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Foreign Workers Surge: Bulgaria Sees Influx from 59 Non-EU Countries
Amidst notable shifts in Bulgaria's labor landscape, citizens from 59 countries outside the European Union (EU) have found employment opportunities in the nation over the past year, signaling a significant change in its workforce dynamics.
Nordic Monitor: Turkish drug trafficker laundered Iranian funds through breakaway Turkish Cyprus
He is also paying tens of millions of US dollars in hush money to Turkey’s interior minister for protection from investigation
Türkiye, US resume stalled counterterrorism talks
Türkiye and the United States have agreed to resume "counterterrorism consultations" and establish a dialogue on defense industry cooperation, according to a joint statement released on March 9 following talks between the country's top diplomats.
Beleri imbroglio freezes prospects of bilateral deals
Greece's decision to block Albania's EU accession process in the wake of mayor-elect of Himare Fredi Beleri's prosecution and sentencing will inevitably impact Greek plans to reach an agreement on the delimitation of maritime exclusive economic zones that Athens hoped would serve as a blueprint for the more important negotiations with Turkey.
Pope Francis Urges Ukraine to "Wave the White Flag": Pursue Peace Talks with Russia Now
Pope Francis has called on Ukraine to embrace negotiations with Russia to end the devastating war that has claimed tens of thousands of lives over the past two years.
Blinken, Fidan discuss Middle East, Ukraine, trade
The foreign ministers of the United States and Turkey discussed, in their meeting in Washington Friday, the Middle East, trade and investment issues, the Ukraine and other matters, and welcomed Sweden's accession to NATO as the 32nd member, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said Saturday.
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Erdogan announces his withdrawal from politics: These municipal elections will be my last
Erdogan’s term ends in 2028, and the next municipal elections are in 2029 – Trust will be transferred to my brothers after me, said the President of Turkey
With at least 71 deaths, Turkey struggles to stop violence against women
Muhterem Evcil was stabbed to death by her estranged husband at her workplace in Istanbul, where he had repeatedly harassed her in breach of a restraining order. The day before, authorities detained him for violating the order but let him go free after questioning.
Turkey to stress Ukraine support during Zelenskyy visit, Turkish source says
Turkey is expected to emphasise its continued strong support for Ukraine's territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence during a visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Istanbul on Friday, a Turkish diplomatic source said.
Türkiye strikes oil, gas cooperation deal with Somalia
Türkiye and Somalia have reached an oil and gas cooperation agreement for the Horn of Africa, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar has stated, in the latest step in strengthening ties between the two countries.
Lesvos to launch fast-track visas for Turks from April 1st
Lesvos will launch fast-track visas for Turkish tourists from April 1st, the mayor of Mytilini Panagiotis Taktikos announced on Thursday.
The announcement follows an agreement by Athens and Ankara, approved by the EU, to revive a previous scheme the special Schengen Express Visa program for Turkish citizens wishing to visit certain eastern Aegean islands.
Vučić: Magnificent news for Serbia
Serbia will be the assistant chairman in the first and third year, and the main chairman in the second year, judging that this is "magnificent news for Serbia".
Ganas: 275 earthquakes so far in Kefalonia with no risk of a major earthquake - In Turkey they are "late" said the seismologist
In Turkey, they are "late", was the characteristic phrase from seismologist Athanasios Ganas who spoke to ERTnews about the big earthquake expected in Istanbul
Turkish foreign minister visits US this week, source says
Turkey's foreign minister will visit the US on March 7-8 for talks on the Gaza and Ukraine wars and defense and energy, a Turkish diplomatic source said on Tuesday, as relations warm following a warplane deal and cooperation on NATO diplomacy.
Erdogan warns of consequences if Israel blocks Muslim holy sites
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday Israel would face "very serious consequences" if it banned Palestinian Muslims from entering holy sites during the coming month of Ramadan.