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Six migrants injured in fire at İzmir repatriation center
Six migrants have been injured in a fire that broke out at a migrant repatriation center in Turkey’s Aegean province of İzmir
Turkey's nationalist leader warns supporters against ethnic clashes
The leader of Turkey’s nationalist opposition party has warned its supporters not to 'fall into the trap' of ethnic division, amid rising tension
Saudi, Syrian men killed during anti-ISIL protests in Turkey
Two men who were killed during the recent wave of violent protests in Turkey have been identified as Saudi Arabian and Syrian citizens, Anadolu Agency has reported
Roman-age artifacts come back to Turkey
US officials have returned an illegally exported Roman-age horse bridle and 10 engraved slabs to Turkish officials, Turkey’s Culture Ministry has said
How the ISIL fire in Syria burned 22 Turkish cities: In four questions
What is happening in Turkey? What is the government doing? Who are the protesters? And what do they want? Here are the answers
Kobane and Turkey are burning…
This way or the other, Turkey has to find a way to make peace with all segments of its population
Greek Police identifies Chechen rebel wanted for police murders in Russia
The Greek Police (ELAS) said on Tuesday that a man who was arrested along with another 45 migrants trying to enter the country illegally from Turkey is wanted in Russia in connection with the murder of five police officers.
Bulgaria’s Finance Ministry Reopens 5-year Issue of BGN-Denominated Govt Securities
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance reopened for the 4th time this year the 5 year issue of Government Securities (GS) with nominal value BGN 55 million, issued on 22 January 2014 and with maturity 22 January 2019.
Syrian Christians take shelter in Istanbul church
A group of Syrian Christian refugees is taking shelter in an Istanbul church, returning to Turkey almost 100 years after their ancestors were forced from Anatolia by the Ottoman Empire
Turkey to sit down at negotiation table with US after mandate vote
Turkey will start negotiations with U.S. officials on the issue of cooperation with coalition forces against ISIL following Parliament’s vote for the motion
Bulgaria's Security Agencies Investigate Immigrant Trafficking Scheme
Bulgaria's security agencies are investigating an scheme for trafficking of illegal immigrants from Turkey to Bulgaria, reports Sega daily.
It is believed that in it are involved Bulgarian border police officers and that the fence at the Bulgarian-Turkish border, which cost millions and was completed only recently, is totally inefficient.
Turkish government gets OK for military operations in Syria, Iraq
Turkey’s Parliament passes a controversial motion to grant the army to enter Syria and Iraq, ostensibly to take part in the coalition against ISIL
Cross-border motion protested in Turkey
Civil society organizations and parties demonstrated around Turkey to protest the imminent adoption of a motion
Vucic, Reichel: Serbia makes visible progress on EU path
BELGRADE - Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic and German Foreign Office Special Envoy for South-Eastern Europe, Turkey and the EFTA States Ernst Reichel stated on Thursday that Serbia has made visible progress on its EU path.
Vucic informed Reichel about the adoption of reform laws and announced that Serbia will soon become economically successful and prosperous country.
Syrian refugees under dire conditions: CHP
Thousands of Syrian refugees sheltering along Turkey’s Syrian border are living under poor conditions, a report by main opposition
party has claimed