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Turkey begins talks on EU entry

Turkey opened historic membership negotiations with the European Union on Tuesday 4 October, 2005. It was first given the prospect of membership in the wealthy European bloc after 42 years.

What do you think? Is this good for Europe?

Would you change your religion for your love?

There is a feverish discussion in Turkey nowadays. Tugce Kazaz, a beautiful Turkish top model, changed her religion becuase of her Greek Love, Yorgo Seitaridis. They married in Greece and she announced that she became a Christian.

Turkey is now discussing her decission. Would you change your religion for your love?

New Turkey Photo Galleries

What nice people there are here! I hope you will enjoy with their nice Turkey photos. Thank You so much for sharing.

Here are the newest photo galleries;

• Courtney's Turkey Photos
• Claire's Turkey Photos
• Andrea's Turkey Photos

Brosnan on 007 and The Topkapi Affair

EcranLarge.com attended a press conference with The Matador star Pierce Brosnan at the 31st Deauville 2005 American Film Festival. He talked about both the James Bond rumors and his upcoming sequel to The Thomas Crown Affair: While attending a press conference for the presentation of his new movie, The Matador, Pierce Brosnan was asked about the last months' rumours about his involvement in Casino Royale, the 21st James Bond movie, and also about the sequel to The Thomas Crown Affair:

"I won't be part of the next James Bond. I've already played the role five times and the character is now part of my past. Now, I want to take care about the movies Beau St. Clair and I are producing with our company Irish DreamTime (The Nephew, Evelyn, Laws of Attraction). All the rumours that have been going around for the last few months about me being part of Casino Royale or not are just rumours, nothing more.

Regarding The Thomas Crown Affair 2, entitled "The Topkapi Affair," the script is being written right now. Sony Pictures is really thrilled about this whole new affair that we expect to shoot in Istanbul."

Istanbul Kiz Kulesi - A Picture Share!

Maiden's Tower is one of the major landmark of Istanbul. The tower known to the Turks as Maiden's Tower and in English as Leander's Tower.

According to the first (which was actually set on the Dardanelles rather than the Bosphorus) the mythological hero Leander used to meet here with his beloved Hero, but one night he was drowned while swimming to the Tower and Hero committed suicide. The second refers to a story about a king of Scutari (Uskudar) who kept his beautiful daughter locked up here.

Do you know why this place is so popular? Because of its mythological story or its beauty? Check the attached picture

Istanbul rocks: Rock'n Coke

Organized and sponsored by Coca Cola, the Rock'n Coke Istanbul 2005 Festival gave fans their money's worth for two days in Istanbul, Saturday and Sunday.

Everything was perfect:
A total of 23 food and beverage stands were installed at the festival venue for the event and all basic needs like transportation, health and communication were well-planned by festival organizers. Some 300 medical staff worked nonstop for 24 hours during the festival and a hospital with 25 beds, a fully equipped laboratory and 10 ambulances were ready in case they were needed.


Resource: Turkish Daily News
Official Website: Rock 'n Coke

Help Hurricane Victims Rebuild Their Lives

The situation on the Gulf Coast is grave. Reports of devastation are staggering. Thousands of families are left homeless or with homes that are severely damaged.

They have lost so much. We must help them piece their lives back together.

Here are the important links;
Ask Jeeves
Habitat fot Humanity

What is your favorite resort in Turkey?

Turkey is a charming beauty and its resorts are really exciting. What is your favorite resort in Turkey and tell us why you love your fave resort?