A Turkish accession to the European Union (EU) would help Europe to improve its credibility in the Arab world, British Minister for Europe David Lidington has claimed.Lidington said in his speech at an event at the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) yesterday evening (Mon) that the EU would have more influence on developments in the world […]
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Support for Turkish EU bid wanes
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The number of Austrians opposing Turkey’s accession to the European Union (EU) is on the rise.Researchers Karmasin questioned around 500 Austrians for magazine profil to find that 61 per cent are against such a move. Fifty-nine per cent said the same in May 2009.Eighteen per cent of Austrians (2009: 13 per cent) spoke out in […]
Slovenian president backs Turkish EU bid
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Slovenian President Danilo Türk has appealed to European Union (EU) leaders to speed up accession talks with Turkey.The former United Nations (UN) assistant secretary-general said today (Weds): “Im totally in favour of Turkey becoming a member of the EU. The negotiations have been going on way too slowly.”Türk told Austrian daily Kurier that prejudices towards […]
Turkish ambassador to keep post
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The Turkish ambassador in Vienna will not be removed from office despite stressing he would relocate the United Nations (UN) from Vienna were he leader of the international organisation.Turkish newspapers reported today (Fri) that the countrys government had no plans to dismiss Ambassador Kadri Ecvet Tezcan. The 61-year-old took over as Turkish ambassador in […]
The Turkish ambassador in Vienna has been branded an “arrogant nationalist” for claiming Austrians were only interested in other cultures when on holiday.Freedom Party (FPÖ) leader Heinz-Christian Strache said today (Thurs) Kadri Ecvet Tezcan should be dismissed from his post after he gave interview to Viennese newspaper Die Presse which made headlines across Europe.Strache, whose […]
The Turkish ambassador in Vienna has risked a serious thrift between Austria and Turkey with statements made in an exceptional interview.Speaking to Austrian newspaper Die Presse, Kadri Ecvet Tezcan claimed Turks in Vienna knew they were not welcome in Austria. He also revealed having been told that the Austrian foreign minister does not welcome ambassadors […]
Around 150 Austrian companies are currently doing business in Turkey, according to the Austrian Trade Commissioner in Istanbul.Marco Garcia said today (Fri) major companies like oil and gas firm OMV, Bank Austria (BA) and electricity provider Verbund have been active in the country.He added Austria was currently the eighth biggest investor in Turkey which, according […]
Graduate dies on post-exam holiday
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A Salzburg teenager who graduated with honours died on holiday in Turkey.Franz Kurz, head of the polytechnic HTL college in Hallein, said today (Thurs) pals tried to resuscitate Christoph H. after finding his motionless body lying on the beach in their resort.Kurz announced the 19-year-old who went to Turkey with pals to celebrate his […]
Non-EU roaming costs warning issued
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Austrian consumer watchdogs have warned holidaymakers of high mobile phone costs in Turkey and Croatia.Labour Chamber (AK) experts said today (Weds) roaming costs in Croatia could reach a whopping two Euros per minute depending on the chosen provider.They also warned making a one-minute long mobile phone call from Turkey to Austria can cost up to […]