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| SWIMMING ACROSS THE DARDENELLES |
| 35 professional British Swimmer have come to Canakkale in order to join 'the 21st Sahap Tarzi Swimming Across Dardanelles Race' across the dardanelles on August 30. After the first day of their arrival to Kervansaray Canakkale Hotel, the group had performed 3 hours swimming exercise in the Yeni Kordon district . The British Swimmers had completed the 4 Km exercise path in 3 hours time. It is told that the swimmers are part of a professional swimming club in London. The Manager of the British Travel Company, Simon Movrie, told that it would be very exiting to cross the dardenelles by swimming for all of the group members. Some of the British Swimmers, Jane Speakman, Matt, Baar and Chris Moran told that they are very happy to be in Canakkale and exited about the swimming race. The representitive of Wilusa Travel, Fatma GOZUTOK, told that they are working hard for the organisation. It is told that some of the swimmers in the group had also swimmed in Gibraltar, the English Channel and so on. 150 swimmers would attend the race on August 30 which is 3.5 miles long. |
| DIVING TO THE 5 SUNK BATTLESHIPS IN THE DARDANELLES STRAIT |
| With the request of the Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University and with the authorisation of the Turkish General Staff, 5 separate research dives to the sunk battleships such as 'Ceyhun', 'Kios', 'Rehber', 'Elenora', and 'Despina', has been performed in order to get detaillled information in the scope of the research 'Martyries Underwater'. The dives to the 5 sunk battleships had been performed in the command of Naval Staff Captain, Murat Hatiğ. The diving team had first performed the diving to the 'Ceyhun' Battleship in the deep waters of the Yapildak Village, later on the divings of 'Kios' Battleship around Akbas district, 'Rehber' Battleship around Aksoz village of Karabiga distrct, 'Elonara' Battleship around the Kemer village, 'Despina' Battleship, which was hit by the English E-11 submarine, around the Cardak district had been performed. It is told that the research results would be declared as report in the following months. |
| THE MAINTANANCE WORK IN THE ANZAC ROAD HAS STARTED |
| The 6500 meter Anzac Road, which takes place in the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, has been taken into maintanance before the Anzac Day Ceremonies.The Anzac Road was originally constructed 2 years ago, but damaged badly by the time due to small land slides as well as uncompleted infrastructure. The deformation of the Anzac Road after the original construction had attracted several reactions. The Canakkale Governor, Mr Orhan KIRLI, told that the construction work of Anzac Road had originally started in 2005 with agreement between Turkish and Australian Authorities. Later on, the Austalian public opinion had judged the construction of the Anzac Road and rejected the project claimming that the project would result with deformation of the historical and natural envoirement of the field. Then, The Turkish Authorities suspended the project respecting the good will between two countries. However this break had caused the badly deformation of the uncompleted Anzac Road. Furthermore some finance problems had arised and the road was left damaged for some time. Governor Mr Orhan KIRLI added that after all, the maintanance of the uncompleted and deformed Anzac Road has started. Doing so reinforcement to the walls of the road would be performed, and all the damaged asphalt would be removed, the infrastructure would be reinforced and the 6500 meter Anzac Road would be reconstructed. Governor Mr Orhan KIRLI told that their aim is to complete the service road before the 89th Anniversary of the Anzac Day Ceremonies.
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| THE FIRST TOURISTICAL CRUISE OF THE 2007 TOURISM SEASON HAS ARRIVED |
| The first tourisitcak cruise of the 2007 tourism season of Canakkale arrived Canakkale with its 342 passengers. The 18.5911 gross tones Cruise, Astoria,which was coming from the agean sea has entered the Dardenelles strait in the early morning hours.The 164 meter lenght 'Astoria' came to the Kepez Port at 08:30 a.m.The international passengers of Astoria get off the cruise and took busses, which go to the touristical sites of Canakkale. In order to celebrate the first cruise of the 2007 in the dardanelles strait, Vice -Governor, Yusuf Ziya Ince, President of Kepez Muniplicity, the owner and manager of a ship agent in Canakkale have visited the captain of 'Astoria'. The Vice - Governor, Yusuf Ziya Ince, told that each year the passennger capacity of Kepez Port is increasing, therefore the quality standards should be improved as soon as possible..
