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News by Date for March 1999
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- Wednesday, 31 March 1999 (40 items)
- Tuesday, 30 March 1999 (17 items)
- Monday, 29 March 1999 (18 items)
- Sunday, 28 March 1999 (18 items)
- Saturday, 27 March 1999 (32 items)
- Friday, 26 March 1999 (25 items)
- Thursday, 25 March 1999 (28 items)
- Wednesday, 24 March 1999 (33 items)
- Tuesday, 23 March 1999 (15 items)
- Monday, 22 March 1999 (25 items)
- Sunday, 21 March 1999 (22 items)
- Saturday, 20 March 1999 (8 items)
- Friday, 19 March 1999 (33 items)
- Thursday, 18 March 1999 (26 items)
- Wednesday, 17 March 1999 (38 items)
- Tuesday, 16 March 1999 (39 items)
- Monday, 15 March 1999 (31 items)
- Sunday, 14 March 1999 (29 items)
- Saturday, 13 March 1999 (17 items)
- Friday, 12 March 1999 (26 items)
- Thursday, 11 March 1999 (32 items)
- Wednesday, 10 March 1999 (33 items)
- Tuesday, 9 March 1999 (30 items)
- Monday, 8 March 1999 (14 items)
- Sunday, 7 March 1999 (13 items)
- Saturday, 6 March 1999 (10 items)
- Friday, 5 March 1999 (42 items)
- Thursday, 4 March 1999 (33 items)
- Wednesday, 3 March 1999 (25 items)
- Tuesday, 2 March 1999 (28 items)
- Monday, 1 March 1999 (41 items)
Monday, 1 March 1999
![[English]](/gifs/ball_red.gif) ClariNet-AP Turks Promise Fair Trial for Ocalan (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 15:40:26 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Council of Europe members to meet Ocalan Tuesday (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 14:26:15 PST)
ClariNet-UPI Greek capital rocks for Ocalan (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 12:56:10 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Ocalan should be tried by international tribunal: lawyer (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 12:17:02 PST)
Associated Press Turkey launches new offensive in southeast, promises economic aid (03/01/99 14:04)
ClariNet-AFP European torture delegation in Turkey (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 11:05:32 PST)
Reuters U.S. annoyed with Greece over Kurdish asylum offer (Mon 1 Mar 21:37)
Reuters INTERVIEW-Ocalan lawyer says Kurd conflict on trial (Mon 1 Mar 21:35)
ClariNet-AFP Ocalan's "confessions" make daily front-page news in Turkey (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 9:56:07 PST)
ClariNet-AFP US ticks Greece off for giving Ocalan aides asylum (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 9:46:16 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Jordan's King Abdallah meets Turkish deputy chief of staff (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 9:34:54 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Albanian Prime minister to visit Turkey (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 10:36:56 PST)
Reuters Thousands attend pro-Ocalan concert in Athens (Mon 1 Mar 21:15)
ClariNet-UPI Turkey woos Kurds with economic package (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 8:56:05 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Dasa, Alenia sign strategic aerospace alliance with Greece's HAI (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 8:27:28 PST)
Associated Press New U.S. airstrike reported after pipeline hit by U.S. attack (03/01/99 11:56)
BBC Turkish government announces economic plan for Kurdish areas (Mar. 1, 16:32 GMT)
Reuters FOCUS-Ocalan bomb attack wounds 17 in Turkey (Mon 1 Mar 18:54)
Reuters UN shuts Turk Cypriot aid office in Cyprus (Mon 1 Mar 18:31)
ClariNet-AFP Turkey announces economic measures for trouble-plagued southeast (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 7:17:35 PST)
BBC BBC News | Middle East | Turkish dam gets UK support (Mar 01)
Reuters Greek stocks end up but banks, OTE underperform (Mon 1 Mar 17:06)
Reuters Turkey to let Norwegians attend Ocalan trial (Mon 1 Mar 16:28)
ClariNet-AFP US diplomat says Saddam will be toppled by military coup (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 6:05:39 PST)
Associated Press Report: 17 hurt in hand-grenade attack; Norweigian lawmaker invited to trial (03/01/99 06:05)
ClariNet-AFP Grenade attack in Istanbul cafe wounds 17, blamed on Kurds (Mon, 1 Mar 1999 4:18:08 PST)
BBC BBC News | Europe | Grenade attack in Istanbul injures seventeen (Mar 01)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 1 (Mon 1 Mar 10:23)
Reuters Soccer- Cyprus first division results/standings (Mon 1 Mar 11:04)
Associated Press Town close to prison island feels weight of rebel's presence (03/01/99 01:06)
Arabic News Continued cooperation between Turkish, Israeli intelligence (Feb. 27)
Arabic News Two aides from Ocalan given asylum in Greece (Feb. 27)
Arabic News Exporting Egyptian gas to Turkey (Feb. 26)
Arabic News Ocalan wife gave her order in assassinating Olaf Palmeh (Feb. 27)
The Independent Joan Smith - The case of Ocalan is ours too [Column] (Feb. 28)
The Independent Turkish fury [Letter to the Editor] (Feb. 28)
BBC Worldservice Should Kurds and Kosovar Albanians be treated the same? [Real Audio] (Feb. 28)
The Weekly Defence Monitor Foreign Military Sales Deliveries Near $14 Billion for 1998 (Jan. 28)
The Independent Turkish dam may be funded by UK (Mar. 1)
The Independent US 'hits Iraqi oil pipeline' in attack (Mar. 1)
BBC BBC News | Europe | Hopes for talks over Cyprus (Feb 28)
Tuesday, 2 March 1999
ClariNet-AFP UN chief expects progress this year in solving Cyprus conflict (Tue, 2 Mar 1999 16:05:23 PST)
