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Serbia's January-September external trade at 50.489 bln euros

BELGRADE - Serbia's external goods trade in January-September totalled 50.489 bln euros, which is a 3.6 pct increase y-o-y, according to figures released by the national statistical office.

Goods exports were worth 21.8263 bln euros, rising by 1.4 pct y-o-y, while imports totalled 28.6627 bln euros, growing by 5.3 pct y-o-y.

Turkey arrests opposition mayor accused of being PKK member

A mayor from Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) was arrested late on Wednesday after prosecutors accused him of belonging to the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), banned as a terrorist group in Turkey.

Regional rivals join forces: Greece, Turkey in OSCE bid

Athens and Ankara are intensifying joint diplomatic efforts to secure Greek and Turkish candidates for two top posts at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Greece has nominated Mania Telalian to head the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, while Turkey has nominated Ambassador Feridun Sinirlioglu for secretary-general.

Is there room for substantive talks on Greek-Turkish differences?

The Greek and Turkish foreign ministers are set to meet on November 8th in Athens to explore whether there is genuine room for substantive discussions on Greek-Turkish differences, particularly issues in the Aegean Sea.

In the lead-up to this meeting, neither Greece nor Turkey have deviated from their core positions, something diplomats say is expected.

EU: Turkey must avoid threats, accession talks stalled

The European Union's annual progress report on Turkey's accession process, presented Wednesday, includes references to Greek-Turkish relations, the migration issue and the Cyprus problem. 

Türkiye does not face growth issues: Finance Minister Şimşek

Türkiye does not experience growth issues while combating inflation and inflationary pressures "will continue to fall" thanks to tight monetary policy, Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has said.

Assistant Secretary O’Brien to meet Greek and Turkish ambassadors ahead of Biden-Christodoulides talks

US Assistant Secretary of State James O'Brien will meet jointly on Wednesday with Greece's Ambassador to the United States Ekaterini Nassika and her Turkish counterpart, Sedat Onal.

The meeting is scheduled at the State Department, ahead of a critical one-on-one between President Joe Biden and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, set to take place a mile away at the White House.

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