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Turkey's top soldier says army gets stronger as 'traitors' removed
The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) continues to carry out a variety of duties to maintain security and stability across Turkey, the region and the world, while getting stronger with the removal of "traitors" from within its ranks, Turkish Chief of General Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar has said in his written statement for the Eid al-Adha holiday.
20 ISIL members killed in Turkish aerial campaign in northern Syria: Army
Some 20 members of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) were killed on Sept. 10 in an aerial campaign against the jihadist group, the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) said in a written statement on Sept. 11.
Three buildings, one vehicle and one motorbike were destroyed in strikes conducted south of Tell al-Hava as part of the "Euphrates Shield" operation, read the statement.
Başakşehir climbs atop Turkish league table
Başakşehir maintained its perfect record in league play and replaced Galatasaray atop the Spor Toto Super League standings after Sept. 10's games.
Galatasaray was held to a 1-1 draw in Kayseri and slipped to third place, while the new leader enjoyed a 3-1 home victory against Kasımpaşa.
Beşiktaş beat 10-man Karabükspor 3-1 at home to climb to the second spot.
Turkish Interior Ministry appoints trustees to 28 municipalities over 'PKK- FETÖ links'
Turkey's Interior Ministry appointed trustees to 28 local municipalities across the country on Sept. 11, on the grounds that they allegedly provided support to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and the Fethullahist Terror Organization (FETÖ), which was blamed on the failed coup attempt of July 15.
28 mayors replaced with trustees by Turkish government
Turkey's Interior Ministry appointed trustees to 28 local municipalities across the country on Sept. 11 on the grounds that they allegedly provided support to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and Fethullahist Terror Organization (FETÖ), which was accused of staging the failed coup attempt of July 15, sparking angry reaction from the opposition.
Bulgaria Not Planning to Build New Migrant Centers
Bulgarian Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova has said the government does not plan to set up new accommodation centers for migrants.
While on a visit to the border areas between Bulgaria and Turkey, she has voiced the cabinet's confidence the existing infrastructure will help address the current inflow of migrants.
Turkey to grant family visit to jailed PKK leader
Abdullah Öcalan, the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) is to be allowed a family visit during the Muslim feast of Eid al-Adha, a security official told state-run Anadolu Agency on Sept. 10.
Öcalan will be visited by his brother Mehmet, the official said on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.
Journalist Ahmet Altan, academic Mehmet Altan detained
Prominent journalist Ahmet Altan and his brother, academic and columnist Prof. Mehmet Altan, were detained on Sept. 10 for questioning.
Announcing the detentions, Istanbul-based Platform for Independent Journalism (P24) said the reason for the detentions was "Altan brothers' statements on a TV show before the July 15 failed coup attempt in Turkey."