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CHP leader challenges PM to 'show courage' and debate him on TV
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Kemal K?l?çdaro?lu has challenged Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu to "show courage" and engage in a debate on TV, after the latter accused the CHP of "supporting terrorism."
HDP co-chair slams decision to expropriate Sur
A recent government decision to expropriate parts of the Sur district in the southeastern province of Diyarbak?r has been criticized by Figen Yüksekda?, co-chair of the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP).
Turkey violated right to a fair trial in anti-terror case, says ECHR
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled Turkey violated the right to legal assistance and the right to examine witnesses in a 2003 court ruling which sentenced an alleged member of a terror organization to 18 years and nine months of imprisonment.
Those who say rates high are right, but problem is how to reduce without problems: ?im?ek
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet ?im?ek has said those who say interest rates are high are right, but the main problem is how to reduce rates without creating permanent problems.
Turkey's interest rates high but lowering them still tough: ?im?ek
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet ?im?ek has said those who say interest rates are high are right, but the main problem is how to reduce rates without creating permanent problems.
Roman tomb serves as fountain
A 2,000-year-old tomb from the late Roman era serves as a fountain in the village of Çak?rköy in the western province Afyonkarahisar.
Holy Lagina becomes popular with tourists
The holy field of Lagina (Hekate), an ancient place of worship for pagans in the western province of Mu?la's Yata?an, has been visited by 70,000 people in six months.
Located nearly nine kilometers away from the Yata?an-Milas highway, the ancient site has been included in the tour program of an Antalya-based travel company and become popular particularly among foreign tourists.
MHP head Bahçeli chastises PM for rushing new charter unilaterally
Turkey's nationalist opposition leader has rebuked Prime Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu for hurrying up the process of drafting a new constitution in a "patronizing" manner which ignores the priorities of Turkey's opposition parties, including his Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
EU defends diplomats observing Dündar-Gül trial against Turkish reactions
An EU spokesperson has defended diplomats who attended the first hearing of the controversial trial of two prominent journalists in Turkey, stressing that such monitoring is part of their regular work in the country.
Locals resist as company initiates hydroelectric plant construction in Turkey's Black Sea region
Locals have gathered to resist the building of a hydroelectric power plant in the Ardanuç district of Turkey's Black Sea province of Artvin, as an energy company dispatched its first set of drilling machines to the district. Residents claim the move is "unlawful" as there is an ongoing judicial process investigating the legality of the project.
Turkey can realize renewable energy target by changing investment model: Company
A leading businessman from the energy sector has said Turkey could reach its target of 20,000 megawatts (MW) of installed wind power capacity by 2023 by revising its existing investment and licensing model.
Turkish scientists head for maiden Antarctica mission
A crew of Turkish academics and researchers set off on a journey to Antarctica on March 29, for the country's first scientific mission on the continent.
Turkey summons German envoy over 'anti-Erdo?an' TV song
Turkey summoned Germany's ambassador Martin Erdmann to protest a two-minute song satirizing President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an that was broadcast on German public television, a diplomatic source told AFP on March 29.
"We summoned the ambassador last week to communicate our protest about the broadcast that we condemned," the source told AFP, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Zarrab case doesn't concern Turkey, says Erdo?an
The U.S. probe into Reza Zarrab, an Iranian-born Turkish businessman who was arrested in Miami on March 19 over Iran-related sanction charges, doesn't concern Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an has said, while calling on U.S. officials to act against institutions linked to Fethullah Gülen.
Russian OSCE delegation to visit Turkey
A delegation from Russia will visit Turkey between March 28 and March 30 as part of an Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) evaluation trip.