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Migrants tell of stories of ill treatment by Greek officials
Migrants who have been pushed back into Turkey by Greek authorities tell the details of abuse they have been subjected to by the European country.
Syrian girl returns home after prosthetics surgery
After a Turkish aid group paid for life-changing surgery to give her prosthetic legs, an 8-year-old Syrian refugee girl on Dec. 8 left Turkey walking tall, living out her greatest dream.
Iranian president seeks deeper ties with Ankara
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Dec. 8 that they wanted to improve further relations with Turkey and the joint agreement by Ankara and Tehran to collaborate in numerous fields including banking and energy topics should be implemented faster.
Not migrants, but Europe's own people shaking its security: Erdoğan
On another Saturday shaken by protests in three European countries, Turkey's president said Europe's security and welfare is not being shaken by Muslims or immigrants, but by Europe's own people.
Returned 'Gypsy girl' mosaic pieces on show
An exhibit showcasing recently returned pieces of the ancient "Gypsy girl" mosaic opened in Turkey on Dec. 8.
US observation posts aim less harassment fire across Turkish border: US envoy
U.S. special representative for Syria James Jeffrey said the new US military posts near Turkish border in northern Syria aims less harassment fire and ensuring security of the region including Turkey's.
Prosecutor recommends release of all suspects in gold smuggling case
A prosecutor has recommended the release of all suspects involved in a gold smuggling case due to oversight by police investigators.
The eight suspects were remanded in pretrial custody on charges of smuggling gold to Turkey.
Turkey to open more Trade Centers abroad
Turkey plans to open 35 more Turkish Trade Centers in various regions worldwide, the country's trade minister said on Dec. 7.
Turkey's intel chief informs US senators on Khashoggi murder
Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MİT) head Hakan Fidan held a closed-door meeting on Dec. 6 in Washington with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director Gina Haspel and several U.S. senators over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
AKP may reveal Istanbul mayor candidate after talks with MHP
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan might hold a meeting with the leader of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) soon, before his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) reveals the mayoral candidates for the remaining seven provinces, with Istanbul being of key importance.
Turkey issues asset-backed securities worth 3.2 bln liras
Turkey has issued an asset-backed security worth 3.15 billion Turkish Liras ($590 million), the country's Treasury and Finance Ministry said in a statement on Dec. 7.
US envoy discusses Syria with Turkish officials
U.S. special representative for Syria James Jeffrey had talks in Ankara during a meeting for a joint working group on Syria, a few days after he suggested the U.S. wanted the Astana process — the three-way negotiations between Turkey, Russia and Iran — to be brought to an end.
Turkey's top court fines state for dispersing mine disaster protesters in 2014
Turkey's Constitutional Court has ruled that the right to assembly and demonstration was violated when a crowd that attempted to protest Turkey's largest mining disaster ever was dispersed by police in the capital Ankara in May 2014.
Turkey ranks 12th on terrorism list, records largest fall across Europe
Turkey recorded the largest fall in terrorism across Europe last year, a global terrorism ranking list said.
Rights groups slam Greece over migrant camps
Human rights and migrant welfare groups are urging Greece to scrap its part of a deal between the European Union and Turkey, designed to reduce unchecked migration to Europe from the east.