Turkish surprise: A business blazes path for nation to EU's doorstep

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Appliance and consumer electronics conglomerate the Koc Group is at the forefront of Turkey's effort to find acceptance as a member of the European Union. Despite skepticism from Europeans that a Turkish company can produce high quality products, Koc's subsidiaries have become leading suppliers of refrigerators and televisions in the European market.

Europe, Japan, Acquisitions & mergers, Foreign operations, Product information, Household audio and video equipment, International economic relations, Market share, Management dynamics, Household Appliances, Organizational nomenclature, Parent-to-subsidiary activities, Exports, Turkey, Subsidiary-to-parent activities, Management, Economic aspects, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Consumer electronics industry, History, Membership, European Union, Home appliances industry, Appliance industry, Names, Company business management, Product market share, Company market share, Islamic countries, East and West, East-West relations, Subsidiaries, divisions and units, Company product acquisition, Koc, Vehbi, Esgin, Nedim, Arcelik A.S.

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Growing violence strains Mideast overhaul efforts: shift of U.S. policy adds to skepticism on plans for change

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American-Israeli relations are affecting European and Arab viewpoints of peace process planning in the Middle East. Pres George W. Bush's support for Israeli retainment of some West Bank Jewish settlements and the killing of Hamas leader Abdel Aziz Rantisi have escalated unrest.

Middle East, Israeli foreign relations, United States foreign relations

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Kazakhstan struggle sparked U.S. probe

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There are serious suspicions that Kazakh leaders have been involved in illegal financial operations. However, the investigators have a hard time dealing with the opposition of the Swiss banks, who are unwilling to disclose their Kazakh clients' secrets.

Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Statistical Data Included, Brief Article, Investigations, Politicians, Money laundering, Nazarbayev, Nursultan

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