ANKARA - These are some of the major headlines and their summaries in Turkish press on July 14th, 2008. The Anadolu Agency does not verify these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

HURRIYET
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"MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN IN SULKS FOR 16 MONTHS"
Sevil Ornek, wife of retired Admiral Ozden Ornek, former commander of the Naval Forces who allegedly kept a diary about military coup plots, has said that some circles were trying to defame her husband. "My husband has been in sulks for 16 months. We do not deserve it."
"My husband applied to the Chief Prosecutor's Office that there were not such diaries. What could he do more? We are extremely sorry for Sener Eruygur and Hursit Tolon pashas," she added.
HISTORIC DAY FOR ERGENEKON INDICTMENT
The outline of 2,500-page indictment about 85 suspects who have been detained under the Ergenekon probe is expected to be revealed today. The case will be considered open after acceptance of the indictment by the court. Then, the public opinion will be able to learn about the content of the indictment.

MILLIYET
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SARKOZY FIRST ASKS 'CLOSURE CASE'
French President Nicolas Sarkozy, who hosted "Union for the Mediterranean" summit in Paris, held his first tete-a-tete meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan. EU President France's leader Sarkozy had a 40-minute meeting with Erdogan and asked him about the recent situation in closure case (against Turkey's ruling Justice & Development Party), and told him that 27 EU member states would assume a coherent reaction to the result of the case. Erdogan also said that he relied on court, adding that the case was negatively affecting the stability of the country as well as the foreign investments in the country.
IPI HARSHLY REACTS CUSTODY STYLE
International Press Institute (IPI) harshly condemned that journalists were taken under custody with handcuffs and their computers were not given back within the scope of Ergenekon operation. IPI also expressed concerns over the possibility that Taraf newspaper could face legal procedures.

SABAH
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ERGENEKON'S MEDIA DIARY
The Republican Working Group, formed within the scope of Ergenekon organization, took journalists and media bosses under record "in order to correct their behaviors."
The outline of the indictment regarding Ergenekon organization will be made public at 11 a.m. The 2,500-page indictment will include accusations about 85 suspects, 48 of whom are in prison. There will be an additional indictment regarding people who have been recently arrested.
The documents, found in Kadikoy branch of the Kemalist Thought Association within the scope of the investigation, indicated that the majority of media was taken under record, columnists were categorized and media bosses were taken under technical surveillance.
I RELY ON CONSTITUTIONAL COURT DECISION
French President Nicolas Sarkozy asked Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the closure case against the Justice & Development (AK) Party during the Union for Mediterranean summit in Paris. Erdogan said he hoped the Constitutional Court would make a decision as soon as possible, and told Sarkozy that he relied on the decision. Sarkozy said that the decision should abide by democracy.
IRAN APPOINTS AMBASSADOR DURING WAR RUMORS
When allegations that "Israel will hit" are going on, Iran raised the level of its representation in Turkey. Tehran appointed Hussein Pour, the former Iranian consul general in Istanbul, as its new ambassador to Turkey. Iran has not had any ambassador in Ankara for two years.

VATAN
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FBI STYLE PROTECTION
The secret witnesses of the Ergenekon probe have been kept under "super" protection like in some movies. The outline of the indictment about 85 suspects who were detained under the Ergenekon probe is expected to be revealed today. The indictment includes depositions of a number of witnesses. Some witnesses were not identified for security reasons. Instead, they were ciphered. Under the Witness Protection Law, those witnesses will be given a new identity, they will be able to live either in Turkey or abroad, and they will not attend court hearings. If witness wants, he/she can undergo a surgery and change his/her facial features.
SARKOZY ASKS ABOUT CLOSURE CASE
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who visited Paris to attend the summit on the Union for Mediterranean, met President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. During the meeting, Sarkozy asked about the closure case against Erdogan's Justice & Development (AK) Party. Erdogan told Sarkozy, "I trust in the Constitutional Court."

