| TROIAN HORSE LOVERS GET MARRIED |
| Last year, the famous Troian Horse used in the popular Hollywood movie, was brought to Canakkale with the efforts of the Culture and Tourism Ministry and The Muniplicity of Canakkale. In the reconstruction work of the giant Troian horse used in Troy movie, the German engineer, Erik LUDWIG, and the interpreter of the German constraction crew, Semra BEDER, have fall in love with each other. Yesterday their mysterious love has been concluded with marriage. The couple told that Troian Horse is the source of their love. The couple plan to live in Canakkale |
| EXCAVATION PERIOD IN THE ANCIENT TROIA GET STARTED |
| The excavation period for 2005 in the world-famous ancient city Troia have started. It is annouced that the excavation period will be directed by the Professor of Tubingen University, Manfred Osman KORFMAN, 50 scientists from 12 countries have taken their place in the excavation team. In the excavation programme the preliminary work which was started in 2004 would continue. The studies in 2004 will be taken into consideration more deeply. The proposed earthquakes which had supposed to destroy the ancient Troy 6 and 7 will be taken into consideration with further proofs. The excavation period for 2005 is planned to be completed on August 30,2005. |
| CANAKKALE ON FOCUS |
| Former general manager of culture and tourism ministery , Orhan KALKAN, told that for the development of Canakkale Tourism, the present infrastructure should be improved. Orhan KALKAN came to Canakkale as the tourism inspector of Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Mr KALKAN claimed that Canakkale is using less that 15% of her touristical potential. Mr KALKAN addded that Canakkale should be taken into the "Tourism area and center" by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism with subject to the 2366th law. Furthermore Mr KALKAN told that the concept of the historical bazaar with mirros and the clock tower square should be improved. Mr KALKAN insisted on the investment for alternative tourism resources in order to increase the number of accomodation more than one day per guest in Canakkale. |
| WORLD TOUR WITH YACHT |
| Ali and Nilgun Gunduz couple have started their world tour with their "Vagabond" yacht from the Canakkale Marine. Gunduz couple told that they have been travelling with their yacht for years and participated several yacht rallies. Mr Gunduz told that they are ready for their dream trip which will last about 5 years. In their route the couple will follow the Aegean coasts for a while then track the Greek, Italian and Spanish coasts. Next, they will head to Carribean Islands. In their trip, Mrs Gunduz will record all the trip. The Gunduz couple plans to perform a documentary with the videos of their world trip. |
| CHILDREN AND YOUTH VILLAGE |
| Envoirement and Forest Ministery representatives annouced that a new project has launced in order to establish a children and youth center in the Historical Gallipoli National Park. In the youth center, accomodation, catering, education and entertainment facilities will be orginised in order to accomodate youths and children all over the Turkey. The propesed location for the children adn youth center is considered as the north of the Alcitepe Village. The area of the center is proposed about 18 hectars on the former miltary gunner base beside the Alcitepe Village. The complex is proposed to accomodate 300 children and youths. On the other hand an information center with regards to the Historical National Gallipoli Park will be launched. The Envoirement and Forest Ministery representatives told that "the main goal under this project is to introduce and teach the facts of the most important place of Turkey History in gainning liberty." |
| MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS, BINALI YILDIRIM, VISITED THE GOKCEADA ISLAND |
| Minister of Communications, Binali YILDIRIM, visited the Gokceada Island for investigation of the problems. Minister YILDIRIM firstly visited the construction work of Gokceada airport. The he attennded a meeting with the AK Party responsibles of Gokceada. In his speech to the press, Minister YILDIRIM claimed the biggest problem of the islad as the transportation. Minister YILDIRIM told that their main goal in Gokceada would be to perform and encourage huge investments in order to improve the immense tourism potential of the island. |
| GRAND KEPEZ HARBOUR OF CANAKKALE WILL BE OPENED IN AUGUST 2005 |