ClariNet-AFP European torture delegation meets captured Kurdish leader (Tue, 2 Mar 1999 11:05:39 PST)
Reuters FOCUS-Turkey orders Ocalan media clampdown (Tue 2 Mar 20:29)
ClariNet-AFP Seventeen arrested in connection with Istanbul firebombings (Tue, 2 Mar 1999 7:36:19 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Lebanon scoffs at Israeli threats as ballot-box gimmick [Incl. Photo] (Tue, 2 Mar 1999 7:25:20 PST)
Reuters Greece says Turkish jets turned back, no crisis (Tue 2 Mar 18:53)
Reuters Greek stocks end off, rumours weigh on blue chips (Tue 2 Mar 17:32)
Associated Press U.S. airstrikes stop flow of oil to Turkey indefinitely (03/02/99 08:47)
ClariNet-AFP Israeli diplomat to pay one-day visit to Turkey (Tue, 2 Mar 1999 5:56:55 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Western embassies step up security in Cyprus on fears of Kurd attacks (Tue, 2 Mar 1999 5:56:55 PST)
ClariNet-AFP US, Greece open Aegean navy maneuvers (Tue, 2 Mar 1999 5:29:49 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Greek town of Olympia declares Ocalan honorary citizen (Tue, 2 Mar 1999 4:54:06 PST)
ClariNet-AFP European torture delegation meeting captured Kurdish leader (Tue, 2 Mar 1999 4:35:54 PST)
Associated Press European anti-torture group visits Ocalan (03/02/99 05:50)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 2 (Tue 2 Mar 10:31)
Associated Press Ocalan scandal leaves an unusual quiet at Greek foreign ministry (03/02/99 02:37)
The Times Norway's MPs to be at trial of Ocalan (Mar. 2)
The Irish Times Turkey and the Kurds [Letter to the Editor] (Mar. 2)
The Jerusalem Post [Israeli-Turkish] Dangerous liaisons [Column] (Feb. 19)
The Jerusalem Post Middle Israel: The Kurdish Herzl [Column] (Feb. 19)
The Boston Globe Magazine America's salesman [Nicholas Burns] (Feb. 28)
Arabic News Italian Premier: Ocalan refused an Italian choice for asylum (Mar. 1)
Arabic News Cairo denies any Egyptian role in arresting Ocalan (Feb. 26)
Arabic News Kurds in Paris demonstrate for Ocalan's release (Mar. 1)
Reuters MARRAKESH - The U.N. Economic Commission for Africa and the (Tue 2 Mar 5:12)
Reuters ATHENS - Japan's Prince and Princess Hitachi visit Greece (Tue 2 Mar 5:11)
Reuters TOKYO - Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Maslyukov, (Tue 2 Mar 5:10)
The Financial Times Turkey: Attacks prompt fear of campaign (Mar. 2)
Wednesday, 3 March 1999
Reuters Soccer-Cyprus first division result/standings (Wed 3 Mar 19:14)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish president calls US bombing of oil pipeline 'unacceptable' (Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:36:00 PST)
Associated Press Turkish Kurdish group warns of war escalation (03/03/99 13:39)
Reuters Greece rejects Turkish accusations on terrorism (Wed 3 Mar 19:22)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish parliament speaker to visit Israel next week (Wed, 3 Mar 1999 8:36:10 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Kurdish children in Beirut call for Ocalan release [Incl. Photo] (Wed, 3 Mar 1999 8:16:04 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Ocalan lawyers continue boycott, citing safety concerns (Wed, 3 Mar 1999 7:55:33 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkey warns Greece of consequences over PKK support (Wed, 3 Mar 1999 7:33:41 PST)
Reuters Turk banks' rating cuts stem from sovereign fall (Wed 3 Mar 18:15)
Reuters Turkish insistence on Turkmen gas political-analysts (Wed 3 Mar 18:04)
Reuters Greek stocks end up, small-caps still outperform (Wed 3 Mar 17:13)
ClariNet-AFP Kurdish children in Beirut call for Ocalan release (Wed, 3 Mar 1999 5:30:18 PST)
CNN Ocalan 'confessions' raise questions (Mar. 3, 8:09 EST)
Reuters EU threatens to take Greece to court over telecoms (Wed 3 Mar 15:15)
ClariNet-AFP One Turkish soldier killed, five wounded in rebel attack (Wed, 3 Mar 1999 3:57:07 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkey warns Greece of consequences over PKK support (Wed, 3 Mar 1999 3:57:04 PST)
The Washington Post Ghosts of Byzantium Haunt Mediterranean (Mar. 3)
The New York Times Ozymandias Endangered In Eastern Turkey (Mar. 3)
Arabic News Iraqi oil pumping to Turkey stopped (Mar. 2)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 3 (Wed 3 Mar 10:39)
Associated Press Strong quake rattles Aegean Sea island of Samos (03/03/99 03:48)
Friends of the Earth Labour Challenged to End Backing for Kurdish Dam Disaster (Mar. 1)
The New York Times International Study on Water in Mideast Leads to a Warning (Mar. 3)
Milliyet Difficult days await Greece in UN (Mar. 2)
Milliyet Athens besieged (Mar. 2)
Thursday, 4 March 1999
Reuters FOCUS-Rights court urges fair trial for Ocalan (Fri 5 Mar 3:33)
ClariNet-AFP Turkey concerned that PKK activity resuming in Lebanon (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 15:44:40 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Israel asks for Turkish help in improving ties with Arabs (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 10:45:37 PST)
ClariNet-AFP PKK reelects Ocalan, calls for intensified war on Turkey (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 10:25:16 PST)
ClariNet-AP Kurdish Suicide Bomber Kills Self [Incl. Photo] (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 10:23:15 PST)
Reuters Cyprus signs $37.5 mln water desalination deal (Thu 4 Mar 20:25)
Reuters Soccer-Olympiakos coach sounds warning for return leg (Thu 4 Mar 20:18)
