forces in the Cayozu Village of the Divrigi District following a massacre of four people by members of the PKK terrorist organization, three PKK terrorists have been killed and six terrorists have been taken into custody. Meanwhile, a member of the illegal TKPML/TIKKO organization has been detained in the

Yaglialan Village of the Turhal District in Tokat. /Sabah/

GENDARMERIE OPERATIONS IN ISTANBUL
The Istanbul Gendarmerie has been conducting ''peace operations'' in and around Istanbul. By the end of the operations 29 wanted had been arrested and six unlicensed weapons had been confiscated. /Cumhuriyet/

''TURKEY WILL ABSOLUTELY JOIN EU''
A delegation from the German Confederation of Industrialists (BDI), invited to Turkey by the Turkish Association of Industrialists and Businessmen (TUSIAD), has met with President Suleyman Demirel and Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz. Hans Olaf Henkel, the Head of the BDI Executive Board yesterday said, ''We want to contribute to the development of Turco-German relations''. He stated that prior to his arrival in Turkey, he had met with Helmut Kohl, the German Prime Minister and Klaus Kinkel, the Foreign Minister, who both offered support for his visit. Noting that the first stage of joining the European Union (EU) was the solution of economic problems, Henkel pointed out that problems such as terrorism and fundamentalism should be similarly solved. /Sabah/

US ORDER OF MERIT FOR KARADAYI
Gen. Ismail Hakki Karadayi, the Chief of General Staff, who is currently in Washington, D.C., has toured the NATO Headquarters in Norfolk and Langley Air Base. Karadayi watched a special show of F-15 aircraft, high-tech fighter planes which are produced in the US. An official ceremony was later held at the Pentagon for Karadayi, who then returned from Norfolk to Washington, D.C. Prior to the ceremony, Gen. Henry Shelton, the US Chief of General Staff, welcomed Karadayi with a 19 gun salute and decorated him with an Medal of Merit. William Cohen, US Secretary of Defense, noted during the ceremony that Karadayi had contributed to the development of stability in the region around Turkey. Following the ceremony, Karadayi and Shelton held a meeting. Admiral Dennis Blair, the Director of the Office of the US General Staff, Admiral gave a briefing on the ''global view'' to Karadayi, who later met with the Secretary of Defense Cohen. Karadayi also talked with Samuel Berger, Assistant to the US President Clinton for National Security at the White House, and discussed a US proposal regarding a no-flight zone over Cyprus. /Sabah/

[11] TURKISH PRESS REVIEW (2)

(Derived from the Newsspot of the Turkish General Directorate of Press and Information.)

MOODY'S REPRESENTATIVE SUPPORTS GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME
David Levy, Head of the Department of Country Risks of Moody's Investor's Service, said in a conference on ''Rating Concepts and Applications in Turkey'' in Istanbul, that the Turkish government's programme on struggling against inflation was very assertive. He added that if the programme was to be fully applied, it would be a great success. Levy noted that the programme would increase Turkey's credit grade. He finally suggested that the programme should be followed without any concessions, so as to bring inflation in Turkey down to the expected level in the shortest possible time. /Cumhuriyet/

ISRAEL UNWILLING TO GET INVOLVED ON CYPRUS ISSUE
Uri Bar Ner, the Israeli Ambassador to Turkey, said that the Jewish state doesn't want to interfere in Ankara'a affairs with its neighbouring Arab countries, just as Turkey doesn't want to draw Israel into the Cyprus issue, which involves Greek Cypriot attempts to deploy the Russian-made S-300 missiles on the island. He also reiterated Israel's denial of recent reports that Turkish jet pilots were being trained in Israel to counter the S-300 missiles and that Turkey was building a base on her territories exclusively for Israel's use. /Cumhuriyet/

RUSSIA TO DELIVER MISSILES BY SEA
The Russian Ruskii Telegraf daily newspaper has reported that delivery preparations were near completion and that warships from Russia's Atlantic fleet were expected to carry the missiles. The newspaper also reported preparations were continuing at the sea base in the northern city of Severomorsk and that activities of the NATO spy planes over the region have recently accelerated. It noted too, that high security measures are being put into effect for the miisile delivery. /Milliyet/

