News archive of December 2018

Female pregnant bear found decapitated in northern Greece

A female bear was found decapitated and mutilated in a field near the village of Pylorio in Western Macedonia on Christmas Eve, according to a statement by a local conservation group on Friday morning, state-run news agency ANA-MPA reported.

Turkey condemns new prison leave for N17 terrorist

Turkey berated Greek authorities on Friday over a decision by a prison council to grant a fifth furlough to a convicted terrorist who has killed Turkish citizens, saying it is disrespectful to the memory of the victims.

Merkel and Macron "demand release" of Ukrainian sailors

We demand safe, free and unimpeded transit for all ships through the Kerch Strait and the immediate and unconditional release of all illegally detained Ukrainian seafarers, Merkel and Macron said in a joint statement quoted by Reuters.

Russia last month seized the vessels and their crew, stressing that they had violated the country's territorial waters, which Ukraine denies.

Turkish Journalists Association urges media watchdog to be 'neutral'

Turkish Journalists Association (TGC) has slammed Radio and Television Supreme Council's (RTÜK) decision to fine FOX TV, Halk TV, and Tele1, saying the ruling "is a direct intervention to the profession of journalism and is against the Constitution."

Bosnia Indicts Ex-Fighters for Crimes Against Serbs

Eight former fighters were indicted for wartime crimes against Serb civilians who were unlawfully detained and allegedly tortured and sexually abused in the Lukavac area in 1992.

Turkish aid bodies line up to help flood-hit Syrians

Turkish aid organizations lined up to lend a helping hand to refugees after heavy rainfall caused severe flooding and destroyed tents at 11 camps in rural areas of northern Syria.

Aretha Franklin to be honored at tribute concert

Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson and John Legend will be among a host of singers to perform at a tribute concert for the late Aretha Franklin in January, the Recording Academy and other groups announced on Dec. 28.

Hürriyet awards colleagues for success in journalism

Hürriyet marked the end of 2018 with a prize ceremony on Dec. 27, awarding journalists for successful news coverage and praising employees who worked decades at the newspaper. 

Kosovo Policeman's Murder Highlights Insurance Dilemma

An attempted bank robbery in the Kosovo town of Istog/ Istok on Thursday, which claimed the lives of two victims, a police officer and the suspect, has highlighted concerns about the lack of life insurance for officers, which the police union has been demanding for years.

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