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EU ambassadors to support Turkey at sea |
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European Union countries, relieved at the decision by the top court to spare the ruling party and its promise of stability, are preparing to support Turkey with an unusual show. Ambassadors from EU countries will attend the Bosporus race to be held on the last day of Cap Istanbul, the biggest open sea sailing competition on the Mediterranean. The plan is for each ambassador to tour the Bosporus aboard a sailboat, delivering the message “Turkey is a European country.” Cap Istanbul, regarded as the Formula 1 of the sea, will start in Nice on Sept. 14 and end in Istanbul on Oct. 11 with a magnificent ceremony on the Bosporus. Preparations have started for the Bosporus show with French Ambassador to Ankara Bernard Emie meeting ambassadors one by one to persuade them to participate in the “Bosporus pleasure.” Cumali Varer, owner of Olay Nautic and head of the Cap Istanbul organizing committee, said the event was one of the most important maritime organizations of Europe and played an important role in the improvement of EU-Turkey relations. “Mr. Emie wants to transform the last section of Istanbul into a Bosporus show by EU ambassadors. We are currently in contact with them,” he said. |
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Turkey's commercial maritime fleet is growing older and ranks lower than Iran and Malaysia, which points to Turkey's growing need for new ships and more shipyards, according to industry experts. Turkey's commercial maritime fleet ranked 16th in the world in 1996 in terms of number of ships and freight capacity, but has dropped to 25th as of 2006. Out of 1,429 ships, 41 percent are between 20 and 29 years old, while 13 percent are older than 30. İzmir Captains' Association Chairman Ünal Benlialper called for the founding of a Maritime Ministry, noting that things could only go so far with just an undersecretariat. “Short and medium term strategic programs should have been prepared and orders for new ships should have been made in line with the goals.” |
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Istanbul 2010 takes action for effective promotion abroad |
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The İstanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency has taken action to effectively promote the city in leading international venues ahead of the event, expected to boost tourism in this 15-million-strong city that plays an important role in Turkey’s tourism. |
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