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News by Date for December 1999
Wednesday, 1 December 1999ClariNet- AFP Greece says British Museum trying to portray country in bad light (Wed, 1 Dec 1999 13:40:15 PST)Associated Press Prosecutor: show no mercy for Greek sailor (12/01/99 15:12) ClariNet-AFP Turkey backs Macedonia's bid to join NATO (Wed, 1 Dec 1999 11:20:11 PST) ClariNet-AFP NICOSIA, Dec 1 (AFP) - Nicosia is the world's last divided (Wed, 1 Dec 1999 10:30:23 PST) ClariNet- AFP German PKK member on hunger strike in Turkey, demands jail transfer (Wed, 1 Dec 1999 10:00:12 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Bank of Greece keeps key rates unchanged (Wed 1 Dec 18:20) Reuters FOCUS-Cyprus talks must tackle status - Denktash (Wed 1 Dec 16:15) ClariNet-AFP Denktash vows to snub Cyprus talks if EU application proceeds (Wed, 1 Dec 1999 5:50:12 PST) Reuters Turkey to step up health controls on food imports (Wed 1 Dec 14:38) PR Newswire Autoliv Opens New Plant in Turkey (Wed 1 Dec 14:16) ClariNet-AFP Ocalan defence to try last domestic recourse, but not hopeful (Wed, 1 Dec 1999 4:20:06 PST) Reuters Denktash says UN Cyprus talks must tackle status (Wed 1 Dec 13:40) Reuters ANALYSIS-Cyprus mediators get ready for long haul (Wed 1 Dec 13:35) Reuters FOCUS-Bank of Greece still on hold on key rate cuts (Wed 1 Dec 12:45) Associated Press Kurdish group defies PKK and issues call to arms (11/30/99 21:00) ClariNet-AFP Greeks outraged as sandwiches served next to Elgin Marbles (Tue, 30 Nov 1999 17:20:10 PST) Thursday, 2 December 1999Reuters Turkish Cypriot leader will propose confederation (Fri 3 Dec 3:31)ClariNet-AFP UN investigates claims that Greek Cypriots fired at Turkish Cypriot soldiers (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 14:00:12 PST) ClariNet-AFP UN hoping Cyprus talks will address core issues (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 13:40:16 PST) PR Newswire Phelps Dodge Completes Acquisition of Cyprus Amax Minerals Company (Fri 3 Dec 0:07) ClariNet-AFP Greece threatens veto over Turkish EU bid (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:40:14 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish troops kill senior PKK rebel in massive operation (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:10:12 PST) Reuters Greece presses charges over OTE-Romtelecom deal (Thu 2 Dec 22:32) ClariNet-AFP UN investigates claims that Greek Cypriots fired at Turkish Cypriot soldiers (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 12:00:18 PST) Reuters Greece wants guarantees on Turkish candidacy-PM (Thu 2 Dec 21:42) Reuters Annan proposes another renewal of U.N. Cyprus force (Thu 2 Dec 21:34) ClariNet-AFP Greek Cypriots open fire at Turkish Cypriot soldiers (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 11:00:12 PST) ClariNet- AFP Cypriot missiles on Crete can still be used: Greek air force chief (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 11:00:12 PST) Reuters Honest Brits will return Greek marbles - minister (Thu 2 Dec 21:04) ClariNet-AFP Annan recommends new extension of UN force in Cyprus (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 10:10:08 PST) Reuters Euro fall seen impinging on EMU-outs entry levels (Thu 2 Dec 19:46) Reuters Acropolis to star in Greek millennium show (Thu 2 Dec 18:56) ClariNet-AFP Greece and Turkey tweak accords ahead of Helsinki summit (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 7:50:14 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish Cypriots reaffirm stance ahead of UN-sponsored talks (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 7:50:14 PST) ClariNet-AFP Casino boom in northern Cyprus (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 7:50:14 PST) Associated Press Apartment building wall collapses, killing one worker (12/02/99 10:48) Reuters Greek shares shed more value on weak blue chips (Thu 2 Dec 16:27) ClariNet-AFP Athens bus drivers begin month-long series of strikes (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 4:10:05 PST) ClariNet-AFP Ocalan complains execution a bargaining chip for EU membership: lawyer (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 4:00:06 PST) Reuters Cypriot defence minister in Moscow for talks (Thu 2 Dec 13:45) Reuters Turkey seen slowing Ocalan's progress to gallows (Thu 2 Dec 13:26) Reuters FEATURE-Iraqis tell of epic escape to Australia (Thu 2 Dec 4:32) Associated Press Authorities hand over thousands of prefab homes to Turkey's quake victims (12/01/99 23:19) ClariNet-AFP News blackout on Cyprus talks at the UN (Wed, 1 Dec 1999 19:50:07 PST) Friday, 3 December 1999Reuters Sweden drops opposition to Turkey as EU candidate (Sat 4 Dec 1:57)Associated Press Moderate quake rattles eastern Turkey (12/03/99 16:04) Associated Press Police detain alleged members of American doomsday cult (12/03/99 16:05) ClariNet-AFP Strong earthquake jolts Turkey's northeast (Fri, 3 Dec 1999 13:30:16 PST) Reuters Reuters Middle East Highlights 1930 GMT Dec 3 (Fri 3 Dec 23:27) Reuters Annan Sees Cyprus Leaders Separately As Talks Start (Fri 3 Dec 21:14) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus worried about Turkish nuclear power plant plans (Fri, 3 Dec 1999 10:00:18 PST) ClariNet-AFP UN's Annan meets Clerides to initiate Cyprus talks (Fri, 3 Dec 1999 9:30:15 PST) Reuters U.N. Chief Annan Begins Cyprus 'Proximity Talks' (Fri 3 Dec 19:35) PR Newswire Verisign Partners With INTERSAT SA to Provide Internet Trust Services To Greece (Fri 3 Dec 19:17) Reuters Rebound in banks helps Greek stocks trim losss (Fri 3 Dec 18:14) Reuters INTERVIEW-Turkey future is European, offical says (Fri 3 Dec 17:42) Reuters Greece Detains 16 Doomsday Cult Members (Fri 3 Dec 17:18) Reuters ANALYSIS-Turkey set for first nuke power plant (Fri 3 Dec 16:26) Reuters Turkey tries to dampen anticipation over EU (Fri 3 Dec 15:48) Reuters Greek police launch hunt for bus hijacker (Thu 2 Dec 18:06) ClariNet-AFP Turkey warns Greece over EU summit behaviour (Fri, 3 Dec 1999 7:00:23 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey presses ahead with plans for nuclear power plant (Fri, 3 Dec 1999 6:30:20 PST) Reuters Merrill Lynch sees limited upside in Greek stocks (Fri 3 Dec 15:27) Associated Press Greek, Turkish leaders from Cyprus resuming talks (12/03/99 06:27) ClariNet-AP Leaders From Cyprus Resuming Talks (Fri, 3 Dec 1999 4:40:01 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey presses ahead with plans for nuclear power plant (Fri, 3 Dec 1999 3:40:14 PST) Reuters Schroeder urges Turkey to meet EU standards (Fri 3 Dec 13:12) Reuters Turkish Cypriots protest shot fired from south (Fri 3 Dec 12:41) Reuters U.N. Cyprus Talks Open Amid Modest Expectations (Fri 3 Dec 9:40) Reuters Turkish Cypriot says jokes trivialize diplomacy (Fri 3 Dec 4:16) Associated Press Clinton emphasizes importance of talks on war-divided Cyprus (12/02/99 21:30) ClariNet- AFP Harder to start Cyprus talks than settle problems, Denktash admits (Thu, 2 Dec 1999 17:20:27 PST) Saturday, 4 December 1999ClariNet-AFP Turkish leader admits death penalty a problem for EU hopes (Sat, 4 Dec 1999 14:10:09 PST)ClariNet-AFP Jordan dispatches humanitarian aid to Turkish quake victims (Sat, 4 Dec 1999 12:20:16 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish leader admits death penalty a problem for EU hopes (Sat, 4 Dec 1999 10:20:19 PST) ClariNet-AFP Greek police arrest 16 suspect members of "Concerned Christians" (Sat, 4 Dec 1999 9:30:10 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Top Turk nationalist urges Ocalan hanging (Sat 4 Dec 17:13) Reuters CORRECTED-Turkey set for first nuke plant (Sat 4 Dec 16:33) Associated Press Moderate quake kills one, injures three in eastern Turkey (12/04/99 08:22) Reuters Top Turk nationalist calls for swift Ocalan hanging (Sat 4 Dec 14:57) Associated Press Cautious optimism after first round of Cyprus talks at the United Nations (12/04/99 02:18) Sunday, 5 December 1999Reuters Greece tracks ship packed with illegal immigrants (Sun 5 Dec 21:46)ClariNet-AP Inmates, Turkey Prison Guards Scrap (Sun, 5 Dec 1999 10:40:02 PST) Reuters Soccer-Greek first division results/standings (Sun 5 Dec 21:16) Reuters Greece Deports 18 Doomsday Cult Members to U.S. (Sun 5 Dec 20:22) ClariNet-AFP Turkish prison riot leaves 54 guards injured (Sun, 5 Dec 1999 9:20:04 PST) ClariNet-AFP 54 Turkish