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| FLOATING QUAY FOR THE CANAKKALE YACHT MARINE |
| Canakkale Muniplicity has started preparations in order to increase the capacity of the Canakkale Yacht Marine. Doing so, using floating quays is proposed in order to increase the capacity of the Canakkale Yacht Marine. The Chief of the Canakkale Muniplicity, Mr Ulgur GOKHAN, told that 65 yacht capacity of the current Canakkale Yacht Marine do not repond to the demand, therefore Canakkale Muniplicity has started the project of the capacity increament of the current Canakkale Yacht Marine. Mr Gokhan told that the method of floating quays is a very common method in some yacht marines all over the world. Mr GOKHAN told that preliminary work in order to accommodate 80 more yachts is still going on. Mr GOKHAN told that the capacity increament of the current yacht marine would cost around 500.000 YTL and at the end the capacity would be increased 150 Yachts. Mr GOKHAN stressed the importance of yacht marines" for the tourism potential of a city and they are working hard to improve the potential of Canakkale Yacht Marine. |
| GOVERNORSHIP SUPPORT TO THE CANAKKALE TOURISM |
| Canakkale Governor, Mr Orhan KIRLI, stressed the crucial importance of Canakkale"s Tourism Potential, and stated that "when compared to other cities of Turkey, Canakkale has distinctive features", and claimed that Canakkale could not utilise its high potential. Governor Kırlı stated that their first target should be to stimulate and utlise the high tourism potential of Canakkale. Doing so, the project of identifying the cultural inventory of Canakkale get started by the Canakkale Governorship. Governor Kırlı told that they are planning to complete the project of identifying Canakkale"s Cultural Inventory in 6 months time. Governor KIRLI stated the primary focus areas as Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, Ancient City " Troia " and Mount Ida. Governor Kırlı stated that they are planning to develope the eco tourism in Mount Ida. Doing so introductory brouchers would be the first step. Governor KIRLI stressed the other focus area of Canakkale Tourism as developing thermal tourism potential of Canakkale. Governor KIRLI told that they are also working on publishing up to date and detailed brouchers and booklets wih regards to Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, Ancient Troia, and other touristical and cultural values of Canakkale. |
| THE EXCAVATION PERIOD OF THE YEAR 2006 IN THE ANCIENT CITY TROY HAS STARTED |
| The excavation period of 2006 for the world famous ancient city, Troy, which is located 25 km away from Canakkale, get started. After the sad death of the well known excavation chief of ancient Troy, Professor Manfred Korfmann, Professor Ernst Pernick from Tubingen University of Germany has taken over the chief position of the excavations in the ancient Troy. This year, about 70 academicians from 13 countries would participate the excavations in the ancient Troy. It is said that the excavation would continue till September 15, 2006. It is also told that the focus of the excavations would be the areas that have started last year.
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| THE 750.000 USD VALUED MEDAL |
| The Distinguished Service Medal of the Australian Soldier, Alfred Shout, who had involved the Anzac Landing in the Gallipoli Peninsula in April 25, 2006 was sold for 750.000 USD in an auction in Victoria Cross Sydney. The grand child of Alfred Shout had given the Distinguished Service Medal to the auction and an Australian Businessman had bought the medal for 1 milion Australian Dolars ( about 750.000 USD). It is told that the medal would be given to the Canberra War Museum by th Australian Businessman who bought the medal form the auction in Sydney. The reason of the high value of the medal was claimed that it had been the last medal which was with the grand children of the Australian Soldiers who have involved the Gallipoli Campaign. It is also told that the preceding medal, which was sold before in an auction, had costed 345.000 USD. It is told that Alfred Shout had gained this medal due his impressive struggle in the Gallipoli Campaign although he had been wounded all over his face with gun fire shrapnel. |
| HUGE TURKISH FLAG TO THE DARDANELLES |
| A huge Turkish flag has been placed over the famous "Dur Yolcu" poem, which is written to the side of the hills near Kilibahir Village looking at the Dardanelles Strait. Turkish Military Forces has performed placement and sponsorship of the huge Turkish Flag over the famous " Dur Yolcu" poem. The Turkish Flag has been placed on the hand of the Turkish Soldire Figure near the "Dur Yolcu" poem. The height of the flag pole is stated as 45 meter, and the area of the flag as 96 square meters. The Huge Turkish Flag can easilly be seen by all ships passing by dardanelles as well as from Canakkale. |
