Turkish Prime Minister May Announce Istanbul Project, Sabah Says

By Steve Bryant - Apr 16, 2011

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan may announce a major project for Istanbul, the country’s biggest city, at an election campaign announcement today, Sabah newspaper.

The prime minister, seeking a third term in June 12 parliamentary elections, has been developing a major for the city, Sabah said. He’ll make the announcement in Ankara later today, it said, citing Haluk Ipek, a deputy head of Erdogan’s party.

Interior Minister Besir Atalay declined to comment on the project, saying "it’s the prime minister’s and it is best if he explains it," Sabah reported.

Source: Bloomberg.
Link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-04-16/turkish-prime-minister-may-announce-istanbul-project-sabah-says.html.