guards injured in prison riot (Sun, 5 Dec 1999 8:40:06 PST) ClariNet-AFP Greece expels 18 suspect members of 'Concerned Christians' (Sun, 5 Dec 1999 7:30:04 PST) Associated Press Suspected American cult members deported to United States (12/05/99 08:34) ClariNet-AFP Fifty-four Turkish guards injured in prison riot (Sun, 5 Dec 1999 6:30:11 PST) Reuters Greek guerrlla group damages Nike dealership (Sun 5 Dec 14:47) Reuters Turk PM says hanging Ocalan would hurt EU bid (Sun 5 Dec 14:25) Associated Press Arsonists firebomb Nike warehouse (12/05/99 07:33) Associated Press Radical Muslim inmates clash with security forces in Turkish jail (12/05/99 07:30) ClariNet-AFP Thirty-six Turkish soldiers wounded in prison riot (Sun, 5 Dec 1999 4:00:05 PST) ClariNet-AP Turkey May Lift Death Penalty (Sun, 5 Dec 1999 3:40:03 PST) ClariNet-AP Turkey May Lift Death Penalty (Sat, 4 Dec 1999 21:40:02 PST) Associated Press Suspected U.S. cult members face summary deportation (12/04/99 21:50) Associated Press Turkish premier signals lifting of capital punishment for EU membership (12/04/99 23:46) Monday, 6 December 1999Reuters FOCUS-EU sends mixed signals on Turkey candidacy (Tue 7 Dec 1:08)ClariNet-AFP Turkish president urges positive stance from EU (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 14:10:13 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus leaders resume proximity talks at UN (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 13:40:18 PST) Reuters Denktash protests Cyprus remarks by Greek president (Mon 6 Dec 23:53) Associated Press Kurdish rebels threaten to renew armed struggle (12/06/99 16:01) Reuters Turkey's Demirel says EU entry ``just and right'' (Mon 6 Dec 23:27) Reuters Denktash protests over Greek president's remarks (Mon 6 Dec 23:19) Reuters Reuters Middle East Highlights 1930 GMT, Dec 6 (Mon 6 Dec 23:39) Associated Press Leaders of divided Cyprus resume talks under cloak of secrecy (12/06/99 15:22) Associated Press Greek sailor sentenced to life in murder of New Jersey woman (12/06/99 14:25) Reuters Greek Sailor Gets Life for Murdering U.S. Fiancee (Mon 6 Dec 21:04) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus leaders resume proximity talks at UN (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 10:20:08 PST) Reuters Y2K may close Turkish banks, markets on Dec 31 (Mon 6 Dec 20:28) Reuters NICOSIA, Dec 6 - Deficiencies were found on more (Mon 6 Dec 19:39) Associated Press American Engineers Assist Turkish Counterparts to Address Earthquake Damage (12/06/99 11:50) ClariNet-AFP Greek police blocking cargoship carrying 250 migrants (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 8:50:16 PST) Reuters ANALYSIS-EU, Greece in balancing act on Turkey (Mon 6 Dec 18:53) Reuters EU foreign ministers back membership talks with six (Mon 6 Dec 18:38) Reuters EU leaders to double scope of eastern expansion (Mon 6 Dec 18:14) Reuters Turkey's EU future linked to Ocalan fate-Demirel (Mon 6 Dec 18:08) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus looks to the sea to solve its water shortage (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 7:40:23 PST) ClariNet-AFP Demirel warns of bilateral tension if Greece vetoes Turkey's EU bid [Incl. Photo] (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 7:21:01 PST) Reuters Greek shares extend decline, seen soft near-term (Mon 6 Dec 16:53) ClariNet- AFP Two injured, six prisoners missing after prison riot in central Greece (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 6:50:22 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey extradites Albanian woman involved in 1997 bank schemes (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 6:40:27 PST) ClariNet- AFP Demirel warns of bilateral tension if Greece vetoes Turkey's EU bid (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 6:20:27 PST) Reuters Soccer-Cyprus first division results/standings (Mon 6 Dec 15:54) ClariNet-AFP Demirel arrives for two-day visit to Bosnia (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 5:00:24 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey holds 302 illegals heading for Greece (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 4:00:08 PST) Reuters Ocalan's rebels warn Turkey not to ignore peace bid (Mon 6 Dec 12:14) ClariNet-AFP Brother of top Turkish mafia boss shot (Mon, 6 Dec 1999 2:50:04 PST) Associated Press Turkey facing pressure from angry, cold quake survivors (12/06/99 01:37) Associated Press Turkish police detain Libyans on suspicion of terrorist plot against U.S. embassy (12/06/99 03:28) Tuesday, 7 December 1999ClariNet-AFP Eight injured in Ankara prison riot (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 14:00:21 PST)Associated Press Police deport more suspected American doomsday cult members (12/07/99 16:18) Associated Press Inmates set fire at Turkish prison; at least eight injured (12/07/99 15:58) ClariNet-AFP Clerides, Denktash continue indirect talks on Cyprus at UN (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 13:00:18 PST) Reuters Greek PM says elections likely in few months (Tue 7 Dec 22:52) ClariNet-AFP Turkey condemns Russian ultimatum on Chechnya (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 12:30:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cargo ship, reportedly hijacked by migrants, nears Athens (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 12:30:14 PST) Associated Press Green Line embodies Cyprus's division (12/07/99 14:19) ClariNet-AFP Demirel ends visit to Bosnia (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 11:00:17 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus comfortable with Turkish bid for EU candidacy: minister (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 10:00:39 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey completes 90 percent of work to face millennium bug (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 9:10:16 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish police nab Russian head of prostitution ring (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 8:40:17 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey completes 90 percent of work to face millennium bug (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 8:20:16 PST) Reuters Greece wants closer Turkish ties regardless of EU (Tue 7 Dec 18:14) ClariNet-AFP Teen admits he ordered hit on Turkish mafia boss's brother: media (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 7:10:27 PST) Reuters Greek shares close down, small-caps hurt more (Tue 7 Dec 17:47) Reuters Greek c.bank seen cutting rates up to one pct pt (Tue 7 Dec 17:06) Reuters Greek inflation rises in November (Tue 7 Dec 16:08) Reuters ANALYSIS-EU summit to define Turkey-Greece ties (Tue 7 Dec 16:02) Associated Press Turkey's far-right says it will demand that Ocalan hang (12/07/99 09:07) ClariNet-AFP Cargo ship carrying 250 would-be immigrants nears Athens port (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 6:50:24 PST) Reuters Turkey's govt nationalists urge Ocalan hanging (Tue 7 Dec 15:12) Reuters Dasa Eyes Stake in Hellenic Aero (Tue 7 Dec 15:10) Reuters Soccer-Turkey determined to improve on Euro 96 (Tue 7 Dec 4:12) Business Wire Raytheon Consortium Wins Hydroelectric Dam Project In Turkey (Mon 6 Dec 23:01) Wednesday, 8 December 1999Reuters FOCUS-Prodi upbeat on Turkey's EU candidacy (Thu 9 Dec 3:49)Reuters U.N. raps one side in Cyprus talks for going public (Thu 9 Dec 3:40) Reuters FOCUS-EU summit battle looms on Turkey candidacy (Thu 9 Dec 2:08) Reuters Denktash Cyprus shooting shows sovereignty needed (Thu 9 Dec 2:06) ClariNet-AP World Silent As Russia Hits Chechnya (Wed, 8 Dec 1999 16:40:02 PST) Associated Press Food and water flown to immigrants on roaming ship (12/08/99 17:59) Reuters Prodi Upbeat on Turkey's EU Candidacy, EU Military Force (Wed 8 Dec 23:53) Associated Press Cypriot air traffic controllers go on strike, closing 2 airports (12/08/99 15:11) ClariNet-AFP Turkish police seize missing parts of famed ancient treasure (Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:20:12 PST) Reuters Turkish Cypriots Say Greek Cypriot Shot Officer (Wed 8 Dec 22:33) Associated Press Turkish Y2K committee calls for closing Bosporus strait (12/08/99 14:50) Associated Press World angry but largely silent as Russia pounds Chechnya (12/08/99 14:19) Associated Press Thousands