FORMER GENDARMERIE COMMANDER PASSES AWAY
Retired General, Sedat Celasun, a former Gendarmerie Forces Commander died of a heart attack on Thursday in Canakkale. His funeral will be held in Ankara, where he will be buried. /All papers/

ECEVIT TO PERSUADE EUROPE
Bulent Ecevit, the Deputy Prime Minister, speaking at the first meeting of the Higher Council for Citizens Living Abroad, yesterday accused the European countries of conducting a policy of racial and religious discrimination and said,''We have to enlighten Europe on the subject. We have to persuade them that this is a disgrace for humanity.'' Noting that the Turkish workers had once been called ''guests'' , Ecevit said that they were no longer seen as guests. /Milliyet/

ANKARA CAUTIOUS ABOUT AEGEAN
Regarding newspaper reports on Greek intentions to lease some ''rocks'' having the status of islets, Sermet Atacanli, the Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesman said yesterday, ''Greece may do whatever it pleases with the islands belonging to it. However we will oppose any fait accompli concerning rocks of unknown ownership.'' /Milliyet/

CLERIDES: ''TURKEY WON'T ATTACK US''
Glafcos Clerides, the leader of the Greek Cypriot Administration said yesterday that he didn't believe Turkey would attack in the event of the deployment of missiles. The Greek Cypriot leader reiterated his view that he would cancel the order if he believed progress had been made in solving the islands' problems. In an interview with Jane's Defence Weekly, Clerides said that he couldn't understand why Turkey sees the deployment of the S- 300 missiles as a reason for conflict. /Milliyet/

WASHINGTON POST: ''TURKEY IS SEEKING REGIONAL STABILITY''
A report by Kelly Couturier in yesterday's Washington Post newspaper, states that Turkey is concerned about instability in the Balkans, the Caucasus and the Middle East and is ready to cooperate in any attempts to bring peace to these regions. /Hurriyet/

EU ANNULS QUOTAS FOR TURKISH RAW TEXTILE PRODUCTS
The European Union has withdrawn its decision to apply quotas on raw textiles produced in Turkey. Following efforts by Turkish officials to persuade the EU Commission that the decision, dated 10 April 1997, is unjust, the EU Commission officials reviewed their decision; but it will continue to apply quotas on raw textile products from China, Egypt, India, Indonesia and Pakistan. /Hurriyet/

TANER PRAISES TURKISH ECONOMY
Giving a speech during the opening of an Istanbul meeting on ''Rating and its Application in Turkey'', Gunes Taner, the Minister of State Responsible for the Economy, said yesterday that international companies were mistaken in their previous evaluations about the Turkish economy. In the meeting, which representatives from Moody's, a rating company, also attended, Taner said ''the rating firms had failed when they announced that some countries described as 'Asian tigers' were more secure for investments than Turkey''. /Hurriyet/

[12] TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN SIGN SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT - 7 THOUSAND TURKS LIVING IN AZERBAIJAN TO MAKE USE OF THE AGREEMENT

Addressing the signing ceremony, Cagan noted that the social security rights of the workers from both countries will be guaranteed, and the gained rights will be protected after the agreement comes into force. He added that this agreement will help to further improve the cooperation between Turkey and Azerbaijan.

Cagan reminded that the agreement is the first social security contract signed between Turkey and the Turkish Republics.

Cagan also stressed that Turkey is working for the Baku-Ceyhan Pipeline Project to became valid as soon as possible.

The agreement foresees that the service periods in one of the countries will be accepted in case of proceeding to the other country. The salaries of the retired persons will be paid after the retired person with the salary begins to reside in the other country. Nearly 7 thousand Turks living in Azerbaijan will make use of the agreement.

[13] 24TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRNC'S FOUNDATION - CETIN, SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT: - ''TURKEY WILL CONTINUE TO BE GUARANTEE OF PEACE AND STABILITY FOR TRNC''

Cetin has sent messages of congratulation to President Rauf Denktas of the TRNC, and Hakki Atun, the Speaker of the TRNC Parliament, in order to celebrate 24th anniversary of the TRNC's foundation.