| The chief of Kepez Muniplicity of Canakkale, Ismail Yasar OGUZCAN, told that, The grand harbour in the Kepez village of Canakkale would be ready to serve for any type of ships and cruises on August 2005. It is told that the foundation of the harbour was laid in 1995 and completed in 1999. The work of upper infrastructure was put out to tender, and the contracter company "Kolin Group" laid the foundation of the upper infrastructure in May,2004. The approximate cost of the harbour reached about 35 bilion Ytl. It is expected a great value to the income of the Canakkale with the new grand harbour. |
| THE RESTORATION WORK OF THE HISTORICAL BAZAAR WITH MIRRORS IS CONTRACTED FOR THE FINAL PHASE |
| The chief of Canakkale Muniplicity, Ulgur GOKHAN told that, the restoration work have been started 4 years ago with the 11 shops facing to Inonu Street. In the second phase, the restoration of 32 shops in addition to 15 new shops is being processed. It is expected to start the final phase of the bazaar in September or October. It is expected to complete the restoration of the Canakkale" Historical Bazaar on March 18, 2007, the celebration of Canakkale Naval Victory. |
| PROFESSOR MANFRED KORFMAN WAS SELECTED AS TUBA MEMBER |
| With his immense work on the excavations in the ancient Troia, Professor Korfman has become well-known all over the world, particularly in Germany and Turkey. Recently Professor KORFMAN was selected as the member of TUBA (Turkey Science Academy) in the last annual meeting. The authorities of the TUBA told that they are glad to wellcome Professor KORFMAN. Professor Korfman has not only several works on the Anatolian Culture, but also several studies on Aegean and the Mediterranean culture. His great efforts on the ancient city Troia have crucial influence in the selection of the ancient Troia as world"s culture heritage by UNESCO. |
| ANZAC COVE WILL BE INSPECTED BY THE AUSTRALIAN AUTHORITIES |
| After the start of the road development project in the Historical Gallipoli National Park, Australian Government decided to appoint a delagate in order to inspect the work on the historical peninsula. After the inspection of the Australian War Monuments Bureau, it is annouced that a delagate from the Australian Government will be sent to Ankara in order to inspect the work on the historical Gallipoli Peninsula. It is told that the mission of the delagate would be to co-operate with the Turkish delagates in order to inspect the road development work on the historical peninsula in order to prevent any hazard on the field. |
| MARINE BOX APPLICATION IN THE CANAKKALE YACHT MARINE |
| Canakkale Yacht Marine is being developed day by day in order to sustain the European Union Standards. The Canakkale Muniplicity authorities has launched a new facility called "Marine Box" in order to respond the electricity needs of the yachts more efficient. With the "Marine Box" the yacht owners would benefit from the electricity power with all types of adapter plugs. The authorities told that the electricity would be free of charge for the yacths coming to the Canakkale Yacht Marine 17.06.2005 |
| TOURISM POLICE WITH BIKE IS ON DUTY |
| The Police Directorship of Canakkale has appointed a bike team working as tourism police in the summer season. The team would consists of 6 police officers and they will work on the seaside of Canakkale. The working hours of the bike team would be 17.00 P.M. to 04.00 A.M. till to the end of september. The local people and tourists received this application very fruitful and congratule the police deparment of Canakkale. |
| RUSSIAN MEMORIAL WILL BE BUILT IN THE GALLIPOLI TOWN |
| It is annouced that preliminary work in order to build a Russian Memorial in the Gallipoli Town is completed. The chief of Gallipoli Muniplicity,Cihat BINGOL, told that they have come to a conclusion with the Russian delegates in order to build a Russian Memorial devoted to the 25 thousand Russsian who came to Gallipoli Town between the years 1920 and 1921. After revolution in Russia between 1917-1918, about 25 thousand Czar supporters had escaped from the region to the Gallipoli Town. Later on, several Russian familes lived together in peace in the Gallipoli Town. Mr BINGOL added that, they expect to host about 10-20 thousand Russian tourists each year after the attractivie Russian Memorial |
| PRIVATE GALLERY OF GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN IS OPENED |
| Ahmet USLU, the collectioner of the Gallipoli Campaign objects, has oficially opened his private gallery on June 11,2005. In his private gallery there are about 8 thousand objects with regards to Gallipoli Campaign. Several guests such as the chief of Canakkale Muniplicity, and The Governor attended the openning ceromony. Ahmet USLU thanked the local authorities for their support in openning his gallery. Mr USLU told that he has been collecting objects with regards to Gallipoli Campaign for about 20 years, and he is now very glad to achieve his ideal of his life. |
