ANKARA - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on May 10th, 2006. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

HURRIYET (LIBERAL)
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''I WARN YOU FOR THE LAST TIME''
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan received executives of French companies investing in Turkey. During the meeting, Prime Minister Erdogan said that the draft law which was submitted to the French parliament by the Socialist Party with the aim of punishing those who deny so-called Armenian genocide, would play havoc with the bilateral relations between Turkey and France. ''We expect executives of French firms to react to the draft law which will seriously hamper freedom of thought and expression,'' Erdogan added.
SECURITY FORCES SEIZE 15 KG OF C-4 EXPLOSIVES
Acting on a tip-off, security forces raided a house in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir. During the search, they seized 15 kg of C-4 explosives. A person was detained. The detainee said that he was getting ready to stage attacks on government offices in the city.
A RALLY TO BE HELD IN ANKARA FOR ANIMALS' RIGHTS
A number of people including politicians and artists will hold a rally in Ankara on May 12th to protest massacre of stray animals. The Search-And-Rescue Association (AKUT) will attend the rally with sniffer dogs. International organizations and ambassadors of the EU-member countries will send observers to the rally.

MILLIYET (LIBERAL)
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PAY ATTENTION TO SIGNATURES IN THIS DECLARATION!
Nine Turkish intellectuals who are known with their radical attitudes regarding Armenian problem objected to the draft law (which will be taken up at French Parliament) with a declaration to be published in Liberation newspaper today. The long declaration is signed by Murat Belge, Halil Berktay, Elif Safak, Hrant Dink, Muge Gocek, Ahmet Insel, Etyen Mahcupyan, Baskin Oran and Ragip Zarakolu. The declaration says, ''the draft law which envisions imprisonment to those who claim that so-called Armenian genocide was not committed, will harm exchange of views as well as eliminate chance of dialogue.''
ETHICAL WARNING FROM EU
European Commission Vice President Siim Kallas explained red lines about public tenders, (political) immunities and commercial businesses of parliamentarians. He said that it is possible to lift political immunities in Turkey in legal aspect but it is not put into practice. Regarding public tenders, he said that political intervention must not be tolerated. He also said that changing all bureaucrats with each new government is very dangerous. Kallas noted that parliamentarians cannot have both political and commercial goals.

SABAH (LIBERAL)
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EYGI SENTENCED TO ONE YEAR IN PRISON
Mehmet Sevket Eygi, one of columnists of the Milli Gazete, was sentenced to one year in prison for inciting hatred and enmity among people. During the trial at the Basic Criminal Court in Bakirkoy district of Istanbul, the judge rejected to suspend punishment of Eygi.
CURRENT ACCOUNT DEFICIT UP 24.1 PERCENT
Turkey's current account deficit rose 24.1 percent to 3.058 billion USD in March 2006 over the same month of 2005. Turkish Central Bank released its report about balance of payments developments for March 2006. According to the bank's statistics, foreign trade deficit increased 19.2 percent to 3.2 billion USD.

VATAN (INDEPENDENT)
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TENSION FOR NO REASON
Claims that President Ahmet Necdet Sezer will take preventive action if Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan or Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc run for presidency caused tension in Ankara. How will Sezer prevent Erdogan? Will Sezer dissolve the parliament and hold early elections? Former President Suleyman Demirel said, ''Sezer does not have such an authority. This is the deficiency in the system.''
IT'LL BE FOR INTEREST OF TURKEY TO HAVE GOOD RELATIONS WITH PARIS!
Armenian tension between Turkey and France is increasing. France is uneasy about Turkey's recalling its ambassador (Osman Koruturk). French Ambassador to Turkey Paul Poudade said that it is for the interest of Turkey to have good relations with EU member France.

CUMHURIYET (LEFT)
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PROBLEM IN GOVERNMENT
Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen for Foreign Trade criticized Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan without mentioning his name as he was replying to allegations against himself. Referring to a report on fuel oil smuggling, Tuzmen said that he did not cause the state to suffer financial loss.
FRANCE THREATENS TURKEY OBSCURELY
French Ambassador to Turkey Paul Poudade said that it was Turkey which would suffer most from the recent crisis between Turkey and France. He said that friendly relations with France would be beneficial for Turkey.

RADIKAL (LEFT)
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ERDAL OZ LAID TO REST
Prominent Turkish writer and publisher Erdal Oz, who passed away at the age of 71, was laid to rest in Istanbul. A number of people including writers, were in attendance at the funeral to pay their last tribute to Oz.
A LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST 36 CHILDREN
A lawsuit was filed against 36 children for allegedly being involved in the illegal demonstrations in the southeastern city of Diyarbakir between March 18th and 31st. Number of children who will be tried increased to 186. The Prosecutor's Office in Diyarbakir requested the court to sentence the suspects to imprisonment terms changing from 6 months to 18 years. The trial will start on May 31st.

TURKIYE (RIGHT)
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BE ASHAMED OF YOUR HISTORY, FRANCE
France which accuses Turks has still bloods of millions of Muslims and Jews on its hands. Today, French Parliament will debate the draft law which envisions imprisonment to those who deny so-called Armenian genocide. France tries to accuse Turkey with lies and aspersions of Armenia. It also says it is business of historians to discuss the genocides which were committed in Algeria and Rwanda (by France).
ANKARA GETS HARSH
France gets agitated when Turkey recalled its ambassador from Paris. French press wrote that ''Ankara is getting harsh. Embargo on French products is on way.''

ZAMAN (CONSERVATIVE)
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EU AMBASSADORS: TMK CAN SERIOUSLY LIMIT FREEDOMS
EU Ambassadors conveyed their uneasiness to Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul about Anti-terrorism draft law (TMK). They said that the draft law can seriously limit fundamental rights and freedoms.
FAMOUS HISTORIANS WARN FRANCE
Famous U.S. and European historians reacted to the French draft law which envisions imprisonment to those who deny so-called Armenian genocide. The historians say that if it becomes a law, it will seriously harm freedom of expression.

YENI SAFAK (CONSERVATIVE)
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ERDOGAN TAKES ACTION
Prior to beginning of debates on the draft law which was submitted to the French parliament by the Socialist Party with the aim of punishing those who deny so-called Armenian genocide, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met executives of 22 French firms, and called on them to lobby for Turkey. French businessmen expressed their regret over the draft, and pledged to do everything in their power to prevent enactment of the draft.
BRUTAL FIGHT AT ITU
During the annual spring festival at the Istanbul Technical University (ITU), a clash erupted between leftist and rightist groups. Three students were injured after being beaten by extreme nationalist students.