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New amendment to permit civilian officers in army, report says
The Turkish Armed Forces' (TSK) new amendment on employing civilian officers for military positions requiring specific qualifications will alter the superior-subordinate relationship as it will allow chief civilian officers to command their military subordinates, daily Habertürk reported June 16.
Turkish Stream has 'gotten stuck': Report
The planned gas pipeline between Russia and Turkey, dubbed the ?Turkish Stream,? is facing obstacles due ongoing political uncertainties in the latter, Russia?s daily Kommersant has reported.
More than 23,000 refugees flee to Turkey in fresh influx from Syria: UN
More than 23,000 refugees fleeing fighting in northern Syria have crossed into Turkey, the United Nations refugee agency said on June 16, quoting Turkish authorities.
Turkish soldiers detain ISIL men at border crossing
Turkish soldiers have detained five men from Syria, supposedly Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) fighters, near the Akçakale crossing gate between Turkey and Syria.
ISIL militant bombed election rally in Turkey despite warnings, reports
The chronology of how a youngster in southeastern Turkey was recruited by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to bomb a Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) rally in Diyarbak?r earlier this month either exposes a huge security vulnerability within Turkish law enforcement or "malice," Radikal news website warned on June 16.
Turkey warns US and coalition against demographic change in Syria
The Turkish government has voiced its unease over perceived efforts for the unification of Kurdish cantons in northern Syria, reiterating that Ankara will "not allow" the emergence of any potentially threatening entity in the war-torn country.
Turkey seeks progress on more focused, inclusive G-20 growth plan
The world's leading economies have narrowed down their commitments to boost global growth under a G-20 plan and should be able to demonstrate progress by the end of Turkey's G-20 presidency this year, a senior Turkish official said on June 15.
Romanian President Slams PM's Visit to Baku
The decision of the Romanian Prime Minister to attend the opening of the first European Games in Baku on Friday was slammed by many in Romania, including the country's President.
Most leaders of EU countries have boycotted the opening of the games out of concern for Azerbaijan's human rights record.
Bulgaria Has Met All Technical Requirements to Join Schengen - Deputy Parliament Speaker
Bulgaria has fulfilled all technical requirements for accession to the Schengen Area and joining the border-free zone is a matter of a political decision, according to Yavor Haytov, Deputy Parliament Speaker.
Kurds in full control of Syria's Tal Abyad: monitor
Kurdish militia, backed by Syrian rebel forces, seized full control of a key border town from Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) group jihadists early on June 16, a monitoring group said.
"Since dawn this morning, not a single bullet has been fired in Tal Abyad," said Syrian Observatory for Human Rights director Rami Abdel Rahman.
ISIL suffers 'biggest setback' as Kurds take Syria border town
Kurdish forces have seized control of a key border town from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), cutting a major supply line in the biggest setback yet for the jihadists in Syria, as the Turkish government clearly voiced its unease over the perceived efforts to unify Kurdish cantons in its southern neighbor.
Philippine Muslim rebels hand over weapons to Turkey-led decommissioning body
The Philippines' largest rebel group retired nearly 150 guerillas and handed over 75 arms to a decommissioning body headed by Turkish Ambassador Haydar Berk in order to encourage parliament to pass a proposed law giving minority Muslims self-rule.
PM Ponta: Knee surgery much more complicated than anticipated
Prime minister Victor Ponta revealed on Tuesday that his knee surgery performed in a Turkey clinic was "much more complicated than anticipated", expressing hope he would play sports again by December.
Former Turkish President Gül's advisor's book makes waves in AKP ranks
A controversial new book by Ahmet Sever, who served as an advisor to President Abdullah Gül for 12 years, which revealed a number of splits of opinion between Gül and the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), has triggered reactions from the AKP.
Will Turkey stop backing the Islamists in Syria?
For Turks, the burning question after the June 7 election is whether they will now get the fully democratic, pluralist country that so many of them want. The defeat of President Tayyip Recep Erdo?an's Justice and Development Party (AK Party) does open that prospect, although translating it into reality will be very difficult.