of students protest education reforms (12/08/99 13:40) ClariNet-AFP 7,000 Greek high schoolers protest in Athens and across country (Wed, 8 Dec 1999 10:40:16 PST) Associated Press Family feud led to first Dutch school shooting, police told (12/08/99 13:09) Reuters Greek rate cuts may follow any drachma revaluation (Wed 8 Dec 19:40) Reuters Euro Court Condemns Turkey for Banning Kurd Group (Wed 8 Dec 19:37) Associated Press Greek Cypriot hunters wound Turkish Cypriot policeman (12/08/99 11:48) ClariNet-AFP Turkish Cypriot police officer wounded by Greek Cypriot hunters (Wed, 8 Dec 1999 8:40:20 PST) Reuters Simitis to raise stakes on Turkey's bid to join EU (Wed 8 Dec 18:23) Reuters OUTLOOK-World News at 1500 GMT (Wed 8 Dec 18:35) Associated Press Imprisoned Kurdish rebel leader wants Turkey in EU (12/08/99 08:49) ClariNet-AFP Greece expels four more presumed members of 'Concerned Christians' (Wed, 8 Dec 1999 8:00:20 PST) ClariNet-AFP Rejection of Ankara's EU bid will strain Turco-Greek ties: Cem (Wed, 8 Dec 1999 7:50:21 PST) ClariNet-AFP Drachma could be valued up: governor of Bank of Greece (Wed, 8 Dec 1999 7:10:23 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Dozens stranded by Cyprus aviation strike (Wed 8 Dec 17:49) Reuters Greek shares end down, small-cap weaker (Wed 8 Dec 17:11) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey says done all it can for EU candidacy (Wed 8 Dec 17:02) Reuters FOCUS-Turk Cypriots say Greek Cypriots shot man (Wed 8 Dec 16:43) Reuters EU summit battle ahead over Turkey candidacy (Wed 8 Dec 16:39) Reuters FOCUS-EU's Prodi optimistic on Turks' EU candidacy (Wed 8 Dec 16:14) Reuters France says will press Turkish candidacy to EU (Wed 8 Dec 16:13) ClariNet-AFP Turkey refuses to attend EU lunch until decision on membership bid (Wed, 8 Dec 1999 6:00:18 PST) Reuters Reuters Middle East Highlights 1230 GMT, Dec 8 (Wed 8 Dec 15:32) Reuters Diplomats said Simitis and Lipponen would discuss Greece's (Wed 8 Dec 15:32) Reuters A police spokesman in northern Cyprus said officers had gone (Wed 8 Dec 15:12) Reuters Greece's Simitis to hold pre-summit talks on Turkey (Wed 8 Dec 15:08) Reuters Turk Cypriots say Greek Cypriots shot policeman (Wed 8 Dec 15:04) Reuters Asked whether he hoped the EU leaders would approve a (Wed 8 Dec 14:53) ClariNet-AFP Drachma could be realigned: governor of Bank of Greece (Wed, 8 Dec 1999 4:20:06 PST) Reuters Kurdish rebel Ocalan urges EU to welcome Turkey (Wed 8 Dec 13:37) Reuters Turkey's Cem urges caution on Helsinki hopes (Wed 8 Dec 12:38) Associated Press Green Line embodies Cyprus's division (12/08/99 01:22) Reuters Denktash raises rabbit incident at Cyprus talks (Wed 8 Dec 5:04) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus proximity talks to continue all week at UN (Tue, 7 Dec 1999 18:30:15 PST) Thursday, 9 December 1999Reuters FOCUS-Turkey set to win $4 bln IMF loan Dec 21-22 (Fri 10 Dec 3:02)Reuters Turkey set to win $4 bln IMF loan this month (Fri 10 Dec 1:39) Reuters FOCUS-Hurdles remain over Turkey's EU bid-Simitis (Fri 10 Dec 1:36) Reuters Annan steps back into Cyprus ``proximity talks'' (Fri 10 Dec 0:12) Reuters FOCUS-EU pushes Chechnya up summit agenda (Thu 9 Dec 20:51) Reuters Turkish bourse official sees stock gains in 2000 (Thu 9 Dec 20:42) Reuters FOCUS-Simitis says hurdles face Turkey's EU bid (Thu 9 Dec 20:24) ClariNet-AFP Cargo ship, reportedly hijacked, heads out of Aegean (Thu, 9 Dec 1999 9:40:24 PST) ClariNet- AFP British airline BA seeks stake of up to 20 pct in Olympic Airways (Thu, 9 Dec 1999 9:00:21 PST) Reuters Greek mid-cap index debuts with fall (Thu 9 Dec 19:01) Reuters FOCUS-BA seeks Olympic stake and new regional role (Thu 9 Dec 18:58) ClariNet-AFP Turkey agog for EU membership at Helsinki summit (Thu, 9 Dec 1999 8:20:19 PST) Reuters Simitis in ``constructive'' Turkey talks with EU head (Thu 9 Dec 18:47) ClariNet-AFP Five PKK rebels killed in clashes in southeastern Turkey (Thu, 9 Dec 1999 7:50:14 PST) Reuters Greek shares end up, small-caps extend decline (Thu 9 Dec 16:35) Associated Press Turkish high court rules against head scarves at universities (12/09/99 09:40) ClariNet- AFP Condemned Kurdish leader Ocalan urges EU allow Turkish candidature (Thu, 9 Dec 1999 6:40:17 PST) ClariNet-AFP Rejection of Turkey's EU bid not a "national disaster": Cem (Thu, 9 Dec 1999 6:40:17 PST) Reuters EU summit to tackle Russia over Chechnya (Thu 9 Dec 15:26) Reuters Turkish forces say kill five Kurdish rebels (Thu 9 Dec 13:05) Reuters Turkish press convinced EU candidacy close at hand (Thu 9 Dec 12:52) Reuters ANALYSIS-Greeks set for Turk EU candidacy, if... (Thu 9 Dec 12:19) Associated Press World angry but largely silent as Russia pounds Chechnya (12/09/99 01:23) Friday, 10 December 1999Reuters FOCUS-Turkey claims coveted prize of EU candidacy (Sat 11 Dec 3:34)Reuters Solana rushed to the Turkish capital from Helsinki after EU (Sat 11 Dec 1:54) ClariNet-AFP Turkey accepts EU offer of candidate status (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 16:50:19 PST) Reuters Nepalese general to head U.N. Cyprus peace force (Sat 11 Dec 1:44) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey and EU tackle candidacy fears (Sat 11 Dec 1:40) Reuters Clinton Says He Is Pleased Turkey Candidate for EU (Sat 11 Dec 1:23) ClariNet-AFP EU delegation in Ankara to convince Turkey on EU candidacy (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 15:00:18 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus talks to end Tuesday: Denktash (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 13:00:18 PST) ClariNet-AFP Greece hails "historic" EU offer to open doors to Turkey (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 13:00:18 PST) ClariNet-AFP Ecevit to decide on EU candidacy offer after meeting Solana (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 12:50:21 PST) Reuters U.N. ``proximity talks'' on Cyprus to end Tuesday (Fri 10 Dec 22:58) Reuters FOCUS-Turk premier awaits Solana on EU offer (Fri 10 Dec 22:58) ClariNet-AFP EU's Solana flies to Ankara with take-it-or-leave it candidacy deal (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 12:20:38 PST) Reuters Reuters Middle East Highlights 1930 GMT Dec 10 (Fri 10 Dec 22:42) Reuters Clinton calls Ecevit, pleased by EU's Turkey offer (Fri 10 Dec 22:41) Reuters Toskay gave no details of the cabinet meeting called to (Fri 10 Dec 22:26) ClariNet-AFP Clinton urges Turkey to accept EU invitation: report (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 12:00:27 PST) Reuters Cyprus proximity talks at -2 (Fri 10 Dec 22:03) ClariNet-AFP Divide families dare hope that the Golan Heights may return to Syria (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:30:17 PST) Associated Press EU cracks door for Turkey, condemns Russia over Chechnya (12/10/99 13:45) ClariNet-AFP Turkish cabinet meets to discuss EU decision on candidacy (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 11:00:23 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey unhappy at EU invitation (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 10:40:21 PST) ClariNet-AFP EU opens door to Turkey, but conditions rankle with Ankara (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 10:30:25 PST) Reuters Denktash gives guarded reaction to EU decisions (Fri 10 Dec 20:48) Reuters Greece warns against changing EU Turkey wording (Fri 10 Dec 20:48) Reuters A Finnish spokesman said Turkey was upset about a clause in (Fri 10 Dec 20:21) Reuters FOCUS-Turk cabinet discusses EU candidacy offer (Fri 10 Dec 19:59) ClariNet-AFP EU's Solana to Ankara to explain position on candidacy (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 9:20:23 PST) Reuters U.N. says no leads in Cyprus shooting (Fri 10 Dec 19:39) Associated Press Journalist charged after airing sex video of singer and teen-age girl (12/10/99 11:36) ClariNet- AFP Demirel says EU decision on Turkey "positive", but stays cautious (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 8:10:16 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey welcomes lira move amid export worry (Fri 10 Dec 18:30) ClariNet- AFP Demirel says EU decision on Turkey "positive", but stays cautious (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 7:40:19 PST) ClariNet-AFP Kurds gain hope amid Turkey's EU membership prospect (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 