ClariNet-AFP Most Cypriots see their police as corrupt: poll (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 9:55:50 PST)
ClariNet-AFP PKK reelects Ocalan, calls for intensified war on Turkey (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 9:35:35 PST)
Reuters Reuters Sports Outlook at 1615 GMT Thursday (Thu 4 Mar 20:15)
ClariNet-AFP Jailed Ocalan reelected PKK leader (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 8:47:20 PST)
The New York Times Disdain From Italy Precedes U.S. Visit (Mar. 4)
Associated Press Suspected Kurdish suicide bomber blows herself up, injures three (03/04/99 11:37)
ClariNet-AFP Kurdish suicide bomber kills herself, injures four in southeast Turkey (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 8:05:30 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish, Israeli delegations discuss developing bilateral ties (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 7:54:26 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Moslem order in north Cyprus admits sheltering German couple and baby (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 7:26:01 PST)
Reuters ANALYSIS-Greece fears Turks aim to disrupt economy (Thu 4 Mar 18:28)
Associated Press Turkey wins back ancient coins from American millionaire (03/04/99 10:34)
ClariNet-UPI Turkey protests PKK in Lebanon (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 6:55:21 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Cyprus issue deadlocked after Ocalan affair: Denktash (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 6:26:19 PST)
Business Wire Athens and Birmingham Airports Select Vivid Technologies Explosives Detection Systems (Thu 4 Mar 16:16)
Reuters Turks play down criticism of U.S. pipeline bombing (Thu 4 Mar 15:17)
Reuters Greek stocks end down on rumours, foreign-selling (Thu 4 Mar 15:12)
Reuters SOCCER - Holders Chelsea meet Valerenga of Norway in the (Thu 4 Mar 13:36)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 4 (Thu 4 Mar 11:02)
Reuters Cyprus bars Ocalan aides from entering (Thu 4 Mar 11:18)
Associated Press Damaged pipeline resumes pumping oil in Iraq (03/04/99 00:47)
The New York Times Turks Assail Strike on Iraq that Disabled Oil Pipeline (Mar. 4)
The Financial Times Iran: US suffers oil deal blow (Mar. 2)
BBC Uzbek man arrested in Turkey for Tashkent bombs (Mar. 3, 21:14 GMT)
Milliyet Athens in trouble (Mar. 3)
Milliyet Skorsky bargain with the US (Mar. 3)
Reuters Cyprus seeks consensus economic changes for EU (Wed 3 Mar 17:52)
Friday, 5 March 1999
The Boston Globe In settlement, Koch to return coins to Turkey (Mar. 5)
The New York Times Turkish Government, 1,700; U.S. Investor, 1 (Mar. 5)
BBC Turkish bomb kills three (Mar. 5, 13:02 GMT)
Reuters FOCUS-Greek Feb inflation makes EMU goal tougher (Fri 5 Mar 19:54)
Reuters FOCUS-NATO's Greece and Turkey in war of words (Fri 5 Mar 19:53)
Associated Press Orthodox Church tries to set fashion standard for weddings (03/05/99 12:06)
ClariNet-UPI Car bomb kills 3 in Turkey (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 9:26:15 PST)
Reuters Islamic-style capitalism booming in Turkey's heartland (Fri 5 Mar 19:26)
ClariNet-AFP Three killed, 10 hurt in Turkish bomb attack by radical leftists [Incl. Photo] (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 8:55:52 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Keep away from Ecevit, Kurdish rebels warn population (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 8:34:01 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Greek Premier Simitis sees "constant aggression" from Turkey (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 8:16:19 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Radical leftists claim responsibility for car-bomb attack: police [Incl. Photo] (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 8:05:42 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Kurdish rebels call for all-out offensive on Turkey (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 7:15:35 PST)
Reuters OUTLOOK-World News at 1500 GMT (Fri 5 Mar 18:30)
Associated Press Precede CANKIRI, Turkey (03/05/99 10:37)
Reuters Turkey says it cuts talks with ``terrorist'' Greece (Fri 5 Mar 17:11)
Reuters Greek stocks end with gains, seen softer (Fri 5 Mar 16:45)
Associated Press Three killed in car bomb in Turkey, politician injured (03/05/99 07:07)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish governor injured in car bomb attack -- three dead [Incl. Photo] (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 6:26:02 PST)
ClariNet-AP Turkey Car Bomb Kills Three (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 6:21:16 PST)
ClariNet-AFP German couple with sick baby seeks political asylum in northern Cyprus (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 5:05:25 PST)
Reuters OUTLOOK-World News at 1100 GMT (Fri 5 Mar 14:30)
Reuters Malta seeks assurance before extradition to Turkey (Fri 5 Mar 15:18)
Reuters FOCUS-Greece says Turkey undermining its EMU goal (Fri 5 Mar 15:11)
Reuters OUTLOOK-World News at XXXX GMT (Fri 5 Mar 14:28)
ClariNet-AFP Four killed, two injured in car bomb in Turkey (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 3:13:47 PST)
Reuters Soccer-Rangers, Sparta and Partizan move into top 20 (Fri 5 Mar 13:46)
Reuters Ocalan was snatched by Turkish agents last month after (Fri 5 Mar 13:19)
Reuters Greek PM says Turkey trying to disrupt EMU goal (Fri 5 Mar 13:12)
Reuters Big Singer tried to protected Grandma from Turkey (Fri 5 Mar 12:59)
