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Newspaper group speeds up production

A Turkish newspaper group is aiming to speed up its production with the purchasing of five state-of-the-art press lines from India.The Ciner Group has invested in the new machinery for its sites at Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Adana, reports Graphic Repro.Production levels are expected to be enhanced by the presses, which are said to have a maximum-rated output of 90,000 copies per hour.Group president Turgay Ciner told Graphic Repro: "Our growth strategy demands high-performance, cutting-edge technology that will give us that vital competitive edge in national newspaper and...

22-01-2008 - read more...

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Celeb mag launches in Turkey

A popular celebrity-based publication which sells well in the UK has launched in Turkey today.Turkey's version of OK! Magazine will be the 14th international edition of the glossy gossip title, reports the Guardian.The Ciner Group's GD Gazete Dergi will produce the periodical, under license from Northern & Shell, the UK publisher.Northern & Shell international operations director, Christian Toksvig, told the Guardian: "OK! brings its unique mix of respectful and exclusive coverage of leading local and international celebrities to the Turkish readers for the first time. "Our...

17-01-2008 - read more...

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Turkish people still in awe of Ataturk display

Turks are still coming in their numbers to see the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of Turkish republic.The museum which contains his grave leaves visitors in awe of the great man, who Turkish people describe as an "unrivalled hero," reports the New York Times.A record-breaking number of 12.7 million people attended the museum last year, the most since its 1960 opening and many are genuinely moved by what they see.Among those who found the viewing of the Attaturk museum emotion-evoking was Hasan Meseli from Malatya.He told the New York Times: "We owe everything...

16-01-2008 - read more...

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Turkey set to expand smoke free zone

Turkey is set to expand its smoke-free zone from only buses, offices and airplanes.The Turkish parliament debated the issue on Wednesday (January 2nd) and a vote is expected to be held in the near future.A draft bill proposed to ban smoking in all public areas, such as bars, restaurants and coffee shops.The move is backed by the AKP party, of which prime minister Tayyip Recep Erdogan is a member.Under the plans, fines would be imposed on those who flouted the new regulations with fines of £15 being given to offenders.Owners of establishments found to allow smoking to take place would...

03-01-2008 - read more...

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Mutlu Yilar Happy New Year

Turks came out on to the streets in their numbers to usher in 2008.Joyous scenes were reported across the country, not least in the Sisli Municipality, where many Istanbul residents came to celebrate, reports Today's Zaman.Governor Muammer Guler wished happy New Year to the crowd, who sang "Turkey is the greatest" and a flag was unveiled as the clock counted down.Elsewhere, English language newspaper Sabah reported Russian, Canadian and Dutch tourists in the winter resort of Erurum coming together to dance and take in the fireworks which marked the beginning of 2008.Fireworks, like...

02-01-2008 - read more...

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