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Europe urges Turkey for better dialogue, progress
EU Commissioner Stefan Füle has called on Turkey to be in closer dialogue with the European Commission to âprovide positive substance that will set the tone of the next progress reportâ The EU commissioner urged Ankara to consult further with the commission in making legislation more compatible with EUâs acquis.
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Gezi’s guerrilla pianist Martello returns to Turkey for concerts in memory of Soma victims
German pianist and composer Davide Martello, who became known for his guerrilla concert in Istanbulâs Taksim Square at the height of last yearâs Gezi protests, has taken his piano back to the streets of Turkey, this time in memory of the 301 workers who were killed in the mining disaster in Soma last month.
Netherlands gives Turkey names of 100 possible jihadists travelling to Syria
The Netherlands has given Turkey a list of 100 possible militants who might travel to Syria to fight against regime forces, according to a report by Dutch daily Volkskrant.
11 police officers detained in Turkish PM Erdoğan’s wiretapping probe, one missing
A prosecutor has issued search and arrest warrants for 12 police officers in Turkish PM's wiretapping probe. Eleven officers, including ErdoÄan's former chief bodyguard, have been detained.
Turkey can feel vindicated about al-Maliki; the former foe but now the new ally
âIt is always very difficult to do business in Iraq. But we sensed something more extraordinary happening in the field a week prior to the advance of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) to Mosul,â a friend who is doing business in Iraq told me. âEveryone was saying âa crisis is coming,ââ said a Turkish official who has knowledge of the developments.
Fast attack craft contract may see $800 million tag
Defense procurement authorities are preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RfP) for the acquisition of indigenous fast attack craft that will cost around $800 million, according to sources, who say some of Turkeyâs leading shipyards are expected to take part in bidding Turkeyâs ambitious program for the acquisition of up to 10 indigenous fast attack craft (fast assault boats) may
Turkey and Croatia look to improve business ties
Turkey and Croatia look to improve business ties
Business leaders seek opportunities for new investment and deeper co-operation.
Business leaders from Turkey and Croatia recently gathered in Istanbul to discuss new ideas for deepening economic ties between the two countries.
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Turkish army stages operation in Hakkari
Turkish security forces staged an operation in the Åemdinli district of Hakkari, which included the use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), after a truck that was carrying milk to Aktütün military base was set alight by militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workersâ party (PKK) on June 15.
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Turkey’s Council of State suspends hotel construction in Cappadocia, warns of damage to nature
Turkeyâs Council of State issued on June 16 a stay of execution for the construction of a hotel in Cappadocia, on the grounds that it would damage the natural landscape, news website Bianet has reported.
Turkey drafts contingency plans for Basra, Baghdad missions, no evacuation decision yet
In the aftermath of the abduction of dozens of Turkish citizens by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Mosul, the Turkish government has drawn contingency plans for the Consulate General in Basra in addition to its embassy in the capital city of Baghdad, a senior Turkish diplomat said on June 16.