7:20:23 PST) Reuters The decision, which was sent to the Turkish government, said (Fri 10 Dec 17:10) Reuters The official did not say what the hitches were. (Fri 10 Dec 16:43) Reuters Greek shares close higher in broad-based rebound (Fri 10 Dec 16:34) Reuters Lipponen gave no details of the agreement, reached at an EU (Fri 10 Dec 15:19) Reuters Expelled Greek doctors criticise Nobel winners MSF (Fri 10 Dec 14:55) Reuters ANALYSIS-Turkey takes bold step to slash inflation (Fri 10 Dec 14:52) Reuters The Greek diplomat said an acceptable formula had been found (Fri 10 Dec 14:44) Reuters EU to Open Talks With Six, Warn Russia (Fri 10 Dec 14:16) Reuters Soccer-Manchester United climb in Reuters rankings (Fri 10 Dec 13:57) ClariNet-AFP PARIS, Dec 10 (AFP) - Greece will back a bid by regional rival (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 4:40:10 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish troops kill 10 Kurdish rebels in southeast Anatolia (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 3:20:09 PST) Reuters EU Set to Warn Russia, Welcome Turkey (Fri 10 Dec 12:42) Associated Press EU summit off to shaky start (12/10/99 04:24) ClariNet-AP Some Turks Question EU Membership (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 1:40:01 PST) Reuters EU Summit Starts, No Sanctions on Russia Looming (Fri 10 Dec 11:50) Associated Press Nude news: sex tape has Greeks wondering how far TV will go (12/10/99 01:51) Associated Press Some Turks questioning whether EU membership worth the cost (12/10/99 01:36) Reuters EU faces tough decisions on Turkey and Chechnya (Fri 10 Dec 5:11) Reuters FOCUS-EU closer to blessing Turkish EU bid-Finland (Fri 10 Dec 4:38) Reuters FOCUS-EU split on Chechnya sanctions, tax (Fri 10 Dec 4:32) Saturday, 11 December 1999Associated Press Denktash upset, Clerides satisfied by EU summit decision (12/11/99 18:01)ClariNet-AFP EU invitation to Cyprus will perpetuate division: Denktash (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 12:20:30 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey's EU status should facilitate Cyprus talks: Greek PM (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 12:20:30 PST) Associated Press Turkey welcomes EU membership offer as historic landmark (12/11/99 14:52) ClariNet-AFP Turkish PM's promise raises prospects for Ocalan avoiding gallows (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 11:10:10 PST) ClariNet-AFP EU invitation to Cyprus will perpetuate division: Denktash (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 11:00:13 PST) Reuters Denktash says EU solidifies division of Cyprus (Sat 11 Dec 21:05) Reuters Ecevit says Europe wise to embrace Turkey (Sat 11 Dec 20:47) Reuters Turkey path to EU door was diplomatic cliffhanger (Sat 11 Dec 20:33) ClariNet-AFP Turkey to start building nuclear plant in early 2000: minister (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 9:50:08 PST) Reuters Turkey Joins Queue for EU Membership (Sat 11 Dec 20:19) ClariNet-AFP Greek police arrest suspected smugglers of Kosovan religious art (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 9:20:07 PST) Reuters Turkey warns of problems in NATO if EU drags feet (Sat 11 Dec 19:46) ClariNet-AFP Greece's Simitis says chance for "new era" in ties with Turkey (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 8:50:04 PST) Reuters Clerides vows to continue seeking Cyprus solution (Sat 11 Dec 18:48) Reuters Kurdish rebels urge Turkey to end conflict (Sat 11 Dec 18:10) Reuters FOCUS-German official warns Turkey over Ocalan (Sat 11 Dec 17:41) Reuters German official warns Turkey over Ocalan sentence (Sat 11 Dec 17:35) Reuters TEXT-Highlights of EU statement on Turkey candidacy (Sat 11 Dec 11:44) Reuters Turk TV says US urged Turkey to accept EU invite (Fri 10 Dec 22:31) Reuters Kurds hail Turkish EU candidacy at Helsinki summit (Fri 10 Dec 18:31) Reuters FOCUS-Turkish shares surge on policy, EU news (Fri 10 Dec 16:29) Reuters Turkey Takes Its Place in EU Family (Sat 11 Dec 16:56) ClariNet-AFP Ocalan lawyers urge Turkey to lift death penalty as first step toward EU (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 6:50:05 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turks happy with EU candidacy, aware of tough road ahead (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 6:20:06 PST) ClariNet-AFP Clinton congratulates Greek PM Simitis on Turkey EU candidacy (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 6:10:04 PST) Reuters Turkey's 'Yes' Caps EU Summit Success (Sat 11 Dec 15:34) Reuters EU agrees Turkey is candidate for membership-Greece (Fri 10 Dec 14:37) Associated Press EU says Turkey can't execute rebel leader if it wants membership (12/11/99 06:38) ClariNet-AFP Turkish press hails Ankara's EU candidacy (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 3:10:03 PST) Reuters INTERVIEW-Greece sees new hope on Turkey disputes (Sat 11 Dec 13:48) Reuters Denktash attacks EU decision on Cyprus (Sat 11 Dec 12:18) Associated Press EU opens cautious door to Turkey after shaky summit start (12/11/99 04:07) ClariNet-AFP Turkish premier heads to Helsinki for EU lunch (Sat, 11 Dec 1999 2:50:03 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey celebrates prize of EU candidacy (Sat 11 Dec 11:14) Reuters Turkish media hails decision on EU candidacy (Sat 11 Dec 10:44) Reuters Reuters Middle East Highlights 0730 GMT Dec 11 (Sat 11 Dec 10:29) Reuters The draft conclusions, which will be discussed by leaders of (Sat 11 Dec 10:17) Reuters EU to Treat Turkey Like Other Member Candidates (Sat 11 Dec 11:22) Reuters The EU document calls for a political settlement on the (Sat 11 Dec 9:51) Reuters Turkish PM Ecevit Flies to Helsinki for EU Summit (Sat 11 Dec 9:54) ClariNet-AFP Turkey accepts EU candidacy offer despite "difficulties" (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 19:00:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP Ecevit hails EU candidacy offer as a great success (Fri, 10 Dec 1999 17:50:14 PST) Sunday, 12 December 1999ClariNet-AFP Ecevit assures Turkey will not back down on Cyprus (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 14:50:08 PST)ClariNet-AP Brit Air Seeks Stake in Greek Flyer (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 12:40:04 PST) ClariNet-AP Brit Air Seeks Stake in Greek Flyer (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 12:00:14 PST) Reuters Soccer-Greece first division results/standings (Sun 12 Dec 22:03) ClariNet- AFP Turkish police detain some 400 protesting scarf ban in universities (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 9:40:08 PST) ClariNet-AFP Ecevit assures Turkey will not back down on Cyprus (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 8:40:08 PST) ClariNet- AFP Turkish police detain some 250 protesting scarf ban in universities (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 7:40:16 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cargo ship loaded with migrants heads towards Adriatic: Greeks (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 6:30:14 PST) ClariNet- AFP Turkey's military will lose powerful role with EU candidacy: press (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 5:20:12 PST) Reuters Greece Airlifts Supplies to 300 Migrants on Ship (Sun 12 Dec 14:36) Reuters Ecevit Sees 'New Horizons' for Turkey (Sun 12 Dec 14:22) Reuters Ecevit Sees 'New Horizons' for Turkey After Summit (Sun 12 Dec 12:55) ClariNet-AFP Turkey should consider European court ruling on Ocalan: Demirel (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 3:00:05 PST) Monday, 13 December 1999Associated Press Denktash says future talks on Turkey hinge on U.N. treatment (12/13/99 18:32)ClariNet-AFP US pledges on Syria-Turkey relations a factor in Israel peace talks (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 12:40:22 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey says it caught PKK rebel preparing for suicide attack (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 12:10:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey to bring "unique contribution" to EU: Turkish FM (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 11:40:24 PST) Reuters Further Cyprus talks depend on UN draft-Denktash (Mon 13 Dec 22:02) ClariNet-AFP Turkish Cypriots hold German tourist (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 