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Turkey's new Central Bank chief faces first test on interest rates
The new Central Bank Governor Murat Çetinkaya's first major test in his new position is due on April 20, when the Bank will make its decision on interest rates - a controversial issue in Turkey.
Artvin's canyon to welcome tourists
The "Cehennem Deresi" (Hell's Creek) Canyon in the Ardanuç district of Turkey's northeastern province of Artvin, which is said to be the world's second highest canyon after the Grand Canyon in the U.S., is to be promoted to woo more tourists, according to the Artvin governor.
At least 232,313 child brides wed since 2010: Ministry
The number of girls who were wed before the age of 18 since 2010 is higher than 200,000, Turkey's Family and Social Planning Ministry has said in response to a parliamentary inquiry by the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP).
Turkish warplanes hit PKK targets in Iraq: statement
Turkish warplanes struck targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in northern Iraq on April 18, the military said in a statement on April 19.
Vulin: EU-Turkey refugee deal not working
BELGRADE - The EU-Turkey deal is not working to a scope it has been agreed on both sides, Serbian Minister of Social Policy Aleksandar Vulin voiced concern on Tuesday.
Cigarette sales to be banned in Turkish universities
New smoking regulations are on the way in Turkey, with Health Minister Mehmet Müezzino?lu saying the ministry plans to prohibit all cigarette sales on university campuses and further reducing the number of outdoor public spaces that smokers can use.
"We are banning the sale of cigarettes on university campuses," Müezzino?lu told the state-run Anadolu Agency on April 19.
NATO chief to visit Turkey on April 20
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will pay a two-day visit to Turkey on April 20-21, with a view to discussing preparations for the Warsaw Summit to be held in July, the Turkish Foreign Ministry has announced.
Goldman Sachs first quarter profits tumble by more than 50 pct
Goldman Sachs reported a sharp decline in first-quarter earnings April 19, suffering weakness in most of its businesses including financial advising and trading.
Earnings for the quarter ending March 31 were $1.2 billion, down 56.3 percent from the year-ago period. Revenues sank 40.3 percent to $6.3 billion.
France signs deals worth 2 bln euros with Egypt: Elysee
France signed several deals worth about 2 billion euros ($2.26 billion) with Egypt during a visit by French President Francois Hollande to Cairo, the French president's office said on April 18, as reported by Reuters.
The deals included a satellite communications contract agreed upon following discussions between the two presidents and their defense ministries, the Elysee said.
Turkey's CHP seeks parliamentary inquiry into Oct 10 Ankara massacre
Recent media reports that revealed that Turkish intelligence units were tipped off about imminent suicide bomb attacks targeting rallies 25 days before Oct. 10, 2015, blasts in Ankara have prompted Turkey's main opposition to demand a parliamentary inquiry to determine whether intelligence and security officials were guilty of "negligence" prior to the attack.
Dracula dungeon's hidden tunnel to be expanded
Works have been initiated again to further open a hidden tunnel, which was discovered during restoration work in the Tokat Castle, also known as the dungeon of Dracula.
German state TV reporter denied entry to Turkey, deported
A Germanreporter was deported from Turkey on April 19, on the grounds that he was previously banned from entering the country.
Police detained Volker Schwenck, a reporter for the German State Television (ARD), following his arrival from Cairo to Istanbul's Atatürk Airport for a report on Syrian migrants.
PJ Harvey to take the stage in Istanbul
PJ Harvey, one of the most iconic musicians of our time, will be in Istanbul.
Turkish hoteliers accelerate promotional activities in new markets
Turkish hoteliers have sped up promotional activities in new markets in a bid to recover their expected losses in key markets, mainly European and Russian markets.
The Hotel Association of Turkey (TÜROB) said the association recently attended tourism fairs to diversify their markets in places like Latin America, South Africa and Azerbaijan, in a written statement on April 18.
Turkish PM slams HDP deputy over 'guerilla' remark
Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu has harshly reacted to a Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) deputy's question on ongoing clashes between the Turkish Armed Forces and the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), after the latter called the militants "guerillas."