| DENIZ CRUISE AND FERRY LINES START OPERATING BETWEEN ISTANBUL AND IZMIR |
| Deniz Cruise and Ferry lines had bought 2 ferries which one of them is the famous "Samsun" ferry, and completely renovated them in order serve between Istanbul and Izmir. On their route, the ferry boats pass through Dardanelles (Canakkale Straight) between Istanbul and Canakkale. As being the first private ferry line, Samsun and "Anakara Ferry boats have been exclusively renovated in 5 star hotel comfort and offering high comfort to its guests.Deniz Cruise and Ferry Lines have been formed as a joint venture of a Sea Trade Chamber and TURSAB, and the company has bought and renovated the two ferries called "Samsun" and "Ankara" some time ago. The general manager of the Deniz Cruise and Ferry Lines, Cem GUNDES, told that they have invested around 16 milion dolars for the renovation of the ferries, and they have started their schedule between Istanbul and Izmir on June 16, 2006. Mr Cem GUNDES told that they are targeting to attract the attention of the Turkish citizens to the beauty of sea travel. Mr Cem GUNDES added that "Ankara" ferry would also be used for package cruise programmes. It is told that all the ferries have 169 rooms including 26 suits, 110 pullman seats, 220 vehicle and 575 customer capacity.The ferries also have special section for pets. In the Ferries, Restaurant, cafe, terrace, disco, kids club, fitness center, swimming pool, coiffeur and business center are available. Mr GUNDES stated that it takes around 16 hours trip from Istanbul to Izmir, and added that it would cost 65 YTL for the pullman seats, 180 YTL for the standard seats, 550 YTL for the suites and 750 YTL for the suits which have panoramic view. Mr Cem GUNDES told that they would start east Black Sea, and Greek Island tours by the beginning of August. Mr GUNDES added that they are also planning to offer package progrrammes to Canakkale particularly for Australian, New Zealand, and British tourists. |
| CANAKKALE"S CLUTURE INVENTORY IS GOING TO BE PREPAIRED |
| A new committee has been launhced in order to prepare the inventory of the cultural values of Canakkale. The Vice Canakkale Governor, Yusuf Ziya Ince, told that the committee is formed by archeologists, art historians, and specialists from civil public associations in order to complete the cultural inventory of the Canakkale Province. Mr Ince told that the committee has already started to visit the villages, towns, archealogical sites and historical places of the Canakkale district in order to identfy the historical and archeological values of Canakkale. Mr Ince added that after completing the project of the inventory of the cultural values of Canakkale, they are going to publish it as a reference book. The project results will also be in the website of the Canakkale Governorship. Mr Ince stated that they are expecting to complete the first part of the research by the end of 2007. |
| FLOATING QUAY FOR THE CANAKKALE YACHT MARINE |
| Canakkale Muniplicity has started preparations in order to increase the capacity of the Canakkale Yacht Marine. Doing so, using floating quays is proposed in order to increase the capacity of the Canakkale Yacht Marine. The Chief of the Canakkale Muniplicity, Mr Ulgur GOKHAN, told that 65 yacht capacity of the current Canakkale Yacht Marine do not repond to the demand, therefore Canakkale Muniplicity has started the project of the capacity increament of the current Canakkale Yacht Marine. Mr Gokhan told that the method of floating quays is a very common method in some yacht marines all over the world. Mr GOKHAN told that preliminary work in order to accommodate 80 more yachts is still going on. Mr GOKHAN told that the capacity increament of the current yacht marine would cost around 500.000 YTL and at the end the capacity would be increased 150 Yachts. Mr GOKHAN stressed the importance of yacht marines" for the tourism potential of a city and they are working hard to improve the potential of Canakkale Yacht Marine. |
| HUGE TURKISH FLAG TO THE DARDANELLES |
| A huge Turkish flag has been placed over the famous "Dur Yolcu" poem, which is written to the side of the hills near Kilibahir Village looking at the Dardanelles Strait. Turkish Military Forces has performed placement and sponsorship of the huge Turkish Flag over the famous " Dur Yolcu" poem. The Turkish Flag has been placed on the hand of the Turkish Soldire Figure near the "Dur Yolcu" poem. The height of the flag pole is stated as 45 meter, and the area of the flag as 96 square meters. The Huge Turkish Flag can easilly be seen by all ships passing by dardanelles as well as from Canakkale.