| HEAD OF MNG HOLDING TOURISM GROUP, HUSEYIN BARANER, IS STARTING PROMOTION OF CANAKKALE WITH TROIA |
| Head of MNG Holding Tourism Group, Huseyin BARANER, streessed the importance of the ancient city Troia in his feature in the Tage Zeitung Newspaper. Mr BARANER also mentioned their new strategy in promoting the values of Canakkale. In the new strategy ancient Troia will be used one of the strongest theme. Mr BARANER proposed the "All inclusive" system in a wider scope in terms of regional. In the concept of regional all inclusive, tourists would take their accomodation as bed and breakfast in the hotels, and take their lunches and dinners in the restaurants around the city with coupons provided by the travel agency. Mr Baraner told that all touristical investments will benefit from this strategy. Mr Baraner also added that in August they are going to orginise a meeting called "Peace and Tourism in Canakkale" with archaeologists and politicians. |
| PRIVATE GALLERY OF GALLIPOLI CAMPAIGN IS OPENED |
| Ahmet USLU, the collectioner of the Gallipoli Campaign objects, has oficially opened his private gallery on June 11,2005. In his private gallery there are about 8 thousand objects with regards to Gallipoli Campaign. Several guests such as the chief of Canakkale Muniplicity, and The Governor attended the openning ceromony. Ahmet USLU thanked the local authorities for their support in openning his gallery. Mr USLU told that he has been collecting objects with regards to Gallipoli Campaign for about 20 years, and he is now very glad to achieve his ideal of his life. |
| HEAD OF MNG HOLDING TOURISM GROUP, HUSEYIN BARANER, IS STARTING PROMOTION OF CANAKKALE WITH TROIA |
| Head of MNG Holding Tourism Group, Huseyin BARANER, streessed the importance of the ancient city Troia in his feature in the Tage Zeitung Newspaper. Mr BARANER also mentioned their new strategy in promoting the values of Canakkale. In the new strategy ancient Troia will be used one of the strongest theme. Mr BARANER proposed the "All inclusive" system in a wider scope in terms of regional. In the concept of regional all inclusive, tourists would take their accomodation as bed and breakfast in the hotels, and take their lunches and dinners in the restaurants around the city with coupons provided by the travel agency. Mr Baraner told that all touristical investments will benefit from this strategy. Mr Baraner also added that in August they are going to orginise a meeting called "Peace and Tourism in Canakkale" with archaeologists and politicians. |
| GRAND ASSOS HOTEL IS READY FOR 2005 SUMMER SEASON |
| Grand Assos Hotel, which is located by the shores of the ancient city Assos, has been completely renovated after the administrationchange in the begining of 2005. The new owner of the hotel for 8 years, Bayram Cafer ERTEN, told that after a 3 months hard work for renovation, they are ready for the 2005 summer season. In the openning ceromony of Grand Assos Hotel, The Governor, Suleyman KAMCI, told that these kind of nice investments would always be encouraged by the local and national authorities. The Grand Assos Hotel is renovated considering the natural patterns of the ancient city Assos with its 35 rooms and 105 beds. |
| VOLUNTEERED GUIDES IN THE TOURISM INFORMATION CENTER |
| 3 Volunteered students of Canakkale Onsekizmart University (COMU) have started working in the tourism information center of Canakkale. The volunteered students, Muzeyyen KOMURCU, Gulsah ERGIN, and Zehra SERT, told that they have attended this job in order to improve their english skills while serving the Canakkale Tourism. |
| PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP VISIT TO CANAKKALE |
| A group of 23 Greeks came to Canakakle in order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Istiklal Primary School. The Greeks, who are living in Nikea, Athens, told that they are happy to be in the 100th anniversary of the Istiklal Primary School in which their grand families had had thier education. It is told that after the imigration to Greece between 1922 and 1924, It is an unforgettable experience to return back to the lovely Canakkale. The chief of the Dardanelians Union in Greece, Angelik Georgankeli, gave a plaket to the manager of the Istiklal Primary School, Ismet Cubuklu. At the end of the cerenomy, the Greeks planted an olive tree in the garden of the school as a symbol of peace and friendship. |
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