Reuters Turkey Bomb Kills Four, Wounds Governor (Fri 5 Mar 12:02)
ClariNet-AFP Germany's FM calls on Kurdish rebels to cease armed struggle (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 2:33:33 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Four killed, top official injured in car bomb in Turkey (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 2:23:13 PST)
Associated Press Four killed in car bomb in Turkey, politician injured (03/05/99 03:46)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus (Fri 5 Mar 9:17)
ClariNet-AFP Pentagon says Greece military probe "promising" (Thu, 4 Mar 1999 21:05:20 PST)
The Los Angeles Times The Kurds Are Far From an Ethnic Monolith [Editorial] (Mar. 4)
Arabic News Hamas denies coordination with the PKK (Mar. 4)
Arabic News Damascus investigates information on British financing for Turkish dam (Mar. 4)
International Herald Tribune Turkey and Iran Matter, So the West Ought to Help Out [Editorial] (Mar. 4)
ABCNews Turkey's Modern Quandary [Kurds] (Mar. 4)
Reuters Tuesday, March 16 (Fri 5 Mar 5:08)
Saturday, 6 March 1999
Associated Press Turkish premier asks Europe to crack down on Kurdish rebels (03/06/99 16:06)
The New York Times Ocalan's Followers Pledge to Step Up Attacks (Mar. 6)
The Independent Kurd protesters were shot in back by Israeli guards (Mar. 5)
The Washington Post Turkish Human Rights Activists Fear Crackdown (Mar. 5)
BBC Kurds re-elect Ocalan (Mar. 5, 1:05 GMT)
Arabic News Border crossing to be opened between Syria and Turkey (Mar. 5)
Arabic News Mediterranean forum foreign minister meetings begin (Mar. 5)
Arabic News Turkey demands exceptions for trade with Iraq (Mar. 5)
The Financial Times Greece: Bank for sale in euro scramble (Mar. 4)
ClariNet-AFP German couple strikes deal with authorities, agrees to return (Fri, 5 Mar 1999 16:05:16 PST)
Sunday, 7 March 1999
Reuters Soccer-Greek first division results/standings (Sun 7 Mar 21:43)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish PM brings economic plan to Kurdish areas (Sun, 7 Mar 1999 9:41:11 PST)
Reuters New report rekindles Ocalan controversy in Greece (Sun 7 Mar 17:57)
Associated Press Suspect arrested for car bomb attack in Turkey (03/07/99 10:20)
Associated Press Turkish premier asks Europe to crack down on Kurdish rebels (03/06/99 16:06)
Arabic News Syria is persistent in considering Iskandaroun Sanjak as it own (Mar. 7)
Milliyet Double trial for Ocalan [Strasbourg] (Mar. 6)
The Financial Times Greece: Athens urged to open up telecoms (Mar. 5)
The Independent Turkey car bomb kills three (Mar. 6)
Milliyet Simitis: 'Ocalan was a mistake' (Mar. 5)
Milliyet Europe is 'included' (Mar. 6)
The Washington Post Greece's Turn to Reply [Letter to the Editor] (Mar. 6)
BBC Kurdish threat over PM's trip (Mar. 7, 3:47 GMT)
Monday, 8 March 1999
ClariNet-AFP Turkish parliament to hold special meeting on elections (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 11:53:51 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Police detain 16 in Istanbul during Women's Day celebrations [Incl. Photo] (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 11:17:33 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Kurdish rebels claim downing of Turkish chopper -- Ankara denies (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 9:56:07 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Cyprus Airways flight grounded by zealous pilgrims (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 9:26:13 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish court says pro-Kurdish party may contest elections (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 9:16:55 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Ocalan's lawyers to travel to prison island on Tuesday (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 8:46:18 PST)
ClariNet-AFP German envoy discusses Cyprus problem with Presiden Clerides (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 7:52:37 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Greek FM favors closer Turkey-EU relations (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 6:45:12 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Kurdish rebels claim downing of Turkish chopper -- Ankara denies (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 2:52:27 PST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 8 (Mon 8 Mar 10:03)
BBC 'Turkish helicopter shot down' (Mar. 8, 1:34 GMT)
BBC Tight security for Turkish PM's visit (Mar. 7, 20:59 GMT)
CNN Kurdish rebels say they shot down Turkish helicopter (Mar. 7, 20:53 EST)
Associated Press Report: Kurdish rebels down helicopter, killing 20 (03/07/99 22:03)
Tuesday, 9 March 1999
Reuters Turkey says Ocalan in well-lighted, roomy cell (Wed 10 Mar 2:06)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish bar association to consider expelling Ocalan's lawyer (Tue, 9 Mar 1999 16:42:31 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Death penalty sought for German woman who had Turkish husband beheaded (Tue, 9 Mar 1999 13:16:51 PST)
ClariNet-AFP US warplanes bomb Iraqi anti-aircraft artillery in northern no-fly zone (Tue, 9 Mar 1999 8:56:16 PST)
ClariNet-AFP US envoy in Ankara to defuse tension with Greece (Tue, 9 Mar 1999 8:44:42 PST)
Associated Press Trustees appeal decision not allowing them to handle inheritance (03/09/99 12:22)
Reuters Soccer-Cyprus women will play 40 minutes per half (Tue 9 Mar 18:19)
Reuters Greek bourse uptrend in line with economy-minister (Tue 9 Mar 17:19)