10:40:23 PST) ClariNet-AFP German PKK member on hunger strike hospitalized in Turkey (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 9:40:21 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey says EU defense initiative unsatisfactory (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 8:50:21 PST) Reuters ANALYSIS-Turkish EU candidacy raises vexed issues (Mon 13 Dec 18:50) Reuters WORLD BONDS-East Europe lure dulled by currency risks (Mon 13 Dec 18:24) Associated Press Three mayors killed in car crash (12/13/99 10:29) ClariNet-AFP Turkey challenges EU over Cyprus stance (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 7:40:27 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cem challenges EU over Cyprus stance (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 6:50:20 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey not just "any" EU candidate: Turkish FM (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 6:30:31 PST) ClariNet-AFP UN appoints new commander of Cyprus peacekeepers (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 6:30:31 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus offers to host Israel-Syria peace talks (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 6:20:36 PST) Reuters Reuters Middle East Highlights 1230 GMT Dec 13 (Mon 13 Dec 15:36) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey not just any EU candidate - minister (Mon 13 Dec 15:31) Reuters Greek shares gain 3.8pct on improved sentiment (Mon 13 Dec 15:25) Associated Press Britain confirms no plans to return Elgin Marbles (12/13/99 06:29) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus offers to host Israel-Syria peace talks (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 4:50:22 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish stocks soar to record on relations with EU, IMF (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 4:00:12 PST) Reuters Ecevit says Turkey to be EU member soon (Mon 13 Dec 11:48) Associated Press Turkish police breaks up Islamic demonstration (12/12/99 22:11) ClariNet-AFP British PM rules out return of ELgin marbles to Greece: report (Sun, 12 Dec 1999 19:40:12 PST) Tuesday, 14 December 1999Reuters U.N. Cyprus talks adjourned until late January (Wed 15 Dec 3:34)Reuters Reuters World News Digest at 1600 GMT, Dec 14 (Tue 14 Dec 23:21) Reuters Turkish PM says no change in Cyprus policy for EU (Tue 14 Dec 22:50) Reuters Annan Says New Cyprus Talks Set for Late January (Tue 14 Dec 22:40) ClariNet-AFP US, Turkey and Israel begin naval manoeuvers in Mediterrenean (Tue, 14 Dec 1999 11:10:19 PST) Associated Press U.S. official holds talks on religious restrictions in Turkey (12/14/99 13:36) ClariNet-AFP Cyprus talks set to resume late January, says Denktash (Tue, 14 Dec 1999 11:00:24 PST) Reuters Greek PM calls for new era in Greek-Turkish ties (Tue 14 Dec 20:34) Reuters Cyprus talks to resume in late January - Denktash (Tue 14 Dec 20:15) Reuters Ocalan urges change in Turkey's Kurd policy (Tue 14 Dec 19:51) Associated Press Greece says road to lasting peace will be `long and difficult' (12/14/99 12:48) ClariNet-AFP Turkish mayors compete to have Simitis' "sapling of peace" (Tue, 14 Dec 1999 9:10:19 PST) Reuters Denktash says Cyprus talks -2 (Tue 14 Dec 19:01) Reuters FOCUS-Greek PM considering drachma revaluation (Tue 14 Dec 17:59) Reuters Bank of Greece seen cutting official rates Wed (Tue 14 Dec 17:17) Reuters Greek shares end lower on weak blue chips (Tue 14 Dec 16:15) Associated Press Turkish foreign minister speaks in favor of Kurdish language broadcasts (12/14/99 08:56) ClariNet-AFP Ocalan says EU candidacy paves way for Turkish-Kurdish compromise (Tue, 14 Dec 1999 5:50:19 PST) Reuters Soccer-AC Milan bounce back in Reuters club rankings (Tue 14 Dec 15:32) Reuters Cyprus poised to lift interest rate cap next year (Tue 14 Dec 14:16) ClariNet-AFP Turkish FM says Kurds can broadcast in own language (Tue, 14 Dec 1999 4:30:07 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish mafia boss back home after extradition from France (Tue, 14 Dec 1999 2:20:15 PST) Reuters Turkey could permit Kurdish-language broadcasting (Tue 14 Dec 13:47) Associated Press Cyprus reunification talks doubtful after recognition demand (12/14/99 04:14) Reuters Reuters Middle East Highlights 1930 GMT, Dec 13 (Mon 13 Dec 22:38) ClariNet-AFP Denktash threatens to walk out of talks on Cyprus (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 22:00:10 PST) ClariNet- AFP Israel's Barak warns of renewed conflict if Syria talks fail [Incl. Photo] (Mon, 13 Dec 1999 20:30:10 PST) Wednesday, 15 December 1999ClariNet-AFP Greek-, Turkish-Cypriots to resume indirect talks in Geneva: radio (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 16:00:11 PST)Associated Press Ocalan being tried again in Turkey (12/15/99 15:31) ClariNet- AFP Bank of Greece cuts key rates, government presents EMU convergence plan (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 10:50:24 PST) ClariNet-AFP Bandits dressed as police rob 35 people on a Greek bus near Sofia (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 9:00:20 PST) Reuters Market signals over 2.5 pct Drachma revaluation (Wed 15 Dec 19:00) ClariNet-AFP Denktash urges EU to start dialogue with Turkish Cypriots (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 8:30:22 PST) Reuters WRAPUP-Greece cuts rates, sees buoyant economy (Wed 15 Dec 18:45) Reuters FOCUS-Denktash says Turk EU candidacy helps Cyprus (Wed 15 Dec 18:35) Associated Press Ocalan trial adjourned until February (12/15/99 10:25) ClariNet-AP New Ocalan Trial Adjourned (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 7:43:18 PST) Reuters Denktash says Turk EU candidacy helps Cyprus case (Wed 15 Dec 17:50) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey doubts Iran plan to pump gas in 2 wks (Wed 15 Dec 17:14) Reuters Greek shares fall despite central bank rate cut (Wed 15 Dec 16:34) ClariNet-AFP Iranian held in widening drug smuggling probe in Cyprus (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 7:00:28 PST) ClariNet-AFP String of Hezbollah attacks ahead of resumed Israel-Syria talks (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 6:10:32 PST) ClariNet-AFP Denktash in Turkey after New York peace talks (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 5:50:16 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Iran says to export gas to Turkey, defies US (Wed 15 Dec 15:36) Reuters FOCUS-Greece see buoyant economy through 2002 (Wed 15 Dec 14:24) Reuters Turkey tries Ocalan for second capital offence (Wed 15 Dec 14:54) ClariNet-AFP New trial against Kurdish leader Ocalan adjourned to February (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 4:10:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP Bank of Greece cuts key rate by 0.75 points to 10.75 percent (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 3:40:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP String of Hezbollah attacks ahead of resumed Israel-Syria talks (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 3:20:16 PST) Reuters Greece cuts interest rates to stay on EMU track (Wed 15 Dec 12:46) ClariNet-AFP Turkish parliament urges end of "humanitarian tragedy" in Chechnya (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 2:10:05 PST) Associated Press Ocalan begins new trial on separatism, murder charges (12/15/99 03:19) Associated Press U.S., Turkish, Israeli warships prepare for maneuvers (12/15/99 01:06) Thursday, 16 December 1999Reuters Turkey welcomes U.N. Cyprus peace force wording (Thu 16 Dec 21:28)ClariNet-AFP Cyprus president says next talks to review differences with Turkish-Cypriots (Thu, 16 Dec 1999 11:00:15 PST) Reuters Damaged ore/oil carrier refloated in Turkey strait (Thu 16 Dec 20:31) ClariNet-AFP Ship runs aground, hampering traffic in Turkey's Dardanelles Strait (Thu, 16 Dec 1999 9:50:13 PST) Reuters Turkish strait re-opened -2 (Thu 16 Dec 19:19) ClariNet-AFP Six Turkish students on trial for protest over teacher shortages (Thu, 16 Dec 1999 8:20:19 PST) Reuters Turkey to seek delivery extension in Iran gas deal (Thu 16 Dec 18:18) PR Newswire MIHL's Greek Magic Continues (Thu 16 Dec 17:54) ClariNet-AFP US, Turkey, Israel wrap up naval manoeuvres a day early (Thu, 16 Dec 1999 7:50:13 PST) Reuters Greek shares end with heavy