Dominican Republic

So far studies have shown that Greek libidos are flagging as a result of the country’s economic crisis, however new research published in Thrillist has come to disprove the notion! Dr. Simon Hardy of the University of Worcester states that the downturn in the economy hasn’t affected the confidence level of Greeks at all in his study “The Greeks, Eroticism and Ourselves.”

Turkey's U-23 women's national team lost 3-1 to Brazil in the final of the 2015 FIVB Volleyball Women's U-23 World Championship on Aug. 19, settling for silver on home court.

Brazil proved too strong for their hosts, ultimately cruising to victory 25-21, 21-25, 25-19, 25-22 in the gold-medal clash played at a sold-out Ba?kent Volleyball Hall in Ankara.

The Charlie Charlie Challenge that originated in Mexico is fast travelling through teen social media accounts across the globe driving teens over the edge in a type of mass hysteria.

The Department of Homeland Security said on May 29 it is considering expanding airline preclearance operations to 10 new foreign airports in nine countries, most of them in Europe.

Turkish team Eczac?ba?? VitrA has beaten the Russian side Dinamo Krasnodar 3-1 to win the final game of the FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship Zurich 2015.

According to a statement released at the championship's website May 10, this was the Turkish club Eczac?ba?? VitrA's maiden title win.

The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra (BIPO) will be on the stage in Istanbul with the participation of Grammy award-winning pianist and composer Michel Camilo on March 19.

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has proposed to designate an official "state emblem" for the Republic of Turkey, stating that such an emblem would contribute to the "institutional personality of the state."

Visa policies are causing Turkey to become a way station for refugees from around the world hoping to cross into Europe, a parliamentary report says Turkey has increasingly become a bridge for human trafficking, as citizens of developing countries exploit its visa exemption policies to use its territory as a stepping stone to reach Europe, according to a parliamentary report.

Oscar de la Renta, one of the most sought-after fashion designers of the last half century, died on Monday at the age of 82.

The New York Times said de la Renta died of complications from cancer.

VIENNA - Serbia's Victor Troicki defeated victor Estrella from the Dominican Republic 6-0 6-3 in the 1st round of an ATP tournament in Vienna on Tuesday.

His opponent in the 2nd round will be the winner of the match between Czech Lukas Rosol and Slovak Lukas Lacki.

Photo Tanjug, M. Jelesijevic (archive)