Hikmet Cetin said in his message to Denktas that the Turkish Parliament shares the rightful pride and excitement of the Turkish Cypriots. He pointed out that Turkey being conscious of her historical responsibilities and rights given by the international agreements, will never leave the Turkish Cypriots alone.

Cetin expressed his belief in his message to Atun in the Turkish Cypriots continuing their efforts to provide unity and peace for the future generations.

[14] PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ DUE IN THE TRNC - YILMAZ TO ATTEND PEACE AND FREEDOM FESTIVAL AND MEET WITH PRESIDENT DENKTAS OF THE TRNC

The written statement of the Foreign Ministry pointed out that

Yilmaz will hold talks with Rauf Denktas, the President of the TRNC and Dervis Eroglu, the Prime Minister.

Sukru Sina Gurel, the Minister of State Responsible for the Relations with the TRNC and the European Union, will accompany Yilmaz during his visit to the TRNC.

[15] JOINT COMMISSION DECIDES TO LIFT IMMUNITY OF KALEMLI, FORMER PARLIAMENT SPEAKER

The Commission which convened under the leadership of Atila Sav, decided on 20 files out of 21. The Commission also postponed the file of Mehmet Agar, the DYP Elazig Deputy, as he demanded time to prepare his defense. Agar was accused of abusing his duty by giving a false weapons license to Abdullah Catli, when he was Chief of the Security Department.

The Joint Commission decided to lift the immunity of Kalemli on grounds that he misused his duty during the renewal of the Parliamentary General Hall. Only Bulent Akarcali, the ANAP Istanbul Deputy opposed to the lifting of the immunity of Kalemli.

The Commission also decided to postpone the lifting of the immunity of Bahattin Seker, the DYP Bilecik Deputy until the end of the term. Seker was accused of making falsification so that he wouldn' have to do his military service.

Sav, while disclosing the reason of the decision said ''we have filed a suit to the Military High Administrative Court, if it is decided that Seker didn't make his military service, then his immunity will be lifted.

The Commission also decided to lift the immunity of Omer Bilgin, the DYP Isparta Deputy, on grounds that he abused his duty when he acted as the TURBAN General Director.

[16] GERMAN INDUSTRIALISTS VISIT THE TUSIAD

Addressing a news conference at the Association of Turkish Industrialists and Businessmen (TUSIAD), Henkel said the allegations that the European Union (EU) is a ''Christian Club'' are nonsense.

Responding to the questions, Henkel said that Helmut Kohl, the German Chancellor, supported their visit to Turkey, adding that Kohl also wanted relations between Turkey and Germany to be established and the entrance of Turkey into the EU.

Noting that Turkey's entrance into the EU was a conflicting process, Henkel said this process wouldn't be short and easy like Hungary's. Henkel also pointed out that Turkey was the second largest country in Europe.

Responding to a question if they have new investment plans, Henkel said ''there is a very important project, that Atom Energy power plant in Akkuyu. I think the same with the Turkish experts on the security issue.''

[17] BASESGIOGLU, INTERION MINISTER: - ''TERROR ORGANIZATIONS ARE COMPLETELY PACIFIED'' - ''SEPARATIST ORGANIZATION COMES TO POINT OF COLLAPSE''

Addressing the opening ceremony of the Police Club in Antalya, Basesgioglu pointed out that separatist, destructive or reactionary threats against the Republic of Turkey and constitutional system can rise from time to time. He added, ''Turkey is in a geography where hostilities and fights for advantages take place.''

Noting, ''some of Turkey's neighbouring countries open camps for the separatist terrorist organization, provide training and weapons.'', Basesgioglu described the behavior of these countries as not suited to modern countries.

Criticizing some international organizations with being unconcerned about the countries supporting terrorism, Basesgioglu stressed, ''we will continue our struggle against terrorism.''