losses on thin trade (Thu 16 Dec 16:52) Associated Press Turkish politician enters jail for speech (12/16/99 09:45) Reuters ATHENS, Dec 16 - Greece is considering providing (Thu 16 Dec 14:43) Reuters New Albanian PM to visit Greece (Thu 16 Dec 14:35) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey vows to solve Greek rows with talks (Thu 16 Dec 14:28) Reuters New Cyprus talks to start Jan 27 - Greek official (Thu 16 Dec 14:23) Reuters Disagreement over the status of small islands in the Aegean (Thu 16 Dec 13:30) Reuters Turkish PM vows to solve disputes with Greece (Thu 16 Dec 13:27) Reuters Schroeder defends EU move on Turkish entry (Thu 16 Dec 12:58) ClariNet-AP UN Panel Extends Cyprus Peace Force (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 23:40:01 PST) Associated Press Foreign ministers find common ground between Greece and Turkey (12/16/99 01:56) Reuters U.N. Cyprus Force Renewed in Carefully Crafted Text (Thu 16 Dec 4:34) Associated Press Cyprus peace force mandate renewed by Security Council (12/15/99 23:19) ClariNet-UPI Council extends Cyprus UN mandate (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 19:50:18 PST) ClariNet-AFP Security Council extends term of UN force in Cyprus (Wed, 15 Dec 1999 18:20:16 PST) Friday, 17 December 1999Reuters U.N. says its Cyprus policy remains unchanged (Sat 18 Dec 3:39)ClariNet-AFP UN denies any change in policy over Cyprus (Fri, 17 Dec 1999 15:50:06 PST) Reuters U.N. says no change in its policy on Cyprus (Sat 18 Dec 0:14) ClariNet-AFP Inmates take six guards hostage during Istanbul prison riot (Fri, 17 Dec 1999 9:40:18 PST) Reuters ANALYSIS-EU-NATO Fates entwined, paths divergent? (Fri 17 Dec 20:19) Reuters Cyprus seeks clarifications on U.N. document (Fri 17 Dec 20:18) ClariNet-AFP Greek-Cypriots protest wording of UN peacekeeping mandate renewal (Fri, 17 Dec 1999 9:00:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP Half a million Turks sign petition for death penalty abolition (Fri, 17 Dec 1999 8:40:24 PST) Reuters Greece plays down Turkish violation of airspace (Fri 17 Dec 18:29) Reuters Greek shares end up on institutional buying (Fri 17 Dec 17:17) ClariNet-AFP Turkish FM calls for discipline on road to EU membership (Fri, 17 Dec 1999 6:20:19 PST) Reuters Stowaway found dead on Greek ferry bound for Italy (Fri 17 Dec 15:27) ClariNet-AFP Inmates take six guards hostage in Istanbul prison riot (Fri, 17 Dec 1999 4:40:14 PST) ClariNet-AFP Ocalan lawyers to request prison transfer based on quake fears (Fri, 17 Dec 1999 4:00:07 PST) Saturday, 18 December 1999Associated Press Premier hopes for end to emergency rule in Turkey's southeast (12/18/1999 17:13)ClariNet-AFP Turkey determined to resolve disputes with Greece before 2004 (Sat, 18 Dec 1999 8:40:08 PST) ClariNet-AFP Student trial draws Turkish premier's criticism (Sat, 18 Dec 1999 5:40:11 PST) Sunday, 19 December 1999Reuters Time bomb damages Texaco fuel station in Greece (Mon 20 Dec 2:32)Associated Press Bomb explodes at offices of Texaco oil company (12/19/1999 18:44) Associated Press Bomb explosions cause panic in Istanbul shopping mall (12/19/1999 17:19) ClariNet-AFP Bomb blasts in Istanbul injure one, spark panic (Sun, 19 Dec 1999 13:40:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP Papandreou to visit Ankara in January (Sun, 19 Dec 1999 11:30:19 PST) Associated Press Temple tussle: Followers of ancient gods wary of `blasphemy' at millennium (12/19/1999 13:19) ClariNet-AFP One injured in bomb attacks on Istanbul shopping mall (Sun, 19 Dec 1999 8:50:06 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey's pro-Kurdish party complains of government harassment (Sun, 19 Dec 1999 7:00:10 PST) ClariNet-AFP Six illegal Moroccan immigrants arrested after jumping from ship (Sun, 19 Dec 1999 7:00:10 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey holds 190 illegal immigrants heading for Greece (Sun, 19 Dec 1999 6:40:06 PST) ClariNet- AFP MSF-Greece to send mission to refugees on Chechnya-Georgia border (Sun, 19 Dec 1999 6:10:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish parliament opens debate on 2000 budget (Sun, 19 Dec 1999 4:50:03 PST) Monday, 20 December 1999Business Wire Utell Launches Discover Greece 2000 Offering Exclusive Deals at 61 Hotels Throughout Greece (Mon 20 Dec 22:21)ClariNet-AFP Istanbul firm paves way for first ever Turkish investment in Greece (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 11:20:14 PST) Reuters Norway changes policy, allows missile sale to Turkey (Mon 20 Dec 21:41) ClariNet-AFP Turkey cannot understand German concerns on arms sales: minister (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 11:00:28 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey cannot understand German concerns on arms sales: minister (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 10:10:11 PST) ClariNet-AP IMF Adds to Turkey Standby Loan (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 9:20:23 PST) ClariNet-AFP Greek deputy collapses and dies in parliament (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 9:20:22 PST) Reuters Cyprus postpones vote to scrap rate ceiling (Mon 20 Dec 19:35) ClariNet-AFP IMF to grant Turkey four billion dollars in credit: official (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 8:40:24 PST) ClariNet-AFP Ex-Turkish minister jailed for fraudulent evasion of military service (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 8:00:17 PST) ClariNet-AFP Transport and health sector stoppages to protest 2000 budget (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 7:30:15 PST) Reuters Greece says better ties with Turkey help Cyprus (Mon 20 Dec 16:27) Associated Press Time bomb explodes at bank in northern port city (12/20/1999 09:59) ClariNet-AFP German Defense Minister arrives in Turkey for two-day visit (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 5:40:27 PST) ClariNet-AFP Hang Ocalan and then lift death penalty: Turkey-EU commission head (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 3:40:20 PST) ClariNet-AFP Bomb blast at US-owned filling station in Athens (Mon, 20 Dec 1999 3:00:07 PST) Reuters Soccer-Cyprus first division results/standings (Mon 20 Dec 11:33) Tuesday, 21 December 1999Reuters FOCUS-Greek parliament approves 2000 budget (Wed 22 Dec 2:41)ClariNet-AFP Cyprus government expects decisive round of talks after April (Tue, 21 Dec 1999 15:20:08 PST) Reuters Greek opposition steps back from forcing elections (Wed 22 Dec 1:05) ClariNet-AFP National Bank of Greece buys Macedonian bank (Tue, 21 Dec 1999 14:10:16 PST) Associated Press Turkey to close Bosporus over New Year's, fears natural gas cutoff (12/21/1999 13:18) Associated Press Turks ponder cans and cannots of joining European Union (12/21/1999 14:07) Reuters INTERVIEW-Turk PM says joining EU worth sacrifices (Tue 21 Dec 21:05) ClariNet-AFP Germany ties tank sale to improvement in Turkey's rights record (Tue, 21 Dec 1999 10:20:19 PST) Associated Press Turkish premier pledges to meet EU criteria before 2004 (12/21/1999 11:08) ClariNet-AFP Turkish police detain 14 activists protesting nuclear plant plan [Incl. Photo] (Tue, 21 Dec 1999 9:21:02 PST) ClariNet-AFP PKK vows to keep up peace efforts, withdrawal from Turkey (Tue, 21 Dec 1999 9:20:40 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish slang goes "seismic" after quakes (Tue, 21 Dec 1999 9:10:27 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish police detain 14 activists protesting nuclear plant plan (Tue, 21 Dec 1999 9:00:28 PST) Reuters Turkey told Russian gas line 98-pct Y2K compliant (Tue 21 Dec 19:08) Reuters Germany urges Turkey to grant Kurd cultural rights (Tue 21 Dec 18:04) Associated Press Turkish president bans sheep sacrifice citing EU regulations (12/21/1999 08:37) ClariNet-AFP Turkish police detain 15 activists protesting nuclear plant project (Tue, 21 Dec 1999 6:00:21 PST) Reuters Greek shares end off, pierce support at 5,000pts (Tue 21 Dec 16:15) Reuters Soccer-Bayern back to second in Reuters rankings (Tue 21 Dec 14:08) Business Wire Alphagraphics Announces Development Plans for Greece (Tue 21 Dec 9:03) Reuters Greek shares plunge, near 5,000pts on thin trade (Mon 20 Dec 16:29) Wednesday, 22 December 1999ClariNet-AFP At least seven injured in crackdown on Turkish prison riot (Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:50:10 PST)ClariNet-AFP