Reuters FOCUS-Turk PM says Greece must not back ``terror'' (Tue 9 Mar 17:11)
Reuters Greek protesters try to block Skopje-bound tanks (Tue 9 Mar 16:47)
Reuters Greek stocks in second-best close on Moody's hopes (Tue 9 Mar 15:46)
Reuters The two neighbours have long been divided by a series of (Tue 9 Mar 15:33)
Reuters Turk PM says Greece must stop supporting ``terror'' (Tue 9 Mar 15:21)
Reuters INTERVIEW-Cyprus copper mine plans to boost output (Tue 9 Mar 14:39)
Reuters Greek pharmaceuticals group to launch junk bond (Tue 9 Mar 14:21)
ClariNet-AFP Three far-left militants killed by Turkish security forces: report (Tue, 9 Mar 1999 2:23:50 PST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 9 (Tue 9 Mar 11:00)
Associated Press Cyprus in battle over export of its traditional halloumi cheese (03/09/99 01:25)
Institute of War & Peace Reporting Ocalan trial: Breaking the Man or Breaking the Movement (Mar. 4)
BBC Kurdish party poised for elections (Mar. 8, 18:57 GMT)
Reuters Tuesday, March 16 (Tue 9 Mar 5:07)
Reuters Thursday, March 11 (Tue 9 Mar 5:05)
Reuters Reuters Middle East Highlights 1930 GMT March 8 (Mon 8 Mar 22:34)
Reuters Turkey opposes Cypriot plan for missiles on Crete (Mon 8 Mar 20:02)
Reuters Mecca-bound pilgrims' prayers hold up Cyprus plane (Mon 8 Mar 17:43)
Reuters U.S. envoy Miller to visit Cyprus March 11-12 (Mon 8 Mar 17:43)
Reuters Greek stocks end higher, seen turning back (Mon 8 Mar 16:28)
Reuters Strong quake jolts Greece, no injuries reported (Mon 8 Mar 16:17)
Reuters Soccer-Cyprus first division results/standings (Mon 8 Mar 11:08)
Associated Press Turkey denies Kurds shot down helicopter (03/08/99 20:03)
Wednesday, 10 March 1999
ClariNet-AFP US envoy sees "opportunities and dangers" on road to Cyprus solution (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:33:27 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Greece proposes Balkan meeting on Kosovo (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 15:05:34 PST)
Associated Press Two bombings hit Istanbul, at least one killed (03/10/99 17:16)
ClariNet-AFP Explosions rock two Istanbul shopping malls (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 14:06:55 PST)
Reuters Soccer-Greece recover to beat Croatia with late winner (Wed 10 Mar 23:49)
ClariNet-AFP Second shopping center in Istanbul hit by explosion (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 13:23:50 PST)
Reuters U.S. may include G8 in Cyprus peace process (Wed 10 Mar 23:09)
Reuters FOCUS-Turkey jails one of Ocalan's defence team (Wed 10 Mar 22:51)
Reuters Greece to press Milosevic on Kosovo peace deal (Wed 10 Mar 21:34)
ClariNet-AFP Japanese royal couple to visit Greece this month (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 10:36:15 PST)
BBC One dies in Istanbul bomb (Mar. 10, 14:16 GMT)
ClariNet-AFP US envoy sees "opportunities and dangers" on road to Cyprus solution (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 10:24:50 PST)
ClariNet-UPI Turkey urges Greece to stop PKK support (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 8:55:58 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Ocalan's lawyer to try to meet client in coming days (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 8:44:51 PST)
ClariNet-AFP One killed, eight injured in bomb blast in Istanbul [Incl. Photo] (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 8:44:49 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Greek bishop unveils plan to boost non-Turkish birthrate (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 8:44:48 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Demirel reminds Greece of "international commitments" against terrorism (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 8:05:49 PST)
Associated Press Court convicts woman who slapped premier's widow (03/10/99 11:20)
Reuters Cyprus eats humble pie after deporting Senegalese (Wed 10 Mar 17:41)
Reuters Greek woman sentenced for slapping ex-PM's widow (Wed 10 Mar 17:15)
Reuters Olympics-Greece fears lack of funds for 2004 Games (Wed 10 Mar 17:14)
Reuters Greek shares set new records, banks underperform (Wed 10 Mar 15:59)
Associated Press Bomb blast kills one, injures eight in Istanbul (03/10/99 09:20)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish appeals court upholds prison term for German PKK member (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 5:18:40 PST)
ClariNet-AFP German couple leave Cyprus to have sick baby treated in Germany (Wed, 10 Mar 1999 3:28:26 PST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 10 (Wed 10 Mar 11:56)
MSNBC Turk high court lifts ban on Kurds (Mar. 8)
The Washington Post Turkey Sees a Veiled Threat (Mar 09)
The Sydney Morning Herald Australian Kurds seek a fair trial for leader (Mar. 9)
Reuters Cyprus and Armenia seek to boost trade links (Mon 8 Mar 16:52)
ClariNet-AFP Assistant Secretary Indyk to visit Turkey, Jordan and Syria (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 18:05:31 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish ship rescued off northern Lebanon (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 11:17:32 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Cypriot police sergeant blackmailed unfaithful wives: report (Mon, 8 Mar 1999 8:46:18 PST)
Thursday, 11 March 1999
ClariNet-UPI US envoy visits Greece (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 12:54:58 PST)
BBC Greek charges in Ocalan case (Mar. 11, 13:23 GMT)