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| DENIZ CRUISE AND FERRY LINES START OPERATING BETWEEN ISTANBUL AND IZMIR |
| Deniz Cruise and Ferry lines had bought 2 ferries which one of them is the famous "Samsun" ferry, and completely renovated them in order serve between Istanbul and Izmir. On their route, the ferry boats pass through Dardanelles (Canakkale Straight) between Istanbul and Canakkale. As being the first private ferry line, Samsun and "Anakara Ferry boats have been exclusively renovated in 5 star hotel comfort and offering high comfort to its guests.Deniz Cruise and Ferry Lines have been formed as a joint venture of a Sea Trade Chamber and TURSAB, and the company has bought and renovated the two ferries called "Samsun" and "Ankara" some time ago. The general manager of the Deniz Cruise and Ferry Lines, Cem GUNDES, told that they have invested around 16 milion dolars for the renovation of the ferries, and they have started their schedule between Istanbul and Izmir on June 16, 2006. Mr Cem GUNDES told that they are targeting to attract the attention of the Turkish citizens to the beauty of sea travel. Mr Cem GUNDES added that "Ankara" ferry would also be used for package cruise programmes. It is told that all the ferries have 169 rooms including 26 suits, 110 pullman seats, 220 vehicle and 575 customer capacity.The ferries also have special section for pets. In the Ferries, Restaurant, cafe, terrace, disco, kids club, fitness center, swimming pool, coiffeur and business center are available. Mr GUNDES stated that it takes around 16 hours trip from Istanbul to Izmir, and added that it would cost 65 YTL for the pullman seats, 180 YTL for the standard seats, 550 YTL for the suites and 750 YTL for the suits which have panoramic view. Mr Cem GUNDES told that they would start east Black Sea, and Greek Island tours by the beginning of August. Mr GUNDES added that they are also planning to offer package progrrammes to Canakkale particularly for Australian, New Zealand, and British tourists. |
| GOVERNORSHIP SUPPORT TO THE CANAKKALE TOURISM |
| Canakkale Governor, Mr Orhan KIRLI, stressed the crucial importance of Canakkale"s Tourism Potential, and stated that "when compared to other cities of Turkey, Canakkale has distinctive features", and claimed that Canakkale could not utilise its high potential. Governor Kırlı stated that their first target should be to stimulate and utlise the high tourism potential of Canakkale. Doing so, the project of identifying the cultural inventory of Canakkale get started by the Canakkale Governorship. Governor Kırlı told that they are planning to complete the project of identifying Canakkale"s Cultural Inventory in 6 months time. Governor KIRLI stated the primary focus areas as Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, Ancient City " Troia " and Mount Ida. Governor Kırlı stated that they are planning to develope the eco tourism in Mount Ida. Doing so introductory brouchers would be the first step. Governor KIRLI stressed the other focus area of Canakkale Tourism as developing thermal tourism potential of Canakkale. Governor KIRLI told that they are also working on publishing up to date and detailed brouchers and booklets wih regards to Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, Ancient Troia, and other touristical and cultural values of Canakkale. |
| ECO TOURISM PROGRESS IN BOZCAADA |
| It is announced that agriculture producers of Bozcaada would primarily invest on organic grape production. Canakkale Province Agriculture Directorship Vice President, Ilkay UCAR told that they have been orginasing several meetings in Bozcaada in order to stimulate the organic grape production of the island. Mr UCAR told that a contract with regards to organic grape production in the 3300 decars of land in Bozcaada, which belongs to 77 separare grape producers. The contract has been signed between the official representitive of Bozcaada, Bilal Ozdemir and The Eco-Cert Control and Certification Representitive, Mustafa AVCI. Mr UCAR stressed that all the conditions for organic grape production is very suitable in Bozcaada. The first year of the project would be sponsored by the Bozcadada Governorship. In the concept of the project it is aimed to give certification to the suitable lands of Bozccada for organic grape production. Furthermore it is aimed to promote Bozcaada as "organic island" to the world market which would be a pioneer project for agricullture and eco-tourism. It is believed. |
| THE NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ANCIENT TROY EXCAVATION COMMITTEE: ERNST PERNICKA |