Turkey seizes control of five banks, bans sixth (Wed, 22 Dec 1999 10:20:19 PST) Reuters ANALYSIS-Greek PM gets boost from opposition U-turn (Wed 22 Dec 19:28) ClariNet-AFP Six inmates injured in crackdown on Turkish prison riot (Wed, 22 Dec 1999 8:50:15 PST) Reuters Greek PM promises economic help to Albania (Wed 22 Dec 19:08) ClariNet-AFP Greece, Albania criticise delays in Balkan aid plan (Wed, 22 Dec 1999 8:20:22 PST) Reuters Blue chips lift Greek shares on political outlook (Wed 22 Dec 16:58) ClariNet-AFP Turkey seizes five private banks, guarantees normal operation (Wed, 22 Dec 1999 7:00:23 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey scraps balloons, opts for tankers for water transfer to Cyprus (Wed, 22 Dec 1999 4:40:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey seizes control of five private banks (Wed, 22 Dec 1999 3:00:08 PST) Associated Press Turks ponder cans and cannots of joining European Union (12/22/1999 01:11) ClariNet-AFP Greek parliament adopts 2000 budget aimed at euro participation (Tue, 21 Dec 1999 20:20:19 PST) Thursday, 23 December 1999Associated Press Three Iraqi Kurd children die after being smuggled into Greece (12/23/1999 15:59)Reuters WRAPUP-Turks win IMF/WB support amid labour unease (Thu 23 Dec 20:57) ClariNet-AFP World Bank pledges three billion dollars in loan for Turkey (Thu, 23 Dec 1999 10:30:09 PST) ClariNet-AP IMF Approves $4B Loan for Turkey (Thu, 23 Dec 1999 9:10:13 PST) Associated Press IMF approves $4 billion loan for Turkey (12/23/1999 11:59) ClariNet-AFP Three Iraqi migrants die of cold in Greece (Thu, 23 Dec 1999 8:40:20 PST) Reuters FOCUS-World Bank to lend Turkey $3 bln for reform (Thu 23 Dec 19:08) Reuters Flu bug grips sparring Cyprus leaders after talks (Thu 23 Dec 18:55) Reuters FOCUS-W.Bank loans boost Turkish disinflation plan (Thu 23 Dec 18:37) ClariNet-AFP Turkish police detain 200 public workers protesting pay rise (Thu, 23 Dec 1999 8:00:19 PST) Reuters Greek shares reverse firm open, fall sharply (Thu 23 Dec 16:43) ClariNet-AFP ANKARA, Dec 23 (AFP) - Turkey on Thursday welcomed a decision by (Thu, 23 Dec 1999 5:20:16 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey should not abolish death penalty hastily: chief prosecutor (Thu, 23 Dec 1999 3:30:09 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey details IMF pledges under loan deal (Thu 23 Dec 13:24) Reuters Scientists say King Midas had taste for odd grog (Wed 22 Dec 22:41) Reuters IMF approves $4 billion loan to Turkey (Thu 23 Dec 5:10) Friday, 24 December 1999Associated Press Islamic groups come to aid of Chechens (12/24/1999 16:36)ClariNet-AFP Turkish Cypriots release German tourist due to mental illness (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 13:30:05 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cyrus Vance quits UN mission as Greece-Macedonia envoy (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 11:10:07 PST) ClariNet-AFP Lawyers appeal for re-examination of Ocalan's death sentence (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 10:40:05 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish Cypriots release German tourist due to mental illness (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 10:30:03 PST) ClariNet-AP Greece Arrests Most Wanted Suspect [Incl. Photo] (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 9:03:29 PST) ClariNet-AP Greece Arrests Most Wanted Suspect [Incl. Photo] (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 8:47:50 PST) ClariNet-AFP Suspected Greek terrorist arrested in Athens after police tip-off [Incl. Photo] (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 8:41:01 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Ocalan lawyers file final appeal in Turkey (Fri 24 Dec 18:56) ClariNet-AFP Police detain 40 in Ankara as Turks step up anti-nuclear demos (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 8:20:14 PST) Associated Press Greece's most wanted terrorist suspect arrested after 17 years on the run (12/24/1999 10:46) Reuters German man who crossed Cyprus green line freed (Fri 24 Dec 17:43) Reuters Greeks Nab Top Guerrilla Suspect Wanted for Murder (Fri 24 Dec 17:02) ClariNet-AFP Turkish court upholds death sentence for Ocalan's ex-aide (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 6:50:20 PST) ClariNet- AFP Suspected Greek terrorist arrested in Athens after police tip-off (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 6:00:19 PST) ClariNet- AFP Turkey secures foreign credit for final phase of Turkish-Iranian gas line (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 5:20:14 PST) Reuters Greek blue chip stocks rebound after rate cut (Fri 24 Dec 15:07) ClariNet-AFP Turkish court upholds death sentence for Ocalan's ex-aide (Fri, 24 Dec 1999 4:40:13 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Bank/Greece surprises with Lombard rate cut (Fri 24 Dec 13:36) Reuters Greece arrests top guerrilla suspect (Fri 24 Dec 12:59) Associated Press Three Iraqi Kurd children die after being smuggled into Greece (12/24/1999 01:18) Saturday, 25 December 1999Associated Press Turkish quake victims hold tight to Islam in midst of misery (12/25/1999 15:58)Reuters Demirel says Turkey must meet EU economic standard (Sat 25 Dec 17:55) ClariNet-AP Turkish President Warns on Ocalan (Sat, 25 Dec 1999 9:40:01 PST) Associated Press Turkish president says hanging Ocalan could harm EU hopes (12/25/1999 11:50) ClariNet-AFP Turkish police detain 14 suspected Islamist militants (Sat, 25 Dec 1999 8:20:03 PST) ClariNet-AFP Suspected terrorist jailed for fraud in Greece (Sat, 25 Dec 1999 8:00:05 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey approves continued patrols of Iraqi no-fly zone (Sat, 25 Dec 1999 7:20:04 PST) Associated Press Turkey proposes joint military maneuvers with Greece (12/25/1999 09:02) ClariNet-AFP Turkish president calls on Kurdish rebels to surrender (Sat, 25 Dec 1999 6:10:05 PST) Sunday, 26 December 1999Associated Press Albania's police minister traveled to Greece in stolen car: authorities (12/26/1999 17:43)Associated Press Turkey considers whether to grant cultural rights to minority Kurds (12/26/1999 15:42) ClariNet-AFP New Year party in Istanbul church cancelled after patriarch protest (Sun, 26 Dec 1999 7:50:04 PST) Associated Press Turkish troops kill 11 Kurdish rebels (12/26/1999 09:34) ClariNet-AFP Three Turkish soldiers, 11 Kurdish rebels killed in clashes (Sun, 26 Dec 1999 6:10:05 PST) ClariNet-AFP New Year party in ancient Istanbul church angers patriarch (Sun, 26 Dec 1999 6:00:06 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish president rules out education, broadcasts in Kurdish (Sun, 26 Dec 1999 4:00:05 PST) Monday, 27 December 1999ClariNet-AFP Third round of Cyprus talks likely to deal with give-and-take: Denktash (Mon, 27 Dec 1999 12:10:10 PST)ClariNet-AFP Turkish army says press distorted general's remarks on Ocalan (Mon, 27 Dec 1999 10:10:20 PST) ClariNet- AFP Turkey needs speedy agricultural reforms on road to EU membership (Mon, 27 Dec 1999 9:30:09 PST) ClariNet-AFP Albanian interior minister caught in stolen vehicle (Mon, 27 Dec 1999 9:00:17 PST) Reuters Iran minister plays down gas dispute with Turkey (Mon 27 Dec 19:11) ClariNet-AFP Turkey's Islamists pitch censure motion over seizure of banks (Mon, 27 Dec 1999 8:30:15 PST) Reuters Nuts and bolts of Cyprus talks in June -Denktash (Mon 27 Dec 18:46) Reuters Media watchdog urges Turkey to end press curbs (Mon 27 Dec 17:54) Reuters Greek shares stage strong rebound on state support (Mon 27 Dec 16:22) ClariNet-AFP Press watchdog voices concerns over press freedom in Turkey (Mon, 27 Dec 1999 5:50:12 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey to send aid to quake-hit Algeria (Mon, 27 Dec 1999 4:20:08 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish army chief says politicians trying to avoid blame on Ocalan: report (Mon, 27 Dec 1999 4:00:04 PST) ClariNet-AFP Demirel says EU membership reforms should not threaten Turkey's unity (Mon, 27 Dec 1999 3:30:06 PST) ClariNet-AFP S Korean embassy car torched in Athens (Sun, 26 Dec 1999 22:30:06 PST) Tuesday, 28 December 1999Associated Press Istanbul stocks cap banner year with 250 percent gain (12/28/1999 18:06)ClariNet-AFP Cyprus parliament approves law taxing stock market profits (Tue, 28 Dec 1999 16:40:21 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkish