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Turkey-EU relations a ‘win-win’: EU Minister Çelik
Turkey’s EU Minister Ömer Çelik said on Dec. 18 that Ankara’s relations with Brussels are not “a relationship based on neediness but a win-win relationship.”
Turkish, Austrian foreign ministers talk over phone
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu spoke to his Austrian counterpart Karin Kneissl over the phone on Dec. 18.
Galatasaray sacks coach Igor Tudor after losing top spot in standings
Galatasaray sacked coach Igor Tudor on Dec. 18, one day after the Istanbul cub surrendered top spot in Turkey’s Super League with a 2-1 loss at league newcomer Malatyaspor.
Berlin should resolve problems with Ankara: Merkel aide
Solving problems between Germany and Turkey is in the interest of both sides, as officials continue to discuss concrete issues, a close aide of Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Dec. 14.
Turkish banking regulator takes action against illegal betting
Turkey’s banking regulator, the BDDK, has taken new measures for cash transactions to prevent illegal betting.
Turkey’s religious body says purchasing lottery tickets ‘haram’
Turkey’s top religious body, the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), has issued a fatwa on games of chance, stating that purchasing national lottery tickets are considered gambling and that it is forbidden by Islam.
Turkey’s tourism sector eyeing 35 million foreign tourists in 2018 as tough period eases
Tourism players in Turkey expect to host more than 35 million foreign tourists next year as the sector has been recovering after a tough period.
Turkey congratulates Iraq on victory over ISIL
Turkey on Dec. 10 congratulated Iraq for its victory over the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).
Our Women's National Volleyball Team is in Group B at the World Championship in Japan in 2018,
Our women's national volleyball team is in Group B at the World Championship in Japan in 2018, along with the teams of China, Italy, Turkey, Canada and Cuba.
The Bulgarian team will play all of their matches at this stage of the Sapporo Championship.
Germany's Merkel tells Erdoğan she will speed up EU aid to Turkey: Sources
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told President Tayyip Erdoğan on Nov. 30 that she would work to speed up the transfer of financial assistance promised by the European Union to Turkey as part of a migrant deal, Turkish presidential sources said.
Manchester’s Ibrahimovic to undergo nose operation in Turkey
Manchester United’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic is expected to come to Turkey for a nose operation, Turkish sports daily Fanatik reported on Nov. 28.
EU ‘fully supports’ completion of railway line between Turkey and Bulgaria
The European Union stated on Nov. 27 that it is “fully supportive” of the completion of a railway line between Turkey and Bulgaria.
Turkey declares national mourning after terror attack in Egypt
Turkey has declared a day of national mourning after the attack in Egypt on Nov. 26.
With two new hips, Charr beats Ustinov for heavyweight title
Seven months after a double hip replacement, Manuel Charr defeated Alexander Ustinov of Russia by unanimous decision for the vacant WBA heavyweight title on Nov. 25, reportedly keeping a promise to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Galatasaray bounce back with 2-0 win over Alanyaspor
Galatasaray has kept its top spot in Turkey’s Super League after defeating Alanyaspor 2-0 late on Nov. 25.