CUMHURIYET
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INDICTMENT DAY
The outline of the Ergenekon indictment, expected by the public opinion for months, will be made public today. Istanbul prosecutors Zekeriya Oz, Mehmet Pekguzel and Nihat Taskin prepared the "Ergenekon" indictment. Istanbul chief prosecutor Aykut Cengiz Engin and deputy chief prosecutor Turan Colakkadi will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. regarding the indictment. The 2,500-page indictment includes 85 suspects, 48 of whom are under arrest.
ONE SOLDIER KILLED IN SILOPI
One private was killed in a clash that occurred between security forces and PKK terrorists in the rural area near Silopi town of the southeastern province of Sirnak. Gendarmery special teams were sent to the region where serious clashes occurred. Cobra helicopters also pounded the area. Also, five terrorists were killed in clashes in Sirnak and Tunceli.

RADIKAL
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VISIT US TOO SARKOZY
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was called and personally invited by French President Nicolas Sarkozy, attended "Union for the Mediterranean" summit. Prior to the summit, Sarkozy hosted Erdogan at Elysée Palace. Erdogan warned Sarkozy that France should be loyal to its commitments regarding EU membership negotiations. Erdogan also invited Sarkozy to Turkey.
THEY ASKED HIM TO BE INVOLVED IN ATTACK
A person named Dursun Patan was arrested for "being member of terrorist organization" regarding the attack which was staged on U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul. Patan claimed, "Erkan Kargin, who was killed in the clash, told me that they would stage an attack and take hostages. He asked me to get involved in the attack. I did not accept it." Police operations are underway in Kucukcekmece district of Istanbul.

TURKIYE
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SARKOZY SAYS DEMOCRACY SHOULD PREVAIL
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who visited Paris to attend the summit for the Union for Mediterranean, met President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. During the meeting, Sarkozy asked about the closure case against Erdogan's Justice & Development (AK) Party. He said that they expected the Turkish Constitutional Court to make a decision in line with people's will.
U.S. COMPANY APPLIES TO MINISTRY TO SEARCH FOR OIL IN BLACK SEA
Energy & Natural Resources Minister Hilmi Guler said that an U.S. oil company asked for permission from their ministry to explore oil in the Black Sea. Guler said that oil drilling in the Black Sea could begin in 2009.

ZAMAN
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"DEEP" SUSPICION ON ATTACK ON CONSULATE
Police, who were trying to solve the attack on U.S. Consulate General in Istanbul, found interesting information. Suspects, who were under custody, claimed that Erkan Kargin --who planned the attack-- was frequently visited by several state officials before the attack was staged.
U.S. ALSO WANTS BLACK SEA OIL
Oil exploration activities are underway in Black Sea. Turkey is hopeful about finding oil in Black Sea. After Brazil, the United States also started to show interest in the oil in Black Sea. Energy & Natural Resources Minister Hilmi Guler said that U.S. companies wanted to explore oil in Black Sea.

YENI SAFAK
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AWAITED DAY IN ERGENEKON INVESTIGATION
The outline of the indictment regarding the Ergenekon investigation will be made public today. It will reveal assassinations, bloody attacks, and the anatomy of a terrorist organization that was planning to push the country into chaos.
The indictment, prepared in 13 months, consists of 2,500 pages and 40 chapters. It covers many bloody attacks including the attack on the Council of State and killing of Hrant Dink.
The scheme of the organization was revealed with the information given by 20 secret witnesses who were sent abroad for security reasons.
Under the "acts that would cause chaos" chapter, the indictment talks about the assassination attempts of Osman Gurbuz, claimed to have killed Hablemitoglu, and retired colonel Atilla Uygur against judicial personnel.
I HOPE COURT WOULD NOT DECIDE TO CLOSE PARTY
Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan met French President Nicholas Sarkozy before the Union for Mediterranean summit in Paris. Erdogan asked the European Union (EU) to keep its promises, and voiced his expectations about Turkey-EU negotiations. Sarkozy assured Erdogan that he would keep the commitments.
On the closure case against the Justice & Development (AK) Party, Sarkozy said that the EU expected the court decision to be in line with pluralist democracy and state of law principles.

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