ClariNet-AFP German envoy pessimistic about Cyprus solution (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 10:45:21 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Ocalan physically and psychologically well, lawyer says (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 10:16:51 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Kurd Ocalan alleged to have used Portuguese passport (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 10:05:27 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Hill praises Contact Group "unity" over Kosovo (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 9:45:46 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Greek prosecutor seeks trial of ministers over Ocalan arrest (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 8:55:59 PST)
ClariNet-UPI Prosecutor urges further scandal probe (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 8:26:41 PST)
ClariNet- AFP Cancer baby has 'good chance of survival' after return from Cyprus (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 8:05:46 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Political misfits main contenders for power in Turkey's troubled east (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 7:26:26 PST)
Reuters Lawyer says Kurd rebel Ocalan in good health (Thu 11 Mar 19:29)
Reuters EU envoy not optimistic on Cyprus settlement (Thu 11 Mar 18:14)
Reuters FOCUS-Greek panel calls for charges over Ocalan (Thu 11 Mar 18:11)
ClariNet-AFP Greek prosecutor seeks legal action against three ministers (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 7:05:34 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish President to visit Uzbekistan next week (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 7:05:32 PST)
Reuters Cyprus Popular Bank plans share split (Thu 11 Mar 17:46)
Reuters Greek shares in record close despite profit-taking (Thu 11 Mar 16:09)
ClariNet-AFP US envoy meets Turkish-Cypriot leader, aims for rapprochement (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 6:05:26 PST)
Reuters U.S. envoy meets Turkish Cypriot leader Denktash (Thu 11 Mar 15:30)
Reuters Greek panel calls for charges in Ocalan affair (Thu 11 Mar 15:17)
ClariNet-AFP Ocalan lawyer off to prison island to see Ocalan (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 3:57:44 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish president leaves for tri-partite meeting in Romania (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 2:52:00 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Bomb caused second Istanbul blast, police say (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 1:53:04 PST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 11 (Thu 11 Mar 11:32)
The Financial Times Turkey: Party waives the headscarf (Mar. 9)
The Times Trust is removed from managing Onassis fortune (Mar. 11)
Institute for War & Peace Reporting The Ocalan Trial: Greece, Ocalan And The Shadow State (Mar. 10)
Milliyet Albright warns Athens (Mar. 10)
Milliyet Washington: 'Calm down' (Mar. 10)
Milliyet 80 missiles to PKK (Mar. 10)
CNN Two car bombs rock Istanbul (Mar. 10)
BBC US envoy visits Cyprus (Mar. 11, 2:47 GMT)
Friday, 12 March 1999
ClariNet-AFP Cyprus to extradite "cigarette importer" to Germany (Fri, 12 Mar 1999 12:34:39 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Cyprus protests to UN over Turkish-Cypriot plans for ghost town (Fri, 12 Mar 1999 11:14:10 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Lawyer barred from visiting Ocalan on prison island (Fri, 12 Mar 1999 11:05:30 PST)
Reuters Turkey warns Greece over ``love affair'' with Ocalan (Fri 12 Mar 20:42)
The Washington Post Russian Envoy to Press Belgrade on Kosovo (Mar. 12)
Reuters Greek parliament orders Ocalan investigation (Fri 12 Mar 19:54)
ClariNet-AFP US warplanes bomb missile sites in northern Iraq (Fri, 12 Mar 1999 9:05:36 PST)
Reuters INTERVIEW--IMF, Turkey relations still in doubt (Fri 12 Mar 18:36)
Reuters Cyprus protests reports ``ghost town'' to be settled (Fri 12 Mar 18:07)
Reuters Greek shares set new record as banks power ahead (Fri 12 Mar 15:56)
Reuters ANALYSIS-Turkmen gas to Turkey - doubts persist (Fri 12 Mar 15:52)
Reuters Soccer-Belgrade rivals Obilic and Partizan poised to set records (Fri 12 Mar 15:22)
Reuters ANALYSIS-1998 ERM move still a gift to Greek stocks (Fri 12 Mar 15:12)
Reuters ANALYSIS-Greek bond rally has more life in it (Fri 12 Mar 15:08)
Reuters FOCUS-Greece still has EMU firmly in its sights (Fri 12 Mar 15:03)
Reuters Turkmens, Turkey optimistic as sign early gas deal (Fri 12 Mar 13:07)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 12 (Fri 12 Mar 11:58)
Reuters Wednesday, March 17 (Fri 12 Mar 5:05)
The Financial Times Greece: Pro-Kurdish pair face charges (Mar. 12)
Arabic News Ocalan's brother announces continued armed struggle (Mar. 10)
Arabic News Cetin discusses in Israel means of strengthening security and military relations (Mar. 11)
Arabic News Report: New phase in relations between Syria and Turkey (Mar. 11)
Milliyet Demirel warned the neighbors (Mar. 11)
Milliyet US attempts failed for rapproachment in Cyprus (Mar. 11)
Reuters Schedule of forthcoming political and general news events (Fri 12 Mar 5:01)
ClariNet-AFP US envoy calls for better Greek-Turkish ties (Thu, 11 Mar 1999 18:42:00 PST)
Saturday, 13 March 1999
ClariNet-UPI Firebomb kills at least 13 in Turkey (Sat, 13 Mar 1999 16:21:26 PST)
