News archive of April 2018

Greece has made an "enormous" reform effort since its debt crisis broke out and its international lenders must now grant the country debt relief, OECD chief Angel Gurria said on Monday.

Gurria, who met Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Athens, urged Greece to continue with reforms after its third international bailout expires in August.

It has been 20 years since the death of Constantine Karamanlis. Unlike many other prominent political figures of the modern Greek state, that undoubtedly great leader and politician was fortunate enough to live to witness general acceptance and recognition of his words and actions.

The most comprehensive restoration work has been carried out in Istanbul's Topkapı Palace with a budget of 300 million Turkish liras. 

B92.net learned this on Monday from the Belgrade Zoo, where the bird is currently being cared for.

The story about a swan found near the Belgrade Fair "with its wings cut off" was top news here on Sunday - causing a storm of angry reactions.

Bosniaks held protests in several towns across the country to support Atif Dudakovic, former commander of the Bosnian Army’s Fifth Corps, who was arrested last week on suspicion of war crimes.

Gama Art Gallery will present master Turkish artist Devrim Erbil's works at its booth during Art New York between May 4 and 6. Curated by Şule Claire Altıntaş, 'Virtual Devrim' can be seen at Art New York, Pier 94 Manhattan, Gama Gallery 249. Young artist Yiğit Dündar's works can also be seen at the same event. 

Uzbekistan will join the Cooperation Council of Turkic-Speaking States, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said on April 30 during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's official visit to the country.

The prime minister of Macedonia has also urged all those who have the resources to invest in the production of cannabis, "because it is profitable."

He pointed out that "ethics and law in Macedonia" allow the cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes, and that eight licenses have been issued so far, while another "four or five" are under review.

At the top of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's agenda during his upcoming visit to South Korea on May 2-3 will be investments and cooperation in the defense industry, South Korean Ambassador to Turkey Choi Hong-ghi has said.     

Much of central Athens is to be closed to traffic on Tuesday as labor unions stage traditional May Day demonstrations while public transport will run a restricted service.