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Five groups renew expressions of interest in sale of Thessaloniki Port Authority

Three out of the eight parties interested in purchasing a majority stake in Thessaloniki Port Authority (OLTH) have dropped out of the race, as only five of the original candidates have responded to a new invitation for expressions of interest by state privatization fund TAIPED.

N. Korea's Kim hails 'successful' submarine missile test

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un hailed a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test as an "eye-opening success", state media said April 24, declaring Pyongyang has the ability to strike Seoul and the U.S. whenever it pleases.
 
The launch on April 23 came amid growing concern that Pyongyang is preparing a fifth nuclear test.
 

Turkey's first botanical expo opens in Antalya

The 2016 World Botanical EXPO, one of the largest horticultural shows in the world, opened its doors with an official ceremony on April 22 in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya.

President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an, Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu and cabinet ministers attended this year's opening ceremony, along with a number of ministers from more than 10 countries. 

Ertu?rul frigate artifacts at permanent exhibition

Artifacts removed from the Ertu?rul frigate as part of the Ertu?rul Project underwater excavations are on display at a permanent exhibition at the Mersin Naval Museum in the southern province of Mersin. 

Tufan Turanl?, the head of the Ertu?rul frigate underwater excavation, said in the opening that it was the 12th exhibition of the Ertu?rul frigate. 

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