[18] FORD'S INVESTMENT IN TURKEY - BARANOGLU, MEMBER OF ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF GUNSIAD, REQUESTS FORD TO MAKE INVESTMENTS IN SOUTHEASTERN ANATOLIA REGION

Responding to the questions of the A.A correspondent, Baranoglu pointed out that the Ford Company has faced difficulties with the lot on which the factories will be constructed, in the Istanbul-Bursa- Izmit triangle, belonging to the Seka Nursery. He stressed that all conditions are available in Southeastern Anatolia region for the construction of the factories.

Noting that such an investment is a significant opportunity for the region, the factory will create job opportunities for 8 thousand people.

Bayranoglu emphasized that Diyarbakir Province is the most appropriate place for the investment with its air and land transportation opportunities.

[19] PRESIDENT DENKTAS OF THE TRNC: - ''TURKEY AND THE TRNC STRUGGLE TOGETHER FOR A JOINT NATIONAL CAUSE''

Addressing the journalist after he received the delegation of Tasucu Foundation for the Protection of Education and Natural Life, Denktas pointed out that the Turkish Cypriots, being conscious of Turkey's support for them, work to solve the problems on the island. Noting that the Partnership Council will meet in the coming days,

Denktas stressed, ''the Turkish Cypriots are pleased with the visits of Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz on 20 July and President Suleyman Demirel.''

Reminding that the Greek Cypriots opened fire without hesitation on 16 day- old babies, children and the elderly, Denktas said, ''if the Turkish soldiers hadn't arrived on the island at the right time, then they would have massacred 15 more villages in Magosa.''

Denktas emphasized, ''we have lived through these. The world that is unconcerned about these incidents, asks us to become a partner with the Greek Cypriots. We have given our response with the 23 April Declaration.''

[20] A NEW PERIOD BEGINS IN EXCAVATIONS AT PATARA - PATARA BECOMES ONE OF THE LARGEST EXCAVATIONS UNDERTAKEN BY TURKISH ARCHAEOLOGISTS - DURING THE EXCAVATIONS LASTING FOR 9 YEARS, TEPECIK NECROPOLIS AND 50 UNDERGROUND TOMBS BELONGING TO THE HELLENISTIC PERIOD ARE FOUND

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Havva Iskan, the Acting Chairman of the excavation delegation, noted that Patara has became one of the largest excavations undertaken by the Turkish archaeologists in Anatolia.

Iskan pointed out that the remains of the early Lydia civilization lies under Patara, and added, ''the Tepecik Necropolis, the first underground cemetery of Lydia, and 50 underground tombs belonging to the Hellenistic period were opened during the excavations at Patara. Three churches and a public bath were brought to light. The main streets of the city and the parliament building of the Lydian Union will be opened in the coming days. The gate of the Corinthian Temple will be restored by an Italian restoration team.''

[21] CINDORUK, LEADER OF DTP: ''DECREE TO BE SIGNED AT COUNCIL OF MINISTERS IF OUR VIEWS ARE ADOPTED''

Responding to the questions of reporters at the Parliament Cindoruk said the issue would be discussed at the Council of Ministers on Friday.

Cindoruk said ''the problem isn't the percent of the increase, the aim is to preserve all sections against inflation. Our aim is to provide a balance with the opportunities of the state.''

Meanwhile, Bulent Ecevit, said he wasn't in a position to say something, but that there was the hope of an agreement.

[22] BUILDING COLLAPSES: EIGHT WOUNDED

The incident occurred when a building at the Bakircilar Industrial Site collapsed injuring Orhan Pala, Hulusi Dalkaya, Vural Pala, Mevlut Polat, Ismail Bayram, Ilhan Pala, Muhammet Topal and Mehmet Polat.

Two of the injured, Mevlut Polat and Hulusi Dalkaya are in serious condition.

[23] NARCOTICS OFFICIALS SEIZE 4.4 KG OF HEROIN IN UZUNKOPRU HAVING MARKET VALUE OF NEARLY 46 BILLION TURKISH LIRAS

Officials told the A.A correspondent that acting on a tip-off, the narcotics officials found the drugs in the bags belonging to Cecillia Hannson, a Swedish citizen.

Hannson who confessed that she is a drug-user was taken into custody.

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