Associated Press Fire attack kills 13 in Istanbul department store (03/13/99 17:30)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish MPs advance bid to postpone elections over Ocalan capture (Sat, 13 Mar 1999 14:15:05 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Jordanian bar association elects first ever Islamist head (Sat, 13 Mar 1999 13:21:44 PST)
BBC Turkish firebomb kills 13 (Mar. 13, 19:57 GMT)
BBC 12 die in Istanbul fire bomb attack (Mar. 13, 16:59 GMT)
ClariNet-AFP Thirteen killed, six injured in petrol bomb attack in Istanbul (Sat, 13 Mar 1999 12:05:04 PST)
Associated Press Firebomb attack kills 13 in Istanbul shopping mall (03/13/99 13:53)
ClariNet-AFP Key dates since Israel's first invasion of Lebanon [Incl. Photo] (Sat, 13 Mar 1999 9:51:02 PST)
Associated Press Firebomb attack kills 12 in Istanbul shopping mall (03/13/99 11:43)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish parliament convenes in bid to delay elections (Sat, 13 Mar 1999 7:31:56 PST)
ClariNet- AFP Ocalan trial will reveal PKK's European backers: Turkish diplomats (Sat, 13 Mar 1999 3:52:36 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Police defuse bomb at Istanbul coffee shop (Sat, 13 Mar 1999 3:05:11 PST)
Associated Press Turkey seeks to keep its language pure (03/13/99 01:05)
The New York Times On This Day [Truman Doctrine, March 12, 1947] (Mar. 12)
Foreign Office Change of High Commissioner at Nicosia (Mar. 12)
BBC Turkey and Turkmenistan sign gas price deal (Mar. 12, 12:12 GMT)
Sunday, 14 March 1999
ClariNet-AFP Two injured in Istanbul bomb blast (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 14:12:17 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Kurdish rebels attack oil well in southeastern Turkey: report (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 14:05:05 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Two injured in Istanbul bomb blast (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 12:51:32 PST)
Associated Press Afghanistan factions agree on coalition government (03/14/99 14:53)
The Boston Globe Firebombing leaves 13 dead in a crowded Istanbul mall (Mar. 14)
Associated Press Fear, anger, tightened security follow attack on Istanbul store (03/14/99 13:59)
Reuters Soccer-Greek first division results/standings (Sun 14 Mar 21:41)
ClariNet- AFP Turkey enraged over 13 deaths in Istanbul petrol bomb attack [Incl. Photo] (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 8:31:01 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish press angry over Istanbul bomb attack [Incl. Photo] (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 8:31:01 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish premier warns of chaos if elections are postponed (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 10:11:42 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Serbia's neighbours united on borders, divided on force (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 7:15:05 PST)
Reuters OUTLOOK-World News at 1100 GMT (Sun 14 Mar 14:07)
ClariNet-AFP Turkey enraged over 13 deaths in Istanbul petrol bomb attack (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 6:20:10 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Kurdish group claims responsibility for Istanbul inferno (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 3:45:03 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish press angry over Istanbul bomb attack (Sun, 14 Mar 1999 3:35:02 PST)
The New York Times Europe's Tie to Turkey Turns Chillier (Mar. 14)
The New York Times 13 Dead After Attack in Busy Store in Istanbul (Mar. 14)
The New York Times Vatican Favors Mercy for Turk Who Shot Pope (Mar. 14)
CNN CNN - Disgruntled deputies join Islamists to delay Turkish vote - March 13, 1999 (Mar 14)
CNN CNN - Armed attackers torch crowded store, killing 13 - March 13, 1999 (Mar 14)
CNN Iraqi Kurds prepare for elections aimed at uniting rule (Mar. 14)
The Washington Post Store Firebombed, 13 Dead in Istanbul (Mar. 14)
The Sunday Times Bombers linked to Kurds kill 13 in Istanbul (Mar. 14)
Arabic News Damascus seeks to prevent Europe from financing US $1.6 billion Turkish dam (Mar. 12)
Arabic News Turkey refuses to resume works of the tripartite committee (Mar. 12)
Arabic News Egyptian - Cypriot workshop for supporting tourism cooperation (Mar. 12)
ClariNet-AFP Cypriot foreign minister to visit Germany, Austria, Belgium (Fri, 12 Mar 1999 15:05:40 PST)
Milliyet Greek-Italian alliance in the EU (Mar. 12)
Milliyet Europe presses for Perincek (Mar. 12)
Monday, 15 March 1999
Reuters FOCUS-Germany, Britain issue Turkey travel warning (Mon 15 Mar 20:26)
Reuters Dutch say Turkey needs better human rights to join EU (Mon 15 Mar 17:06)
Reuters Post-Ocalan poll shows Greek govt at historic low (Mon 15 Mar 16:04)
Reuters Upbeat banks lift Greek shares to record levels (Mon 15 Mar 16:01)
ClariNet-AFP Blast at EC office in Ankara as PKK warns off tourists [Incl. Photo] (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 15:50:03 PST)
ClariNet-CSM A country-by-country look at the Balkans (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 15:44:16 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Greek police break up 10-million-dollar bond fraud (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 14:05:04 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Denktash rejects Dutch general as UN Cyprus commander (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 14:05:02 PST)
Associated Press Kurdish rebels threaten war on tourism in Turkey (03/15/99 09:00)
