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Reading the signs
A new round of uncertainty in Greece regarding the country's future could prove nothing short of disastrous. Nevertheless, all the signs seem to point to the fact that the current review of the country's bailout program by its partners and creditors is very much behind.
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras is obviously aware of the various delays regarding the bailout program.
European Commission urges Greece to implement Dublin regulations
One day after a senior German official suggested that his country could send migrants back to Greece, the European Commission on Monday urged Greece to implement the so-called Dublin Regulation.
The agreement, which is currently under review, stipulates that migrants who have traveled on to other nations in the bloc via Greece be returned to Greece.
Exporters call on envoys from 73 countries to spread Turkey's devotion to democracy
The Turkish Exporters' Assembly (TİM) has called for some 181 envoys and civil servants from 73 countries across the globe to talk about Turkey's devotion to democratic rule and robust economy in their countries and to boost cooperation with Turkey during a three-day meeting hosted in the Aegean province of Çanakkale on Sept. 2-4, the association said in a statement.
Bakoyannis says TV license auction unconstitutional
New Democracy heavyweight Dora Bakoyannis on Monday slammed a government auction of four private nationwide TV licenses as an unconstitutional effort by Greece's left-led government to deflect public attention from economic failures.
"[The government]… is trying to direct public attention away from pension cuts and tax hikes," the conservative MP told Alpha radio.
Erdoğan makes 'thank you call' to parliament speaker, opposition leaders
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a "thank you call" to parliament speaker and leaders of the two opposition parties on July 16.
The president thanked Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and National Movement Party (MHP) leader Devlet Bahçeli for not giving credit to the July 15 coup attempt during a phone conversation.
More Than 2800 Arrested, 2700 Judges Dismissed after Turkey Coup Attempt
Some 2839 Turkish Armed Forces officers have been arrested as of Saturday evening, less than 24 hours after an attempted coup d'etat in Turkey was thwarted, officials say.
The arrested military include two generals, but no names are given.
Another 2745 Turkish judges have been dismissed in the wake of the coup attempt, according to Anadolu Agency.