government overcomes opposition to 2000 budget (Tue, 28 Dec 1999 13:30:11 PST) ClariNet-AP Istanbul Stocks Cap Banner Year (Tue, 28 Dec 1999 12:40:02 PST) ClariNet-AP Istanbul Stocks Cap Banner Year (Tue, 28 Dec 1999 12:00:19 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turks optimistic about favorable Cyprus solution (Tue, 28 Dec 1999 9:30:27 PST) Reuters Rival Cypriot leaders exchange new year greetings (Tue 28 Dec 19:52) Associated Press Police in western Athens face corruption charges (12/28/1999 11:49) ClariNet-AFP Turkish tourism suffers worst setback of decade in 1999 (Tue, 28 Dec 1999 7:00:17 PST) Reuters Greek shares end sharply up as rebound continues (Tue 28 Dec 15:54) ClariNet-AFP Quake survivors battle strong winds, rain in northwest Turkey (Tue, 28 Dec 1999 4:50:11 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey holds 143 illegal immigrants heading for Greece (Tue, 28 Dec 1999 2:50:04 PST) Wednesday, 29 December 1999ClariNet-AFP Greek, Egyptian drug smugglers arrested in Egypt (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 16:00:07 PST)ClariNet-AFP Greek-Cypriot bus driver detained in Turkish-held north: UN (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 15:40:12 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cargo plane crashes into Black Sea off Turkish coast (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 15:26:32 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cargo plane crashes into Black Sea off Turkish coast (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 14:20:10 PST) ClariNet-AFP Russian tanker spills, breaks in two off Istanbul (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 14:00:14 PST) ClariNet-AFP Cargo plane crashes into Black Sea off Turkish coast (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 11:20:14 PST) ClariNet-AFP Two killed by heavy storm in northwest Turkey (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 11:10:11 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Russian ship sinks off Turkey, spills oil (Wed 29 Dec 21:06) ClariNet-AP Tanker Spills Oil Into Turkish Sea [Incl. Photo] (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:21:51 PST) ClariNet-AFP Russian tanker spills breaks in two off Istanbul (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:20:42 PST) Reuters Soccer-Greek first division results/standings (Wed 29 Dec 20:46) ClariNet-AFP Russian tanker spills breaks in two off Istanbul (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:00:08 PST) Associated Press Russian tanker spills oil into Bosporus (12/29/1999 11:46) Reuters Greece says Turkish jets violated its airspace (Wed 29 Dec 19:09) ClariNet-AFP Turkish police hold suspect in bombing of Istanbul malls (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 8:10:18 PST) Reuters Turkey in nuclear plant tender award countdown (Wed 29 Dec 18:14) Reuters Cyprus leaders avoided politics in phone chat (Wed 29 Dec 17:18) Reuters Greek foreign minister to visit Turkey (Wed 29 Dec 16:51) Reuters Greek shares score more gains, volume grows (Wed 29 Dec 16:39) Reuters FOCUS-Russian tanker sinks in Turkey, spills oil (Wed 29 Dec 16:07) Reuters Russian Tanker Sinks in Turkey, Spills Oil (Wed 29 Dec 16:15) ClariNet-AFP Ukrainian plane crashes into Black Sea off Turkish coast (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 6:40:17 PST) ClariNet-AFP Russian tanker breaks in two off Istanbul (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 6:20:18 PST) Reuters Russia gas, Ukraine atom plants worry Turks on Y2K (Wed 29 Dec 15:11) ClariNet-AFP Russian tanker breaks in two off Istanbul (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 3:50:11 PST) ClariNet-AFP Russian tanker breaks in two off Istanbul (Wed, 29 Dec 1999 3:00:05 PST) Associated Press Terrified Istanbul residents buying steel tables to hide under in quakes (12/29/1999 01:07) Thursday, 30 December 1999ClariNet-AFP UN-sponsored talks on Cyprus to resume January 31 in Geneva (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 13:00:12 PST)ClariNet-AFP Greek-Cypriot driver released by Turkish Cypriots (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 12:10:10 PST) ClariNet-AFP Greek-Cypriot driver released by Turkish Cypriots (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 12:00:16 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey nabs 450 illegal immigrants heading for Italy (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 11:40:18 PST) Reuters U.N. says Cyprus talks to resume in Geneva Jan. 31 (Thu 30 Dec 22:25) ClariNet-AFP Greek and Turkish FMs to make exchange visits (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 10:50:10 PST) ClariNet-AP Ocalan Prosecutor Rejects Appeal (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 10:40:02 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turks struggle to rig barriers round stricken tanker (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 10:07:48 PST) ClariNet- AFP Turkey postpones decision in nuclear plant tender for another month (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 9:50:12 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turks struggle to rig barriers round stricken tanker (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 10:00:10 PST) ClariNet- AFP Turkish prosecutor rejects demand to review Ocalan's death sentence (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 9:30:11 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey postpones decision in nuclear plant tender for another month (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 9:10:16 PST) Associated Press Turkish prosecutor rejects final appeal against Ocalan sentence (12/30/1999 11:52) ClariNet-AFP Turkey resumes efforts to erect barriers around tanker wreck (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 8:50:15 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turkey to consider European court ruling on Ocalan in early 2000 (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 8:30:17 PST) ClariNet- AFP Turkish prosecutor rejects demand to review Ocalan's death sentence (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 8:20:13 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey delays nuclear tender award one month (Thu 30 Dec 18:06) ClariNet-AFP Greece to lift passport controls with EU countries (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 7:20:19 PST) Reuters NICOSIA, Dec 30 - The Cyprus stockmarket came to a (Thu 30 Dec 16:26) Reuters FOCUS-Turkey rejects Ocalan execution appeal (Thu 30 Dec 16:27) ClariNet- AFP Turkish prosecutor rejects demand to review Ocalan's death sentence (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 6:10:12 PST) Reuters Greek shares end firm, climb set to continue (Thu 30 Dec 15:34) ClariNet-AFP Turkey resumes efforts to erect barriers around tanker wreck (Thu, 30 Dec 1999 3:40:20 PST) Associated Press Moderate quake rattles Aegean Sea islands, no injuries or damages reported (12/30/1999 05:01) Associated Press Turkey teaches police cadets human rights (12/30/1999 04:38) Friday, 31 December 1999Reuters Main Greek oil refineries normal after New Year (Sat 1 Jan 2:48)Reuters Acropolis alight as Greece greets millennium (Sat 1 Jan 2:19) Associated Press Greek celebrations centered at ancient Acropolis (12/31/1999 18:20) Reuters Greece greets millennium around ancient Acropolis (Sat 1 Jan 1:11) ClariNet-AFP Turkey bans traffic in straits for safe 2000 rollover (Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:00:10 PST) Associated Press No rush on German citizenship expected as new law takes effect (12/31/1999 13:47) ClariNet-AFP Iraqi oil will flow to Turkey despite Y2K problem: Ankara (Fri, 31 Dec 1999 11:00:10 PST) ClariNet-AFP Peace, brotherhood and freedom in 2000, says Ocalan (Fri, 31 Dec 1999 8:40:23 PST) ClariNet-AFP Boat sinks off Cyprus, 17 aboard rescued (Fri, 31 Dec 1999 8:20:20 PST) ClariNet-AFP Turks continue to look for wreck of crashed Ukrainian plane (Fri, 31 Dec 1999 7:20:17 PST) Reuters FOCUS-Cyprus rescue saves 17 from boat in distress (Fri 31 Dec 16:58) Reuters Turkey, Iran to talk gas in January (Fri 31 Dec 16:38) Reuters FEATURE-Egypt seen ill-prepared for big quake (Fri 31 Dec 5:04) Associated Press Authorities, local residents assess damage of oil spill in Istanbul (12/30/1999 22:52) |