| After the death of Professor Korfmann in 2005, the legandary president of the excavation community of the ancient city Troy, which is located by the Tevfikiye village of Canakkale, the new president of the excavation community has been nominated as Professor Ernst Pernicka from the Tubingen University of Germany. Professor Ernst Pernicka stressed one of the most important issues in the anicent Troy as the absence of a Grand Museum which would be the host of excavation findings as well as several others findings which have been exhibited in several countries of the world. Professor Ernst Pernicka stated that buiding the Troia Museum is also very important for the world history and the ancient Troy has a special meanning for all the people in the world. Professor Pernicka stressed that " every historical and ancient value should be exhibited where it is belong to". |
| EMERGING HISTORICAL REALITIES |
| Jennifer Lawless, Australian Writer and Researcher, revisited Canakkale with regards to her studies on "Anzac Prisoners of War". Ms Lawless also performed a seminar named " Lost Anzacs; A General Perspective of Anzac Prisoners of War" in the Suleyman Demirel Congress Center. Ms Lawless told that there had been insufficient research and literature with regards to Anzac Prisoners of War, added that some early propagandist literature on this issue do not reflect the reality. Ms Lawless stated that she had been working on Anzac Prisoners of war for 5 years and mainly focused on Anzac Prisoners of War in the Gallipoli Campaign. Ms Lawless told that she had identified 66 Anzac Prisoners of War. Ms Lawless added that these Prisoners of War had been transfered to different places in Turkey . Ms Lawsless added that those Anzac Soldiers who were wounded had been taken to Istanbul Capa and Gumussuyu Hospital and was kept here for a long time. Ms Lawless told that those who wasn"t wounded, was sent to the Prisoners of War Camps. Ms Lawless stated the biggest Prisoners of War Camp as the Afyonkarahisar, and other camps are stated as Kastamonu, Gediz, Ankara, Pozantı, Çankırı, Yozgat, Bor, Adapazarı and Yesilkoy. Ms Lawless told that Anzac Prisnoers of War had not been in bad conditions, in fact they had several social activities. |
| THE CANOE TRIP OF THE AUSTRALIAN ADVENTURERS |
| The 23 adventurous members of the Veteran Club from Australia get started an exiting trip from Gallipoli Town to the Anzac Cove which is about 44 miles distance. The Australian Veteran Group completed their preparations early in the morning despite of heavy rain. Later on, the Australian Veteran Group started their adventurous trip from the Hamza Bay of the Gallipoli Town. The canoes used in the trip was for 2 people. One of the group members from Canberra, Brian Liddy, stressed the importance of the 5 day long adventurous trip from Gallipoli town to Anzac Cove. Brian Liddy told that they are all proud of doing this activity in order to honor the hereos of Gallipoli Campaign in the holly land of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Brian Liddy added that they are going to complete the 44 miles distance with their conoes from Gallipoli Town to Anzac Cove which would take 5 days. The route of the trip is defined as Gallipoli Town, Eceabat, Canakkale, Kepez , Kum Motel and Anzac Cove. |
| 23 MILION USD HAVE ALREADY BEEN INVESTED FOR THE GALLIPOLI PENINSULA |
| Canakkale Deputy Mehmeh Danis told that Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park has great importance for AK Party Government, and they have already invested around 23 Milion USD in the last 3 years with regards the long term development project of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Deputy Danis told that Canakkale with its almost 5000 years old ancient history and impressive historical sites has an incredible potential for tourism. Deputy Danis added that considering the high potential of Canakkale, leveraging the facilties of the city carries a cruial importance for the future of Canakkale. Doing so, AK Party Government considers Canakkale as one of the most critical places for culture and tourism investments. Deputy Danis stated that particularly Gallipoli Peninsula has a crucial importance in their investments of Canakkale. Deputy Danis told that Prime Minister Tayip ERDOGAN has launced a committee in the parliment in order to support the long term develeopment project of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Deputy Danis told that it is planned to invest 100 Milion USD for the development of the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical Natiıonal Park, and about 23 Milion USD have already been invested in the past 3 years. In the concept of the development of the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, the excact locations of the 28 real war cemetries have been identified, 3 of them have been restorated in oder to reflect its original form. Deputy Danis added that the rest of the restoration of the identified war cemetiries would be finished soon. |
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