Associated Press Kurdish rebels threaten to attack tourist sites in Turkey (03/15/99 15:05)
BBC Uzbek President seeks two exiles as bomb suspects (Mar. 17:18 GMT)
BBC No sign of duty-free reprieve (Mar. 15, 16:10 GMT)
ClariNet-AFP Blast at EC office in Ankara as PKK warns off tourists [Incl. Photo] (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 11:24:30 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Explosion near EC office in Ankara injures one [Incl. Photo] (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 9:56:00 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Latvian president to visit Greece seeking EU, NATO support (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 9:35:07 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish court seeks death penalty for allies of former PM (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 8:45:01 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Explosion near EC office in Ankara injures one (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 8:15:10 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Kurdish rebels threaten tourists in Turkey (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 6:53:26 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Device explodes outside EU mission in Ankara (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 6:22:46 PST)
BBC Turkey puts on trial Islamist politicians and businessmen (Mar. 15, 12:54 GMT)
BBC Turkey 'unsafe' for tourists (Mar. 15, 13:21 GMT)
ClariNet-AFP Tourists no longer safe in Turkey, Kurdish rebels warn (Mon, 15 Mar 1999 4:23:36 PST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 15 (Mon 15 Mar 10:32)
Reuters SOCCER - Cyprus first division results/standings (Mon 15 Mar 11:14)
The New York Times Turkey's Political Turmoil Deepens as National Election Nears (Mar. 15)
The Times Ocalan avengers kill 13 in Istanbul (Mar. 15)
The International Herald Tribune Istanbul Police Seek Militants In Store Blaze That Killed 13 (Mar. 15)
CNN Fear rises in Istanbul after another deadly attack (Mar. 14, 7:16 EST)
BBC Istanbul hit by another bomb (Mar. 14, 22:04 GMT)
Arabic News Indyk assures continuation of international sanctions on Iraq (Mar. 13)
Arabic News Khatroum refused to receive Ocalan due to Turkey's desire (Mar. 13)
Tuesday, 16 March 1999
Associated Press European Court rules against Greece in feta cheese case (03/16/99 18:36)
Associated Press Two killed in bomb attack as police heighten security in Turkey (03/16/99 18:44)
Associated Press Turkey heightens security in Istanbul, fearing new terror attacks (03/16/99 16:32)
BBC Turkey tightens security (Mar. 16, 14:37 GMT)
ClariNet-AFP Turkish tourism industry gives up on April, optimistic for May (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 11:24:42 PST)
ClariNet-UPI Greece: EU commissioner not involved (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 11:14:28 PST)
Reuters Reuters World News Digest at 1730 GMT, Mar 16 (Tue 16 Mar 21:39)
ClariNet-AFP Ankara steps up pressure for Med-TV to be closed (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 9:15:06 PST)
Reuters FOCUS-Cyprus spokesman quits as minister cleared (Tue 16 Mar 19:15)
Reuters INTERVIEW-Turkey 98 drug output up, losses remain (Tue 16 Mar 18:26)
Reuters Greek shares close down on mild profit-taking (Tue 16 Mar 16:07)
Business Wire Hypercom Joins with Delta Informatics to Deliver Secure Internet Commerce to Greek Cardholders (Tue 16 Mar 16:07)
Associated Press Terrorist group challenges U.S. authorities: Come and get us (03/16/99 09:28)
ClariNet-AFP Cyprus women kick off uphill campaign for football fame (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 6:54:08 PST)
ClariNet-UPI Greece: EU commissioner not involved (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 6:34:24 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Cypriot government spokesman resigns (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 6:05:05 PST)
Reuters Ocalan arrest stalks Greek PM at party congress (Tue 16 Mar 15:14)
Reuters Soccer-Juventus must beat Greek passion to reach semis (Tue 16 Mar 15:14)
ClariNet-AFP Turkey says PKK responsible for Istanbul inferno, rebels deny (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 4:05:32 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Kuridsh rebel party denies responsibility for Istanbul bombing (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 3:25:17 PST)
MSNBC Water wars: In Mideast, it's possible (Mar. 15)
ClariNet- AFP Kurdish rebels claim responsibility for Istanbul inferno: official (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 2:52:28 PST)
ClariNet-AFP Petrol bomb attack on Istanbul billiards hall, no injuries (Tue, 16 Mar 1999 1:52:58 PST)
Reuters PRESS DIGEST - Cyprus - March 16 (Tue 16 Mar 11:10)
The Washington Post Jews, Armenians And Azerbaijan (Mar. 16)
The Foreign Office Travel Advice: Turkey (Mar. 15)
The Financial Times Turkey: Germany, UK warn on travel (Mar. 16)
The Washington Post Kurds Warn Tourists Away From Turkey (Mar. 16)
The Independent Turkish rebels to target tourists (Mar. 16)
The Independent Israeli drought cuts off Jordan's water supply (Mar. 16)
Arabic News Ocalan accuses Greece of handing him over (Mar. 15)
Arabic News PKK organization announces responsibility for attack on Istanbul trade center (Mar. 15)
Arabic News Draft of the concluding statement for the Arab foreign ministers meeting [Turkey] (Mar. 15)
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